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Chateau Lafite Bordeaux
Wine Pairing Dinner
at Meat Market

Chef Sean Brasel transports us through Bordeaux 

Having recently experienced Meat Market’s Indian Culinary adventure, I  reserved a table of twelve for my friends in anticipation of Meat Market’s  upcoming Iconic Bordeaux wine pairing dinner. I wasn’t taking any chances, as the recent Indian cuisine and wine pairing dinner master minded by Meat Market Chef Pushkar Marathe was sold out a week before the event.  

So on Wednesday June 28th, Chef Sean Brasel will be creating 4 exquisite dishes to be complemented by iconic Bordeaux wines, from the Château Lafite portfolio.  This event has NOT been shared yet, as I asked them to please give me a chance to share with my friends and Meat Market Gold card holders.  Here is a peek:

Passed Hors D’Oeuvres

Lobster Rangoons, Wood grilled Churrasco, Shrimp Ceviche, House Cured Salmon with Boursin Cheese

NV Champagne Barons De Rothschild, France

First Course:

Duck Fat Seared Scallops

Creamed Pea Tendril, Couscous Summer Salad  

2015 Légende Bordeaux Blanc by Domaine Barons De Rothschild, France

Second Course:

Baby Quail Lollipop and Lamb Lolli-Chop

Compressed Melon Carpaccio, Mint Ginger Marmalade,

Apple Brown Butter Sage Baby Potatoes

 Side by Side Icon of the Andes: Caro 2013, Argentina / Le Dix 2012, Chile

Third Course:

Petite New York and Petite Filet

Red Wine Foie Gras Butter, Red Wine Truffle Réduction,  

Wild Mushroom Tartelette

Side by Side Left Bank vs. Right Bank:

2014 Château Moulin de Duhart, Pauillac / 2011 Château La Grave, Pomerol

 

Dessert:

Fireman Derek’s Warm Summer Black Pepper and Cherry Pie

 Fresh Black Cherry Ice Cream

2014 Château Cose, France

$95 per person (+7% sales tax and +20% gratuity)

Gold Card Member perks honored!

To reserve, call Meat Market at 561 354 9800 or

Eric Lumb at 443 8428 or email me at Maribel@altimapalmbeach.com

 

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Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner
Hosted at Meat Market Palm Beach

An experience our Food and Wine connoisseurs won’t want to miss out on!  

Meat Market, Palm Beach’s sizzling steakhouse, is kicking off the summer season with its popular Summer Wine Dinner Series. A must-attend dining experience for foodies and drink connoisseurs, the four-course Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner will be taking place on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Crafted by Chef/Co-Owner Sean Brasel, the menu will feature bold and savory dishes that pair perfectly with world-class wine from Joseph Phelps Vineyards in Napa Valley. The dinner, priced at $150 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) will start with a reception at 7PM, followed by the sit-down dinner at 7:30PM.

Limited seating available!  Here is a sneak peek at the menu:

Reception

Lobster Empanadas

White Truffle Kobe Tartare Canapes

Shrimp Ceviche

Wild Mushroom Eggplant Belgian Endive Cups

2014 Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

 

First Course

Hamachi Tartare with Soy Ponzu Infusion, Truffle Avocado Mousse

2014 Jospeh Phelps Freestone Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

 

Second Course

Curry Braised Leg of Lamb with Fermented Rice Crisp, Sous Vide Baby Carrots

2014 Joseph Phelps Freestone Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

 

Third Course

Koji Cured Prime New York Steak with

Black Garlic Puree and Charred Red Onion Puree, Cheddar Hash Brown, Umami Reduction

2014 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2011 Joseph Phelps Insignia Meritage Blend, Napa Valley

 

Fourth Course

Blueberries and Cream Pie with Blueberry Basil Sorbet

NV Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose, Reims, France

 

Meat Market Palm Beach is located at 191 Bradley Place in Palm Beach. Reservations for the wine dinner are limited and can be made by calling (561) 900-6001; or email elumb@meatmarket.net

 

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MEAT MARKET Palm Beach
Happy Hours get even better…

Revamped Happy Hour Perks at Meat Market means it got even better!

We know it’s the Palm Beach hot-spot for happy hours, creative cocktails and over the top contemporary steakhouse bites, but as Andy Dugard,  General Manager says “It’s about catering to the wishes of our loyal patrons. We listen to them and we do our best to deliver.”

In addition to its popular drink and bar bites specials, Meat Market is now offering half-priced bottles of select wine. Options include a $30 bottle of 2015 Meomi Pinot Noir; 2014 Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio for $34; and many more.

