2011 FOOD NETWORK SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 24-27, 2011

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine 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 FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Teaching Restaurant and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. Going into its 10th year, the Festival has raised more than $12 million for the School.

The 2010 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine welcomed over 50,000 wine and food lovers and paid respects to Daniel Boulud at its annual Tribute Dinner. 2010 was another banner year as the Festival raised more than $2.2 million for beneficiary, FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and garnered more than two billion media impressions.

EVENTS

The SOBE Wonderful Weekend Package

Date & Time: February 24, 2011 | 08:00AM
Price: $$2926.49
Location:

  • 3-nights accommodation in a Wonderful Room @ The W Hotel (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
  • Welcome Amenity
  • 2 tickets to Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Rachael Ray
  • 2 tickets to Original MOONSHINE® presents SHINE & SWINE hosted by Master BBQ Chef Adam Perry Lang
  • 2 tickets to Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ hosted by Bobby Flay & Friends Presented by Miami Modern Luxury
  • 2 tickets to Saturday Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
     

 

    Sponsors

    • W South Beach

    The SOBE How Suite It Is Package

    Date & Time: February 24, 2011 | 08:00AM
    Price: $$4085.99
    Location:

    • 3-nights accommodation in an Oasis Suite @ The W Hotel (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
    • Welcome Amenity
    • 2 tickets to Tribute Dinner honoring Alain Ducasse presented by Bank of America
    • 2 tickets to Original MOONSHINE® presents SHINE & SWINE hosted by Master BBQ Chef Adam Perry Lang
    • 2 tickets to your choice of either Fountainbleau Miami Beach Presents Wine Spectator's Best of the Best Sponsored by Bank of America OR Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ Hosted by Bobby Flay & Friends Presented by Miami Modern Luxury
    • 2 tickets to the Saturday Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
       

     

      Sponsors

      • W South Beach

      Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Rachael Ray

      Date & Time: February 24, 2011 | 6:15PM
      Price: $$200 General Admission; $300 VIP reception
      Location: Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139


      Still want a burger? Buy your tickets to the Danny Meyer Shake Shack Seminar 

       

      Get ready to kick back with a cold one–a perfectly chilled Amstel Light, that is–and sink your teeth into dozens of juicy burgers guaranteed to push the proverbial culinary envelope. The fifth anniversary of Amstel Light Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray brings you America’s favorite food in every conceivable variation. No ordinary patty on bun, tonight’s featured cuisine will make the most of diverse flavors and fanciful toppings dreamed up by some of the country’s most inventive chefs. And when it comes time to single out the greatest of them all, you be the judge. The recipient of the 2011 People’s Choice award will have to be one creative grilling guru to follow in the footsteps of the 2010 winner, Iron Chef Michael Symon. To match his top finish, the 2011 competitors will have to demonstrate superior burger-building craftsmanship in all its yummy glory. Guests can wash down their burgers with a glass of Rosé d’Anjou, the slightly sweet, rosé wine from France’s Loire Valley that is perfect for sipping on the beach with friends. Join supreme hostess Rachael Ray at this fun-loving, laid-back gathering sure to please your taste buds.

      VIP RECEPTION: A limited number of lucky Burger Bash® enthusiasts will have the opportunity to purchase VIP tickets ($300) and get a special 45-minute preview. Enjoy the luxury of elbow room as the doors fly open for you at 6:15 pm and watch Rachael Ray meet and greet the Burger Bash® chefs and tastes what they’ve got cooking. A portion of the proceeds from the preview reception will benefit Rachael's Yum-o!® Foundation, a nonprofit organization that feeds hungry children, funds cooking education and scholarships, and empowers families to develop healthy relationships with food. (VIP RECEPTION IS SOLD OUT)

      Participating Chefs and Restaurants:

      • Ai Fiori (Michael White)
      • Allen Brothers (Samir Dhurandhar)
      • Amstel Light (Jonathon Sawyer) Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef Winner
      • B Spot (Michael Symon)
      • Bistro one LR at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
      • BLT Steak Miami (Laurent Tourondel) Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef Winner
      • Bobby's Burger Palace (Bobby Flay)
      • Bulldog Burger (Howie Kleinberg)
      • Burger & Beer Joint
      • Charm City Burger
      • Ciao Bella Gelato
      • El Mago de las Fritas
      • Every Day with Rachael Ray  (Paul Malvone, Boston Burger Company)
      • Good Stuff Eatery (Spike Mendelsohn)
      • Fireman Derek's Pies
      • Ingrid Hoffman
      • Jacques Torres
      • Landmarc (Marc Murphy)
      • Lonesome Dove Cafe (Tim Love)
      • Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (Michael Schwartz)
      • Morimoto (Masaharu Morimoto)
      • Qsine by JVS from Celebrity Cruises (Jacques Van Staden)
      • Radius (Michael Schlow)
      • Shake Shack
      • Town Kitchen & Bar
      • The National (Geoffrey Zakarian)
      • Umami Burger
      • Village Whiskey (Jose Garces)

       

      Participating Chefs

      • Michael Altman
      • Carlos Barillas
      • Ortelio El Mago Cardenas
      • Samir Dhurandhar
      • Bobby Flay
      • Adam Fleischman
      • Jose Garces
      • Ingrid Hoffmann
      • Howard Kleinberg
      • Tim Love
      • Spike Mendelsohn
      • Masaharu Morimoto
      • Marc Murphy
      • Rachael Ray
      • Gonzalo Rivera
      • Michael Saperstein
      • Michael Schwartz
      • Michael Symon
      • Laurent Tourondel
      • Jacques Van Staden
      • Oscar Vides
      • Geoffrey Zakarian

      Sponsors

      • Allen Brothers
      • Amstel Light
      • Anolon
      • Badia
      • Bing
      • Buick
      • Cafe Bustelo
      • Cape Cod
      • Celebrity Cruises
      • Chefwear
      • Ciao Bella
      • City of Miami Beach
      • FIJI Waters
      • Gilt City
      • Groupon
      • Havaianas
      • Heinz
      • Idaho Potato Commission
      • Loire Valley Wines
      • Metro Signs
      • Miami Trailer
      • Panache
      • President
      • Qsine
      • Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
      • South Beach Living

      The Brilliance of France

      Date & Time: February 24, 2011 | 7:00PM
      Price: $$250
      Location: The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables

      Still want to attend an event at the Biltmore Hotel? Cook with the stars at the Biltmore during Barilla Interactive Dinner Chopped hosted by Ted Allen with Marc Murphy and Alex Guarnaschelli

      Embark on a journey imbued with history and romance when you enjoy French wines and cuisine fit for a queen. Following the imperial route taken by Napoleon’s Spanish-born wife, the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, the evening’s luxurious dinner will retrace her introduction to the land over which she would reign by featuring courses from each of four destinations known to have lavished her with their gastronomy.

      Travel with the lady—married for love by Napoleon (his later affairs notwithstanding) and renowned for her beauty, intelligence, elegance, and fashion sense—as you dine in style: first, in the City of Lights, with a Parisian appetizer and aperitif; then in Bordeaux, where a brilliant wine will accent your second plate; thirdly in Eugénie-les-Bains, a spa-resort town named for the empress and home to some of southwestern France’s best wines; and, finally, in Biarritz, where dessert and a digestif will end your trip on a high note.

      Helping to recapture the splendor of the original adventure will be the celebrated Chef Philippe Ruiz of the Biltmore Hotel and two masters who today continue the same traditions that impressed the empress more than 150 years ago: Chef Pascal Nibaudeau from Le Pressoir d’Argent at the Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux, which in 2010 earned a coveted Michelin star; and Chef Jean-Marie Gautier from Le Villa Eugenie at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, which likewise has earned a Michelin star and countless other distinctions. Offered at one of Coral Gables’ most admired addresses, don’t miss this lovely excursion.

      The wines chosen to accompany this sumptuous Tour de France will originate from acclaimed châteauxs in France’s most prestigious wine region, Bordeaux. You’ll start with the dry white wine of Château Suduiraut, “S” de Suduiraut and then proceed to taste two highly acclaimed red wine producers including the famed Grand Cru Classé Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron de Longueville, and then finish on a sweet note with the celebrated Sauternes of Château Suduiraut, Grand Cru Classé. Christian Seely, Managing Director of AXA will give a brief introduction about each wine and answer any questions.

      As an added bonus, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the gastronomic meal of the French as part of the intangible cultural hertiage of humanity. This may be your best opportunity to try the best French cuisine in all of humanity!

       

      Participating Chefs:

      • Chef Pascal Nibaudeau, from Le Pressoir d’Argent at The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux
      • Chef Jean-Marie Gautier, from Le Villa Eugenie at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz

      Participating Chefs

      • Jean-Marie Gautier
      • Pascal Nibaudeau

      Sponsors

      • Biltmore
      • New York Times
      • Pommery

      Wine Lovers Weekend Pass

      Date & Time: February 24, 2011 | 8:00PM
      Price: $$650
      Location: Miami Beach

      You may not be a master sommelier but you know your wines. The Wine Lovers Weekend Pass is perfect for guests with ultra-discerning tastes. This package includes:

      • Fountainbleau Miami Beach Presents Wine Spectator's Best of the Best Sponsored by Bank of America
      • Choice of Saturday or Sunday Whole Foods Grand Tasting Village
      • Choice of one Wine Spectator Wine Seminar

      Package Price- $650
       

        Sponsors

        • Biltmore
        • New York Times
        • Pommery

          Original MOONSHINE® presents SHINE & SWINE hosted by Master BBQ Chef Adam Perry Lang sponsored by Breville

          Date & Time: February 24, 2011 | 11:00PM
          Price: $$100
          Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

          Now that you’ve had your fill of burgers, it’s time to experience what Miami is really known for, it’s late night parties. The Original MOONSHINE® presents SHINE & SWINE hosted by Master BBQ Chef Adam Perry Lang at the W South Beach is the best way to break in your dancing shoes for the long weekend. Tony Abou-Ganim, Camille Austin, Michael Parrish, Naren Young, Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta will be using their highly trained mixology skills to pour Original MOONSHINE® Clear Corn Whiskey drinks to match the deliciously crafted pork dishes created by top notch chefs from all over the country. Barbecue and grilling expert Adam Perry Lang will feature his famous pulled pork dish while playing host to a crowd that’s ready to celebrate the Festival’s 10th year in style. Adam is a consulting partner in Mario Batali’s Carnevino in Las Vegas and has created a completely unique grilling concept in London with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver called Barbecoa. Adam is also a New York Times best-selling author with his two cookbooks Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking and The World’s Most Flavorful Recipes-Now Made Fool-Proof. The W Hotel is SoBe’s hippest and chicest hotel & nightspot and with Original MOONSHINE®’s 80 proof goodness, this nightcap will go down real smooth.

           

          Featured Mixologists:

          • Tony Abou-Ganim; The Modern Mixologist
          • Camille Austin, Head bartender at Hakkasan at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach
          • Michael Parrish, Bar Manager at Prime Italian in South Beach
          • Naren Young, Head bartender at Locanda Verde in New York City
          • Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta, Bar Lab Cocktail Catering and the W Hotel South Beach

          Participating Chefs

          • Adam Perry Lang

          Sponsors

          • Breville
          • Caja China
          • Moonshine
          • Pat Lafrieda
          • Perrier
          • W South Beach

          The Gansevoort Ticket

          Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 00:00AM
          Price: $$1,678.05
          Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

          • 3-nights accomodations in a Deluxe King Room at the Gansevoort Miami Beach (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-27, 2011)
          • $240 gift certificate to use at STK for dinner for two
          • Welcome amenity from the Gansevoort Miami Beach
          • 3-days access to the David Barton Gym
          • 2 tickets to a choice of either Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series A on Saturday, February 26 or Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series C on Sunday, February 27
          • 2 tickets to Festival Closing Party hosted by Guy Fieri

           

            Sponsors

            • Breville
            • Caja China
            • Moonshine
            • Pat Lafrieda
            • Perrier
            • W South Beach

              Wine Spectator Trade Tasting

              Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 1:00PM
              Price: $Guests of Southern Wine and Spirits South Florida Only
              Location: Grand Tasting Village: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

              Celebrating 10 years of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival and its ongoing commitment to building support for the Florida International University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, which benefits from Festival proceeds, Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida wishes to thank the members of the trade who have joyfully participated in this exciting event for the past decade. This afternoon industry professionals representing local wine and spirits merchants, restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs, are invited to an exclusive showcase of 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 those who have worked tirelessly to make South Florida THE place to be. To attend, please contact your Southern WIne & Spirits of Florida sales representative.

              Each year the Festival highlights a different country's wine and culinary contributions. For it's 10th anniversary, the Festival is dedicating a pavilion to the “Experience Italy” tent which will  showcase some of Italy’s finest wines as well as a wide range of specialty food products.

              4 Orange Premium Vodka Classic Cocktail Competition

              For the first time ever the Wine Spectator Trade Tasting stage will turn into a battleground during the 4 Orange Premium Vodka Classic Cocktail Competition. Challengers from all over the country will descend on South Beach to create the Next Classic Cocktail using 4 Orange Premium Vodka, the only vodka made from pure Florida oranges. An expert tasting panel will review the cocktails and judge them based on appearance, aroma, taste and overall impression. The person who can ‘squeeze’ out the win will receive $3,000, a trophy and certificate, and the title of "4 Orange Vodka U.S. Champion 2011.”

              Exhibitors participating



               

              Wine, Spirits and Beverages participating

               

              Participating Chefs

              • Piero Antinori
              • Nicola Baldrighi
              • Pio Boffa
              • Silvio Jermann
              • Kim Kringlie
              • Christian Plotczyk
              • Fabio Zardetto

              Sponsors

              • 4 Orange
              • AMEX
              • Amstel Light
              • Anolon
              • Barbados Tourism
              • Barilla
              • Bertolli
              • Best Cheese
              • Bing
              • Buick
              • Cape Cod
              • Carapelli
              • Carbonell
              • Celebrity Cruises
              • Centerplate
              • Chefwear
              • China Grill Management
              • Chipotle
              • Ciao Bella
              • City of Miami Beach
              • Cosmopolitan Hotel
              • Cranberry Marketing Committee
              • Cruzan
              • Dominos
              • Evian
              • Fedex
              • FIJI Waters
              • George's Stone Crab
              • GMCVB
              • Grand Eperney
              • Groupon
              • Hammerstahl
              • IEEM
              • Illy
              • Jelly Belly
              • Ketel One
              • Kitchenaid
              • Lifeway
              • Loire Valley Wines
              • Metro Signs
              • Miami Trailer
              • Mionetto
              • Nestle Waters
              • New York Times
              • Palm Bay International
              • Panache
              • Parrano
              • Plugra
              • President
              • Puerto Rico
              • Riedel
              • Ruffino
              • St. Tammany
              • Sysco
              • T-fal
              • Treasury Wine Estates
              • Tuscan Grille
              • Waterford Crystal
              • Whole Foods
              • Wine Spectator

              Illy Push Button House and Illy Coffee Cocktail Clinic

              Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 1:00PM
              Price: $Open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
              Location: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

              Illy Push Button House


              A five –room house built from a recycled shipping container designed by artist/architect Adam Kalkin. An experience open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village hours:
              Friday, February 25, 1 pm – 4pm
              Saturday, February 26, 11am-6pm
              Sunday, February 27, 11am-6pm
               

              A remarkable ceremonial opening and closing every day.

              Every day at Illy Push Button House you can:

              • Meet Master Barista Giorgio Milos
              • Sample the world’s finest coffee
              • Be your own barista
              • Attend the Feast Talks featuring world-reknowned culinary talent interviews by Ben Leventhal

              From Italy to SOBE: An illy Master Barista Series Class  with Certified Master Barista Giorgio Milos

              Join us in the Grand Tasting Village at the illy Push Button House for a very special event  all about Understanding, Tasting and Preparing espresso & espresso-based cocktails during the 10th Anniversary of the SOBE Wine & Food Festival

              ILLY COFFEE COCKTAIL CLINIC
              At illy Push Button House in the Grand Tasting Village

              When: Friday, February 26 (Trade Day – not open to public).
              Choose one of two thirty-minute sessions: 2pm, or 2:30pm
               

              General Ticket Holders:
              Saturday, February 26, and Sunday, February 27
              Choose one of two thirty-minute sessions: 12pm, or 12:30pm

              Where: illy Push Button House
              Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
              13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach


              Giorgio Milos, award winning Certified Master Barista, returns to Miami this February to delight Festival guests all weekend long, to prepare coffee they’ve only dreamed about. Spend 30 minutes as our very special guest at “Be Your Own Barista”, an illy Master Barista Series class:
              • Understand coffee’s History & Origins, coffee Roasting and Packaging
              • Get fancy: learn expert drink recipes from a Certified Master Barista
              • Create, then taste, to your heart’s delight

              Your Host and Instructor: Giorgio Milos, Master Barista, illycaffè.

