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Falernum?
Velvet Falernum Legend
Sir James Taylor Mountjoy strode into the kitchen of Great Plantation House his Uncle had bequeathed to him; he was a proud young man. Sixty good acres of fine cane land in St Philip, Barbados in 1840 was indeed a wonderful legacy, and he was determined to make it a success.
One particularly attractive girl, perhaps 18, was busy on the stove with a large pot of boiling sugar whose sweetness filled the kitchen.
‘Smells delicious, what are you making?” was his response to the delightful aroma. “It really has a wonderful tropical fragrance. May I have a taste?”
“Well sah it make men rude!” answered the confident yet charming young girl.
“Oh I think I can handle that. How do you make it? What are the ingredients? It is delicious!”
“You want fuh learn um?”
Fa ler num! Good Lord what a fine name! Reminds me of the classic wine of ancient Campania beloved by the Gods, called Falernian. Young lady this is a wonder of the new world: I will name it after you …what is your name?
“ Velvet sah!”
Henceforth it will be called Taylor’s Velvet Falernum, a noble liquor fit for the Gods! I shall have some with my rum this evening. Bring me some Falernum this evening Velvet!”
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The Office in Delray Beach Snags Mark Militello
By Clean Plate Charlie in Openings/Closings, Restaurant News
Tue., Nov. 3 2009 @ 3:17PM
Chef Mark Militello has left 1 Bleu at the One Resort and Spa (formerly The Regent Bal Harbour) to join The Office, a gastropub in Delray said to be opening in late November
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Best Sicilian Pizza in Dade/Broward County?
Please define Sicilian Pizza.
Meanwhile I suggest you go talk to Joe
"The Sicilian".
16786 NW 67th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 557-9496
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Santa Barbara Bar of the past?
Years ago I was at a great bar in a hotel (The American Hotel?) on the main street of Santa Barbara. The ceiling was plastered with an artists caricatures of the patrons. Anyone know of the place?
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Santa Barbara Bar of the past?
Years ago I was at a great bar in a hotel (The American Hotel?) on the main street of Santa Barbara. The ceiling was plastered with an artists caricatures of the patrons. Anyone know of the place?
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Anything new or coming to Dade?
"Prelude by Barton G" will offer fine dining in the Carlin Banquet Room before and after our performances at the Arsht Center. The restaurant, designed and operated by Barton G. Weiss, will have three sittings on performance nights and two sittings before our Sunday matinees. The prix-fixe dinners and post-performance suppers are $39 and include three courses. The brunch/lunch menu is $23 and includes two courses. Additional food and beverages will be available on an a-la-carte basis. The prices are exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Seating in the Carlin Banquet Room will be limited - about 100 guests at a time - and tickets are expected to sell out in advance.
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Anything new or coming to Dade?
Something called MaiTardi Risto Bar is looking for staff in the old Brosia location.
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Best Key Lime pie
Terry's Key Lime Pies
Bob Roth's New River Groves
5660 Griffin Rd
Davie, FL 33314-4537
(954) 581-8630
Not Cheap $$$
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Pizza Crawl - who's your winner?
I thought Casale was the best and had it all together. I would return to Joey's, Fratelli la Buffala, and Andiamo is not out of the question (I loved their Popeye Pizza). Racks had some decent pie. Big disappointments were Solsta and Pizza Volante. For the life of me I don't understand peoples attraction to Pizza Volante.
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Casale South Beach
I'm sorry but I don't see the logic in these statements:
"This is a pizza place, but only about 1/4 of the menu is devoted to pizza. Not that that's bad, but if there's not as many choices as say Piola or Spris, then every pizza should be spot on due to the limited #."
&
"Friday night should've been exceptional since it was "Friends and Family" night!"
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Casale South Beach
Mine too. It's the best crust for texture and taste I've had. Friday night was packed and the service was exceptional.
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Casale to open Saturday 7/11
The new pizzeria from Sardinia will open
to the public on Saturday July 11.
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Miami's Most Iconic Restaurant?
I give a strong recommendation for Ortanique on the Mile. It is truly a Miami Icon. For 16 years Cindy Hutson's cuisine continues to win accolades and represents best the Floribbean movement of the early 90's. She is undoubtedly the heir to Norman Van Aken and the Mango Gang chef's who put south Florida on the culinary map. Her restaurant is the quintessential Miami dining experience.
