In anticipation of III Points Festival Miami, III Points and Nucleus are taking over Wynwood hotspot Freehold Miami, with a Psychedelic Panel Series event taking place on Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. Guests can expect insightful conversations about the role of psychedelics in mental wellness and why music and creative communities are such an important part of the conversation, followed by a Q&A and music hosted by III Points. Known for their versatile programming, Freehold, the all-day all-night concept with transitional spaces that include multiple bars, a Pizza Shop, a café, a spacious courtyard, and event space, serves as the quintessential location for this Panel. Panelists will include III Points founder, and Club Space co-owner David Sinopoli, DJ, producer and Omnidisc Records founder Danny Daze and Dr. Joseph Scott Fischer, Lead Facilitator at Segal Trials. The panel will be moderated by Dustin Robinson, ESQ, CPA – psychedelic attorney, advocate, and VC fund manager of Iter Investments and Co-Founder of Nucleus. This is a free event, admission based on capacity. RSVPs can be made HERE. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash

Nucleus – a venture studio creating brands in the growing psychedelics industry which is wholly owned by venture capital firm Iter Investments co-founded by Dustin Robinson and Robert Velarde – is pleased to host a psychedelics networking mixer on Friday, Nov. 4 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event will follow the Wonderland: Miami by Microdose conference taking place in Miami from Nov. 3 to Nov.5. At this mixer, guests will enjoy cocktails, music from local DJs, and activations from industry leaders in the psychedelics space. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with psychedelic venture capital funds, investors, executives, and more. This free event is open to the public, but will require an RSVP with confirmation, and attendance will be limited by capacity. The mixer will take place at Freehold Miami. Located in the heart of Wynwood, Miami's trendy arts district, Freehold encompasses over 10,000 sq. ft. including three bars, a 4,000 sq. ft. courtyard and stage, an event and private dining space, a streetside cafe and 1970s NYC-inspired pizza shop. Event partners include: Psilera, a biopharmaceutical company optimizing next-generation mental health treatments; Mind Army, a 501c3 non-profit organization fighting for the legalization of life-saving psychedelic medicines; and nue.life, a next-gen mental wellness company that believes in the power of psychedelics to catalyze lasting change. The event is free and open to the public, admission is based on capacity. To RSVP, please visit: https://bit.ly/3zceofS When: Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Freehold Miami 2219 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127 By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash & Nucleus

On Monday, November 21 at 7 p.m., Nucleus will present its monthly Psychedelic Series at Soho Beach House Miami. Moderated by psychedelics expert Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA, panelists include Jeremy Abramson, founder of Microdosing Mastermind and chief energy officer and podcast host of Thrive University; and Irina Vlada, co-founder of Evolve, certified awareness coach, master yoga teacher, and psychedelic integration mentor. The panelists will discuss their expertise in psychedelics coaching. The Psychedelic Series features experts in the psychedelics space including CEOs, doctors, lawyers and celebrities. The panel started at Soho Beach House Miami and expanded to locations throughout the country including New York, Chicago and California, as well as internationally in London. Past panelists include NBA champion Lamar Odom, Stanley Cup champion and Wesana CEO Daniel Carcillo, Psilera Bioscience CEO Chris Witowski, PhD, Silo Wellness CEO Douglas K. Gordon, and others. Robinson is Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full service law firm focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries; Co-Founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a non-profit focused on psychedelic legal reform; Managing Principal of Iter Investments – a venture capital firm deploying capital across the psychedelic ecosystem; and Co-Founder of Nucleus – a platform with various tools to help guide individuals on their mental health journey. Abramson is one of the world’s most respected thought leaders and mindset coaches specializing in holistic wellness/plant medicines including psychedelics and microdosing. He coaches high-level entrepreneurs and athletes to optimize their flow state, creativity, and cognition. In 2022, Abramson founded the Microdosing Mastermind, where he has mentored over 100+ students on their microdosing journeys. His mission is to "make health and happiness viral" and he has built a global presence on social media sharing tips on mindset, mental health, and nutrition to his 1.5 million+ followers across TikTok, Instagram and his top-rated