2007 FOOD NETWORK SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 22-25, 2007
Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU), the festival benefits the Teaching Restaurant and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center, both located at FIU.
Now in its sixth year, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival began as a one-day festival known as the Florida Extravaganza held at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus. For five years, the Florida Extravaganza showcased wines from national and international wineries paired with food from local restaurants and chefs working with students of FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
EVENTS
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | - TBD -
Price: $Make Reservations at the Restaurant directly.
Location:
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival takes great pride in recognizing South Florida’s exciting and eclectic cuisine! On Saturday, February 24, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival invies you to feast on plates prepared by experts trained all over the world, and based on premium ingredients and an abundance of kitchen creativity all in our own back yard.
Each of these South Florida restaurants has created their own fittingly elegant feast in celebration of the 2007 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s and the end result: a dining experience that reflects the high-quality and innovation inherent throughout the Festival. And as patrons of the Festival have come to expect, specially selected wines will be served to perfectly complement the meal.
*Please contact the restaurants directly to make reservations.
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Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 0700 - 0830
Price: $$2,000 per foursome; $500 per individual
Location: The Biltmore Hotel Country Club, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
Celebrity chefs discussing links and greens makes perfect sense. But in this case the conversation will be focused not on imported sausage nor on dinner salads. Instead, these kitchen gods and goddesses will be joined by renowned wine authorities as they plan not courses of a meal but their attack on the Biltmore Hotel’s par-71 championship golf course. For any mere mortal who can appreciate the chance to talk wine and food with experts while enjoying a round of golf in a beautiful setting, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Cigar Aficionado executive editor Gordon Mott will serve as master of ceremonies at the gourmet luncheon that wraps up the day of play.
To download the Coporate Team Application ($2,000 for four players) download pdf here
To download the Individual Player Application ($500 for one player) download pdf here
SPONSORSHIP
To find out more about sponsorship please download the sponsorship levels PDF download pdf here
For information on the Celebrity Chefs Golf Invitational, please contact:
Alliah Sheta
Corporate Events Manager
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
(850)224-2250 ext.252
[email protected]
For information on sponsorship of the Celebrity Chefs Golf Invitational,
please contact:
Dan Murphy
Vice-President Corporate Relations
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
850-224-2250 ext. 235
[email protected]
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Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1000 - 1415
Price: $$175
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
- Louis Roederer Champagne "Around the World"
The magic of the House of Louis Roederer extends beyond the boundaries of the Champagne region. Under the leadership of Jean-Claude Rouzaud, grandson of Madame Roederer, the company has acquired exceptional wine properties in southern France, Bordeaux and Portugal. This tasting is the rare opportunity to re-discover the exquisite house style “without compromise” through champagne, rosé wine, a Bordeaux blend and port.
- Maison Louis Latour
Louis Fabrice Latour will present a vertical tasting of Grand Cru Chateau Corton Grancey, beginning with 1990 vintage and continuing through 2003. Mr. Latour will discourse on the distinct qualities and particularities of each vintage. Chateau Corton Grancey has been the heart of Domaine Latour since 1891. This world famous Pinot Noir is made from a blend of the finest casks from a handful of single vineyards in the appellation of Corton and is only released in exceptional years.
- Château Margaux
Paul Pontallier, Chateau Margaux’s General Director and winemaker, will come for a tutored tasting and show a selection of some of the best vintages of the wines of Chateau Margaux. He will introduce the guests to the reasons why Chateau Margaux is consistently producing great wines. He will share his passion for this great terroir as well as the sheer pleasure not only to taste but also to drink its wines.
- The Antinori Family: Past, Present and Future
Marchese Piero Antinori guides a family wine business that is remarkable for its unique amalgam of centuries’ old Tuscan and Umbrian tradition with modern innovation, making Antinori the premier wine producing family of Italy for more than 620 years. Of the company’s philosophy, Piero Antinori has said “Age-old roots play an important role in our philosophy, but they have not served to inhibit our innovative spirit.” In fact, while playing a vital role in the preservation of Italy’s enological traditions, his innovative, dynamic and visionary views have led to Italy’s recognition as a producer of world-class wine. Today, the 26th generation of the Antinori family, Piero Antinori’s daughters Albiera, Allegra and Alessia, are involved in all aspects of and will play important roles in the prestigious producer’s future.
This session will feature a special tour of the family’s estates in Bolgheri, Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Orvieto, all notable for rich cultural histories and acclaimed vineyards. Piero Antinori has personally chosen a rare collection of wines from each estate, including Cervaro, Tignanello, Guado al Tasso and Badia a Passignano.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1000 - 1345
Price: $$175
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
The Festival once again invites those who seek a serious education in the finer things in life, whether novices or aficionados, to its teaching tastings. The Wine Spectator Wine Seminars bring together experts ready to share their unique knowledge and offer guests a comprehensive view of today’s vin scene. Learn about the special qualities of specific wines as well as the grapes and techniques that go into creating them. Wine Spectator executive editor Thomas Matthews will introduce each session, Riedel Crystal of America CEO Maximilian Riedel will educate guests about the advantages of finely crafted glassware, and vintners and principals from a variety of handpicked estates will lead the exciting range of tastings to follow. Attendees will have the opportunity to register for a free one-year subscription to Wine Spectator.
- Perrier Jouët – “Bouquet of Three Fleurs”
"For this special Wine Spectator Seminar, the House of Champagne Perrier Jouët lead by Chef de Caves Hervé Deschamps will present a special "Bouquet of Three Fleurs" tasting. By offering an evolution of varietals, vintages, and volumes, the attending VIPs experience first-hand the beautiful unfolding of Perrier Jouët’s favored flowers.
First: 750ml, Chardonnay focus, 1999 vintage: 1999 Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Deschamps introduces the 'jewel in the proverbial crown' of the 'Three Fleurs" with Perrier Jouët's rare and highly-acclaimed, single varietal and single vineyard, the 1999 Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, presented in 750ml or single bottle format. This all-Chardonnay offering showcases the 100%-rated village and single 10-acre contiguous parcel from the adjoining Bourons-Leroy and Bourons-du-Midi vineyards.
Second: 1.5 L, Focus on Pinot Noir, 1999 vintage: 1999 Fleur de Champagne Rosé
From there, Deschamps transitions to the 1999 Fleur de Champagne Rosé. The common denominator of the 1999 vintage becomes the vantage point to discuss the differences in varietals (a Pinot Noir focus, transitioning from all Chardonnay) as well as sizes to a double (or magnum) size contrasting from the previous 750ml.
