13 Aug 2013
Organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), the wildly popular Miami Spice Restaurant Program launched with a record-breaking number of participating restaurants, enhanced website and an expanded line-up of events and promotions. Running from August 1 - September 30, 2013, the summer's highly-anticipated culinary celebration features close to 200 participating luxury and fine dining restaurants in Greater Miami and the Beaches. Sponsored by MasterCard Priceless Miami, Norwegian Cruise Line, BACARDÍ ®, Stella Artois and Wines of Chile, this year foodies can enter to win savory prizes and make reservations on the newly enhanced Miami Spice website at www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com.
From the opportunity to dine at a Miami Spice participating restaurant with a group of friends, to the chance to win one of eight cruises from PortMiami to the Eastern Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, there are prizes to please any palate.
Food aficionados will marvel at this year’s Miami Spice program, which offers an affordable and convenient way for consumers to experience some of the best dining and nightlife in Miami. Participating restaurants will present discounted three-course lunch and dinner menus featuring a choice of an appetizer, entrée and dessert as part of the fixed price, excluding tax and gratuities.
- Luxury dining: three course prix-fixe lunches at $23 per person, dinners at $39.
- Fine dining: three course prix –fixe lunches at $19 per person, dinners at $33
New to the Miami Spice program this year are 52 restaurants (to-date):
530 Alba Barezzito Biscayne Blue Collar Brasiliero Steakhouse Bulla Gastrobar Cafe Catula Café Prima Pasta Cantina Casabe 305 CATCH Charles Chef Devon Dolce Doma Polo El Chaman Fish Fish Florida Juana M Katsuya by Khong Kouzina Lazuli Milos by MIXT MPP | Oak Tavern Oggi PB Steak Perfecto Piccola Cucina PM Fish & Steak House Restaurant Michael Schwartz Riojo Grille Salumeria 104 Serafina Spartico SUSHISAMBA Taverna The Bazaar The Local The Setai The Social The Tides Timo’s at Tongue Toro Toro Tosca Vivaldino
|
|
|
“The record-breaking number of participating restaurants speaks for itself. Miami Spice is a beloved program for both consumers and the restaurant industry, further driving the tourism offerings for the destination,” said
GMCVB President and CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME. “The GMCVB is proud to lead the initiative to bring Miami Spice fans greater accessibility and advanced engagement with an enhanced website and strong line-up of promotions and events. “
How to Choose, Make a Reservation, Earn Points!
It will be easier than ever to find a restaurant and book a reservation this year with an enhanced, dedicated website (www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com). The new website will contain a complete list of participating venues, menus and scheduled events. Restaurants will be posting photos of their venue and dishes, bios of their chef as well as recipes. Consumers will be able to search through Miami Spice restaurants by cuisine type, area/neighborhood, lunch/dinner, category (fine dining vs. luxury dinning).
MasterCard:
MasterCard Priceless Miami will be celebrating Miami Spice by giving away a limited quantity of vouchers to its cardholders for free meals at Miami Spice restaurants. Also, when you pay for your Miami Spice meal with your
MasterCard, you’ll be supporting a great cause. From July 12 to September 28, MasterCard will make a donation to Stand Up to Cancer for each purchase of $10 or more at restaurants — one precious cent at a time, up to a total donation of $4MM. To learn more, visit mastercard.com/dogood.
For the latest Miami and The Beaches dining infographic providing insight into the nearly 3,000 dining options in the destination, visit http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/dining/restaurant-infographic
For an up-to-date list of participating restaurants, menus, promotions and scheduled events, visit the official Miami Spice website at www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com.
About The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau:
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is an independent not-for- profit sales and marketing organization whose mission is to attract visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches for leisure, business and conventions. For a vacation guide, visit www.MiamiandBeaches.com or call 1-888-76-Miami (US/Canada only) or (305) 447-7777. To reach the GMCVB offices
dial (305) 539-3000. Meeting planners may call 1-800-933-8448 (US/Canada only) or (305) 539-3071 or visit www.MiamiMeetings.com.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. For more information, visit www.ncl.com.
About MasterCard
MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world’s
fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions make everyday commerce activities — such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances — easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter @MasterCardNews, join the discussion on the Cashless Conversations Blog and subscribe for the latest news.
About BACARDÍ® Rums
In 1862, BACARDÍ revolutionized the spirits industry when founder Don Facundo Bacardi Massó began producing his remarkable light-bodied,smooth rum – BACARDÍ, the world’s favorite rum. The unique taste of BACARDÍ rum inspired cocktail pioneers to invent some of the world’s most famous drinks including the BACARDÍ Mojito, the BACARDÍ Daiquirí, the BACARDÍ Cuba Libre, the BACARDÍ Piña Colada and the BACARDÍ Presidente. BACARDÍ Rum has won more than 550 awards for quality and product profile. Today, BACARDÍ rum is produced in Puerto Rico, following the production legacy set forth by Don Facundo — crafted in a five step distillation process, aged in American white oak barrels, and filtered five times for unparalleled quality and smoothness. www.bacardi.com
DRINK WITH HONOR AND RESPONSIBILITY.
©2013. BACARDI AND THE BAT
DEVICE ARE TRADEMARKS OF BACARDI &
COMPANY LIMITED. BACARDI U.S.A., INC., CORAL GABLES, FL.
About Stella Artois
Stella Artois® is part of a Belgian brewing tradition dating back to 1366. It is the number one Belgian beer in the world and is present in more than 80 countries. Stella Artois® is a bottom filtered, blonde pilsner. It is thirst quenching with a malty middle and crisp finish delivering a full flavor and a hint of bitterness. Stella Artois® is best enjoyed served between 3 and 5 degree Celsius and should be served in the unique Stella Artois® Chalice according to the 9-Step Pouring Ritual to guarantee a perfect experience of this gold standard lager. Visit www.stellaartois.com for more information.
About Wines of Chile
Wines of Chile is committed to promoting Chilean wines throughout the world. Wines of Chile’s 86 member wineries belong to Vinos de Chile and represent 85% of Chile’s bottled wine exports, including small and large growers, suppliers, wineries and exporters. Visit www.winesofchile.org for more information.