podcast, Thrive University. Vlada’s personal story is a powerful narrative that blends international roots, world travel and unique experiences as well as adversity, addiction and new beginnings. As an awareness coach, her path is deeply rooted in the discovery and exploration of the authentic self and mindful practices. She is the co-founder of Evolve, the Wellness App for personal transformation via evolutionary modalities. Life experiences inspired Vlada to continue her education in addiction recovery and psychedelic integration to cultivate the connection and sense of unity for those who have been suffering from disconnection and isolation. Working in partnership with Mindbloom, a national ketamine telemedicine company out of New York, Vlada has seen over 150 clients in the last year who are embarking on ketamine medicine journeys for mental health purposes, and the success stories are overwhelming. Now she leads Psychedelic Integration Circles and Psychedelic Panel Discussions to raise awareness around the power of intentional use of psychedelic medicine. The event is private and only open to Soho House members. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Evolve

Nucleus, a venture studio for psychedelics wholly owned by Iter Investments, will present its monthly Psychedelic Series at Soho Beach House Miami on Thursday, February 9 at 7 p.m. Moderated by psychedelics expert Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA, panelists include Stanley Cup champion and Wesana CEO Daniel Carcillo and Managing Partner at Ambria Capital and Phyto Partners Cody Shandraw. The topic of the panel is, “Real Estate for Psychedelics – the Healing REIT.” Carcillo and Shandraw are founders of Healing REIT, alongside CEO Ty Zakovich. Healing REIT invests in real estate designed for innovative medicine. The current healthcare infrastructure does not support the already, and soon-to-be approved, FDA-novel therapies like ketamine, MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapy. As a real estate investment trust that connects investors to clinics looking to adopt psychedelic therapies and other novel treatment options, Healing REIT is creating a win-win situation for those looking to invest in this budding industry and clinicians looking to provide the best treatment possible to their patients. Launched in June 2021 by Robinson and visionary leader Sam Baum, the Psychedelic Series has seen great success, hosting over 25 panels with over 75 notable speakers and over 1,500 people in attendance. The Psychedelic Series features experts in the psychedelics space including CEOs, doctors, lawyers and celebrities. The panel started at Soho Beach House Miami and expanded to locations throughout the country including New York, Chicago and California, as well as internationally in London and Amsterdam. Past panelists include MAPS Founder Rick Doblin, NBA champion Lamar Odom, Psilera Bioscience CEO Chris Witowski, PhD, Silo Wellness CEO Douglas K. Gordon, and others. Robinson is Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full service law firm focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries; Co-Founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a non-profit focused on psychedelic legal reform; Managing Principal of Iter Investments – a venture capital firm deploying capital across the psychedelic ecosystem; and Co-Founder of Nucleus – a platform with various tools to help guide individuals on their mental health journey. Carcillo founded Wesana Health after his own personal experience with psychedelics in healing brain injuries he obtained as a hockey player. He’s a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Chicago Blackhawks, however Carcillo was forced into early retirement when he was just 30 after suffering from post-concussion syndrome. His recovery, due in large part to psychedelics, led him to found Wesana Health. Wesana Health is an emerging life sciences company championing the development and delivery of therapies, including psychedelics, to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related conditions. Through extensive clinical research and academic partnerships, the company is developing evidence-based formulations and protocols that empower patients to overcome neurological, psychological and mental health ailments caused by trauma. Shandraw has been a serial entrepreneur from an early age, striving to be a proven producer of profit in all of his ventures. Shandraw serves as a Managing Partner at Ambria Capital and Phyto Partners. He manages market assessment projects and due diligence, as well as client relationships. He oversees one of the most active due diligence programs in the psychedelics industry, focused on early-stage companies and non-traditional venture opportunities. Shandraw is passionate about advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapies and advancing their place in the mental healthcare landscape. To date, he and his team have backed more than 50 companies and supported many in growth to scale. He was recently recognized and honored as the 2021 Investor of the Year at the first annual Microdose Awards. The event is private and open to Soho House members. By ML Staff. Photo by Étienne Beauregard-Riverin on Unsplash

