SOUTH OF THE BORDER BRUNCH
Champagne and caviar brunches are fine indeed, but one also needs his huevos rancheros. Already famous for its from-scratch fare of enchiladas, ceviches and tacos, the Mexzican Gourmet introduced brunch served Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef Ze Carlos Jimenez perfectly prepares the signature breakfast dish of layered, homemade corn tortillas and fried eggs smothered in a slow-roasted tomato sauce. His version of French toast uses vanilla-battered challah bread as a base for whipped cream and cajeta, a sweet syrup of caramelized milk. Classics like pancakes and steak and eggs, as well as a range of taco fillings Mexican cuisine aficionados swear by his carnitas keep the whole party happy.
5904 S Dixie Highway, 305.661.6801, themexzicangourmet.com
SUIT YOURSELF
Brioni's stunning new store design opened at Bal Harbour Shops. Matte black ribbed wood covers walls and curved display tables. Stitched diamond patterns of silk line panels, and plenty of armchairs in charcoal gray and tufted black leather exude a Wall Street tycoon's lair. At double the size of its former space at the center, the boutique is able to stock a grander assortment of its luxury men's wear collections including the made to measure program, recently launched sunglasses that are big on aviator styles, and small leather goods, a favorite of the brand's new creative director Brendan Mullane. Sharp-dressed men are also buying suits in a deep coral linen silk blend, and zipper blousons in navy, burgundy and black crocodile.
9700 Collins Avenue, 305.868.9399, brioni.com
YALE SALE
Few Miami artists gain acceptance to Yale's esteemed MFA program. New World School of the Arts graduate T. Eliott Mansa not only won a scholarship for Summer 2013 matriculation but all while saddled with an inner-city background plagued by gang violence, drug addiction and the deaths of both his parents. To raise funds for his living expenses, BFI alternative art space is exhibiting the gifted painter's new portraits of African-Americans who are convicted felons and often his friends and relatives. These works, which are on view through May 8, may be purchased at an opening reception tomorrow night, Friday, April 26, from 7 to 9 p.m., or by appointment.
100 NE 11 Street, 786.877.7280, basfisherinvitational.com
GEM JAM
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is getting serious about its bling scene. Now patrons who think nothing of dropping tens of thousands of dollars on a table at LIV can also pick up big-ticket baubles at its adjacent Timeless boutique, the hotels foray into mega fine jewelry. Proving their commitment, its retail team commissioned the same designer as Bergdorf Goodman for the glamorous gallery. Pieces include pendant necklaces containing confetti of precious metals and ringed in white diamonds that designer Renee Lewis makes in Manhattan. Loree Rodkins edgy styles adored by celebrities, and Coral Gables-based John Brevards 18K gold and diamond starburst earrings also are displayed among the curated best in class.
4441 Collins Avenue, 305.538.2000, fontainebleau.com
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