RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS — Valentine’s Day Special
Some restaurant happenings in Miami this Valentine’s Day…
His and Hers Meny and Chocolate Tapas Bar at the Four Seasons
Acqua at The Four Seasons, 1435 Brickell Avenue, (305) 381-3190.
Acqua, the signature restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami, will offer a four-course set menu with his and hers selections on Valentine’s […]
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS 1.30.08
MOONRISE DINNER SERIES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, KEY BISCAYNE
Cioppino, The Ritz-Carlton, 455 Grand Bay Drive, 305-365-4186, $60 per person/$90 with wine.
Cioppino restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne brings the island’s magic and mystique to life with romantic monthly moonrise dinners outdoors on a beautiful terrace, with a front seat to nature’s show. Choose from […]
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS 1.23.08
THE FOOD GANG OFFERING BRUNCH FOR LUNCH TUESDAY-SUNDAY
The Food Gang, 9472 Harding Avenue in Surfside, 786-228-9292
A neighborhood bistro in Surfside, The Food Gang, has announced the restaurant’s weekend egg brunch menu will now be available weekly, Tuesday – Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. To wash it all down, Charpentier is offering diners […]
Food News and Views Radio Show – 1.17.08
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Gabby Orehuela (GO)
Susan Kurzban (SK)
LG: Chocoholics, this is your day! How about diving into a dark chocolate truffle cake or a light as a cloud chocolate mousse? If chocolate is your passion you’re going to love our program today. My guests are […]
Velvety Chocolate Mousse
from Prevention’s Fit and Fast Meals in Minutes by Linda Gassenheimer (Rodale Press)
This chocolate mousse is smooth, velvety and light as a cloud. It’s made without cream or butter so the pure chocolate flavor comes through.
The secret to this mousse is beating the egg whites until they are stiff, but not dry. When […]
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS 1.16.08
AZUL DEBUTS 2008 CULINARY CLASS SERIES
Azul at Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Drive, (305) 913-8254.
Azul presents its 2008 interactive cooking class series starring award-winning chef Clay Conley. Guests will have an opportunity to savor a weekend of culinary delights, book individual classes or reserve the entire six-class culinary series. Themed interactive classes from […]
Food and Dining Radio Show – 1.10.08
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Alice Waters (AW)
LG: We’re talking about organic ingredients and sustainable agriculture today. Thirty years ago these words were not in our vocabulary. One woman started a food revolution and her name is Alice Waters. She was one of the first to use a local network […]
RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS 1.9.08
SOUTH FLORIDA TASTE OF THE GROVE — THIS WEEKEND!
January 12th and 13th, 11am to 7pm, 2820 Grand Avenue,305-444-7270
Coconut Grove once again opens its restaurants to the community with the Great Taste of The Grove in Peacock Park, this year for two days: Saturday and Sunday, January 12 & 13. Free admission. Over […]
Food and Dining Radio Show – 1.3.08
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Douglas Rodriguez (DR)
LG: Can you believe it has been 9 years since we started the radio program? I’m looking forward to next year and lots of good food, great wine and great company. Our guest today is Douglas Rodriguez, the chef owner of […]
Recipes Created By Chef Douglas Rodriguez
Ola South Beach Restaurant
Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ribs- Serves 8
For the pineapple mustard sauce:
3 cups pineapple pure
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons orange juice
4 pounds baby back pork ribs
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Place the ingredients for the pineapple mustard sauce in […]
Those ingredient labels you’re always trying to read may actually become easier to understand in 2008, according to research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD).
Mintel GNPD has also identified nine other innovative new food and beverage trends set to make it big in the new year. These include experimenting with ancient grains, lapping up […]
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. […]