Third: 3L, Chardonnay with Pinot Noir, 1995 vintage: 1995 Fleur de Champagne
3 times the size, this third offering presents what our chef de caves says of the House that in the 1800s was the highest selling champagne by Christie’s: this could be one of the best bottlings still on the market at the moment - a 3L of 1995 Fleur de Champagne. An integration of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this large format from the 1995 vintage delivers like a robust bunch of roses.
- The Historic Vineyards of Santa Barbara County
Join Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat and Frank Ostini of Hitching Post for a rare opportunity to taste both old and new Chardonnay’s and Pinot Noirs from some of the oldest vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Included in this taste of history will be wines from Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, Bien Nacido Vineyard and Los Alamos Vineyard.
- Peter and Robert Mondavi Family Seminar
Join Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator, as he welcomes Robert and Peter Mondavi, icons of the Napa Valley wine scene and co-recipients of the 2007 Southern Wine & Spirits Lifetime Achievement Award. Accompanied by their children Marc, Peter Jr., Tim and Marcia, the pioneering brothers will guide attendees through a tasting of Robert Mondavi and Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family wines as well as samplings of pre-1965 Charles Krug wines produced by Peter and Robert.
Among the stellar offerings at the table will be the brothers’ most-recent collaborative effort: Ancora Una Volta. This 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates their family bond, unites their individual passions for winemaking and showcases the finest grapes from their respective vineyards.
- Château Haut-Brion
In 1664, Madame de Lestonnac bequeathed the Domaine of La Mission Haut-Brion to the Lazaristes Monks, a congregation founded by Saint Vincent de Paul. The “good fathers” worked to restore their property to its rightful worth. After them, the Chiapella family (owners in the 19th century) and Woltner family (owners between 1919 and 1983) never stopped improving the vineyard and modernizing the chai.
In 1983, the Dillon family, already owner of Château Haut-Brion, purchased the Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Founded in 1533, Château Haut-Brion has a long and distinguished history. It was the first wine sold under the name of its vineyard site, as opposed to larger geographical appellations. It is the oldest and smallest of the four First Growth Properties classified in the 1855 classification of the Gironde wines.
Since 1935, the estate belongs to the Dillon family. Château Haut-Brion was bought by an American, Clarence Dillon, and is managed today by his granddaughter, Madame la Duchesse de Mouchy, President, and her son, H.R.H Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Vice President and Managing Director of Domaine Clarence Dillon.
Today, H.R.H. Prince Robert of Luxembourg, and Mr. Jean-Philippe Delmas, Estate Manager, will offer you the possibility to taste all the wines produced in both Estates by presenting you the 1998 vintage. Undoubtedly, this is a one in a lifetime experience…
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1100 - 1200
Price: $$75
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
The right wine at the right time and with the right person can prove a powerful accent. Whether out entertaining clients, preparing a meal at home for that someone special or looking for a gift bottle for a friend, you can make each situation perfect simply by choosing an appropriate wine. Master sommelier Alpana Singh, author of a book about this very subject, will demystify the art of selecting wines. Let Alpana guide you through your options and help you understand how your taste preferences and your relationship with others can together determine what to take off the shelf. It could be the start of something beautiful.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1100 - 1200
Price: $$35
Location: South Beach Marriott, 161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
There will be a whole lot of shakin' goin' on when master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, one of the country's most recognized bartenders and a featured teacher of cocktail preparation on the Fine Living Network, leads you through several classic cocktails. This interactive session will have you learning, step-by-step, while Tony gives you the lowdown on traditional mixed drinks as well as several of his own uniquely original creations. Whether you are a professional bartender or just want to impress your friends with your mixology skills, don't miss this opportunity to get your hands wet. Featured in this session are classic muddled cocktails such as the mojito, mint julep and caipirinha as well as fresh fruit twists on these classics like Tony's own Tangerine Caipirosca.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1100 - 1800
Price: $$137.50
Location: Ocean Drive & 13th Street, Miami Beach
Authentic, satisfying and full of flavor, the Grand Tasting Village offers the ultimate gastronomic adventure. The main course of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, the Village offers sun-kissed, oceanside tents filled to the brim with superstar chefs as well as representatives from hundreds of wine and spirits producers and local restaurants, all offering samples of their finest wares. Still more entertainment comes in the form of the Target Cook-off Tent, in which a creative culinary competition a la Iron Chef – seasoned with a generous helping of humor and audience participation – pits two well-known cooks against one another in a friendly battle with hilarious, albeit delicious, results. Lovers of all things French should check out the special tent devoted exclusively to Gallic goodies. Guests attending on Sunday enjoy the additional diversion of the Delta Live Auction featuring wine-country trips, rare vintage wines, jewelry, lifestyle package and much more.
Culinary and Lifestyle Seminars (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
They’re some of the hottest folks on TV and certainly some of the hardest working. Now meet the people who inspire us everyday when you take your seat at any of more than one dozen Culinary and Lifestyle Seminars offered by Food Network hosts and chefs along with other expert speakers. Learn their secrets and ask them questions as they share favorite recipes, helpful hints and time-saving techniques in the KitchenAid Tents. And don’t miss the chance to exchange a few personal words with your idol when you purchase a book and get it signed in the Books & Books Tent.
2007 Culinary and Lifestyle Seminar Hosts Confirmed:
- Martha Stewart
- Giada De Laurentiis
- Emeril Lagasse
- Tyler Florence
- Anthony Bourdain
- Paula Deen
- Michael Chiarello
- Ingrid Hoffman
- Dave Lieberman
- Rocco DiSpirito
- George Duran
- Robin Miller
- Marcus Samuelsson
American Express Grand Tasting (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Hungry? Thirsty? Join hosts of the American Express Grand Tasting Tents, the Uncas American Indian Grill and Todd English’s Tuscany at Mohegan Sun, for delicious samples from your favorite South Florida restaurants and world-renowned makers of wines and spirits. Amble from station to station to experience the latest in food trends and get acquainted with the variety of wines and other beverages on offer for your tasting pleasure. Other attractions include special centerpiece exhibits by G.H. Mumm, Moët Hennessy and Verizon Wireless. Finally, the truly curious epicurean can take a turn through the Festival’s new “future brands” courtyard and be the first to test products not yet on the market.
