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Events 33139 – South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Posted: Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Events 33139 – South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Looking for things to do in South Beach Miami? Well the Food Network is sponsoring the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Showcasing all of the best restaurants in South Beach. This festival has been around for 10 years. Starting out as a one-day festival known as the Florida Extravaganza.

Gaining popularity they extended the festival and now goes on for three days. Also changing the name to The South Beach Wine & Food Festival doing this back in 2002.

The event now is the biggest event South Florida throws.

Also the biggest charity event giving the proceeds to the Florida International University (FIU) benefiting there Hospitality and Tourism Management department and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. To date the festival has raised over 10 million dollars for the school. Year after year more and more people have been attending this event. This year they believe the numbers for the event are going to be the best year they have.

The festival takes place Thursday February 24,2011 to Sunday February 27, 2011

As of pricing and the location of the event is wasn’t specified on there site. To get more information on the ticket price and the location of the event you can contact Ashley Shapiro the Ticketing Manager of the event by email at shleyshapiro@southernwine.com or by phone at (305) 627-1646. Or even check back in on the website as it gets closer http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com/corporate/index.htm.

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Events 33480 – Palm Beach Food And Wine Festival

Posted: Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Events 33480 – Palm Beach Food  And Wine Festival

Palm Beach Food And Wine Festival is one of the biggest things to do near the south Beach Miami area. With over 20 Restaurants showing up to the event to show off there signature dishes for there guest at the festival to Taste. Restaurants like Cucina Dell’ Arte, Dolce De Palma, Bice Palm Beach, Nick A Johnnies and much more will be present at the 2010 Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival

Not only will there be food but there will also be top notch wine venders from Wine & Spirit Shops from all around the South Florida Area. Shops like Blue Feather Vodka, BulletProof Wine & Spirits, ClaNaturale Wines and much more will be present at this extravagant event. The Official Sponsors of the festival are Goodman Company,Palm Beach Illustrated, Clear Channel Radio, Voltier Creative, Groupon , Wusthof, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

Ok so I gave you some information about one of the biggest food events and thing to do near the south beach area. Now let me give you the most important details of them all the pricing, location and the date of the event. General Admission is going to be $50.00 and VIP Admission is going to be $100.00. VIP Admission gets you into the festival one hour early to enjoy the exclusive special events they have in store for the VIP guest.  The Festival will be located at 150 Worth Avenue Palm Beach FL 33480. Taking place December 7, 2010.

Now if you’re looking to mix and mingle with people who enjoy food and wine like yourself, top chefs restaurateurs and winemakers. This event is perfect for you.

150 Worth Avenue

Palm Beach Fl 33480

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Events 33145 – Thanksgiving Wine Sampling at Old Vines Wine And Spirits

Posted: Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

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Thanksgiving Wine Sampling at Old Vines Wine And Spirits

There are many South Beach Events going on this month and Old Vines Wine & Spirit is one of the companies this Thanksgiving having Free Wine Sampling. Old Vines Wine & Spirit is a wine company that has a large selection of wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages for great prices. By doing this they grew to a motto that they live by everyday, which is, we are “Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you”.

So you are looking through all these South Beach Events and haven’t really found any. Well look no further because Old Vines Wine & Spirits is throwing a Thanksgiving Free Wine Sampling Wednesday November 24th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Let their wines lead you and your guest through a memorable event. If you have any questions about the event at hand you can contact them at (305) 858-0717

2250 Coral Way

Miami Fl 33145

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Miami Wine Event at the Fontainebleau, The Verdict

Posted: Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Cruising through South Beach wine events abundant, this one took over the Glimmer Room at the Fontainebleau.

This was a great wine tasting tradeshow held by Southern Wine & Spirits where I could “guestimate” over 20 different wine/ liquor houses came together to tease the palates of about 200 south Floridians. In order to paint a good picture mentally prepare yourself to walk an entire room corner-to-corner overflowing with striking reds, whites and blushes; where your only concern for once isn’t geared towards commitment- au contraire you are encouraged to get to know all of the different personalities you cross path with. As if that wasn’t enough to lure you in, you also have the ridiculous choice of better acquainting yourself with multiple cognacs, rums, vodkas (just to name a few spirits) all inclusive with as many visits as you best see fit!

