There are so many reasons to be here now at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, or plan for next year?s blowout celebration of all things culinary.
First, who doesn?t want to be in South Beach in February. Sunshine and balmy breezes win out over snow in most folks score card. You are almost guaranteed perfect weather to stroll the food stalls planted in the surf and sand of this iconic international destination, that is Miami Beach, Florida. Second, if you follow the food scene, you will be seen with all your ?fav? celebrity chefs. You?ll be able to savor, sip and selfie with the Food Network stars who have helped you up your culinary game.
Photo by Michael Reiss
But where to begin, with 350 chefs and over 100 events packed into a long weekend, the choices are endless. You can peruse the program and decide between lunches, dinners and seminars galore, or you can choose the best of the festival at their signature tasting events to sample the widest variety of food and beverage offered in one location. We decided to go this route with our first event on Thursday evening being ?Barilla?s Italian Bites on the Beach? hosted by Giada De Laurentis.
With more than 30 of the nation?s chefs each offering their bite of la bella vita–accompanied by specially selected beverages, we came hungry with high expectations, and we were not disappointed.
The beachside tent was decked out to impress with twinkling lights, comfortable seating areas and groovy DJ selections.
Among the ma...