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The Philanthropists: Allison Cagnetta

Allison Cagnetta Local philanthropist Charity Highlights • Pace Center for Girls: Allison started in 2013 with the nonprofit that “finds the great in every girl,” serving as an individual and family counselor through Pace’s Reach Program; she’s been a board chair for the past five years. (pacecenter.org/locations/florida/broward) • United Way of Broward County: Her 20-year

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Foundation for Success

His first charitable donation, at age 25, may have been small in scope, but it was still significant to Grant Cardone—and not just because of his struggling financial situation at the time.  “I remember how good I felt about giving back,” says the self-made real estate mogul, speaker, sales trainer, influencer and CEO of Cardone

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Editor’s Letter

Since 2016, Lifestyle has dedicated a high-season issue to prominent philanthropists throughout the tri-county region, individuals whose commitment to a cause (or, in most cases, multiple causes) embodies the spirit of the season. Along the way, we’ve been humbled that so many CEOs, nonprofit leaders and volunteers have shared personal backstories connected to their charitable

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Willie T’s Seafood Shack Opens in Fort Lauderdale

Willie T’s Seafood Shack, a fast casual-style eatery offering comfort-oriented seafood, is now open at 1824 Cordova Rd. in Fort Lauderdale. The brand is managed by Thompson Hospitality, a retail food service management company, which operates Matchbox restaurant and Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, both in Fort Lauderdale. The 1,700-square-foot location features 26 indoor, eight

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Salt & Straw Opens on Lincoln Road

Terranova Corporation recently negotiated a seven-year lease for Salt & Straw to occupy 1,525 square feet at 749 Lincoln Rd. in Miami. Terranova owns seven properties on Lincoln Road, amounting to over 137,411 square feet in leasable space. “We are excited to add Salt & Straw to Lincoln Road’s growing, diverse dining community,” said Mindy McIlroy, president of

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Modern Love 

While it’s true that interior and furniture experts seem to have a language all their own, it’s equally true that people who enjoy living in their worlds can confuse or misuse terminology common to the design industry.  Fortunately, there’s no mistaking the one-of-a-kind décor at Modern Miami, the purveyor of dazzling cutting-edge furnishings that, as

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Editor’s Letter 

Baseball analogies don’t always play well in publishing, but here’s one that never fails to ring true. When planning an original photo shoot, especially one that has several moving parts, be prepared to see a few curveballs.  Six years ago, the photographer Lifestyle hired to capture actress Gabrielle Anwar and husband/restaurateur Shareef Malnik wrote down

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Blue Stallion Farm to Host Special One-Day-Only Pop-up Retail Experience in Hollywood

Blue Stallion Farm will take its online offerings of exclusive all-natural and handmade products and make them available during a unique one-day-only immersive retail pop-up experience. The in-person event will last from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Hub Studios at Invicta Watch Headquarters, 3069 Taft St. in Hollywood. The Blue

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Pubbelly Sushi to Open West Palm Beach Location at Banyan & Olive

Banyan & Olive, a new mixed-use development in West Palm Beach, will welcome Pubbelly Sushi in the third quarter of 2023. The neighborhood gastropub has five locations in Miami and will bring its five-time James Beard Award semi-finalist, chef/partner José Mendín, to a 3,200-square-foot space on Clematis Street. “We are thrilled to announce Pubbelly Sushi as the

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Sexy Fish Miami Launches “The Happiest of Hours”

Sexy Fish recently created “The Happiest of Hours” featuring a selection of $12 cocktails, snacks, and bites available at the bar. The specials last from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a DJ playing solar and melodic music. Sexy Fish’s fresh and imaginative dishes, including a classic Tako Dog and hand-rolled Salmon

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Mimi Yoga Studio to Open in Wynwood on Monday

After creating a successful online yoga platform and lifestyle brand, Mimi Ghandour will launch her first brick-and-mortar location when Mimi Yoga Studio opens on Oct. 31 at 278 NW 27th Street in the Wynwood arts district. The hot yoga studio will focus on providing a safe, welcoming space that celebrates community, kindness, authenticity, inclusivity and

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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Opens in Plantation

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, also known as “Pepe’s Pizza,” opened its first South Florida location this week at Plantation Walk, 341 N. University Dr., Suite 800. Frank Pepe established the eatery in New Haven, Connecticut in 1925. Pepe’s Pizza is the creator of New Haven-style “apizza” (pronounced ‘a-beetz’), characterized by a signature crispy yet chewy, slightly

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