10/14 H A P P E N I N G S Thru 10/21 ~

FOODIE GURUS    "B R A V O"
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Intercontinental Miami Celebrates 25 years
with $2.50 cocktails by the pool 2-5pm Mon-Fri -
$ 25 Spa Services - 25 Wines under $ 25 -
and a host of other Specials.
[ Claude Bethuel & Guy Gateau OPENED this property ! ] Call 305 577.1000 to enjoy . . .
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www.BooksandBooks.com
On-Going Presentations & Book Signings
TV Personality Alton Brown
"Good Eats 2"
Call 305 532.3222 for schedule
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3000 + strolled El Camino Real on a delicious Sunday eve [ 10.10.10 will not happen again for another 400 years ! ]
The 1st Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival Featuring 70 of South Florida's Top Chefs & Wines
and seven culinary regions | bands | cooking demos
and a "Sweet Endings" Village . . .
Russell Spadaccini orchestrated a vast cast of professionals to produce "A Culinary Affair"

A SELL-OUT | Watch For 11.11.11
www.bocaratonwineandfoodfestival.com
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"The Design District & Midtown Experience"
29 and 39 passenger Tour buses offering Dining Certificates and Passports
Stay Tuned !
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A Tempting Thursday 10/14
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9th Annual Miami International Wine Fair
Thru Saturday October 17
1800 wines * 500 Producers * 20 Countries
V I P Tasting Room - 100 of he world's best
Guided Tastings * TASTE Treats From our Top Chefs
Miami Beach Convention Center
www.miamiwinefair.com
A   N E W Addition : Sunday 10/17 3-6pm
1st Annual Ceviche Throw-Down
To Benefit Friends of Louisana Fisherman
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
3250 NE 1st Avenue
Host Chef Timon Balloo
Taste - and Judge - 11 different ceviches
from Timo - Fin - De Rodriguez Ocean - CVI.che 105 -
Clay Conley's NEW Buccon - Red Light - Norman's 180 - Water Club - Bernie's LA Cafe - And
Iron Chef Dena Marino
www.miamiwinefair.com
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30 Signature Chefs & Wine Extravaganza
March of Dimes Fundraiser
JUNGLE ISLAND
Food Network's Sunny Anderson
A W O W of a Collection of our favorite Chefs
6:30 October 14 - V I P Reception
7:30 Event - General Admission
305 477.1192 | marchofdimes.com/florida
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sip & spa THURSDAYS   6-10pm
great drink & food specials
essensia lounge & the palms aveda spa
3025 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
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To Honor October's Breast Cancer Month:
6-7pm Complimentary Chandon Rose Brut
& donating 10% of Pink Nail Polish Sales

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The Forge's Chef Dewey LoSasso & Sommelier Gino Santangelo are pairing a 3-course menu & 3 0z wine samplings on Thursdays thru October - $ 55

If you are planning a "changing of the leaves" New York Holiday : The Forge is Cooking at N Y C 's James Beard House on Saturday October 30 !

