Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Johns Hopkins on May 8 to celebrate the topping out of the new Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The topping out ceremony marks a significant milestone with the placement of the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project. The five-story, 239,000-square-foot hospital will include 56 beds, a 16-room emergency center, 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, and clinic space with room to grow with the community. Additionally, the complex will include four imaging rooms, four operating rooms, and support services. The project also includes a full-service pharmacy, sleep laboratory, and a 25,000-square-foot ambulatory outpatient center, as well as dining, outdoor spaces, and meeting space. “We are grateful for the trust Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has placed in us to deliver this facility for our community,” Operations Manager Bryan Durkin said. “We are excited to work toward the completion of this project, which will have a lasting, positive impact on children and families for many years to come.” The project is scheduled for completion in 2027. Robins & Morton is the general contractor. HKS is the architect. By ML Staff. Photos: Robins & Morton

For Celebrity Chef Robyn Almodovar, the name of her first fully self-owned restaurant says everything about the journey that brought her here. Against All Odds (Aao), set to open later this year in Miami’s Buena Vista neighborhood, is the first concept that is entirely her own after years spent building a career in top kitchens across South Florida’s restaurant scene and showcasing her culinary skills on national television. The name reflects finding a way forward even when the path is uncertain, a philosophy Almodovar has followed throughout her life. The Staten Island native, who comes from a Puerto Rican and Italian background, has been cooking since childhood. At 15, her first job included working at a neighborhood bakery, an experience sparking what would eventually become a decades-long culinary career. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, she moved to South Florida and steadily built her reputation in the restaurant industry through executive chef roles and independent ventures. Many South Florida locals first came to know Almodovar through Palate Party, the female-owned gourmet food truck she launched in 2011. The concept became known for combining food with entertainment and was later named Best Food Truck in Miami in 2013. At the same time, Almodovar was becoming a familiar face on national television. Over the years, she competed on “Hell's Kitchen,” where she appeared in both Season 10 and the All-Stars season, before later winning “Chopped” and “Cutthroat Kitchen.” Most recently, she returned to Food Network as a contestant on “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing,” which premiered April 26. Hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi, the series places 24 chefs through 24 consecutive hours of cooking challenges that test speed, endurance and adaptability under pressure. That next chapter is Against All Odds (Aao), a love letter to the community opening this fall, created alongside longtime friend and business partner Austin Gaines. Almodovar designed the space with locals in mind, a place where neighbors become regulars and regulars are family. The menu draws from every chapter of her life, including her signature Beef Wellington, a nod to her two seasons on “Hell's Kitchen,” alongside creative bar snacks and a late-night menu for the industry. After years spent building concepts for other brands and appearing on some of television’s biggest culinary competition shows, Against All Odds marks the first time Almodovar is fully steering her own story. Aao proves that betting on yourself—against all odds—can still pay off. By ML Staff. Photos: Chef Robyn Almodovar

Celebrate Mother's Day in style at TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, located at W Miami in the heart of Brickell. On Sunday, May 10, the venue will host a vibrant Latin-Mediterranean brunch experience paired with live entertainment and an exclusive shopping pop-up. Latin-Mediterranean Brunch Experience Guests will enjoy a curated menu featuring truffle soft-scrambled eggs, citrus-marinated shrimp, heirloom tomato and burrata, mojo-citrus roasted chicken, and chimichurri flank steak. The spread also includes artisan pastries, fresh salads, and a made-to-order pasta station. For dessert, the experience offers a decadent lounge featuring tres leches verrines, pistachio baklava, and mini churros. The meal is complemented by specialty cocktails and the sounds of a live violinist from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Erin Fader Jewelry Pop-Up During the brunch, guests can explore a pop-up shopping experience with Erin Fader Jewelry. As a bicoastal designer and trained gemologist with over 15 years of experience, her designs have been showcased on major fashion runways. Her pieces are known for their "everyday armor" philosophy, creating empowering, confidence-driven looks for modern women. Event Details Date: Sunday, May 10 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: W Miami's TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, 485 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131, 15th Floor Pricing: $75 per adult and $35 for children (ages 4-12), excluding tax and service charge Reservations are currently available via OpenTable. By ML Staff. Photos: Courtesy of Erin Fader Jewelry

