After operating at The Falls for 17 years, Tupelo Honey relocated toSouthMiami to be closer to its core customer who isnt a mall-going teenybopper. Its deservingly listed as one of the top denim stores worldwide for carrying brands ahead of the curve. Color outsells classic blue washes; vegetable-inspired sage, aubergine and ginger are just [...]
Slowly but surely, Fort Lauderdales culinary scene is catching up to the 21stcentury. Proof is American Social, an ambitious stab at the craft beer trend with 46 gourmet sips on draft such as Southern Tiers Crme Brulee milk stout and Dogfish Heads Burton Baton, an oak-aged IPA crossed with English ale. Even more impressive, two large tables [...]
Local lingerie darling Eberjey opens its first-ever store just in time for the weekend. Founders Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito cherrypick their favorite pieces for the pint-size space decorated like a French boudoir meets ballet studio. Somehow they squeeze it all in: new hues for bestselling short pajama sets with cute contrast piping, and [...]
For their fourth eatery, the ambitious Pubbelly gang ventures beyond its Sunset Harbor neighborhood as safety zone. At Macchialina Taverna Rustica, the foods authentic Italian, while the address formerly occupied by Sylvano is shabby Alton Road. The former is the reason why diners dont mind the latter, though spruced up with homey Tuscan [...]
When a restaurant counts hot chefs like Eating Houses Giorgio Rapicavoli among its customers, there must be something special. Since reinvigorating the ho-hum signature dining room in Miamis Four Seasons, Edge Steak & Bar stands on its own with locals for a hip menu and setting. Guests carve into premium chops like the Cowgirl, a petite [...]
Wynwoods come a long way since Joeys dared enter the warehouse wasteland. Today the hot neighborhood boasts Bloom, a chic eatery creatively helmed by a former Nobu chef and Soho Beach House mixologist. Start with a tongue-teasing cocktail like the rum-based La Pacaya with fresh papaya and cilantro, or kill two birds with one stone with [...]
Its rare to open a glossy magazine and not see fashion spreads full of vintage jewelry from House of Lavande. Now founder Tracy Smith, whose cache of estate and vintage jewelry exceeds 10,000 pieces, has designed a collection of baubles as an extension of her Palm Beach stores brand. Inspired by the fanciful creations of Tony Duquette and [...]
Gatheryourgirlfriends and a gay husband or two for The Donkey Show. The study in stimulation immerses the audienceso no wallflowers or pills pleaseinto a Studio 54-esque disco brilliantly complete with full bar. The Off-Broadway concept loosely based on Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream, hence its fictitious Club Oberon venue, weaves in [...]
After building a fan base at Kaiyo, Michael Ledwith struck out on his own in a charming bungalow next door. At Chef Michaels, seafood remains his focus, attributing it to the fishing-capital locale and an enviable roster of fishermen for a steady supply of hog snapper, blackfin tuna and dolphin, among others. Creative preparations are [...]
Though thebestsushi spot in the upper Keys, Kaiyo offers so much more. A mesquite wood fire grill stoked to 600 degrees delivers char-crusted chops and shrimp, and the chef is already on top of the sous vide trend such as herb-packed, 40-hour braised, bone-in pork shank. Hes also diligent in using local ingredients like heirloom tomatoes [...]
Within a sea of fish sandwiches, Pierres in a colonial plantation house is a beacon of sophisticated dining for special occasions. Channelyourinner-Bond and sip a dry gin martini in its cozy, mahogany bar. The upstairs dining room decorated with teak tables and ethnic accessories has a Bayside veranda for balmy nights. Global influence [...]
Cheeca Lodge truly embodies the spirit of the phoenix rising from the ashes. After burning down three years ago, the famous resort came back better than ever for a more upscale Islamorada that has evolved from rustic village to tropical Hamptons. In honor of his favorite bonefishing spot, George H. W. Bush donatedmemorabilia for the posh [...]
Many gyms claim not to be ordinary, but South Beachs Base brings it. For starters, there are no membershipssimply pay per class or package. Clients also must undergo an approval process like Soho House, to weed out those who arent committed to changing their lives versus pumping iron. Fitness freaks get weak in the knees for first-class [...]
Though the Cheese Courses South Miami store debuted January, it finally took last months grand opening and the Pinecrest mayors showing up for most residents to realize its delicious presence. A selection of more than 200 varieties ranges from perennial favorite manchego to not so known Ossau-iraty, a mild, semi-hard sheeps milk cheese from [...]
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