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Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Miami Beach, FL – February 20, 2014 – World renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten kicked off this years South Beach Wine & Food Festival Thursday evening with an elegant dinner soiree. Host Jean-Georges held the supper at his Miami outpost of J&G Grill at the gorgeous St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. Set in a contemporary atmosphere, Vongerichten was joined by chefs representing his J&G Grill restaurants worldwide, along with flagship restaurant, Spice Market New York, to assist in showcasing his critically-acclaimed innovative cuisine. Paired with Heitz Cellars’ finest varietals and vintages, the refined dishes were enjoyed by guests as they savored the majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten & Marco Selva

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Daniel Vu

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Marianne Aleman & Daniel Vu

Michael Baensch, Jean Georges Vongerichten, & Beth Baensch

Michael Baensch, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, & Beth Baensch

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Michael & Beth Baensch

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten

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Anthony Ricco, Antonio Bachour, Maycol Calderon, Brad Kilgor, & Gregory Brainin

Anthony Ricco, Antonio Bachour, Maycol Calderon, Brad Kilgor, & Gregory Brainin

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