Taste of Summer at Tantalize Miami

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Just when you thought summer couldn't get any hotter in Miami, Lee Brian Schrager, one of the nation's preeminent event planners and the mastermind behind the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE, and Gilt City, the online shopping destination offering its members access to exclusive local experiences at insider prices, will host this season's most exclusive and unforgettable dining event on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Tantalize Miami. For one night only, guests will be able to reserve a seat and share an evening with one of South Florida's most influential culinary experts and a driving force of our city's ever-evolving foodscape. Schrager's passion, vast knowledge, undeniable talent and industry acumen have helped to propel Miami's exciting and diverse food scene on to the world map.

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This summer, a privileged few will be able to enjoy an exclusive meet and greet with Mr. Schrager during the cocktail hour from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a five-course tasting menu featuring culinary creations by renowned Executive Chef Horacio Rivadero. The dishes chosen for this occasion feature "Tacos de Pulpo" in a delicate pomegranate barbecue sauce with pickled fresno peppers, and "Wagyu Sirloin Beef Tartare" among the options of Butler-passed hors d'oeuvres. Main courses include "Lamb Foie Gras Meatballs" with horseradish, scallions, baby sweet cornichons and crispy shallots, and a "Filet Mignon Churrasco" in a chimichurri demi glace, accompanied by heirloom tomato escabeche and a yuca pastel. The evening's culinary flight of fancy ends with a decadent "Mini Duo Dessert" consisting of Quinoa Coconut Pudding and Flan de Chocolate.

As an honored diner, you will be able to experience the inventive and delectable menu inside Tantalize Miami's sumptuous and visually stunning world of damask patterns, sparkling chandeliers, oversized mirrors and rich hues of gold, deep red and jet black. Ornate baroque furnishings, plush banquettes with gold framing and soft textured fabrics create a sensuous atmosphere to complement the irresistible cuisine and Tantalize Miami's signature alluring entertainment.

Pricing for the dinner is $99 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited. Tickets will be available for sale starting on Wednesday, July 1 and can be purchased by visiting: http://www.giltcity.com/miami/tantalizeleemiamijune2015.

About Lee Brian Schrager
Lee Brian Schrager is the Vice President of Corporate Communications & National Events for Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.  He is widely recognized for his creation of both the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach and New York City Wine & Food Festivals, and released the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook (Clarkson Potter) in November 2010.  Schrager's second cookbook, Fried & True (Clarkson Potter), was released in May 2014, and Breakfast in America (Clarkson Potter) is due out in April 2016.  He is a regular contributor for Ocean Drive magazine and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Perez Art Museum Miami and Board of Directors for Food Bank For New York City. 

About Gilt City
Gilt City (www.giltcity.com) offers its members coveted access to exclusive experiences in select U.S. cities, all at insider prices. Our curators comb through hundreds of neighborhoods and local business for the most exciting offers in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C., with a selection of national offers from leading luxury brands also available for members across the country. Visit Gilt City for multi-course meals prepared by acclaimed chefs, luxurious massages and beauty offers at top spas and salons, tickets to sold-out plays and concerts, thrilling outdoor adventures, innovative fitness classes and more.

About Executive Chef Horacio Rivadero
Horacio Rivadero has been an integral part of the South Florida culinary scene for the past 13 years. His mentor, James Beard award-winning Chef Douglas Rodriguez, better known as the "Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine," handpicked Rivadero to open his highly acclaimed and Zagat-rated Ola restaurant in Miami in 2002. In 2012, Horacio was named Food and Wine Magazine's "Best New Chef for the Gulf Region," and in 2014 he brought his culinary talents to The District, where he was a semifinalist for the coveted James Beard Award, "Best Chef South" category. In 2015, Rivadero brings his talents and experience to create Tantalize Miami's culinary offerings.

About Tantalize Miami
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, Tantalize Miami is South Florida's most unique and sensual dining destination and event space, combining food, entertainment, cocktails and passion into a luxurious experience for all the senses. This unique restaurant takes guests on an epic and seductive gastronomical exploration with an expertly curated selection of exquisitely whimsical and perfectly prepared dishes that showcase international flavors with a Pan Latin influence. The sumptuously appointed space includes a two-story restaurant (seating up to 150 guests) and two private dining rooms: the "State Room" (for up to 20 guests) and the "Crystal Chandelier Room" (for up to 60 guests), and is outfitted with state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology. Tantalize Miami is located at 330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 33139.

Press and Media, for additional information or interest in covering the dinner, please contact:
Jennifer Heegaard/ JEJE Consulting/305.803.5505/Email

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