Jose Garces Kicks Off Summer School Culinary Classes!

Summer School at Volvér kicks off with the culinary opportunity of a lifetime! Join Iron Chef Jose Garces when he leads an intimate master-class for 12 lucky students. Guests will work alongside the James Beard award winner to prepare a menu of recipes selected by Chef Garces himself. This hands-on lesson will feature tips, techniques and tools straight from the modern master of Latin cuisine. Currently, Chef Garces is the owner and operator of more than a dozen restaurants across the country, plus a thriving event planning division and 40-acre Luna Farm. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the country’s most gifted chefs and restaurateurs! $225/person. For tickets and the full schedule of events visit volverrestaurant.com.

Embracing the Contemporary: The Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Collection at the Philadelphia Art Museum

This month the Philadelphia Museum of Art will open a major exhibition entitled Embracing the Contemporary: The Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Collection. The exhibition will present one of this country’s finest collections of contemporary art, which includes outstanding works by some of the most influential European and American artists of the past half century, including Jasper Johns, Howard Hodgkin, Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Koons, Brice Marden, Bruce Nauman, Gabriel Orozco, Charles Ray, and Cy Twombly. Many of these works have either been donated to the Museum or pledged as promised gifts.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser Lemonade Days 

2016 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lemon Roll Benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation 

In her continuing efforts to raise funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, Leeann Morris is hosting the 2016 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lemon Roll during Alex’s Lemonade Days on Sunday, June 5 through Sunday, June 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Leeann has been busy recruiting other academies, gyms and sponsors to participate in the Lemon Roll. Her national network of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners will participate by holding their own fundraising events to raise money toward her goal of $4,000. The event will take place at World Class Martial Arts located at 2133 Macdade Boulevard.

Alex’s Original Lemonade Stand

Each June, on the Saturday of Alex’s Lemonade Days weekend, Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand is held. The stand invites Alex’s family, friends and all supporters of the battle against childhood cancer to an event complete with lemonade, food, games, crafts, face-painting, music and raffles. The inspiring event, held at Penn Wynne Elementary where Alex attended, includes a butterfly release to celebrate the lives of all children fighting cancer as well as those who lost their life to the disease. This year the stand will take place on June 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Alex’s “Original” is presented by Country Time and Volvo, with additional support from GEICO local office of Wynnewood, PA, Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, Sila Heating & Air Conditioning, Dr. Ian Thomas-Springfield Orthodontics and Sabrina’s Café. The event is free to attend, but supporters can purchase Alex’s All Access passes, including a t-shirt, to cover all donations for activities and food; for more information visit: www.alexslemonade.org.

11^th Annual Great Chefs Event

On Tuesday, June 14, more than 45 of the best chefs from across the country and around the world will convene in Philadelphia for the 11th annual Great Chefs Event hosted by the Vetri Family restaurants and Vetri Community Partnership. The event will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Vetri Community Partnership. More than 1,200 guests will gather from 6-9 p.m. at the beautiful Urban Outfitters, Inc.’s corporate campus in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard for the culinary event of the year. The party will continue into the night at the equally in-demand After Party at Lo Spiedo for chefs, sponsors and VIP ticketholders. General admission and VIP tickets are currently on sale at www.vetricommunity.org.

In addition to the stellar selection of food and drink, guests will have the opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items. Auction items include one-of-kind culinary experiences, such as private dinners with participating chefs, hard-to- get concert tickets, autographed memorabilia, and much more.

At the Great Chefs Event After Party at Lo Spiedo, VIP ticketholders and sponsors of the event will have the exclusive opportunity to rub elbows with all of the event’s talented chefs in a laid back setting. Acclaimed barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang will be behind the grill once again, joined for the first time by James Bead Award Outstanding Chef finalist Michael Solomonov who will be representing Federal Donuts. After Party guests can also count on additional bites from select food trucks and vendors, as well as specialty cocktails and entertainment. Read the rest here »

1986 Clothing Co.

1986 Clothing Co. is an inspirational clothing line that empowers people with disABILITIES and creates awareness in our community. Each design is unique and powerful, focusing on the positive attributes of people with disABILITIES. Upon checkout, you can choose from one of the participating charities and 10% will be donated to them. Each organization focuses on improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities; for more information or to shop the unique styles visit: www.1986ClothingCo.com.

Segafredo Bayside JukeBox Party 

From the partners of Segafredo L’Originale on Lincoln Road, Segafredo Bayside is hosting a one-night only Video JukeBox party. The centrally-located waterfront gem kicks off their first Video JukeBox night on Thursday May 26^th starting at 7pm with projection of requested music videos right after sunset. Customers will be able to choose from over 5,000 music titles and request their favorite music videos to play on the large projection screen. Helmed by VJ Juan Carlos, a veteran at the Lincoln Road location, tunes from all genres will be available from pop to rock to oldies, funk, house music and everything in between.

