This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy!
WHAT:
Drag queens will bring the faux femme funk to Funky Buddha Brewery this month.
The event — called the Xmas in July Drag Brunch Charity Fundraiser — will be hosted by entertainer Nicole Halliwell and bring a cast of South Florida’s superstar female impersonators to the Oakland Park venue. It’s being produced by the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival to raise money for Undercover Santa, which organizes an annual holiday party and toy drive in the Fort Lauderdale area.
“We’ve always wanted to find a way to incorporate drag into one of the many events we host throughout the year,” said Rory Cooksey, one of the festival’s partners and a board member for Undercover Santa. “It’s fun, lighthearted and simply a good time …
“We didn’t want to just host a typical charity event; we wanted to stand out and offer participants something unique and memorable,” Cooksey added. “Funky Buddha has a fantastic space that perfectly complements the vibrant energy of a drag queen brunch, making it the ideal venue for this special occasion.”
WHEN:
Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28.
WHERE:
Head to Funky Buddha Brewery, 1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park.
THE MENU:
Though it is subject to change, as of now the brunch fare will include:
- Omelet Station — Lake Meadow Naturals Eggs with choice of accompaniments including red or green peppers, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms, bacon bits, ham, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses
- Chicken & Waffles — Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Warm Buttery Waffles, served with maple syrup and hot sauce
- Side Dishes — Candied bacon, regular bacon, sage sausage links, seasonal fruit, IPA caesar salad, wild mushroom/onion/potato hash
- Desserts — Warm Bread Pudding with rum sauce, chocolate-dipped strawberries
- Drinks — Cash bar
COST:
Admission is $75 (includes brunch buffet, show and a $20 charity donation).
INFORMATION:
Find details and purchase admission at vlfoodwine.com or eventbrite.com. For more on the location, visit funkybuddha.com.