Spring Chicken 

John Kunkel, CEO & Founder of 50 Eggs Inc., who created the national fast-casual chain Lime Fresh Mexican Grill and the award-wining Swine and Yardbird Southern Table and Bar, has cooked up a new, Southern-inspired restaurant with the opening of Spring Chicken, the fast casual compliment to his wildly successful South Beach sensation Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. With the motto “Live Well, Eat Well, Love Every Bite” Spring Chicken infuses the farm fresh qualities of comfort home-style cooking with a casual, laid back environment. For more information, visit www.eatspringchicken.com.

Giralda Under The Stars

On Friday, April 1, downtown Coral Gables’ Restaurant Row (located on the 100 block of Giralda Avenue between Ponce de Leon Blvd. and Galiano Street) will be bustling with al fresco dining and live entertainment from 7 p.m. to midnight as part of Giralda Under the Stars presented by Zacapa Rum.The 100 block of Giralda will be closed to vehicular traffic and visitors to Downtown Coral Gables will be able to stroll down Restaurant Row for a few magical hours. Some of the best Downtown Coral Gables restaurants and bars will fill the street with tables and chairs and serve patrons under the stars. There will be live music, art, and great weather to enjoy!

PARLOR Miami

PARLOR Miami, a stylish haven for bold, independent and emerging designers will host a four day shopping and pampering extravaganza. PARLOR will feature internationally recognized designers as well as engaging experiences that encourage interaction and socialization with select events including Martini Bar, GLAMSQUAD Beauty Lounge, Yoga Classes, Jojo Tea Den & Meditation, Tiqo Happy Hour, Brunch by Gigi & Cocktails by Tiqo all alongside sounds by DJs YSL, Sasha Lauzon and Coco Hara.

PARLOR Miami will pop-up  Miami April 7th – 10th at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club

2401 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140

RSVP Mandatory: Parlor@Gnazzogroup.com

The Kampong Miami Showhouse 2016

Two weeks from today, the work of 20+ interior designers, donors and volunteers will be unveiled to the public at The Kampong as part of the Junior League of Miami’s Showhouse 2016 fundraiser. The former home of Dr. David and Marian Fairchild, The Kampong, a registered historic place and one of only five National Tropical Botanical Gardens, will be open to the public for a home and garden experience from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday from April 7 – 24, 2016. Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-junior-league-of-miami-showhouse-tickets-20034637139. The Kampong is located at 4013 Douglas Road in Miami; For more information, please visit http://miamishowhouse.org/.

By: Dr. Mary Jo Almeida-Shore

A party four years in the making, Destination Fashion 2016 in Bal Harbour Shops, celebrated the 50^th anniversary of the luxury shopping mall and The Miami Project’s 30th anniversary to raise funds for the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis on March 5, 2016. A host of celebrities, including: Savannah Guthrie, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Christian Slater, Pitbull, Charlie Weber, Phil Collins, Justise Winslow, Alonzo Mourning, Barry Gibb, Wayne Newton and

Jack Nicklaus gathered for the highly-anticipated celebration. Read the rest of this entry »

Little Dreams Foundation Beach Benefit Gala & Concert

Support the Little Dreams Foundation by attending its 2nd Annual Dreaming on the Beach Benefit Gala & Concert on Friday, March 11 at the Fillmore Miami Beach. The evening will be hosted and headlined by five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning music legend Phil Collins (who will also perform), along with performances from Alvaro Soler, GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer Diego Torres, DJ Irie, original Foreigner front man Lou Gramm and the 2016 Little Dreamer Artists. The evening will support the Little Dreams Foundation, which fulfills the dreams of young aspiring talent who don’t have the means to achieve their goals. Hope you can come. Either sit for the gala dinner or attend the concert….Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and ticketmaster.com. For tables and VIP access call 305-951-2757 or email rm@ldf.cc.

The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars Gala 2016: Venetian Carnival

The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s (LLF) Hearts & Stars Gala 2016: Venetian Carnival charity event will be held on Saturday, March 12th, 2016 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Island Gardens and the deck at Island Gardens, 888 MacArthur Causeway. LLF assists South Florida children and their families who struggle with educational, financial and medical hardships. LLF assists children and their families in South Florida who struggle with educational, financial, and medical hardships. This support is derived from LLF’s recruiting and educating passionate, caring, socially conscious volunteers, and then utilizing them to support LLF programming and beneficiary charities. All proceeds from the Hearts & Stars Gala 2016: Venetian Carnival benefit LLF’s mission. The Hearts and Stars 2016 Gala will be a black tie optional, Venetian Carnival masquerade themed party; For more information visit www.thelittlelighthouse.org.

