Events
Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village – Review
Food and Drinks Rain Down on Miami Beach Once Again for Blockbuster Event.
February 26th, 2022
While it’s just one of several events for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village always sits year after year toward the top of can’t miss ones. This year was no different as acclaimed chefs were front-and-center doing cooking demonstrations and judging their top pick for the seemingly countless vendors. The event stretched out beachside over three acres with a fantasyland of libations and savory dishes. Some of the chefs on hand included: Emeril Lagasse, Geoffrey Zakarian, Rocco DiSpirito, Marc Murphy, Ming Tsai, Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown, Andrew Zimmern, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon, Scott Conant, JJ Johnson and a cooking pairing of Amanda Freitag & Katie Button.
Beyond wining and dining, plus watching the celebrity chefs cooking demonstrations, The David Grutman Experience returned with plenty of tunes to get the crowd burning off a few of the day’s calories. The event was just a great vibe overall once again, yet with an ocean breeze, full bellies and the ability to just kind let loose, it’s really no wonder why this is one of Miami’s signature events.
For more information visit sobewff.org. Stay up to date all year long by following along with the #SOBEWFF hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
To date, the Festival has raised more than $34 million in support of its educational mission to cultivate future leaders of the hospitality industry at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). Between SOBEWFF® and its sister NYCWFF, more than $48 million has been raised to benefit the respective charities of each Festival. Beyond the funds raised, both Festivals draw attention to the diverse dining cultures of their respective cities, provide economic stimulus in their communities, and serve as a platform to drive awareness and engagement for a wide array of philanthropic activities.
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Doral's Blue Matisse serves up Pulpo Anticuchero Cause during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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St. Lucie's Think Greek Port serves up Gyropitakia during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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FIU serves up plenty of samples during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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FIU serves up plenty of samples during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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FIU serves up plenty of samples during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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FIU serves up plenty of samples during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Hialeah's Lo Bodeguita Restaurant serves up Croqueta with Jamon Serrano & Manchego Cheese during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Cookies from Keyks World during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Fiorito's Picanha Roast Beef during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Vicky Bakery during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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La Bodeguita Goya during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Miami Beach's Bolivar Restaurant Bar Lounge serves up Lomo Saltado during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Orlando's Parlor Kitchen serves up Garlic Chicken with Mashed Potatoes during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Exquisite Catering by Robert serves up Bourbon Chicken over Rice and Peas during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Empson USA & Canella during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Miami's Sando serves up Chicken Katsu during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Prescription Vineyards during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Codigo 1530 during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Miami's The Food Dudes offering up Popcorn Shrimp during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Kurveball Whiskey during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Strawberry Moon's Beef & Watermelon Salad during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Komodo's Peking Duck during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Stella Artois during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Miami Design District's Swan during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Miami Beach's Papi Steak during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Brickell's Gekko during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Aviation American Gin during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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santa Teresa 1796 during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Copalli Rum during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Copalli Rum during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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McBride Sisters Wine Company during SOBEWFF: Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Celebrity Chef Ming Tsai's Mings Bings serves up Plant-Based Cheeseburger Bing during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Patron Tequila during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Miami's Ty's Hometown Cafe and Bistro serves up Sticky Wings during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Sunrise's Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine serves up Jerk Creole Oxtail Stew during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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El Mago de las Fritas serves up The Classic Cuban Frita during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Alex's Fresh Kitchen presents The Mamba Burger during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Ming Tsai brings Duff Goldman to the stage during cooking demonstration during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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Great Performances during SOBEWFF : Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village ©South Florida Insider
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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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