More than 800 foodie and soca lovers attended the fete on
May 18th, which featured the
Caribbean's most esteemed chefs,
culinary creatives, and artists.
MIAMI, May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vanessa James Media welcomed the successful
return of Food, Wine, and Fete, Miami's premium all-inclusive Soca experience.
The event took place on Saturday, May
18th at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park's Grand
Pavilion. The eagerly awaited second annual event celebrated the
diverse culture of the Caribbean,
showcasing the region's most brilliant chefs, mixologists,
tastemakers, culinary creatives, buzz-worthy wine brands, rums of
the Caribbean and spirits partners
eager to connect with South
Florida's vibrant Caribbean
community.
We are so deeply humbled and filled with
gratitude by the outpouring of support we received for our second
annual Food, Wine & Fete. Over 800 people joined us in
celebrating the passion, world-renowned food, infectious energy,
and unique culture that is the Caribbean-Vanessa James
This year's lineup included renowned chefs such as:
- Chef Irie, recipient of the prestigious James Beard award and the festival's official
culinary ambassador is a Jamaican culinary trailblazer, whose
journey from architecture to the kitchen is as bold and flavorful
as his Caribbean-inspired
dishes.
- Myriam "Chef Mimi" Charles, the award-winning Haitian pastry
chef known for her triumph on Cooking Channel's "Cake Hunters" and
as the founder of Lux Cakery.
- Chef Alain Lemaire, the host
chef of the "Luda Can't Cook" series on Discovery+, brought his
Haitian culinary heritage to life with his renowned dish "Ou Manje
Deja style," showcasing his unique flair and flavor.
- Celebrity Chef Paul Griffith, an
award-winning Barbadian-born culinary prodigy, is renowned for
delighting A-List celebrities, top musicians, NFL stars, and
professional athletes. Based in South
Florida, Chef Paul travels globally, delivering exceptional
dining experiences with his unparalleled flavors and signature
artistry.
- Jamaican Chef Troy Tingling of
SoulFly Chicken, served up his signature fried chicken sando
sandwich and did a tasting on Foodie Avenue showcasing his recently
opened SouFly Chicken restaurant in the heart of Miami's Wynwood community. Chef Troy began
mixing Caribbean flavors to create
fusion recipes that he uses in his recipes today.
- Trinidadian culinary sensation Shaun
Alexander of Foodie Nation wowed the crowd with a rendition
of his viral cocoa-rubbed pork bao bun and pineapple and tamarind
chutney sauce.
Chefs gave guests of the fete a taste of what they do in the
kitchen and around the world with plays on their signature dishes.
Chef Lemaire's conch tacos, Chef Irie's snapper escovitch with
breadfruit salad, and Chef Paul's Bajan-style macaroni pie with
crisp pork belly were all received with heavy applause.
Alongside the chef demos, this year's fete also showcased local
caterers and small businesses on "Foodie Avenue". These culinary
creatives brought their flavor to the experience, showcasing a
little bit of their island's flair. Kimesha
Chong of Kanin Catering, known for her Caribbean vegan dishes sampled her play on a
jerk oxtail taco using breadfruit while UserXCatering wowed guests
with a play on Trinidad's official
street food "doubles". WIPS pepper sauce also joined in on the
action making their signature "chows" in cucumber, mango, and
pineapple flavors using their staple scotch bonnet-infused pepper
sauce.
No Caribbean fete experience
would be complete without the electrifying sounds of Soca music,
the driving force and rhythm behind many fetes and all-inclusive
experiences around the region. Food, Wine, and Fete delivered a
jam-packed lineup of the most buzzed-about DJs and Soca Artistes,
Teddyson John of St. Lucia and
King Bubba of Barbados, who not only performed at this
year's experience but tried out their hands in the kitchen too!
Vincentian soca singer, Kevin Lyttyle also joined in on the soca
musical extravaganza.
DJ Ryan Sayeed, LL Cool Blaze,
TeamSoca's DJ Spice, Barrie Hype, and DJ Mark D turned up the heat,
electrifying the crowd all evening. Tourism brands also got in on
the action with spectacular getaways including The Buccaneer Hotel
which surprised one lucky winner with a 4-day, 3-night stay to
their spectacular property in the St. Croix, USVI along with a
foodie tour 2. St. Lucia's coveted
Calabash Cove Resort and Spa also awarded one lucky patron with a
lavish 5-day, 4-night stay.
Premiere Spirits sponsor Proximo Spirits rolled out a nine-round
tasting and clear old-fashioned showcasing their Cristalino
Collection of tequilas including their popular Dobel Maestro, 1800,
and El Gran Centenario. Wine lovers were treated to an array of
wines including La Fete Rose, The Pale Rose, Château La Mascaronne,
and rum aficionados were treated to neat pours by Dominican brand
Ron Barcelo along with tastings by Carib Brewery featuring Caribe
hard cider, Shandy spritzers and their Caribbean staple, cold classic Carib beers.
Guests were treated to a dazzling drone courtesy of Luna Lite Drone
Show Company to close out a day of food, fun, and feteing.
