The Barnacle Society Presents 'The Commodore’s Birthday Party'

Join The Barnacle Society as we celebrate the 160th birthday of Ralph Middleton Munroe on April 10 at 6 pm. Commodore Munroe was a pioneer and leading citizen of Coconut Grove. Each year The Barnacle Society gathers to celebrate his remarkable life.

"The Barnacle," Ralph Munroe's home

The party is held on the lawn of The Barnacle, Ralph Munroe’s home built in 1891. Included in admission is a barbeque dinner catered by Top Chef contestant Howie Kleinberg’s Bulldog BBQ, live music by American Celtic Rock band Three Jacks, and of course, birthday cake. Bulldog BBQ was named as one of Bon Appetite’s top 10 new barbeque restaurants in American in 2009. Three Jacks are a local band with international credentials. Expect a great night of food, music, and friendship on these historic and beautiful grounds.

The Barnacle Historic State Park is located in downtown Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway, across the street from the Coconut Grove Playhouse.

Proceeds from this event support preservation of The Barnacle. Admission is $45 at the door; $10 children 10 and under. For additional information call 305-442-6866 or visit www.thebarnacle.org.

The Barnacle Society, Inc. is a volunteer nonprofit, citizen-supported organization created to generate public awareness, education, and financial support for the preservation and maintenance of The Barnacle Historic State Park.

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Johnson & Wales University’s Distinguished Visiting Chef Dinner Hosts 'Top Chef' Winner Kevin Sbraga

'Top Chef' Kevin Sbraga

Johnson & Wales University will honor Chef Kevin Sbraga as a Distinguished Visiting Chef. The public dinner will take place on Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m. (reception at 6 p.m.) at the Johnson & Wales University’s North Miami Campus.
                              
Following a pre-dinner reception with a variety of gourmet hors d’ouevres, including luscious Lobster Bruschetta and Veal Sweetbreads, guests will be treated to a delectable four-course meal. The impressive mouthwatering menu created by master Chef Sbraga includes a Caesar salad accompanied with Sous vide chicken, Fish & Chips with a variation of tartar sauce and Meat Loaf garnished with chanterelles, bacon marmalade, pickled onion and truffle. To top off the evening, indulge with a Banana Split crowned with strawberry confection, chocolate ganache and pineapple.
                                
Prior to being named winner of Bravo’s hit show Top Chef on Season 7, New Jersey native Kevin Sbraga utilized his passion for quality ingredients and completed culinary courses in high school. Sbraga acted on his love for cooking and enrolled in Johnson & Wales’ College of Culinary Arts in Providence, Rhode Island after winning a scholarship through culinary contests. He later studied abroad with world-renowned chefs before enrolling in additional culinary courses at Johnson & Wales’ North Miami campus, where he received his B.S. in Culinary Arts.

Sbarga held positions in several restaurants as well as being named Director of Culinary Development for prominent Philadelphia restaurateur, Jose Garces. Sbraga has many accolades, including making the 2007 list of “Top 10 Chefs” by Philadelphia Style magazine, named winner of “Best Meat Presentation at Bocuse d’Or USA,” and most recently winning Season 7 of Bravo’s hit show Top Chef.

The event, which is a scholarship fundraiser for the University’s College of Culinary Arts, is open to the public at $85 per person. Seats are limited. Please RSVP to 305-913-2108.