N O V E M B E R
W E E K E N D
ART BASEL TOURS | ART * DESIGN * Wine & Dine |
BOOKS & BOOKS : MONDAY 11/21 REGIS PHILBIN | President BILL CLINTON
MIAMI BOOK FAIR :
CELEBRITY CHEFS Andrew Carmellini - Gabrielle Hamilton - Michael Schwartz
Gift Certificates 4 " 21st Century Cuisine FARM TO TABLE "
FRENCH WEEK & French Spice - 11 Days Remaining |
AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE Visits Monday & Tuesday
TONIGHT : CHAINE des Rotisseurs Auction & DINNER DANCE
THANKSGIVING Delish-ishness : 14 Million Eating Out
Pumpkin Cream Cheese
So Fla "H O T Spots" To Take H O L I D A Y VISITORS
11/30/11 TASTE OF AMERICA � 30th Anniversary
Noon-2pm Champagne Reception @ Miami Culinary Institute
Downtown Wolfson Campus Miami Dade College ====================================================
2 Tickets Remain : Holidays In Paris 4 F&W Lovers
December 18-22 & 20-26
ART BASEL " TOURS " : COCONUT GROVE | AVENTURA | MIAMI BEACH
THIS WEEKEND
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♦ MIAMI BOOK FAIR - Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Avenue Miami
* Standard Author Readings - FREE w/ $ 8 Fair Admission
Saturday
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11am - PAVILLION -
So Fla's NEWEST Celebrity NYC Chef ANDREW CARMELLINI
" AMERICAN FLAVOR "
The DUTCH Just Opened @ W South Beach - Send Us Your Reviews
Gabrielle Hamilton - Blood,Bones and Butter
3:30 - Linda Gassenheimer " Fast & Flavorful " - Room 3315
Miami Herald columnist " Dinner In Mutes "
Presents her new cookbook - geared to people w/ Diabetes
Sunday
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3pm - PAVILLION
Michael's Genuine Food 's Chef/Owner MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
Four Others
4:30pm -
Sandra Guitierez " The New Southern-Latino Table "
[ Gastro-Literary 2pm Saturday ]
" Paradise Kitchen " By Daniel Orr [ Gastro-Literary 4pm Saturday ]
www.MiamiBookFair.com
♦ 1pm Bloomingdales Aventura - Chef Hugh Sinclair - HUGH's Catering
6:30pm 3rd Annual "Future Tastes Great" Iron Chef Competiton
Fundraiser : Boys & Girls Club of Broward County
Culinary Arts Program
Marika 954 537.1010 X 226 | MGoyton@BGCBC.org
♦ University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theater
F I N A L E Weekend
FIFTY * FOUR * FOREVER
A Musical Celebration of the World's Most Famous Disco
Conceived & Directed By TOMMY TUNE
305 284.3355 | www.Miami.edu/Ring
♦ 5-10pm Saturday MAGIC CITY CASINO
450 NW 37th Avenue Miami
50 + Food Trucks & 3rd Annual "Burgie Awards""
Street Food Festival
PLUS
9:30 & 11pm JON SECADA's Presents The Chirino Sisters
FREE Admission V I P Reservations 305 649.3000 X 3429
♦ 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday Brunch at Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road Pinecrest 33156
Top Caterer THIERRY ISAMBERT
305 669.6990 | www.PinecrestGardens.oorg
♦ A MOVIE MASTERPIECE - Starting T O D A Y
M E L A N C H O L I A
O CINEMA Wynwood 305 571.9970
BILL COSFORD Cinema Coral Gables 305 284.4861
MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE 305 673.4567
♦ The Festival of Chocolate
Palm Beach County Convention Center
10am-5pm Saturday & Sunday
Named Ten Top Chocolate Festivals in the USA-
Largest in the Southeast
Showcases BEST Local & Regional Confection Companies & Chocolatiers
Kids-4-Chocolate Workshops | Wine Pairings | Museum
Much More
561 463.2950 | www.FestivalofChocolate.com
♦ BARBADOS Food & Wine - And RUM - Festival
Bridgetown | Events From $ 45 - $ 250
Rum Tasting Tours | A " Bar-B-Cruise " | A Bajan Fiesta
