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Miami Travel News in April 2011.

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        April 2011 

                                                                                                                                                                              www.MiamiandBeaches.comOUT AND ABOUT IN
MIAMI

Thank you for your continued support of
Miami! The April issue of the monthly Greater
Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Media Relation’s e-newsletter is filled with story leads you can develop,
including exciting news and events.  Enjoy!
               NEW CHEF DE CUISINE NAMED AT AZUL: Chef Joel Huff has been named Chef de Cuisine at Azul, Mandarin Oriental,
Miami’s 120-seat signature restaurant.  Chef Huff’s new menu will
capture the best elements of modern European cuisine with American and Asian influences.  The rising star chef has earned widespread acclaim with a culinary career that spans the globe. Esquire magazine named him one of “Four Chefs to Watch.”  Most recently, Chef Huff worked at the Tydes Restaurant and Coral Café in Santa Barbara, CA. He served as Chef de Cuisine at Saam at The Bazaar by José Andrés in Beverly Hills and trained at the popular Minibar by José Andrés in Washington DC. He has traveled around the world cooking in such exotic places as Thailand, Australia, Japan and Denmark.  A native of California, Chef Huff studied at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, California. For more information visit, www.MandarinOriental.com ARSTY LIBATIONS COOL DOWN WYNWOOD DISTRICT: Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (WKB), an exciting blend of cutting edge urban street art and innovative brasserie cuisine, is now offering an artistic line-up of luscious libations and a must-attend Friday night cocktail hour.  To develop a collection of cool cocktails complementing Chef Marco Ferraro’s unique contemporary cuisine, Goldman Properties tapped the world-famous street artists involved in creating the restaurant’s stunning interiors and the surrounding murals at their art park, Wynwood Walls. The result was an inspired menu of 17 mixed drinks with unexpected ingredients in artistic combinations.  Reflecting Wynwood Kitchen & Bar’s philosophy to give the artists free rein and let their spirits soar, the artists cocktails are comprised of beautiful ingredients blended to create one-of-a-kind flavors that excite the palate and fuel the spirit. Priced at $12 each, the cocktails include the Shepard Fairey, which reflects the artist’s love of color and balance, with raspberry liquor, a splash of cranberry juice and vodka.  The artistic collaboration of Jim Drain and Ara Peterson resulted in a sweet-savory cocktail that will get the juices churning: a blend of sweet rum and fresh lime balanced with earthy prune juice.  For more information, visit www.WynwoodKitchenandBar.com.  DOLPHIN MALL WELCOMES NEW FAMILY FRIENDLY VENUE: Cool-de-Sac, a family entertainment center that features children’s activities and a full-service restaurant for adults, celebrated its grand opening in perfect style at the new Dolphin Mall location. Open since 2008 in the
South Miami area, the center just celebrated the opening of its second location. A third location is scheduled to open by the end of the year with more plans of opening in Aventura, FL and also
Guadalajara, Mexico. Cool-de-Sac is a place where parents and c
hildren ages 3-10 are invited to visit seven different interactive stations designed with age-appropriate activities. Guests can enjoy a gourmet meal using the finest of organic and natural ingredients, as well as beer and wine offerings while their kids engage in safe, fun and constructive activities in plain view. The 10,000-square-foot facility includes two party rooms for birthdays, a playground for toddlers and multiple play stations, including a salon and dress-up area, 13 computers, video games and arts and crafts. The menu includes healthy eating options, such as tuna tartare, Margherita pizzas and Thai chicken salad. For more information, visit www.cool-de-sac.com
MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CELEBRATES: On Saturday, April 16th, Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) will host the annual Be A Kid Again 2011 Gala which will commemorate the museum’s accomplishments with the theme “It’s Never Too Late To Have A Happy Childhood.” A celebrated evening of culinary delights and spirits will be had at the museum’s galleries followed by a one of a kind performance by the legendary Village People. All proceeds of the event benefit the Museum’s educational programming. The museum continuously provides an environment for happy childhoods with exceptional educational and entertainment opportunities for children of all ages and families.  The Be A Kid Again Gala’s premier sponsor is Berkowitz Development Group and the presenting sponsor is Mastercard.  For more information or tickets, visit www.MiamiChildrensMuseum.org 

