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To put a Miami spin on the 1975 classic Jaws: “We’re gonna need a bigger…marina.” That’s right; boats in Miami are getting so big, that they are running out of deep water marinas to put them. In the city where luxury reaches far beyond the shoreline, HCD Developers of Doral have drafted up a solution […]

The Food Network South Beach Food & Wine Festival may be over, but the live auction still has seven more days to raise money for FIU, the festivals beneficiary. Two Zenith watches are on the block, including an EL PRIMERO and a PILOT Big Date Special. Also up for grabs is a Hublot Liberty Bang, bottles […]

Last week, hot new waterfront dining destination Seasalt & Pepper hosted a one-day Buddha-barÔ pop up party at the restaurant. The experience included a menu of Buddha-BarÔ’s greatest hits by their Executive Chef Eric Rousselieres including spicy tuna tacos, Thai green papaya mango salad, and crispy sea bass with oyster mushrooms in ponzu glaze, coconut cake with […]

Ralph Pagano, of Alba Seaside Italian in Sunny Isles, has opened a new Mexican restaurant in The Dream Hotel, replacing Serafina. The concept seems perfect for the heart of South Beach with all the necessary ingredients.  Provocative name: check. Casual-yet-innovative dining: check. Celebrity chef: check, murals of naked Dia de los Muertos girls: check, check […]

Myles Chefetz’s Prime empire just got a little bigger with the addition of Prime Fish. It’s a fish-centric version of his successful Prime 112 and Prime Italian restaurants in his former Nemo restaurant location. Even though there is a bit of a steak house style menu, all kinds of fish dishes rule here  – from […]

Top 5 Italian Restaurants In Miami

  It’s no surprise that the hip and modern Wynwood Art District was chosen the first stateside location for Italian furniture company Meridiani. The fusion of Italy’s traditional elegance with Miami’s trendiness is a perfect reflection of the brand’s and its ability to fit in very different living situations without ever losing its DNA. Among Meridiani’s […]

  Many, many exciting food-related things went down this weekend at the Food Network’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. One of the most anticipated events on the program for socialites and recreational bakers alike was the Sylvia Weinstock Master Class at the St. Regis. Why was it such a big deal? Because the plucky […]

Miami City Ballet’s gala was the hautest of the haute. The elegant affair took place on Valentines Day and kicked off with a cocktail party and a full, three-program ballet, which included a groundbreaking ballet dance performance of West Side Story. Their rendition of West Side Story had the dancers doing something way outside their […]

We all love the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, but now we can get a peak at their parter, the Miami International Film Festival. On Sunday, February 23, SBWFF will host a free screening of director Wayne Wang’s “Soul of a Banquet.” At 6:00 p.m., viewers will gather at the New World Center where […]

In celebration of the Miami International Yacht and Boat Show, on February 15, Baoli hosted the annual Love Boat bash. The under-the-sea event originated at the Baoli Group’s Cannes location and could finally be enjoyed here on South Beach. Staying true to the theme, Baoli’s staff spent the night in captain, crew and mermaid attire, […]

Forget the Michelin Guide, James Beard awards are what really matter for American chefs. So even making the Florida semifinals are pretty big news. At the top of the heap and alone in his category of “Outstanding Chef” is Michael Schwartz for Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. The “Best Chef” nominees are a little more numerous […]