Good News October 2017 Broward

GoodNewsFL.org 29 october 2017 LOCAL Now in its eighth year, John offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill- off Food & Wine Festival, pre- sented by the University of Miami Health System, will re- turn to the Pompano beach Amphitheater on Saturday, No- vember 11 from 1 – 4 p.m. created by five-time All- Pro Miami Dolphins Linebacker John offerdahl, the Gridiron Grill-off Food & Wine Festival brings the community together in support of offerdahl’s Hand- off Foundation and its mission to “Feed the Needs of those in crisis.” the premier event has raised over $500,000 by bring- ing together Miami Dolphins legends, top South Florida chefs and media personalities who delight football fans and foodies with signature grilled entrées paired with premium wines and spirits. Attendees of this outdoor afternoon culinary festival also enjoy live music and interactive activities event attendees will tra- verse the open-air festival grounds sampling mouthwater- ing dishes as they go tent to tent meeting and mingling with play- ers and chefs. the delicious culinary creations take center field as each team offers one signature grilled entree paired with premium wines and spirits. the teams will vie for the 2017 Judge’s choice and Fan Fa- vorite awards. Past award-win- ning dishes include crazy Duck tacos, coconut chili ceviche, Grilled Spanish octopus, espresso and chocolate crusted Filet Mignon and bacon & bleu rib-eye. In addition to the free-flow- ing food and drinks, Grill-off guests will be immersed in live entertainment, a silent auction, the tito’s Vodka tailgate Zone and the cornhole competition in the toyota cornhole Stadium and Festival Stage. the popular festival evolves each year to deliver amazing food and fun. Partici- pating this year are new restau- rants such as the Pompano beach House, the Foundry, Sky thai Sushi, JWb Prime Steak & Seafood at the Margar- itaville Hollywood beach re- sort, the rusty Hook tavern, Atlantic Grill at theAtlantic Hotel & Spa and Naked crab at the b ocean resort Fort Lauderdale. First-time participating Miami Dolphins legendsWoody bennett, Lorenzo Hampton, terry Kirby and twan russel will mix and mingle with nearly 3,000 event attendees while teaming up with an amazing lineup up of top chefs. one hundred percent of event net proceeds will benefit offerdahl’s Hand-off Founda- tion. established in 2012 by John and Lynn offerdahl, of- ferdahl's Hand-off Foundation (oHoF) helps "Feed the Needs of those in crisis" in partnership with business, gov- ernmental, civic and faith- based organizations. true to its mission to help the most vul- nerable, the organization now spearheads John offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-off Food and Wine Festival which has con- sistently raised funds to aid fos- ter care and homeless agencies across South Florida. In recent years, oHoF has ex- panded its model of giving to generate a greater community impact through the creation of its Home team Advantage restorative Housing program. Its sole purpose is to help indi- viduals who are seeking rela- tional restoration and homeownership victory. “A major sponsor of the event, the University of Miami Health System is committed to providing quality healthcare for all and being fully engaged in our community. this event is a perfect tie to our advanced Sports Medicine Institute,” said thinh tran, M.D., M.b.A., chief clinical officer and chief operat- ing officer of the University of Miami Health System. “our team is ready to rally behind this South Florida tradition in support of John and Lynn of- ferdahl and all that they do to help “Feed the Needs of those in crisis” in our community.” As a successful business- man and philanthropist, John offerdahl created the Gridiron Grill-off Food, Wine & tailgate Festival in 2010 to integrate his love for grilling and football with his passion for helping kids in crisis. For more than a decade, John has operated the ever- popular offerdahl’s cafe Grill, a quick-casual restaurant spe- cializing in just-grilled steak, chicken, salmon and shrimp on salads, sandwiches and en- trees topped with John’s signa- ture dressings and sauces. to find out more and to pur- chase all-inclusive general admis- sion and VIP admission tickets, visit www.gridirongrilloff.com. John Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival Returns for 8th Year 2016 Judges’ Choice Winners Chef Greg McGowan of Pelican Landing and Dolphins legend Troy Stradford with event founder John Offerdahl. (L to R: Chef Greg McGowan , John Offerdahl and Troy Stradford )