@BreweryOmmegang #FiveCubed (5³) Presented by @HauteDining ~ Photo Recap by #SobeSavvy

February 18, 2015SobeSavvy Leave a comment

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.

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.

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.

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

February 11, 2015SobeSavvy Leave a comment

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.

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.

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 :}

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

December 27, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

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.

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

December 15, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

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!

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 !

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.

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 !

Check out the #ClickTogether AntiBullying Commercial here:

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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!

Photographs @MondrianSobe #TeepeeProject #ABMB #MorgansBasel #ArtBasel Recap by #SobeSavvy

December 3, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Morgans Hotel Group and Eric Firestone Gallery’s Teepee Project has officially opened on the banks of Mondrian South Beach. Step inside the works of artists Misaki Kawai and Jen Stark – Artwork starting today!

Here are a few pics from last night’s invite only opening party. Enjoy!

#SobeSavvy Presents #BeachyBrunches ! Vol 9: @VintroKitchen @VintroHotels #SundayBrunch #Bottomless #Brunch #MiamiBeach #SouthBeach #Miami

November 30, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

What do you get when you combine the words “vintage” and “retro” ? VINTRO ! That’s the name of a new restaurant and bar that is making waves here in South Beach. http://vintrohotels.com/kitchen/

Collins Park neighborhood is the art and cultural hub on the beach and Vintro Kitchen fits in perfectly. Art is everywhere in the hotel and restaurant. Paintings, photographs and unique pieces adorn the public and private spaces. Art is such an emphasis here that it’s website states… “Love that picture in your room? You can purchase it from Vintro’s Pop-Up gallery. Our exclusive limited editions are curated by Zoel. Serving as a hub for emerging and established local and international artists, the gallery displays over 50 amazing works to inspire our senses”. Since the restaurant is the namesake of a 50 room uber stylish and funky boutique hotel, I had hoped it would live up to my expectations. Having spent considerable time in Europe, Vintro immediately transported me back to similar spots on the Cote D’Azure. Lots of wood and leather backed chairs and booths. Vintro Kitchen also has a fabulous indoor and outdoor space. This is achieved by basically having an opened back wall that expands on a beautiful terrace/patio on the canal.

On this breezy and easy Sunday they had a acoustic guitarist complementing the mood. Out on the terrace they have master grill chefs making all sorts of goodness. Lamb chops, chicken and also a cauldron of paella at your disposal. Unique indeed. An air of relaxation permeated the restaurant. It feels more like brunch at a friends country home in Nice,France. We had bottomless mimosas, champagne and sangria. Our glasses were never empty. Vintro had an amazing buffet of all your favorites. Creamy scrambled country fresh eggs, French toast and sausage for brunch purists. They were shucking oyters. Kumomota oysters that is. Fresh pastries and fresh cut fruit adorned the center of the restaurant. Later in the afternoon they had a beautiful woman dropping off langostines at all of the tables. What a yummy touch at a yummy brunch. Art work was present everywhere. What else could one want on a Sunday afternoon.

Service was awesome and the crowd was a perfect balance of locals and hotel guests. This is a gem not to be missed. I ran into Gerry Kelly. Mr Kelly is a iconic marketing legend in Miami. Vintro Kitchen is one of his clients. His affable spirit was infectious. The friendly head chef Keith Suarino made his rounds to interact with the guests. He advised that since they are a new brunch spot that he is still playing with the brunch menu. Rustic Mediterranean is how he described the cuisine. I describe it as deliciously delightful. Foodies should put this on their bucket list when seeking a brunch with style and comfort. Vintro Kitchen is a force to be reckoned with. May the force be with you….At Vintro Kitchen.

Enjoy the pics and my IG Video Short

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Books and Family Fun with #OutandAboutAva @MiamiBookFair #MBFI31 #GenGenius ~Recap by #SobeSavvy!

November 24, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Every year in November, Bookworms unite at The Miami Book Fair International Presented by The Center for Literature and Theater at Miami Dade College. It is the nation’s largest literary event and we have made it a family tradition to go every year !

The mission of Miami Book Fair International is to promote reading, encourage writing, and heighten an awareness of literacy and the literary arts in our multi-ethnic community.

This year, we focused on the fabulous children’s program with our 3 year old Ava. She loves books and we wanted to share our perspective of the fair thru her eyes as well as ours. We picked up a guide at our local Starbucks and planned for our day at the book fair.

We attended the Street Fair on Saturday , Nov. 22, 2014. The weather was not the usual sunny day Miamians enjoy, however that did not stop us or others from enjoying the fair. There were plenty of activities for the kids to enjoy at the Generation Genius Children’s Alley. Puppets, music, dancing, author readings, face painting, photo booths, games and book shopping are just some of the tons of things available to do for kids of all ages!

We met a local Mom/Teacher and Author named Leneen Faith. She has set out to make learning and caring fun with a child’s book series: Peacebe and the Heartwatch. Ava was attracted to the illustrations, which we learned are done by the author’s brother David Cambell. Each book corresponds to a different character trait and we picked the one about helping around the house, called Peacebe’s Messy Room. Find out more at http://www.peacebekids.com and follow http://www.facebook.com/peacebekids

For more information on the Miami Book Fair International, visit webpage: http://www.miamibookfair.com/ and follow us on Twitterhttp://twitter.com/miamibookfair

Enjoy these pictures of our family affair at the 31st Annual Miami Book Fair!

#SobeSavvy Enjoys @SAVORTHESEASON @600BRICKELL #600BRICKELL BENEFITTING @HUMANEMIAMI @FEEDINGSFL #UMNSUCARD

November 18, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Brickell World Plaza welcomed in the holidays by celebrating 2014 Savor the Season Festival on Saturday, November 15th at 600 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.http://www.savortheseasonmiami.com/2014-event-details-savor-the-season-in-miami/

It is an annual community festival that featured food, wine and spirits from a collection of Miami’s restaurants and local vendors.

