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 [...]

Alexander McQueens Bal Harbour boutique is finally here. Not only does it mark the fashion houses first new store in four years, but the premiere of its updated design prototype. Patrons may be surprised not to see stark-white minimal interiors reminiscent of Star Wars sets anymore. In their place are richer, warmer materials, though always [...]

Miamis culinary scene looks more like the Deep South than South America these days. Hot on the heels of Yardbirds home run, Morgans in Miami Beach reinvents itself as Georgias Union. But like its oxymoronic name (the state fought for the Confederacy), the restaurant puts a healthy, organic spin on Southern staples like buckwheat rather than [...]

A 10-foot, 750-pound rubber duckie. Red wheelbarrows as benches and antique wooden kayaks as lamps. Its all in days work for Philippe Starck, whose designs for the new SLS Hotel South Beach prove the city has been his playground from the moment he reinvented the Delano in 1995. This time the king of camp gets literal with dcor as ode to [...]

Leave it to a couple cool Miami chicks to launch e-tail specializing in bikinis and resortwear. Promoting high/low mix and match sensibility, Ishine365.com carries approximately 20 boho-chic brands like swimwear by Acacia, Lolli, and Boys and Arrows, jewelry from Rocs Anonymous, and ready to wear and more by One Teaspoon and Lovers + [...]

Ruth Zukermans fitness phenomenon is riding into South Beach. Flywheel Sports (think of it as souped up spinning) completely immerses cyclists with 45 bikes featuring digital displays to track performance in an indoor, tiered amphitheater. Competitive types appreciate the TorqBoard a.k.a. cheater buster that monitors class leaders and [...]

Book a fishing charter with Miss Britts captain Ray Rosher, the professional fishermans fisherman. Having spent so much time on the water, he may as well have gills, the Miami native operates two gorgeous, custom, tournament-rigged sport fishing boats out of Coconut Grove. In summer clients head south to Triumph Reef for mutton snapper and [...]

Fisher Island is stepping up its grocery game. The bridgeless, private community off South Beach tapped Giorgio DeLuca, half of the famous duo behind New Yorks Dean & Deluca gourmet emporiums, and Richard Bloch, the uber-hospitality architect, to redesign its 6,000-square-foot market. DeLuca, who has never been known to hold back in the [...]

After growing a serious French fan base, Paris-based Toupy has its sights set on conquering the Americas. The 25-year-old contemporary womens brand opened a showroom in the Design District and is already taking orders from boutiques like Sebastien James, Beach and Ida & Harry. So what has retailers going ga-ga? Its a rare trifecta: [...]

While working on interior design projects, Karen Dillworth and Nicole Dorsey were never satisfied with selection; there was always something off quality-wise, whether color, material or embellishment. Now they have to look no further than their own website for the perfect product through their namesake collection of throw pillows. [...]

Though spoiled all winter, South Floridians have a tough time finding local produce in summer. At least some farmers markets stay open year-round with an organic selection thats locally sourced when possible. One of the best options is Pinecrest Gardens, whose weekly Sunday event offers mangoes, avocados and herbs from Homestead, with [...]

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 [...]