:: Gigi's Tavern Introduces Famed Executive Chef George Telles

Where: GiGi's Tavern, Mizner Park, 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 368-4488

Gigi's Tavern Introduces Famed Executive Chef George Telles
Former chef/owner of the award-winning Black Orchid Café and chef de cuisine of the five-star Plum Room
has innovative plans for the Boca Raton restaurant's menu

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Gigi's Tavern at Mizner Park in Boca Raton has named George E. Telles as the restaurant's new executive chef. Most recently, the award-winning chef was owner and executive chef of The Black Orchid Café in Fort Lauderdale, which served local, national and international patrons for more than 10 years. Previously, Telles was Chef de Cuisine at The Plum Room, the exclusive landmark restaurant on the second floor of Yesterday's in Fort Lauderdale.

At Gigi's Tavern, Telles is reuniting with Gigi's General Manager Michael D'Agnese, with whom he collaborated at The Plum Room to ultimately establish it as one of the most renowned five-star restaurants in South Florida.

"We are incredibly fortunate to have George here. He is well known in South Florida for his culinary expertise," said Warren Blasland, owner of Gigi's Tavern. "He was instrumental in putting The Plum Room and The Black Orchid Café on the map with his incredibly creative menus so we are very excited to share his plans for Gigi's with our guests."

Exciting new menu additions are Maine Lobster ala Whiskey, Roast Loin of Elk, Filet of Beef "Wellington," Lobster Truffle Macaroni & Cheese, Swordfish "Kennebunkport," Bananas Foster, and many more… Telles will preview his fall/winter menu along with other specials at a 5-Course Menu and Wine Tasting Dinner on Thursday, November 15 and the complete new menu will be revealed on Friday, November 16. Reservations are recommended for both dates.

Gigi's Tavern is located at beautiful Mizner Park in Boca Raton. With indoor and outdoor seating, live music and a popular happy hour, Gigi's welcomes guests with a warm atmosphere and deliciously prepared contemporary American cuisine. Exciting specials and monthly events can be found at www.gigis.com and at www.LivingFLA.com. An ideal location for special events such as weddings, engagement parties, anniversaries, holidays and corporate parties, Gigi's Tavern offers a customized menu and specialized event planning assistance. Call (561) 368-4488 for reservations, private parties and more information.

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:: 22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, October 15 - November 11, 2007

Go Around The World In 32 Days And Never Leave The Tropics
The 22nd Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
A Vacation Form Ordinary Film

Recently named one of the top destination film festivals in the United States by Movie Maker Magazine and the highest rated film festival in the State of Florida by the Florida Arts Council, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) attracts thousands of movie lovers each fall. Now in its 22nd year, the annual fest will reel out over 175 films from around the globe between October 15 and November 11.

There are over 60 feature films. The balance are thought provoking documentaries, clever shorts, filmmaker tribute films and on Saturday morning's...family films. Filmmaker and celebrity sightings create an aura of excitement around the month-long cinematic event. Film Premieres and exclusive screenings, as well as parties and receptions aboard yachts and at some of Fort Lauderdale's trendiest clubs and restaurants, offer opportunities to experience this tropical paradise and to meet both moviemakers and actors alike.

Over the years, FLIFF has consistently programmed some of the finest films, many of which have become major box office hits and some that have been nominated or received an Oscar® including Pedro Almodovar's Volver & Bad Education, Mrs. Henderson Presents, The Matador, Being Julia and many more.

Some of FLIFF's special guests over the years have included Matt Damon, Kevin Spacey, Sir Ben Kingsley, Ashley Judd, Elisabeth Shue, Michael Caine, Ben Affleck, Tim Roth, Maria Bello, and renowned directors including Martin Scorceses, Robert Wise, and Peter Bogdanovich. FLIFF offers a variety of Group Travel Packages which include hotel, festival discounts, car rental discounts, and transportation to Fort Lauderdale. FLIFF's host hotel and hub of activity is Gallery One. Fort Lauderdale's premiere Intracoastal 5-star, all-suite boutique hotel is conveniently located just 2 blocks from the beach. The hotel offers individual discounted room rates and 2 for 1 ticket vouchers to attend FLIFF. You may even run into a star or two and some of our filmmakers. And, for a change of pace, take the water taxi from the hotel to FLIFF's year-round art house, Cinema Paradiso, one of the festival's three theatre venues, located just around the corner from renowned Las Olas Blvd. Other theatre venues include Nova University's Miniachi Theatre in Davie and Regal Cypress Creek in Pompano Beach.

