~ November 12 - 14 W O W Weekend ~
Cirque du Soleil - Gallery Strolls - Miami Music Festival - The HEAT Hype - Florida Grand Opera Opening - The 70th Fairchild Gardens "Rumble"
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FRIDAY November 12
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70th Annual Fairchild Garden " R A M B L E "
9:30 - 4:30pm Thru Sunday 11/14
A Garden Party 70 years in the making
Enjoy classic favorites like Antiques & Collectibles - a Design & Furniture show - Eco-Innovation - the famous Farmers Market - Herbs & Plants - Old & Rare Books - Tropical "Tastes" - Kids activities & L I V E Music - and lots more - 10901 Old Cutler Road - 305 667.1651
www.fairchildgarden.org
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8pm Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Jim Witter's "Piano Man"
A Musical Journey thru the 70's featuring the songs of Billy Joel & Elton John - utilizing a rear-screen projection to show all the things that shaped the decade w/ all the classic hits !
305 466.8002 | www.thepianoman.net
6pm French Week Reception w/ Ambassador
Bank of America Downtown Miami
Film Festival Boca Raton - scroll * * *
www.MiamiMusicFestival.org
300 musical acts - on 35 stages - thru Sunday 11/14
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K O O Z A Cirque du Soleil Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Boulevard Miami -
Back to is roots & 1st time in Miami
8pm thru Sunday 12/19
4pm Fridays and Saturdays
1 & 5 pm Sundays / No Shows on Mondays
1 800 450.1480 | www.cirquedusoleil.com
Saturday 11/13
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Noon - Interactive Culinary & Champagne Henriot Luncheon w/ te Biltmore's Palme d'or Chef de Cuisine Philippe Ruiz - ranked "Exceptional" by the Miami Herad & Zagat Guide. 305 913.3203 | www.thecellarclub.com
1pm - Macy's Aventura - 2nd Floor
Chef Jason Shelley of Ocean Prime Restaurant
@ the Aventura Mall - makes his amous an-seared scallops - prizes & Free makeovers.
7pm Second Saturdays - Gallery Strolls in Mid-Town & the Design District
DOZENS OF HOT & HIP DINING
7:30pm Miami HEAT vs the Toronto Raptors . AA Arena 601 Biscayne 786 777.4667
www.seasons@heat.com
Before OR After :
CIRQUE - AA Arena - and Arsht Center :
Bongo's @ The Arena - MIA On Biscayne - Amuse @ Tempo - Prelude By Barton G / Bombay Sapphire Lounge - Tony Chan's - Blue Moon - Morgan's - Sugarcane & Mercadito in MidTown
- Area 31 & Zuma @ Epic - Level @ The Conrad - Newly-Opened Trulock's on Brickell
Wednesday 11/17 vs Phoenix Suns - 7pm
Friday 11/19 vs Charlotte Bobcats "
Monday 11/22 Indiana Pacers - 7:30pm
Friday 11/26 vs Philadelphia Sixers "
Monday 11/29 Washington Wizards "
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Broward Center For Te Performing Arts
Pre-show Dinner - All Inclusive $ 39
954 462.0222 | www.BrowardCenter.org
THURSDAYS & SUNDAY BRUNCHES
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6:30-8:30pm la bottega Coconut Grove
3540 Main Highway 305 444.3493
Wine Tasting from Alsase - Beaujolais - Bordeaux - California - New Zeland : Ideal for South Florida Thanksgiving and Christmas Drinking & Gifting !
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Essensia Lounge & The Palms Aveda Spa
3025 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
S I P & S P A Thursdays 6-10pm
Complimentary Earth-Friendly Cocktails for the 1st hour - 50% off Essensia Lounge appetizers - drinks & cocktails - spa treatments.
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9pm The B Bar @ The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive South Beach
Arrive Early : Enjoy the highly-rated B L T STEAK
Party Til The Wee Hours !
Appearing Next Thursday 11/19 : Cat Shell
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SUNDAY November 14
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www.MiamiBookFair.com
Thru Sunday 11/21
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TOKYO BLUE Fort Lauderdale
Serving 2 pound Maine Lobsters every Wednesday @ $ 39.95 & Endless Stone Crabs every Sunday night for $ 49.95 .
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A Foodie Guru B R A V O to
Easter Seals South Florida & their 22nd
Annual "Festival of Chefs" !
The setting at Nikki Beach on a perfect South Florida evening - with the ultimate in "Tastes" and Beach-Inspired Beverages - was a Night To Remember !
Executive Chef Michael Gilligan of The " W " Hotel was - once again - the Host Chef. The other stellar Culinarians :
- Clay Conley & his NEW Palm Beach Resto "Buccan"
- Andrea & Frank Randazzo - The Water Club
- Kurtis Jantz - Trump International
- Jorge Montes - George's Catering
- Jouvens Jean - Sawa Merrick Park
- Ron Duprat - The Sushi Room
- Ralph Pagano S T K Steak @ The Gansevoort
- Sam Gorenstein - B L T Steak @ The Betsy
- Tim Andriola - TIMO Sunny Isles Beach
- Thomas Buckley - Nobu
- Bernie Matz - L A Cafe & Books n' Books
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A BEAUTIFUL BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING
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| A Truly Nifty NOVEMBER & A BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING |
In November, EVERYONE gets a Backstage Pass :
International Special Events Society
Members who bring a guest attend for F R E E !
Info@ISES-SFES.com
The Event Calendar of the Hospitality Industry Alliance of South Florida :
F A M E - F L R A - F S A - GFLCVB - GMBHA - H S M A I - I S E S - M P I -
N A C E - N A W P - S F P V A - S I T E Florida - SKAL Int'l Miami
Visit www.ProNews.net
November 14 - 17 @ The Fontainebleau Miami Beach
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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
- His Excellency, Mr Pierre Vimont . Ambassador of France to the United States Friday November 12 - 12pm Conrad Miami 1395 Brickell Avenue $ 60 - Limited Seating
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- 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
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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305 466.8930 / 466.8002 | www.cityofaventura.com
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 !
THURSDAYS !
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
====================================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 WINE & SPIRITS 21055 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD Aventura
Port Wine Class and Tasting By Jorge Numes of Portugal and the Symington Family Estates. 305 936.9433
MORE - T O M O R R O W !
HAVE A TOTALLY AMAZING WEEKEND . . .