The second Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference, the premier gathering of psychedelics industry leaders and forward-thinking investors, is returning to the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida, on April 13, 2023. Enjoy exclusive opportunities for curated networking and unparalleled access to private deal flow at an event hosted by Benzinga, the leader in financial news and data for the psychedelics industry. Join Benzinga for a day full of unique networking opportunities, exclusive industry insights and a chance to be in the room with the leaders taking psychedelics to the next level. The Speakers The Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference will feature a suite of the top minds in the psychedelics space. This year’s keynote speaker is Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins and a Susan Hill Ward professor in psychedelics and consciousness with over 100 published scientific manuscripts. Additional speakers include: Kevin Harrington, Strategic Advisor, Psycheceutical Bioscience Bryan Passman, Co-Founder & Head Hunter, Hunter + Esquire Courtney Barnes, Counsel, Skip Intro Advisors Najla Guthrie, CEO, Wellbeing Digital Sciences Joseph Tucker, CEO, Enveric Biosciences More information about speakers may be found here: https://www.benzinga.com/events/psychedelics/#speakers "We've seen cannabis businesses raise hundreds of millions of dollars at our Cannabis Capital Conferences and it's exciting to once again open this possibility to businesses working to develop and establish psychedelics as the new paradigm shift in mental health treatment," says Chief Zinger Jason Raznick. To register for the full in-person Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference experience, featuring networking, one-on-one meetings, access to investors and more, visit here: https://www.benzinga.com/events/psychedelics/. Why Attend the Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference The Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference is a natural spinoff from the now-classic Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conferences, which have already featured numerous panels and presentations from key representatives of the psychedelics space. After 15 extremely successful cannabis editions in Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, New York and Miami, the Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference will feature all the core components of a classic Benzinga event, including keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, networking spaces, company presentations and investor and celebrity appearances. "Benzinga has always held a keen interest in emerging industries, and we believe psychedelics is another sector poised for growth. We're thrilled to welcome the executives, investors and analysts at the forefront of this exciting industry to Miami on April 13. We're even more excited to give our audience the platform to engage with these leaders directly," says Patrick Lane, executive vice president of partnerships at Benzinga. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference

On Tuesday, February 8 at 7 p.m., Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA, will present his monthly Psychedelic Series at Soho Beach House Miami. Moderated by Robinson, the panel will feature Evan Levine, CEO of PsyBio Therapeutics Corp.; Courtney Barnes, Esq., founding partner of Barnes Caplan, LLP; and Kaia Roman, bestselling author and psychedelic entrepreneur. Every month, the Psychedelic Series features experts in the psychedelics space including CEOs, doctors, lawyers and celebrities. Past panelists include NBA champion Lamar Odom, Stanley Cup champion Daniel Carcillo, Psilera Bioscience CEO Chris Witowski, PhD, Silo Wellness CEO Douglas K. Gordon, and others. Robinson is Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full service law firm focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries; Co-Founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a non-profit focused on psychedelic legal reform; and Managing Principal of Iter Investments – a venture capital firm deploying capital across the psychedelic ecosystem. Along with Iter Investments, he recently launched Nucleus, a data-driven psychedelics platform that is focused on mental health data and technologies. Levine is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PsyBio Therapeutics Corp., an integrated and intellectual property driven biotechnology company developing novel psychoactive medicinal candidates produced by genetically modified bacteria intended for the treatment of mental health challenges and other human disorders. PsyBio has full translational capabilities with both industrial and academic laboratories including a dedicated vivarium. The PsyBio team has extensive experience in drug discovery and development based on synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, medicinal chemistry and clinical pharmacology as well as clinical and regulatory expertise progressing drugs through human studies and governmental protocols. Levine was responsible for acquiring the key platform technology, building the corporate infrastructure of the Company, funding an institutional financing round led by US venerated dedicated health care funds and taking the company public on the Toronto Venture Exchange. