F e b r u a r y  2011


 

              Chinese New Year - Super Bowl -
 

        Valentines Weekend      April On The Allure
 

                        AND,So Much More

                   A FUN Read - To The Very End !
 

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The Year of the Rabbit : South Florida Style        Considerate - Serene - Wise
 

*  Haakasan @ The Fontainebleau -  

    Miami's Haute Chinese Resto

    8 Days thru Wednesday 2/9 - a limited edition         
 

menu of 5 specialty dishes + a la carte. 
 

Saturday 2/5 7pm Traditional Chinese 
 

Entertainment will bring Happiness - Wealth

- and Longevity ! 786 276.1388


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* Miss Yip Chinese Cafe T O N I G H T
 

900 Biscayne Boulevard Downtown Miami

Begins a 2-day celebration -come early / stay late

- Lion Dancers / DJ's / Great Food & Drink Specials 
 

305 358.0088
 

The Original Lincoln Road location - 1661 Meridian 
 

Avenue - introduces "Shanghai Nights" w/ 
 

Traditional Asian Entertainment & Dancing.

305 534.5488

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*  Cafe Sambal @ Brickell Key's very elegant 
 

Mandarin Oriental - Saturday 2/5  6:30pm


 

Festive delicacies - lively Oriental-style music -

Asian artistry on the terrace - Fortune telling - 
 

Lion Dancers - a "red packet" gift filled w/ good

health & good health wishes. Specialty and a la

carte Menu. 305 913.8358

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* Broward Center For The Performing Arts

      SHEN  YUN  2011    -  T O N I G H T

      AN EXHILARATING EXPERIENCE - Celebrating

      5000 years of traditional Chinese Culture - via    C

      Classical Dance and Music. A Dazzling Show !

      954 462.0222


 


 

   S  U  P  E  R   B  O  W  L  XLV
 


 

  The  25 foot screen @ The N E W  "Backlot Bar"

   At the Paragon Grove Theaters  -  3rd floor
 

   3015 Grand Avenue  Coconut Grove

   Plush leather Seating accommodates 35 !

   6-9pm Buffet  - upscale small plates such as
 

   Kobe Sliders - 2 Drinks -  $ 40  305 446.6843

   [ scroll down to view "Wine Wednesdays" ]

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   Wine Depot    555 Jefferson Avenue    M  B
 

      Definitely upscale XLV'ing   6pm - Midnight  
 

      Foie Gras - Pinot Noir - & a 10 foot projector

      305 672.6161

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      N  F  L  : Non-Football Lovers

      Willow Stream Spa @ Turnberry Isle

      $ 50 off Treatments on Super Bowl Sunday

      [ AND, Saturday ! ]    305 933.6930 
 


 

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      C A T E R E R S  :  THREE CHEERS !

      KURTIS & CHAD - the Chefs from Trump -

      will DELIVER a 4-course chow-down that
 

      includes Shrimp Rolls - Smoked Mahi Tacos -

      & Wings Marinated in Pastrami Brine.

      Orders until 5PM Saturday 2/5 
 

        Orders@SolKitchenMiami.com

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      Chef Michael Blum : Re-Discovered

      954 547.6457

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      Super Chefs Create Super Eats ~

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      Meat Market Miami Beach - Chef Sean Brasel

      Kobe Beef Sliders w/ Carmelized Onions

      Brioche Buns - foie gras for the "Ultimates" -

      - a dab of mango-infused mustard. Recipes

      for Home OR cheer at Lincoln Road's Happiest

      Resto & Bar !  305 532.0088


 

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      GiGi Midtown - Chef Jeff McInnis

      Three-Meatballs made w/ beef-pork-veal

      305 746.1105
 

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      B & B Joint - Chef Carlos Barillas

      Franks On A Skewer : Jalapenos combined w/
 

      flour - sugar - peppers - buttermilk !
 

      
 

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      Smoke 't  1450 S Dixie Highway  Miami

      8am-11pm  BBQ & Unlimited Beer -
 

      10 flat screens - $ 5 pulled pork - Sloppy Joes

      All-u-can-drink light beer $ 20

      305 669.8338

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  • The Legend of Josephine Baker -  7-10pm                     The TheWorld Erotic Art Museum                                           1205 Washington Avenue Miami Beach                                   305 532.9336  | www.weam.com
     
  • DINE Tuesdays - Tonight  6-8pm                                            Tuesday 2/8 - Calamari CoconutGrove                                                                        Happy Hour - $ 10 In Advance
     
    www.southflorida.dinemag.net

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2 NEWBIES added to Wine Wednesdays 

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  • Educator Barry Alperts sips & savors at                         Paragon Theaters in Coconut Grove 6-8pm calb150495@aol.com  | 305 793.3120
  • Village of Gulfstream : 1st Wednesdays

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  • THURSDAY 2/3 - 2/7                                                            50th Anniversary Miami Beach Antique Show www.DMGAntiqueShows.com
  • FRIDAY                                                                                      VIP Zoological Society of Florida                                     Kick-off BeastKeeper Party  www.FWTB.or
  • EVENTS - SEE FOODIE  N E W S                                  American Fine Wine Awards & Gala  2/12                     Valentine  Weekend   2/12 THRU 2/14                              CHAINE des Rotisseurs ASSEMBLAGE 2/11                     MIAMI INT'L BOAT SHOW   2/17-21                                 COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL  2/19-21

