South Beach Wine & Food Festival Returns and You Don’t Want to Miss It!
What started out as a tiny one-day wine tasting dinner has turned into South Florida’s biggest event and festival of the year! With over 111 events over five days from February 19-23, the 19th Annual South Beach Food & Wine Festival takes over Miami and surrounding counties and has something for all South Florida foodies, oenophiles, socialites and those looking to have a great time.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
Whether you want to sip and swirl on the sands of South Beach or meet and greet with Food Network celebrities, grab your friends to lunch, or brunch, or grab a date for a dinner event or late night soiree during the 2020 South Beach Food and Wine Festival. Ticket purchases to all official festival events benefit Florida International University and 100% of the net proceeds will be directed towards The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, which means you can party for an incredible cause!
Just be sure you purchase your tickets soon before they’re gone! Visit https://sobewff.org/ to learn more about all of the amazing events and to purchase tickets. #noFOMO
We know that navigating the festival for your first time can be pretty overwhelming – trying to determine which events to attend, and how many per day one can handle, but MIA is here to help. This festival, we’re particularly excited about the following 13 events (a baker’s dozen), which promise to be star-studded and delicious affairs:
1. Barilla's Italian Bites on the Beach - sponsored by HCP Media and the Miami Herald Media Company hosted by Giada De Laurentiis & Dario Cecchini
Thursday, February 20
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
North Venue - Beachside at Delano
Entrance at 1 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
Each year this event serves as the unofficial kick-off event of the South Beach Food & Wine Festival weekend, and the Queen of Italian, Giada De Laurentiis will be there to host this carb-loaded event. Approximately 40 chefs and restaurants will be in attendance serving up their Italian dishes. From meatballs, to pasta, to ravioli, wine, cannoli’s, and Italian pastries, this event is the perfect party to “mangia” all night long! Grab your friends and gather ‘round under our signature white tents in the sand for a grand Italian feast, all paired perfectly with wines, beer and refreshing libations from Aperol Spritz, Heineken®, Amstel® Light, Birra Moretti, Heineken® 0.0, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders® and Red Stripe. To purchase tickets for just $150 per person visit https://sobewff.org/italian/#.
2. Dinner hosted by Anne Burrell and Scott Conant at Scarpetta
Thursday, February 20
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Scarpetta by Scott Conant at The Fontainebleau
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and popular television personality Scott Conant is widely recognized for his devotion to Italian cuisine. This year, he will open the kitchen of his Magic City landmark Scarpetta to the spirited Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell, known for her former beloved Italian hotspot Centro Vinoteca in New York City, NY, and host of the hit Food Network series Worst Cooks in America. Together, this celebrated duo will bring their award-winning charm and talent to Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach for one night in Italia that you won’t want to miss, complemented by specially-selected wines from the Frescobaldi portfolio.
3. Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator's Best of the Best presented by Capital One®
Friday, February 21
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Join over 60 of the nation's top chefs to showcase their most gourmet samplings to pair with over 100 wines rated 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator's scale. The iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach sets the perfect stage to host this high-end walk-around affair, featuring critically-acclaimed chefs, James Beard Award nominees and finalists, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, and more. Only proprietors and winemakers from each winery are invited to pour their top varietals so you can hear about how some of the world's greatest vino makes it from their vineyards to your palate.Plus, don’t miss your chance to take the Best of the Best experience home with you by taking a shot at the Wine Wall raffle for a good cause.Tickets are still available for just $350 per person. Please visit https://sobewff.org/bob/#.
4. Buddhas & Bellinis
Sat, Feb 22 & Sun, Feb 23
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Take a break from non-stop eating and drinking and enjoy a relaxing morning at Buddhas and Bellinis, which brings together yogis and foodies alike for a totally hip yoga workout with music, at the Loews Miami Beach hotel. This yoga session promises to refresh, inspire, and rejuvenate your body & mind. Enjoy delicious bites by Pura Vida and Hungry Girl. Then, rehydrate with Campo Viejo Cava Bellinis, Campo Viejo Rosé, Acqua Panna, Illy, Evian and Heineken 0.0. Tickets are just $45 each and can be purchased at https://sobewff.org/buddhas/.
5. Daiquiris & Pastelitos Master Class presented by Havana Club hosted by Pastelito Papi
Saturday, February 22
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
SGWS Wynwood
2105 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL
Nothing screams Miami like Havana Club and Pastelitos. Get to work as you create your own Havana Club daiquiri paired with pastelitos by Giovanni Fesser, the man dubbed the Pastelito Paipi. From PB&J to guava & cheese this interactive daiquiri and pastelito-making extravaganza will be hosted at one of Miami’s newest venues, SGWS Wynwood.
Tickets to this event are only $95 and can be purchased at https://sobewff.org/pastelito/.
6. Sips & Succulents Master Class hosted by Gio Gutierrez and Erika Rodriguez
Saturday, February 22
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
SGWS Wynwood
2105 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL
Kick off Saturday afternoon with a cocktail demonstration by one of Miami’s favorite food and drink maestros, Gio Gutierrez aka @ChatChowTV and learn how to properly care for succulents. Sip the afternoon away with a signature Havana Club rum cocktail and then create your very own succulent - under the watchful eye of the master! Enjoy a first-hand interactive experience with the creativity and skill behind the making of these iconic arrangements by Erika Rodriguez, La Succulenta.
Tickets to this event are only $95 each and are available at https://sobewff.org/succulents/.
