Fifth Annual Florida Heart Research Institute’s Driven to Dine Was a Huge Success

The mystery and excitement began at Driven to Dine with a cocktail reception courtesy of Le Cordon Bleu at the fabulous home owned by Joanne and James Mitchell in Tahiti Beach Island in Coco plum. During that time there was as live auction that included many fabulous trips and other luxury items. In addition, there was an exciting unveiling of the Tiffany Wall where guests received a mystery Tiffany gift. Then a representative from each limo drew an envelope, which revealed a mystery top South Florida restaurant they would be driven to. Relinquishing their envelopes to the limo drivers before seeing the restaurant name, each group was driven to their dining destination in suspense. Upon arrival guests were pampered by the chefs and the staff with a special meal made just for them.
Sponsors for event included: Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables and Cutler Bay, Tiffany & Co., Whole Foods, Zonin USA, Marques De Riscal, Callaway Cellar Selection, I heart olive oil and SmartWater.
FHRI was founded more than 65 years ago as Miami Heart Research Institute, an international leader with a mission to Stop Heart Disease through cardiovascular research, education, and prevention programs. For more information regarding this and other exciting projects at Florida Heart Research Institute, please contact Sallie Byrd at (305) 674-3020 ext 5823, or visit us at www.heartofachef.org
Anabelle Adams, Jean Holley, Mary Jean Mella, Joe Ann Batcheller
John Scurtis, Jim Mitchell, Denie Harris, Greg Barnes
Greg Barnes, Henry Gonzalez, Dr. Richard Elias
Mason Harris, Paige Barnes, Gene & Libby Witherspoon
St. John’s Models from Bal Harbour Store
Mike & Elizabeth Whalen, Dr. Tony Adams
Remedios Diaz Oliver at Tiffany & Co. Mystery Wall
Larry & Ninfa Riley, Jeff & Ceci Smith
Diaz Oliver Family
Paige Barnes, Debra Koch, Salesman from Tiffany & Co., Greg Barnes
Anabelle Adams at Tiffany & Co. Wall
Cromwell & Shirley Anderson, Michael & Barbara Weintraub, Henry Mangels, Carol Russo
Mason & Denie Harris, Paige Barnes, Augie Canamero
Caty Jimenez and Angela Andrade
Barbara Weintraub, Maria O. Luchesse, Dorothy St. Jean, Carol Russo Seated: Margaruite Hark, Mike Murray
Remedios Diaz Oliver, Sallie Byrd, Debra Koch
Chefs Said Shehadeh and Peter Moore from Le Cordon Bleu College, Sallie Byrd, Remedios Diaz Oliver