All-Night Nobu
Nobu Hotel began taking reservations for its third property (and first on a beach) in the former Eden Roc. So no one is confused, the Eden Roc is still alive and well; it just relocated next door to the joint propertys other tower. The hotel is an offshoot of the famous Japanese restaurant whose original South Beach address also moved operations to the new all-Nobu concept. Architect David Rockwell oversaw the redesign of Morris Lapidus historic building with 206 rooms, including three penthouse suites, all whose baths feature rain showers, teak benches, and rosemary and white tea-scented Natura Biss bath products. Guests sleep on Simmons Bouvet Island mattresses in Fili Doro linens. They can order Nobus famous dishes (miso black cod, hamachi jalapeno) through room service to boot.
- 4525 Collins Avenue; 305.531.0000; nobuedenroc.com
Bedia + Beach Benefit
Miami-based Cuban artist Jos Bedia, pictured, whose work touches much of South Florida, talks with NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale director and chief curator Bonnie Clearwater on Saturday afternoon. His insight into tribal and ethnographic art beautifully coincides with the current exhibition, African Art: Highlights of the Permanent Collection, which is on view through October 23. Tickets are $12 and include museum admission. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa hosts the 10th Annual Taste of Harbor Beach on October 8. Several of the citys top restaurants from Steak 954 to Burlock Coast to Beauty & the Feast, not to mention the propertys own 3030 Ocean, are coming out to support the Childrens Miracle Network at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital. Tickets are $75 in advance; $100 at the door.
- One East Las Olas Boulevard; 954.525.5500; nsuartmuseum.org. 3030 Holiday Drive; 954.765.3021; marriott.com
Bistro Blender
Two Italian brothers raised in France are garnering huge praise for Alloy, their courtyard bistro in downtown Miami. Most diners miss the 35-seat spot while on their way to the more publicized PB Station at the Langford Hotel, but its definitely worth checking out. The menu, which changes daily, touches on Italian classics like risotto, but the founders stints in London, Tunisia and around Miami broaden flavors through global influencescarrot dip with exotic spices, octopus with Brazilian peppers, and tuna tataki with pickled veggies. Its everything good about fusion cuisine versus the usual trendy plates that try too hard. Desserts are showing up on Instagram, too, whether the 36-hour pineapple or deconstructed cheesecake. People also like its white-washed, tiled setting that feels like stepping into a friends chic home.
- 154 SE First Avenue; 786.773.2742; alloybistro.com
Gallery Guide
The art season is already heating up despite being months before Basel. National YoungArts Foundation opens MouthWater on Tuesday, September 27, at 7 p.m. Local artist Robert Chambers, whos also a master teacher for the nonprofit, curated the group show with works by other notable alumni like Naomi Fisher, Hernan Bas and Nicole Eisenman. Its open to the public in the main campuss gallery through November 21. Among Little Haitis growing lineup of edgy galleries, Noguchi Breton exhibits Cologne-based artist Jessica Gisperts 10,000 Island Spiral, pictured, through November 5. Her two- and three-dimensional works explore the meaning of everyday objects. Dont miss other exciting shows: Miami artist Pepe Mars new collages at David Castillo Gallery through November 19; and Agustina Woodgates solo show, Power-Line, at Spinello Projects through November 8.
- youngarts.org. noguchibreton.net. davidcastillogallery.com. spinelloprojects.com
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