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will mark its ninth anniversary in Downtown Miami on May 8, highlighting the museum’s growth as a regional hub for science education, conservation, and immersive learning experiences. Since opening in 2017, Frost Science has welcomed visitors to the Frost Planetarium, hands-on exhibits, and a three-level Aquarium that together emphasize the connections between people and the natural world. The museum’s programs are designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages and to deepen understanding of the environments they inhabit. As part of its anniversary year, the museum will introduce several new offerings, including America250: Celebrating American Innovation, the debut of its first in-house Frost Science Studios planetarium production, and the exhibition Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits. These initiatives aim to showcase scientific innovation and human performance while engaging the community with new perspectives on science. The museum notes that continued public support underpins the care of its living collection, the development of exhibitions, and the delivery of educational programs. Community members who wish to participate in the anniversary celebration may make a gift in support of Frost Science’s mission to inspire exploration and stewardship of the natural world. By ML. Photo(s)/Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Continuum, South Florida’s premier resort-style oceanfront residences in Miami Beach, presented its Fourth Annual Continuum Tennis Fundraiser. The event brought together residents and tennis icons for a day of spirited play, all to benefit the next generation of tennis talent across South Florida and the globe. The morning of practice sessions and on-court entertainment supported the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) and its Be Legendary global youth initiative. Hall of Famers and doubles legends, the Bryan Brothers, were joined by Tommy Haas—former world number two ranked player and current BNP Paribas Open tournament director—to put attendees through their paces on the property's lavish clay courts. Morning on the Courts The day kicked off with a pre-game breakfast on The Patio lawn, which featured a silent auction and a meet-and-greet with the tennis stars. ITHF executives, including CEO Dan Faber and Executive Vice President of Revenue Jeff Harrison, were also in attendance to share the mission behind the Be Legendary program. Following breakfast, ticket holders hit the Continuum Tennis Center for a light-hearted morning of conditioning and competitive gameplay. Participants rotated through courts hosted by Tommy Haas and the Bryan Brothers, participating in fun, guided drills alongside the icons. Trophies and Community Impact The on-court activities concluded with a postgame lunch party and an awards presentation. Trophies were awarded to: Shelly Bressler: Most Improved Player Lu Goldman: Best Team Player Isabelle Rovner: Best Put Away Shot All participants departed with a curated gift bag of products from the event's sponsor, Augustinus Bader skincare. Event organizer Steven Michaelson highlighted the success of the philanthropic morning: “Raising funds for the ITHF initiative ‘Be Legendary’ turned out to be a great time for an even better cause. My co-organizer, Stacey Cooper, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work we’ve done and look forward to doing it again next year.” “The International Tennis Hall of Fame is incredibly grateful to Continuum and Steve Michaelson for their commitment to our Be Legendary program,” added ITHF CEO Dan Faber. “The support from the South Florida community is essential in helping us inspire and provide opportunities for the next generation of talent, both locally and globally.” By ML Staff. Photos: ITHF

The ninth annual District Fit festival concluded its largest and most ambitious iteration to date, bringing a dynamic fusion of fitness, music, and community-driven wellness to CityPlace and the Hilton West Palm Beach. Held from April 10 to 11, 2026, the expanded multi-day event drew over 1,400 registered attendees and 20,000 visitors during the main festival day, reinforcing its status as Palm Beach County’s premier wellness destination. Presented by Cleveland Clinic and hosted by Related Ross, District Fit showcased more than 15 complimentary classes, a curated lineup of thought-leadership panels, immersive recovery experiences, and a festival-level musical finale. “District Fit has truly come into its own this year, with record-breaking attendance and our most dynamic lineup to date,” said Eileen Sturgis, Director of Marketing at Related Ross. “What started as a strong one-day wellness concept has evolved into a full-scale, cultural moment, bringing together best-in-class partners, high-energy programming, and a community that continues to show up in a major way.” Thought Leadership and "The Future of Vitality" The festival kicked off on Friday, April 10, with an invite-only