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TABLE OF CONTENTS: 10. COVER STORY: SOBEWFF FOUNDER &
DIRECTOR LEE BRIAN SCHRAGER INTERVIEW Lee Brian Schrager previews the 20th Anniversary South Beach Wine & Food Festival and provides his perspective on two great decades.
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER LET’S CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF WINE & FOOD! As I publish our annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival special issue, I am very aware of the new normal we are living in, as more and more people are vaccinated and less of our fellow citizens fall victim to the COVID-19 virus in the United States. I am especially thankful that I am now able to start returning to an almost normal life, as I write this week’s Publisher’s Corner four weeks since receiving my second dose of the Moderna vaccine. I also look back at the last year of our lives, and I realize how much I missed my beautiful life, my family and my friends during the pandemic. I have an immense appreciation for how fortunate I am to be getting my life back and to start doing many of the things I love. The simple act of being able to give someone I love a hug and a kiss is no longer life threatening and has a very special new meaning to me. I am very thankful I can do that again. I am also thankful that I can once again write about some of the events I have enjoyed attending over the years. As a foodie and fine dining writer, I really look forward to this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and will be glad to attend and follow all their COVID-19 safety protocols. For many of us, this year’s SOBEWFF® will provide us with a real sense that our lives are slowly but surely returning to normal. I can only imagine what SOBEWFF® Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager must have dreamed the Festival would grow up to be when he started it two decades ago. Lee certainly did not know that his extremely successful venture would become world famous, or that it would celebrate its 20th anniversary at the tail end of a pandemic with special safety protocols for all attendees, which I encourage you to review at sobewff.org. I congratulate Lee and the thousands of people who have made the Festival possible over its storied history on a job well done! For the 2021 Wire Magazine South Beach Wine & Food Festival special issue, I sat down with both Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager, and Chef Rocco DiSpirito. They provide a very unique perspective on the history of the Festival and this year’s 20th anniversary SOBEWFF® events. On another note, this week's hot cover model is competitive bodybuilder Steve Rogers. Check out his interview and enjoy his sexy photos taken by Photo Studio Miami. Cheers,
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PERSPECTIVE ON 20 YEARS OF THE SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL By Rafa Carvajal. Photos Provided By SOBEWFF®
The 20th Anniversary Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) presented by Capital One is going to be a very special celebration, as millions of Americans are now vaccinated and can emerge from staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. I sat down with SOBEWFF® Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager to discuss this year’s Festival and how it has transformed the culinary and hospitality industry in South Florida over the last two decades. The 2021 SOBEWFF® will take place May 20-23 with new protocols that will deliver a safe and comfortable event experience, so visit sobewff.org to peruse all the events and buy your Festival tickets. Rafa Carvajal: What are you looking forward to the most about the 20th Anniversary Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One? Lee Brian Schrager: I’m looking forward to simply coming back and to being able to continue to support not only our charity partner, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU, but also the local hospitality industry which has suffered so greatly this past year. We truly understand that our Festival best serves as a platform to amplify the faces and stories of the restaurant and bar community here in South Florida and it’s simply an honor to be able to do that each year.
RC: What makes SOBEWFF® such a popular Festival year after year? LBS: I think it’s a multitude of reasons. Primarily, we work extremely hard to create unique one-of-a-kind experiences for our consumers each year. From building out a four-block Grand Tasting Village unlike any other on the sands of South Beach to rounding up 30 of the nation's top chefs to showcase their gourmet samplings paired with over 60 wines rated 90+ points at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, we truly strive to provide only the very best year after year, and I think our attendees and talent see that and appreciate it. RC: There are many great Festival events taking place. Any favorites or recommendations for this year’s SOBEWFF® attendees? LBS: Whether you’re looking to enjoy an intimate dinner experience prepared by some of the best chefs in the world, or looking to stroll the sands of Miami Beach under our iconic white tents, I always say that our programming really does have something for everyone. I’m certainly looking forward to the return of BubbleQ® this year. This is the event that kicked off our Festival two decades ago and really put us on the culinary map – I can’t wait to relive those moments and simultaneously create new ones!
