Monday - Sunday : January 27 - February 2

"We the People" at the IMAX Theater - The Documentary Film "We the People" opens at The IMAX Theater at World Golf Hall of Fame. This is a story of America's founding documents and the people who wrote, shaped and tested them.  The magnificent buildings, monuments and memorials of Washington DC, archival imagery from America's great museums and dramatic reenactments of key events come alive through the immortal words of Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Lincoln. and Martin Luther King Jr.  This IMAX theater features the largest 3-D screen in the Southeast. Adults $13, Seniors/Students/Military $12, and Children 3-12 $10. Visit the website for show times. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfimax.com Nights of Lights - Selected by National Geographic Traveler in 2011 and 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine's Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation's oldest city through February 2. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city's 449-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. www.NightsofLights.com    Historic Spanish Ships in St. Augustine - Full-sized replicas of 16th century Spanish ships are open for tours at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.  The Nao Victoria is a replica of the first ship to sail around the world.  In 1522, it was the only member of Ferdinand Magellan's five-ship fleet to complete the first circumnavigation of the globe.  El Galeón, the larger of the two ships is an exact replica of the famous galleons that played such an important role in the creation and maintenance of the Spanish Empire.  It is similar to the galleon that brought Pedro Menendez to Florida where he founded St. Augustine in 1565.   The Nao Victoria will be in port through February 8.  Through July 15, El Galeón will be docked at the marina. The ships are available for tours beginning at 10 a.m. daily.  Admission to the Nao Victoria is $10 for adults; $5 for youth. Admission to El Galeón is $15 for adults; $8 for youth, for both ships, admission is $20 for adults; $10 for youth.  111 Avenida Menendez 904-824-1606 www.staugustine-450.com   Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience Journey: 450 Years of the African American Experience covers the long and storied history of African-Americans in St. Augustine. The story of African-Americans begins in St. Augustine with the first Africans both free and slave among founding colonists in 1565. The exhibition is designed for cultural and heritage visitors interested in the full history of America and its beginnings and comprises four themes: Genesis of the African-American Experience; Fortress of Freedom; Breaking the Chains; and Crossroads of Change.  Tickets are $5 for adults; $4 for seniors; $3 for youth 7-12; under 7 free. Free admission for military in uniform. Located at the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center, 10 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. www.Journey2014.com     "Little Picture Show" Exhibit - Through January 31, Lost Art Gallery presents an exhibition of art from classical to contemporary, featuring small and affordable works in a variety of mediums including oil on canvas, oil on copper, etchings and watercolors by European and regional artists.  210 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-827-9800 www.lostartgallery.com   For a complete list of  eco/kayak, food, and history tours  and other events taking place on Florida's Historic Coast this week, visit Florida's Historic Coast Events.

Monday - Thursday:  January 27 - 30

'Playbook' Art Exhibit at space:eight Gallery  -  Through January 30th, space:eight will host 'Playbook,' an exhibition of new works by Roswell, GA, artist George Long and Brooklyn artist Mario Schambon.  The new series of works is pulled and pushed from a very diverse set of feelings and adventures fueled by desires, hunger and thirst.  space:eight Gallery is open Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  After hours by appointment.  228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838  www.spaceeight.com

Monday - Friday:  January 27 - 31

Celebrate Art 2014:  7th Annual Juried Artist Member Exhibition - The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach hosts the 7th Annual Juried Artist Member Exhibition.  Admission to the gallery is free and open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614 www.ccpvb.org

Monday - Saturday:  January 27 - February 1

"The Object Tells a Story: African-American Folk Art from Florida" - The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum new exhibition "The Object Tells a Story: African American Folk Art from Florida" brings together a selection of works by four well-know African-American vernacular artists from Florida: Alynne Harris, Mary Proctor, Ruby C. Williams and Purvis Young.  Interspersed throughout the exhibition will be objects lent by members of St. Augustine's African American community, including paintings, quilts, dolls and ceramics, along with artwork created by students from Ketterlinus and Osceola Elementary Schools during recent workshops with Ruby C. Williams at Fort Mose Historical State Park.  The Museum is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 - 4 p.m.  48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8530 http://readme.readmedia.com/Crisp-Ellert-Art-Museum-presents-The-Object-Tells-a-Story-African-American-Folk-Art-from-Florida/7557493