View Grand Tasting Exhibitors
View Grand Tasting Restaurants
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1100 - 1200
Price: $$75
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
How different do some of the world’s best white and red wines taste at different temperatures? The short answer is a whole lot better if the whites are warmer and reds cooler. You’ll be shocked by the results of this eye-opening comparative of both white and red wines with Anthony Giglio, guarenteed to forever change the way you taste, buy and enjoy wine.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1100 - 1200
Price: $$35
Location: South Beach Marriott, 161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn some tricks of the trade as you rub elbows with a certified cocktail aficionado who will personally guide your progress in this educational, hands-on session. If a drink to stimulate passion is what you seek, let Francesco Lafranconi show you how to get started. Founder and director of Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada's Academy of Spirits and Fine Service and winner of several prestigious international cocktail competitions, Francesco has the qualifications to whip up libations worthy of the one you love. At this session he mixes Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Sence Rose Nectar with a tropical blend of fresh citrus juices. And that's just the beginning!
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1100 - 1800
Price: $$137.50
Location: Ocean Drive & 13th Street, Miami Beach
Authentic, satisfying and full of flavor, the Grand Tasting Village offers the ultimate gastronomic adventure. The main course of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, the Village offers sun-kissed, oceanside tents filled to the brim with superstar chefs as well as representatives from hundreds of wine and spirits producers and local restaurants, all offering samples of their finest wares. Still more entertainment comes in the form of the Target Cook-off Tent, in which a creative culinary competition a la Iron Chef – seasoned with a generous helping of humor and audience participation – pits two well-known cooks against one another in a friendly battle with hilarious, albeit delicious, results. Lovers of all things French should check out the special tent devoted exclusively to Gallic goodies. Guests attending on Sunday enjoy the additional diversion of the Delta Live Auction featuring wine-country trips, rare vintage wines, jewelry, lifestyle package and much more.
Culinary and Lifestyle Seminars (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
They’re some of the hottest folks on TV and certainly some of the hardest working. Now meet the people who inspire us everyday when you take your seat at any of more than one dozen Culinary and Lifestyle Seminars offered by Food Network hosts and chefs along with other expert speakers. Learn their secrets and ask them questions as they share favorite recipes, helpful hints and time-saving techniques in the KitchenAid Tents. And don’t miss the chance to exchange a few personal words with your idol when you purchase a book and get it signed in the Books & Books Tent.
2007 Culinary and Lifestyle Seminar Hosts Confirmed:
- Rachael Ray
- Alton Brown
- Paula Deen
- Tyler Florence
- Bobby Flay
- Lorraine Bracco and Steve Martorano
- Robin Miller
- Hearty Boys
- Ingrid Hoffman
- Dave Lieberman
American Express Grand Tasting (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Hungry? Thirsty? Join hosts of the American Express Grand Tasting Tents, the Uncas American Indian Grill and Todd English’s Tuscany at Mohegan Sun, for delicious samples from your favorite South Florida restaurants and world-renowned makers of wines and spirits. Amble from station to station to experience the latest in food trends and get acquainted with the variety of wines and other beverages on offer for your tasting pleasure. Other attractions include special centerpiece exhibits by G.H. Mumm, Moët Hennessy and Verizon Wireless. Finally, the truly curious epicurean can take a turn through the Festival’s new “future brands” courtyard and be the first to test products not yet on the market.
View Grand Tasting Exhibitors
View Grand Tasting Restaurants
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1115 - 1215
Price: $$35
Location: Lummus Park, Ocean Drive & 13th St, Miami Beach
Just like the adult fans who have made him a household name, children will relish the opportunity to see Emeril “Bam” Lagasse teach them a thing or two about cooking. The Food Network’s most popular chef, Emeril entertains in a unique style that combines creating delicious dishes with his own brand of good, clean humor. As a boy, Emeril began making bread and pastry at a Portuguese bakery in his Fall River, Mass., neighborhood before going on to formal culinary training. He has since opened several highly successful restaurants around the country and authored a number of cookbooks, including two for the youngest cook in the family. Don’t miss this chance to have America’s favorite chef guide your child in the kitchen!
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1115 - 1215
Price: $$35
Location: Lummus Park, Ocean Drive & 13th St, Miami Beach
Growing up in an Italian family, Giada De Laurentiis couldn’t help but develop a passion for cooking. Early on she learned to prepare favorite recipes for the large gatherings that were common in the De Laurentiis household. Today Giada invites youngsters to experience the pleasure of cooking for others as she demonstrates simple but tasty dishes sure to be a hit with everyone. Host of two Food Network shows, enthusiastic Giada has a knack for connecting with audiences of all ages. Let her help get your child started on the path to self-sufficiency in the kitchen.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1130 - 1330
Price: $$150
Location: Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Festival hosts Florida International University and Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida invite everyone to lift a glass in honor of several individuals whose work in the realm of food and wine has had a lasting impact. Honorees include the incomparable Martha Stewart, who will receive the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award; winemakers Peter and Robert Mondavi, who will receive the Southern Wine & Spirits Lifetime Achievement Award; and Donald E. Lefton, Founder and Co-Principal of the The Continental Companies (formerly Carnival Resorts and Casinos) who will receive FIU’s Michael E. Hurst Distinguished Hospitality Leaders Award. In keeping with the elevated nature of the event, Loews Miami Beach Hotel offers the services of renowned executive chef Marc Ehrler, who will lead Chef Allen's Allen Susser, Talula's Frank and Andrea Randazzo, Azul's Clay Conley, and Wish Restaurant's Michael Bloise in preparation of a festive brunch to be matched with wines from the Robert Mondavi Winery & Charles Krug Winery.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1200 - 1430
Price: $$150 | $1000 for table of 8
Location: The Biltmore Hotel Country Club, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
Get up close and personal with celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito as he shows you how to whip up something really special. Known for his Italian-American cuisine and his innovative fusion cooking, DiSpirito started experimenting in his mother’s kitchen at age 11 and eventually went on to formal training in Paris. His involvement with several New York restaurants earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his starring role on the reality program The Restaurant briefly made him a household name. At today’s event DiSpirito offers a personal touch as he preps several favorite recipes and offers individual suggestions to participants working at their own cooking stations. The afternoon ends with a fabulous feast to be enjoyed by all.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1200 - 1430
Price: $$150 | $1000 for table of 8
Location: The Biltmore Hotel Country Club, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
Learn Food Network chef Michael Chiarello’s culinary secrets as you join him for an intimate cooking course. Known for his Italian-influenced California cuisine, Chiarello takes pride as the head of Chiarello Family Vineyards. His twin passions will be in evidence today as the accomplished chef assists participants in assembling the components of a perfect meal to be perfectly paired with fine wine. A former student of FIU's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, this astute businessman also owns the NapaStyle line of food, cookware and furniture. Catch this Renaissance man in action - and snag a seat next to him at the feast that follows!
