Dear Foodie Friends,
As we step into the vibrant summer season, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates and opportunities from Savor Our City. Summer is all about savoring new experiences, and we have curated some fantastic events to make your team-building, networking, and client appreciation events truly memorable.
It’s the season of new collaborations:
Savor Our City is excited to announce our expansion beyond our home state of Florida,
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reaching across the nation from the South to the Northeast, and from the East Coast to the West. This past Fall we opened up Denver and we chartered a boat for a group of 240 passengers in New York. Coming soon to DC, Philly & Las Vegas…
Whether you’re planning a client appreciation event, a networking mixer, a team-building outing, a bachelorette party or a girls night out, Savor Our City is here to make your event unforgettable. Contact us today to start planning your next adventure! Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to creating more delicious memories with you this summer.
Warm regards,
Denise Righetti
Founder & Chief Foodie Officer
Savor Our City
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Don't Forget to FOLLOW US for updates, and let's embark
on a flavorful journey together in 2024. |
WE NEED YOUR VOTES
Vote daily until the contest ends on July 31st at 11.59pm |
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Get Out - Have Fun - Support A Worthy Cause! |
Thursday, July 11 | 7 to 9 pm
Delray Beach, FL |
Join us for a fun night filled with making cocktails & enjoying light bites amongst other local foodies while learning some fun cocktail history, tips & tricks. There will be contests & prizes as well! |
Saturday, July 13 | 6 to 10 pm
Sanborn Square, Boca Raton, FL |
11th Annual Boca Burger Battle |
Join us for downtown Boca's premier event, kicking off the first of three spectacular gatherings produced by BocaRaton.com in Sanborn Square Park. Prepare to be dazzled by the culinary prowess of the Best Chefs 👨🏽🍳 who have perfected their craft. This culinary showdown promises not just a thrilling competition, but also a chance to make every bite count for a great cause, as it benefits the Children's Giving Foundation 🎁. |
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Enjoy UNLIMITED Battle Burgers, Bites!, Craft Beers, Wines & Spirits! Florida Chefs bringing their Best Crafts to Boca Raton for 1 Day Only.
The Boca Burger Battle competition is a must-attend event for burger lovers in South Florida . With the competition bringing together talented chefs to create the best burger recipe, attendees can expect to enjoy some of the juiciest, most flavorful burgers in town. |
Your Battle Ticket gets you UNLIMITED Burgers Bites! Craft Beers 🍻 Fine Wines Seasonal Spirits and Live Entertainment .
Event Information:
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 6 PM (VIP entry) 7 PM (GA entry) - 10 PM
Location: Sanborn Square Park - 72 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton
Admission:🎟️Pre-Sale: $69, $79, $89 |
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Your participation in this culinary extravaganza supports the Children's Giving Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Boca Raton that champions children's charities across South Florida. So, grab your tickets and mark your calendars and join us for a grilling feast that's not to be missed!
***COOL NEWS***
VIBE-COOL with us this summer and enjoy our NEW Evaporative Cooling Fans that will be placed throughout Sanborn Square Park. Thank you to our partners at E-Cool of Florida. We got your VIBE-COOL all night long! So, don't sweat it! Grab those tickets before it's too late!
For more information, please visit www.BocaBurgerBattle.com or call 561.338.7594 |
Saturday, July 13 | 6 to 10 pm
South County Regional Park, Boca Raton, FL |
ALL YOU CAN EAT/DRINK EVENT + VENDOR COMPETITION!
■ UNLIMITED Wing Tastings
■ UNLIMITED Alcohol*
■ Live Music All Night Long
■ Game Area + Axe Throwing Sponsored by: Redline Mobile Axe Throwing
■ PAID TICKET REQUIRED for Event Admission
■ 21+ EVENT - Valid ID Required for Entry
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Your admission ticket includes unlimited wing samplings and unlimited domestic beer and hard seltzers for the entirety of the event! VIP Ticketholders also get unlimited local craft draft beer and liquor/cocktails!!
Got a sweet tooth?? Deserts will be available for purchase at the event, with 15% of their proceeds going directly to The Children's Healing Institute.
USE PROMO CODE SAVOR5 TO GET $5 YOUR TICKET
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General Admission includes unlimited wing samplings, unlimited domestic beers & hard seltzers, Game Area, Axe Throwing & live music all night long! Be sure to sample wings from each Competitor to vote for your favorite in the "People's Choice" category of the competition.
V.I.P. Admission includes exclusive early entry to enjoy an extra hour of the event with shorter lines & first dibs on unlimited wing samplings, unlimited domestic beers, hard seltzers, LOCAL CRAFT DRAFT BEER, AND LIQUOR/COCKTAILS, Game Area, & live music all night long! Be sure to sample wings from each Competitor to vote for your favorite in the "People's Choice" category of the competition. |
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Deerfield Beach, FL |
Join us for a wonderful evening at Oceans 234 for a Zinner Dinner hosted by Shari Gherman! You will have the chance to savor over 30+ incredible, jammy, juicy Zinfandels!
Date: July 23rd, 2024
Time: 6pm
Location: Oceans 234
234 N Ocean Blvd, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 |
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Taste 30+ Zinfandels: Experience a curated selection of the finest Zinfandels, each chosen for their unique, rich, and bold flavors.
Three-Course Zin Menu: Indulge in a specially crafted three-course menu by Oceans 234, designed to complement the diverse profiles of the Zinfandels.
Exclusive Desserts: Delight in Shari Gherman's renowned Zinfandel brownies, a perfect finale to your gourmet meal.
Oceanside Dining: Enjoy the serene and stunning ocean views of Deerfield Beach as you dine and sip.
Price: $100 (+tax and tip)
Don’t miss out on this unique event that brings together fantastic wine, exceptional food, + a breathtaking location. Reserve your spot now and prepare for a night of Zinfandel and culinary magic at the Zinner Dinner!
For more information, please contact kali@oceans234.com |
Easy-to-Make Recipes To Try |
INTRODUCING OUR NEW JUNIOR GUEST CHEF - REMY WILLOW |
Master Chef Junior runner up Remy Willow Powell |
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Master Chef Junior runner up Remy Willow Powell, a South FL resident and soon to be published cook book author shares a couple recipes with us.
Ten year-old Remy Powell has been cooking in her grandma's kitchen since she was two.
Her passion for cuisine led her to competitive cooking and the title of Florida Future Chef Champion.
Remy was also runner-up on Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef Juinor Season 9, on Fox TV.
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Remy loves entertaining and recently began teaching kids cooking classes and catering small events.
She is looking forward to the release of her cookbook, The Big Easy Cookbook for Kids by LCIX, LLC Publisher. The book focuses on easy entertaining menus for holidays and special occasions. |
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups assorted onions, scallions and shallots
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 eggs, scrambled
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 tablespoons sugar
5 cups cooked brown rice
8 cups shredded Savoy cabbage
1/2 cup frozen green peas |
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Heat oil in a large skillet or wok on high. Sauté the onion mixture until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute or so. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Stir continuously while you sauté.
Remove the onion mixture and set aside.
Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar together in a small bowl. Add to the pan. Add the rice and cabbage.
Stir fry until the cabbage begins to wilt and sauce mixture is fully incorporated. This only takes a few minutes. Add the green peas. Sauté for another few minutes.
Serve hot. |
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Makes 8 servings for normal people. 4 servings for my New Orleans family. They love this fried rice as an entire meal.
Notes: This is a very flexible recipe. If you don’t have savoy cabbage, use regular green cabbage. You can skip the cabbage all together if you want. You can use white rice if that’s what you have. Black rice (also called forbidden rice) works well too and is crazy good. Black fried rice doesn’t look as pretty, though. You can switch out the chicken for shrimp, diced sausage or bacon – it’s all good! |
Remy says "I will work for boba tea. Seriously. I can organize cabinets, babysit, cook. You name it."
Boba tea is a celebration all by itself, and a reward for when I get good grades or do something my parents are really proud of. Like write a cookbook (that’s a hint, Mom and Dad).
The best boba teas are when chewy tapioca pearls line the bottom of a tea or fruity drink. You get a big, fat straw so the boba pearls can be slurped up along with your drink . |
Ingredients
12 ounces black tea such as Lipton or your favorite flavor such as Earl Grey, brewed with two tea bags
¼ cup 5- minute tapioca pearls (Available online or at your favorite Asian market.)
Simple syrup to taste
Black teas such as Earl Grey work best for boba tea.
To Brew:
Boil water in a tea kettle. Normally you would use 8 ounces of water for one tea bag. We want stronger tea here because it will get diluted when we pour it over ice. |
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For boba, use two tea bags per 8 ounces of water. Once the water is poured over the tea bag, let it steep for 3 minutes then immediately remove the bags. Don’t oversteep or the tea will be bitter. Add simple syrup to taste and let cool.
