Vanessa James Media Productions has announced the return of Food, Wine, and Fete, Miami’s premium all-inclusive Soca experience, set to take place on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at 3 pm at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park’s Grand Pavilion.
The second annual event celebrates the vibrant culture of the Caribbean, showcasing the region’s most brilliant chefs, mixologists, tastemakers, culinary creatives, and some of the region’s most buzzed-about wine brands, Caribbean spirits, as well as Soca artistes, and South Florida’s vibrant Caribbean community.
This year’s lineup includes renowned chefs such as James Beard award-winning chef, Chef Irie, the festival’s official culinary ambassador, award-winning pastry chef and Miami native, Myriam “Chef Mimi” Charles, winner of Cooking Channel’s “Cake Hunters” and founder of Lux Cakery, Barbados born, raised Chef Paul Griffith, and Chef Alain Lemaire, the host chef of the “Luda Can’t Cook” series on Discovery+ bringing his “Ou Manje Deja” Haitian cooking flair. Viral culinary sensation Shaunn Alexander of FoodieNationTT from Trinidad and Tobago will be on-site preparing one of his buzzed-about dishes. Live demos and savory pop-ups will tantalize taste buds and showcase the richness of the Caribbean diaspora and its cuisine.
Food, Wine, and Fete will also feature a jam-packed lineup of the most buzzed-about DJs and Soca Artistes, Teddyson John of St. Lucia and King Bubba of Barbados, who are set not only to perform at this year’s experience but to try their hands in the kitchen, too.
“My passion for the Caribbean runs deep. Our people, world-renowned food, infectious energy, and eclectic culture are all a part of what keeps me grounded in my roots and goals to show the world the beauty of the region beyond sun, sand, and sea.” said co-founder Vanessa James in a press release. “After many years of travel and storytelling about the beloved Caribbean, I realized there was a huge void in the market to celebrate the special entrepreneurs who feed us from the moment we land on the islands. With Food, Wine, and Fete, I hope to spark a new generation of cultural events and experiences that elevate Caribbean creatives from all genres.”
“Food, Wine & Fete is our love letter to the culture that we hold so dearly and appreciate so deeply. This is more than a fete — our goal is to transport your senses to the islands until you can take the journey yourself. Guests can expect an interactive array of experiences from the moment they arrive and most importantly, get ready to FETE Caribbean style” continued James.
Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite for $135. The festival has partnered with Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South to provide reduced group rates for those visiting from out of town or South Florida who want to make a weekend out of the experience.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
This is gonna be ah banger. Get your tickets for sure and come out to lyme and wine and have a great time. Drinks in hand for sure
Chef Irie
For sure!