70th MIAMI  International  Boat  Show  

                                  Strictly Sail

                          February 17 - 21, 2011    

                 Miami Beach Convention Center  

                               Sea Isle Marina                                

                          Miamarina At Bayside     

                       

                        www.MiamiBoatShow.com

                   

       

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                 PRESIDENTS  WEEKEND   

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       "ZERO HOUR" @ THE AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER has won its author Jim Brochu 3 Awards  - in South Florida / D.C. / N Y C.

Christine Dolen says "Venture to Aventura & you'll easily see why ! "

2pm & 8pm Saturday | 2pm & 7pm Sunday  

8pm Wednesday - Thursday Friday - Saturday ALSO : 2 pm Saturday 2/26  | 2pm Sunday 2/27

CLOSING : 7pm Sunday 2/27  

$ 36  954 462.0222  |  3385 NE 188 Street      

Call the above Number for the Broward Center & a boatload of other fun experiences :

  •     Westside Story thru Sunday 2/27
  •     8:30pm Laughing Matters Thursday thru Saturday - Includes Dinner - Choice of 7 Entrees
  • Third Sundays [ that's this Sunday ]  A Swingin' Sunday of Entertainment 6-pm  $ 49 with Dancing - THRU JUNE 
  • Wednesday March 30  W I C K E D  thru Easter Sunday April 24          

 

    [ A    P L A N   A H E A D   Magical Moment ]  

 

Saturday March 19

" A FULL  SOUTH  FLORIDA  MOON"
7-10pm       Ritz Carlton South Beach
                   Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

RED  CARPET  Ritz Carlton  Ft Lauderdale Beach
Watch the rising - specialty price cocktails & DJ Rob Riggs - from the 7th floor tropical pool deck on the Atlantic Ocean. No RSVP Required !
Info : 954 465.2300
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  N e w  Chef

11:30am The Setai  South Beach 

   Taittinger Champagne - the most elegant Sunday JAZZ Brunch from N E W  Chef David Werly.      
     7-11pm  Thursdays - Complimentary Champagne & Glorious TASTES from the Chef !
305 520.6400   |  2100 Collins Avenue  M  B

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    N e w  Location

Miss YIP Chinese Cafe

South Beach - and now Downtown - across from the AA Arena at a high rise @ 900 Biscayne Blvd !
Dim Sum & Traditional Hong Kong cuisine - with
Deliveries from Rickenbacher Causeway to Mid Town .
305 358.0088  |  www.MissYipChineseCafe.com
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N E W B I E  

Sustain - introduces its new Daily Happy Hour 5-7pm w/ $ 3 Bar Bites / 1/2 price Beer & Wine - and, $ 6 specialty Cocktails. On Fridays- a $ 5 glass from their Grand Punch Bowl.

DO NOT MISS CHEF PINERO @ BLOOMIES -1pm - TOMORROW . . .  786 398.4360
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Saturday February 19 thru Monday February 21
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                        DO  NOT  MISS
         THE  DOZENS  OF  FARMERS  MARKETS
Added this week to the myriad of locations from Homestead to Palm Beach County are :
       Wednesdays at Village of Gulfstream
       Saturdays at Biscayne Plaza [ 81st street ]
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For the Tuesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday
FOOD TRUCKS - As well as Farmers Markets :
www.TheFOODIEGURU.com/archivednewsletters
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10-6PM    48th Coconut Grove Arts Festival
              Saturday - Sunday - Monday
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150,000 GUESTS - 360 Artists - Culinarians - the dedicated President - Monty Trainor - a 30 year friend of TASTE OF AMERICA� :
WE WILL BE THERE - Hope U will be too.

