South Florida foodies can unite to help fight childhood hunger on Friday, May 12, 2017 when South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry returns to Soho Studios in Wynwood. The annual tasting event will feature the area’s top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists united for a cause: making sure all children in this country get the healthy food they need, every day. Proceeds from the event benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. The 2017 event signals its second year in Wynwood, inarguably one of the country’s hottest neighborhoods.

The 29th annual tasting event will take place from 7PM to 10PM, followed by an exclusive after party for VIP ticket holders and Chefs at Wynwood’s own R House from 10PM to midnight.

Led by new Chef Chairman Timon Balloo, South Florida’s food and beverage tastemakers will provide guests with savory samplings, craft cocktails and delectable desserts. The event will be emceed by CBS4’s very own Lisa Petrillo and Y-100 Miami’s on air personality Nick Pena. The benefit will also feature a silent auction with exclusive packages and a Citi lounge area for guests to relax and savor specialty cocktails. New to this year’s festivities will be the first ever Taste of the Nation Speakeasy featuring six of the hottest mixologists in South Florida paired with a select spirit, serving a specialty cocktail of their creation.

The party will continue just down the street at R House where Chef/Owner Rocco Carulli will team up with additional restaurants to treat guests to tasty bites and pours late into the night. Additional news about the after party will be announced at a later date.

General admission tickets are priced at $125 per person. VIP tickets are priced at $175 per person and provide admission to the after party. VIP Plus tickets are priced at $200 per person and provide access to the event one hour before the doors open as well as admission to the after party. After Party admission tickets are priced at $75 per person. http://nokidhungry.org/miami