SOBEWFF’s Lee Schrager Shares His Favorite Events for 2021

The South Seaside Wine & Meals Competition (SOBEWFF) is ready to return Thursday, Could 20, by Sunday, Could 23.

The competition, normally held the final weekend in February, was pushed to late spring this 12 months owing to the COVID pandemic. However, with security restrictions in place and vaccines extensively accessible, the competition is ready to welcome — and feed — company with 70 signature occasions, events, seminars, and dinners scattered all through the Miami space.

The festival will operate differently this year. For one — each occasion (except some wine tastings) will probably be held open air. And COVID precautions will be in place for the security of all.

Founder and organizer Lee Brian Schrager continues to be anticipating to host a competition that entertains and educates. To have fun this, the occasion’s twentieth 12 months, we requested Schrager to share his favourite occasions with New Instances readers.

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Eat your fill of burgers at Burger Bash.

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Heineken Burger Bash hosted by Bobby Flay

“This occasion has really grown into a favourite and doing it yearly is sort of a homecoming. I additionally love the sense of enjoyable and the way into it the cooks get relating to the competitors. This 12 months, there are two classes, so every restaurant has an opportunity to win and even take dwelling the prize twice.” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Could 21, at North Venue Beachside on the Ritz-Carlton, South Seaside, 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Seaside. Tickets value $250 to $350 through sobewff.org/burger.

Man Fieri on the SOBEWFF.

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BubbleQ hosted by Man Fieri

“Apart from the Grand Tasting Village, BubbleQ was the occasion that made the competition. Earlier than Burger Bash was launched, BubbleQ was the primary occasion yearly to promote out and was far and away the defining occasion. The mix of top-rated Champagnes and open-fire cooking was unbeatable and distinctive. It actually introduced a way of play and class to the sand. I’m thrilled to welcome it again for our twentieth anniversary.” Two classes: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Could 22, at North Venue Beachside on the Ritz-Carlton South Seaside, 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Seaside.Tickets value $250 to $350 through sobewff.org/bubbleq.

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The Grand Tasting Village on the South Seaside Wine & Meals Competition.

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Grand Tasting Village

“The Grand Tasting Village is iconic — really what many individuals image once they image the competition. Nice spirits, meals from superb eating places, attractive activations, and the attractive blue ocean because the backdrop. Essentially the most enjoyable you’ll be able to have is commonly discovered on the Grand Tasting Village. After I stroll the tents, it at all times boggles my thoughts — the magic and work it takes to tug it off. But it surely comes collectively, and it’s a pleasure to see it come alive.” Two classes: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and three:30 p.m. to six:30 p.m., Saturday, Could 22, and Sunday, Could 23, Tenth Road and Ocean Drive, Miami Seaside. Tickets value $200 through sobewff.org/gtvsun.

Dishes at Better of the Greatest.

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Better of the Greatest

“Essentially the most superb culinary abilities collect along with wines of unbeatable high quality and craftsmanship. Better of the Greatest is our walk-around occasion for these looking for a extra chic, subtle soirée. It’s probably the most enjoyable and fancy ceremonial dinner ever.” 8:30 to 11 p.m., Friday, Could 21 and Saturday, Could 22, on the Fontainebleau Miami Seaside, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Seaside. Tickets value $350 to $400 through sobewff.org/bob2.

Giada De Laurentiis will probably be honored on the SOBEWFF Tribute Dinner.

Tribute Dinner honoring Giada De Laurentiis and Eduardo M. Sardiña

“Tribute Dinner is a competition staple, our probability to honor the expertise that’s defining consuming and ingesting not simply in America however throughout the globe. Twenty years, twenty Tribute dinners with so many recollections. We’re honored to highlight one of many competition’s largest abilities and most ardent supporters, Giada De Laurentiis, and a household that may be a family title in relation to spirits: Bacardi. Miami royalty Emilio and Emily Estefan are internet hosting. Tribute is at all times an evening to recollect, and this one will probably be no completely different. And it’s our first underneath the celebs!” 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Could 22, at Loews Miami Seaside Resort, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Seaside. Tickets value $600 through sobewff.org/tribute.