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SATURDAYS / SUNDAYS
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EDEN South Beach - 2* Michelin 305 397.8760

Vino & Olio Design District - 2* from Italy
Fabulous Design - 305 573-0707

B L T @ The Betsy  Ocean Drive South Beach
305 673.0044

660 @ The Anglers  Washington Avenue SoBe
786 594.5811

Nikki Beach stages a stunning Seafood Saturday Brunch -  Sunday Brunch
from 11am to 4pm - followed by live music and fashion show. 305 538.1111

Ditto for ASIA de Cuba @ The Mondrian  - one of the BEST Sundays in town !  305 514.1905
 
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                     In  CELEBRATION of
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                 WEEKEND  BRUNCHES

E D E N  South Beach Opened  :
      ~  Give Into Temptation  ~
  210 23rd street  305 397.8760
Chef Christopher Lee - 2 Star Michelin Guide   
   New York [ Opening Jan.] -
   Malibu Opening [ March ]
Sip . Taste . Drink . Discover
A gracious garden & a funky lounge / cafe

Serving THE most innovative cocktails & healthy cuisine [ $ 7 to $ 12 : the jerk spiced fries / the crispy calamari / the apple chestnut ravioli / the short ribs / the sliders / the grilled littleneck clams / the citrus shrimp on-a-stick, etc - etc ]  .
  • The eden HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri 5-8pm
  • The Saturday / Sunday Brunch 10am-4pm        
CALL Managers Heather or Daniel : Tell them The FOODIE GURUS SENT U !
                                   

FLORIDA TREND Magazine out w/ the 2010 top 12 Restos : Chef Timon Balloo takes 3 awards.
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                           E  N  J  O  Y                      
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - Broward Center for the Performing Arts - All the Neighborhoods & Shopping Malls - All the Lounges & Clubs -  All the NEWBIE Restos - All the LEGEND Restos - All the Farmers Markets - The Dolphins - The Heat - The Panthers - And, don't forget the Beaches !
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 GROUPS  |  Before And After
                              
www.seasons@heat.com

Before OR After :
 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 - Opening this week : the N E W Design District Blue Piano - Michael/s Genuine - Mai Tardi - Sra Martinez- MidTown's GiGi -  Sugarcane & Mercadito - DwnTwn 's
 Area 31 & Zuma @ Epic - Level  25 @ The Conrad - And, the Newly-Opened Trulock's @ 701 Brickell

TELL  THEM U-KNOW-WHO SENT YOU !
  
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Another Miami Beach N E W B I E :
Chef Sergio Sigala [10 years @ Casa Tua]
NOW @ the recently opened Cecconi's @ Soho Beach House  4385 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
celebrates White Truffle Season w/ a carved-out wheel of risotto [ $ 90 per person ] and a white truffle & goat cheese pizza at $ 40.
786 507 7900
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FRIDAY February 4  :
 

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 FEBRUARY 4
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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 FEBRUARY 6
 

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 BEFORE  THE  S U P E R   B O W L 
 


 

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
 

 

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 BECOME A "FRIEND" OF THE SoBe Wine & Food Festival  TUESDAY  2/7  The Setai
 

   Call Jackie Eisen  305 627.1169  OR  The FOODIE GURUS  305 788.1112

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10th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Fest

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A U C T I O N  |  Festival  Tickets  Now  Available 
www.sobefest.com   |   877 762.3933


 

Buy the NEW Festival Cookbook this Tuesday @ Books & Books Miami Beach followed by an "After-Party" at the famous Danny Meyer's SHAKE SHACK. The book  featuries 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 ! Even Beat the Orlando Magic
 

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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
     
     
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      Non-Stop N E W B I E S  Abound -
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Pubbelly 3 Chefs open on South Beach - 6pm to 2am
 

The Design District's BLUE Piano Wine & Music Lounge   - 4pm to 1am
 

DETAILS : Seasons 52  & Others  -

 


 

  AMERICAN NOODLE BAR   Biscayne Inn - 67th & 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-ons like garlicky pork meatballs / shrimp / smoked duck / pork shoulder / braised oxtail 

at a large communal table.

 

 
E D E N  - and the fabulous, infamous  garden  @ 230 23rd Street  South Beach 
The Chef from Aurole New York - Christopher Lee - has designed very inventive Menus - the Cocktails are divinely decadent -  while a DJ plays late nite  in the garden. 
 

305 397.8760 [ FRIENDS OF SoBe Wine & Food Festival : Wednesday 12/15 ! ]

DE RODRIGUEZ OCEAN  101 Ocean Drive  Bentley Hilton Hotel - DINE Magazine Tuesday 11/30 6PM
 
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 [ AN UNFORGETTABLE GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS :  Tell Them U will SUPPORT the next 3 TUESDAY Wine Classes 12/ 7 - 14  and  21 ! ]
 

 

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  -  currently avail @ $ 25  ! ! !
 


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 :   10pm-4am  
 

   

Bon Appetit Mes Amis -  

 

And, Remember Always :  We Do Not Remember DAYS but We DO Remember M O M E N T S  . . .  

 

                                    E N J O Y
 

    ALL  OF  SOUTH FLORIDA'S  MAGICAL  MOMENTS
 

        AND HEAVEN-SENT  H A P P E N I N G S . . .


 

                         Tastefully, Patty and Claude 

 

 


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