gathering at the Related Ross Experience Center. Dubbed The Future of Vitality, the evening united industry leaders for forward-looking conversations on longevity, performance, and wellness innovation. Edward Hertzman, CEO and Founder of Athletech News, led two dynamic panel discussions. The first, A Look Into the Hottest Brands Taking Over Florida (and Beyond), featured Bertus Albertse (JETSET Pilates), Kim Ross (ORA Method), and Lauren Cozzens (Pvolve). The second panel explored the business of longevity with Dr. Caleb Moore (Atria Palm Beach), Kenny Santucci (Strong New York), Sean Hoess (Eudēmonia Summit), and Brandon Kaplan (Maxwell Club). Beyond the panels, guests engaged in a series of curated activations, including ORA Method ear seeding, Hyperice recovery experiences featuring Normatec boots, a sound bath by Higher Order, and an Anima Mundi Apothecary mocktail bar. High-Energy Fitness and Restore Row Saturday, April 11, marked the high-energy culmination of the week with back-to-back workout classes paired with live DJ sets. Attendees engaged with top-tier fitness brands like Equinox, Pvolve, TRX, HYROX with 1401 Athletics, Sweat 440, and Lululemon. Standout moments included high-impact training sessions with Strong New York's Kenny Santucci, yoga flows led by Lululemon ambassadors, and Warrior Family Fit by Systema Floyd, which brought together participants of all ages. Between classes, Restore Row served as a central gathering space. Attendees explored cutting-edge recovery technology from Hyperice and Nike, sipped wellness shots from Pura Vida and True Food Kitchen, and recharged at an SPF and hydration station by Bluemercury. For an elevated retreat, the VIP Lounge—designed by Perigold with hospitality by Higher Order Wellness Club—offered personalized stretching sessions with Cleveland Clinic. Proceeds from VIP ticket sales supported The Path at The Park, a local health and wellness nonprofit. Music, Culinary Experiences, and Community Impact Bringing world-class entertainment to the wellness space, Palm Tree Crew curated a stellar lineup of DJs to accompany the movement throughout the day. SNDMN, Zeus, and Brooke Brazelton kept the energy high before multi-platinum artist Surf Mesa took the stage for an electrifying headlining set as the sun set, bringing a true festival-level atmosphere to the close of the event. Culinary activations offered refreshing ways to refuel, including the exclusive "District Matcha Run" mocktail from Harry’s and Adrienne’s Pizzabar, and a gelato cart from Eataly to cap off the day. The 2026 iteration generated a notable economic and cultural impact for West Palm Beach. With foot traffic up 50% from last year's festival and a strong turnout from the 22-to-34-year-old demographic, District Fit continues to stand as a defining annual moment for the city. “CityPlace was designed to bring people together, and District Fit is a powerful example of that vision in action,” said Webber Hudson, EVP of Related Ross. “Seeing the event grow into a multi-day festival speaks to the strength of the community and our continued commitment to creating experiences that are both meaningful and culturally relevant.” By ML Staff. Photos: CityPlace / Related Ross / World Red Eye

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) invited guests to embrace the dangers of the cosmos with the recent debut of “How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos.” The one-of-a-kind, interactive live show launched in the Frost Planetarium during a special opening weekend from May 1–4, 2026, blending humor, science, and audience participation into an unforgettable journey through the universe. A Choose-Your-Own Cosmic Adventure Inspired by the book of the same name by astrophysicist, science educator, and science communicator Dr. Paul M. Sutter, “How to Die in Space” offered a choose-your-own-adventure experience where audiences took control of a doomed space mission. Throughout the show, guests made decisions that determined their fate, often leading to hilariously catastrophic endings. With a tone that mixed sharp wit and playful sarcasm, the production transformed cosmic threats like black holes, supernovas, and rogue planets into engaging and memorable lessons. “This show flips the traditional planetarium experience on its head,” said Dr. Analisa Duran, Knight Vice President of Science Education at Frost Science. “By putting the audience in control, we’re making science more immersive, more entertaining, and more accessible, while still delivering real educational value.” The launch weekend was strategically timed to align with National Space Day (May 1) and Star Wars Day (May 4), creating a museum-wide celebration of space exploration. Beyond the new show, guests participated in a ‘Space Passport’ program, featuring hands-on activities and experiments throughout the museum to encourage exploration and discovery. Original Production and Local Collaborations Following the launch weekend festivities, “How to Die in Space” is now being shown daily in the Frost Planetarium. The production marks a major milestone for the museum as the first release from Frost Science Studios, a newly established initiative dedicated to producing original planetarium content that will eventually be distributed to other museums worldwide. The