Category: Restaurant

Saturday’s International Drag Brunch 7/23/16

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Saturday’s International Drag Brunch
Saturday, 07/23/2016 – 07/23/2016 11:30 am – 04:00 pm
sabados31-692x1024Palace Bar
1200 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: $39.99

International Drag Brunch!
Every Saturday at 11:30am & 2pm!

We’ve expanded our brunch programming to include the entire weekend! That’s right, Sunday’s famous drag brunch is now available on Saturday’s with an international twist!

Join our host Noel Leon and a flock of drag queens performing your favorite numbers; from Celia Cruz to Ariana Grande down to legendary La Lupe. Choose a delicious entree from a new weekly list of international brunch favorites. And honey, the mimosas are still unlimited! We’ve even got a sexy live percussionist to get your body moving and DJ Josh Riptide spinning today’s most infectious sounds!

So let’s review: Drag Shows, Amazing Food, Bottomless Margaritas, Live Music, AND NO WORK THE NEXT DAY. We think you just found your new favorite brunch. We’ll see you at INTERNATIONAL SATURDAY BRUNCH!

Showtime: 11:30am & 2pm

Brunch is $39.99 per person which includes brunch and unlimited mimosas.

Make your reservations at www.palacesouthbeach.com

Downtown FULL MOON party – 5th Year Anniversary Event 7/22/16

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Downtown FULL MOON party – 5th Year Anniversary Event
Friday, 07/22/2016 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
DFMP-July-2016-Flyer-front-all-info-600pxNaomi’s Garden
650 NW 71st Street,
Miami, Florida 33150
Website
Cost: $10 (Advance Online Purchase) – Free admission before 10pm

The “downtown FULL MOON party”
in association with Enlightened Flow Entertainment invite you to join in the celebration for the 5th Year Anniversary party…

Suggested Dresscode: (Strongly Suggested!!!)
>> Jungle Attire (i.e. Animal Prints, etc…)
Get There Early, and enjoy Free Admission before 10pm
21+ Only Event

Hosted by:
Rio Dios Mio
Sophie Moon

Featuring:
Symbiotic Simians
Joshnite
Chilly
Miami Drum Machine
Luis Carlos Palacios (Lead Drummer)
Enlightened Flow Entertainment (https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedFlowEntertainment)
Additional Performances (TBA)

Plus,
Live Interactive Art
Drumming
Body / Face Painting
Tarot Reading
Poi / Spinning Performance
Massage
Holistic Vendors
Food And Cocktails

Verde Summer Guest Chef Series featuring Aaron Brooks 8/4/16

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Verde Summer Guest Chef Series featuring Aaron Brooks
Thursday, 08/04/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
resized-PAMMVerde at the Pérez Art Museum
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $85

This summer, Verde Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will collaborate with esteemed local guest chefs to offer an exclusive dining experience at PAMM, one of the city’s premier cultural destinations. Continuing the series is Chef Aaron Brooks of EDGE Steak & Bar at Four Seasons. The night will include a reception on PAMM’s terrace and a welcome cocktail followed by family-style seating and a three-course meal with wine pairings inside Verde.

Celebrate Bastille Day at Cafe Bastille 7/14/16

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Celebrate Bastille Day at Cafe Bastille
Thursday, 07/14/2016 – 08:00 am – 10:00 pm
Cafe-BastilleCafe Bastille
248 SE 1st ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Café Bastille is a French bistro where you can expect only traditional French cuisine. The beauty of Café Bastille is all of the different spices and flavors that Chef Eloise infuses into her creations. The homemade French cuisine made fresh daily sets it far apart from the numerous other cafes located in downtown Miami. Stop by Café Bastille to celebrate Bastille Day with unlimited free champagne and professional can-can dancers. The can-can dancers will be at Café Bastille from 12:30 – 2:00pm and 6:30 – 8:00pm. Come enjoy French music while dining on authentic French food. If you ever needed a reason to go out on a weekday and drink free champagne, well now you have one. This is one celebration you do not want to miss!

Wynwood Diner Presents: The Walt Grace Sessions 7/14/16

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Wynwood Diner Presents: The Walt Grace Sessions
Thursday, 07/14/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
unspecifiedWynwood Diner
2601 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Join Wynwood Diner every other Thursday for Walt Grace Sessions. Local Wynwood neighbor, Walt Grace, curates a talented roster of musicians who set the vibes in the lounge. Jam out to the sounds of acoustic guitar, solo performances and more. Extended happy hour specials available!

Date: July 14th, 2016
Time: 8-11PM

​ABOUT WYNWOOD DINER
​Wynwood Diner is a fresh and dynamic venue located in Miami’s most creative neighborhood, Wynwood. With a modern take on the classic American diner, Wynwood Diner is a vibe-driven concept that offers a sleek, yet comforting escape for today’s urbanite to dine, work, and play. The multifunctional venue unites three distinct spaces, from the diner to the cafe to the outdoor patio, each designed to flow into the next, encouraging guests to wake up with a coffee, host a lunch meeting or end the day with dinner or cocktails with friends. Wynwood Diner is located at 2601 N.W. Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33127. For more information please visit wynwooddiner.com.

Sizzling Summer Saturdays at Zest 7/13/16-8/31/16

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Sizzling Summer Saturdays at Zest
Saturday, 07/13/2016 – 08/31/2016 04:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Zest-Summer-FlyerZest Restaurant
200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33176
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The flavors, scents and sounds of summer come alive Saturday nights in Downtown Miami at Zest Restaurant.

Enjoy a Complimentary Award-Winning Mojito with your choice of the following:

CARIBBEAN CLAMBAKE BOWL

With Lobster, Scallops, Clams, Shrimp, Local Fish, Corn on the Cob in Red Stripe Beer Scotch Bonnet Broth

Or

CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF 16oz BONE-IN RIB-EYE STEAK

With Loaded Baked Potato, Charred Brussel Sprouts & Smoked Ancho Chili Butter

$29.00*

Zest Restaurant

200 South Biscayne Blvd.

Located in the Southeast Financial Center Plaza

305.374.9378

www.zestmiami.com

$7 Valet on SE 2nd Street. | *Not including tax and gratuity.

Bastille Day Celebration at Seaspice 7/14/16

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Bastille Day Celebration at Seaspice
Sunday, 07/14/2016 – 06:00 pm – 02:00 am
SeaspiceSeaspice
422 NW North River Dr,
Miami, Florida 33128
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Cost: $45

Seaspice invites you to experience the elegance of the Monte Carlo casino, cruise with the starlets on the Croisette and get carried away in a wild St Tropez night!

With live music and entertainment throughout the evening, guests will try their luck at the pop-up casino and win exclusive prizes for a good deed. All proceeds to go to the FIPA (French international Studies Program)*

Indulge in a provincial inspired prefix menu offered at $45, a la carte options and libations of champagne as you dance the night away St Tropez style, with electric vibes by DJ Axel.

For dinner reservations, please call 305 440 4200 or visit www.seaspicemiami.com

Benefit from the Early birds rate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bastille-day-celebration-2016-french-riviera-edition-tickets-26237876194

For sponsorship opportunities and bottle service reservations, please contact miami@frenchtuesdays.com or call Eric Even at 786.273.8600.

STK Miami Beach Kicks Off Magnum Mondays Summer Series 7/4/16

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STK Miami Beach Kicks Off Magnum Mondays Summer Series
Monday, 07/04/2016 – 07:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Screen-Shot-2016-06-29-at-12.33.33-PMSTK Miami Beach
2305 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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MIAMI, FL (June 24, 2016) – The ONE Group’s STK Miami Beach is pleased to announce the start of its Summer Series during Magnum Mondays. Each Monday, beginning on July 4th, STK will be partnering with local Miami swimwear brands to create pop-up shops in the vibe-driven steakhouse. The first pop-up shop will be in partnership with OMG MIAMI SWIMWEAR, a sexy, yet trendy swimwear line with a recently opened store in Miami Beach. Expect other local favorite brands throughout the month like Hera Swim, Lila Nikole Collection, and Naunet. The pop-ups will be available for browsing and shopping from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Light bites and select cocktails will be served to guests that RSVP. With STK’s mouth-watering menu, upbeat sounds, and one-of-a-kind atmosphere, Miami’s favorite Monday night dinner party just got even better.

The festivities continue after the pop-up shops with the weekly Magnum Monday dinner party featuring live DJs, entertainment and specials on magnum bottles of Veuve Clicquot bottles beginning at 9:00 p.m. For table reservations, please call 305.604.6988.

Magnum Monday Summer Series Schedule:
July 4 – OMG MIAMI SWIMWEAR
July 11 – Hera Swim
July 18 – Lila Nikole Collection
July 25 – Naunet

Veggie Tales at Spasso 7/6/16, 7/11/16

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Veggie Tales at Spasso
Wednesday, 07/06/2016 – 07/11/2016 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Spasso-236Spasso
3540 Main Highway,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
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Cost: $35

Spice up your veggie knowledge! Learn to cook your vegetables in creative and delicious ways! Chef Gaetano will teach you how to properly garnish your veggies to get the most flavors out of them. Learn to make classics such as the Mediterranea – tomatoes, cucumber, gaeta olives, red bell peppers, parmigiano or the Parmigiana di Melanzane – Eggplant parmigiana, colorful and tasty vegetable-based dishes that you will love! Wednesday, July 6 and Monday, July 11; 3 – 5 p.m. Spaces are limited (2 to 5 people max) and reservations are required in advance. Spasso Miami also offers private classes. Register online at www.spassomiami.com/cook. 305-441-0219. Spasso Miami is located at 3540 Main Highway in Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

The Dutch Summer BBQ’s with Chef De Cuisine Adonay Tafur 7/13/2016

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The Dutch Summer BBQ’s with Chef De Cuisine Adonay Tafur
Wednesday, 07/13/2016 – 07/13/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dutch-Summber-BBQs1The Dutch
2201 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Website
Cost:

Thai/Korean BBQ
Hosted by Yulim Jeong Sous Chef at The Dutch
With guest chefs: Xavier Torres of Drunken Dragon
& Chef Phuket Thong of Cake Thai Restaurant

RSVP: jose@thedutchmiami.com

The Dutch Summer BBQ’s with Chef De Cuisine Adonay Tafur 7/27/16

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The Dutch Summer BBQ’s with Chef De Cuisine Adonay Tafur
Wednesday, 07/27/2016 – 07/27/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dutch-Summber-BBQs3The Dutch
2201 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Website
Cost:

Pig Roast Extravaganza

Hosted by Darren Donovan Sous Chef at The Dutch
With guest chefs: John Gallo & Rene Reyes of Pinch Kitchen
& Steve Santana of Taquiza

RSVP: jose@thedutchmiami.com

Red, White and BRUNCH at Tap 42 7/4/16

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Red, White and BRUNCH at Tap 42
Monday, 07/04/2016 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tap 42 Coral Gables
301 Giralda Ave,
Miami, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Tap 42 is hosting a bottomless brunch on 4th of July to celebrate America! In true patriotic spirit, Tap 42 will be offering Red, White and Blue Pancakes made with white chocolate chips, fresh strawberries and blueberries, topped with powdered sugar and vanilla whipped cream! Other favorites include The Hangover, made with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, white cheddar and maple hollandaise served between a french toast challah bun. It’s the perfect dish to cure a long weekend hangover! Bottomless mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and Funky Buddha Floridian are also available for $15. All this and more will be offered at all three Tap 42 locations on Monday, July 4th from 11am – 3pm.

Verde Summer Guest Chef Series featuring Michael Pirolo 7/7/16

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Verde Summer Guest Chef Series featuring Michael Pirolo
Thursday, 07/07/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $85

This summer, Verde Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will collaborate with esteemed local guest chefs to offer an exclusive dining experience at PAMM, one of the city’s premier cultural destinations. Kicking off the Summer Guest Chef Series is Chef Michael Pirolo of rustic Italian restaurant Macchialina.

The night will include a reception on PAMM’s terrace and a welcome cocktail followed by family-style seating and a three-course meal with wine pairings inside Verde.

We encourage guests to RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1567218386905998/

4th of July at River Yacht Club 7/4/16

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4th of July at River Yacht Club
Monday, 07/04/2016 – 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
RYC-July-4th-InstagramRiver Yacht Club
401 SW 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Join River Yacht Club (RYC) for its first annual 4th of July celebration. The venue, typically open Wednesday-Sunday, will open its doors to the public on Monday, July 4th to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Patrons will enjoy an array of festivities, including musical performances, activities and a special menu offering American-cuisine favorites, infused with River Yacht Club’s signature European techniques. Special menu items will include lobster rolls, sliders, coleslaw, watermelon salad and corn on the cob, among others. The evening will conclude as guests watch the sky light up above the glistening Miami River with fireworks displays from surrounding locations.

For reservations please contact reservations@riveryachtclub.com.

Kuro to Host Darioush Wine Dinner Thursday, June 30 6/30/16

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Kuro to Host Darioush Wine Dinner Thursday, June 30
Thursday, 06/30/2016 – 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida 33026
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Cost: $175

Kuro, the award-winning, new-style Japanese restaurant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, is hosting an exclusive wine dinner featuring the Napa wines of Darioush on Thursday, June 30, 2016. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The dinner will be hosted by Darioush ambassador Allen Papp. Kuro’s Executive Chef Alex Q. Becker, recently named Best Chef by New Times Broward-Palm Beach, will prepare a five-course dinner, with each part of the meal expertly paired with a Darioush wine. All guests in attendance will take home a complimentary bottle of Darioush Signature Cabernet Franc. The dinner is priced at $175 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Seating is limited; reservations are required and can be made by calling 954-316-2900. Kuro is located at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at One Seminole Way in Hollywood, Florida. Dinner is served nightly, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Lunch is served Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Telephone: 800-937-0010; www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

Matador Bar Presents Havana Nights Featuring Legendary Cantinero Julio Cabrera 6/20/16

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Matador Bar Presents Havana Nights Featuring Legendary Cantinero Julio Cabrera
Thursday, 06/23/2016 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
Matador Room
2901 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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WHO/WHAT: This month Matador Bar embraces Miami’s cuban culture and flavor in a night of cuban classics, live music, and dominos inside of Matador Bar’s luxurious, yet inviting latin atmosphere.After several successful bar takeovers with London’s Punch Room, New York’s Employees Only and NYC’s Attaboy, The Miami Beach EDITION’s Matador Bar joins forces with Julio Cabrera, a Cuban native with a love for extraordinary bartending, for another Thursday Takeover series.
WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd, from 9pm to midnight.
WHERE: Matador Bar is located inside The Miami Beach EDITION, at 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. For more information visit matadorroom.com or call (786)257-4600.
Fb.com/matadorroom | Instagram: @matadorroom

Passport Wine Series: Napa and Sonoma 6/24/16

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Passport Wine Series: Napa and Sonoma
Friday, 06/24/2016 – 06/24/2016 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
GP-High-Res-LogoShooters Waterfront
3003 NE 32nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
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Cost: $75/person in advance, $85 at event

At the second Passport Wine Series event, guests will savor noteworthy California wines ranging from crisp whites to full-bodied reds. Five progressive chef-manned stations will present one wine with a paired dish to round out the grand tasting experience. Guests will be able to purchase the wines that night at a reduced price.

Downtown Dadeland Block Party 7/23/16

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Downtown Dadeland Block Party
Saturday, 07/23/2016 – 07/23/2016 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
July-Events-Flyer1Downtown Dadeland
7250 N Kendall Dr,
Miami, Florida 33156
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Cost: Free

Join us for a night of music, food, drinks and fun as Downtown Dadeland continues its summer celebration at the Downtown Dadeland Block Party on Saturday, July 23 from 6-10 p.m. The all-ages, free event will feature music by The Problem Kids and the Miller Road Band and will also include giant party games. The Block Party will take place on SW 72nd Place between SW 89th Street and SW 90th Lane. For more information, please visit http://facebook.com/downtowndadelandretail or downtowndadeland.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Paella & Vino at The Dutch @ W South Beach 6/16/16

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Paella & Vino at The Dutch @ W South Beach
Thursday, 06/16/2016 – 06/16/2016 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Dutch-Paella-y-Vino-EviteThe Dutch
2201 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Website
Cost: $40

Enjoy drink specials and live music at Paella & Vino at The Dutch @ W South Beach!

The menu will consist of Paella Valenciana, Octopus a la Brasa, Patatas Bravas, Gazpacho and Padron Peppers. Desserts will include Vanilla Creme Catalana and Sangria Sorbet with Candied Orange. Sangria will be served. RSVP: jose@thedutchmiami.com

Surf or Turf Fridays at Mama Mia 6/10/16, 6/17/16, 6/24/16, 7/1/16, 7/8/16, 7/15/16, 7/22/16, 7/29/16, 8/5/16

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Surf or Turf Fridays at Mama Mia
Friday, 06/10/2016 – 08/05/2016 06:00 pm –
SurforTurfMama Mia Italian Ristorante
1818 S Young Circle,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
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Every Friday at 6pm starting this week, guests at Mama Mia can choose to indulge in either sea or land! From the sea, Mama Mia is serving all-you-can-eat garlic Alaskan Snow Crabs with a side of linguine with a homemade crab marinara sauce — a seafood paradise! From the land, enjoy a whopping 1 1/4 lb. Filet Mignon Chateaubriand style served on top of golden roasted potatoes, mushrooms and caramelized onions. Both options are priced at $34.95 per person, a deal that will have your wallet as full as your stomach, and with an all-you-can-eat option and 1 1/4 lb. steak, that means really full. Being an Italian and family-style dish restaurant, it’s no surprise Mama Mia never lets you leave hungry.

Father’s Day at The Bar @ Lvl25, Conrad Miami 6/19/16

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Father’s Day at The Bar @ Lvl25, Conrad Miami
Sunday, 06/19/2016 – 03:00 pm –
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1305 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free

Watch the UEFA Euro 2016 Switzerland vs. France match at the Conrad Miami’s Bar @ Lvl25 on your special day. Enjoy gourmet wine, along with cheeses from the competing countries. Kids of all ages welcomed.

Cervezas Alhambra + Laterria Italiana Pop-up 6/3/16, 6/4/16, 6/5/16

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Cervezas Alhambra + Laterria Italiana Pop-up
Friday, 06/03/2016 – 06/05/2016 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bottle-close-upLaterria Italiana
3301 NE 1st Ave #101,
Miami, Florida 33137
Website
Cost: Varies

Spanish craft beer Cervezas Alhambra and local gelateria Latteria Italiana have joined forces to bring a sugar-fueled, boozy pop-up experience to Midtown Miami this summer. Cervezas Alhambra will be present with a bounty of bottles to share with locals and visitors of the Midtown area. Latteria will produce an exclusive limited edition Cervezas Alhambra Reserva 1925 gelato flavor to be sold during the month of June that will be sampled throughout the weekend.

Dates: June 3, 4 & 5th
Time: Friday, 5 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Rooftop Happy Hour at Dolores 6/2/16

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Rooftop Happy Hour at Dolores
Thursday, 06/02/2016 – 08/02/2016 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
unspecified-1Dolores But You Can Call me Lolita
1000 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Happy Hour is the happiest of hours and over at Dolores they believe it shouldn’t be limited to an hour. Enjoy all well and top shelf drinks for 50% off from 4-8pm daily. Sit back and sip on a cocktail while listening to tunes and hanging with friends.

Brunchin’ at Dolores. 6/2/16

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Brunchin’ at Dolores.
Sunday, 06/02/2016 – 08/02/2016 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
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1000 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Saturday and Sundays were meant for relaxing with a glass of bubbly in hand while you chow down on brunch favorites such as Serrano ham croquettes, Chicken & Waffles, Eggs Benedict Royale & Huevos Rotos. Brunch just isn’t brunch without mimosas and for a limited time guests can enjoy $1.99 mimosas with the purchase of an entrée. Brunch is served from 11am till 4pm.

Prohibition Style Dining Destination Trust & Co. Debuts in the Gables

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For VIXI owner Melissa Stam, gelato is in her roots. Stam’s great grandfather, Giovanni Rattazzi, opened a gelato parlor in his home city of Genoa in 1865 and her shared passion for gelato inspired her to open Coral Gables’ gelateria VIXI more than a century later.

VIXI proudly boasts a large selection of authentic and healthy Italian gelato made without any artificial flavorings, colorings or additives, using only fresh natural ingredients. Flavors run the gamut from traditional varieties like chocolate, vanilla and hazelnut, to the more funky like parmesan cheese and pesto with basil sauce flavored gelato. Lactose-free sorbets are also available.

Curious to know what the difference is between gelato and ice cream? And how exactly it gets its intense smooth flavor? Check out the video above to find out that and more.

Via Chat Chow

Ode to Summer 7/9/16

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Ode to Summer
Saturday, 07/09/2016 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
odetosummerReggis Park
4005 S Hiatus Rd,
Davie, Florida 33330
RSVP / Register
Cost: $80 – $100

Join Sensory Delights Catering for another amazing evening of delectable food, soothing music and enchanting setting. You will enjoy a meticulously crafted four-course dinner that will include beverages. And for the very first time, our very own Food Network Star Chef Lemaire will be joined by Food Network’s Chopped Champion and Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen Contestant, Chef Roshni Gurnani. They have created a menu that celebrates the summer and that will leave you wanting more.

Good For You Gelato at VIXI in Coral Gables

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For VIXI owner Melissa Stam, gelato is in her roots. Stam’s great grandfather, Giovanni Rattazzi, opened a gelato parlor in his home city of Genoa in 1865 and her shared passion for gelato inspired her to open Coral Gables’ gelateria VIXI more than a century later.

VIXI proudly boasts a large selection of authentic and healthy Italian gelato made without any artificial flavorings, colorings or additives, using only fresh natural ingredients. Flavors run the gamut from traditional varieties like chocolate, vanilla and hazelnut, to the more funky like parmesan cheese and pesto with basil sauce flavored gelato. Lactose-free sorbets are also available.

Curious to know what the difference is between gelato and ice cream? And how exactly it gets its intense smooth flavor? Check out the video above to find out that and more.

Via Chat Chow

Talde Miami Beach Presents: Buju Brunchton Jamaican BBQ 5/14/16

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Talde Miami Beach Presents: Buju Brunchton Jamaican BBQ
Saturday, 05/14/2016 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
image01TALDE Miami Beach
4041 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Website
Cost: All you can eat Jerk Bar $30 per person as well as an all you can drink option $30 per person

TALDE Miami Beach hosts another themed brunch day party on Saturday, May 14 with an authentic Jamaican dance hall theme

This Saturday, May 14, Brunch Life at TALDE Miami Beach is back in full force with Caribbean vibes for the third installment of the monthly musically themed brunch series. This month’s brunch, Buju Brunchton Jamaican BBQ, will be the first of the series to incorporate an all you can drink option ($30 per person), because what’s a Caribbean destination without bottomless Cool Rummings Punch, Tropical Bellinis and PBR to boot?!

