Sereia
- When
- February 18, 2025
- Where
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Sereia
3540 Main Hwy
Miami, FL
Sereia is a modern Portuguese restaurant by Chef Henrique Sa Pessoa of 2-Michelin starred Alma in Lisbon, with Miami native Chef Miguel Massens (Daniel, French Laundry, Norman Van Aken) at the helm. Chef Henrique, who began his culinary career in America, is well known in Portugal for his nearly 20 years of cooking shows on television (much like Chef Jacques!).
This 90/90 event, curated by Florida’s culinary icon, Chef Norman Van Aken in partnership with Sereia, will offer a 6-course menu crafted by Miami’s top chefs, a cocktail reception and wine pairings.
Highlights
- 6-course fine-dining dinner crafted by Miami’s top chefs, including Henrique Sá Pessoa, Norman Van Aken, Miguel Massens, Michael Beltran, Danny Ganem, Michael Schwartz, and Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore
- Cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres by local chefs
- Dishes inspired by Chef Jacques’ legacy of French tradition
- Michelin-starred chefs along with James Beard Award nominees and winners
Details
- For questions, please contact the restaurant.
- Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support.
- Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can't be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.
Event Hosts
Henrique Sá Pessoa
Chef, Sereia
Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa of Portugal studied at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, before working abroad in London and Australia. After winning 2005 Chef of the Year in Portugal, he starred in cooking shows before opening Alma, which holds 2 Michelin stars since 2019.
Miguel Massens
Chef de Cuisine, Sereia
Chef Miguel Massens, a Miami native renowned for his expertise in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, has honed his skills under top-tier chefs like Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller and Norman Van Aken. In 2024, celebrated chef Henrique Sá Pessoa selected Chef Massens to be the opening Chef de Cuisine at his first U.S. restaurant, Sereia, a modern seafood-focused venue inspired by the Iberian coast.
Norman Van Aken
Chef, author and owner, Norman’s
Florida’s culinary icon, Norman Van Aken is known for introducing the term “Fusion” into the vocabulary of global cuisine. He is the only Floridian Chef recipient of the James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who”. He’s been a semifinalist for the “Best Chef in America”, and NORMAN’S was nominated as a finalist for “Best Restaurant in America”. He was honored alongside Alice Waters, Paul Prudhomme and Mark Miller as “One of the Founders of New American Cuisine” at Spain’s “Madrid Fusión” summit.
Guest Chefs
Michael Beltran
Executive chef/owner, Ariete
Born in Hialeah, raised in Little Havana, and trained at some of Miami’s most celebrated restaurants under legendary chefs, Mike is at the forefront of a new generation of South Florida chefs helping the region establish itself as a destination for world-class cuisine and define its culinary voice for the long haul.
Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore
Celebrated pastry chef and entrepreneur, MadLab Creamery
Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore, a renowned pastry chef and entrepreneur, co-founded Alter in Miami, earning a James Beard Best New Restaurant nomination. She served as Executive Pastry Chef at Brava by Brad Kilgore and launched MadLab Creamery. Expanding to San Francisco, she continues showcasing her creativity and expertise in pastry.
Danny Ganem
Culinary Director Gioia Hospitality, Fiola Miami, Daniel’s A Florida Steakhouse, La Terrazza
Chef Daniel Ganem a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu, has fostered his culinary knowledge from a young age, his love for cooking blossoming while working alongside his Palestinian and Basque grandparents in their family kitchen. In 23 Years of Experience, Ganem has earned a pedigree by working with some of the best Chefs in the world.
Michael Schwartz
James Beard Award-winning chef, owner of The Genuine Hospitality Group
Michael Schwartz, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of The Genuine Hospitality Group, transformed South Florida dining with Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink in 2007. Known for fresh, local ingredients and seasonal sourcing, he authored two cookbooks, supports arts and charities, and earns acclaim for innovative, authentic restaurants like Harry’s Pizzeria®.
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