SGWS Wynwood Hosts Pace Center for Girls Summer Fundraiser in Miami

Earlier this year, James Beard award-winning chefs, and culinary professionals from Michelin-level restaurants gathered at SGWS Wynwood for the Pace Center for Girls' summer fundraiser. Some of South Florida’s most gifted culinarians worked together to create an over-the-top dinner, expertly paired with wines and cocktails. This event served an unforgettable fusion of flavors while supporting a meaningful cause.

The event was set against the backdrop of SGWS Wynwood—an epicenter of creativity and talent. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits’ SGWS Wynwood is a 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multipurpose center with a focus on hospitality and education for culinary-focused meetings and events. The expansive modern-industrial venue features four versatile spaces – The Mixology Lounge (110 guests), Tasting Room (60 guests), Founders Room (24 guests) and the Terrace (40 guests) – for meetings and events with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. Constellation Culinary Group curates chef-driven offerings for corporate, culinary and social events and activations of all sizes.

This highly exclusive event, limited to just 100 seats, will feature a formal 10-course chef-driven dinner prepared by ten of Miami's top chefs. Presented in partnership with Kush Hospitality and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, "Taste for Pace" is an extraordinary evening of fine dining, crafted to honor and support the incredible work of the Pace Center for Girls Miami.

Featured Chefs & Restaurants:

• Niven Patel - Alpareno Restaurant Group (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Mamey, Orno): 4x James Beard Semifinalist, James Beard Award Semifinalist (2022), Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chef 2020

• Bradley Kilgore - Mary's Gold Brasserie Awards: Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef, James Beard Foundation Awards Nominee for Best Chef South

• Alex Meyer and Luci Giangrandi - Boia De: Michelin Star 2022

• Devin Braddock – Ariete: Michelin Star 2022

• Michael Schwartz - Michael's Genuine Food & Drink Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, James Beard Award Winner (2010), James Beard Award Semifinalist (2023)

• Norman Van Aken - Norman's Awards: James Beard Award Semifinalist (1993, 1997), James Beard Award Finalist (2005), James Beard Cookbook Semifinalist, Founding Father of New World Cuisine

• Jose Mendin - Pubelly Sushi/Casa Isola Awards: 5x James Beard Semifinalist, Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef Nominee, 2x Cochon 555 Champion

• Scott Linquist - Coyo Taco, Como Como, Olla

• Zak H. Stern - Zak the Baker Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand Recipient, 4x James Beard Semifinalist

• Michael Bolen - Lion and the Rambler Awards: Michelin Mention 2022

For over 38 years, the Pace Center for Girls has empowered at-promise girls and young women across Florida, offering education, counseling, training, and advocacy through a strength-based, gender-specific approach. With your sponsorship, we can continue transforming lives, improving academic performance, and reducing juvenile justice system involvement.