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Barnes is a Founding Partner at Barnes Caplan LLP, a boutique law and policy firm based in Denver, Colorado, and serves as Counsel at Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC, a cannabis and psychedelics business law firm located in New York State. Barnes specializes in advising clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic operational matters relating to the production and distribution of strictly regulated compounds in emerging industries. In addition to her legal practice, Barnes is a passionate psychedelics and criminal justice policy reform advocate who has vast experience drafting and helping to implement state and local policy change relating to the regulation of cannabis and psychedelics. Most notably, she assisted with the drafting of Denver’s cannabis social use ordinance in 2016, Denver’s psilocybin decriminalization initiative in 2018, Texas House Bill 1325, establishing a state commercial hemp program in 2019, as well as California Senate Bill 519 and Michigan House Bill 631 in 2021. Both bills would decriminalize non-commercial activities involving psychedelics. Roman is the bestselling author of “The Joy Plan,” a practical guide to the neuroscience of joy, which was featured on the TODAY Show as the inspiration for the hosts’ week-long “complaint cleanse.” Inspired by her personal healing experiences with psychedelic medicine, Roman is merging 20 years of brand experience work in Silicon Valley, for clients such as Google, Twilio, and Doctor on Demand, with her neuroscience and mindfulness research and training to bring the profound healing capabilities of these medicines to as many people as possible. Roman is the Chief Experience Officer of KetaMD, a telemedicine platform for at-home ketamine treatment, and the VP of Communications and Strategy for Psycheceutical, Inc., a biotech company developing patented psychedelic pharmaceutical medicines. She is also a sought-after mindfulness instructor and psychedelic and integration guide for some of Silicon Valley‘s most influential leaders. Roman’s popular blog on mindbodygreen explores how humans connect, heal, and flourish, offering science-backed tips for biohacking joy. The event is private and only open to Soho Beach House members. Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022; 7 p.m. EST Where: Soho Beach House Miami 4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Dustin Robinson

On Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m., Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA, will present his monthly Psychedelic Series at Soho Beach House Miami. Moderated by Robinson, this month’s panel will focus on psychedelics for veterans featuring Jesse Gould, founder and president of the Heroic Hearts Project; and Kimberly Juroviesky, CAPT USAF (retired), WHNP, CNM, president of The Ketamine Taskforce. Every month, the Psychedelic Series features experts in the psychedelics space including CEOs, doctors, lawyers and celebrities. The panel has expanded to locations throughout the country including New York, Chicago and California. Past panelists include NBA champion Lamar Odom, Stanley Cup champion Daniel Carcillo, Psilera Bioscience CEO Chris Witowski, PhD, Silo Wellness CEO Douglas K. Gordon, and others. Robinson is Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full service law firm focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries; Co-Founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a non-profit focused on psychedelic legal reform; Managing Principal of Iter Investments – a venture capital firm deploying capital across the psychedelic ecosystem; and Co-Founder of Nucleus – a platform with various tools to help guide individuals on their mental health journey. Gould is founder and president of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an army ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the research and acceptance of ayahuasca, ibogaine, ketamine, and psilocybin therapy programs for military veterans. Heroic Hearts Project has connected countless veterans to psychedelic treatments and partnered with the world’s leading psychedelic centers. They are researching psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Georgia, University of Texas Austin, and Imperial College of London. Heroic Hearts Project has raised over $350,000 in scholarships from donors including Dr. Bronner’s. Gould’s mission is to help military veterans struggling with mental trauma and spread awareness of the benefits that psychedelic