Locals Only Football Launch Party at the Clevelander on Sunday, August 29, 2010.  On the second floor, we got a peek at the new “locals only†1020 Music Boxx and enjoyed free Budweiser beer, Jack Daniels , hot dogs and wings. Complete with nine high-definition flat screen plasma TVs, a projector and all-new plush furniture, this space is exclusive to only Rockstar Reward members during football season.  This was a great event and look forward to going back during Football season.
Beauty Bash Beauty & Fashion Industry Networking Mixer at Mansion Nightclub on Sunday, August 29, 2010.  U.N.I.T.E – Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone “Beauty Bash†the Biggest Beauty and Fashion Networking Mixer for a Cause.
Segafredo L’Originale’s 10th Anniversary on Sunday, August 29, 2010.  Segafredo on Lincoln Road Celebrateed the BI 10 with DJ Mr. V. and Miss Patty Spinning on Stage and a Rocking Block Party!  Segafredo L’Originale has been the gathering spot for thousands of locals and tourists since its doors opened in 2000 under the ownership and management of Graziano Sbroggio and Mark Soyka. The boutique Italian cafe received a boost to its popularity with the innovative and dynamic concept brought in by Luca Voltarel, then manager, today a partner, of serving cocktails and playing great music – one of Voltarel’s true passions.
Grand Opening of Naked Pizza on South Beach on Saturday, August 28, 2010.  They start with crust made from an Ancestral Blend™ of up to 10 grains, prebiotic fiber and probiotics (healthful cultures also found in yogurt) topped with an all-natural herbed tomato sauce and premium mozzarella cheese. There are no preservatives, added sugar, or freaky chemicals of any kind. There prices start at $4.99 for a 10†pizza that you can top with any of our unprocessed veggies or hormone and antiobiotic-free meats for $1.49 each. They are open everyday, Sunday through Thursday 11am – 1am, Friday and Saturday until 4 am. Let’s celebrate Naked*!
Wednesday, August 25, 6:30pm Brought to you by Life Is Art – Soul Of Miami – Tony Major Events
Featuring Social Media Club Miami
party, art, music, fashion, performance and more!
showcase, networker, fundraiser TEXT BLEUMOON TO 41513 & GET A FREE DRINK
LOCATION Bleu Moon Sports Bar
1717 N. Bayshore Drive, 2nd Floor
Inside the Doubletree Grand Hotel
just a few blocks from downtown
Behind the Omni Complex
Just a few blocks east of the Adrienne Arsht Center Google Map It!
reservations : 786-275-4051
BE GREEN! Take the Metromover to the Omni Station
valet parking: $5.50 for 2.5hrs (must get validated at the bar)
plenty of metered street parking
Life Is Art, Soul Of Miami and Tony Major Events bring you another installation of the River Of Art Showcase and Party. Showcasing local south Florida talent and raising money to support the arts, this week promises to be an excellent time. We have two amazing visual artists, Kris Starry and Alan Laird, plus, a designer of beautiful fashion accessories, Emily Peters, all seranaded by the sultry sounds of songstress Cat Shell. You do NOT want to miss this. A wonderful way to wind down for the middle of the week.
As a special bonus, we are partnering with Social Media Club Miami to raise funds for families affected by the Gulf Oil Spill. Voluntary donations will be collected at the door or online. A short presentation on the charity and the situation will take place.
And be sure to text bleumoon to 41513 to get your FREE drink!
Cat Shell, a seductive songstress residing in Miami Beach, FL, is here to bring her unique mix of jazzy pop/soul to the listening ears of the world. Cat has taken her eclectic taste in music and formulated a style that combines the sounds of the past with the present. Cat Shell’s music brings with it an aura of familiarity and radio-friendly artistry.
Her music explores and elaborates on themes of self-exploration, personal growth, and love, in a universally relatable manner. Since the release of her debut independent album “Cat’s Outta the Bag”, Cat has been busy performing throughout South Florida. She is currently working on her sophomore album to be released in late 2010.
ALAN LAIRD www.blackartproductions.com
Artist …social activist
Primarily work with paint on canvas and 3D installation.
KRIS STARRY www.starrynightphotography.net
Starry Night Photography was created in late 2009. Her forte is capturing impromptu moments of time, moments of love, and moments of joy. She prefers to maintain her distance to capture natural shots, but will be happy to gently guide you when another angle or better light would be more dramatic or flattering. Her second goal is for you to have fun, because she feels pictures don’t turn out well if you’re not having a good time. Her love of natural lighting leads her to use outdoor and other on-location settings, and she chooses her shooting locations to best match your personality. Let Kris Starry of Starry Night Photography capture and preserve your emotions and memories on your special occasion for not only your lifetime, but for those of generations to come.
