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Published December 24, 2008 The Weekender
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  FEASTINGChristmas Day Buffet at 1 Bleu
Nothing goes better with a Miami Christmas than panoramic ocean views, roast prime rib au jus and
gingerbread crème brulee. Find it all (and a few more sides) when new Regent chef Mark Militello
focuses his James Beard game on your Xmas appetite.
  SCREENINGBorscht Film Festival
Catch the world premiere of CCCV: sixteen short films, each taking place in a different Miami neighborhood.
Wash them down with complimentary Jupina and Bacardi rum cocktails served during the screening. (Take note,
AMC.)
  SLIDINGRybak's Cafe Opens
Brickell's condo canyon gains a 24-hour cafe and bistro with eclectic Jamaican-Asian eats like pan-roasted
grouper and a trio of sliders, namely Kobe beef, tuna and ostrich. Just in time, too: Your 4am
ostrich-burger desires have never been stronger.
  PRE-PARTYSlippery Grooves at Bella Rose
The team behind NYC's sceney piano bar Ella hosts this pre-New Year's party that's more like a
Manhattan/South Beach hipness summit meeting. There'll be sounds from Miami's Brendan O'Hara, plus a few
pre-countdown celebs (cough, Lindsay and
Sam).
  WATERCLUBAquabooty First Night
Party curators Aquabooty give you an opportunity to escape the beach-traffic headaches—not to mention
the homemade fireworks bonanza of Ocean Drive—with a downtown New Year's fete featuring fireworks
views from the DoubleGrand Waterclub.
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