Wine and Dine at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

By Steven O. Evans, PhD & Dalton Vilhena

Photos Courtesy of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

If you get invited to a special party, do you go? If you have the opportunity to experience the same event at a higher level, do you choose that option? What steps can you take to enjoy a better life? Search and find some of the fabulous options available right here in our own backyard in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

OutClique magazine has already done some of that research for you. We found a fabulous night out on the town that includes wine, appetizers, dinner, and dessert at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant. Step right inside the front doors of our amazing Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and be welcomed by the majestic wine archway that leads you to your own private elevator.

We had window seating with a city view. If you prefer, ask for a private booth for that intimate night with your special someone. Relax in the blend of modern, masculine, and elegant textures, fixtures, and touches that make for the perfect atmosphere.

Cooper’s Hawk redefines the modern casual dining experience. Each dish on the menu is listed with a bin number, guiding guests to their selection’s perfect wine pairing. The menu also includes gluten-free selections, as well as a kids’ menu, carryout, and catering. The menu has a wide range of options from Thai Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Potstickers, Smoked Chili Roasted Salmon, and Parmesan-Crusted Shrimp Scampi. Overseen by Senior Area Culinary Operations Manager Chef Stephen Puhr, each dish is hand prepared from their own unique recipes.

To make it even better for the wine lovers, you’ll find the perfect harmonious blend between wine and food. There’s something for every palate. Going as a novice? Their knowledgeable staff are able to give you their advice on the perfect selection.

Taking it one step further, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant also offers an all inclusive wine club membership (www.CHWinery.com/WineClub/Overview). Cooper’s Hawk is among the top 30 wineries in the USA, has won over 500 awards, and is home to the USA’s largest Wine Club. It’s a lifestyle-driven monthly affiliation, offering limited production Wines of the Month, unique travel and dining experiences, events, insider rewards, and more privileges to its members. With options of sipping, savoring, and other perks each month, add this to your must have list.

About Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants

Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections. Cooper’s Hawk is a lifestyle brand centered around wine and focused on creating memorable moments that enrich lives. The concept is a fusion of familiar elements ― modern casual restaurant, Napa-style tasting room and artisanal retail market ― that has combined to create an entirely new hospitality experience. As part of the restaurant’s commitment to health and safety, it is offering contactless curbside pick-up with dedicated spaces at each location. COVID safety guidelines, including social distancing and mask requirements, will be consistently observed. For more details about the company’s commitment to guests’ health, visit www.CHWinery.com/COVID-19. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants are open, daily, for dine-in, carryout, contactless curbside, and delivery services from 11:00AM to 9:00PM. Reservations for dine-in service can be made via phone or online by visiting www.CHWinery.com. Partial content courtesy of Goodman PR.

Chef Stephen Puhr discovered his unshakable passion for cooking and warm hospitality at the tender age of 15 while working in a small pizzeria on the south side of Chicago. As a graduate of Chicago’s Le Cordon Bleu, Puhr landed his first position as executive chef for Redstone American Grill at the age of 26. Puhr went on to serve as the Luxury Suite chef for the Utah Jazz, as well as lending his talents to the 2002 Winter Olympics. In 2012, Puhr joined the Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants team, where, today, his role as senior area culinary operations manager has him overseeing scratch kitchens at 10 Cooper’s Hawk locations.