In the News, food, drink and the South Florida Lifestyle

In the News: food, drink and the South Florida lifestyle

With Spring Break in full swing, Happy Hours, weekend Brunches and with just a little over 30 days left to Stone Crab season; the South Florida ?season? itself is in high gear. We?ve got a few events happening over the next few weeks definitely worth consideration for your social calendars. Also, last weeks in the news had some interesting events listed for you to check out if case you missed them,?click here?to visit that page.

Stop the Lionfish,?the owners of 15th Street Fisheries and Lauderdale Marina ?have become concerned about the damage being done by Lionfish in the coastal waters of Florida, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. 15th Street Fisheries will host an informational on April 20th at 6:00pm dedicated to learning about the predatory Lionfish and the plans to eradicate it from local reefs and beyond. Complimentary beer, wine and hors d?oeuvres will be served. A $30 donation to REEF.org will be collected at the door.

Calling all Mixologists, Tequila Partida wants your original cocktail recipes.?The creator of the winning cocktail will receive $500 and their recipe will be featured on the?Tequila Partida?website, along with placement in various media. Interested participants can check out?Facebook?for additional information and details of the competition. Recipes must be submitted to recipe@spiritbirdchallenge.com by April 15 2012. The cocktail showdown will take place on Sunday, April 29th from 6pm to 9 pm at ?Southernmost on the Beach? 508 South Street Key West.

Red The Steakhouse and it?s sister Rosso Italia open in Boca Raton; Red on Tuesday, April 10 and Rosso Italia two days later, next door. 1091 Military Trail Boca Raton

75 Main Delray will open its doors this Thursday, April 12, in the former Cugini space on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida.??Local chef John Thomas has created a menu that highlights his culinary vision of contemporary American/Mediterranean cuisine.?75 Main Delray is located at 270 East Atlantic Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd) in downtown Delray Beach

PhilanthroFest: Saturday, April 14, noon-6pm; a family festival celebrating the South Florida philanthropic and cultural arts community. A?free outdoor event for South Florida residents of all ages who will have the opportunity to learn about more than 75 philanthropic and cultural organizations and resources in a family-friendly atmosphere while enjoying musical performances, an art show, fashion shows, kids activities, food and live entertainment.

The?United Way Miami Wine & Food Festival?will take place from Wednesday, April 18 through Saturday, April 21 all benefiting one cause, the?United Way of Miami-Dade.??Brews & Bites Craft Beer Tasting?returns as the opening event of this year?s Festival on Wednesday, April 18.??Thursday, April 19, the Village of Merrick Park will host?Taste & Toast Fine Wine Tasting.?Friday, April 20,?Food, Friends & Fun ? Interactive Dinner?with?Bravo?s Top Chef Washington DC winner, Kevin Sbraga.?Saturday, April 21, with its?highlight event,?Cellar-bration ? Good Food and Award-winning Wines,?featuring an exclusive dinner prepared and orchestrated under the direction of ?Fontainebleau?s executive chef, Thomas?Connell

Mercadito Midtown?hosts its April tequila dinner on?Wednesday,?April 18 beginning at 8:30 p.m. Guests will be served?three sharing courses featuring taquizas, a traditional Mexican favorite all prepared using Herradura Tequila. Each course will have a complimenting cocktail.?$45++ per person.?Mercadito Midtown is located in the heart of Miami?s Midtown district at 3252 NE 1st Avenue.

Maserati Miami Beach Polo World Cup?lands on Miami Beach?April 26th to April 29th behind The Setai Hotel, between 20th and 22nd Streets.?General admission to the competitions and adjacent Retail Village is free, and concessions will be available to purchase. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for purchase. VIP tickets allow entrance to the shaded Grandstand, where free food and drinks are served. VIP ticket prices are $100 for Thursday, April 26th and $130 for Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th. Children 12 to 18 years old pay half the adult ticket price and children younger than 12 years old receive free admission. A percentage of all ticket sales will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, the tournament?s official charity partner. ?A three-day VIP pass can be purchased for $375. ?A four-day VIP pass can be purchased for $450

Lauderdale Air Show?April 28 ? 29, 2012?on?Fort Lauderdale Beach from?noon-4pm?The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the inaugural Lauderdale Air Show. A four hour line up of some of the nation?s premier military and civilian acts will return to thrill, and inspire patriotism.

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