~  A Truly  NIFTY  N O V E M B E R  ~
                A  Fabulous  F  A  L  L  Weekend !
And  A BEAUTIFUL BOUNTIFUL  THANKSGIVING

THANKSGIVING
A Truly Nifty NOVEMBER & A BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING
 

 N O V E M B E R   2010 


 

In November, EVERYONE gets a Backstage Pass :

 

www.miamiartzine.com

6pm  - Monday November 8 - 5th Anniversary Celebration

CANDO ARTS COOP  309 23rd Street Miami Beach  JAZZ

Vocalist Nikki Kidd - Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres  

$ 25 Donation

 

6-9pm Tuesday November 9

International Special Events Society

Inspired Interiors

111 SE 8th Avenue Suite One

Fort Lauderdale Complimentary Drink & Tropical-inspired buffet

Chef Judith's "Chef of Distinction" provides Events - Personal Chef Services - and Culinary Classes.

The Natural wines from PRP Wines International have no added preservatives - sugars or sulphites.

Members who bring a guest attend for F R E E  !

Visit www.ProNews.net

R S V P :  INFO@ISES-SFES.COM


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Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International

Broward County Convention Center

Wednesday November 10

$ 25 In Advance / $ 35 At The Door

9am  -  Registration - Breakfast - Program : David Atkins , Principal D N A Digital Infusion and Chair of the H S M A I  National Board of the Americas will show us how to create a social media strategy that will deliver the BEST results for your business.

10:30am Installation of the 2011 Board of Directors. www.hsmaisouthflorida.org



ENDING  THURSDAY  NOVEMBER  11  :

 

  •        25th Anniversary Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

  •         Dine - Out  FORT LAUDERDALE
                                                            
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    OPENING FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12 : K  O  O  Z  A  www.CirqueDuSoleil.com
    Call The FOODIE GURUS @ 305 788.1112 if you are interested in Group Tickets or BEFORE & AFTER partying 

                                                                                  

    www.FrenchWeekMiami.com

    305 374.5000  | Info@FACCmiami.com

     

    Dinner Includes 1 glass of Wine or Champagne - Bistro Menus $ 15 Lunches / $ 25 Dinners / Gourmet Menus  $ 22 Lunches / $ 35 Dinners

    Atrio @ The Conrad Downtown Brickell - Cafe Bastille Downtown Miami -

    "h" Restaurant Sunny Isles Beach - La Riviera  Hotel Sofitel - le Bistro  lighthouse Point - Le Cafe Pop  Coconut Grove - Le crepe dentelle Lincoln Road  - le Metro Jupiter Beach  - Miami Art Downtown - Otentic South Beach -  Pascal On Ponce Coral Gables - Provence Grill Lincoln Road - Starfish Lincoln Road


    • 8pm - 1am  - Tuesday November 9                                                                     FRENCH TUESDAYS  - ASIA de CUBA  - Mondrian  Hotel
    • His Excellency, Mr Pierre Vimont . Ambassador of France to the United States  Friday November 12  - 12pm                                                                                   Conrad Miami  1395 Brickell  Avenue                                                                        $ 60 - Limited Seating                                                                                               6-8pm   Reception  BANK OF AMERICA

    FRENCH  FILM  FESTIVAL

    BOCA RATON  Thru Sunday 11/14

     


    www.SFLIAAutoShow.com

    40th Annual South Florida Auto Show

    Miami Beach Convention Center

    Now thru Monday 11/15

     


    www.FGOtickets.org   -

    Florida Grand Opera 

    Arsht Center  1300 Biscayne Boulevard  Miami

    7pm -  OPENING Saturday November 13  -

     

    TURANDOT By Giacomo Puccini

    Performances by Stars of New York's Metropolitan Opera

    Opening Night Gala "Night of the Golden Dragon" .

