"We Do Not Remember DAYS : We Do Remember Moments " 
TASTEFUL  Tuesday 10/19 - And Beyond  ~
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www.festivalmiami.com
2010 Festival Miami thru October 30
Jazz and Music of the Americas
Frost School Of Music
University of Miami
305 284.4940
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2nd Annual Miami Attractions Month
"Everyone is a Kid in October ! "
Special Offers and Coupons
Residents and Visitors
www.EveryonesAKid.com
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Keep Signing To Bring FIFA World Cup To Miami
We have dropped to 4th place !
Forward to all of your Friends and family
Only 52 Days remain
www.goUSABid.com
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Dine Magazine @ H Resto in Sunny Isles Beach
For a Taste of Paris from owners Gerald  & Karin
Herald Food Critic raves about their
Escargot / herb-encrusted Rack of lamb / and Osso Bucco ! Carefully-selected wines, very affordable.
6:30-8:30pm
$ 10 In Advance | $ 15 at the door
includes 1 glass of wine & Tasty hors d'oeuvres
Win a Dinner for two | stay for dinner |
receive a complimentary glass of wine
305 931.9106
The FOODIE GURUS will see U there . . .
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Lola's On Harrison in Hollywood Presents
Cocktail Therapy: Sit Back - Unwind
leave the day's stress behind !
6-9pm $ 20 per person - 2 person minimum
Mixologist Jennifer Lancaster
serves up her hand crafted artisanal cocktails
Chef / Owner Michael Wagner a 3-cocktail Sampler
with his most imaginative "Tastes"
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One of the tastiest Happy Hours Tuesdays-Fridays
5-8pm   $ 3 Craft Beers / $ 4 Cocktails
50%Off  Wines - By - The = Glass
$ 5  Michael's Bar Bites
954 927.9851  | www.lolasonharrison.com
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Emerils Miami Beach
Invites U to Lunch
Mondays-Saturdays 11:30am - 2:30pm
2 Choices for $ 20 
Choices of Appetizers  & Entrees
or Choices of Entrees & Desserts
Gratuity & Tax not included
 305 695.4550
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Sra Martinez in the Design District
nearing their 2nd anniversary
presents
New Flavors For the Fall
"Pinchos" - small snacks served on a small skewer
and priced between $ 3.50 and $ 7.00
Very Inventive Tastes
Lunch & Sunday Brunch : Coming Soon
405 573.5474
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Wednesday October 20
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Art Deco Walking Tour
G M B H A  Hotelier's Breakfast Series
Exclusively for members
8:15-10am : The Hotel - The Clevelander - Dream South Beach
$ 15   RSVP   305 531.3553  | cherry@gmbha.com
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Lights Out
A Dining in the Dark Experience
660 Anglers - B L T   Steak - Red The Steakhouse
Joe's Stone Crab - OLA - Catch 10 - Indomania - Escopazzo - Gotham Steak - The National Hotel -
and Smith & Wollensky

