Memo 002-2011 South Beach MIAM IBEACH ..
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TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
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FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 14, 2011
SUBJECT: South Beach Wine and Food Festiv
The tenth annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, a national, star - studded, four -.day
destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine. and spirits producers,
chefs and culinary personalities, is once again taking place.in the City of Miami Beach from Thursday,
February 24, 2010 to Sunday, February 27, 2011.
As .you know, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has become one of the largest and most well -
known festivals of its kind in the country. This year marks the event's 10 anniversary and, as you
know, the. proceeds of -the event benefit the Florida International University (FIU) School of Hospitality
and Tourism Management (the event applicant). As a result of the City's sponsorship agreement with
FIU, enclosed please.find two (2) tickets to the following events.
- Burger Bash hosted by Rachel Ray — two (2) tickets
Thursday, February 24, 7:00 pm, Ritz Carlton South Beach, One Lincoln Rd (beachfront)
• BubbleQ hosted by Bobby Flay and Friends - two (2) tickets
Friday, February 25, 7:30 pm Delano Hotel beachfront, 1685 Collins Avenue
• Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village two (2) tickets
(Choice of either Saturday OR Sunday, Feb. 26 OR Feb 27, (two tickets are provided for only
one day)
Culinary & Lifestyle Seminars: 11 a -6p; Grand Tasting: 1 p -5p
In addition, enclosed please find one (1) ticket to the "Let Them Eat Cake" 1.Ot" Anniversary Party
hosted by Emeril and Martha. This event takes place on Friday, February 25 from 10 :00 pm to 1
am, at 1111 Lincoln Road. Please advise Max Sklar if you would like a second.ticket to this event, the
second ticket will be available at "Will Call" and can be picked up by the Commissioners /Mayor with
L: D.
Also.included with your package this year is a complimentary copy of the "Food Network South Beach
Wine & Food Festival Cookbook."
Additionally, as we have previously advised you, the City's sponsorship agreement with FIU provides
residents of Miami Beach with the exclusive ability to purchase a maximum of two (2) tickets at a 15%
discount to the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village, Burger Bash and BubbleQ. Residents
were also able to purchase these tickets prior to the public on -sale date. The aforementioned benefits
are provided in exchange for the waivers granted to, the Festival; as a not - for = profit, and are in addition
to being listed as a sponsor in all print, electronic, -on -site and media recognition (local and national),
providing,the City with media exposure.
Please feel free to call me should you have any questions or require additional. information.
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