Bal Harbour is shaking things up in the dining department with two luxury hotels revealing new restaurants for season. Its out with J&G Grill and in with Atlantiks at St. Regis Bal Harbour. The Greek concept introduced Opa Thursdays, a weekly party to break a few plates while digging into family-style platters between [...]
The wildly successful Smile NYC comes south in the form of OTL, short for out to lunch. The healthy hangout with good coffee officially bows January 10, but curious types can check it out now. The Smile, which began in 2009 as an all-day spot to dine in or out, work and mingle, operates four locations in Manhattan. OTLs Cuban [...]
Dont feel like staying in for New Years Eve? Dress in white and gold for the annual Five Star New Years Eve party on Watson Island. The celeb- and family-friendly event draws hundreds of international revelers to its million-dollar, pop-up pavilion and chic beach setting with multiple bars to watch private fireworks and [...]
Need a last-minute gift for a dapper fellow? Acqua Di Parmas first U.S. store features a serene mens treatment room for hot shaves and other services with products from its Collezione Barbiere. Purchase gift certificates for blissful services ranging from 30 to 60 minutes on an authentic barber chair made in Catania, [...]
After fueling Wynwoods hordes of millennials with COYO Taco, chef partner Scott Linquist expanded to the beach with OLLA. Unlike his first fast casual concept, the more grown-up eatery delves further into his background of mastering regional Mexican cuisine from Oaxaca to the Yucatan. The restaurants name, a traditional ceramic jar [...]
Follow the warm, inviting glow to Upland, Stephen Starrs new brasserie for California cuisine in South of Fifth. Inside its yellow and green dining room, shelves are abundantly stocked with lemon and artichoke preserves, and humble meadow blooms burst from galvanized wash tubs. The farmhouse feel readies diners for chef [...]
Art historian Diana Widmaier Picasso, the famous artists granddaughter and authority on his life and work, curated Desire, a group show on view through December 4 at the Moore Building in the Miami Design District. Presented by Jeffrey Deitch and Larry Gagosian, it marks the art dealers second project together, having [...]
Ready to see some art? Score private invitations to fair previews or wait until the next day to begin your art-filled adventure.Art Basel Miami Beach, the main event, returns to Miami Beach Convention Center from December 1-4, with First Choice and Preview on Wednesday and the glamorous, star-studded Vernissage on [...]
Go Dutch
The Wolfsonian-FIU hosts a private reception tonight for Modern Dutch Design, an overview into how the Netherlands became a flourishing design hub that continues to this day. More than 200 works dating from 1890 to 1940, such as furniture and graphics, explore how these creative pioneers were inspired not only by new customs at home [...]
BRAZIL BOUND
Bossa Concept, a multi-brand boutique for Brazilian luxury fashions, opens next week in Palau Sunset Harbour. Founders and former models Alessandra Cavalcante and Flavia Schwenk named the store after Brazils signature spirit that permeates every aspect of its daily life, from soulful samba music to locals trendy tropical style. [...]
FIDO FARE
A family of clever entrepreneurs decided to go to the dogs, literally. Since Miami is in the midst of a wellness revolution, they thought why not create healthier fare for Fido? After beginning as a cottage industry, Dishes for Dogs, nutritious prepared meals made from whole foods, opened a brick-and-mortar location in Wynwood. [...]
GENUINE ITALIAN
Following restaurants in the Design District, South Beach and Coconut Grove, Michael Schwartz expands his empire to Brickell. Though the chef has dabbled in Italian at Harrys Pizzeria, FiLia marks his first, full-blown concept dedicated to the cuisine. Describing dishes as honest, he applies the same simplicity and quality [...]
Once again, a fashion brand makes its Florida debut in Miami. Kiwi designer Rebecca Taylor opened a namesake, blush pink and nude-colored boutique, her ninth total, at Aventura Mall. Specializing in womens contemporary clothing, she also uses the occasion to introduce Floridians to La Vie, her new casual collection of tees, cozy [...]
Valentino chef-owner Giovanni Rocchio expanded next door with a global tapas and cocktails concept. Unlike his fine-dining Italian restaurant, One Door East focuses on casual bites in a relaxed, softly lit setting that diners can frequent several nights a week. He visited San Sebastin for inspiration but doesnt limit himself to [...]
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