Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL (FHV) is serving as the Title Sponsor of the 35th annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic on April 1 benefiting the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund at The Club at Weston Hills. This is the 15th consecutive year that FHV is serving as the Title Sponsor of the event. Longtime Weston resident Michael Freedland, Esq., founding partner of Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL, is leading the sponsorship. He is a former president of the Rotary Club of Weston and previously chaired the event for many years. Throughout the course of FHV’s involvement, the golf tournament has raised over $2 million in scholarships for the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund, which supports local high school seniors who are attending college. One hundred percent of net tournament proceeds go toward the scholarships, presented to outstanding seniors from Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, The Sagemont School and HANDY. “In addition to a great day of golf, attendees will get to help the leaders of tomorrow achieve their dreams of going to college,” said Keith Petron, chair of the FHVLegal.com Golf Classic. “We are so grateful to our supporters for joining us in making a difference in the lives of our community’s young adults.” “Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL holds this event very close to its heart, having been involved for so many years and watching hundreds of local students achieve great success because of these scholarships,” said Freedland. “Our firm is proud to once again serve as the Title Sponsor for the 15th consecutive year and work with the Rotary Club of Weston to host a fun and rewarding event. Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL is the title sponsor for the event. Additional sponsors include Acuderm, Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, Gillman Homes, Hooters and more. The event will take place on April 1 at The Club at Weston Hills. The schedule for the day is as follows: 6:30 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast 8:15 a.m.: Driving Range Closes 8:30 a.m.: Shotgun Starts 1 p.m.: Awards Banquet Individual Golfer: $600 (one tournament golfer, one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon, two tickets to the drawdown and cocktail event) Tournament Awards Luncheon (Non-Golfers): $100 (one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon) To sign up for the golf tournament or for sponsorship information, visit www.westonrotarygolf.com. If you have any additional questions, please email golf@westonrotary.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of FHV

This month, The Lincoln Eatery, Miami Beach’s first food hall, will celebrate its 3-year anniversary. To recognize this milestone, the food hall is hosting Sips & Selfies, a celebration that will include complimentary tastings from the Lincoln Eatery’s diverse array of restaurants and drinks from Miami’s Vice. SKY YARD rooftop will also be open and taking part in the celebration. Over the last three years, the food hall has hosted a number of events, activations and programs, including Laughs on Lincoln, an ongoing comedy series by Brittany Brave, Pop Up and Shop Up, a monthly artisan market, an endless calendar of live entertainment and workshops. The dining options at the Lincoln Eatery have changed over the years. The food hall prides itself on offering varied options for diners, including chef-driven concepts offering quick-service and affordable options for those on Lincoln Road. Examples of this include the food hall’s Lunch Like A Local program, which offers diners a $15 lunch, including a main course and a beverage. Restaurants located inside the food hall include: Ai Tallarin C Food Shack Cafe Des Fleurs CHILL-N Cilantro 27 Fresh Garden Bowls Necessary Purveyor Pesto Italian Cuisine Plant Theory Vegan Pop Up & Shop Up SIMPLYGOODPIZZA SKY YARD Rooftop TYO Sushi XO Espresso Bar Sips N' Selfies Lincoln Eatery Anniversary Party The Lincoln Eatery’s Sips N’ Selfies Anniversary Party will take place on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 6-8 p.m. for complimentary cocktails and lite bites. Co-hosted by the Miami New Times, guests will mix and mingle while enjoying free food and drink to celebrate another year with Miami Beach’s best food hall. Features include a frozen lemonade stand, drink specials, tastings, live DJ sets, and special guest performances such as local talent Yoli Mayer (“America’s Got Talent” 2017). The Lincoln Eatery has brought together a total of 16 fast-casual, artisan and grab-&-go concepts in a space that reflects the fast-paced vibe emerging in Miami Beach’s expanded Lincoln Road district. Whether you're a local foodie looking for a quick bite or visiting from out of town and craving an authentic Miami Beach experience, The Lincoln Eatery has something for everyone and is the destination to meet, eat, drink and relax in Miami Beach. RSVP HERE. 21+ only. Date and Time: Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 6-8 p.m. Location: The Lincoln Eatery 723 North Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach, FL 33139 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Lincoln Eatery

