Seduce Your Senses with a Visit to De Rodriguez Ocean

South Beach just got sexier with the addition of De Rodriguez Ocean featuring the much loved cuisine of Chef Douglas Rodriguez. The King of Nuevo Latino Cuisine has made a name for himself in every aspect of the culinary world — restaurant owner/operator, television star, cookbook author & the winner of the most sought after award for a chef — The James Beard Award. While Rodriguez is busy running multiple other restaurants — Ola, De Rodriguez Cuba, Alma de Cuba (in Philadelphia)...

November 5th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

South Florida’s Hottest Chefs Calendar with $300 in Dining Certificates Inside

What happens when you bring together 12 of the area’s hottest chefs, photograph them, add in their personal cooking tips, and $300 worth of dining certificates? You have the South Florida’s Hottest Chefs Calendar. Taylor Morgan, who you may know from South Florida Dines, came up with this brilliant idea after an evening of brainstorming with her dear friend, Judy Myers. They have recently released these much sought after calendars, and it’s time to get you very own. Each month,...

October 24th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Garcia’s Brings Fresh Seafood to Sun Life Stadium

The best seat in the house just got better at Sun Life Stadium — with the introduction of Garcia’s Seafood to the line-up. If you are looking to treat yourself kindly (or impress a guest), take a look at Suite 343 — the newly renovated, ultra-chic private box at Sun Life Stadium. Located on the 40-yard line, Suite 343 brings together everything that you could imagine to attend a game in style — access to valet parking, hardwood floors, a private bar, in-suite attendant and...

October 14th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Cooking Classes in Paris

In an era where chefs have gained rock star status, gastronomical adventures have come to the forefront. Digging into the minds of a chef, learning valuable tips and discovering the cuisine of a faraway land have grown from being merely a side note in your vacation planning to becoming center stage. Now your only challenge is to find a destination and your palate will soon be jumping for joy. With the 2009 release of Julie and Julia, one type of cuisine has gained instant notoriety, and that is the...

October 12th, 2010 | Baby Boomers, Culinary Travel, Paris | Read More

Spooktacular Halloween Festivities

Quiet and serene nights are about to go away and will soon be taken over by this year’s Halloween festivities. From haunted houses to ghosts and goblins, let the festivities begin. Here are some of our favorite options: Palm Beach County South Florida Fairgrounds will transform into Fright Nights starting on Thursday, October 14 and running through October 31, 2010. Three haunts are set up to scare the everything out of you — Freakers, Next of Kin II and Malpractice II. If that is not...

October 10th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Food & Wine Events in October

There’s no better time than now to work up an appetite with the abundance of food and wine events taking place this month. From a Ceviche Throwdown to a Caviar & Champagne Spa night, this month is sure to offer a menu of palate pleasing events. 10/4 Skip out of work early for a do-it-yourself cocktail course at Soyka. Managing bartender, Keagen Brosterhous, will teach students the history behind classic cocktails. This month’s topic is martinis. The class cost $10 and includes a...

October 4th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Crush + Cuisine: A Feast of Food and Wine

When Friday night rolls around, it’s time for you to put on your party clothes, as this week is filled with everything delicious at Crush and Cuisine: A Feast of Food and Wine to be held this weekend (September 24-26, 2010) at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood. Sponsored by NBC and Premier Beverage, Crush and Cuisine goes beyond that grand tasting celebration (that seem to be held just about every other weekend), and it is sure to impress all of you wine connoisseurs with a weekend filled with...

September 21st, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Scotch Tasting and Shoe Shining at Morton’s The Steakhouse

A round of cocktails, a fine wine, sure they lure people in, but when Scotch enters the room – you’ve just been won over. It warms the body and the soul and every last drop will be savored. Sometimes I forget about our love for a good malt whisky, but I’m quickly reminded — such was the case this past week when I organized a Glenfiddich Scotch Tasting and it was filled in 10 minutes. As people were pleading with me to let just one more person in, I chuckled as I once worried...

September 10th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Beer Tasting at Mambo Italiano’s

Sneak out of work a little early on September 16th for a beer tasting at Mambo’s Italiano on Clematis Street. This beer tasting, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, SE Florida Chapter, will help you tune up on your beer knowledge, while raising money for a great cause. Attendees will enjoy this tutored tasting, as they make their way through 6 beers — each distinct in flavor and style. Mambo’s Italiano will provide some complimentary hors d’oeuvres to pair with each...

September 5th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

20 Wines for $25 during Month of Discovery at Fleming’s

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse Memorable Meal: A Trio of Fleming's Classics. (PRNewsFoto/Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Winnie Ma) It’s never a bad time to do some wine tasting, especially when it’s Opening Night at Fleming’s. So plan your month accordingly, and head to Fleming’s on Thursday nights. During this month of discovery, you will have the chance to experience the newly released Fleming’s 100 — the 100 wines that made their list...

