South Beach Food & Wine Festival takes place from February 19 through  February 22. Tickets for the events are available at sobewff.org . To whet  our appetite, we invited some chefs in Findler Charles, Alain Lemaire, Simeon Hall, and Patience Dean to hop aboard The Jitney and share some secrets from their kitchens. When did you fall in love with cooking? Alain Lemaire: It all happened at a very young age. What first started as a means to satisfy my desire for autonomy, quick

Pan seared polenta,stewed just leaves, and braised oxtail When you book a private catering for two by a private chef, you’re not just paying for the dinner,food on the plate — you’re investing in a complete, personalized experience. Here's an educational look at what goes into the cost: 1. Time and Labor A chef’s work starts long before arriving at your home. It includes: Planning a custom menu Sourcing quality ingredients (often fresh, local, or specialty items) Prepping and

Ever wonder what the real average cost of today’s weddings looks like—and why it continues to rise year after year? Behind every flawless celebration is a level of preparation, expertise, and professionalism that most couples never see. And as someone who lives behind the scenes of weddings every single week, I can tell you: the details matter, the vendors matter, and experience matters even more. So when I was invited to contribute to an article from a caterer’s perspective,