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MICHELIN
WEEKEND

AN AMAZING CURATED EVENT

Friday, October 7

Mingle with MICHELIN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 |  6PM

Of all the chefs out there, only a handful have the honor of holding MICHELIN Stars to their name. Michelin Star chefs work tirelessly to perfect their technique both in the kitchen and on the plates they create.

Join us alongside various MICHELIN award-winning chefs including;  John Tesar, Executive Chef (Knife & Spoon, Orlando FL), Rhys Gawlak, Executive Sous Chef (Primo, Orlando FL), Niven Patel, Executive Chef (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Miami, FL), Cindy Hutson, Executive Chef (La Tropical, Coral Gables FL) and others as we indulge in their exquisite creations and relive the moment when Florida’s vast culinary industry was recognized in the 2022 Florida MICHELIN Guide.

MICHELIN
WEEKEND

AN AMAZING CURATED EVENT

Saturday, October 8

Brunch with Melissa Kelly & Friends

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 11:00am – 1:00pm

Join 2x James Beard Award-winning Chef Melissa Kelly as she hosts the  most brilliant female talents of the culinary industry. Reknowned chefs such  as Julie Petrakis (The Ravenous Pig, Orlando, FL), Alexia Gawlak (Swine And Sons, Orlando, FL) Cindy Hutson (La Tropical, Coral Gables, FL) Joanna Kaskiw (Grande Lakes Orlando Pastry), Alexa Delgado (Grande Lakes Orlando EvrBar), Amanda Gibbons (Grande Lakes Orlando Primo) will create a brunch experience unlike no other.

Gala Dinner: MICHELIN Under the Stars

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 6:00pm

FEATURING CHEF MITCH LEINHARD
ALONGSIDE OTHER CELEBRATED CHEFS

Mitch has been reaching for the stars in the kitchen ever since he was  young. MICHELIN stars to be exact. Over his ensuing career, he went on to hold pivotal roles at an illustrious group of MICHELIN three-starred restaurants: chef de partie at Alinea in Chicago, sous chef at Grace in Chicago, executive sous chef at Saison in San Francisco, and chef de cuisine at Manresa in Los Gatos. Mitch is excited to have taken on the role as co-founder of Suited Hospitality (suitedhospitality.com)

PRIVATE
CONCERT

AN AMAZING CURATED EVENT

Saturday, October 8

NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS JIM BEAVERS & JON NITE | 8pm

JIM BEAVERS

A Texas native, Jim’s songwriting credits include Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer,” Dierks Bentley’s “5-1-5-0” and “Am I the Only One,” Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup” and countless other singles by artists including Faith Hill, Easton Corbin, Tim McGraw, Josh Turner, Billy Currington, and Gary Allan. Beavers’compositions have received multiple CMA, ACM, BMI and NSAI nominations and awards.

JON NITE

Hailing from West Texas, Jon Nite’ has had 12 #1 singles and been awarded three CMA Triple Play Awards, ACM Vocal Event of the Year for “We Were Us” and his song “Whatever She’s Got” was named one of the Top 100 songs played this decade. He recently received NSAI’s peer-voted Song of the Year Award for Cole Swindell’s “Break Up In The End.

FIREWORKS FINALE

Cap off a wonderful weekend with an exceptional fireworks display lighting up the beautiful night sky over Grande Lake.

MINGLE WITH MICHELIN

6:00pm-9:00pm | Friday, October 7

Join us alongside various MICHELIN award-winning chefs including; John Tesar, Executive Chef (Knife & Spoon, Orlando FL), Rhys Gawlak, Executive Sous Chef (Primo, Orlando  FL), Niven Patel, Executive Chef (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Miami, FL), Cindy Hutson, Executive Chef (La Tropical, Coral Gables FL) and others as we indulge in their exquisite creations and relive the moment when Florida’s vast culinary industry was recognized in the 2022 Florida MICHELIN Guide.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | 8:00pm – 9:00pm | Friday, October 7

COFFEE IN THE KITCHEN

9:00am-10:30am | Saturday, October 8

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Grande Lakes’ unique breakfast offerings. Interact with our local coffee curator, Lineage, and learn about the roasting process as you sip on your morning cup. Then peruse the various feature stations where you can learn about and enjoy chocolate carving presentations, pastry delicacies, espresso martinis and more while you meet the local farmers.

