"We Do Not Remember DAYS : We Do Remember Moments " 
10 SEATS REMAIN FOR ORTANIQUE DINNER - Halloween Spooktaculars  : TOMORROW - Opening Sales for February's  South Beach Wine & Food Fest  - Fort Lauderdale Film Festival 25TH Anniversary -
Dine-Out Fort Lauderdale -
KOOZA Cirque Du Soleil @ Bayfront Park
 
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10 SEATS REMAIN FOR ORTANIQUE
On Miracle Mile Coral Gables 

 Thursday 10/28 DINNER
===========================
Gold Medal Wine Tour
OUTSTANDING Pairing
call Shari asap 561 504.8463 | www.goldmedalwinetour.com
 * * *
5th Anniversary Gala
A D R I E N N E  A R S H T  CENTER
7pm  Black Tie         
Dedication of Grand Donor Wall
Reception & Dinner By Catering Impressario
 BARTON G
ENTERTAINMENT By Broadway Star
Raul Esparza
786 468.2221  |  sespinosa@arshtcenter.org
* * *
Activate Group Inc and John Spence
"Controlling The Market : Taking Market Share  From The Competition "
7:30am Breakfast & Networking
8:30 - 10:30am
The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Beach
RSVP : Joanna 305 722.7011
Joanna@activategroupinc.com

Wednesday October 27
=======================
HYPE MIAMI � 's Technology Committee
8am G M C C $ 15 Members $ 25 Non
rdelson@MiamiChamber.com
* * *
The European Chamber in Miami
Business Seminars
JP Morgan Private Bank
Current Economic Investment Outlook
8:30am
9am Seminar & Q and A
Brickell Bay Office Tower
1001 Brickell Bay Drive Suite 2110
marketing@iacc-miami.com
* * *
Escopazzo South Beach
Organic Italian Restaurant
7:30pm 5-course Tuscan Wine Dinner
$ 75
305 674.9450   |  Info@escopazzo.com
* * *

LAST   Weekend    W O W S :
A FOODIE GURU  B  R  A  V  O  !

"Lights  Out - A Dining In The Dark Experience"
Over 500 guests in 11 South Beach Restos
An Unforgettable H A P P E N I N G
OCTOBER 2011 : AN EVENT DESTINED TO GROW !
* * *
The Most Successful October - Ever
for Breast Cancer Awareness
               From Pink Miami Dolphin Sportswear
to Online Purchases to 4 Restos @ Fontainebleau
To A Historic 15,000 Race For The Cure -
And, HUNDREDS of Others !
395 631.2134  |  www.TheFloridaBreastCancer.org
* * *
THE MOST PHENOM OF ALL SoFla HOTELS
The J W Marriott Marquis
Opening T O D A Y in Downtown Miami
with Bowling - Basketball - Pools - 4 Restos
305 421.8600
 * * *
Stone Crabs Are Back !
From Joe's 99th Opening - 305 673.0365
To a Brickell NEWBIE :
A Piano Bar "Happy Hour"
Fish from Alaska / Oysters from New England's coast
- an 8oz filet topped w/blue crab claw meat, shaved asparagus & jalapeno bernaise.
 Truluck's - 777 Brickell - 305 570.0035
* * *
350 Families thrilled @ The Patti Lupone Opening
at The Aventura Cultural Arts Center
Up-Coming : 180 Performances
954 462.0222  | www.AventuraCenter.org

* * *
100 Films will be shown for this 25 year celebration in Fort Lauderdale thru Thursday 11/11
954 525.3456  | www.fliff.com

* * *
The Sell-out of DREAM  GIRLS @ Arsht Center Is A Thrill : Many of our readers agreed that It was the most Spectacular production yet !