Raising the standard for cannabis and hemp testing, ACS Laboratory, the largest hemp and cannabis testing facility in the eastern U.S., has developed the THCOa Safety Bundle Test, a testing panel to test for THC-O Acetate (THCOa), acetic anhydride and other specific cannabinoids. With the THCOa Safety Bundle, ACS Laboratory, a DEA-licensed laboratory, now tests for a total of 22 cannabinoids, more than any other cannabis or hemp lab in the U.S. Following the excitement of Delta-8 THC and Delta-10 THC, THCOa has recently been gaining attention. An acetylated form of THC, THCOa does not naturally occur in hemp or cannabis plants. To create it, chemical reactants, as well as a catalyst, are needed (it can be produced from Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC). “When creating our THCOa Safety Bundle, we not only took the time to create a method for THCOa, but also a method for the potential harmful chemical, acetic anhydride, that is used as a reactor – to ensure safety and purity for the consumer and for ACSLaboratory to continue to be a good corporate citizen,” said Roger Brown, president of ACS Laboratory. “Although there is excitement surrounding this cannabinoid, safety is our main priority and we strongly encourage suppliers to test beyond potency to ensure safety.” An ISO 17025 accredited, DEA licensed, and CLIA licensed accredited laboratory, ACS Laboratory offers the largest state-of-the-art testing facility in cannabis and hemp testing in the eastern U.S. It is on a mission to support cannabis companies in their pursuit to deliver clean, safe, and innovative products that promote positive progress in the industry. ACS Laboratory is always ahead of the development curve, continually enhancing its testing methodologies and developing new tests for harmful toxins and therapeutic terpenes, and minor cannabinoids. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of ACS Laboratory

The day’s festivities will also include children’s activities, an awards ceremony, live musical performances and vendor/educational booths. The event will be attended by dignitaries including Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus, Volunteer Chairperson Colonel Nichole Anderson, Undersheriff of Broward Sheriff’s Office and Major Robert Chandler of Florida Highway Patrol. Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk driving and underage drinking and unites community members around MADD’s mission. Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised over $3 million that stays in our community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Every dollar donated remains in South Florida to provide victim services and prevention education at no cost. “Every 48 minutes, someone is killed by a drunk driver. With this event, we are raising both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving and provide free victim services and prevention education in South Florida,” said Heather Geronemus, who is also MADD national chairwoman. Her late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009. “Despite the decrease in miles traveled during the pandemic, traffic fatalities continue to increase, and drunk driving is still the deadliest killer on our nation’s roadways, claiming more than 11,000 lives and injuring more than 350,000 innocent people each year. Thanks to the support from our sponsors, participants, and donors, we continue to work toward a future of no more victims,” said Broward Sheriff’s Office Colonel Nichole Anderson, Undersheriff. Event sponsors include Signature Sponsor UKG, Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, State Safety Champion Sponsor Alert Today Florida, Corporate Champion Sponsor La Croix, and Spotlight Sponsor Searcy Denney. When: Sunday, April 24, 2022; 7 a.m. Where: In-person Race: Huizenga Plaza 32 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301 Virtual Walk/Run: Any place the participant chooses Costs: Adult 5K Runner and Walker: $35 Youth 5K Runner and Walker (ages 5-18): $25 How: To register for the in-person or virtual 11th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale. Event sponsorships are available. Awards will be given for top fundraiser, top team (private and corporate), as well as overall and age-group awards for 5K finishers. For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud. Contact rachel.stephens@madd.org for any additional questions. ABOUT MADD Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In South Florida, the chapter’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3 million since 2011. MADD’s Broward and Palm Beach chapters facilitate hundreds of free events each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MADD

