South Florida’s 27th Taste of the Nation at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Photography by on July 17th, 2015 in Lifestyle

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Miami Beach, FL – July 16, 2015 – Over 1,000 guests attended South Florida’s 27th Taste of the Nation® for No Kid Hungry at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. This year, the region’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger, showcased close to 50 of the hottest restaurants from both Dade and Broward counties, top chefs, sommeliers, mixologists and brewers. The South Beach Chic – Food, Wine & Art-themed benefit also featured silent and live auctions, an interactive art display showcasing local artists and a beer garden curated by Miami Herald food editor Evan Benn.

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Calvin Hughes, Allen Susser, & Laurie Jennings

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Calvin Hughes & Laurie Jennings

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Allen Susser & Laurie Jennings

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Nathalie Rodriguez, Allen Susser, & Laurie Jennings

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Nathalie Rodriguez & Diana Contreras

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Allen Susser & Andy Villabona

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Darlene Vazquetelles & Gabriela Paredes-Briceno

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