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The prestigious Miami Beach restaurant, L?╟╓Hostellerie d?╟╓Argen-teuil, recently was the setting for a gala dinner party celebrating the extension of the national company of the Broadcast hit ?╟úMan of La Mancha?╟Ñ the musical, which has been setting box office records all across the country, postponed its original closing date in Fort Lauderdale for several weeks to enable thousands of additional fans to see star Richard Kiley as Don Quixote. Kiley, who estimates that he hs sung ?╟úThe Impossible Dream?╟Ñ more than 2,000 times on Broadway and on tour, was the guest of honor at the Hostellerie d?╟╓Argenteuil affair. Also taking part in the festivities were Eugene Wolsk, producer of the current revival of the 1964 hit, and Mitch Leigh, the show?╟╓s composer ?╟÷ who both flew in from New York for the occasion. A culinary highlight was an impossible dream menu prepared by Chef Maxime and featuring such delicacies as ?╟úDul-cinea?╟╓s Delight?╟Ñ (Le Terrine Truffle gelee au porta, Le Filet de Sole en croute au fenouil frais, Le Delice de Veau ainton, and ?╟úSancho?╟╓s Secret?╟Ñ (L?╟╓omelet norneginne ?╟÷ Baked Alaska.) The Post and Paddock Room of the L?╟╓Hostellerie d?╟╓Argenteuil is open every day for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. and dinner from 6-11 p.m. The Post and Paddock Room of L?╟╓Hostellerie d?╟╓Argenteuil is located at 9650 E. Bay Harbor Drive, Miami Beach (the address of the former Bay Harbor Hotel). The number for reservations is 866-8706. Paris Amour Quality, style and class are what sets ?╟úParis Amour?╟Ñ apart from the usual French Revue. Produced by Gino Tonetti and conceived, chor-eographed and directed bylZirry Jackson, this Grand Hevuejran-qStse dazzles audiences" at the Bal Masque Supper Club in the Americana Hotel. An exceptional group of talented and attractive performers sends chills up your spine. Featured performers are the sensational Agos-tinos, the dynamic Edie Walker and the incredible Senor Wences. The Agostinos are a husband and wife team whose credits include appearing on numerous T.V. shows such as Ed Sullivan, Johnny Carson and Mike Douglas. Their famous Roman Chair routine is startling ?╟÷ Agostino hooks his feet under the straps of a sturdy steel chair and balances his lovely partner on his hands bending slowly backward to the floor in an amazing feat of strength and timing. Now, still bending backward, he lifts her on his hands and comes to a standing stop on the Roman Chair. A stupendous act! Senor Wences, seen by millions on the Ed Sullivan show, thrills audiences with his ventriloquist act. Remember Pedro? He?╟╓s the head in the box. And who can forget Johnny, that lovable character whose head is Senor Wences?╟╓ hand. His characters are indeed as likeable as Senor Wences himself. Prices vary according to whether Left, Chef Maxime Ribiera chats with Richard Kiley at a recent gala dinner at L?╟╓Hostellerie d?╟╓Argenteuil in Miami Beach. Right, an exceptional group of talented performers headline ?╟úParis Amour?╟Ñ at the Americana Hotel. you wish to have dinner or just cocktails, and depending on the night of the performance. For information, call the Americana at 865-3119. The Americana of Bal Harbour is located at 9701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. New York Flair Patterned after the elegant and busy restaurants in New York, the New York Steak House is a welcome addition to the Miami dining scene. The restaurant features handpicked prime steaks and fresh seafood. Entrees range in price from $5.95 for chopped sirloin to $28 for Sammy?╟╓s Special New York Sirloin Steak for two. There are no printed menus, but blackboards filled with delicious specialties. The large sirloin is priced at $14.50 and can easily serve two. The thick aged sirloin is charbroiled on the outside and weighs over a pound and a half. A choice of hot baked potato or fries is offered with the meal as well as a large salad made up with lettuce, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and red cabbage. The New York Steak House is located at 191st Street and Collins Avenue, between the Marco Polo and Chateau Hotels on the ocean. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 11 p.m. nightly and the restaurant accepts American Express and other major credit cards. The telephone number for reservations is 932-7676. WHERE / MIAMI AND MIAMI BEACH 18