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Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Unveils Main Lineup

All proceeds benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU), with over $37 million raised.
| Lifestyle Staff

The 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) has released its primary schedule. The festival, which is widely recognized as America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the sand, will take place from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. This four-day event will bring together over 500 chefs, wine and spirit producers, Grammy-winning musicians, and Food Network personalities for an unforgettable celebration. Attendees can look forward to new and beloved walk-around tastings, intimate dinners, late-night parties, brunches, lunches, masterclasses, wine seminars, and more.

Standout events at the upcoming festival include: 

Thursday, Feb. 22

  •  Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons hosted by Rachael Ray – 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; American Airlines North Venue
  • A Taste of Italy hosted by Dario Cecchini, Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini, part of the Miami Design District Event Series – 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Miami Design District – Jungle Plaza

Friday, Feb. 23

  • Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives LIVE hosted by Guy Fieri – 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; American Airlines North Venue
  • The Art of Punch Room presented by MATADOR Bar and EDITION (NEW) – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Session 1) 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Session 2); The Miami Beach EDITION 
  • Noche Cubana hosted by Michelle Bernstein, David Martinez and Gio Gutierrez (NEW) – 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.; National Hotel 

Saturday, Feb. 24

  • Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring Publix Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Sub-Zero Group Southeast – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Grand Tasting Village
  • The cookout will be hosted by JJ Johnson from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Eden Roc Miami Beach.
  • Tribute Dinner honoring Massimo Bottura and Luca Garavoglia hosted by Master of Ceremonies Rachael Ray, part of The New York Times Dinner Series – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Loews Miami Beach Hotel
  • Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores hosted by Aarón Sánchez – 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; American Airlines North Venue 
  • Bobby’s Triple Threat hosted by Bobby Flay, Tiffany Derry, Brooke Williamson and Michael Voltaggio (NEW) – 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel 

Sunday, Feb. 25

  • Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring Publix Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Sub-Zero Group Southeast – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Grand Tasting Village
  • Overtown EatUp! Hosted by Marcus Samuelsson from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Overtown Ninth Street Pedestrian Mall
  • Goya Foods’ Heritage Fire: Grand Finalè part of The Hangar Event Series presented by Capital One (NEW) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; The Hanger 
  • BACARD? presents The Block Party hosted by Andrew Zimmern with a special performance by Rev Run (NEW) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; American Airlines North Venue. 

For additional ticket information and the complete lineup of events for the 23rd annual Festival, visit www.sobewff.org and follow along with the #SOBEWFF hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

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