2012 SOBE Wine & Food Festival Guide

It's officially called the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, but in reality, it's an all-you-can-eat and drink fest with a variety of high-priced events in and around South Florida. From the sold-out, ever-popular Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray to the numerous VIP cocktail receptions, February 23rd through February 26th promises to be a food lover's paradise.

Now, in its 11th year, the Wine & Food Festival is a national, four-day event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, star chefs and culinary personalities.

At the end of the day, it's all for a good cause. Proceeds from the festival go to Florida International University's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Thursday, February 23

• Moët Hennessy's The Q presented by Allen Brothers Steaks
  sponsored by Miami magazine
  7:00pm Feb 23, 2012
  $300
• Dining in the Dark hosted by David Burke with Market 17
  Part of The New York Times Dinner Series
  7:00pm Feb 23, 2012
  $200
• Conscious Bite Out with Geoffrey Zakarian
  Part of The New York Times Dinner Series
  7:00pm Feb 23, 2012
  $175
• Moët Hennessy's The Q After Dark
  10:00 p.m.
  $100

Friday, February 24

• Wine Spectator Trade Tasting
  1:00pm Feb 24, 2012
  Invitation only
• Restaurant Diners: The Next Generation
  2:00pm Feb 24, 2012
  n/a
• MonoArabica: The Root of the Blend by illycaff Master Barista, Giorgio Milos
  11:00am Feb 24, 2012
  $45
• Crystal Clear: Does the Glass Make a Difference? Hosted by Maximilian Riedel
  3:00pm Feb 24, 2012
  $100
• Matador! An Introduction to Anta Banderas Winery with Antonio Banderas
  4:30pm Feb 24, 2012
  $100
• Ultimate Beginnings Wine and Cheese Party hosted by Josh Wesson and Laura Werlin
  5:00pm Feb 24, 2012
  $85
• Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers Steaks and Diet Pepsi hosted by Rachael Ray
  7:30pm Feb 24, 2012
  $225
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach Presents Wine Spectator's Best of the Best Sponsored by Bank of America
  7:30pm Feb 24, 2012
  $350
• Epicure Gourmet Market Presents Party Impossible hosted by Robert Irvine
  10:00pm Feb 24, 2012
  $95

Saturday, February 25

• Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family sponsored by Carnival featuring Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen
  10:00am Feb 25, 2012
  $20
• Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series A
  10:00am Feb 25, 2012
  $150
• winning
  10:45am Feb 25, 2012
  n/a
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - American Cheese with Laura Werlin & Anthony Giglio
  11:00am Feb 25, 2012
  $85
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Southern Cuisine with Linton Hopkins and Josh Wesson
  1:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $85
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Godiva Chocolate Bar: Exclusive Pairing of Chocolates and...
  2:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $85
• Girls Gone Wild
  3:30pm Feb 25, 2012
  n/a
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar: Momofuku Milk Bar Desserts with Christina Tosi and Andrea
  5:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $110
• Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
  11:00am Feb 25, 2012
  $225
• Celebrity Cruises presents A Taste of Modern Luxury with Star Chef's Rising Star Jacques Van Staden
  11:00am Feb 25, 2012
  $85
• Dolce Lunch hosted by Charles Phan at The Setai
  12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $175
• Farm to Table Brunch hosted by Michael Schwartz sponsored by Whole Foods Market
  12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $175
• Barilla Interactive Lunch hosted by Anne Burrell
  12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $150
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Meatballs with Daniel Holzman & Mark Oldman
  12:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $85
• Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: A Partnership of Iconic Cabernets
  1:15pm Feb 25, 2012
  $125
• Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series B
  2:45pm Feb 25, 2012
  $150
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Sugarcane with Timon Balloo & Andrea Robinson
  3:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $85
• Napa Style in the Mandarin: hosted by Michael Chiarello and Joel Huff at Azul; Part of The New York
  7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $250
• Interactive Dinner presented by Creekstone Farms hosted by The Neelys
  7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $225
• Diamond Dishes at the New Marlins Park
  7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $250
• The Flavors of Flay presented by Certified Angus Beef®
  7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $250
• Tribute Dinner honoring Charlie Trotter & Piero Antinori presented by Bank of America
  7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $500
• Thrillist's BBQ & The Blues hosted by Michael Symon
  7:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $115
• Food Network & Cooking Channel present The Best Thing I Ever Ate Late Night Bites & Sweets
  10:00pm Feb 25, 2012
  $110

Sunday February 26

• Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family sponsored by Carnival featuring Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen
  10:00am Feb 26, 2012
  $20
• Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village
  11:00am Feb 26, 2012
  $225
• Brunch at Sea hosted by Douglas Rodriguez & Aarón Sanchez
  11:00am Feb 26, 2012
  $150
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Talking with My Mouth Full with Gail Simmons and Josh Wesson
  1:00pm Feb 26, 2012
  $85
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Foods and Fine Wines of the Rich and Famous with Ariane Daguin
  3:00pm Feb 26, 2012
  $85
• Swine & Wine presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats hosted by Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos
  4:00pm Feb 26, 2012
  $150
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Michael's Genuine Food & Drink with Michael Schwartz
  11:00am Feb 26, 2012
  $85
• Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier
  11:00am Feb 26, 2012
  $100
• Smithfield presents Paula Deen's Sunday Brunch
  11:30am Feb 26, 2012
  $150
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Grilled Cheese with Laura Werlin, The Kindergarten Classic
  12:00pm Feb 26, 2012
  $85
• Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series C
  1:00pm Feb 26, 2012
  $150
• Bank of America Lifestyle Seminar - Mexican Foods & Tequila with Marcela Valladolid & Mark Oldman
  2:00pm Feb 26, 2012
  $85
• Trucks on the Beach presented by Cultivate Wines: The Official Festival Closing Party
  6:30pm Feb 26, 2012
  $95
• Barilla's Sunday Supper; Part of The New York Times Dinner Series
  7:00pm Feb 26, 2012
  $150