The time has come and the wait is over, the 2018 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Wonders of Water,” will celebrate the beauty and life-sustaining interplay of horticulture and water, on March 3 to 11, 2018, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. America’s leading floral and garden designers will create tropical jungles, temperate forests, native woodlands and arid landscapes, showcasing the astounding plants that thrive in each environment, from exquisite orchids and flowering vines to luminescent desert blooms. Guests will enter the show under a canopy of exotic flowers, and marvel at a modernistic, multi-level bamboo waterfall. An ever-shifting rain curtain will guide guests over a “suspended” rope bridge, and through a brilliant green rainforest. The Philadelphia Flower Show has been honored as the best event in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association, competing with events such as the Kentucky Derby Festival, Tournament of Roses Parade, Indianapolis 500 Festival, and other international celebrations. For more information about the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show and to purchase tickets, visit theflowershow.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Immerse yourself in the “Wonders of Water”.  Hours of the 2018 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show: Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. , Sunday, March 4,  8 a.m. to 9 p.m.,  Monday-Friday, March 5-9: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and finally, Saturday, March 10, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, March 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Poetry of Music and Design

Maestro Eduardo Marturet and his wife Athina present a tribute concert inspired by Zaha Hadid’s Elastikainstallation, at the Moore Building: “The Poetry of Music and Design”. 

Enjoy an art display by Sandra Muss developed specifically for this occasion and the music of “@Zaha’s Place” composed and dedicated by Maestro Marturet as an homage to the amazing and unforgettable architect. This special event will take place on Sunday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m., at the Moore Building; For tickets contact us at (305) 275-5666 or via EVENTBRITE (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-poetry-of-music-and-design-and-homage-to-zaha-hadid-tickets-42571300907?aff=Eventbrite)

Texas de Brazil- Something for Everyone

Whether you’re on a diet or wanting to splurge,  Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, with locations in Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale and Miami) is the perfect place for lunch or dinner. With seemingly endless menu items such as plentiful and delicious meats grilled the authentic gaucho way – over hot wood coals– and/or unlimited visits to the beautifully presented, 60 item seasonal salad area, filled with hot and cold dishes, the possibilities abound.  Made fresh daily, the salad bar selections include gourmet vegetables such as grilled Portobello mushrooms, herbed sweet onions, steamed asparagus with strawberry sauce and Brazilian hearts of palm; spicy surimi sushi, feijoada (black beans), pineapple ‘carpaccio’ drizzled in pesto, soups (lobster bisque is top notch) and an impressive variety of charcuterie and imported cheeses to satisfy every palate and preference.

But the real superstars here are the meats- step aside “Salt Bae!” Texas de Brazil serves the best steaks in town- grilled to perfection.  Ketogenics and Atkins dieters will feel right at home with the unlimited selections, (prime cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage) cooked to order.  Each guest is in control if his/her dining experience with the illustrious red and green cards, which indicate when more cuts of meat should be served, or when a break is needed.  Service is friendly, knowledgeable and extremely attentive.

It comes as no surprise that Texas de Brazil has received countless awards.  The Dadeland location, is a sprawling 6,000 foot, elegant space, complete with a fully-stocked bar. and wine cellar.  Outdoor patio seating is also available.

In short, Texas de Brazil is the perfect place to dine when seeking a garden of plenty.  It’s also a dining destination where guests with different appetites (and diets) can co-mingle in a stylish setting. Salad Area Only pricing begins is $24.99 for dinner and $19.99 for lunch (Varies per location).

Visit www.texasdebrazil.com/reservations/ to make reservations or for more information.

The 17^th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF^®) returns to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. February 21 – 25, 2018.  One of America’s most prestigious gourmet gatherings, the Festival has raised more than $26 million to date for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).  This year’s edition will feature more than 90 events, including signature fan-favorite soirées, an array of new parties and intimate dining experiences, expanded CRAVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Series, and much more. Illy Coffee will once again be on-hand to give festival goers a much needed delicious caffeine fix throughout the weekend.

The 17^th annual Tribute Dinner presented by Bank of America part of The NYT Cooking Dinner Series gets a fresh new format this year, with a star-studded line-up of more than a dozen chefs cooking at this walk-around affair in honor of restaurateur, author and beloved Food Network personality Bobby Flay and Treasury Wine Estates managing director and chief executive officer Michael Clarke.  Top-rated radio host Elvis Duran will serve as the emcee during this not-to-be-missed evening taking place at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Saturday, February 24, 2018.  Also new this year, the celebration will continue at Sweet Moves: Late-Night Desserts & Dancing hosted by Bobby & Sophie Flay with beats by lifestyle guru and popular DJ Hannah Bronfman. 

Iconic Miami Beach events continue to evolve and tantalize the taste buds of passionate fans from around the world, kicking off with Italian Bites on the Beach sponsored by HCP Media and the Miami Herald Media Company hosted by Giada De Laurentiis.  The beloved Heineken Light Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons gets a new twist this year, with resident Food Network Rockstar Guy Fieri serving as its host.  Additionally, the music revolution that began last year at the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring Mastercard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid^® Culinary Demonstrations expands with the David Grutman Experience spanning both Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25.  The BACARDÍ Beach Party also returns with late-night beats and eats under the Festival’s sparkling white tents on the sand, and the new Beachside BBQ hosted by Michael Symon closes out the weekend on Miami Beach.

The third annual CRAVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Series returns with an all-star schedule of events in Broward County, including:

• Signature Wine Seminars presented by Bank of America, a BBQ Dinner hosted by Chris Lilly and Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Chef Jorge Ramosand Clambake hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Jorge Ramos; all taking place at the brand-new Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach.
• The introduction of the Festival’s fan-favorite Lucky Chopsticks hosted by Andrew Zimmern and a Rooftop Rosé Happy Hour hosted by television star, jewelry and shoe designer, True Roots cookbook author and all-around lifestyle guru Kristin Cavallari – who is also a new part-time fixture on the South Florida scene thanks to the addition of husband Jay Cutler to the city’s beloved Miami Dolphins – at the W Fort Lauderdale.
• Plus, a selection of intimate dinner experiences with renowned chefs and a Grand Bloody Mary Brunch hosted by Geoffrey Zakarian to top-off the series.

A variety of late-night parties accent the line-up, including returning fan-favorites like Tacos After Dark hosted by Rick Bayless and King’s Hawaiian presents the Taste of Aloha and Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown hosted by Anne Burrell, and new experiences like Midnight Munchies hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten on the Art Deco oasis Española Way featuring special guest DJ Action Bronson round out the midnight owl offerings.

EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE.  For tickets visit sobewff.org or by calling 877.762.3933 (phone sales open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST).