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-- April 25, 2014 – Miami, FL – The new spring issue ofmagazine takes readers on a foraging tour of an urban neighborhood in search of edibles like pigeon peas, Cuban oregano and Surinam cherries, led by Tiffany Noé and George Echevarria, authors of the newThe book and issue will be formally launched at a collaborative event April 29, 2014, at The Kampong, called Forager Fête, where art, nature and South Florida’s backyard bounty converge. Guests will be treated to a “fast foraging” mini-tour of The Kampong grounds by director emeritus Larry Schokman and plantmatter founder Tiffany Noé; a visual introduction by creative director Seth Labenz and executive editor P. Scott Cunningham to Jai-Alai Books (http://www.omiami.org/shop/), a brand-new literary publication house created by O, Miami; and the launch of the spring issue ofmagazine, focusing on urban foraging.authors Noé and George Echevarria will answer questions about their new book. Nick Vagnoni will also read food poems.The event includes special food from Miami chefs, including Ryan Harrison of the new Taperia Raca; Chef Bee of Oishi Thai + the new NaiYaRa (opening next year at Sunset Harbour in Miami Beach); and Thi Squire of Rock Garden Herbs; exotic fruits from the subtropical Redland that Nick Bernal, commercial forager of Seasons Farm Fresh, has tracked down for sampling, and artisan chocolate by Cao Chocolates.The Kampong ( http://www.ntbg.org/ gardens/kampong.php ) is a uniquely appropriate venue for this cultural collaboration. Part of the National Tropical Botanic Garden, The Coconut Grove site was the home of Dr. David Fairchild, one of the most influential horticulturalists and plant collectors in the United States. The foraging tour, which will show visitors many of the trees planted by Fairchild himself, is led by Schokman, author of(2013), an NTBG publication.There’s lots more in the spring issue to whet appetites. “Getting Fried in South Florida” by Jennifer M. Wood exploresLee Brian Schrager’s love letter to fried chicken. She’s tracked down top South Florida fried chicken hotspots, from soul food standouts like Jumbo’s and Betty’s Soul Food to haute versions from Eating House, Yardbird and Whisk and even gas-station chicken at Florida Keys fave, Dion’s Quik Mart. Two other new books debut:, Gerard Walen’s tour of craft beer in the Sunshine State; and Barton G. Weiss’, a stunning collection of dazzling dishes from the legendary event planner and restaurateur.Also in this issue: BrusselKale, a hybrid of Brussels sprouts and kale, is new on the scene. Featured artisan Harold Pitt, aka Doctor Pickle, talks about his popular pickle pop-ups; Sustainable Living columnist Dr. Richard Campbell praises coconuts; and beer writer Ian Salzberg examines craft beer collaborations. Road Trip writer Ann Schmidt is delighted by her trip to charming Amelia Island, and humor columnist Ryan Roman snags a rare interview with the oldest living farmer in South Florida (now deceased).Now in its fifth year,is a free quarterly magazine available at Whole Foods Markets and select retail locations, farmers markets and events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Follow @EdibleSoFla on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, and Edible South Florida on Facebook.Gretchen Schmidt, Gretchen@ediblesouthflorida.comTo see online issues, visit http://ediblesouthflorida.com