7. Wine & Cheese Happy Hour presented by Carr’s Crackers
sponsored by Wade Cellars hosted by Dwyane Wade
Saturday, February 22
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Nobu Pool at Eden Roc Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Dwyane Wade himself host a poolside happy hour at the Eden Roc Miami Beach. Guests will enjoy flavorful wines from Wade Cellars portfolio of wine, international cheeses and Carr’s Crackers. Everyone will feel like a champ at this event with one of Miami’s most beloved champions! This event is sold out, however, if you weren’t able to purchase tickets to this year’s event, be on the lookout early next year and purchase your tickets further in advance.
8. Goya Foods' Swine & Wine hosted by Enrique Santos and Fernando Desa
Sunday, February 23
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Biltmore Hotel, Miami - Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL
Spend the night dancing, sipping, sampling and celebrating the latin culture that runs deep throughout South Florida at Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine. Hosted at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, this event will feature bites by Eileen & Jonathan Andrade of Finka Table & Tap, Andres Barrientos of Miami Smokers, Alberto Cabrera of Marabu, Jorgie Ramos of Abi Maria, and James Beard Award Winner Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s. Attendees will sip on cocktails from Tito's Handmade Vodka and carefully selected wines from the Stella Rosa Wines portfolio, while noshing on samplings of crispy and succulent swine-centric preparations at this lively soirée.
Purchase tickets for just $115 per person here: https://sobewff.org/swine/#.
9. *NEW!* Sips & Dips Hosted by Adam Richman
Saturday, February 22
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
We’re not sure about you, but we love to “sip and dip” international flavors. This event hosted by Adam Richman, star of Man Finds Food, will be a great event for guests to try a variety of international bites accompanied by various sauces, aiolis, marmalades, tapenades and more. Each bite will be paired with wines from Avissi Prosecco and Bieler Père & Fils and refreshing spritz cocktails from Patrón. Just one rule at this event: NO DOUBLE-DIPPING!
Purchase tickets for this event here: https://sobewff.org/sips/
10. *NEW!* Miami Design District presents Sliced: A Genuine Pizza Party
hosted by James Beard winner, Chef Michael Schwartz
Friday, February 21
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Miami Design District - Jungle Plaza
3801 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL
*Please note: The Guest Entrance is on NE 1st Avenue.
$95 per person
James Beard Award Winner, Chef Michael Schwartz will welcome attendees to the Design District’s Jungle Plaza for a night of savory slices under the stars. To celebrate his cookbook Genuine Pizza: Better Pizza at Home, Schwartz will round up some of the country's top pizza-makers to serve up pies at this late-night pizza party al fresco style. The Hails, an indie rock band formed in Gainesville, FL will perform live while the wood-fired ovens pump out pizzas until the early morning. Other notable chefs who will participate in the event include: Franco Stanzione from Stanzione 87, Justin Smillie from Upland, Don Richer from Razza, Bernie Matz from Pizza Bar, Frank Pinello from Best Pizza & Pizza Tropical, Jim Lahey from Sullivan Street Bakery, Paolo Dorigato from Dolce Italian and Thomas Magaddino from Pizzeria Magaddino. For dessert, guests will enjoy Wynwood Parlor’s sweet ice cream treats!
Each guest will also receive an autographed copy of Chef Michael Schwartz's new Genuine Pizza: Better Pizza at Home cookbook!
Purchase tickets here: https://sobewff.org/pizza/?
11. Chicken Coupe hosted by Tyler Florence
Saturday, February 22
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
W South Beach Ballroom
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Join Celebrity Chef, Tyler Florence for an amazing evening of fried chicken and champagne as more than a dozen chefs serve up their best-fried birds. Pair each bit with Brut, rose and more offerings from six different champagne houses as you sip and eat the night away. Pro Tip: Chef Tyler Florence’s restaurant Wayfare Tavern based out of San Francisco is known for serving the BEST fried chicken in the US. Having Florence’s fried chicken fried fresh and hot in Miami is worth the ticket price to attend the event!
Tickets are $350 per person and are available at https://sobewff.org/coupe/#.
12. ABSOLUT® Vodka presents Drag Brunch sponsored by Barilla
hosted by Carson Kressley part of the CRAVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Series presented by My Fort Lauderdale Beach
Sunday, February 23
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
W Fort Lauderdale
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward residents and those looking to get away from Miami Beach can take advantage of the CRAVE Fort Lauderdale Series by attending this signature event hosted by Emmy Award Winner Carson Kressley from Bravo’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Top chefs will join forces to cook and celebrate the LGBTQ community with one amazing brunch party. Chefs include Todd Erickson of The Todd’s, Brooke Mallory from Burlock Coast, Josie Smith-Malave of Bubbles & Pearls and Johan Svensson of Steak 954. Master of Ceremonies Kitty Meow has rounded up a team of some of South Florida’s most popular drag performers to participate in the festivities!
13. Family Ice Cream Social hosted by Duff Goldman
Sunday, February 23
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Duff Goldman will host an incredible family-fun event for foodies of all ages. Guests will have fun in the sun while sampling treats from more than a dozen South Florida spots. Plus, the adults will enjoy libations from Chopin Vodka, Dorda Liqueurs and wines from Cucina Mista and Terra d'Oro. From Azucar Ice Cream, Night Owl Cookies, Frice Cream, Salt & Straw to Charm City Cakes, everyone will be certain to get a sugar rush no matter their age!
Tickets are $75 per adult and $35 per child and are available at https://sobewff.org/icecream/#.
We hope to see you all on the beach for the 2020 #SOBEWFF!
