Part Two: My Preview of The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Today is the second installment of my preview of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, undoubtedly the best fest in the country. With four days full of good eats, hot parties, and can't miss events, you need a guide of sorts, to spend your time(and money) wisely, that's where I come in! In this blog, I want to focus on the first two days of the event( Feb 20th & 21st), and the events I will be at, and so should you.

Right off the bat is an event I have never missed, and IMHO, one of the fest's best, Moët Hennessy's The Q presented by Creekstone Farms sponsored by MIAMI magazine hosted by Michael Symon featuring the 2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models. Located on the beach in front of the Delano Hotel, this ultra chic beach party is housed in a massive tent, decorated so elaborately you forget the ocean is only a few steps away. Three hours of tasting gourmet bites from over 20 Food Network and world recognized chefs, champagne & cocktails, live music, and  most importantly, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models! The people are beautiful, the food impeccable, and a night you won't soon forget.

                                             The Q 2013

                                             Curtis Stone & Live Dancers

On Feb 21st, there are a number of hot events going on(must are sold out), but one that still has a few tickets left is Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator's Best of the Best sponsored by Bank of America & Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Located in the beautiful Fontainebleau hotel, The Best of The Best offers a chance to eat some gourmet bites cooked on the spot by some of the worlds best chefs, and drink as much high end wine as one person could possible dream of. There is also an entire room dedicated to delectable desserts that would satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth! Last year I chatted up Alex Guarnaschelli while she was preparing veal cheeks, and shared a drink with Justin Warner of Next Food Network Star fame. This event is a chance to get a little dressed up, eat and drink like a king, and participate in one of the better events at #SoBeWFF.

Next week I will continue my preview of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival with more can't miss events from the hottest fest of the year!