October 7, 2008 at 2:44 pm
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GIADA DE LAURENTIIS, ANTHONY BOURDAIN AND ALTON BROWN LIVE IN MIAMI
Tickets available now: http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/
Beginning October 24 with one of Food Network’s most recognizable faces, Giada De Laurentiis, Miami audiences will have the opportunity to spend one evening each month with their favorite gastronomic gurus in the Arsht Center’s magnificent Knight Concert Hall. Anthony Bourdain will […]
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October 3, 2008 at 10:39 am
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GIADA DE LAURENTIIS, ANTHONY BOURDAIN AND ALTON BROWN LIVE IN MIAMI
Tickets available now: http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/
Beginning October 24 with one of Food Network’s most recognizable faces, Giada De Laurentiis, Miami audiences will have the opportunity to spend one evening each month with their favorite gastronomic gurus in the Arsht Center’s magnificent Knight Concert Hall. […]
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October 1, 2008 at 2:43 pm
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Grandi Marchi: For the first time in the United States, the 18 members of the Grandi Marchi will showcase their wines on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in a day of events, from 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Events include a guided wine tasting and luncheon (exclusively […]
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September 29, 2008 at 9:37 am
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As heard on Linda’s WLRN 91.3 FM Food News and Views, Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:00 pm ET
Michelle Bernstein’s (Michy’s Miami Restaurant)
White Gazpacho with Almonds, Grapes and Cucumbers
From Cuisin a Latina (Houghton Mifflin, $30.00)
2 cups chopped peeled English cucumber
2 cups seedless green grapes
1 1/2-cups salted Marcona almonds Or other salted almonds
1 small garlic clove, […]
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September 22, 2008 at 4:46 pm
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SEE GIADA DE LAURENTIIS LIVE AT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Tickets available at www.arshtcenter.org
Beginning October 24 with one of Food Network’s most recognizable faces, Giada De Laurentiis, Miami audiences will have the opportunity to spend one evening each month with their favorite gastronomic gurus in the Arsht Center’s magnificent Knight Concert Hall. Each engagement includes an […]
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September 12, 2008 at 2:05 pm
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Years ago, kosher wine meant sweet, viscous wine made of the concord grape in upstate New York. To many traditionalists, it still does.
But these days a younger generation is demanding top-quality, dry kosher wines, and started producing them from Israel to France to California. The range is amazing - you can get a […]
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September 7, 2008 at 3:46 pm
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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 […]
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August 27, 2008 at 4:20 pm
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Recipes from Linda’s WLRN NPR interview with Beverly Mills author of Cheap Fast Good.
Sheri’s Romesco Sauce
Here’s an easy twist on a classic Spanish sauce that transforms everything it touches. This unbelievably tasty romesco sauce comes from our friend Sheri Castle, who owns and runs a cooking school in Raleigh, N.C.
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August 27, 2008 at 4:12 pm
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YOLO RESTAURANT & O LOUNGE OPEN IN SEPTEMBER
333 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, (954) 523-1000
NEW FORT LAUDERDALE HOTSPOT TO OPEN ON LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
No surprise then that YOLO – You Only Live Once – is owned and operated by The Restaurant People, the innovative restaurateurs […]
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August 20, 2008 at 3:08 pm
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LIVE MUSIC AND FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS UNDER THE STARS AT ACQUALINA
Costa Grill at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. (305) 918-8000. www.acqualina.com
Every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Beachfront Grill Nights at Costa Grill, the restaurant at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the […]
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August 6, 2008 at 9:28 pm
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Eleanor Hoh Wok Star © 2008
Recipes for your Beijing Olympics viewing pleasure…
http://www.eleanorhoh.com
Thai Curry Salmon
The simplicity of this dish is using only 3 main ingredients, coconut milk, red curry paste & fish sauce. Or use CurrySimple, a ready-to-use pouch with all 3
ingredients in it, available at Wholefoods and Wild Oats. This dish is exotic, delicious and […]
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August 5, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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Food and Dining Radio Show – 7.18.08
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Fred Tasker (FT)
LG: Each year I’m amazed by the attendance at the Specialty Foods Show in New York. It seemed even more crowded this year. There were over 25,000 attendees. So our topic today is what’s new in the gourmet food world. Fred Tasker is […]
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August 5, 2008 at 4:38 pm
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No fuss, no mess, no seeds and it stores the remaining lemon, too.
This new mini-gadget was sent to me at the right moment. I had just opened my fruit and vegetable drawer in my fridge and was faced with what was left of half a lemon. It was wrapped in plastic wrap and […]
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August 4, 2008 at 3:35 pm
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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 […]
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August 4, 2008 at 3:34 pm
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Food and Dining Radio Show – 7.11.08
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Stephanie Klein (SK)
Howie Kleinberg (HK)
LG: Stephanie is here to talk about how she conquered the problem herself. Also here is Howie Kleinberg. He’s a well-known Miami Chef from the show Top Chef and he was also at camp with Stephanie. Welcome Howie. Of […]
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July 29, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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Seattle shoppers will soon pay a 20-cent bag charge when using disposable paper or plastic shopping bags at drug, convenience and grocery stores.
I remember on my first trip to the supermarket when we lived in London, England, I had to pay for my bags. It was a surprise then and I quickly learned to bring […]
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July 29, 2008 at 11:59 am
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RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS – 7.28.08
THE VIEW BAR LAUNCHES FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL HOUR
The View Bar, The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Avenue, 305-455-5400.
An elegant way to ease into the weekend, The View Bar’s new Friday night cocktail party, 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., offers visitors the opportunity to sip champagne while enjoying stunning vistas and […]
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July 28, 2008 at 4:45 pm
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I just came back from a trip to the supermarket and came back in shock. In less than a week the blueberries went from $1.50 to $3.09 a pint. A box of cereal (17.7 ounce) was $4.79 and a very small package (not bunch) of fresh basil was $2.47. And that’s the tip of the […]
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July 25, 2008 at 2:53 pm
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Food and Dining Radio Show – 7.24.08
Restaurant Roundabout
**ALL RESTAURANTS DISCUSSED ARE LISTED AT THE END WITH ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS
Linda Gassenheimer (LG)
Fred Tasker (FT)
Joseph Cooper (JC)
Jen Karetnick (JK)
Rochelle Koff (RK)
LG: As you said, it’s our popular restaurant program. It’s the start of Miami Spice Season now and there’s lots to talk about. Jen […]
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July 22, 2008 at 4:58 pm
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THE VIEW BAR LAUNCHES FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL HOUR
The View Bar, The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Avenue, 305-455-5400.
An elegant way to ease into the weekend, The View Bar’s new Friday night cocktail party, 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., offers visitors the opportunity to sip champagne while enjoying stunning vistas and Miami’s surreal sunsets. Effective immediately […]
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