Monday, June 2

Coral Gables Restaurant Week Begins
Tempt your palate. Savor Something spicy. Indulge your sweet tooth. Celebrate the great international chefs of downtown Coral Gables as they showcase delectable three-course prix fixe menus at lunch and dinner all week, through Sunday, June 8. This week serves to celebrate the great international chefs and venues which make Downtown Coral Gables one of the finest culinary destinations in the heart of Miami, with 23 Zagat-rated restaurants. Artfish on the Mile, Benihana, Cacao, Caffe Abbracci, California Pizza Kitchen, Caramelo, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Hoja Nueva, JohnMartin's Irish Pub, La Cofradia, La Dorada, Le Provencal, Ortanique on the Mile, Por Fin, Sushi Maki, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill and Two Sisters at the Hyatt are participating. Complete menus are available on the web site. Call 305-569-0311. http://www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com

Food And Wine On The Internet
Tune into WSFG online-radio from 11am to noon to hear special food and wine related guests as they join hosts Simone Diament and Carole Kotkin. http://southfloridagourmet.com/newsite/talkradio.html

Ponce Business Lunch
The Ponce Business Association meets every Monday (except holidays) for lunch at JohnMartin's Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile, at noon. The guest speaker will be Howard Gregg, assistant director for Miami-Dade's Park and Recreation Department. Lunch is $20 for members and $22 for guests. Call 305-443-7973. http://www.PonceAssociation.org

Shakra Monday Specials:
Shakra will come to your office or home to administer Chair Massages for a special rate of $70 (this special rate applies for locations within one mile from Shakra). Visit their beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Yoga for Lunch at all levels from 12:15 to 1pm, for Body Sculpting at all levels from 5:15 to 6:15pm to stretch and tone your lower back and abdominal area, Hatha Yoga at all levels from 6:15 to 7:30pm and for Belly Dancing at intermediate level from 7:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy their Zen-style and fully equipped locker rooms as well as class props for free. The first class for new students (Florida Residents) is always free at Shakra Relaxation Oasis, 271 Alhambra Circle. Call 305-774-1355. http://www.shakramiami.com

Martini Monday At The Biltmore Bar
The weekly Martini Monday is an event dedicated to the most chic of cocktails for the choicest of singles at the Biltmore Bar featuring half price Belvedere Vodka, Ciroc Vodka, and Smirnoff Vodka. The hotel's resident expert mixologists have developed a menu of Martinis unlike any other at the Biltmore Bar, 1200 Anastasia, starting at 6pm every Monday. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Neal Rosenthal: Reflections of a Wine Merchant
In the late 1970s, Neal Rosenthal set out to learn everything he could about wine. Today, he is one of the most successful importers of traditionally made wines produced by small family-owned estates in France and Italy. Rosenthal has immersed himself in the culture of Old World wine production, working closely with his growers for two and sometimes three generations. In Reflections of a Wine Merchant (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $24), Rosenthal brings us into the cellars, vineyards, and homes of these vignerons, and his delightful stories about his encounters, relationships, and explorations -- and what he has learned along the way -- give us an unequaled perspective on winemaking tradition and what threatens it today. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Spoken Word Open Mic Night At The Grape
Stop in to your favorite wine bar at the Village Of Merrick Park for a great assortment of wines by the glass or the bottle, plus great food. Each Monday night from 8pm to close, enjoy an evening of poetry, spoken word, or whatever is on your mind. Come ready to speak up. Meet up with friends at The Grape for a great time every time. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Fritz And Franz Monday Specials
The Fritz And Franz Bierhaus at 60 merrick Way will once again be open every Monday with a fresh oven roasted Chicken with mixed salad plate special for $14.95. Call 305-774-0883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Acoustic Music Showcase And Wheat Beer At JohnMartin's
John Brown hosts the weekly acoustic music showcase, and special $5 pricing on JohnMartin's Wheat Beer each Sunday evening at JohnMartin's Irish Pub, 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Late Night Specials At The Bar
Enjoy 2 for 1 drink specials from 11pm to 1am. Enjoy their selection of 48 bottled beers, 10 great brews on tap and the best comfort food at The Bar, 172 Giralda. Call 305-442-2730. http://www.gablesthebar.com