As for the food, guests will indulge in an all you can eat Jerk Bar ($30 per person) including jerked chicken, pork, whole fish, shrimp, curried mushrooms, rice and beans, callaloo and coconut milk roti. As usual, Dale Talde will party alongside guests and DJ Andres Amadeus, who will be spinning Caribbean and reggae tunes. Once guests are finished eating, they’re invited to the lounge area of TALDE Miami Beach for a Jamaican dancehall-type experience. The rules for Buju Brunchton Jamaican BBQ: get weird, real weird.

Reservations are requested; guests may call (786) 605-4094 or visit taldemiamibeach.com. And, check us out on Instagram: @taldemiamibeach. TALDE Miami Beach is located at 4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140.

Pairings @ Ted’s: Elena + Samora Pinderhughes 5/20/16, 5/21/16

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Pairings @ Ted’s: Elena + Samora Pinderhughes
Friday, 05/20/2016 – 05/21/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2016-Pairings-at-Teds-Eventbrite-Pinderhughes-copyYoungArts
2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $35; $95

Flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes (2013 YoungArts Winner in Voice and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts) and her brother Samora (2009 YoungArts Winner in Jazz), a pianist and composer, have been performing together for 15 years, and have each performed internationally on world-class stages. Most recently, Samora helped organize and performed in the Justice for Flint benefit concert featuring Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monae, while Elena contributed music to the Miles Ahead film score.

Use discount code YA_JAZZ for $10 GA tickets*
*$25 f+b minimum

For the Love of Brunch: A Pop-Up by Chef Richard Ingraham 5/22/16

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For the Love of Brunch: A Pop-Up by Chef Richard Ingraham
Sunday, 05/22/2016 – 11:00 am – 01:30 pm
Brunch-in-the-Garden-PhotoThe Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $65

If you don’t know who Chef Richard Ingraham is, well then, you aren’t from Miami and you ain’t no Heat fan either! Chef to our beloved b-ball player Dwyane Wade, Ingraham brings his A-game to The Wynwood Yard.

The Southern-inspired menu includes Cedar River Farms port-braised short ribs with brown butter and Asiago-Carolina Gold Rice grits; a playful twist on deviled eggs with house-made onion jam, curry crab filling with crispy capers and Ingraham’s take on pigs in a blanket–foie-gras-and-fig-sausage wrapped in puff pastry with blueberry-thyme jam and spicy mustard. Heart-warming peach cobbler French toast available as an alternative entrée.

DIRT and Jojo Tea 5 Course Dinner by Chef Nicole Votano 5/11/16

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DIRT and Jojo Tea 5 Course Dinner by Chef Nicole Votano
Wednesday, 05/11/2016 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2016-05-10-at-11.06.00-AMDIRT
232 5th St.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: $75 per person

​​DIRT and JoJo Tea invite you to a special 5 course wine-paired dinner by Chef Nicole Votano featuring tea infused farm-to-table recipes highlighting the flavors of single-origin, small batch tea

Brickell Living Hosts Inaugural Brickell Restaurant Week 5/12/16 – 5/19/16

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Brickell Living Hosts Inaugural Brickell Restaurant Week
Thursday, 05/12/2016 – 05/19/2016 06:00 pm –
Brickell-Restaurant-Week-Cal.-ListingBrickell World Plaza
600 Brickell Ave,
Miami, FL, Florida 33131
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Brickell and Downtown Miami is having its first Brickell Restaurant Week hosted by Brickell Living! Brickell Living will host its inaugural Brickell Restaurant Week (BRW) and its Kick Off Event at the beautiful 600 Brickell World Plaza in the heart of Brickell, Miami on Thursday, May 12, 2016. The “Kick Off Event” will be supporting their 2016 beneficiary partner, the Irie Foundation. Twenty-five percent (25%) of all net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to this impactful charity. They seek to improve the lives of South Florida youth through education and extracurricular opportunities that may not otherwise be available to them. There are over 300 plus restaurants thriving in the Downtown and Brickell area of Miami and this event is meant to promote these businesses by celebrating the diverse culinary scene taken place. You don’t want to miss this!

Tacos, Luchas, & Chelas: The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo at COYO Taco 5/5/16

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Tacos, Luchas, & Chelas: The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo at COYO Taco
Thursday, 05/05/2016 – 05/06/2016 04:00 pm – 12:00 am
image1-2COYO Taco
2300 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $10 GA and $25 VIP (lounge access)

​​WHO/WHAT: Miami’s favorite Mexican hotspot, COYO Taco, presents the 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo block party: Tacos, Luchas & Chelas. The Wynwood block party will be a fiesta bound to get LOCO, with live mariachi bands, the best DJs, and real Mexican-style luchador matches. Enjoy tacos al pastor, corn on the cob, margaritas, and beer specials, along with nonstop entertainment. After midnight, the party continues in the lounge until 3:00 AM.

Mother’s Day 2016 5/8/16

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Mother’s Day 2016
Sunday, 05/08/2016 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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Having trouble not knowing where to take your mom or wife for Mother’s day? Here are four amazing options to spoil her!

Drunken Dragon
Show Mom how special she is by treating her to a Korean style Mother’s Day brunch over at the Drunken Dragon on South Beach. With the dark wooden atmosphere, smoky tabletops and taste of fall apple tea, there’s no better way to show Mom how much you appreciate her. 1424 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

River Oyster Bar
Take Mom to the heart of Brickell this Mother’s Day to spoil her to a beautiful afternoon mixed with seafood alongside a FOS Mama-sitha mixed to freshen up her day. 650 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33131

Sokai Sushi Bar
Raise your glass to your special lady this Mother’s Day by pampering her taste buds with a “Nikkei” styled Peruvian-Japanese cuisine over at Sokai Sushi Bar in Doral or West Flagler. Make sure she ends her day off with a cocktail made just for her-Berry Sweet Mama Sake. 10141 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33172

River Yacht Club
Nothing says “quality time” with your number one lady by taking Mom riverside to treat her with delicious food and sips made with Allaire vodka and creme de violette. 401 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33130

La Riviera Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch 5/8/16

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La Riviera Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
Sunday, 05/08/2016 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
La-RivieraLa Riviera at Pullman Miami Airport
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive,
Miami, Florida 33126
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Cost: $55 adults/ $25 children 5-12 years old/ complimentary children 5 and under

La Riviera, the signature restaurant within the Pullman Miami Airport will be home to an extravagant Mother’s Day Brunch celebration with ever-flowing champagne, a bounteous buffet of traditional brunch classics and seasonally inspired takes on regional favorites and each mom in attendance will be entered in a Mother’s Day Trip Giveaway to award one lucky lady with a staycation for two at the Pullman Miami Airport.

Celebrate Mom with brunch at John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 5/8/16

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Celebrate Mom with brunch at John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
Sunday, 05/08/2016 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
JM-LogoJohn Martin’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
253 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Show mom how much you appreciate her this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, with a delicious brunch at Miami’s most authentic Irish restaurant. Located in the heart of Coral Gables, JohnMartin’s is honoring all mothers with a classic breakfast cuisine including Scrambled Eggs and scrumptious Irish breakfasts. Mother’s Day Brunch is available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. The brunch buffet menu is $36.00 per adult and $15.50 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (305) 445-3777.

Mother’s Day Brunch 5/8/16

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Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, 05/08/2016 – 11:30 am – 03:30 pm
BlueM_SocialMiami_MothersDayBrunchThumbnail_04212016-01Blue Matisse & NAU Lounge at InterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33172
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Cost: $45 for adults, $25 for children 6-12, and free for 5 and under.

Blue Matisse Restaurant is celebrating moms! This Mother’s Day, enjoy a delectable selection of breakfast and brunch options that your mom is sure to love. Cherish mom and great company with delicious food and DJ entertainment.

COYA’s Signature Master Classes 4/9/16

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COYA’s Signature Master Classes
Saturday, 04/09/2016 – 12:00 pm –
Ceviche-Master-ClassCOYA
999 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free for members $55 for Non-Members

Ceviche Master Class Saturday
April 9th @ 12 PM

Learn to prepare a selection of fresh Ceviche with the COYA Masters
Learn our take on tradition

Traditional, Chiffa and Mixto.
Pisco Pairing included
Interactive Prep. & Display
Free for members $55 for Non-Members
RSVP: miamireservations@coyarestaurant.com

Obba Sushi Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Coral Gables 4/9/16

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Obba Sushi Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Coral Gables
Saturday, 04/09/2016 – 04/09/2016 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
OBBA-Sandwich-Pic1Obba Sushi Coral Gables
160 Andalusia Ave,
Miami, Florida 33134
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Cost: $25

OBBA sushi invites Coral Gables Community to an all-inclusive celebration in honor of a year filled with Latin Japanese fusion. Tickets will be purchased on Eventbrite for $25 a person. After the event, stay with us for dinner and an all night entertainment!

Miami Open Specials at the JW Marriott Miami 3/21/16

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Miami Open Specials at the JW Marriott Miami
Monday, 03/21/2016 – 12:00 pm –
Miami-Open-specialsLa Terraza Cafe & Bar
1111 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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From March 21st- April 3rd, come watch the Miami Open matches at La Terraza Café & Bar on multiple HD TVs while enjoying appetizers including BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Grilled Rosemary Flatbread, Panko Crusted Shrimp and Grilled Lamb Chops Scottadito Style, all priced between $7-$12. There will also be drink specials available including Cosmopolitan, Margaritas, Mojitos and Martinis, priced at $5, and bottled beer for $4. See you at the JW Marriott Miami!

Red the Steakhouse hosts Caymus Wine Dinner 4/7/16

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Red the Steakhouse hosts Caymus Wine Dinner
Thursday, 04/07/2016 – 07:00 pm –
980044_1133726676645708_8603993809759944510_oRed, the Steakhouse
119 Washington Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: $249

Come wine and dine at Red, the Steakhouse in South Beach during the Caymus Wine Dinner on Thursday, April 7th at 7pm. Spend the evening enjoying Chef Peter Vauthy’s indulgent five-course menu and expert-selected wine pairings from the famed Caymus Vineyards in Napa Valley. The renown restaurant is known for serving a hybrid of classic cuisine and the freshest seasonal ingredients, so you won’t be let down! Reservations are required and tickets are $249 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Call the restaurant at 305.534.3688 to make reservations. To view the full menu, visit Red’s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/redthesteakhouse

Chit Chat Networking Event at Chef Leon Midtown 3/24/16

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Chit Chat Networking Event at Chef Leon Midtown
Thursday, 03/24/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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3250 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

Calling all Foodies & Fashionistas!!! Chit Chat Networking event will launch this Thursday, March 24th at Chef Leon in Midtown…celebrate Chef Leon’s newly extended hours with complimentary appetizers, dessert samples, and specialty cocktails from 8PM-11PM. Chit Chat with your foodie friends while indulging in delicious sweets and drinks…Beats by DUB Boutique
#ChitChatMidtown #ChefLeonMiami

Bow Wow’s Birthday Celebration at Highline Ballroom 3/25/16

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Bow Wow’s Birthday Celebration at Highline Ballroom
Friday, 03/25/2016 – 11:00 pm – 04:00 am
ERICVIRGILHighLine Ballroom NYC
431 West 16th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues New York,NY 10011,
New York, New York 10011
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Cost: $20

Friday, March 25th, 2016
Bow Wow’s Birthday Celebration
at
HighLine Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
between 9th and 10th Avenues
New York,NY 10011

Music by: Chris Bachman and Country the Truth
spinning Top 40, HIp Hop, House, etc

Tickets at $20 Each
For Ticket information, text Eric Virgil at 917-664-2686 or email info@ericvirgil.com

Purchase tickets Here:
http://highlinebowwow.eventbrite.com
Bottle Packages:
Bottle Packages are available. Text Eric Virgil at 917-664-2686 or email info@ericvirgil.com

Doors Open at 11pm. Close at 4am.
21 and over
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http://gonyc.net/venues/nyc/highline-ballroom/

This classy music venue—former home to dance clubs Power and Glo—has the fairly dubious distinction of being located next door to a Western Beef supermarket. But indoors, the spartan 700-person-capacity space distinguishes itself with exposed beams, lounge-worthy lighting, and a column-free main floor with great sight lines from both the wide downstairs area and the carpeted balcony. (When seats are added to both levels, the place maxes the lookout.) Bookings are consciously eclectic, but overall reflect the evolved vibe of the neighborhood with bling- and controversy-free hip-hop acts, mellow songstresses, and veteran critical darlings.
Go to www.ericvirgil.com for party information

The Wine Experience 3/24/16

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The Wine Experience
Thursday, 03/24/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
unnamed2Juniper on the Water
1975 S Ocean Dr,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
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Cost: $70.00

Together with UVAS Americas, Juniper on the Water has created a night that is going to be full of flavors and culture: a complete wine experience! $70 per Ticket, Includes: 4 course menu and each course is paired with an exclusive wine selection. Wine guidance will be led by the UVAS sommeliers. Includes Complimentary valet parking. | Tickets available NOW at Eventbrite

Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita Launches New Rooftop Happy Hour 3/31/16

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Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita Launches New Rooftop Happy Hour
Thursday, 03/31/2016 – 03/31/2017 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
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100 South Miami Ave,
Brickell, Florida 33130
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Happy Hour is the happiest of hours and over at Dolores they believe it shouldn’t be limited to an hour. Enjoy all well and top shelf drinks for 50% off from 4-8pm daily. Sit back and sip on a cocktail while listening to tunes and hanging with friends. Grab your friends and family and head over to Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita for the perfect way to step into Spring!

Spillover Menu Preview at KUSH 3/10/16

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Spillover Menu Preview at KUSH
Thursday, 03/10/2016 – 06:00 pm –
12742667_1080882801932933_2242394325348909765_nKush
2003 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Join us for an exclusive menu preview for Spillover, a new cider and seafood-focused eatery in Coconut Grove by the guys who brought you Lokal and Kush!

We will have KUSH’s regular menu alongside some items from Spillover, opening soon!

Say hello to the awesome people from Moonlight Meadery who will be on hand showcasing some of their meads!

Uncle Tom’s BBQ Cares 4U 4/7/16

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Uncle Tom’s BBQ Cares 4U
Thursday, 04/07/2016 – 07:00 pm –
4fa99fb7-bf1a-4e13-bc37-3d2477703ebdUncle Tom’s BBQ Cares 4U
8345 SW 124th Street Miami, FL 33156,
Miami, Florida 33156
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What other place will give you a flavorful meal, a drink, and the heart-warming feeling that it is all going to a good cause? Miami’s very own Uncle Tom’s BBQ can give you just that. Enjoy some of their customer favorites such as Pulled Pork sliders, Brisket sliders, and Baby Back Ribs all paired with any choice of wine or beer. Best of all, this is an  All-You-Can-Eat kind of event. Every dollar spent on your meal is going directly to UTBBQ Cares 4U. UTBBQ Cares 4U is a non-profit organization created by the owners of Uncle Tom’s BBQ. This organization provides meals to homeless and low-income families. Bring your family and friends and share a meal with them knowing that every penny is going to feed those in need.

St. Patrick’s Day at Drake’s Bar 3/17/16

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St. Patrick’s Day at Drake’s Bar
Thursday, 03/17/2016 – 04:00 pm –
JW-Marriott-Miami-DrakesDrake’s Bar
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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The JW Marriott Miami will be offering a special happy hour on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick’s Day at Drake’s Bar. The special hour will feature $4 Guinness, $6 Rye and $8 St. Patrick’s Martini. See you there!

Photographs from the South Beach Wine and Food Festival by Mr Q 305

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This weekend, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival iconic tents on the beach stretched between 10th & 13th Streets off Ocean Drive to house the Goya Foods Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid® Culinary Demonstrations, which continued to capitalize on the revamped setting and programming structure successfully introduced during last year’s Festival.  This gourmet sampling featured the finest pours from the Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida portfolio, and a tri-county array of restaurants, led by Culinary Captains representing neighborhoods across South Florida.

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All Aboard RMS Bagatelle Love Boat 2/11/16

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All Aboard RMS Bagatelle Love Boat
Thursday, 02/11/2016 – 07:00 pm –
love-boatBagatelle
220 21st St,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Join Bagatelle Miami Beach this Thursday for a themed dinner party of The Love Boat! In anticipation to this year’s boat show, the nautical themed dinner party will feature a staff outfitted as sailors and captains with DJ Vincent Daubas on decks. All aboard the Love Boat!

Dominique Ansel / Art Basel

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During the craziness that was Art Basel 2015, pastry chef extraordinaire Dominique Ansel hosted a “surprise” pop-up soft serve window at The Setai Miami Beach serving two frozen yogurt creations. The first was a Caramel Stout Soft Serve with Chocolate “Caviar” and Sea Salt Brownie and the second was his cult-favorite Burrata Soft Serve, Balsamic Caramel, Confit Strawberry and Microbasil, both served in hand-rolled honey tuile cones. Ansel sat with Chat Chow TV during the Basel madness to tell us more about the pop-up and some of his favorite sweet creations.

Via Chat Chow

Valentine’s Day at The Trapiche Room 2/14/16

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Valentine’s Day at The Trapiche Room
Sunday, 02/14/2016 – 06:30 pm –
Valentines-Day-Promo-004-002The Trapiche Room
1111 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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The JW Marriott Miami’s Executive Chef, Alex Paz, invites couples to share a romantic dining experience at the Trapiche Room. Menu highlights include Black Truffle and Taleggio Potato and Chocolate Dusted Prime Filet with Stone Crab Risotto. The delectable experience finishes with a decadent Red Velvet Rum Cake. The romantic dinner on February 14th is priced at $80 per person with the option of wine pairings for an additional $25.

Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at Quality Meats Miami Beach 2/1/16

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Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at Quality Meats Miami Beach
Monday, 02/01/2016 – 07:00 pm –
Quality Meats
1501 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 165

On Monday, February 1, Quality Meats Miami Beach, one of South Florida’s most buzzed-about restaurants, is hosting a four course wine dinner in honor of award-winning winemaker Paul Hobbs, who will be in attendance showcasing his wines from both Napa Valley and Argentina. As the owner of Paul Hobbs Winery, Hobbs is highly regarded for his ability to identify exceptional vineyards along with his innovative work with new and historical sites and regions. His wines are fermented with native yeasts, aged in French oak, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Priced at $165 per person (including tax & gratuity), the dinner is a rare opportunity to meet a world-renowned winemaker and delight in a menu of hearty, flavorful dishes.

Superbowl 50 at Batch 2/7/16

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Superbowl 50 at Batch
Sunday, 02/07/2016 – 05:00 pm – 11:30 pm
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30 SW 12th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Grab your friends, throw on your jersey and head on over to watch Superbowl 50 with us here at Batch Gastropub, Brickell’s go-to bar. Root and cheer for your favorite team on our 14 big screens and 3 150” projectors! Arrive early enough and you’ll be able to snag some of our Bud Light and Jack Daniels giveaways! Think you can predict the score? Your guess is as good as ours! PICK-THE-SCORE and you too will be a winner, with your tab completely covered by us, which is almost as sweet as taking home the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Unwind and dine with our game day specials, which include a variety of your favorite food and drinks.

Specials include:
$4 Bud Light 16oz Drafts // $15 Pitchers
$20 Buckets (5) Mix-n-Match: 16oz Bud Light, Budweiser, Shocktop, Rolling Rock
$5 House Infused “Fireball”
$7.50 Bacardi ‘n’ Cola Pints

Hungry for more? We’ve got you covered. Some of our food specials include delicious $10 Dozen Wings and $13 Chorizo Meatball Sliders, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, or Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos.

You’ve worked hard all week, now it’s time to play hard in the heart of our beautiful city.

The downtown FULL MOON party… Dawn of the Moon 1/22/16

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The downtown FULL MOON party… Dawn of the Moon
Friday, 01/22/2016 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
Dawn-of-the-Moon-2016-800pxR House
2727 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $10 – $25 (Advanced Online Purchase)

It’s a new dawn… a new light… a new day… a new year!!! The year 2016 started with the dawn of a new day which marked the start of the new year and a renewed attitude. We invite you to celebrate life, its existence and continuity while making the best of every single day moving forward…

The “downtown FULL MOON party”
in association with Enlightened Flow Entertainment

Dawn Of The Moon
Suggested Dresscode: (Strongly Suggested)
Creative Full Moon Attire

Free admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments
Door Admission: $10 – $25
($10 Pre-sold Passes are available online: http://dfmp-miami-jan2016.eventbrite.com/; and other options for advanced purchased passes with a free drink are also available…)

21+ Only Event

Featuring:
The Married Pirates
Jason Perez
Ephniko
Chilly
Miami Drum Machine
Anthony Bacchus (Lead Drummer)
Luis Carlos Palacios (Lead Drummer)
Enlightened Flow Entertainment (https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedFlowEntertainment)
Ian Michael (www.dangerfun.com)
Additional Performances (TBA)

Plus,
Live Interactive Art
Drumming
Body / Face Painting
Tarot Reading
Poi / Fire Performance
Massage
Holistic Vendors
Food And Cocktails

Hosted by: Fritz R., Olivia Delaney, Shelby Stone, Jessica Bork, Jason Perez, Mike Moore, Maiah Duck, Ephniko, Chilly, Anthony Bacchus, Luis Carlos Palacios
Don’t Forget To Tell Your Friends… They Will Thank You For It

Order tickets via Eventbrite

Saturday International Brunch 11/16/16

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Saturday International Brunch
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 01/16/2016 11:30 am – 04:00 pm
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1200 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: $39.99

We’ve expanded our brunch programming to include the entire weekend! That’s right, Sunday’s famous drag brunch is now available on Saturday’s with an international twist!

Join our host Noel Leon and a flock of latin drag queens performing your favorite numbers; from Celia Cruz to Ariana Grande down to legendary La Lupe. Choose a delicious entree from a new weekly list of international brunch favorites like; authentic Mexican chilaquiles or chimichurri-bathed steak with scrambled eggs and queso blanco. And honey, the drinks are still unlimited but we’re going harder with tequila Margaritas for the entire brunch seating! We’ve even got a sexy live percussionist to get your body moving, and DJ Josh Riptide spinning today’s most infectious sounds!

