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Seeing Clearly: Warby Parker Opens in Fort Lauderdale

Warby Parker, an eyewear brand with a distinctive online presence, has continued its recent brick-and-mortar expansion with its newest store on Las Olas Boulevard. This location, which opened June 22, is the fifth Warby Parker in Florida, preceded by the Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Boca Raton and Tampa stores. True to the brand’s reputation of eye-catching

Pat Monahan’s train keeps a rollin’

It’s good to be Pat Monahan these days, for reasons beyond the obvious. The lead singer of multiplatinum-selling band Train, a 12-handicap golfer, followed an appearance at the PGA Tour’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February with a rare opportunity to play the hallowed grounds of Augusta National, site of Tiger Woods’ recent victory at The Masters.

No Blues in Curaçao

The word “dushi” is emblazoned on keychains and shirts in Curaçao; there’s even an oversized sign with the word that’s a photo attraction on the island. Not to be confused with a similar sounding bit of American slang, it’s actually a term of endearment, along the lines of “sweetie” or “sweetheart,” in the local Creole

Reinvention is on the menu at M House in Coral Gables

Photos by Patrick Dolande Photography   Before debuting M House last summer, executive chef Abraham Silva knew opening the restaurant was a risk. “We know the food industry is a high-risk business in general,” he says. “With so many great restaurants in the area, we knew from the start that we needed to differentiate ourselves

The Lifestyle List: June 21-23

Throughout the Weekend Wynwood Pride Music Festival When: June 21-23 Where: The Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami What: Celebrate pride month at this weekend-long music festival taking place at the Wynwood Marketplace, featuring both local and well-known LGBTQ talent. The weekend festivities will also include drag shows, lip-synching battles, DJs, voguing competitions and more. Info  

Buzzworthy New Breakfast Items at Beehive Kitchen

Beehive Kitchen, a create-your-own bowl restaurant with three locations around South Florida, has recently launched a new breakfast menu loaded with healthy options. Breakfast is now served Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and includes items such as build-your-own acai bowls with both classic and vegan bases, fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits

Celebrate International Sushi Day in Style

Kuro One Seminole Way, Hollywood This new sushi spot, located inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, treats guests to a fun and interactive dining experience.  Menu items include Tuna with truffle tofu, Seared Hamachi with cilantro and jalapeno ponzu and Scallop with sea salt and yuzu jelly. For a traditional Japanese experience, try

Life Lessons from Dennis Haas of Arc Broward

Photography by Eduardo Schneider   We changed the language of our mission several years ago. We used to talk about helping people with disabilities achieve their highest potential. It was about what we were doing for them. But it’s bigger than that. Today, one of the major pieces of our mission is to transform the

South Florida Backyard Escapes, Part 3

1 Hotel South Beach (pictured above) 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach VIP treatment: Escapes don’t come much greater in South Florida than a getaway to 1 Hotel South Beach, consistently ranked as one of Miami’s premier resorts. In addition to a seemingly endless expanse of private beach, guests have their choice of four different pools,

Comfort Food

Photos by Eduardo Schneider Rick Vashina always answers the telephone by saying, “What’s cooking?” Sure, it’s a phrase that many say, but for this corporate executive chef, it’s who he is. For him, creating a dish comes from the soul. It is an artistic expression. The Coconut Creek resident says what first drew him to