Michelle Bernstein receives SOBEWFF’s anniversary tribute

Michelle Bernstein and Sacha Lichine were honored at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s February 21 tribute dinner. Bobby Flay served as master of ceremonies at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel during the festival’s twenty-fifth-anniversary year.

Bernstein’s recognition gives the occasion a strong local connection. A Miami-born chef whose work has helped shape the city’s restaurant conversation stands alongside a winemaker associated with the international profile of Provence rosé.

The pairing reflects the festival’s ability to bring local and global reputations into one program. An anniversary can become a simple count of years, but the tribute makes it more specific by focusing on people and their work. This year’s honorees connect the history of the festival with the culinary culture that continues to develop around it.