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While everyone’s buzzing about these ten hot events at this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), the savviest SOBEWFF-goers are quietly locking in seats at the festival’s most intimate dinners. These are the evenings where chefs slow things down a little and talk about what’s on the plate, sometimes pulling up a chair right next to ya. Less shoulder-to-shoulder hoopla, more “remember that dish?” moments.
Plus, these dinners feature chefs from some of South Florida’s hottest restaurants, including Raheem Sealey of Drinking Pig BBQ and Clay Conley of the highly anticipated Buccan in Coral Gables.
With the 25th annual SOBEWFF coming to town this Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, February 22, a handful of standout intimate dinners still have tickets available… and they’re some of the weekend’s most compelling experiences. Below are five of our favorites that still have tickets available.

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Dinner hosted by Clay Conley, Ken Oringer, and Timon Balloo
This American Airlines Dinner Series collaboration feels like a culinary summit. Palm Beach heavyweight Clay Conley joins forces with boundary-pushing chef Ken Oringer and Miami favorite Timon Balloo for a collaborative dinner zoomed in on technique, global influence, and thoughtful pairings. Hosted at SGWS Wynwood, the night promises polished courses with personality, an insider crowd, and the kind of chef-to-chef synergy that makes these dinners so darn special. 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, at SGWS Wynwood, 2105 N. Miami Ave., Miami; sobewff.org/conley. Tickets are $369.

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Dinner hosted by Esther Choi, Leah Cohen, and Pedro Lopez
Set against the oceanfront backdrop of Ocean Social at Eden Roc Miami Beach, this dinner brings together three chefs known for bold flavors and cultural storytelling. Esther Choi and Leah Cohen each bring globally inspired perspectives, while Pedro Lopez anchors the evening with a Miami Beach sensibility. Count on a vibrant, coastal-leaning dinner that’ll be playful and refined, with the waves providing the soundtrack. 7 p.m. on Friday, February 20 at Ocean Social at Eden Roc Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; sobewff.org/ocean-social. Tickets are $369.

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Dinner hosted by Robert Irvine, Amanda Freitag, and Todd Zimmer
Yaya Coastal Cuisine features a trio with complete culinary authority and crowd-pleasing finesse. Robert Irvine’s commanding style, Amanda Freitag’s layered approach, and Todd Zimmer’s Mediterranean-influenced coastal focus equate to a dinner that’s elevated without feeling precious. Expect a well-paced evening that showcases technique, balance and a sense of fun… all in a setting designed for lingering. 7 p.m. on Friday, February 20 at Yaya Coastal Cuisine, 7999 NE Bayshore Ct., Miami; sobewff.org/yaya. Tickets are $369.

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BBQ Dinner hosted by Rodney Scott and Raheem Sealey
This is not your average SOBEWFF dinner, y’all. And that’s exactly the point. At Shiso Wynwood, legendary pitmaster Rodney Scott teams up with Miami’s Raheem Sealey for a barbecue-forward evening that celebrates live fire, smoke, and all the soul. It’ll be casual in spirit but very serious in execution – a welcome contrast to the festival’s more buttoned-up affairs and a reminder that some of the best meals happen around the flames. 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 21 at Shiso Wynwood, 239 NW 28th St., Miami; sobewff.org/shiso. Tickets are $345.

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Jon and Vinny’s Sunday Parm Night hosted by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo
Closing out the weekend with a comfort-driven twist, this Sunday afternoon dinner at the Rubell Museum channels the convivial vibes that Jon & Vinny’s is known for. Parm takes center stage in a relaxed, communal setting that’ll be a celebratory family meal moreso than a fancy-schmancy shindig. It’s an ideal way to wind down SOBEWFF with guaranteed full plates, easy conversation, and zero pretension. 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 22 at Jon and Vinny’s at the Rubell Museum, 1100 NW 23rd St., Miami; sobewff.org/parm. Tickets are $139.