Chef Richard Blais trades the kitchen for on of his favorite pasttimes \u2013 pickleball \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
What:\u00a0\u201cBlais of Glory\u201d Pickleball Tournament and Reception with Chef Richard BlaisWhen:\u00a0Thursday, July 30Pickleball Matches: 2-4 pmReception: 4:30-5:30 pmWhere:\u00a0Hyatt 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:\u201cBlais of Glory\u201d Pickleball Tournament and Reception<\/a>BBQ Pig\u2019nic with Chef Richard Blais<\/p>\n The celebration concludes with a classic summer tradition: a barbecue picnic \u2013 this time, with Four Flamingos Floribbean flair, elevated to Michelin standards and hosted by Chef Richard Blais. Exclusive Pig\u2019nic menu highlights include:<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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<\/p>\n The evening will also feature an in-person Q&A with Chef Blais, and guests can also add a sommelier\u2019s selection of wine and beer for $45.<\/p>\n What:\u00a0Outdoor BBQ Pig\u2019nic featuring Chef Richard BlaisWhen:\u00a0Friday, July 31, 6:30-9pmWhere:\u00a0Windsong Fountain Lawn at Hyatt Regency Grand CypressCost:\u00a0General Admission $126.97 (includes food, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity); optional $45 beverage package add-onTickets:\u00a0Available through Eventbrite here: BBQ Pig\u2019nic with Chef Richard Blais<\/a><\/p>\n Little Flamingos Lakeside Pop-Up<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n This one-time-only opportunity will offer a curated menu of Four Flamingos favorites alongside staples from the restaurant\u2019s signature cocktail program \u2013 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\u2019nic). Reservations are limited and smart casual attire is recommended.<\/p>\n What:\u00a0Little Flamingos limited-time pop-up dining experienceWhen:\u00a0July 26 \u2013 August 7 (closed July 31 for BBQ Pig\u2019nic)Where:\u00a0La Coquina Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Grand CypressReservations:\u00a0Available through OpenTable<\/a><\/p>\n Located within Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress<\/a>, 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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\u2019re competing in the kitchen, enjoying an elegant lakeside dinner, or simply savoring bold Floribbean flavors, this is your chance to experience one of Orlando\u2019s premier culinary destinations in an entirely new way. For tickets, reservations, and additional information, visit FourFlamingosOrlando.com<\/a> and make this summer one to remember.<\/p>\n