It’s the New Times 3rd Annual Tacolandia presented by Goya Foods! Prepare yourself for this fiesta of flavors on November 16th at The Warehouse at Magic City Innovation District. From unlimited taco samplings, drinks from Jarritos, Zignum Mezcal, Estrella Jalisco, & more, Dia de los Muertos face painting, & live entertainment it’s definitely an event you don’t want to miss! 

General Admission tickets give you unlimited food but VIP tickets can get you unlimited booze too! New Times’ is now offering their Fiesta Four Packs to save you some extra money on tickets so head on over to newtimestacolandia.com  & check out all participating restaurants sponsors, & how to buy tickets! 

InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Nightclub Presented by E11EVEN MIAMI 

The official after-party, the InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Nightclub  presented by E11EVEN MIAMI and hosted by operating partner Ken DeGori, will be held immediately following the Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball at the InterContinental® Miami from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. for Ball guests as well as the next generation of donors and Miami’s premier buzz creators in the fashion, arts, music and nightlife industries. This year’s Nightclub is themed “Stardust” and is presented by Vice-Chair Ken DeGori along with co-chairs: Lisa Almy Albert Alvarado, Peter J. Ancona, Nick Betancourt/Betancourt PR, Maxwell Blandford, Michael Capponi/InList, Eduardo Castillo, Herman A. Castro, Stephane Chiche, Nick D’Annunzio, Ken DeGori, Robert Fernandez, Sniders Jean-Jacques/Black Market Luxury, Gideon Kimbrell/InList, Jonathan Koerner, Scott G. Kranz,Victoria Legra, Chris & Lee Lentz, Todd Linden, Clif Loftin, Shannon MacKinnon, Heidi Malaret, Harris G. Mandler, CFP, CLU, Antonio Misuraca, Claudina Pimentel,  David Lee Roth, Rich Santelises, Danny Santiago, Sam Schwartz,Isaac Seville, Mary Showstark, Tara Solomon, Jeff Soulouque, Rick Sykes, Erika Waserstein, Winston Wood andNicholas Zazzera. The evening will feature T.I. as the headliner, along with a special performance by America’s Got Talent alum Yoli Mayor as the opening act for the runway fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue at Brickell City Centre.

There will be complimentary open bar and elegant evening attire is required. For those posting on social media, please use the hashtag #THEMIAMIBALL.

ABOUT InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball

In its 24-year history, the InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball has raised nearly $26 million, granting the wishes of more than 5,200 children from South Florida. The annual Ball, which is regarded as one of Miami charity season’s leading events, is the highest grossing fundraising event for the Southern Florida Chapter of Make-A-Wish®.  

 “The Ball has helped us grant thousands of wishes for South Florida families coping with their child’s life-threatening medical condition and, under the direction of Gala Chair Shareef Malnik and Gala Host Robert Hill, continues to deliver an event experience like no other,” said Norm Wedderburn, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida President & CEO.

Tickets for the Nightclub are $175 each, or $150 using the code AP07, at: www.makeawishtickets.org.

On Monday, September 16, Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida and in-kind Ball donor InterContinental® Miami celebrated the 25^th Annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball VIP Kickoff Party at the InterContinental® Miami in anticipation of this season’s  MASTERPIECE XXV-themed gala on Saturday, November 2, a creative interpretation of Game of Thrones. Host Robert Hill, General Manager of InterContinental® Miami and Gala Host was joined by Shareef Malnik, Chairman of the Board Emeritus of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and Gala Chair of the InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Ball, and Norman Wedderburn, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida – the trio affectionately known as the “Three Amigos”– to honor the Ball’s donors and supporters.

Gala Chair Shareef Malnik announced that four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Steven Tyler with the Loving Mary band will headline The Ball, and that T.I. will perform at the Ball’s after party, the InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish® Nightclub presented by E11EVEN MIAMI. Actress and documentary film director Gabrielle Anwar will return as the Celebrity Emcee for the 9th year. Malnik also announced that members of the Chairman’s Challenge Society have once again underwritten expenses associated with the Ball.

