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Event Buzz: "Crave The Sweet Life" Food and Dessert Tasting

28 Aug
Last year I had the honor of attending “Crave The Sweet Life” at 
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fl. 
It was like a big desert shop with so many items to choose from and it 
was all for a good cause. 
Now you’ll get to have the same experience I had! On Wednesday, 
August 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm, Ricochet Bar & Lounge will 
pamper your taste buds with the most delectable desserts and 
food specialties. 

All guilty free COMPLIMENTARY pleasures from juices to cakes,
yogurts, alcohol specialty desserts, sweet dishes and more.
Most will be healthy served for less calories, gluten-free and organic
prepared. Food vendors will also fill up the space with edibles
included for all the vegetarian lovers.
This time “Crave The Sweet Life” will be introducing food selections
 from our featured catering company, MixStyles Catering,
a fine authentic chef known for eccentric creativity from
preparation to presentation that exceeds expectations!
As you sample all evening from over 20 sweet treat and catering
companies, be sure to acquaint yourself with our food & dessert
connoisseurs to learn more about your favorites that were served.

2011 Crave The Sweet Life

“Crave The Sweet Life” has dedicated this evening of taste
bud pampering to assisting several homeless shelters within our
community in feeding the homeless. Guests are urged to help by
 bringing food items to assist in our efforts.
Your selflessness will not go unnoticed as you will receive a raffle
 ticket and gift bag gratis for your donation.

Sponsored by Blissberry Yogurt Bar…

Less than 60 tickets are left for only $10.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit
www.cravethesweetlife3.eventbrite.com

Ricochet Miami is located at
3250 Buena Vista Blvd. #122B
Miami, FL 33127

Check out some more pics from 2011 Crave The Sweet Life

South Florida DIRTY Restaurant Reports

31 Jan

Local10.com News Reporter, Jeff Weinsier, listed this week’s Dirty Dining report.
The findings were absolutely disgusting and these owners should be very ashamed.
These reports really make you think twice about eating out!!!

Check out the reports below….

DON POLLO
7679 West Sample Road
CORAL SPRINGS, FL

INSPECTION DATE 1/23/12

18 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

14 NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

“Critical. OBSERVED 3 FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS ON HOT WATER HEATER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, 20 PLUS FRESH AND DRIED UNDER TABLE WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE KEPT, 1 FRESH ON LEDGE OF PASS THRU WINDOW FOR FOOD IN KITCHEN, 10 PLUS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF FRESH OR DRY DUE TO LEAK, 2 FRESH ON PREP TABLE WHERE TAKE OUT CONTAINERS ARE STORED.”

“Critical. OBSERVED IMPROPER VERTICAL SEPARATION: RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF, IN WALK-IN COOLER.”

“Critical. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES FAILED TO WASH HANDS.”

“Critical. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH BUILD-UP/GRIME: RICE AND CONTAINER USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN.”

“Critical. OBSERVED 1 DEAD ROACH IN DINING ROOM, 1 DEAD ROACH BEHIND COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA (CORRECTED ON SITE).”

“Critical. OBSERVED 2 FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS IN LADIES RESTROOM, 3 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER HAND WASH SINK, UNABLE TO ACCESS TO DETERMINE IF FRESH OR DRIED.”

“Critical. OBSERVED STRONG ODOR OF URINE IN KITCHEN.”

SPECIAL SECTION: Restaurant Inspections

EL CAMAGUYANO MINI MARKET CAFETERIA
229 N.W. 22ND AVENUE
MIAMI

INSPECTION DATE 1/23/12

6 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

“Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 80+ dried and 30+fresh rodent droppings found in the storage room on shelves and the floor 20 feet from kitchen. Also found more than 15 fresh rodent droppings in the kitchen on shelves.”

PINEAPPLES CAFE
7529 W Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL

INSPECTION DATE 1/25/12

15 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

14 NON-CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

“Critical. Observed food employee with dirty hands or arms, cook.”

“Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.—1 on counter in front of cookline, 1 in cabinet by fryer, 1 on prep table shelf across from cookline, 1 by plates across from cookline, 2 under prep table shelves by 3 compartment sink, 1 by vacuum cleaner, 1 in glasses bin in bar, 5 on floor by bar ice bin.”

“Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found: 1 live adult on kickplate of standalone cooler, 1 juvenile on door frame of standalone cooler, 1 live adult under prep table in front of cookline, 5 live adults on pipe under table in front of cookline , 1 live adult on floor by trashcan next to cookline, 1 live adult on floor by fryer, 1 egg sack in spice rack. 1 live adult on floor by ice bin.”

RINCONCITO EL CHELE
3791 S.W. 40TH STREET
MIAMI

INSPECTION DATE 1/26/12

19 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

3 NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

“Critical. Observed food stored on floor.”

“Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.”

“Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 20 FRESH rodent droppings found IN KITCHENS ON SHELF OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.”

“Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.”

Content & Photo source: Jeff Weinsier of Local10.com

Burger King Delivery Services?

17 Jan

WOW……


Fast food heavyweight, Burger King, is currently testing out their new delivery services in select markets. 
Adding to their delivery services in Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, Columbia and Peru, 
Burger King is currently delivering to customers in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia 
areas and also in South Beach, FL at the famous “Whopper Bar”. 

Customers within the D.C. area locations can order on www.bkdelivers.com or 
by phone 855-ORDER-BK (855-673-3725)
as long as you spend $8 to $10, depending on the restaurant.


Customers in the South Beach, FL area can order by calling 305-531-FIRE(3473)
Click HERE for the delivery menu at the Whopper Bar.  


Breakfast items are not available for delivery, well for now.