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The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) has created “Sip with #SOBEWFF”, a FREE 20-part virtual, live mixology and educational series that’s bringing South Florida’s top bartenders, mixologists and spirits experts straight into your kitchen. The hands-on cocktail-making experience is hosted by Gio Gutierrez from Chat Chow and optional donations benefit the SOBEWFF® and FIU Chaplin School Hospitality Industry Relief Fund.
The initial “Sip with #SOBEWFF” lineup includes an all-star cast:
- Classic Cuban Cocktails featuring Cantinero Julio Cabrera of Cafe La Trova (June 19)
- Impressive Cocktails and The Art of the Pour featuring Mixologist with Ben Potts of Beaker & Gray (June 26)
- Red, White and Booze: A Celebration of American Cocktail featuring Tyler Kitzman of Mama Tried (July 1)
- Gettin’ Tiki With It featuring Daniele Dalla Pola of Esotico Miami (July 10)
- Classic Italian Cocktails featuring Mixologist Valentino Longo of Le Sirenuse Miami (July 15)
- Magic City Cocktails featuring Bobby Gilardi of Ariete Hospitality Group (July 17)
- Modern Tropical Drinks featuring Will Thompson of Jaguar Sun (July 24) and more!
The 60-minute “Sip with #SOBEWFF” series, which airs weekly, is broadcasted from SGWS Wynwood, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits’ state-of-the-art multi-purpose hospitality and education center. Register for your FREE virtual seat here. Optional donations will benefit the SOBEWFF® & FIU Chaplin School Hospitality Industry Relief Fund that provides immediate financial support to independently owned and operated restaurants and bars impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. To date, the Fund has raised more than $1.6 million and granted more than $1.5 million to more than 500 local restaurants in South Florida.
As a third-generation vintner, Gérard Bertrand has established his wines among leaders in the wine world. This month, he’s releasing the second vintage of the exquisite Clos du Temple rosé. Named the best rosé in the world by The Global Rosé Masters, the wine is elevating and reimagining rosé in a way only the illustrious winemaker can.
Embodying the posh Mediterranean lifestyle, Clos du Temple rosé is the perfect wine to kick-off summer this month. Delivering an exceptional balance of freshness and minerality, the rosé is a combination of four red grape varieties (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Grenache) and one white variety (Viognier). This unique blend gives the wine its character and differentiates itself from the crowded rosé market. Aged in new French oak barrels for six to eight months, the wine then slips into its brilliant bottle before it makes its way to your summertime table.
To celebrate this elegant vintage, the biodynamic pioneer is also releasing Clos du Temple rosé as an exclusive magnum for discerning wine enthusiasts ready to elevate their summer sips.
In honor of National Rosé Day (which is tomorrow, June 13!), we sat down to chat with the winemaker himself about his brand and this exciting new pink release.
Tradition and history mean so much to you and the brand. Why is that?
History and tradition are essential to understanding where we are today and where we might go tomorrow. Of course, at any time, one combines the technologies of the present with the wisdom received from the past in order to progress to the future. History demonstrates that our region was the source of great wines that were enjoyed all over France and other parts of Europe. We have inherited that legacy, as well as countless practices and details about growing grapes and making wonderful wines, from our ancestors.
There was a period starting 50 years ago, in which this old knowledge was forsaken for the supposed certainties of “modernity.” The land was treated like a laboratory and wineries like factories. Consequentially, nature was damaged, and people in our region lost track of how good our wines could be. Fortunately, we have awakened to the fact that “modernity” offers us tools, but old history gives us the resilience and techniques to move forward. That’s the essence of our practice of biodynamics: gleaning the lessons of past generations and technologies of the present for the health of future generations.
Clos du Temple is grown in Cabrières. What makes this region so great for rosé wines?
This area has been recognized since the 14th century as one of the finest places in France for rosé. Making great rosé demands several elements: First, one needs beautifully ripe grapes that express complex aromatic components and a range of pure fruit flavors. Then, one needs fresh acidity, followed by a strong, though limber structure, especially for wines that are meant for aging. Finally, one needs a sense of the place from which the wine comes; a combination of sensations like minerality and herbaceousness.
