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Our NEWEST "Treasure" - the New World  Center - Opening Night Gala
raised  $ 2.1 Million Dollars : One GIANT BRAVO !

Simply Italian GREAT Miami Wine Tour At The Dazzling & New Marriott Marquis : In between the massive assortment of Tastings , KEVIN  ZRALY - Wine Services International - gave 2 informative - and, humorous presentations on Prosecos & Super Tuscans.
The VIP event the night before at The Paris Theater on South Beach sizzled.
It is also held the day before in Palm Beach.
In 2012, do not miss this exciting event !

Also held at the Marriott Marquis : the American Red Cross :
the 18th " Spectrum Awards For Women"
11 Honorees included the Hotel Association 's Award for Hospitality KIMBERLY WILSON
~ The GO GREEN Luncheon - the following day also @ the Marriott Marquis -
was most impressive with the video & speech from Faith Taylor, VP of Sustainability & Innovation for WYNDHAM  Worldwide !
Another B R A V O  to the Hotel Association with 400+ Members  ~ 

SOUTH BEACH FOOD TOURS
Lunch Tastings at 5 to 7 Esteemed Restos
Wednesdays thru Saturdays - Noon-2:30pm
6pm Fridays & Saturdays
$ 59  Reservations Required :  855 642.3663


The N E W E S T  "Entertainment  Escape" :  The Food Trucks - 25 to 40
5:30 To 10pm
Tuesdays    -  Johnson & Wales  NE 127th & Biscayne 
Thursdays  -  NE 54th & Biscayne
Flamenco Fridays -  Arsht Center  For Lunch
                           Tropical  Lexus  -  For Dinner
Saturdays  -  Wynwood  - 6-11pm -  NW  22nd  Street & 22 Court
Another NEW Gallery by Michael Paredes opens 7PM 2/12
 173 NW 23rd Street w/ free cocktails - TASTES by Miss Yip - National Hotel - Vinyl & Kai - Kind Healthy Snacks & Sweet Treat Desserts.
Music by Buddha Lounge        R S V P@MiguelParedes.com 
Sundays  - Tobacco Road  626 S.Miami Ave Miami   1-5pm   305 579.21

3:30pm FRIDAY  FEBRUARY  11 
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Miami Children's Museum is creating Inventions - with your help -
in honor of Thomas Edison's Birthday !
$ 15 General Admission  | $ 12  Florida Residents | $ 6 Miami Residents
980 MacArthur Causeway  Watson Island  Miami
305 373.5437

8pm  42nd Anniversay Dance Theater of Harlem Miramar Cultural Center
 2400 Civic Center Place Miramar
954 602.4500  | www.MiramarCulturalCenter.org

8pm  25th Anniversary Season Miami City Ballet
Paul Taylor's Promethean Fire
8pm Saturday / 2pm Sunday
Arsht Center Downtown Miami
1/3 off select seats 1 hour before performance
  
11pm SET  320 Lincoln Road M B Celebrates its 4th Birthday with French house-music producer & Grammy-Nominee BOB SINCLA.R
MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL Limited Edition Gold Award Season -
Tonight Only


ANTHONY BOURDAIN  - No Reservations - Travel Channel
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15   7:30PM
Coral  Springs  Center For The  Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Ticket Promo :  $ 5  OFF
www.bourdainLIVE.com/coralsprings-promo

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Delectable      Delicious       Delights 
 For Valentine's Weekend