432 41st Street Miami Beach      305 538.8533
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TONIGHT : six NEWBIE OPENINGS
Watch for The FOODIE GURUS Reviews
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SOHO BEACH HOUSE
4385 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
The culinary STAR of Casa Tua - Sergio Sigala -
becomes Culinary Director for CECCONI Miami
An Import From Venice
Open To The Public B'Fast - Lunch - Dinner
786 507.7900
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De Rodriguez Ocean opens their 3rd SoBe Resto
Hilton Bentley 101 Ocean Drive
Raw Bar - Dinner - and Sunday Brunch
305 673.3763 | www.derodriguezgroup.com
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1500 @ The Eden Roc Miami Beach
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BOMBAY Sapphire Lounge
A Glitzy Corner @ Arsht Center Downtown Miami
Captivating Cocktail Creations & 13 Small Plates
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El Bodegon de Brickell "Flamenco Night"
801 Brickell Bay Drive Miami
786 360.6019
6:30-10pm
Complimentary Sangria 6:30-8pm
   rsvp@FabulousMiami.com
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Cat Shell - Jazz DIVA -
" a Talented musician, songwriter, singer w/ one hell of a sexy voice" says the Miami New Times
B Bar at The Betsy
1440 Ocean Drive South Beach
1st set starts @ 10pm
Before : Enjoy A sublime Dine @ B L T Steak
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Thirsy Thursdays Continued
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la bottega wine tasting Thursday
3540 Main Highway Coconut Grove
6:30-8:30pm
"It's Getting CHILE In Miami"
[ With the rescue of their 33 Miners, the cheers were heard ' round the world ! ]
Wine Director Henry Barrow takes us to the Casablanca Valley in Chile w/ 6 of their wines
$ 20 - You can also buy the bottles $ 17 - $ 27
Also :
Sign up for "Wine Wisdom" every other Tuesday
305 444.3493 | www.labottegasociale.com
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GO RIVERWALK [ Trust ]
Rocktoberfest
1500-2000 Attendees expected
5:30pm Esplanade Park
954 468.1541
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11 of Fort Lauderdale's most elegant Spas have extended their $ 99 spa treatments thru October - and beyond ! www.sunny.org/spachic
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DINE OUT Fort Lauderdale
38 Top Restos : Dinners @ $ 35
Thru 11/11
www.sunny.org/dineout

fridays
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www.MiamiCulinaryTours.com
Call Grace - Saturdays also - 786 942.8856
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2ND ANNUAL ACUFEST
The Biltmore Health & Wellness Festival
Thru Sunday October 17
10am-5pm
Featuring many of South Florida's Top Chefs
877 471.8499 | www.biltmorehealthandwellness.com

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The Largest Antique Jewelry Watch Show
Thru Sunday October 17
Miami Beach Convention Center
11am-7pm         $ 15 for all 3 days
239 732.6642 | www.AntiqueJewelryMiami.com
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Mayfair Hotel Rooftop Coconut Grove
Wine Tasting with Barry Alberts
7-9:30pm    $ 15
305 793.3120

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Saturday
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Museum of Contemporary Arts - M O C A Shakers
770 NE 125 Street North Miami
6-8pm cocktails
8:30 Surprise Locations for Dinners
11pm AFTER Party
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
305 893.6211 x36 | www.mocanomi.org
fabulous online auction www.mocanomi.cmarket.com
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Magic City Casino Karaoke 8pm to Midnite
Live Music - 800 slot machines - High Stakes Poker
B I G Mouth Cafe
305 460.6579 | www.magiccitycasino.com
Open Every Day 10am - 4am

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SUNDAYS
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Farmers Markets : Lincoln Road Mall 9am-6pm
Mary Brickell Village 9am-4pm
Hollywood   7am-4pm
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S P A DAY at The Newport !
$ 77
30 minute massage
30 minute facial
$ 10 retail AVEDA gift card
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
Sunny Isles Beach
305 749.2100 | www.sevenseasspasalon.com
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O P E N I N G
Yellow Green Farmers Market
FRESH & HEARTY
South Florida's Largest - Located in Hollywood
Open All Year
Thurs 7-11pm / Sat & Sun 7am-4pm
- 300 under-roof booths -
100,000 sq ft I-95 and Taft Street
Free and Valet Parking
954 513.3990 | www.ygfarmersmarket.com
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Dine Out Fort Lauderdale
Thru Thursday 11/11
38 Restos | 3-Course Menus | $ 35
NEWBIES : Primavera - SoLita - The very H O T
Tokyo Blue - and Via Luna
[ formerly Cero @ Ritz Carlton ]
From Village @ Gulfstream Park
III Forks and Cantino Laredo
For complete list : www.sunny.org/dineout
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South Beach Food Tour
"From 5-Star Gourmet to hole-in-the-wall delicious"
6pm-8:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
Guided ART DECO Tour :
Architecture | Culture | History |
Culinary Tidbits from Culinary Luminaries
Adults $ 59 / under age 12 $ 45
786 942.8856
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EPCOT� International Food & Wine Festival
thru Sunday November 14
The most diverse gastronomic H A P P E N I N G S
- E V E R !
Special Festival Experiences | Disney.com
R S V P : 407 WDW-Fest [ 939.3378 ]
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Fontainebleau Epicurian Quartet
"Bleau Goes Pink"
For the Month of October
Gotham Steak - Hakkasan - Scarpetta - and Vida
design 3-course menus @ $ 39
including a $ 10 Pinkie Promise Cocktail
$ 7 Valet when Dining @participating Restos
305 538.2000 | fontainebleau.com/pink