You are probably thinking the same thing my stomach was… fabulous and what’s for dinner? This leads the way to the unfortunate conclusion for the night inspired by the lack of thought process behind the matter. There should’ve been a better balance of liquids to solids in my hungry opinion. Yes there was a little cheesy nibble, and crudités but fingers grabbing here and then dipping there seemed almost awkward to look at much less to attempt. In the two back corners guests had the choice of either line A for a bacony Orecchiette and Veggie pasta dish with your choice of Goat cheese topping or line B which lead you to four bites of a yummy Churrasco grilled steak with Chimichurri sauce.

Nothing I went too crazy for; they were good and got the job done but were a touch one-noted and perhaps a little… lonely. A petite sushi bar could’ve joined the party and accompanied the 3 or 4 Sake companies I remember flirting with. In addition, a better cheese and cracker spread could’ve provided a WOW factor being such a focal point smack-dab in the middle of the room. And last but not least a dessert table! After about 2 hours of being there I couldn’t help hearing peoples’ inner children longing for their sugar fix and not a gram of sugar in sight!

I understand this wasn’t a food festival but, wine “tasting” can take its toll at an event running from 5-9 pm, plus it would have been nice if the event ended things on a sweet note. Now, for the highlights of the night I must memorialize the following as my  Top 6, in no particular order. Two risky and deelish Cali wines with French names Folie a Deux and Menage a Trois, Zyr Russian Vodka for their almost freaky ultra smoothness, Conjure Cognac for the warmth and non-overpowering sweetness, Torresella for the hint of floral taste that I didn’t expect in a white wine, Castronovo for the red wine richness and velvety tannins, and the outstanding “Pure Dawn” and ”Pure Dusk” by Pure Sake. Dawn Sake left you with the creamy aftertaste of pear and Dusk with a slight tartness at the finish. All great finds that I hope to revisit next time SWS hosts another event.

Be sure to dress it up and perhaps rethink arriving on an empty stomach, other than that clear you schedule for the next 4-5 hours for corner-to-corner fluid immoderation!

By Contributor Writer Gigi Laverde


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Event: Screening of INGREDIENTS film by Slow food Miami and The Coral Gables Museum

Posted: Thursday, August 19th, 2010

ingredients film

Event: Slow food Miami and The Coral Gables museum cordially invites you to the Thursday, August 26th Screening of INGREDIENTS, a documentary film at the Coral Gables Museum

Where: 285 Aragin Avenue, Coral Gables, Fl 33134

Time: 8:15 pm

Ticket Price: $15

Special Menu offerings for Slow Food Film Attendees available at:

  • Chef Allen’s café at Books & Books Coral Gables
  • Norman’s 180
  • Ortanique on the Mile

*applicable for 6 to 6:30 seating only. The film and dinner must be reserved and paid separately.

Chef Allen’s Café at Books & Books Coral Gables
Chef Allen Susser

$24

Appetizers

  • Grilled Jamon Serra and Manchego Bocadillos
    Or
  • Local Wtermelon, Heirloom Tomato and Redland Goal Cheese

Main

  • Garucky Guava Launching Bird Shrimp – roast egglplant, spinach and pine nut timbale
  • Summer Reading list – tropical Fruits, Avocado, Hummus, Honey and Cheese Board
  • Tuna Melt on Rye – aged Cheddar, Cucumber and Organic Urban Sprouts

Dessert

  • Home Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cortadito
    OR
  • Simply Key Lime Pie

Norman’s 180
Chef Norman Van Aken

$35

Appetizers

  • Key West Pink Shrimp Gazpacho wih Florida Avocado Ice Cream
    Or
  • Calabaza Salad with Malabar Spinach and Tempura of Local Calabaza Blossoms

