Miami is a great tourist destination and known for its diverse culinary offerings thanks to its large immigrant population. There are plenty of top-rated restaurants in Miami serving American cuisine, seafood and steak, continental dishes, Mediterranean and Italian delicacies and cuisines from all over the world.

Currently, with the increase in the number of heath-conscious travelers, many city restaurants are offering organic and healthy menus. The specialty of the best Miami restaurants is that they not only serve great food but also host several cultural and artistic events and have a wonderful ambiance for guests to enjoy to the fullest.

One of the best restaurants in Miami is Prime One Twelve. Located on the South Beach, it is a great place to hang out till midnight. With an excellent interior and outdoor patio the place offers different types of steaks, caviars, fondues, soups and salads. Another great place to dine in Miami is De Vito South Beach.

Owned by famous actor Danny De Vito, the restaurant has won several awards and accolades. It is one of the best seafood restaurants in the city and offers dishes like crab cakes, smoked oyster and grilled lobster. There is also an extensive vegetarian menu.

To get the taste of authentic Chinese cuisine in the beach city, you can explore China Grill. The notable features of the restaurants are a wraparound bar, an open kitchen and multi-level dining facilities. Exclusive dishes such as lobster pancakes and tempura sashimi are simply outstanding. Other highly adorned upscale restaurants in the beach city include Emeril's Miami, Tap Tap and the Rusty Pelican, among others.

The South Beach wine and food festival was celebrated last February 19-22 2009. It is an event that many tourist and locals look forward to and had been the top search for Miami travel info. This year's national star studded event was hosted by Southern wine and spirits of Florida and Florida International University in partnership with the food network. Every year, this event is being graced by culinary celebrities who would not pass with a golden opportunity to showcase their talents. Here are some of the few notable culinary celebrities that were spotted in this year's festival:

Rachael Ray

This food network host and best selling cookbook author had started with humble beginnings and climb her way to success. She came a long way from being a candy counter girl at Macy's to the now successful icon in the food industry. She also now owns her own lifestyle magazine. If you want to get to know more of Rachel Rav here is her site:

http://www.rachelray.com

Martha Stewart

Admit it, who does not know Martha Stewart? This lady had revolutionized the entertainment and culinary industry and had been a household name and an icon of all housewives. Find out what's new with her in http://www.marthastewart.com

Mario Batali

This world renowned chef and restaurant tycoon had won many awards that prove his culinary expertise. He is a culinary genius and master chef for Italian cuisines that never fails to amaze even the experts. Get to know more of his adventures at http://www.mariobatali.com

To find out more on Miami travel info and the Miami food festival visit http://www.sobefest.com/2009/index1.php.

Very rarely does one get treated to about 15 different international cuisines under one roof by authentic chefs. Well, the Miami Food Show is a food lover's dream come true. The 12th Annual Miami food show will be held in November at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The event attracts not only food lovers but also a large number of chef's from across the US who love to showcase their cooking skills to the world.

1. How can you take part in the food show?

People who'd like to display their traditional culinary skills can take up a booth at the food show to showcase their talent. Booths can be booked by visiting this website.

http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/exhibit.cfm

2. What are the dates when the event is held?

The Miami Food Show is one of Miami's biggest food fests. Miami travelling crowds are treated to a variety of dishes from different cuisines for two days in November, from the 9th to the 10th.

http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/americas-food-beverrage.html

3. Are there any good hotels nearby?

The Miami Food show organizers have arranged a travel desk for visitors from different cities. You can visit their website and check the list of hotels that have a tie-up with them and also offer discounted prices.

http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/travel_information.cfm