To accompany these libations, Chef/Co-owner Sean Brasel have added a stellar variety of bites to the Happy Hour menu including Meat Market’s staple Gouda Tater Tots with garlic aioli ($8); Fried Okra & Cauliflower with spicy chimichurri sauce ($8); 4 oz. Wood Churrasco & Frites ($14); Roasted Escargot with spicy chorizo butter and grilled crostini ($17); and American-Style Kobe Tartare with capers, red onion, chopped egg and parmesan flatbread ($14).

Other drink specials include $10 glasses of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label; $10 Classic Belvedere Martinis; and $8 signature cocktails including White Sangria; Pimm’s Cup; The “One” Mule; Tangerine Dream; and Strawberry Caipirinha. Select wines, available by the glass, are priced at $7 – $9 and specialty beers range from $3.50 – $4.

Meat Market, located at 191 Bradley Place in Palm Beach, serves dinner nightly starting at 5 pm. Happy Hour is available at the bar and lounge, daily from 4 pm – 7 pm. For reservations, please call (561) 354-9800. Meat Market’s flagship restaurant is located at 915 Lincoln Road on South Beach. For more information, visit www.meatmarket.net.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeatMarketPalmBeach
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeatMarketPB
Instagram: http://instagram.com/MeatMarketPalmBeach

 

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OLLIE
Tailor-made, nutritious dog food
for the discerning and demanding owner

It’s Too Doggone Good not to share….

I had to share this with my canine loving friends, which includes most of the people I know in Palm Beach, who put the pawed pals first.   Catering to the discriminating pup owner, Ollie makes  human-grade, nutritious dog food, tailored to your best friend’s profile AND  delivers precise ‘ready to serve’ portions  to your door. 

“Paws down, it’s the easiest way to feed your dog real food.”   

Ollie, is one of those new innovative companies that will probably change the way we buy our dog’s food forever.   A team of canine nutritionists, using a scientific method, have developed cooking methods and personalized formulas prepared in a human-grade facility.  Your dog’s size, breed, age, activity level,  body composition, weight and allergies will determine the recipe. 

All you have to do is sign up on their website, provide your dog’s information. Ollie creates and delivers a customized recipe just for your pooch.  They will also provide a customized scoop so the portion is just right!

Altima subscribers  get 50% off their first box by Clicking Here

I can hear the barks of delight!!

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Aaron’s Table & Wine Bar
New Sunday Brunch Favorite

Anyone who knows me,  knows I am a HUGE FOODIE!  So how thrilled was I to hear about a fabulous innovative Sunday Brunch option on my radar?  Super thrilled!  So many of my friends live in the Jupiter area.. one more excuse to see them!  Brunch at  Aaron’s Table  

My good friend Aaron Fuller, Mar-A-Lago’s Food and Beverage Director and hospitality veteran, has been catering to the most discerning and demanding  customers for years.  Aaron recently opened Aaron’s Table & Wine Bar, and now he’s added a Gourmet Sunday Brunch from 11 am to 3 pm.  Here is a tease for us foodies:

How often do you get to enjoy a Duck Eggs-Benedict with duck confit on the menu?  or a Smoked Salmon flatbread? Not to mention unlimited specialty Bubbly Bar at $15   To be noted:  Aaron knows his clientele is sophisticated and expect to be tailored to, his Bubbly Bar menu includes  a variety of juices and toppings to  accommodate pretty much any special requests. (Mimossas, Bellinis, Apperol Spritz.. you name it! Even Sangria made exclusively by the Restaurant’s Sommelier.)

Complete with comfortable leather banquets, a rare pewter bar, large chalkboards with daily specials, and picnic tables, Aaron’s Table & Wine Bar provides a warm and comfortable dining experience. 

 

 

 

“I want to provide a space that you know you are getting a great product that was grown, cooked and served with enthusiasm and respect,”Chef Aaron.

Follow them on Facebook for Daily Special and upcoming events

Call 561.855.2628 or Book on Line

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Mary Mahoney suggests
Caviar for the Holidays

Mary Mahoney has been an institution in Palm Beach for three decades.  Today the shop is not only a staple for Palm Beach hostesses in the know who master the ‘art of entertaining’, but is also a source of inspiration for anyone in search of ideas, themes for their next event, and gifts for their hosts.  