Park @ Mayfair - Cocowalk - or @ a friend's house.
Do Not Miss the CAKES designed by Maite de Para & daughter Nicolette. Do Not Miss the Culinary Pavilion w/ Chefs Ron Duprat - Marc Randazzo - Instructor Eleanor Hoh - Cakemaker Lucille Jiminez - and long-time friend Linda Gassenheimer,the Miami Herald Columnist.
305 447.0401  |  www.cgaf.com
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    SATURDAY   
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 8:30am  WALK  FOR  THE  ANIMALS 
$ 50 SINGLE / $ 100 FAMILY OF 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN
Bayfront Park  301 N Biscayne Blvd Downtown
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1pm  Bloomingdales Aventura
      Alejandro Pinero, Executive Chef @ the           newly-opened S U S T A I N  Restaurant & Bar- 3252 NE 1st Avenue - in the dynamic Mid town district. All of his resources are sustainable !
Open for Lunch & Dinner, Sustain has eagerly joined the Saturday / .Sunday Brunch Bunch .
   www.sustainMiami.com   |   305 424.9079  |                   
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 6:30pm 37th Annual Love & Hope Ball
Chairs : Linda & Barry Gibb
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
954 964.4040 
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7pm Books & Books  Chef Michael Schwartz
    "Michael's Genuine Food" w/  L I V E  JAZZ + 20 friends / family - and the Design District Resto Regulars cooking Recipes from his NEW  Book !
HEDY GOLDSMITH - The very talented Pastry Chef is also showcased.
265 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables
   In spite of the Books & Books closing on M B, The Cafe remains open, as well as Bal Harbour.
A NEW Books & Books  is opening soon in the Downtown Wachovia Financial Center.
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7:30pm  Aaria Bar & Lounge @ Acqualina
Chef James Rogers prepares his 4-course Spanish-inspired Dinner - accompanied by their Flamenco Guitarist. $ 95 includes wine.
Reservations Required : 888 723.7540
17875 Collins Avenue  Sunny Isles Beach
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7:30pm   500 leaders from the Miami Community attend "Voices For Children" in its 10th year  @ the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key Drive.
Hosted by CBS Anchor Shannon Hori w/ recognition to those assisting neglected - abused & abandoned children.
Reception - Auction - Dinner & Dancing w/ a magnificent performance by the Miami Ballrt, celebrating their 25th year !
305 324.5678 
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8pm   M O CA  Bash Surfs Up
Art - Music - Grey Goose & "Goodies" from Asia de Cuba China Grill and Meat Market.
Call Erin Malone 305 893.6211  |  www.mocanomi.org
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10pm-5am Electric Pickle in Mid Town Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary  w/ multiple DJ's.
$ 15  |   www.wanttickets.com
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Sunday February 20
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10am   Dedication of 4 miles of brand new bike trails designed by our dear friend of 20 years, Bernard "Frenchy" Riviere at North Point on Virginia Key. Andres Viglucci of the Miami Herald says in a 2- page story that " the new mountain bike trails open spectacular vistas " for all to enjoy ! Guided tours & loaner bikes available until 4pm.  Helmets : Mandatory. Look for the Virginia Key Beach "Park" Sign - oppsite the Miami Seaquarium. To See Video : www.MiamiHerald.com/video
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10am-Sunset Weekends  thru Sunday March 13 ~
Florida Renaissance Festival @ Quiet Waters Park  401 S. Powerline Road  Deerfield Beach
100 Costumed Performers - 12 stages of continuous entertainment Food - Magic - Sword Fights ! 954 360.1315  |
www.Ren-Fest.com/deerfield-home.asp
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Noon-11pm      7th Annual Festival Vallenato
Colombian Rhythms - Arts & Crafts - and Food
Bayfront Park  301 Biscayne Boulevard Miami
$ 25 - $ 50  www.LiveNation.com
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DINNER  IN  PARADISE

