South Florida doesn’t need another excuse to party. But sorry New York City, there no New Year’s celebrations like SoFla celebrations. Here’s a look at few places to dine and party: Restaurant: Prime Fish Description: Pre-celebrate the new year in the South of Fifth neighborhood. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Prime Fish offers […]
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Sights and Sounds of Art Basel 2018
Art Basel and Miami Art Week is going full throttle, Here are some of the sights and sounds: On Dec. 8, MAMBO BABALÚ presents “I Love Mambo” featuring the Julio Montalvo Orchestra, a terrific Cuban band. The free performance will take place at the Palm Court in the Miami Design District starting at 7 p.m., […]
Paula Crown’s SOLO Cup for Art Basel highlights Rise Above Plastic campaign
Paula Crown’s 10-foot SOLO Cup has been at Art Basel in Miami Beach. The piece is a call for environmental activism and the end of single-use plastic. As part of the Rise Above Plastic campaign, for every Instagram photo taken during Art Basel week, PAHC/studio lab has joined forces with the Surfrider Foundation to clean […]
Art Appreciation Takes Center Stage at Kimpton Angler’s during Art Basel
The newly-renovated Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach will showcase original works by New York-based artist, Steven Rudin, and Los Angeles-based artist Matthew Adam Ross beginning Dec. 3 during Art Basel. http://www.anglershotelmiami.com Rudin will Kimpton Angler’s guests during a wine hour/talk on Dec. 6, while exhibiting his large-scale piece “Party in Patchogue” at the hotel. […]
Fashion, music and art come together for Miami Art Week and Art Basel
Louis Vuitton is gearing up to launch two new special collections during Miami Art Week and Art Basel, Dec. 6-9. Its Objets Nomades collection features new designers alongside one of a kind designers that will be at Design Miami/ and the Design District store; the Exotics collection includes 150 different styles with a few exclusive […]
Thanksgiving feasts (and beyond) from Boca to South Beach
There’s still time to select a great spot for a Thanksgiving meal. From traditional to eclectic, South Florida (as usual) is offering a bit of everything. So give thanks and check out some of my favorite places from Boca Raton to South Beach. Atton Brickell Miami Offering: Atton Brickell Miami is offering the ultimate “Friendsgiving” […]
Bellhop Bar: Cheers to the past and present at Loews Miami Beach Hotel
The only thing better than a cocktail at Loews Miami Beach Hotel is a cocktail from the Bellhop Bar at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. For the uninitiated, the Bellhop Bar – located at the hotel’s Bar Collins – is a retrofitted steamer trunk packed with bespoke beverages stored in antique apothecary-style bottles. There’s not better […]
Sneak Peek at some of the new hotels/resorts in 2019
Now that November has arrived, it’s time to take a look at 2019. From a 1940’s transformed boutique hotel in Miami to one of Waikiki’s only remaining walk-up motels in Hawaii, 2019 will showcase numerous new buzz-worthy hotels. Here’s a look at some to watch: Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences Singer Island, Palm Beach County, […]
Halloween, Day of the Dead party time (as usual) in South Florida
South Florida never misses an opportunity to party. Halloween and Day of the Dead, of courses, each are perfect opportunities. Here’s a look at some of my favorites: Event: Alice in 1Derland Yelloween Location: 1 Hotel Rooftop Date and Time: October 31, 9 p.m. – late Description: On Halloween, 1 Hotel South Beach is allowing […]
Spuds to You on National Potato Day
You know the adage about every dog having its day? So does the potato. Yes, Oct. 27 is National Potato Day. With that in mind, here are some of the more outrageous (and delicious) potato dishes in South Florida. Bird & Bone at The Confidante Miami Beach Dish: Hot Spiced Waffle Fries Description: One of […]