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1300 - 1400
Price: $$75
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
While Chile and Argentina grow grapes we're all familiar with (Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot---to name a few), each country possesses two French outcasts---Malbec in Argentina and Carmenère in Chile---that far outshine anything else they're growing. Join Anthony Giglio on a viticultural tour de force of Latin America's best red wines.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1300 - 1400
Price: $$75
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach
This entertaining seminar features wine tasting basics and what to look for in a wine's structure when pairing with chocolate. An overview of various types of chocolate will be presented, including the story of how chocolate is made and an explanation on how origin and cacao type combine to give the identity or "Terroir" of chocolate. Attendees will have an opportunity to try chocolate chips from Africa and Venezuela. Featured wines may include champagne, Pinot Gris, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Banyuls.
Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 1300 - 1600
Price: $For Invited Customers of Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida
Location: Publix Grand Tasting Village, Ocean Drive & 13th Street, Miami Beach
Exclusively for members of the trade, including industry professionals representing local wine and spirits merchants, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs, this event will showcase premium beverages from 150 of the world’s most-respected wine, spirits, water and coffee producers. Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida offers this complimentary afternoon as a special thank you to its loyal customers and to help keep current those whose work encompasses aspects of food and beverage service.
Trade Seminar: How I Learned to Cook
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: KitchenAid Stage "A"
Anthony Bourdain, executive chef of Brasserie Les Halles in New York, has been called the “anti-celebrity chef.” Often crass and frequently offensive, he always tells it like it is. This afternoon he gathers a panel of celebrity chefs including Eric Ripert, Jonathan Eismann, Gabrielle Hamilton, Andrew Carmellini and Tom Colicchio to offer their individual versions of “How I Learned to Cook.” A take-off on the title of a new book about how some culinary heavy hitters got started, the informal talk-fest is sure to include embarrassing revelations, terrifying tales (can you say, “kitchen fire”?), accounts of pure idiocy and even a heart-warming moment or two.
Demystifying Public Relations—How to make it Happen for you, on your own:
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: KitchenAid Stage "B"
Don’t miss this no-holds-barred, exclusive peek into the world of restaurant public relations. Hear from top food journalists and uber-publicists on how the media works, what story ideas they’re after, and whether you need to hire a PR agent or can go it on your own. The panel will be moderated by (Food & Wine Editor in chief,) Dana Cowin and will consist of Phillip Baltz, President, Baltz & Company; Tom Parker-Bowles, Food Writer, The Mail on Sunday, Tatler magazine; Susan Magrino, Chairman and CEO, Susan Magrino Agency and Pavia Rosati, Executive Editor, Daily Candy.
Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 1300 - 1500
Price: $$100
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
Learn the secrets of those who taste wines for a living. Industry experts rely on the "double blind tasting" to truly judge a sample without regard to its origin, price tag or fancy label. In addition to teaching you some of the vocabulary necessary to talk about wines and the techniques helpful in making decisions about a sample’s merits, or lack thereof, the respected authorities heading this event will drive home what we all already know: The best wine in the world is the one you like! Come hear what professionals look for and learn how to identify different varietals and styles of wine following the master sommelier technique of wine identification. A panel of master sommeliers including Eric Hemer of Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida, Laura DePasquale of Palm Bay Imports, Virginia Philip of The Breakers and John Blazon of Walt Disney World will headline this event.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1345 - 1445
Price: $$35
Location: Lummus Park, Ocean Drive & 13th St, Miami Beach
Maybe the Food Network’s hippest chef, Bobby Flay started his professional cooking career as a 17-year-old at New York’s Joe Allen restaurant. There he so impressed the management that they paid his tuition to the prestigious French Culinary Institute. While he has since made a name for himself in southwestern American cuisine, Bobby clearly embraces good food of all types and displays that passion on his newest show, Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Using fresh ingredients and simple tools, Bobby will teach your child just what he or she needs to begin serving up family meals.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1345 - 1445
Price: $$35
Location: Lummus Park, Ocean Drive & 13th St, Miami Beach
Rachael Ray was born into cooking. “My first vivid memory is watching Mom in a restaurant kitchen,” recalls the host of no less than four Food Network programs and a new, nationally syndicated talk show. “She was flipping something with a spatula. I tried to copy her and ended up grilling my right thumb! I was 3 or 4.” Rachael has come a long way since those early days, having managed pubs and restaurants, served as the food buyer for a gourmet market and starred in a cooking program on a local news station before hitting the big time. Her exuberance and dedication to easy and delicious home-cooked meals have earned her a following among moms, dads and everyone else who has ever struggled to put nutritious food on the table fast.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1400 - 1830
Price: $$175
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
The Festival once again invites those who seek a serious education in the finer things in life, whether novices or aficionados, to its teaching tastings. The Wine Spectator Wine Seminars bring together experts ready to share their unique knowledge and offer guests a comprehensive view of today’s vin scene. Learn about the special qualities of specific wines as well as the grapes and techniques that go into creating them. Wine Spectator executive editor Thomas Matthews will introduce each session, Riedel Crystal of America CEO Maximilian Riedel will educate guests about the advantages of finely crafted glassware, and vintners and principals from a variety of handpicked estates will lead the exciting range of tastings to follow. Attendees will have the opportunity to register for a free one-year subscription to Wine Spectator.
- Evolution in Oakville: 15 Years of Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage after vintage, Oakville has proven itself to be the epicenter of the most exciting Cabernets being produced today. Far Niente President and CEO Larry Maguire will lead a rare tasting of the Oakville winery's Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon spanning 15 years from the 1990s into the 2000s. Showcasing hallmark vintages over two decades, the tasting will illustrate how Oakville fruit, estate vineyards, meticulous farming and intuitive winemaking combine to create Cabernets in the legendary, luxurious Far Niente "house style."
- “Wines of the Wagner Family”
Family, farming and fine wines are the foundation for everything the Wagners have created during their more than 100-year history in the Napa Valley. Best known for the Cabernet Sauvignons he makes at Caymus Vineyards, Chuck Wagner will not only prepare a tasting of the 1994 and 2004 Special Selection Cabernets, he’ll also proudly pour wines made by his sons Charlie (Mer Soleil Chardonnay from Monterey County) and Joseph (Belle Glos single-vineyard Pinot Noirs.) Having started Caymus with his mother Lorna, and father Charlie, Chuck knows the family is onto something: Wine Spectator recently recognized Caymus Vineyards for producing the best Cabernet Sauvignon in the Napa Valley since 1990.
