Luis Vasquez Executive pastry chef, Miami Beach Edition Back story: The native of Caracas, Venezuela recalls cooking in the kitchen with his father and decorating cakes with his mother at a young age. But, early on, it was his love of painting and sculpting that fueled his creative energy. But the worlds of art and
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
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s (HFHSPBC) annual Women Build fundraising event sponsored by Moraca Builders, Inc. returns to Boynton Beach on March 3 and 4 to help construct a home for a local family. This year’s Women Build Partner Family is Jerrod and Iesha James, a married couple with three young daughters,
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
Deborah Williams Owner, Chewy Suz Back story: Though Williams ultimately took the road likely never before traveled to achieve notoriety as a pastry chef, it didn’t start out that way. The South Florida native has loved baking since she was a youngster. In particular, she was immensely fond of the peanut butter cookies that her
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
After a two-year hiatus and a $3.5 million renovation, one of the region’s beloved outdoor concert venues is opening its doors again — with help from a legendary rock band and a special guest. Styx returns to South Florida on Saturday, Feb. 19 — with opening act Don Felder, who played lead guitar for the
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
For the better part of 30 years, one of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players has been hiding out in plain sight as a monkey astronaut, a fun-loving vampire, a talking telescope—and countless other characters in cartoons that children watch every day of the week. It’s a second act as an esteemed voice
