Cooking with the Spirit of Italy

If you are itching to escape to an exotic land, there is a unique treasure here in Miami that will surely fulfill your need for a cultural experience, the first stop: L'italia. Last week, The Vice had the privilege of being a guest at the Spirit of Italy Culinary Extravaganza Cooking Class. It was a magical evening filled with a handful of foodies and wine connoisseurs from all walks of life, coming together for a taste of Italy.

The gathering included an interactive "cucinato" lesson by Culinary Artist Maribel Dillon. She and her trusty team shared the secrets to making delicious marinara, perfect risotto and more. We filled our bellies with a 6 course dinner of authentic Italian Dishes paired with wines and liquors imported from Italy by Tita Italia. A delectable night of food, wine and live jass reflected a exclusive menu that will be showcased on the "Grande Italia Tour" some of the attendees are embarking on in August through tour company Luxury Tours for Less.

This cucinato lesson was the ultimate culinary experience and one that The Vice will surely go back to for seconds. Classes are held monthly. For more information visit SpiritofItaly.net

Buon Appetito!!!!

Ladies Lounge Networking Event in Brickell - Thursday May 6, 2010

Oh Summer, Where Have You Been!

Finally, the sun has come up!  Time to get those bathing suits out and enjoy the splendor of the ravishing sun and just let it melt you away with everlasting energy.... well obviously with a good coat of sun block.  The ocean breeze, the salty smell of the water and the ever-wonderful feeling of having sand between your toes.  Many believe that the only joy one can get from a day at the beach is that toasty bronze color you get afterwards, but actually the ocean has a lot more to offer and this are few of what a day out with the sea may bring to all:

The ocean calms by virtue of its continuity. It is always there, though frequently undergoing transformation from tranquil calm to the chaos of fierce storms and back again.  

The ocean is vast and mysterious, well known at its edges, unexplored at its depths. At times peaceful and serene, friendly and accepting of human life, then a powerful and tumultuous frenzy of wind and wave energy, life-threatening for humans. We know but a fraction of an ocean, yet we accept its existence and its vagaries of behavior.

The ocean simultaneously humbles us and inspires reflection upon who we are and life's purpose.




The ocean supports an endless array of life. No one life form dominates. It seems the ocean is saying that "no one way of living is the right way"; each way is right for particular beings.

So The Vice invites you to take a day out of your hectic work day and just absorb the splendor of the ocean. If by any chance you live far from it, don't worry you can still enjoy it here.

BELIEVE THE HYPE! Miami

Presented by La Revenge x Bold Hype x Eazy Street gallery, this exhibit is the 2nd installment of the group show in Orlando. The show opened in Miami on April 10, 2010 at Eazy Street Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District and the Vice was thrown right into the mix.

While sipping on complimentary Seven Tiki Spiced Rum and rocking out to the effervescent old school sounds of DJ Keen-One, The Vice was utterly amused and awed by the display of low-brow art. The show featured a live bodiless head, some 2-d art works, mind blowing murals, a suspended sculpture, live art and a good 'ol rendition of Nessie the Loch Ness Monster swimming in the cyc wall. Curated by Dustin Orlando, BELIEVE THE HYPE! Miami features artwork by a variety of local and national talent.

The exhibit runs through the entire month of April at Eazy Street Gallery, located at 3501 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137.

For more info check out:
http://www.alarevenge.com/
http://www.ezstreetgallery.com/

http://www.boldhype.net/

"BROWN SOUP THING"

This mysterious title not only can be identified with that yummy dish you can't quite remember the name of...from that one restaurant...it's an emerging Asian American feature film The Vice came across last month. "Brown Soup Thing", written, directed and produced by Edward J. Mallillin, was featured at the 2010 Delray Beach Film Festival on March 27 as one of the most sought after films, due to the record breaking attendance in Los Angeles, Chicago and Las Vegas. The Vice attended the film in support of a friend and fellow cast member Julius Mayo Jr.


"Brown Soup Thing" is a comedy/drama about a dysfunctional, yet pretty normal, Filipino American family who is forced to individually recognize what their heritage means thanks to the youngest family member's school project on what it means to be a Filipino American. The emerging cast held an interesting record with male and female actors featured on Hi-5, Deal or No Deal, and the Bold and the Beautiful. And, lets not forget the amusing cameos especially from the great boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Overall this film appeals to any individual with a diverse racial background and the struggle to find the balance between loving one's heritage and living the American dream. For more information visit http://www.brownsoupthing.com/ or http://www.malinius.com/

Cast members and crew of "Brown Soup Thing"

Featured Cameo: Manny "Pacman" PACQUIAOOO!

You Can't Fool Me

April Fool's day (April 1st) is here and, have you fooled anyone today? This is the one day in the year were your mind can go free and explore any wacky idea without being judged by it.  It may bring a smile, a laugh or some tears, but the Vice is pretty sure that it will be a memorable moment, for someone at least.  So go ahead and let your mind loose! Happy Fool's Day.

The Infinite Vice Exposed

We have all read the various ventures and cultural discoveries the Vice has to offer to its readers, but one never stops to think about the Vice's day job...how else are we going to be able to attend social outings, cultural functions and enjoy the things that bring a smile to our faces? We are proud to expose the Vice's alias, Infinite Source Communications Group. Infinite Source is a full service PR / Marketing agency specializing in event planning, promotion, publicity, and social media marketing in Fashion, Arts, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Health and Government. Our specialty in discovering exactly what our client needs and working together to provide solid results. "Every target is different and we are proud to say that we work with fabulous gusto and non stop determination to accomplish the ultimate goal for any business," says Monica Diaz, president of Infinite Source PR.

Left: Paola De Castro (PR Coordinator) Right: Monica Diaz (Owner)

When the Vice is not out-and-about bringing you the best of the best they are certainly working hard at their day job turning everyday busniess into eye-catching concepts and buzz worthy news for trendy clients such as Modani Furniture, The City of Miami Beach, and Ladies Lounge Miami. The buck doesn't stop here, Infinite Source is hitting the pavement and fishing for new clients so contact us for our services today!

Phone: 305-984-2715 / Email: Monica@iscprgroup.com

Infinite Source Group Networking Events

Infinite Source Event Planning and Production

Infinite Source Client Press: Modani