Chef Abe has been featured on Chef Norman Van Aken’s radio show, competed on Guy’s Grocery Games, and Krakatoa was spotlighted on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. His restaurant was also recently voted one of the top 100 restaurants in Florida by Yelp users – a notable honor, considering there are nearly 245,000 restaurants in the state!

This special evening with Chef Abe is curated exclusively for our retreat guests. Enjoy a magical, multi-course tasting experience where Chef Abe shares his culinary passion from Indonesia, designed to delight your senses and fulfill your foodie dreams. Each course is paired with one of Chef Abe’s signature sauces, crafted in-house with no additives, preservatives, or chemicals. Just pure, healthy, and flavorful goodness.

You’ll begin by meeting your culinary concierge at Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine in downtown Hollywood, Florida. There, you’ll be welcomed with a beer or glass of wine (included in the ticket price) and enjoy a brief introduction to Chef Abe and the vibrant local culture from your knowledgeable guide.

Next, embark on a tasting journey that highlights Chef Abe’s culinary roots and showcases the bold, fresh flavors of Indonesia, ending with a delectable, house-made dessert. Enhance your meal with a curated wine pairing, available by request for an additional cost.

To wrap up the evening, Chef Abe will make himself available for a few questions and photo ops. Each guest will also receive a special gift from Chef Abe as a token of his appreciation.

Ali enrolled at Johnson & Wales University in 1999 and decided to study and train to become a chef. Two years of rigorous training by the world’s best chef instructors was my way of becoming the best that I could be. My culinary studies included French Classic Cuisine, Mediterranean Italian, American, Asian and Modern Fusion.

After graduation my chef career took off like a rocket ship! By the time I was 24 years old I was Executive Chef at one of SOBE’s top restaurants “Tantra”. I was competing in cooking competitions with some of America’s best chefs in New York and Miami and I was introduced in several magazines and introduces as one of the top chefs in Miami. I have be in charge of several of Miami’s top restaurants including Shula’s Steak, Fountain Bleau Hilton and Capital Grill.

In 1997 Chef Ali was hired to work at Chef Allen’s in Aventura, Florida where he worked directly with Chef Allen Susser, the Father of Fusion Cookery.

Ali’s experiences at Chef Allen, led the way for him to become Executive Kitchen Manager of Shula’s Steak House where he continued to develop not only his cooking technique, but also improved on his administrative skills dealing with budgets and menu planning.

Now a seasoned chef, opportunity led Ali to the prestigious Tantra Restaurant on South Beach where Ali adorned the title of Executive Chef. Freedom and artist creativity allowed Ali to tailor Menus for unique functions while instructing all employees about The taste of Tantra.

My career and position caused major problem in my marriage, so I thought deep and hard to come up with a alternate route to secure income and have a quality life with my family. I decided to transition from chef de cuisine at the World Famous Fountain Bleau Resort to bartender/whitening restaurants in Miami and Boca Raton at several fine restaurants.

In 2004 met a music icon and began occasional private chef service for him. After a few months he offer me a full time position taking care of every meal he ate..

Now its 2022 and I am 4 years in at my very own restaurant C.L.A.S.S.  Soiree Steakhouse in Downtown Hollywood, with the biggest Hollywood actor of 2018/2019 and Hollywood movie producers as my main clientele. I’m lucky and blessed to “still” have the Premier Private Chef Company in South Florida.

Step inside Redwood Kitchen & Bar in downtown Hollywood, Florida, for an unforgettable evening with Celebrity Chef Ivan Dorvil. Known for his award-winning talent and storytelling approach to cuisine, Chef Dorvil invites you to enjoy a 5-course tasting menu that reflects his personal culinary journey.

Chef Ivan Dorvil rose to national recognition as the 2012 winner of Food Network’s ‘Chopped’. He has also been featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ and has cooked for numerous celebrities. A graduate of the prestigious Cordon Bleu Culinary Masters School, Chef Dorvil blends his passion, artistry, and storytelling into every dish he creates.

Culinary Concierge: Your evening begins with a personal welcome from your local guide, who shares insights into Hollywood’s history and Chef Dorvil’s journey.

Welcome Cocktail:  Begin your evening with a handcrafted cocktail included in your ticket.

5-Course Tasting Menu: Enjoy a curated tasting journey, each course representing a chapter in Chef Dorvil’s story and culinary career.

Dessert Finale: End on a sweet note with a signature dessert crafted by Chef Dorvil.

Meet & Greet with Chef Dorvil: After dinner, take the opportunity for a brief Q&A and a photo with the chef.

Gioia Italy first joined our Hollywood Florida Food Tour family in 2022 under its former name, Gioia Eat. As the restaurant grew and moved into the Atlantic Village, we proudly expanded with it, creating new experiences to keep Chef Massimiliano Stamerra’s award-winning talents in the spotlight.

This exclusive evening includes a welcome cocktail, a curated appetizer, and a live acrobatic pizza-making show by Chef Stamerra – the world’s most decorated pizza champion, with 48 pizzas on his menu and 20 medals proudly displayed inside the restaurant.

Next, enjoy a hearty specialty crafted by Executive Chef Giovanni Orifici, known for bold, natural flavors. Like his epic Caesar salad or silky four-cheese gnocchi. Gluten-free options are available upon request.

The evening ends with a generous dessert sampler made in-house, paired with coffee, espresso, or Americano.

Guests can also upgrade with a curated wine pairing presented by former Italian soccer star Amauri de Oliveira, for an additional charge.

We’re proud to offer the ultra-premium TURNER New Zealand Dining Experience, the first of its kind in the United States, created in collaboration with TURNER New Zealand.

For the uninitiated, TURNER New Zealand Farms and Oceans produces a range of amazing food products. Their 100 percent grass-fed and free-range beef and lamb from New Zealand are widely recognized by top chefs the world over as some of the best on the planet. These animals live stress-free lives, grazing on lush, mineral-rich grasslands. They are never exposed to feedlots, GMO feed, or chemicals. Just clean, natural pasture, exactly as nature intended.

TURNER Calamari and TURNER Green-Lipped Mussels are superior products. TURNER Mussels are aquacultured-wild in deep, cool, clear, unpolluted waters around New Zealand in a process pioneered by Noel Turner in the 70s. Green-Lipped Mussels are a superfood and are anti-inflammatory and good for your brain, your gut, and more. TURNER Calamari is caught off of New Zealand and is never chemically treated in China.

On this experience we will create a multi-course feast and tasting experience incorporating all of the top selling and most popular TURNER products. This experience is only for meat-eaters and meat-lovers. No vegan or vegetarian options here.

Tucked away in Hollywood, is a local favorite known for its handmade pastries, savory empanadas, and famous Messi-style alfajores. Warm hospitality and a passion for baking shine through every dish, making Verocca a true hidden gem loved by the community.

The bakery’s cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes every visit special — and now, you can experience it in an even more intimate way. Step inside the cozy charm of Verocca Sweet & Salty House for an exclusive evening of authentic Argentinian flavors, traditions, and good fun.

This intimate experience offers a true taste of Argentina through a multi-course tasting event. You’ll savor a flight of savory, in-house baked delights, followed by a sweet finale of authentic Argentinian alfajores — delicate, hand-crafted cookies beloved across South America.

Paired with traditional Yerba Mate tea, you’ll not only enjoy incredible flavors, but also discover the stories, traditions, and techniques behind each dish — making it a night to savor and remember. Guests are encouraged to take any delicious leftovers home to continue the experience! Come hungry. Leave inspired.