Tuesday:  January 28

Dinner with Artist Laura Lacambra Shubert - From 6 - 9 p.m., join artist Laura Lacambra Shubert for an exclusive dinner party at Restaurant Medure.  This event which includes a private exhibition, wine and an exquisite dinner, is a fundraiser for the Friends for the Arts, an affinity group of The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra.  Tickets are $125 per person with very limited seating (purchase tickets online).  818 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach.  904-280-0614 x 205 www.ccpvb.org

Tuesday - Sunday:  January 27 - February 2

Portrait & Figure Show - The St. Augustine Art Association hosts a juried exhibition of expressions of the human face and form lending personality to a variety of styles and media. The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday noon - 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 - 5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St. St. Augustine.  904-824-2310 www.staaa.org

Wednesday:  January 29

Farmer's Arts and Crafts Market - Farmers' Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more!  Open 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rain or shine. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com    A Coquina Rock Beach Walk - From noon to 1:30 p.m., explore the second largest outcropping of coquina rock on the Atlantic Coast with a park volunteer at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.  Learn about coquina and discover the inhabitants of the rock, its geological makeup and gain a better understanding of the beach ecosystem.  Regular park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, up to eight people; $4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $2 per person on bicycle applies.   6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast.  386-446-6780 www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks   Keb 'Mo' Concert - Three-time Grammy Award-winning blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Keb' Mo'performs at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. He has been described as "a living link to the seminal Delta blues that travelled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America."  Tickets are $59.50 first 3 rows; $49.50 for remaining rows. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com

Thursday - Sunday:  January 30 - February 2

Limelight Theatre Presents "Butterflies are Free" - This classic comedy features a blind man who moves to San Francisco to escape his over-protective mother and soon meets a zany neighbor who teaches him things he would have never learned from Mom.  Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.  Tickets are $25 adults; $22 seniors; $20 student and military. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org

Friday: January 31

Steep Canyon Rangers Concert - Winners of the 2013 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, Steep Canyon Rangers perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Ponte Vedra Beach. The concert begins at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)  Tickets are $34 and $26. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com

Saturday:  February 1

Old City Farmer's Market - Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more.  Located at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre,  Open 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Admission is free. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine. 904-471-3733   GTM Research Reserve Guided Cultural Hike - The first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. features a Guided Cultural Hike that focuses on the Guana Peninsula's 5,000 years of human history  This 1.5 mile guided walking tour departs from the Trailhead Pavilion located just west of the Guana Dam.  The programs are free.   There is a $3 parking fee.  505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 http://gtmnerr.org   School of the 16th Century - From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park steps back to the 16th century with related displays, demonstrations, training drills and interpretations.  See weapons and cooking demonstrations and camp life.  Regular park admission of $12 Adults, $11 seniors, $8 Children 6 - 12 applies (local discount available).  11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3168 www.fountainofyouthflorida.com   Living History Day at Fort Matanzas - From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically-clad re-enactors demonstrate Spanish cannons at this fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine.  Admission is free including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island.  Fort Matanzas National Monument is located at 8635 A1A, approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. 904-471-0116 www.nps.gov/foma   Nature Program at Anastasia State Park - Park rangers and volunteers present programs on various topics ranging from sea turtles to star gazing.  The program is included in regular admission of $8 per vehicle. Times vary. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine. 904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia   Vilano Beach Sunset Celebration - A celebration of a spectacular sunset across the bay featuring dozens of market vendors, live music, local arts and crafts and more at the Vilano Pier on the Intracoastal Waterway.   Activities are from 2 p.m. - dusk.  Admission is free. 260 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine. 904-540-0402 www.vilanobeachfl.com