- “The Best Italian Wines You’ve Never Heard Of”
Most wine lovers have heard of Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany and Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont; however, Italy produces outstanding wines in all twenty regions. Join us to discover delicious wines from Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Basilicata, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia selected by Southern Wine & Spirits Italian Wine Specialist Cesar Basurto. The tasting will be conducted by Master Sommeliers Laura DePasquale, John Blazon and Eric Hemer. All the wines to be poured won the top award “Tre Bicchieri” (three glass) awarded by the prestigious Italian publication Gambero Rosso.
- Château Cheval Blanc & Château d’Yquem
Pierre Lurton is very pleased to present two mythical estates of Bordeaux area: Château Cheval Blanc (Saint-Emilion) and Château d’Yquem (Sauternes) and their great wines.With 37 hectares (91 acres) of vines in a single unbroken block, Cheval Blanc is a remarkable vineyard entity, located on the border of Pomerol appellation. The combination of top quality soil and an original mix of grape varieties give the wine of Cheval Blanc a very powerful, unique personality.
Even today, there is a great deal of mystery surrounding Yquem, much of which can only be understood by tasting this immensely pleasurable wine.
Château d’Yquem has the unique rank of Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 classification.
Its incredible ecosystem, influenced by the Landes forest, the Garonne river valley, and the cool Ciron river, gives rise to the much sought-after Botrytis cinerea.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1400 - 1500
Price: $$35
Location: South Beach Marriott, 161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
South Florida's fascination with the Margarita meets its match when Francesco Lafranconi, founder and director of Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada's Academy of Spirits and Fine Service offers his take on everybody's favorite frozen drink. With a special appearance from quintessential front man and former Motley Crue lead vocalist Vince Neil, this interactive, hands-on session - get ready to man your own blender! – will include a lesson on such wonderful variations as the Grand Marnier-Chipotle Margarita with a delicious peach-chipotle jam and fresh lime. Let Francesco and Vince introduce you to Rita like you've never seen her before.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1400 - 1500
Price: $$35
Location: South Beach Marriott, 161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Join master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, one of the most recognized bartenders in the country and a featured teacher of cocktail preparation on the Fine Living Network, at this hands-on, taste-as-you-go session guaranteed to boost your skills and thrill your taste buds. Tony will start out by showing you the tools you will need to stock your home bar and how to use them and then follows with his secrets to mixing great drinks. Be it a classic pisco sour, a mojito or one of Tony’s originals, such as the Sunsplash, he will have you creating them today with confidence and flair.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1400 - 1500
Price: $$150
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
Why study the merits of ordinary wine when you can be a student of one of the world's most sought-after champagnes? The jewel of the House of Louis Roederer, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, Cristal is champagne at its finest, an inspired creation that embodies elegance and purity. It is made according to the strictest criteria, based on an exacting process of fruit selection that uses only the most celebrated pinot noir and chardonnay grapes from Louis Roederer’s own vineyards. This legendary cuvee has been known to melt hearts, make men weak and even turn "no" into "yes." Find out for yourself what sets Cristal apart when you take a trip through several vintages - truly a journey for the discriminating. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste the most celebrated recent vintages of Cristal, shipped from the family cellars for this unique occasion.
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1615 - 1715
Price: $$35
Location: Lummus Park, Ocean Drive & 13th St, Miami Beach
She will look like a "big girl to the youngsters who come to watch her bake this afternoon, but Dylan Lauren is living every child’s dream. The daughter of famed designer Ralph Lauren, the stylish and entrepreneurial Dylan has created her own successful chain of upscale candy stores — a career that allows her to regularly chomp on favorites such as gourmet chocolate, red licorice and gummy fish. This sweets authority will tackle some of her favorite treats in easy steps at this hands-on event that children can recreate at home with an assist from Mom or Dad. While Dylan herself stresses the importance of moderation, she also understands that sometimes you just need a frosted cupcake or an ice-cream sundae to make life perfect.
Date & Time: 2007-02-25 | 1615 - 1715
Price: $$35
Location: Lummus Park, Ocean Drive & 13th St, Miami Beach
The antics of George Duran may have your child doubled over in laughter – even as he or she begins to understand the important basics of cooking. George is usually found hamming it up on his own Food Network program, where he often invents unusual new food concepts (sushi on a stick, deep-fried mac and cheese), occasionally consults with experts (such as the science teacher who used liquid nitrogen to make ice-cream lickity split) and regularly conducts man-on-the-street interviews to find out what real people eat (apparently, raw cookie dough is big). Today the wacky guy with a French culinary degree aims to teach the young crowd how to create a family-friendly meal and have fun doing it.
Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 1630 - 1800
Price: $$150
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach
Founded in 1533, Château Haut-Brion has a long and distinguished history. It was the first wine sold under the name of its vineyard site, as opposed to larger geographical appellations. Château Haut-Brion is the oldest and smallest of the four First Growth Properties classified in the 1855 classification of the Gironde wines. Since 1935, the Estate has belonged to the Dillon family. Château Haut-Brion was bought by an American, Clarence Dillon, and is managed today by his granddaughter, Madame la Duchesse de Mouchy, President, and her son, H.R.H Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Vice President and Managing Director of Domaine Clarence Dillon. The Estate founded in 1533 hasn’t stopped growing since then. H.R.H. Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Mr. Jean-Philippe Delmas, Estate Manager, the third generation in charge, will take us through a historical journey of both the wines and the vineyard. This rare seminar will celebrate over twenty years of wines (ending with the legendary 1985) that will surely leave a grand impression on all of our paletes and memories.
