Lifestyle

Unless you happen to own your own restaurant, most people assume that eating quality food at home without local takeout or delivery options is beyond their means, but hiring a private chef might be more affordable than you think.

Take a visual journey through The Magic City through the camera lens of Photographer Christopher Almeida who used bridge perspectives to capture and manipulate the cityscape with a mirror effect that will have you doing a double-take as you flip through this collection.

Home: A physical space where we feel secure, a place that shelters us from the elements and a safe haven to keep our treasured possessions safe. Home is where we hang our hat and surrender our worries. It’s where we celebrate, lament, rest, cry, love, laugh and gather our strength to take on another day. Are you home yet?

In place of a long list of resolutions that end up empty promises, or some sparkling new material possession that will only give temporary gratification to an immediate desire, give yourself the greatest gift you have ever had this holiday season and dive into self-discovery while building a tribe of brilliance.

No longer a cocktail wasteland, our eclectic tip of The Sunshine State is quickly gaining national and international respect where it matters: At the bar.

Isaac Saiz & Caroline Gallina of Save The Strays are working to give a new lease on life to animals in need around our community.

Ah, the holiday season, that magical time where we gather together around hearth and home with loved ones to celebrate and share our joys. This year the baked goods you treat your family and friends to can be mindful indulgences.

Miami’s Kydoo Center features so many things to do and see that families will be thoroughly entertained every second of each visit.

The light-speed pace of working on Brickell causes stress. While most days we thrive on this stress, there are times we need to get completely away from it all.

This holiday don’t give him another tie or her more perfume, instead expand their horizons with a class designed to get their creative juices flowing.

There’s a new way to get fit in town inspired by our epic nightlife — and it just might be the best move you ever made.

We all want to be radiant, don’t we? While it may not always be easy, with Alfaparf Milano’s re-launch of their iconic Semi Di Lino line, at least now it’s easy to have your hair shine brilliantly.

If you’re ready for a nice roadtrip around Florida, you may want to consider driving off with a goal to see as many of the state’s remaining lighthouses as possible while they’re still standing strong.

The Model L Wireless is everything you could want in a sound system: It pumps out amazingly crystal-clear sound, it’s an all-in-one system and it will add to the décor of any room.

“No egos, just expression”: Don’t you wish that motto could be applied in your life every day? Well, at least you can take that desire and run with it once a week at SpeakFridays, an open-mic night that’s sure to get you talking.

Want to reduce your impact on the environment, and perhaps reap a host of other improvements to your life? It might be time to go small when choosing where to live.

Looking for a way to grow your business and significantly increase cash influx without expending a huge outlay? The answer is something you’re already paying for and probably have blinking on your screen right now: your email.

We all love the look of a real Christmas tree, but maintenance can be difficult, especially during the busy holiday season.

Want the right agency to make your product ready for the world? Enter branding and design firm KingCreative.TV, specializing in responsive design and mobile marketing.

I’ve always believed that friends come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Sometimes we’re forced into friendships through family or school (reason); other times people come into our lives because of a job, a temporary hobby or even summer vacation (season).

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

The weather, the history, the beaches, the food and wine are all excellent reasons to visit Portugal & The Madeira Islands any time of the year — but a couple of special New Year’s packages may make NOW the perfect time to book the trip of a lifetime.

Banco do Brasil Americas was born from a rich history. Their parent company is Banco do Brasil, the largest bank in asset size in Latin America, with 205 years of experience in financial services, and, as with anything, there’s no substitute for experience.

When it comes to amping up your libation arsenal this season, this traditional wassail recipe has a few twists that will keep you coming back for seconds and thirds.

Make sure to add these lighting essentials to your wishlist to ensure that every nook and cranny of your home is illuminated to its full potential.

Known for its beaches, nightlife, food, fashion and fun, Miami is now ready to take its rightful place center stage on the global art scene with the opening of Pérez Art Museum Miami.

We’ve all heard the saying that friends come a dime a dozen, but that dime doesn’t go as far as it did once we grow up. For many of us, the new playground is our local watering hole or networking pub crawl where the drinks (and conversation) are flowing.

Create a new holiday tradition for yourself — one that honors and celebrates cultures around the world and that makes a statement about life in America.

Through The American Heart Association’s Miami PULSE organization, young leaders volunteer time and resources to raise funds and awareness about a cause that has affected — or will affect — most of us and/or our loved ones throughout our lifetime.

If travel is part of your regular schedule for work or pleasure, you may want to take these tips to heart the next time taking off into the horizon is on your agenda.

If you like to get a new car every few years, while keeping your total cash outlay as low as possible, leasing may be a good choice for you.

It’s once again that magical time of the year, where the literature lovers of The Magic City come out from behind their latest best-seller to delight in their favorite pastime (in public): Reading.

We’re willing to bet that even the executive who has everything doesn’t have these unique items in his office. They’re fun yet practical. They also make whimsical gifts for the holidays.

Go wireless with Outdoor Tech’s newest headphones: The Privates. These rugged-looking headphones connect to your smart device via Bluetooth and are controlled with a touchpad on the right earpiece.

For over 50 years, Éminence Organic Skin Care has been harnessing the power of nature to unlock the secret to a more beautiful you.

Wouldn’t the world be an amazing place if we could have all the delicious taste of deep-fried food but without the artery-clogging side effects? T-Fal says we can with their healthy alternative to the sinful deep fryer: The ActiFry.

Want to take the sustainable approach to a night out? The Nature’s Plate Award spotlights the nation’s greenest restaurants.

The buzz started out as a slow hum around town when word first got out that a new restaurant was in the works in The Design District.

Before you turn into a grinch as you prep to survive yet another hectic holiday season, get your calm back at these Miami experiences sure to get you back in sync with yourself and everything around you.

If you’ve worked tirelessly to land an interview at your dream company, don’t let it be overshadowed by an unhealthy or unattractive smile.