Proceeds to Susan G. Komen For The Cure
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A Multitude of Monday Nite Football
From Your Neighborhood To The "Hotties"

Shula's On The Beach - Thru January 3
Water Club North Miami Beach Intracoastal
Lucky Strikr Lanes & Lounge Miami Beach

3-course $ 35 menu & Drink Specials
Kick-Off 8:30pm
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O P E N I N G : Motherhood The Musical
Thru October 31
Miniaci Center For The Performing Arts
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale
954 462.0222
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MACYS 1pm Chef Demos
AVENTURA Chef / Owner Sean Brasel
of the "HOT" Meat Market on Lincoln Road .
The crowd of more than 125 loved the lamb-filled phyllo topped with a succulent chop - Dozens of Raffles. The next one is a Halloween Celebration on Saturday October 30 . Cupcakes & Candies for ALL !

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MORE FOODIE GURUS "B R A V O S
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Smith & Wollensky's National Wine Week :
700 + Guests last Friday
[ so, when they come back Spring 2011, book Monday thru Thursday ! ]

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The Hottest  "H A P P E N I N G S
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MONDAY
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Mad Men Mondays
Mayfair Hotel & Spa Coconut Grove
6pm Giant Harvey Wallbangers & other 60's Cocktails
Prix Fixe Menu
305 444-0000
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Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge
Miami Monday Night Football
8:30pm New Orleans @ San Francisco
Hosted by Chris Clemons, Miami Dolphins Safety
&
Daryl Gardener, Former Miami Dolphins Great
Proceeds Benefit Miami Dolphins Foundation
1691 Michigan Avenue Miami Beach
305 534.7101   |    miami parties@bowlLuckyStrike.com
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SOYKA 's "Cocktails 101" 3 - 5 pm
$ 10 Includes a Martini & Munchies
Reservations Required : 305 759.3117
Bartender Keegan Brosterhous teaches history & secrets of classic cocktails

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SHULA's On The Beach
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Monday Night Football Special thru January 3
3-course $ 35 menu & Drink Specials
954 355.4000
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Douglas Rodriguez opens his 3rd South Beach Resto
@ the Hilton Bentley 101 Ocean Drive
Spend a memorable evening on South Beach . . .
Also: Visit Next Door "Prime Italian" & Enjoy Their Signature Drink
- introduced at this year's U.S. Open -
Grey Goose Vodka | Lemonade |
Raspberry Liqueur & Honeydew Balls @ $ 15 but definitely worth it !
The across-the-street "Sister" to Prime 112,
the family-style Italian is a "Must" . R S V P 305 695.8484

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Noon to Sunset
"Industry" Pool Party $ 4 Beers - 1/2 off Svedka -
Signature $ 8 + DJ Jesse De Ville
SkybarReservations@MorgansHotelGroup.com
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TUESDAY 10/5
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" Tasteful Tuesdays"
ALTAMARE   7:30pm     5-course Pairings & Pours
by Vias Wine Imports
$ 65
Reservations Required 305 532.3061
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Aquamare Sunny Isles Beach
1 1/4 Maine Lobster $ 19.95
Caesar Salad & Pasta
305 933.5669
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~ Do Not Forget The Foodie Gurus " Before and Afters " ===========================================================
Florida International University
3000 N E 151 Street North Miami
Fall Semester 2010 Luncheons
Hospitality Management Building Room 129
11:45am     RSVP Roger 305 919.4526
$ 18 - 3 dates for $ 45
Choice of Appetizer or Salad
Choice of Entree
Dessert | Coffee or Tea | Glass of Wine