In the spirit of a new year, some of South Florida's most sought-after restaurants, including new hotspots like, Orno, Uchi, EST. 33 and Sweet Beach, as well as popular Fort Lauderdale mainstays Whiskey Neat and Casa Sensei, are offering an array of timely happy hour specials. This is your cue to imbibe and unwind. Miami Wine O’Clock at Orno Orno at THesis Hotel offers daily happy hour from 5:30PM-6:30PM with 50% off all wines by the glass and bottle. Daily Happy Hour Specials @ Mamey on 3rd Mamey on 3rd at THesis Hotel offers a daily happy hour from 3PM-6PM with $6 bites and drinks including $5 beers, $7 wines by the glass, $7 spirits, and $10 specialty cocktails. Special Pricing on Bites + Drinks at Uchi Miami Located in Wynwood, Uchi, known for James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s contemporary take on Japanese cuisine, offers a daily happy hour from 5PM-6:30PM including bites ($4-$11) and special pricing on cocktails, beer, and wine. Guests can also enjoy 50% off all sparkling wine and champagne. Daily Happy Hour Specials @ EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen Miami New Times 2021 Best Restaurant in Brickell award-winner EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen, located at Brickell City Centre, offers guests daily happy hour from 4pm-7pm and reverse happy hour from 10pm-close. Guests can enjoy two-for-one Speciality Cocktails ($15); two-for-one EST.33 Brews ($8);a selection of two-for-one wine by the glass ($12); two-for-one spirits including high-end expressions, and two-for-one Thai Tapas ($12). Daily Happy Hour @ Sweet Beach Sweet Beach at Shelborne South Beach has a daily happy hour from 4PM to 7PM with $9 two lobster roll sliders and $9 cocktail of the day. Half-Off Drinks @ Beach Bar at Newport Pier Located next to the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, stop by Beach Bar at Newport Pier every Monday-Friday from 3PM to 6PM to enjoy 50% off all draft beer, house wines and single liquor cocktails. Happy Hour @ Miami’s Vice Miami’s Vice at the Lincoln Eatery has happy hour specials from 3PM to 7PM with $7 cocktails, $5 wines and $3 beers. Half-Off Cocktails Every Day @ The Drawing Room The Drawing Room at Shelborne South Beach offers 50% off cocktails daily from 9PM to close. Thursday Happy Hour @ Verde Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami has a Thursday happy hour with $5 drinks after 5PM and also offers $6 beers, $7 wines and $8 cocktails. Broward County Half-Off Drinks Monday-Friday @ Shooters Waterfront Shooters Waterfront offers 50% off all cocktails, beer, and wine served by the glass and small bites Monday through Friday from 4PM to 7PM. Happy Hour Specials @ Casa Sensei At Casa Sensei, Fort Lauderdale’s signature Pan-Asian, Latin-Fusion waterfront restaurant, happy hour offers guests half-off all house spirits, wine, and beer every Monday to Friday from 4PM to 7PM at the inside bar area. Toast to Happy Hour Drink Specials @ Whiskey Neat Fort Lauderdale’s favorite neighborhood cocktail lounge, Whiskey Neat offers guests 50% off premium well spirits, beer and wines by the glass during happy hour every Monday through Friday from 5PM to 7PM. Happy Hour @ Agave Bandido Agave Bandido, the new Mexican kitchen and tequila bar serving up contemporary cuisine and vibrant cocktails in Pembroke Pines, offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 4PM to 7PM and Monday through Thursday 11PM to close. Guests can enjoy $5margaritas, cocktails and wines; $3 infused shots and beer; and delicious bites ($2-$5) at the bar area. Image courtesy of Uchi, Newport Pier, Verde and Whiskey Neat

The prestigious American Heritage Schools, voted one of the Best Private Schools in America by Niche, is pleased to announce that its summer programs, including Day Camp and Summer Institute, will be offered in-person or online during Summer 2022. The summer programs will run for nine weeks starting June 13 through August 12, 2022. The American Heritage Summer Institute is a summer educational program that offers over 120 enrichment and reinforcement courses (3 week sessions or weekly seminars), specifically designed with student interest and engagement in mind, to students from PK3 through 12th grade. American Heritage Schools' course offerings are often viewed as the gold standard in college-preparatory education and the Summer Institute continues that standard. High school course offerings include advanced test prep, honors and AP level research work, as well as unique pre-professional programs for those interested in future careers in medicine, law, or business entrepreneurship. The Summer Institute also offers a wide variety of enrichment and reinforcement programs for Middle School (grades 6-8) and Lower School (Pre-K 3 to 5th grade) students as well as one-on-one tutoring options for those looking to enhance their skills and build confidence as we head into the new school year. The American Heritage Summer Institute features top-notch instructors, all of whom are degreed and certified professionals in their fields. For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://online.ahschool.com/pages/summer-institute American Heritage Schools’ summer camp programs are designed for children ages 3-14. In addition to Day Camp, specialty camps vary by campus, and include Robotics, Art, Science, Musical Theatre, Video Production and Sports camps. Each camper enjoys age-appropriate activities supervised by American Heritage Schools’ highly qualified staff. Cabins for ages 3-5 are co-ed, while ages 6-13 have separate cabins for boys and girls. All cabins, which are classrooms during the school year, are air conditioned and campers take pride in decorating them to reflect the cabin's theme. To expand the number of