Tickets to FLIFF range from $8 to $10 for films. Tickets for major film events, like Opening Night and Closing Night Films & Parties, vary and are reasonably priced. Festival Fast Passes and year-round memberships offer discounted rates and even some free films. http://www.fliff.com

:: League for the Hard of Hearing 25th Silver Anniversary Luncheon

Where: Signature Grand 6900 Ste Rd 84 Davie Florida

On October 25, 2007, members of the Broward County community will join the League as it celebrate 25 years of dedicated service to the community.
We will be honoring individuals and community partners who have helped the League serve more than 8,000 Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and family members each year regardless of their ability to pay. Lucheon tickes $35.00 each with sponsorship and vendor opportunities available. 954-731-7200 X 301

:: 5th Annual Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf Classic

Where: Crandon Golf Course, Key Biscayne

Time: 1:00 PM

A great afternoon of GOLF and FUN with business, community and social leaders from throughout the Greater Miami community. Proceeds benefit The Wellness Community-Greater Miami ~ a nonprofit that provides FREE psycho-social support for all people affected by cancer. www.twcmiami.org 305-668-5900

:: PRANZO Special Menu

Where: Pranzo, 402 Plaza Real Mizner, Boca Raton, FL

Time: 5:00 PM

*Sunset In The Park Menu served daily from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

*SUNSET IN THE PARK MENU
3 Course Menu and a bottle of Wine per couple
at $22.00 per person or $18.00 per person for Dinner Only
Choose from Entrées like 8 oz. Prime Sirloin,
Grilled Salmon of the Day/Sauteed Chicken Scalloppine
Pastaless Vegetable Lasagna

Not available during holidays and Special Events.
Not available on Concert Days at Mizner Park
No Substitutions and No Sharing Please!
Call 561-750-7442
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Your Perfect Restaurant
Open Daily at 5 p.m. for Dinner
Happy Hour-Ladies Drink Free Mon. - Fri. from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
For your Dancing Pleasure we have a DJ Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9:00pm to 1:30am!

:: GiGi's Sunset Menu

Where: GiGi's Tavern, 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sunset menu deal is Three-course meal with a complimentary bottle of wine for each couple or complimentary glass for individuals of Chardonnay - Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinot Noir - Champagne
$21.95 Per Person with wine or $17.95 Per Person Dinner Only,
5-7 every day of the week excluding events, holidays and concerts.

See web site for more details http://www.gigis.com
368-4488

:: Women for Excellence Power Networking Evening

Where: Absinthe at the Boca Marriott Hotel

Time: 5:30 PM

Just a moment of your time will bring you a lifetime of business and friendships. Come to the Women for Excellence Power Networking Event.
Enjoy cocktails at half-price and complimentary hors d'ouevres. Bring your business cards. Guests are welcome. RSVP a must to 561-997-4073.
Deadline Noon Tues. Oct. 23th.

:: Best of Boca & Beyond

Where: The Shops at Boca Center

Time: 5:45 PM

Best of Boca and Beyond Celebrates with Premier Party of the Year
Boca Raton magazine's highly anticipated premier celebration, the 2007 "Best of Boca and Beyond" party is less than two weeks away. Don't wait to reserve your seat as space is limited to 1000 and is expected to be "sold out." The festivities begin Thursday evening, October 25th from 6:30-10:00 PM at the Shops at Boca Center.
This year's "Best of Boca & Beyond," staged under air-conditioned tents at Boca Center, promises to be the biggest ever and is open to the public with all proceeds benefiting YMCA of Boca Raton and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

The festivities will begin with a traditional "lion" performance sponsored by Uncle Tai's restaurant. Talented opera singer Nathan Pacheco also will take the stage and, later in the evening, Sparkle Communications will present a runway fashion show featuring the latest-and hottest-designs.