              Awarded Master Barista status by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe, Giorgio competed with the world’s top craftsmen in the World Barista Championships. With unparalleled knowledge, Giorgio is on faculty at Università del Caffè, a dedicated facility at illycaffè’s Trieste headquarters where the world’s leading restaurateurs, chefs and café owners come for master coffee training.
               

              This exclusive event is limited to 15 guests per session. First come, first served. Open to Ticketed Grand Tasting SOBE Wine & Food Festival Guests only.
               

               

                Sponsors

                • Illy

                Crystal Clear: Does The Glass Make a Difference? hosted by Maximilian Riedel

                Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 3:00PM
                Price: $$100
                Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                If you’ve ever wondered if the glass makes a difference, here is your chance to find out. Maximilian Riedel, 11th generation of this Austrian glassmaking dynasty will lead a glass tasting featuring the Vinum XL wine glass collection. Taste and compare four varietals in different Riedel grape-specific shapes and one joker glass. At the end of the tasting, the Riedel Vinum XL glasses are yours to keep. The Riedel Vinum XL series is approximately 10% larger than Riedel’s iconic mouth blown Sommeliers series, allowing ample breathing space for young and mature wines to unveil their multi-layered bouquets, delivering a full range of aromas.

                Riedel Crystal is known worldwide for designing the most finely tuned drinking instruments for every level of wine sophistication. To showcase each wine in its finest form, Riedel's varietally specific wine glasses enhance the aromas and taste components, finding a wine's maximum complexity by featuring the best possible harmony. The shape and size of the glass creates a balanced interaction between fruit, minerality and acidity, while de-emphasizing the evidence of alcohol. When all these elements are in place, the glass becomes the wine’s ‘loudspeaker,’ transmitting the message of the beverage to the human senses.

                Wines Featured

                • 2008 Trimbach Riesling, Alsace, France
                • 2007 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Robert Young Vineyard, Alexander Valley, California
                • 2002 Etude Heirloom Pinot Noir, Carneros, California
                • 2006 Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

                Participating Chefs

                • Maximilian Riedel

                Sponsors

                • FIJI Waters
                • Gansevoort
                • Riedel
                • STK Miami
                • Wine Spectator

                Ultimate Beginnings Wine and Cheese Party hosted by Josh Wesson and Laura Werlin

                Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 5:00PM
                Price: $$85
                Location: The Betsy South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

                Join cheese guru Laura Werlin and Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson for a fragrantly fermented Wine & Cheese romp through Northern Italy. Click here for details.

                 

                The ideal starter to your night of Festival fun, this “before party” will arouse your palate and whet your appetite for the revelry to come. Whether you are headed afterward to the Festival’s signature BubbleQ® or have plans to stroll leisurely at the elegant Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best, ignite your taste buds at this celebration of the world’s oldest and (still) most perfect pairing, wine and cheese. Join wine authority Josh Wesson and cheese expert Laura Werlin as they match and discuss why each exquisite cheese pairs perfectly with each selected wine. Featured offerings from the Cheese Course, a European-style boutique in trendy Midtown Miami, will include handcrafted wheels and wedges prepared by artisans from around the world. Enjoy a vast variety of silky, creamy, pungent, and earthy flavors and learn to identify different types of cheeses and recognize them by region of origin complemented by wines from the Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida portfolio. This focus on the happy marriage of dairy and vineyard offers an engaging prelude to the festivities to follow.

                Participating Chefs

                • Laura Werlin
                • Josh Wesson

                Sponsors

                • Betsy
                • FIJI Waters
                • The Cheese Course

                Festival Weekend Pass

                Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 7:00PM
                Price: $$1280
                Location: Miami Beach

                This is the best way to experience the signature events the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival has to offer. The Festival Weekend Pass includes:

                 

                • Choice of Fountainebleau Miami Beach Presents Wine Spectator's  Best of the Best Sponsored by Bank of America or Perrier-Jouët Bubble Q hosted by Bobby Flay & Friends Presented by Miami Modern Luxury
                • Saturday's Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
                • Tribute Dinner Honoring Alain Ducasse Presented by Bank of America
                • Paula's Down Home Cookin' Sunday Gospel Brunch hosted by Paula Deen presented by Paula Deen Southern Dishes and Gobo Enterprises
                • Sunday's Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village

                 


                Please call the box office at 877-762-3933 to purchase

                Package Price- $1280
                 

                  Sponsors

                  • Betsy
                  • FIJI Waters
                  • The Cheese Course

                    Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best sponsored by Bank of America

                    Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 7:30PM
                    Price: $$350
                    Location: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                    Step out in style when you head to South Beach’s glamorous landmark Fontainebleau for the chicest party in town. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best sponsored by Bank of America offers you exactly that: the chance to sample a variety of signature dishes from 50 of the country’s top restaurants all while sipping vino you won’t find on just any list. Now in its 7th year, all the wines at Best of the Best  receive a 90-point or higher ranking on Wine Spectator’s scoring scale. The unexpected lies beyond every corner as chefs and wine experts graciously greet and serve you. Enjoy an evening of eye-opening tastes in a dramatically beautiful setting while learning about the trends that fuel today’s exciting gastronomic scene. And to make things even more special, in the Festival’s 10th anniversary year, the night will be hosted by one of the country’s greatest chefs, Charlie Trotter. His Chicago-based restaurant Charlie Trotter’s, has held a Grand Award, Wine Spectator's highest award for restaurant wine lists since 1993. Charlie Trotter's is one of only 75 restaurants in the world to earn this honor. Prepare to have your Riedel glass and your plate filled with nothing but the best.

                    Participating Chefs and Restaurants:

                    • Paul Bartolotta (BARTOLOTTA Ristorante di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas, NV)
                    • Rainer Becker (Zuma, Miami, FL)
                    • Michelle Bernstein (Michy’s, Miami, FL)
                    • John Besh (Restaurant August, New Orleans, LA) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • William Bradley (Addison at The Grand Del Mar, San Diego, CA)
                    • Bruce & Eric Bromberg (Blue Ribbon Restaurants, New York, NY)
                    • Scott Conant & Michael Pirolo (Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FL) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Clay Conley (Buccan, Palm Beach, FL)
                    • Thomas Connell (Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Andrea Curto-Randazzo and Frank Randazzo (Creative Tastes Catering, Miami, FL)
                    • Robert Del Grande (Restaurant RDG + Bar Annie, Houston, TX)
                    • John Doherty (Certified Angus Beef and Sysco Specialty Meat Companies)
                    • Wylie Dufresne (wd~50, New York, NY) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Gabriel Fenton (Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Turnberry Isle, Aventura, FL)
                    • Claudia Fleming (The North Fork Table & Inn, Southold, NY)
                    • Ken Frank (La Toque, Napa Valley, CA)
                    • Michelle Gayer (The Salty Tart, Minneapolis, MN)
                    • Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Cindy Hutson (Ortanique on the Mile, Coral Gables, FL)
                    • Christopher Kostow (The Restaurant at Meadowood, St. Helena, CA) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Christopher Lee (Eden, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Nobu Matsuhisa (Nobu Miami Beach, FL) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Patrick O’Connell (The Inn at Little Washington, Washington, VA)
                    • Charles Phan (The Slanted Door, San Francisco, CA)
                    • Alfred Portale & John Suley (Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Luis Pous (The Dining Room at Little Palm Island, Little Torch Key, FL)
                    • Mitchell and Steven Rosenthal (Town Hall Restaurant, San Francisco, CA)
                    • Marcus Samuelsson
                    • Andrew Shotts (Providence, RI)
                    • Ooi Soon Lok (Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Joachim Splichal (Patina, Los Angeles, CA)
                    • Simon Stojanovic (Altamare, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Gabe Thompson (L’Artusi, New York, NY)
                    • Rich Torrisi & Mario Carbone (Torrisi Italian Specialties, New York, NY)
                    • Charlie Trotter (Charlie Trotter, Chicago, IL)
                    • Norman Van Aken (Norman’s 180, Coral Gables, FL)
                    • Rufino Rengifo (Murano Restaurant from Celebrity Cruises)
                    • Peter Vauthy (Red The Steakhouse, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Bryan Voltaggio (Volt, Frederick, MD)
                    • Kris Wessel (red light little river, Miami, FL)
                    • Michael White (Marea, New York, NY)

                     
                    Participating Wineries and Champagne Houses:

                    • A.P. Vin
                    • Almaviva
                    • Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards
                    • Au Bon Climat
                    • Beaulieu Vineyard
                    • Bertani
                    • Betts & Scholl
                    • Biondi-Santi
                    • Bodegas Caro and Los Vascos
                    • Brancott Estate
                    • Castello di Fonterutoli
                    • Celani Vineyards
                    • Champagne Henriot
                    • Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
                    • Charles Krug Winery
                    • Château d'Esclans
                    • Château de la Gardine
                    • Château Fuissé
                    • Chateau Ste. Michelle
                    • Columbia Crest
                    • Damilano
                    • Diamond Creek Vineyards
                    • Domaine de la Vougeraie
                    • Erath Winery
                    • Far Niente
                    • Ferrari-Carano Vineyards
                    • Flora Springs Winery
                    • G.H. Mumm
                    • Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
                    • Grgich Hills Estate
                    • Grupo Barón De Ley
                    • Hugel Et Fils
                    • Hundred Acre
                    • Inniskillin
                    • J Vineyards & Winery
                    • Jermann Winery
                    • Jordan Vineyard & Winery
                    • Joseph Phelps Vineyards
                    • Kracher
                    • Krug
                    • Ladera Vineyards
                    • Laurent-Perrier US, Inc.
                    • Les Vins Georges Duboeuf
                    • Loring Wine Company
                    • Louis Latour
                    • Luigi Einaudi Winery
                    • Marqués de Riscal
                    • Melka Wines
                    • Mumm Napa
                    • Nickel & Nickel
                    • Olivier Leflaive
                    • Orma
                    • Pago de Vallegarcía
                    • Pali Wine Company
                    • Pascal Jolivet
                    • Paul Jaboulet Aîné
                    • Palmaz Vineyards
                    • Pegasus Bay Winery
                    • Perrier-Jouët
                    • Planeta
                    • Pol Roger
                    • Pommery Champagne
                    • Produttori del Barbaresco
                    • Red Car
                    • Robert Mondavi Winery
                    • Rocca delle Macìe
                    • Rodney Strong Estates
                    • Roessler Cellars
                    • Rosenblum Cellars
                    • Ruffino
                    • Schrader Cellars
                    • Sterling Vineyards
                    • Tasca d'Almerita
                    • Terredora di Paolo
                    • Trapiche Argentina
                    • Trefethen Family Vineyards
                    • Trimbach
                    • Trinchero Family Estates
                    • Tuck Beckstoffer Wines
                    • Viña San Pedro
                    • Wagner Family of Wines: Belle Glos, Caymus Vineyards and Mer Soleil
                    • Wente Family Estates

                    Participating Chefs

                    • Paul Bartolotta
                    • Rainer Becker
                    • Michelle Bernstein
                    • John Besh
                    • William Bradley
                    • Bruce and Eric Bromberg
                    • Scott Conant
                    • Clay Conley
                    • Thomas Connell
                    • Andrea Curto-Randazzo
                    • Robert Del Grande
                    • John Doherty
                    • Wylie Dufresne
                    • Gabriel Fenton
                    • Claudia Fleming
                    • Ken Frank
                    • Michelle Gayer
                    • Daniel Humm
                    • Cindy Hutson
                    • Christopher Kostow
                    • Christopher Lee
                    • Ooi Soon Lok
                    • Nobu Matsuhisa
                    • Tom Matthews
                    • Patrick O'Connell
                    • Charles Phan
                    • Michael Pirolo
                    • Alfred Portale
                    • Luis Pous
                    • Frank Randazzo
                    • Rufino Rengifo
                    • Steven Rosenthal
                    • Mitchell Rosenthal
                    • Marcus Samuelsson
                    • Bruce Sanderson
                    • Andrew Shotts
                    • Joachim Splichal
                    • Simon Stojanovic
                    • John Suley
                    • Gabriel Thompson
                    • Charlie Trotter
                    • Michael Tusk
                    • Peter Vauthy
                    • Bryan Voltaggio
                    • Michael Voltaggio
                    • Kris Wessel
                    • Michael White

                    Sponsors

                    • Badia
                    • Bank of America
                    • Best Cheese
                    • CAB
                    • Celebrity Cruises
                    • Chefwear
                    • Evian
                    • Fedex
                    • Fontainbleau
                    • Illy
                    • Metro Signs
                    • Murano
                    • Petrossian
                    • Plugra
                    • Riedel
                    • St. Tammany
                    • Sysco Specialty Meats
                    • Wine Spectator

                    Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Bobby Flay and Friends sponsored by Miami magazine

                    Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 7:30PM
                    Price: $$350 general admission, $450 VIP reception
                    Location: Delano, Beachside, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                    Check out Saturday's party under the BubbleQ Tent: Food Network presents The Best Thing I Ever Ate at the Beach hosted by Duff Goldman

                     

                    This year’s sizzle in the sand has more than ever going for it! Unbeatable atmosphere (a moonlit patch of white sand beach behind the elegant Delano hotel), fun cuisine (barbecue in every possible incarnation), and the world’s favorite beverage (Perrier-Jouët champagne) make the Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Bobby Flay and Friends sponsored by Miami magazine one of the Festival’s biggest, most exciting events. This is Flay's third time hosting the signature event, the most of any chef ever! But every good thing must come to an end, and the beloved “Q”—the very event that made the Festival a national standout among wine & food fests—will finish its run while still at the pinnacle. The tenth edition will be its last, and boy will it go out with a bang! America’s most respected grillmaster, none other than Bobby Flay himself, will lead a pack of skilled chefs who will artfully play with fire to prepare everything from gourmet pulled pork sandwiches, succulent steaks, and saucy ribs to juicy skewers of grilled fruit dipped in chocolate sauce. No one will hold back in this history-making finale in which over-the-top recipes and full-on creativity will put the Q to rest in style. Cap your night in the Godiva Lounge for an unforgettable special dessert created by Godiva Senior Chef Chocolatier David Funaro - your sweet tooth will thank you. Don’t miss this swan song —or should we say “finger-lickin,’ whole-hog experience”—sure to leave a wonderful aftertaste.

