We cracked open our Fall at the 2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival  on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 1:00PM to 9:00 PM. The event featured a delightful mix of the very best of what South Florida has to offer event goers in the areas of entertainment, wine & spirits, and culinary scene all to support the Community Initiatives Foundation and their new EAT SMART Campaign.

The CI Management team worked diligently to create an experience not to be forgotten and most definitely did not disappoint, as they provided South Florida locals and visiting “foodies” an opportunity to enjoy signature seafood from multiple premier local restaurants.

After such a positive response to the Inaugural Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival last year, the expectations have been set at a high standard. Knowing this, CI Management made the announcement that this year’s mouth-watering participating restaurants featuring mini café’s on the sand at Saturday’s Festival include, but are not limited to:

CIBOCJ’s Crab Shack Joe’s Stone Crabs Naked Taco Park Central Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge Red SteakhouseTarpon Bend Smith & Wollensky

Over 10,000 seafood-lovers supported the newest culinary event of the year, now considered one of Miami’s annual “do not miss” festivals. Guests agreed after attending last year that the perfect equation was created, one comprised of the beautiful ocean, amazing food and lots of great activities to partake in. The festivities this year had some great new satellite event additions throughout the festival week to please even the most discerning of tastes. Be sure to check our recap HERE of the Friday event, “Chef Showdown” at the Seafood & Sneakers Ball hosted in the Goya Culinary Pavilion.

The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival brought together local and visiting foodies, celebrities, VIPs and the kids too as Goya hostee the “little chefs” in the Goya Kids Zone for a great day of family fun!

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Enjoy my pics from the event !