Kiwanis of Little Havana will bring the holiday spirit to South Florida during its 43rd Annual “Every Child Has a Dream” Gala with an evening full of dining, dancing, and entertainment.  

The Every Child Has a Dream Gala will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center. The highly anticipated annual event will feature the musical talents of a premier Latin line-up including the Colombian salsa band “Sonora Carruseles”, veteran Miami night club and radio DJ Alex Gutierrez, and “The Prince of Salsa”, Luis Enrique. Univision’s Despierta America co-host Raul Gonzalez alongside Max Rosales, a child beneficiary of the Kiwanis of Little Havana programs will serve as Masters of Ceremony.

This year’s gala is generously sponsored by Bacardi, South Florida BMW Centers, Heineken, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Publix, Café Pilon, MSP Recovery and many more community partners. The delicious main dining course will be catered by Publix Aprons Catering.  Community partner, South Florida BMW Centers have donated a brand-new car, which will be exhibited at the Gala along with the complete 2020 line. Guests will have the opportunity to take part in a raffle to win the brand-new car.

For more information about the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation, the 43rd Annual Every Child has a Dream Gala, visit www.Kiwanisgala.com and be sure to follow on Twitter (@KiwanisKCLH),Facebook (@KiwanisLittleHavana) e Instagram (@KiwanisofLittleHavana) for real-time updates. Beginning Saturday, December 21^st, please visit: www.wintheBMW.com for more information about the BMW raffle.

Head to Rik Rak for arelyPR’s holiday party with a purpose this Friday, December 20, at 6:00 p.m. for fabulous shopping, make-up and hair styling demos and bites and bubbly. A portion of proceeds from sales at the party will benefit Joshua’s Heart Foundation, whose mission is to help stomp out hunger and poverty www.joshuasheart.com.

Enjoy 25% savings on all clothing, accessories, jewelry and products at Rik Rak on this special night. Be sure to RSVP at rsvp@arelypr.com.

Set in a beautiful atrium with a backyard waterfront patio on the Collins Canal, Mama Joon features vegetarian-forward, homestyle Mediterranean cuisine with a strong Lebanese influence.

Located in the sprezzatura atrium of the hotel, Mama Joon is a refreshingly inviting, family-style restaurant that draws inspiration from the Lebanese background of Life House Founder and CEO, Rami Zeidan. When creating the menu for Mama Joon, Rami sat with his stepmom, who is like a mother to him, and handpicked some of their favorite family recipes. The new recipes, now with a Miami twist, came to life collaboratively with the local culinary team, Executive Chef Harry Capacetti from Matador Room and Bar and Restaurant Director, Hakien Pagan, from the EDITION Hotel at the helm.

“We take great pride in creating and delivering on elegant, high quality food and drinks, and seek to serve the people, not just the elite. We’re really excited to partner with Rami and the Life House team to make Mama Joon an accessible experience,” said Chef Capacetti.

From the same brand that brought Miami Life House, Little Havana and Cuban-inspired Parcela Cafe, Mama Joon continues to showcase the brand’s refreshingly authentic and creative approach through the development of another locally inspired restaurant and bar.

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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.

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