therapies offer as an alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals. He has spoken globally about the benefits of psychedelics on mental health and has been featured in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Economist, and Forbes. He is recognized as one of the most influential voices in psychedelics today. Juroviesky is the president of The Ketamine Taskforce, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made up of patients, doctors, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners and researchers who aim to ensure access for patients to safe ketamine infusions through the approval of insurance companies. Juroviesky is a retired nurse practitioner and nurse midwife who trained at Columbia University and The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She was injured on active duty while in the U.S. Air Force and developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome which unfortunately forced her to retire from her career early. Juroviesky began getting ketamine infusions in 2015 as part of a research study. She wrote a book to help patients to know what to expect during their infusions called “Ketamine Infusions: A Patient’s Guide.” She also is the author of “Ketamine Journeys: A Journal for Your Ketamine Experiences” which is newly available on Amazon. Juroviesky has found a new passion in being an advocate for the use of Ketamine to treat both mental health and pain diagnoses. She advocates for and talks with both patients and providers. The event is private and only open to Soho Beach House members. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash

Dustin Robinson, Esq. CPA, Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full service law firm focused on the cannabis and psychedelic industries; Co-Founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a non-profit focused on psychedelic legal reform; and Managing Principal of Iter Investments – a venture capital firm deploying capital across the psychedelic ecosystem; is proud to host a monthly psychedelic panel. The private monthly panel will take place at Soho Beach House Miami on the second Tuesday of every month. Moderated by Robinson, each panel will feature experts in the psychedelics space from CEOs, doctors, lawyers – and even celebrities. On Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m., Robinson will be joined by NBA Champion Lamar Odom and “psychedelic concierge to the stars” Michael ‘Zappy’ Zapolin. Zappy is the founder of Mind Army, The Ketamine Fund and KetaMD. Zappy is known for helping celebrities, thought leaders, and business icons have a conscious transformation. Zappy’s forthcoming documentary, “Lamar Odom Re/Born,” features Odom’s complete transformation from public breakdown, depression, and addiction to healthy and thriving through ketamine infusions and plant medicine. The event is private and is only open to Soho Beach House members. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Unsplash

Pure Craft CBD, which creates some of the purest CBD products on the market, recently launched its groundbreaking CBD Immune Boost Gummies at a time when there are widespread consumer requests for immunity-boosting products. These vegan gummies, each infused with 25mg of Pure Craft CBD’s nano-optimized broad-spectrum CBD, offer added immune system support from elderberry, vitamin C and zinc. As with its regular gummies, Pure Craft CBD focuses not only on absorption by nano-optimizing its broad-spectrum CBD, but also ensures that the product does not have a bitter, leafy and green aftertaste. The CBD Immune Boost Gummies are available in 30-count jars, priced at $55. The gummies are available for purchase here. “Having launched Pure Craft CBD at the beginning of 2021 with great success, we are excited to introduce our CBD Immune Boost Gummies at a time when there is so much demand for products that can help in strengthening the immune system,” said Jason Navarrete, an 18-year cannabis industry veteran who is CEO, owner and founder of Pure Craft CBD. Navarrete sold his $250 million cannabis conglomerate in early 2020, and transitioned from cultivating cannabis to focus on creating the purest CBD products on the market by launching Pure Craft CBD. What makes Pure Craft CBD unique is its dedication to purity. Pure Craft CBD products, all produced in FDA-approved labs, follow the strictest guidelines and quality control measures, making them pharmaceutical grade. They are 90% bio-available, meaning that Pure Craft CBD products enter the body at a much quicker rate due to them being highly nanotized and broken down into particles that the body can immediately absorb. While many CBD companies attempting to nanotize their product have achieved 150–200 nanometers, Pure Craft CBD has broken that threshold to below 100 nanometers and, in some cases, as low as five nanometers. All Pure Craft CBD products come with third-party lab COAs (Certificates of Analysis), so consumers know exactly what's in them and how they were tested. Pure Craft CBD offers 16 different cannabis products and free two-day shipping. For more information and to purchase the CBD Immune Boost Gummies, visit www.PureCraftCBD.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Unsplash and Pure Craft CBD

