Three chefs share the kitchen at Preston’s during SOBEWFF

Alex Guarnaschelli, Scott Conant and Christopher Aguirre hosted a South Beach Wine & Food Festival dinner at Preston’s on February 23. The Loews Miami Beach event brought visiting culinary personalities together with the hotel’s executive chef in one collaborative setting.

Such dinners offer a different experience from the festival’s large tastings. A shared meal gives guests a more focused sequence, while the chefs have an opportunity to work within a temporary combination rather than their usual restaurant structure.

The format also makes the host kitchen important. A visiting name may draw attention, but the practical setting and local team help turn a collaboration into an actual evening. This dinner added one of those concentrated encounters to a festival whose broad appeal comes from offering several different ways to engage with food culture.