The vineyards of Cabrières are blessed to provide all these elements. For one, its hilly terrain allows vineyards to face south and southwest, offering extended exposure to sunshine which allows grapes to grow fully and evenly—and their altitude, between 700 to 800 feet above sea level, facilitates cooler temperatures at night that freshen the vines. The soils underneath are a place of contact between limestone and schist. Limestone absorbs winter rains like a sponge, making water available to vines during the dry months, and with their high pH, the soils ironically help produce grapes with higher essential natural acidity than normal in warm climate regions like the Languedoc. Schist is fragmented soil that allows vine roots to dig deep in search of nutrients and more water. Moreover, our vineyards are planted with five grape varieties that excel on our lands, including Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Viognier, and Grenache.
How is this wine embracing your belief in biodynamic farming?
One can be proud of biodynamic farming for the good it does the earth, but when it comes together in the vineyard—and then in the wine—it is something really special. For us, in a place as special as Clos du Temple, biodynamics provides the balance that allows wines to resonate with every nuance their terroir can offer.
The bottle is so sleek without a paper label. How did you decide on this design?
Its shape is of a temple based on the anciently-recognized proportions of the ‘golden ratio.’ It has a square base and its punt, or the indentation on the bottom, is a square pyramid, representing the earth. Etched golden filigrees represent the mountains behind the winery and are reminiscent of what might surround the entrance of a temple. The royal blue script is a reference to Louis XIV, who was a great lover of the wines from Cabrières and who commissioned them to be served at Versailles.
What makes this wine special and unique?
Clos du Temple is a wine that was born after great study: of history, of terroir, of technique, and of philosophy. These are expressed by the layer of flavors and nuances present within the wine, all of which are presented with finesse. In terms of procedure, the winemaking—that is, what follows after excellent viticultural practices—is distinctive for its unique blend of five grapes, four black and one white, all contributing an essential element to the whole. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for several months. That’s unusual for rosé, but inoculates the wine for a long life.
By: Christie Galeano-DeMott
Father’s Day is just around the corner, but if you haven’t made plans yet, don’t panic. We’ve rounded up seven of our top spots to celebrate the dad(s) in your life. It doesn’t matter if your favorite father figure prefers to keep things casual with comfort food that hits the spot, or is all about dialing up dinner in an upscale setting — you’ll find a balanced mix of family-friendly, fuss-free, and fancy feasting in this list of South Florida restaurants. Some of them are evening offering Father’s Day specials ahead of the official holiday, so you can treat dad all weekend long.
Ariete
Helmed by Chef Michael Beltran, this beloved Coconut Grove restaurant will offer all your favorite dishes from its a la carte menu, plus an exclusive offering to celebrate Father’s Day. Three guests can enjoy the Parrillada Ariete, which comes with grilled chicken breast, morcilla, and a grilled NY Strip steak paired with creamed yucca, salad, anchovy butter, and a house-made steak sauce — all for $125. Treat dad to a tasty cocktail from the drink list, like the rum-forward Dimelo Viejo or the whiskey-spiked Papa’s Old Fashioned.
Ariete is located at 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. For reservations, call 305-640-5862.
Bourbon Steak
Sometimes, there’s no better way to celebrate a special occasion than with a classic steakhouse dinner — and Bourbon Steak at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is just the spot if you’re craving an elevated Father’s Day meal. Celebrate early on Friday, June 19, or Saturday, June 20, and take advantage of a complimentary bourbon cocktail with the purchase of an entree from 6-10 p.m., plus additional drink specials and specialty Bourbon Steak cigars when you buy a bottle of wine (available at 20% off). If you order a ribeye steak, you’ll also get a complimentary side dish of your choice.
Bourbon Steak is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura. For reservations, call 786-279-6600 or visit OpenTable.
