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The Grand Opening of Sushi Samba Coral Gables

Orange was the color of the night this past Thursday for the Grand Opening of Sushi Samba Coral Gables! The evening’s guests were drawn to the Brazilian/sushi steakhouse without the slightest hint of hesitation – could you blame them? As this social summoning progressed, mojitos were being passed out, while the invitees munched on heirloom tomato kabobs and fresh tuna rolls to heighten this momentous occasion! Welcome to The Gables, Sushi Samba – we’ve been expecting you! By Nycole Sariol

Culinary

Spice Up Your Life

By Carissa Davis Photos courtesy of Brustman Carrino PR Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting its 12th annual Miami Spice Restaurant Program offering exclusive gourmet culinary demonstrations to the public throughout the month of August. Miami Spice Restaurant Program, popular with Miami residents and visitors alike, is launching its annual program with a record-breaking number of participating restaurants, a new and improved website and an expansive lineup of promotions and events. This year Miami Spice is proud to host a month-long series of cooking demonstrations with chefs from various participating restaurants of top caliber. Chefs will showcase menu items from their respective restaurants at exclusive demonstrations being held in four locations- Whole Foods Market in Coral Gables, Bloomingdale’s and The Macy’s Home Store both at Aventura Mall and The Macy’s Home Store at Dadeland Mall. The culinary demonstrations, which are free and open to the public, will be given by some of the top chefs in the area including Scott Barrow of Devon Seafood + Steak, Cindy Hutson of Ortanique on the Mile, Dario Correa of Spartico and Brian Nasajon of SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables. In addition to enjoying the culinary demonstrations, guests can dine on three course prix fixe lunches and dinners at specially discounted prices. Guests can also enter to win irresistible prizes made possible by Miami Spice’s event sponsors, like one of eight cruises to the Eastern Caribbean on one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ships. Other sponsors in addition to Norwegian Cruise Line include Mastercard Priceless Miami, BACARDI, Stella Artois and Wines of Chile. Demonstrations will run throughout the months of August and September. For more information on demonstration schedules and registration please visit www.ILoveMiamiSpice.com

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SUSHISAMBA® TO DEBUT IN CORAL GABLES BY APRIL 2013

Samba Brands Management will introduce its seventh SUSHISAMBA location in Coral Gables, Florida this April. Marking its third restaurant in the region, SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables, slated to open in the heart of Miracle Mile – Miami’s flourishing business and cultural center – will deliver a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian culture and cuisine to the area. This new dining and lounge destination will add to the already impressive Samba Brands Management Florida portfolio, which includes James Beard nominated SUGARCANE raw bar grill in Midtown and internationally renowned SUSHISAMBA in Miami Beach. Award-winning architectural firm CetraRuddy designed the restaurant’s 6,500-square-ft space, complete with a lounge, two bars, alfresco dining and a premier event space. The venue will be open daily for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. And, for the first time, SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables will offer a daily breakfast menu, featuring freshly baked breads, exotic juices and a batida bar among the classic offerings. SUSHISAMBA’s menus showcase an inventive culmination of three cuisines. Guests will be treated to Brazilian churrasco and moqueca, Peruvian anticuchos and seviches; and Japanese wagyu, tempura and sushi. The centrally-positioned sushi bar will bring energy to the dining room with signature samba rolls and tender sashimi, from the freshest catch. The open kitchen, brick oven and fiery robata grill will deliver deliciously roasted and flavored meats, vegetables and fish that will capture the culinary prowess that has made SUSHISAMBA a success for more than a decade. SUSHISAMBA will offer an expansive list of signature cocktails such as the Nina Fresa, Chu-Cumber and Caipirinha. The beverage menu will also include cultural spirits such as shochu, pisco and cachaça, in addition to wines, beers and champagne. What’s more, the restaurant will present one of the largest premium sake selections in Florida. SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables will be located in the Westin Colonnade Hotel at 180 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables, Florida. For additional information please visit sushisamba.com. About SUSHISAMBA: SUSHISAMBA restaurants are operated by Samba Brands Management, which was founded by Shimon Bokovza, Matthew Johnson and Danielle Billera. In addition to the new Coral Gables location, SUSHISAMBA has sites in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami and London as well as SUGARCANE raw bar grill in Miami and Duck & Waffle in London. With over 13 years of experience, the company continues to expand their cutting-edge concepts. Their projects are unpredictable, their venues are impressive, and their visions set trends in the industry for years. For more information visit www.sambabrandsmanagement.com

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