8 International Chefs | Holiday Wine Tastings w/ Anthony Gigli
Openings : The NEWBIES
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"Edge Steakhouse & Bar "
Four Seasons Brickell
305 358.3535 | www.EdgeSteakhouseMiami.com
To Become A Member of FRIENDS : Call Jackie Eisen 305 627.1169
OPENING : HIDE The Club From Nice France
OCEAN DRIVE SOUTH BEACH
11pm - 5am
Tara@TaraInk.com
International POLO Club Palm Beach
Enjoy a thrilling Exhibition Polo Match
Experience a selection of unforgettable venues
A World-Class Culinary Team & Award-Winning Sommelier
New Field-side Pavillion for English Tea Service& Champagne Reception
2667 120th Avenue South Wellington
561 366.1226
A Roman Culinary Star - Chef STEFANO RICCIOLETTI
Opens A Beachfront B R A V O
Terrazzo @ The SHORE CLUB South Beach
Our Faves : CRISPY CRUST Pizza | Multi-Flavored Salad | Temptuous Tiramasu
305 695.3236
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Fundraisers - Eating Great & Giving Back
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B R A V O S
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Common Threads Miami @ The NEW Cruz Building
3157 Commodore Plaza- Coconut Grove
14 of So Fla's Most Beloved Chefs
From Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Midtown
To Mark Zeitouni of Lido @ The Standard
L I V E Auction By SBWFF 's Lee Schrager
www.CommonThreads.org
5th Anniversary BeLive - A Glittering Gala w/ A Latin Flavor
Ritz Carlton South Beach
Sofia Vergara, Emmy & Golden Globe Nominated Actress
Co-Chairs BeLive 2011
* Fashions By The Webster
* Concert By FONSECA - Latin Grammy Award Winner
* Sumptious WELCOME Cocktails By Food Network Star Ingrid Hoffman,
Cookbook Author & Television Star of " DELICIOSO"
Contact Ximena Acosta : Ximena@BeLiveColumbia.org
www.BeLive.Co
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W I N E & D I N E
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7pm The FORGE Miami Beach W&D Dinner Series
Owner Shareef Malnick & Chef Dewey LoSasso
invite You To A Magnificent 4-course Dinner
With Napa Valley's Legendary Icon Chuck Wagner
OWNER & WINEMAKER of CAYMUS Vineyards
$ 150 + +
Reservations Required 305 538.8533
Chef Giancarla Invites You To Escopazzo Organic Italian Restaurant Miami Beach
7pm Discover the Finest Varietals of Piedmonte Italy
Featuring the Nebbiolo grape in Barola - D'Alba & Bararesco
Paired with 5-course Dinner - $ 60 + +
305 674.9450 | www.Escopazzo.com
8pm The SETAI South Beach
5-course Wine Paired MONTHLY Dinner
Presented By Chef David Werly & Owner / Winemaker C�sar Perrin
Le Vin de La Famille Perrin
WINE SPECTATOR'S TOP 100
Delamotte Champagne & Canapes - In The Courtyard
Followed By Dinner - In The Restaurant
$ 145 + +
305 520.6400 | SetaiDining@ghmAmericas.com
GHM LEADING HOTELS
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Arrival of BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2011
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Alliance Francais Miami
618 SW Eighth Street
DJ | French "TASTES" | Wine Bar
305 859.8760
Pascal's On Ponce
2611 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Coral Gables
Le Bouchon Lyonnais - 4 course Dinner
+ half bottle Beaujolais Nouveau Domaine Bouchard Aine et Fils
$ 65 + +
305 444.2024 | www.PascalMiami.com
Wine Depot & Bistro 555 Miami Beach
Also : 4 Varietals of Champagne Louis Roederer
305 672.6161
MORE B R A V O S
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The Innovations & Excellence of the Gold Medal Wine Tour
should be an Inspiration To EVERYONE.