                    Participating Chefs and Restaurants:

                    • Allen Brothers (Roger Herring, Socca & Redd Herring Food & Wine, Chicago, IL)
                    • Timon Balloo (SUGARCANE raw bar + grill, Miami, FL)
                    • Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Chicago, IL) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Jennifer Behar (Jennifer's Homemade)
                    • Sean Brasel (Meat Market, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Ed Brown (Ed’s Chowder House, New York, NY)
                    • Charlie Compagnucci (The Phils Tavern, Blue Bell, PA)
                    • Cat Cora (Kouzzina by Cat Cora, Orlando, FL)
                    • Jonathan Eismann (Q, Miami, FL)
                    • Big Lou Elrose (Wildwood Barbeque, New York, NY)
                    • Todd English (Olives, Boston, MA) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Dean Fearing (Fearing’s, Dallas, TX)
                    • Bobby Flay (Mesa Grill, New York, NY)
                    • David Funaro (Godiva Chocolatier)
                    • Jose Garces (Garces Restaurant Group)
                    • Frank Jeannetti (Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Elizabeth Karmel (Hill Country, New York, NY)
                    • Joseph Lenn (The Barn, Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN)
                    • Chris Lilly (Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur, AL)
                    • Dewey LoSasso (The Forge Restaurant, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Myron Mixon (Jack’s Old South, Unadilla, GA)
                    • Adam Perry Lang (Daisy Mays BBQ, New York NY)
                    • John Rivers (4 Rivers Smokehouse, Winter Park, FL)
                    • Douglas Rodriguez (D. Rodriguez Cuba, Miami, FL)
                    • Al Roker
                    • Allen Susser (Chef Allen’s, Aventura, FL) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Michael Symon (Lola, Cleveland, OH) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Claude Troisgros (Blue Door Fish at Delano, Miami Beach, FL)
                    • Three 2 O H Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
                    • Jacques Van Staden (Qsine by JVS from Celebrity Cruises)
                    • Marc Vetri (Vetri, Philadelphia, PA) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                    • Jonathan Waxman (barbuto, New York, NY)
                    • Mark Zeitouni (Lido Restaurant, Miami Beach, FL)

                     

                    (VIP RECEPTION TICKETS SOLD OUT)

                     


                    Participating Chefs

                    • Timon Balloo
                    • Rick Bayless
                    • Jennifer Behar
                    • Sean Brasel
                    • Ed Brown
                    • Charles Compagnucci
                    • Jonathan Eismann
                    • Big Lou Elrose
                    • Todd English
                    • Dean Fearing
                    • Bobby Flay
                    • David Funaro
                    • Jose Garces
                    • Roger Herring
                    • Frank Jeanetti
                    • Elizabeth Karmel
                    • Joseph Lenn
                    • Chris Lilly
                    • Dewey LoSasso
                    • Myron Mixon
                    • Ralph Pagano
                    • Adam Perry Lang
                    • John Rivers
                    • Douglas Rodriguez
                    • Al Roker
                    • Allen Susser
                    • Michael Symon
                    • Claude Troisgros
                    • Jacques Van Staden
                    • Marc Vetri
                    • Jonathan Waxman
                    • Mark Zeitouni

                    Sponsors

                    • Allen Brothers
                    • Anolon
                    • Badia
                    • Bing
                    • Buick
                    • Cafe Bustelo
                    • Celebrity Cruises
                    • Centerplate
                    • Chefwear
                    • China Grill Management
                    • City of Miami Beach
                    • Delano
                    • Dominos
                    • FIJI Waters
                    • Gilt City
                    • Godiva
                    • Groupon
                    • Metro Signs
                    • Miami Modern Luxury
                    • Miami Trailer
                    • Panache
                    • Perrier Jouet
                    • Plugra
                    • Qsine
                    • Sweet Street Desserts

                    Party Animal Pass

                    Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 8:00PM
                    Price: $$360
                    Location: Miami Beach

                    You're what they call a night owl. You're day doesn't start till 10 p.m. and you only sleep during daylight hours. The Party Animal Pass is perfect for you. Come experience these late-night events:
                     
                    • Original MOONSHINE® presents SHINE & SWINE hosted by Master BBQ Chef Adam Perry Lang, Thursday 10 p.m.
                    • Dim Sum & Disco hosted by Ming Tsai, Friday 11 p.m.
                    • Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate At The Beach hosted by Duff Goldman. Saturday 10 p.m.
                     
                    Package Price- $360

                     

                      Sponsors

                      • Allen Brothers
                      • Anolon
                      • Badia
                      • Bing
                      • Buick
                      • Cafe Bustelo
                      • Celebrity Cruises
                      • Centerplate
                      • Chefwear
                      • China Grill Management
                      • City of Miami Beach
                      • Delano
                      • Dominos
                      • FIJI Waters
                      • Gilt City
                      • Godiva
                      • Groupon
                      • Metro Signs
                      • Miami Modern Luxury
                      • Miami Trailer
                      • Panache
                      • Perrier Jouet
                      • Plugra
                      • Qsine
                      • Sweet Street Desserts

                        Food Network Addict Pass

                        Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 8:00PM
                        Price: $$835
                        Location: Miami Beach

                        You're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to Food Network. The Food Network Addict Pass is the best way to see the top TV talent at the cheapest prices. This package includes admission to:

                        • Amstel Light Burger Bash Presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Rachael Ray
                        • Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ hosted by Bobby Flay & Friends Presented by Miami Modern Luxury
                        • Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate At The Beach hosted by Duff Goldman
                        • Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village (Sunday)
                         

                        Package Price- $835

                          Sponsors

                          • Allen Brothers
                          • Anolon
                          • Badia
                          • Bing
                          • Buick
                          • Cafe Bustelo
                          • Celebrity Cruises
                          • Centerplate
                          • Chefwear
                          • China Grill Management
                          • City of Miami Beach
                          • Delano
                          • Dominos
                          • FIJI Waters
                          • Gilt City
                          • Godiva
                          • Groupon
                          • Metro Signs
                          • Miami Modern Luxury
                          • Miami Trailer
                          • Panache
                          • Perrier Jouet
                          • Plugra
                          • Qsine
                          • Sweet Street Desserts

                              Moët Hennessy USA presents Sobe’s 10th Year Anniversary Party “Let Them Eat Cake” hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart sponsored by Ocean Drive Magazine

                              Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 10:00PM
                              Price: $$200
                              Location: 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

                              Want to celebrate the Festival's 10th year at Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate at the Beach hosted by Duff Goldman? Click here to learn more. 

                               

                              Festival Founder Lee Schrager knew there was only one way to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his glorious event, memorializing it in a cookbook. Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook: Recipes and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from America's Hottest Chefs will be the shining star during Moët Hennessy USA presents Sobe’s 10th Year Anniversary Party “Let Them Eat Cake” hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart sponsored by Ocean Drive Magazine. The book features more than 100 recipes and dozens of never before told antecedes from the chefs that put the SoBe Festival on the map. All proceeds from the book go to Florida International University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, just like the entire Festival. 

                              If ever two celebrities embodied the excitement of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart are it! And as they and everyone else who has ever attended the SoBe Fest knows: time flies when you’re having fun! Unbelievably, ten years have passed since 2002’s very first edition. So, tonight, feel the love as we celebrate a delicious decade with Martha and Emeril. Some of the top pastry chefs from all over the country will fly in and create elegantly designed cakes and desserts to help SoBe celebrate its 10th year. These top dessert craftmen will each showcase their own signature version of an anniversary treat that will go perfect with Moët & Chandon Champagne and a selection of decadent cocktails from the Moët Hennessy USA portfolio to include renowned brands such as Grand Marnier, Belvedere Vodka, Hennessy Privilege, 10 Cane Rum, and Newton Vineyards. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better the famed Shake Shack will serve up late night burgers and shakes (the best of late-night fare!) for the ultimate ending to an unforgettable evening. And, for added fun, it all takes place in—of all places!—South Beach’s newest car park. That’s right! Perhaps the most famous and beautiful parking garage in the world, this work of art by the same architects who gave London its Tate Modern museum has high-style written all over it, with variations in ceiling heights among the floors and even balconies and ramps with sweeping views. A true destination in itself.

                              Event entrance is on Lincoln Road Mall between Lenox Avenue and Alton Road.


                              Participating Chefs and Bakeries:

                              • Colette Peters (Colette’s Cakes, New York, NY)
                              • Duff Goldman (Charm City Cakes, Baltimore, MD)
                              • Edda Martinez (Edda’s Cake Designs, Miami, FL)
                              • Elena Warrens (A Piece of Cake, Miami, FL)
                              • Epicure Gourmet Market & Café (Miami Beach, FL)
                              • Jacques Torres (Jacques Torres Chocolate, New York, NY)
                              • Lori Karmel (We Take the Cake, Miami, FL)
                              • Margaret Braun
                              • Patti Schmidt (The Dessert Lady, Orlando, FL)
                              • Ron Ben-Israel (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, New York, NY)
                              • Sophie Montagne & Katherine Kallinis (Georgetown Cupcake, Washington, DC)
                              • Sweet Street Desserts
                              • David Funaro (Godiva Chocolatier)

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Ron Ben-Israel
                              • Margaret Braun
                              • Georgetown Cupcake
                              • David Funaro
                              • Lori Karmel
                              • Emeril Lagasse
                              • Edda Martinez
                              • Colette Peters
                              • Jacques Torres

                              Sponsors

                              • 10 Cane Rum
                              • 1111 Lincoln Road
                              • AMEX
                              • Belvedere Vodka
                              • Bing
                              • Cafe Bustelo
                              • Centerplate
                              • Chefwear
                              • Cigar Aficionado
                              • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                              • Evian
                              • Fedex
                              • Godiva
                              • Grand Marnier
                              • Hennessy Privledge
                              • Moët & Chandon
                              • Moët Hennessy USA
                              • Newton
                              • Ocean Drive
                              • Panache
                              • Shake Shack
                              • Sweet Street Desserts

                              Dim Sum & Disco at the Setai hosted by Ming Tsai presented by Groupon

                              Date & Time: February 25, 2011 | 11:00PM
                              Price: $$150
                              Location: Setai Hotel, 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                              Get your late night groove on at

                              Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate at the Beach hosted by Duff Goldman

                              or

                              Guy's BIG Beach Bar & Grill

                               

                              If you’re looking for some hot stuff, Baby, this evening, look no further! Non-stop dance action and an endless supply of buns, dumplings and spring rolls promise to make this late-night party one rockin’ good time. Destined to be the backdrop for the next big Broadway musical, this clever combination of Chinese small bites, or dim sum, and the big sounds of DJ-spun 70’s and 80’s disco music will enchant revelers with a full-flavored, full-body experience. The beat goes on and on while the tantalizing treats keep coming all night long. With fusion-forward Chef Ming Tsai masterminding the goodies at the stylish Setai, an elegant setting in which the Asian traditions of simplicity and grace blend together perfectly, luck and good fortune are sure to follow you throughout the night.


                              Participating Chefs & Restaurants:

                              • Keyvan Behnam (China Grill SOBE, Miami Beach, FL)
                              • Richard Hales (Sakaya Kitchen, Miami, FL)
                              • Joseph Maynard (Asia de Cuba, Miami Beach, FL)
                              • Joe Ng (RedFarm, New York, NY)
                              • Ming Tsai (Blue Ginger, Wellesley, MA)
                              • Gregory Yu (Tropical Chinese, Miami, FL)
                              • David Werly (The Setai, Miami Beach, FL)

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Keyvan Behnam
                              • Richard Hales
                              • Joseph Maynard
                              • Joe Ng
                              • Ming Tsai
                              • David Werly

                              Sponsors

                              • 10 Cane Rum
                              • Chateau D'Esclans
                              • Chefwear
                              • FIJI Waters
                              • Groupon
                              • Setai

                              Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series A

                              Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 10:00AM
                              Price: $$150
                              Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                              The Festival invites those who seek a serious education in the finer things in life, whether novices or aficionados, to its teaching tastings. The Festival will offer the following all-inclusive package of wine seminars that brings 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. Vintners and principals from a variety of handpicked estates will lead the exciting range of tastings to follow. Led by experts, each session provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of specific wines and identify the qualities of each that most appeal to you. Wine Spectator Senior Editor Bruce Sanderson will introduce this session.


                              Featured Seminars:

                              Maison Louis Latour: A comparative and retrospective tasting of two world-renowned Chardonnay

                              Please join Louis Fabrice Latour for an exceptional seminar featuring two of the most famous Côte de Beaune Grand Crus: Corton-Charlemagne and Bâtard-Montrachet. You will have the unique opportunity to compare two of the world’s greatest white wine from the same vintages but different terroirs including location and soil type. Mr. Latour will walk you through each wine distinct qualities and particularities, revealing the secrets and true potential of high quality Chardonnay fruit grown on prime sites. A true delight!

                              Featured wines:
                              Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2007
                              Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2006
                              Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2005
                              Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2002
                              Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 1999

                              Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2007
                              Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2006
                              Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2005
                              Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2002
                              Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 1999


                               

                              THE ROCCATO EXPERIENCE: A VERTICAL TASTING OF SIX STELLAR TUSCAN VINTAGES

                              Sergio Zingarelli, owner of Tuscany’s acclaimed Rocca delle Macie estate, teams up with Master Sommelier Laura DePasquale, VP Fine Wines at Palm Bay International, to share an extraordinary tasting of six historic vintages of his Roccato Super Tuscan. Roccato, a seamless blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, is produced only in outstanding vintages. Year after year, critics and wine connoisseurs alike praise Roccato for its intense and powerful character, deftly balanced by an ethereal style and elegant structure. For Sergio, Roccato tells the story of a passion. With six impressive vintages from deep within his family cellars, Sergio will take guests on a journey through that very story. To complete the experience, Sergio and Laura will reveal some special surprises from Tuscany – a morning you won’t want to miss!

                               

                              Featured wines:
                              Roccato 1993
                              Roccato 1997
                              Roccato 1999
                              Roccato 2000
                              Roccato 2003
                              Roccato 2005

                               

                              Layer Cake – Hand Making Wines Around the world

                              Please join Jayson Woodbridge, renowned Winemaker for Hundred Acre, and his Partner, Chris Radomski, as they take you to the World’s great wine regions.
                              Discover the amazing hand-crafted Layer Cake wines ranging from a rich South Australian Shiraz, a fabulous Argentinean Malbec, to a spicy old vine Primitivo, aka Zinfandel, from Puglia, Italy, and of course, the sought-after Californian Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

                              Featured Wines:
                              2009 Layer Cake Virgin Chardonnay, Central Coast
                              2008 Layer Cake Primitivo aka Zinfandel, Puglia, Italy
                              2009 Layer Cake Malbec, Argentina
                              2009 Layer Cake Shiraz, South Australia
                              2009 Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon, California



                               

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Louis Fabrice Latour
                              • Bruce Sanderson
                              • Sergio Zingarelli

                              Sponsors

                              • FIJI Waters
                              • Gansevoort
                              • Riedel
                              • STK Miami
                              • Wine Spectator

                              Kohl’s Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen (Saturday)

                              Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 10:00AM
                              Price: $$20
                              Location: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami Beach

                              Join your favorite chefs and culinary talent for two fun-filled days of food, fitness and learning at Kohl’s presents Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen at Jungle Island. This family-friendly event at the Festival lets parents and kids learn the basics of healthy eating up close with Food Network celebrity chefs Rachael Ray, Giada De Laurentiis and many more. Children will have the chance to explore the food garden, play sports on the beach, get their hands messy in the interactive kitchen and explore the animals of Jungle Island while learning the basics of preparing nutritious meals and having fun doing it. For families who like smiles and sustainable sustenance, Fun and Fit is a superb stop in an already stupendous weekend.

                              Chefs scheduled to appear:

                               

                              Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen
                              11am – Rachael Ray
                              1pm – Rocco DiSpirito
                              3pm – Giada DeLaurentiis

                              Whole Foods Market Food Labs presented by Breville
                              11:30am- Cat Cora
                              1:30pm – Jamie Oliver
                              3:30pm – Melissa d’Arabian

                              Book Signing Schedule at Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen Stage
                              12:45pm – Cat Cora
                              2:15pm – Rocco DiSpirito

                               

                               (lineup subject to change without notice)

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Cat Cora
                              • Melissa d'Arabian
                              • Giada De Laurentiis
                              • Rocco DiSpirito
                              • Jamie Oliver
                              • Rachael Ray

                              Sponsors

                              • Badia
                              • Barilla
                              • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
                              • Borinquen
                              • Breville
                              • Cape Cod
                              • Chefwear
                              • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                              • Florida Heart
                              • GMCVB
                              • Groupon
                              • Hammerstahl
                              • Jungle Island
                              • Just Ask Boo
                              • Kellogs
                              • Kohl's
                              • Liberty Science Center
                              • McKesson
                              • Nestle Pure Life
                              • Panda Kitchen
                              • Pollo Tropical
                              • Probug
                              • Vitamix
                              • Whole Foods

                              The Feast and Bullfrog & Baum present The Mentor/Protégée Relationship: Lessons Learned in the Kitchen…and the Spotlight

                              Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 10:00AM
                              Price: $Complimentary to the Trade Only
                              Location: The Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Entrance to event on 18th Street

                              The Feast and Bullfrog & Baum present two exclusive trade-only panels at this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. On Saturday morning, join Ben Leventhal at The Raleigh Hotel for brunch and an exciting, insightful and provocative conversation with some of the industry’s leading chefs and talent. Brunch hosted by Executive Chef John DeLucie and The Royal.