So let’s review: Drag Shows, Amazing Food, Bottomless Margaritas, Live Music, AND NO WORK THE NEXT DAY. We think you just found your new favorite brunch. We’ll see you at INTERNATIONAL SATURDAY BRUNCH!

(seatings at 11:30am and 2:00pm)

Sunset Editions South Beach NYE with CASH CASH 12/31/15

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Sunset Editions South Beach NYE with CASH CASH
Thursday, 12/31/2015 – 01/01/2016 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
surfcomber-NYC-2016Surfcomber
1717 Collins Ave Miami,
MIAMI, Florida 33139
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Cost: $85

Contact information:
For Ticket, Party Information, and General Information, Text Eric Virgil at 917-664-2686 or email info@ericvirgil.com

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General Admission starts at $85 (Increases subject to availablity)
General Admission includes admission to NYE at Surfcomber with a 3-Hour Premium Open Bar from 9:00pm – 12:00am

Three Day Party Pass starts at $85 (Increases subject to availablity)
Includes admission to NYE at Surfcomber with a 3-Hour Premium Open Bar from 9:00pm – 12:00am. Admission on Friday to Surfcomber, Saturday pool party and Saturday night party.

Tables Packages
Various table prices and packages subject to availability. Contact Eric Virgil by texting 917-664-2686 for information.

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http://www.ericvirgil.com/event/sunset-editions-south-beach-nye-with-cash-cash/

Venue Description
The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel Miami-South Beach sits along 200 feet of Atlantic Oceanfront in the heart of trendy, exciting South Beach, Florida. With direct beach access and a resort-like atmosphere, our jewel of a hotel in the historic Art District is a great value, ideally located only 15 minutes from Miami International Airport

Special Artist
Cash Cash
With international support growing from renowned DJs and producers including Tiesto, Hardwell and Nicky Romero, as well as two successful Spinnin’ Records singles under their belts (“I Like It Loud” & “Michael Jackson”), New York’s emerging electronic three-piece Cash Cash has signed with legendary dance music imprint, Big Beat Records, home to a diverse electronic roster which includes Skrillex, Icona Pop, Chuckie, Martin Solveig, Flux Pavilion, Rudimental and Walden. The group, which consists of best friends and brothers, Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alex Makhlouf and Samuel Frisch first made their way into the hearts of core dance music enthusiasts with their vibrant remixes for the likes of Nicky Romero (“Symphonica”), Capital Cities (“Safe And Sound”), Vicetone (“Heartbeat” ft. Collin McLoughlin) and Krewella (“Alive”); as well as Bruno Mars (“Treasure”), Calvin Harris (“Let’s Go” ft. Ne-Yo) and Nervo& Hook N Sling (“Reason”), several which have reigned on the Hype Machine charts. Source: Last.fm

Sanda Sculpture Viewing at Carillon Miami Beach 12/16/15

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Sanda Sculpture Viewing at Carillon Miami Beach
Wednesday, 12/16/2015 – 12/28/2015 12:00 pm –
Carillon-Sanda-Claus-2Carillon Miami Beach
6801 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Cost: Free

Sand-Isle sculptors created Miami’s version of a snow man – Sanda Claus – which is on display in the lobby of the hotel. That’s no typo, Santa Claus came to life in the form of 6-foot-tall sand sculpture. In the ultimate representation of Winter in Miami Beach, this 11-ton sculpture will remain in the lobby throughout the holiday season. Those coming to view the sculpture can sit back back, relax and enjoy the holiday ambiance with hot chocolate, apple cider and freshly baked cookies.

Ring in the New Year at Carillon Miami Beach 12/31/15

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Ring in the New Year at Carillon Miami Beach
Thursday, 12/31/2015 – 08:00 pm –
Carillon Miami Beach
6801 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Cost: $355 per person

Welcome 2016 with a Rat Pack-inspired bash coupled with an elegant oceanfront ambiance.

Dine on fine cuisine with a 5-course meal at THYME, dance under the stars with beats from a live band and DJ, and enjoy a champagne toast as the new year approaches, with lite bites passed throughout the evening.

The night begins with dinner seatings from 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. Tickets are limited – call to reserve your reservation & ticket today- 305.514.7333.

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Dinner from 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at THYME
Music from 10:00 p.m. – onward
Complimentary Valet

Christmas Brunch at THYME 12/25/15

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Christmas Brunch at THYME
Friday, 12/25/2015 – 11:30 am – 02:30 pm
Carillon Miami Beach
6801 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Cost: $85 per person

Carillon Miami Beach’s signature restaurant, THYME, is hosting a Christmas Brunch.vAttendees will enjoy progressive American cuisine by world-renowned Executive Chef Fritz Zwahlen, with live music providing the backdrop for the joyous occasion.

Bad Santa Brunch 12/20/15

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Bad Santa Brunch
Sunday, 12/20/2015 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
unnamed-3Tap 42
1411 South Andrews Avenue,,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Have you been naughty or nice?

Santa is coming to Tap 42 for a Bad Santa Brunch December 20th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will enjoy expertly crafted shots that feature Jim Bean Maple handed out by Old St. Nick himself! Brunchers should be on their worst behavior for this festive boozy brunch.

In addition to holiday shots during Bad Santa Brunch, Tap 42 features bottomless mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and Funky Buddha Floridan for just $15 during brunch. Guests can also dine on an array of delicious brunch items such as The Hangover made with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, white cheddar and maple hollandaise served between a French Toast Challah Bun. Check out the rest of the menu here!

Tap 42 is located at 1411 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316. Feel free to visit their website at www.Tap42.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

One Night Only with KellBilly Beer 12/17/15

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One Night Only with KellBilly Beer
Thursday, 12/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
KeyBillyThe Filling Station & Garage Bar
3200 NE 12th Avenue,
Oakland Park, Florida 33334
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Islamorada homebrewer, Pat Kennedy will be pouring his awarded Keybilly Island Ale for fans and curious beer drinkers. During the evening, guests can purchase Carintas Tacos cooked with the lightly hopped craft and a KeyBilly infused Key Lime Pie prepared by Chef Adam Feigeles. Escape for a quick getaway to the keys!

For $17 guests can enjoy the two dishes served with a glass of KeyBilly beer and a souvenir glass.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve With an Ocean View at the Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 12/31/15

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve With an Ocean View at the Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Thursday, 12/31/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Partial-Ocean-ViewRiva at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Cost: $60 per adult and $30 per child

It’s time to pop the champagne, make a toast, and celebrate the new year with an ocean view at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. Set on sixteen private oceanfront acres, Harbor Beach Marriott is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner at the resort’s on-property restaurant, Riva.. Guests can enjoy a range of delicious bites and entrees, including Smoked Braised Short Ribs, Florida Black Grouper, and Lobster Risotto with Saffron, all prepared by award-winning chefs. And be sure to check out the chocolate fountain for dessert! Seatings begin at 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The cost is $60 per adult and $30 per child. For reservations, call (954) 765-3100.

Time for Lunch at Mama Mia Italian Ristorante 12/8/15

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Time for Lunch at Mama Mia Italian Ristorante
Tuesday, 12/08/2015 – 02/29/2016 11:30 am – 02:30 pm
unnamed-4Mama Mia Italian Ristorante
1818 S Young Cir,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
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Tick tock, goes the clock and it is time for lunch. Your favorite place in Hollywood is the place to be, for a 30 minutes or less lunch. So come over and enjoy an all you can eat gourmet lunch for only $8.95. Soups, salad, seafood, pasta, meats oh my! Mama Mia Italian Ristorante is located in the trendy Hollywood’s Young Circle at 1818 S Young Circle and lunch hours are Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. For more information check out their website at www.miagrill.com or call (954)923-0555.

Wine Social at Made in Italy Gourmet 11/17/15

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Wine Social at Made in Italy Gourmet
Tuesday, 11/17/2015 – 11/17/2015 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Nov-17Made in Italy Gourmet
10 NE 27th St, Miami, Florida 33137,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $10-$15

Join Savor Tonight on Tuesday, November 17, as we visit Made in Italy Gourmet. This Italian mecca — located in Wynwood — is the ultimate destination for food lovers to shop, taste and savor the best of what Italy has to offer. Made in Italy Gourmet has taken a 3,500 square foot warehouse and transformed it this new concept that offers a wine bar, chef’s table, culinary educational center and retail center — and features Italian wines, cured meats and cheeses, fruits and vegetables, handmade pasta, wine and coffee.

Entering the space will feel as if you stepped into a Tuscan kitchen to have dinner with newfound friends, where the only common language is food and a carefully selected bottle of wine. The energetic bar creates a buzz throughout the restaurant and sets the stage for an exciting dining experience, so get ready for a new taste experience at Made in Italy Gourmet.

For this event, we’ll be hosting a wine social, where guests will experience a true taste of Italy.

Cost for the event is $10, if purchased by 4 p.m. on the 17th, or $15 at the door. This include one glass of Prosecco and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Visit savortonight.com for all of the details.

The “downtown FULL MOON party”… Season Opening Party Miami 11/27/15

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The “downtown FULL MOON party”… Season Opening Party (Miami) – Fri. Nov 27
Friday, 11/27/2015 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
DFMP-November-2015-flyer-front-800pxR House
2727 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $10 – $20 (Advanced Online Purchase)

Hello Happy Souls,

Great news!!! We have found the perfect venue in Wynwood to launch our Season Opener Event… The “downtown FULL MOON party” will now take place at R HOUSE, and we are kicking things off with a spectacular lineup of live music, art, and a packed entertainment schedule… Don’t miss it!!!

The “downtown FULL MOON party”
in association with Enlightened Flow Entertainment
SEASON OPENING PARTY (Miami)

Friday, November 27, 2015
From 9p – 3a
@ R HOUSE
2727 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

Suggested Dresscode: (Strongly Suggested!!!)
Creative Full Moon Attire… Imagine that you’ve been invited to the moon and asked to bring your koolest non-earthy attire!!!
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***FREE admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments***

Door Admission: $15 – $25
($10 Pre-sold Passes are available online: http://dfmp-miami-nov2015.eventbrite.com/; and other options for advanced purchased passes with a free drink are also available…)

21+ Only Event

Featuring:
OFF ORBIT
JASON PEREZ
TYRONE DOWNIE JR
EPHNIKO
CHILLY
MIAMI DRUM MACHINE
ANTHONY BACCHUS (Lead Drummer)
LUIS CARLOS PALACIOS (Lead Drummer)
ENLIGHTENED FLOW ENTERTAINMENT (https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedFlowEntertainment)
IAN MICHAEL (www.dangerfunsideshow.com)
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES (TBA)

Plus,
LIVE INTERACTIVE ART
DRUMMING
BODY / FACE PAINTING
TAROT READING
POI / FIRE PERFORMANCE
MASSAGE
HOLISTIC VENDORS
FOOD AND COCKTAILS

Hosted by: FRITZ R., OLIVIA DELANEY, SHELBY STONE, JESSICA BORK, JASON PEREZ, MIKE MOORE, MAIAH DUCK, EPHNIKO, CHILLY, ANTHONY BACCHUS, LUIS CARLOS PALACIOS

***DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS… THEY WILL THANK YOU FOR IT!***

For info / admission purchase: http://dfmp-miami-nov2015.eventbrite.com/
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NEXT EVENTS:
Friday, December 25th (Miami)
Saturday, December 26th (Fort Lauderdale)

Whiskey Blue at W Fort Lauderdale Hosts Concrete Beach for Monthly Beer Garden Series 11/13/15

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Whiskey Blue at W Fort Lauderdale Hosts Concrete Beach for Monthly Beer Garden Series
Friday, 11/13/2015 – 05:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Whiskey Blue
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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Cost: Free

Gerber Group is welcoming Wynwood-based Concrete Beach as the November host of its monthly outdoor beer series at Whiskey Blue at W Fort Lauderdale. The event will feature a selection of craft beers by Concrete Beach on draft and a barbecue menu using some of Concrete Beach’s signature brews on the southeast-corner patio at W Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free and valet parking is $5 with validation.

The Whiskey Blue Beer Garden series will continue each month. Please visit www.facebook.com/WFortLauderdale for details on upcoming partners.

For table reservations or to RSVP please call 954.414.8300.

Video of Giralda Under the Stars by Mr Q 305

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If it is the first Friday in November it means two things: One is the temperatures are getting cooler (ok…maybe a degree or two) and the other one is: Giralda Under the Stars, that gastronomic celebration of all the excellent cuisine available in that one magic block of picturesque Giralda Avenue known as “Restaurant Row”.

The Coral Gables Business Improvement District organizes the event which this year includes thirteen restaurants. Giralda Under the Stars runs on the first Friday of every month until April. So if you missed it this time you’ll be able to catch it in December.

Bagatelle Bond Brunch 10/7/15

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Bagatelle Bond Brunch
Saturday, 11/07/2015 – 11:00 am –
Bagatelle Miami Beach
220 21st St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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On Saturday, November 7, Special Agents will gather for the exclusive Bagatelle Bond Brunch where they will enjoy the finer things à la 007 with delicious bites, Belvedere Vodka specialty cocktails and martinis, shaken, not stirred.

“Behind the Red Curtain: An Exclusive Tour of Italy” Wine Dinner – Piemonte Region 11/10/15

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“Behind the Red Curtain: An Exclusive Tour of Italy” Wine Dinner – Piemonte Region
Tuesday, 11/10/2015 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FlyerToscana Divino
900 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $80

Each month the Italian wine dinner will showcase a four-course menu, which will be curated and prepared by the award-winning culinary team from Toscana Divino. The featured menu will be paired with ZONIN1821’s esteemed wine estates from the seven most important wine regions in Italy. This month will be a Piemonte Wine Dinner.

Our inaugural wine dinner in the “Behind the Red Curtain: An Exclusive Tour of Italy” took us to Tuscany featuring Castello D’Albola. The guests were greeted with Zonin Prosecco, delicious ciccheti and succulent affetati. The courses included dishes like Pici Pasta Senesi with Duck & Tomato Ragu and Carnaroli Risotto ai “Fungi Porcini paired with Chianti Classico, Bisteca a la Fiorentina paired with Chianti Classico Riserva.

Join us on the next stop in our tour of Italy as ZONIN 1821 and Toscana Divino highlight the Piemonte, a region rich in food and wine best-known for their Barolos and Barbarescos featuring a carefully curated menu perfectly paired with wines from Castelo del Poggio. The menu will include locally inspired plates such as Crispy Veal Tendon, Leek Agnolotti with Truffles, Barolo Braised Beef and Gianduja Cake.

 

Piemonte Menu

Guests will enjoy casual conversation about wines with a featured sommelier, as well as wonderful raffle prizes, including free bottles of wine and other gifts sure to delight both foodies and oenophiles. The Italian wine dinner of the series will take place on Tuesday, November 10th with seating at 8 p.m. for $80 pp. Guests must be age 21 or older to participate in this event.

To reserve seating, call 305-371-2767. Future wine dinner series will include Lombardia – December 9th, Veneto – January 13th, Friuli – February 10th, Puglia – March 9th, Sicilia – April 13th and ending back in coastal Toscana on May 11, 2016.

Photographs of Sobe SeaFood Fest Chef Showdown by Mr Q 305

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Hundreds of Foodies gathered in South Beach to experience one of the most important events of the 2015 gastronomic season: The South Beach Seafood Festival Chef Showdown Competition.

Twelve top chefs representing some of the best-known restaurants in the world went plate to plate at the Goya Foods Culinary Pavilion competing in six categories. The evening was presented by Land Rover of North and South Dade with Warren Henry Auto.

These are the winners:

Battle Tuna Winner: Chef Xavier of Drunken Dragon
Battle Shrimp Winner: Chef Dustin of Mondrian South Beach
Battle Octopus Winner: Chef Brad of Alter
Battle Surf n’ Turf Winner: Returning Champ Chef Peter with Red, the Steakhouse (South Beach)
Battle Taco: Chef Bernie of Bodega South Beach
Battle Lobser: Chef Andre and Chef Tyler of Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant

In reality the true winners were us foodies who got to sample some of the best cuisine anywhere.

The Hess Collection, Premier Beverage Company, Bacardi, Heineken, and Strongbow kept us well hydrated and refreshed all night!

Here are a few images:

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The Wynwood Yard Garden Party Grand Opening 11/14/15

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The Wynwood Yard Garden Party Grand Opening
Saturday, 11/14/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
itsalmostthyme-1The Wynwood Yard
70 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Behind each plate of food that we savor lies an intricate story.

The Wynwood Yard is a place where we can become part of
the narrative. It’s a hub for Miami’s most talented food
and beverage entrepreneurs to introduce innovative culinary
concepts to the community. Brought to life by groundbreaking culinary, architectural and wellness visionaries, The Wynwood Yard embodies Wynwood’s thriving cultural transformation.

Join us in celebrating the launch of The Wynwood Yard with a community garden party among the verdant fields! Let your art walk lead you to this delicious meeting of the minds with a special live performance by Elastic Bond and intimate moments of multi-sensory pleasure.

Take a promenade through the home-grown garden, delight in the on-site food concepts featuring: Myumi & Della’s Test Kitchen, as you sip the craft cocktails and resident drafts brews at the eco-friendly bar concept created by Chef Ken Lyon and beverage guru Ryan Goodspeed.

Michael Pirolo Makes Tortellini

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This past summer, Italian cuisine master and all around bad-ass chef, Michael Pirolo, prepared a private Italian feast filled with Prosciutto di Parma for some very lucky guests.

The ham is almost as old as Italian cuisine itself with the earliest references to Prosciutto di Parma dating back all the way to Roman times around 100 BC. The ham has a very strict certification. By law it can only be produced in the gently rolling countryside surrounding the city of Parma in north central Italy. The ham must use Italian-born and bred pigs raised according to the highest standards on which they are monitored, inspected and traced.

Once the ham is ready to be cured, a highly experienced maestri salatori (aka salt master) applies a minimal amount of sea salt necessary to produce a ham with the desired savory-sweet flavor profile. This is also the reason why Prosciutto di Parma tastes less salty than other ham varieties. At the end of the curing process, every leg of Prosciutto di Parma is checked for quality and then fire branded with the five-pointed Parma Crown, signifying its guarantee of authenticity and quality.

In the above video, Pirolo makes one of the dishes he prepared at this special Prosciutto di Parma dinner and shares the back story of why tortellini are shaped the way they are.

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Let’s Eat Dinner Series at Tarpon Bend 10/26/15

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Let’s Eat Dinner Series at Tarpon Bend
Monday, 10/26/2015 – 06:30 pm –
Screen-Shot-2015-10-16-at-3.39.47-PMTarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill
65 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $80 including tax and gratuity

On October 26, Coral Gables hot-spot, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill will host the second installment of The Let’s Eat Dinner Series, in partnership with Sam Adams Beer.

The event kicks off with a brews and mojitos open bar before delving into a five course pairing menu with dishes off Tarpon Bend’s new menu, complimented by specially selected Sam Adams beers.

Tickets, $80 per person including tax and gratuity, provide each guest access to the open bar, the five food and beer pairings, plus two complimentary general admission tickets to Burgerliscious, on Nov. 5. To purchase, click here – http://goo.gl/zukSVm

Event begins at 6:30 p.m. with the open bar cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m.

BLT Prime Miami Wine & Spirits Dinner Series Continues in October with Kathryn Hall and Her Award-Winning Wines 10/21/15

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BLT Prime Miami Wine & Spirits Dinner Series Continues in October with Kathryn Hall and Her Award-Winning Wines
Wednesday, 10/21/2015 – 05:30 pm –
BLT-Prime-bar-courtesy-of-Trump-National-Doral1BLT Prime
4400 NW 87 Ave,
Doral, Florida 33178
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Cost: $95

Oenophiles will want to mark Wednesday, October 21, 2015 on their calendars – vintner Kathryn Hall of Napa’s esteemed HALL Wines travels to BLT Prime Miami for an exclusive evening of stellar wines and fantastic food. BLT Prime Chef de Cuisine Dustin Ward has created an exclusive dinner menu that is perfectly matched to the exceptional wines that come from winemakers Kathryn & Craig Hall’s Rutherford and St. Helena vineyards.

Priced at $125 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity, the unique five-course dinner features flavors that perfectly balance the vintages being presented by Hall that evening. A cocktail reception will kick off the festivities at the BLT Prime bar, followed by dinner in one of the restaurant’s lavish private dining rooms. Reservations are limited and tickets can be purchased at www.bltprimemiami.eventbrite.com.

Theater of The Vampires Halloween Night at Tantalize Miami 10/31/15

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Theater of The Vampires Halloween Night at Tantalize Miami
Saturday, October 31, 9:00pm – 2:00am
vampiresTantalize Miami
330 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Reservation or 305 695 1401

Join us Halloween Night Saturday October 31st and enter the “Theater of The Vampires”
Dine with us and experience our breathtaking Vampire shows. Party the night away after dinner to the sounds of Dj Element til late
Prizes for best costumes
3 course dinner $45PP

Station 5 Candles & Cobwebs Halloween Party 10/25/15

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Station 5 Candles & Cobwebs Halloween Party
Sunday, 10/25/2015 – 08:00 pm –
https-img.evbuc_.com-https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc_.com%2Fimages%2F15521404%2F151391206845%2F1%2Foriginal.jpgrect0%2C73%2C900%2C450s801abd8d0eab2e90a908fb08512148a1Station 5 Table & Bar
5845 Sunset Drive,
Miami, Florida 33143
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Cost: $20

Station 5 hosts Candles and Cobwebs Halloween Party. Theme is famous couples – celebrity, pop-culture, dynamic duos, animals, historical, etc.

$20 ticket – 2 drinks, small bites

Costume contest – winners receive special prize

BLT Prime Miami Wine & Spirits Dinner Series Continues in October with Kathryn Hall and Her Award-Winning Wines 10/21/15

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BLT Prime Miami Wine & Spirits Dinner Series Continues in October with Kathryn Hall and Her Award-Winning Wines
Wednesday, 10/21/2015 – 05:30 pm –
BLT-Prime-bar-courtesy-of-Trump-National-DoralBLT Prime
4400 NW 87th Avenue,
Doral, Florida 33178
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Cost: $125

Oenophiles will want to mark Wednesday, October 21, 2015 on their calendars – vintner Kathryn Hall of Napa’s esteemed HALL Wines travels to BLT Prime Miami for an exclusive evening of stellar wines and fantastic food. BLT Prime Chef de Cuisine Dustin Ward has created an exclusive dinner menu that is perfectly matched to the exceptional wines that come from winemakers Kathryn & Craig Hall’s Rutherford and St. Helena vineyards.

