Celebrating 24 years, The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. The Festival takes place February 20 – 23, 2025. 100% of net proceeds benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University.
A Taste of Italy
Taste Italy like NEVER before at this unforgettable evening of Italian-inspired indulgence! Presented by Campari and hosted by the dynamic Nadia Caterina Munno, aka @The_PastaQueen, this event will transport you to la dolce vita with a walk-around tasting featuring a dozen all-star chefs, each eager to serve their Italian favorites.
Thursday, February 20 | 8PM – 11PM
Steak and Whiskey
Calling all carnivores! This is one Festival event you won’t want to miss as chef, TV personality, and the King of Carnivores himself, Michael Symon, heads to the Design District to celebrate two great American classics – steak and whiskey.
Friday, February 21 | 8PM – 11PM
Chicken Coupe
The ode to fried chicken and Champagne is back with a vengeance – and a new host. Join Kardea Brown at this epic event celebrating one of the most beloved dishes in the culinary canon. Kardea who you can catch as the host of Miss Delicious Brown and Kids Baking Championship on the Food Network knows her stuff.
Saturday, February 22 | 8PM – 11PM
Farmers Market Brunch
Leave it to Michael Schwartz, one of the country’s most formidable farm-to-table chefs, to help us curate this hyper-local, family-friendly walkaround brunch that spotlights our vibrant community of farmers. At this family friendly event, it’s the farmers who’ll take center stage, working alongside an A-list lineup of chefs whose mission-driven approach to cooking emphasizes sustainability and regenerative farming.
Sunday, February 23 | 8PM – 11PM