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RC: What do you consider the Festival’s top three accomplishments over its 20-year history? LBS: It’s been incredibly rewarding to see the impact this Festival has on FIU students. Not only have we raised over $31.8 million for the Chaplin School, but each year, over 1,200 student volunteers get real-world hands-on experience in event management, culinary duties, and a variety of other areas. We always say that students run #SOBEWFF and it could not be truer. I also believe this Festival has assisted in putting South Florida on the culinary map. From celebrity chef outposts to homegrown talent who’ve made a name for themselves, it's been incredible to watch the exponential growth over the last 20 years and know that our Festival has played a role in that. RC: How does the Festival compare to what you envisioned when you founded it two decades ago? LBS: When I first launched this Festival in 2002, I never envisioned this as a long-term gig. All I can simply say is, we’re still here 20 years later and it has surpassed every single one of my expectations. RC: How will this year’s SOBEWFF® differ from years past given COVID-19? LBS: This year we’ve reduced capacities by over 50%, ensured that all events are taking place outdoors (wine seminars excluded), implemented a health screening process and much more. We’ve really worked hard to make this the safest and most comfortable Festival for our guests, staff, talent, and volunteers. We know this year’s Festival will certainly look and feel different, but our mission remains the same – to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. and support the local hospitality industry.
RC: What are the biggest lessons you have learned as the Festival’s Director over the last 20 years? LBS: It’s important to learn from your mistakes and even more important to listen to the ticket buyer. There’s no one formula for this and each year the consumers’ needs change – it’s important to understand this and change with them. RC: What do you foresee for the future of SOBEWFF®? LBS: I hope to be here for another 20 years evolving and changing with trends and consumer needs, but most importantly supporting the Chaplin School and our local hospitality industry.
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STEVE ROGERS By Rafa Carvajal Photos by Jorge Freire & Abel Cruz photostudiomiami.com
Rafa Carvajal: Where are you originally from and where do you live? Steve Rogers: I’m from Washington, D.C. and I now live in Orlando. RC: What do you do for work? SR: I do a lot of work on OnlyFans and Thunders Arena! RC: How do you stay in such great shape? SR: I used to be a stripper, and now I’m a competitive bodybuilder.
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RC: What are your top three favorite exercises? SR: Squats, flat bench press and vertical leg press. RC: What is the most important fitness tip that you would recommend to our readers? SR: Follow a good diet with lots of protein and hydrate. RC: Describe yourself in three words. SR: Thick, charismatic, open-minded. RC: What is your favorite food? SR: Pineapple
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RC: What is your diet to stay in shape? SR: Protein, protein shakes and protein shots. RC: Who is the person that inspires you the most? Why? SR: Zebb Atlas. He’s big, strong and open-minded. RC: What do you enjoy the most about modeling for photography? SR: I enjoy sharing my body. RC: What are your favorite hobbies? SR: Being on the water, w a k e b o a r d i n g, l e a r n i n g more surfing, and scuba diving. I’ve been to the Bahamas and I loved it. RC: What is your biggest dream that you want to achieve? SR: It is to go pro in bodybuilding this year. RC: How has the current COVID-19 pandemic affected your personal and professional life? SR: My Onlyfans did very well during the pandemic. Also, all my friendships got stronger and I made some new ones. RC: What is your current struggle? SR: Getting prepared to turn pro in bodybuilding. RC: What are your Instagram & Facebook handles? SR: My new Instagram is @steve_rogers_1995, and my Twitter is @theicemanjb.
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A CHAT WITH ROCCO DISPIRITO ABOUT THE 20TH SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL AND BEING A CHEF By Rafa Carvajal. Photo Provided By SOBEWFF®
I sat down with James Beard award-winning chef and #1 New York Times bestselling author Rocco DiSpirito to find out why he enjoys participating in the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Besides being a very talented chef, Rocco is a healthy lifestyle crusader who is very dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious dishes are not mutually exclusive. Rafa Carvajal: Why do you enjoy participating in the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival? Rocco DiSpirito: I am very excited to come back to South Beach for SOBEWFF® this year. We raise important funds for FIU’s hospitality program and we get to meet the most enthusiastic foodies in the business. RC: Please tell our readers why they should attend the 20th Anniversary SOBEWFF®. RD: It's been a long pandemic and there is no other festival like SOBEWFF® RC: What are you looking forward to about the 20th Anniversary SOBEWFF®?
