Tuesday, April 29, 10:30 a.m reception and silent auction, 12 p.m. luncheon. 6th Annual Hats Off Luncheon hosted by Tracy Wilson Mourning^th,    in benefit of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program - a program of Alonzo Mourning Charities. There will be a reception, silent auction, luncheon, and the “Honey Bug” Fashion Show at Jungle Island. Proceeds go towards bi-monthly workshops for the program as well as Camp Honey Shine, a four-week summer day camp for 100 girls enrolled in the program. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, RSVP by April 22nd, 2008 to Andrea Graham at andrea@honeyshine.org, or (305) 476-0095#106. Tickets: $125, memberships begin at $250. Parking is available at $4 per car.

Wednesday April 16^th,   Beginning at 7pm Napa Valley Wine Theme Dinner- prepared by Chef Ascione with wines paired by Sommelier De Leo.  The Fontana. The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203 Cellar Club & Premier Members $89, Non-members $109.   

Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m., Tax Day Wine Dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.  A four-course dinner prepared by chef/partner Chris Wakeman and paired by wine manager Tim Truschel with a duo of wines -- one about twice as expensive as the other. The menu includes chorizo-stuffed Medjool Dates wrapped in bacon and  wasabi crab fritters, followed by celery root and spring onion soup, lamp carpaccio with mache, mint & raspberry vinaigrette, 49-hour marinated ribeye with spinach mashed potatoes and dessert.  Fleming’s, 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables. RSVPl (305) 569-7995. $95.00 per person, excluding tax and gratuity

April 22^nd, Tuesday--   7pm – 8:30pm  Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Reception and Jean Claude Brasset Art Exhibit.    Country Club Ballroom. The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203 Complimentary to Cellar Club & Premier Members, Non-members $20

Wednesday April 30^th,   Left Bank of Bordeaux Wine Theme Dinner with specialties prepared by Chef Philippe Ruiz and with top-flight “cru classé” Bordeaux from the Left Bank, handpicked by Sommelier and Maître D’ Verrier.    Palme D’Or. The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203   Cellar Club & Premier Members $89, Non-members $109
 

May 7^th, Wednesday-- 7pm,  South American Wine Theme Dinner Latin-inspired fare created by Chef Ascione with wines paired by Sommelier De Leo. Time and Location: Fontana The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203  Cellar Club & Premier Members $89, Non-members $109.  

May 10^th, Saturday--   12 Noon Interactive Culinary Demonstration & Mumm Champagne Luncheon with Chef Rolando Cruz-Taura, Biltmore Executive Hotel Chef, former chef-owner of FIFTY Restaurant in SoBe. Country Club Ballroom. The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203     Cellar Club & Premier Members $48, Non-members $60

Tuesday May 13^th, 7pm – 8:30pm -- Regions of France Wine Tasting
Treat your palate to a broad selection of wines from Bordeaux, Loire, Rhône, Beaujolais and Alsace. Sip and savor while you stroll at this walkabout event to the tunes of DJ Zonzon Alhambra Ballroom. The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203     Complimentary to Cellar Club & Premier Members, Non-members $20  

Wednesday May 21^st,  7pm. The Art of Blended Wines Theme Dinner  Discover blended wines showcasing layers of flavors from France, California and Spain, paired by Sommelier and Maître D’ Verrier with specialty dishes by Chef Ruiz..  Palme D’Or The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203.   Cellar Club & Premier Members $89, Non-members $109. 
 

Wednesday,  May 28^th , 7pm - 8:30pm, Amedei Chocolate & Wine Seminar-  Amedei maitre chocolatiers of Tuscany at a seated seminar pairing the finest chocolate crus with their ideal wine match.   Amphitheater. The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables.   RSVP   305.913.3203     Complimentary to Members, Guests $20
  

 Wednesday, June 11,  SOS Share Our Strength’s “Taste of the Nation," Broward and South Palm Beach.  Private - VIP Reception: 6:00 - 7:00pm, followed by: Food and Wine Tasting

Broward and South Palm Beach County's finest chefs are joining a  local and national  effort to fight hunger as they present "Taste of the Nation", a gala event where guests will have great fun while helping a terrific cause.  The party will be complete with Casino gaming and an exciting live auction, delicious specialties created by top chefs, wine, champagne, spirits and a “white hot” ambiance. Greater Fort Lauderdale · Broward County Convention Center. 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL

For tickets and information: www.strengthsouthflorida.org