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Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink: A Cornerstone of Miami’s Culinary Scene

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In the world of modern dining, it is rare to find a restaurant that combines high-quality ingredients, exceptional service, and a genuine dedication to the craft of cooking. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, located in the heart of Miami’s Design District, does just that. Since its opening in 2007, it has become a cornerstone of Miami’s culinary landscape, known for its vibrant atmosphere, locally sourced dishes, and commitment to sustainability. This article delves into the essence of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, exploring its history, menu, culinary philosophy, and its impact on Miami’s food scene. A Vision Realized: The Birth of Michael’s Genuine Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink was founded by renowned chef Michael Schwartz, who, even before opening his own restaurant, had established a reputation for his dedication to fresh, local ingredients and simple, but sophisticated cooking techniques. Schwartz’s early experiences working at high-end restaurants like “The Ritz-Car...

What occurs when funding for conservation ends?

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                                                                           Source Forests News What occurs when funding for conservation ends? Payments for Environmental Services (PES), also referred to as conservation payments, are a well-liked method for halting deforestation and preserving tropical forests. The tactic is to give land managers conditional rewards in the form of cash or in-kind benefits in exchange for their active support of forest protection. The idea is to increase the financial value of standing forests over chopped ones. This indicates that the amount paid for forest protection must be more than the opportunity cost of preventing deforestation, or the money lost by giving up economically dependent on deforestation activities (like large cow ra...

Indonesia and the UK Ink Cassava Export Deal

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Source tempo.co Indonesia and the UK Ink Cassava Export Deal Jakarta's TEMPO.CO Particularly in light of the UK's Brexit, Indonesia and the UK have reached an agreement on the country's concession timetable for the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) with country-specific Indonesia for cassava goods. With a 6 percent tariff, Indonesia may export up to 660,000 tons of cassava (HS 071410) annually using this. On October 24, at the World Trade Organization's Senior Official Meeting (SOM) in Geneva, the agreement was signed (WTO). The agreement was signed by DG Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono of Indonesian International Trade Agreements Negotiations and DG Joanna Crellin of the UK Trade System. Djatmiko said that Brexit's opportunities and challenges were the reason behind Indonesia and the UK's agreement. First of all, TRQ varies per nation. This means that just 660,000 cassava are meant for Indonesia annually. Second, the import duty on cassava will drop to 6% as a result of this ar...

This week, Indonesia will send the first shipment of supplies to Palestine.

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                                                                                      Source Antara This week, Indonesia will send the first shipment of supplies to Palestine.  The pursuit of a ceasefire must not end here. Antara Jakarta - The Indonesian government has announced that this week it will deliver its first shipment of humanitarian aid to Palestine, as announced by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). Humanitarian aid from Indonesia will be sent; it will be tailored to the needs and demands of the Palestinian people. The first batch would be despatched this week," he declared on Monday after presiding over a small discussion about Palestine at Jakarta's Presidential Palace. He continued, "The government, business le...

A Night of Indonesia: Diplomatic Reception Festivities Enliven the Celebration of Indonesia's Independence Day in Bucharest

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                                                         Source: Bucharest's Indonesian Embassy A Night of Indonesia: Diplomatic Reception Festivities Enliven the Celebration of Indonesia's Independence Day in Bucharest Monday, October 30, 2023   Romania's Bucharest On October 25, the Indonesian Embassy in Bucharest hosted a diplomatic reception at Le Château, Bucharest, with the theme "A Night of Indonesia," in observance of Indonesia's 78th Independence Day. The first diplomatic reception since 2019 took place on this occasion.   Ambassador Meidyatama Suryodiningrat emphasized Indonesia's economic progress as the world's fifteenth largest economy in his introductory remarks, as well as the goal of "Indonesia Emas 2045." The ambassador of Indonesia also talked on Indonesia's place in numerous intern...

Jokowi claims that the additional quota has reduced the Hajj waiting time by two years.

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                                                                                      Source Tempo.com Jokowi   claims that the additional quota has reduced the Hajj waiting time by two years. Jakarta's TEMPO.CO On Sunday, October 22, 2023, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) declared that the Saudi Arabian government's 20,000 extra Hajj quota for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage will shorten the waiting period for prospective pilgrims by two years. During the 2023 Santri Day celebration in Surabaya, East Java, Jokowi shared the outcomes of his one-on-one meeting in Riyadh on Friday, October 20, 2023, with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud. The occasion was aired on the Presidential Secretariat's ...

Indonesia Must Adjust to Change and Overcome Obstacles to Realize the Indonesia Emas Vision 2045

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Indonesia Must Adjust to Change and Overcome Obstacles to Realize the Indonesia Emas Vision 2045  Monday, October 23, 2023                                                                                           Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Indonesia, Surakarta -   The Foreign Policy Strategic Agency (FPSA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) collaborated to organize the 5th World Indonesianist Congress (the 5th WIC) in Surakarta. Retno L.P. Marsudi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated in her video keynote address that "In order to achieve the Indonesia Emas vision, Indonesia needs the ability to adapt to disruptions and challenges, as well as the ability to seize ...

The United Nations Human Rights Council campaign of Indonesia

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                                                                                            Source Antaranews On January 1, 2024, Indonesia will take office as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, bringing with it a number of agenda items aimed at promoting and defending human rights on a local, regional, and global scale.   On October 10, 2023, in a secret ballot conducted by the UN General Assembly in New York, the US, Indonesia was elected to reclaim its seat for the sixth time.   Out of 192 UN members, Indonesia received the most votes (186) to become a member for the 2024–2026 period.   In its history as a candidate for the UN Human Rights Council, Indonesia had never earne...