Columbia Care Inc., one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis and hemp derived CBD products in the United States, and international superstar Pitbull, today announced the launch of N2P – a new line of high quality, full spectrum CBD products for those seeking to incorporate CBD into their health and wellness routines. N2P seeks to change the negative perception of CBD products and to shine a positive light on the potential of these products, which is what N2P stands for: negative to positive. “We are committed to changing the conversation around CBD and providing a line of products that people can trust and expect that they’ll receive the best experience possible,” said Jesse Channon, Chief Growth Officer of Columbia Care. “We’ve partnered with Pitbull because of his passion for CBD and high-quality excellence. Together, we’re working to introduce premium, full spectrum CBD products for customers who are enthusiastic about health and wellness, but also for those who are curious about CBD and have been hesitant to try it – we want everyone to be able to change a negative to a positive.” The N2P product line is formulated with quality in mind. Derived from natural, U.S.-grown hemp, these products are specially designed to tap into the plant’s full potential to help support everyday wellness, such as promoting recovery from exercise, soothing comfort from day-to-day stresses, and supporting natural sleep cycles. The initial product offerings will feature lip balms, salves, tinctures and sour gummies. Chocolate products will be released later in 2021. “I’m honored to partner with Columbia Care to announce our new CBD line N2P (Negative to Positive),” said Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “N2P is an all-natural, high-quality product directed at the therapeutic benefits of CBD. It’s designed to help customers stay focused, positive and feeling their best. It’s our goal to change the perception about the health and wellness benefits of CBD products. We look forward to sharing N2P with fans around the world, Dale!” At launch, the N2P line includes: 3-pack of Pina Colada Lip Balms (150mg CBD, 50mg per balm) 2oz Relief Salve (250mg CBD) 1oz Star Fruit Tincture (1,000mg CBD, 33.3mg CBD per serving) 30ct. Gummies (750mg CBD, 25mg per gummy) N2P products will be available in select states for purchase online at www.n2pwellness.com and in select Columbia Care dispensaries in Delaware, Maryland and New York. They will also be available at The Green Solution dispensaries in Colorado later this year. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of n2p

On Earth Day, April 22, Apple will be hosting a free in-store event in Miami with Free Plastic, a nonprofit organization with a mission to remove plastic pollution from beaches, parks, pathways, waterways, and green spaces to create useable and sellable products that are hand-crafted locally in South Florida. ArtLab: Free Plastic (April 22nd at 4:30pm, Apple Aventura): This event will feature a presentation on proper recycling practices and include a fun demonstration on transforming plastic trash into new material. Loose plastic letters will be available for arranging messages, and participants will have the opportunity to craft poetry on an iPad using the Notes app. For more information and to register for the free event, please visit here. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Apple

Each year, Miami Speed Week celebrates racing and entertainment, bringing even more life and excitement to the city of Miami. For the first time ever, Miami Speed Week aligns with Miami hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix. From May 7 to 8, Miami will be filled with fan experiences, music, sponsored activations, racing celebrities and so much more. Those looking to partake in the celebrations can check out the guide below to find some of the most perfect spots to stay during Miami Speed week and the best spots to dine nearby the festivities in Bayfront Park as well as the Formula 1 Race at Hard Rock Stadium. The restaurants and hotels featured in this guide are ideal for relaxing and cooling off after a long day outside, while keeping the prestigious atmosphere of a Formula 1 race. Where to Eat The Grand Prix Cocktail at Villa Azur Villa Azur Miami Beach The chic French supper club Villa Azur is a classy culinary and lifestyle experience, and located five miles from the Miami Speed Week festivities at Bayfront Park. The dynamic restaurant and lounge transform a high-end dinner service into a vibrant atmosphere. In celebration of Formula 1, Villa Azur will be offering a special cocktail, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, made with Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Anchos Reyes, fresh lime, strawberry purée and a flavorful tajin rim ($23). Guests can also enjoy fresh and