Jazz On The River at River Yacht Club

Jazz on the River, presented by the Miami Nice Jazz Festival, will take place on Thursdays at River Yacht Club. Beginning at 8:00 PM, the event series will feature a different lineup of coveted jazz artists every week.

Miami.com & INDULGE Miami Dinner Experience at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

On Wednesday, June 1, join in INDULGE & Miami.com at Fontainebleau Miami Beach for a truly one-of-a-kind culinary experience. World-recognized celebrity chefs Michael Mina and Scott Conant will be present to guide guests through a progressive evening of food and drinks in their Fontainebleau restaurants. The uniquely VIP, behind-the-scenes night – never before offered to the public – includes stops at Michael Mina 74, Scarpetta, StripSteak by Michael Mina and a special sweet send off from Fontainebleau’s Chez Bon Bon. The evening includes six luxurious dishes, three signature cocktails (including a housemade limoncello tasting at Scarpetta and the famed Japanese whisky ceremony at StripSteak), a take-home dessert, INDULGE gift bags, and the chance to meet and interact with two of Americas best chefs. INDULGE Editor in Chief Evan Benn will host the evening.  PRICE:  $150 (includes tax and tip). Limited to 30 guests.

TICKETS:   http://indulgemiami.bpt.me/

Spring Chicken Hatches in Ft. Lauderdale

John Kunkel, CEO & Founder of 50 Eggs, Inc. is excited to expand upon the concept of Southern-inspired cuisine. The opening of Spring Chicken in Fort Lauderdale is the first step in the new chain’s expansion plans. The second iteration of this particular fast casual concept is 50 Eggs’ only current venture outside of the Miami-Dade area, with openings in Miami Beach and Miami International Airport to follow in the coming year. To celebrate the arrival of Spring Chicken, the restaurant will be hosting a Grand Opening party in partnership with Jack & Jill Children’s Center. On Thursday, June 9th, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., all South Florida residents are invited to come sample the offerings and enjoy free food and libations. The family-friendly event will include live entertainment, local musicians, a country and western photo booth and a signature blend of fresh fare, dynamic ambiance, stylized interiors and scrupulous service. Spring Chicken is excited to give back to their new community by donating a portion of the restaurant’s first month proceeds to the foundation.

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Taste of Coral Gables Restaurant Week

To kick off the three-week event, the BID hosts Taste of the Gables presented by Johnnie Walker Whiskey and Bailey’s Irish Cream distributed by Diageo at the luxurious Westin Colonnade Hotel on June 2^nd, where guests 21+ can taste mouthwatering bites, savory and sweet, from the participating restaurants of Coral Gables Restaurant Week, including Bulla, Sushi Samba, Swine, Red Koi and The Local, to name only a few. Guests make their way around the Westin Colonnade’s gorgeous marble-tiled fountain rotunda as they visit each restaurant’s table overflowing with delicious plates waiting to be tasted. Enjoy the event’s open bar by presenting sponsors and award-winning brands Johnnie Walker Whiskey and Bailey’s Irish Cream to sip on classic cocktails for the perfect food and beverage pairing. After indulging in the best food Coral Gables has to offer, vote for your favorite dish of the night as the restaurants battle for the renowned and reputable title of “Best TASTE of the Gables”, won by Bulla Gastrobar last year and Uvaggio in 2014. This year, the winner will also get to display the first traveling Spoon trophy for a year. Tickets for this acclaimed event are on sale now for $100. For a chance to win tickets to Taste of the Gables, participate in the BID’s first Social Scavenger Hunt for an exciting evening of fun with family and friends in the Gables. Make sure to follow @shopcoralgables for further details!

Coral Gables Restaurant Week 

As Coral Gables Restaurant Week officially begins on June 6^th, guests are encouraged to start making reservations to restaurants they discovered and loved at Taste of the Gables! The chefs at each restaurant work passionately and interminably each year to create a unique Coral Gables Restaurant Week Prix Fixe menu better than the year before, highlighting new techniques and food staples distinctive to that restaurant. Coral Gables’ centralized valet system on Miracle Mile is still in full effect and pricing has been reduced to $5.00 for every guest’s convenience.

By: Dr. Mary Jo Almeida Shore

Co-founders of the Little Dreams Foundation, Phil and Orianne Collins, celebrated the foundation’s third annual Keep Dreaming: Brunch on the Beach at the hottest hotel of the moment, Faena Hotel Miami Beach, on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

The event began at 11 a.m. with a cocktail reception in the newly opened Faena Theater and featured a silent auction and special performances from the 2016 Little Dreamers and WYK featuring Phil and Orianne’s son, Nicholas Collins, on the drums. Afterwards, guests dined at PAO by Paul Qui, helmed by the James Beard foundation award-winning chef, for a decedent three-course meal. Read the rest here »

Inside Out Philadelphia Museum of Art Public Art Initiative

Inside Out is presented by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The framed reproductions represent key works from the Museum’s world-renowned collections of American, European, Latin American, and Asian art, and are placed within walking or biking distance of each other. All of the works will either be mounted on walls or placed on free-standing posts, displayed in frames representative of the time period in which they were created, and accompanied by a descriptive label.

