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Tastebud Overload at Goya Food’s Grand Tasting Village
Eat, Sip, Repeat: SOBE Fest’s Annual Event Turns Miami into a Flavor Playground.
February 24th, 2019
Every year as millions of people hunker down in the winter, we in South Florida head to the beaches and enjoy some of the best culinary events in the country during SOBE Fest. This annual festival offers a range of high-end, fun activities that always sell out and highlights cuisines such as BBQ, burgers, Italian, and Southern cooking. But one event truly showcases it all: Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village, featuring over 50 restaurants serving their best dishes. Here, you can sample foods from all around the globe without leaving Miami Beach.
Alongside the food, attendees enjoy a wide variety of drinks, wines, and cocktails. The crowd favorite was Don Julio Tequila, with the largest line and a fun photo setup in the back of a hatchback. Other notable drinks included Grand Marnier, Hennessy, Rhum Barbancourt, Italian rosé from Freixenet, the Naked Mojito from Naked Turtle, and cold-pressed passion juice from Health-Ade Kombucha.
Two huge Grand Tasting Tents feature culinary quadrants representing South Florida districts. The festival also includes areas for book signings and two Culinary Demo stages. Celebrity chefs included Bobby Flay, Robert Irvine, Marcus Samuelsson, Scott Conant, Trisha Yearwood, Adam Richman, Valerie Bertinelli, and Michael Symon.
Michael Symon stole the show with his brash, hilarious style, brining and hay-roasting a chicken live on stage. Fans could ask chefs personal questions and learn cooking secrets firsthand.
Sampling all the food is impossible, but some standouts included: Fried Mac & Cheese Bacon Balls with jalapeños from Mac & Chess Board Game Café, Maple Bacon Donut from The Salty Donut, Nutty Banana Crepe from The Crepe Maker, Cauliflower Pizza from The Green Giant, Deep Fried Queso Blanco and Plantains from Bolivar, and Fritas from El Mago de las Fritas — easily my favorite bite of the day. BBQ offerings included Big Lee’s Brisket, Café 72’s Samurai Tenders, Cibo’s Meatballs, King’s Hawaiian BBQ Sliders, and Papi’s Steak Sandwich. Burgers were plentiful, but the top pick was Schweid & Sons Slider with maple bacon jam and crispy onions.
The David Grutman Experience kept the energy high with local favorite Cedric Gervais on the turntables, and Ludacris performing hits like Move B**ch, Roll Out, and Number One Spot, creating a lively atmosphere to match the indulgent feast.
Yes, culinary events happen worldwide, but nothing compares to SOBE Fest’s Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village. It’s a belt-busting, indulgent experience featuring some of the best chefs, drinks, and foods in the world.
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Luli Fama Launches Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Swimwear Collection in Miami
Luli Fama celebrates its Paradise Found Cruise ’27 swimwear and resortwear collection with a luxury Miami launch at its Dadeland Mall boutique.
August 20, 2026
Miami swimwear favorite Luli Fama is stepping into Cruise ’27 with Paradise Found, a new swimwear and resortwear collection inspired by tropical escapes, exotic prints and effortless vacation glamour.
South Florida Insider has already taken a closer look at the Luli Fama Paradise Found collection, and it feels made for Miami.
The new Cruise ’27 collection combines the bold, body-confident swimwear Luli Fama is known for with elevated resort pieces designed to move effortlessly from the beach and pool to cocktails and dinner.
On Thursday, August 20, Luli Fama will celebrate Paradise Found with an exclusive evening at its newest Dadeland Mall boutique in Miami, complete with fashion, light bites, personalized surprises, and a luxe espresso martini bar.
Inside Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Collection
Paradise Found is inspired by the feeling of discovering a hidden tropical retreat.
Think lush landscapes, warm golden hour light, exotic patterns, and silhouettes made for somewhere beautiful.
The collection features Luli Fama signatures, including flattering ruched details, seamless construction, adjustable fits, and statement swimwear, alongside an expanded selection of resortwear.
We especially love the pieces that blur the line between swim and ready-to-wear.
Flowing dresses, sleek coverups, and body-skimming silhouettes make it easy to transition from a sun-drenched afternoon to an evening out without losing that relaxed resort feeling.
It is sensual, polished, and unmistakably Miami.
Luli Fama Brings Luxury Resort Style to Miami
There is a reason Paradise Found feels so natural in South Florida.
In Miami, resortwear is not reserved for vacation.
A swimsuit can become part of an outfit. A coverup can take you to lunch. A flowing resort dress can carry you from an afternoon by the water straight into cocktails and dinner.
Luli Fama has always understood that lifestyle.
Paradise Found takes it a step further, creating a Cruise ’27 wardrobe that feels as appropriate for a tropical getaway as it does for a weekend in Miami.
The campaign captures that mood beautifully, pairing the collection with palms, lush greenery, tropical architecture and the kind of sun soaked setting that makes you want to extend your vacation indefinitely.
Paradise Found Comes to Luli Fama at Dadeland Mall
Luli Fama will bring the world of Paradise Found to life on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its newest boutique at Dadeland Mall in Miami.
The intimate celebration will bring together invited guests, influencers, celebrities and media for an early look at Cruise ’27.
Luli Fama is also dressing invited guests in pieces from the brand, allowing the new collection to be experienced the way it was designed to be worn: in motion, styled and out for the evening.
Luli After Hours Espresso Martini Bar
Fashion is only part of the experience.
For the Paradise Found celebration, Luli Fama is introducing Luli After Hours, an Espresso Martini Bar inspired by the glamour of the collection.
Guests will be able to sip three specialty espresso martinis created for the evening.
The Luli Babe puts a polished spin on the classic espresso martini, while Golden Hour pairs salted caramel with edible gold shimmer. Miami After Dark takes a richer approach with chocolate hazelnut and a cocoa dust finish.
Along with cocktails, guests can expect light bites, curated details and a special personalized surprise.
The result feels less like a traditional retail event and more like checking into a private resort for the evening.
A Miami Swimwear Brand Celebrates at Home
For a brand with such a strong connection to South Florida, launching Paradise Found in Miami feels especially fitting.
Luli Fama has built its identity around colorful, confident swimwear and resort fashion with a distinctly tropical point of view.
Paradise Found carries that identity into Cruise ’27 while giving it a more elevated, escapist mood.
And with Luli Fama’s newest boutique now at Dadeland Mall, Miami shoppers have another destination to experience the brand in person.
After getting our own closer look at Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 collection, we can safely say the name fits.
Paradise has officially been found, and this time, it is in Miami.
Check out the collection HERE
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