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Art Basel
Celebrating TEN Great Years



B R A V O S
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The New York Times
MIAMI - Sun & Fun Capital : NOW "ART BASEL - Culture Capital  ! "
MERCI BEAUCOUP George Neary & the G M C V B
[ NEXT 10 YEARS : AT LEAST 6 WEEKS ! ] 

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ART * DESIGN * WINE  &  DINE  TOURS
Now Until APRIL 2012
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art   miami
Nick Kornilloff, Director
A Most DAZZLING Collection
Magnificently Designed Interiors
Mandarin Oriental V I P Lounge
www.art-miami.com

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A R T S  For  A  Better World At The KIMPTON Surfcomber
and President Roderick Kukurudz
AND
ART Miami V I P  Reception &
AND Mandarin Oriental Truly Elegant Reception & Collection

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P U L S E
Cornell DeWitt
11-7pm / 11-5pm SUNDAY
The Ice Palace Studios
1400 North Miami Avenue - NW !4th Street  Miami
Info@Pulsr=Art.com   |  www.pulse-art.com
NEW YORK : MAY 3-6 2012

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SA V O R E D At ART BASEL MIAMI

S A V E  30% off Y O U R  Entire Bill
Design District : Fratelli Lyon  |  Andalus
Downtown : City Hall The Restaurant
Miami Beach : Haven Lounge | The Dining Room | Tudor House

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The Ultimate Special Event Caterer : ART BASEL - And, BEYOND !

E  G  G  W  H  I  T  E  S
DESIGN MIAMI  |  MANY ART BASEL EVENTS
305 892.2066  | www.EggwhitesCaterng.com

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Saturday December 3 - Sunday December 4
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 ART * DESIGN * Wine & Dine T O U R S
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THE Most F U N  & Cost-Effective Way To Do Art Basel
Transport-Galleries-Tents-Sparkling & Lite Bites  $ 69
2nd SATURDAYS 12/11 : Wynwood | Midtown | Design District

SATURDAY 12/3   Vizcaya & Coconut Grove Gallery Walk  Peacock Cafe
CALL  US  T O D A Y  :  305 788.1112

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305 674.1292
FLORIDAOFFICE@ArtBasel.com
www.ArtBasel.com

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Art Basel Week At Adrienne Arsht Center
AOA Tribal Art Miami 2011  - Ongoing
Idina Menzel In Concert - Friday
Lincoln Center Collection Exhibit - Ongoing
305 949.6722   www.ArshtCenter.org

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ARTS  FOR  A  BETTER  WORLD
International Art Show
Info@ArtsForABetterWorld.com  | www.ArtsForaBetterWorld.com
Major Artists presented by renowned international galleries
- See Andy Warhol's Tribute To Apple's Steve Jobs
SURFCOMBER HOTEL South Beach
1717 Collins Avenue

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FIVE South Beach Boutique Hotel Exhibits
WWW.YELP.COM/events/miamibeach

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PRESIDENT  BILL  CLINTON
"  BACK  TO  WORK
Why We Need SMART Government For A STRONG Economy  "
Clinton Quote : " Leave YOUR Kids a Country Where They Can Chase Their Dreams Too. "
5PM - Books & Books - Coral Gables
Book Purchase Allows Autographing Voucher
Cannot B There ?       Cristina@BooksandBooks.com

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8pm      Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tuesday 12/6 PAUL SIMON
Saturday 12/17 The Irish Tenors
Saturday NEW YEARS EVE 12/31  PAUL ANKA


NETWORKING 
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I S E S  International Special Events Society
The  2011  South Florida Industry H O L I D A Y  PARTY
6-10pm    Wednesday December 14
America's Backyard Revolution L I V E
100 SW Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale
7 Meetings & Hospitality Alliance Organizations
Info@ISES-sflc.com
 
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   Biz To Biz Networking
$ 10 At Door Or Online

5-7pm     Monday December 5
H O L I D A Y  Networking
Ruth's Chris Steak House
225 NE Mizner Boulevard  Boca  Raton

