Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival
February 23 - 26, 2012
Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine 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 benefits Florida International University's (FIU) School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
The Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival, Presented by The Continental Group
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Noon - 10 p.m.
This annual event promises a fun-filled day of international music, art, outstanding food and wine, an exotic car show, a health and fitness expo, and a free Kids Zone. More than 50 fine dining establishments from Downtown Miami and Brickell's core will be featured, along with vendors, sponsors and non-profit organizations that will help bring thousands together to experience an exchange of food and music in the heart of Brickell on beautiful Biscayne Bay.
The Grind
Saturday, March 31, 2012
7-10 p.m.
Taste 30 of the best burgers in town at this burger showdown while washing it all down with complimentary open bar including Blue Moon craft beer, wine and spirits. Guests and local celebrity judges, including Chef Norman Van Aken, will vote for their favorite burgers. An online competition will take place where cooking enthusiasts can submit their own recipe for the "Best Backyard Burger." The Grind has partnered with Miami Culinary Institute to give culinary students the opportunity to work alongside Miami's top restaurants. VIP tickets are available for those who want to start sampling, voting and mingling an hour before general admission while enjoying the benefits of the VIP lounge. VIP 6-10 p.m.; General Admission 7-10 p.m.
United Way Miami Wine & Food Festival
April 18 - 21, 2012
Featuring wine and food tastings, an interactive dinner featuring a celebrity chef TBA and a craft beer tasting. Events take place at Mary Brickell Village, Village of Merrick Park, and Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
