Top 5 Picks of South Beach Food & Wine Festival

Every year we look forward to one of the most mouth watering events of South Beach, long awaited by foodies and wine connoisseurs; The South Beach Food and Wine Festival. The South Beach Food and Wine Festival offers the perfect excuse to indulge in a myriad of gastronomic delights by some of the most celebrated chefs locally and internationally. We also get to discover, sample and search for our “new favorite” wines. These are our Top 5 picks for this year and if you would like to attend we strongly suggest you get your tickets now while they are still available for this Haute event you will not want to miss.

Moët Hennessy’s The Q, hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri, presented by Allen Brothers.

For fans of the now retired BubbleQ®, we introduce its retooled replacement, Moët Hennessy’s The Q presented by Allen Brothers. Featuring a portfolio of wines, champagnes and spirits from the Moët Hennessy USA collection. From a revamped tent behind the Delano Hotel to a fully-stocked bar, The Q promises to kick off the Festival’s next 10 years in the most glamorous way. Tickets for The Q include admission to The Q After Dark!

Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers; hosted by Rachael Ray

Amstel Light Burger Bash is moving to Friday night and expanding its footprint under our trademark white tent behind The Ritz-Carlton, South-Beach. More room for dancing, more room for drinking Amstel Light beer, and more room to sample the dozens of burger creations of the country’s most talented chefs.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s “Best of the Best” sponsored by Bank of America

This is where chic meets substance, enjoy a leisurely stroll from station to station hob-knobbing with the chefs and wine-makers, while soaking in the elegant surroundings. Only proprietors and wine-makers from a winery are asked to pour their varietals at this event, and they are thrilled to take time to speak to attendees.

Diamond Dishes at the New Miami Marlins Ballpark

Whether you’re a foodie or a baseball fan you won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime VIP event, the public’s first chance to experience the new Miami Marlins baseball stadium. Join host Julie Loria (author of the cook-book, Diamond Dishes, and wife of Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria) for an unforgettable evening with an exclusive sneak-peek of the brand new home of the Miami Marlins. Enjoy a VIP evening under the stars with delicious Miami fare featuring some of South Florida’s brightest stars including chefs Michelle Bernstein, Scott Conant, Laurent Tourondel and Hedy Goldsmith this one is sure to be a grand slam!

Food Network & Cooking Channel presents Best Thing I Ever Ate Late Night Bites & Sweets

Ever wonder what the biggest food stars, chefs and celebrities favorite Late Night Bites are? Find out at Food Network presents The Best Thing I Ever Ate Late Night Bites, a party to showcase favorite finger foods enjoyed long after the spirits start flowing behind the Ritz-Carlton tent.

For more information about the Festival, visit www.sobewineandfoodfest.com or call 877-762-3933.

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