Priced at $125 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity, the unique five-course dinner features flavors that perfectly balance the vintages being presented by Hall that evening. A cocktail reception will kick off the festivities at the BLT Prime bar, followed by dinner in one of the restaurant’s lavish private dining rooms. Reservations are limited and tickets can be purchased at www.bltprimemiami.eventbrite.com.

Behind the Red Curtain – An Exclusive Tour of Italy 10/12/15

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Behind the Red Curtain – An Exclusive Tour of Italy
Monday, 10/12/2015 – 08:00 pm –
Toscana_FlyerMenuToscana Divino
900 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $80

Join us ZONIN1821 and Toscana Divino for a new gastronomic experience – “Behind the Red Curtain: An Exclusive Tour of Italy” Wine Dinner Series.

Monday, October 12th
8:00PM

The series will take guests across seven most important wine regions of Italy, exploring their traditional cuisine and wines.
Dishes will be perfectly matched with prestigious wines from ZONIN1821’s Estates.

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The premier wine dinner will whisk guests away into the heart of the Tuscan region. The menu offers a traditional Florentine dinner and showcases the region’s most classic dish: Bistecca Fiorentina. Guests will also be treated to award-winning wines from the highest elevation in Chianti.
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Tickets can be purchased for $80 and are all-inclusive, with the exception of taxes and gratuity. See the attached menu for a more detailed description of dishes offered.

*Seating is limited. Send RSVPs via email to Mauro@Toscanadivino.com.

Piripi Presents Bourbon & Bites Night 9/30/15

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Piripi Presents Bourbon & Bites Night
Wednesday, 09/30/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Piripi
320 San Lorenzo Ave #1315,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Website
Cost: $85

Piripi Presents Bourbon & Bites Night
Coral Gables Dining Gem to Host Bourbon Pairing Dinner on Wednesday, September 30th

Piripi – the Village of Merrick Park’s popular Spanish-inspired eatery – will host a one-night-only four-course bourbon fueled dining event on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7PM. The ultimate experience for bourbon imbibers and foodies alike, the menu will highlight whiskey cocktails and Executive Chef Angelina Bastidas’ innovative culinary creations. Priced at $85 per person, the four-course tasting menu follows:

First Course
Carrot Confit
Spiced Nectarine, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Marcona Almond Powder

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Mitcher’s Whiskey, VEEV Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cherry

Second Course
Pan Seared Black Grouper
Bourbon Fish Broth, Broccoli Puree, Puffed Farro, Mushroom Confit

The Wild West
High West Whiskey, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint, Lemon

Third Course
Sous Vide Venison Loin
Pepper Crusted, Poached Raisins, Chorizo Mash, Red Wine Reduction

Angels Fury
Angels Envy Bourbon Whiskey, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Cucumber, Basil

Dessert Course
Charred Date Ice Cream
Vanilla Streusel, Wildflower Honey and Glenfiddich Espuma, Rosemary Sugar

Glenfiddich 14 Neat

Space is limited and reservations are necessary. For more information and to reserve a seat, please call the restaurant at (305) 448-2423.

Photographs from South Beach Seafood Festival’s Chef Showdown Preview by Mr Q 305

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The 3rd Annual South Beach Seafood Festival recently announced the 2015 line-up for the Chef Showdown competitors at the Dream Hotel in South Beach.

More than twelve world-renowned chefs will take place in the competition. The Showdown competitions include:

Coyo versus Bodega in Battle Taco

Red, the Steakhouse versus Smith & Wollensky in Battle Surf & Turf

Poseidon versus Alter in Battle Octopus

CIBO versus Mondrian Hotel in Battle Shrimp

Oceanaire versus Drunken Dragon in Battle Tuna

The evening’s main event will be: Lobster, where Chef Ralph Pagano, owner of Naked Taco and also the event’s Master of Ceremonies, is paired against Miami Beach seafood master, Joe’s Stone Crab and Chef Andre Bienvenu.

The South Beach Seafood Festival has quickly become the premier seafood event of the year! …and this year is promising to be better than ever with four days of non-stop gastronomic pleasure…trust me…you don’t want to miss it! The festival runs from October 21st through the 24th visit their web page for more information.

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Here are some images from the event:

 

Photographs of the Wynwood Tour of Miami Culinary Tours by Mr Q 305

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It is five minutes before noon on a on a hot and humid Saturday and while storm clouds are looming to the west, Gace Della is standing at the entrance of the Wynnwood Walls talking to a tourist-looking gentleman. She is easy to spot, she is dressed all in black and wearing a Miami Culinary Tours sign. I tell her who I am and she tells me to wait by the elephant mural “…we will start exactly at 12:00…almost everyone is here”.

“Everyone” is an eclectic group of South Florida bloggers (from foodies to lifestyle, fashion, beauty and everything in between) gathered by Paola Mendez, creator of the South Florida Bloggers Meetup Group and invited to experience the Wynwwod Tour edition of Miami Culinary Tours.

At 12:00:49 P.M. Grace Della begins the tour. Her passion and depth of knowledge immediately come to the forefront. Her delivery is fast, articulate and enthusiastic. She prepares us for our first stop on the tour: Wynwood Kitchen & Bar.

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar has outdoor seating but it is 92 degrees outside with like 90% humidity and on top of that it looks like a storm is coming. We opt to sit indoors. Wise choice, it is cool and comfortable, they have a large table set up for us and a great IPA beer at each spot waiting to be sampled. They read my mind.

Grace explains about Executive Chef Miguel Aguilar’s Nuevo Cuisine philosophy and goes on to describe what’s in our plate: Chicken Empanada, Cheese Tequeño and Sweet Plantains with Queso Fresco. Very well prepared and exquisitely interpreted Latin street food. An excellent appetizer, it gets me in the right mood. By this time I was ready to keep on eating but there is an art component to the Wynwood Tour and since the menacing storm has not fully materialized we head to the Walls.

I did mention Grace’s knowledge about the art on the Wynwood Walls but it is her passionate delivery that makes it so exciting to hear about the artists and creators behind the art. I must confess that until that moment I had taken the art on the walls for granted. No more.

After a brief visit through the O. Asciano Art Gallery we are in route to our next stop: The R House.

The R House is either a cool restaurant with great art hanging on the walls or an art gallery with a restaurant inside, either way they serve an excellent red wine and Chef Rocco Carulli’s Short Rib Slider and Tuna Tartare are simply off the charts.

The Short Rib slider is braised in a decaffeinated coffee rub, sautéed in a molasses reduction with hot chilli and then put into a brioche bun. If by now you are thinking: “that sounds good”, it is.

The Tuna Tartare is lightly fried in sesame oil with black and white sesame seeds, a sweet chilli glaze and wasabi cream go on top and it all goes atop a fried wonton crisp. Each dish is great by itself but to taste them together is simply sublime. I could stay here but the tour must go on.

Two very long, humid and hot city blocks later we arrive at Pride and Joy, a barbecue joint.

Pulled Pork Texas Toast with Cole Slaw is served on a simple cardboard tray but as simple as it sounds, it is every bit as good as good can get, they have a variety of sauces to enhance the flavor and the pork is moist and soft. If you are on the mood for barbecue, this is the place.

From Pride and Joy we go across the street to SuViche a sushi, ceviche and pisco bar/restaurant.

At SuViche they serve us ceviche (of course), the traditional Peruvian dish. Each dish at SuViche is prepared individually so some patience is required but the freshness and awesome taste is evident on the plate. If you haven’t had ceviche before this is a good place to try it.

Next stop is Made in Italy Gourmet, a combination restaurant, deli and market. It boasts a spacious locale with high ceilings and very interesting décor. Whether by coincidence or design (probably the latter) they serve prosecco and Pecorino al Tartufo which is an Italian, raw, sheep’s milk cheese encrusted with small specks of white and black truffles. It is awesome and it gets us in the right mood for our last stop.

Ah yes!…dessert!… Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop & Café, almost across the street from Made in Italy Gourmet specializes in key lime pie and that is exactly what we get to sample. I can taste each ingredient: the limes, the condensed milk and the graham cracker crust as well as the congruence of all these ingredients, which makes this uniquely Florida dessert such a perennial favorite. You want to stop here.

I would advise to take the Wynwood Tour during the cooler months of November through April. If you consider yourself a foodie, the Wynwood Tour is a must but even if you don’t, it is definitely worth it.

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El Tucan Grand Opening Weekend 10/2/15 – 10/3/15

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El Tucan Grand Opening Weekend
Friday, 10/02/2015 – 10/03/2015 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
EL_TUCAN_2_19_15-01El Tucán
1111 SW 1ST AVE,
MIAMI, Florida 33130
Website
Cost: No Cover Cost for Grand Opening Weekend

The curtains will sweep open for the first time on Friday, October 2nd – Saturday, October 3rd, serving as a window to the lost era of vibrant shows, boozy cocktails and live music. It’s as if the culture has flowed through the island streams to Miami, now complete with an elegant gathering place that represents an integral part of the lively Caribbean culture.

In honor of Opening Weekend, El Tucán will forgo traditions and open it’s doors at 8:00 pm free of charge so revelers may be transported to the bygone era of glitz and glamour. Located in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, the venue, designed by renowned New York interior designer Robert McKinley, will feature a range of musical styles from Afro-Latin to Parisian pop, bringing international bands, as well as renowned and emerging DJs from around the world center stage in stunning costume designs by the famed stylist Danny Santiago 

In addition to an eclectic musical lineup, El Tucán will house a resident 12-piece Latin orchestra, carefully curated by Grammy award-winning pianist, composer and producer Marlow Rosado, that is reminiscent of the big bands from the jazz eras of the 40s and 50s. Food and drink will also be a mainstay at El Tucán, featuring  libations by Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi of Bar Lab and Caribbean and South American fare that will include hints of Amazonian ingredients created by Chef Jean Paul Lourdes. The intimate, theater-style venue will also be open late night so partygoers can continue fêting after-hours.

Hours of Operation Thursday, Friday – Saturday 8 PM – 3 AM 
No Cover Cost for Grand Opening Weekend
For dinner reservations: reservations@eltucanmiami.com
305-535-0065
Under 21 before 11PM 
After 11 PM all above 21

SUSHISAMBA Robata Rub Thursdays With Guest Chef Andres Barriento 9/17/15

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SUSHISAMBA Robata Rub Thursdays With Guest Chef Andres Barriento
Tuesday, 09/17/2015 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
AB-Robata-eblastSUSHISAMBA Coral Gables
180 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Website
Cost: $50

Don’t miss the last installment of the series hosted by Executive Chef David Sears and special guest chef Andres Barrientos – one of Miami’s most coveted Smokehouses, celebrated for its old world techniques that incorporate salt, smoke and temperature/humidity control.

Join chefs David and Andres around the Robata gril – a traditional Japanese BBQ method of grilling that uses binchotan (Japanese oak-based charcoal), where they will spark up savory fare and fun conversation.

$50 per person
Includes 5 robata specialties & two cocktail pairings by Ocucaje pisco
Tax and gratuity additional

Get Sophisticated On Whiskey And Wino Wednesdays At Batch Gastropub 9/9/15

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Get Sophisticated On Whiskey And Wino Wednesdays At Batch Gastropub
Wednesday, 09/09/2015 – 11/04/2015 04:00 pm – 12:00 am
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30 S.W. 12th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Batch Gastropub is inviting everyone to celebrate with them every Whiskey and Wino Wednesday! Ease into the rest of the week and start off the weekend early with Batch’s drink specials starting at only $5. Their featured drinks in-clude: $5 Jim Beam, $6 Chivas 12, $6 Jameson Maker’s Mark, $6 Pecan Jame-son, $10 Chivas 18 and their specialty old fashioneds, and for those in need of unlimited drinks, bottomless sangria and sparkling wine. The drinks start at 4 p.m. and the party commences at 7 p.m. with live music available until 11 p.m.

Serving in the heart of Brickell, Batch welcomes all professionals and
Brickell-goers alike to blow off some steam and relax on the rocks.

Football Season At Batch Gastropub 9/9/15

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Football Season At Batch Gastropub
Sunday, 09/09/2015 – 01/03/2016 11:30 am – 05:00 am
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30 S.W. 12th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Website
Cost:

Batch Gastropub is scoring a touchdown for this year’s football season. Brickell’s neighborhood go-to for all things sports and fun times is kicking off NFL & College football season with unbeatable specials and an impeccable setup, including 14 flat screens, three large projector screens, and a full bar! No matter the team Batch will be showcasing all games, all season long.

Batch took note and created a Fan Fave menu for both football fans and foodies, debuting classics like the Chicken Wings, Meatball Sliders, and the Pulled Pork Sandwich. They also added some exciting new items, like their Cast Iron Sweet Potato TaterTot Nachos, topped with Betchy Brown Ale chili, sour cream, and jalapenos.

Celebrate Labor Day with Hannya Restaurants! 9/6/15

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Celebrate Labor Day with Hannya Restaurants!
Friday, 09/02/2015 – 09/08/2015 11:30 am – 10:30 pm
banner-promotionHannya Restaurants
1063 Brickell Plaza,
Miami, Florida 33131
Website
Cost: Free

Labor Day comes with 20% off at Hannya!
Labor Day is just around the corner, and so is the end of the summer season! Because we appreciate each and every one of our clients, guests and friends, we want to mark Labor Day as the beginning of a new season, with great appreciation toward those who work hard every day to enjoy a happy life.

With the hope that we can contribute to your happiness by providing the best Asian food in Miami, we thought we would also surprise you with a 20% discount for your entire meal at our restaurant, as well as for your entire meal ordered online through September 2nd -September 8th.

All you need to do is:

Visit our website and click on the red ‘Get offer’ button. Then: 1. Check your email address (including Spam/Junk) – the coupon of the Labor Day Discount will be sent to you via e-mail. 2. To use the offer, visit Hannya Restaurants and show this e-mail and the Labor Day Special Offer Code.

If your order is placed online, add the code ‘Labor Day’ to the ‘Add Discount’ input field and you’ll get 20% off from the total amount!

Happy Labor Day, friends!

Moët Ice Impérial presents Seaspice’s Sunday Brunch 8/23/15

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Moët Ice Impérial presents Seaspice’s Sunday Brunch
Sunday, 08/23/2015 – 11:30 am –
seaspiceSeaspice
422 NW North River Drive,
Miami, Florida 33128
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Cost:

Who/What:
Seaspice and Moët & Chandon are teaming up to cool down Miami’s hottest Sunday brunch party with Moët Ice Impérial, the first Champagne specifically designed to be served over ice. The sexy waterfront destination will feature $115 bottles of Moët Ice Impérial, as well as by-the-glass specials, at its acclaimed Sunday soiree. Guests can now stay cool while sipping champagne and indulging in dishes such as the Seaspice Lobster Benedict, Alaskan King Crab Florentine, and Baked Shrimp and Eggs Casserole. There’s no better time to eat, drink, play and cheers to Seaspice’s Sunday brunch.

Where:
Seaspice Restaurant
422 NW North River Drive
Miami, FL 33128
305-440-4200

When:
Sunday, August 23, 2015
11:30 am

Reminder – Bacchanal Wednesday’s at Bagatelle Miami Beach 8/26/15

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Reminder – Bacchanal Wednesday’s at Bagatelle Miami Beach
Wednesday, 08/26/2015 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
image001Bagatelle Miami Beach
220 21st Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

Catch Bacchanal Wednesdays at Bagatelle Miami Beach before the season ends!

The mid-week Summer celebration features

50% off the entire wine and champagne list with no corkage fee.

Outside wines welcome at no cost!

Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Reservations: (305) 704-3900

220 21st Street, Miami Beach
www.bagatellemiami.com

National Rum Day 8/15/15

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National Rum Day
Saturday, 08/15/2015 – 04:00 pm –
drakeeeeeeeeeeeeeDrake’s Bar
1111 Brickell Ave. Suite 1350,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Celebrate National Rum Day at Drake’s Bar this week! For only $7.50, you can pick from a variety of delicious mojitos including pineapple, kiwi, peach, mango and strawberry. Enjoy!

Wynwood Tap-Takeover at 180 Degrees 8/18/15

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Wynwood Tap-Takeover at 180 Degrees
Tuesday, 08/17/2015 – 08/17/2015 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wynwood-Brew-Logo180 Degrees at The DRB
501 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
No Link
Cost: No Cover

Wynwod Brewing Co. is hosting a tap takeover at 180 Degrees on Tuesday, August 18th from 5-11 PM to showcase 7 craft beers. One of them will be a special concoction designed by Chef Ryan Martin and the local brewery made just for 180 Degrees. The unveiling will take place at 7 PM and beer is limited. Chef Martin has not given any hints to the flavor but, with his “gastronomy redefined” concept we can only imagine it will be something out of this world. If the public likes it enough, 180 Degrees might even add it to their beer menu permanently.

Celebrate National Tequila Day at Drake’s Bar 7/24/15

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Celebrate National Tequila Day at Drake’s Bar
Friday, 07/24/2015 – 04:00 pm –
tequilaaaaaaaaaaaDrake’s Bar
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

The JW Marriott Miami hotel has created a special Tequila drink, Trapiche, that is easy is to make and a delicious way to celebrate the occasion. Come enjoy this mouthwatering cocktail at Drake’s Bar on National Tequila Day, July 24!

Exclusivo Fridays at Dolores Lolita Brickell 7/24/15

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Exclusivo Fridays at Dolores Lolita Brickell
Friday, 07/24/2015 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
IMG_0824Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
1000 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List Before 1am

Exclusivo Fridays

Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List

For more Information Please Call 786.985.3520
DOLORES, BUT YOU CAN CALL ME LOLITA
1000 South Miami Avenue

Complimentary Bubbly for Ladies Every Thursday at Pazzo Ristorante 7/23/15 – 9/24/15

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Complimentary Bubbly for Ladies Every Thursday at Pazzo Ristorante
Thursday, 07/23/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pazzo Ristorante
2525 SW 3rd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33129
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Cost: Free

Gather around ladies for some bottomless champagne on the house at Pazzo Ristorante, every Thursday starting at 7:00 PM with the purchase of any entrée. Enjoy a meal alongside great company while taking in the restaurant’s ambiance and soft Italian tunes. A great time to catch up with your girlfriends while indulging in some mouth-watering authentic Italian cuisine and sipping on bubbly!

Bring your friends and family and get ready to sip the night away. Pazzo is the new go-to-spot for the best ladies’ champagne specials. Join us for a memorable dining experience Thursday night; you won’t want to miss it!

4th of July BBQ at Fresh American Bistro 7/4/15

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4th of July BBQ at Fresh American Bistro
Saturday, 07/04/2015 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Fresh American Bistro
17315 Collins Ave,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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Cost:

Fresh American Bistro announces its 4th of Julycelebration with an all-American barbeque. The menu, curated by Fresh American Bistro’s Executive Chef Philippe Ruiz, offers a creative twist on all-American favorites including pork and beef sliders, Baby Back Ribs and macaroni and cheese. Guests will enjoy live music while watching classic American films screened on the projector. Additional fun will include a build-your-own strawberry shortcake bar and sparklers station. Jim Beam and will be serving up classic American cocktails including Bourbon Lemonade.
WHEN: Saturday, July 4th from 11:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Photographs of the Grand Opening of OBBA Sushi in Coral Gables by Mr Q 305

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It was a standing room only for the more than one hundred and fifty people who attended the opening of OBBA Sushi in Coral Gables this past Friday.

The Honorable Jim Cason, Mayor of Coral Gables presided over the cutting of the ribbon together with OBBA Sushi owners Walter Zapata and Tufic Akil. The Mayor also awarded Zapata and Akil with a Seal to City of Coral Gables based on their entrepreneurial achievements.

Once the ribbon was cut the sound of Taiko welcomed guests into the serene and well appointed dining rooms. The sushi creations coming out of the sushi bar were being consumed as soon as they were being put into the trays and the Sapporo kept flowing to the satisfaction of everyone. Definitely a great opening night!

OBBA Sushi is open and ready to make gastronomic history.

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Photographs of Coral Gables Restaurant Week 2nd Annual Blogger’s Crawl by Mr Q 305

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This year, the bloggers started the crawl by getting together at BULLA GASTROBAR , winner of the 2015 Taste of the Gables Award.

Bulla Gastrobar welcomed us with a choice of white or red Sangrias both of which were full of fruit flavor, talk about the perfect refreshment on a hot Florida June afternoon.

Then the tasting began…

Our sampling menu consisted of:

Salpicón de Mariscos: Grilled octopus, jumbo lump crab meat, shrimp, bell peppers, fresh lemon, oregano and olive oil. This combination of seafood flavors was simply amazing!

Huevos Bulla: Homemade potato chips, Serrano ham and potato foam drizzled with truffle oil. These eggs were just the perfect appetizer.

Bulla Sliders: Homemade garlic herb bread, beef, pork, veal, oyster mushroom patties, piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, crimini port reduction, tetilla cheese, and Portobello fries. This is actually a James Beard Foundation Burger and winner of The Taste of the Gables Award…need we say more?

By this time we were all excited and ready to continue.

Next stop on the list: BRICKTOPS right across the street.

Field Greens Salad: Mixed baby greens, tomatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms and focaccia croutons with a homemade house vinaigrette.

Hearts of Romaine Caesar: Hearts of Romaine lettuce with grated parmesan and focaccia croutons with homemade Caesar dressing.

The Wedge Salad: Bib lettuce, thick cut bacon, red onion and blue cheese.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Pan sautéed chicken, chopped tomato, capers and lemon beurre blanc

Scottish Salmon: Salmon lightly seasoned and simply grilled. So simple and yet so good!

Prime Sirloin Meat Loaf : Meat loaf made from prime sirloin and topped with a chili sauce glaze. Quite possibly the best meat loaf we’ve ever tasted.

Baby Back Ribs: Danish Baby Back Ribs topped with chipotle barbecue sauce. The ten hour slow cooked process is evident in the meat fall off the bone/melt in your mouth texture.

OBBA SUSHI was our next destination.

They served a wonderful sushi sampler consisting of:

Crispy Canapés: Crispy rice with steamed shrimp, cilantro, scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, spicy mayo and Yuzu Oil dressing.

Yellowtail Guacamole Tartar: Yellowtail, masago, avocado, shizo, sesame, sriracha, micro greens, cucumber and ginger Yuzu.

Obba Sandwich: Shrimp tempura, spicy crab salad, avocado and chives with spicy katzu mayo.