     

    8pm Tuesday November 16 / Friday November 19 / Wenesday November 24 Saturday November 27


    2pm Sunday November 21


    Before & After the Opera :  Prelude By Barton G & Bombay Sapphire Lounge


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    FRIDAY DECEMBER 3  :

    Art in Park Concert   - 2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard  Coral Gables

    FRED B Harnett Ponce Circle Park

    7pm-Midnight  Features dirty-blues band , a rock n' Roll Revival, many others

    FREE  305 460.5311


    A  GIANT  B R A V O  From Suzi Salowe :   www.arshtcenter.org/jazzroots

      J A Z Z   ROOTS  Arsht Center  Downtown Miami

    The American Song Book w/ MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and ANN HAMPTON CALLOWAY

    The Music of Gershwin -  Berlin - and Porter - and More !

    305  949.6722   

    BEFORE : Prelude by BARTON G  - AFTER : Bombay Sapphire Lounge


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    Coral Gables Gallery Night : FRIDAY DECEMBER 3

    7-10pm  Stroll - or take the Trolley to see over 30 art galleries

    FREE   305  444.4493


    B E F O R E   AND   A F T E R  THE ART GALLERIES : 


    www.shopcoralgables.com

    Giralda - Under The Stars

    7pm  Dine Al Fresco - Enjoy L I V E  Entertainment

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    SUNDAY DECEMBER 4

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    SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts

    10:30am-1:45pm  A 19.95 Brunch Buffet w/ $ 5 Bloodies and Mimosas.

    JAZZ on 4 stages at River Walk Arts & Entertainment District.

    954 838.5363  | www.ci.ftlaud.fl.us

     

    B R A V O S

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    FROM 10 - year COMMISSIONERS BOB DIAMOND & BILLY JOEL :

    Aventura Founders Park Bayside  - 3105 NE 190 Street

    L I V E  Music  -  Talent Competition Finals - Arts & Crafts - Rock Climbing -  Face Painting - Family Games - Toddler Town Play Area - Aventura Food & Beverage Cafe  

    FREE    305 466.8930 /  466.3883   |  www.cityofaventura.com


    FROM JULIE BURSTEIN of The Betsy Hotel :

    www.CommonThreads.org  - The 1st Annual Fundraiser to raise awareness to teach inner-city kids HEALTHY Cooking & Eating , 250 guests raised $ 45,000 thanks to the gracious generosity of the team at The Palms Hotel & Spa Miami Beach - AND, one dozen of our celebrated chefs under the Chairs, Michelle Bernstein &  Frank Jeannetti - Chefs Dean Max & Jeremy Ford - Jeff McInnis - Tim Andriola - John Critchley - Samuel Gorenstein - Cindy Hutson & Barbara Scott - Joseph Maynard - Luis Pons - Kris Wessel Mark Zeitoune - AND, the Co-Founder of Common Threads in Chicago ART SMITH.


    CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR FOR MONDAY MARCH 7 - SOLDIERS FIELD Chicago ! ! ! 



    FROM Executive Director PHYLLIS FESTINGER :

    7th Annual AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF WINE & FOOD "COW COOK-OFF"

    Flamingo Gardens in Davie

    5 Culinary Schools Plus Sparky's - East Coast - Smitty's BBQ and Whole Foods Markets.

    L I V E  Entertainment by the Charlie Steiner JAZZ Quartet. 

    Wines and Beers provided by REPUBLIC .

    305  663.9641  |  www.Flamingogardens.org  /  www.aiwfSouthFlorida.org

     

    FROM MARLENE BERG :

    PROJECT NEWBORN - and our very dear Friend , Founding Member  .Schatzi Kassel


    TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16 

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    OPENING :  JW Marriott Marquis -  Downtown  Miami

    345 Avenue of the Americas [ between 2nd & 3rd Avenue] 

    db bistro moderne : Designers Yabu Pushelburg ingeniously-created a  sleek sophistication of Manhattan blended with the Tropical Flavor of South Florida.


