About

About

The Laxer Family Foundation

Our Foundation was established in 2018 and through our compassion and our profession, our Foundation is able to advocate for causes on both a local and national level by hosting Bern’s Winefest, benefiting Make-a-Wish Foundation, Vinny LeCavalier Foundation for Pediatric Cancer and most recently for 11 years, we’ve established Culinary Scholarships through the James Beard Foundation.

In 2017, we hosted the inaugural Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot, benefiting Operation First Response, Southeastern Guide Dogs, and America's Response Monument.

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Through our restaurants, Bern's Steak House and Haven, as well as our partnership with the Epicurean Hotel, the foundation is able to advocate for causes on both a local and national level. Our events represent our brands, providing a giving platform highlighted by our experts and combined years of experience.

Our family story is built on the cultivation of culinary and wine education, as well as a passion for athletics. Our three daughters have inspired us to build a giving platform focused on fostering an inclusive and cooperative youth culture through education and youth sports. Our desire to help our Veterans and provide opportunities to improve the lives of others in our community stem from our family's deep history rooted in Tampa  Bay. We are honored to support locally, and beyond.