The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE (SOBEWFF) is pleased to announce its event line-up for the Festival’s 15th anniversary, taking place February 24 – 28, 2016. The event was recently recognized as the #1 food and restaurant industry event in the U.S. by BizBash for the third year in a row.
The inaugural edition of the Festival’s new Taste Fort Lauderdale Series will begin on Wednesday, February 24 with Seaside Eats hosted by Robert Irvine at the historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, featuring pours from Chȃteau D’Esclans. The series will include a selection of intimate dinner experiences taking place at various Fort Lauderdale restaurants and featuring renowned chefs and culinary personalities like Todd English, Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos, Marc Vetri, and Auberge Resorts’ Robert Curry and Paul Lemieux. Culminating with a Bloody Mary Brunch hosted by the Cast of Chopped at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, February 28, the introduction of the Taste Fort Lauderdale Series marks a natural evolution of the Festival in its 15th year.
New Festival events in 2016 also include:
- Grilled Cheese Happy Hour hosted by Laura Werlin & Ms. Cheezious
- Midnight Breakfast hosted by Chrissy Teigen & Fireman Derek
- Dessert Party hosted by Duff Goldman
- Croquetamania hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten
- Like Water for Chocolate Screening & Conversation with Screenwriter Laura Esquivel
The Festival’s iconic tents on the beach stretching between 10th & 13th Streets off Ocean Drive house Goya Foods Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid® Culinary Demonstrations, which continues to capitalize on the revamped setting and programming structure successfully introduced during last year’s Festival. This gourmet sampling features the finest pours from the Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida portfolio, and a tri-county array of restaurants, led by this year’s Culinary Captains representing neighborhoods across South Florida.
Popular returning events for the 15th year include:
- Wine Spectator Wine Seminars, highlighting Heitz Wine Cellars, Joseph Phelps Winery, Opus One Winery, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, and more.
- Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars
- Paella & Tapas by the Pool hosted by José Andrés, featuring pours from Vibrant Rioja.
- Tacos After Dark hosted by Aarón Sánchez
- Oyster Bash hosted by Josh Capon, paired with samplings from HENRIOT Inc.
- The Art of Tiki hosted by Guy Fieri
- YogArt presents Buddhas & Bellinis, accompanied by Cavicchioli Prosecco.
- Yappie Hour hosted by Rachael Ray, with sips from Chateau La Paws™ Wines.
- Chicken Coupe hosted by Andrew Carmellini, including bubbles from Champagne Bligny, Pol Roger and more.
- Goya Foods Swine & Wine hosted by Lorena Garcia, showcasing samplings from the Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd.
So make plans to attend this fabulous multi-day festival and hop on the turnpike with a few of your best friends. For tickets and full details, visit their website. See you in Miami!
Photo Credits: SOBEWFF