WEEKEND  EVENTS  : M O T H E R ' S   D A Y
 
       Arsht Center | Broward Center | Coral Gables / Coconut Grove Gallery Walks |
Final Week For FRESH Stone Crabs | Festivals  | Kentucky Derby @ Calder Casino & Race Course | MAGIC CITY Casino WEDDING Giveaway | Resto OPENINGS
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                           ~ MAY ~ 

          NATIONAL  Hamburger Month 

 

              M I A M I  MUSEUM Month

       

          "Vegas Uncorked"  :  Splendiferous

                  

  Jazz Artists - Nightly - @ Van Dyke Lincoln Road

 

  A  U.S. President Addresses MDC Graduation  !

Then - after a 10 year Search : Heroically  Rids The World Of Its Most Dangerous Terrorist. BRAVO . . . 

 

 

                         ~ W O W S ~ 

 

          - Watta  R O Y A L   Wedding !    

 

  -  The Miami Heat | How 'bout those Marlins  ?

 

                  -  More N E W B I E S   

 

CORAL GABLES

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Cinco Cantino & Tequila Bar 786 439.1730

 

Sake Blue Fridays  Comp 8-9pm  | 225 Altara   

 

 Coconut Grove

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Central Beer Garden & Sushi Central Lounge  

   3rd & 4th Floors of Cocowalk Coconut Grove  

         

  Miami Beach

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Tagliatelle Italian  124 Collins Avenue M B 

 

Wolfsonian's New Streetside Cafe | 305 535.1457 

1001 Washington Avenue  | South Beach  

 

VITA   

1906 Collins Ave  Miami Beach  305 538.7855   

 

DownTown

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Lou Lou Bistro Brickell  |  305 379.1404 

638 S. Miami Avenue      Downtown  Miami  

         

MICHY'S  Crumb On Parchment  Design District    8:30am - 5:30pm Monday-Friday  305 572.9444

 

Miami

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Trio On The Bay   305 866.1234 

1607 79th Street Causeway  Miami 

 Sip & Savour On The Bay | Sun Down To Sun Up

 

Miami Culinary Institute - Downtown M D C 

                           

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Bongos Cuban Cafe & The Miami H E A T  Explode -  

                 Returning to Miami Wednesday 5/11 & Monday 5/16 

                 7:00pm " LUNCH" For LeBron James   

    After beating the Celtics in Boston Saturday 8pm / Monday   7pm

  * American Airlines Arena  601 Biscayne Boulevard Miami  786 777.2100

                                 www.BongosCubanCafe.com 

                                                  

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 Cafe Boulud Palm Beach and its Wine Director for all their Restaurants leads a terroir-driven Bordeaux Tasting with Sommelier Mariya Kovacheva

                  Chef Zach Bell creates an exquisite 4-corse Menu 

                      Thursday May 5  | 7pm  Reservations Required

                                 $ 85 Per Person - Tax & Gratuity Not Included

                    301 Australian Avenue | Palm Beach Florida 33480

                             561 655.6060    www.DanielNYC.com

                 

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                         Cooking With The Stars SUNDAY MAY 15    

              Temple Israel of Greater Miami 137 NE 19 Street  Miami 

                                  Emcee Linda Gassenheimer

                                      Chef Michelle Bernstein

                                       Chef Douglas Rodriguez

                                            Chef Cindy Huson

                                          Chef Sam Gorenstein

                                              Chef Aria Kagen

                                            Chef Michael Moran

                                  Wine Expert & Owner Jeffrey Wolfe

 

                      5PM V I P | 6PM  Cooking Event & Silent Auction 

                                For Information : Call Marla Towbin

                                            305 573.5900  Ext 404

 

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       SUNDAY   M A Y    8

    M O T H E R S   D A Y

 

 

                      ~  SOUTH  FLORIDA Mother's  Day  Brunches ~    

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Palm Beach County

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  PALM BEACH

  11am-3pm             Cafe BOULUD  Buffet  $ 72 / $ 36 Children Under 10

     NOON                  Dining Room - Terrace -   Courtyard   

   5:30pm-10pm         A la Carte Dinner     

                                        

                                           " THINK PINK"     

                                    ~ Rose'  CHAMPAGNES ~   

                            $ 15 A Glass / Sample All 3 For $ 25  

   Reservations  561 655.6060 | The Brazilian Court 301 Australian Avenue

                                           www.CafeBoulud.com

 

 11:00am-3:30pm       M B at The Omphoy      Sizzling Jazz Brunch

                                   A La Carte OR Prix Fixe    Choice of Toasts  

                                   Stay The Day  To Enjoy The Beach   

                                   Reservations 561 540.6450 | 2842 S. Ocean Blvd 

 

  


12 Noon - 6pm  The Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach 

                    An Epicurean Getaway of contemporary &         traditional favorites designed by Executive Chef Darryl Moiles.

