South Florida's Most Exciting WEEKEND Of The Year

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10am-7pm  Thru Monday 2/20
The 24th Annual International Boat Show
Meet The Managing Director
The  LUXURY  Network  America
Ramp 14 - Pavillion 61 - Collins Avenue

11am-7pm  Thru 2/20
The 1st Annual Art Wynwood 

The 49th Annual Coconut Grove Art Festival
Saturday - Sunday - Monday
 
The 11th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Fest
TOP Restaurant Events Begin Wednesday 2/22

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OPENING T O D A Y

The Miami Beach Boat International Show - Thru Monday 2/20 10am-7pm

Art Wynwood  Thru  Monday 2/20 11am-7pm

Rigoletto @ Broward Center  8pm




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NETWORKERS

F A C C
Noon Thursday 2/16
A T R I O  At The Conrad Hotel
Reserve This Weekend
305 374.5000



ART WYNWOOD Thru Monday 2/20
Design | Midtown | Wynwood   Districts
Gallery Walk
Shuttle | Passport | Private Guide |
Sexy Resto
305 788.1112

  
Wednesday 2/29 MEETING
6pm-8pm
The Clevelander South Beach
SAVE THE DATES
Tuesday March 14 Reception : Trump International
Thursday April 19 : 18th Annual Innkey Awards Luncheon
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association
305 531.3553   Vanja@gmbha.com

RAJ SINGH, INCOMING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Keynote Speaker Mark B. Rosenberg
President
Florida International University
GROWTH  Goes  Global
The Biltmore Hotel Reception : A +

B R A V O S

B A C A R D I   USA
Celebrating 150 years
 with a V I P  Birthday Bash @ Super Bowl
LCD screens in New York's Times Square
Contests on Bacardi's Facebook Page
IT IS THE TOP SELLING RUM WORLDWIDE

ALL OF FLORIDA LOVES BACARDI  !

 
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Award
Sponsored By BankUnited
WARREN ZINN - Warren Henry Auto Group
ALTHIA PLAYER - Outstanding Board of Governors
William Shockett - MBCC Chair Award
Posthumously
At The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
305 674.1300     www.MiamiBeachChamber.com


Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
TRUSTEE LUNCHEON
Sponsored By Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Recognition of Six New Trustee Members
Presented By
CHRISTINE BARNEY, Marketing & Member Services
CEO  rbb Public Relations

MIAMI : The Global Brand & The Global Destination
WILLIAM D. TALBERT,III  C D M E
President & CEO
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Paving The Road For The Travel Industry in 2012
ROGER DOW
President & CEO
U.S. Travel Association
At Jungle Island
Membership@MiamiChamber.com
305 577.5462 Kelly Saks


"THE  FINEST  ITALIAN  WINES  FOR  BREAKFAST"

At The Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables
Full  Review  To  Follow

ORTANIQUE On The Mile
Chef-Owner Cindy Hutson Cooked Last Nite
At New York's Famed James Beard House

South Beach Art Experience  &  Passport
Introduced at The Bass Museum Miami Beach
On The 1st Anniversary of Design District Tours
These unique tours include the Frank Gehry-designed
NEW  WORLD  SYMPHONY Building
 Design Galleries 0n Lincoln Road
South Florida Art Center
The Bass Museum
Lunch |  Shuttle | Passport | Private Guide    $ 79
Dinner  $ 89

Enjoy  ART * DESIGN *  WINE  &  DINE
Also in Coconut Grove & The 3 Design Districts
Call The F O O D I E   Gurus™
305 788.1112        Info@Taste-America.com  
F O O D I E     FAVES : Tell 'em we sent U

SUNDAY J A Z Z  BRUNCH
City Hall The Restaurant
Noon-4pm
305 764.3130


Via Luna
Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Beach
Saturday 2/18   7pm
MOET Champagne Tastings $ 79
954 302.6460


LIDO BEACH  Ritz Carlton South Beach
$ 18  Thursday 2/23 Burger Bash OPENING
South Beach Wine & Food Fest
786 276..4329


EDGE, Steak & Bar @ Four Seasons Brickell
Watch For Rooftop Lounge OPENING
305 381.3015


MARDI GRAS  TUESDAY

Mardi RA Sushi  South Miami
7pm  $ 7-9 Food Specials
$ 8  Drink Specials
305 341.0092

db bistro moderne  J W Marriott Marquis
7pm Chateauneuf-du-pape Wine Dinner
Winemaker Christian Voeux
$  110  305 421.8800
www.DanielNYC.com

