Month: February 2023

It’s a brilliant “Greetings From Sunny Florida” postcard morning, and Rita Case, queen of the Rick Case Automotive Group empire, is humming along like a turbocharged engine. As usual, she’s dressed to kill in any boardroom: sleek skirt and jacket. Power pumps. And her trademark hat. Today’s choice, a classy pink pillbox number, is plucked

Gulfstream Park’s themed “Taste at the Track” event series offering all-you-can-eat food and drink stations during high-stakes horse racing is returning from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. The “Taste at the Track” series occurs in the third-floor Flamingo Room overlooking the racetrack. The event is part of the anticipated Fountain of

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s (SOBEWFF) highly anticipated arrival from Feb. 23 through Feb. 26 will feature numerous events for guests to indulge in. To help narrow the choices, we’ve compiled the ultimate SOBEWFF weekend guide to learn where to eat in Miami throughout the festivities.  Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best This

The Miami Children’s Museum will celebrate Black History Month in February with various programs and celebrations. Guests at the museum can learn about African Americans’ past and present contributions and their impact on the country. They can also learn about Black activists who have changed the world and create their own Passion Poster. They can also visit

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) will host the 26th Annual Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration, presented by Bank of America, on Friday, March 3. The event will bring together industry leaders in South Florida’s thriving food and spirits industry to help MODS strengthen its science center, which offers over 200 hands-on exhibits. Guests are invited

Timon Balloo Chef at: The Katherine (723 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) SOBEWFF Events: Dinner hosted by Balloo, Tiffany Derry and Jeff Masanz (Feb. 24); The Cookout, hosted by JJ Johnson and Dwyane Wade (Feb. 25); and Farmer’s Market Brunch, hosted by Michael Schwartz (Feb. 26). After participating in the dinner at The Bath Club

Paula DaSilva Chef at: Burlock Coast and executive chef for the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.) SOBEWFF Events: Best of the Best (Feb. 24) and Jazz Brunch with The Grey and Friends, hosted by Mashama Bailey (Feb. 26). The popular Best of the Best at Fontainebleau Miami Beach promises culinary stations

Patches recently began working on its capital campaign to build the Patches Village, a permanent campus on 5 acres of land in Florida City. The initial funding phase was led by Heartbeats for Patches, the nonprofit’s affiliated fundraising group, which pledged $500,000 over five years. The initial contribution for 2022 is $130,000.   Building the Patches Village

The Brickell City Centre partnered with South Florida People of Color for its second annual Diversity of the African Diaspora: A celebration of Black cultures through performance art. The center’s Garden Deck will showcase African-rooted art on Sunday, Feb. 19, to honor Black History Month. Guests are welcome to complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres, a liquor tasting, soul and jazz

The 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will officially begin with a launch party event to ring in this year’s show. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring key city and state elected officials and community leaders will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Miami Beach County Convention Center. The list of scheduled speakers

Monica “Mika” Leon Chef/owner, Caja Caliente SOBEWFF Event: Burger Bash, hosted by Emeril Lagasse; Feb. 23 under the white tents at the festival’s North Venue, beachside at Delano. The coveted “Very Best Burger Award” is up for grabs as more than 30 chefs put their best patties forward at one of the one of the

Cesar Zapata Chef at: Phuc Yea (7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami) SOBEWFF Event (sobewff.org): Chicken Coupe, hosted by Michelle Bernstein; Feb. 25 at Jungle Plaza in Miami Design District. More than a dozen chefs will serve up their best fried chicken, along with homestyle sides and dessert. Six high-end Champagne houses also will be on hand