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. 

Absolut Juice hosted the official afterparty for Lizzo’s Concert in Miami on September 11, 2019, at Irma’s at the W South Beach, as part of the brand’s partnership with the superstar. Lizzo treated fans to a boisterous and energetic performance and mingled with guests at the exclusive event. Lizzo’s friends and fans enjoyed Juice cocktails, photo moments and swag giveaways.

 Absolut Juice and Lizzo are making news by “squeezing” the moments of summer into a movement with fans across the country. From exclusive video drops to a summer of juicy surprises, fans can #GetJuicy with Absolut Juice and Lizzo by following @AbsolutVodka_US on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to be the first to see Lizzo‘s exclusive collaboration with Absolut Juice.

Watch Lizzo perform below.

Genuine Pizza Garden Party

Tuesday, May 14, 7-10PM

MGFD Miami welcomes chef-owner-author Michael Schwartz for a cookbook release day party. Join us as Genuine Pizza: Better Pizza at Home takes over the restaurant inside and out on the patio for a stationed event with plenty of pizza and awesome things to go with it, taken from the pages of his new book.

Each ticket is $100 and includes a signed copy to take home, tax and gratuity and a pizza party with assorted passed snacks, 6 pizzas, a selection of composed salads and entrées, cocktails, wine and beer all night long!

Cookbook Garden Party Menu

PASSED

Polenta Fries with spicy ketchup

Lollipop chicken wings with agrodolce & rosemary crema

Merguez Meatballs with creamy cucumber & herbs

Caponata Crostini with basil

Ricotta Crostini with peperonata & oregano

SALADS

Chopped Salad

Kale Salad

Escarole Salad

PIZZAS

Stracciatella

Procuitto Cotto

Short Rib

Rock Shrimp

Meatball

Broccolini

ENTRÉES

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with creamy polenta

Seared Cobia with kale, fennel stew, lemon aioli

Roasted Chicken with salsa verde

PASSED SWEETS

Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Zeppole with honey whipped-ricotta

Milk Chocolate Cremoso with candied orange & crema

Panna Cotta with strawberry basil compote

ABOUT THE BOOK

James Beard award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, who redefined what fresh, local food means in Miami at his famed flagship restaurant Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink, shares the building blocks to making unforgettable pizza at home in the highly anticipated cookbook Genuine Pizza (Abrams; May 14; U.S. $29.99; Hardcover).

The popularity of pizza at Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink inspired Schwartz to open a casual pizza restaurant, Genuine PizzaTM, and this book reveals the chef’s tried and true approach for making his signature pies. Schwartz believes that the home cook can and should eat better pizza at home, and so Genuine Pizza is inviting and fun, covering the basics first, so that readers can then be adventurous in their own kitchens, mixing and matching ingredients that appeal to them, to create the perfect pie.

“My philosophy is simple and straightforward—the secret to good food is good food, and it starts with sourcing great ingredients,” says Schwartz. “Genuine Pizza is my approach as an American chef who puts quality and simplicity first. Pizza has always been an important part of all my restaurants. It’s an opportunity for expression and I want the home cook to feel like they now have a great resource that they can turn to and enjoy using.”

Beginning with Pizza Fundamentals, Genuine Pizza explores everything from useful equipment and must-have ingredients to detailed, step-by-step techniques for how to make incredible dough, including recipes for gluten-free and rye-based options. Part two is all about composing nuanced, flavorful pizzas, with recipes that include classics such as Margherita and Soppressata, as well as pies with more unorthodox, yet irresistible topping combinations. Schwartz shares his favorites, like Zucchini with ricotta, anchovy, chile, lemon, grana padano, mint, and basil, BLT with bacon with arugula, tomato, and taleggio, and Pastrami on rye crust. Inspired by the Miami locale, pizzas also feature local Rock Shrimp and Slow-roasted Pork, Schwartz’s nod to the Cuban sandwich in pizza form. Because no one can live on pizza alone, Genuine Pizza also explores Snacks, Soups, Salads, Main Courses, Desserts, and Drinks, forming a guidebook to creating balanced, vibrant meals, centered around everyone’s favorite food. “Pizza is just the beginning—it’s a jumping off point to colorful, delicious meals at home,” says Schwartz.

Follow #genuinepizzaathome and visit thegenuinekitchen.com for more information, events, and behind the scenes content leading up to the release.

Notable Trends from Paris Fashion Week Fall 2019

Paris is the ultimate culmination of Fashion Month. Every season, the world watches as designers pull out their biggest guns, presenting the most forward collections across halls and palaces. And while the momentum for some trends like animal print and workwear have long been established in other fashion capitals like New York and Milan, Paris showed no signs of falling behind. As the cradle of fashion, they delivered in commanding their own sets of trends to follow. Here are some notable ones to try for yourself:

Bucket Hats

The ‘90s resurgence has reached an all-time high. Tie-dye and denim on denim are making their rounds, but no piece is quite as nostalgic as the bucket hat. Overshadowing beanies and floppy hats, Paris officially cemented the bucket hat as the ultimate accessory of the season. According to fashion blogger Aimee Song, they’re actually more versatile than you think. They’re also pretty much everywhere now, from high-end versions at Prada, to more affordable options at Adidas.

Christian Dior Fall 2019. Photo Credit: Elle

Christian Wijnant Fall 2019; Photo Credit: Imaxtree

Neon Green

Another fixture of ‘90s fashion, neon is one of the most head-turning trends of the season, particularly in electrifying shades of green. On the runways of Marine Serre, reflective fabrics were even used to further amplify the show-stealing colors. If you aren’t feeling as bold, this Neon Alder sweater from Line & Dot is an easy way to incorporate highlighter hues in your wardrobe. Wear with your usual denim for a fun yet sophisticated ensemble.

Checkered

Checkered came in full force at the Paris Fashion Week. At Off-White, designers steered towards a new direction, showing a psychedelic version of the print in vibrant palettes. For a more casual approach, this classic flannel shirt from Woman Within features the print in various colors for a unique take on the trend. Wear it on its own for an everyday look, or throw it over a graphic tee and cut-off shorts to channel your inner “off-duty model.”

Off-White Fall/Winter 2019; Photo Credit: Off-White

 “No Make-up” Make-up Look

Although plenty of fashion trends were more on the maximalist side of the spectrum, the opposite can be said for runway beauty. Models at Loewe and Lanvin walked sporting clear skin and slicked back hair that allowed naturalism to shine. To get the same “no make-up” make-up look, The Luxi Look recommends Millennial favorite brand Glossier, whose straightforward products put more emphasis on healthy skin than heavy products meant to conceal.

Loewe; Photo Credit: Vogue

Statement Earrings

Jewelry can either make or break an outfit, and statement earrings can definitely drive your entire look. On the runway, designers went all out with luxurious chandelier crystals, metallic spiked hoops, and abstract sculptures — all hanging from the lobes of models. While not as bold, these asymmetrical earrings from Free People are a nice take on the mismatched style, able to inject glamor into the plainest of outfits.

Y/Project; Photo Credit: Daniele Oberrauch / gorunway.com

Power Pads

Shoulders became the canvas for creativity this fashion week. At Louis Vuitton, they commanded viewers’ full attention with their blinding sparkles. Meanwhile, Nicolas Ghesquière stole the show with towering ruffles even taller than some models. Whether they were on dresses, blazers, or plain tops, it’s clear that shoulder pads are back for their second life.

Louis Vuitton Fall 2019; Photo Credit: Imaxtree