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Get Hungry, It’s Almost Time for Coral Gables Restaurant Week
Hello Summer! Hello discount dining!
With summer quickly approaching, local restaurants are jumping on the summer menu bandwagon, making it a little too easy to dine out every night of the week. One city in particular should be your focus in June, as it is time for Coral Gable Restaurant Week (or week rather) from June 7-20. During this time, participating restaurants will be offering special prix-fixe menus for both lunch and dinner.
To kick things off every year, the Taste of the Gables hosts...
May 22nd, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Celebrate American Craft Beer Week
Beer lovers, craft brewers — it’s time to rejoice! This week (May 17-23) it’s American Craft Beer Week. So, go ahead, crack open another beer — it’s all in celebration for American Craft Beer Week. In cities across the country, beer tastings, brewery tours and toasting is taking place. Will you be clinking glasses to join in the celebration?
If you are craving some out of the norm, you may want to check out these venues:
The Office, 201 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach
The...
May 21st, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Hot Happenings: Week of May 18
The weekend gets tasty again with a collection of sumptuous food and wine events that will have you calling for more. From Delray Beach transforming to a chic and trendy South Beach environment to Bourbon Steak launching their market menu, get ready to sit back, relax and indulge in some gourmet treats.
Duck Fat Fries at Bourbon Steak
Friday, May 21: Downtown Delray Beach transforms into a magnificent outdoor lounge this Friday to benefit the Nat King Cole Foundation with Chillounge Night. The event...
May 19th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
First Look at Mister Milano in Palm Beach Gardens
It’s been a long time coming — probably over a year now — since this chic, upscale Italian restaurant in the Mirasol Shopping center has been claiming that it would open it’s doors. It finally happened this week, as copious amounts of food, vino and trendsetters filled the brand new, Mister Milano in Palm Beach Gardens.
Taking over the space formerly occupied by Kokomo, Mister Milano is located just off the turnpike on PGA Boulevard. It’s the perfect location for the...
May 15th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
It’s Time to get a Little Exotic at Exxxotica
It’s hot! It’s sexy! — It’s Exxxotica, and it’s coming to Miami Beach this weekend. Bringing together the best in the adult entertainment industry, the Miami Beach Convention Center will be filled with everything exotic starting on May 14 for this porn-tastic convention for the adult entertainment industry. This year’s convention will be filled with a room of exhibitors, on-stage action and plenty of your favorite stars including — Teagan Presley, Jenna Haze,...
May 12th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Hot Happenings in South Florida — Week of May 11
Thursday, May 13
It’s a party — an anniversary party for RA Sushi in Pembroke Pines. In celebration of their 2-year anniversary, RA Sushi is hosting a luau party on Thursday, May 13 starting at 6:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy food and drinks specials and live entertainment including fire dancers. The food/drink specials include: $2 Hot Sake, $5 Mai Tais, $5 California Rolls and more. For every $5 donation to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, guests will receive 3 raffle...
May 11th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Scott Rothstein’s Estate to be Auctioned Off on June 3
So, maybe you can afford that Lamborghini?!
You know you’ve always wanted to show up in a flashy car turning heads wherever you go, but just haven’t had the courage (or the cash, quite frankly) to fork over the dough. Now is your opportunity to cash in and add that much longed for symbol of luxury to your collection. Yes, it’s time for the Scott Rothstein estate auction, with nothing but the best out there.
Vehicles to be auctioned off include:
1967 Corvette Convertible
2007...
May 10th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Happy Mother’s Day
Wishing all the mothers in my life and around a very Happy Mother’s Day. Here’s to everything you do. Take the day off, relax and let the world take care of you.
Photo Credit: ruurmo @ flickr
May 9th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
The TasteCasting Team Visited Wild Olives Cafe by Todd English
There’s something about dining with people that love food that makes every TasteCasting event an experience to remember. A sumptuous menu helps too.
This past week, the South Florida TasteCasting team gathered together with our appetites to taste our way through the latest Todd English restaurant in South Florida. Wild Olives Cafe by Todd English in CityPlace (not to be confused with Wild Olives in Boca, da Campo Osteria or Figs) offers rustic, Mediterranean cuisine in a casual atmosphere....
May 8th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Hot Happenings: May 6-10
It’s time to indulge in gourmet bites, raise a glass to good cheer and pamper yourself with some good-for-you treatments. Here’s a list of our picks for this weekend’s festivities.
May 6: Pamper yourself at Girl’s Night Out in Delray Beach from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on May 6, 2010. This annual events brings the ladies together for a fun-filled evening filled with spa treatments, beauty products, wine, food samplings and more. The first 100 to arrive will receive a goodie bag,...
May 6th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Here’s to a Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s time to fill your glass with an ice cold margarita and whip up a batch of homemade guacamole. To kick it up even more, you might even want to head down to the beach and order yourself a jalapeño margarita from the hip and newly opened neighborhood bar — Vinyl & Kai — located at 1131 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach.
May 5th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
A Month of Fabulous Food and Wine Events
May is packed full of delicious dining events. So now’s the time to hang out with your favorite chefs, stuff yourself silly with the most amazing flavors and live the luxurious life. How many will you be attending?
Tuna Salad at Tonino Lamborghini
May 5th is the perfect day to kick things off this month with spicy Mexican flavors, live Mariachi bands and frozen margaritas. We have a great list of what’s taking place all over South Florida.
A Tasteful Affair takes place on May 6, 2010...
May 2nd, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in South Florida
There’s never a bad time to have a margarita, and now you have another reason to indulge as Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Here’s our guide to the happenings in South Florida.
Mercadito
Test your taste buds with the “Vato Loco” at Mercadito. This tequila-based cocktail is hot, addicting and gets your I-can-handle-anything juices flowing, as you must sign a waiver if you want to imbibe on this one. If you are not about to set your mouth on fire, you can still take...
April 30th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Mother’s Day Dining Options in Miami
No matter how you like to spend Mother’s Day, there are options for you. From sipping on Mimosas to trekking out to Paradise Farms for a farm-fresh lunch, you will find something on our list that will strike your fancy. I know the decision is tough on where you’ll spend this year’s Mother’s Day, but don’t wait too long, as this special day is quickly approaching.
Altarmare is perfect if you’re looking for that organic, farm-fresh dish. They will feature a Raw...
April 28th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Hot Events this Week – April 26 to May 2
From making a trip out to Sunfest to spending an evening with Ruth Reichl to taking your dog out for food and drinks, this week is full of hot happenings that you won’t want to miss.
April 29 – May 2 — Sunfest, Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival, kicks off on Wednesday. Check out their website to find our when your favorite band is playing, or make plans to visit the arts and crafts booths, the wine garden, watch the fireworks or partake in any one of the...
April 26th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Mother’s Day Dining Options in Broward County
What will you be doing for Mother’s Day this year? Will you be slaving away in the kitchen to create a gourmet meal for your mom? or just making the reservation? If you live in Broward County, check out these happenings.
Brio Tuscan Grille will be featuring some special a la carte menu items for Mother’s Day like Fruit & Ricotta Crepes, Mediterranean Chicken Salad and Grilled Salmon and Angel Hair. Menu items start at just $10.95. Brio has 2 locations in Broward County — 600...
April 24th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Mother’s Day Dining in Palm Beach County
Mother’s Day is always one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants so don’t slack off in making a reservation for mom. We’ve made it easier for you, as we’ve gathered a listing of what local restaurants are offering. Take your pick. Here are your options in Palm Beach County.
Bogart’s Bar & Grille in Boca Raton will offer a special a la carte brunch menu from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Highlights include Crab Eggs Benedict ($12.95), Banana and Cream Cheese...
April 23rd, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Hot Happenings: April 20-26
It’s time to start planning, as this is going to be a busy week. There a lot of wine, indie bands and the Palm Beach Film Festival coming up. Where will you be?
Tuesday, April 20: It’s wine and jazz on Tuesdays at Solita in Fort Lauderdale. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday stop by to enjoy a taste of Solita with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live jazz. Expand your wine knowledge by enjoy a wine flight grouping. Solita is located at 1032 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. 954.357.2616
Thursday,...
April 20th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Brunch at the Delano
Sunday Brunch – How I love thee. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this late-morning activity until I took a trip to the Delano this weekend. Yes, the Delano, the place to see and be seen. It radiates energy and it’s just as much fun people-watching, as it is drinking mid-morning champagne cocktails. Sit outside, enjoy the breeze and take in the sunshine while filling your stomach with gourmet bites — I could do this more often.
The occasion this time was that Blue Door had recently...
April 19th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
Four Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Are you doing everything you can to help the planet? If not, Earth Day is the perfect time to start. This year, April 22, marks the 40th Anniversary. Here are a list of activities that you can do to join in the action.
Celebrate with Whole Foods. On April 22 in Aventura, you will see organic food, wine and body cared demonstrations and have the opportunity to speak with local non-profits who are dedicated to helping both our nearby communities and the environment. If you are one of the first 300...
April 18th, 2010 | South Florida | Read More
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