                               

                              The Mentor/Protégée Relationship: Lessons Learned in the Kitchen…and the Spotlight

                              A great chef is a great teacher and to a lucky few, an outstanding mentor. Moderator Ben Leventhal will sit down with three generations of a world-renowned and well-known mentor/protégée lineage to discuss not only the importance of nurturing up and coming talent, but what happens when the roles reverse.
                               

                              Participating Chefs:
                              Bobby Flay
                              Alex Guarnaschelli
                              Jonathan Waxman

                              Complimentary to the Trade Only RSVP TO [email protected] OR CALL 212.255.6717 ext. 342

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Bobby Flay
                              • Alex Guarnaschelli
                              • Jonathan Waxman

                              Sponsors

                              • Bullfrog & Baum
                              • The Feast

                              Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – Grape Nuts! Crazy-good Brunch Wines featuring Josh Wesson and Blue Ribbon

                              Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 11:00AM
                              Price: $$85
                              Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                              Move over, Mimosas! Beat it, Bellinis! Where there’s smoked salmon, bagels and eggs, there’s a bottle of wine guaranteed to make the whole schmear taste that much more delicious. Join Joshua Wesson, IHOP’s top syrup steward (and A&P’s Director of Breakfast Beverages) and Bruce Bromberg (Blue Ribbon’s co-Founder and Executive Chef) on this jam-stained, crumbs-in-bed tour across a brunchscape where Challah French Toast makes sweet love to Sherry and Smoked Salmon Toast gets down with Champagne. From Cheesy grits and off-dry whites to Poached Eggs and pink potion, you’ll savor a buffet’s-worth of eye (and mouth) opening new ways to greet the day.

                              The menu will feature:

                              Smoked Salmon Toast
                              Three Onion Cream & Capers

                              Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
                              Collards & Sweet Peppers

                              Poached Eggs en “Meurette”
                              Red Wine, Bacon & Spinach

                              Breakfast Salad
                              Fried Quail Egg, Grilled Shitake Mushroom, Fennel and Fennel Sausage

                              Challah French Toast
                              Fresh Berries, and Maple Butter

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Bruce and Eric Bromberg
                              • Josh Wesson

                              Sponsors

                              • Acqua Panna
                              • Bank of America
                              • W South Beach

                              Dolce Brunch hosted by Gail Simmons and Michael White

                              Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 11:00AM
                              Price: $$200
                              Location: Blue Door Fish at Delano, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                              Learn to pair wines with the delicious delicacy of brunch at Grape Nuts! Crazy-good Brunch Wines featuring Josh Wesson and Blue Ribbon. Click here for details.

                               

                              Start your day in the sweetest way possible. Invite a friend or family member to share the meal we rarely have time for these days: brunch. It’s all about good food and great conversation in the middle of your day. So turn off the cell phone and prepare to indulge both your palate and your heart with good company and the special surprises of James Beard Foundation Award winner Chef Michael White, who currently heads up four of the hottest restaurants in New York City (Convivo, Alto, Marea and Osteria Morini). His soulful rendition of an Italian-inspired brunch will have you shouting from the rooftops. Brunch also offers the added advantage of letting you sip and nip a bit earlier than you might otherwise, and today is no exception. On this beautiful morning at the elegant Blue Door Fish, you will relish the delicate, luxurious taste of “liquid gold” Dolce wine, while Food & Wine Magazine’s and Top Chef: Just Desserts host Gail Simmons adds a touch of grace to the morning as the lady of the house for the brunch. Dolce Winemaker and President Greg Allen  will comment on the wines and help with hosting duties.

                              Participating Talent and Chefs:

                              • Gail Simmons
                              • Michael White
                              • Greg Allen

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Gail Simmons
                              • Michael White

                              Sponsors

                              • Badia
                              • Blue Door
                              • Chefwear
                              • Delano
                              • Dolce
                              • FIJI Waters
                              • Godiva

                              Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village (Saturday)

                              Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 11:00AM
                              Price: $$225
                              Location: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

                              Awaken your senses when you step inside the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village. A place of casual beauty and endless bounty, this universe of welcoming canopies, white-sand walkways, calming ocean breezes, and gently lapping Atlantic waves offers an incandescent celebration of the good life. Here you will feast as you stroll, partaking of exquisite morsels and imbibing in some of the finest wines and spirits on the planet. Here you will watch and listen as renowned chefs share their culinary secrets and regale the audience with their stories. Here you will understand what it means to transcend the ordinary and embrace the original, the adventurous, and the bold. Let nothing keep you from this rare retreat, this quick escape, this brief but blissful passage to another existence.

                              Each year the Festival highlights a different country's wine and culinary contributions. For its 10th anniversary, the Festival is dedicating a pavilion to the “Experience Italy” tent which will  showcase some of Italy’s finest wines as well as a wide range of specialty food products.

                              As a souvenir of your daylong “vacation,” when you use your American Express card to purchase your ticket, you will take home your own commemorative copy of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook (Clarkson Potter, Fall 2010) with a foreword by Anthony Bourdain, a lovely reminder of your gastronomic world-tour launched on the shores of Miami Beach. The only place to get the book signed by ALL of your favorite chefs is inside the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village.

                               

                              Culinary and Lifestyle Seminars (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
                              The gods and goddesses of the culinary world will walk and talk and cook among us! The folks who’ve taught us everything from making perfect deviled eggs to turning out a heavenly cheese soufflé (and everything in between) will drop down to give live, in-person lessons. Here’s a chance to catch your favorite Food Network stars, as well as famous cookbook authors and cocktail experts, as they share their tried-and-true tips and amusing stories over a working kitchen. Watch as they prepare favorite dishes and specialty drinks. Stick around to ask a question, enjoy a taste or two of their featured creations, and even get a cookbook signed. Copies to be available for purchase at the Books & Books tent. It’s a lively, interactive good time.

                               

                              Chefs scheduled to appear:

                              KITCHENAID BLUE STAGE

                              JAMIE OLIVER  11:15 am - 12:00 pm
                              GIADA DE LAURENTIIS 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
                              EMERIL LAGASSE 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
                              RACHAEL RAY 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
                              MASAHARU MORIMOTO 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
                              GUY FIERI 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

                              KITCHENAID GREEN STAGE

                              RICK BAYLESS 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
                              THE SCOTTO FAMILY 12:45 pm -1:30 pm
                              MING TSAI 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
                              SUNNY ANDERSON 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
                              ALEX GUARNASCHELLI 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
                              DUFF GOLDMAN 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

                               

                              (lineup subject to change without notice)

                               

                              American Express Grand Tasting (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
                              Immerse yourself in pleasure. The American Express Grand Tasting invites you to experience unbridled deliciousness. A seemingly never-ending array of wines and spirits from some of the world’s finest producers will offer the perfect accompaniment to the unusual appetizers, signature dishes, and delightful desserts presented by some of South Florida’s greatest restaurants. With generous samples of everything you please, the afternoon provides a unique opportunity to try the widest possible range of flavors representing innovations in wine and spirits making, new culinary trends, and exciting twists on global food traditions. And in between those exciting sips and bites, take a moment to ask questions of the informative pourers and servers, all of whom can provide information to help heighten your appreciation and deepen your knowledge of the latest gastronomic innovations.

                              Participating Restaurants

                               

                              Exhibitors participating



                               

                              Wine, Spirits and Beverages participating

                               




                               

                               

                              Participating Chefs

                              • Brian Aaron
                              • Karen Tack & Alan Richardson
                              • Michael Altman
                              • Sunny Anderson
                              • Piero Antinori
                              • Nicola Baldrighi
                              • Timon Balloo
                              • Rick Bayless
                              • Keith Blauschild
                              • Pio Boffa
                              • Giada De Laurentiis
                              • Rocco DiSpirito
                              • Guy Fieri
                              • Jonathan A. Walkenstein & Gabriela A. Zadoff
                              • Gerry Gnassi
                              • Duff Goldman
                              • Silvio Jermann
                              • Kim Kringlie
                              • Emeril Lagasse
                              • Bernie Matz
                              • Masaharu Morimoto
                              • Fernando Navas
                              • Tai Obata
                              • Jamie Oliver
                              • Luis M. Padilla
                              • Ralph Pagano
                              • Christian Plotczyk
                              • Rachael Ray
                              • Family Scotto
                              • Carmen Trigueros
                              • Ming Tsai
                              • Peter Tsialiamanis
                              • Jacques Van Staden
                              • Oscar Veneziani
                              • Fabio Zardetto

                              Sponsors

                              • 4 Orange
                              • AMEX
                              • Amstel Light
                              • Anolon
                              • Barbados Tourism
                              • Barilla
                              • Bertolli
                              • Best Cheese
                              • Bing
                              • Buick
                              • Cape Cod
                              • Carapelli
                              • Carbonell
                              • Catena Zapata
                              • Celebrity Cruises
                              • Centerplate
                              • Chefwear
                              • China Grill Management
                              • Chipotle
                              • Ciao Bella
                              • City of Miami Beach
                              • Cosmopolitan Hotel
                              • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                              • Cruzan
                              • Dominos
                              • Evian
                              • Fedex
                              • FIJI Waters
                              • George's Stone Crab
                              • GMCVB
                              • Grand Eperney
                              • Groupon
                              • Hammerstahl
                              • IEEM
                              • Illy
                              • Jelly Belly
                              • Ketel One
                              • Kitchenaid
                              • Lifeway
                              • Loire Valley Wines
                              • Metro Signs
                              • Miami Trailer
                              • Mionetto
                              • Nestle Waters
                              • New York Times
                              • Palm Bay International
                              • Panache
                              • Parrano
                              • Plugra
                              • President
                              • Puerto Rico
                              • Riedel
                              • Ruffino
                              • St. Tammany
                              • Sysco
                              • T-fal
                              • Treasury Wine Estates
                              • Tuscan Grille
                              • Waterford Crystal
                              • Whole Foods
                              • Wine Spectator

                              Grand Tasting Village Weekend Pass

                              Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 11:00AM
                              Price: $$405
                              Location: Ocean Drive and 13th Street, Miami

                              The event that started it all. Love strolling along the beach with hundreds of restaurants, wine glasses, beer mugs and spirit cups to choose from? Do it all weekend. The Grand Tasting Village Weekend Pass includes:

                               

                               

                              Package Price: $405

                                Sponsors

                                • 4 Orange
                                • AMEX
                                • Amstel Light
                                • Anolon
                                • Barbados Tourism
                                • Barilla
                                • Bertolli
                                • Best Cheese
                                • Bing
                                • Buick
                                • Cape Cod
                                • Carapelli
                                • Carbonell
                                • Catena Zapata
                                • Celebrity Cruises
                                • Centerplate
                                • Chefwear
                                • China Grill Management
                                • Chipotle
                                • Ciao Bella
                                • City of Miami Beach
                                • Cosmopolitan Hotel
                                • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                                • Cruzan
                                • Dominos
                                • Evian
                                • Fedex
                                • FIJI Waters
                                • George's Stone Crab
                                • GMCVB
                                • Grand Eperney
                                • Groupon
                                • Hammerstahl
                                • IEEM
                                • Illy
                                • Jelly Belly
                                • Ketel One
                                • Kitchenaid
                                • Lifeway
                                • Loire Valley Wines
                                • Metro Signs
                                • Miami Trailer
                                • Mionetto
                                • Nestle Waters
                                • New York Times
                                • Palm Bay International
                                • Panache
                                • Parrano
                                • Plugra
                                • President
                                • Puerto Rico
                                • Riedel
                                • Ruffino
                                • St. Tammany
                                • Sysco
                                • T-fal
                                • Treasury Wine Estates
                                • Tuscan Grille
                                • Waterford Crystal
                                • Whole Foods
                                • Wine Spectator

                                  Illy Push Button House and Illy Coffee Cocktail Clinic

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 11:00AM
                                  Price: $Open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
                                  Location: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

                                  Illy Push Button House


                                  A five –room house built from a recycled shipping container designed by artist/architect Adam Kalkin. An experience open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village hours:
                                  Friday, February 25, 1 pm – 4pm
                                  Saturday, February 26, 11am-6pm
                                  Sunday, February 27, 11am-6pm
                                   

                                  A remarkable ceremonial opening and closing every day.

                                  Every day at Illy Push Button House you can:

                                  • Meet Master Barista Giorgio Milos
                                  • Sample the world’s finest coffee
                                  • Be your own barista
                                  • Attend the Feast Talks featuring world-reknowned culinary talent interviews by Ben Leventhal

                                   

                                  Join illy and The Feast for intimate one-on-one conversations with the biggest in brightest stars in food. Moderated by Feast editors Ben Leventhal and Alex Vallis, find out what makes these leaders tick. The schedule (all interviews 30 minute):

                                  1:15 p.m. - Danny Meyer
                                  2:30 p.m. - Scott Conant
                                  3:45 p.m. - John Besh

                                   

                                   

                                  From Italy to SOBE: An illy Master Barista Series Class  with Certified Master Barista Giorgio Milos

                                  Join us in the Grand Tasting Village at the illy Push Button House for a very special event  all about Understanding, Tasting and Preparing espresso & espresso-based cocktails during the 10th Anniversary of the SOBE Wine & Food Festival

                                  ILLY COFFEE COCKTAIL CLINIC
                                  At illy Push Button House in the Grand Tasting Village

                                  When: Friday, February 26 (Trade Day – not open to public).
                                  Choose one of two thirty-minute sessions: 2pm, or 2:30pm
                                   

                                  General Ticket Holders:
                                  Saturday, February 26, and Sunday, February 27
                                  Choose one of two thirty-minute sessions: 12pm, or 12:30pm

                                  Where: illy Push Button House
                                  Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
                                  13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach


                                  Giorgio Milos, award winning Certified Master Barista, returns to Miami this February to delight Festival guests all weekend long, to prepare coffee they’ve only dreamed about. Spend 30 minutes as our very special guest at “Be Your Own Barista”, an illy Master Barista Series class:
                                  • Understand coffee’s History & Origins, coffee Roasting and Packaging
                                  • Get fancy: learn expert drink recipes from a Certified Master Barista
                                  • Create, then taste, to your heart’s delight

                                  Your Host and Instructor: Giorgio Milos, Master Barista, illycaffè.

                                  Awarded Master Barista status by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe, Giorgio competed with the world’s top craftsmen in the World Barista Championships. With unparalleled knowledge, Giorgio is on faculty at Università del Caffè, a dedicated facility at illycaffè’s Trieste headquarters where the world’s leading restaurateurs, chefs and café owners come for master coffee training.
                                   

                                  This exclusive event is limited to 15 guests per session. First come, first served. Open to Ticketed Grand Tasting SOBE Wine & Food Festival Guests only.
                                   

                                   

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • John Besh
                                  • Scott Conant
                                  • Danny Meyer

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Illy
                                  • The Feast

                                  The Feast and Bullfrog & Baum present How to Build Your Brand Without Selling Out

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 11:30AM
                                  Price: $Complimentary to the Trade Only
                                  Location: The Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Entrance to event on 18th Street

                                  The Feast and Bullfrog & Baum present two exclusive trade-only panels at this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. On Saturday morning, join Ben Leventhal at The Raleigh Hotel for brunch and an exciting, insightful and provocative conversation with some of the industry’s leading chefs and talent. Brunch hosted by Executive Chef John DeLucie and The Royal.

                                  How to Build Your Brand Without Selling Out

                                  Television shows, endorsements, appearances, product lines, books, you name it! A successful chef ’s career is no longer defined by only his or her work in the kitchen. The challenge, however, is maintaining one’s credibility while taking advantage of these new opportunities and revenue streams. Along with moderator Ben Leventhal, our diverse and talented panelists will attempt to answer that very question.

