Share Our Strength's Taste Of The Nation Comes to Miami

The event, chaired by chefs Allen Susser and Andre Bievenu of Joe's Stone Crab will feature food from some 40 restaurants as well as wines and spirits. So far participating restaurants include Michy's, Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill, Meat Market, Bourbon Steak, 1500 at the Eden Rock, BLT Steak, DB Bistro, Azul at the Mandarin, Wish, The Forge and City Hall. See the full list here.

Aside from food tastings and drinks, there will be live music and silent and live auctions. All proceeds go to Share Our Strength.

Tickets are on sale now and cost $100 in advance and $125 at the door. VIP tickets, which allow guests to start sampling an hour before general admission at a champagne reception, cost $200 ($250 at the door).

The event takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. (6 p.m. for VIP) at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle. Buy your tickets by calling 1-877-26-TASTE or visiting strengthflorida.org. Use the code MIAMEDIA when you purchase and get 10 percent off your ticket price.

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