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A SALUTE TO OUTSTANDING SOUTH FLORIDA CHEFS Monday, October 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., A Kick off to IFE Americas - 10th Americas Food and Beverage Show 10/29 – 10/31 Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall C – a TRADE AND MEDIA EVENT ONLY http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/hot_toques_parade.cfm 
HOT TOQUES PARADE, Hot Toques Parade on Monday, October 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – presented by South Florida Gourmet and the World Trade Center and chaired by Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s Restaurant in Aventura - pays tribute the outstanding chefs of South Florida. The show kicks off IFE Americas - 10th Americas Food and Beverage Show, to be held this coming October 29 to 31, 2007, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Over 50 leading chefs are invited to a VIP G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne, Stolt Sterling/Petrossian and Urbani Truffles reception catered by The Setai and Bill Hansen Catering, to be thanked and honored for the outstanding and creative work they are doing to place South Florida on the gastronomic map of the world and make it an exciting tourist destination. For more information: http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/hot_toques_parade.cfm 
CHEF EDGAR LEAL CELEBRATES CACAO RESTAURANT’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY, CORAL GABLES
Hundreds of fans joined Chef Edgar Leal and his wife to celebrate Cacao’s 5th anniversary. Cacao Restaurant is known for its fine foods and sinful collection of chocolates and wines, in the heart of "restaurant row” in Coral Gables. 141 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables. 305.445.1001 TICKETS TO GO ON SALE FOR SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Tickets are on sale for the 2008 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, the extravagant four-day celebration of wine, food and culinary celebrity taking place Thursday, February 21 through Sunday, February 24. For information and pre-sale access: www.sobewineandfoodfest.com or call 1-877-762-3933. 
Dinner in Paradise founders Michael Schwartz of Miami’s Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, and Gabriele Marewski of Paradise Farms are once again joining forces to present another Dinner in Paradise series running Sunday, December 2, 2007 - Sunday, April 27, 2008. “The dinners are a great way to showcase the fresh, organic products that are grown right here in South Florida,” says Marewski, who has also teamed with Whole Foods for the series. Limited to a maximum of 60 guests, the evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception; followed by a farm tour. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. In accordance with daylight savings, the April dinner events start one hour later at 6:00 p.m. Dinner in Paradise 2007-2008 season: December 2nd, Chef Allen’s - Chef Allen Susser, Canyon Ranch - Chef Alex Asteinza, Grass Restaurant & Lounge - Chef Michael Jacobs January 13th, Tantra Restaurant - Chef Sandee Birdsong; Preston’s at the Loews Hotel, Miami Beach - Chef Gordon Maybury & Chef Brett Rayon; Ritz-Carlton/Biscaya – Chef Andrew Litherland. February 10th, Karu & Y - Chef Alberto Cabrera; Paradise Farms - Christopher Siragusa TBA; March 9th, Slow Food Miami** Exclusive dinner with Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink - Chef Michael Schwartz; The Standard's Lido Restaurant - Chef Mark Zeitouni; Escopazzo - Chef Giancarla Bodoni March 23rd, Touch Restaurant & Meat Market - Chef Sean Brasel; Table 8 South Beach - Chef Govind Armstrong; Casa Tua - Sergio Sigala; Timo Restaurant & Bar – Chef Tim Andriola April 13th, Wish at The Hotel - Chef Michael Bloise; Azul at Mandarin Oriental, Miami- Chef Clay Conley; Emeril's Miami Beach - Chef Thomas Azar April 27th, Mark’s South Beach - Chef Larry LaValley; The DiLido Beach Club at Ritz-Carlton South Beach - Chef Jeff McInnis; Creek 28 - Chef Kira Volz Paradise Farms, located at 1980 SW 320 Street in Homestead.. Advance reservations are required www.paradisefarms.net or call 305-248-4181. Each dinner, priced at $150 per person inclusive, features six courses, made with local, organic products, paired with complementary wines. FOUR SEASONS AND SETAI IN MIAMI TO MAKE