Recap #SOBEWFF @Sws_Of_America #SouthernWineandSpirits #TradeDay @WineSpectator – Photos by #SobeSavvy .com!

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On Friday, February 20,  2015 , SobeSavvy.com joined Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida’s most valued customers for Wine Spectator Trade Day presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida at the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village. Insiders were offered the opportunity to learn about new trends and products in the beverage industry. This invitation-only event offered a sneak peek of the grandest of tastings set on the gleaming sands of South Beach.  Invited guests sampled rare vintages, unique spirits and select pours while networking with fellow industry leaders. 
Here are some of my fave pics of the day and photo slideshow from the Trade Day Event!
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Kicking off #SOBEWFF with @ronzonipasta Italian Al Fresco Feast @LouieBossi @debimazar @TheTuscanGun @cheflouiebossi @miamimagazine -Photos by #SobeSavvy

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On Feb. 19, Foodies kicked off SOBEWFF in unprecedented fashion with Ronzoni’s 100th Birthday Bash where guests were invited to dine alfresco like an Italian!

This carb heavy feast featuring Italian dishes was described as follows per
SobeFest.com ” When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie . . . and pasta, meatballs, arancini, charcuterie, and so much more! Hosted by Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, the king and queen of all things Italian from Cooking Channel, this al fresco feast on the sand will showcase more than 30 chefs serving up mouth-watering fare behind the Delano Hotel.  Fall in love all over again with your favorite Italian-American dishes – whether its white sauce, red sauce, perfectly aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, broccoli rabe, or any number of specially crafted pastas.  You’ll savor your way through an abundance of both classic and modern twists while sipping on wines from Folonari Amore Italia.  Leave it to SOBEWFF to show you true amore under the stars! ”

I was able to attend courtesy of tickets provided by the Miami Beach 100 giveaway! It was uncommonly cold outside, but nothing a lot of vino and great food could not fix. Enjoy these photographs from this saucy event !

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#DespanaPoolSidePaella hosted by @ChefJoseAndres @SLSSouthBeach @MasterCard #SOBEWFF #PricelessMiami ~ Recap by #SobeSavvy .com! 

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On Thursday, February 19 at the SLS, 1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, I attended an exclusive South Beach Wine and Food Festival MasterCard Event (for cardholders only) called Despana presents Paella by the Pool hosted by Jose Andres

This new event focused around Paella seemed like a natural fit for South Florida and naturally sold out! It was recommended by Ocean Drive as a can’t miss event and I was fortunate to have Won two tix by participating in a MasterCard Twitter Giveaway called #PricelessSurprises. 

Known as the eccentric king of Spanish Cuisine, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of The Bazaar José Andrés brought the quintessential Spanish dish to South Beach at the swank SLS.  He , along with other chefs succeeded in transporting our taste buds to the streets of Sevilla and the coastline of Málaga, all while enjoying the classic rice dish that is paella. the sandy shores of South Beach, no one can deny themselves the classic rice dish that is paella. 

It was a pleasure to join them poolside at the boutique luxury SLS Hotel as they created that certain, ineffable combination of textures and flavors that add up to something both creamy and crunchy and all around delicious.

Needless to say I enjoyed Paella by the Pool and hope you enjoy these pictures from this tasty event! 
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@BreweryOmmegang #FiveCubed (5³) Presented by @HauteDining ~ Photo Recap by #SobeSavvy

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On Wednesday, February 18, Foodies and Beer Enthusiasts kicked off Miami Food Week 2015 at Five Cubed (5³), a new culinary event sponsored by Brewery Ommegang, presented and produced by Haute Dining.

The event, expected to blow the minds and tantalize the palates of attendees, featured 15 marquee chefs each creating a dish to pair with a select Brewery Ommegang beer, ultimately escalating the ecstatic flavors of each culinary creation.

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Five Cubed introduced food lovers to great beer, and beer lovers to great food, in a stimulating social setting, held on the 7th floor of 1111 Lincoln Road with a 360 degree breathtaking view of Miami Beach. Guests sampled food prepared by 15 culinary purveyors and complemented by Brewery Ommegang beer. Five Cubed is the event where premium Brewery Ommegang beer and spectacular cuisine collide.

The 200 Five Cubed VIP guests enjoyed a 5-course sit-down dinner, immediately preceding the main event, to be served at a royal table. Debuting at 6:00 p.m., dinner will be prepared by Sean Brasel, Alex Chang, Johnny Sheehan, Adrianne Calvo and Brad Kilgore, each preparing a specially selected dish to pair with a Brewery Ommegang beer.

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Starting at 8:00 p.m., the main event showcased the culinary talents of all 15 chefs with Brewery Ommegang selections at tasting stations in the sky high above Miami Beach. The evening featured the chic sounds of DJ Danny Stern. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Little Lighthouse Foundation. 

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Enjoy these photographs taken during the main event !
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Color Me #FiftyShades of Impressed! @FiftyShades #MovieReview by #SobeSavvy .com

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Mr. Grey will see you now…or shall I say YOU should GO see Mr. Grey TODAY!

In cinemas now,
Fifty Shades of Grey
The hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever. 

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Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. 

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband. 

Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.

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Color me impressed with all fifty shades of grey and then some!  I thought the movie adapted well from the book. Viewers not familiar with the book will enjoy it as much as the readers. While the movie could not be as “graphic” as the novel, it has the spirit, sexiness and sensuality that the book had. This a great date night movie or a fun girls night out. Beware, your bottom may be a little tender when you leave :}

The critics have said the following :

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Follow via the Website/ Facebook/Twitter at : 
http://www.fiftyshadesmovie.com 
https://www.facebook.com/fiftyshadesofgreymovie
#FiftyShades

Go see Mr.Grey NOW!

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#OutandAboutAva ‘s First #Circus ! @RinglingBros #RinglingBros presents Legends! #Miami @AAarena Recap by #SobeSavvy.com

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Growing up my dad worked at our local performance arena in Baltimore, Md. I was privy to be present at various concerts, rodeos and events that came to town. There was only one show that I awaited year after year after year. ” THE greatest show on earth” was the one for me. He used to take my brothers and I downtown the day of the opening so we could watch the elephants eat their lunch on the city square. The lunch was what seemed to be tons and tons of cabbage and lettuce. That night we witnessed the magic that only the Ringling Bros could create. Tigers in the cages with trainers. Motorcycles racing almost into each other in the metal sphere. Tight rope walkers and clowns. Pretzels and sno cones. While you only get a chance to be a kid once, having your own 3.5 yr old is to witness snapshots of your own life. And yesterday was one of those snapshots. Her first trip to the circus. THE only circus that mattered in my childhood.

We arrived at the AAA Arena in Miami a bit early for the 3pm show and were treated to an all access preview where our little one could see some of the animals up close and interact with some performers. Once the show began in earnest it was a non stop plethora of fun. So much going on at once. It was great that all of this head turning
is kept in check by ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson, Ringling’s first African-American ringmaster. How he managed to keep such a high energy level throughout the show is beyond understanding. His outfits had more sequins than I have ever seen. I am happy to report that all of my childhood favorites were there. Upgraded even. The music was contemporary pop with some classic circus tunes mixed in.

Alexander Lacey, the current Lion/Tiger tamer kept the spirit of the iconic Gunther Gebel Williams alive. Their ” Globe of Steel” motorcycles zoomed around in the ball. Each rider just inches from the others. Clowns and even acrobats in glass spheres from the ceiling. So many more acts and surprises are entertwined throughout the afternoon. The circus is all about wonder for kids and those who are kids at heart. The length of roughly 2.5 hrs is just enough for the kids before they get too restless. My little one lunched on caramel pretzels and a snow cone in a special clown mug. Just like I did. Sometimes yesterday comes alive. Thanks to the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus that day was today.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW. The Greatest Show On Earth is here in Miami until January 19, 2015

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/106601/1924451?brand=ringlingbros&brand=ringlingbros&camefrom=CFC_FELD_WEBSITE

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Alluring, Adventurous, Amorous, Amazing! #Amaluna @Cirque #CirqueduSoleil @SunLifeStadium #Miami thru Jan 25th ~ Recap by #SobeSavvy .com

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Cirque du Soleil has brought Amaluna, their 33rd production to the magic city this month. It is an ode to the feminine. All female band and clearly over 60 % of the almost 50 member cast are women. Set under the big top near Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Amaluna was just as visually satisfying as their permanent shows in Vegas. There are some concessions they had to make due to this being a temporary touring version. With that being said my fellow ticket holders delighted in the shows mesmerizing acrobatics that Cirque du Soleil has become known for worldwide.