Banana Tempura: Batter fried banana.
Then it was on to BOOKS & BOOKS CAFE where they treated us to a delicious

Shrimp Avocado Tartine: Fresh shrimp, avocado, tomato, basil pesto, garlic aioli on grilled Ciabatta. We washed down with a great-bodied Uintaite BaBa Black Lager.

Our last stop was LA TABERNA GIRALDA, a quaint Spanish style tavern. The offerings:

Croquetas Cabrales: Cabrales cheese croquettes.

Chips de Berenjenas y Miel: Eggplant Chips sprinkled with honey.

Perfecto de Solomillo de Cerdo: Roasted pork tenderloin with caramelized onion and aroma of rosemary.

It was a perfect ending to a perfect evening.

Don’t forget that Coral Gables Restaurant Week ends June 28th so you better hurry and try to capitalize on all the wonderful tastes that the City Beautiful has to offer.

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The Art of the Aperitif 6/23/15

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06/23/15
Tuesday, 04/23/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The-Lost-Art-of-the-AperitifUvaggio Wine Bar & Restaurant
70 Miracle Mile,
Miami, Florida 33134
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $30

In honor of Coral Gables Restaurant Week, Uvaggio Wine Bar & Restaurant will celebrate the lost art of the aperitif. On Tuesday, June 23rd cocktail lovers can rejoice and embrace this vanishing libation and tradition. At 7 PM guests will gather at Uvaggio to delightfully taste different types and variations of the classic palate pleaser. While some may remember the tradition of the “pre-dinner” drink, Uvaggio will bring back the timeless favorites through this very special tasting.

As an aperitif’s purpose is to awaken and engage the taste-buds, guests are encouraged to stay at the restaurant afterwards and enjoy the special Coral Gables Restaurant Week prix fix menu or other delicious food and wine choices. Tickets for the event are $30.00 which can be purchased online and seating is limited. For more information and tickets visit www.uvaggiowine.com.

Copa América at the JW Marriott Miami 6/11/15-7/4/15

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Copa América at the JW Marriott Miami
Thursday, 06/11/2015 – 07/04/2015 11:00 am –
copaLa Terraza Cafe & Bar
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Cheer on your favorite team during Copa América at La Terraza Cafe & Bar, located in the JW Marriott Miami! From June 11 to July 4, enjoy refreshing 2 x 1 beers and mouthwatering $3 tacos!

Photographs of Taste of the Gables by Mr Q 305

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It was an eventful evening full of distinguished people/food lovers at the Westin Colonnade Coral Gables. The standing room only crowd could not wait to sample the best that the restaurants in the Gables have to offer. Each restaurant competing for the distinction of being declared winner of the 2015 Taste of the Gables.

From Ceviche to Oxtail, there was a dish for every palate; each dish meticulously and impeccably prepared but there could only be one winner…

…and this year ‘s winner is Bulla!

Congratulations!!!

Taste of the Gables kicks off Restaurant Week. For three weeks, restaurants will offer special three-course lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus at a discounted price.

Definitely the best way to enjoy some of the best gastronomical delights in the world!

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Father’s Day at Batch Gastro Pub 6/21/15

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Father’s Day at Batch Gastro Pub
Sunday, 06/21/2015 – 06/21/2015 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
fathersday-imageBatch Gastro Pub
30 SW 12 St,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Steak Dinner for Dad- $10

This Father’s Day treat Dad right and give him the gift of a delicious steak. Bring him into Batch for dinner and Dad receives his Steak Night Dinner for half off! Watch him glow with joy as he enjoys a delectable steak with mashed potatoes and veggies & washes it all down with a complimentary cocktail. It really can’t get any better than this. Your Dad is sure to know how much you love him after this meal because, let’s be serious, a steak dinner triumphs any pair of socks you’re getting him this Father’s Day.

Memorial Day BBQ at La Terraza 5/25/15

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Memorial Day BBQ at La Terraza
Monday, 05/25/2015 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
JW-Marriott-Miami-La-TerrazaLa Terraza
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

On Monday, May 25th, the JW Marriott Miami’s La Terraza will be offering a delicious menu. You will have a chance to make your own salad and enjoy Sweet BBQ, Guava BBQ, Red Chimichurri, and fresh and marinated grilled vegetables for only $23! You can add beer or wine for an additional $5!

Come celebrate Memorial Day with us!

Miami Fashion Week Happy Hour 5/15/15

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Miami Fashion Week Happy Hour
Friday, 05/15/2015 – 05/18/2015 04:00 pm –
Drakes-BarDrake’s Bar
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

In honor of Miami Fashion Week, from May 15th-18th, Drake’s Bar located in the JW Marriott Miami will be having a special Happy Hour. The Happy Hour includes $6 cocktails and a $5 bites menu.

The bites menu includes:
Smoked Mahi Mahi Dip with Water Crackers
Steamed Edamame with choice of Flavor (Sea Salt, Sweet Chili, Honey Ginger)
Bangers with Onions and English Mustard
Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
Mushroom Risotto Croquettes with Tomato Sauce

DJ Smiley Miami will be at Rubi Lounge this Friday 5/8/15

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DJ Smiley Miami will be at Rubi Lounge this Friday
Friday, 05/08/2015 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
IMG_8880Rubi Lounge
141 Southwest 7th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List Before 12am

Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List
Dress to Impress
INFO & RSVP
Call/Txt 786-985-3520
http://www.DAGPROMIAMI.com/
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/DAGpro
Follow us: http://www.twitter.com/DAGPROMIAMI

The new lounge in Brickell. Come and see this beautiful place that everybody is talking about.

Tom on Collins Live Music Event at 1 Hotel South Beach 5/8/15

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Tom on Collins Live Music Event at 1 Hotel South Beach
Friday, 05/08/2015 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lobby-Music-Invite-5.81 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

1 Hotel South Beach will host an evening of live music at the Tom on Collins lobby bar, continuing every other Friday evening through the first week of June. Guests and locals are invited to enjoy the soulful sounds of local singer-songwriter Brendan O’Hara and sip seasonal cocktails. O’Hara, a self-proclaimed modern-day troubadour, will set the mood at the lounge bar with his eclectic and energetic music. Valet is available for only $5.

Cinco de Cleve-o 5/1/15 – 5/5/15

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Cinco de Cleve-o
Sunday, 05/01/2015 – 05/05/2015 11:00 am – 11:59 pm
500x650NT_eblast_cinco_mayoClevelander South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Cinco de Clev-o is back-o! Looking for the biggest party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Look no further than Clevelander South Beach as we bring you five days of non-stop partying! From May 1st through 5th, join us for $5 drink specials all day, every day on 1800 Tequila, Perfect Margaritas, Deco Peach Famous Frozen Margarita, Corona bottles and Corona Light draft! Play all day and dance all night on our world-famous POOL+PATIO with Cinco de Mayo themed dancers, stilt walkers, games and contests!

First Annual Miami Margarita March 4/25/15

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First Annual Miami Margarita March
Sunday, 04/25/2015 – 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
margarita-march-miami-posterLa Mexicana Cantina & Grill
1451 South Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $55

Craft Hospitality is pleased to announce the first annual Margarita March this Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Miami, FL. Locals are invited to enjoy the best margaritas at eight of Miami’s leading bars and restaurants, all included in one ticket purchase.
The all-day event will take place in the downtown Miami area of Brickell beginning at noon. Each participating venue has created a special version of Mexico’s favorite drink that will be included in ticket purchase. The featured venues include Finnegans, Batch Gastropub, Fado, La Boca House, Blue Martini, Perfecto, La Mexicana Cantina & Grill and Taverna Opa.
Upon arrival, all ticket holders are required to check in at La Mexicana Cantina & Grill where they will receive their all-day Margarita March pass. Check in will begin at noon and end promptly at 3PM. Tickets are $55 and cannot be purchased at the door, all tickets must be purchased at the following online ticketing agents.

http://miamimargaritamarch.com/

https://www.livingsocial.com/events/1413488-entry-to-margarita-march

All guests must be 21 and over to attend this event.

Café Prima Pasta Celebrates National Garlic Day 4/19/15

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Café Prima Pasta Celebrates National Garlic Day
Sunday, 04/19/2015 – 04:30 pm –
Cafe-Prima-Pasta-InteriorCafe Prima Pasta
414 71st Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Webpage Link
Cost:

: Café Prima Pasta is celebrating their love for garlic with $4.19 specials on Sunday, April 19th in conjunction with National Garlic Day. The three “breath-taking,” garlic-infused appetizers priced at just $4.19 include the Bruschetta, flaky Italian bread topped with chopped vine ripened tomatoes, sweet basil and garlic (orig. $9.95); Calamaretti Fritti, crispy calamari fried in a mixture of authentic Italian bread crumbs and robust roasted garlic (orig. $12.95); and Spinach Sautee, tender baby spinach sautéed in zesty garlic served over hearty cannellini beans (orig. $9.95).

If the permeating smell of the restaurant’s garlic force-field isn’t enough to keep patrons safe from Dracula, repellent vampire cocktails are also available, which include the Baby Prima Martini, Dracula Red Bloody Mary, Vampire Vodka Surprise, and Chef Carlos’ favorite Pinot Noir all priced at $4.19 a glass.

Whether people love it or hate it, the health benefits of eating garlic are now universally hailed. A member of the onion family, garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes such as lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing the buildup of plaque in arteries. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking.

“A little secret; 15 minutes before we open, I take a sizzling hot skillet of sautéed garlic out into the dining room and splash in some Italian white wine letting off an explosion of garlic goodness fill the air,” admits Gerry Cea, founder of his family’s business, Café Prima Pasta. “In addition to being part of our restaurant’s ambiance, the smell serves as a prelude to the handmade specialty pastas, fresh breads and desserts we prepare to order each day.”

Nina Compton / Compère Lapin

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Prior to filming Top Chef: New Orleans, Nina Compton, the Saint Lucia native and former Chef de Cuisine of Scarpetta had never been (but always wanted to go) to NOLA. While her original honeymoon plan to visit the French Quarter fell through, a different kind of passion landed her as runner up on Top Chef Season 11 and in the city she’d always yearned for. Obviously the rest is history as it’s no secret that Compton packed her knives in February in search of a Creole cooking future, which brings us to her new venture and little unknown secret: Compère Lapin.

We’ve got an exclusive on what she’ll be serving at her frst solo endeavor at the new Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, and we’ve got an exclusive on what she’ll be serving up. Conch Croquettes with pickled pineapple tartar sauce, Orecchiette with pork cheeks and arugula and Banana Zeppoles with salted rum caramel. As well as her final ode to Miami: Her pasta dumpling recipe from the queen of gnocchi herself. 

Mash 5 potatoes. Add 3 egg yolks. Season with a pinch full of salt and a hand full of flour. Work the dough but not too much. It just should come together and feel soft and not breaking apart. And work it while its hot so it doesn’t get gummy. Roll it out, chop it up and cook it right away.

We’re gonna go ahead and safely say an iteration will find its way onto Compère Lapin’s menu, so should you not want to make it at home there’s always road tripping to New Orleans for a taste of the real thing. 

Via Chat Chow TV

Tobacco Road’s 15th Annual Crawfish Boil & Seafood Festival 4/19/15

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Tobacco Road’s 15th Annual Crawfish Boil & Seafood Festival
Sunday, 04/19/2015 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
tobacco-road-crawfish-flyerTobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: No Cover

It’s Back! The legendary Tobacco Road, which closed its doors last October has inked a deal to reopen this coming Winter. To celebrate, long-time manager, Joel Rivera, and his team will be hosting the 15th Annual Crawfish Festival at the new location on Sunday, April 19, 2015. With thousands of pounds of crawfish, live music, specialty cocktails and thousands of Tobacco Road fans and neighbors will be able to tour the “under construction” new venue and even dine on their ‘bugs’ at tables inside!

Brunch FABulously with Fresh American Bistro & Perrier-Jouet 4/19/15

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Brunch FABulously with Fresh American Bistro & Perrier-Jouet
Sunday, 04/19/2015 – 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
rsz_1invitefrontFresh American Bistro
17315 Collins Avenue,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $45 per guest fee includes a complimentary glass of Perrier-Jouët

Enjoy the elaborate brunch buffet prepared by our executive chef Philippe Ruiz paired with specialty libations created exclusively by Perrier Jouet when you join us for the official kick-off our our Brunch FABulously series! Also enjoy beats by Monsieur Zonzon.

The first 25 guest to arrive will receive a special gift from Chef Ruiz!

RSVP to FAB@solehotels.com or call 786.923.9305

Sake Tasting at Tokyo Blue 4/16/15

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Sake Tasting at Tokyo Blue
Thursday, 04/16/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
SAKE-PROMOTokyo Blue
139 NE 3rd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $30

Savor Tonight has teamed up with the newly opened Tokyo Blue to host a sake tasting on Thurs., April 16th. Open since January, this Asian-fusion restaurant combines the flavors of Japan, Thailand and Peru into it’s dishes. At it’s helm is Chef Mai Ponrathorn, formerly of Nobu, so expect creatively crafted dishes coming out of the kitchen.

For this event, guests will enjoy a tasting of a variety of different sakes, gourmet bites from Chef Mai and some education thrown into the mix.

Cost is $30 per person (all-inclusive), if purchased by April 15th and $35, thereafter. If you are planning to pay at the door, please bring exact change.

To Drink

Hiro Red
Hiro Blue
Sho Chiku Bai
Sho Chiku Bai Nigori

To Eat

Seaweed Salad
Fried Rice
Ceviche
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna

Dena Marino / MC Kitchen

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Veritage Miami 2015 is just a few days away and Chat Chow TV got to sit down with one of the event’s marquee cooks, Dena Marino of Design District’s MC Kitchen to find out more about her restaurant, its popular dishes and what to expect at this year’s Interactive Dinner.

Marino got her training with acclaimed chef and restauranteur Michael C out in Napa Valley after a chance meeting with him. After working in his kitchen California kitchen for 6 years, he asked her to run his concept in Aspen where she stayed for the 13 years before coming to South Florida and opening MC Kitchen — and cheer on her beloved Miami Heat.

Since opening in 2012 the restaurant has received praise across the city and the U.S., most notably making the prestigious “Top 20 Best New Restaurants of 2013” list in Esquire Magazine.

For this year’s Veritage she will be cooking alongside four other notable South Florida female chefs in the interactive dinner on Friday night, April 17, teaching a crowd of 700 how to make a signature pasta dish that she serves in the restaurant.

Curious what Marino will be making at the dinner? Or what dishes are key to her menu? Find out that and more in the video above.

Via Chat Chow TV

BBQ Thursday’s at JW Marriott Miami 4/2/15

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BBQ Thursday’s at JW Marriott Miami
Sunday, 04/02/2015 – 12:00 pm –
BBQQQQLa Terraza
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Spring has arrived, and to celebrate the JW Marriott Miami’s La Terraza Café & Bar will feature enticing BBQ Thursdays all month long. Menu delights feature smoked baby back ribs, chorizo, shrimp skewers, local mahi mahi and chicken. The special menu will be available on Thursdays from 12:00 p.m.-2 p.m. for lunch and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. for dinner, with prices starting at only $23.

Fabio Viviani / Siena Tavern Miami

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Last Fall, Chicago’s popular Siena Tavern opened its doors on Miami Beach in the iconic China Grill building. At the helm of the restaurant is the ever-charming Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani, who sat down with Chat Chow TV to talk all about Siena Tavern Miami location and its menu.

Viviani has been working in kitchens since he was 11 years old in his native Italy. By the time he was 28 he was the owner of five different restaurants when he decided to sell them all and come to America. Since then he has opened several successful restaurants throughout the country and has become a well-recognized and well-liked chef.

When Viviani and his partners decided bring the Siena Tavern concept to Miami, the restaurant team partnered up with local vendors like Bar Lab and Wynwood Brewing to help create the bar program. As for the menu, Viviani tells Chat Chow that he enlists his friends, family and co-workers to help narrow down the menu from 300 dishes to 35 “cravers.”

As for what deems a dish as a “craver” he notes, “we like to have the ‘wow’ kind of dishes, because if I can’t get the reaction where you want to come back for more there is some more work to do on it.”

Some of the most popular “cravers” on the menu are the house-made pastas, octopus, pizza and a meatball that’s so beloved it has it’s own Twitter account.

Curious how Viviani feels about taking over the legendary space? Or why dining is different in Miami versus Chicago? Find out those things and more in the video above.

Via Chat Chow TV

Miami Open Specials at the JW Marriott Miami 3/23/15 – 4/5/15

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Miami Open Specials at the JW Marriott Miami
Monday, 03/23/2015 – 04/05/2015 11:00 am –
JW-Marriott-Miami-Miami-Open-SpecialsLa Terraza
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

The Miami Open is just around the corner! From March 23rd- April 5th, La Terraza, located in the JW Marriott Miami, will be offering various Miami Open specials. Customers will be able to watch the Miami Open on the restaurant’s multiple HD TVs, and enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks at great prices. Menu highlights include BBQ Chicken Flat Bread, Grilled Lamb Chops Scottadito Style, and Panko Crusted Shrimp. Customers will also be able to enjoy refreshing drinks including margaritas, mojitos and martinis for only $5 each. Complimentary valet parking is also included.

The Naked Bite: Cooking Class: Thai Food Demystified 3/24/15

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The Naked Bite: Cooking Class: Thai Food Demystified
Tuesday, 03/24/2015 – 03/24/2015 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
thenakedbiteheader1La Cuisine Appliances
50 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: 88

Thai Food Demystified*

So easy, you can make it in your home!

-Bo Pia Pak- vegetable summer rolls with mint, naam pla -dipping sauce
-Som Tum- green papaya salad with peanuts
-Tawu Yang Pak Thai- cilantro and tumeric grilled chicken
-Kang Pak- Red curry fried vegetables with kaffir lime leaves
-Mango Lime Pudding

*Please note that this class uses fish sauce in most recipes

Chef Amber Antonelli connects people with vegetable-driven food that is healthy, delicious, fun and exciting to eat. Through Coconut Grove-based concept, The Naked Bite, she provides conscious culinary services such as cooking classes, private cheffing and Secret Supper Club dinners that celebrate vegetables as the most delicious thing on your plate!**

**The Naked Bite events are BYO. If you will be enjoying wine with your meal, please bring a bottle.

The Naked Bite: Cooking Class: Comfort & Joy 3/16/15

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The Naked Bite: Cooking Class: Comfort & Joy
Monday, 03/16/2015 – 03/16/2015 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
thenakedbiteheaderLa Cuisine Appliances
50 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: 78

Chef Amber Antonelli connects people with vegetable-driven food that is healthy, delicious, fun and exciting to eat. Through Coconut Grove-based concept, The Naked Bite, she provides conscious culinary services such as cooking classes, private cheffing and Secret Supper Club dinners that celebrate vegetables as the most delicious thing on your plate!

Comfort and Joy Class:

Meat eaters don’t be fooled, you can use these recipes whether you are veggie or not. I will give variations that apply.

*Garbanzo Bean Salad Tacos
*Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Kale
*Tempeh Bolognese with Roasted Spaghetti Squash
*The Easier Healthier Yummier Caesar Salad
*Rich Dark Chocolate Pudding

The Naked Bite events are BYO. If you will be enjoying wine with your meal, please bring a bottle.

It’s Always Wine O’ Clock at Love is Blind 3/10/15

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It’s Always Wine O’ Clock at Love is Blind
Tuesday, 03/10/2015 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Wine-OclockLove is Blind
225 Altara Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
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Cost:

Who says Wednesday is the only acceptable day to indulge in a relaxing and enriching glass of wine? At Love is Blind in Coral Gables, we believe any day of the week is a unique opportunity to wind down and relish in your favorite red, white or blush.

Every day, at any time, guests can take advantage of great specials on the house wines. Unwind after work in their chic and cozy ambience as you sip on a glass or two with coworkers or enjoy a breezy South Florida Sunday with friends and family for only $5 a glass or $15 a bottle. No matter the occasion, Wine O’ Clock is always the right time to delight in a great deal!

While you’re there, enjoy the added benefit of one of the most popular Happy Hour specials in town, which includes 50% off all drinks and delicious bar bites like their infamous Serrano Ham Croquettes, Asian Vegetable Spring Rolls, Charcuterie Three Little Pigs and Trio of Cheese Calzone from 4-9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Come experience all that Love is Blind has to offer in the heart of Coral Gables.

Steve Santana / Taquiza

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Taquiza has become the go-to spot for authentic tacos and late night eats on Miami Beach. Started by Eating House and Freehand Miami alum Steve Santana, it serves up tacos on house-made masa that has everyone buzzing. Chat Chow TV sat down with Santana to find out more about them and the concept behind them.

The fast casual restaurant, located on the first floor of the Eva Hotel, is a no-frills taqueria serving up seven different types of tacos to a standing-room only crowd. Santana emphasizes that everything in Taquiza is homemade right down to its masa corn tortillas, which uses corn grown in small heirloom farms sourced by Masienda. Other popular menu items include the guacamole with hand torn chips, dry rubbed beef jerky, and its take on the popular ice cream treat the choco taco.

But Santana hasn’t always been a chef — he actually began his career doing digital work, but always had a passion for food. After helping coordinate one of the first-ever Cobaya dinners, he met chef Jeremiah Bullfrog and began assisting him on his food truck. His passion grew from there and before long he left the digital world and became a chef full time.

Curious how Santana learned how to master the masa tortilla? Or what tacos are his favorite on the menu? Find out all that and more in video above.

Via Chat Chow TV

SOBEWFF Amstel Light Burger Bash 2015

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Friday night, a friend and I had the chance to attend the SOBEWFF Amstel Light Burger Bash. Of course, being allergic to sub-par beer, we decided to check out the newest brewery in Wynwood, J Wakefield Brewing for some pre-gaming. Seriously, check that place out!

And while J Wakefield had what looked to be a pretty awesome food truck outside, what it didn’t have was a Ritz-Carlton beach full of awesome chefs preparing gourmet burgers! Oh, or the hot chicks, spectacular band, celebrities (yeah, I got my picture taken with Al Roker and Morimoto!), and thousands of people.

Honestly, you can see who won here. I was a little disappointed with the star power that I and other people love to meet (though not burger quality) compared to when I went in 2013. That year, Morimoto was there but was joined by Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Scott Conant, Michael Symon, Geoffrey Zakarian, Andrew, Zimmern, Anne Burrell, The Sandwich King, and more.

My favorite and the one I cast my vote for was Prime One Twelve (Prime 112). That burger was so juicy and cheesy and delicious! I also enjoyed Red Robin’s burger and Shake Shack too among a handful of others.

