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A Dazzling Beginning
To 2 0 1 2
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☂ ☂ Many Dozens of Restaurant N E W B I E S ☂ MANY WITH WORLD-FAMOUS CULINARIANS
☂The Opening of the Miami Culinary Institute at the
Downtown Campus Miami Dade College & its Rooftop "Tuyo"
☂ The Planting of GARDENS : MCI @ MDC - THE WHITE HOUSE - THE SCHOOLS - Glorious Farmers Markets
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The Charities :
Housing / Hunger / Education / Jobs
7-10pm THURSDAY 1/12
FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA
30TH Anniversary
"Come Together"
Art | Entertainment | Culinary Creations |
Wine & Spirits
Chefs From 1500 Degrees - Asia de Cuba - China Grill -
City Hall - D Rodriguez Cuba - Egg & Dart -The Forge -
Makoto - Mercadito - Ortanique - Palme d'Or -
Scarpetta - Whisk Gourmet
$ 125
954 518.1839 www.FeedingSouthFlorida.org
The Entertainment e s c a p e s
305 788.1112 Info@TASTE-AMERICA.com
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Art-Design-Wine & Dine TOURS :
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SATURDAY 2/4
VIZCAYA AND COCONUT GROVE
SATURDAY 1/14
Design - Midtown - Wynwood Districts
FRIDAY 1/20
Little Havana
ART FAIRS
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10am-5pm 61st Annual Beaux Arts Festival
Friday & Saturday January 7 & 8
Art - Food - Entertainment for the entire Family
Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive U-M Coral Gables
10am-5pm 24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair
SE6th-SE11th Avenues & las olas
Before & Afters
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The Miami Heat | The Miami Ballet | The Circus
The PANTHERS
ABBA At The Fillmore | Jimmy Buffet At the AAA -
JERSEY BOYS At the Broward Center -
Red Hot Chilli Peppers At the BankAtlantic Center
Whoppi Goldberg / Larry King
At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
H A I R At the Kravis Center
Cook Books By
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Andrew Carmellini | Daniel Boulud |
Linda Gassenheimer | Michael's Genuine |
"21st Century Cuisine FARM TO TABLE
- By America's Most Celebrated Chefs" - Summer 2012
FARM TO TABLE
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Friday January 6 - Hani Khouri's Redland Farm
" OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELDS " -
Founded in 1999 by Jim Denevan : 13,000 meals
All Across America & Abroad
Sustain's Chef Alex Pinero
$ 190 - Seats Limited
www.OutstandingInTheField.com
5pm Sunday January 8
" Dinner In Paradise " - One of our F A V E S
PARADISE FARMS Reception - Farm Tour
By Founder & Owner Gabriele Marewski
The Celebrated Chef t r i o :
DEWEY LOSASSO The Forge
DAVID BRACHA River Oyster Bar
TIMON BALLOO Sugarcane
$ 165
305 248.4181 Info@ParadiseFarms.net
www.ParadiseFarms.net
F&W Festivals
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Saturday January 21 - Fairchild Tropical Gardens
6th Annual International Chocolate Festival
Bus From Sunny Isles Beach
Thursday 2/23-26 South Beach Wine & Food Fest
FULL MOON
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6:30pm Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
305 250.9133
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7pm Saturday January 7
Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Beach
" Shake It Up At The Sugar Shack "
$ 8 Specialty Cocktails Music By Moonlight
954 931.7459 | 964 465.2300
Gourmet Getaways ™ - In The Med
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May - September
Happy Hours
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24.7 - 365 Days a year
Summer : May - November
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Refreshers & Relaxers
Weekend Brunches
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W O W WEDDINGS & VOW RENEWALS
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www.miami.com
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TASTE OF AMERICA � B I Z BANG 2 0 1 2
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News : 24/7 - 365 - $ 1080
Networking : $ 540
Charities : $ 540
Members $ 75
bonne ann�e 2012
Miami Beach
Essensia @ The Palms 3025 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
305 908.5458 www.thePalmsHotel.com
b a o l i Vita
The "Crazy Angels" Party From Cannes France
1901 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
Philippe Chow
In its NEW location | Across From Nikki Beach
THE Best Chicken Satay & 9-Spice Prawns
305 674.0250 www.PhilippeChow.com
The Setai 305 520.6400
Elegance By Chef David Werby
2001 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
N E W B I E S
Cecconi's @ Soho Beach House -
4385 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
786 507.7902
De Rodriguez Cuba @ Bentley Hilton
5pm PIG ROASTING EVERY WEDNESDAY
Tapas & Mojitos : Half Price | DJ's
101 Ocean Drive
305 672.6624 | www.DRodriguezCuba.com
Nikki Beach Club /
Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge
One Ocean Drive - Where South Beach Began
786 515.1150 | www.PearlMiamiBeach.com
Design District
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
130 NE 40th Street
305 305 573.5550 [ Do Not Forget Grand Caymans ! ]
Michy's
6927 Biscayne Boulevard
305 759.2001 [ Do Not Forget Sra. Martinez 305 573.5474 ]
Y Not Give The Gift of Charity - T O D A Y ?