EMILY PETERS www.PiazJewelry.com
I’ve been designing Jewelry for over 11 years and opened Piaz Jewelry – a subsidiary of E Apparel – in 2009. Every exceptional and playful piece is handmade by me for remarkable women. When I design jewelry for Piaz, I gravitate toward a modern, frenetic, and striking aesthetic. The Earrings, Necklaces, and Bracelets are constructed from Fine Silver, Sterling Silver and 14K Gold Filled Wire and Chain, glass and metal beads, and Semi-Precious Stones.
Piaz aims to be a source of inspiration – known for its quality, trend-forward products, as well as its social responsibility. The company champions sustainable business practices. We produce according to customer demand, and we reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible. Some of the elements of the Piaz jewelry collections are reclaimed from other jewelry pieces. Each piece is delivered in a handmade bag stitched (by me) from vintage materials and shipped in recycled boxes.
On August 20th, Vintage Liquor & Wine Bar with a tremendous Grand Opening Party. The events featured a live show from South Beach DJ and Drummer, Javier Sansbury as well as an aerial dancer. Food was catered by Mercadito Midtown and stylish signature cocktails. One cocktail that I really must give 5 stars is the pineapple mojito. It was delish.
Among friends and family in attendance giving their support, Mayor Tomas Regalado along with State Representative Julio Robaina made their presence to toast a well deserved welcoming into the neighborhood. The Mayor of Miami was part of the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Bamos family.
Mercadito’s delicious guacamole along with the shrimp appetizers made a great treat for the night. Inside, champagne and cocktails were being served and outside, rows of vodka bars and wine sampling were the call of the evening. All in all, it was a great night in Midtown Miami.
Vintage Liquor & Wine Bar is located at 3301 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 105, Miami, FL 33137
On August 19, Lexus sponsored a cooking demonstration event featuring renowned chefs Michelle Bernstein and Douglas Rodriguez. The evening started with a cocktail reception featuring wine tasting and appetizers. Since the event was held at the Building 4141 in the Design District, it served a great venue to host a party of this magnitude. As one entered the building, you were greeted by lovely dressed hostess who directed you to the wine tasting bar. After a sip of wine, one could get a glimpse of the Lexus automobiles showcase. The galleries that were house at the 4141 building opened their doors to the guest for their viewing enjoyment.
Michelle Bernstein began the cooking demonstration on how to create Shrimp Tiradito, a Peruvian inspired dish. It involved shrimp of course, aji amarillo, huancaina (yellow cheese sauce), and lastly a bit of her favorite popcorn. Samples were giving out and it was delish.
Douglas Rodriguez gave a good cooking demonstration of ceviche; another Peruvian dish. He demonstrated the ingredients and its secret key to cook it in: lime. Also he emphasized that when the fish changes color it meant that all the bacteria is killed. It was easy for him to make since the dish is always served raw. Samples were passed around and it was a delectable dish.
As the evening came to a close, Lexus goody bags were given to the guests as their good bye gifts. A wonderful event enjoyed by all.
On August 12th, Picnics hosted a Miami Beach Resident Appreciation Day. It was a way to thank the residents that live on Miami Beach. With the constant change of residents in South Beach, the diner decided to host a special events for all Miami Beach Residents to come mingle, relax, and unwind with their fellow neighbors.
Picnic served an open bar and passed appetizers from 7-8 p.m.
Picnic Miami is a New York Style diner in the heart of South Beach. It brings an imaginative new concept in dining by offering casual American food in a casual home setting. The popular corner spot has an all day casual menu that can be enjoyed inside or our where you can mix and mingle with a fun loving crowd in a child and sexy vibe.
Picnic is located at 1400 20th Street at Bay Road. For more information on the restuarant please call (305) 673-4755 or visit their wwebsite www.picnicmiami.com
The 14th Americas Food & Beverage Show
6,300 Buyers From 63 Countries
Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27, 2010
10AM – 5PM daily.
Miami Beach Convention Center (Hall C), 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, 33139
Registration: Free until 9/15/10, register online.
The Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami Beach, is the largest Americas-focused trade show in the hemisphere for the F&B industry. The Americas Food & Beverage Show features more than 300 exhibitors and 20 international pavilions. Discover the New Products Showcase where you can find the latest products in the US and in the Americas.
Organizers are expecting a minimum of 6,300 visitors from around the globe to attend, with qualified buyers and decision-makers across the full spectrum of food retailing, distribution, hospitality/culinary arts and food services. Fully 89% of show attendees either authorize or recommend purchasing decisions, making this an essential venue for companies wanting to showcase new products. The 14th Americas Food & Beverage Show is sponsored by the World Trade Center Miami with support from the USDA and FAS.
The World Trade Center Miami is a member of the World Trade Centers Association which is the preeminent global trade organization promoting two-way trade. There are 321 World Trade Centers located in 91 countries with a total membership of 2 million corporate members and associates. In the Western Hemisphere, there are more than 50 World Trade Centers either in operation or in the planning and/or construction stage.
The 14th Americas Food and Beverage Show will include approximately 300 exhibitors from the Americas and other parts of the world and 6,300+ buyers. Countries/regions such as Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Jamaica, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, South Korea and the USA will participate. The 14th Americas Food and Beverage Show is sponsored by American Airlines, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information visit www.worldtrade.org or call 305-871-7910.
Premiere Martini Lounge Brings Convenience, Entertainment and an Economic Boost to the ‘burbs’. Blue Martini is proud to bring Kendall residents its collection of delicious martinis, tasty dishes and exciting live entertainment. Located at the newly renovated The Palms at Town & Country Shopping Center, Blue Martini is destined to become the Mecca of entertainment and nightlife for suburban Miami.
The premiere martini lounge, Blue Martini has locations in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa and West Palm Beach. For their newest venture, Blue Martini chose the suburban area of Kendall for its location, demographic that fit with their primary customer base, and a genuine need in the community for an entertainment venue of a higher-caliber. “For years this tight-knit, largely Latin American community has enjoyed a utopian-like life, but for any sort of diversion or nightlife, residents have needed to travel to Brickell, South Beach or the Grove†explained CEO Mark E. Vasu. “Now not only will Blue Martini Kendall give residents convenient entertainment but our presence will bring an economic boost to the community in the form of added jobs and revenue†continued Vasu. Blue Martini expects to bring nearly eighty jobs to the Kendall area and with such a successful history it’s likely the Kendall location will be the jump off point for a renaissance in downtown Kendall.
Blue Martini hosted a Grand Opening Party for the public on July 30th, 2010. It gave guests the chance to take in the 8500 square foot entertainment haven and all its amenities. Blue Martini prides itself on offering patrons an ‘upscale environment with a local bar mentality’. Designed for comfort, the lounge’s soft lighting creates a friendly environment while smooth lines provide a sexy backdrop. The forty martini menu is all encompassing focusing on quality, with bartenders using only the best ingredients and keeping with the latest cocktail trends to create palate pleasers, like the signature Blue Martini. A simple menu offers great food for a great value easily paired with one of their delightful drinks, favorites include the Seared Tuna and Beef Tenderloin.
One of only two new retail developments under construction in all of Miami-Dade County, The Palms at Town & Country recently celebrated the completion of its first phase with the opening of two nationally recognized retailers. The Palms is quickly paving its way as the new downtown Kendall. “With the successful opening of Nordstrom Rack and Loehmann’s, we are looking forward to the next influx of specialty retailers including Blue Martini,†says Michael Longmore, Executive Vice President with Jones Lang LaSalle. “The Palms at Town & Country’s unique combination of ideal proximity to neighboring residents, ease of access from the region and the strong national anchor tenants provides the perfect location for Blue Martini,†says Michael Longmore, Executive Vice President with Jones Lang LaSalle.
Located at 8405 Mills Drive #205, Blue Martini Kendall is open 7 days a week, from 4pm until 4am. Blue Martini Kendall launched a schedule of events that includes an “In the Biz†night for hospitality industry people, a Ladies night and a 7 day a week happy hour. For more information visit www.bluemartinilounge.com or call 305.630.2583.
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) held the 1st Miami Spice Kickoff Event & Fundraiser. Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center on July 31, the event, launched the much-anticipated 9th annual Miami Spice Restaurant Program and will showcased a sampling of delicious culinary specialties from Miami Spice participating restaurants. A VIP reception, hosted by Miami Spice presenting sponsor American Express, and official sponsors Moët Hennessy USA and Stella Artois, included an open bar and complimentary valet service. A portion of the proceeds benefited Share Our Strength and Madison’s Wish.
