A food lover's paradise year-round, Greater Miami & Miami Beach truly stand out during the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF). The annual festival, widely recognized among the country’s most prestigious gourmet gatherings, returns to Miami Beach to celebrate its 22nd anniversary Feb. 23-26.

With more than 100 events to choose from, the four-day SOBEWFF showcases local talent as well as the world’s most renowned chefs, culinary personalities and wine and spirits producers. Along with the festival’s signature events, which fans look forward to every year, there are plenty of first-time events that celebrate various cuisines and cultures.

Each year, SOBEWFF develops new events aimed at introducing locals and visitors to the best of Miami, from chefs to restaurants and bars, intermingled with the star power of the culinary and entertainment worlds.

To date, the festival has raised more than $34 million in support of its mission to “Eat. Drink. Educate.” with the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University.