Puttin on the Ritz
Leading South Floridas hottest hospitality news for season is the reopening of the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in January. The iconic hotel has been closed for years due to a multi-million-dollar makeover. Though its 1950s bones remain, the vibe and dcor are entirely modern and hip. Dining concept Fuego Y Mar debuts among new over-the-top amenities.
One Lincoln Road; 786.276.4000; ritzcarlton.com
The Vino Vine
Despite New Years resolutions, the party never ceases at Wine Watch. In fact, Fort Lauderdales nearly 40-year-old oenophile institutiona hybrid wine shop and wine baris gearing up for its most important event of 2020. Reserve tickets for its continuously sold-out Best of 2019: The Biggest Wine Tasting of the Year on January 24 soon.
837 NE Third Avenue; 954.523.9463; winewatch.com
White Space
Yet another reason to visit Miamis happening hood of Allapattah, El Espacio 23 joins Rubell Museum. The 28,000-square-foot warehouse holds the private art collection of Jorge M. Prez, whose name also graces the citys main art museum. Colombian curator Jos Roca chose nearly 100 works by 80 artists for its inaugural exhibition, Time for Change: Art and Social Unrest.
2270 NW 23rd Street; elespacio23.com
Backyard Bash
Speaking of art, one of our favorite annual galas and causes is coming up. The YoungArts Backyard Ball returns to the nonprofits campus on January 11 to honor artist Teresita Fernndez, who has a concurrent exhibit at PAMM, and Terence Blanchard, a Grammy-winning composer and musician. Miami-bred actress and YoungArts Winner/Theater Natalie Gold serves as emcee.
2100 Biscayne Boulevard; 305.377.1140; youngarts.com
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