In another life, Monica Skoko Rodríguez might have been the head writer for a popular network series or late-night show by now. She fell in love with television writing while earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at New York University—and even worked as an intern and production assistant on The Colbert Report. But destiny
1. Taste of Europe: South Florida wasn’t exactly clamoring for destination dining reminiscent of the south of France when Jean-Philippe Bernard, Paul Breuza, and Michael Martin launched Villa Azur in spring 2012. But the hospitality veterans and natives of France recognized that the epicurean experiences they knew so well—unforgettable evenings that combined world-class cuisine with
With pink being the color theme of Breast Cancer Month in October, Pubbelly Sushi in Miami is launching a “Drink Pink” fundraiser to benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The limited-time-only Pink Sangria ($16) promotion will start and last through October. The drink is made with sparkling rosé, a dash
Pop Up & Shop Up will be the first retail concept launched at The Lincoln Eatery, a food hall in Miami Beach’s expanded Lincoln Road district. The opening event will last from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, to help spotlight the vast selection of local businesses selling a rotating selection of
Suzanne Tharpe (pictured) has been chosen as the new Vice President of Development for Gilda’s Club South Florida, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), the world’s largest professionally led cancer support provider. Tharpe will manage the Capital Campaign and general operating funding for the organization, which offers free support programs and services for
With the new Hillsboro Beach Resort set to open in October, the hospitality venue wants to ensure dog-loving guests can also enjoy the hotel’s amenities and beachfront location when it launches. The “Bow WOW” package offers a variety of perks for travelers and their furry friends, including: Reduced resort pet fee of $75 per stay Courtesy plastic
If you’re wondering where to celebrate National Guacamole Day on Thursday, there is no shortage of bars and restaurants offering great specials to ensure patrons can enjoy the popular dish. This year, some of South Florida’s best Mexican restaurants are offering specials and authentic and creative guacamole dishes. Some of our favorites include: Venue: Bakan Wynwood
Don’t have time to break away for an extended staycation? No worries. Thanks to an inspired Miami-based marketplace, it’s possible to disconnect for a few hours—and do so at some of South Florida’s premier luxury resorts. That’s the general idea behind Daycation, an online marketplace that also offers “bite-sized” escapes at high-end hotels around the
With Fort Lauderdale’s history steeped in the marine industry, History Fort Lauderdale will present “Making Waves: A Visual History of the Marine Industry in Fort Lauderdale,” from Oct. 11 through Nov. 1 at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd). The exhibit will serve as an extension of the organization’s newest permanent installation, “From
The memory must have lingered, even if the marriage ultimately didn’t. When Bill and Melinda Gates got married at the Four Seasons Lanai in 1994, that must have planted a seed in the Microsoft co-founder who would become the fourth richest in the world (the couple divorced in 2021). Gates, through his company Cascade, first