MANY B  R  A  V  O S For a Very Vibrant Community
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TICKET SALES OPEN T O D A Y
10th Anniversary
South Beach Wine & Food Fest
Thursday 2/24 thru Sunday 2/27  2 0 1 1
Some Events Almost SOLD OUT
GROUP Tickets : Info@TheFoodieGuru.com
www.SoBeWineandFoodFest.com
877 762.3933
www.imgTickets.com/OnlineCustom
* * *
KOOZA  Cirque Du Soleil
Opening Friday November 12
Under the Grand Chapiteau @ Bicentennial Park
GROUPS : Discounted Tickets
Info@TheFoodieGuru.com
* * *

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
* * *
2nd Annual Miami Attractions Month
"Everyone is a Kid in October ! "
Special Offers and Coupons
Residents and Visitors
www.EveryonesAKid.com
* * *
Keep Signing To Bring FIFA World Cup To Miami
We have dropped to 4th place !
Forward to all of your Friends and family
Only 48 Days remain
www.goUSABid.com
* * *
Monday 10/25
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Enjoy a Comp Glass of Prosecco
to toast Chef Simon Stojanovic's B'Day
Alta Mare Lincoln Road
New Happy Hour 5-8pm
Cocktails & Bar Bites $ 7
Monday - Friday
305 532.3061
* * *
Scroll Down For Monday Nite Football
* * *
11th annual Halloween Party
7-11:30 pm  Signature Grand
Benefitting O.J.McDuffy Catch 21 Foundation -
 Ricky Williams Foundation - Kack & Jill Children's Center
954 424.4000  | www.GrandGhoul.org
* * *
Another NEW Happy Hour
bistro e @ The Viceroy Miami
"$ 5 After 5"
5-7pm Monday thru Friday
Sushi Rolls & Sake Cocktails
* * *
" Tasteful " TUESDAYs    10/26
===========================
14th Americas Food & Beverage Show
October 26 & 27
www.americasfoodandbeverage.com
* * *
La Bottega South America, Take It Away
7pm Wine Wisdom with Henry Barrow
2-hour Class
Wines * Meats * Cheese
$ 30
305 444.3493 | Info@labottegasociale.com
* * *
Dine Magazine @ III Forks
Village @ Gulfstream Park - Hallendale
6:30-8:30pm
Meet Tommy, the genial Texas Owner
Starring The finest Steaks
 Carefully-selected wines, very affordable
954 378.0900
* * *
2006 Antinori Tuscany wines
Paired with 5-course Dinner Menu From
SoLita Las Olas Fort Lauderdale
Introduction by Andrew Lampasone of Wine Watch
6:30pm
954 357.2616  | www.solitalasolas.com
* * *
Lola's On Harrison in Hollywood Presents
Cocktail Therapy: Sit Back - Unwind
leave the day's stress behind !
  • Mixologist Jennifer Lancaster
  • Chef / Owner Michael Wagner
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
* * *
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
* * *
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
305 573.5474
* * *
Wednesday October 27
=====================
The Incomparable S E T A I
has appointed Culinary heavy-weight from
5-diamond Le Cirque Las Vegas
and  2-Star Michelin Hotel Ritz in Paris -
Trained under French MegaChef Alain Ducasse
[ Celebrated @ February 26 SBWFF Tribute ]
Chef David Werly !
The Setai South Beach
celebrates the year of the Tiger
Wednesdays thru Sundays
305 520.6400  |  setaiDining@ghmAmericas.com
* * *
All-U-Can-eat Lobster @ Kitchen 305
Sunny Isles Beach
$  35  Soup or Salad and 2 sides
*
Goddess Wednesday Night
DJ Hana spinning all night
Members drink free 9pm to midnight
305 949.1300
  * * *
Aventura Marketing Council
TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Charity Poker Tournament
Mardi Gras Casino
831 Federal Highway

5-5:50 pm Includes Full Dinner
6pm Sharp Poker Tournament Starts
       $ 100 Registration Fee
Proceeds Benefit 16 participating organizations
305 932.5334  | www.playmardigras.com

