Join us as we pay tribute to the legacy of Chief Sandrell Rivers with our annual Chief Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration! This year, we proudly present Miami-Dade School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall with the 2023 Chief Sandrell Rivers Humanitarian Award. Dr. Bendross-Mindingall's impactful career as a former classroom teacher, principal, and adult education administrator, combined with her current role as the dynamic Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member in District 2, exemplifies her unwavering commitment to education and empowering the community. Dr. Bendross-Mindingall has dedicated her life to opening doors of opportunity for countless students, teachers, and parents. Her innovative programs have transformed lives, offering solutions to challenges that once seemed insurmountable. Notably, she created the groundbreaking "Positive African American Role Models" (PAARM) mentorship program, the first of its kind in Florida. PAARM has had a profound impact on student attendance, reading abilities, and the establishment of economic empowerment initiatives. With exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication, Dr. Bendross-Mindingall embodies the spirit and values exemplified by Chief Sandrell Rivers. She is a tireless advocate for positive change, spearheading initiatives that foster community education, parent involvement, and mentorship. Dr. Bendross-Mindingall's efforts have garnered accolades, including the recent Trailblazer Award at the Power & Influence Luncheon "A World Without Violence and Crime" and the upcoming prestigious President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Join us at the Sandrell Rivers Theater on August 12, 2023, starting at 6 pm, for a night of entertainment and festivities as we celebrate Chief Sandrell Rivers' enduring legacy and our honoree Dr. Bendross-Mindingall’s service to our community. The event will feature engaging live arts performances, music, spoken word, dance, and more. Tickets are available for purchase on our website at tickets.ftfshows.com. General admission tickets are priced at $15, while senior and student tickets are available at a discounted price of $10. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a cultural celebration honoring Chief Sandrell Rivers and the extraordinary achievements of Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.ftfshows.com or contact us at 305-284-8800 or info@ftfshows.com. What: Sandrell Rivers Day Honoree: Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall. Date: Saturday, August 12th, 2023 Time: Cocktail reception at 6 PM, Main event at 7 PM Tickets: tickets.ftfshows.com/ About Fantasy Theatre Factory: Founded in 1978, Fantasy Theatre Factory (FTF) has been dedicated to serving Florida since 1982. FTF manages the Sandrell Rivers Theater and presents performances in schools, theaters, parks, hospitals, and community centers across the state. With over 500 programs each year, FTF reaches over 150,000 people, making quality theatre accessible to all. FTF also offers skilled circus performers for events and conducts theater workshops for young audiences, including individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Led by Executive Artistic Director Larry Fields since 2006, FTF has received numerous awards, including the Miami-Dade Arts Educator of the Year Award and the Remy Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children's Theatre. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall/Sandrell Rivers Theater

Award-winning Fort Lauderdale- and Aspen-based full-service public relations and marketing agency Durée & Company, Inc. is the sole winner of the inaugural Cannabis Marketing Association Seven Awards’ “Best Use of PR” award. The firm won for its work with Columbia Care/Cannabist’s Launch in West Virginia, a new cannabis market. Firm President and Founder Durée Ross accepted the award in person at the Cannabis Marketing Association Seven Awards Show, held at the 2023 Cannabis Marketing Summit in Denver, Colorado. Ross was present at the conference to deliver a presentation on crisis communication, by way of special invite from the event organizers. Launched in 2023, Cannabis Marketing Association’s Seven Awards aim to highlight and uplift successful marketing campaigns that are advancing the image of cannabis within the regulated industry. There are 20 unique award categories, including “Best Use of PR”, which focuses on public relations campaigns and crisis communications. Entries were judged by independent jurors who considered a number of criteria in making their final selections. Durée & Company’s established cannabis practice and multifaceted work with brands in the cannabis space laid the groundwork for a highly successful partnership with multi-state operator (MSO) Columbia Care and the expansion of its Cannabist brand in a number of U.S. markets. The PR/awareness campaign, with a goal to increase medical card holders as well as advancement of medical cannabis use in West Virginia, took place from February–March 2022. With Cannabist’s plans to enter the new medical market of West Virginia in five cities across the state, the firm devised a campaign to position Cannabist as the go-to resource for a friendly, uncomplicated shopping experience