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Matthew Kenney & Karolina Kurkova

Miami, FL – October 18, 2014 – Saturday night was the ultimate evening for plant-based foodies as they made their way to the White Lotus Dinner Experience during the Seed Food and Wine Festival. Attendees kicked off the evening with delectable edibles from Matthew Kenney and juice cocktails and “mocktails” by Jugofresh. Then it was time to feast as guests enjoyed a fabulous seated 4-course, wine-paired meal by twice James Beard nominated chef, Matthew Kenney and his team. It was a perfect preview for Miamians to experience White Lotus cuisine, before the anticipated 2015 Miami opening.

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Jamie Derossa

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Todd Erickson, Tim Andriola, Matthew Kenney, & Jamie Derossa

Scott Winegard, Matthew Kenny, & John Luis

Scott Winegard, Matthew Kenney, & John Luis

Karolina Kurkova, Matthew Kenny, & Marco Borges

Matthew Kenney, Karolina Kurkova, & Marco Borges

Karolina Kurkova, Marco Borges, & Marilyn Borges

Karolina Kurkova, Maranda Pleasant, & Ocean Pleasant

Karolina Kurkova, Maranda Pleasant, & Ocean Pleasant

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Matthew Kenney & Chira Cassel

Valentina Cordero & John Salley

Daniela Gonzalez-Moncayo, Valria Ainojosa, John Salley, & Bea Pernia

Daniela Gonzalez Moncayo, Valria Ainojosa, John Salley, & Bea Pernia

Benjamin Bohlmann, Luke Williams, Ellen Kanner John Salley, & Katie Williams

Benjamin Bohlmann, Luke Williams, Ellen Kanner, John Salley, & Katie Williams

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John Luis & Maranda Pleasant

Jordan Neuman, Terry Nueman, & Levi Cassel

Jordan Neuman, Terry Nueman, & Levi Cassel

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Alison Burgos & Michelle Gaber

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Rachel Novetsky & Dana Ravich

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Elianna Marciano & Anais Grzelewski

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Jessica Bode & Janette Miller

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Bart Roman & Vanessa Jimeno

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Hilary Meyerson & Paula Bruce

Olga Kuzenkov, Mary Alice Grahm, Nicola Siso, & Shaine Weitlman

Olga Kuzenkov, Mary Alice Grahm, Nicola Siso, & Shaine Weitlman

Dana Ravich, Sarah Whitley, Sharon Aluma, & Rachel Novetsky

Dana Ravich, Sarah Whitley, Sharon Aluma, & Rachel Novetsky