With October in full swing, South Florida’s hot spots are honoring the month’s themes, including Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For its part, Brimstone Woodfire Grill is hosting a cooking class with the American Cancer Society. All proceeds go toward ACS to support breast cancer research. Guests will meet Julio Martinez, Brimstone’s head chef, and learn
Darius Daughtry speaks truth to power
Think back to when you were 5: You might have been able to walk safely to school, unaccompanied by your parents; perhaps you were free to run around the neighborhood or play in the backyard until Mom called you home. Darius V. Daughtry also has memories from that time. One is seared into his mind.
A Grandmaster Returns
He is the grandmaster of his destiny, and Jean Phoenix Le Grand believes anyone can be the master of their own fate, too. “It’s about respect, values, consistency, integrity, obedience, and learning what your life’s purpose is,” he says. That’s what Le Grand teaches in his program, Lost Legacy Systems, in addition to martial arts
It’s all in the name at Elisabetta’s
It started with one of the random conversations that partner/corporate culinary director Lisabet Summa has enjoyed countless times with Big Time Restaurant Group partner/co-founder Todd Herbst. Summa was sharing the story behind a first name that’s been butchered much of her life, often as “Lisa Beth” or “Eliza Bet.” Summa’s half-Italian father had a different
Brimstone introduces new menu to honor Hispanic Heritage Month
South Florida’s diverse Spanish community is inspiring new menus at local restaurants. Through October 15, Brimstone Woodfire Grill’s Pembroke Pines location will offer dedicated dishes drawing inspiration from countries throughout South America in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This menu includes items ranging from Mango Salad with mixed greens, mango, red onions, roasted coconut, plantain
The Color Wheel
Fort Lauderdale artist Anthony Cordeiro didn’t let the bullies at school take away his power. Although his teenage peers called him a “pansy,” the late-bloomer didn’t understand the reference. As he shed his naiveté, “I found that was a little funny,” he recalls. “I wanted to take back that derogatory term and reclaim it.” His
South Florida restaurants go pink
The Special: Beach House Pompano, Brimstone Woodfire Grill and Brimstone Doral feature the pink drink of the month: the Minuty Rose. The Cause: A portion of the proceeds go toward the American Cancer Society. Info: brimstonedoral.com; brimstonewoodfiregrill.com; beachhousepompano.com The Special: Toro Toro’s famous dessert La Bomba (pictured above) turns pink this month, featuring a pink
The Gates Hotel South Beach provides the perfect Staycation retreat
The Gates Hotel South Beach, an upscale hotel located in the heart of Miami, provides guests with the ultimate vacation experience. This prime location features a mixture of eclectic and modern design, showcasing authentic South Beach style with vibrant colors and tropical touches. An open-air concept and relaxed interior draw guests in from the hustle
The Lifestyle List: October 4-6
Throughout the Month “Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame” When: Through Feb. 9 Where: HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami What: Ahead of hosting the Super Bowl in 2020, Miami welcomes a traveling exhibit that has been in every Super Bowl city since 2012. It features more than 200
Blue Light Exposure from Digital Devices
Alan D. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS Expert Laser Cataract Surgeon, Eye Surgeons & Consultants 4651 Sheridan Street, Suite #100 Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 894-1500 myeyesurgeons.com The vast majority of Americans spend several hours per day on digital devices including computers, tablets and smartphones. Blue Light, known as High Energy Visible, or HEV Light, is emitted