for medical marijuana patients. Because medical cannabis was a new industry in the state, and Cannabist was one of the first dispensaries in each county it serves, the firm worked to dispel any preconceived notions among media and the public, and communicate how Cannabist is committed to the local communities it serves. Among other efforts, the firm proactively pitched media for story opportunities and publicized educational events to help patients better understand the state’s medical cannabis program, how to obtain a medical card, how to select products, and connect prospective patients with licensed medical providers. Durée & Company garnered more than 64 million media impressions in just over two months. The media coverage helped to establish Columbia Care/Cannabist as a leading player in the cannabis industry in West Virginia, and helped raise awareness about the benefits of cannabis products and to educate the public about the safety and legality of using them. “We are honored to be the sole recipient of Cannabis Marketing Association Seven Awards’ ‘Best Use of PR’ award,” said Ross. “Working to launch this new cannabis market was an opportunity for us to use our cannabis PR expertise to lay the groundwork in a state that is newly medical. “This award is a testament to our established and esteemed cannabis PR practice, through which we work with clients from multi-state operators to labs to cannabis lawyers and more, up and down the cannabis supply chain,” she continued. For more information about Durée & Company’s cannabis practice, visit its microsite https://cannabismarketingpr.com/, dedicated to its practice providing PR and marketing for clients in the booming CBD, hemp and cannabis industries. Also for more information, call the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office at 954-723-9350, or its Aspen office at 970-452-2195. More on Durée & Company, Inc. Founded in 1999, Durée & Company is a full-service, well-respected and highly creative public relations and marketing agency serving a diverse client base of local, national and international consumer brands, landmark industries, business leaders and philanthropists from its offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Aspen, Colorado. Practice areas include nonprofit, hospitality, business, lifestyle, health and wellness, legal, real estate, yacht and marine as well as cannabis, psychedelics, and other emerging industries. Durée & Company is a member of some of the nation’s most elite professional organizations including PR Boutiques International™ (PRBI), The Florida Hemp Council, Cannabis Marketing Association and is a corporate partner of Cannabis LAB. To learn more, call 954-723-9350; go to dureeandcompany.com; cannabismarketingpr.com; or psychedelicpr.com. Join the social conversation and follow Durée & Company on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn at @DureeCoPR. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Durée & Company

Legendary, multi GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Lionel Richie (lionelrichie.com) is bringing his one-of-a-kind Bahamas travel experience, “Lionel Richie’s Dancing on the Sand,” to Atlantis Paradise Island (atlantisbahamas.com), in partnership with Vibee (vibee.com). Taking place from Thursday, November 30 to Sunday, December 3, “Dancing on the Sand” will celebrate Richie’s iconic, multi-decade music career while offering fans a luxury getaway weekend. Founded by Live Nation, Vibee is a music-led destination experience company that builds unforgettable curated trips for music lovers in the most sought after destinations around the world. Music Icon Lionel Richie to Bring “Dancing on the Sand” Experience to Atlantis Paradise Island, Kicking off November 30. Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Following Richie’s summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, “Dancing on the Sand” will feature an epic headlining performance by the beloved artist himself. Fans can also see Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Vanessa Carlton, Megan Moroney and Jake Wesley Rogers take the stage throughout the weekend. Atlantis Paradise Island (atlantisbahamas.com), Royal Water View. Photo by Chris Villano In addition to the much-anticipated series of performances, together with Vibee, Richie has thoughtfully curated unique, memorable activities for guests, including a Sunset Soiree kick-off party, a Hollywood Affair event where guests will walk the red carpet, and the Rewind Revue 80’s dance party. Each pool party will take place daily at the breathtaking Atlantis Baths Colonnade. Guests will also have the opportunity to sit down for an intimate conversation and Q&A with Lionel Richie where he will share his favorite stories spanning across his famed career. VIP add-ons are available for guests looking to further customize their island getaway, including spa packages, aquatic activities, rounds of golf, private rum tastings, and the rare opportunity to meet the music legend. Miami-based jetsetters will have an easy journey to the event, with plenty of direct flights offered to Nassau in the Bahamas. All packages to “Dancing on the Sand” are available now at lionelrichie.vibee.com. Lionel Richie Photos by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images By ML Staff.

Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC), a not-for-profit agency, has received a $10,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of the foundation’s national Community Service Award (CSA) program. Jewish Family Home Care is one of 32 organizations to receive an award. The MassMutual Foundation made the grant in honor of the volunteer efforts of Sam Eppy, CPFA a financial professional affiliated with Levanti Wealth in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “We are stronger when we come together as a community. Our Community Service Awards program recognizes financial professionals that choose to affiliate with MassMutual and embody the ‘Live Mutual’ spirit, working with members of their respective neighborhoods, towns, and cities, helping nonprofits with which they are involved grow and thrive,” said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual Community Responsibility and president of the MassMutual Foundation. “We are proud of the time and energy Sam Eppy dedicates to better his community and are delighted to support his great work.” JFHC provides multi-reach, non-medical home quality home care for Broward County, Florida seniors from all reaches of life and any faith. JFHC is one of the largest providers of home health care providing assistance to Holocaust survivors and anyone in Broward County needing in-home care. Providing service to more than 400 clients, JFHC offers services such as home health aides, companions, housekeepers and certified nursing assistants. It delivers tailor-made home health care plans, with special consideration to patients’ physical and emotional needs. “We are honored to be a recipient of the MassMutual Foundation grant as part of the foundation’s national Community Service Award (CSA) program. We are incredibly grateful for Sam’s support and his dedication to support our mission to empower individuals, strengthening older adults and families, and protecting the vulnerable and frail by providing direct home care and personal care services,” said Robin Miller, chief operating officer of Jewish Family Home Care. “The grant will be used for training for our caregivers.” Eppy has been affiliated with Levanti Wealth for 14 years. Eppy has been volunteering with Jewish Family Home Care since 2018 and has dedicated countless hours of time and talent to help the organization grow and flourish. “I am very pleased that my dedication to Jewish Family Home Care has been recognized by the MassMutual Foundation,” said Eppy.“This grant will provide much needed funding to continue supporting our community through tailor-made home health care plans for Florida seniors. We've raised $30 million over the last few years, focusing particularly on Holocaust survivors, but always with a long-term vision to support future generations. This generous $10,000 grant, which is earmarked specifically for caregiver training, underscores our commitment to continuously improving our Home Care Services. It is a testament to our belief that providing the best care for our seniors now and for future generations is about more than funds; it's about ensuring our caregivers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional service. With this grant, we can create enduring, positive change for seniors in South Florida both now and in the years to come." About the MassMutual Foundation The MassMutual Foundation, Inc. is a dedicated corporate foundation established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The MassMutual Foundation activates connections and untapped opportunities within communities, so that all families can build their financial capability and thrive. In support of this mission, the Foundation develops partnerships and provides grants in support of our signature programs. The Foundation also supports anchor institutions in the communities where MassMutual operates. To learn more about the MassMutual Foundation please visit https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy: JFHC

In celebration of its 75th year, and as part of a continuing commitment to transform children's lives through dance and provide quality after-school programming accessible to all, Armour Dance Theater (ADT) announces the opening of its newest community program site for the 2023-2024 school year at South Miami Heights Elementary, located at 12231 SW 190 Terrace Miami, FL 33177. Registration for the 2023-24 school year opens in July of 2023. Support for ADT to expand its innovative programs was made possible through private donor support and in large part by a 5-year 7.5-million-dollar grant from The Children’s Trust, which has provided cornerstone funding to ADT since 2011. With this increase in funding, ADT will impact 375 elementary age students through after school and summer camp programs. The Children’s Trust Board of Directors approved funding recommendations for ADT’s Youth Development initiative, its largest investment area. More than 140 programs, including ADT, were selected during a competitive Request for Proposals and review process. Known as Miami’s Community Dance