Vodka Latke
The Tribe’s highly anticipated 8th annual Hanukkah Soiree takes place on Thursday, December 19 at LMNT in Wynwood (55 NW 36th Street). There’s an open bar sponsored by Ketel One and complimentary Perrier, endless latkes, sounds by DJ Crespo, Capture POD and more surprises. The party goes from 8-11 pm. To purchase tickets, or for more information visit: . To join the committee or to sponsor: Olivia@ooandco.com.
The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Toy Drive
LLF’s Holiday Toy Drive collects toys for over 140 children from the Chapman Partnership, donating over 400 total toys. Volunteers participate in a morning shopping spree at Target to supplement the toys already collected at drop off locations like Warren Tricomi on Miami Beach, the offices of Luxury Brand Partners, and The Firm Miami.Toys are distributed at the Chapman Partnership on Saturday, December 21st, from 4-5 pm, after a Story Hour program from 3-4 pm. Register to volunteer at the toy shopping spree, Story Hour, or distribution, by emailing volunteer@thelittlelighthouse.org.
Healing Light Grant
LLF also create the Healing Light Grant this holiday season, awarding one lucky child in South Florida with supplemental funds to subsidize existing and future medical bills or future procedures. LLF commits to donating $20,000 to the Healing Light recipient during the holiday season every year, through matching dollar for dollar, the donations of its strong support group. LLF has selected Ellie suffers from Crouzons Syndrome as its Healing Light Grant recipient with a goal of providing $20,000 to cover her current and future medical expenses. The Little Lighthouse is reaching out to its strong support system and has pledged to match donations, dollar for dollar, until that goal is reached. Follow the link here to support Ellie’s Healing Light Fund: http://www.thelittlelighthouse.org/volunteer-with-us/healing-light-grant/.
Nautical Nights
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is now Nautical Nights, a new seafaring feast at The DiLido Beach Club, for a Hamptons-meets-South Beach dining experience with an unlimited seafood menu for $59 on Saturdays from 6-10 pm, $45 for unlimited Veuve Clicquot. The beachside restaurant features al fresco seating and fresh from the sea delicacies. Opulent local seafood creations by Chef De Cuisine Andres Meraz include a “wrecked” raw bar, 40 pound roasted grouper and seafood bake for $59 per guest. For Nautical Nights reservations call 786.276.4000.
Food is like Art at POC
Port of Call Restaurant Group has raised the bar with the debut of POC Modern American Cuisine. Situated in the Village at Gulfstream Park, the newly opened eatery is open daily and artistically blends culinary traditions from Asia and Europe with modern American influences. Dishes are handcrafted to create a cuisine that redefines fusion and presents a true evolution of flavor using the freshest ingredients, preserving a natural balance of aroma, texture and taste.
POC Restaurant Group has rolled out its weekend brunch where you can enjoy a $21 prix fixe menu including savory dishes such as Eggs Benedict topped with Sriracha Hollandaise and the choice of short rib, spinach or salmon gravlax, Belgian waffles or Braised Pork Belly with twice-cooked chicken eggs and truffled potatoes. Specialty cocktails such as Sparkling Passion, fresh passion fruit purée with prosecco, or Bloody Maria, 1800 Silver, homemade bloody mary mix, fresh lime and lemon juice with a salt and pepper rim, will be offered to complement the brunch menu for $12 each. Brunch will be available on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Dinner service will start at 5 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.pocrestaurants.com.
Life In Color is Back at Sun Life Stadium
Life In Color is back and BIGGER than before, debuting Miami’s first ever Life in Color Festival on Saturday, December 27 at the Sun Life Stadium. Calvin Harris, acclaimed Scottish EDM Master, was the first headliner to be revealed exclusively on the companies Facebook page. Deemed the “World’s wealthiest DJ”, Calvin has collaborated with top songstresses such as Rihanna and Kylie Minogue, scoring him nine top-ten singles from one studio album. Along with Calvin Harris, Life in Color fans will go hard in the paint with: Chuckie, Head Hunterz, Excision, R3hab, Steve Aoki, Major Lazer, Dirthy Phonics, David Solano, Brass Knuckles, Etc!Etc!, Heroes & Villains, Xkore, and 2 Chainz. Life in Color’s Miami Festival will be one of the top music events in the country, and will promise fans an interactive experience like no other. With over 500 sold out shows worldwide, LIFE IN COLOR transports fans into the ultimate mind blowing, head bumping, and heart pumping experience.Tickets are on sale at www.lifeincolor.com;Headliners & Show info available on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/lictour.