Anyway, here are some pictures! I hope to go again next year!

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Big Louie’s Grand Opening 2/21/15

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Big Louie’s Grand Opening
Saturday, 02/21/2015 – 03:00 pm – 12:00 am
grandopeningBig Louie’s Grand Opening!
57 NW 37th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us for Big Louie’s Pizzeria and Italian restaurant’s Grand Opening this Saturday February 21, 2015 at 3:00pm Free food, Beer tents for adults, bounce house for kids, live music, DJ and live art plus tons of free giveaways!

JW Marriott Miami Chef’s Amuse Bouche Menu 2/16/15

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JW Marriott Miami Chef’s Amuse Bouche Menu
Monday, 02/16/2015 – 02/21/2015 11:00 am –
SFFWFThe Trapiche Room
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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During the week of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, February 16-21, the JW Marriott Miami’s Trapiche Room will be offering a “Chef’s Amuse Bouche” menu inspired by the festival. Menu highlights include Merlot and Filet, Braised Shallots Fennel, Root Vegetables Purée for the entrée, and Carbonated Grapes with Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet, Sable Cookie, Green Apple for dessert. The exquisite menu is priced at $39 with the option of wine pairings for an additional $15.

Valentine’s Day Brunch at Downtown Bistro 2/14/15

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Valentine’s Day Brunch at Downtown Bistro
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
1690721_389721334541781_1602407479212366729_nDowntown Bistro
114 SE 1st Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 Price-Fixe Menu

Loved ones can indulge with a 3-course decadent menu including 1 Mimosa or White Peach Bellini for $35/pp. Highlights include their signature Escargot served in cream sauce, Watermelon Caprese topped with crisp prosciutto, Seared Scallops served under a Truffle infused Risotto and a freshly hand-cut Steak Tartar topped with a quail egg. As the perfect ending, guests can get seduced by the dessert sampler that includes Chocolate Mousse, Crème Brûlée and Fried Oreos.

Sweethearts can get spoiled with unlimited Sangria, Mimosas or Bellinis for an extra $25/pp. An a la carte menu will also be provided in addition to their selection of unique French wines. Reservations are suggested and can be made at 305-374-7284.

Wine and Dine Your Valentine at Kitchen 305 2/14/15

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Wine and Dine Your Valentine at Kitchen 305
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 02/14/2015 05:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Kitchen-305Kitchen 305
16701 Collins Ave.,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $49

Kitchen 305 is setting the mood this Valentine’s Day with a delectable three-course dinner for two at $49 per person and a selection of wines starting at $29 a bottle. Executive Chef Julius Brown masters the romantic dinner experience to be served starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14th.

Savor a choice of starters featuring Beef Steak Tomato Napoleon, fresh mozzarella, red onions, fresh tomato, Danish blue cheese, a layer of pesto and grilled eggplant; Balsamic Portobello Mushroom Salad, mixed greens topped with sundried tomatoes, Asian pear, fire roasted red peppers, candied walnuts, Portobello mushrooms and gorgonzola served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing; or Lobster Bisque topped with a touch of the slightly sweet complexity of cream sherry.

Entree options include New York Strip Steak paired with Gratin Dauphinoise potatoes, mushroom tomato rosemary relish and a green peppercorn sauce; Split Roasted Cornish Hen served with a herb citrus marinade, sweet potato puree and asparagus polonaise; Crab Meat Stuffed Atlantic Salmon accompanied with wasabi red bliss mashed potatoes and baby carrots in a lemon dill butter sauce; or Napoleon Tower of Grilled Vegetables decorated in Portobello mushrooms, red peppers, squash and zucchini served with a red lentil stew.

Decadent dessert choices include an Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake topped with fresh strawberries and Chantilly cream; Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with cherry jubilee; or Crème Brulle served with savory Bing cherry sauce.

For reservations, please call 305.749.2110.

Warm Your Heart at Biscayne Tavern 2/14/15

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Warm Your Heart at Biscayne Tavern
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 02/14/2015 05:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Biscayne-TavernBiscayne Tavern
146 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $75

Biscayne Tavern, located at the YVE Hotel Miami, a Destination Hotel, is pampering couples on Valentine’s Day with a savory prix fixe feast at $75 per person. The four-course meal includes a selection of appetizers, soup or salad, an entrée, dessert, a glass of champagne and a bottle of house wine for two.

The meal begins with a choice of Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Prawns, Maryland Blue Crab Cakes or Spicy Baby Back Ribs. Before the main event, delight in a choice of Lobster Bisque, Kale Caesar or Hearts of Romaine Salad decorated in chopped tomato, bacon bits and bleu cheese crumbles.

Entrée picks include Sautéed Grouper a perfect blend of jumbo lump crab, shrimp, mushrooms and capers, topped with white wine lemon butter sauce and served with wild rice and roasted hazelnut Brussel sprouts; Roast Prime Rib or Beef paired with Yorkshire pudding, rum braised carrots and duchess potatoes; or Grilled Lollipop Lamb Chops topped with bleu cheese smashed potatoes and steamed asparagus.

Enjoy a sweet ending of Molten Chocolate Cake or Red Velvet Cake, both served with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

A la carte menu favorites are also available at regular prices. Located in the new YVE Hotel Miami, Biscayne Tavern is a gastro-style eatery offering globally inspired classics. Located in the heart of downtown, parallel to Bayfront Park, guests can relish in a charming dinner prior to indulging in a romantic Miami evening.

For reservations please call 305.307.8300.

Valentine’s Day at Love Is Blind 2/14/15

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Valentine’s Day at Love Is Blind
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 05:00 pm – 12:00 am
Love-is-Blind-48Love is Blind
225 Altara Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost: $22 – $32

Set the tone to your romantic evening at Love is Blind with its warm inviting décor and candles all around the venue. Lovers are encouraged to taste the 5 virtues and qualities of love with their new “Love is Blind” cocktail . It encompasses a shot Crazy, Passion, Humor, Lust and Happiness, from which gets mixed into a deliciously potent cocktail including Lemon drop, Red Berry Ciroc Grenadine, Pear Vodka, Viniarq Liquor,and champagne. After your pre dinner cocktail begin your candle lit dinner with one of their 6 signature appetizers which are always complimentary with any entree. Leave your date with a lasting impression with their Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna with Almond Cream Sauce, Baby Bok Choy and Caramelized Onions or a Grilled Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction or Roasted Wedge Potatoes and Herb Butter or Applewood Grilled Boneless Short Rib. Best of all your date night won’t break the bank as the appetizer and entree combo both range from $22 – $32. Looking for some extra brownie points? Why not treat your date to a $15 bottle of house wine! Your date will sure be loving you for this date!

Valentine’s Day at The Trapiche Room 2/14/15

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Valentine’s Day at The Trapiche Room
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 06:00 pm – 10:30 pm
valentines-dayThe Trapiche Room
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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The JW Marriott Miami’s Executive Chef, Alex Paz, invites couples to the Trapiche Room to enjoy an exquisite Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu featuring Beausoleil Oysters, Hudson Valley Duck, Coho Salmon poached in Sumantra honey butter, and more. The delectable experience finalizes with a decadent chocolate soufflé. Available from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 14th, the romantic dinner is priced at $80 per person with the option of wine pairings for an additional $25. For reservations, please visit http://www.opentable.com or call (305) 329-3500.

Photographs of Vagabond Restaurant and Bar Soft Opening on 1/12/15

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Vagabond Restaurant and Bar soft opening in the new renovated Vagabond Hotel on Monday, January 12, 2105. The Vagabond Hotel is located in the MiMo District at 7301 Biscayne Blvd. We started out with the peanuts and chapulines with Szechuan peppercorn and lime and I could not stop eating them so yummy.  Then we had the zucchini salad with pistachio, tarragon and pipian sauce.  The heirloom tomato fattoush salad with black sesame, sheep’s milk feta and black radish.  The crispy fingerling potatoes with smoked paprika and sherry vinegar was so good. Next we tried the roasted baby carrots with mole, hazelnut, yogurt and za’atar and the sweetbread milanesa with swiss, country ham vinaigrette and mustard dill and it was delicious.   Next on the list was the iberico skirt steak and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly along with the  sweet and sour sun shrimp both were amazing.  Then we had the buttermilk fried quail. We made it to the desserts and my favorite was the pistachio cake it was so amazing it is a must try.

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Corsair / Scott Conant

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Chopped judge, TV personality and the man behind plenty of the country’s top restaurants, Scott Conant, is back in South Florida with his newest concept, Corsair, inside Aventura’s Turnberry Isle Hotel. Chat Chow TV sat down with the charming chef to learn more about Corsair, its inspiration and what rituals he has for his restaurants.

The welcoming restaurant located close to the property’s massive golf course plays off its maritime-inspired name with a warm palate and interior tones designed by popular designer Meyer Davis.

“It’s a celebration of sorts of this area,” Conant adds about the design.

The restaurant serves a blend of Mediterranean and local flavors to create its unique spins on dishes like a deconstructed lasagna, polenta waffles and porcini braised veal. For the beverage program he enlisted California’s Rob Floyd who has set up bar programs for the SLS in Hollywood, CA and several of Conant’s restaurants.

As for his other popular restaurant on Miami Beach, Scarpetta, that has produced some of Miami’s top chefs including Macchialina’s Mike Pirolo and Top Chef’s Nina Compton, he says they are all good friends still and enjoy getting in the kitchen together.

“It’s nice to know we can bring the band back together and play some cover songs,” Conant says with a slight laugh.

Want to know what Conant’s favorite indulgence is? Or what ritual he has at every restaurant of his? Watch the video above to find out.

Via Chat Chow TV

Taste of Argentina at JW Marriott Miami 1/19/15

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Taste of Argentina at JW Marriott Miami
Monday, 01/19/2015 – 01/31/2015 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Taste-of-Argentina-JW-Marriott-MiamiLa Terraza
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

From January 19th-January 31st, the JW Marriott Miami’s La Terraza will be featuring a mouthwatering special “Taste of Argentina” menu for only $21! They will be offering dishes such as deep fried beef empanadas with “salsa criolla” and churros with chocolate sauce. It is a two-week event of delicious food that you don’t want to miss!

Christmas Eve at The Trapiche Room 12/24/14

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Christmas Eve at The Trapiche Room
Wednesday, 12/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:30 pm
JW-Marriott-Miami-Trapiche-RoomJW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $120 per person

The Trapiche Room, located in the JW Marriott Miami, will be offering an exquisite holiday dinner on Christmas Eve, December 24th, from 6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Priced at $120 per person (excludes tax and service charge), guests will enjoy food prepared by acclaimed chef Alex Paz. Menu highlights include Limoncello Lobster Bisque with a Tarragon Sabayon, Speck Wrapped Lamb Loin with Black Truffle Potatoes with a Tangy Grappa & Cherry Infused Demi-Glaze, and Duck Confit and Spinach Ravioli with Trumpet Royal Mushrooms and a Porcini Foam. For dessert, guests can indulge in a Flourless Chocolate Dome, Pistachio Gelato with a Silky Grand Marnier Ganache. The Trapiche Room is located at 1109 Brickell Avenue in Miami. For reservations, please call (305) 329-3500.

New Year’s Eve 2015 Celebration 12/31/14

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: : : New Year’s Eve 2015 Celebration : : :
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
newyearseveDolores but you can call me Lolita
1000 S Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Present
“End this year with a blast. Start the New Year off with a bang”
• General Admission Girls $20 Guys $30 Kids $20
• Open Bar + Buffet Package 8pm-12am. Adults $75 Kids Buffet $30 (Price includes admission charge)
Open Bar only package 8pm-12am. Adults $60 (Price includes admission charge)
Kids (are allowed at the venue until 1am)
• Reserve your VIP table for regular bottle prices. 4 people per bottle. ($30 admission fee per person extra, will be charged at the entrance)
1 bottle of Moet Imperial Brutt + Your choice of Ketel one, Johnnie Walker Black, Don Julio blanco or Rob Zacapa 23yrs. Price $250
• Champagne toast at midnight
• Times Square Ball Drop Live + Entertainment surprises
• DJ spinning the best music (Top 40s, Open Format)
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• Bottle Service Strongly Recommended
• Early Arrival Recommended
• Doors Open at 8:00 pm
For more Information Please Call 305.305.4088

Designer Maria Lepe Birthday and Holiday Toy Drive 12/19/14

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Designer Maria Lepe Birthday and Holiday Toy Drive
Friday, 12/19/2014 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10857930_767984899904148_7541559862824997121_nLove is Blind Restaurant & Lounge
225 Altara Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Facebook Link
Cost: Say “Maria Lepe Birthday” at entrance for Free Admission

Join us for a special birthday affair in honor of fashion designer Maria Lepe this Friday, December 19, 2014 at Love is Blind in Coral Gables, FL.

Plus a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Kristi House. Bring an unwrapped toy for a chance to win a Lepe Swimwear or a Romero Valentino Bow Tie.

Music by Joseph Anthony

For more info email luigi@megacityevents.com

#LepeBirthdayAffair

New Year’s Eve Dinner at JW Marriott Miami 12/31/14

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New Year’s Eve Dinner at JW Marriott Miami
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:30 pm – 01:00 am
JW-Marriott-Miami-IsabelasJW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Adults $140, Children $60

Isabela’s, a restaurant in the JW Marriott Miami, will be offering a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner. Please join us for an exquisite dinner and live entertainment by Christabel and The Mayami Band!

Lique Miami-A Refreshing New Waterfront Dining By Betty Alvarez

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I arrived to this quaint restaurant in North Miami which I have only heard about, Lique. This waterfront dining spot is owned by restauranteurs Peter Cumplido and Alex Podolhy who are also behind Fort Lauderdale’s Sweet Nectar. This soon-to-be hot spot has Executive Chef Renalto Medeiros at the helm and I was about to embark on a never-before breathtaking dining experience in a chilly night but that did not stop me.

When I entered the restaurant I realized that I have been here before when it was Rouge Waterfront Dining where everything was red. But this time around, the restaurant is transformed into what it seems an enchanted garden with luxurious white decor furniture, greenery all over, the contemporary pieces that was all over. The decor is truly spectacularly very fresh and inviting. We sat down to our table to begin our journey.

Our dining experience was by candlelight. A nice touch for a romantic experience if you are dining with a loved one. In my case, I was dining with one of my best friends so that did not happen. LOL! I ordered a nice Pinot Grigio and she ordered a nice fruity tall glass drink that our waiter recommended. I was jealous as her glass was bigger than mine! When we were hended our menu it was unique as it was a wood platform wit the menu attached and the logo of the restaurant on the back. It was great as everything was on one page.

Appetizers and small plates is what we suggested therefore it did not disappoint. First serving was the Truffle Big Eye Tuna Carpaccio. I wanted something healthy but nice to start therefore the Tuna was a nice healthy alternative. What a delight! The truffle made the Tuna stand out as all my taste buds sky-rockted. It gave it a distinct flavor. Then came the Bone Marrow-a plate of 4 big oxtail bones filled with shredded beef with toasted bread besides each bone. A true delight to savor.

If the Bone Marrow is too much for you, the Beef Cheek Toast would be more appropriate as it has the same shredded beef on top of a toasted bread. Another real treat is the Escargot Tortellini. A plate of 4 tortellini smothered with creamy sauce with bits of bacon was the utmost satisfaction that we got. It was my first time in a long time that I tried escargot but it actually tasted like beef. Tasty and delicious!

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Lastly, we just had to have dessert therefore our waiter suggested the apple pie but this was not any ordinary apple pie. This was a Desconstructed Apple Pie. The pie was served with 4 fluffy pastries on one side, cinnamon ice cream in one jar and the apple filling in another jar. One had to place all of these items in the plate. It was delish and proved that by this time we were completely full.

Other than the plates we tried, the mediterranean-style cuisine also had more selections of tapas, raw seafood, and a sushi bar. One can sit at the dock area gazing as the marine boats pass by and enjoying a nice night out under the stars. A suitable place to dine with a loved one and/or with friends. A true gem!

Friday’s at Love is Blind 12/12/14

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Friday’s at Love is Blind
Friday, 12/12/2014 – 09:00 pm –
IMG_7693Love is Blind
225 Altara Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost:

Love is Blind, your new hotspot in Coral Gables, has created a fun experience you don’t want to miss. Join us every Friday Night as DJ Joseph Anthony mixes sounds for an amazing evening.

21+ & No Cover!

Late Night Happy Hour 12/31/14

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Late Night Happy Hour
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 12:00 am – 05:00 am
unnamed-3Batch Gastropub
30 sw 12 st,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Believe it or not, Batch Gastropub will be celebrating their very 1st Birthday! It’s big one year anniversary comes hand in hand with the New Year and they wanted to thank their loyal followers for a successful year with a special treat. Batch is launching a new 2015 “Late Night Happy Hour” with drinks starting at $5.00 from 12AM – 5AM! For those who prefer to dine with Batch and stay for a few drinks on NYE they created the perfect Party of Two Menu that includes 2 Entrees, 1 App, 1 Dessert & a bottle of bubbly for only $99. Oh and did we mention there’s no cover to party with the Batch family?

New Year’s Eve at Batch 12/31/14

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New Year’s Eve at Batch
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
unnamed-1Batch Gastropub
30 sw 12 st,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Batch way! Enjoy 2 entrees, 1 appetizer, bottle of bubbly and your choice of dessert for only $99 per couple. Start the New Year with great food and great friends!

Crazy About You New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31/14

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Crazy About You New Year’s Eve Celebration
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm –
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1155 Brickell Bay Drive,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ring in the New Year at Brickell’s trendiest spot Crazy About You! Enjoy tunes and bubbles with friends, family or that special someone you plan to give a New Year’s Eve kiss to!

Crazy About You has prepped a delicious pre-fixed menu for all to indulge. Start off with
their infamous Serrano Ham Croquettas before moving on to a Burrata Caprese Salad.
After the appetizers it’s time to have the best of both worlds with a Surf and Turf main
course consisting of Filet Mignon with a Mushroom Demi-glaze (6oz) and Jumbo Garlic
Shrimp paired with Grilled Asparagus and White Truffle Infused Mashed Potatoes. Finish
off with a mouth watering Creole Bread Pudding with Kentucky Bourbon Sauce and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

First seating will be at before 7 p.m and cost $75, while second seating is between 9 and 10 p.m and includes midnight toast for $95.

Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31/14

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Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita New Year’s Eve Celebration
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm –
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1000 S. Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ring in the New Year at Brickell’s hot spot Dolores but You Can Call Me Lolitas! Enjoy tunes and bubbles with friends, family or that special someone you plan to give a New Year’s Eve kiss to!

Dolores but You Can Call Me Lolitas has prepped a delicious pre-fixed menu for all to
indulge. Start off with their infamous Serrano Ham Croquettas before moving on to a
Burrata Caprese Salad. After the appetizers it’s time to have the best of both worlds with
a Surf and Turf main course consisting of Filet Mignon with a Mushroom Demi-glaze
(6oz) and Jumbo Garlic Shrimp paired with Grilled Asparagus and White Truffle Infused
Mashed Potatoes. Finish off with a mouth watering Creole Bread Pudding with Kentucky
Bourbon Sauce and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

First seating will be at before 7 p.m and cost $75, while second seating is between 9 and
10 p.m and includes midnight toast for $95.

Love is Blind New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31/14

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Love is Blind New Year’s Eve Celebration
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm –
unnamed-2Love is Blind
225 Altara Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost:

Ring in the New Year like a true local at Miami favorite spot in Coral Gables Love is Blind! Enjoy tunes and bubbles with friends, family or that special someone you plan to give a New Year’s Eve kiss to because in the end it’s all about LOVE!

Love is Blind has prepped a delicious pre-fixed menu for all to indulge. Start off with their
infamous Serrano Ham Croquettas before moving on to a Burrata Caprese Salad. After
the appetizers it’s time to have the best of both worlds with a Surf and Turf main course
consisting of Filet Mignon with a Mushroom Demi-glaze (6oz) and Jumbo Garlic Shrimp
paired with Grilled Asparagus and White Truffle Infused Mashed Potatoes. Finish off with
a mouth watering Creole Bread Pudding with Kentucky Bourbon Sauce and Vanilla Bean
Ice Cream.

Jalapeño Mexican Kitchen Grand Opening Event 12/11/14

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Jalapeño Mexican Kitchen Grand Opening Event
Thursday, 12/11/2014 – 12/11/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
JMKOpening1Jalapeño Mexican Kitchen
530 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join us for the grand opening fiesta of Ocean Drive’s Jalapeño Mexican Kitchen! The Maya Family’s newest restaurant brings authentic Mexican cuisine to South Beach. Ribbon cutting ceremony, live DJ, mariachi band and more!

Celebrate with us while enjoying complimentary signature margaritas and small bites. Reduced valet parking will also be available.

For more information and/or to RSVP please email, jalapeno@apr-alliance.com.

Threefold Cafe / Teresa Sharp

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Threefold Cafe, Coral Gables’ newest all-day breakfast spot, serves up a unique combination of Australian dishes with a Florida twist. Opened this Summer by two Melbourne transplants, Teresa and Nick Sharp, they offers diners a taste of their native Australia dining philosophy with fresh local food. Chat Chow TV sat down Teresa to find out more about the restaurant, its extensive coffee offerings and some of the restaurant’s top dishes.

The pair relocated to Coral Gables after Nick was transferred for work. Missing Melbourne’s “off the charts” coffee the duo decided to open Threefold Cafe. All the coffee is sourced locally from Panther Coffee with all the baristas professional trained on-site by their coffee “Yoda” from Panther Coffee.

The menu encompasses their love of breakfast featuring dishes made with plenty of free range eggs, Zak the Baker bread and lots of creativity. Some top sellers according to Teresa are the “Pope Benedict” served on top of hash browns instead of English muffins; the “Smashed Avocado” bread and the “Not So French Toast” — a savory take on a classic breakfast dish.

Curious what lunch offerings Threefold offers? Or where they source their products from? Find out all that and more in the video above.

Via Chat Chow TV

Love is Blind Pre-Thanksgiving Party 11/26/14

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Love is Blind Pre-Thanksgiving Party
Wednesday, 11/26/2014 – 05:00 pm – 10:30 pm
unnamed-1Love is Blind
225 Altara Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost:

Love is Blind, the Gables newest hot spot, wants you to help them celebrate Thanksgiving Eve! Stop by from 5 PM – close and enjoy happy hour specials or host your Friendsgiving get together. Give thanks for a little and you’ll find a lot is waiting for you at Love is Blind!