 

 

THE PALMS HOTEL & SPA LAUNCHES NEW REWARDS PROGRAM: The Palms Hotel & Spa, announced the launch of their newly designed, interactive website. Coinciding with the launch, The Palms has partnered with Stash Hotel Rewards®, an innovative hotel rewards program that enables travelers to quickly earn points for free nights at independent luxury hotels in the
U.S.  Guests can start earning points immediately by signing up for a free account though The Palms’ website. With a user-friendly web interface and top level navigation, the new website features custom design and branding elements that accentuate the laid-back sophistication and “inspired by nature” appeal of the hotel. The site also features several new web pages including the hotel’s philosophy and green practices, vacation packages, updated spa specials, culinary and community events and partner programs.
New and interesting features to the website include run-of-site rotating sub-offers, allowing the hotel to promote niche packages simultaneously; a one-stop booking widget makes it easy for clients to reserve a room, spa treatment or make dinner reservations in just seconds; and Flickr® Image Galleries serve a dual purpose by allowing unlimited and easy photo management while also serving as an online image sharing application. A Virtual Brochure, YouTube Channel, and Group Testimonials page also contribute to the new elements on the website.  For more information, visit www.thePalmsHotel.com 

NORTH
BAY VILLAGE EMBRACES NEW ENTERTAINMENT VENUE:
TRIO on the Bay, located at

1601 79th Street

Causeway in
North Bay Village, is scheduled to open its doors to the public on April 8th, 2011. This will be the city’s newest high-energy event space, restaurant and nightclub. The management team behind this sleek new venue are well-known locals with over 50 years of experience between them: Louie Spetrini, 25 years as a restaurateur and food & beverage professional; Gerry Kelly, “Miami’s Nightlife Impresario Extraordinaire,” who has been influential in shaping the Miami club scene for the past 16-years; and Chef Klime Kovaceski, who garnered fans and acclaim during the successful 10-year run of his Crystal Café on Miami Beach.  The venue’s concept will incorporate daily dining, weekend nightlife, corporate events and private parties.  With a combined 23,000-square-feet, of both indoor and outdoor patio areas, right on
Biscayne Bay, Trio will cater to corporate events, weddings, cocktails, dinner and dancing. The property boasts three distinct areas: A VIP suite, exquisitely decorated with a state-of-the-art AV system; a stylish dining room with capacity for over 200; and an outdoor patio with waterfront bar, unique Fire Pit, and an unobscured vista of the Bay. For more information, visit www.TrioontheBay.com 

A TASTE OF MADRID IN MIDTOWN MIAMI:   New to the Midtown district area is Cerveceria 100 Montaditos, the first American outpost of a fast-casual
Madrid, Spain chain. Offerings are tapas-size sandwiches with a choice of 100 fillings, paired with frosty glasses of Spanish beer and wine.  This modern saloon with high-top tables, a giant flat-screen beaming soccer games and a large bar stocked with half a dozen taps of Mahou Estrella beer is affordable and fun. Draft beers are $2 a 9-ounce pour, wine is $3 a glass and sandwiches and beers are $1 all day Wednesday. The namesake montadito is a 4-inch sub ($1-$2.50), available in a dizzying array of combinations including tortilla Española with tomatoes and olive oil, pulled pork with cream cheese and duck mousse with crispy onions.  Salads include chicken Caesar, roast beef on mixed greens and salmon with olives. Chocolate spread with almonds hits the sweets spot. For more information, visit www.100Montaditos.com/Miami
 

Calendar of Events: BEATS AFTER SUNSET @ THE BASS                            April 1              www.BassMuseum.orgBAL HARBOUR ARTS NIGHT                                    April 6             www.balharbourflorida.com/calendarWOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL Thru April 3       www.womensfilmfest.comSICILIAN FILM FESTIVAL                                          April 7-13         www.sicilianfilmfestival.com
MIAMI BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS                     April 9-10         www.artfestival.com
MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE                                      April 16            www.miamibeachgaypride.com
MIAMI GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL                    April 21-May 1 www.mglff.com 

 

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