Culinary Celebrities at Miami Food Festival 2009

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.