Taste of Tennis is widely regarded as the world’s premier food and tennis experience. Citi Taste of Tennis will take place on Monday, March 20, 2017. The event will kick off the two weeks of tennis excitement in Miami at the Whisper Lounge, located on the 50th floor at W Miami on Brickell Avenue.
“We are thrilled to welcome Citi as the Title Sponsor of the Citi Taste of Tennis Miami! Thanks to their support, our new venue W Miami in Brickell and our partnership with Wellness in the Schools, this year’s event promises to be better than ever,” said Judi Lerner, president of AYS.
Holding court at the event will be renowned tennis double duo and identical twin brothers Bob and Mike Bryan along with James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michelle Bernstein, who will serve as host chef. Top tennis champions including Canadian favorite Genie Bouchard and American top-ranked men’s single player Sam Querrey will also make appearances.
The Citi Taste of Tennis is a “must” for all local foodies and tennis fans. The action-packed evening will feature signature cuisine prepared by top chefs paired with some of the world’s best tennis players. Guests will enjoy up close and personal interaction with their favorite athletes and chefs and an array of amazing cocktails, music and interactive sponsor experiences.
Past participants include Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Mike and Bob Bryan, John Isner and many others. This year’s chef lineup consists of some of Miami’s star chefs including:
– Timon Balloo (Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill)
– Janine Booth & Jeff McInnis (The Sarsaparilla Club)
– Clark Bowen (DB Bistro Moderne)
– Aaron Brooks (Edge Steak & Bar)
– Thomas Buckley (Nobu)
– Stuart Cameron (Byblos)
– Alex Diaz (Tamarina)
– Santiago Gomez (Tacology)
– Helene Henderson (Malibu Farms)
– John Iatrellis (Lure Fishbar)
– Saul Ramos (Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink)
– Bill Telepan (Executive Chef of Wellness in the Schools)
– Cesar Vega (Sushisamba)
– Dustin Ward (BLT Prime)
– Cesar Zapata (Phuc Yea)
Mindy Mercaldo, Market President at Citi added, “Citi is excited to sponsor the Citi Taste of Tennis Miami. Bringing together tennis stars and the best of the city’s culinary scene is a great way to partner with our vibrant community.”
Will Howle, Citi’s head of retail banking, will also be in town for the event. “From our sponsorships of Citi Bike, Wynwood Walls, City of Miami Beach and the New World Symphony to our newly transformed Bayfront Citigold Center, opening soon, Miami is a very important market for us,” he said.
A portion of the proceeds from the event this year will benefit Wellness in the Schools, which inspires healthy eating, environmental awareness, and fitness as a way of life for kids in public schools.
Executive Chef Bill Telepan from Wellness in the Schools adds, “When I learned of our partnership with Taste of Tennis, I couldn’t think of a more perfect pairing! Good eating! Good playing!”
Tickets are priced at $200. For more information and to purchase tickets to the 2017 Citi Taste of Tennis Miami, visit www.tasteoftennis.com.