FOOD  FOR  THOUGHT 

The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams 

Eleanor Roosevelt

 

A Mother is She who can take the place of all others, 

but whose place no one else can take ...

 

 Happy Mother's Day to all our wonderful Moms from 

The Foodie Gurus

 

 

Mother's Day Brunches and Special Events  

MIAMI  DADE

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660  ANGLERS South Beach

11am-9pm  786 594.5811 

 

AREA 31 - Epic Hotel   

11am-3pm  305 424.5234

 

ATRIO At Conrad  Miami

11:30-3pm    305 503.6529  

 

BIERHAUS Coral Gables / Fort Lauderdale 

 

BILTMORE  HOTEL  Coral Gables - Scroll Down To FEATURE 

 

BISCAYNE LADY Yacht Charters

11am-1:30pm  Brunch Cruise  | 4-6:30pm  Dinner Cruise

305 379.5119 

 

BLT  STEAK  Ocean Drive

 

Bourbon Steak At Turnberry Isle Aventura

6-11pm   A la Carte Delights  786 279.6600 

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CASCATA GRILL  Noon-3pm   786 279.6800 

 

COCOWALK  Coconut Grove  1-3pm 

 

DUTCH  At  The  W  Miami Beach  

11am-4pm  305 938;3111   

 

EDGE, STEAK & BAR

11am-4pm  305 381.3190 

 

ESCOPAZZO   Miami Beach  

 

ESSENSIA At the Palms

11am-4pm  305 908.3111  

 

Mother's Day Brunch at Fleming's
Coral Gables

With a $25 Gift for Mom, Compliments of Fleming's

Make Mother's Day especially memorable for Mom this year. Treat her to brunch or dinner at Fleming's and we'll treat her to a $25 Dining Card to enjoy on a future occasion.*

On Sunday, May 13th, we'll be open early at 11:30 am to welcome you and your family with an exceptional brunch menu, served until 3:00 pm. Our regular dining menu will also be available throughout the day and evening. Reservations are strongly recommended for Mother's Day.

http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com 


 

 

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IL MULINO  At Acqualina  Sunny Isles Beach

JAZZ  11:30-4pm    855 398.6281  

 

J&G GRILL  St. Regis Bal Harbour  

Ala Carte Brunch | Afternoon Tea |  3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner

305 993.3300

 

JUVIA At 1111 Lincoln Road  Miami Beach

Endless Pours of Laurent Perrier | Unlimited Select Cocktails

Noon-3pm

305 763.8272 

 

MY    CEVICHE  South Beach

 

NEOMI'S  GRILL At Trump International 

 

PELICAN South Beach 

 

PETITE ROUGE North Miami

6-10pm  305 892.7676

 

SUGARCANE  Raw Bar &  Grill 

11:30am-4pm   786 369.0353

 

The GRILL On The Alley  Aventura Mall

 

The SETAI  Miami Beach  

11:30am-3:30pm  305 520.6400  

 

TUDOR HOUSE At The Dream Hotel  South Beach

11am-4pm  305 534.8455  

 

BROWARD    

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III  FORKS   Village of Gulfstream  11am-8pm   954 457.3920

 

B OCEAN    Fort Lauderdale   10am-2pm  954 302.5208

 

BANYAN RESTAURANT  Weston  10am-3pm  954 616.1234

 

BISTRO MEZZALUNA  Fort Lauderdale

11am-3pm  | 5pm-11pm    954 522.9191

 

BRIO TUSCAN GRILL  Village Of Gulfstream

11am-3pm  954 362.1600

 

CHINA GRILL  Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

6-11pm   954 759.9950

 

INDIGO  Riverside Hotel  Fort Lauderdale

  11am-4pm     954 467.0045     

 

SETTE BELLO ristorante  Fort Lauderdale

Brunch  Noon-3pm  |  Dinner  4-8pm        954 351.0505 

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Great Gift Idea for Mom ...

