Restaurant Happenings South Florida May 19, 2008
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS – 5.21.08
FATHER’S DAY at NORTH ONE 10
North One 10, (305) 893-4211
Enjoy brunch from 11:30 to 4:00 with dishes like Angus Beef and White Truffle Tartare, Roasted and Pulled Rabbit, Yucca Crusted Snapper, and Chocolate Guinness Cake. $40.00 per person includes one complimentary mango mimosa.
CASTILIAN SPRING TASTING
Ideas Restaurant, 2833 Bird Avenue, Miami, (305)-567-9074
May 28 through May 30 sample the Castilian Spring Tasting at Ideas Restaurant. Award-winning Chef from Galandum Valladolid Spain will prepare dishes like “Suspiros Monacales,” Beef Shank Stew, and “Reciciado de Fiestas,” or Nougat Candy Soup.
CHINA GRILL FT. LAUDERDALE OFFERS SUNSET HAPPY HOUR DELIGHTS
China Grill, 1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, (954)-759-9950
China Grill Ft. Lauderdale introduces “Sunset Happy Hour” with complimentary chef’s selection of Dim Sum & Sushi Rolls, along with $9.00 specialty cocktails, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. Guests are welcome to sit back and relax in the new cozy outdoor terrace while watching the Ft. Lauderdale sunset and the most beautiful yachts go by. Specialty cocktails are also available for $9.00 every evening from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.as well as an a-la-carte Sushi and Dim Sum menu in addition to the China Grill dinner menu.
1 BLEU AT THE REGENT BAL HARBOUR ADDS LUNCH SERVICE
1 Bleu, The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Avenue, (305) 455-5400.
1 Bleu, the new signature restaurant at The Regent Bal Harbour is now a dazzling destination for midday dining. Executive chef Gerdy Rodriguez has fashioned a comprehensive lunch menu featuring sophisticated fare ranging from light salads to palate tempting entrees, with the ocean serving as a stunning backdrop for his exquisite modern Mediterranean cuisine.
MAY IS PASTA MONTH AT RAPHAEL RESTAURANT ON LINCOLN ROAD
Raphael Restaurant, 530 Lincoln Road, Miami
From May 4 to May 31, Raphael Restaurant offers a meal for two, for the price of one. The promotion which includes DJs on weekend nights and complimentary WiFi is valid for lunch or dinner with dishes like Black truffle and ricotta cheese ravioli in a light creamy sauce ($23); gnocchi in a four cheese sauce ($13); and linguini de mare with mussels, shrimp, clams, calamari, roasted onions sautéed in white wine ($19). Starters list mahi-mahi ceviche ($12), salmon carpaccio ($11), and goat cheese salad ($12).
BATTLE OF THE CHEFS 2008 KICKS OFF ON MAY 28
La Cuisine Gourmet, 50 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables.
On Wednesday, May 28, Downtown Coral Gables launches its Battle of the Chefs 2008 Summer Series at La Cuisine Gourmet with a duel between Chef Willy Hernandez of Caramelo Restaurant and Chef Marc Vidal of POR FIN Restaurant and Lounge. The chefs, are given a bag of “mystery” ingredients, provided by The Fresh Market in Coconut Grove. Each team has 45 minutes to produce three dishes. The competition is judged on taste, originality, and presentation.
Wednesday, June 25 will be The monthly cooking competition features a culinary challenge between two high profile Coral Gables’ chefs on the last Wednesday of each of the following summer months: May 28, June 25 (“Beef Battle” between Chef Chris Wakeman of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Chef Pedro Aguilar of Morton’s The Steakhouse), and July 30. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and admission is complimentary; however, a donation of $15 is encouraged. All donations will directly benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis.