Lifestyle
The Daily Grind
Now generally relegated to the realm of the artisanal, the neighborhood butcher was once a stalwart segment of an area’s food culture. Below we bemoan the loss and celebrate the resurgence of that most carnivorous of craftsmen: The butcher.
Belly Buster
Anxious that we all enjoy our occasional indulgences, get the skinny on how to combat that most malicious of alcoholic aftereffects: the beer belly.
South of the Border
Ensconced within Icon Brickell lies Cantina La Veinte, a paradisiacal portion of the best Mexican culture has to offer in and out of the kitchen. Join us as we spend a day learning just what it takes to make a successful restaurant the talk of the town.
Inside Gen Z
Whether you’re interested in or just irritated today’s youth, one thing’s certain: They will be the inheritors and inceptors of a new world few of us can imagine. We speak with experts and participants in the evasive (if engaging) population of Gen Z’ers and their role in big, bold world of entrepreneurism.
Fork in the Road
One professional woman’s journey from TOP OF HER GAME to GAME OVER and how she turned “YOU’RE FIRED” into “FIRED UP” by tapping into her natural entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take on challenges with the savvy finesse that has come to define her career — and her life.
Family Fundays
While raising children is undoubtedly one of the greatest joys man can conceive, it can also occasionally be as draining on our patience as it is on the pocketbook. That’s precisely why we’ve highlighted the below activities that’ll wear your tiny tots out while adding to their college fund savings in the process.
Radically Ruff
If a natural disaster is good for anything, it’s recognizing what’s truly important. If you’re interested in adding a little more love to your life, consider adopting one of these precious pooches from local shelters and non-profit rescues.
Only In Havana
Havana is like a wrecked ship with sunken treasure — beautiful, haunting, imposing, in decay and once decadent. Join me on a brief 24-hour prowl in this magical Caribbean island.
Victorious Tactics
Business is war. This is never truer than when at the negotiation table, where bespoke suits have replaced handcrafted armor.
Savory Scholastics
Say what you will about Miami, from its gyms to its myriad institutions of higher education, locals are intent on building themselves for the better. Below we spotlight cool culinary classes that add the “fun” to fundamental.
Letter From Mother Earth
If nature could speak, what would she say? It’s a question we may not often (or ever) have thought about, but one that we should seriously ponder. Here’s a quick memo that could have been penned by Mother Nature herself.
Freshman Feeling
We’ve all been there…that first dreaded mistake at a new job. But don’t fret, here are other people’s horror stories so you don’t have to feel so bad about yours!
Happy Times
If you do one thing every day that makes you happy, eventually you will create a pattern of behaviors that will lead you to a lifetime of content. Here are a few things you can do right now to shift your mindset and change your life.
Empowering Miami
Get to know the organization helping at-risk youths break the cycle of crime and violence while feeding the less fortunate in The 305.
Going Holistic
Feeling good is the new looking good. This is the mantra as health, wellness and holistic living outpaces the need for the next must-have luxury object — and manufacturers and retailers rush to adapt.
It’s In The Bag
What do social media influencers and travel writers — who spend 80% of their time jetting off to exotic places — carry in their backpacks or satchels on their trips? Pray, do tell!
A Shore Thing
Oktoberfest? A bit warm for Teutonic commemoration, don’t you think? Halloween? Great for an evening’s entertainment. October, however, to the truly discriminating South Floridian, means one thing and one thing only: The opening of Stone Crab season. Below we elucidate and celebrate this most craveable crustacean.
She’s Crafty
Although perhaps lagging in comparison to our Western counterparts, the brewpub scene in Miami is alive and well. Take a glance into a worldwide phenomena fantastically fine-tuned in our own sub-tropical paradise.
Lovely Lanai
The prettiest and most secluded of the Hawaiian Islands goes by the name of Lanai and is owned by a tech billionaire with plans to turn it into a green paradise — this is the destination for travelers who covet privacy, world-class amenities and authenticity.
Stronger Together
The 6th Annual Moving Day Miami kick-off reception brought guests #Together4PD.
Reduce, Reuse & Relax
An ingenious answer to the decades-old question “What exactly do I do with my old smartphones and tablets?”
Myths Debunked
A lot of what is believed to be venerable ski wisdom is actually false. To get to the heart of the matter, we asked Ski Travel Expert & Avid Skier Eduardo Gaz to give us the truth about some common ski myths.
Aww-Some Adoptions
Feel like something’s missing in this pre-holiday season? A hole that social media feuds and quick-swipe dating apps can’t fill? Consider acquiring one of these amazing pups from one of our local shelters and nonprofits.
Private Palate
Chicly curating meals devastatingly designed for their clientele, the private culinary minds at Indulge Chefs provide bespoke bites from the comfort of their customers’ homes.
Java’s Out, Matcha’s In
Mid-morning cafecito not creating the kick you crave? Sick of your office’s blasé brews? It’s time to hop on the matcha train!
Destination Home
I’m writing this letter mere hours before hopping on a flight to a wedding in Cap Cana. It’s sure to be a week filled with action, adventure and the best the Dominican Republic has to offer.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.
Gobble Gobble
It’s that most archetypal of Americana imagery: The turkey — crisp and fragrant, laid in the middle of the family table. Below we provide some toothsome tips on making your big bird a stuffing success!
Where Everyone Knows His Name
Visitors to stylish bar and bistro Café Prima Pasta all agree: While the food is fantastic and the drinks delightful, what really makes a night in this hotspot complete are the ministrations of bartender extraordinaire Henry Villar.
Land of Eternal Spring
A Central American country encircled by volcanoes, cloaked in tradition and surrounded by pops of color will pleasantly surprise you — and get your adrenaline and wonderment rushing. Welcome to Guatemala.
Snow Fate
For more than 50 years, Vail has been a premier destination for passionate skiiers, snowboarders, world-class athletes and families alike. SKIUSA Founder & Principal Eduardo Gaz is a fan of its renowned slopes and the nearby exclusive Beaver Creek, complete with lavish amenities, impeccable service and slopes worthy of World Cup racing.
Eco Alert
Leading scientists have warned us for years of the consequences involving climate change and the inevitable doomsday waltz our planet is entangled in. Our ecosystem is in peril so right about now is a good time to bust out the superhero suit.
Mullet Over
Shellfishly intent on being a bangup home cook of all thing del mar, but don’t know a sheepshead from a sheep’s head? Below we provide you with prime tips for purchasing the finest offerings of our ocean’s bounty.
Dynamic Duos
It’s perhaps the most onerous of the oenophile’s tasks: properly pairing a vintage with vittles. Below, we explain the cardinal rules of this mystifying, mouthwatering process.
Brew Ha-Ha
The more things change, the more they stay the same; Veza Sur’s Jimmy Amador teaches us how to keep up in the breakneck pace of Miami’s mixological culture.
Nothing Like It
Like so many before him, a transplant to our Magic City reflects on years spent living, thriving and surviving among our avenues, highways, byways and palm trees.
Passionate Pastimes
The oddball suggestion made by both doctors and Mark Zuckerberg alike: What’s the best way to get ahead in the boardroom? Get out of it! We introduce you to a few Miami powerhouses whose hobbies have taken them to grand new heights in all aspects of their life.
Brighter Futures
Runaway children and those being raised in foster care often find themselves lost in the social services system and victims of human trafficking. Voices For Children is on a mission to change that.
Success Pets
Let me guess: You’ve got a series of staggering outfits all lined up for the summer season, but you feel like you’re precisely one accessory short? Why not try fiercifying your fashionable look with one of these precious pooches on offer from various local rescues?