Tag: Food tasting

Chocoholics to Converge at Pinecrest Gardens March 9-10

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date March 7, 2013

I love chocolate, especially dark chocolate, so I am thrilled that the first ever Miami Fine Chocolate and Food Show is coming to Pinecrest Gardens this weekend. One of my favorite chocolate stores, Romanicos on Coral Way, will be there as well as Valor chocolates from Spain. Romanicos’ chocolates are pure artistry from their Tropical Collection, with painted fish motiffs, to their Nostalgia Habanera, with chocolates filled with dulce de leche and guava paste. My favorite from Valor is their 70% dark chocolate bar with banana. Pair any of these with red wine and…heaven!

I am looking forward to tasting chocolate from all of the chocolatiers that I don’t know yet and adding to my current stash.

Tags Food tasting, Pinecrest, Pinecrest Gardens, Things to do in Miami

Miami Beach Restaurants

What Do All Of These Restaurants Have In Common?

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date November 29, 2012

What do Prime One Twelve, Prime Italian, Nemo, Shoji Sushi, The Big Pink, and Prime Hotel and Lounge have in common? They have great food, are great for spotting celebrities, are some of the trendiest spots on South Beach, and in case the word “Prime” in three of their names didn’t give it away, they are all part of the Myles Restaurant Group which is owned by Myles Chefetz

Tags Food tasting, Miami Beach

Coconut Grove Restaurants

Peacock Cafe: Answer to Where’s J Wo

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date October 11, 2012

The Peacock Garden Cafe in Coconut Grove is the answer to Where’s J Wo September 29 outing. The whimsical decor and beautiful gardens make it feel like you are eating at a friend’s house instead of at a restaurant. It is the perfect place for outdoor dining, especially when our cooler weather arrives!

Tags Coconut Grove, Food tasting, Things to do in Miami

Coconut Grove Restaurants

Peacock Cafe: Answer to Where's J Wo

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Post date October 11, 2012

Tags Coconut Grove, Food tasting, Things to do in Miami

Restaurants

Matsuri Sushi – Always Fresh and Delicious!

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date August 31, 2012

Matsuri’s Japanese Restaurant is located in the Red/Bird shopping center, located on the corner of Red and Bird Roads. Consistently fresh sushi is worth the wait.

Tags Food tasting, Restaurants

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Gated Communities in Pinecrest – Red Oaks

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date August 7, 2012

There are several gated communities in the Village of Pinecrest. Most of them consist of only a handful of houses. I will be featuring these communities over the next two months.

The first one is Red Oaks. Located off of Red Road, Red Oaks is walking distance to Hirni’s Wayside Garden Florist, Pinecrest Wayside Market, Pinecrest Elementary School, Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest Library and Community Center.

Built between 1999 and 2002, Red Oaks consists of 5 single family homes that are approximately 5,500 square feet and sit on 15,000-20,000 square foot lots. There has only been one sale in Red Oaks in 2012. It sold for $1,550,000, which was $284 per square foot. Maintenance fees are $800 per quarter and include lawn maintenance.

Tags Food tasting, Gated Communities in Pinecrest, Pincrest Real Estate, Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest Schools

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Miami Spice Is Back – Two Months of Great Restaurants

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date August 2, 2012

Miami Spice is worth staying in, or visiting, Miami during the hot months of August and September. In addition to the daily lunch and dinner specials offered at many of our best restaurants, some of the participants are offering happy hour specials.

There are so many participating restaurants this year, it is going to be hard to choose. If you live here, be adventurous and try a new restaurant, maybe even outside of your immediate neighborhood. If you are visiting, try Pubbelly and Barceloneta Bistro on Miami Beach; Atrio, Zuma and db Bistro Moderne in Downtown/Brickell; Ortanique and Graziano’s in the Gables; and one of my absolute favorites, Two Chefs in Pinecrest. Their desert souffles alone are worth the visit.

Tags Coral Gables, Food tasting, Miami Beach, Pinecrest, Things to do in Miami

Miami Beach Restaurants Selling

Pubbelly Sushi On Miami Beach – Unique and Delicious!

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date July 31, 2012

I have been spending too much time South of 5th! The area around Purdy Ave. is enjoying a mini restaurant boom. I “found” Pubbelly Sushi today, even though it has been open for a while. A friend and I were looking for a place to have lunch within walking distance of Belle Isle. He had suggested Pubbelly, the original restaurant next door, but they are closed for lunch. Lucky me! Very different sushi, but delicious. We shared the Octopus Ceviche Roll, Rockshrimp Roll, and Yellowtail Roll and were pleasantly surprised by the nontraditional presentations and combinations. Pubbelly’s menu is also not traditional for a sushi place as they have Tostones as appetizers and Pan Con Bistec on their limited sandwich menu.

Although I think I will skip those two items and focus on the sushi and sashimi, I will definitely be back. There is an item on the Snacks menu that I just have to try!

Tags Food tasting, Miami Beach

Restaurants Things To Do

South Beach Wine and Food Fest This Weekend

Post author By jenniferwollmann
Post date February 25, 2012

If you have not purchased tickets to this weekend’s food and wine extravaganzza to benefit FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, there are only tickets left for a few events.