600 American Wines will be Judged By The Most Illustrous Professionals
in January | Monthly Dinners By So Fla's Most Talented Chefs |
The "Knock-Your-Socks-Off Gala Dinner - In April -
at The truly-elegant Boca Raton Hotel & Club.
SHARI GHERMAN is the guiding Star & has brilliantly surrounded herself
with OUTSTANDING Corporate Sponsors.
STAY TUNED For Each & Every Event !
Shari@AmericanFineWineCompetition.com
B R A V O Also To The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Beach
For a Most Memorable Dinner By Chef Christian Clare*
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B R A V O To The " Risky Business " Women's Success Summit
One of the most informative & electrifying - ever !
The quality of the Panalists & their messages : OUTSTANDING !
Village of Gulfstream - Very Interesting Venue . . .
[ Racing Begins Saturday 12/3 : Come With Us To Ralph Pagano's NEW RESTO ! ]
www.MichelleVilalobos.com
A Truly Amazing Lady ! ! !
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A Giant "Merci Beaucoup" to Millis Keehan of Lanyard Wine Glass Holder
who wrote this week " Hi Foodie Guru - I just have to tell you
BRAVO - You Send Such Cool Events ! "
KEEP THOSE EMAILS COMING . . .
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TASTE OF AMERICA � - Lite
[ Chapter XIII in " 21st Century Cuisine FARM TO TABLE "
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3pm-4:45pm CANYON RANCH - Healthy Cooking Series
Chef Giovanne Arias & Nutritionist Larisa Alonzo
Every Other Tuesday : Next - 11/29
$ 75 + + - Lively - Inspiring - Demos & Tastings
6801 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
305 514.7000 | MiamiRSVP@CanyonRanch.com
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6-8pm DINE Magazine
Wine & Tapas
6:30pm Thursday 11/17 Cook Like A WOK Star With Eleanor Hoh
6pm Monday 11/21 Max's Grill in Boca Raton
6pm Tuesday 11/11 Cibo Wine Bar Miracle Mile Coral Gables
phuc yea Vietnamese Downtown Pop-Up
THREE WEEKS REMAINING
5:30-10pm Tuesday thru Saturday
Info@PhucYea.com
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CHAINE des Rotisseurs - Greater Miami Chapter
On-line Auction / New Items Added Daily
Dinner Dance Saturday November 19
www.MiamiChaine.org
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Wine Depot & Bistro 555 South Beach - 305 672.6161
♦ EVERY THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER
All Louis Roederer Champagne : By The Glass & Bottles 6 to Closing
♦ TUESDAY TASTINGS 6-8pm
11/22 Special Vintage Bordeaux
11/29 Special Piedmonte
♦ FRENCH SPICE 3-Course Menu including glass of wine $ 35
13 Days Remaining
Thru Wednesday November 30
For Other Participating Restaurants : See www.FrenchSpiceMiami.com
www.FRENCHweekMiami.com
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 22 - Noon
Meet The Ambassador of France @ The Four Seasons Miami
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NOVEMBER Showcases Three of South Florida's Acclaimed Chefs :
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♦ Chef Andy Trousdale @ Disney's Epcot F&W Festival
Seminar Today | Party For The Senses Saturday 1/12
Cooking Class Back @ Le Bistro Lighthouse Point Saturday 11/19 Noon
$ 35 Dinner Menu Continues All Season
♦ Chef Dean Max @ Festival Gourmet Mexico
Bringing his So Fla Seafood Style
Riviera Nayarit Puerto Vallarta 11/10-11/20
30 World-Renowned Guest Chefs
www.festivalgourmet.com
The 3030 Stone Crab & Raw Bar has re-opened
Also Including Oysters-Ceviche-Wahoo Poke-Tartar
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KIDS IN DISTRESS Fundraiser Thursday December 15
♦ 1500 ☼ of the Renaissance Eden Roc & Paula DaSilva, Executive
Chef & her Team Also Invited To The Epcot W&F Fest
~ Named one of ESQUIRE Magazine's " Best New Restaurants " in N Y C ~
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B R A V O S To The MANY 11/11/11 PHENOMS - Once In a Lifetime
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OVERLOADED THURSDAYS
PLEASE - PLEASE START SCHEDULING OTHER NIGHTS -
WE HAVE DOZENS & DOZENS THIS WEEL !
