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October, 2012 – 2013 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by FOOD & WINE

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2013 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by FOOD & WINE

Tickets on Sale Monday, October 22nd

 – MasterCard® Cardholders Have Presale Access Through Sunday, October 21st –

 Miami Beach, Florida (October 2012) – General public ticket sales open at 12:00 AM (EST) on Monday, October 22, 2012 for the 12th annual Food Network South Beach Wine &Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE.  Taking place February 21 – 24, 2013, the Festival has raised over $16 million to date for the Florida International University (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center.  The 2013 edition boasts a unique program of tastings, parties, dinners, and seminars designed to please everyone’s taste buds!

 MasterCard® cardholders continue to have presale access to tickets through 11:59 PM (EST) on Sunday, October 21 online at www.sobefest.com or by calling 877.762.3933 (phone sales are open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST). 

 Those searching for the Festival’s one-of-a-kind parties have a vast selection to choose from, including:

  • Moët Hennessy’s The Q After Dark with Special Guest Chef Curtis Stone
  • Godiva Indulge hosted by Duff Goldman
  • Oyster Bash presented by Island Creek Oysters hosted by Ming Tsai and Jeremy Sewall
  • Garden to Glass hosted by Emeril Lagasse Featuring Bar Lab Cocktails & My Ceviche
  • Pescado and Pisco: A Taste of Peru Hosted by Gastón Acurio & Laurent Tourondel
  • A Red Hot Night: Presented By Target
  • Guy Fieri’s Roadshow & Reggae with Ziggy Marley featuring Cuisine Of The Sun By Ortanique and Friends – The Official Festival Closing Party, and much more!

 The Festival’s signature Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village, featuring MasterCard® Grand Tasting Tents and KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations, on Saturday and Sunday, February 23 & 24 are taking culinary competition to a new level, with attendees being able to text in their favorite dishes to vote for the first annual Miami New Times’ “Short Order’s Best Bite on the Beach” award.

 Even golfers will have the opportunity to indulge in a special wine and culinary experience on Saturday, February 23 at Turnberry Isle Resort during the Celebrity Chef Golf Tournament hosted by José Andrés.  Sign up either as a four-some or single player, and every group will be paired with a chef, winemaker or spirit producer to accompany them as they slice their way through a delicious day on the course. 

 The Festival’s host hotel Loews Miami Beach will once again be home to its iconic Tribute Dinner, this year honoring Nobu Matsuhisa and Christophe Navarre with Mistress of Ceremonies Martha Stewart presented by Bank of America on Saturday, February 23.  This celebration of Matsuhisa, a celebrity chef and restaurateur known for his fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with South American ingredients, and Navarre, Chief Executive Officer of Moët Hennessy, is sure to be a weekend highlight.

 Gourmands will also relish in the unique brunches available during the 2013 Festival!  These include:

  • Brunch with Bobby Flay
  • Dolce Brunch hosted by Daniel Boulud
  • A-List Farm to Table Brunch presented by Whole Foods Market hosted by Amanda Freitag, Alex       Guarnaschelli and Anita Lo
  • Southern Kitchen Brunch Hosted by Trisha Yearwood

 Plus, everyone’s Festival favorites like the Moët Hennessy’s The Q Hosted By Paula Deen and Sons presented by Omaha Steaks sponsored by Miami Magazine, Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Pat La Frieda Meats & Diet Pepsi hosted by Rachael Ray, Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best Of The Best sponsored by Bank Of America, and more – return for an unprecedented level of food, wine, spirits, and fun on one of America’s most beautiful beaches!

 Tickets are available online at www.sobefest.com or by calling 877.762.3933.   Stay up-to-date with the excitement by following the Festival at www.Facebook.com/SOBEWFF or follow founder and director Lee Brian Schrager at www.twitter.com/Lee_Schrager.    

 

 

October, 2012 – Wellington Community FitnessRun & Walk

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October, 2012 – Wellington Community FitnessRun & Walk

Wellington Community FitnessRun & Walk

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October, 2012 – Plaza Del Mar Brings Food Truck Fun to Manalapan

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October, 2012 – Plaza Del Mar Brings Food Truck Fun to Manalapan

Plaza Del Mar Brings Food Truck Fun to Manalapan

 MANALAPAN, FLORIDA – (October 19, 2012) Plaza Del Mar, the food_truck_photopremier shopping and entertainment destination for residents and visitors of Palm Beach County, is proud to team up with the Gourmet Food Truck Expo to bring the gourmet food truck craze to Manalapan.

 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012, more than a dozen gourmet food trucks will prepare a variety of culturally diverse culinary delights all in one location, including Latin tapas, barbequed chicken, even gourmetburgers! “There really is an opportunity for guests to have a wonderful variety of food all in one place,” said Stephanie Young, marketing director for Plaza del Mar. “It will be like a culinary trip around the world without even having to leave the location!”

 In addition to the culinary fare, Plaza del Mar will have a DJ on hand for entertainment, a live performance by The Plaza Theatre’s conservatory at 12:30p.m., and fun for the little ones with a bounce house and body glimmer artist.

 This event is free and open to the public. Plaza del Mar is located at 230 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan, Florida. For more information onthis event, or other happenings in the Plaza, please visit www.plazadelmarshopping.com or call 561-762-5340. For more information on the Gourmet Truck Expo, please visit www.gourmettruckexpo.com.

 About Plaza del Mar:

Plaza Del Mar, a gem in this seaside community, is located in the heart of Manalapan on East Ocean Avenue and South Ocean Blvd. The more than 102,000 square foot center is known for its specialty boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment venues that draw in guests from across the globe. For more information, please call (561) 624-4000.

November, 2012 – FallFest at Wellington Marketplace

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November, 2012 – FallFest at Wellington Marketplace

FallFest at Wellington Marketplace on Sat., November 3rd!

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October, 2012 – Frannie Sheridan at the Kravis

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October, 2012 – Frannie Sheridan at the Kravis

Frannie Sheridan Returns to the Kravis Center on Oct. 28th

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November, 2012 – Joey’s Outback Events

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November, 2012 – Joey’s Outback Events

November Events at Joey’s Outback

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For details on any of Joey’s special events, visit their “Events” page on the Joey’s Outback website.

October, 2012 – The Final Presidential Debate at Lynn University

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October, 2012 – The Final Presidential Debate at Lynn University

October, 2012 – The Final Presidential Debate at Lynn University

 

On October 22nd, history was made at Lynn University in Boca Raton when President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney engaged in a heated debate on the subject of foreign policy. Here are a couple of interviews immediately after the debate – first with a Lynn University student and then with Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart. See related photos under “Photo Galleries” and on our AroundWellington.com Facebook page. THANKS to photographer Carol Porter too.

Reaction from a Lynn University Student

Reaction from Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart

October, 2012 – Short Stacks Opens in Wellington

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October, 2012 – Short Stacks Opens in Wellington

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes Short Stacks in A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that

Photo Left to Right : Terry Burns, Shawn Gavigan, Karen Russo, Autumn Foley (in polka-dots), Amber Foley, Mike Foley, Mark “Boz” Bozicevic, Joanee Garifine, Gil Lavelanet, Carmine Marino, Christian Lopez, Joanne T. Dee.
Photo Left to Right : Terry Burns, Shawn Gavigan, Karen Russo, Autumn Foley (in polka-dots), Amber Foley, Mike Foley, Mark “Boz” Bozicevic, Joanee Garifine, Gil Lavelanet, Carmine Marino, Christian Lopez, Joanne T. Dee.

 Short Stacks is a new member.  They are centrally located in the heart of Wellington at 11924 W. Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington Town Square.  The interior decor of the restaurant is bright and airy which matches well with their desire to serve customers a unique dining experience in a modern and fresh environment.

Short Stacks is owned and operated by Mike Foley.  Mike was born in New York but moved to West Palm Beach when he was two and has been based in this area since then.  He graduated from Cardinal Newman High School and in the early 90’s, he attended The University of Mississippi and played defensive back on the school’s football team.  After incurring sports related injuries, he moved and finished his schooling at Florida State University where he earned a degree in Economics.

After his schooling, Mike moved back to West Palm Beach and worked with Cheney Brothers for 10 years in the food distribution industry.  In 2002, he bought Gun Club Cafe in West Palm Beach which was his first restaurant.  Things went well and he expanded in 2007 by purchasing Butterfields in Royal Palm Beach.  Short Stacks is now his third food establishment.

