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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
A MEMORY FOR A LIFETIME
Residents and Visitors ~
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ALL CHEFS | WINEMAKERS | MIXOLOGISTS
The 21st Century Cuisine Coffee Table Cookbook
1 Recipe : FARM TO TABLE
Paired w/ 1 Perfect Wine Or Cocktail
In CELEBRATION of
The TASTE OF AMERICA � BIG " 30 "
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E D E N South Beach :
~ Give Into Temptation ~
210 23rd street 305 397.8760
Chef Christopher Lee - 2 Star Michelin Guide
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 !
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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 the ALVIN AILEY DANCERS @ the Performing Arts - " WICKED" Opening Soon @ 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 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 : w/a $ 38 Menu
db Bistro Moderne @ the Marriott Marquis -
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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FOODIE GURU Gifts
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- Refreshers & Relaxers | Inventive Incentives
- Cooking & Wine Classes | Cookbooks
- G.G.G. [ Glorious Gourmet Gifts ]
- Celebrations | Gourmet Getaways (TM)
Don't Forget the wonderment of Cruising !
- Chef Dean Max of Fort Lauderdale's 3030 at the Harbor Beach Marriott brings us on an ultra-luxury culinary cruise to St. Peterburg - and the Baltic - in July. Come sail with The FOODIE GURUS : 305 788.1112
- Order your Cookbooks | Cooking & Wine classes | Celebrations | Cruises | Other "Goodies" : E A R L Y !
- Help OR Donate to the MANY South Florida entities solving the CRITICAL issue of National Hunger & Homelessness
A FABULOUSLY-INNOVATIVE Glorious Gourmet Gift
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~ THURSDAYS ~
WINE Classes : An Unprecedented Experience | A Glorious Gift
2 - Hour Classes 6:30 - 8:30pm - Riverside Hotel on Las Olas
Florida's Most Knowledgeable WINE Educator & Sommelier : Bernard Riviere
Coming Soon : MONDAYS - Downtown / Design District -
TUESDAYS - Miami Beach / South Beach -
FRIDAYS - Aventura / Sunny Isles Beach -
INFORMATION / RESERVATIONS :
305 788.1112 / TASTE_AMERICA@comcast.net
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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
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FRIDAY March 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 March 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 March 6
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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
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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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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 !
============================================ 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 - - ==============================
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 CUBA On The 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 ! ]
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 .
305 944.8411 | Heidi@TheWaterClub.com
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