Main

  • Pan Cooked Black Grouper with Okra, Andouille, Roce and Spiny Lobster Gumbo
    Or
  • Palmetto Creek Pork Two Ways, Spoonbread and Braised Collards

Dessert

  • Peaches and Cream – Georgia Peaches, Sweet Cream Ice Cream, and Bites-Sized Oatmeal-Raising Cookies
    Or
  • Bittersweet Chocolate Brownie with Espresso Gelato and Homestead Honeycomb

Ortanique on the Mile 
Chef Cindy Hutson

$35

Appetizer

  • Florida Organic Avocado Salad with Cucumber Ribbons, Vine Ripe Tomato, Paradise Famrs Arugula & Feta Cheese in a Local Hones Garlic Dijon Vinagrette

Main

  • Pan Sauteed Florida Red Snapper with Aromatic Redlands Cilantro Green Rice Topped with Teenas Pride Micro Mix Salad in a Key Lime Butter Sauce

Dessert

  • Local Cherwin Mando Sabayon with Fresh Seasonal Fruit




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Miami Spice – A Miami Food Event You Cannot Miss

Posted: Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Miami spice

A Miami Food Event You Cannot Miss

By now your should know that one of the best events in Miami is happening right now August 1- September 30, 2010

Miami Spice makes me happy because I get to try new restaurants at a fraction of the cost. If you think about that for lunch you pay $22 and for dinner $35 at restaurants like La Marea at the Tides, BLT Steak at The Betsy, and at D, Rodriguez Cuba (yep, three of the restaurants we take foodies at the South Beach Food tour), then you know this event in Miami is one you must take advantage of.

When you look at the list of restaurants you know for sure (if you live in Miami and love to dine out) that the restaurants that participate are some of the best one in the city. In fact, and although I have not tried all of them, I can tell my looking at the list (plus I am a hard core foodie), that they are in fact places that you cannot go wrong by selecting any of them.

This year I will splurge and check out at least 5-7 – and of course you’ll hear about it on this blog.

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South Beach Food Tour – 944 Magazine Mention

Posted: Thursday, August 12th, 2010

August, 2010 – The Nightlife Issue

South Beach Food Tour

The South Beach Food Tour will introduce Miami foodies to the Beach’s signature art deco style and modern cuisine. This walking circuit will provide food lovers and aspiring chefs with historical tidbits on each restaurant and culinary tips from each tasting. But make sure to bring comfortable shoes because each tour can run up to three hours.
786.942.8856   miamiculinarytours.com

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Best Cuban Restaurant in Miami

Posted: Monday, July 12th, 2010

d rodriguez Cuba outdoor

D. Rodriguez Cuba is one of the stops we make at the South Beach Food Tour because undoubtedly his cuisine is recognized to being the best elevated Cuban food in Miami.

“He is the godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine – every time we sample his exquisite creations people are speechless for a moment, and then it is that – wow – comment that follows”

Sangria Station D rodriguez Cuba

Sunday Brunch Menu – Pre Fix $29.00

As Miami reaches its boiling point this summer, there are limited selections for refreshingly cool, indoor brunches.  D. Rodriguez Cuba, known as the best Cuban Restaurant in Miami (that’s the word around by local follower foodies), offers an unparallel experience on South Beach with Sangria Sundays, serving an unlimited Sangria Bar every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm with a $29 Prixe Fix Brunch! Chef Rodriguez serves up a playful twist on Cuban classics like Juevos Rancheros and Torrejas, a Latin style French toast.  I think your readers would love to know of brunch options outside of the ordinary champagne and bloody mary brunches offered in Miami.