MIDTOWN    MONTHLY   MONDAYS

7:30pm Monday 2/27
Chef Timon Balloo of Sushi Samba's SUGARCANE
invites 14 guests
as he and Chef Paula DaSilva cook
$ 110 ++
786 369.0353
Sugarcane@sushisamba.com

The Federal Food Drink & Provisions
A rousing success from Ani Meinhold & Team
Of Downtown's Vietnamese POP-UP Last Fall
Rustic Inventive American Cuisine
From honey-glazed Cheddar Biscuits to Duck Toast
to Candied Sweet Potato w/ Marshmellow Fluff
to Lamb Burgers to Short Rib Pot Pie
to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake to Pecan Sticky Buns
Prices : Affordable
305 758.9559

Angelique Euro Cafe
4-Course Dinner  $ 49
305 529.9922

Spartico @ The Mayfair
305 779.5100

Grill  On  The Alley Aventura Mall
One Of The Best Happy Hours 4-8pm
Weekends Noon-6pm
305 466.7155


Village of Gulfstream Park

iii  Forks 
SPLITS of Champagnes & Sparklings
954  457.3920

B R I O
A Romantic TASTE OF Tuscany
954 362.1600

YARD HOUSE
Half & Halfs For Lunch / Dinner / Late Supper

Le BISTRO Lighthouse Point
954 496.9240

Bistro Mezzaluna Fort Lauderdale
ADDING Weekday Lunches
954 522.9191

ALSO : For $ 12.95 - Copper Chimney Indian Restaurant
Sunny Isles Beach
305 974.0075

Concerts - Film - Theater

Academy Awards Nominee Glenn Close
Opens at Coral Gables Arts Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue
" Albert Nobbs "
Extended thru 2/16
Enjoy the Cinema Cafe
Wine | Beer | handmade ice cream &  desserts
Gourmet Coffees and other concession classics

"Albert Nobbs" : Other Theaters Miami-Dade to Palm Beach

H A P P E N I N G S   

6th Annual Concours d'Elegance Weekend
3030 Ocean - Harbor Beach Marriott
Fort Lauderdale
www.bocaratonconcours.com


Presidents WeekEnd
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Miami Beach Boat Show
Thursday February 16 thru Monday 2/20
10am-7pm
For The "Ultimate" Luxury Marketing
Make an  Appointment
www.TheLuxuryNetworkAmerica.com
www.MiamiBeachBoatShow.com

Exclusive V I P  Tours
Art|Wynwood
Thursday February 16 
thru
Sunday February 19
10:30 and 2:30pm
With " Tastes"
786 237.7567

Coconut Grove Art Festival - $ 10
Saturday 2/18 thru  Monday 2/20
Culinary Pavillion
Noon-4pm Saturday & Sunday
Miami Culinary Institute - John Richards
Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove -
Khalid Ibrahim
DRodriguez de Cuba  [ Douglas ! ]
1-3pm Monday
Eleanor Hoh - Cooking Instructor
www.CGAF.com

* * *

Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
The $ 1.2 Million Dollar Setting
4th Annual Flower Show  - March 8 & 9
www.MiamiBeachGardenClub.com 

    
PANTHERS  And  The  HEAT
DO NOT FORGET THE "B&A"  [ Before & Afters ]

BankAtlantic Center
7:30pm Friday 2/17   Washington Capitals

6pm Sunday 2/19 Anaheim Ducks
www.Panthers.com

3:30pm Sunday 2/19 
American Airlines Arena
HEAT Vs Orlando Magic

7:30pm Tuesday 2/21
Sacremento Kings

7pm  Thursday 2/23
New York Knicks
www.MiamiHeat.com


SUNDAY BRUNCHES (and weekends)
The H O T T E S T :
City Hall The Restaurant
20th & Biscayne  Downtown Miami
with JAZZ  Great Maryel Epps
[ Will We Ever Forget Sundays @ The Webster ? ]

Just Added : EDGE - 7th Floor Four Seasons  Miami
Outdoor Terrace - Opening Soon
See Our Review



The  N E W B I E S   Sparkle  . . .   
  