Piano & Kids Activities Until 5pm - Buffet Brunch $ 100 / $ 30 Children 5-12 . Reservations 561 582.2800 | 2800 S.Ocean Blvd     

    

 

DELRAY BEACH

10am-4pm   Atlantic Ocean Club   $ 29 / $ 12 Children 13             Bottomless Mimosas & Bloodies  $ 9.95

Gourmet Buffet featuring Shrimp Cocktail -Omelet Station - Lobster Eggs Benedict - Mahi Mahi w/ Citrus Buerre Blanc - Carving Station : Prime Rib / Turkey / Ham - Pastries & Desserts  

       

11am-3pm  Lunch  $ 9.95 | Draft Beers $ 2 | Unlimited Soft Drinks   

  5pm       Dinner  A La Carte Starters & Soups / Crudo Bar / Shellfish Towers / Salads / Fish - Beef - Fowl - BBQ Entrees    

         Reservations 561 450.7557 | 217 E. Atlantic Avenue 

                         www.amgRestaurants.com

 

Broward County    

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Lighthouse Point    5pm   Le Bistro  

                              Chef Andy delivers some of So Fla's

                              most inventive cuisine at great pricing !

                               4-Course Dinner w/  6-choice Entrees  

                                 $ 35 / $ 50 w/ a bottle of wine  

                                 Enhanced decor since Chef Gordon 

                                 Ramsey paid them a visit.

                                 Y Not give MOM 1 of the Saturday  

                                 Cooking Classes - EVERYONE WINS ! 

                                 Reservations 954 946.9240

    

 

 Hallandale       

 

     The Village At Gulfstream Park

      Serving Brunch : Brio Tuscan Grill  954 362.1600  

                         Cantina Laredo  954 457.7662  

      All Other Restaurants  - Casino & Lounges : Dinner  

 

Dade County

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Sunny Isles Beach   

  11am-3pm     MARENAS RESORT   $ 29 / $ 12 Kids Under 12  

 

Aventura    

   6pm   Fairmont Turnberry Isle     SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

                   Celebrity Chef Michael Mina's popular Resto  

                   Bourbon Steak is presenting a number of Specials    

                   such as black mussels souffl� and hamachi crudo   

                   for $ 18 - wild Alaska halibut and prime filet                    "Oscar" - key lime cheesecake & bananas foster                                doughnuts for $ 12. The sleek, elegant decor 

                   will  due wonders for your "inner self" -   

                   Reservations  786 279.6800   

                   Speaking of "inner" selfs : their Willow Stream                    Spa is ranked # 28 in the U.S. & has many Specials                     thru May 31. 

                    To book your appointment : 305 933.6930 

                           COMPLIMENTARY VALET  

 

 

 MIAMI BEACH

 

11am-3pm     The Villa By Barton G  [ think Versace ]  $ 110  

                 Sitting Poolside at Gianni's Ocean Drive Mansion                      w/ its 24K Gold-lined pool eating foie gras & Caviar                    - Truffled Eggs Benedict and Grand Marnier Souffle 

                 on Versace personalized china & porcelain tea cups   

                 305 576.8003 Ask For Stephane  

 

11am-3pm     The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar   

                     $ 55 Includes Mimosas & Bloodys  

                     $ 32 Children Under 10 | Includes Juices & Sodas

                     432 Forty First Street  Miami Beach   

                     Reservations  305 538.8533 | www.theforge.com

 

11am-2:30pm      EMERIL'S Miami Beach  All-U-Can-Eat Buffet

                      Chef Tim Doolittle has created an 8-Station        Masterpiece including Crepes & Carving | Emeril's Favorites from New Orleans | Seafood [including Stone Crabs ]  | Desserts like beignets & banana cream pie | And, A Build-Your-Own-BloodyMary Bar !   $ 65 and All-You-Care-To-Drink Mimosas & Bloodys : $ 15

Reservations 305 695.4550 | 1601 Collins Avenue | www.emerils.com

 

11:30am-3pm   Essensia At The Palms Hotel & Spa - Comp Mimosas                     For Mom - Y Not Give Her A Spa Treatment-or 2 ?  

                   2011 : Indulge in a natural culinary experience                            - in a glorious beach-front setting - the entire                    Family will cherish : Both Chefs Frank & Gail      

                   make traditional & innovative items to order  - i 

                   including the Ice Cream & Toppings. A "Real Deal" 

                   at $ 59 + + / $ 19 for the kids [ under 12 ] 

                   305 908.5458

 

11:30am-3pm      The Restaurant at the Setai  $ 85 | $45  

                      A "Leading Hotels of the World" in a Sensual 

                      Oceanfront Setting :                                                        MOMS & the Group will sway to JAZZ and Free-                       flowing Taittinger Champagne   

                      Executive Chef David Werly blends cooking                               of the Far East with Western brunch favorites .