                                  Participating Talent and Chefs include:

                                  John Besh
                                  Charlie Dougiello
                                  Marc Forgione
                                  Scott Conant
                                  John DeLucie


                                  Complimentary to the Trade Only RSVP TO [email protected] OR CALL 212.255.6717 ext. 342

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • John Besh
                                  • Scott Conant
                                  • John DeLucie
                                  • Charlie Dougiello
                                  • Marc Forgione

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Bullfrog & Baum
                                  • The Feast

                                  Barilla Interactive Lunch hosted by Bryan Voltaggio and Claire Robinson

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 12:00PM
                                  Price: $$150
                                  Location: The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables

                                  Double your pleasure when Bryan Voltaggio and Claire Robinson teach you to cook up a full-course meal based on their specialties. Bryan was a  Top Chef Season 6 contestant and Claire found success with her 5 Ingredient Fix show on the Food Network and a recently released cookbook by the same name.

                                  Radio personality Paul Castronovo from the Paul & Young Ron Mornings show will unveil his Castronovo wine brand from his very own vineyard in Italy. The 2007 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is structured as a Cabernet, has the elegance of a Merlot and the gentleness of an old world Pinot Noir. Castronovo is one of the most popular radio DJ's in all of South Florida, and has co-hosted his now infamous show for more than 20 years.

                                  Foams, flash-freezing and vacuum-sealed cooking could well appear on the scene as this forward-looking hands-on cooking class strives to take your culinary skills in new directions. Get ready to roll up your sleeves as you help prepare the day’s menu, and then share an opportunity to sit down afterward for lunch (accompanied by fine wines) with Bryan and Claire, the talented chefs promise not to judge your cuisine!

                                  Participating Chefs:

                                  • Bryan Voltaggio
                                  • Claire Robinson
                                  • Lorenzo Boni (Executive Chef for Barilla America)

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Lorenzo Boni
                                  • Claire Robinson
                                  • Bryan Voltaggio

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna/ S. Pellegrino
                                  • Barilla
                                  • Biltmore
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • Florida Travel & Life
                                  • Illy
                                  • Just Ask Boo

                                  Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – Grilled Cheese Pairing Seminar with Laura Werlin, The Kindergarten Classic Grows Up

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 12:00PM
                                  Price: $$85
                                  Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Join cheese guru Laura Werlin and Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson for a fragrantly fermented Wine & Cheese romp through Northern Italy. Click here for details.

                                   

                                  Grilled cheese in all its melted, oozing glory finally gets its due at the Festival. Munching on this American standard—traditionally a yellow layer of smooth velvet on toasted white bread—while sharing in a glass of fine wine might sound like a brave idea gone bad. In the hands of the author of The Great Grilled Cheese and James Beard Foundation Award-winning The All American Cheese and Wine Book, however, the combination makes perfect sense. Laura Werlin elevates the humble lunchtime staple to a whole new level by featuring artisanal cheeses on everything from sourdough to focaccia with plenty of topping twists. (Think fruits, veggies, herbs, spices, and even chocolate!) Wines will be paired first with a cheese and then again with the same cheese dressed up in a warm sandwich. The surprising taste sensations will forever change the way you think about the ooey-gooey, crispy-crunchy concoction perennially favored by the preschool set and, now, adults too!

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Laura Werlin

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna
                                  • Bank of America
                                  • W South Beach

                                  Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars - Making Great Cocktails at Home hosted by Tony Abou-Ganim

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 1:00PM
                                  Price: $$85
                                  Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Join Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist, as he shows you what you need to stock your home bar, tools of the trade and how to use them, and all the secrets behind mixing great drinks at home. Be it a classic Margarita, or one of his originals, he'll show you how easy it is to craft these wonderful libations. From shaking to stirring, muddling to blending, Boston Shakers and Hawthorn Strainers, you'll learn all you need to know to set up and tend your home bar. Whether you’re a professional bartender or just want to impress your friends, you’re sure to enjoy this entertaining journey into what it takes to make a great drink.

                                  Tony Abou-Ganim, currently featured on Iron Chef America with Mario Batali, “Battle Mango”, just released his first DVD “Modern Mixology: Making Great Cocktails at Home”. Most notably featured demonstrating the art of cocktail preparation on the Fine Living Network program “Raising the Bar: America’s Best Bar Chefs”. Tony’s much anticipated book, The Modern Mixologist – Contemporary Classic Cocktails was released in March of 2010.

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Tony Abou-Ganim

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna
                                  • Bank of America
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • W South Beach

                                  The Feast Talks

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 1:15PM
                                  Price: $Open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
                                  Location: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

                                  Join illy and The Feast for intimate one-on-one conversations with the biggest in brightest stars in food. Moderated by Feast editors Ben Leventhal and Alex Vallis, find out what makes these leaders tick.

                                  Saturday participants include:

                                  1:15 - Danny Meyer
                                  2:30 - Scott Conant
                                  3:45 - John Besh

                                  Sunday participants include:

                                  1:15 - Alain Ducasse
                                  2:30 - Michael Symon
                                  3:45 - Spike Meldolsohn


                                  “The Feast” (thefeast.com) leads you to the best places to eat, shop and play in your city. It combines a proprietary real-time, meta-ranking system, the “Feast Rank,” with expert stories and video, as well as social search tools that bring the web - and your friends - to “The Feast” universe. “The Feast” launched in November 2010 in 11 cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, San Diego, Miami, Hartford and Boston, and will roll out to additional cities this year. “The Feast” is a product of the NBC Local Media Division.

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • John Besh
                                  • Scott Conant
                                  • Danny Meyer

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Illy
                                  • The Feast

                                  A Vertical Tasting of Joseph Phelps Insignia

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 1:15PM
                                  Price: $$125
                                  Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  With the release of the 1974 Insignia, Joseph Phelps Vineyards became the first California winery to blend the traditional Bordeaux grape varieties under a proprietary label. The name Insignia was selected to represent the finest lots available from each vintage, and to emphasize the importance of blending over varietal designation as a determinant of quality. After many years of developing vineyards in Napa Valley’s premium growing regions, the 2004 vintage marked the first Insignia crafted from 100% estate-grown fruit. This six-vintage retrospective tasting will begin with 2002 Insignia, named “Wine of the Year” by Wine Spectator in 2005, and conclude with 2007 Insignia which was given a 96 rating by Wine Spectator .  The tasting will be led by winery President Bill Phelps, son of founder Joseph Phelps.

                                  Led by experts, each session provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of specific wines and identify the qualities of each that most appeal to you. Wine Spectator Executive Editor Thomas Matthews will introduce this session.

                                  Featured Wines:
                                  2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia
                                  2003 Joseph Phelps Insignia
                                  2004 Joseph Phelps Insignia
                                  2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia
                                  2006 Joseph Phelps Insignia
                                  2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Tom Matthews
                                  • Bill Phelps

                                  Sponsors

                                  • FIJI Waters
                                  • Gansevoort
                                  • Riedel
                                  • STK Miami
                                  • Wine Spectator

                                  Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – From the Garden to the Glass, Cocktail Clinic with Zane Lamprey

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 2:00PM
                                  Price: $$85
                                  Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  The ongoing quest for fresh, organic, and non-processed ingredients now extends as far as your home bar! Let Zane Lamprey, the globe-trotting connoisseur of all things liquid, show you how to move beyond the liquor store by shopping for drink ingredients at farmers markets and the produce section of your grocery store. Keep it real and keep it tasty when you leave behind the cans and jars—we will, of course, continue to hit the bottle!—and instead rely upon fresh ingredients such as avocado, mint, basil, eggs, and corn to mix up a variety of original drinks concocted by Zane himself.

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Zane Lamprey

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna
                                  • Bank of America
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                                  • W South Beach

                                  Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series B

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 2:45PM
                                  Price: $$150
                                  Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Don't miss A retrospective tasting of Chateau Ste. Michelle's Canoe Ridge Estate Wines at Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series C

                                   

                                  The Festival invites those who seek a serious education in the finer things in life, whether novices or aficionados, to its teaching tastings. The Festival will offer the following all-inclusive package of wine seminars that brings 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. Vintners and principals from a variety of handpicked estates will lead the exciting range of tastings to follow. Led by experts, each session provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of specific wines and identify the qualities of each that most appeal to you. Wine Spectator Executive Editor Thomas Matthews will introduce this session.

                                   

                                   Palmes d’Or Champagne! Seminar

                                  Join us for a rare opportunity to discover Palmes D’or Champagne!, the “Diva” of all Champagnes, the prestige cuvée from Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte.
                                  Extravagant, mysterious, dazzling and passionate,…this tasting will walk you through the extraordinary facets of this Champagne made only in exceptional years, from the first vintage ever made to the latest available.

                                  Founded 35 years ago, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has quickly grown to become the #1 selling Champagne brand in France and the #4 Champagne brand worldwide. Palmes d’Or Champagne! was created in 1985 for the first time and has garnered international acclaim ever since.

                                  Based on a unique union of producer model, Palmes d’Or Champagne! is a grower’s champagne, helping preserving a local heritage and way of life, while embracing the latest in vineyard management and winemaking techniques.

                                  With nearly 5,000 acres of vineyards, including 11 of 17 Grand Crus and 32 of 41 Premier Crus, Champagne Nicolas Feullatte’s winemaker Jean-Pierre Vincent has an impressive array of high end cuvees to craft such an exceptional champagne to be the best of the best.

                                  Palmes d’Or is created only in those years when Mr. Vincent deems the vintage of sufficient quality. The enlightened enthusiast appreciates the infinite richness of its aromas, the suppleness of its body, striking the perfect balance between power and finesse. Of course it does not hurt that the cuvée has an exceptional packaging and design: the Palmes d’Or bottle is unique, with its intense color, its shape evocative of glorious Champagne tradition and its sensual feel.

                                  It is no surprise that Palmes d’Or Champagne! has so quickly garnered such a devoted international following and qualifies as a modern style tete de cuvée.

                                  Featured Champagnes:

                                  • Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 1985
                                  • Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 1990
                                  • Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 1991
                                  • Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 1995
                                  • Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 1996
                                  • Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 1998
                                  • Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 1999

                                   

                                  Penfolds Retrospective RWT Shiraz seminar

                                  Towards the late 1990’s the entire Australian Wine Industry both trade and media were eagerly awaiting the next superstar wine to be released from globally reendowed Australian red winemaker Penfolds - 2001 saw the inaugural release of the now mega famous RWT Shiraz (Red Winemaking Trial).

                                  2011 marks the 10-year anniversary since this first release. Come join Matthew Lane (Penfolds Global Wine Ambassador) and Master Sommelier Brian Koziol to experience firsthand why this wine has had a meteoric rise to globally success; as well as, see why this wine has been touted by the media as the “next great wine to come out of Penfolds” since Grange!!

                                  • 1998 Penfolds RWT Shiraz Barossa Valley
                                  • 1999 Penfolds RWT Shiraz Barossa Valley
                                  • 2001 Penfolds RWT Shiraz Barossa Valley
                                  • 2002 Penfolds RWT Shiraz Barossa Valley
                                  • 2004 Penfolds RWT Shiraz Barossa Valley
                                  • 2006 Penfolds RWT Shiraz Barossa Valley
                                  • 2008 Penfolds RWT Shiraz Barossa Valley

                                   

                                  Dreadnoughts from the Double Ought

                                  Bo Barrett, Master Winemaker at Chateau Montelena Winery, describes our Estate Cabernet Sauvignons from the 1990s as a “Battleship Row” of great vintages. Now, for the first time, he unveils the wines that define winemaking excellence for the new millennium. Join Bo to taste vintages 2000 through 2007 of Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and learn why they are our “Dreadnoughts from the Double Ought.”

                                   

                                  Featured Wines:

                                  • 2000 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                  • 2001 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                  • 2002 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                  • 2003 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                  • 2004 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                  • 2005 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                  • 2006 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                  • 2007 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

                                   


                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • James "Bo" Barrett
                                  • Pascal Boye
                                  • David Henault
                                  • Matthew Lane
                                  • Tom Matthews

                                  Sponsors

                                  • FIJI Waters
                                  • Gansevoort
                                  • Riedel
                                  • STK Miami
                                  • Wine Spectator

                                  Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – Danny Meyer Shake Shack Seminar

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 3:00PM
                                  Price: $$100
                                  Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Shake Shack is a modern day roadside burger stand serving the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, shakes, beer and wine in all of the land. Shake Shack’s proprietor Danny Meyer will spend this afternoon sharing how his company’s use of local ingredients to create the great American classics goes perfect with some of the finest wines in the world.

                                  While the masses have to wait in long lines at Shake Shack’s Madison Square Park in NYC and Lincoln Road in Miami Beach locations, you will get to experience the Festival's first Burger Bash People’s Choice winner in a quiet and relaxed setting.

                                  Menu

                                  1.Fries
                                  2. Cheese Sauce
                                       Shake Shack’s cheddar and American cheese sauce
                                  3. Bird Dog
                                       Usinger’s Shake Shack chicken sage sausage
                                  4. Shack-cago Dog
                                       Vienna all-beef dog on a poppy seed bun topped with Rick’s Picks Shake Shack
                                        relish, onion, cucumber, pickle, tomato, sport pepper, and celery salt.
                                  5. ShackBurger
                                       American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce
                                  6. Key Lime Pie oh’ My
                                       Vanilla custard, slice of key lime pie

                                  Featured Wines

                                  • Mionetto Prosecco
                                  • Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara
                                  • Qupe Bien Nacido Cuve
                                  • Roessler Cellars Blue Jay Pinot Noir
                                  • Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
                                  • Robert Mondavi, Moscato D’Oro

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Danny Meyer

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna
                                  • Bank of America
                                  • W South Beach

                                  Tribute Dinner honoring Alain Ducasse presented by Bank of America

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 7:00PM
                                  Price: $$500
                                  Location: Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Enjoy top notch cuisine and Wine Spectator's highest rated wines at Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best sponsored by Bank of America

                                   

                                  A Who’s Who of chefs will turn out for a gala dinner orchestrated in honor of one of the world’s most revered culinary masters and emceed by actress and winemaker Carole Bouquet. The legendary Alain Ducasse, who cooked at the Festival’s very first Tribute Dinner in 2002, will take a seat at the head table ten years later as his esteemed colleagues and peers in the culinary world prepare a meal in homage to his powerful and far-reaching influence on contemporary cooking and dining. Born on a farm in southwestern France, Mr. Ducasse began his career at just sixteen and today holds the distinction of having earned more Michelin Stars than any other chef in the world, a total of 19. A master of Provencal cooking methods, which he has elevated and promoted through cooking schools, cookbooks, and his more than two dozen restaurants, the innovative chef continues to seek new challenges. His newest restaurant, on the Caribbean island of Vieques, features a menu built around the native street food and cooking traditions, all of it served with a side of creativity compliments of Ché Ducasse.

                                  The enchanting hostess for the evening is French actress and model Carole Bouquet. The Neuilly-sur-Seine, France native has appeared in more than 40 films and served as a model for Chanel in the 1990s. She is best known internationally for her role as the Bond girl, Melina Havelock, in the 1981 movie For Your Eyes Only. Carole’s exquisite elegance will supplement the extraordinary aroma that will flitter throughout the evening for Alain. Carole is also a successful winemaker with two variatels, a 2001 dessert wine called Passito di Pantelleria and La Croix de Peyrolie 2002, a Bordeaux red from Lussac-St.-Emilion. Both wines made their American debut at Alain’s Essex House and Mix restaurants in New York City.

                                  Tonight, it will be Mr. Ducasse’s turn to luxuriate in the genius of others as he accepts dishes of the highest caliber from the many who have learned from and worked with him. Take your place on this glorious night of toasts and praises, when all assembled will raise glasses of the finest wines to salute one of the many giants whose skill, exacting standards, and adventurous spirit have given rise to a unqiue, robust cuisine all his own and brought pleasure to countless many the world over.

                                  This tribute dinner will feature the dishes of some of the world’s most renowned chefs, each of whom will personally oversee the cooking and preparation of his or her appointed course. These chefs will be responsible for every aspect of the food served, and the meal will embody the quality expect of the finest three-star restaurants. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to partake of the creations of multiple chefs whose restaurants span the globe and who likely will never contribute again to a single meal of this caliber. Past Tribute Dinner honorees include the Robert Mondavi Family, Ferran Adrià, Eric Ripert, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Emeril Lagasse and Daniel Boulud

                                  Prior to dinner, guests will be treated to a Krug Reception beginning at 7 p.m. where guests will enjoy a glass of Krug Grande Cuvee accompanied by hors d’oeuvres prepared by executive chefs from some of Alain Ducasse’s own restaurants, including Mix at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas; Adour Alain Ducasse at The St. Regis, New York; and Benoit Bistro, New York. At the heart and origin of the house of Krug, Grande Cuvee presents an extraordinary taste of richness and finesse. It is recreated each year by taking the art of blending to another dimension with over 170 wines spanning 10 different Vintages, which then age for at least six years. Each bottle is a process of 20 years on average to create. Tonight Krug is proud to raise a glass to Alain Ducasse.

