What’s New in Culinary Arts at Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2020
Two culinary leaders – Monty Trainer and Norman Van Aken – have announced special programming for this year’s Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The Chef’s Table, three ticketed events, showcases a different chef, who will prepare two signature recipes and serve them to the audience in an intimate setting. Chefs and restaurateurs Allen Susser (Cafe at Books and Books), Jeff McInnis (Mi’italia Kitchen and Bar, Root & Bone and Stiltsville Fish Bar), and Van Aken (Time Out Market Miami) will each lead a session on Mon., Feb 17th, sharing their insights and dishes for participants. Tickets are $60 and available here.
In the Culinary Arts Pavilion, the popular chef demo series will take place on Sat., Feb. 15 and Sun., Feb. 16 for interested festival goers.
Sat., Feb. 15
11:30am Ted Mendez, executive chef at the Mayfair at Coconut Grove
12:30pm Maria Dakis, MasterChef Junior, season 6 contestant
1:30pm Richard Grucia, Captivating Croatia, Good Eats and Meets
2:30pm Ralph Pagano, Naked Taco, TV host, Balancing Act and Ralph on the Road
3:30pm Paul Aceto, The Fit Chef, Silver Spoons Events
4:30pm Michael Beltran, chef/owner, Ariete and Navé, Coconut Grove
Sun., Feb. 16
11:30am Ashley Stanton, executive chef, Ritz Carlton, Coconut Grove
12:30pm Alain Lemaire, owner and executive chef, Lemaire Hospitality Group
1:30pm Michael Finizia, executive chef, Miami Marlins/Marlins Park
2:30pm Bernie Matz, culinary director, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
3:30pm Paulette Bilsky-Phillips, corporate demo chef, Milam’s Markets
4:30pm Bernardo Espinel, senior faculty instructor, and Malka Espinel, baking and pastry instructor, Miami Culinary Institute
Also new this year: Valentine's Day Evening Under the Stars concert at Peacock Park featuring Emily Estefan. Tickets here.
For more information and tickets, visit Coconut Grove Arts Festival.
