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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
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