show’s dynamic spatial audio experience was developed in collaboration with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Through a competitive selection process, Frost School student composer and sound designer Jacey Schell was chosen to create the project’s original score, guided by faculty members Susan Green and Tom Collins. The theater’s 12-speaker dome and four subwoofers deliver immersive audio that places audiences directly inside the action. Additional creative contributions came from the University of Miami Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing, where designers Emily Anderson, Barbara Griffin, Regina Salem, and Veronica Meneses developed custom pre-show graphics to enhance the overall guest experience. Admission to “How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos” is included with all museum tickets. For more information, visit frostscience.org. By ML Staff. Photos: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Art Basel has officially announced the medalists for the 2026 Art Basel Awards, marking the sophomore year of the ambitious initiative. The 2026 cohort represents an interconnected and global field of creatives, reflecting how contemporary art is produced and experienced today. The awards recognize a wide array of talent, honoring 15 artists across three distinct categories, while also celebrating patrons, institutions, curators, allies, and storytellers. Established and Emerging Artists The Established Artist category highlights figures who are redefining contemporary art and upending traditional canons. The 2026 medalists in this category include Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons , Arthur Jafa , Theaster Gates, Rirkrit Tiravanija , and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The Emerging Artist category recognizes rising voices who frequently draw on cultural heritage and local identity. The six medalists in this group include Precious Okoyomon , Farah Al Qasimi , Aziza Kadyri , and Carla Gueye. Icons and Cross-Disciplinary Creators Pioneers who have created their own distinct languages and redefined their respective fields were also celebrated. Icons: This category honors Barbara Kruger and Howardena Pindell. Cross Disciplinary Creators: Experimental music legend Laurie Anderson and architect Sumayya Vally were recognized for their influence beyond traditional art spaces. Patrons, Curators, and Institutions When it comes to shaping how art is seen and experienced, homage is paid to a host of innovators: Patron: Mercedes Vilardell was recognized for her work in increasing museum collecting and visibility for African art. Curator: Diana Campbell was honored for bringing art from underrepresented regions into the global spotlight. Institutions: The Brick in Los Angeles and the Diriyah Biennale Foundation in Saudi Arabia were awarded for their pioneering cultural contributions. Media and Storyteller: Renowned critic Siddhartha Mitter was celebrated for his storytelling and ongoing curatorial work. Upcoming Celebrations The 2026 Art Basel Awards medalists will be celebrated at an event at Basel's historic Rathaus during the Swiss edition of the fair. The awardees will be officially presented with the Art Basel Awards trophy—designed by Jacques Herzog in collaboration with Glassworks Matteo Gonet—at Art Basel Miami Beach in December. The awards are presented in partnership with BOSS. By ML Staff. Photos: Art Basel

A new oceanfront development is coming to South Beach with the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Residences(www.rcbeachhouses.com), South Beach. The project introduces a limited collection of 30 condominiums designed to offer privacy and direct access to the coastline. The residences are positioned to capture views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding historic areas of Miami Beach. The boutique scale of the building sets it apart from larger developments, focusing on a more private residential experience. Each unit is designed to maximize natural light and ocean views, aligning with demand for high-end properties in South Florida. The project reflects continued growth in branded residential developments, where hospitality services are integrated into private living spaces. More details are available at www.rcbeachhouses.com. By ML Staff. Photos/The Ritz-Carlton

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, there is a good chance that mental health plays a bigger role than you might think. Studies show that nearly half of people dealing with substance use disorders also have a diagnosable mental health condition. This overlap is so common that doctors have a name for it: dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. Image by DepositPhotos Understanding this connection is one of the most important things you can do before entering mental health and addiction rehab. Why? Because treating only the addiction without addressing the underlying mental health condition is like putting a bandage on a wound that needs stitches. The healing may be temporary. In this article, we break down the relationship between mental health and addiction in plain, easy-to-understand language, so you can make more informed decisions about treatment. What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Co-occurring disorders, also called dual diagnosis, refer to when a person experiences both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. These are not rare cases. