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

Lee Brian Schrager

Miami Beach, FL – February 20, 2025 – The SOBEWFF® Director’s Welcome Happy Hour at The Setai Miami Beach brought together festival organizers, industry insiders, and special guests to kick off the highly anticipated event. Set against the luxurious ambiance of the iconic hotel, the evening offered a chance to mingle, toast to another exciting year, and celebrate the talent that makes the festival a standout in the culinary world.

Lee Brian Schrager

Lee Brian Schrager & David Chaplin

David Chaplin, Lee Brian Schrager, Ariel Nakash & Alex Furrer

Lee Brian Schrager

Amanda Olivastro & Emilia Picon

Caron Cole & Lee Brian Schrager

Emilie Sobel, Erin Newberg, & Dana Rozansky

Mariana Cortez & Sonia Hinestrosa

Rene Pereda & Courtney Murtha

James Weals