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5 Best Things to Do: March 8-14, 2010
This week's 5 Best includes a tour of private residential Miami Beach gardens with Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, Calle Ocho, Barcardi Miami Sailing Week and the Bacardi Cup, Opera on the Green with One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, and GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion.
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
New World Symphony's Duality Rules
New World Symphony takes us for a percussion-filled ride at the Lincoln Theater, with instruments you might find in your local Home Depot, and traditional instruments such as the snare drum. David Restainer, Chairman of the Friends Of The New World Symphony, shares some words with us, as well the conductor, Michael Linville, and percussionist, Jacob Nissly.
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
Consignment Boom in Palm Beach
In the ultra luxe community of Palm Beach, the "I can only be seen in this outfit once" mentality dominates. Consequently, Palm Beach consignment and vintage stores have always been flush with near untouched designer couture; but, in the wake of Bernie Madoff, consignment stores have seen an even bigger boom as cash-strapped residents look for extra income, and fashion savvy treasure hunters snap up the goods.
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
Plum Picks: Where to Catch a Flick
Jennifer Santiago takes us through a few great places to catch a flick in Miami. From artsy Miami Beach Cinematheque on Española Way, to Indie Sweat Records, upscale Cine Bistro at Dolphin Mall and the only drive-in in South Florida, the Swap Shop on Sunrise.
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
The Blog Roll: Lesley Abravanel
Scene in the Tropics blogger Lesley Abravanel dishes on all the celebrity gossip going on in Miami. We look back at the month that was and what's on the horizon (read: Jersey Shore).
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
The Juice: March 5, 2010 (Part 3 of 3)
In Part III Jennifer and Josh watch the latest New World Symphony performance, Duality Rules; we take a look at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, an important part of the Miami International Film Festival; and Jennifer tells us all the places you can catch a flick around Miami in Plum Picks.
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
The Juice: March 5, 2010 (Part 2 of 3)
In Part II of The Juice Jennifer Santiago and Josh Wagner catch up with Scene in the Tropics blogger Lesley Abravanel who catches us up on the celebrity antics and rumors of the past month, and looks ahead to the next; with the beloved event on the horizon, we get a sneak peek at Calle Ocho; and Gabe and Elad put a delicious twist on a Tequila Sunrise in Cocktail Culture.
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
The Juice: March 5, 2010 (Part 1 of 3)
Hosts Jennifer Santiago and Josh Wagner wrap up the week in Miami Beach. In Part I of The Juice we find out just how close the friendship of Josh and Celebrity chef Sam Talbot actually goes; Jen and Josh run through the weeks headlines; correspondent Mark Ellwood goes consignment shopping in Palm Beach (rich in post-Madoff spoils).
March 8, 2010 in Watch Video
Plum Tours Miami's Calle Ocho
Just in time for Carnaval Miami, the largest party in the Hispanic community, and its marquee event, Calle Ocho, Mercedez Abal (flute player for the Spam Allstars) takes Plum on a tour of Calle Ocho and Little Havana. For a complete list of Carnval Miami's 2010 events, click here.
March 4, 2010 in Watch Video
Plum Miami Investigates North Carolina's Best Kept Secret
The Turchin family lets us in on one of the best kept secret hot spots in the US: the high country village known as Banner Elk, North Carolina. Third generation developer, John Turchin, has contributed to the area in many ways; but his largest project has been developing a unique community called Eagles Nest.
March 3, 2010 in Watch Video
SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Patron's Great Debate
Life is full of big questions but Plum's Mark Ellwood decided to tackle the debatable ones at Patron's Great Debate Party during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Late Night Antics of Celeb Chefs
Miami Beach has the reputation for enabling outrageous fun after dark. Mark Ellwood asks the celebrity chefs in town for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival: Where can we find you after 2am?
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
The Blog Roll: Jacquelynn D. Powers
Food veteran and Miami New Times blogger Jacquelynn D. Powers (What does the "D" stand for, Jacquelynn?) joins Plum on The Blog Roll to dish about the can't-miss events at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Dana Cowin, Editor-in-Chief Food & Wine Magazine
Mark Ellwood chats with Dana Cowin, editor-in-chief of Food & Wine Magazine, about this year's South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Dana tell us her favorite moments from this year, why the recession has not affected people's appetites, and forecasts the future of the festival.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Behind the Scenes w/ Stephanie Izard at Burger Bash
The Burger Bash is one of South Beach Wine & Food Festival's most beloved events. Every year dozens of the world's best chefs compete for the best burger on the shores of Miami Beach. We follow Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard as she grills up her entry, gets interviewed by Anthony Bourdain, personally serves Rachael Ray a burger, and comes to terms with her new found fame.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Emeril's Bubble Q
Emeril Lagasse hosted one of the most iconic events of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, The Bubble Q. The event was stocked with amazing food & an absurd amount of champagne as well as a number of celebrity chefs (including Todd English & Aaron Sanchez), each of whom calls Emeril a friend. Plum TV's Mark Ellwood explored just how deep this devotion to Emeril goes...and recorded some unique takes on Emeril's signature catchphrase.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
SoBe Wine & Food 2010: Food Trend - Meatballs
What do YOU think? Are meatballs the future of food trends for 2010? Mark Ellwood asks the experts at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, including founder Lee Schrager, Rocco DiSpirito & Top Chef Season Four Wiiner Stephanie Izard.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
The Juice: SoBe Wine & Food Special (Part 6 of 6)
In this special one-hour episode of The Juice, Jennifer Santiago and Josh Wagner break down the best of the 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, filmed on-site at The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. In the final segment, Mark Ellwood talks to Dana Cowin, editor-in-chief of Food & Wine Magazine about this year’s festival and whether or not the economy has affected people’s appetites (spoiler alert: it hasn’t!). Jennifer heads to Crunch and learns some exciting new workout moves to help burn off some excess calories after a delicious and decadent weekend.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
The Juice: SoBe Wine & Food Special (Part 5 of 6)
In this special one-hour episode of The Juice, Jennifer Santiago and Josh Wagner break down the best of the 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, filmed on-site at The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. In this segment, Jennifer takes the Porsche Panamera for a spin and heads to Virginia Key to enjoy the simple life at Jimbo’s. Plum heads out to Paradise Farms to pick fresh ingredients for Executive Chef Frank Jeannetti (of The Palms Hotel & Spa’s Essensia) newest weekend dinner series, Jeannetti’s Indulgent Journeys. Mark Ellwood discusses the growing trend of bargain hotels making a comeback in Miami Beach, starting with The Catalina Beach Resort.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
The Juice: SoBe Wine & Food Special (Part 4 of 6)
In this special one-hour episode of The Juice, Jennifer Santiago and Josh Wagner break down the best of the 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, filmed on-site at The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. In this segment, we ask celebrities in town for the festival where they enjoy eating in Miami. Visiting chef Jake Linzimeir takes us on a culinary adventure to his favorite Cuban restaurant, Puerta Sagua. While Wine & Food may be one of the highlight events, Plum Picks shows that there are exciting marquee events taking place in the Magic City year-round.
March 2, 2010 in Watch Video
