Filet Mignon with creamy béarnaise sauce, seared red snapper with a leek ragout, lavender crème brulee and chocolate soufflé grace the tables of the chicest restaurants in Miami.
For the average college student the thought of a gourmet dinner is food porn. However, now until September 30th Miami is celebrating Miami Spice, the city’s restaurant month.
The event is organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the restaurants are grouped into four districts. The event offers three-course fixed-price meals at some of Miami’s best restaurants including South Beach, Midtown, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.
This year is the event’s 10th anniversary and Jennifer Diaz, associate vice president of Media Relations & Promotions for bureau said in an email that this year is more exciting than ever with 142 restaurants participating. She said it’s a great way to try new restaurants.
“Miami Spice is an excellent opportunity to venture out and explore a new culinary experience with minimal risk because of the discounted rate,” Diaz said. “The program makes a foodie out of anyone.”
“It’s cool because it’s fancier food,” senior Sabrina Ginete said. “It’s nice for an average college student, who’s a little broke, to experience fine dining.”
Ginete went to El Gran Inka in Brickell last week with friends for dinner. She said the menu was amazing.
The Miami Spice menu is only $22 for lunch and $35 for dinner, perfect for students with tight budgets. A word of caution-- not all restaurants participate for both meals and some do not include weekends. It’s best to explore the extensive website of restaurants and menus to find what your taste buds are lusting after.
“I think it’s a great opportunity to try different restaurants,” senior Asha Agrawal said. “Since they have the restaurant list I’m more likely to try a restaurant I wouldn’t have known about.”
She said she plans on going to BLT Steak in South Beach with some friends. Their menu features an heirloom tomato and watermelon salad as a starter. Diners can chose between top sirloin and yellowtail snapper for their main course.
Junior Nicholas Taubes agreed “The best dinners at cheap prices is the best thing that a student could ask for. A lot of these restaurants would have remained completely foreign if it hadn’t have been for these promotions.”
Over 100 restaurants are participating this year, from steak houses to sushi restaurants to tapas bars. The Miami Hurricane found some sure bets for a great meal.
The Royal at the Raleigh Hotel- The Royal serves up American fare with elegant presentation. Miami Spice diners can sample duck breast with morels while overlooking the Raleigh’s baroque pool. The Royal is participating weekdays for lunch. The special dinner menu is available Sunday through Thursday. 1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-612-1163.
Mercadito Midtown- Mercadito’s Miami Spice menu is perfect for groups. Diners chose different tacos, ceviches, guacamole and desserts for the table while those over 21 sip an included cocktail. The lunch and dinner menus are the same so go midday for ultimate savings. The Miami Spice menu is available weekdays for lunch and every day for dinner. 3252 NE 1st Ave., Midtown. 786-369-0430.
Red Koi Thai and Sushi Lounge- Red Koi is located on Miracle Mile and is known for it’s Asian fusion and specialty sushi rolls. Miami Spice diners can chose from lemongrass chicken, short ribs of the Havana roll for their main course. The menu is available for lunch and dinner Sunday through Thursday. 317 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-446-2690.
Shula’s 347 Grill- This restaurant is perfect for freshman, it’s walking distance from campus. A 12 ounce flat iron steak with chimmichurri is on the menu along with grilled salmon and tenderloin tips. Dessert is capped off with cheesecake or key lime pie. The Miami Spice menu is available for both lunch and dinner weekdays. 6901 Red Road, Coral Gables. 305-665-9661.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Freshman 15
Whether it’s Pizza in the Grove, tailgate food, or even those late night snacks we all sneak into Club Richter; college is an eating experience that’s new to freshmen. You’re on your own for the first time and you can do, and eat, whatever you want. However, this newfound freedom comes with a price – The Freshman 15.
Contrary to popular belief, the Freshman 15 is not just an urban legend. There are many factors that can affect your eating habits and cause weight gain. According to Ashley Falcon, assistant director of wellness at the Wellness Center, hectic schedules, buffet-style dining, emotional or stress eating, lack of sleep and alcohol are all factors that can result in weight gain.
The Hurricane has compiled some tips to help all students against the Freshman 15
Unlimited Charties is not your friend—just because you can have unlimited grilled cheese and fries doesn’t mean you should. Give the salad bar a try, and don’t skip the veggies. Stir fry with cooking spray instead of oil is another healthy choice, and try to cut back on the soda, a regular coke with every meal will add up to tons of empty calories.
Eat Breakfast—breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and as you’ll quickly learn, Chartie’s best. Grab an egg white omelet for a great start to the school day. If you don’t have time to go to the dining hall grab a granola bar. Eating breakfast will help spark your metabolism and keep you from being too hungry during the day.
Walk when you can—walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise you can have on this campus. The campus is small enough that you can walk to all of your classes, and the surrounding area is full of walk able restaurants and shops. You can even track your on-campus walking with the school program, Walking Counts. The walking counts campaign calculates popular routes on campus. Add up your daily routes and you can easily walk up to two miles a day.
Use the Wellness Center- The wellness center is a great resource on campus to help manage your weight. In addition to the machines and weights there are also fitness classes, healthy cooking classes, and the free CHAMP assessment, which measures your fitness level.
Go Easy on the Booze- beer bellies often start freshman year, so go easy on the alcohol. Not every football game and weekend should be a blackout mess. Start to learn self control, your waistline, and your liver, will thank you.
Start your college career off right by developing the right habits, right now. Indulging in sweets and fats is ok every once in a while, but it’s important to remember you’re in a transition phase. What better time to develop a healthy eating regiment? The first step is the most important. Enjoy your college career and worry about the things that need to be worried about. Eating healthy is not something to fret over. At the end of the day a little discipline can go a long way.
Contrary to popular belief, the Freshman 15 is not just an urban legend. There are many factors that can affect your eating habits and cause weight gain. According to Ashley Falcon, assistant director of wellness at the Wellness Center, hectic schedules, buffet-style dining, emotional or stress eating, lack of sleep and alcohol are all factors that can result in weight gain.
The Hurricane has compiled some tips to help all students against the Freshman 15
Unlimited Charties is not your friend—just because you can have unlimited grilled cheese and fries doesn’t mean you should. Give the salad bar a try, and don’t skip the veggies. Stir fry with cooking spray instead of oil is another healthy choice, and try to cut back on the soda, a regular coke with every meal will add up to tons of empty calories.
Eat Breakfast—breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and as you’ll quickly learn, Chartie’s best. Grab an egg white omelet for a great start to the school day. If you don’t have time to go to the dining hall grab a granola bar. Eating breakfast will help spark your metabolism and keep you from being too hungry during the day.
Walk when you can—walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise you can have on this campus. The campus is small enough that you can walk to all of your classes, and the surrounding area is full of walk able restaurants and shops. You can even track your on-campus walking with the school program, Walking Counts. The walking counts campaign calculates popular routes on campus. Add up your daily routes and you can easily walk up to two miles a day.
Use the Wellness Center- The wellness center is a great resource on campus to help manage your weight. In addition to the machines and weights there are also fitness classes, healthy cooking classes, and the free CHAMP assessment, which measures your fitness level.
Go Easy on the Booze- beer bellies often start freshman year, so go easy on the alcohol. Not every football game and weekend should be a blackout mess. Start to learn self control, your waistline, and your liver, will thank you.
Start your college career off right by developing the right habits, right now. Indulging in sweets and fats is ok every once in a while, but it’s important to remember you’re in a transition phase. What better time to develop a healthy eating regiment? The first step is the most important. Enjoy your college career and worry about the things that need to be worried about. Eating healthy is not something to fret over. At the end of the day a little discipline can go a long way.
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