extravagant dishes from Villa Azur’s menu. Those looking for a meal from the land can taste the carefully roasted Chateaubriand Au Poivre, made of 2 lbs of prime filet mignon and paired with bordelaise and béarnaise sauces. For fresh seafood, the Dover Sole Meunière is made with whole fish, caper, lemon and brown butter and is prepared tableside for a stunning visual. Additional bites include a Latin twist on Tuna Tartare with avocado salsa verde or the cognac-flamed Pâtes a la Meule pasta served tableside. EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen From Bangkok to Miami, EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen harmoniously brings together the classic tastes and techniques of American barbecue to traditional Thai cuisine. Located 10 minutes from the Miami Speed Week festivities, EST. 33 was recently awarded "Best Restaurant in Brickell" by Miami New Times’ Best of Miami 2021. By blending bursts of salty, spicy, sour and sweet with smoky, acidic and savory, the restaurant offers a thoughtfully fused food menu that pairs Asian spices with hickory wood flavors. In addition to crafted dishes, EST.33 presents a thorough beverage selection, including the chance for guests to take a tour of the restaurant’s brewery to learn just how it designs its experimental creations. Dogfish Head Only 15 minutes from Bayfront Park and the Miami Speed Week celebration, Dogfish Head Miami serves as a hub for one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory experiences, giving locals and visitors alike a place to gather and enjoy innovative beers and local food alongside music and art. On tap, guests can choose from a rotating lineup of house-brewed exclusives infused with Florida’s native flavors, as well as a selection of Dogfish Head’s national specials. Fan-favorites include Starpucker IPA (6.2%), a hazy IPA with a magnificent mélange of fruity-juicy hop aromas and flavors made with Florida-grown starfruit, as well as Mas Hops (10%), a Double IPA made with Delaware malt and four types of hop varieties, with intense pine notes and a cascade of tropical aroma. To pair with their off-centered ales, guests can chow down on a menu of mouth-watering morsels, like Florida Shrimp Gazpacho, Bao Bun Barbacoa, Sweet Potato Cheesecake and more. Pro tip: The first Friday of every month, join Dogfish Head Miami for its Vintage & Vinyl party from 5 - 7 PM. Stop by on May 6 to catch DJ Booty spinning a surprise vintage stash. Uchi Miami Uchi Less than 20 minutes away from Bayfront Park, Uchi originates from the James Beard Award-winning chef and owner Tyson Cole, whose mastermind brings over a decade of experience under two sushi masters to the Wynwood arts district. Beyond classic sushi rolls and freshly caught sashimi, Uchi offers yasaimono, agemono, makimono, toyosu, one of a kind specials and a multi-course omakase selection. Guests can witness chefs in action from the sushi counter, dine in its sophisticated floorplan or take a seat on the outdoor wraparound patio. Kosushi Kosushi Miami is known for its authentic yet contemporary take on traditional Japanese cuisine with Brazilian flavors created by 5x Michelin Star Award-Winning Chef George Koshoji. Located five miles from Miami Speed Week events at Bayfront Park, its bold flavors come in offerings such as small cold or hot dishes, from the chilled King Crab Truffle to the steaming Wagyu Gyoza, as well as a vast variety of sushi. To pair the perfect drink, Kosushi serves an exclusive cocktail selection created by the talented Brazilian mixologist Márcio Silva, featuring drinks like “Shokobutsuen” (Gin, fresh lemon juice, basil, cucumber, mint and organic sugar syrup), as well as a curated list of wines and sakes showcasing flavor profiles for every palate. Chotto Matte Miami Chotto Matte Chotto Matte, the pioneering global Nikkei dining destination, celebrates the very best of authentic and innovative cuisine, set in a vibrant, stylish architectural space less than five miles from Bayfront Park’s Speed Week events. Nikkei is a unique blend of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions, a lively combination of ingredients and techniques both with a deep appreciation for fresh fish and seasonal ingredients. Chotto Matte’s innovative menu stays true to the Nikkei staples – Ceviche, Tiradito, Anticucho BBQ, Sushi, Sashimi and Tempura – while ensuring the ingredients are organic and sustainably sourced. Fratelli La Bufala Known as Miami’s first Neapolitan Pizzeria, Fratelli La Bufala has operated its authentic Italian traditions in Miami Beach since 2005, only a short five miles from Bayfront Park. The taste of tradition shows in Fratelli La Bufala’s expansive menu of pastas, pizzas and other classic Neapolitan fare. The popular pizzas are all made with fresh mozzarella and come with toppings ranging from artichoke hearts and ham to roasted potatoes and sausage. In addition to the vast selection of 20+ pizzas, the restaurant also serves pastas from Lasagna and Gnocchi to Bucatini alla Carbonara and Linguine ai Gamberi. Like they do in