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MANDARIN Oriental's 11th Anniversary
Beachside @ 800 Brickell Key Drive Miami
Transportation to ART BASEL
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FULL MOON Ritz Carlton South Beach - 8pm
DiLido Beach Club
Telescopes With A Greek Accent
Meet & Greet the very talented NEW Chef Andrew Balick
786 276.4006
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Village of Gulfstream New Restaurant Opening : BLU Sushi & Martini Bar
501 S. Federal Highway Hallandale Beach
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N E W B I E S
YARDBIRD South Beach Chef Jeffrey McInnis www.RunChickenRun.com
MAD MAC Chocolatier Bal Harbor Shoppes www.MadMacUSA.com
HARRY'S PIZZERIA Design District [ Little Harrison Schwartz ]
www.HarrysPizzeria.com
DORAKU : December Opening - Mary Brickell Village
Changing The World One Event At ATime www.CreamoftheCropEvents.com
Wines Of Passion By Frank Reader www.GOLTheTasteofBrazil.com
FUNDRAISING "BRAVOS"
Make-a-Wish : 900 Guests @ InterContinental Hotel = $ 1.6 Million Dollars
Pleasures of the Palette @ The Forge
Owner Shareef Malnick
National Breast Cancer Month
Bleau Goes Pink @ Scarpetta | Hakkasan | Gotham Steak
Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach
www.NationalBreastCancerMonth/SouthFlori
Lotus House Shelter @ the First Wynwood Art Fair
President Constance Collins Margulies
www.WynwoodArtFair.org www.MiamiArtGuide.com
A I W F 8th Annual BBQ Cook-Off @ Flamingo Gardens Davie
Billy Schall
www.AIWFSouthFlorida.com
NO KID HUNGRY Share Our Strength @ bUccan Palm Beach
www.Strength.org
Year-Long TASTE OF AMERICA � 30th Anniversary Celebration
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Please Join Our Year-long TASTE OF AMERICA �
30th Anniversary Celebration :
FABULOSO FRIDAYS | TASTEFUL TUESDAYS | SINGLES Sundays !
The N E W B I E & The LEGENDARY Restos & Bistros
Be Certain To Read Our "F O O D I E NEWS" For ALL The Delish Details . . .
V I Ps & OPENING Celebration : Wednesday 11.30.11
Info@TASTE-AMERICA.com
II. FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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PLACE YOUR ORDERS For Our Magnificent & Socially-Significant
Coffee Table Cookbook & Beyond
"21st Century Cuisine FARM TO TABLE - By America's Most Celebrated Chefs"
30 Cities * 30 Charities * 130 Recipes Paired With The Perfect Beverage
CHAPTER ONE : The TASTE OF FLORIDA �
Cooking / Wine Classes * Gourmet Gifts & Getaways * Farmers Markets * F&W Festivals * International Affiliations * 2012 Planning Calendar
Fundraising 305 788.1112
Single Orders 305 933.4005
III. For ALL of Our Francophile F O O D I E S ===================================================
NOVEMBER is FRENCH SPICE MONTH - Specially Priced
www.FrenchSpiceMiami.com/Restaurants
Beickell / Downtown
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Atrio at The Conrad 305 503.6529
Cafe Bastille Bistro - 786 425.3575
Loulou le Petit Bistro - 305 379.1404
Miami Art Caf� - 305 374.5117
Miami Beach
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Provence Grill - 305 531.1600
Vita By Baoli - 305 674.8822
Otentic Bistro - 305 531.1464
Wine Depot & Bistro 555 - 305 672.6161
Bal Harbour
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La Goulue - 305 865.2181
LULU - 305 868.0763
Miami Shores - Cot� Gourmet - 305 754.9012
North Miami - The Melting Pot - 305 947.2228
Coconut Grove - Green Street Cafe - 305 444.0244
Coral Gables
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Angelique Euro Cafe - 305 529.9922
La Palme d'Or at The Biltmore - 305 913.3201
