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The Cook & The Cork Hosts 5 Course Dinner and Saké Pairing for a Great Cause

The Cook & The Cork Restaurant in Coral Springs. {Courtesy}

Cook and the Cork is planning to ring in 2026 with a New Year’s Eve experience unlike anything the restaurant has ever staged.

Between a six-course menu from Chef Keith, live magic and mentalism, and a surprise midnight moment, owner Dena Lowell says this year’s celebration will leave guests overstimulated and, most importantly, with a stomach full of delicious food headed into the new year.

“We’re hoping for a magical new year, and our New Year’s Eve experience will start us in the right direction,” Lowell tells Coral Springs Talk.

According to Lowell, guests can expect not only great food but also great spirits, perfectly paired for an unforgettable celebration.

“Chef Keith came up with a 6-course menu that includes entrées for every palette, complemented by optional sommelier-curated wine and cocktail pairings and, for select seatings, an immersive evening of magic and mentalism by world-renowned performer Mio.”

Lowell says the entertainment element is what truly sets this year’s celebration apart.

“This is the part that is so different and exciting, besides the incredible food and menu,” she said. “Magic By Mio is a world-famous magician. He has performed for top celebrities and at the most important events worldwide. He is fun, entertaining, and his magic will blow your mind!”

Food-wise, the night begins with an Amuse-Bouche, highlighted by Chef Keith’s playful “BLT” featuring bacon, langoustine, and tomato gellé. Then guests choose between Cold Water Oysters with yuzu mignonette and sesame cucumbers, or Pastrami Salmon with rye crostini and maple-mustard vinaigrette.

From there, diners move to Brown Butter Gnocchi with Reggiano and fresh black truffles, with an optional Osetra caviar course served with brioche and crème fraîche. A crisp, herbaceous salad follows, made with chiffonade greens, cabbage, spicy radish, glass noodles, and a tamarind dressing.

Entrée selections include Broiled Lobster Tail with drawn butter, Grilled Ribeye Steak with Cabernet–Black Pepper Demi-Glace, or Grilled Halibut topped with a shrimp supreme sauce. Each dish is served with cheddar-chive duchesse potato, winter squash, and broccolini.

Dessert comes as a selection of house-made mignardises: New York cheesecake, dark chocolate truffles, pecan diamonds, and spiced apple oat bars.

The ambitious New Year’s Eve menu was developed by Chef Keith Blauschild, owner, executive chef, and sommelier of Cook and the Cork.

Lowell says the restaurant has crafted three seatings, each catering to a different variety of guests.

Cook and the Cork will host a 5:00 p.m. Early Bird seating, which includes a five-course experience without magic.

The 7:00 p.m. seating includes the full six-course dinner, tableside magic and mentalism, and a full magic show during dessert.

The 9:40 p.m. ‘Celebration Seating’ offers all six courses, a real champagne toast, tableside demonstrations, a magic show, and what Lowell describes as “super exciting midnight magic craziness.”

Reservations are required and can be made through OpenTable or by calling the restaurant. Seats for the celebration are priced at $185 and include beverages.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.