What’s happening at SOBEWFF 2017? Lots of things. Here are the ones you definitely shouldn’t miss:
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
7 p.m.: Seaside Eats hosted by Anne Burrell
Part of the Taste Fort Lauderdale Series
Kicking off the Taste Fort Lauderdale Series, the vibrant Anne Burrell is bringing her amped-up flair to the historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, where she will join 15+ of Broward County’s best eateries serving up their iconic bites.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, at 900 Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
7 p.m.: Barilla’s Italian Bites on the Beach hosted by Valerie Bertinelli & Alex Guarnaschelli
Sponsored by HCP Media and the Miami Herald Media Company
Two-time Golden Globe Award-winning Valerie Bertinelli and Michelin-star-trained Alex Guarnaschelli are hosting a tasting event with more than 30 of the nation’s top chefs; all of whom will take you on a culinary tour of Italy. Presented by Magic City Casino, Little River Band, one of Australia’s most popular rock bands (with 10 “top 20” songs on U.S. Billboard charts), will perform.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place beachside at Delano, the entrance for which is at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
Friday, February 24, 2017
7:30 p.m.: Heineken Light Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray
Presented by Schweid & Sons
During this event, the following awards will be announced: Heineken Light People’s Choice Award, Schweid & Sons Very Best Burger Award, and Red Robin’s Best of the Bash Award. Burgers for the Schweid & Sons Very Best Burger Award will be judged by Ayesha Curry, Emilio Estefan, Jill Martin, David Bromstad, Adam Richman, and Rev Run.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place beachside at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, the entrance for which is at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
10 p.m.: The Art of Tiki: A Cocktail Showdown hosted by Robert Irvine

Famed chef and restaurateur Robert Irvine will join an esteemed panel of judges as the nation’s best bartenders and highly-regarded Tiki joints face-off and compete to be crowned “Tiki-King” or “Tiki-Queen.” Every contestant will need to make a cocktail with Rhum Barbancourt, which guests will get to try while they nosh on light Polynesian-inspired bites. The People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice award-winners will be announced at Midnight.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place at Surfcomber, A Kimpton Hotel, at 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Noon: Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring Mastercard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations
While you nosh on bites from 50 top restaurants and wines and drinks from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, don’t forget to checkout the KitchenAid Culinary Demonstration with Guy Fieri and Tanqueray brand ambassador, Snoop Dogg, at 3:30 p.m.! Immediately following, Snoop Dogg will take to the tables in the courtyard, right on the sand, for a short spin on the ones and twos to close-out the day.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place at the Grand Tasting Village, which will sit on the sand at 13th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.
9 p.m.: BACARDÍ On The Beach with Beats by Rev Run & DJ Ruckus
This first-annual night of beats, bites, and your favorite cocktails will have beats by Rev Run and DJ Ruckus, drinks, and late-night bites by some of Miami’s hottest chefs.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place beachside at Delano, the entrance for which is at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
10 p.m.: Food Fight hosted by Guy Fieri
Part Jeopardy, part Family Feud for the culinary world, Guy Fieri will pit two teams of top chefs against each other in a game like you’ve never seen before. The teams? Valerie Bertinelli, Scott Conant, Ayesha Curry, Robert Irvine, and Michael White against Josh Capon, Todd English, Alex Guarnaschelli, Aaron May, and Marc Murphy. May the best chef(s) win.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place at Monty’s Sunset on South Beach, at 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach.
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Noon: Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring Mastercard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations
While you nosh on bites from 50 top restaurants and wines and drinks from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, head to the courtyard between the Mastercard Grand Tasting Tents to see the brand new David Grutman Experience. Then, at 3 p.m., catch the David Grutman Experience featuring sounds by INGROSSO.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place at the Grand Tasting Village, which will sit on the sand at 13th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.
5:30 p.m.: Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine
Presented by The National Pork Board hosted by Cindy Hutson
Reigning Goya Foods’ People’s Choice Award-winner for best whole roasted pig, Cindy Hutson will return to the Biltmore Hotel with some of the best pig-roasters in the country. At 7:45 p.m., the winners of the Goya Foods People’s Choice Award and National Pork Board Critic’s Choice Award will be announced.
Find out more about this event here. This event will take place at the Biltmore Hotel, at 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor