Image via Bali Ha'iLeave it to The Kampong, local botanical treasure and historic home of the late David Fairchild, to throw one of Miami's most anticipated events of the season this weekend. This Sunday, April 5, will mark the 15th annual Bali Ha'i event, an outdoor soiree of culinary delights from restaurants around Miami to celebrate The National Tropical Botanic Garden's 93-year legacy and raise funds to maintain its living laboratory of tropical horticulture. Familiar faces this year
The French Chef has her own South Florida story. Growing up I even had the honor to live part of it, attending the tributes that our local chapter of the American Institute of Wine and Food would throw her, since my mother was the co-founder. So buckle up and come along for the ride this week as we recount this legacy in the pictures and reflections of culinary professionals who knew and loved her. The occasion is of course the premiere of Writer/Director Nora Ephron's feature film a