6:30-8:30pm  Thursday December 8
H O L I D A Y   Cruise
The Atlantic Lady  -  Delray Beach
Holiday Lights & Decorations
$ 25
954 838.9644   | www.BizToBizNetworking.com

MORE ART BASEL - ENTERTAINMENT
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ART  BASEL AT THE BETSY South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive  Miami Beach
The P O W E R  of Philanthropy - Art - Culture
7-10pm    A New Musical Mash-Up " Bollydolls Harem "
Roof Deck & B Bar
9-11PM  Global Music Miami & The Betsy presents
NICOLLE CHIRINO - SINGER / GUITARIST
305 531.6100   |  www.TheBetsyHotel.com
 
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The 1st Annual "Meet The Artist" Gala at Gallery 212
2407  NW Second Avenue  in Wynwood - Miami Design District
Presented By CATCH  GRILL  &  BAR
Biscayne Bay Miami Marriott
Event Program 8:45pm Until Midnight
786 431.1957   |  www.BrownPaperTickets.com/Event/208478
 
RIVERSIDE HOTEL 620 Las Olas Boulevard  Fort Lauderdale
Saturday 12/10  Fort Lauderdale Boat Parade 

Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Experience The Sights - Sounds & Spirit of the Holidays
Until SUNDAY  New Years Day
4-9pm Weekdays |  Noon-9pm  Saturday & Sunday
EVERY  Day from 12/17 thru 1/1/12
$ 6 per half-hour Including Skates |  Socks $ 2
www.SkateLasOlas.com

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 A  F O O D I E  FAVE  :  PARADISE FARMS
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11am BRUNCH  In  Paradise : Sunday January 15
PARADISE FARMS : An  Ideal  Outing  For  The  Entire  Family
Chef Kira Volz prepares So Fla Seasonal Flair
A Light Tour of THE 5-ACRE FARM BY THE OWNER. GABRIELLE
$ 53 Adults  |  $ 15 Children
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5pm  DINNER  IN  PARADISE  SUNDAY DECEMBER 11
3 GREAT SO FLA CHEFS
FREDERICK DELAIRE & JASON PREVATT -  Loews Hotel Miami Beach
JOEL HUFF - AZUL at the Mandarin Oriental
305 248.4181    www.ParadiseFarms.net


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FRENCH  Spice - Continued
Scroll Down To See 25 Participating Restos

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ART BASEL TOURS Friday 12/2 & Saturday 12/3 
" ART  *  DESIGN  *  WINE  *  DINE
  $ 69
CALL T O D A Y      305 788.1112

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TASTE OF AMERICA � 30th Anniversary Salutes So Fla "Legends"
Tasteful TUESDAYS   5:30pm
12/6 JOE'S STONE CRAB
Saturday 12/10  Gulfstream Race Track / Ralph Pagano's Ten Palms
Monday 12/12 DANIEL BOULUD - db Bistro Moderne - Reception & Book Signing

Call  305  788.1112

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So Fla "H O T  Spots" To Take H O L I D A Y  VISITORS
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Long-Respected Chef JEFF McINNIS & Partner JOHN KUNKEL
have a Home Run at their newly-opened
YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR
1600 Lennox Avenue Miami Beach
This TOP CHEF Contender is packing the down-home hip hangout
inspired by the soundtracks of BB King And other Blues Greats -  
with a fried chicken that takes 27 hours to prepare [ lunch only ]
A Meatloaf & Mashed Potateos Or A Macaroni and Cheese :
Declared the BEST - Ever !
The lively Bar Scene features Bourbon Cocktails - Artisanal Beers -
and very distinctive Root Beer - Sweet Tea - and Fresh Lemonade
11am-Midnight Sunday-Wednesday
11am-2am Thursday-Saturday
305 538.5220   | www.RunChickenRun.com

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30th Anniversary : S A V E  THE  DATE
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1/30/12 TASTE OF AMERICA � 30th Anniversary
Noon-2pm Champagne Reception @ Miami Culinary Institute
Downtown Wolfson  Campus Miami Dade College  

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The Year-Long Celebration
Tasteful TUESDAYS ™ - The Legends
Fabuloso FRIDAYS ™  - The Newbies 
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2 Tickets Remain : Holidays In Paris  4 F&W Lovers
December 18-22 & 20-26