Visit the entire calendar : www.AbilityExplosion.org
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All-U-Can-eat Lobster @ Kitchen 305
Sunny Isles Beach
$  35  Soup or Salad and 2 sides
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Goddess Wednesday Night
DJ Hana spinning all night
Members drink free 9pm to midnight
305 949.1300
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H S M A I   South Florida
Hospitality Awards Gala
Honoring Jerry Faber , President The Jungle Queen
Hyatt Regency Pier 66 - Rooftop
6pm Cocktails
7pm Dinner
www.hsmaisouthflorida.org
Purchase a $20 Raffle ticket online
  YOU could win an Ipad  !
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 Leading Ladies Inc. Join Bloomingdale's
for " love where you live "
 Wednesday & Thursday 10am-9:30pm
Tickets $ 10 for Entertainment  - Events - Discounts
Contact Candi Casino  305 932.9331
Phyllis Green  305 935.0955
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Thursday October 21
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R U Ready To Be Fabulous ?
Find Out on the 3rd Thursday of every month ! M3Events & Christine Battles invite you to
The Water Club North Miami Beach
on the Intracoastal
[ you can even come by boat ]
11:15am  - 1:30pm
$ 30 Cash or Checks
Christine@m3events.net  | LadiesLunch Facebook Group Page
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Aventura Marketing Council
Young Professionals [ 45 and under ]
The Grill on . the. alley
Aventura Mall - opposite tje Cheesecake Factory
12  Noon         $ 12 per person
305 932.5334  |  gar@Acouncil.com
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L'Aperitivo
The Authentic Italian Happy Hour
7-9pm
Mai Tardi  in the Design District
163 NE 39 Street Miami
One of Miami's most scenic courtyards
A night of networking | live music and dance
Complmentary hors d'oeuvres
7-8pm Cocktails Free
 I A C C Members Free  | Non members $ 10
rsvp@iacc-miami.com
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Friday October 22
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International Business Exchange Luncheon
Linking Miami , The Caribbean and Latin America
Miami City Club
Reception 11am
12 Noon Luncheon and Keynote by
His Excellency Dr Michael Lewis
Ambassador 0f St. Lucia to the United States
www.GoToIBE.com
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~ TOGETHER We WILL End Breast Cancer  ~
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
5th Anniversary IN THE PINK
Cook Along with Chef Julius Brown
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
6:30-10pm
Honoring the top 5 Benefactors
305 631.2134  |  Muriel@FloridaBreastCancer.org
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EVERY FRIDAY @ The Newport Beachside
All-U-Can-Eat - STONE CRABS
$ 35  SOUP OR SALAD AND 2 SIDES
wet couture swimwear by Angelina Petraglia
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FOODIE  GURUS    "B  R  A  V  O" 
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I. Sunday's Civiche Throwdown
Organized by Sugarcane Midtown Chef Timon Balloo
11 Ceviches by 11 of Miami's Most Notable Chefs
Stay Tuned for the WINNERS

II. 1500 Degrees @ The Eden Roc
Wait Til U See : The warm ambiance - the friendly enthusiasm of the wait staff - and the food ! ! !
You will not believe the never-tasted flavors of Chef Paula da Silva's "Farm TO Table"  food !
A Steakhouse - with a definite difference -
the flavor and tenderness of the beef : Unprecedented !
THIS is the Ultimate Party Place :
14 guests in the Kitchen - or 10 w/ its own Oceanfront terrace - drinks at an intimate bar OR the breezy terrace - dining for multi-size groups !
Tell Them The Foodie Gurus sent you
 305 674.5594
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III. "The Design District & Midtown Experience"
29 and 39 passenger Tour buses offering Dining Certificates and Passports
Stay Tuned !
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The Forge's Chef Dewey LoSasso & Sommelier Gino Santangelo are pairing a 3-course menu & 3 0z wine samplings on Tuesdays thru 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 !
Call Shareef
432 41st Street Miami Beach      305 538.8533
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 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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BOMBAY Sapphire Lounge
A Glitzy Corner @ Arsht Center Downtown Miami
Captivating Cocktail Creations & 13 Small Plates
Opens TODAY
RESERVE Prelude By Barton G
"delicious and decadent "
305 357.7900

 8pm DREAM GIRLS Opening thru Sunday 10/24
305 949.6722  | www.arschtcenter.org
 
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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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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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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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UNDERWATER Pumpkin Carving in Key Largo
 
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 Strike Lanes & Lounge Miami Beach
3-course $ 35 menu & Drink Specials
Kick-Off 8:30pm
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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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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  28
Fridays October 22 - 29
Tuesdays November 9 - 23
Thursday  November 4
Friday November 12

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 WEDNESDAY
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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  .
 
 
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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
The Setai  305 520.6000

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
AMUSE @ Tempo at The Marquis
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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