February 7, 2025
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SOBEWFF at Loews Miami Seashore
Artwork Stroll Returns to Wynwood Market
Nationwide Margarita Day at Cafe La Trova
New Chef at Mayami Wynwood
SOBEWFF at Loews Miami Seashore
The Meals Community South Seashore Wine & Meals Competition introduced by Capital One (SOBEWFF) returns February 20-23, with the long-lasting Loews Miami Seashore Resort as soon as once more serving as Host Resort. The oceanfront resort proudly welcomes famend culinary personalities, wine connoisseurs and foodies from all over the world for 4 days of enjoyable and taste.
As a part of this 12 months’s festivities, masterful mixology meets culinary excellence at Loews Miami Seashore Resort’s Bar Collins, with signature sips and bites impressed by SOBEWFF. Competition attendees, locals and guests are invited to savor one of the best of the fest with cocktails that pay homage to Tribute Dinner honoree Dominique Crenn – the annual gala occasion is held at Loews, in addition to standard pageant occasions throughout the seashore.
The next flavors can be found solely at Bar Collins for SOBEWFF, February 20-23, 2025.
Signature #SOBEWFF Sips
Traditional French cocktails in honor of Dominique Crenn, paired with distinctive bites for the final word sip and savor second.
- Calvados Boulevardier, paired with a lobster “roll” savory éclair with tarragon, ginger, vanilla
- Champs Elysees, paired with vegan “fake” gras mousse made with cashews, poached raisins, coco nibs, mango
- French 75, paired with citrus cured Ora king salmon, rosemary ginger, plum
Signature #SOBEWFF Bites
Every day culinary specials impressed by standard pageant occasions.
Thursday, Feb. 20 – Burger Bash
Collins Mac – double meat, double cheddar, braised quick rib, shaved black truffle, peppercorn aioli, sesame seed bun
Friday, Feb. 21 – Match of Champions
Bone-In Braised Brief Rib Birria – house-made tortillas, escabeche rojo, salsa cruda, cilantro
Saturday, Feb. 22 – Tribute Dinner at Loews Miami Seashore Resort
Celebrating honoree, Dominique Crenn, with a dish from her e book Atelier Crenn: Metamorphosis of Style
Beef Carpaccio – cured wagyu beef with whipped beef fats
Sunday, Feb. 23 – Asian Evening Market
Crispy Ropa Vieja Dumplings – yuca, black bean chili crunch
Competition Host Resort since its inception 24 years in the past, SOBEWFF 2025 occasions going down at Loews Miami Seashore embrace: Alex V Miami, two offered out dinners hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli, Ava Clark and Loews Miami Seashore Govt Chef Christopher Aguirre, in addition to a dinner hosted by Antonia Lofaso, Brooke Williamson, Zac Younger and Govt Chef Aguirre. The lodge will even set the stage for Tribute Dinner honoring Dominique Crenn and Gerard Bertrand with Grasp of Ceremonies Marcus Samuelsson, and the Sunday Brunch introduced by Cunard, hosted by the solid of The Kitchen.
Photograph Credit score: Pablo Medina Pictures
Artwork Stroll Returns to Wynwood Market
Wynwood Market is worked up to announce the much-anticipated return of Artwork Stroll, bringing Miami’s artistic district to life with a night of artwork, music, and neighborhood. Visitors will get pleasure from stay artwork demonstrations, family-friendly actions, and a singular buying expertise that includes native distributors. The occasion takes place Saturday, February fifteenth, from 3 p.m. till 11:30 p.m.
Highlights Embody:
- Sip & Savor: The primary 100 visitors to RSVP and arrive earlier than 5 PM will obtain a complimentary vodka cocktail.
- Watch Artwork Come to Life: Native artists will remodel clean canvases into beautiful masterpieces in real-time.
- Enjoyable for the Little Creatives: Partaking arts and crafts actions for youths make this a family-friendly occasion.
- Store the Evening Away: Discover one-of-a-kind finds from native distributors showcasing Wynwood’s signature model.
Nationwide Margarita Day at Cafe La Trova
Have fun Nationwide Margarita Day at Cafe La Trova on February twenty second for a fiesta of flavors with two particular margaritas, crafted only for the event by the world well-known cantineros. Take pleasure in these restricted time solely margaritas for under $8 every, pleased hour pricing accessible all day lengthy.
Photograph Credit score: Ranieri Cassuola / R.C. Visuals
New Chef at Mayami Wynwood
Mayami Wynwood, Miami’s vibrant hotspot recognized for its electrifying environment and modern Mexican fusion-inspired menu, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chef Jonnatan Arenas as its new Govt Chef. With an distinctive culinary background and a ardour for mixing conventional flavors with fashionable strategies, Chef Arenas is about to take Mayami’s eating expertise to the following stage.
Educated in among the most prestigious kitchens on the planet from Bakan to Casa Tua Miami, Chef Arenas brings over 20 years of expertise in crafting daring, dynamic dishes that commemorate cultural heritage. A grasp of conventional and fashionable strategies, Chef Arenas has honed his craft in Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean delicacies and carving, gaining expertise that enable him to fuse flavors from totally different cultures in each dish. HIs culinary philosophy aligns seamlessly with Mayami Wynwood’s mission to ship elevated delicacies rooted in custom whereas embracing Miami’s eclectic power.
“I’m excited to affix the unimaginable workforce at Mayami Wynwood,” mentioned Chef Arenas. “Cooking is a type of expression, an artwork that displays love and dedication. Each dish I put together is a creation stuffed with power and creativity, designed to fulfill and shock each palate that experiences it. I can’t wait to create dishes that can shock and delight our visitors.”
Visitors can stay up for new menu additions, together with Kobe Meatballs with Granna Padano Fondue, Funghy-Chimi, Chile de Arbol, topped off with Crispy Shallots; Panela Salmon with Cured Rose Salmon, Soy-Ginger Sauce, Creamy Purple Quinoa and Combined Veggies; Gradual Cooked Wagyu Brief Rib Pasta with Brief Ribs, Pachheri, and Burrata, alongside Mayami Wynwood’s beloved signature choices.