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Black River Caviar seems to be an ongoing favorite among her regular clients and visiting ‘house guests’ looking for the perfect gift for their host/hostess. So much so, Mary added a designated Black River Caviar section to include a fabulous display of Caviar servers to accompany the exquisite assortment of Siberian and Oscietra caviar.

Black River Caviar, a favorite among Palm Beach residents and exclusive purveyor to Seabourn Cruise Lines, is served at some of the finest restaurants across the Globe.  Harvested in the pristine waters of the Rio Negro with excellent properties for sturgeon breeding, the environment mimics the real flow of a river in a completely natural area, free of contaminants and pollution.

 

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 To inquire about the various types and price list,  

call Mary Mahoney at 561 655 8288  

Visit The World of Mary Mahoney

 

 

 

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Celebrate Veterans with Boots, Brews & BBQ

 

Jupiter-based OBEO Society presents Boots, Brews and BBQ, on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This 8-hour event designed to indulge the senses and celebrate local veterans.

Guests will enjoy a tastings menu designed and prepared by some of Palm Beach County’s best chefs including Culinary Chairman Tim Lipman, open-bar with talented mixologists, craft beer from local brewers, Fran Andrewlevich and Matt Webster, outdoor games and activities, all culminating with live concerts from hit Country Music Artists Jutt Huffman, Maggie Baugh, Drake White and headliner Craig Morgan.

Only 100 of 500 all-inclusive tickets remain!

boots-brews-bbqBOOTS, BREWS & BBQ:  Veterans Day Weekend – Saturday, November 12th from 3pm to 11pm

  • Culinary Tastings from top local chefs
  • TIM LIPMAN | NUNZIO BILLANTE | AARON BLACK
    ADAM BROWN | FRITZ CASSEL | CLAY CONLEY
    LAUREN DESHIELDS | CHRIS MARSHALL
    TORY MARTINDALE | JEN REED | DREW SHIMKUS
    JIMMY STRINE | REBECCA TRAVERSE
    (lineup subject to change)
    4 Live Concerts | Open-Bar | Mixologists
    Local Breweries | Games | Silent Auction | Live Auction
    Outdoor Activities and Games including cornhole and lake fishing
  • Beer Garden hosted by Twisted Trunk & TBC
  • Silent & Live Auctions
  • VIP Lounge/Tent Service;  Talent Meet & Greets / Exclusive Tastings & Chef Talks | Swag Bags

Set at the beautiful Lucky Old Sun Ranch in Jupiter Farms, BBB is not just for the 500 lucky guests. After working closely with the Veterans Administration of Palm Beach County, OBEO Society identified three local veteran families who are struggling in various ways. OBEO Society, their partners and sponsors hope to raise funds to help cover costs and expenses for these heroes in their time of need. Their goal is to provide $10,000 to each of the three families.

For those unfamiliar with OBEO Society, their motto is Life Unscripted.  Founder Mark Imbertson says, “We are an organization that encourages individuals and couples to search for excitement, adventure and creating new life experiences.  We provide the events and the inspiration, all you have to do is show up!”

Tickets on sale now http://www.obeosociety.com  Can’t attend?  Donate at http://www.GoFund.Me/BBB2016
GROUP TICKETS CALL: 561-320-OBEO

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Friend of The Devil-
A Culinary Thriller by Mark Spivak

The name Mark Spivak has been synonymous with wine, spirits, food, restaurants and culinary travel for years.  Honored for ‘excellence in wine criticism’ during his stint as wine writer for the Palm Beach Post, the award winning author and former Sommelier recently completed his first culinary thriller—  “Friend of the Devil’, published by Black Opal Books in May 2016.  Set in Palm Beach in 1990, the novel tells the story of American’s most famous chef, who sold his sold to the Devil for fame and fortune.

Journalist David Fox arrives in Palm Beach to interview the chef for a story on the restaurant’s silver jubilee. He quickly becomes involved with Chateau de la Mer’s hostess, unwittingly transforming himself into a romantic rival of Avenzano. The chef invites Fox to winter in Florida and write his authorized biography. David gradually becomes sucked into the restaurant’s vortex: shipments of cocaine coming up from the Caribbean; the Mafia connections and unexplained murder of the chef’s original partner; the chef’s ravenous ex-wives, swirling in the background like a hidden coven. As his lover plots the demise of the chef, Fox tries to sort out hallucination and reality while Avenzano treats him like a feline’s catnip-stuffed toy.

Here’s what they’re saying on Amazon:

A little Kitchen Confidential, a little Real Housewives of Palm Beach, and a little Faust.”

