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Burger Bash – REVIEW

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South Beach Wine and Food Festival Crowns four new champions at the 21st annual Burger Bash.

February 25th, 2022

Friday night belonged to the burgers at the SOBEWFF. Burger Bash featured two full sessions of food and entertainment. The burgers were hot and the drinks were endless. A live band as well as a DJ kept everyone entertained along with celebs popping in and out. With dozens of chefs from all over the nation and a star-studded group of judges, everyone left with a full belly (helped by 30 burger options) and memories to last a lifetime.

The usual host of the event, Rachel Ray, was unable to attend due to a close Covid-19 contact. Filling in for her was Chef Guy Fieri to complement Chef Jose Andres. The hosts did not disappoint as they hyped the crowd as well as changed the lives of a few lucky winners. The lineup of judges of the burger contest was a doozie as well as it featured Dwayne Wade, Rev Run, Al Roker, Ahmad Alzahab and Brian Kelly.

The giant tent was lined with dozens of restaurants from all over the nation competing for two sessions of best burgers voted on by the judges as well as the fans. The center side of the tent featured bars, DJ’s and a VIP lounge where you could mingle with the celebrity judges.

Each award came with a trophy and a monetary prize. His year each session had local winners. The first session winners were R Catering and Events (judges choice) and La Birra Bar (people’s choice). Session two saw ViceBurger (judges choice) and Motek Cafe (people’s choice).

  • Txuleburger from Lena at Mercado Little Spain in NY, NY

  • Pasteli-Dough Cookie from Night Owl Cookies in Miami

  • Arayes Lebanese Burger

  • Umami Brown Butter Burger from Schweid & Sons in LA

  • 15th Street Frita from Cheeseburger Baby in Miami Beach

  • Menchi Katsu Burger from Momos Wynwood in Miami

  • Menchi Katsu Burger from Momos Wynwood in Miami

  • That Bologne (Ice CreamSandwich) from Salt & Straw in Miami

  • T-Shirt Bar

  • Billy Burger 2.0 from Billy G Catering in Miami

  • Glossy Vermouth Double Cheeseburger from 109 Burger Joint in Miami

  • The Golden Burger from La Birra Bar in Miami

  • Lone Star Chili with Tortilla Chips from Norwegian Cruise Lines

  • The Bougie Burger from Pincho Burgers & Kebabs in Miami

  • The Drop Top Cadillac Burger from Squid Ink Eclectic Eats & Drinks in Mobile, AL

  • T-Shirt Bar

  • Bacon Relish Burger from R Catering and Events in Coral Gables

  • Bacon Relish Burger from R Catering and Events in Coral Gables

  • Bacon Relish Burger from R Catering and Events in Coral Gables

  • The Pit Stop Burger from Verge at the Concourse Club in Miami

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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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