Know before you go: South Beach Wine & Food Festival insider tips

Wear comfy shoes. Sand, drink and hours in the sun take a toll
Go early. The early bird gets prime food, shortest lines and best tables
Go hands-free. Leave the clutch at home, you’ll want both hands for plates & cups
Pace yourself. Short rib and sliders catch up with you quickly
Crowd surf. The biggest lines gather for the best food
Be aggressive. Don’t get lost in the line
Cab it. Parking is no fun
Chef mingle. They want to talk to you – really
Do a demo. Easy access, comfy seats and guaranteed entertainment.
Scope out a seminar. Less money, more intimacy, lots of food & drink

Links:
[1] http://www.miami.com/restaurants/food-and-wine-festival
[2] http://www.miami.com/monday-family-night-restaurant-michael-schwartz-article
[3] http://www.miami.com/restaurants/dining-deals
[4] http://www.miami.com/bite-taste-gables-2013-june-6-article
[5] http://www.miami.com/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits
[6] http://www.miami.com/join-chef-dale-talde-brooklyn039s-talde-khong-river-house-may-30-article
[7] http://www.miami.com/uncorked-2013-reports-2013-south-beach-wine-amp-food-festival-article
[8] http://www.miami.com/breaking-news-new-sbwff-grand-tasting-tickets-article
[9] http://www.miami.com/talking-cooking-demos-food-amp-music-trisha-yearwood-article
[10] http://www.miami.com/talking-music-food-amp-south-beach-wine-amp-food-festival-ziggy-marley-article
[11] http://www.miami.com/talking-beef-burger-bash-amp-south-beach-wine-amp-food-festival-michael-symon-article
[12] http://www.miami.com/talking-wine-amp-food-catch-miami-amp-restaurant-trends-top-chef039s-hung-huynh-article
[13] http://www.miami.com/talking-burger-bash-and-south-beach039s-past-amp-present-geoffrey-zakarian-article
[14] http://www.miami.com/talking-tv-cooking-demos-amp-late-night-after-parties-curtis-stone-article
[15] http://www.miami.com/talking-fried-chicken-amp-miami-restaurants-dutch039s-andrew-carmellini-article
[16] http://www.miami.com/talking-burger-bash-best-best-amp-south-beach-wine-amp-food-festival-alex-guarnaschelli-article
[17] http://www.twitter.com/miamicom