People got into the holiday spirit while enjoying live entertainment on the plaza and taking part in 600 Brickell’s grand holiday lighting for its signature 40‐foot wreath.

Here is my photo recap of this annual community festival !

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#SobeSavvy Recaps @Acura #AcuraLive #HandmadeEvents Presents #PopUpMiami @PopUpDinnerMiami 11/8/14

November 10, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

The PopUp Dinner Miami presented by Acura welcomed their inaugural event to Miami for the first time and SobeSavvy.com was there to capture the festivities!
http://www.handmade-events.com/pop-up.php

The white themed picnic took place in an exciting secret location and featured a special appearance by DJ Zen Freeman, courtesy of Acura. Whole Foods Market® , which has a new store opening downtown at 299 SE 3rd Ave, Miami, joined the pop up dinner experience as an official purveyor.

The PopUp Dinner Miami benefiting Pérez Art Museum Miami, PAMM, is an elegant, mass “pop up” picnic that encourages guests to be spontaneous and creative with their attire, culinary choices, and table design. This evening of revelry under the stars draws a crowd of thousands who are instructed to come dressed in chic white as they execute their own lavish table decorations and bring inspired cuisine and beverages – all which reflect a love for dining in style with friends in Miami. The exact location was disclosed to ticket holders via email just two hours before the event on November 8th.

So we dressed in all white and headed out on a beautiful, warm Miami night to Virginia Key. A empty grass field was transformed into a otherworldly white paradise. Tikki torches illuminated the area. Hundreds of Miamians were dressed in mandatory white. Some formal. Some casual. All beautiful. My hubby and I settled into our seats for this unique experience. We were not disappointed. People brought all sorts of goodies for this very special nighttime uber picnic. We sampled various dishes and libations. Sharing amongst strangers is one of the main points of this event. The full moon was aglow and so were the guests. Sponsor Acura had a neat photo booth set up inside one of their vehicles. Entertainment was an awesome R&B singer and an exciting DJ. The dance floor became crowded as the evening went on. Chinese lanterns were released for good luck. It was a great evening to be alive. In white.

Checkout our IG Video Short of the event below
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Enjoy these pics from an unforgettable evening !

#SobeSavvy Recaps @SOBESEAFOODFEST #CHEFSHOWDOWN @ THE SEAFOOD & SNEAKERS BALL!

October 26, 2014SobeSavvy 1 Comment

The 2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival brought forth Miami culinary flair and swanky fashion at new event before Festival Day.

While the main Saturday Festival was the talk of the town, the Chef Showdown at the Seafood & Sneakers Ball offered the most exclusive ticket in town for sea-foodies on Friday, October 24, 2014. This event served as the sizzling appetizer before the main event and featured Miami’s finest culinary master chefs showcasing amazing seafood dishes along with some fun and fashion as a complete “Made in Miami” experience!

Miami is all about style and the Seafood & Sneakers Ball, sponsored by Range Rover and Bacardi, showed how Miamians do things just a little bit differently. Taking place at 9th & Ocean Drive in the GOYA Culinary Pavilion at the event site, the Chef Showdown @ the Seafood & Sneakers Ball featured Miami’s finest, participating in cook-offs on the 305-KITCHEN.com demo stages throughout the venue, hosted by none other than Celebrity Chef and current owner of Naked Taco, Ralph Pagano. Attendees participated in the public vote as guests visited the Chef’s restaurant tasting stations around the event space, sampled their signature dishes showcased on the demo stages, and voted on who is the best in each showdown category. The “Cutting Board” experts also lended their expertise to assist in choosing the final winners at the end of the evening. Participating restaurants for the Chef Showdown included: Lure Fish bar, Siena Tavern, Red the Steakhouse, Florida Cookery, Oceanaire, Dolce Italian, City Hall, Café Avanti, CIBO, De Rodriguez, Naked Taco, Park Central, and Poseidon. All sustainable seafood for the event was provided by hosting sponsor, Whole Foods. To see the full list of winners, see Instagram.com/p/ukhve7enbl or https://Twitter.com/SobeSeafoodFest/status/525886440568524800

The Seafood & Sneakers Ball focused on highlighting our seafood masters in South Florida, the event also featured a major fashion element with a “Made In Miami Fashion Show” taking place during the Sneakers Ball. Hosted by fashion blogger Kelly Saks, the fashion show showed the latest styles by some of Miami’s best local designers to include: The Edition Boutique, Pretty Beachy Swimwear, accessories by TAudry Jewelry, and The Fashion Poet. Lyfe Brand Apparel, known for their creation of the popular “Heatles” shirts during the Miami Heat’s quest for their NBA Championships were also be present. All guests were encouraged to be part of this amazing fashion spectacle by wearing their most stylish, outrageous, swankiest sneakers.

SobeSavvy.com joined in and captured the fun for the “gala” evening of the weekend that helped kickoff the fundraising for Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival’s beneficiary, Community Initiatives Foundation and their new EAT SMART Campaign. Find out more at http://www.cifoundation.org. Miami Cigar Company provided complimentary cigars and a silent auction was also part of the evening , hosted by Marty Wallach/Whip Fundraising . More at http://www.WhipFundraising.com

For more information about the festival please visit: http://www.sobeseafoodfest.com. Follow Facebook: Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival | Instagram: @SobeSeafoodFest | Twitter: @SobeSeafoodFest use HASHTAG: #SobeSeafood

Here is my photo recap of Friday night’s Sobe Seafood Fest Event, “Chef Showdown at the Seafood & Sneakers Ball ” ! *Additional Photo Credit: Barry Heigh , Rebecca Darling