Boca Raton Hot Spot Becomes Official Host of 'Oscar Night(R) America'

    BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, February 29, 2004,
Bocadoro hosts "Oscar Night America." Selected by the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts & Sciences, Bocadoro is the only sanctioned venue in Palm Beach
county to partake in this celebrated event.
    "We are thrilled to participate in the Oscar experience and look forward
to making it an unforgettable evening," said Ian Berkowitz, a principal in
Fifth Taste Concepts.
    Bocadoro will have a live feed of the Oscars from Hollywood on multiple
screens throughout the restaurant. Adding to the glamour and fanfare of Oscar
night, a special menu has been carefully crafted featuring cuisine from
southern Europe, including Greece, Turkey, Spain, France and Morocco.
Featured dishes will include Paella Valenciana, Gremolata-crusted Lamb Loin
Chops, Garlic Shrimp, and a beautiful Mediterranean buffet.
    Proceeds for Oscar Night America will go to Take Charge! Cure Parkinson's,
Inc. This debilitating disorder of the central nervous system currently
affects one million Americans.  Through the efforts of Take Charge!  Cure
Parkinson's, Inc. an increased awareness and understanding of this affliction,
along with research funds have been raised in order to find a cure.  "We are
extremely proud to sponsor such an important and worthy cause," said
Berkowitz.
    Bocadoro is located in the Shops at Boca Center at 5250 Town Center Circle
on Military Trail in Boca Raton.  Tickets purchased prior to February 6th are
$120, and $150 at the door.  Checks can be sent to Take Charge! Cure
Parkinson's, Inc. 1489 W. Palmetto Park Road Suite 442, Boca Raton, FL 33486.
For more information and/or reservations, call 561.392. 2577.

    About Fifth Taste Concepts
    Bocadoro ... a Mediterranean Village Feast is owned and operated by Fifth
Taste Concepts, L.L.C., a South Florida-based restaurant development and
consulting company.  Fifth Taste Concepts is operated by Doug Zeif and Ian M.
Berkowitz.  The Company also owns Brasserie Las Olas in the heart of downtown
Ft. Lauderdale that features Global-influenced American fare.  For more
information about Fifth Taste Concepts or one of its restaurants, call
561.338.4808.

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