Champagne Perrier-Jouët Reception Romero Britto Art Exhibition

Tuesday, April 20

World-renown neo-pop wall decorator, painter, serigrapher, and sculptor Romero Britto combines elements of cubism, pop art and graffiti in his contemporary artwork. A native of Recife, Brazil, Britto moved to Miami in the 1980s where he set up a permanent studio. His art has been exhibited in galleries and museums across five continents, including the Louvre in Paris. Britto also supports over 200 charitable organizations through The Britto Foundation. Meet Romero Britto and view an outstanding exhibition of his artwork while enjoying Champagne Perrier-Jouët to a musical backdrop by DJ Guillo Cartaya. See Calendar for Details

Viva Tequila! Cinco de Mayo Tasting

Wednesday, May 5

Celebrate Mexicanstyle at this lively, festive event while sampling tasty appetizers and a variety of Tequilas, straight or in a choice of cocktail preparations. Discover the elegance of fine Tequila, whose production is overseen under strict rules by Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council. Tequila is made with the Blue Agave plant, which is hand-harvested and can only be grown within specified regions in Mexico, mostly in the state of Jalisco. Join us for a memorable Tequila tasting as DJ Guillo Cartaya sets the pulse with upbeat tunes to mach the occasion. See Calendar for Details

Interactive Luncheons

Interactive Champagne Henri Abelé Luncheon with Chef David Rodriguez of Oriente at Costa d’Este Resort, Vero Beach

Saturday, March 13

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Rodriguez pairs gourmet Cuban cuisine with influences from Spanish, Latin, and Creole traditions at Oriente, the restaurant at Costa d’Este resort owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Indulge in Champagne Henri Abelé while cooking up an imaginative lunch guided by Chef Rodriguez. See Calendar for Details

Interactive Champagne Perrier-Jouët Luncheon with Chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market, South Beach

Saturday, April 10

Colorado native Chef Brasel, former Executive Chef at Touch in South Beach, offers “modern grill cuisine” at the new restaurant concept, Meat Market, a glamorous take on the traditional steak house. Meet Chef Brasel and prepare his delectable dishes at your own table while sipping Champagne Perrier-Jouët. See Calendar for Details

Interactive Champagne Deutz Luncheon with Chef Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s, Miami

Saturday, May 8

At Michy’s, husband and wife team David Martinez and Michelle Bernstein use seasonal ingredients from local farmers and fishermen to create whimsical bistro dishes. Don your apron and sip Champagne Deutz as you prepare a lunch guided by awardwinning Chef Michelle Bernstein. See Calendar for Details

2010 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival at Biltmore Hotel

Saturday, February 27

Guided by celebrity chefs, enjoy your very own self-made dishes as you sip fine wines with fellow attendees

Barilla Interactive Lunch
hosted by Chef Scott Conant Cook up an imaginative luncheon at your table guided by Scott Conant, acclaimed cookbook author, chef/owner of Scarpetta restaurants in New York and Miami, and TV guest chef on The Food Network, Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Good Morning America.

Barilla Interactive Dinner hosted by Chefs Lidia Bastianich and Joe Bastianich
Prepare your own unforgettable culinary feast led by Lidia Bastianich, Emmy - Award winning Television personality , cookbook author and acclaimed restaurateur — and Joe Bastianich, author of Vino Italiano and winner of James Beard Foundation Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional award

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Reception & Luis Enrique Torres Art Exhibition

Wednesday, February 17

San Francisco native artist Luis Enrique Torres pushes the boundaries of art by manipulating different mediums to impart an exuberance of color and texture. Meet and greet the artist while viewing a display of his work as you st rol l and sip Champagne to a musical mix by DJ Guillo Cartaya.

Annual Valentine Celebration Royal- Table Champagne Gala Winemaker Dinner featuring Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame”

Thursday, February 4

Join us with for a stellar evening hosted by Cyril Brun, winemaker for Veuve Clicquot, presenting vintages of La Grande Dame, the peak expression of Veuve Clicquot’s elegance and finesse. The Champagnes will be matched with dishes created by Biltmore’s award-winning native French Chef Philippe Ruiz. See Calendar for Details

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Thursday, December 31

Ring in 2010 in splendid Biltmore style at the Dinner-Dance featuring Raiko Torres and Son Tres (Latin Dance Band), Tony Wilson and the James Brown Tribute Band (Motown). Midnight fireworks display over the golf course with cigar roller providing cigars for guests.

