An unfamiliar menu can cause the best of us to lose our appetite — or skip straight to dessert. Don’t let an off dish ruin a well-deserved day or night out. Below are a few vetted tips to help you make the most of cuisines strange and unknown.

Tired of ordering the same lackluster libation every night? Want a tipple that truly defines you? Here are some suggestions you can use to rebrand yourself via your beverage of choice.

Discovering that deception is more commonplace than you might have imagined will help you understand how self-deception stifles our personal evolution throughout our lives and relationships.

The old world melds with the new as the Mediterranean sways in the backdrop and history peeks around every corner with a burning desire to explore Tel Aviv.

When you’re locked in to the doldrums of drudge work day in and day out, the energy and focus to take the first step toward realizing your dream job can seem particularly daunting. It’s time to start thinking about getting the job you’ve always wanted — and getting paid for it.

…it depends on who you ask. If you’ve ever wondered what the true meaning of happiness is, you’re not alone. Turns out the answer is far more complicated than most of us could ever imagine — yet much easier to accomplish than we think.

Not sure where to start when it comes to stashing away a sizeable savings account for retirement or other more immediate investments? It’s not as hard as you think. Every penny counts, and even $1 saved per day can add up to big returns.

For 22 years, the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish-Ball has been bringing smiles and hope to families throughout The Magic City and beyond.

A canine-human mismatch is likely why nice dogs so often end up homeless. Often underestimated is the time and training requirement needed to raise a dog.

Brad McMorris can’t slow down. He works full-time managing over 600 clients and hundreds of millions of dollars at Wells Fargo Advisors. When he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), it could’ve been his excuse to slow down, but it only made him pick up the pace.

It’s only within the last 75 years that the Land Of The Rising Sun has admitted travellers from the West. For modern global man, well-versed to traversing whole continents in single jaunts, Japan still represents a destination steeped in mystery, ancient tradition and seizure-inducing animation.

Anyone who’s ever watched Don Draper do practically anything knows a home bar is the cat’s pajamas, the bee’s knees. Below are several tips to help you elevate your general level of elegance.

Entertaining means to many of us pleasant nights with close friends and family, full glasses and happy bellies, enjoying our lives in the bosom of those we love. Or not. If the idea of hosting people for dinner gives you the shivers, read on.

A Mediterranean city that provides travelers the indulgence of sun, celebrity and celluloid — Cannes is the place to visit when you want to experience true luxury and feel like a star.

When it comes to creating the outdoor oasis of your dreams, there are a few essential Miami-friendly plants, trees, shrubs, vines and flowers that thrive — and survive — in the blistering tropics. If you don’t have any of the varieties we recommend on the ensuing pages showcased around your home, dig in and enjoy our collection of must-have foliage.

A drive through the desert of Palm Springs to visit two homes of architectural significance owned by two iconic figures — to aide in better understanding that home is not just where the heart is, it is an irrevocable condition we carry with us.

Many are the reasons to love our dear city, but how easy it is to forget them after being cut off by a fellow driver who is mid-text while going 85 down Flagler. Here’s a refreshing perspective from a new transplant to remind us of the magical lure of our paradise by the sea.

Our homes are our sanctuaries. Ideally, at least. In actuality, a home to the misguided can become little more than a massive money pit. We’ve gathered several investments you might think add resale value to your home, but rarely do.

Dream of pasture-fed Argentinian beef but can’t rustle up the necessary dough? El Churrasco brings the chargrilled taste of las estancias here to Brickell for the right price, at the perfect temperature and taste.

If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling real estate, your attorney can help you evaluate how the timing of the deal — and the current tax code — can affect your bottom line.

Take a lighter look as some of the more popular financial terms you may or may not already have in your vocabulary and what they really mean in layman’s speak.

The eccentric entertaining that our daily hustle-and-bustle demands can sometimes lead to far too many sleepless nights.

Autumn is upon us, and what better way to escape the balmy squalls of The Magic City than to take a quick trip to The Triangle, the cultural center of North Carolina and a trio of cities on the economic rise.

In partnership with some of South Florida’ adoption shelters, we’ve selected several prime pups you should consider for adoption this month.

The aura was referred to by the Greeks as Psicosoma: the soul of the body. It’s an energy field that surrounds every human being.

For almost 200 years, Cristofle has been creating beautiful yet practical fine silverware.

A few years ago, I found the very first work of art I ever created.

In the tradition of Art Basel, here’s a miniature manual to make sure your drinks look as good as they taste — no matter what the occasion.

It’s important for all 5 senses to be stimulated while enjoying a fine meal. Below are some simple tips for taking in your cuisine with your eyeballs first before your mouth even has a chance to water.

Show off your creative side with this multi-tone spiked tropical smoothie that’s as healthy (and buzz-inducing) as it is delicious.

One writer’s perspective shows how recent decades shaped what Miami was to become with a first-hand account of life in the city that rewinds to “back then” and fast-forwards to the future.

After a grueling 2016, Miamians are probably wondering what this next year holds for our emerging city. The answer may surprise you.

Situated between dense jungle and The Caribbean, and accentuated by a freshwater lagoon of 7 hues of blue, there’s no denying that Bacalar, Mexico, wears its title of pueblo mágico well.

Yes, there’s always that association to La Cosa Nostra when the topic of Sicily comes up. But there is so much more to this island, particularly the city of Palermo and the incredible gastronomy just waiting to be discovered.

There are few things in life that most of us love more than a good meal. Here is 24 hours worth of meals to be had at a few local hole-in-the-wall establishments you may not have heard of.

Some of our favorite, haziest parties in The Magic City didn’t require glittering venues or lavish clubs, but a cooler full of beer, an outdoor speaker and some understanding neighbors. Below are some tips to make your house party a hit.

Looking to add some love to your home? Here are some cuddly canines that would love to be yours, today, tomorrow and forever.

Surfing at work no longer refers to just doing research (or playing while the boss isn’t looking) online. Fluidstance makes “surfing” the new buzzword for a healthy office.

Sebastian Mallaby took more than 5 years to research the The Man Who Knew: The Life & Times Of Alan Greenspan.