recreational activities available to campers ages 8-13, age-appropriate field trips are scheduled. All field trips are supervised by Off-Campus Directors as well as an appropriate number of counselors. Prior to starting camp, campers will receive a schedule of activities. American Heritage offers Free bus transportation from central locations throughout the tri-county area. The summer camps are directed by state certified teachers and college or high school students who have been carefully screened by American Heritage Schools. Many of the counselors are students or alumni of the school or have been campers or Counselors In Training (CITs) for a number of years. They are well-trained in safety and camp policies. For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://online.ahschool.com/pages/day-camp The summer programs run for nine weeks starting June 13 through Aug. 12, 2022. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://online.ahschool.com or please contact 1-888-490-7467 or e-mail Summeronlineinquiry@ahschool.com. Ahead of the summer programs, American Heritage Schools’ will host virtual open houses on three different dates. The Summer Programs Open House dates and registration links are as follows: · March 10, 2022 o 6:30 p.m. – Grades PK-5 – Link to register o 7:15 p.m. – Grades 6-12 – Link to register Summer Day Camp prices vary per program and start at $550. Campers who register for Day Camp early before March 4 will receive a 10% discount. Summer Institute 3-week courses start at $1100.00 Summer Institute weekly seminars start at $420.00 By ML staff. Images courtesy of American Heritage School

MY Self Wellness, a cutting-edge ketamine clinic and a pioneer in the psychedelics space, is pleased to exhibit at Cannadelic Miami, and screen its never-before-seen documentary, “Lighter: A Ketamine Experience.” MY Self Wellness exists to assist and empower individuals on their health and wellness journey by combining the healing benefits of ketamine with new lifestyle practices for a full mental reset. With the goal to help individuals get back to wellness so they can live a happy and joy-filled life again, MY Self Wellness has experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, and more. The clinic prides itself on providing compassionate care and features private treatment rooms, an integration lounge, reclining chairs, Bluetooth headphones, blankets and sleep masks. Screening at Cannadelic Miami, “Lighter: A Ketamine Experience” is a one-hour feature-length documentary that explores the life journeys of three individuals (Jess, Chad, Michael) who each struggle with the ongoing dilemma of anxiety, trauma and addiction. In search of healing, they commit to a therapeutic modality like no other, ketamine therapy, which allows for a psychedelic experience of personal transformation. “Lighter” features accomplished psychedelic professionals, Dr. Michelle Weiner and Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA, as a testimony for the healing effects of ketamine as an alternative solution for people facing mental health struggles. Cody Withrow of Soap Tree Media filmed and served as the documentary’s director. MY Self Wellness co-produced the film with Gregory Scott. Taking place at the Miami Airport Convention Center, Feb. 5-6, Cannadelic Miami is a two-day conference and expo that will explore the business and science of both cannabis and psychedelics. The event will feature special talks by top names in cannabis and psychedelics, expert panels, workshops and more than 100 exhibitors including cannabis and hemp industry buyers and suppliers, lifestyle brands and accessories, cannabis retailers, emerging psychedelic businesses and more. Events in which MY Self Wellness is participating at the conference include: The New Exit Drugs – How Cannabis & Psychedelics are Changing the Definition of Recovery Date: Saturday, Feb. 5, 12-12:55 p.m. Location: Hoffman Hall Jessica Morell, RN, and MY Self Wellness Brand Ambassador, Charles Patti, to participate New Frontiers in Nursing – How Alternative Therapies are Creating Big Opportunities for Nurses Around the World Date: Sunday, Feb 6, 3-3:55 p.m. Location: Hoffman Hall Jessica Morell, RN to participate “Lighter: A Ketamine Experience” | Film Screening + Panel/Q&A with Cast Date: Sunday, Feb. 6, 4-6 p.m. Location: Hoffman Hall Jessica Morell, RN, and MY Self Wellness Brand Ambassador, Charles Patti, to participate Presented by STM Studios Guests can use the discount code Myself25 to receive a 25% discount on tickets. Those who only wish to attend the screening of “Lighter” can receive complimentary general admission tickets. “Our network of loving and conscious practitioners empowers and assists individuals in unblocking their natural healing energies by combining the healing benefits of ketamine with new lifestyle practices for a full mental reset,” said Christina Thomas, president and founder of MY Self Wellness. “With these tools, we believe patients can transcend their traumas and let go of obstacles on every level of physical, psychological and spiritual blockages.” “We are excited to participate in Cannadelic Miami and showcase the documentary, ‘Lighter.’ This conference puts us at the forefront of the psychedelic revolution,” she continued. MY Self Wellness administers ketamine in a number of ways including intravenous infusion (IV), intramuscular injection (IM), orally and sublingually (as a dissolving troche or lozenge). Each route varies per individual in the onset of action (time), bioavailability (absorption) and clearing time. Although a response is generally predictable based on past administration, it is possible that a patient may experience different physiological, psychological and emotional effects with the same dose. Treatments begin at $599 per session; most effective regimens include a total of six sessions. “Like so many others who have been through trauma and addiction, I found myself lost and unable to cultivate healing. I spent many years hiding from myself and unable to understand how to create a joyful, purposeful life,” said Charles Patti, brand ambassador of MY Self Wellness. “It wasn’t until I incorporated therapeutic psychedelics into my regime that I began to see a transformation. My goal is to share my story on a global level to encourage others to try ketamine therapy and begin their healing journey.” For more information about MY Self Wellness or to book a treatment, please visit www.myselfwellness.center. For more information and to purchase tickets to Cannadelic Miami please visit https://flmjexpo.com/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Myself Wellness Center

LUMA Hotel San Francisco is set to debut this winter in the rapidly-evolving Mission Bay community, adjacent to Oracle Park and Chase Center, within close proximity to UCSF Medical Center and major technology companies. The property is the first-ever hotel development in the area, setting the standard for Mission Bay’s untapped potential for hospitality and serving as the inspiration behind timeless locales welcoming new traditions. “Our team is elated to shine a light on the waterfront and park-filled Mission Bay and open LUMA Hotel SF in the new heart of the city,” says Brian Fenwick, general manager. “Our goal is to energize the Mission Bay area and redefine what it means to be an urban destination, curating a modern space where art, design, local partnerships and thoughtfully crafted technology blend together with warm hospitality. We look forward to welcoming travelers and the local community this winter.” Designed by Hornberger + Worstell, LUMA Hotel San Francisco will showcase an innovative design which features a welcoming glass-enclosed community gathering space and podium wrapped with back-lit, laser-cut panels. These distinctive panels, emulating the crystalline structure of salt found historically in the salt ponds of Mission Bay, will be illuminated at night with a changing array of colors. Taking a cue from its name meaning bright light, LUMA will bridge style with efficiency across the hotel’s public and guest spaces featuring large-scale art installations by San Francisco-based artists including Jim Campbell. Floor-to-ceiling windows in guest rooms and suites, outfitted with mechanized privacy shades, offer sweeping views of the surrounding city skyline and bay. Upon completion, the hotel will also feature 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space for curated experiences, a spacious penthouse suite, state-of-the-art fitness center with FORME technology, and partnerships with San Francisco’s community-driven craft cocktail and specialty coffee scene. Neighborhood adjacent transportation enhancements are also set to roll out over the next year, offering convenient access from LUMA to some of the city’s favorite hot spots, including Union Square and Chinatown, courtesy of San Francisco’s Central Subway Project. For more information and regular updates, please visit LUMAhotelsf.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Situated on Miami Beach’s most coveted address, this sprawling Star Island estate offers history and the ultimate in contemporary living with two distinct homes spanning 25,000 square-feet of living space on an expansive 40,000 square-foot waterfront lot. The original home built in 1924 by prominent architect Walter De Garmo is Star Island’s first residence - picked up and relocated to the South side of the property in 2014 and masterfully restored in a way that embodies the roaring 20’s. The second home is a modern masterpiece overlooking 100 feet of water frontage designed by Starchitect SAOTA and built by Coastal. “This home is not a spec house, it was built for the owner with no expense spared,” said listing agent Alyssa Morgan with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “There’s over a quarter of a million worth of acoustic soundproofing and no level changes from interior to exterior for a flush flow that requires a very expensive pedestal drain system. The floors in the original De Garmo residence are restored Miami Dade Pine that are the under water pilings from the original 1924 home.” Together the residences offer a total of 11 bedrooms plus 12 full and 3 half baths. Features include a Chef’s kitchen with Gulio appliances and 5 cooking methods, elevator, sunset rooftop lounge, and 1,400 bottle wine room. Estate amenities include a waterfront gym, spa with sauna & steam, cold plunge, jacuzzi , massive wraparound pool, office cabana, spa with massage room and hair salon, and new dock with boat lift. Click below to explore > “It’s so special to be able experience the vibe of being in a home with so much history and in one of the most architecturally significant modern homes by SAOTA that really showcases Miami living today - all in one property,” added Morgan. Star Island is known as Miami most exclusive neighborhood, with only 30 waterfront homes in an ultra-private gated community. 