“The GMCVB is grateful for the enthusiastic participation of our restaurant partners, our sponsors and the generous assistance of the Miami Beach Convention Center,†said Steven Haas, chairman of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are proud to bring our community together for this 1st annual event in celebration of Miami’s renowned culinary experience.â€
Some of the destination’s top restaurants onboard for the launch event included Michy’s, Sra. Martinez, BLT Steak, D. Rodriguez Cuba, Red -The Steakhouse, and Ocean Prime, among many others.
Latin Burger was at 105th and Biscayne by the Busy Bee Car Wash on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Â The new raving truck craze has rolled into Miami with Latin Burger and Taco, the new venture from Food Network and Univision/Galavision star Ingrid Hoffmann and Jim Heins.
The all black and pink truck can be found via Twitter and Facebook, where it announces daily where its next stop will be. And the menu created by Ingrid Hoffmann and made with the freshest ingredients around, it is made up of gourmet burgers and tacos, including the famous Latin Macho, a burger made of chorizo, chuck & sirloin, topped w/ Oaxaca cheese, caramelized onion, jalapenos, and an avocado or red pepper sauce.
Forbidden City at Kung Fu Kitchen and Sushi at The Catalina Hotel on Saturday, July 31, 2010.  An Entertaining Dining Event happening each and every Saturday featuring performances by The AXLE Entertainment Production’s own Asian Burlesque beauties who demonstrate their talent through Cabaret and Burlesque themed performances throughout the evening.  One of the performers was  Olga Saretsky, she is a fire dancer, circus performer, professional, samba, modern and belly dancer. Forbidden City was a Chinese themed Nightclub and Cabaret in Business from the late 1930’s to the 1950’s, popular with Military personnel who were transiting through San Francisco during World War II. The decor inside and outside of Kung Fu Kitchen is very interesting and thematic and provides a perfect backdrop to this show.
Private Opening of Drexel Irish Pub on South Beach on Wednesday, July 7, 2010.  Drexel Irish Pub is right next to Segafredo Espanola Way, and the food was flowing.  They were passing small bits of corned beef and cabbage, open face chicken sandwich, buffalo chicken bites and chipotle chicken bites and everything was great.  My favorite was the open face chicken sandwich and the buffalo chicken bites.  I will be going back and trying everything on the menu.
Ladies Lounge Cooking Class – July 23 at 7 p.m. – Gourmet Italian Made Easy!
We will be learning how to make gourmet Italian on the fly! Space is limited so mark your calendars!! Contact me to reserve a seat and purchase your ticket. It is going to be one night you don’t want to miss. Monica Diaz, Ladies Lounge Miami
I have to say that you can find the best places to eat in the most unlikely places.  Rik Rak is a upscale full service salon with a little cafe.  They serve beer, wine, Prosecco, pasta, sandwiches and a lot more.  I ordered the tomato basil soup with a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato.  This was the best tomato basil soup I have ever had, the chef  makes it fresh everyday and what a difference it makes.
I just can’t give it enough praise you just need to go order it. Â The grilled cheese was a gourmet grilled cheese with tomato and it was the yummiest grilled cheese I think I have ever had. Â I had a Bellini with my meal, which topped the meal off perfectly. Â The service was outstanding, the chef’, his name is Andrew, was so nice and made everything to order. I will be going back again and again. Â They also serve breakfast, Â I am going to make a point of making my way over to Brickell some morning to try it.
Went to Escopazzo Restaurant on South Beach an Organic Italian Restaurant. Â I had the rigatoni with sausage and broccoli, wow it was so good, it had so much sausage in it. Â It was perfect.
We also ordered off of their raw menu which does not contain any dairy products, it is entirely vegan. Â We tried the zucchini pasta. it was so tasty and yummy. Â The place is so cute, has a nice cozy front room and then you go down a hallway to another room, very cozy. Â So, if you find yourself on Washington Ave and hungry for nice organic Italian this is the place you should head to.
Escopazzo Restaurant
1311 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 674-9450
National Hamburger Month Event at Q American Barbeque with Burger Beast on Monday, May 17, 2010. Â They had a one time only menu created by Chef Jonathan Eismann. Â Burger Best gave away some Burger Beast items like Limited Edition Burger Beast National Hamburger Month Shirts and Burger Beast Aprons in a few giveaways. Â It was a blast!!!!
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