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), millions of adults in the United States experience both conditions simultaneously. Some common combinations include: • Depression and alcohol use disorder • Anxiety and opioid addiction • PTSD and cocaine or stimulant use • Bipolar disorder and cannabis dependence • Schizophrenia and tobacco or alcohol use The key thing to understand is that these conditions feed off each other. Mental health struggles can push someone toward substance use as a way to cope, while substance use can worsen or even trigger new mental health symptoms. Which Comes First: Mental Illness or Addiction? This is one of the most common questions people ask, and honestly, there is no single answer. The relationship between mental health and addiction is bidirectional, meaning either condition can come first, and each can make the other worse. Mental Health Can Lead to Addiction Many people who struggle with mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or trauma use drugs or alcohol to ease their emotional pain. This is often called self-medicating. At first, substances may seem to help by numbing painful emotions or creating temporary calm. But over time, the brain becomes dependent on those substances, and the original mental health problems return, often stronger than before. Addiction Can Trigger Mental Health Problems On the flip side, long-term substance use can actually change the brain's chemistry and structure, leading to the development of mental health conditions. Heavy alcohol use, for example, is strongly linked to depression. Stimulant use can cause paranoia and anxiety. Even after a person stops using, these mental health symptoms can persist for months or years. Image by DepositPhotos Why This Matters for Rehab This connection is exactly why mental health and addiction rehab programs that treat both conditions simultaneously produce better outcomes. When someone enters a rehab that only focuses on the physical aspects of addiction without addressing the mental health component, the risk of relapse is significantly higher. Integrated treatment programs, on the other hand, provide: • Psychiatric evaluations to identify any mental health conditions • Therapy that addresses both substance use and emotional well-being • Medication management when appropriate • Peer support from others who understand the dual diagnosis experience • Aftercare planning that covers both mental and physical recovery Signs That Mental Health May Be Fueling Addiction Not everyone realizes that their addiction may be rooted in an undiagnosed mental health condition. Here are some signs that both may be at play: • You use substances specifically to cope with emotional pain, anxiety, or racing thoughts • You feel worse mentally after periods of sobriety • You have a history of trauma, abuse, or neglect • You experience extreme mood swings, even when not using substances • Family members have been diagnosed with mental health conditions • You have tried to quit before but feel emotionally unable to do so If any of these resonate with you, it may be time to seek an evaluation from a mental health professional who understands addiction. What to Look for in a Rehab That Treats Both Not all rehab centers are equipped to handle dual diagnosis cases. When searching for mental health and addiction rehab programs, look for the following: Licensed Mental Health Professionals on Staff The facility should have psychiatrists, psychologists, or licensed counselors who specialize in co-occurring disorders, not just addiction counselors. Integrated Treatment Plans Ask whether mental health and substance use treatment happen together under one plan, or whether they are treated separately. Integrated care is the gold standard. Evidence-Based Therapies Therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are proven effective for both mental health and addiction. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) For some individuals, medication can help stabilize mood or reduce cravings, making therapy more effective. Ensure the program evaluates this option. Image by DepositPhotos Conclusion The link between mental health and addiction is not a coincidence. It is a well-documented, deeply intertwined relationship that must be understood and addressed for real, lasting recovery to be possible. If you or a loved one is considering rehab, do not overlook the mental health component. Seek out programs that treat the whole person, not just the substance use. The right mental health and addiction rehab program can make all the difference between short-term sobriety and long-term healing. If you are unsure where to start, speaking with a healthcare professional or a licensed addiction counselor is always a good first step. About the Author Dr. Ali Nikbakht, LMFT, PsyD (Dr. Al) is a Doctor of Psychology and licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in treating mental health and substance use disorders. He specializes in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, working with individuals, couples, and families to support long-term recovery and emotional well-being. Dr. Al is known for his compassionate, client-centered approach and his commitment to making high-quality mental health care accessible to diverse populations. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DepositPhotos

Miami has spent the better part of five years rebranding itself as the crypto-literate corner of the United States, and almost every piece of the lifestyle puzzle has absorbed that change. The Bitcoin Conference landed at the Miami Beach Convention Center back in 2021 and stayed as the flagship annual gathering for the community, pulling tens of thousands of attendees into South Beach hotels, Lincoln Road restaurants and Collins Avenue rooftops every spring. Mayor Francis Suarez built a national profile out of courting crypto founders, the short-lived MiamiCoin project ran through CityCoins from 2021 until its wind-down in 2022, and the Brickell skyline quietly turned into one of the densest clusters of crypto hedge funds, market makers and exchange offices in the country. Blockchain.com parked its US headquarters in Wynwood. eToro, FTX in its earlier life, and a long list of trading firms all touched down within a short Uber ride of each other. The result is a city where crypto is no longer a niche conference topic. It is wired into where people eat, where they buy apartments, and what kind of evening entertainment they look for. That lifestyle layer is where most visitors actually meet Miami's crypto scene. An Art Basel Miami Beach week in December pulls NFT-adjacent exhibitions into Wynwood warehouses and Design District galleries. Restaurants in Wynwood and Brickell quietly added BitPay or Flexa acceptance during the last bull run. A string of Edgewater and Sunny Isles condo developers began taking crypto deposits on new pre-construction towers. Kraken, Coinbase and smaller firms still run recruitment mixers inside Brickell coworking spaces during conference weeks. For adults who already hold a crypto wallet and spend time in the city, the question is not whether to interact with the ecosystem. It is how to fit the different pieces, from panels to dinners to after-hours entertainment, into a reasonable week without turning everything into a financial event. Adult crypto-native leisure, including licensed online entertainment, is one of the vectors that keeps showing up in that conversation. Within that adult crypto-native leisure layer, Shuffle crypto casino is the kind of destination that Miami visitors and residents with a crypto wallet have quietly added to their evening rotation alongside a Wynwood dinner, a Brickell rooftop and a late walk down Ocean Drive. The appeal is the same payment rail people already use for restaurants and real estate deposits in the city, the same short-session tempo as a poker night at a friend's Edgewater apartment, and an experience that sits comfortably outside the working hours of a Bitcoin Conference week. The rest of this piece looks at how that fits into the wider Miami picture, from Brickell's hedge-fund cluster to Wynwood's NFT-adjacent gallery scene, Sunny Isles crypto real estate, and the softer social texture of a city that has been living with digital assets in public for half a decade. Bitcoin Conference week and the rhythm of a Miami Beach spring Ask anyone in Miami when the crypto crowd is in town and the first answer is usually Bitcoin Conference week. The event made the Miami Beach Convention Center its home in 2021, hosted Jack Mallers' famous El Salvador moment on stage the same year, and turned the blocks around Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue into a dense five-day mixer. Hotels from the Fontainebleau up to the Eden Roc and down to the Clevelander fill with lanyard traffic. Side events pop up at the 1 Hotel South Beach, the Faena Forum and a long string of Lincoln Road rooftops. The conference has moved between Miami and other host cities in different years, but the pattern it established, a crypto-first week that overruns the South Beach restaurant and bar scene, has become its own seasonal fixture on the city's calendar. Adult visitors who fly in for the week usually plan the daytime schedule around keynote panels and pitch contests, leaving the evenings and the off-schedule afternoons free for the rest of the city. That is the window inside which Miami's broader crypto-forward lifestyle actually gets experienced. Brickell, the hedge-fund corridor and its quiet crypto core A short ride across the MacArthur Causeway sits Brickell, the financial spine of the city and the neighborhood that absorbed most of the serious crypto money during the 2021 to 2024 cycle. Citadel's relocation from Chicago anchored the traditional-finance story, but it was the parallel wave of crypto funds and market makers that changed the texture of the neighborhood. Point72, ExodusPoint and a list of digital-asset hedge funds rotated partners into the corridor. Coinbase opened satellite operations, Kraken ran events at Brickell City Centre and the blocks around SLS Lux and Echo Brickell filled with offices that quietly run crypto desks. The restaurants followed. Cipriani, Komodo and La Mar at Mandarin Oriental became regular spots for crypto-fund dinners, and several of them added stablecoin or Bitcoin payment options through third-party processors. That is the weekday Miami most crypto