                                   

                                  Reception Chefs:

                                  • Sébastien Rondier (miX on the beach – The W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island/Caribbean)
                                  • Didier Elena (Adour Alain Ducasse at The St. Regis, New York, NY)
                                  • Philippe Bertineau (Benoit Bistro, New York, NY)

                                   

                                  Dinner Chefs:

                                  • Frederic Delaire (Loews Miami Beach, FL)
                                  • Laurent Gras  Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                                  • Alex Stratta (Alex at Wynn Las Vegas, NV) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                                  • Charlie Trotter (Charlie Trotter’s, Chicago, IL)
                                  • Frederic Robert (Wynn, Las Vegas)



                                   

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Frederic Delaire
                                  • Alain Ducasse
                                  • Laurent Gras
                                  • Pierre Schaedelin
                                  • Alex Stratta
                                  • Charlie Trotter

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Allen Brothers
                                  • audemars piguet
                                  • Bank of America
                                  • Best Cheese
                                  • Caviarteria
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • Cigar Aficionado
                                  • Evian
                                  • Frederick Wildman
                                  • Godiva
                                  • Krug
                                  • Loews
                                  • New York Times
                                  • Riedel
                                  • Wine Spectator

                                  Italian in Paradise hosted by Giada De Laurentiis

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 7:00PM
                                  Price: $$250
                                  Location: Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

                                  Come see Giada for $20 at Kohl's Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen

                                  Benvenuto! Prepare to spend a night in the most romantic of food-loving countries. Against the backdrop of the elegant Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, only the most exquisite and thoroughly authentic will do on this special occasion, when superstar Chef Giada De Laurentiis  introduces you to Italian delicacies with the help of some of her favorite Italian chefs from all over the United States. The menu includes handmade pastas, flavorful sauces, succulent roasts, lovingly seasoned vegetables, and rustic desserts. From start to finish, you will experience a deep and complete immersion in the art of Italian dining, which combines centuries-old culinary traditions with the pleasures of good company, never-ending conversation, and, of course, venerable wines. Helping to keep the table banter flowing freely for hours, only the finest Italian vintages will make their way to your glass. Each selection will complement a different course and highlight the diversity of Italy’s various wine-growing regions.

                                  The evening begins with a reception by the Scotto Family (Fresco by Scotto, New York). The popular Italian family consists of Marion, John, Rosanna, Anthony Jr. and Elaina Scotto. They are regular contributors to NBC's The Today Show and authors of the highly acclaimed cookbook Scotto Sunday Suppers and Other Fabulous Feasts: Creative Entertaining for Every Occasion. The Scotto's will serve up some of their secret family recipes to start this elegant evening off right. Now that’s a reason to shout Bravo!

                                  Participating Chefs:

                                  • Nicola & Fabrizio Carro (Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Miami Beach, FL)
                                  • Angelo Elia (Casa D'Angelo, Fort Lauderdale, FL)
                                  • The Scotto Family (Fresco by Scotto, New York, NY)
                                  • Simon Stojanovic (Altamare, Miami Beach, FL)
                                  • Rich Torrisi & Mario Carbone (Torrisi Italian Specialties, New York, NY)
                                  • Oscar Vides (The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, MIami Beach, FL)

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Giada De Laurentiis
                                  • Angelo Elia
                                  • Family Scotto
                                  • Simon Stojanovic
                                  • Oscar Vides

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna/ S. Pellegrino
                                  • Bertolli
                                  • Breville
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • Ciao Bella
                                  • Galbani
                                  • IEEM
                                  • Limoncello
                                  • New York Times
                                  • Pat Lafrieda
                                  • Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

                                  Barilla Interactive Dinner Chopped hosted by Ted Allen with Marc Murphy and Alex Guarnaschelli

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 7:00PM
                                  Price: $$225
                                  Location: The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables

                                  If you have ever (vicariously, of course) sweated and suffered along with the contestants on Food Network’s popular Chopped, then you’ve probably wondered how you might fare in the difficult challenge of preparing, in record time, a three-course meal from ingredients that seemingly should never share the same plate. Tofu, blueberries, and oysters? Jumbo shrimp, pepperoni, and cereal? Well, amateur though you are, here’s your chance to participate in a friendly competition and shoot for bragging rights in a culinary showdown unlike any other. Chopped host Ted Allen and three of the program’s toughest judges—accomplished chefs Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez—will be on hand to (mostly) help you and (rarely) taunt you in a group-dinner version of the show. With your teammates, you will have a small window of time in which to build a meal worthy of consuming at the end of the night. It won’t be easy, but the experience is bound to make you a more creative cook, and the great wines being served will make the effort worth it!

                                  Participating Chefs:

                                  • Ted Allen
                                  • Alex Guarnaschelli (Butter Restaurant, New York, NY)
                                  • Marc Murphy (Landmarc, New York, NY)
                                  • Lorenzo Boni (Executive Chef for Barilla America)

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Ted Allen
                                  • Lorenzo Boni
                                  • Alex Guarnaschelli
                                  • Marc Murphy

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna/ S. Pellegrino
                                  • Barilla
                                  • Biltmore
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • Florida Travel & Life
                                  • Illy

                                  Wine + Dine + Design presented by Gilt City

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 7:00PM
                                  Price: $$250
                                  Location: Design District, Miami

                                  Miami’s Design District represents not only the chicest, hippest, and newest in furniture, fashion, and art. It is currently THE hot spot for bold, creative, extraordinary food. Forget the chains, the copycats, and the fly-by-nights. All you’ll find here are the authentic and romantic, including the three restaurants featured in tonight’s dine around: Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Sra. Martinez, and Fratelli Lyon each will each be paired up with chefs who have won both the Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef and James Beard Foundation Award. At Michael’s Genuine Executive Chef Michael Schwartz will team up with Iron Chef Michael Symon, also the 2010 Amstel Light Burger Bash champion. At Sra. Martinez, Chef Michelle Bernstein will welcome John Besh from Restaurant August into her kitchen. Over at Fratelli Lyon, Ken Lyon will share the chopping board with Andrew Carmellini from Locanda Verde in NYC.

                                  For starters, you’ll enjoy a reception at which all diners gather together for passed hors d’oeuvres on the outdoor patio at Vino & Olio. From there, you’ll join one of three groups as you make your rotation from one restaurant to the next, each of which will serve you one course of your evening’s meal, along with a different wine pairing at each location.

                                  At the conclusion of your third course, everyone will meet at Ornare for a dessert finale, where your biggest chore will be to choose from the dozens of assorted sweets on hand for your pleasure. It’s an evening of pure delight in one of Miami’s great neighborhoods.

                                   


                                  Participating Chefs & Restaurants:

                                  • Michelle Bernstein (Sra. Martinez, Miami, FL)
                                  • John Besh (Restaurant August, New Orleans, LA) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                                  • Andrew Carmellini (Locanda Verde, New York, NY) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner
                                  • Ken Lyon (Fratelli Lyon, Miami, FL)
                                  • Andrea Menichetti (Vino & Olio, Miami, FL)
                                  • Michael Schwartz (Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Miami, FL)
                                  • Michael Symon (Lola, Cleveland, OH) Food & Wine Best New Chef Winner

                                   

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Michelle Bernstein
                                  • John Besh
                                  • Andrew Carmellini
                                  • Andrea Menichetti
                                  • Michael Schwartz
                                  • Michael Symon

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
                                  • Chateau Ste. Michelle
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • Fratelli Lyon Driade
                                  • Gilt City
                                  • Illy
                                  • Louisiana Seafood
                                  • Miami.com
                                  • Michael's Genuine
                                  • New York Times
                                  • Ornare
                                  • Sra. Martinez
                                  • Vino & Olio
                                  • Wines from Spain

                                  Thrillist's BBQ & The Blues, Hosted by Tyler Florence &  John DeLucie

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 7:00PM
                                  Price: $$85
                                  Location: Oasis at The Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Entrance to event on 18th Street

                                  STILL WANT TICKETS TO THE SOLD OUT THRILLIST'S BBQ & THE BLUES? CLICK HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. 

                                   

                                  Join Thrillist, Food Network Star Tyler Florence, John DeLucie from the newly opened, The Royal inside The Raleigh Hotel, and top Miami chefs for inspired new takes on one of earth's oldest delights: smoked meat.

                                  Tonight the guys from Thrillist -- the free daily email on the best of what your city's hiding -- join together with some of Miami's finest restaurants to bring you BBQ-inspired dishes from across the culinary spectrum from Latin to French to down-home American. Plus, you'll enjoy some of the finest live blues and rockabilly from Diablo Dimes and delicious drinks at one of South Beach's most elegant locales: The Oasis at The Raleigh Hotel.

                                  Participating Restaurants & Chefs:

                                  Tyler Florence -Wayfare Tavern, San Fransico, CA
                                  4 Rivers Smokehouse – Pit Master & Owner John Rivers
                                  Red Light – Owner & Chef Kris Wessel
                                  Sparky's Roadside Barbeque – Chef & Proprieters Kevin Kehoe + Chef Hans Seitz
                                  SUGARCANE raw bar grill – Executive Chef Timon Balloo
                                  The Royal – Executive Chef John DeLucie
                                   
                                   

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Timon Balloo
                                  • John DeLucie
                                  • Tyler Florence
                                  • Kevin Kehoe and Hans Seitz
                                  • John Rivers
                                  • Kris Wessel

                                  Sponsors

                                  • 4 Rivers
                                  • CAB
                                  • Diet Pepsi
                                  • Pepsi
                                  • Red Light Little River
                                  • Rosenblum Cellars
                                  • SOBE Lifewater
                                  • Sparky's Roadside BBQ
                                  • Sugarcane
                                  • Sysco Specialty Meats
                                  • The Raleigh
                                  • The Royal
                                  • Thrillist
                                  • Zacapa

                                  Food Network presents The Best Thing I Ever Ate at the Beach hosted by Duff Goldman

                                  Date & Time: February 26, 2011 | 10:00PM
                                  Price: $$150
                                  Location: Ritz-Carlton South Beach, One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

                                   Ever wonder what the biggest food stars, chefs and celebrities eat and drink while on vacation in paradise? Find out at Food Network presents The Best Thing I Ever Ate at the Beach, a night to showcase favorite culinary dishes and cocktails found near the shorelines from all over the United States. Food Network’s Ace of Cakes host Duff Goldman will play Master of Ceremonies as Food Network and Cooking Channel talent including Anne Burrell, Sunny Anderson, Scott Conant, and Chuck Hughes join special celebrity guests to showcase the chefs, mixologists and spectacular dishes that have captured their hearts and want them coming back for more. Miami icons will also present their favorite guilty pleasures from the beaches of South Florida. Even Festival Founder Lee Brian Schrager will feature his favorite eatery on the beach, Epicure Gourmet Market. Local funk legends and Grammy Award winners KC and the Sunshine Band will help you Shake Your Booty at this late night affair on the sand in front of the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach to celebrate The Festival’s 10th Anniversary into the wee hours of the night. Leave one hand open to sip on Pommery POP Champagne and specialty cocktails that will melt your troubles away. Your only job is to make the rounds at this exciting gathering where good-old-fashioned "I-want-to-eat-lots-more" great taste is the rule. (Michelin and Zagat be damned, at least for this night!)

                                   


                                  Participating Talent & The Best Thing They Ever Ate at the Beach:

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Sunny Anderson
                                  • Anne Burrell
                                  • Maria Celeste
                                  • Scott Conant
                                  • Marc Forgione
                                  • Bethenny Frankel
                                  • Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos
                                  • Duff Goldman
                                  • Hedy Goldsmith
                                  • Chuck Hughes
                                  • Claire Robinson
                                  • Marcela Valladolid
                                  • Geoffrey Zakarian
                                  • Andrew Zimmern

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Amstel Light
                                  • Aperol
                                  • Badia
                                  • Bing
                                  • Blufeld
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • City of Miami Beach
                                  • Clos du bois
                                  • Cooking Channel
                                  • Diplomatico
                                  • Epicure
                                  • Etancia
                                  • Evian
                                  • Food Network
                                  • George's Stone Crab
                                  • Godiva
                                  • Groupon
                                  • Kim Crawford
                                  • Miami New Times
                                  • Miami Trailer
                                  • Nobilo
                                  • Panache
                                  • Pommery
                                  • Ravenswood
                                  • Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
                                  • Skinny Girl
                                  • Toasted Head
                                  • Voli Vodka

                                  Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – Chasing Ernest Hemingway with Tony Abou-Ganim

                                  Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 00:00AM
                                  Price: $$85
                                  Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Ernest Hemingway was not only a great writer, bull fighting aficionado, big game hunter and sport fisherman but he was also a notoriously famous imbiber. Join Tony Abou-Ganim as he takes you on a journey to some of Hemingway’s most famous haunts. From the classic Daiquiri’s at the El Floridita to his Mojito at the Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba. Next you’ll follow Hemingway as he makes a stop at Harry’s Bar in Venice to enjoy a Bellini before arriving in Paris for Absinthe Drips at Clos Des Lilas, a Bloody Mary at Harry’s New York Bar and a final stop for a Death in the Afternoon at his namesake bar inside the Ritz. This is sure to be an educational and entertaining look into some of the world’s most famous libations and the man who made them legendary!

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Tony Abou-Ganim

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna
                                  • Bank of America
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • W South Beach

                                  Kohl’s Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen (Sunday)

                                  Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 10:00AM
                                  Price: $$20
                                  Location: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami Beach

                                  Join your favorite chefs and culinary talent for two fun-filled days of food, fitness and learning at Kohl’s presents Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen at Jungle Island. This family-friendly event at the Festival lets parents and kids learn the basics of healthy eating up close with Food Network celebrity chefs Rachael Ray, Giada De Laurentiis and many more. Children will have the chance to explore the food garden, play sports on the beach, get their hands messy in the interactive kitchen and explore the animals of Jungle Island while learning the basics of preparing nutritious meals and having fun doing it. For families who like smiles and sustainable sustenance, Fun and Fit is a superb stop in an already stupendous weekend.

                                  Chefs scheduled to appear:

                                  Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen
                                  11am – Guy Fieri
                                  1pm – Tyler Florence
                                  3pm – Duff Goldman

                                  Whole Foods Market Food Labs presented by Breville
                                  11:30am- Marcela Valladolid
                                  1:30pm – Adrianne Calvo
                                  3:30pm – Michelle Bernstein

                                  Book Signing Schedule at Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen Stage
                                  12:15pm – Guy Fieri
                                  12:45pm Marcela Valladolid
                                  2:15pm Tyler Florence
                                  4:15pm Duff Goldman
                                  4:45pm Michelle Bernstein
                                   

                                   (lineup subject to change without notice)

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Michelle Bernstein
                                  • Adrianne Calvo
                                  • Guy Fieri
                                  • Tyler Florence
                                  • Duff Goldman
                                  • Marcela Valladolid

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Badia
                                  • Barilla
                                  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
                                  • Borinquen
                                  • Breville
                                  • Cape Cod
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                                  • Florida Heart
                                  • GMCVB
                                  • Groupon
                                  • Hammerstahl
                                  • Jungle Island
                                  • Just Ask Boo
                                  • Kellogs
                                  • Kohl's
                                  • Liberty Science Center
                                  • McKesson
                                  • Nestle Pure Life
                                  • Panda Kitchen
                                  • Pollo Tropical
                                  • Probug
                                  • Vitamix
                                  • Whole Foods

                                  Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village (Sunday)

                                  Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 11:00AM
                                  Price: $$225
                                  Location: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

                                  Awaken your senses when you step inside the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village. A place of casual beauty and endless bounty, this universe of welcoming canopies, white-sand walkways, calming ocean breezes, and gently lapping Atlantic waves offers an incandescent celebration of the good life. Here you will feast as you stroll, partaking of exquisite morsels and imbibing in some of the finest wines and spirits on the planet. Here you will watch and listen as renowned chefs share their culinary secrets and regale the audience with their stories. Here you will understand what it means to transcend the ordinary and embrace the original, the adventurous, and the bold. Let nothing keep you from this rare retreat, this quick escape, this brief but blissful passage to another existence.

