Guy Fieri marks 20 years since South Beach Wine & Food Festival

MIAMI BEACH – Guy Fieri, who started his career as a contestant on “The Next Food Network Star” two decades ago, has become a prominent figure in culinary television. He continues to participate in the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, an event that has evolved significantly under founder Lee Brian Schrager, raising over $50 million for scholarships at Florida International University. The festival, which began as a local wine event, now showcases top culinary talent and attracts various celebrities, operating as a nonprofit. Schrager emphasizes the festival’s focus on supporting aspiring chefs and adapting to culinary trends without ego.