Prepare tapioca pearls according to package directions.
Place ¼ cup tapioca pearls in a large glass or plastic cup.
Fill cup two thirds with ice. Pour tea over ice and serve with a big boba straw. |
Chef Lenore's Watermelon and Feta Salad |
Ingredients
- 3 c. seeded watermelon, cubed into one-inch pieces
- 1 c. feta cheese, cut into half-inch pieces
- 1 c. red onion, thin julienne
- 1 c. packed arugula
- 1 c. packed butter lettuce
- ¼ c. fresh Italian parsley leaves
- ¼ c. fresh mint leaves
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Combine the parsley, mint, butter lettuce, and arugula in a bowl and set aside.
Layer half the greens on a serving platter. Then scatter half the watermelon, onion, and feta cheese on top. Top with the greens, and tuck the remaining watermelon, feta, and red onion into the greens. Serve the Watermelon Vinaigrette on the side or drizzle lightly between the layers. |
Watermelon Vinaigrette
- 1 cup watermelon cubes
- 1/3 cup Manuka honey
- 2 T. mint leaves
- 2 T. Dijon mustard
- ¼ c. rice vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
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Puree the watermelon in a blender. Add the honey, mint, Dijon, rice vinegar, and lime juice. Slowly add in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust. Drizzle over the salad. Enjoy!
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Restaurants to try in 2024! |
Barsecco is a stylish restaurant & lounge that transforms from bright and open to sensual and inviting by night. Enter just off Brickell Avenue onto the breezy canopied terrace where eclectic seating, draping vines and reclaimed barn wood welcome guests to mingle, dine and relax. Inside, plush interiors, towering tree and low lighting lend a seductive edge to an otherwise cozy space. |
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As lights dim and cocktails are poured, a warm, social dining experience is encouraged with shared-plates drawn from diverse cultures and local twists. Here, classic & creative cocktails highlight fresh ingredients, along with beers, bottle service, and an international selection of spirits, wine and champagne. In the later hours, programming infuses energy to ensure the mood is right for a convivial night feel fueled by cocktails, music and late-night bites. |
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At Don Camaron, we are passionate about bringing the freshest seafood to your table. We are a seafood grill and market located in Miami, with two locations in Miami and Hialeah Gardens. Our commitment to quality is evident in every dish we serve. From our famous fish croquetas to our seafood paella, each dish is made to order with the finest ingredients. We are proud to be a part of the Miami community and invite you to come experience the flavors of Don Camaron. |
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At Don Camaron, we pride ourselves on serving the freshest seafood with Miami flavors. Our menu offers a variety of dishes including ceviche, grilled fish, seafood paella and more. Be sure to discover our full menu!
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Savor the Summer - Grilling Hacks |
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Savor Our City - ON THE AIR! |
Group Tours & Experiences by Savor Our City |
Here’s an idea, grab a group of friends or coworkers & book Savor Our City to Stir Up Some Fun While You Learn New Cocktail Making Skills ! Contact us today for a custom proposal. |
TEAMBUILDING - MIXOLOGY CLASSES |
Assemble your own mixture of friends, staff, clients or family members, then blend in tips, tricks, and trivia from an experienced bartender and you have a fun filled Mixology Class. We can spice things up with a bit of friendly recipe competition or make it a race to add excitement.
We pair you with an expert mixologist who will teach you how to craft a few of the classics as well as give you the chance to create a signature cocktail all your own. Our mixology classes are a wildly popular event for good reason. It’s social. It’s casual. It’s interactive. And it just might go down in your event history as the best activity ever. |
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We can transform your office or off-site venue into a “mixology lab” where your guests will learn to mix, stir, and swizzle with the pros as they absorb the finer points of cocktail creation. This event works well as either a freestanding activity or a precursor to a delicious lunch, happy hour or dinner. |
As we conclude this edition of Savor Our City's newsletter, we invite you to stay tuned for more culinary delights in the upcoming editions. Explore our website -www.savorourcity.com for a treasure trove of upcoming events, and don't forget to share the joy of food with your friends and family. Encourage them to join our culinary adventures and get creative in the kitchen. Let's take 2024 by the handle, just like mastering the perfect spatula flip in a sizzling pan. Cheers to a year filled with flavorful discoveries, shared experiences, and the joy of savoring every moment! Until next time, happy savoring!
Until we eat (and drink) again...
I send you delicious wishes, xo
Denise |
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