Emeril shows off his sweet tooth on Friday night. Photo: Nuri Vallbona/Miami.com
Still available Wine & Food
So you think the South Beach Wine & Food Festival is all sold out? Wrong! There are still some events you can attend this weekend at the seventh annual edition of the festival. Prices do not include tax and service fee.
For tickets: 1-877-762-3933 or sobewineandfoodfest.com.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20
The Forge Prelude Dinner: Shareef Malnik, owner of the Forge, presents a dinner with a menu prepared by Michael Chiarello of the Food Network; 7:30 to 11 p.m.; The Forge Restaurant 432 41st St., Miami Beach; $300. 1-877-762-3999 for tickets.
THURSDAY, Feb. 21
D'Vine Divas: Samantha Shanken of Wine Spectator magazine, Laura De Pasquale, sommelier, and Yvonne Roberts, of the Biltmore Cellar Club, present a multicourse dinner prepared by several chefs, including Cindy Hutson, Andrea Curto Randazzo and Maria Frumkin. Also includes silent auction to benefit the Diabetes Research Foundation; 7 to 11 p.m.; Biltmore Hotel. 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; $300.
FRIDAY, Feb. 22
Emeril's Sugar Shack: Perrier-Jouet presents a poolside event with desserts from Emeril's restaurants, including white chocolate bananas Foster, bread pudding and Mississippi mud pie with peanut butter ganache; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; The Raleigh Hotel 1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; $125.
A Fresh Start for Our Children: Rachel Ray, Jamie Oliver and Alice Waters are panelists in a discussion led by Dr.‚Arthur Agatston, author of the South Beach Diet, to discuss helping children eat healthy foods; 12:30 to 2 p.m.; The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; $125.
Golf Invitational: Tournament at which Chef Ming Tsai prepares appetizers that will be served at the break stations. A reception with gourmet foods also presented by Tsai and Gordon Mott, executive editor of Cigar Aficianado magazine; 10 a.m.; Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; $500 per person, $2,000 per foursome.
Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier: A panel of master sommeliers, including Eric Hemer, of Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida, Laura DePasquale, of Palm Bay Imports, Virginia Phillip of The Breakers and John Blazon of Walt Disney World, will teach guests how to identify different varietals and styles of wine; 1 to 3 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach.
SATURDAY, Feb. 23
Barilla Interactive Cooking Lunch: Ming Tsai prepares his signature Asian cuisine. Frank Randazzo, chef-owner of Talula Restaurant and Creative Tastes, prepares the appetizers; noon to 2:30 p.m.; Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; $150.
Bourbon Mixology on the Beach: Fred Noe of Jim Beam and Bill Samuels of Maker's Mark share the history of bourbon. Bobby Gleason, master mixologist, demonstrates popular mixed drinks and recipes for new drinks; 10 to 11 a.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $100.
Cocktails 101 - Stocking & Tending Your Home: Tony Abou-Gamin teaches guests how to set up and make drinks at a home bar; 1 to 2 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $45.
Fun and Fit as a Family: Festival presented by South Beach Diet that features educational activities, cooking demonstrations by Rachel Ray, Jamie Oliver and Tyler Florence to show how to prepare heart healthy meals; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jungle Island 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; $28, $23 for kids 10 and under.
Gekkeikan Sake Seminar: The California-based producer explains how the drink is produced and offers a tasting; 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $45.
Grand Marnier Seminar - The Spirit of Luxury Cocktails: Learn the history of the liqueur and taste a few cocktails; 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $75.
Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen: Giadda de Laurentiis, Food Network host, demonstrates dishes that are easy for kids to make; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lummus Park Ocean Drive between Fifth and 15th streets in Miami Beach; $35.
The Perfect Balance: Dale Degroff presents the tasting subtitled Finding the Delicate Harmony of Sweet and Sour in Cocktails; 3 to 4 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $45.
Riedel Glass Seminar: The seminar is subtitled Crystal Clear: Does the Glass Make the Difference? and Maximillian Riedel leads a tasting featuring the Vitis wine glass collection; 11 a.m. to noon; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $125.
