Miami Smokers at Pawn Broker for Oktoberfest 9.29.16

MIAMI SMOKERS  & Pawn Broker = Oktoberfest Party

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Beer Pork Brat served with German potato salad $9*
house made sauerkraut, beer mustard, caramelized onions

The Floridian Sausage served with German potato salad $9*
orange segments, pickled peppers, guacamole puree

Mini Pork Schnitzel Sandwich $6
butter fried pork shoulder, apple coleslaw, warm roll

Pigs in a Blanket $6
smoked mozzarella, Miami Smokers speck, pretzel roll, sweet mustard

Head Cheese Corn Dog $7
butter corn bread, smoked ketchup

*Beer Brat Sausage & The Floridian Sausage can be purchased together for $16

Beers:

Ayinger Celebrator (Doppelbock)

Ayinger Bräu-Weisse (Hefeweizen)

Due South Oktoberfest (Marzen)

Cocktails:

Katharine Lee Bates (LoDo) with HopHead Vodka, Myschyf Pistachio Absinthe, Grapefruit Juice, Hoped Agave, Peychaud Bitters, IPA Foam



121 SE 1st STREET

MIAMI, FL 33131

(305) 420-2200

THE LANGFORD HOTEL

Culinary Community for Camillus House 10.2.16 -11.23.16

               MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE MEAL AT A TIME

Now this is a discounted dining experience to get excited about and more importantly support.  Let's Do This Miami!!

Culinary Community for Camillus House, a new restaurant discount program runs every Sunday-Thursday from October 2 - November 23, 2016.

Participating Restaurants will offer a fixed price two-course lunch for $15 and/or a two-course dinner for $25, excluding gratuities, at a 20-30% discount from usual menu prices. Five percent generated from those meals will go directly to Camillus House to feed and house individuals and families in need.

The program’s creators, a team of pro bono public relations specialists (Brustman Carrino) in tandem with Camillus House, believe the timing of the program, in the shoulder season between Miami Spice and Thanksgiving, will fuel its growth and make it a much-anticipated annual culinary event. Beyond that, they are hoping to strengthen the charity’s bond with the culinary community, creating stronger training and work programs for Camillus House clients, among other benefits. In light of recent funding cuts to regional non-profit organizations, including Camillus House, the timing of this program is very relevant. In addition, a program of promotional benefits is expected to bring new customers to participating restaurants.

Participating restaurants includes Barceloneta, River Seafood Oyster Bar, Timo, Café at Books and Books, Soyka Restaurant, Mina’s Mediterraneo, Brasserie Central, Swine Table & Bar, Via Verdi Cucina Italiana, Izzy’s Fish & Oyster Bar, Gusto Fino Italian Café, Los Ranchos Steakhouse (all four locations), and Mare Mio Restaurant.

About Camillus House: Since 1960, Camillus House has provided humanitarian services to persons who are poor and homeless in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As a ministry of the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God, Camillus House originally was established to serve Cuban exiles. From its humble beginning as a small soup kitchen, Camillus has grown into a full service organization offering a comprehensive “system of care” including food, clothing, emergency, transitional and permanent housing, physical and mental health care, and substance abuse treatment. On an annual basis, among a host of other services, Camillus provides 545,000 free meals; food boxes, showers and clothing for 2,700, as well as housing for 1,100 individuals and families each night. Beyond all that, Camillus provides the intangible gift of hope by treating every individual with love, respect, and dignity. For further info: www.camillus.org.

Gabe Fenton & Jose Mendin Dinner @ Bourbon Steak 10.5.16

Chef Angel Palacios (La Broche) & Pubbelly Boys 10.12.16

Chinook by Alex Chang @ Fooq's 9.22.16

P.I.G. 7 (Wynwood) 11.12.16

PIG 7 will feature craft beer, mix master mixologist cocktails from craft spirits, and all you can eat pork creations from 15 chefs. This event sells out every year so be sure you don't miss out!

Chefs:

Aaron Brooks (Four Seasons Miami)

Steve Santana (Taquiza)

Jeremiah Bullfrog (gastroPod)

Will Crandall (Izzy's)

Craig Deihl (Artisan Meat Share & Cypress, Charleston SC)

Brian Mullins (Ms Cheezious)

Kyle Foster (Julep, Denver CO)

Mike Pirolo (Macchialina)

Patrick Rebholz (50 Eggs)

Joe Sparatta & Lee Gregory (Southbound & Heritage Richmond VA)

Niven Patel (Ghee)

Gabriel Ask (Faena)

Cake (Cake Thai)

Babe Froman (Fine Sausages)

Josh Gripper (The Dutch)

Giselle Pinto (Sugar Yummy Mama)

www.PIGporkisgood.com 

Tickets are $50.00 and you can purchase them HERE

Best Restaurants Miami

I've had a lot of great meals in Miami over the past few months so it was time to update my Best Restaurants in Miami list.  As I did a couple of months ago, instead of doing my usual Top 20 or Top 15, I've decided to shine the light on the Five Best Restaurants in town now.  As many of you know, I use an algorithm I co-created with an M.I.T. professor.  It's not perfect but it helps me identify the best of the best.

By now you should know the drill.  This list is chef and food driven. But beverage/wine programs, service, management, ambiance, value and overall experience all play significant roles.

I take this very seriously because I know how hard chefs and restaurants work to serve us great food and provide us with the perfect dining experiences.  But it's only done as a guide to assist you with dining choices and to pay tribute to the chefs and restaurants that are doing outstanding jobs.

Don't waste your hard earned money on subpar spots around town.  Go enjoy the best of the best.

These are the CURRENT TOP FIVE

5. KYU

5. MAKOTO 

4. NAOE

3. LOS FUEGOS by Francis Mallmann 

2. PAO by Paul Qui

1. BOURBON STEAK