                                  Each year the Festival highlights a different country's wine and culinary contributions. For its 10th anniversary, the Festival is dedicating a pavilion to the “Experience Italy” tent which will  showcase some of Italy’s finest wines as well as a wide range of specialty food products.

                                  As a souvenir of your daylong “vacation,” when you use your American Express card to purchase your ticket, you will take home your own commemorative copy of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook (Clarkson Potter, Fall 2010) with a foreword by Anthony Bourdain, a lovely reminder of your gastronomic world-tour launched on the shores of Miami Beach. The only place to get the book signed by ALL of your favorite chefs is inside the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village.

                                   

                                  Culinary and Lifestyle Seminars (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
                                  The gods and goddesses of the culinary world will walk and talk and cook among us! The folks who’ve taught us everything from making perfect deviled eggs to turning out a heavenly cheese soufflé (and everything in between) will drop down to give live, in-person lessons. Here’s a chance to catch your favorite Food Network stars, as well as famous cookbook authors and cocktail experts, as they share their tried-and-true tips and amusing stories over a working kitchen. Watch as they prepare favorite dishes and specialty drinks. Stick around to ask a question, enjoy a taste or two of their featured creations, and even get a cookbook signed. Copies to be available for purchase at the Books & Books tent. It’s a lively, interactive good time.

                                  Chefs scheduled to appear:

                                  KITCHENAID BLUE STAGE

                                  EMERIL LAGASSE 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
                                  MICHAEL SYMON  12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
                                  BOBBY FLAY 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
                                  ANTHONY BOURDAIN 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
                                  PAULA DEEN 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
                                  TYLER FLORENCE 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
                                   
                                  KITCHENAID GREEN STAGE
                                   
                                  CLAIRE ROBINSON 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
                                  ANNE BURRELL 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
                                  BETHENNEY FRANKEL 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
                                  DEBI MAZAR & GABRIELLE CORCOS 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
                                  ANDREW ZIMMERN 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
                                  ROCCO DISPIRITO 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

                                  (lineup subject to change without notice)

                                   

                                  American Express Grand Tasting (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
                                  Immerse yourself in pleasure. The American Express Grand Tasting invites you to experience unbridled deliciousness. A seemingly never-ending array of wines and spirits from some of the world’s finest producers will offer the perfect accompaniment to the unusual appetizers, signature dishes, and delightful desserts presented by some of South Florida’s greatest restaurants. With generous samples of everything you please, the afternoon provides a unique opportunity to try the widest possible range of flavors representing innovations in wine and spirits making, new culinary trends, and exciting twists on global food traditions. And in between those exciting sips and bites, take a moment to ask questions of the informative pourers and servers, all of whom can provide information to help heighten your appreciation and deepen your knowledge of the latest gastronomic innovations.

                                   

                                  Participating Restaurants and Chefs

                                   

                                   

                                  Exhibitors participating



                                   

                                  Wine, Spirits and Beverages participating

                                   

                                   

                                   

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Brian Aaron
                                  • Karen Tack & Alan Richardson
                                  • Piero Antinori
                                  • Nicola Baldrighi
                                  • Carlos Barillas
                                  • Keyvan Behnam
                                  • Pio Boffa
                                  • Anthony Bourdain
                                  • Anne Burrell
                                  • Paula DaSilva
                                  • Paula Deen
                                  • Todd Erickson
                                  • Guy Fieri
                                  • Bobby Flay
                                  • Tyler Florence
                                  • Bethenny Frankel
                                  • Duff Goldman
                                  • Jouvens Jean
                                  • Silvio Jermann
                                  • Kim Kringlie
                                  • Christopher Lee
                                  • Ben Loftus
                                  • Alex Otero
                                  • Ralph Pagano
                                  • Giorgio Rapicavoli
                                  • Claire Robinson
                                  • Kirk Nelson, Andre Walker & Roosevelt Desir
                                  • Michael Symon
                                  • Peter Tsialiamanis
                                  • Jacques Van Staden
                                  • Fabio Zardetto
                                  • Andrew Zimmern

                                  Sponsors

                                  • 4 Orange
                                  • AMEX
                                  • Amstel Light
                                  • Anolon
                                  • Barbados Tourism
                                  • Barilla
                                  • Bertolli
                                  • Best Cheese
                                  • Bing
                                  • Buick
                                  • Cape Cod
                                  • Carapelli
                                  • Carbonell
                                  • Catena Zapata
                                  • Celebrity Cruises
                                  • Centerplate
                                  • Chefwear
                                  • China Grill Management
                                  • Chipotle
                                  • Ciao Bella
                                  • City of Miami Beach
                                  • Cosmopolitan Hotel
                                  • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                                  • Cruzan
                                  • Dominos
                                  • Evian
                                  • Fedex
                                  • FIJI Waters
                                  • George's Stone Crab
                                  • GMCVB
                                  • Grand Eperney
                                  • Groupon
                                  • Hammerstahl
                                  • IEEM
                                  • Illy
                                  • Jelly Belly
                                  • Ketel One
                                  • Kitchenaid
                                  • Lifeway
                                  • Loire Valley Wines
                                  • Metro Signs
                                  • Miami Trailer
                                  • Mionetto
                                  • Nestle Waters
                                  • New York Times
                                  • Palm Bay International
                                  • Panache
                                  • Parrano
                                  • Plugra
                                  • President
                                  • Puerto Rico
                                  • Riedel
                                  • Ruffino
                                  • St. Tammany
                                  • Sysco
                                  • T-fal
                                  • Treasury Wine Estates
                                  • Tuscan Grille
                                  • Waterford Crystal
                                  • Whole Foods
                                  • Wine Spectator

                                  Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier

                                  Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 11:00AM
                                  Price: $$100
                                  Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Master sommeliers have attained special distinction in the industry through their ability to discriminate between wines and to understand the subtleties and nuances that make a particular selection especially suited to a particular meal or activity. They can detect differences that others never notice. This afternoon a number of these experts—each having rigorously trained and tested to earn their titles—will be on hand to guide you in this most exacting of endeavors while tasting eight world class wines. Learn for yourself what the “double-blind tasting” involves and why master sommeliers prefer to taste wines without knowing anything in advance about them. Test your skills with the very best when you learn what professionals look for and how to identify different varietals and styles of wine following the master sommelier technique. An expert panel of master sommeliers will headline this event, including Eric Hemer of Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida; Laura DePasquale of Palm Bay International; Virginia Philip of the Breakers Hotel; Brian Koziol of the Heirloom Wine Group, the luxury wine division for Treasury Wine Estates (formerly Fosters Wine Estates); and Maximilian Riedel, CEO of Riedel Crystal of America.

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Laura DePasquale
                                  • Eric Hemer
                                  • Brian Koziol
                                  • Virginia Philip
                                  • Maximilian Riedel

                                  Sponsors

                                  • FIJI Waters
                                  • Gansevoort
                                  • Riedel
                                  • STK Miami
                                  • Wine Spectator

                                  Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – The Bellas of the North - Italian cheese and wine from the North of Italy hosted by Laura Werlin & Andrea Robinson

                                  Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 11:00AM
                                  Price: $$85
                                  Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                  Join cheese guru Laura Werlin and Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson for a fragrantly fermented romp through Northern Italy. They’ll be your guides on the cheese and wine trail as it wends through classic vineyards from Barolo in the west to Friuli in the east, complemented by the equally complex and memorable cheeses that hail from these same hallowed hills. Vino, formaggio...che bello!

                                  Participating Chefs

                                  • Andrea Robinson
                                  • Laura Werlin

                                  Sponsors

                                  • Acqua Panna
                                  • Bank of America
                                  • W South Beach

                                  Illy Push Button House and Illy Coffee Cocktail Clinic

                                  Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 11:00AM
                                  Price: $Open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
                                  Location: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

                                  Illy Push Button House


                                  A five –room house built from a recycled shipping container designed by artist/architect Adam Kalkin. An experience open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village hours:
                                  Friday, February 25, 1 pm – 4pm
                                  Saturday, February 26, 11am-6pm
                                  Sunday, February 27, 11am-6pm
                                   

                                  A remarkable ceremonial opening and closing every day.

                                  Every day at Illy Push Button House you can:

                                  • Meet Master Barista Giorgio Milos
                                  • Sample the world’s finest coffee
                                  • Be your own barista
                                  • Attend the Feast Talks featuring world-reknowned culinary talent interviews by Ben Leventhal

                                  Join illy and The Feast for intimate one-on-one conversations with the biggest in brightest stars in food. Moderated by Feast editors Ben Leventhal and Alex Vallis, find out what makes these leaders tick. The schedule (all interviews 30 minute):

                                   

                                  1:15 p.m. - Alain Ducasse
                                  2:30 p.m. - Michael Symon
                                  3:45 p.m. - Spike Mendelsohn

                                   

                                   

                                  From Italy to SOBE: An illy Master Barista Series Class  with Certified Master Barista Giorgio Milos

                                  Join us in the Grand Tasting Village at the illy Push Button House for a very special event  all about Understanding, Tasting and Preparing espresso & espresso-based cocktails during the 10th Anniversary of the SOBE Wine & Food Festival

                                  ILLY COFFEE COCKTAIL CLINIC
                                  At illy Push Button House in the Grand Tasting Village

                                  When: Friday, February 26 (Trade Day – not open to public).
                                  Choose one of two thirty-minute sessions: 2pm, or 2:30pm
                                   

                                  General Ticket Holders:
                                  Saturday, February 26, and Sunday, February 27
                                  Choose one of two thirty-minute sessions: 12pm, or 12:30pm

                                  Where: illy Push Button House
                                  Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
                                  13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach


                                  Giorgio Milos, award winning Certified Master Barista, returns to Miami this February to delight Festival guests all weekend long, to prepare coffee they’ve only dreamed about. Spend 30 minutes as our very special guest at “Be Your Own Barista”, an illy Master Barista Series class:
                                  • Understand coffee’s History & Origins, coffee Roasting and Packaging
                                  • Get fancy: learn expert drink recipes from a Certified Master Barista
                                  • Create, then taste, to your heart’s delight

                                  Your Host and Instructor: Giorgio Milos, Master Barista, illycaffè.

                                  Awarded Master Barista status by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe, Giorgio competed with the world’s top craftsmen in the World Barista Championships. With unparalleled knowledge, Giorgio is on faculty at Università del Caffè, a dedicated facility at illycaffè’s Trieste headquarters where the world’s leading restaurateurs, chefs and café owners come for master coffee training.
                                   

                                  This exclusive event is limited to 15 guests per session. First come, first served. Open to Ticketed Grand Tasting SOBE Wine & Food Festival Guests only.
                                   

                                   

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Illy

                                    Paula’s Down Home Cookin’ Sunday Gospel Brunch hosted by Paula Deen Presented by Smithfield

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 11:30AM
                                    Price: $$125
                                    Location: Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                    Learn to pair wines with the delicious delicacy of brunch at Grape Nuts! Crazy-good Brunch Wines featuring Josh Wesson and Blue Ribbon. Click here for details.

                                    Hallelujah! Here’s your second chance to meet Paula Deen in all her glory and get down to some eatin’ in the style she knows best. Based on the success of last year’s brunch, Paula has decided to do it all over again! The atmosphere at this brunch promises to be thick enough to cut with a knife, so get ready to immerse yourself in a body-and-soul experience. With the singin’ of gospel entertainment as a backdrop and talented guest chefs in the kitchen, you’ll wonder if you’ve left Miami in favor of Deen’s native Savannah. With a menu of such home-style Southern favorites as grits (with a twist), fried green tomatoes, homemade pork sausage, spiked iced tea and stiff Bloody Mary’s, plus plenty more, you’re sure to leave satisfied and sporting a foot-tapping feeling that will lead you into a great week.

                                    Participating Chefs:

                                    Cat Cora (Kouzzina, Orlando, FL)
                                    Alex Guarnaschelli (Butter, New York, NY)
                                    Elizabeth Karmel (Hill Country Chicken, New York, NY)
                                    Joseph Lenn (The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Wallard, TN)
                                    Myron Mixon (Jack's Old South BBQ, Unadilla, GA)
                                    Tim Love (Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Fort Worth, TX)
                                     
                                     

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Cat Cora
                                    • Paula Deen
                                    • Alex Guarnaschelli
                                    • Elizabeth Karmel
                                    • Joseph Lenn
                                    • Tim Love
                                    • Chris Lusk
                                    • Myron Mixon
                                    • Rick Tramonto

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Acqua Panna/ S. Pellegrino
                                    • Burnett's Vodka
                                    • CAB
                                    • Chefwear
                                    • Cruise.com
                                    • DR Horton
                                    • Evan Williams
                                    • Georges DuBeauf
                                    • Loews
                                    • Louisiana Seafood
                                    • New York Times
                                    • Plugra
                                    • San Pellegrino
                                    • Smithfield
                                    • Sun Sentinel
                                    • Sysco Specialty Meats
                                    • The Plaza at Oceanside

                                    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink Brunch at Sea with guest chef Jonathan Waxman

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 11:30AM
                                    Price: $$125
                                    Location: Biscayne Lady - departs Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

                                     Learn to pair wines with the delicious delicacy of brunch at Grape Nuts! Crazy-good Brunch Wines featuring Josh Wesson and Blue Ribbon. Click here for details.

                                     

                                    The Festival is setting sail for the first time ever with Miami’s most beautiful views and famed brunch as the backdrop! The Biscayne Lady yacht will host the Michael's Genuine Food & Drink Brunch at Sea as James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Schwartz and Pastry Chef Hedy Goldsmith join the culinary legend and Master of simplicity himself, Jonathan Waxman of New York City's Barbuto for a delectable floating feast. Savory and sweet small plates set the stage for what's in season on local farms like rainbows of ripe, sweet heirloom tomatoes, delicate squash blossoms, and a veritable encyclopedia of herbs. Hedy’s childhood treats, including her prized Pop Tarts, will sing to a live Jazz soundtrack, an essential part of the Genuine experience. Schwartz, Goldsmith, and Waxman welcome guests to The Biscayne Lady as it trolls the waters on a crystal clear morning with all the makings of a perfect brunch on board. Invite your favorite people to enjoy the gentle breezes and strong hand-crafted cocktails (it is brunch, after all) while celebrating the real star: the ingredients.

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Hedy Goldsmith
                                    • Michael Schwartz
                                    • Jonathan Waxman

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Biscayne Lady
                                    • Breville
                                    • Caviarteria
                                    • Centerplate
                                    • Chefwear
                                    • George's Stone Crab
                                    • Maker's Mark
                                    • Michael's Genuine
                                    • Mionetto

                                    Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – Sushi Pairing Seminar featuring Thomas Buckley of Nobu and Josh Wesson

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 12:00PM
                                    Price: $$85
                                    Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                    The sushi experience is taken to new heights when you know which wines to pair with it. Ultimate wine personality Joshua Wesson of Best Cellars and Thomas Buckley of Nobu join forces to show you which grapes bring out the best in your favorite sushi. Josh will introduce you to scintillating reds and whites from around the globe-- from the light-and-zingy to the dark-and-toasty all paired with some of Thomas Buckley's signature dishes. Here’s what’s on the menu:

                                     

                                    Nobu sashimi Taco with Spicy Tuna

                                     

                                    Tai Sashimi with Dry Miso, Yuzu and Olive Oil

                                    Salmon New Style
                                    Salmon sashimi with garlic, ginger , chive, sesame seeds, yuzu soy and hot olive and sesame oil

                                    Black Cod Butter Lettuce

                                    Oshinko Roll and Vegetable roll


                                    (menu subject to change)

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Thomas Buckley
                                    • Josh Wesson

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Acqua Panna
                                    • Bank of America
                                    • W South Beach

                                    Ancestry & Artistry A Tasting Journey with Marchese Piero Antinori of the Family’s Iconic Wines

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 1:00PM
                                    Price: $$125
                                    Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                     

                                    Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the Antinori family’s passion for winemaking and innovation with wine legend Marchese Piero Antinori as he leads you on a tasting journey of Antinori’s most iconic wines –Tignanello, Solaia, Guado al Tasso and Cervaro della Sala.

