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If you live and die for food and wine, you are sure to love this upcoming week. It’s filled with everything delicious.
Key Lime Pie from The Green Gourmet, photo by Joe Woolf
Sunday, March 7: Chef Joey Giannuzzi, formerly of Henry’s in Boca Raton, created much buzz back in November when he opened up The Green Gourmet, a popular organic eatery. He is shaking things up again as he just launched the brand new West Delray Organic Green Market. Located in the parking lot outside The Green Gourmet on Sundays from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, this green market will include all of your favorite organic products to one place. The Green Gourmet is located at 16950 Jog Road (in Shoppes of Addison Place), Delray Beach. 561-455-2466
Monday, March 8: The Fenadegas’ 1st Annual Miami Wine Tasting will take place on Monday at Smith & Wollensky. This event is open to the public and will introduce guests to over 100 from Fenadegas, the national association of wine cooperatives in Portugal, as they enjoy an unlimited sampling of wines from this region. The event takes place at Smith & Wollensky on Monday, March 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Cost is $25 or $20 when you use the code WINE. Buy your tickets today.
Tuesday, March 9: El Scorpion launched their Taco Tequila Tuesdays recently and this will fulfill all your taco and margarita cravings. Located in the old Tuscan Steak location, El Scorpion offers fabulous discounts on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 11:00 pm such as 2-for-1 house margaritas, $30 pitchers, mini tacos for $1 and $9 ceviche. El Scorpion is located at 433 Washington Ave; South Beach, 305.532.4544.
Wednesday, March 10: We are hosting one of our weekly happy hour events at Don Ramon Restaurant on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach from 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of sangria and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres for just $10, while you mix and mingle. Don Ramon is located at 300 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.
Thursday, March 11: It might be a good time to check out SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill. From 4:00-7:00 pm, Monday – Friday, kick back and enjoy their happy hour specials like the $5 signature cocktails, $18 pitchers of beer or sangria and a selection of small bites discounts. SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill is located at 3250 NE First Ave, Miami. (786) 369-0353
Friday, March 12: Dine switched things up this week, as we moved our Tuesday night happy hour to Friday night. We will be at 660 at The Anglers on Miami Beach. Guests will enjoy a glass of wine and a selection of Mediterranean-inspired hors d’oeuvres from Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli. Cost is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Buy your tickets today.
Saturday, March 13: We’ve been looking forward to the American Fine Wine Competition Gala for quite some time now, and finally the time has come where we will be able to enjoy a sumptuous menu created by the area’s top chefs like Oliver Saucy (Cafe Maxx), Cindy Hutson (Ortanique), Michael Wagner (Lola’s on Harrison) and Johnny V (Johnny V on Las Olas) and the 500+ wines entered into the competition at Lincoln Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach. Cost is $195, and proceeds from this event go to benefit the American Red Cross and the Quantum House. More information.
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No matter how many celebrities surround us, there will always be the wow factor when you end up dining next to them. Their food, their clothes, what they are up to — will always have us curious. This past weekend, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian were in Miami to get ready for their upcoming season of the E! Entertainment reality show, “Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami.” They stopped at Devito South Beach with their camera crews to film their evening out.
Photo, from left to right: Lynn Manero, Khloe Kardashian, David Manero, and Kourtney Kardashian at DeVito South Beach, for the filming of the E! Entertainment show ""Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami" on March 5, 2010.
Restaurateur David Manero and his wife, Lynn, welcomed the Kardashians to their restaurant. David Manero states, “It was a pleasure having Kourtney and Khloe film their show here and have dinner at DeVito South Beach. They were both very beautiful and gracious young ladies.” Kourtney and Khloe were welcomed with Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne and they dined on a variety of delicious dishes at the restaurant, including the Original Old School Meatball, the burrata and tomato salad, and the tortelloni with four cheeses and roasted pear, in a black truffle cream sauce. Kourtney and Khloe took time out to speak with other diners, that evening, and posed for many photos, as well. DeVito waiter, Chadwick Mahle said that Kourtney told him that this was the best restaurant that she’d been to in “forever.” How classic!