Tuesdays October 26
Thursdays October 14 - 28
Fridays October 22 - 29
Tuesdays November 9 - 23
Thursday November 4
Friday November 12

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WEDNESDAY
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH   THRU 10/15
Why Not Do A Progressive Evening in Little Havana ?
CULTURAL Fridays OCTOBER 29
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N E W & FAB Restos
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Z U M A @ The Epic Hotel On The Miami River

6:30-11:00pm

Creative Cocktails - 40 Sakes - Fine Wines

Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

Prepared in 3 different kitchens

Founded in London | Branches in Hong Kong - Dubai -

and Istanbul. Miami is 1st in U.S.

R S V P 305 788.1112 | TASTE_AMERICA@comcast.net

A VERY EXCITING NEWBIE

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"TOP CHEF" JEFF McINNIS
P a c k e d Tuesday Night - Notable Chefs Included

The NEWEST Addition To MIDTOWN Madness

GIGI

3470 N Miami Ave

Amir Ben-Zion, the genius behind Bond Street |

Bardot | Sra. Martinez NOW brings us

very affordable,creatively-designed Asian Tapas

from "FRESH & Locally-Grown" Ingredients

Sapporo and Stella Artois On Tap @ $ 3

Satisfy Your Late-Nite Munchies til 5am

[ 2am weekdays ]

305 573.1520 | www.gigiNow.com

Let's go to GIGI's for some of the Pastry Chef's Peach Pie !

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DINE OUT FORT LAUDERDALE

800 22-sunny
www.sunny.org/DineOut
October 1 - November 11

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"Tasteful Tuesdays" S I Z Z L E S .

Thru Tuesday October 26

The N E W S For The FALL Season
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One of The FOODIE GURUS very F a v e s
"Dinner In Paradise Opens 6th Season"
Creating Awareness of Local Farms & Celebrated Culinarians
Benefits the Urban Oasis Project
www.TheUrbanOasisProject.org
The Opening Dinner : Sunday December 12
River Oyster Bar - Chef/Owner David Bracha
Sugarcane Bar & Grill - Chef Timon Balloo
For Updates & Reservations : www.paradisefarms.net

New CHEFS :

A Fish Called Avalon on Ocean Drive 305 532.1727

DeVito South Beach 305 531.0911

Oceanaire at Mary Brickell 305 372.8882

Gibraltar at GroveIsle 305 857.5007

Mayfair Grill Coconut Grove 305 779.5100

Por Fin Coral Gables 305 441.0107

One Kitchen Bal Harbour 305 455.5460

N E W AWARDS

Bourbon Steak at Turnberry Isle 786 279.6600

The FORGE Miami Beach 305 538.8533

The Trapiche Room at The JW Marriott 305 329.3500

The FOODIE GURUS " N E W B I E S "

Coral Gables

Charlotte Bistro 305 443.3003

Randazzo's Little Italy 305 448.7002

Red Kol Thai 305 446.8788

Miami Beach

D.Rodriguez Cuba 305 673.3763

Essensia at The Palms 305 908.5458

Kaspia at The Webster 305 674.7899

Morton's The Steakhouse 786 454.4022

Shake Shack 305 434.7787

Solea at the "W" 305 938.3111

Downtown / Midtown

E O S / bistro e at the Viceroy 305 503.0373

JB Kitchen & Bar 305 415.0070

Mediterraneo 305 200.5028

Mercadito Midtown 786 369.0430

M I A at Biscayne 305 642.0032

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill 786 369.0353

Zuma at the Epic Hotel 305 577.0277

North

Petit Rouge Biscayne 305 892.7676

Tuna's Raw Bar & Grille 305 932.0630

H Restaurant - A FRENCH Bistro in Sunny Isles Beach 305 931.9106

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