Overall, the food was not necessarily better than the high-end competition. Smith & Wollensky, The Forge, Joe’s Stone Crab, Houston’s– these places don’t have anything to worry about. We tried some other things on Morton’s menu. The steamed asparagus were a bit stringy, and the broiled sea scallops wrapped in bacon were acceptable. The culinary highlight of the evening was the sauteed button mushrooms which were absolutely fabulous. The baked five-onion soup tasted all right, again nothing spectacular. The raspberry souffle was a letdown, baked well on top but slightly undercooked in the middle. So this restaurant gets a mixed review.

Here are some tips we found:

• Beware of online auctions, but if you do use eBay to buy tickets, make sure that the seller has a long history of customer satisfaction and credibility.
• Ask for photos of the tickets. Try to compare them to real ones.
• Don’t buy tickets from anyone outside the U.S.
• If you are buying a package deal with travel, verify that the game tickets are included with the travel package.

Sources:

• http://www.ehow.com/how_2019913_avoid-superbowl-fraud.html
• http://www.robertxgillis.com/2007/01/beware-superbowl-ticket-scams-on-line.html – from a few years ago but good advice on auctions

South Florida Fan Fest

Memorabilia Show and Concert
January 30, 2010
9:00am – 8:00pm
Miami Beach Convention Center

Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic

Proceeds benefit the NFL Youth Education Town Initiative in South Florida.

Thursday, February 4, 2010
7:00pm
SpareZ Lanes
6325 N. University Dr.
Davie, FL 33328
(954) 434-9663

Sports Career Expo

A one-day sports career event educating students on what it takes to work as a professional athlete.

American Senior High School
Thursday, February 4, 2010
9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

Inspirational music and messages from gospel artists and NFL players.

Friday, February 5th, 2009
7:30pm
James L. Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33131
305.416.5970
http://www.superbowlgospelcelebration.com

Super Bowl Saturday Night

FREE, outdoor, live concert followed by a Super Bowl fireworks spectacular.

February 6, 2010
Gates will open at 4pm and the first act will take the stage at 8pm
South Beach in Ft. Lauderdale – Adjacent to Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel located at 1140 Seabreeze Blvd

Game Day Fan Plaza

This event replace the old NFL Experience and is an interactive sports experience which is open to the general public, free of charge, on Pro Bowl Sunday and to ticket-holders only on Super Bowl Sunday.

Let us know if you recommend any other events around Super Bowl weekend!

1. Butterfly World – Gardens, birds, flowers and of course, butterflies! This attraction is located in west Broward county and a definite pleasure for the little ones.
2. Fairchild Tropical Gardens – One of South Florida’s most famous attractions feature tropical plant, trees, flowers, fruits and a rainforest. Make sure to hop on the tram for a comfy ride through the park on every hour.
3. Jungle Island – Exotic birds and other animals are featured at this attraction on Watson Island. And while you’re at it visit the Ichimura Japanese Garden next door.
4. Shopping – Make sure to check out our guide to Miami area malls and shopping areas.

Visit the Miami-Dade County Fair web site for advanced ticket sales.

Here are the ticket types available for purchase:

24 – Coupon Ride Sheet

(Good on midway rides any day of The Fair including School Field Trips and Weekends)

Pay*One*Price Ride Card

(Good for unlimited midway rides Monday thru Friday only, NOT good on School Field Trips or Weekends)

General Admission Ticket

(Good for admission for ages 6 and over any day. Opening day promotion on this ticket)
2 for 1 admission with advance sales ticket opening day.

Family Fun Pack

The family fun pack includes four General Admission Tickets, Two 24 Coupon Ride Sheets, four $5 Food coupons,
two Free Game Coupons and one Commemorative Fair Gift.

Come get your discount tickets while they last!

The club also meets at least once a month for Photography Field Trips at varying locations. The goal on these trips of course is to take photographs, but these are great opportunities to learn from each other.

Come join the Kendall Photo Club at one of their next field trips or meetings:

October Clicktique
Theme for photographs is “Weather”
Thursday October 8; 7:30 pm.
Our regular meeting place is Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th St, Miami (Pinecrest), FL.

October Program Night
Landscape Photography presented by Frred Karenberg
Thursday October 22; 7:30 pm.
Our regular meeting place is Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th St, Miami (Pinecrest), FL.

Guests are welcome to get to know us. If you decide to join our club, regular membership is $50 a year. You can find out more information by visiting our website:

www.kendallcameraclub.org

We look forward to seeing you!

Original Big Tomato is located right in the downtown circle. You may have difficulty choosing from the long menu, which includes a variety of gourmet pizzas, French “boule” salads (salad served in a bread bowl), wraps, panini sandwiches, and soups.   Once you get past some of the “cheesy” names of menu items, you’ll find there’s something for every tastebud, including vegetarian, California-style , Jamaican jerk, Mexican, and of course Italian.  You can even request whole wheat crust for an extra charge.

My personal favorites are the Big Tomato’s Most Popular pizza (#3 on the menu) and the Greek Salad (#27).  We bought a 10-inch pizza pie and a salad, and had more than enough food for three persons. The dining area is a bit small, but those who prefer more room can always take-out and eat at the grassy circle across the street.  There’s even a quaint, white gazebo for you romantics!  And if you have a sweet tooth, don’t forget to try one of Hope’s delicious cookies; my mom says Hope’s Royale is the bomb!

The bathrooms and dining area are kept clean and the employees are polite. Check the website bigtomatopizza.net for discounts.  Catering is available if you’re planning a party, and there’s also the “original” location in Pinecrest.

Enjoy!!!!!!

My father loves spicy food, and he decided to try the Tum Yung Goong soup with medium spice. Even though he LOVES spicy food, it was still too spicy for him!!Even if you LOVE very spicy food, I would recommend trying the mild spice before trying the hot spice that this restaurant features.

My mom and I shared an order of spring rolls (four small pieces in an order), and I ate the pad thai (rice noodles) with shrimp and chicken. My mother got the ginger chicken with vegetables. My father enjoyed the Tom Yung Goong soup and the seafood Sunomono salad (with chunks of octopus–eeek!). My sister chose the shrimp fried rice and shared some of my pad thai. My mom and my sister said the Thai iced tea was creamy and not too sweet. And do not forget the best part: DESSERT!! We had the Thai donuts, and I hope all the other desserts were as yummy as it was.

My family sat on a raised platform with pillows (a cultural feature that some Thai restaurants provide), but there are also many booths and regular tables that you may choose instead. When I walked into the door, I was amazed at how clean and spacious the dining area was. The servers were extremely polite, and the chef even came out to greet us before we left!

The bathrooms are very well-kept, and prices are moderate. So go off the beaten path and check out Suvi at 5683 Nw 36th Street in Miami Springs, just behind Miami International Airport.