Sunday: February 2

Royal Family Transfer of Office - Colorful transfer of royal duties from the 2013 Royal Family to the 2014 Royal Family composed of heritage residents representing Queen Marianna, King Carlos II and Princess Margarita Maria - the Spanish Royal Family of 1672, the year in which work began on the Castillo de San Marcos.  The event begins at 2 p.m. at the Isabella Gardens located at the corner of Hypolita and St. George St. in St. Augustine.  904-829-2333   Plaza Stroll Historic Walking Tour - St. Augustine City Walks presents a one-hour, free guided walking tour of the beautiful monuments in the city's historic Plaza de la Constitucion.  It's the perfect way to learn about all of the cultural influences that have left their mark here, including explorers, entrepreneurs and famous personalities.  The free tour departs at 4 p.m. from the Tour St. Augustine office. Reservations Required.  4 Granada St. 904-825-0087  www.StAugustineCityWalks.com   Love Letters at The Raintree Restaurant - A smash hit on and off Broadway, Love Letters tells the story of the bittersweet relationship between a staid lawyer and a lively, unstable artist. Tickets to this exciting dinner theatre experience in the upstairs dining room of the Raintree Restaurant are $39.95 (adult beverages served separately).  Dinner is served at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. arrival suggested) and the show begins at 7 p.m. 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com

Celebrate Valentines Day with Smoldering Specials at South Florida’s Hottest Restaurants

Miami Dade Restaurants:

Meat Market

Lincoln Road’s sizzling spot for succulent steaks and seafood, will offer several romantically-inspired á la carte specials this Valentine’s Day. For an appetizer, diners can enjoy six Kusshi oysters topped with cucumber sorbet and black bowfin caviar ($29). An entrée special for two features a 2 lb. lobster split and steamed, paired with wood-grilled filet mignon with wild mushrooms, short rib marmalade and roasted baby beets ($89). For an even more unforgettable meal, guests can upgrade to a 28 oz. Broadleaf Kobe style Waygu ribeye with the lobster ($199). The restaurant will also offer a Miami-inspired libation to help celebrate the holiday of “amor”. The Cocoa Sueno ($15) – tequila Ocho Plata, white crème de cocoa, agave syrup, lemon juice and mint leaves – is sure to heat up the evening.

Meat Market is located at 915 Lincoln Road. For reservations, please call (305) 532-0088 or visit www.meatmarketmiami.com.

Tongue & Cheek

Will offer a “Lovers” themed four course prix-fixe menu from Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16. The menu, priced at $150 per couple includes a bottle of red or white wine to complement Chef Jamie DeRosa’s farm-to-fork contemporary American cuisine. In addition, mixologist Sara Welch will create a “Lovers” libations menu. Beverage pairings for each course will be available at an additional cost. Guests dining on Valentine’s Day will enjoy live musical entertainment. T&C will offer a takeaway dinner package for couples seeking an intimate at-home experience; available for $100 per couple, the meal will include three courses. Takeaway orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, February 12.

Tongue & Cheek is located at 431 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach. For reservations, please call (305) 704-2900 or visit www.tandcmiami.com.

The Dutch

The Miami outpost of Andrew Carmellini’s award-winning NYC restaurant, will offer a Valentine’s Day á la carte special in addition to the regular dinner menu. Lovers can enjoy whole roasted snapper a la chalaca for two – fresh fish covered in a light vegetable crudo with a spicy kick, served with a Florida citrus salad, hearts of palm and local mustard greens. For dessert, acclaimed pastry chef Joshua Gripper will present his sinful “Chocolate Lovers Grail” – chocolate custard, milk chocolate chantilly, passion fruit and white chocolate sorbet, served with local strawberries, almond merengue and caramel chocolate sauce drizzled on top.

The Dutch is located inside W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach. For reservations, please call (305) 938-3111 or visit www.thedutchmiami.com.

