Liquid Salvation
This past summer, Adyant Khanna, a junior at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, led a mission in India to provide clean water to more than 1,000 residents in three different villages. “My family is from India, and I’ve visited there for as long as I can remember,” he says. “It’s impossible not to notice the
The Show Goes On
At Stubborn Seed, the new Miami Beach restaurant from “Top Chef” winner Jeremy Ford, edible flowers, whimsical dishware and billows of white smoke make for a theatrical dining experience. “There are so many different themes, textures, flavors and visually stunning foods that we offer,” Ford says. “So far, we’ve received a great response from the
Giving is a Real Kick
With gently used soccer balls and cleats, Mica Wenger, a senior at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, helps give back by moving forward. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve watched my brother play competitive soccer,” she says. “Over the years, it’s been hard not to notice how easily his equipment would get destroyed
Buttoned Up
Something didn’t quite fit for Sebastian Garcia when it came to wedding-day attire for his male clients. Unlike suits, tuxedos have two lapels—slick, razor-edged flaps of fabric that line both sides of a jacket. That excess material can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars added onto a price tag. “A tuxedo is so
The Great Outdoors
Living Alfresco turns outdoor locations into livable spaces Betsy Fantis loves the outdoors. Not the woodsy, rustic type—something more chic and planned-out. She dreams of practical, open-air spaces, perfect for lounging and conducive for entertaining. “It’s time for people in South Florida to finally take advantage of the beautiful outdoor spaces we have here,” she
Fighting for Courage
A Miami breast cancer survivor finds her purpose while encouraging others in the fight to live strong When Kim Heard was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found comfort in befriending survivors. “I wanted to find women who had gone through what I was about to start,” she says. “I wanted to talk and listen without
Hollywood Beach
When Joseph Wesley Young founded Hollywood, Florida, nearly a century ago, he envisioned a coastal city that could rival California’s glamorous counterpart. That vision included the Theater Under the Stars, a three-sided wooden bandshell that was destroyed during the 1926 hurricane (and years later rebuilt). Construction during that era also included the Hollywood Beach Hotel
New Place to Be
CityPlace Doral brings a central entertainment district to Miami-Dade A large, neon-lit fountain sparkles near the center of CityPlace Doral, delighting crowds with its programmed water shows. Everything about CityPlace Doral, from its sleek and modern design to its assortment of retail, dining and entertainment spaces, is striking. The highly anticipated mixed-use complex, created by
The French Connection
Paris 6, a favorite in South America, plants its first North American roots in Miami Beach Two bites into one of its unpretentious dishes—whether the traditional croque monsieur, a buttery ham and cheese sandwich that’s fried golden brown, or an avocado puree crowned with tuna tartare, diced mango and aioli—and the question waits to be
Food as Art
Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood becomes the focal point of the art world during the first week of December, when South Florida welcomes the international art community for yet another turn of Art Basel Miami Beach. Wynwood once was a decaying warehouse district and not at all trendy. But in 2004, New York developer Tony Goldman saw
House & Paper
Brenda Moreira remembers putting her 1-year-old son in the backseat of her car to search for a storefront. She wanted to open a local stationery shop near her home in South Miami. About 20 years later, Moreira’s House & Paper, an upscale design and paper store, is still busier than ever. “I honestly didn’t know
Wynwood
WYNWOOD Once a neglected neighborhood overrun by dowdy warehouses, the Wynwood Art District is now a mecca for Miami’s cultural movement. Known for its graffiti-clad streetscape and multicolored murals, the neighborhood stretches from 36st Street to 20th Street, and Interstate 95 to NE First Avenue, making it one of the largest open-air street art installations
