Unforgettable Venues
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Aventura Cultural Center | 3385 NE 188 Street Wednesday March 9-13
The Music of Jerry Herman
Call 954 462.0222 for the Broward Center & a boatload of FUN experiences
- 8:30pm Laughing Matters Thursdays thru Saturdays - Includes Dinner - Choice of 7 Entrees
- Third Sundays March 20 Sunday A Swingin' Sunday of Entertainment 6pm $ 49 with Dancing - THRU JUNE
- Wednesday March 30 W I C K E D Thru Easter Sunday April 24
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[ A "P L A N A H E A D" Magical Moment ]
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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 Acclaimed Chef : DAVID WERLY
11:30am SUNDAYS The Setai South Beach
Taittinger Champagne - the most elegant 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 Weekend Brunches
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GiGi Midtown - Chef Jeff McInnis - nominated by the James Beard Foundation
11am - 3pm : Announcing WEEKEND Brunches Saturdays & Sundays
Sustain Mid-Town - WEEKEND Brunch - InterActive Lunch Saturday 3/12 @ The Biltmore. Also : introduces its new Daily Happy Hour 5-7pm w/ $ 3 Bar Bites / 1/2 price Beer & Wine - and, $ 6 specialty Cocktails. Fridays- a $ 5 glass from their Grand Punch Bowl.
786 398.4360
Vino&Olio Design District
Meet Andreas - the Michelin Starred Chef from Tuscany - and enjoy great food in a superlative setting . 305 573.0707
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EDEN South Beach
210 23rd Street Miami Beach
WEEKEND Brunches
Michelin - Starred N Y Chef Christopher Lee serving very inventive Tastes & Bar selections- in the lush Garden or funky dining room .
305 397.8760
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5-11PM RITZ CARLTON
1 Lincoln Road South Beach
Meet NEW Chef Josh Becker
Di Lido Beach Club - Full Moon Friday March 19
786 276 4000
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Sunday Brunch : Begins March 6
The Forge 432 41st Street Miami Beach
6-course menu by Chef Dewey LoSasso
305 538.8533 | www.TheForge.com
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Chef Jonathan McCann of ATRIO @ The Conrad Hotel 1395 Brickell Avenue Downtown Miami - Lunch OR Dinner - $ 24 3-course w/ wine
305 503.6529
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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 : Village of Gulfstream
Saturdays : Biscayne Plaza [ 81st street ]
Sundays : Deerfield Beach [ Sullivan Park ]
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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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B R A V O S !
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Chef / Owner Michael Schwartz - "Michael's Genuine Food" receiving RAVES : From MANY of the Celeb Chefs here for the South Beach Festival & for his NEW Cook Book ! HEDY GOLDSMITH - The very talented Pastry Chef - also applauded.
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Acqualina Sunny Isles Beach -
A Giant B R A V O : 5-Star Winner for 2nd Year
Chef James Rogers prepares his 4-course inspired Dinner - accompanied by their Flamenco Guitarist. $ 95 includes wine.
Reservations Required : 888 723.7540
17875 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach
ENJOY HIRO'S SUSHI @ THE BAR . . .
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Timon Balloo - very inventive Chef @ Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill - a FOOD & Wine and James Beard Foundation Nominee !
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B R A V O! 500 leaders from the Miami Community attended "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
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B R A V O : 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 ~
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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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DINNER IN PARADISE : Sunday March 13
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5pm Farm Tour with Gabrielle
6pm Candlelit Dinner - Under the Full Moon - by Sean Brasel - Meat Market
Roly Cruz - Taura The Biltmore Hotel
Michael Reidt Area 31 @ the Epic Hotel
Reservations Required : $ 155
305 248.4181 | 19801 SW 320th St. Homestead
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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
Spring IN THE CARIBBEAN [ ]
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OCEANIA'S "MARINA" out of London
The 1st Jacques Pepin Restaurant
Summer / Fall IN THE MEDITERRANEAN [ ]
Many New Ports
Y Not Let Us Know - a s a p - WHICH one is of interest . . . PRICING ? Magnificent . . . 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 - Celebrate Miami Beach Fashion Week.
Sunday Brunch - 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
MEMORIES 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 N J O Y : Dinners Before & After
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"Jersey Boys" thru Sunday 3/20 @ Arsht Center " WICKED" Opening 3.30 @ Broward Center - 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 [ celebrating 20 years ] - Blue Moon - Morgan's - Newly Opened in the 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 .
THE Best Deal In Town : Mondays thru Fridays : a $ 16 3-course Lunch from this very talented Chef. 4385 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
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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WINE Classes : An Unprecedented Experience | A Glorious Gift
2 - Hour Classes 6:30 - 8:30pm
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
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FRIDAY March 4 : CARNAVAL
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 thru FRIDAY MARCH 7
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
DE RODRIGUEZ CUBA On The 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
See Calendar for future Entertainers : 305 460.6579 | www.MagicCityCasino.comMAGIC 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 84 954 462.888
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
Bon Appetit Mes Amis -
And, Remember Always : We Do Not Remember DAYS but We DO Remember M O M E N T S . . .
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ALL OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S MAGICAL MOMENTS
AND HEAVEN-SENT H A P P E N I N G S . . .
Tastefully, Patty and Claude