♦  A MOVIE MASTERPIECE -
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

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 Openings : The NEWBIES
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T O N I G H T  :  ROUGE
InterCoastal Mall  163 Street  North  Miami  Beach

A F O O D I E  FAVE
  "Edge Steakhouse & Bar "
Four Seasons Brickell
Truly Fun :
THE  BAR - A M A Z I N G   Drink Specialties
Cowboy Farm-to-Table Steaks
6 Sauces : Classic Bernaise / Chimichurri / Lemon Parsley Butter / Malbec Jus /
Peppercorn / Tamarind BBQ
Lobster & Shrimp Roll  | Tartares of Beef - Scallop or Tuna
BBQ Spiced Sweet Potato Fries | House Cut Fries w/ Truffle Mayo
Chorizo & Cheddar Croquetas | Roasted Asparagus
Varieties of Cheesecake Lollipops | Assorted Dessert Tapas
305 358.3535   |  www.EdgeSteakhouseMiami.com
Tell PETER - The Manager - T F G Sent U
 [ To Become A Member of FRIENDS : Call Jackie Eisen 305 627.1169 ]

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Who Among Us Doesn't L O V E  The  W  South Beach ? ? ?
Here's One More Reason : The  N Y C  Wonder
ANDREW  CARMELLINI &  The Dutch
Marble Bar & Shelves | Wooden Floors | White Brick
Open For Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Asian - Caribbean - Latin touches combine w/ American
More Truly Fun :
Sliders of Crispy Fried Oysters | Blue Crab Pizza w/ jalapeno-tomato-zucchini
Florida Snapper in a Lemongrass sauce
Andrew's Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits [ Lunch Only ]
Pies Change DAILY - Ice Creams like Ginger & Lime w/ Guava
W  Hotel  2201 Collins Avenue  South Beach   305 938.3111

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 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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 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 - 12/6
$ 75 + + - Lively - Inspiring -  Demos & Tastings
6801 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
305 514.7000   |  MiamiRSVP@CanyonRanch.com

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Phuc Yea Vietnamese Downtown Pop-Up
8 Days REMAINING
5:30-10pm  NOW  OPEN  EVERY  NITE TIL  12/8  CLOSING
Info@PhucYea.com
 
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CHAINE des Rotisseurs - Greater Miami Chapter
 Saturday December 17 - B Y O B  Casual
www.MiamiChaine.org


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Wine Depot & Bistro 555 South Beach - 305 672.6161
♦ EVERY THURSDAY IN  DECEMBER
Starting Thursday 12/1
  RUINART Champagne : By The Glass & Bottles  8 to Closing

♦ TUESDAY TASTINGS  6-8pm 
 
♦  FRENCH SPICE 3-Course Menu including glass of wine  $ 3
C O N T I N U E S

For Other Participating Restaurants : See www.FrenchSpiceMiami.com
 
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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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 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

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 
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  1. 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 ? ? ?

2. OTHER MED & PACIFIC CRUISES FOR MAY THRU SEPTEMBER


305 788.112    |     
Info@TASTE-AMERICA.com

            ~   G O U R M E T    G E T A W A Y S ™  ~

     Ask  About Our  G I F T  Assortment  May - September
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             Oceania's NEW Marina Sails the Med         

                 With Master Chef Jacques P�pin . . . 

           Info@TheFoodieGuru.com  |  305 788.1112

 
GASTRONOMY At SEA
Remarkable Dining and Demos
Gracious & Spacious Floating Elegance
The Legendary CANYON RANCH SPA
Unprescedented Culinary Innovation : 2012
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 . . .

 

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 ™
1000 Island Boulevard # 1412
Miami, Florida 33160
305 788.1112
Top  Ports  In  The  Med

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





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 . . .

 

ELEGANCE : Inside and Out 
Don't  You Adore
Circular Staircases ?
Also, In and Out
 
Activities  Abound  Onboard

Scintillating  Shore  Tours 

 

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.

 

SAIL WITH US AUGUST 10
And, if your "Dance Card"
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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