Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower, Festival director Lee Brian Schrager, along with Southern Wine's Mel Dick accompanied Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Spain pavillion and the commencement of the 2009 South Beach Wine and Food Festival. (MANNY HERNANDEZ PHOTO)
Friday, February 20, 2009
SBWFF COVERAGE: King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain at the 2009 South Beach Wine and Food Festival
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SBWFF COVERAGE: Viva España with the King and Queen of Spain
MANNY HERNANDEZ PHOTOS
Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain were the special guest for the kick off event for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival to celebrate Spain's wine and culinary culture, Viva España! at the Biltmore Hotel last night.
Other luminaries included Florida Governor Charlie Crist, with first lady Carole Rome-Crist , Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Tommy and Thalia Mottola, Mario Batale, Julio Iglesias, Southern Wine's Mel Dick and wife Bobbi, pop artist Romero Britto, Jorge and Darlene Perez.
Star chef's showcased included: Jose Andres (Jaleo, Washington DC), Dani Garcia (Calima, Marbella, Spain), Pedro Subijana (Akelare, San Sebastian, Spain) and Francisco Torreblanca.
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