Conservatory, ADT provides community programming that include academic, social-emotional learning, homework assistance, and parenting components. Through ADT’s comprehensive arts education model, students develop resilience, delayed gratification, and a growth mindset to help master their craft, excel academically, and succeed in life through high school and beyond. “Everyone at ADT is excited to be launching a fifth neighborhood site and updating our after- school classes to include a fresh focus on math. For decades we've seen our unique combination of artistic and academic instruction transform children's lives. We're proud that the Children's Trust believes in us enough to fund this expansion to serve more students with even better results”, stated Camila Gil, Executive Director, Armour Dance Theatre. ADT programs are currently active in Miami Gardens, Little Haiti, South Miami, Goulds, Miami Heights, and, now, South Miami Heights. This fifth location will expand ADT’s reach of these community-focused programs which provide significant academic and personal growth benefits to the youth participants. Since expanding its time-tested program in 2014, ADT has monitored the impact of these programs with many participants achieving academic success and acceptance into exceptional magnet programs. ADT has a 30-year track record of using dance as a pathway to high school graduation and post-secondary opportunities. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Armour Dance Theatre

Gucci announces today that it has become the first major Italian luxury house to receive Certification for gender parity in Italy, as outlined in the Italian government’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)[i]. Coinciding with the 2022 Gucci Equilibrium Impact Report, released today on Equilibrium's website, the certification was awarded to Gucci by independent global inspection and compliance experts Bureau Veritas which evaluated six key indicators: culture and strategy; governance; human resources processes; opportunities for women’s growth and inclusion; gender pay equity; support for parenting and work-life balance. During its evaluation, Bureau Veritas highlighted the establishment of Gucci’s Global Equity Board and the Gender Equality Steering Committee as being significant contributors to their consideration process. Gucci’s comprehensive parental-leave policies, welfare services, and hybrid work model were also praised, as was its commitment to addressing gender-related issues and unconscious biases while promoting professional growth. "This achievement, reached ahead of European trends and as the first in the luxury industry in Italy, strongly reaffirms our commitment to a culture that values equity, inclusivity, and respect," commented Marco Bizzarri, President and CEO of Gucci. "Through concrete actions such as adopting innovative technologies to reduce bias in the selection process, closing the gender pay gap, implementing parental leave policies, fostering greater female representation in leadership roles, and public awareness campaigns such as Gucci CHIME - our global campaign for gender equality - we support change and promote cultural transformation in the luxury and fashion industry worldwide, and we will continue to do so.” “Gucci's journey towards gender equality is an ongoing commitment rooted in respect," concluded Bizzarri. "The same respect we have for our planet and wholeheartedly embrace in our business, as highlighted in the Gucci Equilibrium Impact Report that we are unveiling today." The House’s ongoing commitment to drive positive change for people and the planet is also outlined in the newly published 2022 Gucci Equilibrium Impact report, available today on Equilibrium.Gucci.com. To effectively communicate the report’s findings to a wider audience, the House is also unveiling on its social media platforms a video series featuring partners, NGO representatives and artisans discussing some of the key areas that are highlighted in the report. The list includes founder and CEO of accessibility consultancy Tilting the Lens, Sinéad Burke, who discusses disability inclusion; Global Executive Director of Equality Now, Mona Sinha, who focuses on gender equality; Gabriela Bordabehere, farmer under the NATIVA™ Regen program, who looks at regenerative agriculture; and the team at Gucci ArtLab Firenze conducting a deep dive into how the House is working to preserve craft for the future. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Gucci

