By: Charlotte Trattner By: Charlotte Trattner | February 6, 2025 | Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Events, Food & Drink Feature, drink, Local, Community, Eat,
From star-studded culinary events to decadent tastings, here’s our complete guide to The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival.
This year’s SOBEWFF will bring live versions of some of the Food Network’s favorite shows. PHOTO BY ALVAREZ/GETTY
For 24 years, The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) has taken over the sands of our city, bringing renowned wine and spirit producers, chefs, culinary talent and mouthwatering creations. As anticipation grows for this drool-worthy festival and locals and visitors get ready to take a bite out of SOBEWFF, discover these can’t-miss events that promise a memorable time and savory creations. Find a complete list of events, locations and tickets at sobewff.org
MIKE’S AMAZING BURGER BASH, PRESENTED BY SCHWEID & SONS AND HOSTED BY RACHAEL RAY
Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:30-10:30 p.m., American Airlines North Venue, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
As one of the hottest events on the Festival’s lineup, this annual event delivers mouthwatering burger creations for an epic burger showdown, competing for the Very Best Burger Award and People’s Choice Award. Guests can enjoy free-flowing drinks, desserts and all the burger accouterments. Complete with celebrity guest judges, this beloved event is a must-attend.
Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rachael Ray, Yung Gravy, John Cusimano and Kate Upton at the 2024 Burger Bash PHOTO BY JORDAN BRAUN
ALEX VS. MIAMI, HOSTED BY ALEX GUARNASCHELLI AND ERIC ADJEPONG
Thursday, Feb 20, 10 p.m.- 1 a.m., Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong are bringing the hit Food Network show, Alex vs. America to Miami with an epic culinary showdown. Participating chefs will compete head-to-head to create the best dish. Guests can cheer on their favorite while enjoying a friendly competition as these all-star chefs use local flavors to inspire their delicious dishes.
BAL HARBOUR SHOPS ACCESS: FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON HOSTED BY GEOFFREY AND MARGARET ZAKARIAN
Friday, Feb. 21, 12-2 p.m., Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour
Known as one of the Food Network’s most fashion-forward dressers, celebrated chef and bestselling author Geoffrey Zakarian is hosting a glorious luncheon. Guests will enjoy dishes from Stephen Starr’s Le Zoo and receive a welcome gift with the chance to win a prize from the Bal Harbour Shops Access Suite.
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS HOSTED BY GUY FIERI
Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30-10:30 p.m., American Airlines North Venue, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Guy Fieri returns to South Beach for the inaugural Tournament of Champions live showdown. Four teams of six chefs, each led by a past champion, will compete in an epic culinary battle, unleashing their creativity and serving up fierce competition and equally competitive dishes.
BACARDI LATE NIGHT PARTY
Friday, Feb. 21, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Get ready to kick back at the ultimate late-night block party and this beachfront bash. Complete with live music, an unforgettable tasting experience and expertly crafted cocktails from BACARDI’s portfolio, this electric and pulsating celebration is one to raise your glass to while reveling in Miami’s culinary magic.
Festival-goers can expect compelling live entertainment. PHOTO BY JORDAN BRAUN
FOODIECON
Saturday, Feb. 22, 12-6 p.m., Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach
Bringing some of the most influential digital content creators in the culinary industry, FoodieCon offers a full day of programming complete with immersive activations, photo opportunities, book signings and, of course, culinary delights. Celebrating the art of digital food content, this star-studded roster is as delicious as it is engaging.
A Sunset Feast sponsored by Grove Bay Hospitality Group & Friends
Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 - 9 p.m., 3385 Pan American Drive, Miami
Bringing bold flavors and live entertainment to the historic venue, this SOBEWFF brings together elite culinary talent, including Top Chef winner and visionary behind Stubborn Seed Jeremy Ford, James Beard-nominated chef Brad Kilgore and five-time James Beard finalist Jose Mendin. Hosted by five-time Emmy Award-winning Belkys Nerey, have an enchanting evening experience putting you in a vacation state of mind.
A DUFF GOLDMAN LATE NIGHT DESSERT PARTY & ONE MAN SHOW
Saturday, Feb. 22, 8-11 p.m., Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Get ready for a night of laugh-out-loud humor and decadent desserts as American pastry chef and TV personality Duff Goldman brings his live show and culinary creativity to Miami. Guests will enjoy a delicious dessert spread created by local chefs, including liquor-infused treats and premium spirits.
Photography by: Photo By: Alvarez /Getty'; Jordan Braun