More often than not diners need to forfeit flavor in accordance to specific dietary preferences. There’s now hope for those who wish to indulge. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is offering Lifestyle Cuisine Plus, a menu available upon request catering to guests with specific diet-dependent conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and gluten free, as well as unique dietary preferences including, macrobiotic, raw and vegan diets.

According to a recent article in Gulf News the number of diabetics in the UAE is growing faster than projected and already affects a quarter of the population — 14 years earlier than expected with another 20 per cent of the population being at great risk of developing the diabetes.  Dr Abdul Razzak Al Madani, president of the Emirates Diabetes Society, states that guests are becoming more concerned with healthy eating choices than ever before.

Fairmont chefs have been trained to prepare a vast array of special dietary and allergy-specific meals and
are equipped with Nutritionist Pro™ by Axxya Systems (www.axxya.com), cutting-edge recipe analysis
software to help customize entrees and menus to fit with guests’ requests for caloric and nutritional
requirements. Utilizing nutrient-rich ingredients, clean cooking methods and local food products, diners
at Fairmont, whether in a restaurant, bar, banquet or in- room, can be sure that dishes are wholesome,
balanced and full of taste. Guests with specific food allergies and sensitivities are invited to have a direct
conversation with the chef in order to plan their food options during their stay.

While the same nutritional parameters guide Fairmont chefs across the globe, actual menu offerings will
reflect the distinctive style and unique food products of each destination. A sampling includes; Arame with Sunflower Seeds, Chives and Mustard (macrobiotic – Fairmont Beijing); Zucchini, Carrot, Portobello and Cashew Butter Pave (raw – Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club); Cornish Crab Cake and Marinated Cucumber & Grapefruit Salad with Homemade Aioli (gluten free – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr) and Samak Harrah: Grilled Hammour with Spicy Tomato Sauce (gluten free – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr).

Fairmont Lifestyle Cuisine Plus is an extension of Fairmont Lifestyle Cuisine, which is targeted to the most
common dietary requests found among guests, such as low-fat, vegetarian and low-carbohydrate concerns.
Complementing the new menus are Lifestyle beverages, offering five new varieties of Fairmont wellness
teas, juices, shakes and more to quench thirst.

Guests can enjoy these flavors in their own homes too, by visiting www.everyonesanoriginal.com, for original recipes for appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages from the Lifestyle Cuisine and Lifestyle Cuisine Plus menus. A mix of customer-generated media and non-traditional Fairmont content, the online site is a virtual gathering place where fans of the brand can post photos or videos from a memorable trip, participate in exclusive polls and contests, access exclusive hotel and destination content, and of course find recipes from across the Fairmont collection.

A good delicatessin is heaven on earth for every food lover. Try our top 5 picks for Dubai.

Bordeaux is the name of the game at Festivino at the Palazzo and Venetian.

The Venetian and the Palazzo kicked off the second annual Festivino, a celebration of Bordeaux throughout October, with a wine tasting event tonight in the Palazzo waterfall atrium and gardens. More than 200 guests sipped on wines from acclaimed wineries such as Château Giscours and Reserve de Barons de Rothschild while enjoying small bites from restaurants including Zine, Aquaknox, Bouchon, First Food & Bar, Carnevino and Venetian Executive Chef Olivier Dubreuil.

Master sommeliers were on hand to provide insights into the wine and what makes Bordeaux wine in a class of its own. Surrounded by the unique Harvest Crush autumn display featuring more than 10,000 grape clusters, 30 wine casks and 1,000 pounds of wine corks donated from the resorts’ restaurants, guests enjoyed the sounds of a violin trio and grape stomping performers.

Festivino will continue through October featuring prix fixe menus with Bordeaux pairings at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro and Pinot Brasserie, two-for-one Bordeaux by the glass at select restaurants and bars at the resorts and flights of quality Bordeaux wines at casino bars and lounges. Additionally, The Venetian and The Palazzo are offering a Bordeaux suite package including complimentary bottles of wine. For more information on Festivino, please visit www.venetian.com/festivino.

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Date:  Saturday, October 1, 2011

Time:  12:00pm  - 4:00pm

Place:  Epic Roasthouse  369 The Embarcadero  San Francisco  (415) 369-9955

Price:  $50.00

Website: http://www.epicroasthouse.com

Oktoberfest is one of the world’s most famous festivals that originated in Germany in the early 1800s.  Fortunately, San Franciscans don’t have to travel all the way to Bavaria to experience this beer-drinkers dream festival.

Tomorrow, EPIC Roasthouse is celebrating Oktoberfest at the restaurant’s bayside patio from 12 – 4 p.m.  Admission includes unlimited German-inspired gourmet eats from Chef Jan Birnbaum, as well as local beer and live music from Deutscher Musikverein.

Executive Chef Jan Birnbaum’s menu includes:

-Pretzels with Beer Mustard

-Red Beer Soup with Spicy Cabbage Kraut

-EPIC Homemade Bratwurst Sausages with house made Sauerkraut

-Roasted Porchetta with Jalapeno Apple Relish

-Pork and Beans “Our Way”

-Potato Dumplings braised in Guinness Stout

-Pork Schnitzel with warm potato salad

-Ginger and Vanilla Ice Cream Floats with Stout Beer

Come join in the festivities, listen to live music, sip some delicious beer, marvel at the stunning Embarcadero view, and enjoy the sun.

