ST. PATTY'S  WEEKEND !!  

"Dream In Green"  

 

GREEN  -  AND  -  GLORIOUS  ! ! ! 
  

 

FABULOSO FRIDAYS

 

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10pm  Til 5am    CHOW DOWN GRILL  South Beach 

Hot  &  Happening  with DJ Self Born

Full Bar including Wine - Crafy Beer & Sake

Full Menu serving Pan-Asian w/ a French flair

No Cover | Free Parking | Pool Table 

 

Check Out South Florida LUXURY Guide  March / April

Featuring Tempting Recipes From 2 FOODIE-FAVE Chefs

*  Chef/Owner Cindy Hutson - Ortanique Coral Gables & Grand Caymans 

*   Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour - St. Regis Bal Harbour

www.SouthFloridaLuxuryGuide.com  

  

 

 

St. Patricks Day - Luck of the Irish - and a real chance to

 

  

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EAST MEETS WEST - ZADOK GALLERY BENEFIT 

  

You are cordially invited to a VIP Reception at

 Cafeina

ZADOK GALLERY PRESENTS   

 this Saturday March 17th 

from 9 to 11pm 

SUSHI, WINE AND MUSIC FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT WITH OUR STAGE BEING THE BEAUTIFUL CAFEINA LOUNGE IN WYNWOOD

297 Northwest 23rd Street Miami, FL 33127

every sale will benefit MAC AIDS Fund    www. ARTTALK880thebiz.com

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SPECIAL MENU FOR St. Patty's Day

$ 48 / person 

 

Including a glass of Sparkling wine

VEUVE DU VERNAY 

Chilled Sweet pea Soup

 Black truffle & Parmesan snow

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Fried green tomato & Goat Cheese Salad

Smoked Duck breast, Watercress, Honey roasted pearl Onions, Walnuts  

 OR 

Escargots 6 snails with garlic butter sauce

 OR  

Beef tartare Fried egg & Fingerling Potatoes

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Beer Braised Short Ribs
Herb Demi Glaze, Spinach & Potato Au Gratin 

OR 
Salmon a la plancha

Braised lentils, Creme fraiche, Cucumber Dill Salad
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Profiteroles
Warm Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream  

OR 
Pear Tarte Tatin
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream 

- Tax & Gratuity not included  

 

www.winedepotmiami.com - 305 672 6161 - marketing@winedepotmiami.com. 

 

 

  

 

 

 Friday March 16 to Sunday March 18 + 

     

 * www.FestivalOfTheArtsBoca.org   thru Sunday March 18 

 

 

DEADLINE Friday 3/23/12  For Recipe & Beverage Pairing   

 

www.TasteOfAmericaCookbooks.com  

Book Header      305 788.1112  |  Info@Taste-America.com

                             

                                www.TasteOfAmericaCookbooks.com                             

                       

M A G I C A L   MARCH  13    MOMENTS
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LIKE  The F O O D I E   GURUS        Like us on Facebook  
    

Greetings! 
 

Founded  in  1981  -   Celebrating  30  Years

 www.TasteOfAmericaCookbooks.com

       DEADLINE : Friday 3/23 
    THEN : Join Us - In The Med - Venice To Monte Carlo 
July 9
              On SILVER SEA w/ Chef DEAN FEARING - Ritz Carlton Dallas 
TUESDAY  MARCH 13

Ortanique 1

Ortanique On the Mile - with Cindy Hutson's - Cuisine of the Sun

Great Stop Before and After Theatre at the Actor's Playhouse
www.CindyHutsonCuisine.com

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Villa Mayfair in the Grove

www.Villa-Mayfair.com

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Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

FABULOUS - Don't Miss it !!

March 16th - April 9th

at The Actors Playhouse on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables

www.ActorsPlayhouse.org



T O N Y  B E N N E T T
In Concert
Friday 3/16  |  Saturday  3/17
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Be 1 of 3 Grand Prize Winners of $ 10,000 in Jewelry

Cavalia's New Show
O D Y S S E O
ABC " YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS "
Bicentennial Park
866 999.8111  | www.Cavalia.net

Miami Beach Stage Door @ The Byron Carlye Theater
Neil Simon's " Last Of The Red Hot Lovers "
MIAMI HERALD : " S I Z Z L E S "
Thru Sunday March 25
305 397.8977  | www.MiamiBeachStage.org

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
" Say Goodnight Gracie "
Wednesday 2/14 thru Sunday 3/25
305 919.3731   |  www.AventuraCenter.org

Extra "Spring" SPRING  BREAK @ Miami Seaquarium
Like Us On Facebook & SAVE $ 8
305 361.5705  |  www.MiamiSeaquarium.com

ACTORS PLAYHOUSE  Coral Gables
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Wednesday-Saturdays 8pm
Sundays 2pm
305 444.9293  |  www.actorsplayhouse.org