Inside the Catalonia Costa Mujeres Hotel (at Punta Sam), located in the most exclusive area of Cancun (Mexico), the “Memories” restaurant is a culinary paradise that offers its guests a unique culinary experience, a bringer of beautiful memories. This locale is the perfect place to spend some light-hearted moments with your dearest ones, savoring astonishing plates in a seaside resort renowned to be one of the richest in culture and charm of the entire country. This wonderful restaurant, featuring wide outdoor windows facing the Quinta Avenida, is located in the resort’s main center – full of shopping stores – and is a real jewel, capable of surprising the most daring palates. A place that is definitely worth the trip also for its strategic location: only 12 miles from Cancun. In just a couple of years “Memories” has distinguished itself becoming a landmark in Costa Mujeres. This milestone was reached thanks to Chef John De Sola’s vision. He was able to create a menu that includes the flavors of contemporary cuisine while paying homage to his own Catalan roots. In a recent interview, Chef De Sola stated: “The Memories restaurant is the full expression of the Catalan cuisine located in the heart of Costa Mujeres”. These plates have a long culinary tradition, are known and appreciated in every part of the world, and are revisited with the area’s top-quality raw materials. Some of the plates that the menu recommends to its meat-lover guests are the “Cannelloni”, stuffed with roast chicken and foie gras, and the “Ingot” with crispy pork and cabbage trinxat. If the guests prefer a culinary experience with fish as the main protagonist, the menu offers the “Esqueixada” with cured snapper or the “Carabinero Suquet” with prawns cooked in Josper, coral sauce, crispy Carabinero legs, and seaweed. A culinary experience that never stops evolving, using research and experimentation as its secret ingredients while keeping in pace with the clientele’s demanding palates for innovative and flavorful plates. The restaurant’s interior design has been selected to create a dreamy, calm, and stylish atmosphere ready to welcome the resort’s tourists and locals and invite them to try the new recipes on the menu. How can you resist? After a pleasant day on the beach, playing sports, or enjoying the white sands and crystal waters of Costa Mujeres, “Memories” is the perfect place for anyone looking to spend an unforgettable night with their loved ones immersed in the magic of the Caribbean seas. “Memories” Restaurant Punta Sam Lote 006 Carr. A Punta Sam Hotel Catalonia Costa Mujeres Costa Mujeres 77400 México Website: www.restaurantmemories.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/memoriesrestaurantmx Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestaurantMemoriesMx By ML staff | Images courtesy of Memories Restaurant

Ten North Group, formerly the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation, has been awarded a five-year, $4.5M grant by the Children’s Trust for its Art of Transformation Youth Development and Enrichment School Programs and Summer Camps for 4th -8th-grade students in Miami-Dade County. The Art of Transformation Youth Enrichment Initiative offers a high-quality hands-on, innovative, creative and immersive school year and summer enrichment program that combines evidence-based and out-of-the-box activities for young people in high-need areas of unincorporated Miami and North Miami-Dade County. The Program will serve 220 young people after school and 260 in the summer and focuses on supporting literacy, differentiated learning, social-emotional learning, homework assistance, physical fitness, and nutrition education while also opening doors to the creative arts, young entrepreneurship, and the STEM world. Youths will be able to indulge in a variety of artistic and STEM activities that allow children to use their imaginations, and creativity, and express ideas in a variety of mediums. Youths enrolled in the program will be able to explore dance, visual arts (inclusive of painting & photography), theater, creative writing, music production, 3D & laser printing, virtual reality (VR) programming & simulation, and coding. The program will cater to students in grades 4th through 8th. Nakia Bowling, Director of Family Services & Community Initiatives, Ten North Group comments “It was important for us to design a program that pushed the boundaries of creativity for the students we will serve. Everything about this program is designed from the students’ perspective and enrichment activities that place students’ engagement as our top priority”. Ten North Group, formerly the Opa-locka Community Corporation, has a slate of company-wide initiatives that enrich the North Miami-Dade community to include social, educational, and financial programs that have served close to 4,000 youths, 6,250 children, and families. In addition to its educational programs, Ten North Group has served over 2,500 first-time home buyers, and its CDFI has provided loans and technical assistance to over 1,500 small business owners and entrepreneurs. Ten North Group has built over 2,500 units of affordable housing and 145 single-family homes. Its current real estate portfolio consists of historic properties, commercial parcels, and over 1,200 affordable housing units. “We are incredibly grateful to The Children’s Trust for entrusting us with this important work of strengthening Miami-Dade’s families by focusing on the development of the next generation; our youth. I am confident that this innovative 5-year program, focusing on so many of our priorities like the arts and STEM, will create a ripple effect of success for decades to come”, said Dr. Willie Logan, President & CEO, Ten North Group. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Ten North Group