Le Provencal - 305 448.8984
South Miami - La Crepe Bistro - 305 665.8778
Airport Area - La Riviera at The Sofitel - 305 264.4888
Doral - Maison Gourmet 305 597.8333 / 786 463.9138
Cooper City - La Brochette Bistro 954 435.9090
Boca Raton - La Rivage 561 620.0033
A Menu of GOURMET GETAWAYS ™ For Holiday Gift-Giving =============================================================
1. Annual Online Auction Benefitting Student Scholarships
at Johnson & Wales & Le Cordon Bleu
By La Confrerie de la CHAINE des Rotisseurs
www.MiamiChaine.org
Thru Friday November 18
L I V E Saturday November 19 - The Ocean Club Key Biscayne
MiamiChaine@aol.com
2. A Magnificent "Gourmet Getaway ™ In The Med
Aboard Oceania's New Marina - With Master Chef JACQUES PEPIN -
May 12-22 - Y Not Sail With Us ? ? ?
3. OTHER MED & PACIFIC CRUISES FOR JUNE THRU SEPTEMBER
305 788.112 | Info@TASTE-AMERICA.com
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Oceania's NEW Marina Sails the Med
With Master Chef Jacques P�pin . . .
Info@TheFoodieGuru.com | 305 788.1112
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Bonjour Mes Amis -
On Wednesday August 10, we sail out of London for 16 glorious days in THE Most Exciting Ports in the Mediterranean :
Five Delightful n' Delicious Ports in France | More of the same in Spain and Portugal | Casablanca and Monaco | the Giant Taste of Italy in Florence and Rome.
All of this aboard THE Newest and most elegant ship afloat : OCEANIA's Marina . You have yet to see anything like her !
Master Chef Jacques P�pin sails with us again - certain to repeat his culinary genius and saucy French humor . . .
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THIS CRUISE is the Ultimate E S C A P E . . .
Don't hesitate to call us to discuss all the Delicious Details :
305 788.1112.
We Don't Remember Days : We Do Remember Moments !
Tastefully,
Patricia and Claude Bethuel
TASTE OF AMERICA �
~ Celebrating 30 Years ~
The Foodie Gurus ™
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1000 Island Boulevard # 1412
Miami, Florida 33160
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San Malo France
Brittany's Ancient Walled City
Honfleur France
The Sophisticated City
Host of the Fall Film Festival
Delightful n' Delicious
TASTES OF FRANCE
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
Biarritz
MONACO
CASABLANCA
TASTES OF SPAIN
Barcelona
Cadiz
Seville
Port From Portugal
The GIANT TASTES OF ITALY
Florence
Rome
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J A C Q U E S
|  A Director of The French Culinary Institute in New York | Author of 4 Cookbooks | Honoree at the 2010 Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival |
Co-Host with Julia Childs on PBS - and Chef to 2 French Presidents : Oceania's Marina has created the very 1st restaurant bearing his name . . .
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| ELEGANCE : Inside and Out |  Don't You Adore
Circular Staircases ?
Also, In and Out
Activities Abound Onboard
Scintillating Shore Tours
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CANYON RANCH SPA - At Sea
|  An Arizona Success Story
The Serenity of the Tuscon Desert | The Mountains of the Berkshires | The Shores of Miami Beach . . .
And now, THE Most Tasteful Spa Cuisine - Fitness - and Treatments for men and women as you sail aboard OCEANIA around the globe.
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does not allow you to sail now : " Riviera " - Oceania's sister ship to the Marina - debuts in January 2012 !
OR, JACQUES WILL GIVE US ANOTHER GOURMET GETAWAY ™ IN THE SPRING !
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