January has arrived and we are absurdly excited and salivating for The Foodie Event of the Year. The prestigious South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF) returns on Thursday February 20th for an extended weekend of exquisite foodgasmic gluttony. There are a handful of new events to break out your finest stretchy pants for. Tickets sell out fast, so grab yours now for the foodie event of your dreams HERE!
The Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats and hosted by Rachael Ray is always a one of the more popular choices.
The hilarious Thrillist brings back the BBQ & The Blues hosted by Bobby Deen that will satiate all your southern hankerings.
The Vegetarian Dinner hosted by Alfred Portale and Alex Guarnaschelli with the brilliant Matthew Kenney is available for non-carnivore fans.
This year SOBEWFF will also have a plethora of brand spanking new events:
- New kick-off event – Ronzoni Pasta’s 100th Anniversary, Al Fresco Feast hosted by Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos
- Enhancements to the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village including more seating and shaded areas, live music and DJs, and free park-and-ride offerings from areas in downtown Miami.
o Tacos After Dark hosted by Aaron Sanchez
o Mix It Up with Morimoto & Friends
- Frost: A Sprinkles Wonderland hosted by Candace Nelson
- The Art of Tiki: A Cocktail Showdown hosted by Emeril Lagasse
- Cigars & Spirits
- Medianoches & Mixology hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli
- Death by Chocolate: A Dessert Party hosted by Dominique Ansel
- Bobby Flay’s Caribbean Heat
The 2015 SOBEWFF program also features more than 20 intimate dinner experiences and the first ever pet event, welcoming your four-legged friends at Yappie Hour presented by BarkBox hosted by Rachael Ray. Wherever you end up remember to see what they are serving before you jump online, Pace Yourself and wear your spiffiest fat pants.