A Must See Play at Actor's Playhouse in Coral Gables

 

 

 

Add Dinner before or after at some of the great restaurants in the Gables

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July 9   Silver Sea Spirit www.mmtravel.net

 

September 2  Oceania's N E W  Riviera  www.FoodandWineTrails.com

 

*        

www.MiamiMuseumMonth.com

 

N B A   PLAYOFF

The MIAMI HEAT WINS ROUND I    

INDIANA  NEXT   

SUNDAY   5/13   3:30pm   TV: A  B  C   

A A  ARENA  601 Biscayne Boulevard  

     

 

B R A V O  S   

 

JEAN-GEORGES VONRICHTEN

Miami Herald 3  1/2  STARS

Showcased In Las Vegas This Weekend

 

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Pastry Chef HEDY Goldsmith - Michael's Genuine

JAMES BEARD AWARD Nominee

2 New  Television Shows  

 

* * *  

San Pellegrino " World 's  Top  50  "  

THOMAS KELLER - Per Se New York

ERIC RIPERT - Le Bernadin

DANIEL BOULUD - Daniel New York   

  

* * * 

     Americans Helping America ™    

   Founded In 1987 & Celebrating 25 Years       

 Salutes Share Our Strength 2012

 

*  

* Thursday 5/17  

Taste of the Nation -   

Chairs Oliver Saucy  & Ralph Pagano

6pm V I P   -  7pm  G  A 

Fort Lauderdale Convention Center  

*  

Thursday June 15  Palm Beach

* Thursday 7/19 Turnberry isle  Miami

www.Strength.org  

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L U X U R Y  COLLECTION

Palme D'Or Biltmore Hotel Welcomes New Chef Arnaud Bertheiler

Sarurday May 12 - Mommy & Me  Cooking Class 10am-Noon

Sunday May 13 MOTHERS DAY @ FONTANA RESTAURANT

10am-2pm  9-station Buffet - one of So Fla BEST

$ 85 + +    

Saturday May 19 Champagne Interaction Luncheon - Noon

Chef TIMO BALLOO - Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill  

RSVP  305 445.1926 

 ***

Bravos to The Actors' Playhouse for

a Fabulous "Night of Stars" Gala

  

 ***   

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA  

Broward Center For The Performing Arts

ROM�0 and JULIETTE 

Direct from her performance as Juliette at the prestigious ROYAL OPERA HOUSE in London  & La Scala in Milan, Mexican soprano  

MARIA ALEJANDRES stars.

French tenor S�BASTIEN GUEZE  

  " One of the most promising tenors of his time"  

 Rom�o & Juliette

The Greatest Love Story of All Time    

 

BOB HEUER' S Retirement Announcement

" Adieu - Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow ! "  

  Saturday May 12

Florida Grand Opera Box Office

M-F  10am-4pm   1 800 741.1010

www.FGO.org 

  

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MOTHERS  DAY  10:30-3pm 

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens

10901 Old Cutler Road  Coral Gables  

305 661.5881    

  

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O P E N I N G S   - N E W B I E S

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 N A O E  -  Chef Kevin Cory's  ULTIMATE  Japanese

662  Brickell Key Drive      305 947.6263

  

Celebrated New York Chef RICHARD SANDOVAL

KORKORIKO Natural Rotisserie

1111 SW1st Avenue - Brickell         305 822.5599  

  

  

b�oli  Restaurant & Lounge

1906 Collins Avenue Miami Beach

Unveils  its $ 1 Million Dollar Renovation

A Pandora's Box of Surprises

305 674.8822  | www.baoli-Group.com 

  

  

MOTHERS DAY / WEEKEND  BRUNCHES     

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MOTHERS DAY MAY 13      B R U N C H E S    

   at Ritz Carltons     

Coconut Grove                  305 644.4680 

         Fort Lauderdale                  954 465.2300             

              South Beach                      786 276.4000                     *** 

 

AREA 31 @ THE E P I C    305 424.5234

 

         ASIA DE CUBA @ MONDRIAN   305 514.4955  

 

      BIANCA @ DELANO         305 305 674.5752  

 

       CAF�  SAMBAL @ MANDARIN ORIENTAL

         305  913.8358

 

CALAMARI | TAURUS | La BOTTEGA

305 441.0219  | 305 444.7949  | 305 444.3493 

 

DUFFYS   321 725.2840

 

ESSENSIA @ The Palms   305 908.5458    

 

GIGI    3470 N. MIAMI AVENUE   WYNWOOD  

305 573.1520   

 

       NEOMI'S GRILL @ The TRUMP   305 692.5720              

 

RODRIGUEZ de CUBA @ Hilton Bentley

305 672.6624 

 

SPARTICO  @ The Mayfair    305  441.0000  

  

     The DUTCH @ The W     305 938.3111 

   

www.JUNGLEISLAND.com

 

www.MagicCityCasino.com

   

Don't Forget The Miami Seaquarium  &  The Miami Zoo

    