Gables Stage at The Biltmore
"A Steady Rain"  By Keith Huff
 thru Sunday April 1
305 445.1119  | www.GablesStage.org

DISNEY On Ice - Toy Story 3
Bank Atlantic Center Thursday March 22-25
American Airlines Arena  Thursday March 29 thru Sunday April 1
786 777.1000  | www.aaarena.com



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Shuttle | Passport | Private Guide |
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305 788.1112

* * * 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



B R A V O S
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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

b r a v o s
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 ITALY - AMERICAN  Chamber pf Commerce Gala
A Moonlit Tropical Reception
Atop The Four Seasons Rooftop Terrace
From R O M E :
A Dinner Menu | Fashions | Film | Entertainment 
Government Officials 


MORE    B R A V O S

James Beard Awards : Monday March 19
Las Vegas - Stay Tuned For So Fla Winners

Chef John Suley of Celebrity Cruise Lines e
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
Friday 3/9  7pm
Full Moon Splendor
954 302.6460


LIDO BEACH  Ritz Carlton South Beach
786 276..4329


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

 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

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
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Caffe Martier
Opening Wednesday 3/14
Complimentary  6-8pm

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

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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

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Concerts - Film - Theater

Academy Awards Winning Film : The Artist
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


Legendary Luxury
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The "Ultimate" Luxury Marketing
Monthly Events At
8 South Florida Prestigious Venues
 
 305 788.1112   | 
Info@TASTE-AMERICA.com


Exclusive V I P  Tours
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1st Fridays
Coral Gables Gallery Walks

1st Saturdays
Coconut Grove Gallery Tours

2nd Saturdays
Design| Midtown|Wynwood

4th Fridays
Viernes Culturale

With " Tastes"
 305 788.1112
* * *
The New MIAMI MARLINS
A  S T U N N I N G Stadium in So Fla

Opening Day Sunday April 1
Monday April 2
New York Yankees

Wednesday April 4
St. Louis Cardinals

**     
PANTHERS 
DO NOT FORGET THE "B&A"  [ Before & Afters ]

BankAtlantic Center

      7:30pm    Tuesday 3/13 TorontoMaple Leafs
7:30pm    Thursday 3/15 Boston Bruins
7:30pm     Saturday 3/17 Buffalo Sabres
7:30pm     Friday  3/23  Edmonton Oilers
      5:00pm     Sunday  3/25 New York Islanders
 
www.Panthers.com

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The Miami H E A T
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American Airlines Arena

                     7:00pm      Sunday 3/18            Orlando Magic
            7:30pm   Tuesday 3/20     Phoenix Suns
8pm   Thursday 3/29       Dallas Mavericks           

www.MiamiHeat.com

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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 Casual Beach 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
  Friends of French Culture
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 -
 
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                    954 327.ROCK   
                                                                             
                                                  
                                                                Wednesday 3/14     8pm        Experience Hendrix
                                                                Friday & Saturday   3/16 -17  TONY BENNETT
                                                                Tuesday 3/20            8pm        Oscar D'Leon
                                                                Thursday 3/22           8pm        George Lopez
                                                                 Sunday 3/25             8pm         BLONDIE
                                                                 THURSDAY  3/29      8pm         CIRQUE DREAMS
                                                                                    THRU EASTER SUNDAY 4/8



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



                                                                    
                                  
                                   Tuesday 3/13     8PM    COME FLY AWAY
                                                         THRU MONDAY 3/19
                                           WEDNESDAY 3/28    8PM      MARTIN SHORT
                                           THURSDAY 3/29       8PM      DEBBY REYNOLDS
                                            FRIDAY       3/30       8PM      NEIL SEDAKA
                                            SUNDAY 4/01            8PM     FIDDLER ON THE ROOF


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

 
           305 444.9293   Regional Premiere  Thursday 3/8
           " Joseph & The Technicolor Dream Coat" 

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


            305 949.6722    COME FLY AWAY   TUESDAY 3/20
                                               THRU SUNDAY 3/25 
       
     B&A  " Before & After "  
            Prelude By Barton G | City Hall The Restaurant |  Tony Chans
 
      305 649.3000 X3429

                                       Saturday March 31  5pm Food Trucks  + SECADA's

www.MiamiBeachStage.org           Last Of The Red Hot Lovers Thru Suday 3/25
    
B&A   " Before & After "   
             SHULA's @ The Alexander  |  The Forge | La Goulue  Bal Harbour


                           
                                        ~   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  EVENING ! ! !

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
       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
 3/13 - 3/20 - 27
Celebrating Our 9th Season

SoBe Social Club
9pm-1am    Mix & Mingle
 LORD'S  AT THE SURFCOMBER
Explore a different venue each week

www.BizToBizNetworking.com

5:30-7:30pm SOLITA'S
3337 NE 33rd Street   Fort Lauderdale

I  S  E  S
International Special Events Society
25TH ANNIVERSARY
Strictly Social At Chart House Fort Lauderdale

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





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