Chef Clay Conleys overnight hit Buccan and its little sister Imoto are literally joined at the hip. The side sushi bar connects in back, which comes in handy when Buccan overflows with velvet-slippered patrons. Trained partly in Japan, Conley has always wanted to do an homage to his favorite fresh cuisine. The James Beard semifinalist flies [...]

Known as the Venice of the Americas, Fort Lauderdale boasts over 300 miles of navigable canals from the Atlantic Ocean to the Everglades with the Intracoastal Waterway in between. With so much access to water, the city also has a thriving marine industry -- over 42,000 yachts are registered. Fort Lauderdale is also a favorite port of call [...]

Since many stores close off-season, good thing Key Leaf stays open save for two weeks in August. The London-based resort wear brand by Colombian-Italian sisters Adriana and Claudia Chaparro Pignalosa is crazy for critter prints this year (2010 was all about fruits, while 2011 was for the birds). Butterflies, ladybirds and bees buzz on [...]

Summer in South Florida means its time for boating, BBQs, splashing in the pool and exploring our magical city. One area thats always bustling with exciting events is Coconut Grove. With its laid back vibe and historic landmarks, the area has a lot to offer visitors and residents in terms of outdoor activities, dining, shopping and [...]

Part of Palm Beachs dining renaissance, PB Catch is the chic seafood offshoot of the mainlands Pistache brasserie. Crisp dcor of gleaming cherry wood and white leather banquettes mimics a sumptuous yacht. Customize towering raw bar platters with a dozen varieties of North American oysters, enormous cherrystone clams and Alaskan king crab [...]

On June 12, the world of art and wine came together at the Rubell Family Collection in Miami an art gallery in the citys revitalized Wynwood arts district. In 1964, Donald and Mera Rubell established one of the world's largest privately owned collections in New York City. In 1993, the Rubells took over the 23,000 square-foot Miami building [...]

The latest wave of renovations at the Breakers sets fashion lovers hearts aflutter. First up, book the Badgley Mischka imperial designer suite, the New York couturiers foray into hospitality. Aside from 1,700 square feet of living and sleeping quarters decorated in their signature style from paint colors to accessories, it features 5 [...]

Based on its venue alone,theSt. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Remede Spa emanates a rare feeling of grandeur fortheregion.Thecoral-themed sanctuary designed by Yabu Pushelberg,theduo behindthe hotel, boasts many amenities like enormous treatment rooms, private pedicure stations and intimate changing areas with signature painted mirrors. [...]

Sothebys most recent Latin American Art Auction was held in New York City and fetched record prices for masterpieces by renowned artists. The biggest sale of the evening was Wilfredo Lams piece Idol from 1944, which sold to an anonymous South American buyer for $4.5 million. Originally priced at $2-$3 million, Idol broke the record for the [...]

While Miamis China Grill, whose Brickell relocation from South Beach opens late 2012, stealsthe limelight,thechains Fort Lauderdale restaurant hums happily undertheradar. When in Americas Venice, snag a spot atthechefs table adjacent to Intracoastal views and even more of a novelty for Florida, a fireplace. These hospitality veterans (25 [...]

SoFi has become a seafood destination overnight.The Miami Beach enclaves latest addition is Estiatorio Milos, which opened its fifth restaurant and market following multiple locations including muse and home turf Athens. Mediterranean fans will be blown away by its overwhelming selection of importedshellfish, cheeses, fig marmalade and Greek [...]

South Miamians can skipthedrive totheDesign District by shopping at D. Find. Costa Rican interior designer Nora Schofields pint-sized showroom stocks all those little details necessary to finish decorating projects from cool barware to citrus-hued throw pillows by local line Mr. O, as well as jewelry like Tord Boontjes charm necklaces and [...]

Sladja Stantic and Dina Goldentayer, the dynamic real estate duo that focuses on Miami Beach high end properties, have listed two spectacular units at the Murano at Portofino in less than 30 days. [...]

Miami-Dade and Broward oenophiles rack upthemiles gladly in driving to Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy in West Palm Beach. Its acclaimed owner is not onlythewine director fortheBreakers Palm Beach, making her one ofthelargest category buyers intheU.S, but becamethe10th woman of 21 worldwide to receive her master sommelier accreditation.A [...]