Celebrity Chef Event to Benefit Pace Center for Girls Miami

The first “Taste of Pace Summer Soiree” event is slated for Thursday, July 13.

The upcoming “Taste of Pace Summer Soirée” event is a joint effort between Kush Hospitality, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and Pace Center for Girls Miami. Set to take place on Thursday, July 13; the event will be held at Southern Glazer’s Hospitality Education Venue at 2105 N. Miami Ave. in Miami. It aims to honor and support the mission of Pace Center for Girls Miami. This nonprofit organization strives to empower girls and young women by providing them with education, counseling, training and advocacy.

“We’re thrilled to have the support of Miami’s top chefs and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for our inaugural culinary fundraising event,” Sherry Thompson Giordano says, Executive Director of Pace Center for Girls Miami. “With the eyes of the world on Miami’s culinary scene, we are honored to have these talented emissaries help us shine the spotlight on Pace Center for Girls and our education and advocacy efforts.”

Guests will be treated to an unforgettable dining experience featuring delectable dishes prepared by ten of South Florida’s most renowned chefs. Each dish will be perfectly complemented by expertly crafted cocktails and fine wines from Southern Glazer’s. Notably, guest mixologist Giovanny Gutierrez will also be on hand to craft unique and delicious drinks.

Participating chefs include Miami’s most acclaimed and awarded chefs, including Michael Schwartz (Genuine Hospitality Group), Norman Van Aken (Founding Father of New World Cuisine), Niven Patel (Ghee, Mamey, Orno), Luciana Giangrandi & Alex Meyer (Boia De, Walrus Rodeo), Devin Braddock (Ariete Hospitality Group), Brad Kilgore (Mary Gold’s Brasserie), Jose Mendin (Pubbelly Sushi, Casa Isola), Sebastian Vargas (Los Félix, Krüs Kitchen), Scott Linquist (Coyo Taco, Linquist Culinary, Culinary Consulting Company) and Zak Stern (Zak the Baker).

This year’s event will feature the stand-up comedy of Carlos Hernandez, a beloved icon of the Only in Dade community. The festivities will kick off with cocktails and delectable bites, followed by an exquisite seated dinner with expertly paired wines. Guests will be treated to live entertainment, including an art installation by Miami’s own street art legend, Atomik. Other entertainment includes world-renowned mentalist Alan Chamo, a talented mime, and a silent auction of items to bid on. 

“Taste of Pace Summer Soirée” is sponsored by Voli Vodka, Brustman Carrino Public Relations, Kush Hospitality and Southern Glazer’s. To become a sponsor, visit here. To purchase individual tickets, visit here.

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