Restaurant Happenings – February 13, 2008

RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS – 2.13.08

NORTH ONE 10 NEWS – farmers market and new menus
North One 10, 11052 Biscayne Blvd, 305-893-4211, themarketcompany.org

North One 10 is proud to be part of the Upper East Side Green Market , founded by Claire Tomlin of the Market Company.  The Upper East Side Green Market is every Saturday from 9:00 am till 3:00, Located on 66th and Biscayne Blvd. Look for the North One 10 table this Saturday, February 16th. North One 10, this week, will be offering Espresso, Dewey Hot Sauce, Indonesian Chicken Salad, and “Virgin Deweys.” In addition, Chef Dewey will be foraging in the Redlands and returning with some veggies and seasonal fruit for the North One 10 Table this Saturday.

GRASS IS OPEN FOR LUNCH
Grass Restaurant and Lounge, 28 NE 40th Street, 305-573-3355 

Starting February 08 Grass Restaurant and Lounge will be open for lunch. Try this Zagat Rated “28” restaurant, also rated number one for décor, from noon ‘til 3pm.

FLEMING’S CELEBRATES PAUL NEWMAN’S PREMIRE
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 2525 Ponce de Leon, (305) 569-7995

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar debuts actor Paul Newman‘s new wines on Tuesday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m.  The Premiere Wine Dinner showcases the winemaking talents of both Francis Ford Coppola and the new release of Newman’s Own ® Wines. The two selections making their debut at Fleming’s Premiere Wine Dinner are the California Chardonnay and the Cabernet Sauvignon — the perfect pairings for a sumptuous menu created by chef/operating partner Christopher Wakeman. It will be an evening of delicious food, spectacular wine and memorable times.  $95.00 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. 

GRIMPA STEAKHOUSE HAPPY HOUR EVERY WEEK
Grimpa Steakhouse, 901 Brickell Plaza, 305-455-4757

Grimpa invites you to spend your happy hour with them. All drinks are half-price from 5pm to 7pm on weeknights.

PEMBROKE GARDENS STIR CRAZY RESTAURANT OPENING
Stir Crazy Restaurant, The Shopes of Pembroke Gardens, 14571 SW 5th St.,
954-919-4900

Everyone is invited to stop by to sample some of what makes people nationwide crazy about Stir Crazy.  The morning will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony in which Stir Crazy employees and executives will slice open the ribbon with a cleaver before leading guests inside for a ceremonial “first firing of the woks.” The fun continues into dinner when from 6 – 8 p.m. guests will enjoy performances by Taiko Drummers and Dragon Dancers in celebration of the opening day. 

BLU PIZZA E CUCINA OPENS IN MARY BRICKELL VILLAGE
Blu Pizza e Cucina at Mary Brickell Village, 305-381-8335
 
The new indoor/outdoor Blu Pizza e Cucina at Mary Brickell Village, a restaurant with a full bar, a brick oven and a 12-seat pizza bar, “just like in Italy” is Blu Restaurants Group’s third restaurant. The cuisine is “a fusion of Trattoria Sole and Blu la Pizzeria del Sole – respectively at 5894 Sunset Dr. and 7201 S.W. 59 Ave. in South Miami.”

IL GABBIANO OPENS IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI
Il Gabbiano, 335 South Biscayne Blvd, 305-373-0063.

Il Gabbiano waterfront restaurant has opened with an extensive menu featuring specialties like Carciofini alla Romana $14.25; Burrata $16.00 and Vongole Origanate $14.75. There’s plenty to choose from antipasti, sides (like piselli alla Romana),salads and soups to pasta, vegetables, risotti and gnocchi. Meat and poultry, fish and seafood all hail from Italy’s rich regional cuisines.

KARU &Y RESTAURANT CLOSES
Karu &Y Ultralounge and Tottem, 71 NW 14th Street, 305-403-7850.
 
Karu &Y in downtown Miami, owned by partners Cesar Sotomayor of Arrso Restaurant Company and Elliot Monter, has closed the upscale alta cocina restaurant which was the domain of chef Alberto Cabrera. According to the office manager, Y Ultralounge, Tottem and Tottem Gardens, a Zen parkland intended to host from 800 to 1000 people at concerts, fashion shows, special events and film/television productions remain open.