New World Symphony Gala 1000

New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, will hold its premier Gala: 1000 on March 12, an evening that will be emceed by acclaimed actor Malcolm McDowell in honor of reaching 1,000 alumni. The event will be made even more special by the return of five alumni luminaries who have transformed the world of classical music. I wanted to pique your interest in including the black-tie affair.

Ticket holders will be treated to a unique live performance that unites past and current Fellows in celebration of the organization’s milestone achievement. They will be guided through the experience by the Master of Ceremonies, Malcolm McDowell, who was chosen because of the star’s connection to classical music. McDowell currently plays the role of a traditional conductor on Amazon’s hit series Mozart In The Jungle. All proceeds from Gala: 1000 benefit New World Symphony’s mission to provide meaningful cultural programs to the South Florida community, while preparing young musicians for careers in the world of classical music.

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program 

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program will host its annual gala taking place on Saturday, March 12, at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, Gala Chair Marisa Toccin Lucas and Co-Vice President, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, celebrate 19 successful years of mentoring at-risk young girls. Gala honorees include Humanitarian Chairs Trish and Dan Bell; Legacy Builder Honorees Laurie and Tom Cunnington; Excellence Honoree, Baptist Health South Florida; and Mentor of the Year, Nancy Frehling. The black-tie event will raise funds to support Women of Tomorrow’s mentoring sessions, career-focused field trips, specialized college campus visits, and scholarships that enable at-risk young women to attend college. The evening will consist of a cocktail reception beginning at 7PM, featuring lavish hors d’oeuvre, silent auction and a seated four-course dinner to begin at 8:30PM.

Cafeina Wynwood Announces the Launch of its Weekly “Krabtucky Derby” Racing, to Debut

On Thursday, March 17th,Cafeina Wynwood will launch its newest event, “Krabtucky Derby”in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m.featuring a night of hermit crab races that brings a niche craze to the Wynwood Arts District. To help patrons cheer their way to victory “The Irish way,” specials on Irish craft beers will be offered for $5 all evening. For the foodies, BBQ items will be specially priced. In addition to Irish craft beers, it’s business as usual with Cafeina’s $5 libations happy hour. Indulge in Happy Hour until 8:00 p.m., featuring across-the-board $5 menu items including beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
ORA Miami Beach

Miami’s newest hotspot ORA is casting for its Spring 2016 opening. They are looking for Servers, Bartenders, Bottle Runners, Bussers, Dishwasher, Door Staff, Liquor Supervisors, Managers, Mixologists, Porters, Security Hosts and Barbacks. We will be doing interviews as follows, bring an updated resume.

Wednesday, March 23rd – 4:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, March 24th – 4:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday March 30th – 2:00pm-8:00pm ORA fills a void in the Miami market, bringing glamour back to South Beach with eclectic experiences and world-class hospitality. Featuring all the glamour and service of the grand, old-world hotels, mixed with the bold modernity of nightlife today, ORA takes personalized experiences and service to new heights. www.oranightclub.com @oramiami #myora

The 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show

The 2016 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is finally here! The annual treat celebrates the centennial of the National Park Service and our country’s majestic landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture through March 13 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Explore America”, from Acadia and Cape Cod, to Valley Forge and Shenandoah, to Yellowstone, Yosemite and other iconic parks and historic sites, American beauty and glory will serve as inspiration for exhibits created by the nation’s premier floral and garden designers. For more information or to buy tickets visit: http://theflowershow.com/

 
Jose Garces Guest Chef at Pat’s King of Steaks

On March 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Chef Jose Garces will be a guest chef at Pat’s King of Steaks! He will be preparing the JG Cheesesteak: provolone fondue, To-Jo wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, black truffle, with Pat’s rib eye and rolls. The sandwich will be sold for $10. All proceeds will benefit the Garces Foundation. One lucky cheesesteak customer will receive two tickets to the Garces Foundation’s Think Local, Give Local Benefit on March 18 at the Loews. The tickets are valued at $300.

Garces Foundation Presents Think Local, Give Local

Garces Foundation presentsThink Local, Give Local on Friday, March 18 from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street. Tickets are $150 General Admission. $250 V.I.P. Admission: receive exclusive access to the after party on the 33^rd floor and a preview tasting. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garces-foundation-benefit-tickets-20798751626; Cocktail attire.