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana

The authentic Italian gem nestled in the heart of Lincoln Road, will offer a Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $85 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). The meal will begin with a selection of antipasti from land and sea – tuna crudo with avocado mousse; Maine lobster and caviar; and salmon tartare with crispy capers will be served in addition to polenta with truffle fonduta; steak tartare with quail egg and crispy porcini mushroom. For the main course, guests can choose between risotto with burrata, sea scallops and fava beans or beef filet tagliata with asparagus salad and parmesan fondue. For dessert, diners can indulge in mint pannacotta with strawberry sorbet and chocolate mousse with vanilla mascarpone.

Quattro is located at 1014 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. For reservations, please call (305) 531-4833 or visit www.quattromiami.com.

HaVen Gastro-Lounge

Miami Beach’s hotspot for hand-crafted cocktails and tasty bites, will offer a Valentine’s Day prix-fixe dinner featuring an array of eclectic sharing plates that are sure to please. Priced at $150 per couple (excludes tax and gratuity), the meal will begin with two glasses of Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut and a sushi and ceviche assortment. Next, diners will enjoy truffle-honey glazed quail with morel bread pudding and roasted king crab with grilled artichokes and serrano-ponzu butter. For the main course, couples will feast on pan roasted halibut with cauliflower trio and caviar butter, and chateaubriand green peppercorn-cognac flambé with white asparagus. For a sweet ending, coconut crème bruleé with mango tapioca and yuzu-passion jellies and A Kiss Goodnight – an assortment of chef’s selected salty and spicy chocolates will be served. Champagne bottle specials will include Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut ($75), Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Brut ($300), Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose ($450) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blanc ($600).

HaVen is located at 1237 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. For reservations, please call (305) 987-8885 or visit www.havenlounge.com.

Devon Seafood + Steak

South Miami’s go-to for premium-quality steaks and seafood, will offer a Valentine’s Day three course prix-fixe dinner menu from Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16. Priced at $95 per couple or $50 for individuals (excludes beverages, tax and gratuity); couples can select two appetizers, two entrées and two desserts to share, while individuals can select one option from each course. The meal will begin with a choice between baby greens, spinach and watercress salad, Maine lobster bisque or fresh-shucked oysters. For the main course, diners can select from char crusted ahi tuna; 8 oz. filet mignon with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and rosemary demi-glace; seared sea scallops with lobster risotto, Champagne beurre blanc and Tobiko caviar; or surf and turf combination – 6 oz. filet mignon with ½ lb. lobster tail, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and drawn butter ($10 supplement). For dessert, guests can choose from a sweet selection that includes vanilla bean crème bruleé, chocolate lava cake, apple croustade or mixed fresh berries and cream. Devon’s regular dinner menu will also be available Valentine’s Day weekend.

Devon Seafood + Steak is located at 11715 Sherri Lane in Kendall. For reservations, please call (305) 275-0226 or visit www.devonseafood.com.

Broward/Palm Beach Restaurants:

3030 Ocean

The elegant seaside restaurant at Fort Lauderdale’s Harbor Beach Marriot, will feature a four course Valentine’s Day prix-fixe, priced at $90 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). The meal will begin with a choice between Pacific oysters, laughing bird shrimp ceviche or chilled sweet potato soup, followed by a choice of red beet agnolotti with goat cheese cream and candied walnuts; soft poached farm egg with creamy polenta, crispy local mushrooms and shaved truffle or charred octopus with frissé, shaved celery, parsley and Meyer lemon aioli. Main course options will include ahi tuna with forbidden black rice, edamame and citrus soy vinaigrette; beef tenderloin with carrot puree and Vidalia onion jam; or seafood bouillabaisse for two – tomato broth, grilled bread and rouille. For dessert, diners can choose between milk chocolate panna cotta with bruleed bananas and milk crumb, or cake with local strawberries and ice cream. An optional hand-crafted cocktail pairing will be available for an additional $130 per couple. Open seating will be available from 6 – 10 p.m. 3030 Ocean is located inside the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at 3030 Holiday Drive in Fort Lauderdale. For reservations, please call (954) 765-3030 or visit www.3030ocean.com.

