Be the Chef at Benihana!

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Benihana? For many people — including ourselves — it’s the teppanyaki experience. There’s just something about getting a group of friends together to enjoy dinner AND a show by an awesome Benihana chef right in front of your eyes.

Now what if you could be part of the show? You can, thanks to the restaurant’s Be the Chef package. Round up a few of your closest friends and get ready to show off your grill skills.

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MFP Destinations: A Staycation at Biltmore Hotel

We love Coral Gables. It’s a balanced city: Whatever your interests — food, history, culture, etc. — there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the neighborhood. That’s why it’s the perfect place for a staycation.

If you were to ask a local where to stay in The City Beautiful, odds are that the Biltmore Hotel would be at the top of the list. No building is more iconic — the structure’s history dates back to the 1920s. And while it is a luxury hotel, we found out firsthand that a big budget isn’t required to enjoy its accommodations.

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Coral Gables Hosts 9th Annual Tour of Kitchens

On Saturday, February 3, 2018, foodies, home-design enthusiasts, architecture admirers and fans of the City Beautiful will unite for the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Ninth Annual Tour of Kitchens presented by INFINITI of Coral Gables.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Tour of Kitchens is Coral Gables’ signature lifestyle experience. Now for a ninth year, “tourists” will get inspired as they visit Coral Gables’ most exquisite private residence kitchens, indulge in gourmet samplings and desserts from the City’s best restaurants, and shop home goods from local merchants.

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Summer Sipping With Coopers’ Craft and South Florida Bloggers at House Kitchen & Bar

 

Photo Credit: Jordan Dick Photography

Geoff here. If you know me in real life, then you know I love bourbon. There’s just something to it that vodka, gin or [insert your favorite spirit] doesn’t have. So when I had the opportunity to check out a Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey event and enjoy some free drinks, I couldn’t pass it up. Read more

Wag Wednesday: Nick and Teresa Sharp & Sydney and Olive

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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 Nick and Teresa Sharp, Owners of Threefold Cafe, and their dogs, Sydney and Olive. Read more