Taste of Tennis Miami
World Class Athletes and Chefs Serve Up a Signature Culinary Experience
Monday, March 20th at W Miami
MIAMI BEACH, FL – January 19, 2017 – This week, Taste of Tennis is pleased to announce that Citi is the title sponsor of Taste of Tennis Miami. Taste of Tennis is widely regarded as the world’s premier food and tennis experience. Citi Taste of Tennis will take place on Monday, March 20, 2017. The event will kick off the two weeks of tennis excitement in Miami at the Whisper Lounge, located on the 50th floor at W Miami on Brickell Avenue.
“We are thrilled to welcome Citi as the Title Sponsor of the Citi Taste of Tennis Miami! Thanks to their support, our new venue W Miami in Brickell and our partnership with Wellness in the Schools, this year’s event promises to be better than ever,” said Judi Lerner, president of AYS.
The Citi Taste of Tennis is a “must” for all local foodies and tennis fans. The action-packed evening will feature signature cuisine prepared by top chefs paired with some of the world’s best tennis players. Guests will enjoy up close and personal interaction with their favorite athletes and chefs and an array of amazing cocktails, music and interactive sponsor experiences. Past participants include Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Mike and Bob Bryan, John Isner and many others.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 21: Guests attend Taste Of Tennis At W South Beach #TASTEOFTENNIS at W Hotel on March 21, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for W South Beach)
This year’s chef lineup consists of some of Miami’s star chefs including, but not limited to:
- Clark Bowen (DB Bistro Moderne)
- Aaron Brooks (Edge Steak & Bar)
- Thomas Buckley (Nobu)
- Stuart Cameron (Byblos)
- Alex Diaz (Tamarina)
- Helene Henderson (Malibu Farms)
- John Iatrellis (Lure Fishbar)
- Bill Telepan (Oceana)
- Cesar Vega (Sushisamba)
- Dustin Ward (BLT Prime)
- Cesar Zapata (Phuc Yea)
Dustin Ward & Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
Mindy Mercaldo, Market President at Citi added, “Citi is excited to sponsor the Citi Taste of Tennis Miami. Bringing together tennis stars and the best of the city’s culinary scene is a great way to partner with our vibrant community.”
Will Howle, Citi’s head of retail banking, will also be in town for the event. “From our sponsorships of Citi Bike, Wynwood Walls, City of Miami Beach and the New World Symphony to our newly transformed Bayfront Citigold Center, opening soon, Miami is a very important market for us,” he said.
at W South Beach on March 23, 2015 in Miami Beach, Florida.
A portion of the proceeds from the event this year will benefit Wellness in the Schools, which inspires healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness as a way of life for kids in public schools. Executive Chef Bill Telepan from Wellness in the Schools adds, “When I learned of our partnership with Taste of Tennis, I couldn’t think of a more perfect pairing! Good eating! Good playing!”
The full list of participating chefs and players will be announced prior to the event. Tickets are priced at $200. For more information and to purchase tickets to the 2017 Citi Taste of Tennis Miami, please visit www.tasteoftennis.com.