Vinyl & Kai is “Fenom-enal”

To continue the World Cup frenzy well into mid July, Fenom Modern Absinthe has teamed up with Miami local hotspot Vinyl & Kai for awesome drink specials during every game and complimentary samplings during select games. Fenom Modern Absinthe shots cost $5 and specialty cocktails cost $8. They will be serving the Fenom Fizz, which is a mix of Fenom Modern Absinthe, lemon juice, simple syrup and Perrier.

On Friday, July 2, Vinyl and Kai , along with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce,  will be hosting  Coffee with the President.   Coffee talk is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. so make sure to arrive early.  For all you Facebookies, Vinyl and Kai is also offering 50% off their entire menu all day for fans who RSVP on their Facebook “First Fridays” event page. For more information go to www.vinylkai.com
 

Chilling and Grilling on the Alley

The Grill on the Alley has revamped its already spectacular happy hour just in time for the summer season with new menu items and cocktails.  Happy Hour at The Grill is available Monday – Friday from 4 to 8 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 6 pm.  The new “Chef Bites” section of the happy hour menu includes mini versions of a number of the restaurant’s signature dinner items including the Colorado Lamb Chop, Braised Short Rib and the Peppered Filet Medallion. The Grill on the Alley has also introduced several new handcrafted cocktails to its happy hour menu for only $9. Highlights include the Raspberri Tart, Frozen Summer Peach and The Grill 75. The Grill is located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, with an entrance on the south side of Aventura Mall. For more information, call 305.466.7195 or visit www.thegrill.com.

 A Swank Fourth

InterContinental Miami hosts an Independence Day to remember!  Gather the family and celebrate the 4^th of July with an All-American BBQ equipped with all of the delicious holiday classics:  hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, barbeque chicken and even warm apple pie. Guests will also enjoy refreshing hand-crafted cocktails while watching fireworks amid the panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. The 4^th of July festivities will begin at 6 pm and continue into the evening’s fireworks display. InterContinental Miami is located at 100 Chopin Plaza.  The fun costs $28 for adults, $14 for kids (12 and under). Call to reserve your space: 305.372.4431.

 Putting the RED, in red, white and blue…

 Join Red The Steakhouse for a lavish rooftop BBQ, celebrating the 4^th in style.  Make your reservations now for a prime spot on South Beach to indulge in the patriotic festivities.  Sample the menu of beef kabobs, baby back ribs, grilled skewers of citrus-chile marinated gulf shrimp and more.  Satiate your thirst with fresh sangria and specialty cocktails and feel All-American with classic sides like grilled corn on the cob and Yukon gold potato salad.  End the night with a bang with jaw dropping views of the firework displays all up and down Miami – a view you can’t get anywhere other than Red’s rooftop.   For more information or reservations call 305.534.3688 or visit www.redthesteakhouse.com.

Casely and Estelle perform at the W Hotel Anniversary Celebration

W Fort Lauderdale celebrated its one year anniversary on Wednesday with a private bash hosted by W Fort Lauderdale developer and CEO of DYL Group John Yanopoulos, super model Cindy Crawford and her dashing husband, nightlife impresario Rande Gerber.  The party was sponsored by Grey Goose vodka.  Lucky guests were treated to a musical performance by Grammy Award-winning recording artist Estelle, made famous by her chart-topping collaboration with rapper Kanye West, titled American Boy.  Estelle showed off her charismatic personality, inviting the audience to sing along for most of the performance of the all-too-familiar song in the hotel’s swank Living Room.  She also sang One Love, which worked everyone into a frenzy.  Before Estelle took the stage, Yonopoulos welcomed guests and gave a champagne toast alongside model, Cindy Taylor. 

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Up-and-coming R&B/hip-hop artist Casely got the crowd dancing by singing several songs, before Estelle took over.  After the concerts, Dennis Rodman, seemingly inspired by the musical acts (or tequila) took to the stage to sing along to the music being played by the DJ.  He was particularly effusive during the dance mix of Be Somebody by Kings of Leon.

 

 

  LUCA LUCA hosted a chic reception honoring Haute Living‘s newly appointed Fashion and Luxury Editor Meredith Mulligan.  Co-hosted by Miami fashionistas Alison Zhuk, Cristina Rice, Jamie Jo Harris, Malinka Max and LUCA LUCA Vice President Aylin Brenna, the event not only welcomed Meredith as one of our city’s newest fashion gurus, but also offered guests a sneak peak at the brand’s Fall 2010 collection. A portion of the proceeds from the sales during the event benefitted Jewish Adoption Foundation and Care Options (JAFCO).

On Thursday night, nearly 400 people gathered at Bar 721 on Lincoln Road for a fundraiser benefiting   The Children’s Cancer Caring Center (CCCC). Jeff Berardelli, weatherman from CBS4, hosted the event alongside Lee Klein, founder of the charity.  Guests enjoyed free-flowing cocktails and scrumptious bites from Lincoln Road’s latest gourmet taco spot, Tacotento and raised about $5000 for the charity.  Klein hopes to raise awareness and support for the CCCC, which has helped to save countless lives throughout its 45 year history. On-hand for the celebration: the CBS 4 crew: Jeff Berardelli, Lissette Gonzalez, Natalia Zea and Cynthia Demos.  Plum TV’s Jenn Santiago and Megan Harris were also in attendance. For more information on the charity visit ChildrensCancerCaringCenter.com.

Michael Shore, Ivette Naranjo and "birthday girl" Mary Jo Shore at Cafeina

 Birthdays can be stressful, especially for Geminis, who take them way too seriously- wanting to do too many (often opposing) things at once to celebrate.  So for one Gemini in particular, it seemed fitting that the perfect place to honor the annual calendar date would be one, which much like those who share the Zodiac sign, is really lots of different places-all in one.  What better space than a clubby yet “chill” lounge/restaurant/loft/outdoor terrace/garden/art gallery, serving the best food this side of anywhere?  You know the place, it’s tucked away in a little crook of  Wynwood, known only to those  in the know- those who read the 411, and 944, and the Herald and the New Times, and Black Book…well you get it. Read the rest of this entry »