Chef Richard Blais trades the kitchen for on of his favorite pasttimes – pickleball – during this first-of-its-kind event! Participants will rotate through 15-minute matches alongside and against Chef Blais before gathering for a post-play reception at Little Flamingos featuring light bites, beverages and a meet-and-greet with the chef. Spectator tickets are also available for those who want to watch the action and enjoy the reception without stepping onto the court. Guests may enhance their experience with an optional $45 beverage package add-on featuring house wine, beer, hard seltzers and house spirits.
What: “Blais of Glory” Pickleball Tournament and Reception with Chef Richard BlaisWhen: Thursday, July 30Pickleball Matches: 2-4 pmReception: 4:30-5:30 pmWhere: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress pickleball courts and Little Flamingos at La Coquina BallromCost:Player Ticket: $105 plus tax and gratuitySpectator Ticket : $75 plus tax and gratuityOptional Beverage Package: $45Tickets:“Blais of Glory” Pickleball Tournament and ReceptionBBQ Pig’nic with Chef Richard Blais
The celebration concludes with a classic summer tradition: a barbecue picnic – this time, with Four Flamingos Floribbean flair, elevated to Michelin standards and hosted by Chef Richard Blais. Exclusive Pig’nic menu highlights include:
Puerto Rican style lechon asado, slow-roasted & seasoned with Four Flamingos signature Key Lime mojoHouse made sauce bar with jerk glaze, smoked avocado & jalapeno chimichurri, pineapple rum glaze, Vega’s hot sauce and moreSides including Caribbean snapper ceviche, Papas Pilar maduros, mango kimchi slaw, yucca al ajillo, platanos en escabeche salad, arroz con gandules and passionfruit & lime pepper wingsDessert bar: mango & basil arroz con leche, guava & cheese quesitos, coconut macaroons, tres leches tiramisu, dulce de leche tartlets
The evening will also feature an in-person Q&A with Chef Blais, and guests can also add a sommelier’s selection of wine and beer for $45.
What: Outdoor BBQ Pig’nic featuring Chef Richard BlaisWhen: Friday, July 31, 6:30-9pmWhere: Windsong Fountain Lawn at Hyatt Regency Grand CypressCost: General Admission $126.97 (includes food, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity); optional $45 beverage package add-onTickets: Available through Eventbrite here: BBQ Pig’nic with Chef Richard Blais
Little Flamingos Lakeside Pop-Up
For two weeks only, guests can experience the award-winning cuisine and beloved service of Four Flamingos in an elegant and intimate waterside setting overlooking Lake Windsong. The exclusive pop-up event, Little Flamingos, will transport the Four Flamingos experience to a reimagined evening of tropical sophistication in the lakeside La Coquina ballroom while the signature restaurant undergoes exciting enhancements.
This one-time-only opportunity will offer a curated menu of Four Flamingos favorites alongside staples from the restaurant’s signature cocktail program – and a couple refreshing new additions. A special chapter in the Four Flamingos story, Little Flamingos will be open nightly in the La Coquina Ballroom July 26 through August 7 from 5-9pm (closed July 31 for BBQ Pig’nic). Reservations are limited and smart casual attire is recommended.
What: Little Flamingos limited-time pop-up dining experienceWhen: July 26 – August 7 (closed July 31 for BBQ Pig’nic)Where: La Coquina Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Grand CypressReservations: Available through OpenTable
Located within Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen has earned acclaim for its inventive Florida-inspired cuisine, bold flavors and immersive dining experiences. These exclusive summer events offer guests unique opportunities to connect with Chef Richard Blais while celebrating great food, craft cocktails and unforgettable hospitality. For reservations, event details or tickets, visit FourFlamingosOrlando.com.
With Michelin-recommended cuisine, innovative experiences, and the unmistakable creativity of Chef Richard Blais, located within Hyatt Regency Grand CypressFour Flamingos continues to redefine what dining in Central Florida can be. These exclusive summer events are available for a limited time and are expected to sell quickly, making advance reservations highly recommended. Whether you’re competing in the kitchen, enjoying an elegant lakeside dinner, or simply savoring bold Floribbean flavors, this is your chance to experience one of Orlando’s premier culinary destinations in an entirely new way. For tickets, reservations, and additional information, visit FourFlamingosOrlando.com and make this summer one to remember.
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