Cheat for Charity
Despite most of us trying to shed a few pounds after the holidays, heres a good excuse to indulge. Bal Harbour Shops annual Ice Cream We Love benefits Holtz Childrens Hospital at University of Miamis Jackson Memorial Medical Center on January 11 and 12. The ticketed event features scoops by local and out-of-town purveyors as well as activations and games.
9700 Collins Avenue; balharbourshops.com
Best Blooms
Out of 10,000 blooming orchids on display, only two entries will win Grand Champion prizes at the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Societys 62nd annual 20/20 Orchid Vision Show & Sale on January 10-12. Founded in 1951 by a dozen members, the organization has been hosting shows since 1957. Note this years new venue, the Broward County Convention Center.
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard; 954.683.9615; flos.org
Staycation Central
Argentina-based Lennox Hotels launched its first U.S. property in South Beach. The cozy hideaways meticulous detailsinteriors and exteriors dripping with real moss and a vending machine stocked with mini bottles of champagneharken back to Nineties boutique hotels. The chic restaurant serves tamarind-glazed Cornish hen and yellow fin tuna with Carolina gold rice.
1900 Collins Avenue; 305.531.6800; lennoxmiamibeach.com
Master Meetup
Sandwiched between Art Basel and Februarys nonstop festivals, January offers its own share of plumb events. ICA, Miami celebrates five years at the 365 Party on January 18 with a special music performance by Cat Power. Wine critic James Suckling and star chef Gastn Acurio collaborate on Great Wines of the Worlds inaugural U.S. edition with a dinner and grand tasting on January 23 and 24, respectively.
191 NE 40th Street; jamessuckling.com
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