Savor The Season

Brickell World Plaza lights up for the holiday season on November 16 at Savor The Season Wine and Food Festival. So bring your appetitive and your dancing shoes because this festive evening promises to be a joyous occasion that kicks of the spirit of giving since proceeds benefiting various charitable organizations within the Miami community. 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

600 Brickell Avenue – World Plaza Miami, FL 33131

Tickets Available at www.savortheseasonmiami.com and enter the code savor2013 to receive 25% Off.

LUCKYRICE MIAMI

LUCKYRICE FEAST MIAMI

                                               NOVEMBER 15 | 7:30 - 11:00 P.M. 

HOSTED BY CHEF MICHAEL SCHWARTZ AND CHEF MASAHARU MORIMOTO

THE RALEIGH HOTEL
1775 COLLINS AVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

TICKETS
VIP (7:30 - 11:00PM): $125

GA (8:30 - 11:00PM): $88
http://www.luckyrice.com/

Spain’s Great Match - Miami

Wines from Spain returns to Miami on November 12th on their annual ‘Spain’s Great Match’ US tour for collaborative celebration of the distinctive wines and foods of Spain. More than 200 Spanish wines will be featured in a walk-around tasting paired along with a selection of tapas from Miami’s best Spanish restaurants and tapas bars at the evening consumer ticketed event.

Trade and Press Event Schedule
1:30 – 5:00 pm.   Walk-around wine tasting
12:30 – 2:00 pm.  Seminar: Grandes Pagos de España moderated by Steve Olson

Registration for members of the trade and press is available online https://sgmmiami2013.eventbrite.com/

Public Event
Tuesday, November 12th, 2013 

6:00pm – 9:00pm. 

The Moore Building 

191 NE 40th Street Miami, FL 33137

General admission: $60

Tickets for the public are available at https://sgmmiami2013.eventbrite.com/

Please visit http://www.greatmatch.org

Cochon 555 MIAMI

5 Chefs, 5 Pigs, 5 Winemakers for 5 Porky Years! The Fifth Anniversary Tour kicked off in New York City on February 10th, which also happens to be my birthday! Coincidence? I think NOT. This traveling pork circus goes to nine cities. One of which is Miami on Sunday April 21, where pork lovers will gather at the Four Seasons (fancy huh?) and enjoy all the piggy hoopla. All in preparation for the Grand Cochon (that's like, head pig in charge) in Aspen. So get your tickets because a little swine will do you fine. http://www.cochon555.com/  Follow these pigs on Twitter @Cochon555 

· New York City on February 10

· Atlanta on February 17

· Vail on March 10

· Seattle on March 17

· Boston on March 24

· Washington, DC on April 7

· San Francisco on April 14

· Miami on April 21

· Chicago on April 28

· Los Angeles on May 5

Who will be the lucky pig? Cochon 555 Miami competitors: Aaron Brooks (Four Season Miami), Timon Balloo (Sugarcane), Jeffrey McInnis (Yardbird), David Thomas (The Bazaar) and Cesar Zapata (The Federal). May the lard be on your side.

SOBEWFF 2013

It's that time of the year again to get out of the cold and head to the beach! Trade the snow for sand at The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE. Get ready for some foodie fun in the sun and fabulous evenings at parties with the Moon over Miami.

#SOBEWFF take place February 21-24 and promises to be better than ever with Festival Director Lee Schrager creating new events like From Big Apple to Big Easy hosted by John Besh, Marcus Samuelsson, Aarón Sanchez and Jonathan Wax-man. Then, after spending the day at the Grand Tasting, head to the Fontainebleau Miami Beach for Wine Spectator's Best of the Best. Dinners like Chicken Coupe hosted by Andrew Carmellini, Garden to Glass hosted by Emeril Lagasse featuring Bar Lab Cocktails & My Ceviche, and White on White Dinner at BIANCA hosted by Michael White with Brian Massie are sure to impress; just remember to wait 30 minutes after eating to go swimming.

Lastly join Guy Fieri's Reggae Jam with Ziggy Marley Live presented by Ziggy Marley Organics featuring Cuisine of the Sun by Ortanique and friends, at The Official Festival Closing Party.

http://www.sobefest.com/

https://twitter.com/Lee_Schrager

Station Touristique Duchesnay: Dog Sledding

MUSH MUSH I SAID!

Dog Sledding with Aventure Inukshuk was one of the highlights of this trip. Mushing your dogs through the forest is an amazing adrenaline rush! From beginning to end this experience is transcending; as you, your dogs and nature unite in expedition.

Upon arriving, you are taken back by the dozens of barking dogs. Their energy is apparent, as if barking "pick me! pick me!" The dogs are not only beautiful but well trained and cared for. After a tour grounds and approximately 100 Huskies, you are introduced to your dog team, receive an introduction to the basic sledding techniques and finally journey the 50 minutes ride.

Hugo Tranchemontagne, our guide and dog sled racer is certified in the protection and exploitation of the territories.

It's a two person sled, one person sitting in the sled comfortably with a blanket while the other person rides standing in the back maneuvering and guiding the sled; always keeping your eyes on the lead dog. It can be a very physical activity, but you can go at you own pace. The nature trail takes you through a magnificent winter scene. You'll see nature at it's purist. Once you return, you congregate in a small rustic wooden cabin where you are met with hot chocolate and puppies playing inside. They are so cute!

Aventure Inukshuk

30 des Aventuriers

Duchesnay Resort

Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier

Québec G3N 2X8

(418) 875-0770
info@aventureinukshuk.qc.ca

Station Touristique Duchesnay: Auberge Duchesnay Hotel

A trip to Quebec is not complete without visiting Station Touristique Duchesnay in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier, only a 30 minutes drive from Quebec City. Here you will find everything you need for your winter eco-adventure, such as dog sledding, snowing shoeing, cross country skiing and Hôtel de Glace (The Ice Hotel), which without doubt will be one of the "coolest" places you will ever visit.

Snowshoeing  Tours

are available and highly

recommended as a fun

activity for an everyday city sidewalker.  It's a wonderful way to get to know  the  surrounding area while getting a new found respect for nature. Snowshoeing  up  and down  the trails seeking local beaver dwellers is definitely fun, specially when after you  may  find yourself sliding most of the way down the cliff on your rear end... AAAAH!

Auberge Duchesnay is a 48 room lodge style hotel nestled in a pristine natural environment on Lake Saint-Joseph. The staff is cordial, hospitable and eager to help with any questions. Spa treatments and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is found on the premises.

Bistro-bar Le Quatre-Temps is located inside Hotel Aubege Duchesney. A large yet cozy restaurant with a country feel, roaring fireplaces and views of Lac Saint-Joseph offers a bistro style cuisine made with regional Québec products. Bistro-bar Le Quatre-Temps is a wonderful place to warm up with a hot meal after a day of winter activities.

Tourism packages can be purchased at
Station Touristique Duchesnay
140 Montée de l’Auberge
Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Québec G3N 0J5
Telephone : 418-875-2122
Telephone : 1-877-511-5885
Fax : 418-875-2868
duchesnay@sepaq.com

*Directions to Station Touristique Duchesnay/Hotel de Glace from Hilton Québec

Click Here: DIRECTIONS ON GOOGLE MAPS

(easier to book a package that includes a transfer)

Québec City-Duchesnay Shuttle available in the winter only 418-527-1010