South Florida’s Taste of the Nation® for No Kid Hungry Does it Again
On Friday, May 12, over 1,000 philanthropic foodies gathered at Wynwood’s Soho Studios to eat for a cause at South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry®. This 29th-annual tasting event, which was
On Friday, May 12, over 1,000 philanthropic foodies gathered at Wynwood’s Soho Studios to eat for a cause at South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry®. This 29th-annual tasting event, which was hosted by Y100’s Nick Pena and CBS4’s EMMY Award-winning reporter Lisa Petrillo, showcased food and drinks by top South Florida chefs, sommeliers and mixologists—and in the process, secured over 680K meals for children in need.
Helmed by Chef Chairman Timon Balloo of SUGARCANE raw bar & grill and Honorary Chef Chair Allen Susser, more than 60 of Miami and Broward County’s best chefs participated in the event. Some of our favorites included:
Glass & Vine {2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove; 305.200.5268}
Jaya at The Setai {2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 855.923.7899}
db Bistro Moderne {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800}
Malibu Farm {4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.531.0000}
Market at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600}
Ortanique on the Mile {278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gabels; 305.446.7710}
PAO by Paul Qui {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5600}
R House Wynwood {2727 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201}
The Sarsaparilla Club {1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.341.1400}
Scarpetta {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412}
Zest {200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; 305.374.ZEST}
And in true Florida fashion, this charity event was nothing if not a party. While nationally-acclaimed music group, The Strumbellas, entertained guests at the event itself, the deliciously-eclectic R House threw an official after party that went until late into the night. Here, R House Chef/Owner Rocco Carulli whipped up delectable bites from his well-loved menu, while Elia Gourmet, Big Easy Winebar & Grill {701 South Miami Avenue, Suite 33, Brickell; 786.814.5955}, and SORSO by Scott Conant {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412} served tasty bites and drinks of their own.
No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with about 500 million meals. This year, South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry raised enough money to help feed children in need with more than 680,000 healthy meals. Local partners included Breakthru Beverage, Mike Sipe Entertainment, CBS4, Events on the Loose, iHeartMedia, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, VOSS Artesian Water from Norway, Panache Classic Event & Tent Rentals, Social Thinking, Williams Sonoma, and Brustman Carrino Public Relations, and local beneficiaries include Florida Impact, FLIPANY, and Feeding South Florida. To learn more about South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry®, click here.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor