South Florida realtors discuss myths and give advice

Christine Stiphany

Christine Stiphany Certified Residential Specialist Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/EWM Realty Her back story: Stiphany was working in the loan department at The Bank of Coral Gables when she received an unsolicited piece of advice from a customer named Ron Shuffield. He had opened a real estate firm and suggested that Stiphany earn her license. “After having

Chef Adrianne Calvo is always cooking something up

Adrianne Calvo is in the heat of her busiest year yet. Her namesake flagship restaurant, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Wine Bar, recently celebrated 12 years in Kendall; and, in the last few months, she’s introduced two new concepts—noodle shop Noods and dessert spot The Beverly—inside the Yumbrella Food Hall in South Miami. At the

Brightline Celebrates Spa Month

Brightline is making your daily commute that much smoother with complimentary onboard massages for passengers riding select Friday afternoon trains throughout the month of August. In celebration of Miami Spa Month, the popular on-demand beauty and wellness service Priv joins riders to provide free neck or hand massages during their trips between Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Holy Guacamole

Tap 42 An all-American locale, Tap 42 infuses favorite flavors into a classic dish with the Bacon and Sweet Corn Guacamole. This appetizer combines charred corn, cotija cheese, fried garlic and pink onions with a healthy serving of smashed avocados.   Bar Rita This local hot spot is serving up four unique varieties of guacamole

The Lifestyle List: August 9-11

Throughout the Month “Nostalgia” When: Aug. 2-Sept. 1 Where: Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach What: The exhibit features the work of emerging photographers Anna Gibson and Sam Carfora. Gibson is a self-taught and enjoys exploring new techniques; Carfora seeks to convey beauty, truth and emotion in her work. Info: artsgarage.org   “Starmaker”

Fun for the Family

Now more than ever, families can enjoy quality time together through Town Center at Boca Raton’s new Family at Simon program. This program launched in July 2019 and has already gained quite the following among local families. This free membership program gives families the information they need to plan a trip to the mall ahead

This Week at Sonesta

On August 6 and 7, South Florida locals can stop by Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach for delightful evenings of delicious food, drinks and more! In honor of its Caribbean-American fusion of flavors, Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach will celebrate Jamaican Independence Day on August 6 with an inspired array of exclusive menu items. This

Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy

This summer, Brimstone Woodfire Grill in Pembroke Pines will host “Hoppy Wednesday’s” to celebrate local breweries and encourage South Floridians to explore new summer flavors. Each week, Brimstone will transform the outdoor patio into a beer garden featuring pop-up breweries showcasing a limited supply of unique summer brews and swag items. Some of the breweries

A Shucking Good Time

City Oyster & Sushi Bar pictured 213 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach In celebration of its namesake, City Oyster will be offering a complimentary glass of house champagne with the purchase of a dozen oysters on National Oyster Day. This Big Time Restaurant Group location serves fresh seafood delivered and prepared daily and has

South Florida realtors go beyond the listing

Chip Falkanger Broker Associate Florida Luxurious Properties His back story: Falkanger grew up “roaming the hallways” of his father’s architectural firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The years of being immersed in the worlds of architecture, development and contracting engendered in him a passion for real estate that exists to this day. When representing sellers, Falkanger