Lifestyle
BRAISED & CONFUSED
An essential aspect of any properly prepared American meal, meat of all varieties can often leave a hole in our grocery budgets. Below we’ve collected some timely tips to save you a few extra bucks.
AY-PICUREAN
Think you have to continent-hop to enjoy the finest in international cuisine? Think again. Long known for its historical fur trade and little else, Quebec is fast emerging as the destination for those wishing to enjoy truly rarified cuisine.
FOOD BUDGETING
Meal planning and grocery shopping are always a challenge. The good news is that you can eat healthy, even on the most super-tight budget. The key is being flexible, creative and shopping smart.
SUCCESS PETS
Springtime has finally invaded our city, and what better to celebrate the feel-good grooves and luxuriously lovely weather than with a furry friend of your very own? Below are a few pooches selected from local shelters and rescues.
STONE BOLD
Ancient history by the standards of our thoroughly modern metropolis, in 1913 our marvelous Magic City was hardly a blip on the map, a humble beachside community with little to its name besides a great deal of promise.
MANY HANDS
Far from being relegated to rural outbacks and neighboring countries, to many in our region, hunger is a pervasive threat. Fighting back against this noxious malady one meal at a time comes Feeding South Florida, one of our most compassionate local charities.
DONUT DREAMIN’
While, to most, “Time to get up and make the donuts” is a folksy aphorism, for Andy Rodriguez, Amanda Pizarro and the rest of The Salty Donut crew, it’s a call-to-action. See what happens behind-the-scenes at our city savviest sugary dough den.
BEST BITES
Even before we put our March Culinary Issue to bed each year, we’re already working on next year’s edition. That’s because we only have 52 weeks to come up with the next installment of our Plates & Pours: Miami’s 50 Best Dishes, Drinks, Desserts & Dining Experiences!
O, CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN!
A mainstay in the Miami mixology scene, Mario Alban of The Wharf proves there’s good reason their nautically-centered saloon is the hottest thing to hit Downtown in decades.
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.
MIND YOUR MANNERS
Ah, the joys of eating…the aromas, the tastes, the plating…the chewing. Below we explore some of the oft-forgotten rules of meal etiquette.
WHERE THE ANCHOR DROPS
In the world of luxury yachts, bigger is always better and massive is eternally apropos. Get ready to moor up your megayacht as we explore some of the world’s most coveted ports for 2018.
SAILS UP
This year’s Miami International Boat Show brings Sailor’s Cove to Pier 9 of Marine Stadium. Show guests will now be able to see the best of powerboats and sailboats in one location. In addition to exciting new single-hull and catamaran sailboats, Sailor’s Cove will also host a number of superior sailing seminars.
NAUTICAL NECESSITIES
In honor of the Miami International Boat Show, we’ve scoured all corners of our marketplace for the finest in marine accessories sure to get you eager to set sail.
DREAM BOATS
Every person who has ridden a scooter thinks they would be great on a Harley Davidson — until they drop it at a stoplight. Boats are that way, too. Here’s a guide to match boats to personalities.
SAVINGS SPREE
Do you need to plan for retirement? Yes. Do you need a rainy day fund? Absolutely. But do you really understand what drives how you spend vs. save, and have you considered how a purposeful spending plan might make you happier? Read on to find out how to skip the boilerplate formula and start living life to the fullest.
A BOAT STORY
When organizers announced the exciting move of the Miami International Boat Show to Key Biscayne a few years ago, it made national headlines. Interstingly, many did not realizing that the show actually began on the island back in 1941.
MEDIA MOVERS
Entrepreneurs engaged in the maximum utilization of social media technologies, Foodie Tribe loves everything culinary, photos and reconceptualizing the way we think about business…not necessarily in that order.
IN VINO, VERITAGE
A magnificent marriage of Miami’s top-tier tastes, sips and savories with its ever-giving philanthropic spirit, this year will see VeritageMiami celebrate its 22nd year as the United Way of Miami-Dade’s most hopeful (and hearty) supporter.
Success Pets
Interested in acquiring a true soul mate for this St. Valentine’s Day? Look no further than the trio of heartthrobs below, selected from top-notch rescues in the area.
YACHT SAFE
Most people think of a boat insurance policy as a straightforward, all-encompassing document and that one policy is pretty much like another…only the rates are different. Wrong, wrong, wrong…
SEASIDE SAVORS
An immersive seafood experience is making big waves on Miami Beach thanks to Brazil-born Coco Bambu and their palate-pleasing fare.
JURASSIC JAWDROPPER
What do you put in your new multi-million dollar Miami penthouse that will make even your most jaded neighbors gasp in awe?
ROSÉ MUSINGS
Always eager to stretch the limits of our oenophilic knowledge, below we take on a tasty, if tepid, taboo gaining new traction in the U.S and around the world.
BARTOP SPECIAL
An established mixologist who’s devoted his life to top-notch Magic City service, Toro Toro’s Adam Beech gives us the skinny on life behind one of Miami’s most brilliant bartops.
CRYPTO, DECIPHERED
Anyone who’s anyone watching our markets knows that cryptocurrency is a hot topic. Discover how Miami is taking a crucial role in this seemingly cryptic phenomenon.
Condo Hacks
The view. The close proximity to everything. The immediate influx of (mostly) cool neighbors. Having a bird’s eye view of the city from your balcony is one of the best ways to experience Miami — for locals and transplants alike. Whatever challenge may arise, there’s a solution to resolve it. Herewith: Brickellites share ways they’ve eased into hi-rise living.
In a minimalist minute
No one can deny that the Minimalist Movement has climbed the ladder of our consciousness in the past few years. As more and more people begin to realize the benefits of this clutter-free, antichaos lifestyle, there’s only one thing left to do: Try it and see for yourself.
GAME OF DRONES
Head and shoulders above the competition, Hagen Rottke and the rest of the dynamite staff at Miami Aerial are rewriting the way we think about real estate photography.
Hidden gems
Join us as we showcase the colorful history and unmatched allure of some of Miami’s most secret, exclusive neighborhoods, all just a short scenic drive from the city’s core.
FINANCIAL CREDENTIALS
Credit scores are an integral part of our lives, yet we don’t think of them until we need a loan. Many people don’t even know what goes into their score or how to improve it. The following are some helpful facts as well as some interesting trivia.
SCENIC STROLL
A magnificent monument to the singular can-do character of our city, is there any more stunning before-and-after montage than the ones below?
INDULGENT HOMEGOODS
Globaltex Fine Linens offers a wide range of exquisite bathrobes, bath towels, pool/beach towels, bedding such as duvets, bed sheets and pillowcases and many custom-made products out of their Miami showroom.
Success Pets
It’s something that many Miami citizens run into: Newly gifted a hound for the holidays, just how do you ensure you keep that hi-rise condo carpet clean while still properly training your little bundle of joy?
GARDEN PARTY
An oasis of calm in an already beautiful section of our city, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens is a must-visit for residents and tourists alike.
REAL LIFE
When it comes to their X Social Communities Division, PMG is filling a void in the marketplace that Ryan Shear wishes existed when he was looking for a new place 10 years ago.
BODY & SOUL
Offering a luxe (if laid-back) introduction to vegetarian cuisine, plant-based pub Soul Tavern offers a poignant counterpoint to the more mainstream meat-manic menus of our city’s finest restaurants.