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,