   

Welcome To Miami Dance  Festival   April Thru Sunday May 13 

Various Locations Around Miami

Dance Performances | Film Night | Flamenco Workshop |

Family Day | Much More | Full Festival Schedule

www.MomentumDance.com

 

  * * *   

ART *  DESIGN  *  WINE &  DINE   

    305 788.1112       

         * * *          

  

  6pm @ The FORGE  Miami Beach  

Thru  Mothers Day May 13 =

$ 4  PER  STONE  CRAB  CLAWS

E V E R Y  NITE   | All  NITE    

Launching THIS WEEK : WEDNESDAY CLAM-BAKE  

305 538.8533  |  www.TheFORGE.com 

 

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MORE   MOTHERS DAY  BRUNCHES  

  

 

Brunch at The Sofitel

* * *  

 
MOTHERS  DAY 
Receive a FREE Coupon Book  

SHUTTLE BUS THROUGHOUT THIS SPECIAL DAY OF SHOPPING @ SAWGRASS MILLS
12801 W. Sunrise Blvd -  Sunrise  

954 846.2350 

 

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Saturday  MAY 12   - 2nd  Saturdays - 3  DESIGN DISTRICTS

NE 40TH STREET  |  MID TOWN  | WYNWOOD 

Art Walk OPENING Receptions 7-10pm

*  Art | Design | Wine & Dine

TOURS 

The FOODIE GURUS ™   : 305 788.1112

 

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DO NOT FORGET THE FOODIE GURUS B&A'S

[ Before & Afters ]   

 

* * *    

*  THE  N E W   MIAMI  MARLINS   *

19 YEARS LATER

 

 Miami  Marlin - For A   M A G I C A L   

" TASTE  OF  MIAMI "

 

Brought To Us By  

*   The Clevelander Miami Beach - Magnum Hot Dogs & Sir Pizzas  

*  Don Cameron  -  Cevche  & Helmut Nachos 

*  Papo Llega Y Pon - " Only In Miami " Pork Sandwiches

 *  Latin American Grill Miami Lakes - Cuban Sandwiches

 

The USUAL Fare - Of Course However :

Freshly-Shucked Oysters | Black Bean Burger | Mahi Mahi Tacos

AND : Lime N' Lobster Rolls [ CLUB Level ! ]

 

HOME :  

New York Mets       Saturday 5/12  | Sunday 5/1

Pittsburgh Pirates   Monday 5/14  | Tuesday 5/15         

www.MiamiMarlins.com     

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* NEW  OPENINGS *

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KRAVIS CENTER West Palm Beach 

 

****  LES MIZ  **** 

Wednesday 5/16 Thru Sunday 4/26

 

BROWARD  CENTER  Fort Lauderdale 

****  La Cage Aux Folles  **** 

Wednesday June 12 Thru Sunday June 24

 

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK   L  I  V  E

****  Melissa Etheridge  ****

Wednesday May 16

 

****  Joan  Rivers  ****

Thursday May 17 

 

ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER Downtown Miami     

 

****  DISNEY'S  " THE LION KING "  ****

Tuesday May 15 -Sunday June 10

Tony� Award-winning Broadway Sensation  

NEWSWEEK : " A Landmark Event In Entertainment "

New Yok Times : " There Is Simply Nothing Else Like It ! " 

305 949.6722   |  www.arshtCenter.org

 

♡ ♡  ♡

   

A   D A Z Z L I N G  South Fla  Experience

YOU  DO  NOT  WANT  TO  MISS  THIS  ONE  ! ! !  

 

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    S E A S O N  F I N A L E

PARADISE FARMS  - Farm To Table 

                                B R A V O     B R A V O   

                                   To Gabriele  & TEAM   

           Chefs Sergio-Ceccione at Soho Beach Club Miami Beach 

            Paula-Adrienne-Thurston at 1500 Degrees  Eden Roc Miami Beach

                     Sommeliers  Shari Gherman and Patrick Sullivan

         And, the 70 Glorious Guests Who Saw "Rainbows" - NOT R A I N  

                   

                       *  MOTHERS  DAY SUNDAY  May 13 +  

 www.ParadiseFarms.net

 

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BOOK DEADLINE : TIME SENSITIVE

Calling Chefs For Recipes & Beverage Pairings   

 

J O I N  DANIEL  BOULUD  |  JEAN-GEORGES  |  TODD ENGLISH  |   

KEN FRANK  |  ROLAND PASSOT |  RALPH PAGANO  |  MANY More  

 