27 Star Island is listed for $90 Million by Alyssa Morgan with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of LPG/ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Juvia Miami is the rooftop destination that set the standard in Miami Beach with its stunning fusion of style, substance and master full cuisine. The 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor restaurant and lounge is the crown jewel of Miami Beach architectural landmark, Herzog & de Meuron-designed 1111 Lincoln Road. Owned and operated by celebrated restaurateurs Jonas and Alexandra Millan, Juvia’s vertical living wall —designed by internationally-acclaimed botanist Patrick Blanc— is an Instagram-worthy experience rivaled only by the restaurant’s cuisine. Formerly from Nobu, Executive Chef Sunny Oh blends influence from Asia and Latin America with French flair to create unique and flavor full dishes from sea and land. Creative ceviches, fresh seafood and prime meats are the headliners of his imaginative menu. Chef Gregory Gourreau, a protégé of French pastry luminaries Alain Ducasse, François Payard and Daniel Boulud, delivers the perfect ending to every beach sunset with sweet tropical confections that are as light as Miami’s Caribbean breezes. Click below to launch slideshow > Much like the restaurant’s design, the menu embraces the gorgeous bounty of nature, with the finest ingredients sourced locally and globally. Named after the indigenous Brazilian nut tree that nourished a culture, Juvia is smack in the middle of South Beach but quite literally an elevated, exclusive experience, accessed via private elevators located on the corner of Lincoln Road and Lenox Avenue. The rooftop kitchen is where culinary stars Sunny Oh and Gregory Gourreau magically choreograph a symphony of French, Peruvian and Japanese cuisines. Oh’s focus on super-fresh raw, cured and cooked ingredients combined with Gourreau’s classic French pastry techniques promise a unique blend of flavors that will delight every palate. Among Juvia’s stellar signature dishes are their Truffle Ceviche; Chilean Sea Bass marinated in sake and soy with cucumber; and Hamachi espuma. And while the vibe and scene at Juvia are a constant, the menu changes constantly as the chefs ensure the freshest, most seasonal ingredients, and latest culinary techniques keep Juvia at the top of the gastronomical game — literally and figuratively. Juvia is located at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, call 305-763-8272 or visit www.JuviaMiami.com Follow Juvia on Instagram: @juviamiami By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Juvia

Mr. C Miami - Coconut Grove is the latest premier luxury boutique hotel conceived by Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, a fourth-generation hotelier family. Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry’s Bar off of a tiny street off Venice’s Piazza San Marco in 1931. Today, almost 90 years later, brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani have drawn on their rich family history to create the luxury hospitality and residential brand known as Mr. C. Cipriani is internationally renowned for its restaurants, hotels, and residences with locations in metropolitan destinations including Beverly Hills and Manhattan, and now Miami. "We are extremely excited to be part of the revitalization of such a wonderful neighborhood known for its iconic history. With the opening of our first hotel in Florida, we could not be more pleased to have partnered with such valued and respected entities that truly embrace the community they serve." -- Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani. The award-winning architecture firm, Arquitectonica, conceived the exterior design modeled after the pier-like Stiltsville structures located off the Florida Cape. Mr. C has achieved a Silver Certification from the FGBC (Florida Green Building Coalition), the equivalent of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for environmental sustainability as well as green energy-efficient lighting. “Mr. C overlooks Sailboat Bay (also known as Schooner Bay in the days of Miami’s beginnings) the largest marina in the South. It is home to several sailing clubs and the US Olympic Sailing Center. Therefore, naval architecture is a large part of the inspiration. In addition, the Cipriani family hails from Venice, the city where one travels by boat, and we both have a love for those beautiful Riva Yachts of the post-war era. Then insert Coconut Grove, famous for its lush tropical setting, and for its enormous Banyan trees engulfing the main highway. Add the amazing Stiltsville in front, the village lifted over the water on stilts. We lifted the nautical-inspired building on stilts to float over the sea of tree canopies in search of the