Lifestyle
Donation Dollars
Every time you give cash or drop off used clothing, books or furniture for charity, you hear “Do you want a receipt?” Let’s take a look at the real tax benefits of giving.
Too Hot To Handle
The latest and greatest restaurant to follow the thoroughly toothsome charcoal trend.
Children First
Dramatically enhancing Nicklaus Children Hospital’s ability to serve the region’s youth, the facility’s new Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion offers a leading-edge care environment combined with amenities to support critically ill kids — and the families who love them.
Bilingual Beginnings
The world is getting smaller every day with the need to be conversant in multiple languages. Village Montessori starts kids out early with their Bilingual and All Day Montessori programs for preschoolers.
Friends In Need
Sunscreen? Check. Ice-cold refreshments? Check. The only thing left on your list to maximize your summertime lounge? A friend for life. Collected below are prime pooches ideal for fulfilling your life and livelihood.
Sports Saloon
A retro cantina fulfilling a yawning void, Black Market Miami is the only sports bar Downtown will ever need.
Jazz Nights
It’s over. For better or for worse, the pulse-pounding, body-shaking EDM extravaganza known as Ultra has left our lofty shores. Eager for musical programming of a less strenuous sort? Get a taste of authentic American artistry at the clubs listed below.
I’ll Meet You In The Maldives
An insider’s guide to The Maldives: What you need to know to travel to this idyllic paradise hailed the most beautiful convocation of islands on Earth.
Buttered Up!
A must-stop during Second Saturday meanderings, Francisco “Paco” De La Torre and his hit art enclave Butter Gallery continue to make waves in an ever-changing arts scene.
Summer Snaps
Adding a bold new dimension to the concept of custom-crafted clothing, Orlebar Brown’s #SnapShorts initiative perfectly prognosticates the wants and needs of our social media-saturated generation.
Skin Deep
My wife recently unraveled the mystery of why I believe she is the most beautiful woman in the world — and it’s not because she was born with out-of-this-world curves, near-perfect facial symmetry, long, wavy blonde hair and big beautiful eyes I could stare into for eternity...no, she says I think she’s beautiful because her happy, extroverted soul shines through in everything she does, in every word she says.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.
Seasonal Savor
With summer settling upon us, we turn our attention to that age-old American pastime: BBQ. Below are some easy tips and tricks to get through a slam-dunk soiree before it’s too late.
Eye of the Beholder
An exploration of how to avoid succumbing to what society considers beautiful while realizing the real meaning of true beauty.
Pure Pampering
Suffering from the slings of a bad hair day? Or just feel that the comforting treatments you deserve have been few and far between? We’ve found a few pampering professionals ready to give you the top-tier treatment you deserve.
The New Guy
Every office has a new guy or girl at some point and they seem to fall into one of several categories. Most new hires work out great and become long-term assets. But some turn out to be not quite what HR was hoping for.
Artistic Workout
The Cicloette Exercise Bike could have been designed with the Downtown Miami condo dweller in mind. Not only does it significantly downsize a regular stationary exercise bike, it also doubles as sculptural art.
Drink Up
Tavern-tired? Aching for a postprandial chug but weary of the same old watering holes? Collected below are a few new bars well worth an evening’s visit.
Moving Up
Asking for a raise or a promotion is one of the most stressful things an employee can do. The dreaded “NO!” looms huge as well as the fear of mucking up a presently good situation. Check out a few tips from local professionals who have successfully turned the nagging “NO” in their heads to a solid “YES” at work.
New Heights
No press release, no advertising campaign, no maddeningly catchy motto could wring more amazement for the indefatigable industrial expansion that has swept across our financial district than the below pair of photographs taken from the mouth of The Miami River.
So Fresh & So Clean
A must-see for any comprehensive gallery tour around town, Laundromat Art Space is a community-coordinated creative den housing some of Miami’s hottest up-and-comers.
Digital Domicile
Recognizing that today’s Brickell residents require the latest and greatest in digital supplements, Smart Brickell is rewiring our city’s conception of what condo living entails.
Role Models
Over the past 30 years, Miami has reinvented itself from a mere tourist destination into a top-tier global city. Miami Girls Foundation is working to see that the image of the “Miami Girl” changes as well.
Friends Fur-ever
Ready for the summer season, and eager to hit the beach? Why not bring one of these canine companions along for the ride?
Savor Del Sur
Eager to rewrite our city’s conception of Mexican cuisine, the latest weapon in seaside eatery Cantina La Veinte’s arsenal? An enticing new menu.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.
Lawn Party
Can’t you feel it? The incipient sizzle? Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means: Outdoor entertaining just got serious.
Heat Gulps
A piquant part of an increasing number of craft cocktails, below we outline when and where to add a little scorch to your pour.
Plantain Power
Although seemingly subsumed by food of the Cuban variety, our city hosts a number of astounding ethnic cuisines. See below an ode to the magic known as mangu.
Wandering through Wonders
Setting an almost inconceivable goal of visiting all of the New 7 Wonders Of The World in less than two years makes one realize that the human soul always strives to prove itself worthy and able, regardless of any obstacles and challenges along the way. Herewith: A glimpse into an iconic modern journey around the world.
Helping Hands
An institution formed by the charitable hearts of millions, Mercy Hospital represents everything positive our emergent metropolis offers.
Give & Get
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.
Oh, the People You’ll Meet!
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.
Giving Gladly
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.
Risqué Reliquary
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.
Down & Dirty
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.
Equality Extravaganza
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.
Perfect Pals
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.
