Restaurant Happenings South Florida
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS 12.12.07
CHEF MICHAEL BLUM REOPENS MICHAEL’ S KITCHEN IN SUNNY ISLES
Michael’s Kitchen at the Newport Beachside Resort, 16701 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, (305) 749-2110. www.michaels-kitchen.com
Executive Chef and owner Michael Blum has closed Michael’s Kitchen in
THE TIDES HOTELS REOPENS AFTER TRANSFORMATION
The Tides,
The
ACCLAIMED CHEF/RESTAURATEUR OPENS BOURBON STEAK AT
Bourbon Steak, A Michael Mina Restaurant at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura, (786) 279-6600.
James Beard award-winning chef Michael Mina has appointed Andrew Rothschild as executive chef and John Riccardo as GM for the soon to open Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura. Mina treats diners to “Michael’s Classics” ($22-$46) — a selection of signature dishes including
DOGMA GRILL OPENING NEW
Dogma Grill,
Owners of Dogma Grill, South Florida’s original hot dog hot spot, will open their eagerly anticipated new location in
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT CHRISTABELLE’S QUARTER
Christabelle’s Quarter, 3157 Commodore Plaza,(786)-517-5299, www.christabellesquarter.com
There’s something for everyone at Christabelle’s Quarter. Enjoy Live Jazz Sunday Brunches from 11:00am to 4:00pm, Happy Hour every Tuesday to Friday
from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and Wine Tastings with wine educator Barry Alberts Fridays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.
PACIFEIC NORTHWEST vs.
Palme d’Or, The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave, 1-800-915-1926
Compare and contrast the styles of Pacific Northwest wines with French Burgundies while dining on dishes prepared by Chef Ruiz, with exceptional service overseen by Sommelier and Maître D’ Verrier. Members $89, Non-members $109.
Regions of
The Biltmore Hotel,
Enjoy a walkabout tour of
SOUTH
WINE FRIDAYS AND NEW LUNCH MENU AT AZUL
Azul, 500 Brickell Key Drive, (305) 913-8254
Sommelier Cynthia Betancourt is introducing Wine Fridays, a weekly wine bacchanalia, offered during lunch and featuring $20 per person bottomless pours of amazing wines. To complement Wine Fridays, try the new lunch menu that features yogurt marinated swordfish skewers and a grilled trout salad with wild mushrooms, truffle vinaigrette and fried egg.
“Azul’s Way” is also available, featuring a special three course tasting menu for $35 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Changing regularly, the menu features your choice from three appetizers, three entrees and a set dessert.
ANDÚ RESTAURANT & LOUNGE OPENS THIS WINTER
Andú,
Andú Restaurant & Lounge is opening late December at
The Menu: Lighter fare offers choices such as interesting panini’s and sandwiches ($10.50-$14.50), including a spiced lamb gyro filled with grilled asparagus, feta and alfalfa sprouts. Main plates are Family Style ($24-$29) or Andú Signatures ($18-$27). Desserts ($6-$8) will include delicious offerings like
LEVEL 25: REDESIGNED RESTAURANT & LOUNGE LAUNCHES
Atrio at Level 25,
Level 25 has re-opened at the Conrad Miami with new spaces and menu concepts. Executive chef Michael Gilligan oversees the menus for the signature restaurant, Atrio, as well as at The Bar at Level 25.
The Menu: The dinner menu offers a slate of enticing new dishes that blend the flavors of the East and West. Among the new entrees ($28-$42), Chef Gilligan presents succulent pan seared day boat sea scallops, with a sautéed morcilla slice, couscous tabouleh and a chili-garlic yuzu sauce. Atrio’s wine list has also undergone a renovation, featuring 40 wines by the glass.
GRASS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE – UPDATED WINTER MENU
Grass Restaurant and Lounge,
Check out the updated winter menu at Grass. Signature Cocktails are half off at happy hour every Wednesday thru Friday from 6-8pm.
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS AT CHEF ALLEN’S
CHEF ALLEN’S, Aventura, (305) 935-2900.
Wednesday, December 12, Wine Down Wednesdays at Chef Allen’s includes a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Allen Susser. The dinner featuring Bracco Wines and is hosted by Special Guest Lorraine Bracco from “The Sopranos” series who is also the proprietor of Bracco Wines. $95 per person
ALTA COCINA OPENS IN SOUTH MIAMI
Alta Cocina, 5837 Sunset Drive, altacocinarestaurant.com
Chef-spouses Juan Mario Maza and Vani Maharaj are serving up culinary flair in their new