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Burger Bash – REVIEW

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A sold-out crowd of food lovers flock to South Beach for the 22nd annual Burger Bash. Emeril Lagasse hosts the event among several celebrity chefs.

February 23rd, 2023

by Kevin Willse

South Beach became the epicenter of hamburgers Thursday night for SOBEWFF’s Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons®. The 22nd installment of the sizzling event brought out the area’s best food as well as its largest crowd. The event was hosted by the Food Networks own Emeril Lagasse, who was dubbed by judge and fellow network celeb Robert Irvine as “the godfather of the Food Network.” Along with a DJ spinning tunes all night and Grammy-nominated country band Midland rockin’ the house, this was a party unlike any other.

However, one of the main attractions of the event each year really are the celebrity judges. This year’s lineup didn’t disappoint as it provided a diverse list from all over the entertainment spectrum. Celebrity chefs Ming Tsai and Robert Irvine along with local chef Nicole Gates, Barstool Sports’s Dave Portnoy, Netflix’s Phil Rosenthal from the popular food and travel show “Somebody Feed Phil” and Emmy award-winning South Florida journalist Jawan Strader filled the judging table with their own unique food backgrounds. The first award out of more than 30 of the country’s best burger joints was given to local turned national burger chain BurgerFi.

While this year’s event was held on a Thursday, it didn’t keep the crowds from showing up in record attendance. Each person had a chance to vote for their favorite burger out of the dozens of different restaurant stands. After all the votes were tallied, local Lebanese restaurant Motek won this year’s People’s Choice trophy. This is the second year in a row they have won this award. They will try to defend their trophy in next year’s contest, which have already been scheduled for the end of February 2024.

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Inside Palace Bar’s Haus of Gucci Ball

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Between flying queens, strong pours, and a room full of Pride week energy, Palace turned Friday night into one of the hottest parties on Ocean Drive.


April 11, 2026

During Miami Beach Pride Week, plenty of venues try to capture the moment, but Palace Bar made Friday night feel like the place everyone wanted to be. The Haus of Gucci Ball brought together drag, fashion, nightlife, and the kind of high energy crowd that made the whole evening feel elevated from the start.

The atmosphere hit immediately. Palace was glowing, the music kept the room alive, and the crowd was fully locked in. It felt vibrant, glamorous, and very Miami Beach. More than just a dinner outing, the night unfolded like a full Pride experience on Ocean Drive.

The clear highlight was a queen whose acrobatic performance completely took over the room. She moved with an incredible mix of strength, control, and confidence, turning the floor into her stage and delivering a routine that felt both dazzling and deeply seductive. At one point, she was flipping around on a man with such effortless precision that the whole crowd seemed to stop at once. It was captivating, sexy, and easily one of the most memorable moments of the night.

The food and drinks absolutely kept up. We had the filet bites and tuna tostones, both perfect for sharing between performances, along with skinny margaritas and lemon drops that were dangerously easy to drink. And yes, Palace was pouring strong, which only added to the fun. The cocktails matched the mood of the night perfectly: bold, smooth, and hard to stop ordering.

What makes Palace Bar work so well during Miami Beach Pride is that the energy never drops. The performers are not just part of the background. They pull the whole room in. The crowd responds, the music keeps moving, and the night keeps building. That kind of momentum is exactly what makes an event feel worth showing up for.

 

The Haus of Gucci Ball was one part of Palace Bar’s larger Miami Beach Pride Week programming, which has helped make the venue one of the biggest draws on Ocean Drive this week. With events spanning multiple days, Palace has become a go to destination for people looking for drag performances, nightlife, rooftop energy, DJs, and a crowd that wants to celebrate Pride in full.

That is what makes Palace such a fixture during Miami Beach Pride Week. It is not just about location or history. It is about creating nights that actually feel exciting once you are there. Friday night’s Haus of Gucci Ball had the glamour, the chemistry, the performances, and the kind of atmosphere that kept people fully engaged from beginning to end.

If you were at Palace Bar on Friday night, you already know how good it was. If you missed it, this was one of those Miami Beach Pride nights worth hearing about.

Ready for your next night at Palace? Visit Palace South Beach for reservations, menus, and upcoming events, and follow Palace on Instagram for the latest drag shows, Pride weekend moments, and Ocean Drive updates.

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