With the opening of the Central Beer Garden and Sushi Central Lounge, March 2011 will mark a brand new era for Coconut Grove. The two separate and unique venues will serve to further the renaissance that has already been taking place in “The Grove” and which has also included the revival of popular events such as the Coconut Grove Bed Races and the opening of the Paragon Theatre. Even one of the Miami Heat’s big three Chris Bosh was recently quoted in the Miami Herald about his fondness of the Grove, piquing the interest of many Miamians about this tiny neighborhood that “has attracted tycoons, artists, writers, and musicians galore, and—truth be told—more than its share of kooks, eccentrics, and free spirits.”

Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Ilan Bracha served as commander in the Israeli Army before moving to New York City in 1996. From a humble start, he began working as a mover before acquiring his real estate license. After working for a boutique brokerage, Bracha then founded the Bracha Group in 2002. In 2005, he then joined Prudential Douglas Elliman. His focus continues to be on residential and commercial real estate, with a specialty in luxury properties and new developments.

Many adoring fans would only dream of obtaining a little momento or glimpse into Elvis Presley’s life let alone getting to live in his Beverly Hills Mansion. Now, for a small fee of $25,000, any Elvis enthusiast can live in his former sprawling Beverly-Hills mansion for a month.

On Thursday, Feb. 3, more than 200 guests gathered at La Cofradia, a landmark Coral Gables Peruvian restaurant. The event, hosted by co-owners Rodrigo Rojas and Jaime Dickinson, was held in celebration of the restaurant’s fifth anniversary. The LAN Airlines sponsored evening took place in La Cofradia’s beautifully renovated dining room and private event space and welcomed guests in a manner that truly resonated the restaurant’s emphasis on brotherhood, fraternity, and association.

What could be a better way to celebrate the NBA All-Star Weekend than to spend it with your own NBA player boyfriend? Reality television star Kim Kardashian certainly capitalized on the weekend with her New Jersey Nets boyfriend, Kris Humphries, to host the CÎROC Vodka Presents NBA All-Star Weekend Party.

We’ve narrowed down a list of the best sushi restaurants in all of Miami.

As jewelry designer Shirley Ephraim teams up with design legend Donna Karan for her Spring 2011 collection, we herald the idea that there can never be too much of a good thing. Ephraim, who has drawn her inspiration from her heritage, nature, world travels, and traditional handicrafts, has stood out in the trade with precious and rare jewelry pieces that are reminiscent of old world luxury. In this day in age, as many items have lost their human touch, Ephraim’s designs, handmade with skills and techniques learned from her mother and tribal artisans of her childhood, are a welcomed and refreshing reflection of the artisan herself.

This specially designed Lucia model boasts 4,447 square feet of interior living space with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a family room and a spectacular great room.

Any good southerner has tried moonshine and now thanks to the release of Original Moonshine the rest of the country can sample this most potent liquor as well. As a part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival the W Hotel is partnering with acclaimed barbeque chef Adam Perry Lang to host Shine & Swine, a party celebrating the release of the liquor that will be taking place this Thursday, Feb. 24 from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.