• After finishing the Boston Marathon in April—with a strained Achilles tendon, no less—Hector Picard wasn’t about to rest on his ever-growing laurels. His next adventure two weeks later wasn’t a race, but it would be just as taxing and, he hoped, just as rewarding. On May 1, he hopped on his bicycle in Texas
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The Diplomat Beach Resort The buzz: What does $100 million buy you these days in the resort industry? If you’re The Diplomat, a mainstay on Hollywood Beach since 1958, it’s a return to glory thanks to a jaw-dropping transformation that manages to find the sweet spot between sophistication and coastal comfort. The face-lift, which started
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There’s a 15-step process that goes into the making of hamburgers at B Square Burgers & Booze, but anyone affiliated with the Fort Lauderdale restaurant is sworn to secrecy about the method. To that end, its Epic hamburger is, hands down, one of the most mysterious and interesting menu items anywhere on Las Olas. Here’s
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Whether they’re head of the household or the boardroom, some moms juggle it all to grow thriving companies with the help of their kids, including Alina Villasante. Founder of lifestyle brand Peace Love World, Villasante turned her passion for spreading good vibes into a global apparel success. She’s signed partnerships with the likes of
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The lowdown: Andrew Koppel doesn’t understand how people can walk into a chain jewelry store and talk to an impersonal salesman about diamonds, gems and everything in between. For the owner of Maurice’s Jewelers, buying jewelry is a special moment that deserves personal attention. “Every piece of jewelry that a person gets marks time.
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Wynwood Yard’s first full-service restaurant keeps it green Words like “sustainability,” “green” and “urban gardening” have been around for a while, but even with rising popularity, it’s hard to find sustainable food that’s not only delicious but cool. But Ken Lyon, owner of Lyon & Lyon catering company and previous owner of the now-closed Lyon
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Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s new restaurant celebrates their Cuban roots It’s a Saturday evening, around 9 p.m. in Miami’s Design District. Streets are lit and luxury stores, such as Tom Ford and Dior, are still glimmering from a day’s worth of shopping. Inside them, clerks can be seen preparing for the next day, dressing mannequins
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Before he was tearing up stages in Nashville and London, guitarist Joey Frevola was shredding on “Guitar Hero” in Coconut Creek. The guitar-simulating video game offered a glimpse into the world of classic rock. As a 12-year-old, whenever he heard a cool song on the game, he would put down the plastic instrument and learn
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Great locations for the most important meal of a very important day Brunch is not only the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch but also has the added bonus of an early cocktail hour (or two). With Mother’s Day approaching, these late-morning options will make Mom smile. Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar & Tapas 5920 Coral
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Brick-Oven Roasted Octopus Where: Nobu Miami Taste the difference: High in protein, Nobu’s octopus is cleaned and lightly salted before it is slowly braised in a court bouillon, which is a flavored liquid commonly used to poach seafood. Executive chef Thomas Buckley then adds a pinch of green tea containing tannin, a natural meat tenderizer.
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It’s been 13 years since Steve Newman, having sold his laminate flooring company in Atlanta, returned to South Florida to provide a custom residential service more pressing to tri-county homeowners than the surface beneath their feet. How do you maximize home storage opportunities when space, especially for those who have downsized, is at a premium?
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Women often ask Evette Leib where she used to “dance.” “Mm-hmm,” she says with an eye roll, imitating their disbelief. Yes, she teaches pole dancing classes but, no, she never was a stripper. Before opening Evette’s Dance Fitness Club in 2009, she was the manager of a bank—17 years in the business. Today, the former
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