                      305 520.6400 | 2001 Collins Avenue 

 

 11:30am-4pm      SUSHISAMBA dromo   

                        MOTHER"S Day Specials $ 11 & $ 13

                        Ask To See Their Very Distinctive "ecostasy"  

                        Collection from CD's to Lace China to Wooden    

                        Bangles to a TREE for your Cocktails ! 

                        If it's a lazy hazy day -they are open to 1am.                           305 673.5337 | 600 Lincoln Road Miami Beach 

 

 

 Downtown Miami

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BAYFRONT PARK MARINA

11:30am-2:30pm     Venetian Lady Mother's Day Sunday Brunch Cruise

This new and luxurious vessel features 3 grand decks to enjoy Biscayne Bay & the Magic City - 2 Full Bars - 2 dance floors - Stations of fruit & cheese / salads / omelets / breakfast sausage & bacon / honey-baked ham / desserts & pastries / Open beer-wine-mimosas & bloodies. Adults $ 59  | Children $ 35   

Reservations 305 379.5119 Ext 201  Buy ONLINE & SAVE $ 10  

 

11AM-3PM     db bistro moderne  from acclaimed Chef-           Restaurateur Daniel Boulud offering a 3-course menu of a multitude of delicious French-American bistro selections -  including the famous "db Burger". $ 38 

 Also enjoy "share & taste" menu options such as shellfish platters & French Cheeses.  Reservations  305 421.8800 |  

JW Marriott Marquis  255 Biscayne Boulevard Way Miami Florida  

 *** Motherhood Memories :  Deluxe Bayview Room | Brunch | 60 minute Massage For Two - $ 349 Marriott.com/Miami - Code HO9   

 

5-9pm    Oceanire  Mary Brickell Village  Noon-5pm   

   Chef Kareem Anguin Awakens all your senses - a la carte - such as Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Benedict and French Toast with Rum, Special Children's Menu 11& Under

305 372.8862 

 

11:30am-3pm        ATRIO Restaurant & Wine Room CONRAD Miami

                       Chef Jonathan McCann creates a most innovative 

                       array of sky-level stations including omelet -                          carving - pasta - soups - salads - pastries &      

                       desserts   

Reservations 305 503.6529 | 1395 Brickell Avenue  25th Floor

 

  CORAL GABLES / Coconut Grove 

    Angelique Euro Cafe  11am-4pm   |  4-9pm

     A la Carte - with a Special Surprise for the Children

     Taste BRUNCH : French Toast with Creme Anglaise & Powdered    Sugar for $ 8 to DINNER : Potato Gnocchi for $ 12  

305 529.9922 

 

 11:30am-3pm     Flemings  For BOTH  Mother's & Father's Day  

                     2525 Ponce de leon Blvd  Coral Gabes 

                     Flemings will treat them to a $ 25 Dining Card 

                     The 3-courses $ 32.95 | also Regular Menu

                     Ask About their 95 Point by Robert Parker Joseph                         Phelps "Insignia 2006 - Limited Time $ 175 per.   

                     305 569.7995   www.FlemingsSteakHouse.com

 

     Calamari  Garden with L I V E  Jazz - 11:30am-3:30pm 

     Unlimited Mimosas & Bellinis   Muli-Station Buffet

     305 441.0219   www.calamarirestaurant.com

 

 

     Chart House  On The Bay  $ 44.99 Adults / $ 14.99

        51 Chart House Drive - In front of City Hall   

        305 856.9741

 

     RITZ CARLTON Coconut Grove 10:30AM-3:30PM  786 470.1227   

     Ritz Carlton  Key Biscayne  6 & 9pm  

    14 Live Stations including a Caviar Bar and 1 room full of Desserts     Reservations Required  305 365.4500 

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LE BRON'S "LUNCH" IS SERVED As The HEAT plays the Boston Celtics in Round 2 of the N B A  Playoffs . . . 

 

May 1-31 is National Hamburger Month : Send Us Your Favorites -  

 

Festivals in Key Largo  - Las Olas - and Deerfield Beach - FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDENS - 4th Annual Pebble Beach California with MANY of our Chef FAVES including Miami's own : Michael Schwartz & Hedy Goldsmith  - Andre Bienvenue - and Ralph Pagano.  Bon Appetit - 

 

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Celebrate The TASTE OF AMERICA �  BIG 30 :

The Coffee Table Cookbook "21st Century Cuisine FARM TO TABLE - By America's Most Celebrated Chefs". Recipes & Wine Pairing must be in this month. Unprecedented Opportunities for Fund Raising !  

 

Watch for the FOODIE GURU �  Biz Bang  

For The 7 Months Of S U M M E R . . .    

 

And, Cruise the Med August 10 on Oceania's NEW Marina with Master Chef Jacques Pepin  !

       

WE ONLY DRINK CHAMPAGNE ON 2 OCCASIONS

 ~ When The Miami Heat WINS -  And, When They Do  Not ! 

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