Palate Paradise
America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the beach, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has grown from fun eats on the Florida International University campus to an epic adventure that encompasses more than 70 events, spanning Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. This international, star-studded, four-day destination event showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Over 30,000 attendees experience the gastronomic nirvana annually. Listen to your tastebuds and book your tickets early; Feb. 24-27; SoBeWFF.org.
Visual Adventure
An ARTECHOUSE original production, the genre-pushing Renewal 2121 utilizes the power of creative technology to transport us into an imagined future 100 years from now where nature’s resilience takes centerstage amongst an overdeveloped metropolis, empowering visitors to interact to help the blooms of the future continue to renew. Traverse through a cyberpunk cityscape, an interactive market, bustling alleyways, a busy datacenter and a daiko drum experience to find nature blooming in the most unexpected places amidst an industrial future; ARTECHOUSE.com.
Epic Run
Join 15,000 runners, walkers, athletes and enthusiasts from around the world for the highly anticipated “Comeback Run” of the Miami Marathon & Half Marathon on Feb. 6. The breathtaking course is set alongside some of the most famous spots in Miami and Miami Beach. Got boundless energy? Do the kick-off Life Time Tropical 5K on Feb. 5 as well; TheMiamiMarathon.com.
The H2O Life
Listen up, boaters, anglers, water enthusiasts and yachtsmen: the Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Showhave joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami Int’l Boat Show, making it the largest boat and yacht event in the world. The on-land portion of the show will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will be held at Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and IGY Yacht Haven Grande @ Island Gardens; Stop in IRL Feb. 16-20; MiamiBoatShow.com.
The H2O Life
Listen up, boaters, anglers, water enthusiasts and yachtsmen: the Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Showhave joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami Int’l Boat Show, making it the largest boat and yacht event in the world. The on-land portion of the show will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will be held at Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and IGY Yacht Haven Grande @ Island Gardens; Stop in IRL Feb. 16-20; MiamiBoatShow.com.
New-Age Grocer
The world’s first pop-up grocery store, aptly named Pop Up Grocer, is set to open in Wynwood at 171 NW 23rd St. Since its inception in 2019, the concept has showcased more than 700 of the most innovative and exciting brands in natural food and beverage, as well as home, pet and body care. Among their most unique offerings are milk made from bananas, deli slices made from beets, and chips made from cactus. The Miami outpost will also feature local brands including Liger’s Cookies, The SisterYard, Big Easy, Retreat Foods, Zora Chocolate and Vacation; Through Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; PopUpGrocer.co.
Winning Burger
As part of the Hard Rock Café LIVE GREATNESS campaign, the new Messi Burger, in partnership with Lionel Messi, is a menu offering built on the fan-focus principles that have guided the iconic brand since its launch in 1971. The burger will make its debut in South Florida at the Hard Rock Cafés in Miami and Hollywood before its global release on Mar. 1. A tribute to the soccer sensation’s ideal burger components, the Messi Burger consists of 10 flavorful ingredients for a game-changing take on Hard Rock’s Legendary Steak Burger. The collaboration pays homage to Hard Rock’s roots, as the brand’s world-famous t-shirts came about when the original outpost sponsored a local soccer team in the 1970s. Paying homage to that tradition, Hard Rock and Messi have unveiled a new collection of merchandise, which includes some of Messi’s iconic symbols including the No. 10 and the footballer’s namesake lion; HardRockCafe.com.
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Romance Reigns
Located on Belle Isle, The Standard Spa in Miami Beach is its own private paradise set amidst peaceful tropical gardens and Biscayne Bay. The breezy, soothing guestrooms feature private terraces, many with outdoor soaking tubs. Spa services meld the traditional with the holistic, offering a variety of treatments from facials and massages to astrology and health coaching. The Lido Bayside Grill serves up a perfect warm-weather, sun-kissed global-inspired menu, complemented by incredible views. The property also features new cocktail lounge, Monterrey Bar, providing an intimate place to gather with exciting twists on classic cocktails and an innovative bites menu; StandardHotels.com.