Zucca
If the father figure in your life loves great, authentic Italian cuisine, you should definitely consider sitting down to a meal at Zucca in Coral Gables. This beautiful local gem is all about tasty twists on classic Italian dishes — like airy cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms, savory salumeria, hearty homemade pasta in exquisite sauces, and top-rated Old World wines. The cocktails also live up to the hype, so make sure to treat dad to a drink that spotlights his spirit of choice.
Zucca is located at 162 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables. For reservations, visit https://www.zuccamiami.com/reservations/.
The Butcher Shop Garden & Grill
Now open again for dining in, The Butcher Shop in Wynwood will be celebrating Father’s Day with a slew of specials — like an eight-ounce Mini Fat Freddy Burger for $20 to pair with your favorite local brew, as well as BBQ grilling kits and packages you can take home with you if you’d rather treat the family to a backyard bash. The best gift for fathers with a deep love of meat? Anything from The Butcher Shop’s butcher retail case, which showcases exquisite cuts of USDA prime black Angus beef, hormone-free chicken, homemade (and home-smoked) sausages, dry-aged meats and more.
The Butcher Shop Garden & Grill is located at 165 NW 23rd Street, Miami. For reservations, call 305-846-9120.
Fi’Lia
You’ll find the ultimate Father’s Day brunch at Fi’Lia, located at the SLS Brickell. The restaurant’s Miami Spice Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., and includes two courses and a dessert for just $25 per person (we especially love the charred eggplant toast and the chocolate and dulce de leche sandwich). Treat dad to unlimited mimosas or Bloody Marys for an extra $25 on top that.
Fi’Lia is located at 1300 South Miami Avenue, Miami. For reservations, call 305-239-1330
The Ocean Grill at The Setai
The open-air Ocean Grill at The Setai has reopened for lunch, and it’s a great place to celebrate Father’s Day pool- or beachside. The menu here spotlights global delicacies like Spanish octopus, truffle pizza, Mediterranean branzino, yellowfin tuna tartare and more. You’ll get to soak up stunning views of the hotel’s infinity-edge pools and Miami Beach’s beautiful shore in every direction as you enjoy your meal.
The Ocean Grill at the Setai is located at 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For reservations, call 855-923-7899.
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann at Faena
The Asado Brunch hosted every Sunday at Los Fuegos is legendary, and the perfect way to treat someone to an unforgettable — and delicious — Father’s Day. For $115 per person, you’ll enjoy all the tender slow-cooked meat, succulent seafood, Argentine delicacies like empanadas, and decadent desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth. You’ll also get to sip bottomless pitchers of mimosa, sangria, or Bloody Mary cocktails for two hours.
Los Fuegos is located at 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For reservations, call (786) 655 5600.
Restaurants all over Miami are collectively breathing a sigh of relief and throwing open their doors for in-person dining once again. They have adjusted to comply with all CDC, county and city guidelines—and there are many. Reducing their capacity to 50% and maintaining a six-feet space between tables will mean reconfigured dining areas and a little more elbow room. These restaurants put the new measures in place to welcome us back and ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
Alloy Bistro
After spending months indoors, this modern Italian eatery feels like a Mediterranean oasis in Downtown Miami. Dine in the cozy courtyard or indoors, by the open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs create each dish from scratch. They’re doing a cycle of sanitization every 30 minutes and every time a table is turned over. Guests can now scan a QR code to see the menu on their phones.
154 SE 1st Avenue, Miami; (786) 773-2742; alloybistro.com
Seaspice
Seaspice’s al fresco dining area (which overlooks the Miami River) and their indoor space have been redesigned to create a more intimate setting. Party size will be limited to six guests per table and all will be required to wear masks, except while seated. Lucky for us, they also used the two-month shutdown to elevate their menu, redefine their beverage program and undergo deep cleanings and staff training to safely provide the best-possible dining experience.