DOME Caviar Bar in the Gables
271 Miracle Mile Coral Gables
Experience Their 1st V-Day : 4-Course Dinner $ 90
305 648..4999

Salumeria 104 in Midtown
   Italy-American Chamber of Commerce Networker
7-9pm Thursday 2/9

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
700 Collins Avenue South Beach [ formerly Nemo's ]
With restaurants in New England, the CB5 Restaurant Group brings a giant upscale Ol� to SoBe - 250 seats
A wooden Tequila cage with 100 + brands
Dark Red Velvet Walls lit by Candlelabras
A seductive patio showing black & white films
Needless to say :
The Settings - Tequilas & Mexican Food
"WORTH THE DRIVE"
305 532.4550
 

St. Regis Bal Harbour   -
     They did 150 dinners on their 1st Nite :
      The 1st Jean-Georges Restaurant in Florida : J&G Grill  
        A Most Luxurious Setting On The Ocean
♡ For Your MOST Memorable V-Day Ever ♡
        B -  L  - Dinner  305 993-0432      

    Delano Miami Beach     
        Replacing the Blue Door is Bianca . . .
        Corporate Chef Brian Massie - a member of the Slow Food   
         Movement - has created a modern Italian menu of all
         Organic ingredients for B'Fast / Lunch / Dinner & Weekend  
         Brunch from 11:30am to 4pm. Ask him about his culinary    
         alliances ~ Umi Sushi & Sake Bar sizzles in the lobby
         305 674.5752 

    Lantao Kitchen & Cocktails
       Sophisticated & Sexy Interior & Breezy Oceanfront
             Chef Freddy Ortiz sizzles
with  affordable  spicy small plates - the BEST ribs - ever !
Kimpton Hotels delivers a delectable setting
at The Surfcomber 17th & Collins
305 604.1800 

     Blue Collar - 6730 Biscayne - MiMo District
        "21st Century"  Comfort food faves by Chef Daniel Serfer.
            The Ronald Herberts ate here TWICE last week !
             Wines By The Glass | Beers | Yummy Desserts
          305 756.0366

"The Global Cuisine" of Executive Chef Michael Korchmar of a waterfront wonderment ROUGE IntraCoastal Mall Sunny Isles Enticing Aphrodisiac-infused desserts ROUGE features Weekend Champagne Brunch Also LIVE entertainment including Jazz - Performance Art - Burlesque 
304.944.9997


      VILLA MAYFAIR Coconut Grove
           Chef Frederic Joulin - a prtog�e of Michelin 3-Star Chef    Guy  Savoy - is serving "decadent" dishes such as artichoke truffle soup | risotto with baby portobello mushrooms | and Valrhona chocolate cake to match designer Francois Frossard's decadent decor - says Sara Liss. " After din-din - A Must-Try from the opulent bar  : the Victoria's Secret , with fresh strawberries, cocci americano [ apertif wine ] and tequilla : you'll be jamming to the house DJ in no time ! "
305 774.1500  

WINE BY THE BAY
Downtown's Newest Fine Wine & Art Boutique
Friday 2/10  -  Friends of French Culture
Saturday 2/11 - The Indie Film Club of Miami
786 205.2838     Stefano@WineBTB.com  
     
      
           ~  Your  REVIEWS  :  Info@TASTE-AMERICA.com  ~
       Cooking Demos and Wine Tastings         


       
                              CALENDAR  :  This Week -
 
*
                    954 327.ROCK   
                                                                             
                                                     Tuesday 2/14       8pm   GLADYS KNIGHT
                                                     Thursday 2/16     8pm   KELLY CLARKSON

       B&A  " Before & After" 
             BONGOS  | Council Oak | TATU



                                                                    
                                   Friday 2/10        8pm   BERNADETTE PETERS
                                   Saturday 2/11    8PM    DIANNA KRALL

     B&A  " Before & After "
             Buccan By Clay Conley  | | Cafe Boulud  | Chez Jean-Pierre

 
           305 444.9293   Regional Premiere  "Next To Normal " 

     B&A  "BEFORE & AFTER"  
          Cibo Wine Bar | Flemings | Ortanique On The Mile | Seasons 52


            305 949.6722    Florida Grand Opera  RIGALETTO
       
     B&A  " Before & After "  
            Prelude By Barton G | City Hall The Restaurant |  Tony Chans
 
      305 649.3000 X3429  5pm Food Trucks  + SECADA's

    
B&A   " Before & After "   
             SHULA's @ The Alexander  |  The Forge | La Goulue  Bal Harbour


ENDING FEBRUARY 29
                           
                                        ~   SWEET SATURDAYS   ~
      PEARL RESTAURANT & CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE - $25 per couple           
                      7:30-LATE   One Ocean Drive Miami Beach 33139
  
                   3-COURSE World Taste Menu  & Flight of International Wines -
                     786  515.1150    |  Reservations@PearlMiamiBeach.com  
                     A  STUNNING  SPOT  FOR  A  MEMORABLE  V-DAY  ! ! !