Friday  February 11 thru Monday February 14

11:30am -   Friday 2/11      F  I  U   North Campus
The  Last  of their  Luncheons  Until  TUESDAY  March 1
[ The FOODIE GURUS  29th Wedding  Anniversary ]
$ 18  :  Glass of Wine -  Appetizer or Salad -  Choice of Entree - Dessert - Coffee
Reservations : 305 919.4526
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11
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AZUL  Champagne  Bar   @ Mandarin Oriental
A Salute To National Heart Month
6:30-8:30pm 
Hors d'oeuvres paired w/ EHLERS Estate 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon
Meet the Winemaker Kevin Morrisey
The Winery Raises Monies Year-round For Leducq Foundation in France
$ 30  to the Miami Chapter , American Heart Association
500 Brickell Key Drive  Miami  305  913.8288
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5pm  -   Bonnet House Museum & Garden
11th Annual Impression of Florida
Showcasing Artists From Throughout The State
900 North Birch Road   Fort Lauderdale
Opening Reception By Reservation Only
954 563.5393  Ext 163   |   www.bonnethouse.org
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FABULOUS  MIAMI
Meet & Greet | Dine & Unwind
C O N N E C T
2 4 1 HAPPY HOUR  6-8pm
6-Midnight
KOSTA Seafood & More
1250 S.Miami Avenue Downtown Miami
786 360.4155  | RSVP @FabulousMiami.com
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6pm Johnson & Wales University   Distinguished Visiting Chef Dinner Series
Author and Scholar JESSICA B. HARRIS
Her Latest Book " High On The Hog : A Culinary Journey From Africa To America"
Reception & 4-course Dinner
$ 85 Includes Wine
Benefits Studen
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B L T  Steak  @ The Betsy South Beach
Black Board Specials - Prix Fixe Dinners - Weekend Brunch
Enjoy a Nightcap in the B Bar OR Lobby Bar
Kiss the evening GOODNIGHT from the Roofdeck overlooking the Atlantic
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From February 10 thru 16
  Unwind in the Betsy Spa " How To" Class for Couples
Special Services & Programs
And / Or
Artist Deborah Weed  in the Lobby - sponsored by The Art of Bliss
VINYL MONDAY NIGHTS  - No Cover - In The B Bar
1440 Ocean Drive  Miami Beach  |  305 531.6100
www.TheBetsyHotel.com
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6pm  -10PM   bin no. 18 BISTRO  -  thru Monday 2/14
5-course Dinner & Wine Pairing
$ 50 per person includes Wine
1800 Biscayne Plaza  |  275 NE 18th Street  Miami
786   235.7575
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ONE OF OUR MOST ROMANTIC  SETTINGS : THE SETAI 
SATURDAY - SUNDAY - MONDAY
5-Course  "Aphrodisiacs-Inspired" Menu
Oysters - Lobster - Duck Foie Gras - - Chocolate
$ 110 per person | Wine Pairings  $ 45
 2001 Collins Avenue  Miami Beach   305  520.6000
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ONE OF OUR MOST  MAJESTIC  "SKY VIEWS"
 From the 25th Floor of the CONRAD  Miami Hotel
~  SURRENDER  TO  TEMPTATION  ~
A T R I O   Restaurant  &  Wine  Bar
Sensual creations by Chef Jonathan McCann
designed to tantalize the palate & stir the heart
Saturday 2/11  thru   Monday 2/14
$  65     305 503.6529  |  www.conradmiami.com
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Seminole Paradise Hard Rock Hotel & Casino  Hollywood
Play * Dine * Shop * Rock  
7PM Friday  S I N G L E S  : STIR UP ROMANCE
Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction
Benefitting Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Sexy Cupids & Dating Game
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6pm Sunday R E N E W    Y  O  U  R   VOWS
Or Get Married By The King
A Chance To Win an N C L  Cruise 


Saturday February 12
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1pm  Saturday 2/12     Esplanade Park   Across from the Museum of Discovery   Duck Fest Derby
15,000 yellow ducks traveling down the New River
Adopt - a - Duck For $ 5
Bounce House & Carnival Games - Duck Races  - Face Painting  - Family Entertainment  - Kid Competitions - LIVE Music - Pet Activities
Details Jennifer Homan  954 390.7654
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1pm     MACY*S     Home Store Kitchen    Dadeland  Mall      
YUMMY CAKES & MORE
Sophie Tallon Rojas, Owner
Desserts For Your Valentine
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Aventura  Mall          
Michelin Star Chef Andrea Menichetti - From Italy  
VinoEOliio  
V-Day "due cuori" two hearts Menu 2/11 thru 2/14 @ $ 68
Wine Pairing $ 30
139 NE 39th Street   Design District  Miami
ALSO : Try their Weekend Brunches on the Terrace
305 573.0707
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Bloomingdales Aventura Mall
Chef  Santo   Agnello - Waxy O'Connor's
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1-11pm Saturday / 1-8pm Sunday / 1-10pm V-Day
GRIMPA Steak House - Mary Brickell Village - 901 Brickell Plaza
$ 130 per couple + + 
Includes Appetizers - Unlimited Salad Bar & Hot Buffet - 2 full rodizios - Wine or Chandon Brut & Dessert For Two
305 455.4757   |  www.Grimpa.com

