Snail of Approval 2014; Bubbly at Toro Toro

DOWNTOWN MIAMI — if you're of the mind that there's never a bad time for some champagne, then you'll probably enjoy Toro Toro one-time Moet & Chandon beat the clock happy hour. Every hour on the hour, they'll serve up bubbly priced based on whatever time it is (7 p.m., $7, 8p.m.,$8, etc). Only available on Thursday, August 21 from 7 p.m to midnight. [EaterWire]

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina announces they've just appointed a new executive chef, Nicole Rhone. A press release writes that the chef will take the menu in a Euro Caribbean direction, based on her own roots and upbringing. [EaterWire]

EVERYWHERE/AWARDS SEASON — Slow Food Miami is now accepting nominations for their Snail of Approval Awards. Help identify Miami's Miami's best farm-to-table restaurants, bars and artisans by filling out a nomination form this way. You'll also be able to see past winners as well as read through the criteria for winners to be chosen. [EaterWire]