Restaurant Happenings South Florida September 7, 2008

MIAMI SPICE EXTENDED

 

www.ilovemiamispice.com

 

 

Many restaurants have extended Miami Spice through September. Log onto ilovemiamispice.com to learn about participating restaurants.

 

 

ISHQ INDIAN RESTAURANT CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

 

ISHQ, 530 OCEAN DRIVE, (305)-532-4747,

 

 

Celebrate their one year anniversary on September 10 from 6-8pm. For more information visit www.ishqsouthbeach.com.

 

 

“A TRIBUTE TO SOUTH FLORIDA CHEFS,” SEPTEMBER 24

 

http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/tribute_to_south_florida_chefs.cfm

 

 

“A Tribute to South Florida Chefs”, on Wednesday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., an event presented by World Trade Center Miami (www.americasfoodandbeverage.com) and The South Florida Gourmet (www.southfloridagourmet.com) – will kick-off this year’s Americas Food and Beverage Show, running September 24 – 26, 2008. It is a chefs’ event during which chefs will be honored as culinary contributors to South Florida‘s Gastronomic scene. There will be a panel of discussion on Restaurants Today: Strategies for Improving your Bottom Line and Reducing Costs, chaired by this year’s James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef of the South: Chef Michelle Bernstein, chef/owner – Michy’s, with chefs: Jonathan Eismann, chef/owner – Pacific Time; Giancarla Bodoni, chef/owner – Escopazzo Organic Italian Restaurant; and Dewey Losasso, chef/owner – North 110.

 

 

CASA CASUARINA OFFERS GUIDED TOURS FROM 8/18 TO 9/30

 

Casa Casuarina, 1116 Ocean Drive, South Beach. 305-672-6604

 

 

From Monday August 18 to Tuesday September 30, the famous mansion designed by the famous Gianni Versace, and where he was murdered, will open its doors to the public for guided tours. The Casa Experience will be given three times a day – at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – limited to 20 people at $50 per person, on a first come/first served basis. Cocktails at the Tiffany Bar and breakfast and lunch at the al fresco restaurant, Casa Cucina, are offered at an additional fee.

 

 

 

THORSTEN LEIGHTY NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT EDEN ROC MIAMI BEACH

 

www.edenrocresort.com.

 

 

The Eden Roc Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa, currently undergoing a $180 million transformation has appointed Thorsten Leighty as Executive Chef. Thorsten, formerly Executive Chef with 16 years of experience in the Marriott brand, most recently at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa in Kapolei, Hawaii, will be responsible for overseeing all food preparations.