Casa D’Angelo

The renowned Tuscan restaurant helmed by acclaimed chef Angelo Elia, will offer a special Valentine’s Day á la carte menu at Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton locations. Available from 5 – 11 p.m. on Friday, February 14, offerings will include pasta fagioli soup, a selection of antipasti including Antipasti Angelo – a hand-selected chef’s assortment; calamari & zucchini fritti; Gamberi alla Mamma Giovanna – tiger prawns wrapped in Italian pancetta, grilled and served over broccoli rapini; and Melanzane Ripiene – baby eggplant stuffed with San Daniele prosciutto di parma and bufala mozzarella with fresh basil tomato sauce.

Fresh beef and tuna carpaccio will be available, in addition to an array of salads; Insalata Fantasia Al Caprino – arugula, endive and radicchio with balsamic vinegar and goat cheese; Insalata Angelo – chopped organic romaine lettuce, Asiago cheese, tomatoes, onions and roasted red peppers, tossed in balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil; Mozzarella di Bufala – Bufala mozzarella imported from Southern Italy with beefsteak tomatoes and roasted peppers; and Insalata di Arugula – arugula and tomato salad with Reggiano cheese and lemon citronette.

Artisanal pasta options include Fettuccine Saltate Ragu Di Vitello – house-made fettuccine with roasted herbed veal and ragout; Pappardelle Con Porcini E Gamberi; Orecchiete Salsiccia e Broccoli Rapini – Orecchiete with house-made sausage, broccoli rabe, extra virgin olive oil and red pepper; Risotto al Porcini – risotto with porcini mushrooms and white truffle oil; and Gnocchi Alla Mamma – gnocchi with fresh tomato, basil and fresh Bufala mozzarella.

Main plates from the grill and wood-burning oven include Galletto Ruspante Al Forno – wood-oven roasted free range chicken with roasted garlic, white wine, tomatoes and herbs, served with broccoli rapini and Tuscan potatoes; Gamberoni Alla Griglia – oak grilled jumbo prawns with arugula-tomato bruschetta and truffle-lemon citronette; or Pesce del Giorno, fresh fish of the day (market price), featuring several varieties chosen by Chef Elia. Decadent dessert options feature a baked apple tart finished with cinnamon ice cream and Chocolate Delizia D’Angelo with vanilla ice cream; tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake, homemade gelato, tartufo, berries zabaglione or cannolo.

Guests can pair Casa D’Angelo’s delectable cuisine with a bottle selection from over 20,000 wine varieties.

Casa D’Angelo is located at 1201 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale and 171 E. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. For more information and reservations call (954)564-1234 or (561) 338-1703 or visit www.casa-d-angelo.com

Van Dyke Cafe at corner of Lincoln Road & Jefferson Avenue

A Lincoln Road icon says goodbye.

 It's the most photographed café on Lincoln Road and probably the place associated most with the iconic pedestrian mall in South Beach. Visitors from all over the world recognize the red awnings and ivy-covered walls from pictures and paintings. And locals flock to it for Sunday brunch or live jazz.

Since 1994, this indoor/outdoor café,  has been a mecca for people to drink mimosas or martinis, people-watch, or just enjoy a shady spot with friends or their dog.

The Van Dyke Cafe is closing its doors after 20 years.  Housed in the 1924 building built by Miami Beach pioneer Carl Fisher, Van Dyke has served comfort food, international cuisine and live music to residents and tourists. It was the only place that played live music nightly and often jazz music--hailing to the time period of the roaring 20's.

The music will play one final time on Sunday night. Join us for live music and gratis champagne for a final toast and reminisce the food, the people, the people watching...or learn about the storied history of this institution.  Van Dyke Cafe was the heartbeat of  Lincoln Road. We will never forget.


Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 305-534-3600