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Amaluna is a beautiful visual orgy of all shades of blue. Without giving away too much of the plot, Amaluna is a story that has a princess and a queen. Moon cycles and water play an important part of the tale. The production has an energy and power that is definitely Frozen-esque. Aerialist abound everywhere. They drop out of seemingly nowhere to perform amazing spins twists and contortions. The music and images merge perfectly to give you a unforgettable experience. Everyone left the big tent with stars in their eyes and smiles on their faces.

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I have attached their official trailer. Due to very strict no photography/video rules, I have only posted a few pics from outside the show.

You can get your tickets here : https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/amaluna/tickets/miami.aspx

#OutandAboutAva goes Wild for #WildHolidays @JungleIsland #JungleIsland – Recap by #SobeSavvy

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On Saturday December 27, 2014, our family of three checked out Wild Holidays at Jungle Island !
From December 20th thru January 4th -you too can go wild this holiday season with a wildlife celebration at Jungle Island, located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Miami, FL 33132 .

South Florida’s popular attraction invites little and big elves alike to Wild Holidays – a two-week family-friendly affair featuring Joy to the World holiday village, candy cane jungle, holiday-themed animal shows, a daily animal parade, reindeer games, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, face-painting, story time and more. $34.95 for adults and $26.95 for children, plus tax. Open daily from 10am to 5pm, December 20, 2014, –January 4, 2015.

Visit any participating South Florida Burger King to pick-up a $6 off admission discount coupon.

My daughter was thrilled to be visiting. She is an avid outdoors person so the words jungle and island fit her to a tee. Lions, Tigers and Lemurs Oh My ! We basically let her lead us around as she meandered about. Colorful parrots were fed and Jungle Theatre shows were witnessed. We even got up and close with the animals in the Manu exhibit. The park was decked out in their christmas best. Candy Cane lane was a treat. As was the arts and crafts area which is set up for this special Wild Holiday event. We ended our visit lined up to enjoy the animal train parade…How great..How Wild !!

Here are some pics from our visit.

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#FrozenonIce Fun/Fashion with #OutandAboutAva @DisneyonIce @Clickeez @PncArena #clickeez #disneyonice #clicktogether Product Review/Recap by #SobeSavvy!

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On Dec 14, 2014 , Thousands of kids of all ages came dressed in their Frozen themed best to see Disney On Ice at the PNC Arena!

This was our first time attending a Disney on Ice production and I wanted to commemorate this special occasion for my daughter, age 3 and her two cousins by providing them with Frozen themed goodie bags!

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Inside the bags were cute, fun things like: Frozen lip balm, Frozen fingernail polish,  Frozen JellyBelly jelly beans candy , Free Frozen Printables/Activity Sheets , and customized Clickeez !

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What are Clickeez? Click-eez are the newest must-have accessory for young fashionistas. Stackable bracelets that not only show your personality but represent something bigger….unity and togetherness against bullying. You can
Click ’em, Stack ’em, Trade ’em. Be the Change.

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The girls were excited to see these innovative bracelets in the gift bags and immediately recognized that the bracelets were easy and fun to customize !

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Check out the #ClickTogether AntiBullying Commercial here:

Follow on Facebook :
https://www.facebook.com/Clickeez

Twitter: @Clickeez

And InstaGram: @Clickeez_ 
#ClickTogether #ClickNOTClique

Visit their YouTube channel to meet /join the Click-Stars on their journey to defeat bullying in their own special way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8HO_-n4f5M

And remember, it’s not about who’s in your clique but how you #ClickTogether! 

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@ExhaleSpa #Miami #Yogiiza #ArtBasel #Yoga + #Art #Event Recap by #SobeSavvy

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ART + YOGA…..Need a break from gallery hopping?

On Friday, December 5 from 10am to noon, exhale South Beach hosted a free yoga class accompanief by a DJ, followed by an acro yoga performance by local brand YOGiiZA and live graffiti artist demo. There was also be a braid
bar, mini massages, facials, and nail art. 

Enjoy my photos from the event! NAMASTE!

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