The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is giving travelers and beach-goers the tools they need to effortlessly make future plans through immersive technology. According to a recent Travelzoo survey of 15 million members, 57% of travelers are interested in a beach vacation in 2023, making Miami Beach a perfect destination to visit this upcoming summer season. To help travelers efficiently research and plan, the MBVCA unveiled a new destination tour app now available on Apple and Google, EXP Miami Beach Tours (EXPMiamiBeach.Tours), that serves as an extension of the Experience Miami Beach App, a guide for sunseekers delivering insider takes on the best ways to experience Miami Beach. App users can choose from a selection of curated itineraries including video and visual highlights and pins that allow travelers to self-guide their own day, weekend, or week on Miami Beach. The EXP Miami Beach Tours and Experience Miami Beach Apps collectively showcase city expert picks and walk users through Miami Beach’s iconic landmarks and activities including the Art Deco District, a public art collection, Michelin-recognized and awarded restaurants, destination spas, and ways to connect with the famous waters surrounding the area. “As an entity dedicated to equipping visitors with new resources and tools to make summer travel plans, the EXP Miami Beach Tours App is a strategic enhancement to our collection of offerings leveraging user-friendly technology to make planning even easier for our visitors,” says Christopher Rollins, Chair of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). “We anticipate a strong summer tourism season and travelers can identify the sites and experiences they prefer before they even arrive, leaving more time for them to enjoy the many offerings of Miami Beach.” In addition to the MBVCA’s App offerings, the team has worked to enhance the award-winning social media experience via @experiencemiamibeach on Instagram and Facebook. Followers can find influencer recommendations and reels dedicated to Miami Beach and a collection of activities that will fit any traveler profile, from inventive dining to water sports and community beach clean-ups. In the coming months, followers can expect new ways to experience Miami Beach, including opportunities to win tickets and VIP access to marquee destination events including the upcoming Hyundai Air and Sea Show and annual SWIM Week. “We’ve seen an increase in App downloads and social followers throughout the first quarter of the year, indicating the traveler’s desire to pre-plan and learn about Miami Beach prior to checking in,” adds Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the MBVCA. “Due to the uptick in engagement, we have introduced a dedicated monthly Miami Beach newsletter highlighting key information, activities, and special offers and discounts to help travelers customize their summer trips.” Those ready to become a Miami Beach insider can sign up for the newsletter now at www.miamibeachvca.com, download the Experience Miami Beach and EXP Miami Beach Tour App Miami Beach Apps, and follow the @experiencemiamibeach handles on Instagram and Facebook. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.

Chotto Matte, the renowned global Nikkei dining destination with locations in London, Toronto, Doha and Miami Beach (and upcoming outposts in San Francisco, Riyadh, Philadelphia and more), has introduced a fresh slate of engaging dining experiences throughout the week including a unique spin on happy hour (“Chotto Hour”), Steak and Sushi Sundays and a Fiesta del Sol celebration every Thursday. Here’s what guests can expect: Chotto Hour: Perfect for after-work socializing, this alluring new weekday promotion takes place every Tuesday through Friday from 5-7 p.m., offering 2-for-1 selected cocktails, spirits and wine and an all-new $4-$13 Nikkei bar bites menu. Steak and Sushi Sundays: Every Sunday at 5 p.m., guests can indulge in an exclusive $65 per person menu that beautifully blends the mastery of the robata grill and the itamae counter. Guests can enjoy signature sushi, decadent wagyu steak and a selection of exquisite sides that unite friends and family in culinary delight. Fiesta del Sol: Inspired by the lively festival that honors the Incan sun god Inti Raymi, Fiesta del Sol transports guests to the heart of Peru as the restaurant comes alive with enchanting lanterns, creating an atmosphere of celebration throughout the summer months and beyond. The festivities take place every Thursday at 5 p.m., featuring delectable plates, refreshing drinks, and live DJs and entertainment. Guests can enjoy the à la carte menu (with a minimum of two dishes per person) to unlock free-flowing drinks offering for $50 per person. Chotto Matte is located at 1666 Lenox Ave. in Miami Beach. For more information, visit chotto-matte.com/miami or call 305.690.0743. Follow Chotto Matte on Facebook and Instagram. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Chotto Matte.