"We are so deeply humbled and filled with gratitude by the
outpouring of support we received for our second annual Food, Wine
& Fete. Over 800 people joined us in celebrating the passion,
world-renowned food, infectious energy, and unique culture that is
the melting pot of the Caribbean''
says event co-founder Vanessa James.
"We created Food, Wine, and Fete with one goal in mind; to amplify
and celebrate the array of creatives that we have had the pleasure
of connecting and working with throughout the years who often get
overlooked. Our goal is to continue to grow this unique festival
year after year, and spark a new generation of cultural events and
experiences that elevate Caribbean
ingenuity and culture," says James.
Participating sponsors for Food, Wine, and Fete 2024 included:
Vanessa James Media, Proximo Spirits Cristalino Tequila collection,
La Fete Rosé, The Buccaneer Hotel - St. Croix, Virgin Island Food
Tours, The Calabash Cove Resort and Spa St. Lucia, Ron Barcelo, The Pale Rosé, Carib Beer, Caribe
Hard Cider, WIPS (West Indian Pepper Sauce), Best Dressed Plate,
LifeNetforFamilies, and Franki Fitz Consulting and LunaLiteDrone
Show.
Food, Wine, and Fete offers a unique opportunity for brands to
tap into an affluent, well-traveled, and highly motivated diverse
community of South Florida's
Caribbean diaspora to showcase
their offerings. Partnership and press opportunities allow brands
to stand out amid a sea of motivated patrons eager to engage. For
press inquiries and more information about future partnerships and
sampling opportunities, visit www.foodwineandfete.com. Follow the
Food, Wine, and Fete fun on Instagram and Facebook.
High-resolution images can be found here
About Food Wine & Fete:
Founded by Vanessa James and
Marcos Rodriguez, Food, Wine, and
Fete is a premium all-inclusive Soca fete experience celebrating
the Caribbean's vibrant culture -
our chefs, artists, and community. Conceptualized with a
deep-seated passion for celebrating Caribbean roots and amplifying the creativity
of the vibrant and talented diaspora. Born out of a love for
travel, carnival, Soca music, and the delicious culinary scene of
the Caribbean, Food, Wine, and
Fete was born.
The first-of-its-kind all-inclusive Food, Wine, and Fete is an
annual event that debuted in 2019 to a sold-out crowd of 500
foodies and Soca aficionados with a similar passion for celebrating
Caribbean culture. In its second
year, returning to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Food Wine
& Fete will also highlight Caribbean brands, and feature curated pop-up
experiences, giveaways, and a few fun surprises.
As proud children of the Caribbean, this legacy project is Vanessa and
Marcos' unique way of highlighting the diverse Caribbean diaspora and its many touch points
including travel, music, food, and live culinary experiences.
Although the Caribbean is known as
the birthplace of rum, wine enthusiasts are now able to explore the
many pairings of their delicious island food with their favorite
wine too. For more information about partnership opportunities,
vendor sampling opportunities, and press inquiries, visit
www.foodwineandfete.com. Follow the Food, Wine, and Fete fun on
Instagram and Facebook.
About Vanessa James Media:
Vanessa James Media is a multimedia company that champions
authenticity, diversity, and creativity. Specializing in voiceover,
on-camera and event hosting, and content creation, the company has
been a beacon for creative collaboration, spirited storytelling,
and innovative brand synergies in the media landscape.
Founded by Vanessa James, known
as "the voice you hear everywhere," a sought-after, seasoned
multicultural voice-over actress, who has lent her voice and
talents to some of the world's most iconic brands, Vanessa's
captivating voice can be heard on television and radio stations
nationwide, and in the bustling yellow cabs of New York City on the iconic 103.5 KTU, as well
as over 30 radio stations. Vanessa has voiced campaigns for PGA
Tour, The CW Network, Netflix, Amazon, IHeartMedia, and Macy's. In
2023, she was tapped by Reach TV Network, to host their Business
Traveler show, highlighting the best hotels, destinations, and
inspiring travel content. Vanessa is also the voice behind the CW
Network's "All American Homecoming," Infiniti Motors' campaign, and
WAZE GPS voice for their global Women's History Month celebration
and most recently, new promo voiceover artist for the nationally
syndicated "Tamron Hall" daytime
talk show. She is currently represented by Atlas Talent Agency
NYC.
Vanessa is also a champion for diversity and inclusion,
entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration through her three
signature annual events. VJMedia Mixology, a signature event for
connection among brands, influencers, trailblazers, and innovators.
The Women of Impact Series, an intimate yearly gathering
celebrating female entrepreneurs and multicultural creatives and
Food, Wine, and Fete, a first-of-its-kind all-inclusive Soca
experience in Miami, celebrating
Caribbean culture and amplifying
Caribbean chefs and cuisine. For
more information, visit https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ or
follow Vanessa James Media on Instagram at @vanessajamesmedia, X
formerly Twitter, @msvanessajames, and LinkedIn.
Media Contact
Cessie Cerrato, Cessie C.
Communications, 1 7862950493, cessie@Cessiec.com, Cessie C.
Communications
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