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Epic South Beach Wine and Food Festival is Arriving!

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Epic South Beach Wine and Food Festival is arriving, February 20-23! You’ll get to hobnob with over 500+ Food Network chefs, stars from Tik Tok, Foodie Influencers & Winemakers and spirit producers at over 100 events. All coming together to EAT. DRINK.EDUCATE. for this annual culinary experience that draws fans from all over the world!

Left to right: Chef Eric Adjepong, Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, Chef Andrew Zimmern and Kelly Blanco, NBC6, entertainment reporter.
Get to hobnob with celebrities!

This year, I’m manifesting attending sold out Vietnamese cooking class with Tam Tam chef/owner, Tam and Dim Sum Brunch at Hutong with Dale Talde. 

Dim Sum Station at Director’s VIP Welcome Happy Hour hosted by
The Setai Hotel

BUY TICKETS…

You can view ALL the events
by DAY HERE or by CATEGORIES HERE!

Peking Duck Galore at The Setai Hotel

The 24th South Beach Wine & Food Festival starts with founder & director, Lee Brian Schrager’s Director’s Welcome VIP Happy Hour! Last year was at The Setai Hotel in South Beach and wow, what a start! Peking Duck anyone? 

Setai Hotel
Love these small desserts!
Chefs Aarti Sequeira & Jet Tila counting down to let us in!
Hakkasan’s Spicy Dumplings were sensational!

ASIAN NIGHT MARKET

Happy to hear this year’s Asian Night Market has been elevated as the CLOSING PARTY on the sand! Hosted by Chefs Andrew Zimmern, Jet Tila and Aarti Sequeira with a special performance by Rev Run on Sunday, February 23! I’m stoked for this!

Nicole Ponseca
2 Korean Girls

Catch my chats with chefs sharing their innovative & delish concepts.

CHEF INTERVIEWS

CHEF INTERVIEWS HERE!

Foodiecon Host venue, The W Hotel garden
Food Inflencers who presented

FOODIECON

@foodiecon brings tons of foodie stars, cookbook authors, bloggers and you get inside scoop how they have become so successful. Once again held at The W Hotel in South Beach.  

Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village on the sand under two Huge tents!

FINALÉ

Finalé is always the most fun…Goya FoodsFinalé ’ Grand Tasting Village! It’s a great way to get tastings from popular restaurants and up and coming private chefs get to showcase what they specialize in. 

Yelp winner 2 years:
Krzpy’s Pork Belly!
Cooking demos by celebrity chefs packs a crowd. You can take breaks and start over, ha, ha!

To date, SOBEWFF has raised $40m for @fiuhospitality students getting into hospitality. It’s a HUGE production and over 1,000 students are involved to roll out these culinary events.

BUY TICKETS ASAP AND TREAT YOURSELVES TO THE MOST EPIC WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL!!!
HERE!

PS I love this ARTICLE that gives all the useful details like where to park, kind of bag allowed, etc. Personally, I ALWAYS use a car ride for a no-hassle experience!

Do share your experience in comment!

Wok Star Eleanor & Fiona

Miami Historic Haven: Patch of Heaven Sanctuary hosts Wok Star class

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Ready for a unique Wok Star experience?  Start with my cooking class followed by a fascinating tour of  Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, a hidden jewel in South Miami! You’ll feel like you’re in Asia, surrounded by ancient relics and luscious foliage. You’ll end the afternoon with flavored beverages and Asian pastries. I’m so excited to share this hidden treasure with you. I first visited POH when I attended a Yoga Retreat and spent a day there taking the tour. What a relaxing experience it was and met many like minded people I’ve stayed in touch with. 

Majestic Entrance to Patch of Heaven Sanctuary with huge, gorgeous Poinciana tree.

Why I chose Patch of Heaven Sanctuary to host my class?
My classes are usually held in upscale kitchen design showrooms because a beautiful environment sets the tone for learning and creativity. POH is so serene and peaceful, you’ll immediately feel like you’ve stepped into a beautiful retreat out in the countryside. You’ll be ready to learn ANYTHING in these surroundings.  I am so honored to be hosted by them. 
Beautiful wood tables where class will be held!

Courtyard beside the area where the class will be held.

Why Patch of Heaven Sanctuary is so unique?
You won’t find anything like this in Miami. It’s like stepping back in time, as if you’re in Asia. Everywhere there are Buddhas and Asian relics, or timeless pieces picked up from all over the world. Cozy spaces, wood benches to sit, meditate and be in the moment.  
There are a few more interesting projects in the works which are not featured here like the Bat towers and Beekeeping project. You’ll hear the history and fascinating stories about POH. I’ve taken this tour personally and it’s definitely so worth it.

There’s the most beautiful Koi pond, a couple of houses with adorable indoor waterfalls, swimming pool and a horse barn. It’s TOTALLY a magical space. I’m only sharing a small portion of the property because I want you to experience the wonders yourself. You’ll be blown away by its extraordinary beauty at every turn. Bring your camera, you’ll want to remember this place and share with others. 

This unique property encompasses tropical hardwood hammock forest, pine rock-land, exotic gardens and historic structures built by the Matheson family in 1964.




Cost of POH tour?
Cost is $25 which goes directly to POH to help with upkeep of their property. There will be infused water to hydrate as well as Asian pastries on your return. 

Purchase my Wok Star class EARLY!
This is a first come, first serve basis. Do not put off till last minute and be disappointed you cannot get in. TOTAL is $110: $85 for class, $25 for tour. This is a complete experience.  

Click HERE to book your experience NOW!
Keep in mind, you can book their various spaces for weddings, photo shoots, Quinces, Corporate events, launches, musical events, food festivals, well, for anything you want with a different vibe! There’s plenty of parking too, so rare in Miami.

About Patch of Heaven Sanctuary:
POH is a one-of-a-kind historic estate dedicated to reforesting and preserving their native plant and wildlife species. Visit Patch of Heaven Sanctuary website for complete details.  It is a nonprofit charity organization located in the Redland area of Miami-Dade County and their mission is Preservation, Conservation and Education.