Fans of River Oyster Bars heartier specials like rabbit sausage and buccatini will be pleased to know the beloved Brickell restaurants second location Oak Tavern focuses on exactly that type of rustic fare. Chef David Bracha is getting a lot of use out of his new love, a wood-burning oven, for pizzas such as duck with poached pear and wild [...]

Fans of River Oyster Bars heartier specials like rabbit sausage and buccatini will be pleased to know the beloved Brickell restaurants second location Oak Tavern focuses on exactly that type of rustic fare. Chef David Bracha is getting a lot of use out of his new love, a wood-burning oven, for pizzas such as duck with poached pear and wild [...]

Artist Michel Boutbol showcased his work at a private event at Altos Del Mar for a group of Russian clients. Guests enjoyed cocktails, lite bites and a presentation by Boutbol of his contemporary works that span over a quarter century. They also had the opportunity to tour the Altos Del Mar residence and experience the communitys luxury [...]

Debonair designer Matthew Chevellard is poised to become the city's next Donald Pliner. His Del Toro shoe collection for men and women began with the concept of reinventing the Stubbs & Wootton slippers de rigueur in posh enclaves like Palm Beach and New York's Upper East Side for hipsters through fashion colors and skulls. Those begat a [...]

From January 18-21, downtown Miamis waterfront will be port to the fourth edition of Miami International Art Fair, one of Americas most vibrant mid-winter contemporary art fairs. Its all about experiencing world-class art in downtown Miami, which is part of Miami-Dade County's bustling Bayside corridor and where residents enjoy cultural [...]

The watchmakers watchmaker, Francois-Paul Journe produces approximately 850 timepieces per year as opposed to the tens and hundreds of thousands as other luxury brands. Late October last year, he opened his second eponymous U.S. boutique at Bal Harbour Shops with a living room and bar in back to get comfortable and learn about his exquisite [...]

Tucked away in a secluded part of Miami Beach, Altos Del Mar is a gated community of elegant estates in front of the water. This private community of 24 single family range from four to seven bedrooms with amenities that include direct beach access, round the clock security and a serene lifestyle conveniently located close to the energy of [...]

The fourth annual Tour of Kitchens takes place on January 26, 2013 and gives participants a sneak peak into some of Coral Gables finest kitchens. The event is a fundraiser for the Coral Gables Community Foundation, founded in 1991 by community leaders to serve the needs of residents. During the self-guided tour, participants visit private [...]

Aventuras Give Wink boutique has a new little sister down south. Colombian entrepreneur and soon to be mother of four Francine Delarosa couldnt find cool, utilitarian furniture and all the other everyday items from bedding to animal-shaped backpacks for infants through pre-teens when expecting her first son in the mid-aughts. She nearly fell [...]

No visit to Naples would be complete without a shopping spree at Marissa Collections, the premier designer fashion emporium for Floridas west coast. Fortune 500 CEOs wives and female power players alike treat the historic pale pink palace as a home away from home. Aside from shop in shops for Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta and Brunello [...]

Leave it to a Dubai import from a Mexico City native to show Miami how Pan Latin cuisine is done. From arepas to rodizio tableside service, chef Richard Sandovals second outpost of Toro Toro presents an in-depth tour of Latin American flavors and preparations. Parties up to 10 diners should book table 7 in front of his rodizio grill, the [...]

Miami Beach is home to a new world-class shopping destination. Alchemist, the fashion boutique housed in a glass box on the 5th floor of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed parking garage building, opened a lifestyle store at street level. It carries even more designer labels, as well as exclusive collaborations in beauty (Tata Harper skin care, [...]

Just like in Miami-Dade, luxury sales in Broward County were up in 2012. Areas including Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Hillsboro Beach had the most significant sales for their proximity to the water, the resort lifestyle and year round sunny weather. Its no surprise that luxury homebuyers were interested in this area! This is our recap of the [...]

Always hip to the latest lines, Gee Beauty in Bal Harbour Shops picked up Sunday Riley Modern Skincare. The Texas brand took a cue from the childrens classicGoldilocks and the Three Bearsby finding that just right balance of botanicals and biotechnology for the healthiest approach to a daily, anti-aging regimen. Acquire a new glow in 2013 [...]