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.

Nathalie Rodriguez, Calvin Hughes, Laurie Jennings, & Allen Susser

Nathalie Rodriguez, Calvin Hughes, & Laurie Jennings

Calvin Hughes, Allen Susser, & Laurie Jennings

Calvin Hughes & Laurie Jennings

Allen Susser & Laurie Jennings

Nathalie Rodriguez, Allen Susser, & Laurie Jennings

Nathalie Rodriguez & Diana Contreras

Jenny Perez

DJ Andre

Diana Contreras & Jenny Perez

Diana Contreras

DJ Andre, Andy Villabona, Nathalie Rodriguez, & Allen Susser

Andy Villabona, Nathalie Rodriguez, & Allen Susser

Andy Villabona & Timon Balloo

Allen Susser & Andy Villabona

Allen Susser

Andy Villabona & Allen Susser

Brian Elias & Josh Capon

Nicole Frankel, Laura Garcia, Josh Capon, Elsa Toledo, Maritza Pereyra, Danielle Blank, & John Iatrellis

Shareef Malnik & Christopher Lee

Amanda Kayfus & Carissa Smith

Darlene Vazquetelles & Gabriela Paredes-Briceno

Michelle Reyes & Claudia Acosta

Ali Bryant, Tara Webber, & Jordan Moskowitz

Nicole Sarubi & Jacquelyn Burch

Jessie Savin, Michael Rosen, & Deli Rivera

Laura Garcia, Nicole Frankel, Maritza Pereyra, Danielle Blank, & Elsa Toledo

Laura Garcia, Josh Capon, & Nicole Frankel

Tatiana Gonzalez, Marta Sanchez, & Vicki Jimenez

John Offerdahl, John Iatrellis, & Josh Capon

John Offerdahl & Jeff Reed