OpenFood.Biz May-June 2009   Recipes and technique Sarah Freedman-Izquierdo Chef in Residence  Wine reviews Charlie Arturaola Sommelier in Residence People in food  Desmond Gorges Author of "The Richest Buttler in the World"  Events Jaime Izquierdo Photographer and editor New York Rebeca  Izquierdo Contributor and editor    THE MIAMI BEACH POLO WORLD CUP RETURNS FOR ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY TO THE SANDS OF SOUTH BEACH Media Contact: Yisell Muxó Yisell@ccomgroupinc.com 305-989-7336     THE LADIES OF POLO TAKE THE SPORT OF KINGS TO THE SANDS OF SOUTH BEACH   The First Ever South Beach Women’s Polo Cup   April 16, 2009 (Miami Beach, FL)- The first ever South Beach Women’s Polo Cup will take place on the sand, between 20th and 22nd streets, behind The Setai on Thursday, April 30th. The popularity of beach Polo has taken on a new face with the introduction of the First Annual South Beach Women’s Polo Cup in Miami Beach. Eight teams comprised of some of the most talented women polo players will be descending on the sands of South Beach in the first such event. Women represent the largest growing sectors of Polo today, and the excitement with which they embraced Miami Beach’s latest polo tournament underlines that commitment.   “The idea of playing polo on the beach is an exciting concept,” said Sunny Hale, President of the Women’s Championship Tournament and the highest rated female polo player in the world.  Rated at an impressive 5-goals in the arena and on the sand, Hale is expected to set the bar for the field of 18-24 players who will be participating in this inaugural event. Joining Sunny Hale on the beach is model Paula Chermont who will be leading a Brazilian team into play.  This year the South Beach Women’s Polo Cup will precede the 2009 Miami Beach Polo World Cup and will do it in South Beach style.   The 2009 Miami Beach Polo World Cup, the world’s largest and most prestigious Polo Tournament on the beach will take place for the fifth consecutive year. The excitement filled weekend will wrap up on Sunday, May 3rd with the trophy ceremony, immediately followed by the “Polo Rocks” beach bash at the VIP tent on the sand.   General admission to the tournaments is free and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for purchase, prices ranging from $100-$150. Three and four day packages are also available from $350, which include attendance to the First Annual South Beach Women’s Polo Cup and the V Miami Beach Polo World Cup. VIP ticket holders will enjoy access to the VIP lounge area with catering and open bar provided by Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose. For more information on the tournament and the events or to purchase VIP tickets, visit www.miamipolo.com or call 1-866-468-7630.   Photos of the Men's Polo World Cup Miami Beach 2009 Sunday, May3th, 2009    Restaurateurs The cuisine of Chef Peppe Galazzi    Events Jaime Izquierdo Mother's Day Brunch at Emeril's Miami Beach  Wine and Food Pairing at Zuccarelli's Italian Restaurant    Food photography for ICorsini Ristorante, Jaime Izquierdo  Wines Charlie Arturaola Watch the trailer for the movie "El Camino Del Vino". Charlie plays a renown Sommelier that losses his palate, and embarks in a journey through the Uruguayan wine country to recapture his taste buds and reclaim his talent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV_tgguvF0M Sommelier /Instructor  At Lynn University Boca Raton-Fla   OPENFOOD.BIZ FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES   Our HomemadeTruffle-Pasta Video in YouTube: 305.788.3093  Contact information: theitaliangourmetshop@yahoo.com, Tel. 305.788.3093   All rights reserved. Copyright theitaliangourmetshop.com. 2008