Received THIS WEEK :

Geoffrey Zakarian - Tudor House  South Beach|   

La Tour  -     Vail Colorado

+ California Chefs ... Ken Frank - La Toque Napa Valley     

Levi  Mezick - Restaurant  1833 | La Tour   

The Girl & The Fig - Sonoma

La Folie - Roland Passot     

Check out the list already in and submission details at: 

 

www.TasteOfAmericaCookbooks.com 

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G  O  U  R  M  E  T   GETAWAYS ™ 

CRUISE THE MED WITH CHEF DEAN FEARING

JULY 9 ABOARD SILVER SEA

Venice To Monte Carlo 

CONTACT : 305 788.1112 / Info@TASTE-AMERICA.com 

 

  

 

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FARMERS  MARKETS
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Also Mary Brickell Village & Coconut Grove
Pinecrest | South Miami | Lincoln Road | Normandy Isles |
 Hollywood |  Davie |  Fort Lauderdale 
 


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SPRING BREAK  @  FLEMINGS  Coral  Gables
SMALL PLATES /  BIG POURS
THRU  MAY

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Celebrated New York Chef MICHAEL WURSTER
OPENS THIS WEEKEND
M A L C O L M' S  @  The Omphoy Hotel - Palm Beach
561 540.6440
  

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  F U L L  M O O N    

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7-10pm   The Ritz Carlton   Fort  Lauderdale  Beach    

A  Moonlit  Sanctuary on the 7th floor Tropical Pool Deck

Cond� Nast Traveler's " The Party " In Fort Lauderdale

 

DJ Rob Riggs | Bar Bites & Specialty Cocktails  

Plush Couches | Tarot Card Readers | Powerful Telescopes

To View The Luminous Moon Rise Above The Atlantic Ocean

 

$ 5 w/ New Or Gently-Worn Shoes / $ 10 Otherwise

Benefits : Soles4Souls   www.GiveShoes.org

954 465.2300 

Valet : $ 7    

S A V E  :   Saturday June 2  

  

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Coral Gables Farmers Market

Extended thru May at the Museum

Aragon & Salzedo

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SUNDAY JAZZ Brunch @ The Setai  Miami Beach -

ALWAYS  S P E C T A C U L A R  !

Can You Imagine What E A S T E R Produces ?  

    

     2001 Collins Avenue 305 520.6000 

 

      Delicious Luxury Poolside and more ...
            VIDA    305 674.4730
       SCARPETTA   305  674.4660

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FOR  DETAILS  . . .

TASTES  &  Travel LUXURY

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Organic Farmer's Market

Coconut Grove 10-7 Saturday

                                                        Wine - Dine - Taste - Travel
   
                                                      ENTERTAINMENT  e s c a p e s

APRIL 2012




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          St . Regis Bal Harbour                                 Taste Of Americaand The Foodie Gurus TM                                                                                                           Celebrating 30 years - bringing  the most      
                                                                                        exciting updates on Wine-Dine-Taste & Travel ...

 World-Famous Celebrated Chef

              JEAN-GEORGES 

 

  Kitchen 305 at the Newport Beachside

786-376-1257

 

 

   

Tuyo 

Tuyo is the crown jewel sitting atop Miami Dade College's new Miami Culinary Institute, offering a spectacular view of the bay and Miami skyline. Its breakthrough recipe for culinary excellence in the 21st century infuses a trailblazing menu with the Institute's state-of-the-art approach to the culinary arts, setting the table for food culture innovation by focusing on environmentally sound practices and drawing upon the food grown locally and in the Institute's edible organic garden.

Come and enjoy an exquisite fusion of New World flavors in a unique dining experience specially prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Norman Van Aken.

  

415 N.E. Second Ave.Downtown Miami, FL 33132   ph.305-237-3200

 

Cafe Boulud 

Caf� Boulud at The Brazilian Court offers a warm and welcoming French-American venue that features award winning, New York-based Chef, Daniel Boulud and Executive Chef, Jim Leiken, a seasoned veteran of Daniel Boulud's New York restaurants. 