BRUNCH WITH CHEF MELISSA KELLY & FRIENDS

11:00am-1:00pm | Saturday,  October 8

Join the brilliant minds of some of the culinary industries’ most talented  female chefs for a next-level brunch experience. You’ll be hosted in the recently redesigned and MICHELIN Recommended Primo, conceptualized by 2x James Beard Award-winning Chef Melissa Kelly. Allow Chef Kelly herself to kick-off your  brunching, and then prepare your taste buds to continue to be delighted by the culinary creations of award winning chefs and promising up-and-coming talent all while celebrating the amazing contributions women have brought to the food and beverage industry.

FALL ON THE FARM

11:00am – 3:00pm | Saturday, October 8

Whisper Creek Farm is a 7,000-square-foot fruit and vegetable garden with an adjoining 11,000-square-foot outdoor event space, barn, apiary and chicken coop. Products produced on the farm are featured in restaurant dishes, beverages, and even spa treatments at the resort. Our Fall on the Farm event offers a hayride, pumpkin picking, and pumpkin carving, painting workshops, fly fishing demonstrations, falconry experiences, and more!

CABANA LIFE

1:00pm-4:00pm | Saturday,  October 8

Be one of the first Grande Lakes’ guests to bask in the new cabana lifestyle experience found at Grande Lakes Orlando. Enjoy oysters shucked tableside, a ceviche bar, open fire skewer dishes, a signature event cocktail and mixology station, and more! Learn why our spa was awarded #1 by USA Today 10Best with a featured presentation of the Bespoke Facial By Biologique Recherché. With live music and those hourly surprise delighters, you’ll be relaxing poolside where luxury meets comfort.

GALA DINNER: MICHELIN UNDER THE STARS
FEATURING CHEF MITCH LIENHARD
ALONGSIDE OTHER CELEBRATED CHEFS

6:00pm-9:00pm | Saturday,  October 8

A Curated Experiences staple, the Gala Dinner will showcase some of Grande Lakes’ best at this elegant plated dinner. We are delighted to announce our esteemed Guest Chef, Chef Mitch Lienhard, will be leading the evening. Multiple MICHELIN stars seem to follow Chef Lienhard wherever he goes, so this evening is sure to be an unparalleled culinary experience.

PRIVATE CONCERT
Nashville Songwriters Jim Beavers & Jon Nite

8:00pm-9:00pm | Saturday,  October 8

Jim Beavers songwriting credits include Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer,” Dierks Bentley’s  “5-1-5-0” and “Am I the Only One,” Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup” and countless other singles by  artists including Faith Hill, Easton Corbin, Tim McGraw, Josh Turner, Billy Currington, and Gary Allan. Jon Nite has had 12 #1 singles and been awarded three CMA Triple Play Awards, ACM  Vocal Event of the Year for “We Were Us” and his song “Whatever She’s Got” was named one of the Top 100 songs played this decade. He recently received NSAI’s peer-voted Song of the Year Award for Cole Swindell’s “Break Up In The End..

FIREWORK FINALE

9:00pm | Saturday,  October 8

Cap off a wonderful weekend with an exceptional fireworks display lighting up the beautiful night sky over Grande Lake.

BREAKFAST AT LEISURE

9:00am-11:00am | Sunday, October 9

After a full weekend of being luxuriously wined and dined, re-energize your body with all your favorite southern comfort foods. Grande Lakes is proud of its Florida Heritage, and Highball & Harvest is inspired by the railroad system which enabled the region to become an agricultural powerhouse that remains as important today as it was in the 19th century. Complete your stay with this homage to Florida. If you don’t try the Parker House Rolls, you’ll be missing out.