                                     

                                    The Antinori Family history is a narrative about devotion to winemaking that is woven through 625 years and 26 generations and stretches from the family’s legendary vineyards in Tuscany and Umbria to their latest ventures in Washington state with Col Solare and in California with Antica Napa Valley and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

                                    The Antinori reputation has grown throughout the centuries by making innovative and sometimes courageous choices, always with unwavering respect for the land and for tradition. This commitment to the qualities of tradition, passion and innovation has made Antinori one of the leading Italian producers of fine wines.


                                    Featured Wines:

                                    Cervaro della Sala: 1996 and 2006
                                    Guado al Tasso: 1997 and 2007
                                    Tignanello: 1997 and 2007
                                    Solaia: 1997 and 2007

                                     

                                     

                                     

                                     

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Piero Antinori

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Antinori
                                    • FIJI Waters
                                    • Gansevoort
                                    • Riedel
                                    • STK Miami
                                    • Wine Spectator

                                    Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series C

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 1:15PM
                                    Price: $$150
                                    Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                    The Festival invites those who seek a serious education in the finer things in life, whether novices or aficionados, to its teaching tastings. The Festival will offer the following all-inclusive package of wine seminars that brings 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. Vintners and principals from a variety of handpicked estates will lead the exciting range of tastings to follow.

                                     

                                    “Krug, from the Point to the Universe” presented by Margareth Henriquez, President of La Maison Krug

                                    Krug is considered by many as the most prestigious House of Champagne. The beauty behind all of these recognitions is that it responds to the dream of its founder, Joseph Krug; who in 1843 was determined to create a House of Champagne with a vision of an undisputed quality and extraordinary taste. In the last 167 years, six generations of the Krug family have remained loyal to this objective, keeping Krug always at the top, elaborating only Prestige Cuvees quite unlike any other House.

                                    In this seminar, we invite you to discover the House of Krug through a unique, original and fabulous journey lived by tasting different expressions of the Krug Champagnes. Only the House of Krug can take you through such an experience that will allow you to discover the ultimate expression of pleasure while enjoying a complete universe in the world of prestige cuvees.

                                    The journey will start at Clos du Mesnil, tasting “Krug Clos du Mesnil 1998”, created from a single vineyard, a single grape variety and a single year – one point in the universe of Krug. We go further in this journey with the Vintages, - one dimension in the Universe of Krug. Tasting Vintage 1995 and 1998, we experience the blend of the three grape varieties of carefully selected parcels, which fully express the character of the year. It is the expression of a single outstanding year created by Krug. In tasting Krug 1998 and Krug 1995, we see just how totally different they are. Krug 1995 fills the mouth, while Krug 1998 is more “straight to the point”, -you will find out why!

                                    We approach the end of the journey with the heart and beginning of the House of Krug, Krug Grande Cuvée, which brings together all the dimensions of the Krug Universe. It is many parcels of three grape varieties from many years. At the top of the art of “assemblage”, it is the result of blending around 120 wines from 7 to 10 different vintages – the oldest might be 15 years old – before allowing enough time (at least 6 years in the cellars), to finish the creation. This is why we can say that 20 years are needed to offer you a glass of Krug Grande Cuvée. Krug Grande Cuvée transcends vintages to be the most outstanding prestige cuvee every year!

                                    And just before finalizing our journey we would like you to discover the second hidden experience that ended being one of our great champagnes, Krug Rose. Krug Rose is a multi-dimensional champagne, with a pinch of sensuality and extravagance. It is an extremely delicate champagne, and at the same time complex. A perfect ending to a journey that we will enjoy sharing with you, as well as all of the stories and details we are obsessed with in the House of Krug.

                                    Welcome to the Krug Universe!

                                    Featured Champagnes:

                                    • Krug Clos du Mesnil 1998
                                    • Krug Vintage 1998
                                    • Krug Vintage 1995
                                    • Krug Grande Cuvée
                                    • Krug Rosé

                                     

                                    From Ancient Lava Flows and Floods to World Class Vines:
                                    A retrospective tasting of Chateau Ste. Michelle's Canoe Ridge Estate Wines presented by Winemaker Bob Bertheau and Vineyard Manager Mimi Nye

                                    From a powerful river of lava 12 million years ago to massive floods from the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago, great forces have been at work to carve up the dramatic landscape that is the site of Chateau Ste. Michelle's vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate. What was once home only to sagebrush and coyotes on this remote, rugged, steep wind-swept slope overlooking the Columbia River, is now the vineyard source of some of the top wines from Washington state. Planted in 1991, Chateau Ste. Michelle's 559-acre Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard has matured into one of the premier vineyards in the state producing wines that have earned "Top 100" status, 90+ scores and numerous accolades. For nearly 20 years vineyard manager Mimi Nye has managed all aspects of the vineyard's development from planting the first vines to controlling all decisions during the growing season, to experimenting with alternative grape varieties, and implementing the latest viticultural technology.

                                    Together Mimi and winemaker Bob Bertheau believe a truly great glass of wine starts with great fruit in the vineyard. Taste the difference two decades make as Bob and Mimi lead this rare tasting of Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot from select vintages from the past 20 years. Discover first hand how vine age impacts a wine's structure and complexity. Bob and Mimi will also demonstrate how the site's unique growing conditions, including its steep slope, proximity to the river and blustery wind patterns, influence the wine's elegant style and led to its nickname "Europe on the Columbia." And hear how a rigorous three year certification process led to the vineyard earning LIVE and Salmon Safe certification last fall.

                                    Featured Wines:

                                    • 2004 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay
                                    • 2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay
                                    • 1995 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot
                                    • 2003 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot
                                    • 2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot
                                    • 1998 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                    • 2003 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                                    • 2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

                                     

                                    Grgich Hills Estate and Biodynamics

                                    You’ll get a sense of the true flavors of Napa Valley when Violet Grgich leads a tasting of Grgich Hills wines, which are made from estate grown grapes that are certified organic and Biodynamic. This holistic farming practice uses the earth’s cycles and natural preparations to create wines with pure flavors and a pronounced sense of place.

                                    Featured Wines:

                                    • 2007 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley
                                    • 2006 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay, Carneros Selection, Napa Valley
                                    • 2008 Grgich Hills Estate Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley
                                    • 2007 Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel, Napa Valley
                                    • 2006 Grgich Hills Estate Merlot, Napa Valley
                                    • 2006 Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
                                    • 2008 Grgich Hills Estate Violetta, Late Harvest, Napa Valley

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Bob Bertheau
                                    • Violet Grgich
                                    • Margareth Henriquez
                                    • Mimi Nye
                                    • Bruce Sanderson

                                    Sponsors

                                    • FIJI Waters
                                    • Gansevoort
                                    • Krug
                                    • Riedel
                                    • STK Miami
                                    • Wine Spectator

                                    The Feast Talks

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 1:15PM
                                    Price: $Open to ticketed festival guests during Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
                                    Location: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

                                     

                                    Join illy and The Feast for intimate one-on-one conversations with the biggest in brightest stars in food. Moderated by Feast editors Ben Leventhal and Alex Vallis, find out what makes these leaders tick.

                                    Saturday participants include:

                                    1:15 - Danny Meyer
                                    2:30 - Scott Conant
                                    3:45 - John Besh

                                    Sunday participants include:

                                    1:15 - Alain Ducasse
                                    2:30 - Michael Symon
                                    3:45 - Spike Meldolsohn


                                    “The Feast” (thefeast.com) leads you to the best places to eat, shop and play in your city. It combines a proprietary real-time, meta-ranking system, the “Feast Rank,” with expert stories and video, as well as social search tools that bring the web - and your friends - to “The Feast” universe. “The Feast” launched in November 2010 in 11 cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, San Diego, Miami, Hartford and Boston, and will roll out to additional cities this year. “The Feast” is a product of the NBC Local Media Division.

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Alain Ducasse
                                    • Spike Mendelsohn
                                    • Michael Symon

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Illy
                                    • The Feast

                                    Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – Prohibition Cocktails Clinic with Zane Lamprey

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 2:00PM
                                    Price: $$85
                                    Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                    The outlawing of alcohol production in the 1920s led to an exciting subculture of secret bars. Bartenders in these speakeasies—where folks with money flocked to drink their fill of the illegal stuff—cleverly learned to mask the inferior qualities of the black-market liquor they served by mixing it into cocktails with a variety of ingredients. Today, starting with truly top-notch liquor, the international pub crawler Zane Lamprey will evoke the unique flavors and presentations of the Prohibition era by crafting old-fashioned drinks made with classics such as absinthe, gin, and rye whiskey, all with a special twist. This is your great-grandfather’s cocktail done better!

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Zane Lamprey

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Acqua Panna
                                    • Bank of America
                                    • Chefwear
                                    • Cranberry Marketing Committee
                                    • W South Beach

                                    Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars – Godiva Chocolate and Wine Pairing with Andrea Robinson and David Funaro

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 3:00PM
                                    Price: $$85
                                    Location: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                    Try Godiva Chocolatier David Funaro's creations at Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate at the Beach

                                     

                                    Godiva – a single word that can set the heart aflutter - conjures visions of the world’s finest chocolates all nestled in their golden boxes and ready for devouring. Now, imagine taking the pleasure one step further with the addition of the perfect wine for sipping. Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and Godiva Chocolatier David Funaro propose to do just that when they examine wines that will accentuate the flavors of Godiva’s large chocolate bars, including Dark Chocolate with Almonds, Dark Chocolate with Raspberry, Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate with Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate with Salted Caramel. It’s decadence taken to a whole new level!

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • David Funaro
                                    • Andrea Robinson

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Acqua Panna
                                    • Bank of America
                                    • Godiva
                                    • W South Beach

                                    Guy's BIG Beach Bar & Grill

                                    Date & Time: February 27, 2011 | 6:30PM
                                    Price: $$125
                                    Location: Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

                                    Please join Food Network's resident culinary rockstar, Guy Fieri, as he closes out the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival's 10th Anniversary in big style with Guy's BIG Beach Bar & Grill. Set beachside at the Gansevoort Hotel, this off-the-hook bash will feature BIG FOOD, BIG FUN and the rockin' BIG SOUNDS of LA's infamous DJ Cobra. The Festival's BIG 10 will wrap up in true Fieri-style with Guy and his Kulinary Krew cookin' up BIG FLAVORS in exciting culinary stations and mixin' up BIG SIGNATURE COCKTAILS with Zignum Mezcal and Tito's Homemade Vodka. Leave one hand open to pick up a glass of red or white from Wines That Rock. This one-night-only trip through Flavortown will also include bites from hot spots like STK and Cheeseme as well as very special surprise flavor bombs from South Florida's own stars of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. If you thought he shut the festival down in style in 2009, just wait 'till you see how Guy and the Krew blow the doors off of the BIG 10!

                                    The event is taking place at the Gansevoort Beach Club on the sand and we suggest no heels for women. Please enter at the 24th street side entrance.

                                    Participating Restaurants

                                    SUSHISAMBA (Fernando Navas)
                                    Cheeseme
                                    STK
                                    Louisiana Seafood
                                    Ciao Bella
                                    Misha's Cupcakes
                                    Sonny's Cheese Steak
                                     

                                    Participating Chefs

                                    • Guy Fieri
                                    • Chris Lusk
                                    • Fernando Navas
                                    • Rick Tramonto

                                    Sponsors

                                    • Acqua Panna
                                    • Amstel Light
                                    • Badia
                                    • Bing
                                    • Cafe Bustelo
                                    • Ciao Bella
                                    • City of Miami Beach
                                    • Gansevoort
                                    • Louisiana Seafood
                                    • Perrier
                                    • Tito's Handmade Vodka
                                    • Wines That Rock
                                    • Zignum



                                    PERSONALITIES

                                    • Brian Aaron
                                    • Tony Abou-Ganim
                                    • Karen Tack & Alan Richardson
                                    • Ted Allen
                                    • Michael Altman
                                    • Sunny Anderson
                                    • Piero Antinori
                                    • Nicola Baldrighi
                                    • Timon Balloo
                                    • Rodney Barchi
                                    • Carlos Barillas
                                    • James "Bo" Barrett
                                    • Paul Bartolotta
                                    • Rick Bayless
                                    • Rainer Becker
                                    • Jennifer Behar
                                    • Keyvan Behnam
                                    • Diana Beltran
                                    • Ron Ben-Israel
                                    • Michelle Bernstein
                                    • Bob Bertheau
                                    • John Besh
                                    • Keith Blauschild
                                    • Pio Boffa
                                    • Lorenzo Boni
                                    • Anthony Bourdain
                                    • Pascal Boye
                                    • William Bradley
                                    • Sean Brasel
                                    • Margaret Braun
                                    • Bruce and Eric Bromberg
                                    • Ed Brown
                                    • Thomas Buckley
                                    • Anne Burrell
                                    • Adrianne Calvo
                                    • Ortelio El Mago Cardenas
                                    • Andrew Carmellini
                                    • Maria Celeste
                                    • Paul Chin
                                    • Charles Compagnucci
                                    • Scott Conant
                                    • Clay Conley
                                    • Thomas Connell
                                    • Cat Cora
                                    • Michael Cremeno
                                    • Georgetown Cupcake
                                    • Andrea Curto-Randazzo
                                    • Melissa d'Arabian
                                    • Paula DaSilva
                                    • Giada De Laurentiis
                                    • Paula Deen
                                    • Robert Del Grande
                                    • Frederic Delaire
                                    • John DeLucie
                                    • Laura DePasquale
                                    • Jamie DeRosa
                                    • Samir Dhurandhar
                                    • Rocco DiSpirito
                                    • John Doherty
                                    • Charlie Dougiello
                                    • Alain Ducasse
                                    • Wylie Dufresne
                                    • Jonathan Eismann
                                    • Angelo Elia
                                    • Big Lou Elrose
                                    • Todd English
                                    • Todd Erickson
                                    • Dean Fearing
                                    • Gabriel Fenton
                                    • Guy Fieri
                                    • Bobby Flay
                                    • Adam Fleischman
                                    • Claudia Fleming
                                    • Tyler Florence
                                    • Marc Forgione
                                    • Ken Frank
                                    • Bethenny Frankel
                                    • David Funaro
                                    • Jonathan A. Walkenstein & Gabriela A. Zadoff
                                    • Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos
                                    • Jose Garces
                                    • Jean-Marie Gautier
                                    • Michelle Gayer
                                    • Gerry Gnassi
                                    • Duff Goldman
                                    • Hedy Goldsmith
                                    • Laurent Gras
                                    • Violet Grgich
                                    • Alex Guarnaschelli
                                    • Richard Hales
                                    • Kevin Kehoe and Hans Seitz
                                    • Eric Hemer
                                    • David Henault
                                    • Margareth Henriquez
                                    • Roger Herring
                                    • Ingrid Hoffmann
                                    • Chuck Hughes
                                    • Daniel Humm
                                    • Cindy Hutson
                                    • Jouvens Jean
                                    • Frank Jeanetti
                                    • Silvio Jermann
                                    • Andrew Kaplan
                                    • Elizabeth Karmel
                                    • Lori Karmel
                                    • Howard Kleinberg
                                    • Christopher Kostow
                                    • Brian Koziol
                                    • Kim Kringlie
                                    • Emeril Lagasse
                                    • Zane Lamprey
                                    • Matthew Lane
                                    • Louis Fabrice Latour
                                    • Christopher Lee
                                    • Joseph Lenn
                                    • Chris Lilly
                                    • Ben Loftus
                                    • Ooi Soon Lok
                                    • Dewey LoSasso
                                    • Tim Love
                                    • Chris Lusk
                                    • Edda Martinez
                                    • Nobu Matsuhisa
                                    • Tom Matthews
                                    • Bernie Matz
                                    • Joseph Maynard
                                    • Joseph McKinney
                                    • Spike Mendelsohn
                                    • Andrea Menichetti
                                    • Danny Meyer
                                    • Myron Mixon
                                    • Masaharu Morimoto
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