The 2019 James Beard Foundation Blended Burger Project in South Florida

This year marks the 5th Annual Blended Burger Project™ hosted by the James Beard Foundation.

A Blended Burger is made up of a patty that contains at least 25% fresh mushrooms, and many will find that blended burgers are tastier while being more healthy and sustainable. This years burgers even include some completely plant-based burgers as well.

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National Martini Day: The Vesper Martini via Chef Geoffrey Zakarian at Point Royal

James Bond would be very happy to know that today, June 19th is National Martini Day. Shaken or Stirred. Vodka or Gin( or both). Straight up or on the rocks. Olives or Lemon twist, Apple, Lychee or Chocolate. There are many many options for the martini lover.

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Saturday Sweets: Five Desserts Ready in Under Five Minutes

School’s out. Looking for a fun activity with the kids? Make these desserts with them and get off to a sweet start to summer vacation. This week's Saturday Sweets is all about making something quick (under 3 minutes) using stuff you're most likely to find in your pantry on a regular basis. Mug cakes are exactly what you're looking for. These simple desserts take just a minute to assemble and about the same to cook.

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Coral Gables Culinary Month is June 3-23, 2019

The Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables, an autonomous non-profit organization dedicated to advancing commercial vitality in Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile, will kick off its second annual Coral Gables Culinary Month on June 1. Throughout the month, there will be a variety of entertaining activations and dining specials at participating restaurants.

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Wellness Wednesday: Retreat Season at The Carillon Miami Beach

The Carillon Wellness Resort in North Beach offers a world class spa (formerly Canyon Ranch), thermal experience, 4 pools, a fitness center, and 20 fitness classes a day, in addition to its luxury hotel accommodations and beachside restaurant, The Strand.

And beginning End May-October, the Carillon offers special 3-day Wellness Retreats that are both educational, informative and relaxing.

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Hooray for Rosé: Don’t miss La Centrale’s National Rosé Day Celebration

Summer in Miami is here and that means plenty of chilled rosé will be poured. The second Saturday in June is International Rose Day, and La Centrale wants you to embrace the dolce far niente (sweet idleness) spirit of Italy’s coast with a visit to their Rosé Garden popup at the La Centrale Beach Club.

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Wellness Wednesday: Eat Healthy in Miami with Healthy Bowls & Vegetarian/Vegan Dining

Summer in Miami is here and getting that bikini body in shape requires some healthy eating choices. So, let the healthy eating begin at these Miami places, feel better and even maybe lose some of those extra pounds.  

 

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Lure Fishbar South Beach Celebrates Five Years With Special Popup Menu

Five years on South Beach is almost an eternity for a restaurant. Lure Fishbar South Beach in the Loews Miami Beach Hotel is celebrating that exact feat. With its fresh seafood and top of the line steaks, it has become a staple for Miami locals and visitors. In celebration, Lure Fishbar will be hosting a popup with the help of its sister restaurant of the same name, celebrity Chef Josh Capon’s critically-acclaimed New York City outpost. This “From SoHo to SoBe” pop-up menu will run from June 1st to July 31st.

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Don’t Miss the 4th Annual Drink Miami Hostel at Freehand Miami

On Saturday, June 1, Drink Miami Hostel and over 50 different brands will take over Freehand Miami from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will take place throughout all three floors, the gardens, courtyards and even 27 Restaurant with top brands showcasing specialty cocktails and special decked out spaces.

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Duck Duck Goose 4- Making Memorial Weekend Memorable!

It has been four years since Chef Jeremiah Bullfrog added Duck Duck Goose as the sister festival to P.I.G (Pork is Good), now in its ninth year. Make this a Memorial weekend to remember and join your fellow foodies on Sunday, May 26th- 3-7 pm for DDG 4, a culinary festival featuring a star-studded line up of South Florida's most innovative purveyors of haute cuisine, gourmet street food, craft beer, and artisan cocktails.

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Saturday Sweets: The Salty Donut Has A New South Miami Spot

The second location of the cult-favorite artisanal donut shop, The Salty Donut, has finally announced its opening date in South Miami. On Friday, May 24th The Salty Donut SoMi will officially open its doors. This larger store means more offerings and experiences, and more donut flavors specific for this location.

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Le Chick in Wynwood: Amsterdam's Original Rotisserie Chicken Spot

Le Chick on NW 24th St in Wynwood has a sleek interior, featuring an open kitchen when you walk in, lots of natural wood, high top tables, mesh details reminiscent of a chicken coop and two huge Big Green Eggs for smoking meats and that rotisserie chicken. The namesake chicken is great, but don’t pass up the burgers and sides!

 

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Hidden Farms in Key West - Florida Keys Garden

The wildly diverse ecosystems of the Florida Keys can perhaps best be discovered in hidden gardens, tucked off main roads and the Overseas Highway throughout the 125-mile-long island chain. While visiting Key West, I was looking for a salt farm but instead stumbled upon Tammy Germain’s microgreen farm, Florida Keys Garden.

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