Appetizer (choice of one)

Yogurt Parfait

Plain yogurt layered with mixed berries topped with guava sauce

Chicken Empanadas

Chicken ropa vieja with caper salt

Ham Croquetas

Over tomato marmalade

Shrimp Campechano

Poached shrimp ceviche in a roasted tomato sauce

Smoked Salmon Cassaba Flat bread

With goat cheese, capers and red onion

Entree (choice of one)

Chopped Salad

With garbanzo beans, roasted peppers,chorizo, carrots, chayote dressed with red – pepper vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

Choice of chicken or crab meat

Huevos Rancheros

Over crispy corn tortillas, frijoles refritos and spicy sofrito sauce

Vaca Frita / Crispy Skirt Steak

With avocado and tomato chimichurri accompanied with arroz al caballo

Tortilla Espanola

Potato and egg frittata with chorizo and roasted peppers

Mother and Child Chicken

D. Rodriguez Cuba

At Astor Hotel

956 Washington Avenue

www.drodriguezcuba.com

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tel: (305) 673-3763

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Discover the Top Ten Reasons to Enjoy European Riesling

Posted: Monday, July 12th, 2010

riesling wine

The European Union and Wines of Germany Present the 6th Annual Riesling Week

The European Union and Wines of Germany present the sixth annual Riesling Week, July 26 – August 1, 2010. During the week, restaurants and wine retailers across the nation will celebrate Riesling from Germany, as well as from Austria and Alsace, as the perfect complement to any warm-weather meal.  Restaurants in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Las Vegas and Miami will offer European Riesling specials, including by-the-glass selections, dedicated Riesling flights, and food-pairing menus.  Wine retailers will also host European Riesling tastings in participating cities.

Over 100 top restaurants and retailers in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Las Vegas and Miami have signed on to promote European Riesling during this national promotion.  To celebrate, here are Wines of Germany’s totally biased and non-scientific top ten reasons for enjoying European Riesling:

  1. Because temperatures are over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in most of the U.S. and Riesling is the perfect white wine to cool you down.
  2. Because it complements summer food favorites ranging from light salads and fruit to grilled fish and hot dogs.
  3. Because you should raise a glass to Germany for making it so far in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (And skimp on the Rioja, while you’re at it!)
  4. Because you’ll learn to appreciate what “minerality” means in relation to drinking wine.
  5. Because it comes in a variety of styles – from super dry to unctuously sweet.
  6. Because it’s the beverage equivalent of diving into a cool, mountain creek on a hot summer’s day.
  7. Because it matches with all the white linen and seersucker you’re wearing this summer.
  8. Because you’ll get a little taste of Europe without having to suffer 7 hours in coach.
  9. Because your palate will revel in the amazing balance of sweetness and acidity in every sip.
  10. Because it’s another excuse to grab a drink with good friends and loved ones.

The Riesling Week promotion is part of the “Destination Riesling” campaign, underwritten by Wines of Germany and the European Union.

Miami Restaurant Participants include:

  • AZUL (Mandarin Oriental Miami Hotel)
  • café sambal (Mandarin Oriental Miami Hotel)
  • M-Bar
  • Ortanique on the Mile
  • Palme d’or Restaurant
  • Emeril’s Miami Beach
  • W Wine Bistro
  • OLA Restaurant at the Sanctuary Hotel
  • Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
  • Michy’s
  • Bourbon Steak
  • Wish Restaurant

More information can be found at www.destinationriesling.com/week.

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Miami Culinary Tours featured on WHERE MAGAZINE MIAMI – July 2010 Issue

Posted: Sunday, July 4th, 2010

where magazine

In case that you can not read what it says on the coverage – here it goes:

“Eat (and learn) Your Way Around”

Eating our way through South Florida while learning about its different neighborhoods doesn’t sound like a bad idea to us. Miami Culinary Tours, a new company that organizes tours to restaurants in different areas offers the Cuba Bonita Tour ($95), which meets in South Beach, then heads over to Little Havana and Key Biscayne to sample everything (from a cortadito (Cuban coffee with milk) to stiffed tostones (fried plantains filled with shrimp. beef or chicken). The Tour ends with, what else, a strong mojito. www.miamiculinarytours.com

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