view of Schooner Bay and Stiltsville on the horizon.” -- Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Arquitectonica AD100 interior designer, Martin Brudnizki, designed the 100-room, 6-story boutique property overlooking Biscayne Bay. The nautical look of the resort, as shown by its azure and white-colored terrazzo floors and glossy wood paneling, is influenced both by coastal Italian culture, and the sleek interior of a yacht or cruise ship. “Venice is the source of inspiration for the project. Being the location of the first Cipriani and a city renowned for art and culture, it always inspires me. For this project, we particularly looked at mid-century Venice and the fusion seen in the blending of traditional craft and modernist shapes, such as the Riva Boat. This hotel is very much influenced by classical yacht design in its use of materiality and the shapes of the furniture. It is very nautical. We wanted to capture the timeless charm of Italy’s iconic coastal style, with high gloss timber paneling, chrome or lacquer detailing, and comfortable curves in the furniture. We’ve then added a layer of mid-century Italy, as Murano glass chandeliers hang above large-scale terrazzo floors. The combination of the shapes and materiality of the mid-century yacht-style works perfectly with Miami, a city famous for its oceanfront and also one famous for its own modernist architectural style. They seem to fuse perfectly and so the hotel feels like it’s always been there. We were trying to meld Modernist Miami with the effortless style of Italy. The building and its architecture feel suited to the Miami cityscape and very cool and modern. We wanted to create a warmth and sophistication in the interiors that complement the architecture and so hence why we looked to classical yacht design. The vast expanses of teak and marble create a comforting feeling that feels traditional yet looks modern.” -- Martin Brudnizki, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio The property also features a rooftop pool and private cabanas; two fine dining establishments including the signature Bellini Italian rooftop restaurant and Il Giardino creperie and outdoor terrace cafe; a fitness center featuring Technogym equipment, personal trainers, and yoga classes; a wellness center and spa complete with BēAtala products, a private sauna, and treatment room; and a ballroom for weddings or private events. “Food is at the core of the experience. We placed the signature restaurant, Bellini, on top of the building. From that vantage point, there are views of the bay, the coastline, and the horizon. We also capture the soft breezes of the southeast Trade Winds that provide a perfect temperature for outdoor dining. At the base, we created a contrasting venue, Il Giardino, a secret tropical garden set in a courtyard for casual dining. Guests are surrounded by large blue umbrellas away from the energy of the streets of Coconut Grove. A third venue is the street side cafe, a lively setting for people-watching under the monumental stilts that support the building 25 feet above.” -- Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Arquitectonica “The food and beverage offering is key to any hotel, but even more so with Mr. C. Being based in Coconut Grove, we knew we had to appeal to the local market and become a destination loved by the community around the hotel. Community is so important to residents of the area and so we wanted to welcome and appeal to everyone in the vicinity. Not just attract guests from Miami Beach or internationally. I think what helps is the terrace and views. There aren’t many destinations where you can dine and look out across the ocean. It’s a really beautiful space to sit and it feels like you are sailing on a yacht across the seas.” -- Martin Brudnizki, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Founded in the late 1800s and characterized by its Royal Poinciana tree-lined streets, lush green parks, and grand residences, Coconut Grove has long been favored by artists, intellectuals, and those seeking a tropical oasis of tranquility within Miami. The elegant Mr. C property brings an old-world European sensibility and flair to the historic neighborhood. Mr. C Miami - Coconut Grove is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World as well as luxury hospitality networks including American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, Virtuoso Preferred Hotels, Signature Travel Network, Select Hotels, Ensemble Travel Group, Serandipians, Four Diamond Preferred, and the recipient of the 2021 Traveler’s Choice on Trip Advisor. For more information, visit www.mrchotels.com or contact +1 (305) 800-6672. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Mr. C Miami