The cocktail soiree featured opulent food stations by InterContinental Miami Executive Chef Jhonnatan Contreras, decorated in a medieval theme with moat displays accented by ice statues of wolves, fortresses, copper cooking pots, wooden wheelbarrows, and market stalls. Dishes included the Field & Forest stall’s Farro Exotic Mushroom, Baby Carrot Salad, Caramelized Fennel & Apricot Salad, Roasted Beets with Goast Cheese Foam, Shaved Brussel Sprouts & Leek Spring Roll, and Zucchini Flower Stuffed with Cashew Cheese; the Sushi and Seafood station’s Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Oysters, Spicy Salmon Roll, California Roll, and Vegetable Roll; and a variety of sweets in the dessert “cave,” whose entrance was guarded by an elaborately carved chocolate dragon.

Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails and wine served by a wait staff in renaissance costumes as they were treated to a special DECO Productions dance performance choreographed by New Century Dance Company. Attendees of the evening soiree included hosts Ball Chairman, Board Chair and Founder of Chairman’s Challenge Society Shareef Malnik; President and CEO of Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida Norman Wedderburn; InterContinental® Miami General Manager and Gala Host Robert Hill; actress and documentary film director Gabrielle Anwar; Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Alberto Carvalho; Ball creative directors Maxwell  Blandford and Clif Loftin; socialite/philanthropists Stanley and Gala Cohen; Joseph Perez; Dennis Crowley; Eugene Frenkel; Danielle Rubinstein; Jodi Siravo; Brian Exelbert; Dr. Art Diskin; Drew Mandala; Robby Elias; Ramona Messore; Michael Capponi; Stephanie Sayfie; Yvonne Hila and Bret Beach; Linda Levy Goldberg; and Fabian Basabe.

The evening concluded with an endearing speech by Nicole Ciovacco, mother of 6-year-old Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida Wish kid, Evan Ciovacco. Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in infancy, Evan’s dream was to go to Orlando Theme Parks as he has spent most of his life visiting doctors to battle his condition. His wish, granted by Greg Salsburg, was to go on a 7-day vacation with his family, where he met all his favorite characters, received fast-passes to all parks and attractions, and had breakfast and dinner with Mickey and friends. With tears in her eyes, Nicole described how Evan’s wish gave the Ciovacco family the will to move forward, become stronger and realize the importance of carving out family time. Nicole concluded her testimony by thanking Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida and the donors for making Evan’s dream a reality and giving him an extraordinary experience when he was facing one of the toughest challenges of his young life. Read the rest of this entry »

Newly open wine bar in South Miami launches five course dinner series

Since recently opening its doors in South Miami, Souviou has offered a unique culinary and cultural experience aimed to demystify wine in a fun and relaxed Provençal setting. It is only fitting the wine bar is set to launch a series of monthly wine dinners next month highlighting French cuisine, particularly from Provence, and top-tier vintners. Kicking off the series on Thursday, October 17, 2019 will be a five-course pairing dinner curated by Executive Chef C.R. Defuoco. “Our goal with these wine dinners is to both entertain and educate. We will provide our guests with guided tasting notes of each wine and give them the opportunity to learn about our vineyard in Provence, all while enjoying dishes specifically crafted with these wines in ind,” states Chef Defuoco.

The sophisticated and approachable wine tasting menu will showcase a different Provençal menu each month, with wines selected to perfectly complement the robust flavors of each dish. Priced at $88 per person including tax and gratuity, the October tasting menu follows:

Welcome Rosé Cocktail

Baron de Rothberg Sparkling Blanc

Pimento Cheese & Tomato with Bacon Tart

Domaine Souviou Bandol Blanc 2016

Soupe Au Pistou

Domaine Souviou Bandol Rosé 2016

Tuna Steak with Provençal Vegetables

Selection Souviou Palette 2011

Provençal Poussin with Tomato and Olives

Baron de Rothberg Sparkling Rosé

Clafoutis

WHEN:

• Thursday, October 17th, 2019 from 7 P.M.  – 10 P.M.
• Thursday, November 14th, 2019  from 7 P.M.  – 10 P.M. (menu TBA)
• Thursday, December 19th, 2019 from 7 P.M.  – 10 P.M.  (menu TBA)

*Future dates and menus to be announced. 