CONDE NAST’S TOP 100 US HOTELS The Four Seasons and the Setai are the only Miami hotels appearing on the Conde Nast Traveler list of top 100 US hotels. http://www.concierge.com/bestof/readerschoice/top_hotels/tophotels_us, Other hotels in Florida: the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando; and The Breakers, Palm Beach. HEALTH BERRY ACAI MIXED IN SUSHISAMBA’S SAMBA JUICE, SOUTH BEACH The acai (pronounced a-sigh-ee) berry, which originates from the rainforest in Brazil, is reputed for improving stamina, digestion and mental focus; enhancing sleep and sexual drive; boasting more proteins than one average egg; possessing essential minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. It is also known for cleaning and detoxifying the body, boosting the immune system and promoting younger and healthier looking skin. It is now incorporated in SushiSamba restaurant’s Samba Juice: SUSHISAMBA’s Samba Juice recipe: 1oz Bacardi Razz 1/2 oz Bacardi Grand Melon 1oz Acai puree 1/2 oz Passion Fruit puree 1/2 oz. crème de banana 1 oz. guava juice Shake OCTOBER IS “CRAB AND LOBSTER” MONTH, MIAMI SPICE GOES ON AT CHINA GRILL RESTAURANTS, SOUTH BEACH During October, Tuscan Steak, China Grill and Social Miami at Sagamore celebrate the beginning of Stone Crab Season with daily crab & lobster specials paired with Piper- Heidsieck Champagne. Tuscan Steak’s specials include Lump Crab & Ahi Tuna Tartare with avocado mousse; Crispy Softshell Crab & Baby Artichoke Ceviche; Lobster & Asparagus Salad with curly endive, oven-dried tomatoes and crispy prosciutto and Lobster & Zucchini Risotto with lemon fennel pesto. China Grill’s specials are Crab & Mushroom Pot-Stickers with Napa cabbage and sake-Madeira sauce; Maine Lobster Carpaccio with Balsamic marinated heirloom tomatoes and tobiko caviar; Crispy Blue Crab Roll; and Spicy Lobster & Crab with Soba Noodles. Social Miami at Sagamore will offer more traditional specials including Crab Louis; She-Crab Soup and Crab & Lobster Pot Pie. All three restaurants will also follow the October tradition and serve market fresh Florida Stone Crabs, simply chilled and cracked--the best and only way to enjoy this delicacy. The three restaurants have extended their Miami Spice menu until November, 18th. Lunch is available Monday-Thursday at China Grill for $22.07, and dinner is available from Sunday-Thursday at Tuscan Steak and Social Miami at Sagamore for $33.07. China Grill, 404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 305 534 2211; Tuscan Steak, 433 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 305 534 2233; Social Miami at Sagamore, 1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 786 594 3344. 
THE SETAI LAUNCHES WINEMAKER DINNER SERIES, MIAMI BEACH Starting September 26 and through October, The Setai will host a series of winemakers dinner featuring a five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Wright, with pairings selected by experts in the wine-making world. The dinners shedule: On Thursday September 27, 7PM Aperitif reception in courtyard, 7:30PM dinner. A five-course Argentinean meal prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Wright, paired with Terrazas de los Andes and Cheval des Andes and hosted by Mr. Julio Lasmartes, Ambassador of Terrazas de los Andes and Cheval des Andes. The Grill at The Setai. $150 per person + tax and gratuity On Friday October 19, 7PM Krug Champagne reception in courtyard, 7:30PM dinner. Château Palmer Margaux dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Wright hosted by Mr. Bernard de Laage de Meux, Director of Development for the Châteaux. A very special five course menu paired with “Alter Ego” comparative tasting of the 2001 and 2003 vintages and the 3 best vintages Palmer produced in the 1990’s. The Grill at The Setai. $200 per person + tax and gratuity On Tuesday October 23, 7PM reception, 7:30PM Champagne dinner. A five course Asian style dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Wright paired with Champagnes Salon & Delamotte hosted by Mr. Didier Depond their president and CEO. Mr. Depond will present the best champagne from the Cote de Blancs. The Restaurant at The Setai. $200 per person + tax and gratuity The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach Space for the above dinners is limited. For reservations call The 305-520-6000. |
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