Empowering The Homeless
www.ChapmanPartnership.org
www.HardHats4Haiti.org
LIQUID ASSETS
A Non-Profit Events Specialty Agency
212 842-2289 | Info@MichaelGreen.com
Americans Helping America :
Housing | Hunger | Education | Jobs
www.TheFoodiegurus.com
Non-Profits On Facebook
Prosperity Networking www.wpnEvents.com
SHARE OUR STRENGTH www.Strength.org
~ Begin 2012 : Exciting
Entertainment Escapes ~
The ARTIST
* 6 Golden Globe Award Nominations
* TIME Magazine's " Best Movie of the Year
* * Rolling Stone :
" It's Everything We Go To The Movies For :
Action - Laughs - Tears ! "
Coral Gables Art Cinema | Regal South Beach |
Sunset Place | Aventura Mall | Gateway Fort Lauderdale | Palm Beach Shadowood | Delray Palace
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Our " 21st Century Cuisine FARM TO TABLE -
By America's Most Celebrated Chefs "
has received 60 Recipes !
Y Not Give the Gift of one of their Cookbooks :
* DANIEL BOULUD Cocktails & Amuse-Bouches
A 2-volume set $ 50 www.assouline.com
* Home Cooking With Jean-Georges
R A V E Reviews from Russ Parsons
" Exactly The Kind Of Recipes I Want
From A Master Chef : Creative yet Practical ! "
Clarkson-Potter $ 40
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JUNGLE ISLAND
* Take a Camel Ride on La Playa
* Enjoy The InterActive Cirque Troupe " Humanimals "
* Receive An Upgrade To An Annual Passport
* Receive a Holiday Gift
305 400.7000 | www.JungleIsland.com
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F O O D I E NEWS - So FLA Taste-sations
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Chef Geoffrey Zakarian-
WINS " Top Master Chef" This Week !
The Dream Hotel's "TUDOR House"
introduces his dreamy Weekend Brunch
Performing Daily : Chef de Cuisine Jamie de Rosa
305 534.8455
Celebrity Chef Michael Mina Celebrates 20 years
And, his 20th Restaurant Opening :
sharable plates $ 12-$ 16
Bourbon Steak @ Turnberry Isle 786 279.6600
Downtown N E W B I E OPENINGS
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Mare Nostrum - Mediterranean Seafood -
Chefs from el Bulli
& The Largest Exposed Wine Bunker in Miami
Ground Floor of the AXIS Building
1111 SW 1st Avenue 786 691.2770
And
Lucky Clover Irish Pub share the building :
1111 SW First Ave Miami
786 691.2750 | www.LuckyCloverBar.com
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Salumeria 104 Opens in Midtown
If U Have Been Tracking The P I G On Facebook
U Know All About "The Cured Meats on Small Plates"
And, A Galaxy of Celebrated Culinarians :
Graziano Shroggio of Spris /Tiramisu / Soyka
And Chefs Angelo Masarin & Carlo Donadoni
3451 NE 1st Avenue Miami
Re-Opening - after a $ 9 Million Make-Over :
Just In Time To Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
RUSTY PELICAN Key Biscayne
Celebrated Chef Michael Gilligan
4-7pm M-F Happy Hour
Small Plates - Creative Cocktails - 1500 Vintages
THE Most Magical Setting For Weddings & Events
305 361.3818 | www.theRustyPelican.com
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Don Shula - and son Dave -
Open the 1st SHULA BURGER at the Postcard Inn - Holiday Isle Islamorada
84001 Overseas Highway www.ShulaBurger.com
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K I M P T O N HOTELS DOES IT AGAIN
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THIS Time @ The Surfcomer South Beach
The 1st Time : Area 31 @ The E P I C
Downtown Miami
Chef Ferdinand Ortiz Jr 's long history in Asian Restos
D E L I V E R S
Delicious - and Affordable - Asian Goodies
LANTAO The Lobby Lounge
& LANTAO The Beachfront Restaurant
~ THE Best Ribs Ever ~
1717 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
305 604.1800 | www.LantaoRestaurant.com
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7:30pm - 2am Wednesdays Thru Sundays
P E A R L Restaurant & Champagne Lounge
The South Beach Icon Returns
Serene 2nd Floor "Popcicle" Setting
Overlooking Where The Beach Begins
New Chef Sylvain Noel & Pastry Chef Presents
Desserts & Champagne Pairings
One Ocean Drive Miami Beach
786 515.1150 | www.PearlMiamiBeach.com
* WONDROUS EVENTS | WEEKEND BRUNCHES | M A N Y N E W B I E S
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ART * DESIGN * WINE & DINE "TOURS"
1|7|2012 1st SATURDAY VIZCAYA + COCONUT GROVE
1|14 2nd SATURDAY - DESIGN | MIDTOWN | WYNWOOD Districts
1|24 - Tasteful TUESDAYS - Bass Musuem Miami Beach - Hotel Concierges
Now Until APRIL 2012
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Byron Carlyle Theater Miami Beach
8pm Thru January 8