Exploring the artistry and culture of Miami's places to visit. There's more to Miami than 15-plus miles of beautiful beaches and its legendary sizzling nightlife. From the sands of South Beach to tucked-away urban enclaves near downtown, South Florida's largest metropolis is in the throes of a full-fledged cultural renaissance. The endless sunshine, azure sea and Latin flavors provide inspiration to resident artists in all media; galleries, boutiques and restaurants are popping up all over, providing a seemingly endless amount of great places to visit in Miami. With the 2002 launch of Art Basel Miami Beach – sibling to the legendary art fair in Switzerland – the city claimed its place on the world art scene. Considered the most significant art show in the United States, the annual event features more than 2,000 artists and creates a buzz for four days in early December, but its impact goes far beyond that – it infuses Miami with creative energy year-round. On your next visit to Miami, don't just follow the familiar path to the sand; use this guide to plan an imaginative tour through Miami's diverse neighborhoods. You'll be inspired, too. Check out our top picks for places to visit in Maimi for art and culture. 1. Galleries Galore: Wynwood Arts District There's at least one art gallery in every Miami municipality, but Wynwood sets the stage for groundbreaking new works, uniting more than 32 galleries and studio spaces just north of downtown. All stay open late on Second Saturdays for the district's Art Walk. Highlights include MOCA at Goldman Warehouse, a state-of-the art exhibition space run by the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami; the cutting-edge, contemporary Rubell Family Collection, housed in a 45,000-square-foot warehouse; and the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, one of the premiere showcases for photography in the United States. 2. Urban Nights: Downtown and the Upper East Side Miami's artistry also applies to its culinary innovations, with local chefs melding Caribbean and Latin spices into wholly original Floribbean and New World cuisine. Miami's downtown and Upper East Side corridor, which extends north on Biscayne Boulevard from the city center, are hotspots for exciting restaurant developments including Michy's, the modern bistro brainchild of Iron Chef America winner and Food Network host Michelle Bernstein. 3. Taste of Cuba: Little Havana For immersion in Miami's Cuban culture, look no farther than Little Havana, a neighborhood west of downtown that centers on Southwest Eighth Street (aka Calle Ocho). Cumin-rich black beans and rice and strong Cuban coffee dominate the menus, guayabera-wearing retirees gather in Maximo Gomez Park (called Domino Park by locals) for spirited games of dominos or chess, and stars dedicated to Latino artists create a Hollywood-style Walk of Fame along the main thoroughfare. 4. Shopping Meccas: The Design District and Coconut Grove The Design District, located north of Wynwood near Miami's downtown, began as a one-square-mile collection of European and American interior design showrooms. It later expanded its repertoire to include a dozen fine-art galleries and such stylish eateries as Michael's Genuine Food and Drink. (Saving room for the artistic desserts of pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith is a must!) The district hosts a Second Saturday Art Walk, with extended business hours. South of downtown, Coconut Grove houses chic boutiques in its pedestrian-friendly town center and draws more than 150,000 visitors to its annual February Coconut Grove Arts Festival, one of the top outdoor festivals of its kind in the United States. 5. History Lessons: Coral Gables High-end boutiques from local designers including Cuban-born couturier Rene Ruiz, abundant galleries and acclaimed culinary spots make Coral Gables a draw for fashionistas and gourmets. Just don't overlook the history in its Mediterranean Revival architecture. Take a dip in the Venetian Pool, an 820,000-gallon spring-fed pool built in a coral rock quarry in 1923; visit the 1920s Merrick House, the former home of Coral Gables founder George Merrick, now a museum; and tour the Biltmore Hotel, a palatial National Historic Landmark where Al Capone, Esther Williams and President Clinton once stayed. 6. Tropical Beauty: South Miami Head south to explore Miami's natural wonders. A serene world of exotic palms, rainforest and flowering plants waits at conservation-minded Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, an 83-acre sanctuary established in 1938. From December through May, ambitious sculptural exhibitions from such renowned artists as Dale Chihuly, Mark di Suvero and Fernando Botero dot the grounds. Farther south, in Homestead, is Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. and a haven for alligators, American crocodiles and more than 300 species of wading birds. 7. Total Relaxation: Miami Beach After all the sightseeing, slip into one of Miami Beach's soothing spas, where every imaginable treatment is available amid the backdrop of 800-plus Art Deco buildings. From The Standard's tranquil spa overlooking Biscayne Bay to Hotel Victor's ultra-stylized Spa V in the heart of bustling Ocean Drive to the two-level Lapis Spa at the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel, which recently reopened after a $1 billion makeover, there's a sumptuous option for every taste. This article is brought to you by Greater Miami and the Beaches. For more information on planning a getway to Greater Miami and the Beaches, call 888-76-MIAMI or visit www.miamiandbeaches.com. Text and images courtesy of Visitflorida.com, Florida's official tourism non-for-profit corporation. 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