RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS 1.2.08
INTERACTIVE CULINARY DEMONSTRATION AND CHAMPAGNE LUNCHEON
The Biltmore Hotel Granada Ballroom, 1200 Anastasia Ave. RSVP 305.913.320
On Saturday, January 19 at 12 Noon Chef Willy Hernandez of Caramelo Restaurant offers innovative Italian- Caribbean fusion cuisine at Caramelo in Miami. Members $48, Non-members $60
SOUTH BEACH EXPORT, NEXXT CAFÉ, OPENS IN CORAL GABLES
Nexxt Cafe, 101 Miracle Mile. (305) 567-5888. www.thenexxtcafe.com
The jazzy bar offers a large selection of wines by the glass, cocktails and spirits as well as micro-brew beers from an iced tap, and a mini bar menu with smaller versions of popular menu items at half the price. There are over 200 selections available for take out, including Thai Rock Shrimp salad and Kobe beef burgers.
NEW RESTAURANTS SET TO OPEN IN 2008 IN DOWNTOWN CORAL GABLES
For a directory of shops and restaurants, visit www.shopcoralgables.com
The city is gearing up for several new restaurant openings in 2008 including Fatburger (232 Miracle Mile), Morton’s: The Steakhouse (2333 Ponce De Leon Blvd.), and another Pasha’s (130 Miracle Mile). Chilorio’s will feature traditional Mexican fare and Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge (2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd.) will offer Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine.
NIKKI BEACH OPENS NEW LOCATION IN COCONUT GROVE
Nikki Beach™ at 2889 McFarlane Road www.nikkibeach.com
Nikki Beach™ is opening in Coconut Grove adjacent to the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel in Coconut Grove, where Tara Steakhouse used to be. Brian Molloy, Nikki Beach Hotel & Resort’s Executive Chef, has been assigned to open this location. A street level, European-style deli café will serve breakfast and lunch. Chef de Cuisine Tommy Nguyen will oversee the launch of– a five to seven course brunch and a la carte menu at Nikki Beach Coconut Grove. Beginning February, “Themed Nights” will feature dinners paired with wines from different wine-producing regions and NIKKI STYLE Magazine will hold magazine parties and talent searches.
South Africa Wine Theme Dinner
The Biltmore Hotel Granada Ballroom, 1200 Anastasia Ave. RSVP 305.913.320
Wednesday, January 23 at 7pm, prepared by Chef Ascione specifically for this event, Fontana (formerly 1200) at The Biltmore Hotel will hold a South Africa Wine Theme Dinner.