Tony Award Winner " GUYS AND DOLLS "
NEW YORK in the 1950's : The Legendary Musical | $ 38
305 673.7577
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Colony Theater Miami Beach
Thru January 8
305 674.1040 |
www.TicketMaster.comBroadway-Bound The SINGING RABBI " SOUL DOCTOR "
The Journey of a ROCK STAR Rabbi
W S J " Exhilarating - Riveting - Hilarious "
January 10-29 Moves to Parker Playhouse Fort Lauderdale
954 462.0222 |
www.ParkerPlayhouse.com======================================================
Micousukee Indian Village
Indian Arts Festival
Featuring Dance Performances | Arts & Crafts | Fashion Show |
Native American Food | & StoryTelling | Alligator Demonstrations
305 480.1924 |
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GULFSTREAM
ADMISSION F R E E
Festival of Christmas Lights
954 458.1877
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BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
" CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE "
MATINEES : 2pm WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY
954 462.0222
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The Adrienne Arsht Center
305 949.6722 |
www.ArshtCenter.org===============================================================
AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA
8pm The MIAMI HEAT vs the BOSTON Celtics
THIS WEEK : On The Road Again
A Delayed And Compact Season
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Magic City Casino
Bailar Miami The Ultimate Dance Competition EVERY FRIDAY @ 9pm
WIN $ 10,000 in Cash & Prizes
1|15|2012 STEPHEN BISHOP @ Jon Secada's
1|27 R E O SPEEDWAGON
2|18 JEFFERSON STARSHIP
305 460.6579 |
www.MagicCityCasino.com================================================================
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1/13 WHOOPI GOLDBERG
1|25 LARRY KING Stand Up - On Sale
1|29 The POINTER SISTERS - On Sale
2|14 Valentines Day GLADYS KNIGHT
954 327.ROCK |
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SA V O R E D At TASTE OF AMERICA �
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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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Wine & Dine | Art & Design T O U R S
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THE Most F U N & Cost-Effective Way To Do
SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walks in The 3 Design Districts
Transport-Galleries-Sparkling & Lite Bites $ 69
2nd SATURDAYS 1/14: Wynwood | Midtown | Design District
FRIDAY 1/27 Little Havana Viernes Culturale - Hy Vong
FRIDAY 1/6/2012 Coral Gables Gallery Walk - Cibo Wine Bar
SATURDAY 1/7/2012 Vizcaya & Coconut Grove Gallery Walk - Peacock Cafe
CALL US T O D A Y : 305 788.1112
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Adrienne Arsht Center
AOA Tribal Art Miami 2011 - Ongoing
Lincoln Center Collection Exhibit - Ongoing
305 949.6722
www.ArshtCenter.org*
ARTS FOR A BETTER WORLD
International Art Show
Info@ArtsForABetterWorld.com |
www.ArtsForaBetterWorld.comMajor Artists presented by renowned international galleries
- See Andy Warhol's Tribute To Apple's Steve Jobs
SURFCOMBER HOTEL South Beach
1717 Collins Avenue
**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 GablesBook Purchase Allows Autographing Voucher* 8pm
NETWORKING ==========================================I S E S International Special Events Society
7 Meetings & Hospitality Alliance Organizations
Info@ISES-sflc.com
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Biz To Biz Networking
954 838.9644 | www.BizToBizNetworking.com
ENTERTAINMENT
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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 *
RIVERSIDE HOTEL 620 Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale
75th ANNIVERSARY
Stay Tuned For Details
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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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CALL T O D A Y 305 788.111
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TASTE OF AMERICA � 30th Anniversary Salutes So Fla
N E W B I E S
"Legends"
Tasteful TUESDAYS 6:00pm
De Rodriguez Cuba
Saturday 1/14
Gulfstream Race Track - Ralph Pagano's Ten Palms
Nikki Beach " What a Woman Wants "
Call 305 788.1112
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So Fla "H O T Spots" To Take Your 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*
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