Date & Time: 2007-02-22 | 1900 - 2300
Price: $$200.00
Location: The Forge
Prelude Dinner: The Best of Italy
Thursday, February 22, 2007 / 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$200.00 (not including tax and service fee)
Hosted by
Salvatore Ferragamo
Il Borro Winery, Toscana
Host Chef Andrew Swersky, The Forge, Miami Beach / Shareef Malnik Proprietor
Chef Angelo Auriana, Valentino, Santa Monica - Las Vegas / Piero Selvaggio, Proprietor
Chef Odette Fada, San Domenico, New York / Tony May, Proprietor
United States Sommelier Association, Inc. / Rick Garced, CEO
Gino Santangelo, Wine Director / The Forge
Limited Seating $200 per person plus Taxes and Gratuities
Tickets available at sobewineandfoodfest.com or calling the Forge 305 538 8533
Reception: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Champagne Ruinart “R” Brut / Prosecco Fantinel ~ Vino Spumante Extra Dry 2005
Pelligrino Sparkling & Panna Still Waters
Butlered Chef’s Canapés
Wine Dinner: 8:00 pm – 11 pm
ASSAGGINO
Uovo di Quaglia in Raviolo al Burro Tartufato
Soft egg quail raviolo with truffled butter
Polissena, IGT Il Borro, Toscana 2001 – Salvatore Ferragamo
ANTIPASTO
Scampi del Mediterraneo su crema di Fagioli di Sorana con olio extravergine al Rosmarino
Mediterranean Scampi over a cream of Sorana Beans with Rosemary flavored extra virgin Olive oil
Pinot Grigio “Vigneti Sant’Helena della tenuta di Tauriano” Fantinel,Grave del Friuli, DOC 2005
PRIMO PIATTO
Risotto Aquerello Mantecato al Sugo d`Arrosto
Pian di Nova, IGT Il Borro, Toscana 2001 – Salvatore Ferragamo
PIATTO FORTE
Agnello del Colorado Arrostito con Cavolo Nero & Salsa al Sangiovese
Pan-Roasted Colorado Lamb Loin, mint Pesto, Black winter Cabbage & Sangiovese Currant Sauce
Il Borro, IGT, Toscana 2001 – Salvatore Ferragamo
DOLCE
Chef’s Italian Delights
Ramandolo “DOCG” La Roncaia 2004
Date & Time: 2007-02-22 | 1900 - 2200
Price: $$125
Location: Ritz-Carlton, One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Juicy, grilled to perfection and ready for crowning with a slab of cheese, the all-American burger ranks high on almost everyone’s list of food faves. Now imagine sampling more than a dozen of the country’s best, all in a gorgeous poolside setting. With Food Network host Rachael Ray leading the festivities, the top purveyors of ground-beef patties will gather for a deliriously fun and delicious evening in an homage to the burger. Find out how wonderfully varied the hamburger can be as cooks from establishments far and wide as well as the winner from Everyday With Rachael Ray’s Burger Contest, Erin Renouf Mylroie, offer their unique versions of America’s #1 sandwich. From the spices and special blends of meats, to the toppings and all-important bun, the whole burger package will be there for the tasting. Enjoy this special sampling of mini-burgers in an elegant outdoor ambiance.
Confirmed Participants:
- BLT Burger (New York)
- Chair 8 (Telluride, CO)
- City Hall (Tribeca, NY)
- Clarke’s (Miami Beach, FL)
- David’s Café (Miami Beach, FL)
- DB Bistro (New York, NY)
- Envy Steakhouse (Las Vegas, NV)
- Father’s Office (Santa Monica, CA)
- FIU School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Miami, FL)
- Kobe Club (New York, NY)
- Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, CT)
- Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
- Shake Shack (New York, NY)
- Smith and Wollensky (Miami Beach, FL)
- Social Miami (Miami Beach, FL)
- Sprinkles Cupcakes (Beverly Hills, CA)
- Sutter Home Winery (St. Helena, CA)
- The Frieze Ice Cream Factory (Miami Beach, FL)
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1900 - 2300
Price: $$500
Location: The Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Join New York Magazine’s Insatiable Critic Gael Greene as she hosts the Festival’s Tribute Dinner paying honor to the team Eric Ripert and Maguy Le Coze of New York’s legendary four-star restaurant Le Bernardin. The pair will be feted tonight with an unforgettable meal prepared by some of their friends, among them Daniel Boulud (Daniel, New York), Laurent Gras (formerly of Fifth Floor, San Francisco), Elena Arzak (Restaurante Arzak), Marc Ehrler (Loews Miami Beach), Tony Esnault (Alain Ducasse at the Essex House), Norman Van Aken (Norman's, Coral Gables) and Le Bernardin’s own pastry chef Michael Laiskonis.
The history of Le Bernardin pre-dates Le Coze and Ripert’s meeting by nearly 20 years and begins in 1972, when Le Coze and her late brother Gilbert started what would become one of the most surprisingly successful restaurants in Paris. Opened on a shoestring budget and with their parents helping in the kitchen, Le Bernardin earned the first of two Michelin stars within four years on the strength of Gilbert’s excellent seafood-only menu and Maguy’s energy and drive in the dining room. Inspired by the triumph and growing international reputation of Le Bernardin in Paris, the Le Cozes opened Le Bernardin in New York in 1986 – today a culinary landmark and the city’s only four-star seafood restaurant.
Keeping the kitchen fire going following the death of Gilbert, Ripert stepped up from the position of sous chef to ensure the enduring quality and excitement of Le Bernardin’s offerings. Now a part owner of the restaurant, the French-born Ripert has earned acclaim as “Top Chef in New York City” (1998) and “Outstanding Chef of the Year” (2003) from the James Beard Foundation and garnered for Le Bernardin the titles of “Best Restaurant in America” (1997) from GQ and “Best Food in New York City” (2000-2003) from Zagat.
Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 1930 - 2300
Price: $$300
Location: Delano Hotel 1685 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL
Possibly the most sought-after ticket of the Festival, the annual oceanside* BubbleQ gives the world one of the greatest-conceived food and wine pairings ever: top American barbecue and excellent French bubbly. Hosted this year by Al Roker, one of the country’s favorite foodies, and prepared by an all-star cast of grilling gurus, the party launches with a warm SoBe welcome from Jeffrey and Linda Chodorow of China Grill Management, publisher J.P. Kyrillos and editor-in-chief Dana Cowin, both of Food & Wine, and Benoît Gouez, Chef de Cave at Moët & Chandon. In between courses, take the opportunity to peruse the exquisite wine lots, dinners and weekend getaways offered up for bids at the evening’s silent auction.