Devito South Beach is located at 150 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. (305) 531-0911
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With a schedule that has me restaurant hopping four to five nights a week, I’m always looking for quick and flavorful shortcuts (that have a semi-long shelf life) when I am home. Pre-packaged sauces, although convenient, too often taste — pre-packaged and once you open the container, you better finish them up, as they won’t stay fresh long.
Not with Maison Le Grand’s line of cold-processed sauces, tapenades and pestos. Once you open the recyclable package, these sauces last up to one month. They are made with fresh, raw ingredients and use no preservatives or added sugar pleasing even the strictest raw food, vegetarian and gluten-free diets. And boring they are not — these fresh pouches are packed with unique, zesty flavors that will quickly liven up your favorite sandwich, pasta, pizza or seafood dish.
Our favorite was the Spicy Olive and Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade. We spread some of this spicy tapenade over a pizza crust, added a mixture of leftover turkey and Mediterranean vegetables, sprinkled it with some freshly shredded Mozzarella cheese and voila! a new favorite.
Maison Le Grand offers a variety of flavors — Pestos (Garden, 4 Nuts & Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato), Tapenades (Mild and Spicy Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato) and Aromatic Sauces (Lemon Confit & Pumpkin Seed, Orange & Sunflower Seed Aromatic Aromatic Sauce and Sesame and Pink Peppercorn). Available at Whole Foods and Fresh Market locations.
*Dine Magazine often receives a variety of food and wine products in the mail. Some we love, while others — not so much, but always be assured that the items we feature are some of our favorites.
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Paradiso Ristorante, home to master chef and owner Angelo Romano, presents a fantastic wine dinner with Black Coyote (recently awarded the Best of the Best at the Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction) and Robledo Wines. Vanessa Robledo, partner from Black Coyote and member of the Robledo family, will be at the dinner to walk you through the tasting. This dinner is a kick-off to Wine, Dine and Design – a celebration of art and wine scheduled to take place on March 20 in Palm Beach Gardens.
What: Black Coyote Wine Dinner at Paradiso
Where: Paradiso Ristorante, 625 Lucerne, Lake Worth
When: Friday, March 19
Time: The reception begins at 6:30 pm with the dinner following at 7:00 pm.
Cost: $100 all-inclusive – Purchase your tickets by calling 561.547.2500
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Reception: Enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine
1st Course: Burrata con Pomodorini Biologici with Butter-Cream Mozzarella and Organic Cherry Tomato served with Robledo Sauvignon Blanc
2nd Course: Paccheri con Langosta, Paccheri Pasta tosses with Florida Lobster served with Robledo Tempranillo
3rd Course: Branzino Granchio, Risotto Nero – Crab Meat encrusted Branzino, Black Risotto Primavera served with Robledo Pinot Noir
4th Course: Filetto di Bisonte – Bison Tenderloin with porcini emulsion served with Black Coyote Cabernet
5th Course: Panna Cotta & Gelato All’Azoto served with Lake Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
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Join us for a glass of wine and complimentary hors d’oeuvres at 660 at The Angler’s. Simple, modern and elegant in design and located just steps away from Washington Avenue, you are sure to enjoy the cozy indoor or lush outdoor setting of this romantic hideaway. Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli has created a menu highlighting fresh, local seafood infused with a taste of the Mediterranean that is sure to tempt your palate.
Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli
When: Friday, March 12
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: 660 at The Angler’s, 660 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door – This event is free for paid members of Dine Magazine’s Wine & Dine Club. Members must email DINE in order to get in for free.
Guests will enjoy a glass of wine and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres
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Porcini Mushroom Croquetas
Tuna Tiradita
Artichoke Heart Bruschetta
Braised Short Rib Sliders
Bowls of Marinated Olives
Shots of Gazpacho Andaluz
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