The 21th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) will run live with over 70 festival events from Thursday, February 24 through Sunday, February 27, 2022.
The national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. All net proceeds from the Festival benefit the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
WHAT TO DRINK + EAT AT SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 2022
Aside from fabulous wines, all spirits will be represented at the festival. In fact, opening night events include the Calirosa Tequila Dinner -hosted by Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo and Chef Scott Linquist at Moxy South Beach’s Como Como, and the Steak and Whiskey -hosted by Michael Symon as part of the Miami Design District Event Series.
Here are more of the top festival events, late-night parties and walk-around tastings at the 21th anniversary edition of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, -and what to drink:
DINERS DRIVE-INS AND DIVES LIVE
Guy Fieri brings his road trip show to SOBEWFF to take festival-goers on culinary tour some of the best “greasy spoon” eateries featured on the hit show.
Date + Time: Thursday, February 24, 7 pm until 9 pm
Location: North Venue, Beachside at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Entrance at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
RED STRIPE BURGER BASH
The Festival’s beloved Burger Bash® is back, and hosted by TV personality chef Rachael Ray and José Andrés, Nobel Prize-nominated chef and TIME person of the year, for the most EPIC burger showdown -with plenty of Jamaica’s own refreshing lager at hand.
Date + Times: Friday, February 25, with two separate sessions: 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm -or- 8 pm until 10:30 pm
Location: North Venue, Beachside at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Entrance at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
GOYA FOODS’ GRAND TASTING VILLAGE
This deluxe marquee SOBEWFF® event, featuring Grand Tasting Tents & Publix Culinary Demonstrations, is sponsored by Sub-Zero Group Southeast, festival-goers will need to pace themselves as they stroll through an unending array of scents from 30 restaurants, from South Florida and beyond, that will tantalize their taste buds. Copious offering of wines and spirits from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will be ready to refresh guests.
And of course, a stellar cast of chefs and Food Network & Cooking Channel personalities — the newest stars and your beloved favorites — will be on hand as they hit the beach to prepare some of their signature flavor-packed dishes at the interactive Publix Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Sub-Zero Group Southeast.
Dates + Time: Saturday, February 26 and Sunday February 27, 12 pm until 5 pm
Location: Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village, located on the beach at 10th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
FOODVENTURE AT CITIZENS MIAMICENTRAL CULINARY MARKET
SOBEWFF® is making its way over to Citizens Miami, the new culinary market housed at Miami Central, the Brightline’s high-speed train station. Come explore Downtown’s newest dining hub during this walk around eating experience hosted by three-time NBA Champion and one of the most successful and most iconic players in Miami Heat history, Dwyane Wade.
Sam Nazarian and his team at C3 by sbe, opened Citizens Miami this past winter which features a 26,000 square foot, 16-stall culinary market featuring C3’s popular culinary brands including EllaMia, Umami Burger, and Plant Nation.
This early evening soirée, will feature culinary creations perfectly executed by chefs that span the globe – chefs including ‘Chef’s Table’ star Dario Cecchini and ‘Iron Chef’ Masaharu as well as South Florida’s own culinary stars. Plus, wines from Wade Cellars and delicious cocktails from the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio.
Date + Time: Saturday, February 26, 4 pm until 6pm
Location: Miami Central, the Brightline’s high-speed train station at 600 NW 1st Avenue, Miami
TIP: The Go by Citizens app empowers customers to order direct from multiple C3 restaurants and place in a single cart delivery order. SOBEWFF® guests are able to use promotion code “SOBEWFF” at checkout to receive a 30% discount off their first Go by Citizens order.
ROCK YOUR ROSÉ
Travel from South Beach to the South of France with Château d’Esclans to #ROSEALLDAY with #SOBEWFF. Amidst the casual elegance of the W South Beach, no matter what shade of pink is your preference, everyone’s palate will be pleased with an array of offerings including free-flowing sips from the world’s most glamorous rosé, Whispering Angel. Dance the afternoon away to the iconic tunes of French DJ’s as the sun sets during this evening soirée accented by fresh hors d’oeuvre from the resort’s rich culinary scene inspired by the chic beach clubs of St. Tropez.
Date + Time: Saturday, February 26, 4 pm until 7pm
Location: W South Beach at 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
In an effort to keep attendees, staff, talent and the community safe, and in accordance with current State of Florida COVID-19 guidelines, all participants at all event venues will be required to complete a digital health screening through SymCheck™.
Plus, attestation of either: a negative COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to the event OR completed vaccination. Proper mask usage will be strongly encouraged. Anyone presenting symptoms on arrival will be denied entry.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Miami Beach has metered street and lot parking as well as parking garages throughout the city. However, parking is always challenging on South Beach. Free citywide trolley service will be available during the Festival, and will operate 15 hours a day, from 8 am to 11 pm; daily at approximately 30-minute average service frequency along each route. Prepared to walk -on sand as well as city sidewalks, so wear appropriate footwear. Bon appetit and cheers!
FOR 2022 SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL TICKETS: sobewff.org/tickets
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TIP: Get a SOBEWFF head start with this free mixologly event: Master the Art of Spirit Blending at Esmé Miami Beach. This hidden gem, steps away from the festival, will be hosting two complementary spirit blending classes led by Lost Boy & Co’s Owner, Chris Hudnall. Overseeing Esmé’s acclaimed food and beverage program, including intimate cocktail bar, El Salón, Hudnall will give guests a look behind El Salon’s proprietary collection of spirit blends, crafted with a focus on flavor profile.
Dates & Time: Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 24, from| 4pm to 5pm
Location: El Salon at Esmé Miami Beach, 1438 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
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