professionals actually live inside. It is also the neighborhood that most tightly connects the city's crypto lifestyle with its daytime financial life. Wynwood, Art Basel and the NFT-adjacent gallery circuit Wynwood carries a different slice of the same story. The neighborhood turned into the country's best-known street-art district during the 2010s, and the arrival of Blockchain.com's US headquarters in 2022 at the corner of NW 24th Street locked in its reputation as the physical home of Miami's crypto creative class. Art Basel Miami Beach and its satellite fairs every December pull NFT-adjacent exhibitions into the warehouses along NW 2nd Avenue and the Design District galleries just north. The Bakehouse Art Complex, the Rubell Museum and the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse all sit within walking distance of the same blocks. Digital-art collectives, on-chain photography shows and Solana-stamped sculpture drops share wall space with more traditional canvas work during the fair week. Evenings pull the same crowd into the restaurants on NW 25th and 26th Streets and up into Wynwood Marketplace. This is the part of Miami where the crypto world is least financial and most cultural, and it shapes a big part of how outsiders actually remember the city. Dining, delivery and the restaurant crossover in Wynwood and Brickell The dining scene around Wynwood and Brickell stitches the two crypto narratives together on the ground. New openings land with more frequency in this stretch than almost any other US city, and the publication you are reading has tracked a long run of them, including Rosemary's Miami arrival in Wynwood on NW 25th Street, which became part of the dining rotation for crypto-week visitors within weeks of opening. What makes the food scene relevant to the crypto lifestyle question is not the hype. It is the acceptance layer underneath it. A steady list of Miami restaurants, from the Bazaar Mar by Jose Andres at the SLS to a cluster of smaller Wynwood spots, quietly added BitPay, Flexa or on-the-counter Lightning QR payments during the last cycle. Delivery platforms serving the same neighborhoods now handle stablecoin tipping through third-party integrations. Residents who keep a crypto wallet are no longer surprised to see a Lightning prompt at the counter. That ordinariness is the part of the story that rarely makes national coverage, but it is what separates a crypto tourist city from a genuine crypto-literate one. Edgewater, Sunny Isles and the crypto real estate moment The real estate layer works on a longer timescale than the dining scene but has shaped the lifestyle story just as much. Developers on Biscayne Boulevard in Edgewater, along Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles, and in the newer Brickell condo pipeline began taking Bitcoin and USDC deposits on pre-construction units as early as 2021. The Arte Surfside condo sale in 2021, which closed for approximately 22.5 million US dollars in Bitcoin, pulled international press attention and set the template. Since then, projects including Gale Miami Hotel and Residences, Major Food Group's Villa Miami on Biscayne Boulevard and the E11EVEN Residences downtown have all advertised crypto-accepting buyer tracks, usually processed through a stablecoin conversion partner at signing. The effect on lifestyle is practical. Adult residents who actually hold crypto are not treated as a novelty by brokers, designers and agents. They are a standard client segment, and that posture extends outward into every other adjacent service inside the same walking radius. The next wave of Miami crypto events and what it signals The city's calendar has not stopped absorbing new crypto gatherings either. CoinDesk's announcement that Consensus 2026 is heading to the Miami Beach Convention Center confirmed what the ecosystem had been expecting for months, that the largest annual trade gathering in the industry would plant itself at the same venue that hosts the Bitcoin Conference. For Miami, that means two flagship weeks a year instead of one, both centered on the Convention Center, both pulling tens of thousands of adult visitors across South Beach, Brickell and Wynwood. The ripple reaches every piece of the lifestyle stack discussed so far. Restaurants get additional high-volume nights. Condo tours schedule around the conference calendar. Gallery openings time themselves against the opening and closing days. The crypto-native evening economy, including licensed online entertainment for adults, naturally scales alongside that traffic. The adult entertainment vector and why Shuffle slots in Adults who keep a crypto wallet in Miami already use it for a fairly wide range of daily activities, so the entertainment vector is a continuation rather than a category shift. Home poker nights around Edgewater and Coconut Grove have been paid out in stablecoins for years. Fantasy-sports group chats tied to Dolphins, Heat and Inter Miami games settle weekly entries the same way. Short-session licensed online entertainment, watched on a phone between dinner and a rooftop bar, sits comfortably on the same rail. The crossover with Shuffle is most visible at this point in the evening. A visitor walking back from Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Design District to a hotel