When asked about the recipes used at Short Stacks, Mike said they use the chef’s and his own recipes.   He stated that everything served is “house made” – even down to the potato chips and hollandaise sauce.   Regarding recipes, he said “We try to keep it simple, fresh and tasty.”

Mike added “Short Stacks is a breakfast and lunch place.  We serve breakfast all day long.  We use the freshest ingredients that we can find each day.  We offer a variety of breakfast and lunch items from eggs benedict to a fresh turkey burger to salads plus we have some of the classic lunch items such as the melts.  We also offer a lot of pancakes and specialty coffees such as Gevalia Kaffe, Cappuccino and Espresso.”

For those on the go, Short Stacks offers quick business lunches to get you in and out fast.  They also have Wi-Fi for those who need to work and eat.  For people on restricted diets, they accommodate special meal requests and are currently working with a weight loss doctor developing a menu with healthy meal choices and a detailed list of the nutritional values for the food.

For more information about Short Stacks, contact Mike Foley at (561) 252-9089.  Also visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce at http://WellingtonChamber.com for more info.

 

Press Release From:                         The Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Regarding:                                            Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Short Stacks

Date:                                                      October 22, 2012

Written By:                                             Monica Kallas – SharpShooter Marketing Group

November, 2012 – Joseph Andrews on Stage

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November, 2012 – Joseph Andrews on Stage

Joseph Andrews by local playwright Peter Hawkins comes to the Stage

The Playgroup LLC is proud to bring you its fall production, Joseph Andrews, written by Peter Hawkins, adapted from the Henry Fielding Novel. It’s a hilarious farce about a young man trying to defend his virtue against the onslaughts of unscrupulous women.  The play will be presented November 2 & 3 at the Lake Worth Playhouse and November 10 & 11 at the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theater.  Attached, our press release and posters.  Spread the word!

 

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October, 2012 – Truffle Season

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SOUTH FLORIDA RESTAURANTS CELEBRATE TRUFFLE SEASON
White Truffles Now Available at Select Restaurants

 

While weather conditions in Italy have not been conducive to harvesting white truffles this fall, a few South Florida restaurants have nabbed these coveted treasures and are giving diners an array of decadent truffle offerings.

 

At Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Lincoln Road’s northern Italian gem, guests can enjoy a variety of dishes from the specialty truffle menu.  Antipasti specials include 1 gram of truffle shavings over fonduta tartufata con crostini – fontina cheese fondue, with poached egg and toasted biova croutons ($32) and tartare di filetto all’albese – tartar of filet mignon with artichoke salad and crispy Parmigiano Reggiano ($35).  Entrees, which include 2 grams of truffle shavings each, consist of tagliolini delle Langhe al burro montato – “Langhe” Tagliolini in Italian butter sauce ($65); risotto con toma ossolana – risotto with Piemontese Toma cheese ($75); robespierre di filetto con porcini – thinly sliced beef tenderloin with sautéed porcini mushrooms ($78) and scaloppini di vitella tartufate – veal scaloppini with truffle butter sauce and truffle fries.  Tableside shavings are also offered on any of the regular menu items (market price).  Quattro is located at 1014 Lincoln Road and is open for lunch and dinner daily.  For reservations, please call 305-531-4833, or visit www.quattromiami.com

 

Casa D’Angelo, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Chef Angelo Elia’s fine dining destinations, will treat diners to a selection of specialty white truffle dishes including beef carpaccio with shaved truffles ($38); housemade fettuccine with shaved truffles ($38/$68); risotto with shaved truffles ($24/$68) and veal chop with sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic, rosemary mashed potatoes and shaved truffles ($58/$94).  Additional truffle shavings are available for

$10 each.  Casa D’Angelo is located at 1201 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale and 171 East Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton.  www.casa-d-angelo.com

 

Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach features two truffle pastas: agnolotti dal plin ($90) and tagliolini ($90).  In addition, the restaurant offers a supplemental truffle shaving, available for $75. Scarpetta is located within the Sorrento Tower at Fontainebleau Miami Beach,

4441 Collins Avenue and is open for dinner daily at 6 p.m. To make reservations call 305-674-4660. For more information please visit http://www.fontainebleau.com/web/dining/scarpetta

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