October 2016 - Miami Food Pug

Uvaggio’s Somm Slam: Miami vs. New York Edition

Coral Gables, Special Feature October 31, 2016January 3, 2017coral gables, coral gables women's club, craig dewald, grayson schmitz, heath porter, patrick cappiello, pearl and ash, rebelle, somm slamm, uvaggio, wine

Last week, Uvaggio hosted its latest Somm Slam at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club. Typically, the series pits Uvaggio’s Head Wine-O Heath Porter against local sommeliers in a wine-pairing dinner battle; previous competitors have included somms from 50 Eggs and The Genuine Hospitality Group.

This time around, though, the competitor hailed from New York: award-winning sommelier Patrick Cappiello. Cappiello currently serves as Wine Director for Rebelle as well as Pearl and Ash on the Bowery. Supporting the two in the kitchen were Uvaggio’s Tanner Gil and Top Chef talent Grayson Schmitz. Needless to say, guests were in for a treat.

Wag Wednesday: Cari Garcia & Bailey

Special Feature, Wag Wednesday October 26, 2016October 26, 2016adopt, bailey, Cari Garcia, fatgirl hedonist, fatgirlhedonist, humane society, wag wednesday

That’s why we launched an ongoing feature called “Wag Wednesday” to showcase industry peeps and their pets. Know someone who wants to be featured? Email us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

This week, we’re featuring Cari Garcia, Editor In Chief & Founder of Fatgirl Hedonist, and her mutt, Bailey.

Looking Back on South Beach Seafood Festival 2016

Miami Beach, Special Feature October 25, 2016January 3, 2017miami beach, seafood, sobe seafood fest 2016, south beach seafood fest, south beach seafood festival

It’s been a few days since South Beach Seafood Festival 2016 wrapped up, and our feet are still killing us. Two straight days of standing on them for hours on end will do that to you, but it was all worth it to experience one of Miami Beach’s top festivals. Here’s a look back on the weekend festivities.

The Doral Food Tour: A Recap

Doral, Special Feature October 20, 2016January 3, 2017bulla, Bulla gastrobar, ceviche, chicken skewers, churros, doral, downtown doral, dragonfly, Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market, empanadas, hamachi crudo, pan de cristal, pisco punch, pisco sour, pisco y nazca, risket, sangria, sushi, tapas, tare, tortilla espanola

After two successful Coral Gables Food Tours with Coral Gables Love, we all decided to switch things up for the next one. The result: our first-ever Doral Food Tour. Earlier this week, diners got a chance to explore Downtown Doral and become more familiar with this up-and-coming foodie neighborhood.

Wag Wednesday: Andy Rodriguez and Amanda Pizarro & Scooter

Special Feature, Wag Wednesday, Wynwood October 19, 2016October 19, 2016Amanda Pizarro, Andy Rodriguez, goldendoodle, RIVER VALLEY DOODLES, scooter, the salty donut

Since starting the blog, we’ve interviewed many members of the hospitality industry, and one constant among the interviewees has been a profound love for their pets. We thought it would be great to share this love with our readers. That’s why we launched an ongoing feature called “Wag Wednesday” to showcase industry peeps and their pets. Know someone who wants to be featured? Email us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

This week, we’re featuring Andy Rodriguez and Amanda Pizarro, Co-Owners of The Salty Donut, and their goldendoodle, Scooter.

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