The event, which traditionally serves as the kickoff to the season, will feature the finest signature culinary specialties from award-winning chefs with a wine and cocktail extravaganza from these top restaurants in Boca Raton:

5 Spice Gatsby's Panera Gol Passion 4 Pastry
Arturos Henry's
Big City Mariposa Renzo
Bogart's McCormick Lindsay and Schmick Salad Creations
Boneheads Mortons Shore
Brewzzi Nespresso Toojays
Cafe Joley Nicks Trulucks
Chops Lobster Bar Opus 5 Water Colors

In addition to saluting the winners of this year's "Best of Boca & Beyond" awards at the event, Boca Raton Magazine will unveil a bold, new look for its award-winning publication. The fresh, contemporary design, the culmination of months of work by the magazine's creative team, is one of many surprises in the November issue of Boca Raton.

Be sure to visit the all "new "Glow Lounge" compliments of the Rapoport Restaurant Group that will highten your scenses and enhance your experience. Other major sponsors at this year's "Best of Boca & Beyond" include The Shops at Boca Center, Premier Beverage, , Celebrity Jet Charters, Vista BMW, Peak Seven Advertising, Azura of Boca Raton developed by Gordon Homes, Eleven Spa, Chops Lobster Bar, Sysco Foods, Capitol Home Technologies and Sparkle Communications.

Call now! Advance ticket prices are $60 per person-and two for $100. Tickets at the door will be $75 per person. Tickets may be purchased by phone (call Boca Raton magazine at 561-997-8683)

:: American Fine Wine Competition 2007 presented by RRA

Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club

Rothstein Rosenfelt Adler Attorneys at Law and the South Florida Business Journal proudly presents the American Fine Wine Competition 2007 sponsored by Capital Hill PC, the Prakas Group, Baseline Engineering and Land Surveying, Cross Keys Capital, LaSalle Bank, Fortessa Crystal and the Boca Resort & Club. Over 350 American wines will compete in the inaugural competition. Some of the competing fine wines are Bouchaine, Ballentine Fogerty, Merryvale, Markham, Ruston, Black Bart, Frank Family Vineyards, Peju, Carrefour, Tres Sabores, Laurel Glen, Titus, and Donum Estate.

Following the judging, the Gala dinner will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. All 350 wines will be available for tasting, and will be poured by 30 "Wine Angels", all of whom are knowledgeable about the wines that will be poured. The dinner will be open to the public (the judging is closed) and seating is limited.

Highlights of the Gala include:
A silent auction to benefit Kids in Distress
Video presentation of wine country
Live Entertainment
Two "Pure" Fortessa wine glasses for each guest
Four course gourmet dinner with fine wines

Date: October 25, 2007
Time: 6:00 pm Gala Awards Dinner
Cost: $250.00 per ticket or $2500.00 for a table of which includes 10 seats and a half page 4 color ad in event program
Rsvp: Kelli McDaniel at 954-949-7529 by September 17. After October 17, $300 per ticket. No refunds after September 17.

:: Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Team in Training)

Where: Tarpon Bend - 200 SW 2nd St. Ft. Lauderdale

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fundraiser for the Leukemia Society Team in Training. $10 includes 2 free drinks. Raffles for various prizes 561-789-8708

:: PRANZO Singles Night

Where: Pranzo, 402 Plaza Real Mizner, Boca Raton, FL

Time: 9:00 PM - 1:30 AM

Don't spend time alone! Join us every Thursday for the best crowd, cocktails, food, DJ from 9pm - 1:30am for your dancing pleasure! Meet that special someone at Pranzo! 561-750-7442
We now have a DJ Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9 to 1:30am!http://www.livingfla.com/todo/