Chef Wallack & Sola's "Wagyu Beef Burger" Heading To Miami's South Beach

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

A burger is a burger right? Wrong; Well, at least not to foodies and culinary experts. In-fact, I bet that most folks around Chicago can probably tell you where to find their favorite burger, even if they aren't foodies. I recently tried a burger that is vying for the "best burger" title at the "Amstel Light Burger Bash" and I liked it. I really, really liked it.

Carol Wallack, is the Executive Chef at Sola restaurant and one of two Chicago chefs (Rick Bayless) invited to participate in the "Amstel Ligh Burger Bash" competition. Hosted by Rachel Ray, the event takes place in Miami on Thursday February 19th and is part of the 2009 Food Network South Beach Food & Wine Festival. The South Beach Festival is one of the premiere culinary and wine events in the country and features some of the biggest culinary stars in the industry.

Chef Wallack is competing against some top notch chefs, but I think that her "Wagyu Beef Burger" may have a chance. The signature "Wagyu Burger", which has taken Chef Wallack over 20 years to perfect, is Allen Brother's Wagyu Beef, cambazola cheese, house-made bacon, carmelized onions and arugula all squeezed between a soft pretzel roll. The Chef likes to serve the burger medium, which I normally don't do, but her suggestion went over very well. Of course, you can't have a burger without their truffle fries, which were the perfect complement to the beef.

In celebration of the "Burger Bash", Sola is serving the delectable burger all weekend long (February 19th - 22nd). The burger is normally only served during lunch and dinner on Thursdays and only during lunch on Fridays.

Sola is located at 3868 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 327-3868. For more information log onto www.sola-restaurant.com.

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"Miami Nights" at Nacional 27

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Nacional 27 and nationally-noted master mixologist, Adam Seger, hosts the Friday evening addition of "Miami Nights," a South Beach-inspired weekly event.

Nacional 27 transforms into a sexy South Beach nightclub through sultry signature cocktails, Miami fashion week footage and dynamic beats performed by special guest DJs and live percussionists.

Nosh on delicious tapas, ceviches and small plates, while enjoying a complete night out of dining and dancing.

Miami Nights, Fridays :

Miami Chill, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Complimentary South Beach-inspired Tapas and Ceviches

Live Percussion, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Master Drummer, Geraldo D'Olivera

Latin House Music, 9:30pm-11:00pm
Hot, South Beach Lounge Vibes
$10 cover charge includes complimentary Passion-Ginger sangria for ladies

Nacional 27 is located at 325 W. Huron St. downtown Chicago.

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