Couture fashion shows typically feature cutting-edge designs that are daring and innovative. But how often do such original style creations incorporate bottle caps, egg cartons and plastic bags? For more than a decade, it’s been a yearly staple of the Recycled Fashion Show. On Nov. 17, the 12th annual event will feature couture designs made
At first, it was odd watching Brian Freed pour extra virgin olive oil into the shaker, on top of the vodka. Then came the romaine lettuce. Was he making a cocktail or a salad? Ahead of Lettuce recently debuted on the fall/winter menu at Stache Drinking Den and Coffee Bar, the craft cocktail-focused speakeasy in
Last December, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration changed the conversation when it comes to reconstructive options for women following a mastectomy. That’s when the FDA approved marketing of the AeroForm Tissue Expander. The device, which is implanted at the time of the mastectomy, gradually fills with carbon dioxide using a remote control given to
? I go by the 24-hour rule. Whatever happened, good or bad, when it is 24 hours later, you’ve got to move on. ? I spent the last three years with Nick [Saban], coaching in Alabama, and it really was good. I was interviewed by a paper there, and I said that being [at Alabama]
? You have to love [wrestling] first and foremost if you want to do this. It’s a lot of sacrifice. It’s a lot of punishment on the body. If you think of only money, think you’re going to make $1,000 at your debut match—no. There’s no money at this level. ? [Extreme Championship Wrestling] taught
? We’ve always considered it a professional sport. It sounds funny to say, but there’s people that make $500,000. It ain’t like other sports, where you get paid to do it—you’ve got to win or you don’t get paid. It’s neat to be able to bring a professional sport to your hometown. ? It ain’t
It’s nearly 16 minutes into a phone interview that will go on for well over an hour, and Richard Lewis has yet to answer a single question. “I’m going to try a new tack and hopefully not ramble,” he says later in the one-sided conversation. “How am I doing so far?” It couldn’t be going
When it comes to changing its menu each summer and winter, American Social remains a shining example of democracy in action. Executive chef Christopher Palmer calls on his chefs at the restaurant’s two South Florida locations—Fort Lauderdale (721 E. Las Olas Blvd.) and Brickell (690 SW First Court)—for a culinary brainstorming session. Ideas are pitched.
What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Sept. 29: *National Coffee Day* John Mulaney The stand-up comedian is performing live. When: 7 p.m. Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami) Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves When: 7:10 p.m. Where: 501 Marlins Way, Miami Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Troy Andrews, known by his
What happens when a husband and wife with corporate backgrounds—he’s a marketing and operations specialist who cut his business teeth at the Boca Raton-based headquarters for Office Depot; she’s an accountant who helped Spirit Airlines during its initial public offering—decide to start a family and take an entrepreneurial leap at the same time? If you’re