Confirmed BubbleQ Chefs:
- Adam Perry Lang (Daisy May’s BBQ, New York)
- Al Roker (The Today Show on NBC)
- Allen Susser (Chef Allen’s, Miami)
- Amy and Mike Mills (17th Street Bar & Grill, Murphysboro)
- Barton G. The Restaurant (Miami Beach)
- Chris Lilly (Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur)
- Claude Troisgros (Blue Door, Miami Beach)
- Dewey LoSasso (North 110, Miami)
- Dylan Lauren (Dylan’s Candy, New York)
- John Stage (Dinosaur BBQ, New York)
- Laurent Tourondel (BLT Steak, New York)
- Michael Luboff (Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville)
- Michael Schwartz (Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Miami)
- Patrick Neely (Neely’s BBQ, Memphis)
- Tom Colicchio (craft, New York)
Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 1930 - 2300
Price: $$300
Location: American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Now in its third year, Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best brings you the finest reserves from 50 of the world’s top wineries paired with a sophisticated tasting menu prepared by more than two dozen chefs with a flair for the rare and unusual. In 2007 this over-the-top event takes the pleasure even further by inviting you into an exclusive new location! The VIP club level at the top of the AmericanAirlines Arena is where the private suites of major corporations are housed…and where this year’s celebration of gastronomic excellence will be hosted “in the round.” Enter the private level and join Wine Spectator’s Executive Editor Thomas Matthews as he guides you through a dizzying array of the literally “the best of the best” wines in existence, each poured by the winemaker and artfully matched with gourmet fare. (Cleanse your palate between sips and bites with the cool, clear taste of Voss Artesian water from Norway.)
Plus, be the first to get a taste of Miami's soon-to-be-hottest nightclub! PURE, the wildly popular, high-end Las Vegas hot spot at Caesars Palace, will open a South Florida version at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in 2008, but you can experience the scintillating excitement of this tres chic lounge early when it is recreated in the VIP club level’s biggest suite of all! And to add yet another measure of drama to an already dramatic evening, make your way to the Delta Airlines silent-auction table to place bids on any of the dozens of unique wine lots offered up for your consideration. This promises to be the hot ticket of the 2007 festival, so do not delay!
Participating Chefs:
- Alfred Portale (Gotham Bar and Grill, New York)
- Andrew Carmellini (A Voce, New York)
- Andrew Swersky (The Forge, Miami Beach)
- Anita Lo (Annisa, New York)
- Cindy Hutson (Ortanique on the Mile, Coral Gables)
- David Chang (Momofuku, New York)
- Douglas Rodriguez (Ola on Ocean, Miami Beach)
- Edgar Leal (Cacao Restaurant, Coral Gables)
- Fabio Trabocchi (Maestro, McLean)
- Floyd Cardoz (Tabla, New York)
- Gabrielle Hamilton (Prune, New York)
- Govind Armstrong (Table 8, Miami Beach)
- Hedy Goldsmith and Michael Sabin (Nemo, Prime 112, Miami Beach)
- Howard Kleinberg (The Food Gang: Surfside, FL)
- Jean Paul Desmaison (La Cofradia, Coral Gables)
- John McLean and John Nicely (Levy Restaurants at American Airlines Arena)
- Johnny Vinczencz (Johnny V’s, Ft. Lauderdale)
- Jonathan Eismann (Pacific Time, Miami Beach)
- Marc Vetri (Vetri, Philadelphia)
- Marcus Samuelsson (Aquavit, New York)
- Maria Frumkin (Duo Restaurant & Bar, Miami)
- Mark Militello (Mark’s, Las Olas, Cityplace, Mizner Park, South Beach)
- Michael Mina
- Michelle Bernstein (Michy’s, Miami)
- Nobu Matsuhisa (Matsuhisa international)
- Scott Conant (L'Impero, Alto, New York)
- Stefan Kauth (ENVY The Steakhouse at the Renaissance, Las Vegas)
- Thomas Valenti (Ouest Restaurant, New York)
- Todd English (Todd English's Tuscany at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville)
Participating Champagne Houses:
- Champagne Gosset
- Champagne Lanson
- Champagne Laurent Perrier
- Champagne Louis Roederer
- Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
- Champagne Perrier Jouët
- Champagne Pommery
- Dom Pérignon
Participating Wineries:
- Altesino
- Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards
- AP Vin
- Au Bon Climat
- Beaulieu Vineyard
- Beringer Vineyards
- Bodegas Caro
- Charles Krug Winery
- Chateau Coufran
- Chateau de la Gardine
- Chateau Haut-Brion
- Chiarello Family Vineyards
- Col Solare
- Daedalus Cellars
- Diamond Creek Vineyards
- Domaine de la Vougeraie
- Far Niente
- Gypsy Dancer Estates
- Hanzell Vineyards
- Hitching Post
- IL Borro
- Jordan Vineyard and Winery
- Joseph Phelps Vineyards
- La Misión Aut.-Brion
- Lancaster Estates
- Landmark Vineyards
- Loring Wine Company
- Maison Louis Latour
- Marchesi Antinori
- Markham Vineyards
- Marques de Riscal
- Newton
- Nickel & Nickel
- Pali Wine Co.
- Prunotto
- Qupe Wine Cellars
- Robert Mondavi Winery
- Roessler Cellars
- Schrader Cellars
- Silver Pines Vineyard
- Tandem Winery
- Tor Kenward Family Wines, LLC
- Trinchero Winery
- Vine Cliff Winery
- Wines from the Wagner Family
Attendees will have the opportunity to register for a free one-year subscription to Wine Spectator.
Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 2130 - 2300
Price: $$77.50
Location: Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts, 1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
South Beach gets even "hotter" as the Food Network's most popular stars converge for the first-ever "Food Network Awards." The Awards will combine the fun of Food Network with the glamour of South Beach to make an entertaining, off-beat awards ceremony unlike any other on television.
World-renowned chef Emeril Lagasse will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Lagasse will both introduce members of the Food Network family who will present awards, as well as present select awards himself throughout the show. Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones and Golden Globe nominee Aaron Eckhart will attend and present during the ceremony.
Lagasse is host of Emeril Live! on Food Network, as well as a master chef, restaurateur, cookbook author among other accolades. Other Food Network star presenters will include: Rachael Ray, Giada De Laurentiis, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Bobby Deen, Sandra Lee, Alton Brown, and Nigella Lawson. George Duran will serve as on the floor reporter in the audience.
Zeta-Jones and Eckhart star in the upcoming romantic drama No Reservations from Warner Brothers, premiering nationwide July 27. Directed by Academy Award nominee Scott Hicks, No Reservations tells the story of two Manhattan chefs who challenge the boundaries between rivalry and romance.
