From the Editor

Devin Braddock couldn’t have been a more gracious hostess. The ridiculously talented corporate pastry chef for Miami-based Ariete Hospitality Group had created a special coffee-flavored ice cream cake for our February feature celebrating sweet treats. She rearranged spaces inside the restaurant so we had a clear place to photograph. And she later made our day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Hoffman’s Chocolates in Broward and Palm Beach

Hoffman’s Chocolates, a South Florida-based gourmet chocolatier, will offer decadent handmade chocolates, confections, customizable heart-shaped boxes and ever-popular Chocolate Enrobed Strawberries for Valentine’s Day. The fresh, locally-grown strawberries have their stems removed and smothered in milk, dark chocolate, or soft white confectionery. The chocolate-covered strawberries can be purchased on Valentine’s Day or pre-ordered online in

Epicurean Essentials

Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Smoking Box (pictured, top): $299.95; williams-sonoma.com Breville Oracle Touch Espresso Machine: $2,699.95; williams-sonoma.com Hurom HP Slow Juicer: $379; hurom.com The Fresh Plate 12-Piece Dinnerware Set: $88; cravingsbychrissyteigen.com ChefCubii Steam/Combi Oven: $499; us.fotileglobal.com  

Pubbelly Sushi Partners With Habitat for Humanity to Help Build Homes in South Florida

Dining at Pubbelly Sushi will not only satisfy your appetite but also help support housing for South Florida families. The Japanese-Latin fusion gastropub partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami on a community-giving initiative. Throughout February, all Pubbelly Sushi locations will offer the popular Bigeye Tuna roll, stuffed with fresh spicy tuna, “arroz pegao,” truffle oil and sea salt for

How Sweet It Is: Dallas Wynne

Dallas Wynne Corporate pastry chef, Groot Hospitality; executive chef and partner, Toothfairy Back story: Though still a few years shy of 30, Wynne has won over Miami time and again with her original pastry concoctions and infectious enthusiasm for all things sweet. As the Palm City native tells the story, she might have tossed a

Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) Chooses Curator

Adeze Wilford will serve as curator for The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA), starting February 14. With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Wilford joins MOCA North Miami’s senior leadership team as the museum expands its offerings. Wilford most recently served as assistant curator at The Shed, New York,

Collaborating For The Greater Good

Pablo J. Pino

Pablo J. Pino South Florida Market President TD Bank Treasurer of the Board United HomeCare 305.716.0710 unitedhomecare.com Fostering collaboration enriches the communities where we live and serve. The Board of Directors of United HomeCare responded to social detriments in our own communities with a clear strategy focused on addressing the needs of underserved populations by

Natural Energy? Want Some?

Carolyn Zaumeyer

Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner LowTE Florida 4540 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.791.4498 lowteflorida.com Let me help you get your energy back! Fatigue is the number one reason people come to LowTE Florida®. They are tired of being tired. As time goes by, our hormones naturally decline. With that, we don’t feel as

The Year Ahead

Margaux Fiori

Margaux Fiori FFG Fiori Financial Group 205 SE 20th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 954.763.2600 www.fiorifg.com The S&P 500 had a phenomenal year in 2021, ending a three-year run where it averaged an almost 24% annualized return. The last time consecutive annual returns were this strong was during the late 1990s. After periods, especially extended ones,

Zero Willpower Tips To Successful Weight Loss! Part 2

Linzi Martinez Personal Trainer/Nutritional Therapist Host/Executive Producer of the award-winning HHS Makeover TV Series FB: Happy Healthy Stronger IG: Linzimartinezofficial happyhealthystronger.com There are some hidden truths to natural weight loss that are so simple they are often overlooked! Here are some zero willpower tips to get you going effortlessly! No crazy fad diets…just a lifestyle