Think mojito, Dubai chocolate, mango Baileys, peach and more. Much more. Oh, and another thing: The first 100 people get a free tiramisu taster.<\/p>\n
Tiramisu, like Casula, comes from Italy. The dessert is made with ladyfinger sweet sponge cake \u2014 traditionally dipped in coffee \u2014 and layered with mascarpone custard, egg yolks, sugar and then topped with cocoa powder. Casula says he\u2019s been fascinated by tiramisu for the last two decades.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince my early days in the kitchen, tiramisu has always been a personal passion of mine,\u201d he recalls. \u201cOver the years, I\u2019ve studied every detail \u2014 textures, aromas, flavors \u2014 to reinvent it and transform it into a unique experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
He adds, \u201cTiramisu is a symbol of Italy, a dessert that evokes emotion. It\u2019s more than just a dessert: It\u2019s a sweet, elegant and universal embrace. I\u2019ve always been fascinated by its ability to unite people from different cultures around a spoon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Uniting people through tiramisu is also exactly what the Padula family, who own Caf\u00e9 del Mar and Gran Forno Bakery<\/a>, wanted from this attempt for a Guinness World Record.<\/p>\n \u201cThe idea was born from our passion for bringing people together through food and culture,\u201d explains Maurice Padula<\/a>. \u201cWe wanted to celebrate the artistry of Italian desserts while creating something truly historic for South Florida. It is the perfect way to blend community, creativity and purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n But getting a Guinness World Record is not so much about the vibe as much as it\u2019s about the technicalities.<\/p>\n Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel<\/p>\n A golden tiramisu with 18-carat gold leaves is shown, made by chef Marco Casula of Cafe del Mar in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n \u201cThe biggest challenge will be perfect coordination: Each tiramisu must be documented, checked and presented impeccably,\u201d Casula says. \u201cIt\u2019s not enough to just cook, you have to create a historic event.\u201d<\/p>\n Originally from Rome, Casula has been a chef for 25 years and \u201c\u2026worked in kitchens all over the world.\u201d Next month he will go for another record, this time for the longest tiramisu, according to Tiramisu World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n With an office in Pompano Beach and a home in Coral Gables, the chef has been bestowed with the moniker \u201cThe Million Dollar Chef\u201d<\/a> by food & beverage content creators after he made tiramisu desserts festooned in fabulous gold for a 2024 banquet hosted by a royal in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s all true! I created a completely edible tiramisu, decorated with 24-karat edible gold for a Saudi prince,\u201d he says. \u201cThe entire event had a budget of $1 million. An unforgettable experience and proof that this dessert can become a world-class work of art.\u201d<\/p>\n Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel<\/p>\n Maurice Padula, owner of Cafe del Mar in Fort Lauderdale, is shown Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. The cafe will also film a documentary when they – and chef Marco Casula – attempt a Guinness World Record by making more than 100 varieties of tiramisu. (Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n Padula thinks the world record event staged in his family\u2019s eatery on The Strip on Fort Lauderdale beach will be a perfect match of talent and location.<\/p>\n \u201cChef Marco Casula<\/a> has been a long-time friend and collaborator with Caf\u00e9 del Mar. His expertise in Italian cuisine and passion for culinary excellence made him the natural choice to lead this record-breaking project.\u201d<\/p>\n As for the restaurant, he adds: \u201cThe beachside atmosphere perfectly complements the celebratory nature of this event. And its open-air layout makes it ideal for large-scale culinary showcases. There\u2019s truly no better backdrop for something of this magnitude.\u201d<\/p>\n They will also film a documentary.<\/p>\n \u201cThe documentary will capture the entire journey \u2014 from planning and ingredient sourcing to the final reveal of the record-breaking tiramisu,\u201d Padula says. \u201cIt\u2019s a behind-the-scenes look at the teamwork, precision and emotion involved in making history.\u201d<\/p>\n Casula says of the future non-fiction film: \u201cI want to share with the world the passion, energy and positive madness behind this dream. It\u2019s not just a record, it\u2019s an international celebration of taste. It will be a one-of-a-kind event, and I\u2019m proud it\u2019s taking place right here in Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n IF YOU GO:<\/p>\n WHERE: Caf\u00e9 del Mar, 101 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.<\/a>, Fort Lauderdale (between Poinsettia and Cortez streets)<\/p>\n WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24<\/p>\n COST: Free, but you are encouraged to reserve a spot by calling 954-414-1024<\/p>\n INFORMATION: 954-414-1024,\u00a0cafedelmarfll.com<\/a> and tiramisuworldrecord.com<\/a><\/p>\n Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel<\/p>\n Chef Marco Casula, left, Erika Del Rio, event director, and Maurice Padula, owner of Cafe del Mar, show a variety of tiramisu in the oceanside restaurant on Fort Lauderdale beach on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel<\/p>\n A variety of tiramisu by Chef Marco Casula of Cafe del Mar restaurant is on display at the oceanfront eatery on Fort Lauderdale beach. (Carline Jean\/South Florida Sun Sentinel)<\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TFL-L-Guinness-World-Record-1017.jpg\")
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