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Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

We’re always striving to enhance and enlighten our palates. This month, we step to the left of a typical tequila with a thoroughly loco libation. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

In between pouring, mixing and serving up some of the best drinks in town, Toro Toro’s Adam Beech shares his inspiration for his chosen profession with a passion that’s at once contagious and completely refreshing. — Text by Irene Moore Photos by Edward Leal

It’s that most singular and satisfying of meat dishes: the steak. We tackle the in’s and out’s of both its culinary preparation and cultural significance. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Let’s face it: You could have a galley full of gadgetry and still have some room in your heart for additional kitchen and dining room accessories. Collected below are some of our prime picks for cookhouse accoutrements. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A hearty fare sets the mood for lessons learned over meals shared with new acquaintances, old friends and strangers alike. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Here’s what not to do when you go out to savor a meal and enjoy the art of gastronomy: Introducing the 5 types of eaters who can be utterly obnoxious and make you lose your appetite before your first bite. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Miami’s sizzling international food scene has been on the upswing since its inception. What the future holds is anyone’s guess, but what local chefs and restaurateurs have planned will satiate even the most stubborn of appetites.

In an effort to truly satisfy our public, our bold culinary-inclined staff struck out to find the 50 finest dishes, drinks and desserts The Magic City has to offer. It’s a tough job…but somebody’s gotta do it! — Text by Ryan Jarrell, Francesca Cruz & Anja Maltav Photos courtesy of respective restaurants

Among its many lures, this Grand Bay condo in Key Biscayne has breathtaking direct views of the ocean, beach, Biscayne Bay and so much more. — Text by Anja Maltav Realtors: Daniel Gaviria; 305.582.4800; [email protected] Ana Somarriba; 305.215.1686; [email protected] greatpropertiesintl.com

Never ones to rest on their laurels, these Magic City entrepreneurs believe true success isn’t measured by how much you gain, but how much you can give back. — Text by Ryan Jarrell. Photos by Edward Leal and John Bouma. Zak Mann's photo his courtesy.

Whether sleek in silhouette or bright in color, both values present the impact of style and living, integrated for this season and beyond. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Sofi Perazzo Makeup & Hair: Cesar Ferrette @ Rik Rak Model: Mariana Downing @ Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Furniture: El Dorado Furniture, various locations throughout South Florida; ElDoradoFurniture.com

Daring and lavish? She’s got it! Take a visual journey mixing of all the sparkling complements that add an extra touch of boldness to any look. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Sofi Perazzo Makeup & Hair: Cesar Ferrette @ Rik Rak Model: Modesta Petkeviciute @ Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. Endless servings of croquetas. There are countless ways we, as enthusiastic citizens, have taken from our city. Herewith: 20 FUN ways to give back. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

From helping build a school in a hillside barrio of Quito, Ecuador, to rubbing elbows with Manhattan and Dublin society, one writer shares the experiences she’s had meeting interesting people through philanthropy. — Text by Irene Moore

From innovative water-bottle refill stations to organized shoreline cleanups, Entrepreneur Dara Schoenwald wears many hats when it comes to helping locals live eco-minded. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Drawing deeply from the community they love so much, Mercy Hospital’s volunteers form an integral portion of the compassionate caregiving Mercy supplies our community. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

With their much-anticipated topping-off scheduled this month, Brickell’s own Panorama Tower is an exciting addition to the already thrilling district. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Think you’ve muscled your way through every museum the city has to offer? Take a trip through the tantalizing yet tasteful array of artifacts at the World Erotic Art Museum in Miami Beach. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A prime project in the riverside renaissance sweeping our shores, March saw some big news coming from the team behind ultra-luxe tower One River Point. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A passionate and productive addition to the South Beach food scene, the farm-friendly fast food fanatics behind DIRT believe that in order to be well, you’ve got to eat well. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photo by Brett Hufziger

A ferocious flashback to the power-mad ‘80s, Demna Gvasalia’s shoulder-centered silhouettes screamed contempo from Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer ‘17 delivery, and provided an empowering trend to the business-minded Brickellite. — Text by Hugh Marchand Photos by Monica Feudi/Indigital.TV

Celebrating its 9th year as the definitive South Florida LGBTQ event, April 9 will see Miami Beach Gay Pride once more enliven our shores with pride. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Detail photo by Mark’s List

This spring, why not greet the warm weather with a brand new walking buddy? Below are some furry friends from surrounding shelters who’d love to start a new life with you. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A modern maîtriser of the minimalist makeup mode, Miami-based Cosmetic Artist Champagne “Bo” Satayakul doesn’t create beauty — she accentuates it. — Text by Hugh Marchand Photos by Elliot & Erick

Practically synonymous with charitable giving in Miami, Camillus House is a volunteer-driven outreach project fighting the good fight in our inner city. Coordinating this flock of selfless samaritans is Alessandra Laricchia. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Summer’s coming. Are you prepared to beat the heat? Farrey’s Lighting + Bath carries all kinds of stylish options to make sure your home looks every bit as cool as it feels. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Think the makeup in your drawer doesn’t come with an inconvenient truth or two? Use our moral makeup guide to see if your cosmetics kit passes the test. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Seeking to further satisfy their clientele, a number of exciting new changes are coming to the Neiman Marcus at Shops At Merrick Park. First on the list? A massive expansion of an already impressive shoe selection. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Manny Hernandez

It can be difficult to choose between the rugged good looks of an iconic timepiece and the massive functionality of a smart watch, which is why you’ll love Alpina’s uber-smart, seriously sexy SeaStrong Dive Watch. — Text by Bill Lindsey

Traffic aside, I think we can all agree which era of our magnificent metropolis we’d rather reside in. Flagler Street, known in this photo from 1900 as Twelfth, has been a thoroughfare of our singularly saucy city since its inception. — Text by Ryan Jarrell. Before photo courtesy of the Ernest Gearhart Collection, HistoryMiami Museum After photo Marcelo Araica

Big news on the philanthropy front: The United Way Of Miami-Dade turns 93 this month, making it almost an even century The Magic City has been touched by this outstandingly obliging organization. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Enlightening the lives of miniature Miamian’s for the last 30 years, below is just one example of the many charitable changes the Voices For Children Foundation have made in our city. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

I ‘ll never forget the time I met a newlywed Midwestern couple stranded in Miami during their honeymoon while one of the many hurricanes...

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Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Spencer Taliaferro, Head Mixologist at Epic’s LILT Lounge in Downtown Miami, is a Jersey Boy from Brigantine, a small island city attached to Atlantic City, who has brought his behind-the-bar know-how to The Magic City. — Text by Irene Moore Photos by Edward Leal

Tassot. Kasav. Queue de Boeuf. If those words don’t make your mouth water, then you’re not living in Miami. With a rising rate of migration, readers shouldn’t be surprised if some Haitian creations soon become as commonplace as a media noche. — Text by Ryan Jarrell