Lasagna, stone crabs and angel food cake with strawberry compote arent the first items that come to mind when roasting over an open fire. But thats the idea behind Ember, chef proprietor Brad Kilgores fourth Florida restaurant. Though the winner of Food + Wines best new chef for 2016 and James Beard semifinalist also does [...]
In the spirit of spring break, the Scoop is taking a road trip around the Sunshine State. Marriott upgraded its long-time property on the Gulf Coast into the JW Marriot Marco Island Beach Resort. The $320 million expansion, renovation and rebranding results in the first JW Marriott on a beach. The luxe directions new Lanai [...]
Need a last-minute gift for a dapper fellow? Acqua Di Parmas first U.S. store features a serene mens treatment room for hot shaves and other services with products from its Collezione Barbiere. Purchase gift certificates for blissful services ranging from 30 to 60 minutes on an authentic barber chair made in Catania, [...]
Follow the warm, inviting glow to Upland, Stephen Starrs new brasserie for California cuisine in South of Fifth. Inside its yellow and green dining room, shelves are abundantly stocked with lemon and artichoke preserves, and humble meadow blooms burst from galvanized wash tubs. The farmhouse feel readies diners for chef [...]
Art historian Diana Widmaier Picasso, the famous artists granddaughter and authority on his life and work, curated Desire, a group show on view through December 4 at the Moore Building in the Miami Design District. Presented by Jeffrey Deitch and Larry Gagosian, it marks the art dealers second project together, having [...]
Ready to see some art? Score private invitations to fair previews or wait until the next day to begin your art-filled adventure.Art Basel Miami Beach, the main event, returns to Miami Beach Convention Center from December 1-4, with First Choice and Preview on Wednesday and the glamorous, star-studded Vernissage on [...]
BRAZIL BOUND
Bossa Concept, a multi-brand boutique for Brazilian luxury fashions, opens next week in Palau Sunset Harbour. Founders and former models Alessandra Cavalcante and Flavia Schwenk named the store after Brazils signature spirit that permeates every aspect of its daily life, from soulful samba music to locals trendy tropical style. [...]
FIDO FARE
A family of clever entrepreneurs decided to go to the dogs, literally. Since Miami is in the midst of a wellness revolution, they thought why not create healthier fare for Fido? After beginning as a cottage industry, Dishes for Dogs, nutritious prepared meals made from whole foods, opened a brick-and-mortar location in Wynwood. [...]
GENUINE ITALIAN
Following restaurants in the Design District, South Beach and Coconut Grove, Michael Schwartz expands his empire to Brickell. Though the chef has dabbled in Italian at Harrys Pizzeria, FiLia marks his first, full-blown concept dedicated to the cuisine. Describing dishes as honest, he applies the same simplicity and quality [...]
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