The Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) has named Alex Tonarelli, Managing Director of Loews Miami Beach Hotel, as its 2018-2019 Chairman of the Board. Additionally, and to commemorate the organization’s recent centennial in 2017, the GMBHA has appointed several new Executive Board and Board of Directors members: Florencia Tabeni, MDM Group – […]
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Palat Miami restaurant opens in Design District
Palat Miami has opened in the trendy Buena Vista/Design District of Miami. The latest restaurant concept from Aldo Lamberti, one of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia’s more prolific restaurateurs, represents the first of the Aldo Lamberti Family of Restaurantsto open outside of southeastern Pennsylvania and the New Jersey area. Palat Miami’s diverse menu was created […]
Cinco de Derby is South Florida and beyond
Let’s be honest. Any day in South Florida is a good day to party. But when Kentucky Derby Day and Cinto de Mayo each fall on the same day – as this Saturday May 5, hole old on to you sombreros and Who Nellie!. Here’s a list of some of my favorite party spots for, […]
Gabby Reece, Laird Hamilton to conduct fitness classes at 1 Hotel South Beach
Here’s a way to prepare (or not) for Cinco de Mayo on May 5. Power couple and owners of XPT Experience, professional volleyball player Gabby Reece and world-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton, will host two complimentary workouts at 1 Hotel South Beach’s Spartan Gym on May 4. https://www.1hotels.com/south-beach The first class will be XTP’s High Interval Training Workout led by Reece at 7 […]
Azabu Miami Beach launches Happy Hour menus
AZABU Miami Beach, South Beach’s newest Michelin-starred concept has launched a Happy Hour – or Kanpai Hour in Japanese – Sunday through Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm. The Happy Hour drink menu will feature sake, highballs, cocktails, wine and draft beer. The food menu will feature edamame, chicken wings, shishito peppers, lobster tempura (my […]
New Brew at The Ocean Grill at The Setai, Miami Beach
The Ocean Grill at The Setai, Miami Beach is now offering a house-made beer exclusive to the oceanfront restaurant. Locals and guests can indulge in the hotel’s new signature draft, “Serai Bir.” Priced at $10, the crisp, tart and refreshing brew got its name from the translation of “serai,” which means “lemongrass’’ in Bahasa, an […]
Celebrate Earth Day in Miami
Earth Day is April 22 and Miami area hotels and destinations are celebrating. Here’s a look at some of the festivities. 1 Hotel South Beach, known for creating an ecologically friendly, sustainability focused environment, will host several conservation initiatives. These events and activations are part of 1 Hotel’s recently launched Earth Day Every Day campaign, […]
Versace’s World: Gianni’s at The Villa
The White House, Elvis Presley’s Graceland and The Villa Casa Casuarina. What do these three houses have in common? In order, they are the three-most visited residences in the United States. What separates the three – among other things – is that unlike the White House and Graceland, at The Villa Casa Casuarina, you can […]
1 Hotel South Beach joins Virtuoso’s luxury portfolio
1 Hotel South Beach has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,700 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. Occupying an entire city block on Collins Avenue, 1 Hotel South Beach (425 guest rooms) sits directly on 600 feet of pristine beachfront and has views of Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne […]
Mandarin Oriental, Miami debuts events-only space
The posh Mandarin Oriental, Miami has launched “Brickell Beach at Mandarin Oriental, Miami,’’ an exclusive 20,000 square foot events-only space. With the unique attribute of being the only beach located in Brickell, the al fresco venue is available throughout the day and evening and can host up to 500 guests. The 326-room hotel on Brickell Key […]