The sky had just begun to clear on Friday night, saving dozens from being soaked as they waited to be banded, wineglassed, and plated before taking on a wide field of food and drink inside Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science.

It was the museum's 18th foodcentric fundraiser dubbed the Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebration. There was indeed plenty of wine to be had, though our favorite was the sweet Strongbow Cider, which was poured generously as opposed to the small sips we received from some vintners.