5pm    Farm Tour with Gabrielle
6pm    Candlelit Dinner - Under the Full Moon - by B L T  Steak  Chef Sam Gorenstein - NEW Chef at the Viceroy's  E O S, Curtis Crider - and, from Johnson & Wales University Patricia Wilson & Roger Ruch. Reservations Required : $ 155
305 248.4181  |  19801 SW 320th St.  Homestead
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Monday February 21
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  CLOSING  DAY  :
     70th  International Boat Show
      48th Coconut Grove Art Festival

6:30pm  Singer / Pianist MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
Fisher Island's Vanderbilt Mansion
An ultra-glam One Night Only
Marcia Rabinowitz  305 438.2531

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 R  U  READY  FOR  Cruising  M  A  G  I  C  ? ? ? 
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                On the 2 Newest Ships :

            R C C L  "ALLURE Of the Seas"
                SIX specialty Restaurants
           APRIL  IN  THE  CARIBBEAN   [  ]  
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          OCEANIA'S "MARINA" out of London
           The 1st Jacques Pepin Restaurant
     AUGUST  IN  THE  MEDITERRANEAN  [  ]
                      Many New Ports 

Y Not Let Us Know - a s a p - WHICH one is of interest . . .  PRICING ?  Magnificent . . .


RCCL'S   A L L U R E  AMAZES

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Give  the  Glorious  GIFTS  of  Cruising - 
 C E L E B R A T I O N S -
 Inventive  Incentives 
GROUPS of Friends & Family

JOIN  The FOODIE GURUS In April 
 Info@TheFOODIEGURU.com

 
*Royal Caribbean's  A L L U R E   Of  The SEAS  

The World's Largest & Most Fascinating Cruise Experience
Launches  a 7 day Caribbean Cruise From Port Everglades
Sunday April 3

Unprecedented At Sea
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Entertainment
The Musical "Chicago" |  Blue Planet Cirque - Ballet  |
" Broadway "  On Ice
Light & Water Show | DreamWorks � |
Comedy  |  Disco  | Jazz  | Karaoke  |
 Movies Under The Stars
 Specialty Dining  AND  Shopping In "Central Park"
Gambling  |  Fitness  |  Spa  |  4 Pools
Rock Climbing  |  Basketball  | Golf  |  | Ping Pong  | Tennis
Surf Simulators
Cooking Classes  |  Wine Tastings  |
 Chef's Table  | Shore Tours
L I V E   Music  :  Afternoons  &  Evenings

32 Lounges & Bars  |  29 Food Outlets  |  3-story  Main Dining
6 Specialty Restaurants & Newly-Released Cookbook
 Champagne Bar  | Starbucks  |  Johnny Rockets |  Pizza |
Hot Dogs |  Rita's Cantina 
4-deck "Rising Tide" Lounge
Cupcakes and Homemade Ice Cream

Youth Zone Ages 3-11  |  Teens 12-17

Make  a  Video  for  your  Facebook  Page
Take a computer class
Choose your Photo from 100 costumes
Ride the Carousel on the "Boardwalk"
Outfit Your Pets   |  Temporary Tatoos

Concierge Club For 2-story Loft Suites & Loyalty Members

All  On  17  Decks

A  SUPERLATIVE  SPECTACULAR  DESTINATION 
Your  Most  Exhilarating  Experience  For  April 2011


Select APRIL |  AUGUST  |  OR BOTH 

SATURDAYS / SUNDAYS
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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 Alike ~

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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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 THIS WEEK : Chef TIMON BALLOO - recently honored by FLORIDA TREND Magazine - received 2 additional honors from Food & Wine Magazine and New York's JAMES BEARD National Awards. B R A V O Timon & Your Sugarcane Team !
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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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  • SUNDAY BRUNCHES : www.TheFOODIEGURU.com  
  •  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 !
  •  Another JAMES BEARD Nominee : 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" :  Y e a r  Round   !                   
  •  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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  •  www.ARSHT CENTER,com
  • Before & After :  Prelude By Barton G & Bombay Sapphire Lounge                                 

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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 -
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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 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 

 

 


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