Meatopia Hosted by Michael Symon Presented by The Collection

Miami Beach, FL – February 27, 2016 – The second annual incarnation of Meatopia, the world’s most famous celebration of all things meat, brought together a huge crowd to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Created and envisioned by the late carnivorous visionary and longtime friend the Festival, Josh Ozersky, Meatopia brought together more than 25 of the country’s greatest chefs to cook every part of the animal low and slow over open fires, utilizing only wood or charcoal as a base. The King of Carnivores himself, Michael Symon, played host to this years marquee affair as guests enjoyed a live musical performance by Gregg Allman, endless sips on cold beer and an incredible array of brown spirits. Guests were also able to check out some stunning new rides courtesy of The Collection.

Brooklyn Red

Michael Symon

Ryan Fisher & Michael Symon

Catalina Prada & Natalie Hazza

Aaron Brooks

Alon Shaya

John Rivers

PJ Calapa

Joseph JJ Johnson

John Tesar

Mashama Bailey

Rodrigo Piedrahita

Evette Parra

Phil Bryant

Tony Maws

Jenn Louis

Dale Talde

Miguel Trinidad

Peter Vauhty

Joe Day & Julia Doyne

Andre Lima de Luca

Courtland Lantaff & Emily Gamboa

Natalie Hazza & Catalina Prada

Brett & Leslie Alison, Chris Cannon, & Tessa O’Manion

Jennifer Nguyen & Nicole McCarty

Nicole McCarty & Jennifer Nguyen

Jessica Cope, Danielle Somerville, & Katie Bernabeo

Melissa Hartman, Melissa Carter, & Amy Stone

Matt & Wendy Kaiser

Aria Spellman & Andrea Ginn

Ken Gorin