Lifestyle

With every new year comes New Year’s Resolutions, and what better way to get involved than to resolve to help change a child’s life and ignite his or her potential.

Fashion designer/manufacturer turned florist, Stephanie Shabaz founded Petal Pusher Miami to offer The Magic City a unique alternative to generic floral arrangements.

Celebrity esthetician Melanie Stewart has garnered a cult-like following for her youth-giving electric facials, now she’s marketing her coveted in-office treatments for home use.

Soon those slow web portals and painful phone calls with a bank’s customer support will be nothing but bad memories as banks shift to chatbots and voice assistants to make transactions a lot less stressful.

A few months ago, I was chatting with one of my neighbors who bought her first property in the early ‘60s at the height of the hippie era.

The days of simply mixing a drink out of The Bartender’s Guide are long gone. A signature cocktail is a given at most popular establishments these days. We explore how you can create your own at home.

Chefs are trained to impress diners with visuals, utilizing shape, texture, color, aroma, architecture and balance to create irresistible plates. Read on to discover a few of their best-kept secrets.

Dessert, anyone? How about you have yours in a drink? This tiramisu-inspired cocktail is sure to give you the sugar rush you’ve been craving while satiating even the most discerning sweet tooth.

When the founder of Basel bought 20 Holbeins in 1661, it changed the Swiss city’s future forever, turning it into what would become one of the world’s most preeminent centers of art. Three centuries later, Art Basel was born, gaining equally legendary status, with offshoots in Miami Beach and Hong Kong.

Pets add joy to a household, particularly during the holidays. Whether you’re looking for a best buddy to keep you company during adult activities or a furry kid to play with your two-legged ones, rescues are the way to go.

The holiday season is the time to indulge and there’s no better way to conclude a festive day of shopping or a fine meal with family and friends than with a sinfully delicious dessert at Steak Brasil.

When the world speaks about the Italian sparkling wine scene today, first and foremost they talk about the Biasiotto Family and their Foss Marai wines.

Every year when I sit down to write this letter, I’m munching on Thanksgiving leftovers while visions of sugar-plums (or, rather, mangoes) dance in my head.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an unprecedented 16 million Americans are a member of the gig economy. Below we highlight an app any freelancer needs to carry around in their back pocket.

Intent on entertaining, but don’t have a corner devoted to imbibement? Below are some choice tips on stocking the perfect home bar.

A palette profile even more ever-present this season than pumpkin spice, discover some timely tips on how to infuse your foods with a fierce and fiery flavor.

Marco Nava wanted to bring the classic tastes of Mexico with a twist of modern-day cocktails to the patrons of Cantina La Veinte. The result is the delicious Tulum De Noche.

Reaching into your pocket to make a donation these days takes on a new meaning as you feed starving children, help injured veterans, save adoptable animals and more via the following smart phone apps.

Hot yoga, cold yoga, yoga for infants…think you’ve heard of every yoga trend? Think again! Downward Goat is bringing an interspecies baah-lance to movement and mindfulness.

Winter’s approaching, and what better way to warm up than with a new furry family member? Below we highlight a trio of picture-perfect pups guaranteed to be the ideal early Christmas present for any Miami family.

This season’s new go-to destination for holiday or group dining is Azabu Miami Beach, a place that makes celebrating a seamless experience for both host and guests alike.

W e are officially in the midst of the social season, and that means most of us are getting ready to either host or be hosted — or both.

Much more than simply a meal with mentors and peers, the business lunch can still be the site of some of the most important managerial movements in entrepreneurial history

A middle-of-the-road option between ornate dinner party and the classic Miami all-nighter, introducing cocktail parties into your social milieu can be a powerful springboard for professional and personal development. Below, we give you a few top tips for planning the perfect spirit-focused soiree.

Inside a new trend that’s sweeping office spaces and companies around the nation — it’s called “ghosting” and, no, it’s not the friendly kind. In an age where attention spans are getting shorter and patience is an ancient notion, instant satisfaction and too many options to choose from means the hiring and firing process needs to evolve with the times.

Regardless of the type of body you were born with, or how much work you put into transforming your physique throughout the years, one thing will always hold true: The sexiest thing you can be is confident. Herewith: One writer shares how he learned to love his dad-bod.

Steak Brasil was founded 5 years ago with the purpose of supplying Downtown Miami with a new alternative for delicious international fare. Today, they are one of the largest gastronomic centers in the region and are among the Top 10 restaurants as rated by their discerning clientele.

In this world there are two types of leaders: Those who inspire with encouragement and those who try to rule with fear. Regardless of which type you’ve experienced throughout your life and career, you should stop and ask yourself a simple question: Which type of leader do YOU want to be?

A game-changer in the field of female health, Miami-based entrepreneur Marilyn Days’ Luminous Pink self breast-examination tool is an essential (and elegant) aid to the fight against breast cancer.

Voices For Children works in collaboration with the Guardian Ad Litem Program (GAL) to improve the lives of children in foster care with a highly-effective multipronged approach.

In a world revolving around phones and computers, there hasn’t been a more opportune time to develop software. Businesses and individuals alike have realized the best investments today involve technology. From solution dashboards to mobile apps and virtual reality, the options are endless. But not all tech is created equal.

As autumn settles over our city, what better way to participate in the (slightly) changing season than by strolling across our scenic climes with a new best friend? Below are 3 tender-hearted pooches selected from our area’s finest shelters and rescues.

The new catchphrase of Miami VIP’s and visionaries is “Close The Deal At The Den” — and we’ve got the inside scoop on this top-secret space.

Red Bull is going to be hooking up offices in Miami’s Brickell and Downtown area throughout the month of October to energize workers during their workday as part of their ongoing commitment to “Giving Wings” to people and ideas.

A private dining room can be an amazing alternative to a formal meeting room, boardroom or hosting a large party at home.They’re less pressured and allow the host to socialize without stress or distractions in a beautiful setting.

Miami took the nickname the “Magic City” in the 1920s after a construction boom seemed to transform the region overnight. Nearly a century later, The Standard Spa reinvents the Miami experience once again.

It was an especially balmy Miami night when I hopped in an Uber and made my way toward Rise at Brickell City Centre for our “Fashion Statements” cover launch party.

A quick and easy way to add a piquant pitch to home-cooked meals, below we explore the esoteric art of the hand-crafted spice blend.

Lightyears beyond the basic Bloody Mary, one of the most exciting epicurean trends of 2018 was a focus on vegetable juice cocktails. Learn how to spice up your next dinner party or at-home happy hour with a healthful alternative to sugary fruit juices and nectars.

Stay stylish, refreshed and just the right amount of buzzed as you peruse the season’s trends and up your wardrobe game one sip at a time.