Get a taste of the Brickell Food & Wine Festival

The Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival Pre-Party is back at Mary Brickell Village on Thursday, December 12, starting at 8 pm. This is the pre-party kick-off of the main event which is in March. Delectable food, wine and liquor samples, as well as a Brickell-Holiday themed runway fashion show are all part of the event.

Held on the first floor of Mary Brickell Village (901 South Miami Avenue), the event will bring together some of Brickell’s finest and emerging restaurants. Sample delicious food from: New on the block “Batch Gastropub," Porcao Farm to Grill, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Tapas Xperience, Balans, Doraku Sushi, and many others. After the event party goers are encouraged to continue over to “Porcao Farm to Grill” which includes a "hip and casual" patio (Patio at Porcao), an upstairs lounge (KAO Ultra Lounge) and KAO Smoke, where you can enjoy a "cognac and a cigar."

Guest’s will be treated to a tasting of fine wines and spirits of The Tapas Xperience, Aficionado’s Liquor & Cigar Shop, Wines of Delibori Vigneti e Cantine, Complimentary cocktails from “Papa’s Pilar Rum, Angels Envy Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, Beer from CUSQUENA. Also, non-alcoholic beverages from Fiji Water and Onli Beverages will be on hand.  Also, enjoy a relaxing chair massage while at the event courtesy of Massage Envy Spa Brickell and belly dancers compliments of Taverna Opa.

In true Brickell style, the Taste of Brickell pre-party also combines high fashion with holiday flair. The evening will feature a runway fashion show courtesy of several of Mary Brickell Village’s chic boutiques and shops, but perhaps the most exciting part of the event will be our fantastic raffle which will be on site with lots of great prizes from local businesses. 

“The pre-party really showcases what this burgeoning neighborhood is all about,” said Cynthia Bettner, festival producer and director. “Best of all, we were able to support many of our favorite charities throughout Miami Dade through event proceeds and promoting their initiatives in front of hundreds of people.”

The 2014 Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will be held in March 2014 and in the heart of Brickell and will feature cuisine from over 20 local restaurants, an exclusive VIP experience. Tickets are on sale now, you can call 786.355.4800 or visit tasteofbrickell.com.