Here are some South Beach Wine & Food Festival events that still have tickets available
So you still want to attend this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival but haven’t gotten it together to buy tickets.
It happens to the best (and hungriest) of us.
There’s good news, however, if you still want to go. Many events are sold out, especially the smaller dinners, but you can still get tickets to some of the larger events at the festival, which runs Feb. 20-23 and features more than 100 culinary events around Miami-Dade County. Net proceeds benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University.
Here are some of the events you can still attend. All tickets are available at sobewff.org
Thursday
Alex vs. Miami
Alex Guarnaschelli of “Alex vs. America” and Eric Adjepong of “Wildcard Kitchen” host this late-night walk-around event that features locally and nationally famous chefs competing to create the best dish. Local chefs include Adrianne Calvo of Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Bar in Kendall; Karim Bryant of Lil Greenhouse Grill in Miami; and Mercedes Kozlowksi of Prime 112 on Miami Beach.
10 p.m.; Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $155
Friday
“Tournament of Champions”
The first live competition of the popular Food Network series premieres on Miami Beach with host Guy Fieri under the big white tent near the Ritz-Carlton. At this walk around event, you get to be the judge: Four six-person chef teams of former Tournament winners and local and national rising stars will battle for the People’s Choice Award, which you get to bestow.
7:30 p.m.; AmericanAirlines North Venue, off Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; $215
Steak and Whiskey
If you are the sort of carnivore who likes his meat paired with whiskey, this event with Food Network star Michael Symon is for you. Expect grillers from far and wide and a variety of whiskey cocktails (wine is also available).
8 p.m.; Jungle Plaza in the Design District, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; $250
Saturday
FoodieCon
Meet your favorite digital content creators as they participate in cooking demos, panels, signings and photo opportunities.
Noon; Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach; $100
Drag Brunch
It’s not the SOBEWFF without a drag brunch, and this year’s extravaganza will be hosted by Antoni Porowski, Ana Navarro and ChaCha, with Athena Dion as mistress of ceremonies. You can attend the show with beverages only or opt for the show/beverage/food package.
Noon; Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $95 for show only; $185 for food and show
Sip & Swirl
Just because it’s a food festival doesn’t mean you have to forget about a wine-filled happy hour. This one takes place at the luxurious Casadonna and will feature more than 10 wine stations.
4 p.m.; Casadonna, 1737 N Bayshore Dr., first floor, Miami; $139
Sunset Feast
You’ll get a lot of bang for your buck at this Coconut Grove event, hosted by Belkys Nerey and Dan Le Batard, which will highlight dishes from chefs like Jeremy Ford, Jose Mendin, Brad Kilgore, Cindy Hutson and Alex Meyer and Luciana Giangrandi.
6 p.m.; The Hangar at Regatta Harbor, 3385 Pan American Dr., Miami; $139
Tacos & Tequila
It’s one big taco party on the beach at this lively gathering hosted by Aaron Sanchez, which features everything from veggie tacos to birria. There’s also plenty of tequila drinks in the house — er, tent.
7:30 p.m.; AmericanAirlines North Venue, off Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; $219
Chicken Coupe
Forget peanut butter and jelly. The real match made in heaven is fried chicken and champagne, which you can try for yourself at this Design District event hosted by Kardea Brown.
8 p.m.; Jungle Plaza in the Design District, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; $259
Noche Cubana
Michelle Bernstein and David Martinez of Sra Martinez and Cafe La Trova join Gio Gutierrez of @ChatChowTV to create a night of Cuban food, rum and music. We are in favor of all three of these things.
10 p.m.; Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $155
Sunday
Farmers Market Brunch
Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine and Amara at Paraiso curates this family-friendly event that pays tribute to local farmers (and feeds you, too).
Jungle Plaza in the Design District, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; $149 adult, $59 under 21
Grand Tasting Village
Saturday’s event is sold out, but you can still attend the last day of the festival under the big tents.
Noon; Grand Tasting Village, 14th Street and Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; $279
Heritage Fire
Grilling is king at this Coconut Grove gathering, where grillmasters will vie for the title of “Heritage Fire Hero.”
5 p.m.; The Hangar at Regatta Harbor, 3385 Pan American Dr., Miami; $155
Asian Night Market
Enjoy a wide variety of Asian bites and a musical performance by rapper Rev Run.
6 p.m.; AmericanAirlines North Venue, off Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; $165