Miami Beach, FL – February 21, 2024 – Chef Chris Valdes and Loews Miami Beach Hotel have collaborated once again to present EATZ, a culinary extravaganza tailored exclusively for food enthusiasts, to kick off the celebrations during the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Hosted by Carlos Hernandez, the invitation-only event showcased delectable signature dishes by Chef Chris, Loews Miami Beach Executive Chef Christopher Aguirre, and others. Additional partners for the event included Florida Dairy Farmers, The Florida Beef Council, R Catering and Events, Prosecco Paradise, Justin Wines, Frutero Ice Cream, Café La Llave, and arely PR.

Chris Valdes & Carlos Hernández

Chris Valdes

Carlos Hernández

Carlos Hernández & Mark Schneider

Carlos Hernández & Chris Valdes

Chris Valdes & Arely Ruiz

Mark Schneider

Ailette Faedo, Chris Valdes, & Vanessa Vigil

Joycelyn Cooper & Chris Valdes

Kimberly Kong & Tiffany Levy

Iliana Menendez, Chris Valdes, & Hugo Arenas

Ka Evelyn & Andrea Abril

Samatha Quintana

Samatha Quintana & Aveyshla Jimenez

Vickie Bodden & Chef Rita

Ana Reyes & Chris Valdes

Jessica Acosta & Erick Montoya

Mark Schneider, Michelle Yoder, Beaver Yoder, & Rick Neal

Brenda Chemtov, Suzie Sponser, Chris Valdes, Masha Enriquez, & Kenneth Pauletti

Richard Borjas, Arely Ruiz, Chris Valdes, Frank Belmont &, Anthony Ciena

Rick Neal, Mark Schneider, Kylie Philipps, Deanne Maples, Chris Valdes, & Beaver Yoder

Melissa Buitrago & Yesy Valiente