422 NW North River Drive, Miami; (305) 440-4200; seaspice.com
Cibo Wine Bar
Take a stroll down Miracle Mile and stop for fresh Italian apps paired with a refreshing rosé in the large, covered patio of this popular wine bar. Sunday brunch, which was previously buffet-style, is still being worked out, but they are open for business otherwise. They are limiting capacity to 25%, screening temperatures for both staff and guests and using enhanced cleaning procedures, disposable menus, touchless payment options and plexiglass barriers throughout for extra care.
45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; (305) 442-4925; cibowinebar.com
Old Lisbon
Locations in Coral Way, South Miami and Sunny Isles are now open, so head there for their famous bacalhau dishes or giant platters with all the fresh seafood you can handle. They have trained their staff in safety protocols and have added social-distancing signs, hands-free sanitizers, touchless-lid garbage cans and plexiglass at hostess stations.
1698 SW 22nd St, Miami, (305) 854-0039; 5837 Sunset Dr, South Miami, (305) 662-7435;
17100 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, (305) 974-0038
Riviera Focacceria
Located at the Shops at Midtown, this Italian restaurant specializes in Ligurian cuisine. They create traditional dishes using ingredients found locally and imported weekly from Italy; so when you try their famed focaccia cheese, you know you’re tasting the real deal. With reduced personnel, they are easing their way back into dine-in service to ensure each guest has a quality experience. Hospital-grade cleaner was used to sanitize before re-opening and hand sanitizers will be placed at each table.
3252 NE Buena Vista Boulevard, Suite 110, Miami; 786-220-6251; rivierafocacceria.com
The Deck at Island Gardens
The Deck boasts one of the best views in Miami from their ample, all-outdoor dining area! They are almost ready for their grand re-opening on June 6, which will come with a new summer menu. All china, silverware and glassware will go through two dishwashers, or you can opt for disposable glasses, plates and utensils. Alas, their popular Sunday buffet-style brunch won’t be back during phase one of re-opening, but look for new à la carte brunch favorites with more to come as part of its Miami Spice debut.
888 MacArthur Causeway, Miami; (786) 627-4949; islandgardens.com
By: Estefania Garcia
Happy Mother’s Day! COVID-19 may be spoiling a lot of things in South Florida, but some of our favorite Miami restaurants aren’t going to let it get in the way of celebrating everyone’s favorite leading lady: Mom. Read below for five restaurants with Mother’s Day 2020 specials you just can’t resist.
Miami’s most legendary restaurant is offering a legendary Mother’s Day 2020 takeout menu! Choose from its signature Jumbo Stone Crabs and other raw bar favorites, to the ever-popular Fried 1/2 Chicken, sides like Lobster Mac N’ Cheese or Joe’s Famous Cole Slaw, Key Lime Pie, and more. Place all orders by calling 305.673.4611.
Treat Mom to something special: like MR CHOW’s noodles and champagne. This famed South Beach restaurant has put its most popular dishes—like Beijing Chicken, Drunken Fish, MR CHOW Spareribs, MR CHOW Noodles, and more—on its takeout and delivery menu. Wash it all down with bottles of Champagne, wine, sake and beer, which will also be available for purchase. Place takeout and delivery orders here. Delivery is available through Postmates. Alcohol is only available on takeout orders.
Head to Coconut Grove, and try two of your favorite Miami restaurants in one fell swoop. This Mother’s Day, Ariete and Navé have teamed up to offer a special family-style menu that’s available for both takeout and delivery! Priced at just $45 per person, the menu comes with two appetizers, two entrees, two sides, and one dessert. Standout items include: Cauliflower Soup with lemon croutons and herb oil, English Pea Risotto with mint and Pecorino, Oven Roasted Turbot with salsa verde, Filet Mignon with sauce aux poivres, and a Triple Valrhona Chocolate Tartlet. Bonus? Wine and sangria will be available at reduced prices. Place all orders by calling 786.615.3747. Mother’s Day orders must be placed by Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Grab your yacht for a Mother’s Day out on the water! The Dock at Seaspice is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, complete with a three-course, family-style meal, Blueberry Sangria, and Moet & Veuve Clicquot champagne brought right to your boat. Guests can go for brunch or dinner, and special gifts for Mom—like a beautiful Mother’s Day balloon filled with silk roses, candles, and lights—can be purchased separately. Reserve your spot by calling 305.440.4200. Meals can also be pre-ordered for at-home catering.