Annual Biltmore Members Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 15

Celebrate the season and mark another festive year of Cellar Club memories as you share food, wine and fun with fellow members at the annual Holiday Party. Groove to the party beat of Latin Salsa/Jazz band Raiko Torres & “Son Tres” and the rhythmic sounds DJ Guillo Cartaya, guaranteed to move you inside and out

Masters of Florida Art Exhibit & Champagne Henriot Reception

Tuesday, November 17

Celebrate Florida’s rich heritage captured on canvas by The Highwaymen, Florida’s most talented native Impressionist artists. Sip Champagne Henriot, mingle with fellow members, and groove to the tunes of DJ Guillo Cartaya. See Calendar for Details

First Annual Acufest: A Festival of Acupuncture & Healthy Living

Sunday, October 4

Acufest introduces diverse elements of acupuncture, spa, fitness and healthy lifestyle practices, all available in a world-class resort setting. Share and interact with nationally-recognized practitioners, speakers, and industry experts in the largest audience participation event of its kind.

Walk-Around Tasting...
Sample a variety of Organic Food, Organic Wineand Herbal Elixirs

Chef David Bracha of The River Oyster Bar, Miami Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

Saturday, September 5

After completing culinary school, this native New Yorker burst on the Miami scene at 411 in South Beach and Fishbone Grille in Brickell Village. In 2003, Bracha opened The River Oyster Bar, offering a unique palette of American Progressive Cuisine. See Calendar for Details

Biltmore Executive Chef Roly Cruz-Taura, Coral Gables Champagne Deutz

Saturday, October 10

Chef Roly held leading posts in Miami’s top restaurants, and was chefowner of FIFTY Restaurant in SoBe prior to joining the Biltmore. Indulge in Champagne Deutz while you stir and sauté Chef Roly’s delicious dishes at your own table. See Calendar for Details

Chef Govind Armstrong of Table 8, Miami, Los Angeles & New York Champagne Henriot

Saturday, November 14

Prior to opening Table 8, Chef Govind worked with Wolfgang Puck, Joachim Splichal, and Michelin 3-star Juan Mari Arzak of Spain. Govind is the author of Small Bites, Big Nights: Seductive Little Plates for Intimate Occasions and Lavish Parties, and is also a consultant chef to Air New Zealand. See Calendar for Details

Mixology Seminar Hosted by Arturo Sighinolfi, Director of Mixology and Spirits Education for Southern Wine and Spirits of Florida

Tuesday, May 19

Explore the art of cocktails at this sit-down seminar with Arturo Sighinolfi, Professor of Beverage Management at FIU whose career spans Miami, New York, Aspen and Italy. Featured in The Wall Street Journal and Ocean Drive, Sighinolfi has presented at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Las Vegas Bar & Nightclub Show and New Orleans Tales of the Cocktail. See Calendar for Details

¡Viva Tequila! Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Tuesday, May 5

Join us in a Mexican-style Cinco de Mayo fiesta at this lively walkabout event with tunes by DJ Zonzon setting the pulse. Mix and mingle with fellow Cellar Club members while sampling delectable appetizers and tasting a broad selection of Mexico’s finest Tequilas, straight-up or in variety of cocktails. See Calendar for Details

Chef Keyvan Behnam of China Grill, South Beach - Champagne Mumm

Saturday, May 9

Born in Iran, Chef Keyvan’s career evolved through England, Greece, France, the US and Italy. His globe-trotting culinary skills have dazzled diners at China Grill Management’s restaurants in Los Angeles, London, New York, San Francisco and at the flagship China Grill in South Beach. Meet Chef Keyvan and prepare his delectable dishes while sipping Champagne Mumm. See Calendar for Details

Chef Bryan Flyer of Asia de Cuba, South Beach - Champagne Nicolas Feuillate

Saturday, April 11

Don your apron and cook up a storm along with Chef Flyer at this fun, hands-on feast. Flyer was Chef de Cuisine at the Boca Raton Resort & Club before joining China Grill Management in 2007 as Executive Chef of Social Miami at Sagamore. Flyer is now Executive Chef at the new Asia de Cuba in the Mondrian South Beach. See Calendar for Details

Chef Tom Azar of Ahnvee, South Beach Champagne Deutz

Saturday, March 14

Sip Champagne Deutz and cook up an imaginative lunch blending Cajun/Creole cuisine led by Chef Azar of Ahnvee. A Chicago native, Azar has worked for Emeril Lagasse at Emeril’s in New Orleans, Emeril’s in Orlando and was Chef de Cuisine for Emeril’s in Miami Beach prior to opening Ahnvee in South Beach. See Calendar for Details

