1. The Sage: It says as much about Vic Casanova’s never-ending thirst for learning as it does his kitchen prowess that the executive chef overseeing the culinary program at the Ray quotes from the 1988 novel The Alchemist. Like the Andalusian shepherd in Paulo Coelho’s best-seller ultimately discovers, Casanova continues to find lessons in the
On a spring evening in March 2022, Alexander Star stood behind a silver recording mic wearing a simple gold chain, a crisp black T-shirt and a black ball cap embroidered with his own logo—a gold star with the silhouette of a fedora-wearing musician throwing a peace sign. The South Florida-based musician grooved with a swagger
Two years ago, in its March issue, Lifestyle recalled a famed marketing campaign from the 1970s. Four small black-and-white photo blocks above the main image told the story of a lady in 1913 who boarded a train in Boston, got the urge to smoke in New York City; lit up near Trenton, New Jersey; was
To further its mission of providing after-school programs focusing on math, reading, health and technology for middle school students in Broward County, the Crockett Foundation is hosting the Sips & Cigars Experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on April 1. The evening features a bevy of liquor tastings from curated craft spirits, hand-rolled cigars, live
The Ann Storck Center in Fort Lauderdale will host its 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs Event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Terrace Ballroom on Friday, March 31, to further its mission of enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The annual fundraising event
The Deck at Island Gardens in Miami recently introduced Sunset RSVP, a revamped take on its classic happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Friday. The specials include new chilled seafood bites and drink specials with complimentary valet parking. Guests can relax at The Deck’s waterfront cabanas alongside live beats by rotating
City Furniture’s connection to the American Heart Association extends beyond the company’s benevolent footprint. CEO Andrew Koenig and his team continue to generate research funds and awareness around the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States—in large part because founder Kevin Charles Koenig died from heart complications. Last year, Andrew served as
The 21st Annual Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner generated over $300,000 for LifeNet4Families, a social services organization that provides necessary food, ancillary services, and referrals to those in need in Broward County. Over 850 guests attended the event hosted by Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, at the Signature Grand in Davie. The fundraiser treated
La Fuga recently celebrated its official grand opening in Fort Lauderdale Beach at the new Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Executive chef Michael Mayer offers a modern approach to coastal Italian cuisine based on a traditional Italian kitchen with a contemporary twist. La Fuga translates to “the escape,” which is the original name of the property
Various homeowners in Delray Beach’s Front North End Neighborhood will open their homes to visitors during the 20th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) on Wednesday, March 15. The Delray Beach Home Tour offers a unique opportunity to see the luxury interiors of waterfront homes in the exclusive