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an Italian feast for either two or four people. Start with a Caesar Salad and move on to plates like Eggplant Parmigiana with fresh mozzarella, Braised Lamb Shank with porcini risotto, Lemon Cake, Mascarpone Semifreddo, and your choice of red or white wine. Dinner for two is priced at $75 and dinner for four is priced at $135. Place all orders by calling 786.953.7577.
Looking for something else? Don’t forget to check out these restaurants for regular takeout and/or delivery menus on Mother’s Day 2020 (or any day of the week):
A Fish Called Avalon
Amare Ristorante
Call Me Gaby
Market at EDITION
Nobu Miami
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
Stubborn Seed
Vista Miami
Alloy Bistro Gourmet
Old Lisbon
Kazumi Modern Japanese
COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on our local businesses, and on the hospitality industry in particular.
We watch as our favorite eateries close, laying off hundreds of employees; we feel helpless as we witness hospital workers tirelessly serving the community; we desperately want to make a difference, but need just a little guidance.
Lucky for us, people like Will and Mac Osborne exist, as they truly are the guiding light, enabling us to do just that.
Meals for Heroes was conceived when Mac Osborne’s visit from NYC was extended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 quarantine. A restaurateur in New York, Mac expressed to his father regret that he wasn’t at home with his business, as he would come up with creative ways to help the community. His father, Will, who has been living in Miami for ten years, suggested they go to work on his ideas right here in Miami Beach. As a local philanthropist and certifiable foodie, he knew enough people to get things moving in the right direction.
That was on April 1st, and since then, Meals for Heroes has delivered thousands of meals to Miami’s first responders, providing extra work for local restaurants.
The mission of Meals for Heroes is two-fold: feed (and comfort) hungry first responders; and provide work for cooks and restaurant employees. “This is a fight that is going to be won by our healthcare frontline workers, in conjunction with our first responders. These three constituencies, hospitality, healthcare, and fire/EMS/police need our support. Purchasing meals to deliver to these stressed professionals is a sign of support from a grateful community,” says Will.
How It Works
Meals for Heroes, Miami reaches out to hospitals and testing centers to determine their needs. In partnership with local restaurants, Meals for Heroes purchases between50 to 500 meals daily from local restaurants to be delivered to each facility. Restaurant partners take all necessary precautions outlined by the CDC, and working with each medical and emergency facility, ensure a contact-less delivery of the meals.
The growing list of restaurant partners include:
RED, The Steakhouse
Joe’s Stone Crab
Yardbird
Stubborn Seed
Thierry Isambert Catering and Event Design.
Front Line recipients to date include:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami Baptist Hospital, Miami Baptist Miami Beach
Miami Beach Fire Department
Emergency Operations Center
Miami Beach Police Department
Mt. Sinai Hospital Miami Beach
How to Support Meals For Heroes, Miami
Meals for Heroes, Miami is a donation-based organization. All administrative, legal and financial and operational expenses are borne by the founders; therefore 100% of donations go towards restaurants in the purchase of meals.
A $15 donation will support a first responder meal,
$500 will provide meals for one ICU shift,
$5,000 will support an Emergency Room for two shifts, and
$10,000 can ensure meals for one day at three Miami Front Line Hospitals.
Donations can be made at www.mealsforheroesmiami.org.
As Easter Sunday is fast approaching what are your dinner plans? How can we maintain any sense of “normalcy” during this unprecedented time of COVID-19? Grab your laptops, iPhones, iPads—any tool to set up your virtual family dinner and indulge in a delicious homecooked meal.
So, what should you make?
