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Simply Italian GREAT Miami Wine Tour At The Dazzling & New Marriott Marquis : In between the massive assortment of Tastings , KEVIN  ZRALY - Wine Services International - gave 2 informative - and, humorous presentations on Prosecos & Super Tuscans.
The VIP event the night before at The Paris Theater on South Beach sizzled.
It is also held the day before in Palm Beach.
In 2012, do not miss this exciting event !

Also held at the Marriott Marquis : the American Red Cross :
the 18th " Spectrum Awards For Women"
11 Honorees included the Hotel Association 's Award for Hospitality KIMBERLY WILSON 


SOUTH BEACH FOOD TOURS
Lunch Tastings at 5 to 7 Esteemed Restos
Wednesdays thru Saturdays - Noon-2:30pm
6pm Fridays & Saturdays
$ 59  Reservations Required :  855 642.3663



The N E W E S T  "Entertainment  Escape" :  The Food Trucks - 25 to 40
5:30 To 10pm
Tuesdays    -  Johnson & Wales  NE 127th & Biscayne 
Thursdays  -  Ne 54th & Biscayne
Fridays -  Arsht Center  For Lunch
                           Tropical  Lexus  -  For Dinner
Saturdays  -  Wynwood  -  NW  24th Street
Sundays  - Tobacco Road  626 S.Miami Ave Miami   1-5pm   305 579.2198

7-11pm  T O N I G H T   Thursday February 10
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ARTOPIA   Presented   By
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & Miami New Times
Art - Comp Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres - Fashion - Film - Live Music
Moore Building
4040 NE Second Avenue  in Miami's Design District 
$ 20  Benefitting HANDS ON MIAMI


6:30pm Cocktail Reception   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
"SAND In My Shoes Award" Presented to Peter J. Dolara
American Airlines Sr V P   Miami - Caribbean - Latin America
7:30pm Dinner and Award Presentation
Jungle Island
Reservations :  305 577.5421  |  spevents@MiamiChamber.com


3:30pm FRIDAY  FEBRUARY  11 
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Miami Children's Museum is creating Inventions - with your help -
in honor of Thomas Edison's Birthday !
$ 15 General Admission  | $ 12  Florida Residents | $ 6 Miami Residents
980 MacArthur Causeway  Watson Island  Miami
305 373.5437


ANTHONY BOURDAIN  - No Reservations - Travel Channel
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15   7:30PM
Coral  Springs  Center For The  Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Ticket Promo :  $ 5  OFF
www.bourdainLIVE.com/coralsprings-promo

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Delectable      Delicious       Delights 
 For Valentine's Weekend

Friday  February 11 thru Monday February 14

11:30am -   Friday 2/11      F  I  U   North Campus
The  Last  of their  Luncheons  Until  TUESDAY  March 1
[ The FOODIE GURUS  29th Wedding  Anniversary ]
$ 18  :  Glass of Wine -  Appetizer or Salad -  Choice of Entree - Dessert - Coffee
Reservations : 305 919.4526
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11
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AZUL  Champagne  Bar   @ Mandarin Oriental
A Salute To National Heart Month
6:30-8:30pm 
Hors d'oeuvres paired w/ EHLERS Estate 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon
Meet the Winemaker Kevin Morrisey
The Winery Raises Monies Year-round For Leducq Foundation in France
$ 30  to the Miami Chapter , American Heart Association
500 Brickell Key Drive  Miami  305  913.8288
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5pm  -   Bonnet House Museum & Garden
11th Annual Impression of Florida
Showcasing Artists From Throughout The State
900 North Birch Road   Fort Lauderdale
Opening Reception By Reservation Only
954 563.5393  Ext 163   |   www.bonnethouse.org
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6pm Johnson & Wales University   Distinguished Visiting Chef Dinner Series
Author and Scholar JESSICA B. HARRIS
Her Latest Book " High On The Hog : A Culinary Journey From Africa To America"
Reception & 4-course Dinner
$ 85 Includes Wine
Benefits Studen
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6pm  -10PM   bin no. 18 BISTRO  -  thru Monday 2/14
5-course Dinner & Wine Pairing
$ 50 per person includes Wine
1800 Biscayne Plaza  |  275 NE 18th Street  Miami
786   235.7575
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Saturday February 12
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1pm  Saturday 2/12     Esplanade Park   Across from the Museum of Discovery   Duck Fest Derby
15,000 yellow ducks traveling down the New River
Adopt - a - Duck For $ 5
Bounce House & Carnival Games - Duck Races  - Face Painting  - Family Entertainment  - Kid Competitions - LIVE Music - Pet Activities
Details Jennifer Homan  954 390.7654
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1pm     MACY*S     Home Store Kitchen
Dadeland  Mall       YUMMY CAKES & MORE
Sophie Tallon Rojas, Owner
Desserts For Your Valentine
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Aventura  Mall           Chef Andrea Menichetti 
VinoEOliio   Design District   Miami
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Bloomingdales Aventura Mall
Chef  Santo   Agnello - Waxy O'Connor's
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6pm   4th Annual American Fine Wine Competition Gala
Benefitting Diabetes Research Institute
Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort
Sparkling Reception - LIVE & Silent Auctions - wine - inspired Dinner
Entertainment By The Temptations
WIN A 2011 LEXUS - Adorned By a $ 20,000 Diamond Necklace
Reservations : Diabetes Research  954 964.4040
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6PM         PASSION  In PARADISE
Stroll through acres  of  TROPICAL  Organic Gardens
Reception & Dinner Under the Stars
Music & Dancing
Aphrodisiac-inspired  Menu  By  Chef  Kira Votz
Paired with sensual wines selected by Sommelier Shari Gherman
Call For Availability  305 248.4181
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6:30pm     Miami Heart & Stroke Ball      JW Marriott Marquis
Join the Miami Heart Society for this elegant Black Tie Gala
Cocktails and Silent Auction
345 Avenue of the Americas  Downtown Miami
Reservations : Chad Buschell   305 631.4759
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7 to 10pm    Second Saturdays  @ Wynwood  20th-26th Streets
16 Art Galleries   |  MANY  of Miami's TOP  Restos 
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The $ 5 Challenge  through February 28
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death claiming 2300 American lives Daily
www.FloridaHeartResearchInstitute.com

 
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T  O  M  O  R  R  O  W

MORE   ROMANTIC    RENDEZVOUS   THRU  MONDAY  FEBRUARY 14 
 

660 at The Anglers
" Dinner For Two " - Chef Carlos prepares 3 - courses with all to be shared : two choices for the starters of Sea Scallop Carpaccio or Black Truffle Risotto - 3 choices for the Entrees of 20 oz. Lobster Tail - grilled 40 oz Black Anguds Porterhouse w/ crispy onion rings - or whole Florida yellowtail Snapper " en papillote " - and 2 drop-dead desserts.
786.594.5811


BAR 721
A " Newbie " off Lincoln Road - ROMANCING Singles with boy-meets-girl themes all night long from 5pm to 6am !
2 4 1 Drinks - Classic Films - Pool Table & Darts
305 532.1342

Valentine's at The Raleigh.  THE Ideal Valentine's
A three-course meal with Champagne and Wine Pairings and an Aphrodesiac-Inspired Menu to stimulate your senses (and your partner) throughout the evening.

Special Room Rates Available
When someone says "get a room," you can happily say "we have one."
Dessert may be served in-room, should you not be able to contain yourselves.
Please call (305) 534.6300 for details.
 

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