the james beard foundation's taste america

	FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2007 Miami Celebrates James Beard Foundation's 20th Anniversary With A Benefit Dinner
	Location	Azul at Mandarin Oriental Miami 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
	Price	$240 pp all inclusive
	Time	7:30 pm

	Featured Chefs
		Clay Conley Azul at Mandarin Oriental Miami, Miami
		Michael Bloise Wish at The Hotel on South Beach, Miami Beach, FL
		Malka Espinel Johnny V Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
		Cindy Hutson Ortanique, Coral Gables, FL
		JBF Award Winner Mark Militello Mark's Restaurants, South Florida
		JBF Award Winner Norman Van Aken Norman's, Orlando and Tavern N Town at Beachside Resort, Key West

	Tickets and Information To make reservations or for further information, contact: The Mandarin Oriental Phone: 305-913-3840 Email: atorres@mohg.com
	American Express^®is the Official Card of the James Beard Foundation. Please remember to use your Card for your ticket purchase. The James Beard Foundation will donate a portion of the proceeds from the benefit dinner to Daily Bread Food Bank.

	SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2007 FREE Festival Day at
	Location	Merrick Park 350 Avenue San Lorenzo Coral Gables
	Time	10:00 am - 4:00 pm

	A free day of culinary events featuring cooking demonstrations and cookbook signings by award-winning chefs, children's educational activities, and tastings of artisanal products.

	Featured Guests
		Clay Conley Clay will be in-store for a cooking demonstration.
		Norman Van Aken Norman will be in-store to personalize your copy of New World Kitchen. (Proof of Williams-Sonoma^® purchase is required)


	Children's Activity
		Where do fruits and vegetables come from? How do they grow? Bring your children (ages 6 thru 10) to our festival to learn about the foods they eat at an interactive educational activity. Sponsored by Canon.

	Local Flavors - American Tastes
		Sample regional products from... Paradise Farm An organic farm in South Florida that grows premium produce for local chefs

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