Taste Of The Gables and 5th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.
Taste Of The Gables
Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Westin Colonnade Hotel
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
coralgablesrestaurantweek.com

It is time once again to vote for the best dish in Coral Gables. Presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. and the Jackson Family Estates, “Taste of the Gables” will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin Colonnade Hotel, located at 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Event-goers will be able to sample tastings from 20 Downtown Coral Gables restaurants and cast their votes for the best “Taste of the Gables.”

“We are thrilled to be celebrating our fifth year. Anticipation is mounting as participating restaurants anxiously prepare for what will no doubt be our best event ever,” stated Mari Gallet, Executive Director of the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables.

Advance tickets are $25, include tastings and one free cocktail, and can be purchased online at www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. VIP tickets, including access to upgraded dining and drink options in the 1862 Room limited to the first 100 patrons have already sold out!. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Way of Miami-Dade County. Advance tickets are highly recommended as the event sells out quickly, and on the day of the event, will increase to $30 and $65 for General Admission.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week
June 4-17, 2012
Participating restaurants in Downtown Coral Gables, FL 33134

Hungry and discerning foodies of Coral Gables cuisine can dive back in for the Fifth Annual Coral Gables’ Restaurant Week which kicks off on Monday, June 4 and runs until Sunday, June 17. Presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. and the Jackson Family Estates, the two-week event promises to deliver a savory blend of the city’s signature flavors.

Restaurants will be offering a variety of special three-course lunch and dinner promotions with savings of at least 20 percent off the regular menu prices, and ranging from $17 to $49 per person. Participating restaurants include: Anacapri, Angelique Euro Cafe, Angie’s World Cuisine, Bangkok Bangkok, Benihana, Caffe Abbracci, Cibo Wine Bar, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Gables Aragon Cuisine, John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Cofradia, La Dorada, La Taberna Giralda, Le Provencal, Mesa, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Ortanique on the Mile, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Seasons 52, Sushi Maki, Talavera Cocina Mexicana, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, The Dome, The Globe and The Local.

In addition to great food, guests over 21 years of age can try the Original BACARDI® Mojito, as well as a selection of wines from the Jackson Family Estates.

Restaurant Week menus are available for both lunch and dinner depending on the restaurant, and are now available online at www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. Advance reservations are strongly recommended as restaurants get booked quickly.

For more information visit www.CoralGablesRestaurantWeek.com

Created in 1997, the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables’ (BID-CG) mission is to promote commercial vitality for Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables, and to act as a strategic catalyst for the overall improvement of the area. Downtown Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with more than 160 retailers and over 70 restaurants. Infused with a chic European feel, tree-lined streets and Mediterranean architecture, the historic area boasts some of Miami’s finest boutiques, acclaimed restaurants and lively cultural venues. Downtown Coral Gables, with its Miracle Mile, is an elegant and sophisticated destination to live, shop, play and work. It is Miami’s charming gem that locals like to keep secret and visitors fall in love with when they find it. For more information and a directory, visit www.shopcoralgables.com, become a fan www.facebook.com/ShopCoralGables or follow us on Twitter @ShopCoralGables.