South Florida fitness influencers shape up

Jamie Maitland Founder/owner, The Office; Fort Lauderdale What distinguishes her workout: Variety is the spice of life, and my exercise regimen includes variety. Our bodies are capable of being pushed to great limits, and I’ve designed my classes to do just that. At The Office, I offer nine different styles of full-body workouts. Some classes

Chef Norman Van Aken goes back to his roots

James Beard Award-winning chef Norman Van Aken has made his long-awaited return to Coral Gables. As a chef and partner of Ad Lib, Van Aken brings his Florida cuisine back to the city where it all started. “Returning to Coral Gables is poetic,” Van Aken says. “While it was a little unexpected, it feels right.

Fun on the Fourth

The Lincoln Eatery 723 Lincoln Lane N., Miami Beach This modern food hall is unveiling its latest creation, Smoke’d, just in time for Independence Day. The first completely kosher smokehouse in Miami Beach, The Lincoln Eatery promises delicious Southern food with quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Enjoy delicious burgers, hot dogs, french fries and more

South Florida Summer Camps

School’s out, and with no more pencils and no more books to occupy them, some parents might still be scrambling to figure out how to keep their kids motivated and entertained. Whether your camper wants to perform, create, or play ball, here are a few great local day camps worth checking out.   The Wick

The Lifestyle List: June 27-30

Thursday, June 27 Mod 27 When: June 27, 8 p.m. Where: Arts Garage What: Palm Beach County’s longest-running comedy improv company interacts with the audience for game and scene ideas in this Chicago-style improv show. Info: artsgarage.org   Friday, June 28 Free Speech Forum When: June 28, 6-9 p.m. Where: FATVillage, 521 NW 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale

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