The Miami Beach EDITION will once again take part in the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival. On deck this year are popular events including Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s signature brunch at MATADOR ROOM and MARKET at EDITION’s annual Ping Pong & Pizzas. This year the hotel will also host the first ever The Art of Punch Room event, in partnership with The Tampa EDITION.

For the first time ever, The Miami Beach EDITION will be collaborating with The Tampa EDITION, for The Art of Punch Room, an exclusive one-night-only pop-up of the sophisticated, speakeasy – inspired cocktail bar. As the first Punch Room in America, the beloved concept brings forth a menu dedicated to flavors and spirits of The Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. This multi-sensory journey led by Punch Room Director at The Tampa EDITION, Tural Hasanov, will take you on a discovery of innovative craft cocktails, avant- garde technique and refined presentations as you build your own punch. Guests can enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvre pairings from The Miami Beach EDITION’s Executive Chef Amol Agarwal.

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will be back to host the seventh annual Ping Pong & Pizzas event at MARKET at EDITION. Guests will enjoy special wood fired pizzas, such as Black Truffle, Spicy Chorizo and Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, in addition to other signature MARKET items. Select desserts, such as MARKET’s famous carrot cake with dulce de leche Rice Krispies on top, will also be on display at the late-night party. Specialty cocktails will flow throughout the evening while guests will have the opportunity to challenge Jean-Georges and some of his famous chef friends at a classic game of Ping Pong, before heading to Basement Bowl & Skate for the official after party.

Included below is a complete listing of all events:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

The Art of Punch Room

This year The Tampa EDITION brings The Art of Punch Room to The Miami Beach EDITION for a one- night only pop up where guests can discover serenity in the art of crafting cocktails paired with light hors d’oeuvre pairings. Punch Room is inspired by the grand traditions of Great Britain: the traditional , aristocratic English country manor and the quintessential London private gentleman’s club with a modern, edgy, urban feel. Meant to be shared with closest friends and family, this one-of-a-kind experience is designed for groups of friends as tickets are sold in groups of four.

Time: 6PM – 7:30PM

Location: Lobby Bar

Tickets: $500 per party of 4, tickets available for purchase HERE.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Brunch Hosted By Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will host a Saturday brunch at his glamourous, historic and reinvented MATADOR ROOM at The Miami Beach EDITION, where classic cuisine gets a modern twist, upgraded for a new generation. Inspired by the flavors of Spain, South America, and the Caribbean, and like everything Vongerichten does, each dish will be reimagined with revivifying detail. Working with only the most select seasonal ingredients, this accomplished chef will be pulling out all the stops to create a luxurious menu for this ultra-chic brunch that’s anything but basic.

Time: 12PM-2PM

Location: MATADOR ROOM

Tickets: HERE

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Ping Pong & Pizzas 

Back for round Seven, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will host the 7th annual Ping Pong & Pizzas late night event on Saturday, February 24 from 10PM to 1AM. Guests will enjoy a vast Italian spread of Market’s favorites to be enjoyed with specialty cocktails and a chance to take on the master himself in a round of ping pong.

Time: 10PM – 1:00AM

Location: MARKET at EDITION

Tickets: $125 per person, available HERE (includes food, drinks, and ping pong)