Exercising isn’t a solo sport for Barbara Fleming. In fact, the owner of the recently opened CycleBar in Fort Lauderdale believes that the energy and positive vibe she feels before, during and after pushing her body to the limit should be a shared experience. For years, she looked for the perfect platform to drive that
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If the mother of all U.S. art fairs is looming large for the dedicated kitchen crew at Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design, it doesn’t show. It’s less than two weeks until the renowned Miami-based business takes up the ultimate catering gauntlet—producing five-star feasts at more than 60 events during Art Basel week in early
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Something has gone horribly wrong. A science experiment has taken an unexpected turn—and, now, you’re locked inside a laboratory. Worse still, the lights are out. What happens next is up to you. No, this isn’t a scene from a PlayStation virtual reality game. It’s a storyline from a live-action escape room, the popular form of
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Ron Lennen has been selling ultra-luxury properties in the South Florida market, specifically in the Fort Lauderdale area, for 24 years, so he’s seen his share of trends come and go. This year, he’ll serve as president of Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors, so who better to ask about the real estate market for 2017—especially with
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Aging continues to be a top concern among clients of Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute, says Dr. Luis Soro, a board-certified dermatologist. “People who come in have noticed that, over time, they’ve lost volume in their face and elasticity in the skin, and things just start coming down—gravity,” he says. “Folds become more
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When Tiffany Advincula gave her name and telephone number to Bella’s Quinces, a one-stop shop for all things quinceañera in South Miami, she never thought it would lead her to national television. A few months later, Advincula and her mother, Rosie, received a call from TLC. “All I was looking for was a dress,” Advincula
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The Rotary Club of Coconut Creek sets its sights on the future While 2016 was a tumultuous year for many, members of the Rotary Club of Coconut Creek were focused on giving their community a helping hand. The club’s 19 members helped build a house for 4KIDS of South Florida and participated in Steps for
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Southern comfort food has made its way to our backyard thanks to chef Richard Hales, who recently debuted Bird & Bone. Located inside The Confidante Miami Beach, the restaurant delivers hearty country cuisine, including slow-roasted lamb ribs smothered in white barbecue sauce, as well as “Bone of the Day” and “Bird of the Day” rotating
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A twist on the Whiskey Sour brings back the past while staying on trend While Cameron Bogue loves the creativity of creating cocktails, his “nerdy, analytic” side thrives on numbers. The corporate beverage director for Earls Kitchen & Bar knows the staff at the Dadeland Mall location (7535 N. Kendall Drive, Unit 2510) makes 20
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Among our new year’s resolutions for 2017, living a healthy lifestyle and exercising more probably rank in the top 10 for the majority of us. However, with the hustle and bustle of daily life—kids, work, errands, travel schedules—it doesn’t take long for our fitness goals to make their way down our list of to-dos that
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Back in the 1940s, Gulfstream Park drew winter tourists to Hallandale Beach for the South Florida weather and what Miami florist and landscaping millionaire James Donn Sr., called “the most beautiful race course under the tropic sun.” Today, locals and tourists alike flock to the famed thoroughbred racing destination to do more than just place
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Happy New Year! Did you know that Julius Caesar instituted Jan. 1 as the first day of the year, partly to honor the month’s namesake, Janus? The Roman god of beginnings had two faces that allowed him to look back into the past and forward into the future. I hope you had the opportunity to
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