Everyone knows people eat with their eyes, and the dishes at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in February provided quite a feast. Here are 20 eye-catching food presentations from the event.
A Shitake Log
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Bacon in Bamboo Cups
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Pastry-Topped Fish
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Artfully Plated Geleé
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Cones in Sand
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Flower-Filled Plates
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Push Pops on Melons
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Thematic Tray Decorations
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A Garnish-Packed Bloody Mary
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Styled Signage
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Colorful Cake Pops
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Flamenco-Inspired Plating
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Painting-Style Presentation
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Food on a Stick
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Simple Arrangements
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Color-Blocked Visuals
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Raw Flourishes
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Rustic Scenery
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Food as Dressing
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Kitschy Displays
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