Lifestyle
Flower Power
Fashion designer/manufacturer turned florist, Stephanie Shabaz founded Petal Pusher Miami to offer The Magic City a unique alternative to generic floral arrangements.
Beauty Zap
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.
A.I. World
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.
Real ROI
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 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around
South Florida.
Concocting Creative Cocktails
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.
Divine Dishes
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.
Tiramisu Tizzy
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.
Masterpiece Sojourn
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.
Stroke Of Genius
From its inception in Miami Beach in 2002, Art Basel has pushed the proverbial cultural envelop in Miami and beyond, single-handedly creating a lifestyle movement that has inspired dozens of iterations and spin-offs that has resulted in what we now call Miami Art Week: An all-out artistic catharsis that takes up far more than the implied 7 days on our calendars.
All Access
The latest installment of PINTA Miami has lots of creative surprises in store for attendees — among them is a seriously revamped VIP program sure to augment the experience like never before.
Architectural Dance
Various professional fields, creative minds and art forms combine to create an immersive experience for the senses during Double Helix at Mana Wynwood.
Peak Condition
Nicklaus Children’s Sports Health Program brings together the region’s top pediatric sports medicine professionals in a comprehensive program dedicated to enhancing sports performance in the young athlete.
Furry Affection
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.
Giving Life
The elegant maternity services wing at Mercy Hospital delivers family-centered care with private baby/mother suites designed to accommodate the transitioning of newborns at the mother’s bedside, which results in enhanced bonding and reduced stress.
Art Wisdom
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and inspiration spews from the pen of poets and mouths of artists. Check out some art-related quotes to get you through this most artful of seasons.
Treat Yourself
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.
Taste Sensation
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.
Time Flies
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 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.
Home Bar 101
Intent on entertaining, but don’t have a corner devoted to imbibement? Below are some choice tips on stocking the perfect home bar.
Smoke & Savor
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.
Viva Noche
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.
Fetal Care Excellence
The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fetal Care Center offers hope and answers for families expecting babies with congenital differences. The center brings together the entire hospital team and its breadth of subspecialists to help families minimize worries associated with the birth and aid them in knowing what to expect going forward.
Hot Property
In all our journeys through Brickell Avenue’s particularly impressive past, we frankly can’t find a time when homes weren’t chic and eye-catching affairs.
Changing Lives
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.
Get Giggy With It
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.
Un-Botched
Tracie Samara’s plastic surgery experience is a shocking tale about what can happen when cosmetic fillers are administered incorrectly. Thanks to multiple surgeries at the skilled hands of Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., this tragedy is finally yielding a happy ending.
Universal Connect
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.
Success Pets
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.
Dance On
Back in 2012, TuCandela became the place to go for superior nightlife. Today their “flame” (candela) is still going strong due to the club’s amazing atmosphere, signature cocktails and live music every Thursday.
Taking Center Stage
A truly immersive theatre experience born right here in The Magic City, the Juggerknot Theatre Company’s Miami Motel Stories are once again highlighting the eclectic history of our particularly peculiar town.
Let’s Celebrate
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.
RSVP Required
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.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.
Power Plates
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
Socially Seasoned
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.
Phantom Professionals
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.
Ode To Dad-Bod
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.
Gaucho Gastronomy
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.
