Michael’s
117 Vilano Road
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Format: Multi-Course Seated Dinner with Wine Pairings

Featured Chefs

Host Chef/Owner
Michael Lugo
VIVA Hospitality, Michael’s, Pesca, La Nouvelle
St. Augustine, FL

Director of Culinary 
Natasha “Tash” Olivera
VIVA Hospitality
St. Augustine, FL

CEO/Founder and James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Hari Pulapaka
Global Cooking School
Tenured Associate Professor of Mathematics, Stetson University
Deland, FL

Founder/CEO and Sommelier
Jenneffer Pulapaka
By Women Wine Consortium
Podiatry Physician, DeLand Foot & Leg Center
DeLand, FL

Chef/Co-Owner
Nils Rowland
Crème de la Cocoa
St. Augustine, FL

James Beard Award Winner®
Art Smith
Philanthropist/Cookbook Author/Restaurateur and TV Personality

Join us in historic St. Augustine for a collaborative dinner featuring renowned chefs Art Smith, Hari Pulapaka, Nils Rowland, Michael Lugo, and Natasha Olivera as well as guest Sommelier Jenneffer Pulapaka. This extraordinary evening highlights local history and ingredients, while celebrating community, culture, and connection. This dinner kicks off the 2nd Annual Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Festival, and supports the revitalization of Hastings Main Street.

Rooted Elegance is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.