Lifestyle

Green Minded

Eco-friendly is a term we use a lot, but what does it actually mean when it comes to the kitchen? The following environmentally conscious choices will not only benefit your body and the environment but, as an added incentive, your wallet as well.

Central Care

Bringing a slew of state-of-the-art medical services from the University of Miami Health Systems to South Dade, The Lennar Foundation Medical Center offers comprehensive, consolidated health care to our city.

Touchpad Teacher

Say “Rosetta Stone” and most people think “fast, convenient language training.” The same company that uses computers to make us efficiently multi-lingual, now wants to train our brains.

Land Of Good Welcome

Once a sleepy fishing village with tropical jungles and precipice views of the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta was thrust into the spotlight in the ‘60s when famed lovers Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton called it home. Now again, it reigns as the most coveted destination on the map.

Big Appetites

When I sat down to finalize this month’s “Plates & Pours: Miami’s 50 Best Dishes, Drinks & Desserts” feature, I quickly realized our editors eat out way too much.

Retro Toast

If you’ve ever watched The Brave Little Toaster, you know that not all toasters are created equal. Enter the Combi 2 + 2 Toaster by Dualit

Mezcal amor

We’re always striving to enhance and enlighten our palates. This month, we step to the left of a typical tequila with a thoroughly loco libation.

High Steaks

It’s that most singular and satisfying of meat dishes: the steak. We tackle the in’s and out’s of both its culinary preparation and cultural significance.

Soul Bites

A hearty fare sets the mood for lessons learned over meals shared with new acquaintances, old friends and strangers alike.

Chew On This

Here’s what not to do when you go out to savor a meal and enjoy the art of gastronomy: Introducing the 5 types of eaters who can be utterly obnoxious and make you lose your appetite before your first bite.

HOT & HOTTER

Miami’s sizzling international food scene has been on the upswing since its inception. What the future holds is anyone’s guess, but what local chefs and restaurateurs have planned will satiate even the most stubborn of appetites.

Plates & Pours 2017

In an effort to truly satisfy our public, our bold culinary-inclined staff struck out to find the 50 finest dishes, drinks and desserts The Magic City has to offer. It’s a tough job…but somebody’s gotta do it!

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.

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.

Glamour Gently

A modern maîtriser of the minimalist makeup mode, Miami-based Cosmetic Artist Champagne “Bo” Satayakul doesn’t create beauty — she accentuates it.

Eco Pretty

Think the makeup in your drawer doesn’t come with an inconvenient truth or two? Use our moral makeup guide to see if your cosmetics kit passes the test.

Fine Wine Showcase

Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District is a small appellation with a big reputation. Home of some of the top wineries in the world, it’s filled with glorious vineyards in every direction as far as the eye can see.

Standing United

Big news on the philanthropy front: The United Way Of Miami-Dade turns 93 this month, making it almost an even century The Magic City has been touched by this outstandingly obliging organization.

Bon Manje

Tassot. Kasav. Queue de Boeuf. If those words don’t make your mouth water, then you’re not living in Miami. With a rising rate of migration, readers shouldn’t be surprised if some Haitian creations soon become as commonplace as a media noche.

Spendy Sips

In a city deemed one of the nation’s most pricey, Miamians are well-acquainted with having to pay for the pleasure of residing in a place so magical. Imbibe below on some cocktails so costly they’ll make you thankful for rail prices.

Global Do-Gooder

Complementing a rigorous travel itinerary with philanthropy and giving back to the communities you’re visiting has the power to augment your experiences abroad in more ways than you can imagine.

NOT ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE CREATED EQUAL

Every organization from The White House to your neighborhood garage sale relies on volunteers for free labor, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Check out a few ways to avoid being “that” volunteer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Diversification 101

Have you ever noticed that street vendors often sell unrelated products such sunglasses and umbrellas? That’s because they understand the art of diversification, say the experts at the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).

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The Go-Getters 2025

Located in one of the most diverse and dynamic business centers in the world, Miami Herbert Business School offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, engage and grow. The graduates are thought-leaders who transform business, scholarship and lives. To celebrate them, we partnered with the school to present our annual “Go-Getters” feature, honoring current students and recent grads, their successes, hopes and dreams.

Rescue Love Repeat

Each dog featured in this editorial is a rescue from the community, a living testament to the resilience and unconditional love that animals embody. Many of these beautiful souls were once abandoned, neglected, or even abused, yet they’ve overcome their hardships to find love and hope again.