A Vertical of Dominus Estate: Christian Moueix, of the Dominus Estate in California, discusses red wine; 2 to 3 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $175.
Wine Spectator's Best of the Best: Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator magazine, hosts the event which features wines paired with a tasting menu prepared by several local chefs, including Allen Susser, Alex Patou and David Bouley; 7:30 to 11 p.m.,; AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; $300.
Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series A: Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator magazine, will introduce each section and vintners from a variety of estates will lead tastings. Maximilian Reidel, CEO of Reidel Crystal of America, will discuss the benefits of having well made glassware; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $200: Series A: 10 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., Series B: 2:30 to 6:05 p.m.
SUNDAY, Feb. 24
Barilla Interactive Cooking Lunch: Ingrid Hoffmann, host of Food Network's Simply Delicioso, presents a Latin-inspired meal; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; $150.
Cooking Secrets from the Cheese Wiz(ard): John Cuevas, chef of Montage in Laguna Beach, Calif., demonstrates how to make dishes using cheddar, mozzarella, string and American cheeses; 1 to 2 p.m.; Marriott South Beach 161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach; $85.
Forgotten Greats from the Golden Age of the Cocktail: Dale DeGroff, master mixologist, demonstrates how to prepare the Blue Blazer, a bourbon-based drink created in the 1800s, and the Cafe Brulot, a New Orleans drink popular during prohibition; 1 to 2 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach.
Grappology - Getting to Grips with Grappa: Sandra Bottega, distiller of Alexander Grappa, hosts the lecture; 1 to 2 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $45.
He Says/She Says-The Sexes on the Wine: Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson and her husband John Robinson discuss signature wines from various regions; 11 a.m. to noon; Marriott South Beach 161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach; $85.
The History of an Ultra-Premium Tequila: John Paul DeJoria, owner of Patron, will discuss the history of the company, includes a tasting; 11 a.m. to noon; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $45.
Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen: Chefs Jamie Oliver and Rachel Ray team up to make healthy meals for kids; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Chefs Dylan Lauren, the daughter of Ralph Lauren and owner of a candy store in New York City, prepares cupcakes and ice-cream sundaes; 1 to 3 p.m.; Guy Fieri, winner of Food Network's The Next Food Network Star, prepares a few dishes: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; at Lummus Park Ocean Drive between Fifth and 15th streets in Miami Beach; $35 each session.
Mohegan Sun'Set Closing Party: DJ John Cash plays music as guests celebrate the grand finale; 7 to 10 p.m.; 1000 Block of Lincoln Road , Miami Beach; $75.
Opus One-Past, Present and Future: The red wine created by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi in 1978 will be discussed; 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $200.
The Price is Right: John Wesson, wine expert, gives a double-blind wine tasting in which participants try to accurately price each wine; 3 to 4 p.m.; Marriott South Beach 161 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach; $85.
Tribute Brunch: Afternoon event honors chef Jamie Oliver with the SBWFF Global Citizen Award, Richard Rivera with the Michael Hurst Award from Florida International University and JosÎ Ferrer Sala with the Southern Wine and Spirits Lifetime Achievement Award. Michelle Bernstein, chef-owner of Michy's in the Miami Design District, prepares the meal with the assistance of Hedy Goldsmith, of Nemo Restaurant in Miami Beach, Michael Schwartz, of Michael's Genuine Food in the Miami Design District, and Edgar Leal of Cacao in Coral Gables; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $150.
Understanding the Anatomy of the Cocktail, Mixing is Like Cooking: Tony Abou-Gamin makes mojitos, Margaritas and pisco sours; 3 to 4 p.m.; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $45.
Wine Spectator Wine Seminar: Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator magazine, will introduce each section and vintners from a variety of estates will lead tastings. Maximilian Reidel, CEO of Reidel Crystal of America, will discuss the benefits of having well made glassware; Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; $200; Series C: 10 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.; Series D: 2:30 - 6:05 p.m.