Champagne Nicolas Feuillate Reception and Photographer Robert Klemm Art Exhibit

Tuesday, April 21

View a display of fine art photography by Robert Klemm, whose career in the US and Europe showcases fashion, advertising and fine art. His two passions, landscapes and angels, form a romantic vision that enhances his unique style. Enjoy this exhibit as you sip Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, animated with music by DJ Zonzon. See Calendar for Details

Chefs Ilan Hall & Hung Huynh

Sunday, February 22

At this do-it-yourself luncheon, Top Chef winners Ilan Hall and Hung Huynh demonstrate the featured dishes on stage as you prepare a delectable meal while rubbing elbows (and spatulas) with fellow attendees. Enjoy the finished dishes with fine wines selected for the occasion. See Calendar for Details

Chef Guy Fieri

Saturday, February 21

Join Guy Fieri, host and star of three popular Food Network shows, Guy’s Big Bite, Guy Off the Hook and Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, as Fieri demonstrates a few of his favorite dishes onstage and meets with guests at each table. Enjoy your very own self-made lunch with fellow attendees, as you sip fine wines selected to match the dishes. See Calendar for Details

¡Viva España! The Wines and Food of Spain

Thursday, February 19

Enjoy a multi-course feast by renown chefs of Iberian haute cuisine in the splendor of the legendary Biltmore, the perfect setting to this evening’s celebration.

TV cooking personality José Andrés, one the most successful Spanish chefs in America, owner of several restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area.

Pedro Subijana, whose Akelare restaurant in the resort area of San Sebastian is Michelin 3-star rated.

Dani Garcia of Michelin-star restaurant Calima in Marbella, the youngest of Spain’s celebrated “10 Chefs de Vanguardia,” a group of masters considered the country’s most ground-breaking chefs.

Francisco (Paco) Torreblanca, considered the best master pastry chef in Spain and, some say, in Europe.

A stellar selection of top-flight Spanish wines complement the individual dishes. The combination of Spain’s finest vintages with the renowned talents creating dinner this evening are guaranteed to elevate flavor to a whole new level. Olé! See Calendar for Details

Gloria Lorenzo art Exhibit & Champagne HENRIOT reception

Tuesday, February 17

While sipping a glass of Champagne Henriot, meet and greet Cubanborn artist Gloria Lorenzo, master of a variety of mediums including ceramics, sculptures, murals and paintings. View her abstract artwork incorporating organic and sensual forms evoking nature’s mysteries. See Calendar for Details

Annual Valentine’s Day Royal-Table Champagne Louis Roederer Gala Winemaker Dinner

Wednesday, February 4

Celebrate the romance of Valentine’s Day in grand style with Champagne Roederer, one of the few family-owned prestige Champagne houses in France. Regale your senses with the Frenchinspired menu created for this ocassion by Biltmore’s award-winning French-born culinary duo, Palme d’Or Chef de Cusine Philippe Ruiz and Pastry Chef Olivier Rodriguez. See Calendar for Details

Chef Julius Brown- Kitchen 305 Champagne pommery

Saturday, January 24

Kitchen 305 offers distinctive American-eclectic fare prepared by Chef Julius Brown, who melds Tex-Mex influences from his native Texas with tropical South Florida accents using fresh, local ingredients. Rub elbows with fellow attendees and sip Champagne Pommery while preparing your own lunch guided by Chef Brown. See Calendar for Details

Chef Mario Camia - Fontana Champagne Perier-Jouët

Saturday, December 13

Italian-born Chef Camia began making pastas and breads at the age of eight alongside his grandmother, leading to a culinary career throughout Italy, the Caribbean and the US, in addition to winning the 1998 International Gastronomic Festival. Cook along with Chef Camia and enjoy your self-made lunch while sipping Champagne Perrier-Jouët. See Calendar for Details

Members Holiday Party With live music by Outereach

Tuesday, December 9

It’s the most awaited party of the year! Celebrate with fellow Cellar Club members at this festive evening featuring eclectic wines from around the world and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Spread the holiday cheer with a toast while grooving to the rhythmic sound and high-energy show of Miami’s acclaimed band Outereach, fusing 80s pop tunes and 90s rock riffs with electronic dance beats that move you inside and out. See Calendar for Details