MEDIA
NO RESERVATIONS @ Giorgio Rapacavoli's new Pop-Up open in Coral Gables - Cafe Ponce 804 Ponce de Leon Boulevard -

After WINNING The TV Show CHOPPED, he is investing in "EATING HOUSE"  featuring  a "Short & Sweet" Menu of 20 items - that changes DAILY  - paired with craft beers - sodas & sakes - wines & cocktails - Tuesdays thru Sundays 6pm - 1am

NEW SEASON   :  P B S  Channel 2
   Mondays | Wednesdays 7:30pm  Michelle Bernstein "CHECK PLEASE ! "
   Saturdays 5:30pm

Time Magazine
   Anthony Bourdain quote Re: Paula Deen & her 3-year Type 2 Diabetes "secret" . . .


NETWORKERS

*  Team@WomensProsperityNetwork.com  |  954 370.1176
       Friday 2/17  
       Creating Prosperity - Peace - Harmony : Through  Communication with  YOURSELF   - And Others !  Enjoy a delicious Breakfast and Mastermind with Inspired and Motivated Women

* Contact@FACCmiami.com   | 305 374.5000  Thursday 2/16   7-9pm NOON
  ATRIO At The Conrad Hotel Downtown Miami

    305 674.1300 

*  
    305 278.1811 X 4005  Thursday 1/26   3-9pm
International Business Expo @ The Miami Free Zone  2305 NW 107th Avenue  Doral

 GETAWAYS : FARM  TO  TABLE

    *  SWANK TABLE @ LOXAHATCHEE GROVES - 14311 North Road  33470
       SUNDAY    NOON-4PM
      

Sunday 3/4  : 3 Chefs / 3 Counties :
 Lindsay Autry - The Omphoy Palm Beach |
 Mark Militello - Shaka Coconut Creek  |
Simon Stjanovic - Alta Mare Miami Beach
561 202.5648


  

TASTEFUL TUESDAYS
2/14 - 2/21 - 2/28
Celebrating Our 9th Season

SoBe Social Club
9pm-1am    Mix & Mingle
  Alta Mare  1233 Lincoln Road   Miami Beach 33139
Explore a different venue each week

www.BizToBizNetworking.com

5:30-7:30pm 33rd Street Wine Bar
3337 NE 33rd Street   Fort Lauderdale

I  S  E  S
International Special Events Society

6-9pm   From "Ordinary To Extraordinary "
The Historic Sundy House Delray Beach 33444
Mouth-Watering S H Tastings & Libations

International Creative Guru Sean DeFreitas
Over-The-Top-Events
from Australia to Brazil - from Egypt
throughout the U.S.
1st time Attendees : $ 15
Members : Bring 1 Guest Complimentary
Info@ISES-sflc.com 

5pm     Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
2 4 1  Schnitzel Night  - $ 20
2861 E. Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale
954 530.6147
60 Merrick Way Coral Gables  33134
305 774.1883

RENDEZ-VOUS Tuesdays
5-9pm  The Stage Miami  170 NE 38 Street  33137
A "Je ne sais quoi" inspired Happy Hour
French Films & Music - even  P�tanque 

Marketing@WineDepot.com 
6-8pm  Wine Depot & Bistro 555
555 Jefferson Avenue Miami Beach 33139
FREE   Wine Tastings

2/21  Chateauneuf- du-pape Dinner
6:30 Reception
db bistro moderne
at the J W Marriott Marquis
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way Miami 33131
$ 110 per person
305 421.8800    www.Danielnyc.com
Featuring Chateau La Nerthe
dating back to the 16th Century  





                   F O O D I E     F A V E S

"Remember - L O V E  Does Not Just Happen  - You Have To Find It ! "

 Tastefully,
 Patty  and  Claude Bethuel
 TASTE OF AMERICA � | The F O O D I E  Gurus

www.TASTE-AMERICA.com
info@taste-america.com

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