Taste of the Nation South Florida, the fundraising gala that benefits Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, took over the Loews Miami Beach Hotel last night.
Just about every chef worth his or her salt was at the event -- either serving their best bites or mingling as a guest. The event featured a silent auction and live auction led by Taste of the Nation's founding chairman Allen Susser and chef Ralph Pagano, where guests, emboldened by good food and drink, bid generously on vacations, dinners, and wine.
The main attraction, of course, was the chance to schmooze with your favorite chefs while noshing on beautiful food -- all while helping to end childhood hunger. Good food, good karma.
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Ralph Pagano and Allen Susser take time off from hosting duty to check out the silent auction.
David Rekhson, Lucas Stoioff, and Fabio Viviani from the soon-to-open Sienna Tavern gave guests their first taste of their famous gnocci and meatball.
Gnocci was a thing, apparently (which is fine because who can get enough?). Dena Marino shares MC Kitchen's recipe with us.
Palate Party's Robyn Almodovar busts a move.
Not your Everyday Caprese by The Bazaar by Jose Andres, featured spherical liquid mozzarella for a surprise in every bite.
Haven's Todd Erickson and Edge Steak & Bar's Aaron Brooks are getting ready for their Iron Fork battle.
Tongue & Cheek's Jamie DeRosa and AQ by Acqualina's Dewey LoSasso take a moment to catch up.
The Federal's Aniece Meinhold and Cesar Zapata look great -- but can you spot the Shake Shack burger chef Zapata is hiding from the camera?
3030 Ocean's Paula DaSilva served up a bite of perfection from the sea.
Life is an oyster to Lure Fishbar's Josh Capon.
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