Taste of sbe 2018: The Ultimate Epicurean Showcase Features A Collaboration Of Seven Award-winning, International Celebrity Chefs

sbe's award winning celebrity chefs from across the globe join forces in Los Angeles, Miami and The Bahamas for three epic weekends of culinary celebrations in partnership with Rolling Stone Magazine

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Oct 09, 2018, 16:14 ET

MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- sbe is bringing a star-studded chef line-up to Los Angeles, Miami and The Bahamas spanning three weekends of world-class collaborations in partnership with Rolling Stone Magazine. Chefs Danny Elmaleh, Martin Heierling, James Beard Award Winner Michael Schwartz, Katsuya Uechi, Jose Icardi, Makoto Okuwa and Dario Cecchini will unite to present custom tastings, extravagant cuisine, interactive demonstrations and the finest spirit and cuisine pairings. In true sbe fashion, this exceptional culinary experience will be complemented by not-to-be-missed parties, celebrity DJs and late-night celebrations with music tailored by Allison Hegendorf. Plus, book accommodations under the Taste of sbe room package at Mondrian in Los Angeles, SLS South Beach, Mondrian South Beach, Delano South Beach, Shore Club, SLS Brickell, Hyde Midtown or SLS LUX Brickell in Miami or SLS Baha Mar in the Bahamas and receive complimentary bites and sips at all participating sbe restaurant and lounges in the region.

"sbe is a global lifestyle hospitality company with a 360-degree lifestyle experience. Taste of sbe is born out of our desire to bring unique experiences to our guests and offer an exclusive opportunity in three of our hottest locales: Miami, LA and The Bahamas," said Sam Nazarian, Founder and CEO of sbe. "We pride ourselves on being able to curate a lineup of all-star chefs to collaborate across our brands, all united under the sbe umbrella."

"I'm so excited to be part of this incredible line up of sbe celebrity chefs and be part of this revolutionary program," said Chef Makoto Okuwa. "The collective talent within sbe is second to none, and the diversity of experience and expertise that they bring to the table as a whole is unparalleled. I'm looking forward to adding my style and experience to the mix and working alongside these celebrated chefs."

A percentage of proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit the local Make-A-Wish Chapters and sbe will also grant a wish of a vacation to a child and his/her family to The Bahamas for a two-night experience at SLS Baha Mar.

The first Grand Weekend takes place in Los Angeles, October 20-21, and will kick off with a Veuve Clicquot Rose and Whispering Angel Brunch at Cleo Third Street, followed by a weekend of activities and events that includes private shopping experiences on Rodeo Drive, cooking classes, a Grand Dinner at Skybar at Mondrian Los Angeles, Farewell Brunch at Doheny Room and more.

Heading east across the country to Miami, the second Grand Weekend runs October 25-28 starting with Celebrity Taste at SLS South Beach on Thursday evening with participation from The Bazaar by José Andrés, Leynia, Katsuya, Fi'lia by Michael Schwartz, Makoto and K Ramen.Burger.Beer. Saturday's temptations include an interactive Sushi Making Class and lunch at Katsuya South Beach followed by a Grand Dinner in Delano's iconic lobby complete with special live performances. The weekend concludes in style with a Farewell Brunch at Diez y Seis.

The final Grand Weekend takes place on the private beaches of SLS Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas from November 15-18 where the coveted ticket on Friday night provides access to a one-of-a-kind tasting event at Bungalow Pool with celebrated chefs Dario Cecchini, Michael Schwartz and Danny Elmaleh topping off with an after-party at Bond Nightclub with special guest performance. On Saturday, guests experience a Grand Dinner White Party, held on the private Baha Mar Pier. A Farewell Brunch at Cleo Mediterráneo on Sunday brings the memorable weekend to a close.

Individual tickets are available for each event throughout all three weekends, ranging from $55 to $500, as well as all-access packages. The weekends are presented by Rolling Stone, Heineken, Lincoln, Fever Tree, Diageo, Moet Hennessy, The Patron Company (Bahamas only), Pepsi and Red Bull.

For further information visit www.sbe.com/tasteofsbe and follow #tasteofsbe, #worldofsbe and #thisisbeyond to unlock your passport for the finest experiences that sbe has to offer.

ABOUT SBE

Established in 2002 by Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately-held, leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries, sbe is devoted to creating extraordinary experiences throughout its proprietary brands with a commitment to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Following the acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group, the pioneer of boutique lifestyle hotels, in partnership with The Yucaipa Companies and Cain International (formerly Cain Hoy), sbe has an unparalleled global portfolio which will see 25 hotels and over 170 global world-renowned culinary, nightlife and entertainment venues by the end of 2018. The company is uniquely positioned to offer a complete lifestyle experience - from nightlife, food & beverage and entertainment to hotels and residences, and through its innovative customer loyalty and rewards program, The Code, as well as its award-winning international real estate development subsidiary, Dakota Development - all of which solidify sbe as the preeminent leader across hospitality. The company's established and upcoming hotel brands include SLS Hotel & Residences, Delano, Mondrian, The Redbury, Hyde Hotel & Residences, and The Originals. In addition, sbe has the following internationally acclaimed restaurants and lounges under subsidiary Disruptive Restaurant Group: Katsuya by Chef Katsuya Uechi, Umami Burger, Cleo by Chef Danny Elmaleh, Fi'lia by Michael Schwartz, Leynia and Diez & Seis by Chef José Icardi, Hyde Lounge, S Bar, Doheny Room Skybar, Bond, and Privilege. To learn more, watch sbe's #thisisbeyond video and visit sbe.com.

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