Long-time locals may remember Toff, a South Beach boutique during the aughts. Its Ecuadorian founder Claudio Estrada launched Artesano, an accessories collection that puts her fashion degree from Miami International University of Art & Design to better use. She partnered with Xavier Blum for mens and womens Panama hats and newly [...]
Long-time locals may remember Toff, a South Beach boutique during the aughts. Its Ecuadorian founder Claudio Estrada launched Artesano, an accessories collection that puts her fashion degree from Miami International University of Art & Design to better use. She partnered with Xavier Blum for mens and womens Panama hats and newly [...]
A gallery popped up in Miami Beachs South of Fifth neighborhood courtesy of ONE International Sothebys Realty. The firm partnered with the National YoungArts Foundation for ONE is Where the Art Is, an ongoing program to support the next generation of artists. Six high-school students who participate in YoungArts were [...]
Versace dedicated the second floor of its 4,000-square-foot Miami Design District boutique to its Maison collection. Its the only U.S. flagship to do so, and even its New York and Beverly Hills stores dont offer a home and design selection of this size. The setting is equally rich. Mosaic floors, whose circular pattern follows [...]
1 Hotels is introducing a private beach club. Membership sales recently launched for its South Beach propertys Beach Club, which premieres next year. Members receive perks far beyond chaise lounges, umbrellas and cabanas. Theyll be able to work out at Spartan Gym and enjoy discounted treatments at Bamford Haybarn Spa (otherwise [...]
Downtown Dadeland added another buzzworthy restaurant. Niven Patel, the former chef de cuisine at Michaels Genuine, opened Ghee Indian Kitchen near the new Harrys Pizzeria from his mentor, Michael Schwartz. Named for the clarified butter thats one of the staples of Indian cuisine, Patels popular eatery is decorated with jars of [...]
Heres the art rundown from Lincoln Road to Little River. Miami-based Robert Chambers exhibits new works in Iron Oar at Emerson Dorsch gallery from May 19 to July 8. Large-scale metal sculptures, including one that weighs a ton, are participatory and kinetic, such as a silvery polished sphere rolling around an oval track. Their [...]
With its Instagram-ready place settings and addictive mezze dips, Mandolin Aegean Bistro was bound to add a market for diners to take home its winning hospitality formula. The tiny retail component in its annex is just a sneak peek of the lifestyle store with a breakfast and lunch caf set to open in fall. Mandolin founder [...]
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Center is finally ready for its big debut. Festivities start Monday, with the Miami Downtown Development Authority hosting a private reception on May 9, from 5-10 p.m. Though the city has claimed a science institution since 1950, the new venue introduces state-of-the-art exhibits [...]
When Toba Khedooris self-titled exhibit opened at PAMM last week, it quickly became the talk of the town. PAMM director Franklin Sirmans curated the largest survey of her works, which premiered at his former institution, LACMA in Los Angeles, where the Aussie artist has lived since 1990. On view through September 24, 2017, the [...]
Ever since Mandolin opened, Miamians have been crazy for Greek fare. Now they can further sate cravings for the simple, fresh cuisine at Kiki on the River. Partners including nightlife impresario Roman Jones and a former manager of Philippe Chow combine their talents for a fun, romantic setting reminiscent of lingering [...]
In the spirit of spring break, the Scoop is taking a road trip around the Sunshine State. Marriott upgraded its long-time property on the Gulf Coast into the JW Marriot Marco Island Beach Resort. The $320 million expansion, renovation and rebranding results in the first JW Marriott on a beach. The luxe directions new Lanai [...]
Miami has held various fashion weeks for a while, and now its Fort Lauderdales turn. The citys inaugural Underground Lauderdale Fashion Weekend kicks off tonight with a bash at Ritz-Carltons Burlock Coast restaurant. Nina Garcia of Project Runway fame hosts a fashion show for Nicole Millers Spring 2017 collection with a sneak [...]
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