This December, Mare Nostrum and Lucky Clover Irish Pub will simultaneously open their doors at The Axis Building on Brickell, located at 1111 SW 1st Avenue. The restaurants, under Mare Nostrum Restaurant Group, will be the first hospitality venture within the United States for the group that belongs to Polaris World Development.

Casa D’Angelo has three standing locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and at the Atlantis Hotel in Paradise Island. Chef Angelo Elia is regarded as one of the best in providing an authentic Italian dining experience through both excellent cuisine and a warm setting.

An evening filled with surprises, intrigue and great company has emerged onto the Miami social scene. For the first-ever Mystery Dates dinner party, guests will meet at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami for complimentary cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose.

The 17th annual Miami Make-A-Wish Ball, often called the “party of the century,” raised $1.1 million dollars for the organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, in an effort to enrich and improve their quality of life.

French Week Miami is a time of year when the city celebrates the presence of French culture in the community, as well as its contribution in making Miami as diverse as it is. In it’s fourth year, French Week Miami will be held from November 3-23, and includes a solo exhibition by famed French artist, Laurent Grasso.

South of fifth is an area on South Beach that is home to some of the best restaurants in Miami, including Joe’s Stone Crab, both Primes, Kane Steakhouse and De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean.

The art of film making is transformative, engaging and for many, films hit very close to home. There are those films that truly resonate, evoking emotion and resurfacing memories. Matt Sinnreich is a screenwriter, producer and director whose vision is to create films that do just that.

In the past, Miami was primarily recognized for it’s nightlife, but in recent years the city has stepped up both it’s artistic and culinary levels a notch (or two.)

Chophouse Miami Bistro and Lounge is located in the heart of downtown, within walking distance from other top-notch eateries such as Il Gabbiano, DB Moderne Bistro and Zuma.