* * *
Friday October 22
===================
~ TOGETHER We WILL End Breast Cancer  ~
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
5th Anniversary IN THE PINK
305 631.2134  |  Muriel@FloridaBreastCancer.org
*
EVERY FRIDAY @ The Newport Beachside
All-U-Can-Eat - STONE CRABS
$ 35  SOUP OR SALAD AND 2 SIDES
wet couture swimwear by Angelina Petraglia
* * *
FOODIE  GURUS    "B  R  A  V  O" 
======================================
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
* * *
III. "The Design District & Midtown Experience"
29 and 39 passenger Tour buses offering Dining Certificates and Passports
Stay Tuned !
* * *
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
* * *
 NEWBIE OPENINGS
Watch for The FOODIE GURUS Reviews
==================================
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
* * *
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
* * *
BOMBAY Sapphire Lounge
A Glitzy Corner @ Arsht Center Downtown Miami
Captivating Cocktail Creations & 13 Small Plates
Opened Last Week
RESERVE Prelude By Barton G
"delicious and decadent "
305 357.7900
* * *
"Beauty and the Beast"
 8pm  Opening Tuesday 12/28
305 949.6722  | www.arschtcenter.org
 
* * *
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
  *
Thursday 10/28 
 Hilary McRae- 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 @ 9pm
Before : Enjoy A sublime Dine @ B  L  T   Steak
* * *
Thirsy Thursdays Continued
============================
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

* * *
11 of Fort Lauderdale's most elegant  Spas have extended their $ 99 spa treatments thru October - and beyond !  www.sunny.org/spachic
* * *
DINE OUT Fort Lauderdale
38 Top Restos : Dinners @ $ 35
Thru 11/11
www.sunny.org/dineout
 
fridays
=======
www.MiamiCulinaryTours.com
Call Grace - Saturdays also - 786 942.8856
 
* * *
Mayfair Hotel Rooftop Coconut Grove
Wine Tasting with Barry Alberts
7-9:30pm    $ 15
305 793.3120

* * *
Saturday
=========
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

* * *
SUNDAYS 
==============
Farmers Markets : Lincoln Road Mall 9am-6pm
Mary Brickell Village  9am-4pm
Hollywood   7am-4pm
* * *
 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
* * *
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
* * *
======================================
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
* * *
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
* * *
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 ]
* * *
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
        * * *

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
* * *
Motherhood The Musical
Extended Thru Sunday 11/21
Miniaci Center For The Performing Arts
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale
954 462.0222
* * *
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 !
The Hottest  "H A P P E N I N G S
* * *

 MONDAY
=========
Mad Men Mondays
Mayfair Hotel & Spa Coconut Grove
6pm Giant Harvey Wallbangers & other 60's Cocktails
Prix Fixe Menu
305 444-0000
*
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge
Miami Monday Night Football
8:30pm
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
* * *
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

* * *
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
* * *
 
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

* * *
Noon to Sunset
 "Industry"  Pool Party $ 4 Beers - 1/2 off Svedka -
Signature $ 8  + DJ Jesse De Ville
SkybarReservations@MorgansHotelGroup.com
* * *

================
Happy Birthday Chef Simon
ALTAMARE   7:30pm     5-course Pairings & Pours
by Vias Wine Imports
$  65 
Reservations Required  305  532.3061
* * *
Aquamare Sunny Isles Beach
1 1/4  Maine Lobster  $ 19.95
Caesar Salad & Pasta
305  933.5669
 ===========================================================
~  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

Tuesday October  26
Thursday  October  28
Friday October 29
Tuesdays November 9 - 23
Thursday  November 4
Friday November 12

============
Why Not Do A Progressive Evening in Little Havana ?
VIERNES CULTURALES |  CULTURAL Fridays
OCTOBER 29   6:30-11PM
www.viernesculturales.org

* * * 

 N E W  & FAB Restos
====================

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
========================

"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 ! 
 

* * *
DINE OUT  FORT LAUDERDALE   
800 22-sunny
www.sunny.org/DineOut 
 October 1 - November 11
* * *
"Tasteful Tuesdays"    S I Z Z L E S  .
 
 
*
The N E W S  For The FALL  Season
=======================================
 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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