There’s a new reason to head to the super chic Setai on South Beach. As part of the summer-long celebration of the hotel’s fifth anniversary, The Restaurant at The Setai is introducing a series of theme nights to transport diners to exotic parts of the world. On Wednesdays beginning August 4th is Flavors of India. […]
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A Musical Safari at Ultra
“Ultra is like going on safari.” An interesting and accurate observation from will.i.am, who I got to chat with after his Friday night performance at the two day music festival in downtown Miami. As will.i.am explained to me, on a safari you’re not sure where you’re going or what kind of animals you’re going to […]
Inside WMC: Belvedere Music Lounge
During the 2010 Winter Music Conference I hopped between parties on South Beach, danced in the sand at Nikki Beach and listened to some of the best DJs in the electronic music scene at Ultra. Out of all these my favorite experience was hanging out at the Belvedere Vodka Music Lounge. Hosted by SIRIUS XM […]
Snapshots from Ultra Music Festival 2010
More than 200 DJs and a sold out crowd of about 100,000 people helped make the 2010 Ultra Music Festival the biggest and best yet. The 12th edition of the festival rocked Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami with Tiësto headlining on Friday night and Deadmau5 on Saturday night. Performing on 16 stages over the two […]
Snapshots from the Winter Music Conference
The Winter Music Conference is the ultimate destination for DJs and fans of electronic music. Established in 1985, WMC is the largest music industry gathering of its kind in the world. This year clubs throughout downtown Miami and Miami Beach will host nearly two thousand DJs and artists. The lineup is a veritable who’s who […]
FIU Students Help Make Wine & Food Festival a Success
Miami Beach is getting ready to stage its biggest annual food and wine event: the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Now in its 9th year, the four-day extravaganza will star world renowned chefs and culinary celebrities like Daniel Boulud, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Masaharu Morimoto, Anthony Bourdain and more. Like […]
Prelude by Barton G: Delicious Dining in Three Acts
Haven’t seen the new Barton G. restaurant on Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami? It’s tucked away inside the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. But don’t wait until you have tickets to a show — dining at Prelude by Barton G. is an experience that is much more than an opening act. Prelude achieves […]
Naoe: A Unique Dining Experience
Let’s make a deal. I’ll tell you about one of the most unique and memorable dining experiences I’ve had in Miami but you’ll have to promise not to tell too many others. After all, I want to still be able to get a reservation there! The place: NAOE in Sunny Isles Beach. My husband and […]
BYOB in MIA
You don’t have to pass on wine to save money while dining out. Skip the restaurant’s pricey list and bring your own bottle instead! Many restaurants offer corkage fees for diners who bring wine from their personal collection. This fee covers the service and use of wine glasses, as well as some of the revenue […]
MIA vs NYC at Rum Mixology Contest
A rum showdown will be shaking things up in Miami! Top U.S. rum mixologists will face off next Thursday at the first-ever Ron Abuelo and Rum Jumbie Mixology Contest at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. The contest will take place at the resort’s RUMBAR, known for its impressive rum selection that includes more than 50 rums […]