“Sex, drugs, and an upscale version of terducken called Bedouin stuffed poussin …this fast-paced existential drama has got something for everyone.”

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This is not Mark’s first rodeo in the publishing world. His first book, Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History, tells the stories of twelve spirits that changed the world and created the cocktail culture. “It’s like sitting in a bar at closing time, listening to a good friend tell stories,” said one reviewer. “You never want it to end.”

He is also the author of Moonshine Nation; The Art of Creating Cornbread in a Bottle, hailed as the definitive book on moonshine in America. The book traces the history of corn whiskey going back to the Colonial period and the Whiskey Rebellion, and provides profiles of actual moonshiners Mark visited throughout the Appalachian South.

If you are a lover of food, wine and great thrillers, join us during a special Happy Hour at Meat Market Palm Beach

Tuesday, October 18th 6-8pm, when Friend of the Devil comes home to Palm Beach

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Space is limited, kindly RSVP 

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Wine and Truffle Summer Dinner at
Meat Market Palm Beach

 

Leave it to Meat Market Palm Beach to get a head start on Truffle Season– yes, that’s right!  Black AND White truffles. Palm Beach’s sizzling steakhouse is continuing its popular Summer Wine Dinner Series with a four-course Wine and Truffles Dinner on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.  

Crafted by Chef/Co-Owner Sean Brasel, the menu will feature bold and savory dishes prepared with truffles, widely considered one of the world’s most desired culinary delicacies, sought after for their aromatic flavor. Each course will be paired with wines from Inglenook Winery of Napa Valley.

First Course
White Truffle with Foie Gras and Chicken Liver
Roasted in Puff Pastry with Green Apple, Citrus Apple Salad and Indian Truffle Honey Sauce
2013 Inglenook Blancaneaux

Second Course
Wood Grilled Wahoo with Oxtail Marmalade with Black Truffle Red Wine Sauce
Heirloom Baby Carrot, Potato Pearls and Freshly Shaved Black Truffle in Olive Oil
2012 Inglenook CASK Cabernet Sauvignon

Third Course
Clear Creek Farms Wagyu Sirloin with White Truffle-infused Boniato Fritters and
Blackberry Truffle Red Wine Emulsion
2012 Inglenook Rubicon Meritage

Fourth Course
Goat Cheese Bavarois with Chocolate Oat Crumble, Chocolate Sorbet,
Whipped Truffle Honey and Bee Pollen
2012 Inglenook RC Reserve Syrah

The dinner, priced at $150 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) will start with a reception at 7PM, followed by the sit-down dinner at 7:30PM

The word got out before invitations were sent out, so only about 10 seats left at this time.  To reserve call 561 354 9800

 

 

 

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Savvy September Traveling to MYKONOS 











For most, September means back-to-school, back-to-work and back-to-reality which means its the perfect time for savvy  and travelers with discerning taste to pack up and go!   Europe saves its true charms for September, and Mykonos is no exception. More options on where to stay, easier to make last minute dining decisions without reservations and better deals available are just some of the perks. A devoted foodie, I particularly enjoyed  ‘An Eating diary from a perfect week in Mykonos‘ by my  trusted friend and true expert, Heather Warburton.  Below is a small representation of the article.   (To view complete article)


There are many reasons to go to Mykonos—the color of the water alone, the music, and the stunning villas—but undoubtedly, the food scene will convince you. If you intend to eat light and vegetarian, you’ll find no better place, and then again, if you’re more into feta cheese and baklava, you’ll be just fine too.


I recently spent five days in Mykonos in early July, and in addition to Katrin- family-run restaurant featured above these are some of my favorites:


Spilia


Spilia
Spilia


Built into a cove of Agia Anna, next to Kalafati beach, Spilia is one of the more elegant restaurants on island. The restaurant is multi-level, giving each seating area an intimacy occasionally lacking in Mykonos, and the soft blue water is truly at your feet (half our table took a dip between courses). Their lobster pasta is one of the signature dishes, and a waiter caught and opened sea urchins in plain site, ensuring total freshness. Can’t miss item? The fudge-like chocolate cake. Trust me, you want it.










Other top restaurants recommended are Interni for dinner; Scorpios for dining and partying; Kiki’s Tavern, the romantic Avra and the Belvedere.  images (1)


 


Click here to read more about the restaurant scene


If the restaurant scene alone has you craving Mykonos, check out the villa listings on Mykonos here or email SGoulart@wimco.com


 


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Villa LIV KYM


Villa LIV GAI
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