It was a cornucopia of culinary delights as more than 500 wine collectors, patrons of the arts, and wine and food enthusiasts gathered in the idyllic gardens at The Kampong in Coconut Grove to celebrate the site's beautiful heritage and help raise funds for its upkeep. The event was organized with the help of the American Institute of Wine and Food as a tasting odyssey, with more than 20 restaurants-including Talula, Azul, The Restaurant at the Setai, and River Oyster Bar-setting up shop in the botanical garden.A vast array of silent-auction items were handsomely displayed inside the newly renovated pavilion, with items such as rare wines, gift certificates to Miami restaurants, and gourmet baskets displayed on regal wood furnishings. A raucous live auction featured various lavish prizes including a two-night stay at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee and a seven-day Silversea cruise. Tropical music provided by the band Haole Kats added to the atmosphere.
Lasso the Moon's display used artichokes, coconuts, and plants as decor elements.
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Lasso the Moon's display used artichokes, coconuts, and plants as decor elements.
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Cafe Sambal of the Mandarin Oriental Miami prepared butter-poached lobster with pasta caviar served in handsome caviar tins.
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Each restaurant displayed signage and distributed menus at their tables.
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Cacao restaurant in Coral Gables served shrimp tartar.
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Silent-auction sign-up sheets were set up at tastefully set tables offering gift certificates to Miami restaurants.
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Rosa Mexicano presented its signature guacamole en molcajete made in an oversize lava-serving dish.
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Talula served up wahoo ceviche topped with avocado puree, along with a ginger-orange mojito.
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An array of silent-auction items were displayed inside the renovated Kampong pavilion.
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Aroma Espresso doled out freshly brewed espresso and cappuccino drinks.
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Wolfe's Wine Shop, an event sponsor, used corkscrews as a decorative accent at its display.
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