RD: I am cooking with great chefs including Peter Vauthy of RED and at Fabio Viviani's new hotel in Fort Lauderdale. I am also participating in the Fun & Fit as a Family with Kidz Kitchen, so lots to look forward to. RC: What do you enjoy the most about your profession? RD: It's always been and still is about the magic that happens between people when you cook for them. RC: Describe your cooking style in 3 words. RD: Eclectic, flavorful and exciting. RC: How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact your professional life? RD: Let's not even go there, it's been a tough year for everyone. RC: What was the biggest lesson you learned from dealing with the pandemic? RD: The art of the pivot. RC: What major projects are you working on for when our lives return to normal after the pandemic? RD: I have a new app called Sidetimefood that connects chefs with their fans, and a new book coming out in 2022. #4 2021 WIREMAG.COM 19
SOBEWFF: EVENTS PREVIEW By Rafa Carvajal. Photos Provided By SOBEWFF®
The 20th Anniversary SOBEWFF® will include many Festival favorites and several brand new events.
FESTIVAL FESTIVALFAVORITES: FAVORITES: •A •A SOBEWFF® SOBEWFF® 20th 20th Anniversary Anniversary Celebration Celebration hosted hosted byby Martha Martha Stewart Stewart and and David David Grutman Grutman • Chicken • Chicken Coupe Coupe hosted hosted byby Tyler Tyler Florence Florence • Fontainebleau • Fontainebleau Miami Miami Beach Beach presents presents Wine Wine Spectator’s Spectator’s Best Best of of thethe Best Best • Goya • Goya Foods’ Foods’ Grand Grand Tasting Tasting Village Village featuring featuring Grand Grand Tasting Tasting Tents Tents && Publix Publix Culinary Culinary Demonstrations Demonstrations • Goya • Goya Foods’ Foods’ Swine Swine && Wine Wine hosted hosted byby Robert Robert Irvine Irvine && Fernando Fernando Desa Desa • Heineken • Heineken Burger Burger Bash Bash hosted hosted byby Bobby Bobby Flay Flay • Intimate • Intimate dinner dinner experiences experiences hosted hosted byby some some of of thethe country’s country’s most most celebrated, celebrated, critically-acclaimed critically-acclaimed chefs chefs • Italian • Italian Bites Bites onon thethe Beach Beach hosted hosted byby Giada Giada DeDe Laurentiis Laurentiis • Moët • Moët && Chandon Chandon BubbleQ BubbleQ hosted hosted byby Guy Guy Fieri Fieri • Tacos • Tacos After After Dark Dark hosted hosted byby Jeff Jeff Mauro Mauro • Tribute • Tribute Dinner Dinner honoring honoring Giada Giada DeDe Laurentiis Laurentiis and and Eduardo Eduardo M.M. Sardiña Sardiña hosted hosted byby Masters Masters of of Ceremonies Ceremonies Emilio Emilio & and Emily Estefan Emily Estefan • Oyster • Oyster Bash Bash presented presented byby Town Town House House Crackers Crackers • Wine • Wine Spectator Spectator Wine Wine Seminars Seminars
BRAND NEWFAVORITES: EVENTS: FESTIVAL • BACARDI Presents20th BestAnniversary of the Fest hosted • A SOBEWFF® Celeb by Andrew Martha Stewart Davidperformance Grutman Zimmern withand a special by Rev-Run • Brunch hosted by Adrianne and Claire Robinson • Chicken Coupe hosted byCalvo Tyler Florence • Celebration Dessert Party! 20 Years of Miami Spice and of • Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s theSOBEWFF® Best hosted by Scott Conant • Explore Delray Beach Market hosted by the Youngest-Ever ents & Publix Culinary Demonstrations MasterChef Finalist and influencer Nick DiGiovanni • Rockin' Sushi hosted by The Succulent Bite Fernando Desa • Sunset Happy Hour hosted by Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar 20 WIREMAG.COM #4 2021
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