The benefit will feature tastings from the area’s brightest chefs and a food themed silent auction to benefit the lives of Philadelphia’s immigrant community.  Chef Jose Garces has handpicked a group of local chefs to deliver an unforgettable epicurean experience, which will highlight Philadelphia’s unique culinary talent.  Throughout the evening guests will enjoy cocktails made with local spirits, local beer, locally created décor elements and more. Entertainment will be provided by American Deluxe, with pop up performances from the Philadelphia Girls Choir and Flamenco troupe De Luna a Lunares. Denise Fike will provide complimentary fashion illustrations of each guest . Guests will enjoy a Tito’s Vodka Lounge and signature cocktail station from Philadelphia Distilling with mixology demonstrations and tastings. A farm stand exhibit will offer guests tastings from local independent makers of gourmet products such as Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Baba’s Brew, Subarashii Kudamono Gourmet Asian Pears, and Gilda’s Biscotti. Billy Harris and Alicia Vitarelli from 6ABC will emcee.

By: Dr. Mary Jo Almeida-Shore

South Florida’s culinary scene is as multicultural as its residents and visitors. Over the past several years, the ethnic food that forms part of daily life in Miami—the Cuban ventanita, Chinese takeout, the rare but occa­sional Jewish deli, neighborhood Italian joint—has risen to a new and exciting level. Every day, restaurateurs and chefs are making new strides with remarkable entries into the market. While this proliferation reflects the evolution of South Florida’s multicultural population, it is also the result of experimental diners who are seeking an elevated dining experience, beyond a traditional, authen­tic cultural meal.

“There has never been a better time to be a food lover in South Florida,” Larry Carrino, president of Brustman Carrino Public Relations, proudly avers. “For food enthusiasts, it’s a great time to be here—we have everything at our fingertips.” Carrino explains that twenty years ago, before culture and media (which are inextri­cably linked) influenced the food scene in Miami, his former busi­ness partner, Susan Brustman, would joke about having to go home to New York to get a good meal. The food culture that started in the 80s has grown leaps and bounds. Restaurants of note have become interesting, beyond just putting out good food. In the 80s, options were basic. In the recent past, chefs and their food have become precise, delivering an elevated dining experience.  Read the rest of this entry »

Destination Fashion

The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, together with leading fashion destination, Bal Harbour Shops, will host one of Miami’s most anticipated social events of the year, Destination Fashion 2016, on Saturday, March 5, at Bal Harbour Shops. Following the red carpet, invited guests will enjoy a private dinner and fashion show featuring the Spring 2016 Collection of “King of Cashmere” Brunello Cucinelli. Following dinner, guests will enjoy after-hours access to Bal Harbour Shops, as retailers open for special displays and silent auctions. The evening culminates with a special live performance by Pitbull!

For more information: http://www.themiamiproject.org/events/destination-fashion/

Miami International Film Festival’s Opening Night Party 

Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival kicks off its Opening Night with incredible back to back parties! Join the Miami International Film Festival’s Opening Night Party returns to its traditional venue, the Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building. But first, catch the screening of MY BIG NIGHT at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center and then the party kicks off after the film. The party promises to ring in the new Festival with glitz and cheer, boasting rocking music, cuisine, cocktails, and dancing, similar to a glittering NYE bash.  The events kick off the Festival’s CINEDWNTWN series, sponsored by Miami’s Downtown Development Authority.  You must be 21+ to attend the party.

Finish off the night at the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s largest fundraiser of the year’s After Party! Join cultural philanthropists, artists, civic leaders and arts supporters at Miami’s flagship art museum for an unforgettable evening in honor of artist Chuck Close.

This premium package includes one ticket to Miami International Film Festival’s Opening Night Film, MY BIG NIGHT, screening at 7:00 p.m., one ticket to My Big Party opening night event at 9:00 p.m., and one ticket to the Remix After Party at PAMM at 10:30pm.

WEBSITE: http://2016.miamifilmfestival.com/events/my-big-party-pamm-remix/

TICKET PRICE: $225

 Larry Harlow and Marlow Rosado at El Tucán

Two Tropical Latin music titans, Larry Harlow and Marlow Rosado, will electrify the city of Miami with their musical prowess during a landmark concert at Marlow Rosado’s venue of residency, El Tucán. Their performance celebrates the release of their highly-anticipated concept album, Harlow Marlow Volume 1, a namesake melodic crusade, devised to secure the legacy of “Salsa Dura” (hardcore Salsa.).

El Tucán is sophisticated cabaret that echoes Cuba’s influence on Hollywood’s golden era, often frequented notables including actor Will Smith and Victoria Secret model, Adriana Lima; to Latin entertainment’s most luminescent stars. Tickets are available at ElTucanMiami.com. Harlow Marlow Volume 1, will be available for purchase on March 11, 2016. The duo will kick off the Harlow Marlow Tour in Puerto Rico on March 4, 2016, and will also bring their sizzling salsa act to Tampa, April 9th and other cities, including New York.This is Marlow Rosado’s fourth album and first recording with new material in over a decade for  Larry Harlow, an epic studio return for this artist who has over fifty records under his belt.