Miami Spice 2011 – a summer restaurant promotion showcasing Miami’s top restaurants – will run from August 1 – miami spiceSeptember 30, 2011. The promotion will commence with the 2nd Annual Taste of Miami Spice Kickoff Event & Fundraiser on Thursday, July 28th from 7:00 pm – 10:00 (Located at the Miami Beach Convention Center -1901 Convention Center Drive). The kickoff will feature tastings from a selection of  Miami Spice restaurants and celebrity chefs selling and signing cookbooks. General Admission is $35 in advance or $50 day of event.

Participating restaurants in the summer promotion include 1500°, Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Bourbon Steak, Petit Rouge, The Capital Grille and more. Three course menus will be offered at special pricing of  $22 for lunch, $35 for dinner.  For a full list of restaurants and events, click here.

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