South Beach Food & Wine Fest.

Calicolady

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South Beach Wine and Food Festival schedule

The South Beach Wine and Food Festival is a star-studded destination event showcasing wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities held at various venues in Miami Beach and Coral Gables Feb. 19-22; $20-$1,000. 877-762-3933, www.sobewineandfoodfest.com. (Ticket availability subject to change.)

FRIDAY
Culinary Conversation -- The Relationship between Spanish Chefs and Scientists: With Daniel Garcia, first chef to incorporate liquid nitrogen into cooking; Katsuya Fukushima, culinary director of ThinkFoodGroup; Ruben Garcia, director of Research & Development of ThinkFoodGroup; Josh Ozersky, restaurants editor for Citysearch, and moderator Harold McGee, author of the On Food & Cooking; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; $95.
Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier: Learn to identify varietals and styles from master sommeliers Eric Hemer and Serafin Alvarado of Southern Wine & Spirits, Laura DePasquale of Palm Bay Imports, Brian Koziol of VineOne and Juan Gomez of Flagler Steak House at The Breakers; 1 to 3 p.m., Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $175.
Screaming Eagle -- A Look at One Oakville Terroir: With Ursula Hermacinski, senior editor of Wine Spectator magazine; 5 to 6 p.m., Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $1,000.
Perrier-Jouet BubbleQ: Hosted by Chef Tom Colicchio and featuring meats, seafood, Champagne Perrier-Jouet and sweets. Begins with VIP reception at 7 p.m., followed by general admission at 7:30 p.m. and continues to 11 p.m., Delano Hotel, 1685 Collins Ave., South Beach; $450 VIP reception (SOLD OUT), $350 general admission.
Wine Spectator's Best of the Best (SOLD OUT): Features chefs including Alfred Portale, Scott Conant, Alan Yau and Sean O'Connell, wine and food stations and a silent auction; 7:30 to 11 p.m., Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $350.
Harrah's Casino Night: Paula Deen hosts a Las Vegas-style casino party; 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Paris Theater, 550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; $150.
SATURDAY
Dolce Breakfast (SOLD OUT): Hosted by Katie Lee Joel. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; Delano Hotel, 1685 Collins Ave., South Beach; $175.


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Personalities Attending

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Andrés, José
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Batali, Mario
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Garcia, Dani
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Subijana, Pedro
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Torreblanca, Francisco
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PieSusan

Tortes Are Us
Super Site Supporter
I have had friends who have attended. It is very expensive and you get to see a lot of beautiful people and food. Unfortunately, the last time I was at the condo during the Fest, I couldn't get anyone to go with me and wouldn't go down there by myself.
 

Calicolady

New member
I understand how you feel about going alone. I feel the same.
Peoples' own schedules often don't jive with mine. But it's just not as fun going alone.
 

PieSusan

Tortes Are Us
Super Site Supporter
This is where Paula mooned the Miami audience when he pants fell down. Sigh.
 

PieSusan

Tortes Are Us
Super Site Supporter
I understand Mario Batali insulted a bunch of folks while there. I think he is an amazing chef and most likely a super taster.
 
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