      New York City's Chef Daniel Boulud - OUR FAVORITE CULINARY GENIUS - Recently Opened in Beijing - Vancouver - London - Next Month : Singapore


    For Reservations and Holiday Parties : Call 305 305 421.8800
      The Very Talented Longtime Members of the Boulud team :
    •          German Alvarado - General Manager
    •           Sean Mulligan  -  Maitre D
    •           John Mayfield  -  Sommelier
    •           Jarrod Verbiak  -  Executive Chef
    •           Conor Hanlon  -  Executive Sous Chef
    •           Jerome Maure  -  Pastry Chef                                                                                                                                        Another DB MEMORABLE South Florida Experience :
    • Cafe Boulud @ The Brazilian Court Hotel Palm Beach  with Chef Zach Bell       Starring Weekend Brunches [ a  B R A V O from the French Counsel of the Assembly, NICOLE HIRSH ] and exceptional Wine Dinners on the 3rd Wednesdays .
    • 561 655.6060   | www.DanielNYC.com

     

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     BECOME A "FRIEND" OF THE SoBe Wine & Food Festival

    Call Jackie Eisen  305 627.1169  OR  The FOODIE GURUS  305 788.1112

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    4th Annual CHEFS HELPING THE HOMELESS

    Benefits Broward Partnership For The Homeless Inc.

    V I P  Reception @ Thunder Cycle Design - then whisked via Limousine to 1 of a dozen Restos for a 4-course gourmet dinner w/ wines.

    Starring : 3030 Ocean - A I Z I A  @ The Westin Diplomat - Capital Grille - Chops Lobster Bar - Trina - Eduardo de San Angel - Trulock's - Secret Garden @ The Pillars - Casa D'Angelo - Steak 954 - and Valentino's.

    954 832.7037  | bteeple@bphi.org

     

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    Miami L I V E MusicMonth thru Tuesday November 30

    W I N  the "Rock The Bus Tour - your ride to Miami's HOTTEST Venues and Events !

    www.MiamiMusicFestival.org

     

    Miami Attractions Month : Jungle Island - The Seaquarium - Miami Zoo -Vizcaya

    MANY More - thru Tuesday November 30  www.EveryonesAKid.com

     

    30th Jewish Book Festival thru Sunday November 21

    www.AlperJCC.org

     

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    10th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Fest

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    Tickets Now Available 
    www.sobefest.com   |   877 762.3933
    Buy the NEW Cookbook featuring dozens of the Festival's most celebrated Chefs including  Daniel Boulud - and his new bistro moderne : Contemporary / urban / energetic French-American cuisine  in a relaxed and inviting setting !  Contact www.TheFOODIEGURU.com


    . . . Other "hotties" include Guy Fieri - Bobby Flay - Paul Deen - Mario Batali - Rachael Ray - Martha Stewart - Tom Colicchio - Alice Waters - Rick Bayless - Jean-Georges - Opening here in 2012 !  Many Many More for $ 35.

                                                             

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    Home Town  Offers for the totally-wired MIAMI HEAT !

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    If you are unsuccessful in securing Miami Heat Tickets, you can party at a multitude of party-places - listed below -  You Can Also DONATE to Motivational Edge providing Childrens Academic & Music Education : www.TrilogyAListParty.com

    • AREA 31 on the 16th floor if The  EPIC Hotel  Offering $ 5 Pre-Heat Game  Cocktails & App Specials  For ALL At-Home Miami Heat Games  - 2 hours BEFORE tipoff : Blackberry Old Fashioneds & Smoked Kingfish Croquettes !
    • 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way   305 424.5234

    • Whiskey Tango  1903 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood
      Pledges to pick up your tab up to $ 25 - if the HEAT is defeated but you must sign in at least  30 minutes before game time. 954 925.5555 

        N E W B I E S  Abound -

      OPENING This Week  :  AMERICAN NOODLE BAR   Biscayne Inn Biscayne Boulevard   MiMo

    The Vietnamese -Italian Chef - Michael Bloise, formerly of WISH South Beach - opens his very own Resto serving $ 7 Noodle Bowls with an array of sauces such as smoked lobster /sriracha butter / brown sugar ginger and add-ond like garlicky pork meatballs / shrimp / smoked duck / pork shoulder / braised oxtail 

    at a large communal table

     