Old City’s exhibition of Inside Out runs now through July 28, 2016. This is the second year the Museum has participated in the program, having brought Inside Out to towns across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties last year.

Uptown Beer Garden

Uptown Beer Garden will returns with a new Three Bell rated Chef in the kitchen! Chef Jonathan Petruce will fire up an outdoor grill with an expanded food menu starting this Thursday (opening day). Along with a new chef and expanded food menu, they will also have more seating, additional bars and bar space, and access to new event space. At the bar, look for an exclusive IPA developed just for Uptown by Pizza Boy Brewing.
For more information, call BRU at 215-800-1079, visit BRU Craft & Wurst on Facebook and follow @bruphilly on Twitter.

Grgich Hills Estate 40th Anniversary of the Judgement of Paris Tasting at Vizcaya

Join Grgich Hills Estate in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Judgement of Paris Tasting at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. It was the Chardonnay that Miljenko “Mike” Grgich crafted for Chateau Montelena that won the famous Judgement of Paris Tasting in 1976. This momentous verdict, where two Napa Valley wines took first place in a blind tasting beating the best of France, placed Napa Valley on the global wine map. Mike Grgich, along with Austin Hills, opened Grgich Hills Estate the following year. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening filled with wines personally selected from Mike’s cellar to accompany a multi-course dinner, followed by live music and dancing. Long link: https://www.vinovisit.com/widget/search/?wineryID=74&eventID=26447

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The First Annual Cuban Heritage Week Miami Supercar Rooms

Miami Supercar Rooms – the world’s first Auto Art Gallery and Gourmet Dining Experience located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Arts and Entertainment District – will host the first annual Cuban Heritage Week, starting on Saturday, May 21st through Saturday, May 28th at Miami Supercar Rooms, 2022 NW 1st Court in Wynwood, Miami.  The seven-day showcase of Cuban arts and culture will be in association with The Guayabera Lady Foundation a charitable non-profit organization developed to facilitate educational, financial and in-kind resources for children and youth with limited resources or special needs. Donations made throughout the week will benefit the Foundation.  For more information, visit www.miamisupercarrooms.com <http://www.miamisupercarrooms.com>   Cuban Heritage Week at Miami Supercar Rooms will take place from Saturday, May 21st through Saturday, May 28th with free admission and complimentary food and beverage. Miami Supercar Rooms is located at 2022 NW 1st Court, Wynwood, Miami 33127.

SuViche ‘s 6^th Anniversary

SuViche will be celebrating its 6^th Anniversary on Thursday, May 26^th and will featurebottomless food and drink specials all day long at all four of its South Florida locations.  SuViche launched its first location in 2010 in Brickell and now has a total of four locations, plus an outpost at Marlins Park. As part of the celebration, the Las Olas and Wynwood locations will be serving Bottomless Small Ceviches for $18 per person, as well as Bottomless Pisco Sours and Chilcanos for $18 per person at its Pisco Bars. There will also be aDJ spinning music at both locations! At the Brickell and Miami Beach locations, guests can also enjoy Bottomless Small Ceviches for $18 per person paired with their choice of Bottomless Sake Cocktails for $18 per person. Guests also have the choice to substitute for Shrimp Ceviche for just $6 more, at both locations.

Meat Market’s Summer Dinner Series

As the days get longer and temperatures get higher, South Floridians know they can look forward to the return of Meat Market’s Summer Dinner Series. A must-attend dining experience for foodies and drink connoisseurs, the first in a series of multi-course, curated spirits dinners set to launch later this month at both Miami Beach and Palm Beach locations of the sizzling hot steakhouse.  Kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Palm Beach, the monthly dinner series will feature a four-course menu prepared by Executive Chef/Co-Owner Sean Brasel, known for his creative contemporary cuisine. Each course is expertly paired with cocktails or wine, with the first dinner featuring craft cocktails from award-winning mixologist Ezra Pattek. The dinner, priced at $85 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) will start with a cocktail reception at 7PM, followed by the sit-down dinner at 7:30PM. The series will make its way to Miami Beach early next month on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 with a 7:30PM cocktail reception and dinner at 8PM. Meat Market’s Summer Dinner Series launched a few seasons ago in Miami Beach and became sold-out affairs. The expectation is for that trend to continue this summer in both locations with monthly dates and menu pairings to be announced. Limited seating available and reservations are required. Miami Beach: (305) 532-0088.  Palm Beach:  (561) 354-9800.