Well, DiningOut had the opportunity to speak with executive chef Luis Polanco of Miami’s trendy Boulud Sud Méditerranée and he says, why not bring a taste of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen?
Maybe we can’t physically go on an adventure during this time, but our taste buds sure can!
First stop: the Mediterranean for Chef Luis’ favorite dish, Braised Lamb Rigatoni. (Cue the applause!)
While the dish is a slow cookin’ commitment, Chef Luis makes a great point: during this lockdown “we all have the time, so why not?”
Chef Luis added, the best part about this recipe is, regardless of how complex the dish seems, the ingredients can be bought (use your delivery services) from your local grocery stores.
Ingredients:
3 lb. boneless lamb shoulder
1 ea Spanish onion
1 ea stalk of celery
1 ea carrot
16 oz. can of DOP San Marzano tomatoes
1 bottle of your favorite red wine
1lb. of butter
4 oz. oil (Grapeseed or any high smoking temperature oil)
32 oz. beef broth (store bought)
salt
black pepper
1lb. of your favorite dry rigatoni
8 oz. ricotta cheese
1 ea lemon
Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Use a pot large enough to fit all the contents. Add 4 oz. of oil and half a pound of butter and let your butter brown, but ensure it doesn’t burn—this could change the taste of the final result!
Clean your lamb of all bone and hard cartilage.
Season your lamb with salt and black pepper.
Once your pan is hot, add in your lamb and brown evenly on both sides.
While your lamb is roasting in a food processor add your onions, celery, and carrots and pulse until they become small pieces. (Do these separately because they break up differently).
Once your lamb is roasted remove from the pot and let sit until the braising liquid is ready.
Remove the fat you used to roast the lamb and add in 4 oz. of butter. Then, add your onions, celery and carrots. Cook this out until tender for about 10 minutes at medium heat.
Once your vegetables are tender add in 1/2 of your bottle of red wine. Simmer your wine until it reduces by half and the smell of alcohol is gone. It will smell sweet.
Add your tomatoes, beef broth, and lamb back to the pot. Bring it to a simmer. At this point, you can cover it and cook it on a stove top until tender or place the covered contents into a 350 F oven for about 2-3 hours, depending on your oven or until the lamb is tender.
While your lamb is cooking, now it’s time to get your ricotta ready!
In a small bowl add in your ricotta, zest of 1 lemon, some grated parmesan, and black pepper.
Once your lamb is done let it rest in the liquid.
Bring a pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Cook your pasta for about 10-13 minutes until it is al dente.
Once your lamb has rested, remove the meat from the pot and choose nice big pieces of the lamb for the final dish.
While you shred it, put the braising liquid back on high heat and simmer it until it becomes the consistency of a nice tomato sauce.
Add your pieces of Lamb back to the pot then add in your cooked rigatoni, 4 oz. of butter, and parmesan and mix until nice and creamy.
Grab your favorite pasta bowl and place some of the ricotta mixture to the bottom of the plate. Next, add your beautiful Lamb Ragu Rigatoni on top, grate some fresh parmesan cheese and fresh black pepper and enjoy with a glass of wine!
Chef Luis’ Cooking Tips for Success:
DO: What is your go-to cookware for this dish?
Chef Luis: “My go to for this dish at home is my 4.5 qt. Le Creuset.”
DO: Why is it important to clean the lamb of all bone and hard cartilage?
Chef Luis: “if bone and cartilage is still intact, it will not cook out during the braising process.”
DO: What if you don’t have a food processor?
Chef Luis: “if you do not have a food processor you can cut the vegetables into small pieces, just dice with a knife”
DO: What is the secret behind a perfect pasta dish?
Chef Luis: “You want your pot of boiled water for the pasta to be salted enough so the pasta can soak up the flavor. It’s a crucial step for making the perfect pasta dish.”
Boulud Sud decided to temporarily close on March 20th as a safety precaution for their staff and customers. They’re looking forward to welcoming their guests back soon! Until then, Bon Appétit and let us know how your recipe turned out!