At Zuuk in Downtown Dadeland, dollops of roasted red pepper hummus and mint tzatziki are perched on a bed of turmeric basmati rice with baked falafel, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives and tomato and cucumber salad. You might already be familiar with the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, which opened in Downtown Dadeland this past spring. Its
Just off Red Road in South Miami, people who suffer from any number of ailments—from aches and pains to more-serious conditions like brain injuries and kidney disease—use their own bodies to treat themselve It happens inside the American Stem Cell Research Center, which celebrated the opening of a 3,500-square-foot regenerative medicine clinic in South Miami
On a sleepy side street off South Dixie Highway, Naomi Harris mills organic whole-grain flour inside an unassuming kitchen. Out front, wicker baskets brim with crisp baguettes next to a large clear case stocked with multigrain sourdough challah. This quiet Coral Gables bakery, named Madruga, brings artisanal bread to life. “As a baker, milling bread
By the time he was 15, Anthony Gonzalez knew what his gifts were and how he could use them. His interests in science and the human body, combined with his strong hand-eye coordination, led him to want to become a surgeon. With this young resolve, it’s no surprise that he eventually became chief resident while
In the ever-changing world of real estate in south Miami-Dade County, Pinecrest has held its own niche, becoming known as one of the county’s most desirable municipalities. To get insight into the current market, Pinecrest Lifestyle spoke to Pinecrest resident and real estate professional Evan Goldman of Goldman Residential Group, Re/Max Advance Realty. What are
Being innovative is nothing new for the staff at Sushi Garage, whether referring to its Japanese cuisine or even the way it presents its cocktails. The creative minds behind the Miami Beach restaurant (1784 West Ave.; 305.763.8355) proved that in July when they introduced the Toki Can—a fruity-fresh drink made with Toki whiskey, blackberries, simple
While campaigning for a spot on the Coconut Creek city commission in 2008, Mikkie Belvedere got a taste of the city’s diversity but was disheartened to hear some residents lacked local connections. “When I would say to a resident, ‘Could you introduce me to your neighbor?’ [they would say] ‘Well, I don’t know my neighbor.
Eight years ago, student Stefano Selorio began his professional journey, thanks to Junior Achievement of South Florida. It started when he was in the fifth grade and participated in JA BizTown program, which teaches youths how to run companies through hands-on role playing and handle their personal finances. BizTown resembles an indoor business hub with
A Coconut Creek artist’s work depicts his heritage and passion for life Artists always seem eager to delve into the reasons behind every creative decision they make and discover the stories intertwined within their imagination, which then transforms into each stroke of a paint brush. While the aesthetics draw a viewer in, the story behind
Without even looking at one of G. Richard Booth’s photographs, you get the picture. His descriptions are as vivid as the bursts of colors always present in his works. He remembers the first photograph he took, when he was a student at the University of Maryland, as if it were yesterday. It was of a
