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February is Black History Month and South Florida features many Black-owned businesses locals can frequent so we’ve highlighted Black-owned restaurants, retail stores, hotels and medical facilities in the area to explore. Black-Owned Restaurants  C-Food Shack C-Food Shack is the first U.S. location for the Caribbean seafood concept, with its original location in Nassau, Bahamas. Created

The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) recently unveiled an unprecedented star-studded 21st birthday lineup. Widely recognized as one of America’s favorite gourmet gatherings on the beach, the four-day Festival returns to the sand Feb. 24-27 and will feature over 90 events spanning Miami-Dade and Broward counties. For the

Since 1939, Gulfstream Park has been one of the most important venues for horse racing in the country. Some of the world’s top Thoroughbred contenders race at Gulfstream Park with their eye on Triple Crown glory. Ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airports and just one mile from the Atlantic Ocean, this vast

Going out to eat is a time-honored tradition on Valentine’s Day. Luckily, there is no shortage of South Florida restaurants offering special deals to celebrate the holiday. To help readers find the ideal establishment, we’ve gathered some of the area’s best offerings.  TORO Latin Kitchen & Tequila Library This contemporary culinary destination, located inside Le

Miami-based investors Boich Investment Group and 777 Partners will help launch the 2022 World Padel Tour season in Miami from Feb. 22 to Feb. 27 at Island Gardens Miami. The Blockchain.com Miami Padel Open is a six-day lifestyle and entertainment sporting event showcasing the sport of padel while offering first-class entertainment, premium dining and beverage programming and

While Valentine’s Day is around the corner, there is still time to find the ideal gift for your significant other. We’ve compiled some local and national retailers offering romantic products to enhance any holiday experience and inspire gift ideas. Truffoire’s Salt Scrub Made with gentle ingredients to exfoliate dry skin, Truffoire’s Salt Scrub is an

Since Italian immigrants brought the Italian staple to the U.S. in the 1940s, pizza has become a classic American favorite. To celebrate National Pizza Day on Wednesday, Feb. 9, we’ve compiled some South Florida eateries offering tasty slices and mouth-watering deals to mark the occasion. Café Americano  Café Americano serves classic American fare with a

Regardless of whether you plan to make a night out or enjoy Valentine’s Day at home, ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky can help ensure your cocktails complement any holiday festivity.  For those venturing out, ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky is served at Le Chick, Orilla and The Monterey Bar at The Standard in Miami. Le

Devin Braddock couldn’t have been a more gracious hostess. The ridiculously talented corporate pastry chef for Miami-based Ariete Hospitality Group had created a special coffee-flavored ice cream cake for our February feature celebrating sweet treats. She rearranged spaces inside the restaurant so we had a clear place to photograph. And she later made our day

Hoffman’s Chocolates, a South Florida-based gourmet chocolatier, will offer decadent handmade chocolates, confections, customizable heart-shaped boxes and ever-popular Chocolate Enrobed Strawberries for Valentine’s Day. The fresh, locally-grown strawberries have their stems removed and smothered in milk, dark chocolate, or soft white confectionery. The chocolate-covered strawberries can be purchased on Valentine’s Day or pre-ordered online in

Dining at Pubbelly Sushi will not only satisfy your appetite but also help support housing for South Florida families. The Japanese-Latin fusion gastropub partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami on a community-giving initiative. Throughout February, all Pubbelly Sushi locations will offer the popular Bigeye Tuna roll, stuffed with fresh spicy tuna, “arroz pegao,” truffle oil and sea salt for

Adeze Wilford will serve as curator for The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA), starting February 14. With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Wilford joins MOCA North Miami’s senior leadership team as the museum expands its offerings. Wilford most recently served as assistant curator at The Shed, New York,