August 31st, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Top 5 Happy Hours in West Palm Beach

You’ve put in all the hours you can for the day, and all that you can think of is how you are going to relax — a gin martini, a bottle of your favorite beer or what about going out for a plate of comfort food? During happy hour, things just got happier as restaurants are offering some deals that seem like they’d come from the 1980′s. Here are a list of our favorites for the West Palm Beach area. Smoked Salmon Pizza at Mortons Brio Tuscan Grille 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach...

August 26th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

2010-2011 Miami Dolphins Tickets on Sale

NFL fans are gearing up for an upcoming season of energy, excitement and rivalries between their favorite teams. Will you be in on the action? It’s time to purchase seats to see the action live between the Miami Dolphins and their most fierce competitors. Will you support your home team and the likes of Ricky Williams, Brandon Marshall and Chad Henne? Or will you be there to cheer on the visiting teams? Whatever the case, the time is now, to purchase your tickets. The price for individual tickets...

August 21st, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Cooking Classes in South Florida

Whether you are preparing for a special celebration or just want to improve your culinary skills, a cooking class is the perfect way to spend your evening. Sign up and learn from expert instructors, mingle with like-minded gourmands and taste your way through the evening. Here are some local offerings: Bice, 313 1/2 Worth Ave, Palm Beach (map). During the summer months, Culinary Diva Maude Eaton pairs up with Chef Elmer at Bice for an evening of food and wine. Guests will learn to make signature...

August 15th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Hot Happenings: Aug 11-14

Ahi Tower at The Blue Fish in Delray Beach Wednesday, August 11: Are you intrigued by the history of sake or don’t know anything about it? Does pairing up sushi and sake still have your stumped? Join SUSHISAMBA dromo’s beverage director, Mackenzie Parks for a little history lesson, tasting and tutorial on how to make their own rolls this Wednesday. The class will take place bi-monthly on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm. It includes 5 flights of sake and a sushi sampler for $75++. Call...

August 10th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Tour West Palm Beach on a Segway

Forget the trolleys and bicycles, it’s now time to tour West Palm Beach in style with a Palm Beach Segway Tour. This tour company, launched earlier this summer, adds a whole new element to touring downtown West Palm Beach. Started by two local residents, Palm Beach Segway Tours will have your cruising the Intracoastal in no time. While the guided tours vary, you will enjoy a ride the historic downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, the Intracoastal, past local hot spots and of course, the...

August 9th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

2010 Gold Medal Wine Tour

Each year in January, the top wine names in Florida (and a few from around the nation) gather round for the American Fine Wine Competition. They sip and swirl hundreds of wines (this year there were over 500) from the United States and award medals for these beautifully produced wines. While there is a fantastic awards ceremony in April, that has now passed, there is still one more series of events that will be kicking off shortly — the Gold Medal Wine Tour. These dinners, scheduled at a...

August 7th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Hot Happenings — Week of August 5

Would you fight the crowds to help break a world record? and grant yourself a free game of bowling in the process? I think I’ll pass on that, but for all the brave ones out there, we have free bowling and more this upcoming weekend. Take your pick. Friday, August 6 — This was due to come in time. Zed 451 — previously known for offering an option of either an American Churrasco experience or unlimited visits to the Harvest Table now an option for every price and hunger level....

August 5th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Would you Dine in the Dark?

If you’re bored with your everyday dining experience, it’s time to awaken your senses. Turn the lights off, put on a blindfold and see where the night takes you — it’s time to dine in the dark. While not a new concept, they’ve been doing this in Europe since at least 2002, but I’ve only noticed a few special events in South Florida over the years. We will now have a regular locale to take us out of our comfort zone. The place — Market 17, scheduled to debut...

August 2nd, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

August Food and Wine Events

Things are spicing up in August with some do-not-miss events filled with everything delicious. From an all out pigfest to an evening of sipping scotch on the waterfront in Fort Lauderdale, your thirst will be quenched and your stomachs will be filled. Whether you are looking for an all-out bash or a more intimate night out, it’s time to savor your favorite flavors and discover a few new ones in the process. Marinated Black Cod Wrapped in Hoba Leaf at Zuma Here’s a look at some of our...

August 1st, 2010 | South Florida | Read More

Miami Spice Preview at the Fontainebleau

The Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is a dream come true for anyone that loves food and wine. What’s better than a visit to one of their signature restaurants than a visit to all 3 in one night?! As a member of the media, I often get invited to grand openings, complimentary preview dinners and tastings — and this progressive preview dinner at Scarpetta, Gotham and Hakkasan for the Miami Spice menus — was one I wasn’t going to miss. The first stop on our culinary journey was...

July 28th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More