Stay updated on Instagram and Facebook — @SouviouWineBar #SouviouWineBar

WHERE:               

Souviou Wine Bar
5760 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

More about Souviou Wine Bar: 
The newly open wine bar boasts a spacious outdoor patio and a beautifully appointed wine cellar bar showcasing high-value, small production wines, in addition to olive oils, from its vineyard in France, alongside a menu of small Provençal plates. Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M. 

About Domaine Souviou in Provence, France:
Domaine Souviou produces red and rosé wines under the Bandol and Côtes de Provence appellations. Its vineyards, planted with noble grape varieties such as Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Carignan, yield 35 hl/ha for the Bandol and 40 hl/ha for the Côtes de Provençe to ensure the highest quality. Sustainable farming methods are used in order to show full respect for the land, producing the most natural product, and the grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted when they are cut and at the entrance to the cellar. The red wines are aged in oak barrels and the rosés in stainless steel vats in order to help them retain all the freshness and fruitiness. 

Domaine Souviou is also home to over 12 different varietals of olive trees, each bearing a unique fruit used in our expertly blended oils. Each fruit is picked and pressed by hand to ensure some of the best olive oil on earth.

The Butcher Shop Announces Dates for its Fourth Annual Arts & Crafts Series

Wynwood’s favorite beer garden invites locals and artists alike to participate

The Butcher Shop’s fourth annual Arts and Crafts returns next Thursday, September 5th, 2019 in the beer garden beginning at 7pm.  To participate, contestants simply have to purchase a beer and in exchange, paint, supplies and a stein will be provided. 

The series continues on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 for another round featuring pumpkins. The Halloween edition starts at 7pm.

Winners will be judged on originality and creativity. First place winner of each round will be awarded a $100 gift certificate to The Butcher Shop and the second place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate. *Gift certificates exclude retail.

The Butcher Shop Beer Garden & Grill:
One of the original pioneers in Wynwood, The Butcher Shop opened in 2013 and features a German-style beer garden, eatery and full service butcher shop. The 6,000 square foot restaurant offers exquisitely marbled cuts of USDA Prime Black Angus beef and hormone-free organic chicken, as well as range of homemade and smoked sausages, dry aged meats, grass-fed ground beef and burgers. The Miami outpost is located at 165 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL. 33127 and the second locale is situated in the heart of West Palm Beach’s downtown district at 209 6th St., West Palm Beach, FL. 33401. For more information, visit www.thebutchershopbeergarden.com call (305) 846–9120 and follow The Butcher Shop on Facebook and Instagram.    

WHEN:                   

• Round 1: Beer Steins – Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at 7pm
• Round 2: Pumpkins – Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at 7pm

 
WHERE:                 

The Butcher Shop Beer Garden & Grill

165 NW 23rd Street

Miami, FL 33127

Join the Friends of St. Jude for the 12th annual St. Jude It’s All About the Kids, hosted by International Dermatology. Young professionals, celebrities and prominent members of the South Florida community come together to support children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

At this Friends of St. Jude signature event, guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing and live entertainment. Come be inspired by a St. Jude patient story and our Give to Live event, as you celebrate the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.

The event takes place Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Nobu Hotel at 7:30 pm.

For more information, visit:https://eventapps.stjude.org/newOra/cart/items?campaignId=c56f5f44-e7f0-4ab1-8d44-2e6ab570baef&sc_icid=dggtix1-allaboutthekids  

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Iron Fork will take place at the Hyatt Regency & James L. Knight Center on October 3rd, 2019 from 6-10 PM. There will be a live chef competition between Chef Aaron Arditti from The Brick: American Kitchen & Bar and Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea. Each chef will be joined by influencers to hype up the crowd and be their sous-chefs. There will also be a partner competition open to any participants inspired by Ellen’s Taste Buds game on her show which will donate money to Special Olympics. Restaurants participating include Barton G., Drunken Dragon, Los Ranchos Steakhouse, Shokudo, Three Wynwood, and more. Drinks by Estrella Damm, Zignum Mezcal, Tito’s Vodka, and more.