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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?

Progressive Learning

Located in the heart of Brickell, KLA Schools is giving continuity to the enriching learning program found at their innovative urban facility with meaningful and quality educational practices at their new KLA Elementary School.

Domino Effect

I learned very early in my career that being in the right place at the right time with the right people and the right reputation and skillset has the power to create a domino effect of success.

The 411

Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Premier Prosecco

A satisfyingly light concoction inspired by our city’s recreational vibe, enjoy this chicly crafted cocktail in any of our many scenic locales.

Salon Special

Rik Rak Salon occupies a unique market niche that combines beauty and fashion under one roof. When leading hairstylist Rik met boutique owner Raquel, they decided to combine their respective businesses into one concept: Rik Rak

Revitalized You

Regenerative Platelet Rich Plasma & Stem Cell injections can regrow ligaments, tendons, muscles and joints. These minimally invasive injections can improve performance, facilitate recovery, provide stability and even possibly prevent surgery.

Savory Spectacle

Awesome in the most literal sense of the word, Kaori by Walter Martino is one fashionably fusioned eatery that everyone should experience over and over again.

Trending Again

While the home should reflect its owner no matter what the latest come-and-go trends are, we’re all aware of when our abode is not the latest and greatest. But we may be trendier than we realize.

Breathtaking Glamour

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Jewelry Designer Irene Zingg was greatly influenced by the beauty of her surroundings and the tastes of her father who was a successful entrepreneur and fine jewelry collector.

A Whole Latke Love

Potato. Pancake. Broken down word-by-word, is it any doubt that the sum of these sumptuous words would equal a food that’s comforting beyond calculation? James Beard-Award Winning Cookbook Author Joan Nathan joins us to talk about faith, family and fried latkes.

Vintage Pours

Long recognizable parked behind the stick of a number of notable, nay, notorious Miami hotspots, if you haven’t met JC Sanhueza of RedBar Brickell, Lutum and El Grito, you haven’t been drinking enough.

A Toast For The Ages

Time. It’s a concept that’s precise explication has eluded mystics, philosophers and physicists for millennia untold. See what sage wisdom a French cellarmaster can offer on this most elusive of elemental forces.

True Calling

Over the years, Freddy’s has earned a well-deserved reputation as the place “Where South Florida Gets Engaged” for its large selection of GIA Certified diamonds. Eric Steinlauf is bringing young blood to this well-respected Miami institution.

Art Mood

Whenever my wife and I have company over, the immediate reaction is almost always the same: “Wow! There’s art everywhere!”

Museum Worthy

Why settle for one piece of art on the wall when you can have an ever-changing gallery’s worth?

Precious Perros

This holiday season, why not give the gift that keeps on giving? Consider adopting one of these perfect pups from a local rescue.

Postcard Perfect

We live in paradise, but did you know the color of blue in the Atlantic far differs from the powder-blue of the Indian Ocean, or the impressive cobalt of the Pacific. Herewith: A roundup of the best beaches I experienced in 2017.

Enchanted Evening

It’s not enough to have a city chock-full of citizens eager to contribute to the latest charitable endeavor. You need have a gala glorious enough to filter all that philanthropic energy! Meet the “Three Amigos”, the men behind one of Miami’s most successful charitable gatherings

Ace Accessories

Great news for fashion fans everywhere: That indisputable Gables go-to for hot clothing options, Neiman Marcus, has just premiered a new area devoted to the hottest handbags

No Reservations

From resort to sizzling beach club, there’s nothing “less than” about this fantastically flawless portion of the Lesser Antilles. Find out why anyone who’s anyone is making Papagayo Beach in Curaçao their top destination for recreation

SKI Dreams

SKIUSA hosted an exclusive invitation-only year-end event for top VIPs to celebrate SKIUSA Aspen Snowmass and the Little Nell ski season kickoff party

Delish Surroundings

Awesome in the truest sense of the word, the devastating design of noveau-Mexican eatery Cantina La Veinte seamlessly moves the diner from epic surroundings to epicurean delight

ROOFTOP REFRESHER

Best enjoyed from the balcony of an artfully decorated hi-rise, this Hugo Spritz cocktail is a must-have while enjoying the perks of Magic City living.

A LIFE OF GIVING

We’ve all heard that the secret to happiness is giving to others. In fact, recent MRI technology shows that giving stimulates the same parts of the brain as food and sex, showing that altruism is hardwired into our nature.

HEROES IN DISGUISE

What constitutes a generous donation depends on the individual. For some on a tight budget, $10 is huge, while others may be able to provide a multi-million dollar donation. Here are several examples of the power of donations that may well have represented the life savings of the donors.

THE CRUX OF WANT

How to remedy being insatiable? When your pursuit of happiness equates to a ravenous need for more, it might be time to re-evaluate your priorities.

PASSPORT TO PURPOSE

Combining philanthropy with travel is an excellent way to see the world, have an authentic experience and give back. Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy or missionaries, these days everyone is going.

SUCCESS PETS

An ideal way to celebrate the season of regrowth, what makes for a more fascinating Easter morning surprise than a chocolate rabbit? Why, a living, breathing 4-legged friend of your very own!

TAKE ME HIGHER

Tell us the truth: Is there anything more quintessentially Miami than savoring a craft cocktail from an elegantly outfitted rooftop bar? Below we’ve cataloged our fiercest choices for the best sky-high saloons in which to sip away the sunset.

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TOP 20 Professionals Under Forty 

We scoured The Magic City to bring you the next generation of leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective fields with their own unique signature blend of style, savvy and sophistication.

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