Don’t miss this history-making, anything-but-conventional ceremony with awards in such categories as:
- Favorite Comfort Food Combo (Viewers’ Choice)
- Most Delicious Destination
- Best Ball Park Eats (Viewers’ Choice)
- Play With Your Food: Artwork With an Edible Twist (recognizing one remarkable artist who incorporates food into their work)
- Icy Innovations (awarded to innovators in the world of frozen treats)
- Tasty Technology (new kitchen appliances that will change the way we cook)
- “Professional Grade” Kitchen Appliance You Can’t Live Without (Viewers’ Choice)
- “Hot” Chocolate List (recognizing the hottest chocolatier in the country)
- Food Hall of Fame: Tribute to Julia Child, television and food pioneer
- Share Our Strength Food Humanitarian Award,
- Culinary Dreams Can Come True: Culinary Institute of America Scholarship and Food Network Mentorship of a Lifetime
- Favorite Childhood Classics (Viewers’ Choice) (awarded to the favorite children’s book about food)
- Not Your Grandmother’s Food of the Month Club
- SUPER Market (presented to the grocery chain who has changed the way we shop)
- Best Better Burger
- Favorite Coolest Cocktail (Viewers’ Choice)
- Edible Entrepreneurs (acknowledging individuals with a passion for food and an entrepreneurial spirit)
- Funniest Food Festival, honoring the wackiest food festival in the country
Viewers will be entertained and informed whether they are already a Food Network fan or just becoming one. With special guest celebrity stars and a fabulous musical performance is planned from acclaimed musician G. Love, this is one awards ceremony you won't want to miss!
Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 2200 -
Price: $$50
Location: The National Hotel, 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Poolside and overflowing with Belvedere vodka, the taste of the Beautiful Life, this after-hours fete will feature the best of South Beach when it combines a fabulous location, a very special libation and both the young and young-at-heart crowd who know a thing or two about partying in high style.
Date & Time: 2007-02-23 | 2200 -
Price: $For guests of Best of the Best and BubbleQ only.
Location: The Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
A fabulous evening of gastronomy demands a fabulous night of revelry to follow. That’s exactly what guests of the Moët & Chandon BubbleQ and Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best will find at this exclusive After Party held in a chic South Beach hotel.
Date & Time: 2007-02-22 | 2200 -
Price: $$125
Location: The Setai, 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami
Blissfully bathe your senses in the bubbles that rise to the surface in a perfect flute of Veuve Clicquot champagne. The bubbly will flow freely as you enjoy world-class entertainment in a party atmosphere equal to any ever seen before on South Beach. Glamorous, beautiful and extravagant, the night will wash over you in rare mix of colors, lights, sounds and tastes. Plenty of surprises are in store at this positively posh soiree.
PERSONALITIES
- Tony Abou-Ganim
- Piero Antinori
- Michael Antonorsi
- Govind Armstrong
- Elena Arzak
- Phillip Baltz
- Paul Bartolotta
- Cesar Basurto
- Michelle Bernstein
- Michael Bloise
- Daniel Boulud
- Anthony Bourdain
- Tom Bowles
- Hearty Boys
- Lorraine Bracco
- Alton Brown
- Floyd Cardoz
- Andrew Carmellini
- David Chang
- Michael Chiarello
- Jim Clendenen
- Tom Colicchio
- Clay Conley
- Thomas Connell
- Cat Cora
- Dana Cowin
- Giada De Laurentiis
- Paula Deen
- Frederic Delaire
- Jean-Philippe Delmas
- Laura DePasquale
- Herve Deschamps
- Jean Paul Desmaison
- Rocco DiSpirito
- Richard Doucette
- Susan Dunning
- George Duran
- Marc Ehrler
- Jonathan Eismann
- Todd English
- Tony Esnault
- Bobby Flay
- Tyler Florence
- Maria Frumkin
- Anthony Giglio
- Hedy Goldsmith
- Renaud Gonthier
- Benoit Gouez
- Laurent Gras
- Gael Greene
- Gabrielle Hamilton
- Eric Hemer
- Ingrid Hoffman
- Cindy Hutson
- Katie Joel
- Stefan Kauth
- Howard Kleinberg
- Francesco Lafranconi
- Emeril Lagasse
- Michael Laiskonis
- Adam Lang
- Louis Latour
- Dylan Lauren
- Nigella Lawson
- Maguy Le Coze
- Edgar Leal
- Donald Lefton
- David Lieberman
- Chris Lilly
- Jake Linzinmeir
- Anita Lo
- Dewey LoSasso
- Michael Luboff
- Pierre Lurton
- Larry Maguire
- Steve Martorano
- Nobu Matsuhisa
- Thomas Matthews
- Dean Max
- John McLean
- Henry Meer
- Robert Mignola
- Mark Militello
- Robin Miller
- Mike and Amy Mills
- Michael Mina
- Sean Mohammed
- Peter Mondavi
- Robert Mondavi
- Marc Mondavi
- Marcia Mondavi
- Tim Mondavi
- Peter Mondavi, Jr.
- Gordon Mott
- Olivier Muller
- Patrick Neely
- Vince Neil
- Candace Nelson
- John Nicely
- John Nordin
- Prince Robert of Luxembourg
- Frank Ostini
- Virginia Philip
- Paul Pontallier
- Frank and Andrea Randazzo
- Rachael Ray
- Eric Ripert
- Douglas Rodriguez
- Al Roker
- Pavia Rosati
- Marcus Samuelsson
- Edmondo Sarti
- Michael Schwartz
- Alpana Singh
- John Stage
- Jeffrey Starr
- Jeffrey Steelman
- Martha Stewart
- Marc Summers
- Allen Susser
- Andrew Swersky
- Laurent Tourondel
- Fabio Trabocchi
- Claude Troisgros
- Thomas Valenti
- Norman Van Aken
- Marc Vetri
- Johnny Vinczencz
- Chuck Wagner
- Sang Yoon
- Mark Zeitouni
- Paul Zenga
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- Affluent
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- AmericaEconomia
- American Express
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- Beam Global Spirits & Wine
- Belvedere Vodka
- BizBash FLA
- Blue Cross BlueShield of Florida
- CGM - China Grill Management
- Centerra
- Cigar Aficionado
- Coca Cola
- Comcast Spotlight
- Complot
- Delta
- EWM Real Estate
- El Credito Cigar Factory
- Envy
- Everyday with Rachael Ray
- Evian
- FIU
- Fairmont
- Fedex
- Fontainbleau
- Food & Wine
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- Food Network
- Fosters Group
- GH Mumm
- Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
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- Home Equity Mortgage
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- Illy
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- Kitchenaid
- LRM Magazine
- Las Olas Magazine
- Loews Miami Beach Hotel
- Market Watch
- Metro Signs
- Miami Beach
- Miami Children's Hospital
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- Moet Hnnessy USA
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