3pm    Saturday & Sunday     ROMEO & JULIET    FLAMINGO PARK
Meridan and 12th Street  Miami Beach
Arts In The Parks      F  R  E  E
305 673.7577
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G U L F S T R E A M PARK'S "FALL IN LOVE" 
- with  GREAT   GIVEAWAYS  THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Fridays :  4-10pm Win Cash & Magic Show Tickets
Saturdays  : Win A  BLOOMINGDALE'S Gift Card
Sundays  :   Win up to $ 20,000
Wednesday 2/16  & Saturday 2/27  : BRETT DANIELS " M A G I C & BEYOND"
8:30PM SPORT OF KINGS THEATER
954 454.2000  | www.GulfstreamPark.com
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6pm   4th Annual American Fine Wine Competition Gala
Benefitting Diabetes Research Institute
Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort
Sparkling Reception - LIVE & Silent Auctions - wine - inspired Dinner
Entertainment By The Temptations
WIN A 2011 LEXUS - Adorned By a $ 20,000 Diamond Necklace
Reservations : Diabetes Research  954 964.4040
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6PM         PASSION  In PARADISE
Stroll through acres  of  TROPICAL  Organic Gardens
Reception & Dinner Under the Stars
Music & Dancing
Aphrodisiac-inspired  Menu  By  Chef  Kira Votz
Paired with sensual wines selected by Sommelier Shari Gherman
Call For Availability  305 248.4181
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6:30pm     Miami Heart & Stroke Ball      JW Marriott Marquis
Join the Miami Heart Society for this elegant Black Tie Gala
Cocktails and Silent Auction
345 Avenue of the Americas  Downtown Miami
Reservations : Chad Buschell   305 631.4759
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7 - 10pm    Second Saturdays  DESIGN DISTRICT
  WYNWOOD
   20th-26th Streets
 Art  Galleries  GALORE   |  MANY  of Miami's TOP  Restos 
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The $ 5 Challenge  through February 28
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death claiming 2300 American lives Daily
www.FloridaHeartResearchInstitute.com

 
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T  O  M  O  R  R  O  W  :  Edition III

MORE   ROMANTIC    RENDEZVOUS   THRU  MONDAY  FEBRUARY 14 
 

660 at The Anglers
" Dinner For Two " - Chef Carlos prepares 3 - courses with all to be shared : two choices for the starters of Sea Scallop Carpaccio or Black Truffle Risotto - 3 choices for the Entrees of 20 oz. Lobster Tail - grilled 40 oz Black Anguds Porterhouse w/ crispy onion rings - or whole Florida yellowtail Snapper " en papillote " - and 2 drop-dead desserts.
786.594.5811


BAR 721
A " Newbie " off Lincoln Road - ROMANCING Singles with boy-meets-girl themes all night long from 5pm to 6am !
2 4 1 Drinks - Classic Films - Pool Table & Darts
305 532.1342

Valentine's at The Raleigh.  THE Ideal Valentine's
A three-course meal with Champagne and Wine Pairings and an Aphrodesiac-Inspired Menu to stimulate your senses (and your partner) throughout the evening.

Special Room Rates Available
When someone says "get a room," you can happily say "we have one."
Dessert may be served in-room, should you not be able to contain yourselves.
Please call (305) 534.6300 for details.
 

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