13°c A few clouds
19°c Variable cloudiness
The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION
A-list chefs take to the links for golf tournament during South Beach Wine and Food Festival
Paco, from Jose Andres' cafe, The Bazaar, holds a sliver of Iberico Bellota Ham, offered to golfers as they pass his food station at a Miami Beach golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Jose Andres, Todd English, Ming Tsai and Alex Guarnaschelli are among the roster of A-list chefs taking to the links during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
AVENTURA, Fla. - What do you get when a group of celebrity chefs move from the kitchen to the fairway following a long — and late — night of wine and burgers on South Beach?
"I'm clearly not the future of golf," tweeted Alex Guarnaschelli after one swing.
"Watch out Tiger, here I come!" Jose Andres said in Spanish after teeing off.
Nearly a dozen A-list chefs took to the links early Saturday during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival for a golf tournament hosted by Andres. He, too, admitted to staying out late the night before and "seeing the sun come up on the horizon."
"That's not the way chefs usually behave," the Spanish chef said. "But we need to play with the stereotypes."
Andres recently opened The Bazaar, the new hot spot at the SLS Hotel South Beach that handed out fruit push-pops and coconut sorbet to the players. Also on hand were mimosas and whiskey, cigars, and plenty of food.
Sloppy Gino sliders made with fresh ground chuck and "atomic cheese" were prepared on site by Nadia G, the host of Cooking Channel's "Bitchin' Kitchen."
"This is a fun, from scratch spin on an Americana dish," she said of the bite-size sliders.
Back on the green, Tim Love — chef and owner of The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth, Texas — said he enjoys the "athletic stuff" during the festival. (He was sore from playing in a celebrity chef volleyball tournament held by Spike Mendelsohn on Friday).
"I like getting out and doing stuff. If I don't, I just end up getting hammered," he said as he waited for his partner to play (no drink in hand). "That's going to happen, but at least I won't feel so bad about myself if I get some steps."
The chefs — including Ming Tsai, Edward Lee, Cesare Casella and Jeremy Sewall — were joined by former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning, who said he "was looking forward to meeting them" at the end of the 18-hole round.
"I'm going to win," Andres predicted. "I know it's going to look like, because I'm the host, that will be kind of political. But I'm so good, I'm going to win."
More Food & Drink
- Back to Top
- Return to Food & Drink
More Food & Drink
(1 of 11 articles for this week)
New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered
6:13 PM 0MILWAUKEE - Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal ...
Poll
Most Popular Food & Drink
- Lots of worthwhile choices on the menu at surprising spot in Charleswood
- All hail caesar dressing as it tops off matador salad
- Best restaurants of 2012
- THE HEALTHY PLATE: Recipe for fresh summer rolls with spicy peanut dipping sauce
- 'Cue up some taste
- THE AMERICAN TABLE: Recipe for grilled sausages with fire-roasted peppers
- Hits and misses on dynamic menu at loud Exchange spot
- Crème fraîche
- Don't want to cook? Give these a look
- We can't crack the jack recipe, but try our turnovers instead
- Lots of worthwhile choices on the menu at surprising spot in Charleswood
- 'Cue up some taste
- THE HEALTHY PLATE: Recipe for fresh summer rolls with spicy peanut dipping sauce
- All hail caesar dressing as it tops off matador salad
- Best restaurants of 2012
- Crème fraîche
- Here's to Victoria
- We can't crack the jack recipe, but try our turnovers instead
- Don't want to cook? Give these a look
- Grill with gusto: Beef tenderloin with red peppers, bananas on toast
- Hotel's café surprises with attention to detail, generous portions
- Deseo Bistro named a top restaurant in Canada
- Don't want to cook? Give these a look
- Kitchen produces spectacular results at hidden-away downtown gem
- Original recipe a sworn secret, but here's a Gouda substitute
- Best restaurants of 2012
- Going gluten-free doesn't mean giving up foods you love
- Yum! Buttermilk pancakes made thin, a little crispy
- Round up fluffy pancakes, flour tortillas
- Lots of worthwhile choices on the menu at surprising spot in Charleswood
- Lots of worthwhile choices on the menu at surprising spot in Charleswood
- All hail caesar dressing as it tops off matador salad
- THE HEALTHY PLATE: Recipe for fresh summer rolls with spicy peanut dipping sauce
- THE HEALTHY PLATE: Recipe for fresh summer rolls with spicy peanut dipping sauce
- 'Cue up some taste
- All hail caesar dressing as it tops off matador salad
- Lots of worthwhile choices on the menu at surprising spot in Charleswood
- Going gluten-free doesn't mean giving up foods you love
- Celebrate being outdoors with tender chicken sliders and grilled apples
- Top Chef's loss is Winnipeg foodies' gain
- Spare but sparkling Pembina Highway spot offers an exhaustive, exceptional menu
- Not much fun at this Carnaval
- Here's to Victoria
- Going gluten-free doesn't mean giving up foods you love
- Hotel's café surprises with attention to detail, generous portions
- Round up fluffy pancakes, flour tortillas
- Family affair: Deep bond between Mrs. Mikes' customers, owners
- Where everybody knows your name
- Deseo Bistro named a top restaurant in Canada
- Yum! Buttermilk pancakes made thin, a little crispy
- The blondie isn't just the brownie's paler cousin
- Kitchen produces spectacular results at hidden-away downtown gem
- Original recipe a sworn secret, but here's a Gouda substitute
Ads by Google
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.