in Midtown, or from Lost Boy Dry Goods in Downtown Miami to a friend's apartment in Brickell, can spend a short stretch on their phone inside an adult leisure app before the next social plan kicks in. The tempo matches the city. Short, self-contained, and paid out in a token that is already sitting in the wallet used for the rest of the day. Responsible framing and the adult-only context for this crossover Every part of this discussion assumes an adult audience that already uses crypto for other things in the city and is making informed choices about leisure. Licensed online entertainment is age-restricted, geolocation-aware and subject to deposit controls that users set themselves. The Miami lifestyle frame does not change that. A sensible read for residents and visitors is the same one that applies to a late dinner at Carbone or a cabana at the Delano. Set a time, set a budget, and let the entertainment sit inside an evening that has other things in it. Wynwood galleries close at a sensible hour. South Beach rooftops keep later hours. Short-session crypto-native entertainment is best used to fill a specific slice of the night rather than the whole evening. The city's crypto-forward crowd has generally been good at that kind of pacing, and the same habit applies here. How the next two years of Miami crypto lifestyle will likely develop Looking out to 2026 and 2027, the Miami crypto lifestyle layer is likely to deepen rather than widen. The Bitcoin Conference and the newly announced Consensus event will anchor two predictable high-traffic weeks at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Art Basel Miami Beach will keep pulling NFT-adjacent and on-chain art into the Wynwood, Design District and Collins Park gallery circuit every December. The Edgewater and Sunny Isles condo pipelines will continue to close a steady share of their units through stablecoin-denominated contracts. Brickell's hedge-fund corridor will keep adding satellite operations, even as some of the 2021 to 2022 names consolidate. Restaurants will keep quietly adding crypto payment options at the counter. And for the adult residents and visitors who already live inside the wallet-first version of the city, the evening entertainment layer, including licensed online products, will keep maturing alongside everything else. Miami has not finished building its crypto lifestyle story. It is just doing it at the speed the rest of the city lives at, which in practice means fast enough to notice and slow enough to actually enjoy. By ML Staff

Bae Korean Grill, located within the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, is celebrating Mother’s Day weekend with an elevated dining experience featuring exclusive chef-driven specials. The upscale restaurant utilizes state-of-the-art Shinpo grill tables, allowing families to gather for an immersive barbecue celebration built around connection and high-quality ingredients. Mother’s Day Exclusive Specials The special menu is available throughout the full weekend, offering families multiple opportunities to celebrate. Featured dishes include: Korean Braised Short Ribs ($65): A shareable, hearty dish featuring slow-braised beef with daikon, potatoes, and carrots in a savory soy-garlic reduction. Pan-Seared Cured Halibut ($40): A refined balance of umami and brightness, served with ramps kosho, Fresno kosho, nitsuke sauce, and pickled ramp stems. Award-Winning Culinary Excellence The holiday celebration follows Bae Korean Grill’s recent success at the 2026 Capital One Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration. For the third consecutive year, the restaurant earned the People’s Choice Award for Best Bite, a guest-voted honor that highlights its popularity within the South Florida community. Executive Chef Xavier’s winning dish, the Rock Shrimp Roll, reimagines the classic New England lobster roll with Asian influences. The two-bite experience features: Brioche toast infused with garlic and clarified butter. Rock shrimp spicy salad with sriracha aioli and pickled vegetables. White sturgeon caviar and a salt-cured, dehydrated lobster roe powder. Additionally, the restaurant showcased Wagyu Tacos, which utilize crispy gyoza shells filled with smoky Wagyu picanha cooked over Japanese charcoal and finished with a Korean BBQ glaze. Experience and Hospitality Managed by BOL Hospitality Group (BHG), Bae Korean Grill combines premium barbecue with a high-energy atmosphere. On Friday and Saturday nights, local DJs provide a live soundtrack to the dining room. The BAE Bar complements the kitchen's bold flavors with a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, and spirits. Founded in 2013 by Eric Douglas and Hai Nguyen, BHG's portfolio includes several concepts at the Seminole Hard Rock, including The BŌL and Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Lounge. The group is also preparing for the Q4 2026 opening of Zhō, a new pan-Asian restaurant at Dania Pointe. Hours and Reservations Bae Korean Grill offers varying hours throughout the week: Monday – Wednesday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday & Sunday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Reservations for Mother’s Day weekend can be made through the official Bae Korean Grill website. By ML Staff. Photos: Bae Korean Grill