From August 1 through September 30, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach’s iconic outdoor shopping, dining and cultural destination featuring more than 200 shops, cafés, galleries and restaurants, will further enhance its dining experiences with Miami Spice offerings at six of its favored restaurants. Lincoln Road’s Miami Spice Participants Include: Chotto Matte: Miami’s authentic and innovative Nikkei dining destination is offering three decadent multi-course menus covering tastes from Tokyo to Lima. Guests can choose from a savory meat selection featuring Pollo Picante with red and yellow anticucho, yuzu and chives; Spicy Chicken Karaage; and Corn Ribs. Each dish is served as its full-sized portion so diners can come hungry and leave satisfied, so be ready to share those finger-licking Corn Ribs with the table. The Miami Spice menu is available only for dinner from Tuesdays through Thursdays and on Sundays. Mila: Inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature, Mila embodies a multisensory culinary and lifestyle sanctuary. The transportive venue combines an elevated dining experience with a glamorous and vibrant atmosphere. Guests can find dishes such as Potato Mille-Feuille paired with truffle aioli, Lobster Dynamite and Skirt Steak with creamy ponzu green salad. The Miami Spice menu is available every evening for dinner. Juvia Miami: Named after the indigenous nut tree that nourishes Brazil, Juvia sits at the rooftop of the Herzog & de Meuron 1111 Lincoln Road building. Much like the restaurant’s design, the menu embraces the gorgeous bounty of nature with the finest ingredients sourced locally and globally. The Miami Spice menu is available for dinner only from 5:30-10 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Issabella’s: Inspired by the food, culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean, Issabella’s combines traditional dishes with local ingredients to create plates that are authentic to their origins and in tune with the Miami setting. Its limited Miami Spice menu includes Fried Calamari with a side of saffron aioli, Filet Medallions sautéed with red peppers, traditional Spanish desserts and more. The Miami Spice menu is available for weekend brunch, lunch Monday through Friday and every evening for dinner. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: With accolades from James Beard and Bon Appétit, Yardbird pays tribute to craveable American classics that bring people together. For Miami Spice, Yardbird will take guests on a culinary journey through a menu of unapologetically indulgent dishes such as Smoked Deviled Eggs, Spicy Honey Chicken and Warm Waffles, and a Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich with smoked pecans. The Miami Spice menu is available for lunch Monday through Friday and every evening for dinner. Oh! Mexico Restaurant & Tequileria: This Mexican restaurant on Lincoln Road specializes in delicious tacos made with fresh tortillas, freshly prepared ingredients, and handmade salsas and guacamole. During Miami Spice, taco lovers can discover dishes such as Char-grilled Esquites, crispy rolled-corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken and cheese, and finish it off with Crispy Fried Churros coated with cinnamon sugar. The Miami Spice menu is available every day for lunch and dinner. “Miami’s diverse food scene is influenced by the various cultural neighborhoods in the city, a blend of Latin American, Caribbean and American. Lincoln Road’s Miami Spice options are a delicious reflection of that culinary diversity,” said Mindy McIlroy, vice president of the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District and president of retail development for Terranova Corporation. “Lincoln Road offers both locals and visitors the opportunity to discover new dining options while exploring the destination’s unique boutiques, shops and entertainment.” For more information, visit lincolnroad.com or follow on Instagram. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of LRM.

Casa Sensei, the Pan-Asian and Latin eatery voted “Best Asian Restaurant” by Fort Lauderdale Magazine for the last four years, is rolling out an immersive sushi class experience held every second Saturday of the month starting August 12 from 3-5 p.m. Participants will learn from the restaurant’s master sushi chef "senseis" how to prepare and roll two of their very own sushi rolls while sipping sake and craft cocktails. The $60 sushi-making class includes a complimentary house sake (from Junmai varieties to Ginjo) and a second welcome drink to enjoy alongside the two-hour entertaining and educational experience. Sake aficionados can upgrade to premium sake for an additional $20 if desired. The class will take place in a dedicated section of Casa Sensei’s chic dining room where guests, no matter a novice or previously experienced, are sure to improve their sushi skills. Casa Sensei brilliantly blends traditional Latin American cuisine with Pan-Asian staples to create the best of both worlds. The fusion eatery presents a deliciously dynamic environment perfect for enjoying waterfront views of Las Olas with classic dishes and unique creations. A minimum of four students are required for each sushi-making class, so be sure to gather ‘round your friends for this fun activity. Be it a double date, friend excursion or a family outing, the class is available for everyone. Guests may reserve spots for the sushi-making class on the Eventbrite page or by calling the restaurant directly at 954.530.4176. By by ML Staff. Images courtesy of Casa Sensei.