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Miami Pizza Showdown Part I - Recap
That would certainly make sense, thanks.
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Miami Pizza Showdown Part I - Recap
The pizza on the street in Roma, is called Pizza al Taglio (Italian for pizza by the slice or cut) is made in large rectangle trays. "Forno Campo de'Fiori" is famous bakery that makes this style along with "Pizzarium". As you can see the pie looks exactly like "Pizzeria Rustica's" and nothing like what PizzaVolante is doing.
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Miami Pizza Showdown Part I - Recap
Here's a real boner from the Miami Herald.
In the SCENE IN THE TROPICS section they claim "The first of its kind in Miami, Pizza Volante is a Roman-style pizzeria and mozzarella parlor."
Really, the only pizzeria, I know in Miami, that can be classified as Roman is Pizzeria Rustica.
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Miami Pizza Showdown Part I - Recap
Joey's satisfied across the board great tastes.
Pizzavolante underwhelmed, taste got lost in the minimalism.
Andiamo surprised. Had the pizza of the night (The Popeye).
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New or coming soon '09 edition (Miami)
Caviar Kaspia
"South Beach's old Webster building will reemerge June 1 as a 20,000-square-foot, outrageously chic emporium. Its French founders, Laure Hériard Dubreuil, Frederic Dechnik and Milan Vukmirovic, have concocted a three-floor shopping experience with men's and women's clothing from the most elite brands, fine jewelry, vintage watches, art offerings, a lounge area, rooftop space and the first U.S. outpost of the famously hip Paris eatery Caviar Kaspia."
-From the Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/297/story/...
Story Comment
How to Muddle for a Cocktail with Michael Cecconi
Was that a Mojito without sugar or simple syrup?
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New or coming soon '09 edition (Miami)
Tutto bene! A veritable Sardinian village. Maybe we'll see Pietro milking the goats in the morning :>)
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New or coming soon '09 edition (Miami)
I agree. The pizza at Rustica, Spris even Piola is pretty good.
The new Sardinia Pizzeria is looking like it will be a gorgeous fun place and I'm sure the pizza isn't going to be bad.
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Tell me the best reasonably priced Italian restaurant in or near Port St. Lucie
http://www.casabellastuart.com/
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The Forge restaurant closed for renovation
According to the Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/break...
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8 oz Burger Bar lands on South Beach
I really don't eat hamburgers but because Govind Armstrong was opening a burger bar, like a lot of people, I was interested. The layout and look of the place is very comfortable, the service couldn't have been better and where else can you hear Beatle music in South Beach. I've been there twice now and am disappointed with the general lack of flavor. I was hoping that the house blend of sirloin, tri-tip, short rib and chuck would impress. I also sampled the wild boar, and lamb and found them lacking. The short rib grilled cheese was dry. The miniscule fillet of fish had some flavor because I got it fried. The fried olives didn't live up to the memory of when I had them at the bar of Table 8. I did enjoy the beet salad and the beer is great. I would still meet friends there for a drink but if I ever wanted a hamburger again I would go to 5 Guys, I think their fries are also better. They are opening up on the beach in the old Dogma space.
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Miami-Christine´s Roti, Lime Mex, Little Saigon
I love
Joy's Roti Delight
1235 N W State Road 7
Lauderhill Mall
Lauderhill, FL 33313-5801
Tel: (954) 587-7700
Be sure to try the doubles.
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New or coming soon '09 edition (Miami)
The Bridge Restaurant opening in the old Mark's/Blue Oyster/Two Chefs space 2288 NE 123rd Street, North Miami, FL
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Authentic Mexican in Miami
Taqueria Doña Raquel 793 S. Dixie Hwy. Pompano Beach is the real thing. Recently I tasted a dish of Cochinita Pibil at Burritos Grill Cafe 11707 Biscayne Blvd. and I loved it. Yucatan style is my favorite.
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Authentic Mexican in Miami
I'm sorry, I just had to jump in and say that there is nothing authentic about Toro Taco. I've had better Mexican at Taco Bell.
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still looking for a good place to eat in saint augustine
Cap's On The Water
http://www.capsonthewater.com/home.html
