Escape NYC This Winter at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Take a break from the New York City winter blues and indulge in the best food and drink with Miami Beach as your backdrop. Next month, the 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) presented by Capital One returns.

From February 20-23, 2025 the four-day star-studded event will return to Miami Beach with more than 105 events, Food Network’s biggest culinary icons, Grammy-winning artists, popular lifestyle personalities, and more than 500 chefs, winemakers, and spirit producers who will come together for an unforgettable culinary experience. Tickets are now available! Check out the highlights below.

The Festival’s iconic open-air tasting tents will return this year – American Airlines North Venue and Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village – for two days and four nights with the country’s most talented chefs and popular lifestyle personalities, supported by over 1,500 students from Florida International University.

Returning fan favorites that guests can expect to see include:

• Rachael Ray will return to host the 18th annual Mike’s Amazing Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons on Thursday, February 20th
• Aarón Sánchez will host the wildly popular Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores, featuring chefs serving up various iterations of one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes on Saturday, February 22nd
• 135,000 sq. ft. culinary playground featuring LIVE cooking demonstrations from Food Network personalities, 1,200+ products for sampling, over 45 restaurants, and more at the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village on Saturday, February 22nd, and Sunday, February 23rd

From highly competitive cooking competitions to exclusive one-night-only pop-ups, the Festival team has programmed a diverse lineup of new events that will keep guests entertained throughout the weekend.

Highlights include:

• Alex vs Miami, hosted by Alex vs America’s Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong on Thursday, February 20th, will be a late-night dance party during which participating chefs will go head-to-head, competing to create the best dish of the night inspired by local flavors.
• Inspired by his hit series of the same name, Guy Fieri will host Tournament of Champions, an epic culinary competition where four teams—each led by a past TOC winner will battle it out on the sands of Miami Beach for top honors on Friday, February 21st.
• Tyler Florence will host the new Masters of Fire, celebrating the art of grilling and outdoor cooking, on Saturday, February 22nd.
• Duff Goldman will host a comedy show and dessert party, A Dozen Eggs and a Dream: A One-Man Show and Dessert Party hosted by Duff Goldman, on Saturday, February 22nd.
• A new grand finale event, Asian Night Market hosted by Andrew Zimmern, Jet Tila, and Aarti Sequeira, will feature a special performance by Rev Run and close out the Festival weekend on Sunday, February 23rd.

From Miami Beach to Kendall and everywhere in between, the 2025 Festival offers a carefully curated lineup of events that celebrate the vibrant local cuisine and culture of these neighborhoods and their significant role in shaping South Florida.

Event highlights include:

• A Taste of Italy hosted by “The Pasta Queen” Nadia Caterina Munno part of the Miami Design District Event Series on Thursday, February 20th
• Steak and Whiskey hosted by Michael Symon part of the Miami Design District Event Series on Friday, February 21st
• The Cookout hosted by JJ Johnson presented by Stella Artois on Saturday, February 22nd
• A Sunset Feast sponsored by Grove Bay Hospitality Group & Friends hosted by Belkys Nerey & Dan Le Batard part of The Hangar Event Series presented by Capital One on Saturday, February 22nd
• Noche Cubana hosted by Michelle Bernstein, David Martinez, and Gio Gutierrez on Saturday, February 22nd
• Miami Bakery Brunch hosted by Zak Stern on Sunday, February 23rd
• Overtown Eatup! hosted by Marcus Samuelsson on Sunday, February 23rd
• Drag Brunch featuring Mistress of Ceremonies Athena Dion on Sunday, February 23rd

The 2025 Tribute Dinner, part of The New York Times Dinner Series, will take place on Saturday, February 22nd at the Loews Miami Beach. The prestigious event will honor renowned chef Dominique Crenn and acclaimed vintner Gérard Bertrand, celebrating their exceptional talent and artistry. The unforgettable evening will be dedicated to their passion, innovation, and excellence in both the culinary and wine worlds.

This year’s Festival will feature a variety of intimate gatherings, including seated Brunches & Lunches, Master Classes, and exclusive one-night-only Intimate Dinners, alongside a handful of Family-Friendly Events and Late Night Parties.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to dive into the art of gastronomy, engage in meaningful conversations, and connect with their favorite chefs, local restaurateurs, vintners, and mixologists. Each event will feature a curated selection of premium wines and spirits from the Festival’s exclusive provider, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Highlights include:

• Table of Ten hosted by Bobby Flay at Casa Tua on Thursday, February 20th
• Dinner hosted by Michael Solomonov, Stephanie Izard, and Adeena Sussman part of The New York Times Dinner Series at Aviv at 1 Hotel South Beach on Friday, February 21st
• Cigars & Spirits hosted by Guy Fieri presented by Cigar Aficionado on Friday, February 21st
• Croissant-Making Master Class hosted by Casa Bake part of the Master Class Series presented by Capital One on Saturday, February 22nd
• Delilah Miami presents Jazz Brunch hosted by Michael Symon and Michael Teich on Saturday, February 22nd
• Lunch hosted by Susur Lee and James Wright at Klaw Miami on Saturday, February 22nd
• Vietnamese Cooking Master Class hosted by TÂM TÂM part of the Master Class Series presented by Capital One on Saturday, February 22nd
• Dinner hosted by Andrew Zimmern and Diego Oka part of the American Airlines Dinner Series at La Mar by Gastón Acurio on Saturday, February 22nd
• BBQ-Making Master Class & Lunch hosted by Apocalypse BBQ part of the Master Class Series presented by Capital One on Sunday, February 23rd
• Farmers Market Brunch hosted by Michael Schwartz part of the Miami Design District Event Series on Sunday, February 23rd
• Dim Sum Brunch hosted by Dale Talde at Hutong on Sunday, February 23rd
• A Sushi Omakase Collective hosted by Uchi, Kissaki, MILA Omakase, Mr. Omakase, and Sushi by Scratch Restaurants at SGWS Wynwood on Sunday, February 23rd