Restaurant Happenings South Florida August 5, 2008

RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS – 8.5.08

CHEF ALLEN’S TRIBUTE DINNER TO JULIA CHILD THIS THURSDAY

Chef Allen’s, 19088 NE 29th Avenue in Aventura, (305) 663-9641

On Thursday, August 21, 2008 James Beard award-winning chef Allen Susser will host a special tribute/birthday dinner for the late Julia Child at his acclaimed Chef Allen’s restaurant in Aventura.  Joining the top toque in his kitchen will be acclaimed chefs Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s.  Kicking off at 7:00 p.m., the dinner is a fundraiser for the American Institute of Wine & Food, which helps raise funds for scholarships in the culinary and wine arts.  Limited to 60 seats and priced at $250 per person, all inclusive, the event will feature a cocktail reception followed by a lavish feast, served family style – all created by the trio of acclaimed cooks.  The menu is currently in development.

YOLO RESTAURANT & O LOUNGE OPENING IN SEPTEMBER

YOLO restaurant & O Lounge, 333 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, (954) 523-1000.

Fort Lauderdale’s hot new dining and nightlife destination is Yolo Restaurant & O Lounge.  No surprise then that YOLO – You Only Live Once – is owned and operated by The Restaurant People. The simple and approachable menu boasts an eclectic blend of inter-national flavors sure to please any palate.  “Using the best ingredients is key,” says Boulukos.  Tantalizing starters ($4-$10), main plates ($16-32) and savory sides ($3) include will give guests ample space to enjoy themselves patio.  The mood will be further enhanced by close to 100 candles, taking the art of lighting to a new level.

THE OCEANAIRE PRESENTS “MIAMI SPICE NEW ENGLAND CLAM BAKE SUNDAYS”

The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Mary Brickell Village at 900 South Miami Avenue, 305.372.8862

As part of the on-going Miami Spice offerings from The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Mary Brickell Village, every Sunday from now through the end of September, Oceanaire will feature a sumptuous New England clam bake dinner for $36.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.  The Miami Spice New England clam bake dinner special will include choice of soup or salad appetizer, a one and a half pound lobster, mussels, clams, corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, and choice of dessert.  A glass of house wine can be added to one’s entrée for only $5.00.

AltaMar Seafood Restaurant

1223 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-532-3061

From now through Labor Day, they ar offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $25.  Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

Go to ilovemiamispic.com for Miami Spice Restaurant listings.