Oktoberfest officially ends on Monday, so mark your calendar for tomorrow!

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It’s the height of the Indian summer in wine country and enjoy these last warm days with a fabulous hat and walking about lush grounds, wine in hand, to stomp on some divots.

Now into it’s 27th year, the Polo in the Park event always draws a wonderful crowd of equine enthusiasts.  On October 8th, Saturday from noon through 5PM at the Wine Country Polo Club in Santa Rosa, the event will feature a silent auction, fancy hat promenade and competition, fashion show, catered lunch, wine tasting, and of course polo.  The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Ms. Renee Richardson from KFOG radio.

Prior to Saturday’s daytime festivities will be a Gala hosted in a private residence and catered by a local star chef with wine pairings.  The Gala will also feature Grammy Award Winner Tony Lindsay,  guest appearance Eoin Harrington, a fashion show presented by “Decades of Fashion” featuring a glorious century of ladies’ attire from 1900 — 2000, dancing under the stars, and a live auction.

 More importantly both of these event benefits the James S. Brady Therapeutic Riding Program which is a non-profit program in San Francisco that provides therapy through horses to autistic or other children with special needs.  Since the 1980’s, the James S. Brady Therapeutic Riding Program has helped more than 100 students a year suffering from autism, cerebral palsy, muscle weakness, sight & hearing impairment, learning disabilities, and social disorders. Students of all ages, under the instruction of a nationally-certified instructor, learn anatomy, grooming, horsemanship, & riding, in addition to building trust, increasing confidence and improving self-esteem through a relationship with these magnificent creatures.

Event tickets range from $85 for individual entry to $3,000 for a table of 8 at the Churchill Tent which includes a served luncheon.   Gala tickets are $200.  Purchase tickets at www.sfpolointhepark.com/tickets

Turtle Island Resort in Fiji, an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network, is a luxurious all-inclusive resort in Fiji that allows guests access to some of the most beautiful private beaches in the world. Stay at this resort and enjoy a slew of water sports, land activities, fine-dining and fun in the island sun.

Currently, the resort is offering a special 7-night package for the price of 6 nights. With this package, stay in one of the hotel’s private and beautifully furnished 2-room cottages on the beach. There’s nothing like the privacy of your own cottage and the satisfaction of knowing you’re saving on entire night’s stay.

Check out Turtle Island Resort in Fiji on The Haute Hotel Network for more information and reservations.

Spa Week is coming up and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas are gearing up to offer participants three specially priced treatments in the name of rest and relaxation. Red Door Spas believes that Spa Week is a chance for everyone to receive the A-List treatment they deserve. All of the Red Door Spas’ locations are scheduled to participate in the event.

Both an aromatherapy-based pedicure and rejuvenating facial are being offered for $50 each, but we think that the Red Door Spa Week Stress Melter Ritual is by far the best treatment. For $50 receive this 50-minute luxurious spa service which includes a deep exfoliation, relaxing aromatherapy body wrap and soothing scalp massage. Walk away from any of these treatments feeling pampered and like a princess.

Check out the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas website for more details and reservations.

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On Wednesday, Sept. 28, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Jerrold Nadler – the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and lead sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act – led 67 additional Members of Congress in advocating the protection of LGBT binational families from unnecessary deportation.

The 69 members banded together and sent letters to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder requesting that LGBT family ties be taken under consideration in ongoing deportation cases involving binational same-sex couples.

The letters read: “The recognition of LGBT family ties as a positive factor is a critical step forward in identifying key family and community ties to implement common-sense immigrations enforcement. We ask that you ensure that this recognition is reflected in the work of DHS and DOJ employees and the newly-established working group in implementing your priorities for immigration enforcement… Without specific guidance, it is unlikely that the agency officers, agents, and attorneys making decisions about individual cases will be aware that LGBT family ties are a factor for consideration exercising discretion in closing or not initiating removal proceedings.”

The Obama administration had recently announced a concerted effort to prioritize immigration enforcement and, while the importance of recognizing family ties in analyzing immigration cases was discussed, it was not explicitly stated that LGBT family ties – including those of spouses and partners of US citizens and residents – be included in that effort.

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EVENT: 4th Annual Style Week Orange County

DATE: Friday, Sept. 30 to Saturday, Oct. 8

PLACE: Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA & the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, CA

Save the Date. The OC is all about haute fashions during its 4th Annual Style Week. Style Week kicks off tonight with “Rack Rave”, a carnival with modeling, entertainment, interactive events and more at the Irvine Spectrum Center at 7pm. Hosted by celebrity designer and Project Runway alum Nick Verreos, “Rack Rave” is the first of over ten events and festivities including individual fashion shows by Rachel Roy and David Meister, in honor of Style Week.

For a full schedule of events visit StyleWeekOC.com

Source: Jane Gillespie Public Relations

To celebrate the 75th birthday of Founding Artistic Director / Chief Executive Officer Edward Villella, the Miami City Ballet is throwing a special event this Saturday, October 1st.

Beginning with a cocktail reception sponsored by Bacardi, celebrators will then be treated to a V.I.P. screening of the WNET/PBS Program: “GREAT PERFORMAMCES: Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp.” Following the screening there will be dinner, dancing and a special  toast to celebrate Edward Villella.

The event will take place at the Miami City Ballet Studios and tickets are limited.

For more information call 305.929.7000 ext 1408