South Beach Wine & Food Festival Returns With Immersive Culinary Experiences

Miami’s iconic South Beach Wine & Food Festival is celebrating its 24th year with a highly anticipated event lineup.

Delivering decadent creations year after year, the iconic South Beach Wine & Food Festival is set to make a spectacular comeback. Promising exclusive master classes, intimate dinners and an array of immersive culinary experiences, here’s our can’t-miss guide to this year’s festival.

The Food Network’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns to Miami Beach, bringing delicious dinner series, collaborations and more. PHOTO BY ELENA NOVIELLO/GETTY

2/20

DINNER HOSTED BY DANIEL BOULUD AND LEE WOLEN

Indulge in an extraordinary evening at Boulud Sud Miami, where Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud and culinary legend Lee Wolen unite for a masterful dining experience. These acclaimed chefs will present a multi-course menu that harmoniously blends sophisticated French cuisine with innovative American flavors, promising a symphony of captivating tastes. Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m., 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami

DINNER HOSTED BY HENRIQUE SÁ PESSOA AND GEORGE MENDES

Spend the evening dining at Sereia in Coconut Grove, where renowned chefs Henrique Sá Pessoa and George Mendes will create a culinary showcase. These masters of Portuguese gastronomy will present a multi-course menu celebrating the vibrant traditions of their heritage infused with modern flair. Set against the captivating elegance of Sereia, this event promises an unforgettable journey of flavors to delight your senses. Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m., 3540 Main Hwy., Miami

Guests attend previous SOBEWFF activations and enjoy crafted cocktails. PHOTO BY JORDAN BRAUN

DINNER HOSTED BY MICHAEL SYMON, ESTHER CHOI AND RAHEEM SEALEY

Miami’s beloved hot spot, KYU, brings two culinary titans, Iron Chef Michael Symon and Top Chef Esther Choi, together for an unforgettable dining experience. These two chefs will unite their talents to create a bold, flavor-packed multi-course menu with creative flair and an extraordinary fusion of their distinctive styles. Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m., 251 NW 25th St., Miami

MASSIMO BOTTURA’S TORNO SUBITO MIAMI X GUCCI OSTERIA BEVERLY HILLS: A DINNER HOSTED BY BERNARDO PALADINI AND MATTIA AGAZZI

Witness Massimo Bottura’s culinary brilliance as Bernardo Paladini of Torno Subito Miami and Mattia Agazzi of Gucci Osteria Beverly Hills unite for an extraordinary SOBEWFF dinner. This multi-course menu showcases innovative interpretations of elevated Italian cuisine, ensuring an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional flavors that celebrate the best of Italy. Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m., 200 E. Flagler St., Miami

Maluma enjoys exciting activations and cocktails at South Beach Wine & Food Festival. PHOTO BY JORDAN BRAUN

2/21

DINNER HOSTED BY ALEX MEYER AND LUCIANA GIANGRANDI OF BOIA DE AND WALRUS RODEO WITH EDGAR RICO OF NIXTA TAQUERIA

Chefs Alex Meyer, Luciana Giangrandi and Edgar Rico come together for an extraordinary multi-course feast. Meyer and Giangrandi, Walrus Rodeo and Boia De co-owners bring their innovative culinary styles. At the same time, Rico, known for his award-winning Nixta Taqueria, adds his distinct twist to the evening’s menu. Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m., 5143 NE Second Ave., Miami

DINNER HOSTED BY BRAD KILGORE AND JENNER TOMASKA

Brad Kilgore and Jenner Tomaska unite for an exclusive dinner at Verde, located within the Pérez Art Museum. Kilgore’s cutting-edge, modern cuisine will merge with Tomaska’s visionary fine dining, resulting in a multi-course menu that blends creativity, technique and bold flavors against the stunning backdrop of one of Miami’s most iconic cultural venues. Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m., 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

Alex Guerra, Adriana Lopez Fryer and Emilie Sobel take part in the delicious and action-packed South Beach Wine & Food Festival. PHOTO BY JORDAN BRAUN

DINNER HOSTED BY GABRIEL KREUTHER AND JOE ANTHONY

Prepare for an unforgettable evening at Elastika in Miami, where Michelin-starred chef Gabriel Kreuther blends his refined French techniques with culinary talent Joe Anthony’s modern American flair. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu that combines tradition with innovation, resulting in a truly unique dining experience. Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m., 191 NE 40th St., Miami

DINNER HOSTED BY EVAN FUNKE AND MARC VETRI

Set inside the city’s new Mother Wolf Miami, renowned chefs Evan Funke and Marc Vetri unite to create a dinner that blends traditional Italian mastery with innovative flavors. Together, these two chefs will present a menu highlighting Funke’s exquisite pasta alongside Vetri’s vibrant and inventive dishes, promising an unforgettable fusion of Italian tradition and culinary brilliance. Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m., 3841 NE Second Ave., Miami

Emeril Lagasse and Robert Irvine are two of the many talented chefs to attend SOBEWFF. PHOTO BY JORDAN BRAUN

2/22

DINNER HOSTED BY MANEET CHAUHAN AND GIORGIO RAPICAVOLI

Celebrated chefs Maneet Chauhan and Giorgio Rapicavoli unite for a special dinner at Mayfair Grill. Chauhan, a James Beard Award-winning chef known for her mastery of Indian spices, pairs perfectly with Rapicavoli, a Miami native renowned for his eclectic, modern culinary style. Together, they’ll craft a menu that combines vibrant Indian flavors with contemporary Miami influences, sure to delight your palate! Feb. 22, 7-10 p.m., 3000 Florida Ave., Miami

DINNER HOSTED BY MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, RANDY ZUNIGA AND JONATHAN WAXMAN

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Michael’s Genuine, where three culinary powerhouses—James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, rising star Randy Zuniga and legendary chef Jonathan Waxman—come together, bringing their unique flair. Schwartz’s farm-to-table mastery, Zuniga’s innovative approach and Waxman’s renowned California-Italian style create a menu filled with vibrant and creative dishes with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Feb. 22, 7-10 p.m., 130 NE 40th St., Miami

All tickets available at sobewff.org