South Florida Dining Decadence Extends Beyond the SoBe Fest

     Sick of hearing about the South Beach Wine & Food Festival? You can dine regally elsewhere in South Florida this week.
     On Saturday, Dewey and Dale LoSasso plan a winemaker's dinner at their North One 10 restaurant with Rob Sweeny, owner of Vine Cliff Winery. It includes Black Grouper Ceviche, Zucchini Blossoms stuffed with Blue Crab, Pumpkin Seed Seared Tilefish, Grilled Filet Mignon, a Cheese Plate and Chocolate-Hazelnut Torte paired with six Vine Cliff wines for $175 per diner. They're at 11052 Biscayne Blvd., 305-893-4211.
     Or any time Thursday through Sunday La Marea restaurant at The Tides hotel, 1220 Ocean Drive, South Miami Beach, presents a seven-course meal for $250 each, or $350 with wine pairings. It includes Oysters with Savruga Caviar, Organic Arugula Salad, Lobster Ravioli, Breast of Duck with Truffle-Dusted Foie Gras, Chilean Sea Bass, Filet of Bison and Exotic Fruit Tart. Call 305-604-6070.
     If all this gives you indigestion, you can find Zen-like simplicity by dropping by the Dogma Grill hot dog emporium at 7030 Biscayne Blvd. For $9.35 you can have a two-course feast including the Sedona Hot Dog (beef or turkey dog, sour cream, homemade spicy salsa, sliced grilled bacon, avocados, spiced tomatoes and vinaigrette), Garlic Fries and a Fresh Mint Lemonade pairing. No indigestion there. Call 305-759-3433