Savor the Best of the Fest at Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Your inside guide to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s most delicious address
Every February, South Beach transforms into the culinary capital of the country, and for the 25th anniversary of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF), there’s one place where it all comes together - Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
For a quarter century, the iconic oceanfront resort – proud Host Hotel since the festival’s inception - has welcomed world-renowned chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, media personalities and passionate food lovers from around the globe. But staying here during the festival isn’t just convenient - it’s part of the experience. From headline dinners to late-night celebrations and curated menus inspired by the festival itself, the hotel becomes a living extension of the event.
And this year? We’re turning the flavor up February 19-22 in celebration of 25 years of feasting and festing. Here’s what’s on the menu…
A Festival Within the Festival: Bistro Collins
If you want to taste the spirit of SOBEWFF without leaving the hotel, head straight to Bistro Collins – our newest culinary destination. During festival weekend, the restaurant becomes a tribute to iconic moments, legendary chefs and unforgettable dishes - one sip and bite at a time. As part of this year’s festivities, masterful mixology meets culinary excellence, with signature sips and bites inspired by this one-of-a-kind culinary event.
Signature #SOBEWFF Sips
Inspired by Tribute Dinner honoree Michelle Bernstein and the Cuban cocktail legacy of Café La Trova, each drink arrives paired with a chef-crafted bite.
El Presidente | Mount Gay Black Barrel, Dolin Blanc, Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire, grenadine
Paired with tempura shrimp, mango, almond & mint
Hotel Nacional | Appleton Estate Rum, pineapple, apricot liqueur, lime
Paired with duck empanada, lemon verbena, coriander & pineapple
Mojito Cristalino | Clarified Bacardi Superior mojito
Paired with smoked banana, lime & caviar
Think of it as a cocktail tasting tour of Miami’s culinary culture - polished, playful and unmistakably South Beach.
Daily Festival Bites (Because One Night Isn’t Enough)
Each day of SOBEWFF inspires a different chef-driven special at Bistro Collins, so you can literally taste the festival’s biggest events.
Thursday, February 19 – Asian Night Market
Blue fin toro zuke with leeks, kizami wasabi, truffle & caviar
Friday, February 20 – Tournament of Champions
Lamb chops with olive tapenade, mint, pistachio dust & red sorrel
Saturday, February 21 – Tribute Dinner Celebration
Toston lechon slider with Cuban mojo & pickled onions
Sunday, February 22 – 25 Years of Legendary Bites
Red wine braised osso bucco with creamy polenta & gremolata
(A return of the iconic 2019 Loews Miami Beach Tribute Dinner dish by Executive Chef Chris Aguirre)
The Place Where the Festival Happens
Beyond the menus, Loews Miami Beach Hotel isn’t just hosting guests, it’s hosting the festival itself. Throughout the weekend, the hotel becomes home base for marquee events including:
- Asian Night Market
- The Tribute Dinner honoring Michelle Bernstein and Sacha Lichine, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Bobby Flay)
- The Final Pour Tribute Dinner After Party
- Sunday Brunch
- Family BBQ featuring Apocalypse BBQ
In other words…you never really leave the action because the action surrounds you.
The Perfect Festival Stay
Between tastings, recover the Miami way. Start the morning with ocean views, recharge at Sea Spa, lounge at the expansive pool deck or step directly onto the beach before heading back into the festivities. With 790 freshly redesigned guestrooms, multiple restaurants and lounges, year-round curated programming and so much more, the oceanfront resort balances high-energy festival moments with effortless coastal relaxation.
Plan Your Festival Weekend
Whether you’re attending events or simply soaking up the culinary atmosphere, there’s no better way to experience SOBEWFF than from its original home.
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
Learn more about festival happenings at Loews Miami Beach Hotel: loewshotels.com/miami-beach/sobewff
Book your stay: loewshotels.com/miami-beach/specials
