Loews Miami Beach Hotel Celebrates 25 Years as Host Hotel for SOBEWFF

As the South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns February 19–22, 2026 for its milestone 25th anniversary, Loews Miami Beach Hotel marks a legacy of its own, serving as the festival’s official Host Hotel since its inception.

This year’s celebration unfolds across the hotel’s newest dining concept, Bistro Collins, where Loews introduces a curated lineup of signature sips and bites inspired by SOBEWFF and Tribute Dinner honoree Michelle Bernstein and her iconic restaurant Café La Trova. The limited-time menu blends classic Cuban cocktail culture with elevated pairings designed for festival week.

Signature SOBEWFF Sips

Guests can enjoy refined takes on Cuban cocktail classics, each paired with a thoughtful bite:

• El Presidente featuring Mount Gay Black Barrel, Dolin Blanc de Chambéry, Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire, and grenadine
  Paired with tempura shrimp with mango, almond, and mint

• Hotel Nacional with Appleton Estate Signature rum, pineapple, apricot liqueur, and lime
  Paired with duck empanada with lemon verbena, coriander, and pineapple

• Mojito Cristalino, a clarified mojito crafted with Bacardi Superior
  Paired with smoked banana with lime and caviar

Signature SOBEWFF Bites

Daily culinary specials align with the festival’s most anticipated events:

• Thursday, February 19 – Asian Night Market
  Blue Fin Toro Zuke with marinated bluefin toro, leeks, kizami wasabi, kaiware, truffle, and caviar

• Friday, February 20 – Tournament of Champions
  Guy’s Lamb Chops with olive tapenade, mint, pistachio dust, and red sorrel

• Saturday, February 21 – Tribute Dinner
  Toston Lechón Slider celebrating Michelle Bernstein and Café La Trova, featuring smashed green plantains, Cuban mojo, and pickled onions

• Sunday, February 22 – 25 Years of Legendary Bites & Iconic Sips
  Red Wine Slow Braised Osso Bucco, the 2019 Loews Miami Beach Tribute Dinner dish, served with creamy polenta, summer root vegetables, and gremolata

Beyond the dining program, Loews Miami Beach continues its role as the festival’s central stage. SOBEWFF events hosted at the hotel this year include Asian Night Market, multiple sold-out chef dinners hosted by Antonia Lofaso, Jeff Mauro, Arti Sequeira, Jet Tila, and Loews Miami Beach Executive Chef Christopher Aguirre, the Tribute Dinner honoring Michelle Bernstein and Sacha Lichine hosted by Bobby Flay, The Final Pour Tribute Dinner After Party, Sunday Brunch, and the Family BBQ featuring Apocalypse BBQ.

With 25 years as Host Hotel, Loews Miami Beach remains the heart of SOBEWFF, seamlessly blending culinary excellence, beachfront hospitality, and the festival’s most celebrated moments into one iconic destination.

For more information on SOBEWFF programming at Loews Miami Beach, visit LoewsHotels.com/miami-beach/sobewff.