     
    E D E N  - and a fabulous garden  @ 230 23rd Street  South Beach 
    The Chef from Aurole New York has designed very inventive Menus while a DJ plays late nite  in the garden.  305 397.8760

    DE RODRIGUEZ OCEAN  101 Ocean Drive  Bentley Hilton Hotel
    Next to Nikki Beach and Prime Italian  | Across from Prime 112  | On the Ocean
    This SEXY Setting - and flavorful Latino Specialties by celebrated chef DOUG RODRIGUEZ -  is offering WELCOME  $ 5  Mojitos and Daquiris  EVERY MONDAY . The Maine Lobster Ceviche will blow U away. 305 673-DROD

     

    DE RODRIGUEZ CUBA  956 Washington Avenue @ The Astor Hotel  Miami Beach

    Kills The Pig - EVERY THURSDAY ! Free @ 6pm with  $ 5  Mojitos. This little piggy won't make it home !  305 673.3763 



    The WATER CLUB   Intercoastal Mall  3817 NE 163 Street North Miami Beach   
     Entertainment options abound : Boat Docks - Swimming Pool - Drink n' Dine Outdoors / or in - Very creative Small Plates / original Cocktails by Chefs Andrea and Frank Randazzo.  
    305 944.8411  |  Heidi@TheWaterClub.com

    8pm - JON SECADA & FRIENDS  - 

    Saturday 11/13 - Blood Sweat and Tears

    Saturday 11/20 - Gracias Miami

    See Calendar for future Entertainers : 305  460.6579  |  www.MagicCityCasino.com

    MAGIC City Casino  - 450 NW 37 Avenue  Miami 
    Miami Rock Star Karaoke  - 800 slots - High Stakes Poker - LI V E  Music

    KARU  Fort Lauderdale  1000 State Road 84   954 462.8881
    O P E N I N G  This Week : 10pm-4am

     


    GET  THE  JUMP  ON  THANKSGIVING

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    William - Sonoma
    The Falls - 11am Sunday / 7pm Monday  305 378.5046
    Merrick Park - Noon Sunday / 6:30pm Monday  305 446.9421
    Village at Gulfstream Park  - 2pm Sunday / 6pm Monday 
    Lincoln Road - 7pm Monday   786 276.9945
    FREE   www.williams-sonoma.com

    RITZ CARLTON  Coconut Grove   3300 SW 27th Avenue

    Potluck Cooking Classes  - Presented with Whole Foods Market - herbs from the Chef's Garden

    4-6pm Saturday 11/13  - Executive Chef Philippe Pinon w/ recipes under $ 10

    Includes a Ritz Carlton Apron - a Whole Foods Shopping Bag - a glass of wine - And, MORE ! $ 52 plus tax and gratuity. RSVP : 786 470.1227 

     

    THURSDAYS

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     7pm Sharp - Chef Michelle Bernstein Welcomes You @ MICHY'S BAR

    WINE iMPORTER Steve Milespairs his selection of wines from Spain w/ MICHY'S 4 course Dinner - $ 75 per person plus tax & gratuity . 305 759.2001  |  www.michysmiami.com


    8-11:30pm  - Debbie Orta JAZZ @ The Setai Courtyard South Beach

    2001 Collins Avenue  Miami Beach 

    CELEBRATING THEIR 5TH ANNIVERSARY : Be entertained every THURSDAY -

    under the starry skies in the magical Setai Courtyard - THE COCKTAILS / The Asian Tastes, and the JAZZ  will dazzle this most memeorable evening . . .305  520.6000

    6-9PM  CELLAR  WINESPIRITS   21055 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD Aventura 

    Port Wine Class and Tasting By Jorge Numes of Portugal and the Symington Family Estates. 305 936.9433


     HAVE A   TOTALLY   AMAZING  WEEK . . .

     




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