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fried donut.” (We think he just gave it away!) à Salty, Sweet & Savory Treats: A Late-Night Party. Shelborne Miami Beach, 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Feb 24 10pm– midnight; $95.
Caribbean nage.” On Sunday, she’s hosting Swine and Wine, where she’ll be make jerked pig. à Mango Gang Reunited: Dinner hosted by Cindy Hutson, Allen Susser, Norman Van Aken, Robbin Haas, Mark Militello and Douglas Rodriguez: Zest, 200 S Biscayne Boulevard. Feb 24 7–10pm; $250 • Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine presented by the National Pork Board: Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables. Feb 25 6:30–9:30pm; $150.
Timon Balloo Chef and owner at Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill Festival stats: The past eight years cooking at SoBeWFF have been a whirlwind of excitement for chef Timon Balloo, though it hasn’t always gone smoothly. “I can’t remember my first event—I think it was Burger Bash. I just remember being in the weeds with burger-assembly mayhem!” SoBeWFF 2017: This year, he’s cooking his favorite Spanish dish, fideos with rock shrimp and sepia, alongside Spanish chef José Andrés. “The festival is about pleasing the masses and giving them one bite that defines your brand,” says Balloo. “Nothing like cooking your butt off for three straight days and putting out your best food.” à Paellas y Tapas by the pool: SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Feb 23 at 7pm; $175.
ROOKIES
Roberto Dubois Chef at Vagabond Kitchen & Bar Festival stats: The festival comes full circle for the 28-year-old executive chef, who will go from attending a barbecue event in 2013 to participating in one with veteran Cindy Hutson (Goya Foods’ People’s Choice Award–winner for Best Whole Roasted Pig). “I remember the chefs cooking everything over an open fire,” says Robert Dubois of his first time at the festival.
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SoBeWFF 2017: Chef Dubois’s contribution to the festival marks the largest meal he’s cooked to date. “I’m cooking for about 800 people. It’s going to be a big challenge!” He’’s using a Caja China to roast pork but is keeping tight-lipped on what festivalgoers can expect beyond that. à Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine presented by the National Pork Board: Feb 25 6:30–9:30pm; $150.
Max Santiago Chef and partner at the Salty Donut Festival stats: Max Santiago has participated in one-off events at the festival but never as a headliner. “You could say my entire career has been leading up to an opportunity like this! Finally, I get to do it with the company that my partners [the Salty Donut co-owners Amanda Pizarro and Andy Rodriguez] and I have built,” says Santiago. “We’ve worked very hard , so it feels rewarding to be asked to headline.” SoBeWFF 2017: The Salty Donut is synonymous with long lines and inventive desserts, which it’s serving by the dozens at SoBeWFF. Fans can expect to taste three signature doughnuts—buttermilk glazed, brown butter and salt, and maple bacon—plus a special flavor exclusive to the event. “I don’t want to give it away, but I’m calling it the flaming chocolate, salted caramel and passion-fruit
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Anderson Osorio Chef at 320 Gastrolounge Festival stats: Just one month after Anderson Osorio took over the kitchen at 320, the chef is eager to make his festival debut. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with other chefs and restaurants—and meeting new foodies,” he says. “I can’t wait to introduce 320’s unique flavors and Peruvian-Asian menu to the food lovers at SoBeWFF.” SoBeWFF 2017: Chef Osorio isn’t straying far from what works at the restaurant, featuring his signature croquetas de jamón serrano with tobanjan aioli—which he describes as top notch. “I’m cooking dishes that my loyal customers love, and I hope that others will enjoy as well.” à Croquetas & Champagne. Palm Court, 140 NE 39th St. Feb 25 10pm–midnight; $125.
à South Beach Wine & Food Festival takes place Feb 22–26 (
sobewff.org).
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February 9–May 17, 2017 Time Out Miami
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