BACCF 2015 – Feijoada – Register Today 1/24/15

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BACCF 2015 – Feijoada – Register Today!
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 11:30 am – 03:30 pm
thebeansChima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 E Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: Members: US$50.00 Future Members: US$80.00 – Join the BACCF within 30 days and receive a $30.00 credit!! Children (10 years and younger): $20

Join the BACCF for the first event of the year! Meet our new Board of Directors and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends.
Saturday, January 24th, 2015

BACCF Members: $50
Non-Members: $80
Children (10 years and younger): $20

Reserve an exclusive table for an additional $50 – SPACE IS LIMITED!

The Beans – BACCF Annual Feijoada Sponsorship Opportunities Available!! www.brazilchamber.org

DrinksGiving 11/26/14

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DrinksGiving
Wednesday, 11/26/2014 – 06:00 pm – 04:00 am
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30 sw 12 st,
miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Batch Gastropub just gave you a reason to celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with your friends. Join Batch and their sponsors from Ourbrickell.com as they prepare for Thanksgiving the Miami way. Ladies come enjoy free champagne from 6 PM -7 PM while indulging on your favorite dish from the Fall menu. You’ll be able to shed those extra calories before turkey day by dancing to live music from DJ LNR and DJ J.Marcos.

Thanksgiving at Batch 11/27/14

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Thanksgiving at Batch
Thursday, 11/27/2014 – 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
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30 sw 12 st,
miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Spend your Thanksgiving holiday in the heart of Brickell at Batch Gastropub. Enjoy the pre-fixed 3-course meal for $40, which includes one fall complimentary cocktail of your choice. Your meal begins with soup or salad. Then you will make your way to traditional Thanksgiving goodies such as Roasted Turkey Breast, Sweet Potato Mash and Challah and Chestnut Stuffing. Finish your meal with a slice of Pumpkin Pie topped with Bourbon Whipped Cream that will be sure to put you into a food coma. The pre-fixed menu will be available on Thanksgiving Day from 6PM to midnight.

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse to Host Caipirinha Tasting 11/7/14

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Chima Brazilian Steakhouse to Host Caipirinha Tasting
Friday, 11/07/2014 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NovemberCaipirinha_FLLChima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

On Friday, Nov. 7 come to Chima Brazilian Steakhouse to enjoy a sip and bite of Brazil. The evening is dedicated to Brazil’s national drink — the Caipirinha, a cocktail featuring cachaca, lime and sugar. Guests can indulge in three flavors of freshly-muddled Caipirnhas, and an upscale bar bites sampler of a beef skewer, chicken and pineapple skewer, caprese skewer, and their signature cheese bread and meat croquettes.

Macchialina's Halloween Bar Takeover 10/30/14

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Macchialina’s Halloween Bar Takeover
Thursday, 10/30/2014 – 11:00 pm – 02:00 am
Macchialina-BarTakeover-Halloween1Macchialina Taverna Rustica
820 ALTON ROAD,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free Admission

Macchialina will host the latest installment of its monthly Bar Takeover series with a Halloween-themed twist. Adam DelGiudice is taking over the bar with spooky spirits along with Macchialina’s own Will Rivas. Small bites will be prepared by Chef Danny Grant and Chef Michael Pirolo setting the scene for one of the best pre-Halloween parties in South Beach.

Pomona College celebrated Partnership with Posse Foundation By Betty Alvarez

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Pomona College, a nationally renowned liberal arts college celebrated its expanded partnership with The Posse Foundation to provide 10 full-tuition scholarships to Miami-area high school seniors who are interested in STEM studies and careers. A cocktail reception was held at Tuyo restaurant located on the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus which was attended by educational leaders in Miami Dade County.

“We are happy to be partnering with The Posse Foundation in Miami for the first time. We know this is going to be a successful program for the students selected. This model provides not only placing them in supportive, multicultural teams, but also offers them small class sizes and easy access to faculty, which results in more opportunities for research and mentorship,” said David Oxtoby, president of Pomona College.

Pomona College began its partnership with the Posse Foundation in 2004 and has graduated five groups of Posse students with a nearly 100 percent four-year graduation rate. Deborah Bial, president of Posse Foundation stated, “The Posse Foundation appreciates Pomona College and their commitment to diversity in education they are true institutional heroes. Collectively, they send a clear message giving these young men and women the opportunity to become well educated leaders of tomorrow.

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE
Pomona College, founded in 1887, is known for its distinctive liberal arts education, small classes, close relationships between students and faculty, and opportunities for research and involvement on campus and in the community. It is the founding college of The Claremont Colleges.

ABOUT THE POSSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 1989, Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams—Posses—of 10 students.

Product / Neat Ice Kit

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Studio Neat Ice Kit Do you have ice envy? Do you walk into your favorite watering hole and think, “wow, why doesn’t my ice at home look that clear and perfect?”

We certainly do. Along with 2,274 other backers on Kickstarter.

Luckily for us, we’ve found a solution to that problem with the Neat Ice Kit. The guys that created this kit figured out a way to freeze the ice in a special insulated silicon cube that allows the air and impurities to sink to the bottom and the clear water rise to the top. This way when the cube is made the upper half is perfectly clear — like you see in high-end bars and dining establishments — while the bottom holds all the impurities. You then split the ice with the provided ice chisel and mallet to break the clear off ice from the foggy side.

Don’t waste the “impure” ice however, it’s still perfectly good it is just better suited for drinks that are shaken.

The kit shows you how to create ice cubes for any drink your making. Use a the whole ice cube for a drink that requires slow melting like an Old Fashioned, cube the ice into quarters for a drink like a Tom Collins, or smash it with the provided canvas “Lewis” bag and make crushed ice. Not only is that a fun technique to show off to your friends, but it’s guaranteed to help you get some pent up anger out.

The Neat Ice Kits are sold online here http://www.studioneat.com/products/neaticekit#product-hero for $55 for a one mold kit and $75 for a two mold kit.

Want to make some perfect clear ice for yourself? Enter our Neat Ice Kit giveaway below. One lucky reader will win a kit of their own courtesy of Studio Neat. Winner will be announced Monday, the 22nd.
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Batch Gastropub: New Fall Menu Excites by Betty Alvarez

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The first time I’ve been to Batch Gastropub was to celebrate my friend’s birthday party. When I first went in, I was amazed about how casual but comfortable the restaurant is. It’s a gastropub where the menu was approachable and there was an expansive drink list. We celebrated during their happy hour and the placed got packed as soon as I got there. My girlfriends and I indulged in their wonderful happy hour menu and their regular menu. A memorable time for all!

This time around, I got the opportunity to preview their Autumn menu which I was excited to taste. I could not wait for the delectable surprises that this place that had brought my tastebuds into action.

First of all, I was greeted with a cornucopia of cocktail samplings. The one that stood out is the Green Pepper Mojito as I thought it was going to be super sweet but to my surprise it wasn’t. I could taste the green pepper flavor in my mouth but it was not overwhelming to sour my taste of the food that I was about to sample.

Batch gave us two types of menus to choose from for our tasting one that had the house made meatballs or the General Tso’s Cauliflower dish as the starter.

We began with a snack: Salmon Crudo comprised with the House Cured Faroe Island Salmon on top of Florida peaches with Truffled vinaigrette and maldon salt. This small snack was a different experience as I never tasted a salmon on top of a slice of peach before. The salmon taste came to my tastebuds first and then complimented it with the sweet peach infusing both into a nice sweet and delectable light bite.

Then came the starters, the house made meatballs of duck, short rib and pork belly on a sweet potato puree and Serrano ham gave me great delight. The meatballs were warm, soft to chew and the sweet potato puree gave it a good additive to my palate.

The next starter was the Tuna Poke-Peanut Butter “Crumble”, wonton, scallion, and crispy ginger. Although I did not taste the peanut butter but the scallion and the crispy ginger is what stood out of my mind. It was delicious.

For the veggies part, a Batch Kale Salad was served. Now I never had Kale in my life so I was delighted and nervous at the same time in trying this salad comprised of raw kale, hearts of palm, peanuts, strawberry vinaigrette, and parmesan. To my surprise, I loved it. The kale was not overpowering and the vinaigrette made everything come together. Definitely will have to try that salad again next time I go to Batch Gastropub.

Now the main course: The Drunken Short Rib which is a whiskey braised short rib with Vanilla and Sour Mash, Creamy polenta and Cinammon roasted carrots on the side. The meat was so tender that it was falling out of the bone. I could taste the whisky a bit but my memory was the warm, soft, juicy meat that these ribs had. Other than the cinnamon that covered the carrots it was also mixed with a coffee flavored sauce which had a distinctive taste.

The sweets that culminated our experience is the Carnival Donuts-fried dough, powdered sugar, with a warm chocolate ganache and Kahlua syrup. Now these round donuts were the best and my favorite was dumping it in the Kahlua syrup rather than the chocolate ganache. It was so taste was so much richer to my palate.
A very sweet experience to end this preview tasting.

All in all, I can’t wait for this autumn menu to be announced to the general public as Batch Gastropub wants to exemplify the farm to table concept as it is healthier option for everyone but with full of taste. Kudos to Batch Gastropub!

All You Can Eat Taco Tuesdays at Batch Gastropub 9/2/14

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All You Can Eat Taco Tuesdays at Batch Gastropub
Tuesday, 09/02/2014 – 07:00 pm –
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30 SW 12th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Tuesday is about to become your favorite day of the week all thanks to Batch Gastropub. Brickell’s go to neighborhood spot introduces Taco and Tequila Tuesdays starting September 2nd with All You Can Eat Tacos.

Beat the Tuesday blues and come in to enjoy specials you don’t want to miss out on. All You Can Eat Tacos are only $15 and for $5 you can wash them down with a delicious Margarita or a Tequila shot if that’s more your style. Order a cold margarita pitcher to share with friends or drink yourself if you’re feeling brave for only $20 and if you’re still craving more tequila; pair your tacos with your very own Patron bottle for $100.

Tuesday is the new Friday with Taco and Tequila Tuesdays. Start spreading the word because it’s sure to be a tequila party everyone will love on September 2nd!

Batch Gastropub Will Have You Doing Touchdown Dances This Football Season 8/23/14

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Batch Gastropub Will Have You Doing Touchdown Dances This Football Season
Saturday, 08/23/2014 – 02/01/2015 03:30 pm –
Batch-Football-Flyer1Batch Gastropub
30 SW 12th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

“Why stay home? Join Brickell’s go-to hotspot for all things

football and delectable dining”

Miami, FL — August 25, 2014 — Ready, Set, Hike! Football season is quickly approaching and Batch Gastropub is prepping to be Brickell’s go-to bar. The friendly gastropub aims to satisfy everyone’s pallet offering breakfast and lunch and a special gridiron menu featuring game day favorites every Saturday and Sunday. Batch also features a full bar including 14 craft beers on tap, 21 in bottles, signature cocktails and an expansive wine list. Batch will have food and beverage specials during all Saturday NCAA games and Sunday/Monday football games. Batch is also taking aim at Monday Night Football and will feature aggressive specials only available on that night.

“We want to create a comfortable atmosphere for all customers”, said owner, Kevin Danilo , “Our entire concept revolves around being able to create great guest experiences across a wide demographic”

Staying true to its mantra, Batch has created an atmosphere for fans of all teams, showcasing every game on its 15 flat screen TV’s and 2 large projector screens. Batch created a specific website, www.batchmiami.com/football, which will be launching in mid August and which will allow guests to know what game will be shown on what TV and which game’s audio will be playing. Guests will be able to check the site at the start of each week, find out where in the venue their favorite team is going to be shown and call to reserve a specific tables.

“A lot of our customers mentioned it was hard finding a place to watch their hometown team so they just stayed home, so we wanted to create a way for them to comfortably watch their team at Batch.” Danilo said

Batch is located at 30 SW 12th St, Miami, FL 33130. Hours of operation: 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily. Metered street parking is available.

Learn more about Batch Gastropub at www.batchmiami.com or call for information and reservations (305) 808-5555
Website: www.batchmiami.com // Facebook: facebook.com/batchmiami // Twitter: twitter.com/batchmiami //! Instagram: @batchmiami

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National Waffle Day Celebration at Love is Blind 8/24/14

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National Waffle Day Celebration at Love is Blind
Sunday, 08/24/2014 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
unnamedLove is Blind
225 Altara Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost:

Love is Blind Food and Wine sets out to celebrate National Waffle Day with its tasty brunch selections. Join us on August 24th as we sip on .99 cent mimosas and chow down on their mouth-watering chicken and waffles. Made with fluffy Belgium waffles, tender chicken breasts, garnished with powdered sugar and topped with a crowd favorite, bacon.

If chicken and waffles aren’t your forte, never fear because they’ll be serving their other delicious brunch choices such as the Short Rib Benedict and Triple-Decker Hangover Wrecker. As you enjoy the cozy and warm ambiance and fill up on cocktails and brunch items, a DJ will be spinning the best tunes to get everyone in the celebration spirit.

Love is Blind is a go-to brunch spot and National Waffle Day is the perfect excuse to come try it out for yourself.

Where to be: 8/15-8/21

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Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hash tag!

Friday, August 15, 2014 6:00pm – 3:00am

A Caffeinated Friday Night

Cafeina Wynwood Lounge

297 NW 23rd Street,

Miami, Florida 33127

Cost: FREE

Facebook Link

Saturday, August 16, 2014 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Downtown Hollywood Monthly Artwalk

Downtown Hollywood

Art and Entertainment District that stretches for several blocks along Harrison Street, Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway,

Hollywood, Florida 33020

Cost: FREE

Webpage Link

Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:00am

Gables Bike Tour: Coral Rocks!

Coral Gables Museum

285 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, FL

Price: $10

http://coralgablesmuseum.org

Monday, August 18, 2014

Magnum Mondays with DJ Obscene

STK Miami

2377 Collins Ave.

Miami Beach, FL

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 2:00pm – 11:00pm

Samba & a Movie

Sushi Samba

180 Aragon Avenue – in the Westin Colonnade Hotel,

coral gables, Florida 33134

Cost: $39

Webpage Link

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 11:00pm

Ladies Night

Jazid

1342 Washington Ave.

Miami Beach, FL

Cost: FREE

Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:00pm

Metal Meets Wood

Wood Tavern

2531 NW 2nd Ave.

Miami, FL

Cost: FREE

Cheat Day 8/19/14

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Cheat Day
Tuesday, 08/19/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cheat-Day-Islandic-LogoBatch Gastropub
30 SW 12th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Batch Gastropub is at it again with another must go to event. On August 19th, join the Batch family as they kick-off Cheat Day; a monthly networking event for health conscience individuals where local vendors will be giving away samples and goodies of their latest healthy products for all attendees to try. Total Nutrition Miami, Redbike Studios, Iceland Glacial, Cold Pressed Raw and Boca Tanning club will make the kick off event one you don’t want to miss.

80s 90s & Today Comes to Brickell 8/16/14

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80s 90s & Today Comes to Brickell
Saturday, 08/16/2014 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
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30 SW 12th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

A unique late night experience kicking off August 16th
and continuing every Saturday after. A DJ will spin the best hits over the span of 3 decades, creating a wonderful atmosphere for patrons of all ages. Expect exciting social experiences along with it like a photo booth with ridiculous props. Batch Gastropub takes pride in creating a neighborhood hangout and they hope this weekly event
brings together a fun mixture of locals.

Batch Gatropub will have you doing touch down dances this Football Season 8/23/14

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Batch Gatropub will have you doing touch down dances this Football Season
Saturday, 08/23/2014 – 02/01/2015 03:30 pm –
Batch-Football-FlyerBatch Gastropub
30 SW 12th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

“Why stay home? Join Brickell’s go-to hotspot for all things football and delectable dining”

Miami, FL — August 4, 2014 — Ready, Set, Hike! Football season is quickly approaching and Batch Gastropub is prepping to be Brickell’s go-to bar. The friendly gastropub aims to satisfy everyone’s pallet offering breakfast and lunch and a special gridiron menu featuring gameday favorites every Saturday and Sunday. Batch also features a full bar including 14 craft beers on tap, 21 in bottles, signature cocktails and an expansive wine list. Batch will have food and beverage specials during all Saturday NCAA games and Sunday/Monday football games. Batch is also taking aim at Monday Night Football and will feature aggressive specials only available on that night.

“We want to create a comfortable atmosphere for all customers”, said owner, Kevin Danilo , “Our entire concept revolves around being able to create great guest experiences across a wide demographic”

Staying true to its mantra, Batch has created an atmosphere for fans of all teams, showcasing every game on its 15 flat screen TV’s and 2 large projector screens. Batch created a specific website, www.batchmiami.com/football, which will be launching in mid August and which will allow guests to know what game will be shown on what TV and which game’s audio will be playing. Guests will be able to check the site at the start of each week, find out where in the venue their favorite team is going to be shown and call to reserve a specific tables.

“A lot of our customers mentioned it was hard finding a place to watch their hometown team so they just stayed home, so we wanted to create a way for them to comfortably watch their team at Batch.” Danilo said

Batch is located at 30 SW 12th St, Miami, FL 33130. Hours of operation: 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily. Metered street parking is available.

Learn more about Batch Gastropub at www.batchmiami.com or call for information and reservations (305) 808-5555

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Pub-Shaker / Miami Spice Pop-Up Dinner

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Pub-Shaker Miami Spice Pop Up

Miami Spice Pop Up series are nothing new for the Pubbelly Boys. In years past, they have teamed up with guest chefs such as Giorgio Rapicavoli and Makoto Okuwa. These one night only events have been overwhelmingly successful with guests lining out the door. This year, the PB crew decided to take a different approach, one that will surely satisfy your cocktail craving.

Without further ado – Pub-Shaker. That’s right… A sharing style menu created by Jose Mendin and James Seyba The Broken Shaker along with a cocktail menu pairing flight created by Elad Zvi & Gabe Orta. Mark your calendars for August 27th and cancel any previous plans. Tickets go on sale Monday at www.pubbellyboys.com. More info below.

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Recap / June’s Miami Spice Mash-Up

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The 13th Annual Miami Spice Restaurant program kicks off in just a few weeks on August 1. This year to celebrate, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) launched a series of special of monthly Miami Spice Mash-Ups, where chefs collaborate for a one-night only dinner and prepare dishes from their upcoming Spice menus.

On Wednesday, June 25, J&G Grill at St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort kicked off the series with its Chef de Cusine Brad Kilgore and pastry chef Antonio Bachour creating a six-course menu with visiting Chef Jose Mendin of the Pubbelly family of restaurants.

The intimate dinner showcased the creativity of these chefs with dishes such as Local Poussin, “Saucisson de Lyon,” Five Spice, Chard Walnut Emulsion from Kilgore, Pork Cheeks, Asparagus, Mushroom Dirt, Parmesan Cheese and Pickled Mushrooms from Mendin; and Salted Honey Yogurt, Candied Tomatoes, Greek Yogurt Custard, Strawberries, and Yogurt Sponge Cake from Bachour. Guests also enjoyed cocktails from Botran Rum and beers from Stella Artois.

Check out more highlights from the video above and make sure not to miss the next Miami Spice Mash-Up on Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m., when chef Clayton Miller of 50 Eggs and Todd Erickson of HaVen Gastro-Lounge team up at Swine Southern Table & Bar. Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased here www.50eggsinc.com/chefs.

Via Chat Chow

Batch Presents The Craft Cocktail Bar 7/11/14

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Batch Presents The Craft Cocktail Bar
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 07:00 pm –
craftcocktailflyerBatch Gastro Pub
30 SW 12 ST,
Brickell, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Batch has come up with another great experience at your neighborhood gastropub by supporting young talent. Come enjoy artisan cocktails this weekend by Daniel Villa. Perfect for people who want to try the newest thing and great for prohibition cocktail lovers.

World Cup Final Watch Party at Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill 7/13/14

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World Cup Final Watch Party at Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 03:00 pm –
WORLDCUPFINALS1Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill
2440 West State Road 84,
Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost:

Watch all of the World Cup Finals Action at Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill on over 20 HD TV’s! Come early and beat the crowd.
Now featuring 18+ beers on tap!

Philip McDaniel / St. Augustine Distiller

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Florida is having a spirits renaissance thanks in part to the St. Augustine Distillery. Chat Chow TV sat down the distillery’s president and founding partner Philip McDaniel to found out more about the new craft distillery, its historic location and how it is stepping up St. Augustine’s “cool” factor.

The distillery is the brain child of McDaniel and his fellow founding partner Ryan Dettra who were looking for new projects to take on in their adopted hometown of St. Augustine. They were intrigued by the idea of bringing a distillery to the area and went around the country researching and discovering the best practices on how to do so.

They partnered up with Master Distiller David Pickerell, who has more than 30 years of experience in the distillery industry under his belt with brands like Maker’s Mark, and used some of Florida’s abundant produce like sugarcane, corn and wheat, to create their spirits. The first one created was vodka, followed by the recently released gin along with rum that will be coming in early 2015. Bourbon is also in production and once released will be Florida’s first bourbon.

The distillery is housed in the historic FP&L Ice Plant right in the heart of the historic St. Augustine beach area. It is easily accessible by trolley and tour buses and provides free tours daily where guests can learn more about the plant, its process, sample some product and purchase it if so desired.

Curious who Ella and Bessy are? Or what goes into the distillery’s signature Florida Mule? Find out all that and more in the video above.

Via Chat Chow TV

Brasileiro Churrasqueria is opening its doors with affordable dining and a beautiful view of Brickell Bay and Marina 7/1/14

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Brasileiro Churrasqueria is opening its doors with affordable dining and a beautiful view of Brickell Bay and Marina
Tuesday, 07/01/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
tucan-s-rodizio-restaurantBrasiliero Churrasqueria
801 Brickell Bay Drive,
Brickell, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Brasileiro Churrasqueria is opening its doors with affordable dining and a beautiful view of Brickell Bay and Marina

June 17, 2014 – Miami, Fl — Brickell has evolved into a go-to spot for great dining. Surrounded with a variety of delectable restaurants, bars and stunning hotels. Brasiliero Churrasqueria is ready to satisfy those who are craving excellent food choices, extraordinary drinks and desserts all at affordable prices. Adding to the growing culinary industry, Brasileiro Churrasqueria is bringing mouth-watering Brazilian cuisine, wines and spirited cocktails all wrapped in an attractive setting in the heart of Brickell with a beautiful view of the Brickell bay everyone will love.