    

        His 1st Casual JG Grill  In Park City Utah

         

        St. Regis Bal Harbour Is his 1st in Florida   

                              JEAN-GEORGES   

A comfortable yet elegant hideaway ... Signature Jean-Georges sophistication realized far from home.  (305) 933-3333   www.JGGrillMiami.com

 

 Villa Mayfair in the Grove ... Blush Wednesdays & more 

Villa Mayfair in the heart of Coconut Grove, is South Miami's most intimate and sophisticated restaurant ... Happy Hour daily and BLUSH WEDNESDAYS feature complimentary Rose' Champagne for Ladies.  (305) 774-1500
Ortanique 1  
Ortanique on Miracle Mile
Ortanique on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables
Featuring renowned Chef Cindy Hutson's "Cuisine of the Sun" it's features unique dishes inspired by Cindy's world travels in a warm relaxing atmosphere that makes you feel at home and on vacation all at once ...
Great place to go before catching the new show at Actor's Playhouse next door ... 
278 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, Florida 33134
(305) 446-7710  www.CindyHutsonCuisine.com
In This Issue
Weekend Events
Tuyo
Cafe Boulud
JG Grill
Villa Mayfair - Blush Wednesdays
Ortanique
Joseph ... Opening at Actor's Playhouse
 
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Becky's New Car

Hilarious New Comedy

May 12 - June 3rd

Actors' Playhouse at the

The Miracle Theatre

280 Miracle Mile

Coral Gables, Florida 33134

305.444.9293 

www.actorsplayhouse.org

 

 

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Broadway

goes to the Movies

at Broward Center

Quick Links

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 I. Veuve  Clicquot  B T G  $ 10  / $ 50  B T B  &  Chef Dewey TASTES - Comp
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       6-9pm
 
II.  TWO  A M A Z I N G  NITE-LIFE NEWBIES

        BAMBOO Group From Bucharist OPENS TONIGHT  in the former    
        PARIS  Theater  @ 550 Washington Avenue                                                           South  Beach.                     
        Watch For The Patio - and 2nd floor additions.
        In the meantime, you will be dazzled !

        Also OPENING TONIGHT : QUEEN LOUNGE 841 Washington Ave   
        Gastro and Cocktail Lounge offering The Ultimate Happy Hour :
         5 - 8pm - 7 days a week - and OPEN to 4pm - Also 7 days a week !
         W A T T A  W O W  . . .
 

    I I I.  L U N C H  LAUNCH  :

           J U V I A   1111  Lincoln Road Miami Beach

          EDGE, Steak & Bar  Four Seasons Brickell  " Outdoor Rooftop Living Room

   


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OTHER    D A I L Y   HAPPENINGS


 *  San Diego's JULIE FRANS , The New Chef @ ESSENSIA  at  The PALMS   South Beach . Check out their THURSDAYS - 6 to 9pm - " Unplugged & Uncorked " - half off wines : Bottles OR  B T G - Organic / Sustainable / Biodynamic  w/ SUPER Powers
[ ha ! ]  Chef Julie's Bar Bites @ $ 9  include Duck Confit Flatbread Pizza | Mini Lamb Sliders | Thai Rock Shrimp Fritters | Cheese &  Charcuterie Sampler and more - L I V E  Music !   305 908.5458

                                                         * * * 

*  THURSDAYS Coconut Grove  - 6 to 10pm -  Cabana Club & Lounge - Mayfair Hotel Rooftop  3000 Florida Avenue 305 441.0000
Season Opener : Tapas a la Carte | Paella Stations | Spanish Wines & Music  

FRIDAYS  2 4 1 Bar Bites & Cocktails - FREE Sparkling wine 4 the ladies from 6 to 7pm  
Valet Both Nites : $ 4

                                                       * * *

*  FRIDAYS - 10 TO 11pm  - Villa 221  221 NE 17th Street  - 305 416.5280
Food Trucks  - Games -  Drink Specials - - 2 4 1 @ the bar

*  FRIDAYS / SATURDAYS   -  9 to 11pm -  PEARL RESTAURANT & CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE - Atop Nikki Beach

ONE Ocean Drive Miami Beach      786  515.1150 
L I V E  : Lounge / Soul / Mash Ups

                           Wednesdays thru Sundays - 7:30 to 2am  -
                              MAGNIFICENT OCEANFRONT DINING

 
                                                STAY TUNED  ! ! !

                                              Tasteful  TUESDAYS

                          DAILY HAPPY HOURS BY MORE N E W B I E S ! 



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                           BON  WEEKEND   &   BON APPETIT ...

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                                          TASTEFULLY YOURS, 

                                                      Patty & Claude Bethuel

                                                            

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