With his sultry voice, unique ability to phrase a song, and penchant for the good life, Sinatra is the man many of today's celebrities emulate. When you read about Kardashians hosting multimillion-dollar Vegas parties and rock stars participating in drunken nights with a bevy of beautiful groupies, know that Sinatra did it all first and with a lot more class.
Sinatra also had many Miami ties. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach was one of his favorite playgrounds. The singer often performed to sold-out shows at the resort's La Ronde supper
On the eve of his birthday, the hotel is celebrating its relationship with Sinatra through a series of events, including a pop-up gallery of pictures of Sinatra at the hotel, which is on display through February. In addition, the Bleau Bar has a nightly toast to the legendary singer. At 6:30 p.m., hotel guests and bar patrons are asked to raise a complimentary glass of Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select in honor of the singer's upcoming birthday. The man was buried with a bottle of Jack, so it's a safe bet he'd be pleased by this gesture.
There's also a weekly Brunch With Frank at Stripsteak by Michael Mina every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through December 6. It starts with Frank's favorite hair of the dog, a Ramos gin fizz, followed by a three-course brunch featuring old-school favorites like
The Fontainebleau, in collaboration with Jack Daniel's, is holding two dinners in Sinatra's honor. The first dinner, at Stripsteak, was held last evening, with chef/restaurateur Michael Mina creating a five-course menu, paired with Jack Daniel's cocktails. Frank himself (well, an image of him) welcomed diners to the event.
The dinner began with a perfect oyster, topped with caviar and champagne mignonette and resting on a sea of ice that shone like diamonds. The dish was paired with a Jack mojito.
Ricotta cavatelli with butternut squash and maitake mushrooms was a nod to Sinatra's Italian roots. The course was paired with a take on a Federalist, with Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select, peach, and apple.
A wood-grilled sliced Delmonico steak was paired with whipped potatoes and Jack Daniel's glazed baby carrots. The dish was paired with a classic Jack Manhattan.
For dessert, a grand cru chocolate
The next dinner, hosted by Scott Conant at Scarpetta, will be an Italian-themed feast December 1 at 8 p.m. It costs $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. To reserve your place at the Chairman of the Board's table, visit fontainebleau.com or call 305-538-2000.