2012 SOBE Wine & Food Festival Guide
It's officially called the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, but in reality, it's an all-you-can-eat and drink fest with a variety of high-priced events in and around South Florida. From the sold-out, ever-popular Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray to the numerous VIP cocktail receptions, February 23rd through February 26th promises to be a food lover's paradise.
Now, in its 11th year, the Wine & Food Festival is a national, four-day event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, star chefs and culinary personalities.
At the end of the day, it's all for a good cause. Proceeds from the festival go to Florida International University's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Thursday, February 23
- Moët Hennessy's The Q presented by Allen Brothers Steaks
sponsored by Miami magazine
7:00pm Feb 23, 2012
$300 - Dining in the Dark hosted by David Burke with Market 17
Part of The New York Times Dinner Series
7:00pm Feb 23, 2012
$200 - Conscious Bite Out with Geoffrey Zakarian
Part of The New York Times Dinner Series
7:00pm Feb 23, 2012
$175 - Moët Hennessy's The Q After Dark
10:00 p.m.
$100
Friday, February 24
- Wine Spectator Trade Tasting
1:00pm Feb 24, 2012
Invitation only - Restaurant Diners: The Next Generation
2:00pm Feb 24, 2012
n/a - MonoArabica: The Root of the Blend by illycaff Master Barista, Giorgio Milos
11:00am Feb 24, 2012
$45 - Crystal Clear: Does the Glass Make a Difference? Hosted by Maximilian Riedel
3:00pm Feb 24, 2012
$100 - Matador! An Introduction to Anta Banderas Winery with Antonio Banderas
4:30pm Feb 24, 2012
$100 - Ultimate Beginnings Wine and Cheese Party hosted by Josh Wesson and Laura Werlin
5:00pm Feb 24, 2012
$85 - Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers Steaks and Diet Pepsi hosted by Rachael Ray
7:30pm Feb 24, 2012
$225 - Fontainebleau Miami Beach Presents Wine Spectator's Best of the Best Sponsored by Bank of America
7:30pm Feb 24, 2012
$350 - Epicure Gourmet Market Presents Party Impossible hosted by Robert Irvine
10:00pm Feb 24, 2012
$95
Saturday, February 25
- Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family sponsored by Carnival featuring Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen
10:00am Feb 25, 2012
$20 - Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series A
10:00am Feb 25, 2012
$150 - winning
10:45am Feb 25, 2012
n/a - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - American Cheese with Laura Werlin & Anthony Giglio
11:00am Feb 25, 2012
$85 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Southern Cuisine with Linton Hopkins and Josh Wesson
1:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$85 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Godiva Chocolate Bar: Exclusive Pairing of Chocolates and...
2:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$85 - Girls Gone Wild
3:30pm Feb 25, 2012
n/a - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar: Momofuku Milk Bar Desserts with Christina Tosi and Andrea
5:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$110 - Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
11:00am Feb 25, 2012
$225 - Celebrity Cruises presents A Taste of Modern Luxury with Star Chef's Rising Star Jacques Van Staden
11:00am Feb 25, 2012
$85 - Dolce Lunch hosted by Charles Phan at The Setai
12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$175 - Farm to Table Brunch hosted by Michael Schwartz sponsored by Whole Foods Market
12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$175 - Barilla Interactive Lunch hosted by Anne Burrell
12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$150 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Meatballs with Daniel Holzman & Mark Oldman
12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$85 - Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: A Partnership of Iconic Cabernets
1:15pm Feb 25, 2012
$125 - Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series B
2:45pm Feb 25, 2012
$150 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Sugarcane with Timon Balloo & Andrea Robinson
3:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$85 - Napa Style in the Mandarin: hosted by Michael Chiarello and Joel Huff at Azul; Part of The New York
7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$250 - Interactive Dinner presented by Creekstone Farms hosted by The Neelys
7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$225 - Diamond Dishes at the New Marlins Park
7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$250 - The Flavors of Flay presented by Certified Angus Beef®
7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$250 - Tribute Dinner honoring Charlie Trotter & Piero Antinori presented by Bank of America
7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$500 - Thrillist's BBQ & The Blues hosted by Michael Symon
7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$115 - Food Network & Cooking Channel present The Best Thing I Ever Ate Late Night Bites & Sweets
10:00pm Feb 25, 2012
$110
Sunday February 26
- Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family sponsored by Carnival featuring Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen
10:00am Feb 26, 2012
$20 - Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
11:00am Feb 26, 2012
$225 - Brunch at Sea hosted by Douglas Rodriguez & Aarón Sanchez
11:00am Feb 26, 2012
$150 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Talking with My Mouth Full with Gail Simmons and Josh Wesson
1:00pm Feb 26, 2012
$85 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Foods and Fine Wines of the Rich and Famous with Ariane Daguin
3:00pm Feb 26, 2012
$85 - Swine & Wine presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats hosted by Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos
4:00pm Feb 26, 2012
$150 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Michael's Genuine Food & Drink with Michael Schwartz
11:00am Feb 26, 2012
$85 - Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier
11:00am Feb 26, 2012
$100 - Smithfield presents Paula Deen's Sunday Brunch
11:30am Feb 26, 2012
$150 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Grilled Cheese with Laura Werlin, The Kindergarten Classic
12:00pm Feb 26, 2012
$85 - Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series C
1:00pm Feb 26, 2012
$150 - Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Mexican Foods & Tequila with Marcela Valladolid & Mark Oldman
2:00pm Feb 26, 2012
$85 - Trucks on the Beach presented by Cultivate Wines: The Official Festival Closing Party
6:30pm Feb 26, 2012
$95 - Barilla's Sunday Supper; Part of The New York Times Dinner Series
7:00pm Feb 26, 2012
$150