“Brasileiro is finally what we wanted it to be, we created the perfect combination of ambience, food and wine that every local will be sure to enjoy. Whether you come with your family, significant other or coworkers, everyone will enjoy the atmosphere, view, food and have a great time.”

Brasileiro Churrasqueria offers the best meat in town to accompany its large salad bar, newly built wine cellar, and desserts all to be paired to perfection with its Brazilian fare. Special event and birthday goers get their own special treat to help celebrate their big day.

The vision for Brasileiro is clear; to provide Miami with a place where you can get high quality food and a great atmosphere with your friends and family at an affordable price. The vision is one everyone shares, committing to its excellence with Brasileiro staff & Chef Luis Portocarrero.

Served tableside by gauchos, diners can choose from a great assortment of prime meats, homemade Brazilian sausage, picanha, pork, chicken, and lamb just to name a few. The salad bar includes a large variety of salad greens and vegetables, homemade salads, hot and cold appetizers, which feature a special of the day served for $12.50 for lunch and $18.80 for dinner. The meat rodizio & salad bar lunch is $18.80, while dinner is $29.60. Kids get their own special price of lunch for $9.80 and dinner for $14.30.

Brasileiro Churrasqueria sets out to create the perfect dining experience while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Biscayne Bay waterfront. Private rooms are also available for all your office parties, special events and celebration needs. Brasileiro Churrasqueria is open for Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour daily. Hours of operation: Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, dinner 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Friday. Weekend hours: Saturday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Metered street parking is available as well as valet for $5 with restaurant validation. Brasileiro is located in the lobby of the Four Ambassadors Hotel at 801 Brickell Bay Drive. For reservations and information please call (305) 358-7880.

Not Your Mama’s Cooking Fourth of July Celebration + World Cup Viewing Party 7/4/14

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“Not Your Mama’s Cooking!” Fourth of July Celebration + World Cup Viewing Party
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 07/05/2014 11:30 am – 05:00 am
bf65b3e3-a35d-4da4-b630-48c745ea0663Batch Gastropub
30 SW 12th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

“Not your Mama’s Cooking!” Fourth of July Celebration with Picnic-Style, Comfort Food and a Gastronomic Twist!

Brickell’s neighborhood gastro pub is set to celebrate 4th of July with an authentic all American picnic style, comfort food menu with a gastronomic twist.

Guests will indulge in delectable items such as Corn on the cob with cotija cheese, buffalo sauce powder, lemon zest; House smoked ribs served with jalapeño cole slaw & pickles; Chicken and biscuits with Carolina gold sauce and All American Desserts; definitely “Not your Mama’s Cooking!”

Merging its celebration with the World Cup, Batch Miami will also be showing the Brazil vs. Colombia game; guests can enjoy its signature drink the Batchito during the game for only $7.50.

WHEN: July 4, 2014

WHERE: Batch Gastro Pub
30 South West 12 Street
Miami FL 33130

Reservations: http://www.batchmiami.com

Miami Culinary Tours: Wynwood Food and Art Tour

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Today my wife and I did the Wynwood Food and Art Tour in Miami. This is a weekly event done by Miami Culinary Tours and is one of many versions around Miami set up to help you appreciate what the city has to offer. You can read a detailed review over at my DailyBeerReview.com website, but I decided to post an extensive gallery of photos here for you to see. Check out this and some of the other tours available! Enjoy!

Photographs of Coral Gables Restaurant Week Blogger’s Crawl by Mr Q 305

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Recently, the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables invited Miami food bloggers to participate in a crawl of some of the restaurants participating in the hugely successful Coral Gables Restaurant Week, now in its seventh year.
The evening began with all the bloggers, more than sixteen of us, meeting at Swine Southern Table and Bar. There, we got to sample two of their signature drinks, the Swine Old-Fashioned: Bacon washed old overholt rye, maple syrup, house-made swine bitters and an Old Cuban: Eigth year old Bacardi, mint, lime, Delamotte  Champagne and angostura bitters. During cocktails they brought out the appetizer: Deviled Crab Hush Puppies with pickled celery and smoked trout roe. These Puppies were so full of flavor, I could’ve happily stay there just eating them the whole evening but, the best was yet to come, as an entrée we had the Smoked Brisket Steak covered with a delicious molasses glaze accompanied by stoneground grits, pickled corn and cheddar relish. This brisket was crisp on the outside and so moist on the inside, the meat just melted to the taste. I’ll be dreaming about it until I get back to Swine!
We had to move on…our next stop was Talavera Cocina Mexicana where they extended out the red carpet for us in typical Mexican hospitality fashion.
At Talavera Mexican Cuisine, the welcome cocktail was Pueblito Viejo: Corzo Reposado tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, sugar, crushed mint served over ice. It is refreshingly sweet and goes down so easy!. The menu featured an appetizer consisting of Gordita Conchinita Pibil: (pulled pork) in a corn masa tortilla with a dry rub of chiles and spices. The taste of toasted corn of the tortillas combined with the flavor of the tender piglet was so pleasing to the taste buds, add to that the hint of chiles and you have the perfect appetizer.
Next were Enchilada Suizas: pulled white meat chicken inside a corn tortilla with poblano cream sauce and tomatillo salsa, topped with Oaxaca cheese and baked, served with crema Mexicana and cilantro. Hot, chewy, soft and delcious!
The second entree was Camarones al Ajillo: sautéed shrimp in a garlic sauce with dried guajillo chiles served with rice and watercress. The shrimp were so fresh and they had just the right touch of garlic. The rice complemented the dish so very well.
For dessert it was Crepas de Cajeta: crepes covered in Cajeta served with walnuts and vanilla ice cream. If you haven’t had this dessert I urge to go to Talavera and try it. You’ll thank me later.
The portions at Talavera were very generous and we were beginning to exhibit signs of food exhaustion but we marched on…
The next one up was Divino Ceviche where they welcomed us with a that typical Peruvian drink known as the Pisco Sour: Pisco, lemon juice, sugar and  angostura bitters topped with a frothy egg white meringue sprinkled with cinnamon…ooh so good…! there were Camote (Sweet Potato) Chips ready to be dipped in Aji Amarillo or Salsa de Huacatay accompanied by Canchas (Roasted Corn).
The hot appetizer consisted of Pulpo (Octopus) in Salsa Anticuchera. The octopus was lightly crunchy with a very pleasing smoky flavor.  For entree we were served the Trio de Ceviches consisting of Ceviche Tradicional,  Ceviche Divino (the Chef’s specialty) and Ceviche al Olivo. These Ceviches are made with slices of fresh fish and or whole shrimp marinated lightly in lime juice and seasoned with Peruvian limo chili, fresh cilantro and onion; garnished with sweet potato and choclo (Peruvian giant corn), the Ceviche Divino also has mango and avocado. The ceviche is so good that one of the bloggers proclaimed “the best ceviche she had ever had”, I concur.
For dessert, Mousse de Maracuyá (Passion Fruit) and Mousse de Chirimoya (Custard Apple). These are delicate mousses with a refreshing tropical flavor.
From Divino Ceviche we were on to Tarpon Bend for a glass of prosecco and to sample their Braised Short Rib. These ribs are braised for four hours and they are all flavor.
Finally we ended the crawl at Cibo Wine Bar where they started with a wonderfully soft and fresh Burrata and robust yet light Prosciutto di Parma, followed by Arancini: Rice balls stuffed with ragu and melted mozzarella.
The Grilled Whole Octopus with mixed greens, diced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice was amazing!
The Pappardelle with slow cooked lamb ragu covered with pecorino shavings was so delicate and yet robust that it didn’t matter how full I was, I still wanted more.
As if all that wasn’t enough they brought out a Black Tiger Shrimp in a wine garlic tomato sauce that was simply out of this world.
After an incredible twelve different courses, three dessert and five different drinks we were all exhausted, happy and ready to go home. It was an incredible experience!
You are still in time to try out the Gables Restaurant Week Menu but you better hurry because it ends June 29th.

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Brasileiro Churrasqueria Launches Best New Meet Rodizio in Town 6/24/14

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Brasileiro Churrasqueria Launches Best New Meet Rodizio in Town
Tuesday, 06/24/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Brasileiro Churrasqueria
801 Brickell Bay Drive,
Brickell, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Brasileiro Churrasqueria is opening its doors with affordable dining and a beautiful view of Brickell Bay and Marina

June 17, 2014 – Miami, Fl — Brickell has evolved into a go-to spot for great dining. Surrounded with a variety of delectable restaurants, bars and stunning hotels. Brasiliero Churrasqueria is ready to satisfy those who are craving excellent food choices, extraordinary drinks and desserts all at affordable prices. Adding to the growing culinary industry, Brasileiro Churrasqueria is bringing mouth-watering Brazilian cuisine, wines and spirited cocktails all wrapped in an attractive setting in the heart of Brickell with a beautiful view of the Brickell bay everyone will love.

“Brasileiro is finally what we wanted it to be, we created the perfect combination of ambience, food and wine that every local will be sure to enjoy. Whether you come with your family, significant other or coworkers, everyone will enjoy the atmosphere, view, food and have a great time.”

Brasileiro Churrasqueria offers the best meat in town to accompany its large salad bar, newly built wine cellar, and desserts all to be paired to perfection with its Brazilian fare. Special event and birthday goers get their own special treat to help celebrate their big day.

The vision for Brasileiro is clear; to provide Miami with a place where you can get high quality food and a great atmosphere with your friends and family at an affordable price. The vision is one everyone shares, committing to its excellence with Brasileiro staff & Chef Luis Portocarrero.

Served tableside by gauchos, diners can choose from a great assortment of prime meats, homemade Brazilian sausage, picanha, pork, chicken, and lamb just to name a few. The salad bar includes a large variety of salad greens and vegetables, homemade salads, hot and cold appetizers, which feature a special of the day served for $12.50 for lunch and $18.80 for dinner. The meat rodizio & salad bar lunch is $18.80, while dinner is $29.60. Kids get their own special price of lunch for $9.80 and dinner for $14.30.

Brasileiro Churrasqueria sets out to create the perfect dining experience while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Biscayne Bay waterfront. Private rooms are also available for all your office parties, special events and celebration needs. Brasileiro Churrasqueria is open for Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour daily. Hours of operation: Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, dinner 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Friday. Weekend hours: Saturday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Metered street parking is available as well as valet for $5 with restaurant validation. Brasileiro is located in the lobby of the Four Ambassadors Hotel at 801 Brickell Bay Drive. For reservations and information please call (305) 358-7880.

MiamiUnder40 Networking Happy Hour 6/27/14

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MiamiUnder40 Networking Happy Hour
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
JUNEv002The Forge Restaurant
432 41st St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

On Friday June 27th,
Miami Under 40 will hold its monthly networking event!
Come join us at The Forge on Miami Beach from 6 to 10 p.m.
for a night of cocktails and the opportunity to meet and network
with the finest of South Florida’s young professionals. Arrive
promptly, dress with class and bring your ‘A’ game.

Dress code is Business Casual
Valet Parking: $10.00

Log on to miamiunder40’s website to RSVP

Monty’s Sunset Brings World Cup Stadium feel to Miami Beach 6/12/14

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Monty’s Sunset Brings World Cup Stadium feel to Miami Beach
Sunday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
Montys-WorldCupMonty’s Sunset
300 Alton Rd.,
Miami Beach, Florida 331339
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Monty’s Sunset is going global, featuring ALL highly anticipated World Cup Games. For the next month, head on over to Monty’s “stadium” to catch the games on 30 flat screen TV’s with full-range audio. Enjoy the best of both worlds with stadium food by chef Byron Alabado and beer specials pool-side in your favorite beach attire.

Father’s Day Brunch at Moreno’s Cuba and Riviera Hotel South Beach 6/15/14

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Father’s Day Brunch at Moreno’s Cuba and Riviera Hotel South Beach
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 06/15/2014 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
morenos_fday-3Morenos Cuba and Riviera Hotel
318 20th St,
miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us this Sunday for Father’s Day Brunch at Moreno’s Cuba and Riviera Hotel South Beach..Showing of FIFA World Cup, Dominoes, Cigars, Tie Pancakes, Beer and Mojito Specials along with live Old School Cuban Music by Retro Son. What more can a Father ask for!

Josh Capon / Lure Fishbar

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With ocean views, a celebrity chef and the freshest seafood available, Lure Fishbar inside the Loews Miami Beach Hotel has quickly gained a large following since its opening in December 2013. Chat Chow TV sat down with Josh Capon, the Executive Chef and partner, to learn more about Lure, how it stacks up to the NYC outpost and what he has in store for Miami.

Lure Fishbar has been an institution in NYC for more than 10 years — it’s so popular in fact that their was a social media outcry when rumors circulated that it may be closing. While the original outpost is still very much in business, the owner of the Lowes had been a big fan of the restaurant and convinced Capon and his team to come down to Miami.

“We thought the space, the timing and location was perfect,” notes Capon. “And I think we’ve created something really special here.”

While the restaurant’s menu has many similarities to its NYC sister location, such as fresh seafood towers, sushi and its famous Bash Burger, the menu also features unique dishes that showcase European and Latin flavors like Seared Diver Sea Scallops with Steamed Clams and Chorizo and Steamed Red Snapper with served Veracruz style.

Heading up the bar program is bartending veteran Robert Ferrara, who has created a menu featuring creative cocktails filled with fresh ingredients that are perfect for its Miami Beach setting. Capon himself is a big fan.

“He’s constantly coming up with new, inventive seasonal cocktails that blow people away,” adds Capon. “He’s a huge talent, an absolute pleasure, and we’re very lucky to have him.”

Capon has plenty of exciting projects in the works, most notably his new half hour food competition show titled “Frankenfood” which just began to air on Spike TV this month.

Want to learn the secret to Capon’s award-winning Bash Burger? Or find out how to get yourself a (possibly) complimentary drink? Watch the video above to find out all of that and more.

The District Miami 6/15/14

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The District Miami
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
imageThe District Miami
190 NE 46th ST.,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost:

The District Miami is having a Father’s Day brunch with dad from 10am-4pm. We will be having bottomless craft, draught beer, classic brunch staples, and seasonally inspired offerings by James Beard Foundation Semifinalist, Chef Horacio Rivadero.

For reservations, call 305.573.4199 or visit our website at www.thedistrictmiami.com.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Drink Around the World at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ for the World Cup 6/12/14

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Drink Around the World at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ for the World Cup
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
BJs_WorldCup-2Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
900 S. Miami Avenue Suite 135,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Drink Around the World at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ for the World Cup

Travel the world at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ Locations this anticipated soccer season through their limited time World Cup inspired drink specials. Score the winning goal, with cocktails that represent Brazil, America, England, Spain and Argentina, and drink specials that include $4 Bud Light and Budweiser. These games only come around once every four years so Brother Jimmy’s has opted to make it memorable; Represent your team by wearing a team jersey and receive a free appetizer!

SHOWING THE GAME ON ALL TV’S AT BOTH LOCATIONS:

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ Miami-Mary Brickell Village
900 S. Miami Avenue Suite 135, Miami, FL 33130

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ-The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive,South Miami, FL 33143

Photographs of Taste of The Gables on 6/5/14 by Mr Q 305

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Taste of the Gables was back in a big way this past Thursday to kick off “Coral Gables Restaurant Week” at the Westin Colonnade. More than 20 Coral Gables Restaurant Week newcomers and veterans (among them previously reviewed in this column: Ikura Sushi Lounge, La Talavera and Divino Ceviche) prepared their best dishes and battled to be voted “Best Taste of the Gables”, the winning vote went to Uvaggio, 70 Miracle Mile. The event was presented by Bacardi USA Inc., there was plenty of food, drinks and activities, absolutely no one left with an empty stomach!

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SUSHISAMBA World Cup Kickoff 6/12/14

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SUSHISAMBA World Cup Kickoff
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 06/12/2014 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Kiwi-Caipirinha1SUSHISAMBA
180 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost:

SUSHISAMBA is celebrating World Cup by bringing the action from Brazil to Miami Beach and Coral Gables for ‘SUSHISAMBA MUNDIAL 2014!’ Kickoff in true SUSHISAMBA style with samba dancers and prizes on Thursday, June 12 during the opening game—Brazil versus Croatia. Guests will enjoy a special menu and limited edition cocktails representing the national teams competing in Mundial throughout the season, and the chance to win a getaway to Rio de Janeiro for Carnaval 2015!

Photographs of La Tagliatella by Mr Q 305

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La Tagiatella…by the time you finish reading the name, as you enter through the glass doors, you have already stepped a few centuries back in time into a beautiful northern Italian castle.
The decor is simply breathtaking. Nothing has been overlooked in La Tagliatella’s rococo inspired interior. There is so much to see here that you could spend several days just discovering new details…
and then…there’s the food…
But before we get to that, keep in mind that La Tagliatella is part of a worldwide chain of more than one hundred and fifty restaurants. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that they must be doing something right…and that…of course…is the food…
The Handcrafted Meatballs, made with their own home-made sausage and beef, seasoned with garlic, oregano, parsley and Parmesan cheese were juicy and cooked to perfection. They came with spicy Napoletano and pesto rosse panna sauce.
The Arancini, which are risotto balls, filled with mozzarella cheese, breaded and deep fried to resemble small oranges (hence the name) were crisp with a light crunchy exterior. They were complemented with a spicy tomato sauce.
Mozzarella Carpaccio, consisted of imported Italian buffalo mozzarella sliced on top of crushed tomato with fresh anchovies, olive paste and fresh basil. Now for those of you who are staunch anti-anchovies militants, I would strongly advise to try this Carpaccio, the buffalo mozzarella’s soft, moist, somewhat granular, semi-elastic texture and its mild yet slightly sour taste combine to give the fresh anchovies a delicate, natural flavor which will take your eating experience into the fifth taste (beyond salty, sweet, sour and bitter), the one called “umami”. Try it, you won’t regret it.
Now, in a place called “the noodle” you know the pasta is going to be outstanding. The Pappardelle with Parmigiano and Truffle which are wide egg noodles, sautéed with truffle sauce, Parmesan cheese, topped with fried egg and black caviar did not dissapoint.
Branzino alla Mugnaia is Mediterranean sea bass, cooked with a lemon butter asparagus sauce. Served with roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus and arugula salad. This sea bass had a perfect flaky, buttery texture and a delicate well seasoned taste.
To finish an incredible meal, the Bocconcino, a fresh cheese cake with custard and the Tre Bombe al Cioccolato, a trio of chocolate and hazelnut semifreddo with chocolate sauce, were the perfect sonata.
La Tagliatella
301 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 464-0516
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Father’s Day “Man’s Man” Giveaway

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Father's Day Giveaway

Father’s Day is right around the corner and we want to celebrate the Man’s Man. So Chat Chow teamed up with Mandarine Napoléon for an Old Fashioned Gift Pack which includes a bottle of Mandarine Napoléon (750ml), a bottle of Wild Turkey Rye (750 ml), Stirrings Simple Syrup (12 oz), Angostura Bitters (4 oz), Cocktail Stirrer, Boston Shaker Set, Two Rocks Glasses and yes, even the citrus. And if that wasn’t enough, we are also throwing in a “Hot Shave Service” from our favorite barbershop, Junior & Hatter. All you have to do is follow/like us and our awesome buddies below and enter to win. Good Luck and cheers to fathers everywhere.

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#NegroniWeek 2014

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Negroni WeekAt Chat Chow TV, we are big fans of the Negroni. We are even bigger fans of giving back to the community while drinking a Negroni — and during Negroni Week (June 2 – 8, 2014) everyone will have the opportunity to do both.

For Negroni Week, more than ten different restaurants and bars around Miami, and hundreds more around the country, will feature a Negroni Week special. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of the Negroni during that week will go to the charity of the venue’s choosing.

But the it doesn’t stop there. If you check in via social media using the hashtag #NegroniWeek, Campari will donate an additional $1 per mention, up to $10,000, to charity. Plus the bar or restaurant that has the most #NegroniWeek mentions at the end of the promotion will get another $10,000 donated to their designated charity.

We’ve highlighted some of the Negronis we are most looking forward to below, but if you want a cheat sheet of where to find special Negroni Week drinks around town make sure to print out the Negroni Passport and get it stamped knowing you’re drinking a delicious drink and giving back to a good cause!

Blackbird Ordinary
Negroni Variation (Campari, Plymouth Gin, Byrrh, Cranberry Bitters)
Charity: Lymphoma Society

Bocce Bar
Negroni Sbagliato (Prosecco, Campari, Sweet Vermouth)
Charity: Wade’s World

Broken Shaker
Garden Negroni (the classic with fresh herbs)
Charity: Humane Society of Miami

Lure Fishbar
White Negroni (London Dry Gin, Lillet Blanc, Suze)
Charity: American Diabetes Association

Macchialina
Classic (London Dry Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth)
Charity: ASPCA

Michaels Genuine Food & Drink
Berlioni (Cynar, Campano, Gin)
Charity: Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Radio Bar
The Smokey Silk (Campari, Cynar, Vida Mezcal, Lustau Sherry)
Charity – Jewish Federation

Heath Porter / Uvaggio

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Tucked away on Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile is the new wine bar and restaurant Uvaggio. The cozy spot has garnered a lot of buzz because of its unique approach to wine and dining. Chat Chow TV sat down with Uvaggio’s Head Wine-O Heath Porter to learn more about the restaurant and its interesting take on the wine scene.

Uvaggio is part dining experience and part wine bar, carrying around 700 different bottles of wine, by 120 different labels, and prides itself on carrying uncommon wine varieties.

“Seems like everybody else wants to carry a lot of the same things, and that’s awesome if people want to go there and drink that,” Porter notes. “But I’d rather come here and try something I don’t drink sitting on my couch every night.”

The extensive wine program also features high-end bottles poured by the glass using a Coravin, a members only wine club, and wine tastings for people of all different levels.

As for the cuisine, Executive Chef and Top Chef alum, Bret Pelaggi, goes the untraditional approach and pairs the food with the wine — not the other way around. Creating interesting dishes like Braised Beef Short Rib with black licorice tea consommé and Octopus “Naranja Agria” that pair perfectly with wines on the menu.

Unlike many other wine-centric restaurants, Uvaggio doesn’t take itself too seriously. Uvaggio’s fun irreverence can be found throughout the restaurant, like its wine list separated by witty titles such as “Full Bodied, Plus Sized Wines” and “Juice Only I Would Drink” and Metallica soundtrack often heard playing in the background.

“Let’s just have fun. At the end of the day there is no ambulance coming if we screw up whatever we’re doing.” Porter adds. “It’s food, it’s booze, it’s wine, isn’t that we like?”