Yesterday The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar launched its inaugural “October Wine Month,” continuing the celebration of dining that comes with Miami’s popular summer menu promotions.

Todd English’s da Campo Osteria along with Philip Di Belardino, Fine Wine Ambassador for Castello Banfi, will welcome local foodies and wine aficionados to the Fort Lauderdale eatery for a lavish Banfi Wine Dinner on Tuesday, October 19 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The restaurant will join forces with Castello Banfi, the nation’s leading wine importer and a producer of premium offerings in Italy, to celebrate the art of Italian cuisine and fine wine.

Satisfy that ever-present sweet tooth at Aventura Mall’s Chocolate Festival on Sunday, October 10 from 12 to 4 p.m. A chocoholic’s dream, the mall’s Center Court will showcase a decadent display of delicious chocolate morsels prepared by some of South Florida’s most popular restaurants.

Ocean Drive Magazine kicked off its Fall Fashion Week at Icon Brickell last Tuesday, September 21 with an intimate pre-view of Versace’s latest looks for fall. Hosted by esteemed local ladies like Azucena Ciero, Ana Christina Defortuna and Adriana Castro, the event brought together an elite group of attendees.

Reality show star Evelyn Lozada to host exclusive event honoring Italian shoe designer Francesco Sacco. The event will be held at Miracle Mile shoe boutique and will celebrate sole style with designer appearance and collection preview

In December, The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will host the return of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company (MCDC) as part of the John S. and James L. Knight Masterworks Season. The MCDC Miami appearance is part of the iconic choreographer’s posthumous two-year Legacy Tour, honoring Cunningham’s astounding body of work and remarkable contribution to American modern dance and culture.

Dying to get a glimpse of the new “Real Housewives of Miami” cast? On October 7 at 7 p.m., South Florida’s top fashion designers and industry professionals will honor five outstanding South Florida women including “Real Housewives of Miami” stars.

CitationAir by Cessna, a leader in private jet solutions, recently announced a redesign and expansion of its existing Referral Reward program, through which current Jet Card and Jet Share customers receive special incentives and rewards each time they refer new clients to CitationAir. The flexible new program allows referring customers to choose from a list of rewards, from free flight hours to unique getaways and more.

Launching October 4, exhale at EPIC will host “EPIC Mondays” every Monday at 5:30 pm. Guests will be treated to a high-energy Core Fusion® Sport class on the outdoor EPIC lawn to the sounds of a live DJ. Following the class, guests will be invited to stay for a complimentary social to mingle with friends and learn more about exhale’s unique spa therapies, transformational programs and services, and results-oriented Core Fusion® fitness program.