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Wade Cellars – the California-based wine producer co-founded by entrepreneur and NBA champion Dwyane Wade – has become known nationwide for its successful series of When We Gather soirees, which highlight celebrated BIPOC chefs and sommeliers across the country through intimate culinary and wine experiences paired with wines from Wade Cellars’ portfolio.
Now, as part of the series’ third year, Dwyane Wade and Wade Cellars are expanding the concept with the first When We Gather Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, in celebration of Wade’s Miami Heat statue unveiling on Sunday, Oct. 27.
The inaugural walk-around festival, which will take place at The Urban in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, will be a memorable celebration of food, wine and community showcasing Miami’s top BIPOC chefs and culinary talent. Frito-Lay, part of the PepsiCo Foods portfolio, has signed on as the presenting partner for the festival and will be bringing flavorful bites and recipes featuring their iconic brands to the festivities.
“I’m excited to share this will be the first food and wine festival to launch under my When We Gather series and I’m looking forward to bringing this new and special experience to the Miami community,” Wade said. “Coinciding with my Miami Heat statue unveiling weekend, the festival will be a celebration of community, culture, and culinary excellence.”
Tickets are $125 and the doors open at 1 p.m. for attendees who can expect a unique and immersive culinary experience featuring delectable dishes, stellar wines and libations, dynamic brand activations, and more.
The festival lineup will feature top locally and nationally renowned culinary talent including Wade’s personal chef Richard Ingraham; Chef Akino West (Red Rooster Overtown); Chef Irie; Eileen Andrade (Amelia’s 1931 & Finka Table & Tap); Giorgio Rapicavoli (Luca Osteria, Eating House, Mayfair Grill); Andrew Gonzalez (Night Owl Cookies); Diego Ng and Alex Kuk (Temple Street Eatery); and Derrick “Chef Teach” Turton (World Famous House of Mac), among others.
Dwyane Wade’s When We Gather Food & Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., at The Urban, located at 1000 NW Second Ave. in Overtown. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at https://tickets.dwyanewade.com/. No one under 21 will be admitted. The festival urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.
For more information on Wade Cellars, visit www.dwadecellars.com.
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