Dinner Hosted by Makoto Okuwa at Makoto

Photography by on February 20th, 2025 in South Beach Wine & Food Festival® Weekend 2025

Chef Makoto Okuwa

Miami, FL – February 20, 2025 – Chef Makoto Okuwa hosted a special evening at his iconic Bal Harbour restaurant, Makoto, as part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival®. Guests experienced a journey through his signature modern Japanese cuisine, where tradition met innovation in every dish. Set in the sleek and stylish atmosphere of Makoto, the night was a celebration of exceptional flavors and masterful technique.

Chef Makoto Okuwa

Chef Makoto Okuwa

Chef Makoto Okuwa & Gigi Whitman

Chef Makoto Okuwa & Randy & Gigi Whitman

Tomoko Tamura, Chef Makoto Okuwa, Yuki Ishizuka, & Terutada Komae

Chef Makoto Okuwa

Ashley & Bram Palm

Kristy & Mihir Patel

Chenise & Zev Freidus

Summer Chandler, Amaya Clemente, & Jessica Casad

Buzz Sklar, Chef Makoto Okuwa, & Kimberly Rodstein

Dario Cecchini & Sammy Kohen

Jenna Pinchuk, Ali Coll, Bea Citron, & Dani Williamson

Paula Trost, Andreas Dymke, Dario Cecchini, Chef Makoto Okuwa, & Serena & Jim Berra