Mila Omakase X A Sushi Omakase Collective

MILA Omakase is thrilled to announce its participation in SOBEWFF’s first ever ‘A Sushi Omakase Collective’, where five premier Japanese restaurants will come together to present guests a multi–course gastronomic journey with a diverse array of unique and elevated samplings. Working alongside four other award-winning Chefs and seamlessly complementing the artful medley of flavors, Michelin Star Chef Michael Michaelidis, Executive Corporate Chef of Riviera Dining Group, and Chef Reiji Yoshizawa, Head Chef of MILA Omakase, invite patrons to indulge in a curated sampling featuring a premium selection of delicately composed nigiri and specialty Japanese-inspired dishes prepared using the most refined ingredients such as line-caught fish flown in daily from Japan, fresh vegetables and condiments, sea urchin from Hokkaido, sustainable bluefin tuna from Baja and Sanuki Olive Wagyu from Kagawa Prefecture in Japan, paying homage to MILA Omakase’s ever-changing menu, which evolves in harmony with the 72 Japanese micro-seasons.

BAOLI X SOBEWFF - Best of the Best

BAOLI is excited to announce its participation in this year’s annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival ‘Best of the Best’ tasting event, where over 60 of the nation's most acclaimed chefs are paired with first-rate wineries from around the globe, showcasing an exceptional lineup of James Beard Award Winners, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, and Michelin-starred restaurants, alongside some of the world’s most renowned winemakers. Bringing exquisite cuisine, vibrant delicacies, and the rich tapestry of Southeast Asian flavors to this year’s Best of the Best, BAOLI invites guests to savor the captivating flavors of traditional Asian cuisine, elevated with a distinctive modernist approach.

Art of Punch Room at The Miami Beach EDITION

The Tampa EDITION brings The Art of Punch Room to The Miami Beach EDITION for this exclusive one-night-only pop-up of the sophisticated, speakeasy - inspired cocktail bar. This multi-sensory journey led by Punch Room Director at The Tampa EDITION, Tural Hasanov, will take you on a discovery of innovative craft cocktails, avant- garde technique and refined presentations as you build your own punch. Enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvre pairings from The Miami Beach EDITION’s Executive Chef Amol Agarwal.

Pink Taco at SOBEWFF Tacos & Tequila

This SOBEWFF, catch Pink Taco, the iconic rocker-chic Mexican restaurant at the festival’s Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores. Featuring the country’s most acclaimed chefs delivering their signature spins on this classic Mexican dish, SOBEWFF Tacos & Tequila offers guests the opportunity to sample every type of taco from South Florida’s renowned Mexican restaurants. Showcasing their made-from-scratch OG Pink Taco, perfectly crafted with shredded chicken, jack cheese, pickled red onions, avocado, and fried pink corn tortillas; and housemade Something Pink Margarita, a harmonious blend of el jimador blanco tequila, prickly pear puree and simple agave, Pink Taco will bring its bold-flavored bites and tequila-saturated sips to SOBEWFF’s Tacos & Tequila 2023.

Intimate Dinner Series with Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos and Chef Danny Lledo at Elcielo, SLS South Beach

This SOBEWFF, Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos and Chef Danny Lledo will collaborate to host an intimate dinner at Elcielo, located at SLS South Beach on February 24th from 7-10PM. Michelin-Starred Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, known in the gastronomic world as “Juanma,” is the creative mind behind the renowned Elcielo Miami’s exquisite offerings showcasing one-of-a-kind flavors and textures that pay homage to his Colombian roots. International award-winning Chef Danny Lledó finds inspiration in his Portuguese and Valencian heritage to create memorable culinary experiences at Xiquet by Danny Lledó In Washington D.C. Lledo’s delectable dishes combine over 20 compositions of modern Valencian cuisine that showcase Valencian cuisine. The pairing of these two acclaimed chefs promises to be a bold fusion of rich flavors and cultures. This will be an unforgettable seated dinner experience that promises to bring delectable culinary creations to this year's SOBEWFF.

Katsuya at Asian Night Market

Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure and join Katsuya SLS South Beach at SOBEWFF’s highly anticipated Asian Night Market hosted by chef and television personality Jet Tila, and “Food Network Star” winner and cookbook author Aarti Sequeira. Featuring a boldly flavored menu of dishes from across the continent – from sushi to Pad Thai and nearly everything in between – this late-night party will have it all when it comes to showcasing the region’s diverse and equally complex layers of flavor. Showcasing Master Chef Katsuya Uechi’s culinary creations through Katsuya, enjoy a gastronomic experience that skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. Katsuya offers tantalizing signature dishes such as the savory Truffle Mushroom Chuka Soba, Miso Glazed Black Cod, Branzino served with hachimitsu sauce, and miso buttered Lobster Dynamite.