Italy, guests can sip on freshly brewed espresso after their hearty meal. Shooters Waterfront Shooters Waterfront Since 1982, the Fort Lauderdale restaurant Shooters Waterfront has provided its guests with fresh cuisine from its elegant dining destination along the Intracoastal Waterway. From a spring breaker’s paradise to a neighborhood eatery, this waterfront restaurant has experienced it all, and is a short drive from the Formula 1 race at Hard Rock Stadium. Shooters has been recognized as one of Restaurant Business Magazine’s Top 100 Independents for 2019 and 2020, cracking in most recently at #39. Its coastal-inspired menu offers a fresh selection of dishes from Asian-inspired sushi to All-American St. Louis Style Ribs. With its neutral and distinguished decor that spans from its luxurious dining rooms to its chic outdoor lawn peppered with fire pits, those dining at Shooters can’t help but be transported to a coastal oasis. Casa Sensei Located only 30 minutes from the Formula 1 Grand Prix, 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 for an immersive dining experience in the restaurant’s elegant dining room, dog-friendly waterfront patio or via a scenic Riverfront Gondola Tour along the Himmarshee Canal. Authentic comfort dishes include favorites like the Korean BBQ Beef and Kimchi Fried Rice or opt for a tantalizing specialty dish like the freshly fished Lobster Guacamole. After an elegant meal where East meets West, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth with a complimentary cloud of cotton candy. Mehzcla at The Balfour Hotel Mehzcla at The Balfour Hotel Mehzcla, spearheaded by chef Steven Acosta, unifies a variety of Latin American culinary influences found throughout the hotel, welcoming people from all walks of life to enjoy a seat at the table. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu combines Latin recipes and ingredients in tribute to the property’s Miami Beach heritage. The Balfour Hotel’s nod to Latin America is found throughout Mehzcla’s design. Diners enter the restaurant through a wrap-around terrace with ample outdoor seating overlooking scenic Ocean Drive. The dining room is centered around the historic building’s original marble fireplace, terrazzo flooring, and an inviting lobby bar featuring a well-crafted, classic cocktail program. Serving as the hotel’s social hub, this space celebrates Miami’s diverse cultural scene with its plush rattan furniture, pops of tropical prints and warm hues, and the rotating gallery of local art from emerging talent from South Florida art schools. Verde at The Pérez Art Museum Miami Verde, located in Pérez Art Museum Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, is a modern, casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Verde’s expansive patio offers panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and leads out onto the entrance to Museum Park, a scenic outdoor experience for diners looking to experience sunny South Florida’s perfect weather and immerse themselves in the city’s cultural offerings with access to the museum’s sculpture garden and scenic views of Downtown Miami. Mamey Mamey is an island-inspired restaurant by James Beard Nominee and Food & Wine’s Best New Chef of 2020, Chef Niven Patel. Located inside THesis Hotel, Mamey is inspired by Chef Patel’s travels throughout Asia, French Polynesia and the Caribbean. As is true of all Chef Niven's endeavors, Mamey, which is named after the tropical fruit, features locally grown produce, most of which is sourced from his own farm, Rancho Patel in Homestead, Florida. The restaurant showcases the exotic flavors and spices commonly found in the islands. Mamey’s seasonal offerings are complemented by fun, innovative cocktails that will transport you to the tropics. Nestled on the third floor of THesis Hotel is the vibrant rooftop extension of Mamey Miami, Mamey on 3rd. The island-minded rooftop oasis serves happy hour and bites daily and brings the vibes with live music to be enjoyed with friends and family. Orno at THesis Hotel Miami Orno Located inside of the THesis Hotel Miami in Coral Gables, Orno, is a modern restaurant with an open-kitchen concept, helmed by 4x James Beard Nominee and Food & Wine’s Best New Chef of 2020, Chef Niven Patel. Orno offers guests a true, farm-to-table experience using locally sourced ingredients from Chef Patel's very own farm, Rancho Patel. The restaurant consists of New American cuisine featuring the finest selection of meats and seafood. Wood-fired culinary creations are complimented by specialty cocktails inspired by literary classics which can be enjoyed in the main dining room or in The Library, Orno’s hideaway lounge and private dining room. The Lincoln Eatery The Lincoln Eatery is the first food hall in Miami Beach. The urban food collective houses a curated selection of 13 unique dining and drinking options featuring an eclectic assortment of global culinary concepts. The Lincoln Eatery serves diners a quick bite, lively programming and events, a great drink or a chic space to meet, mingle, work or hang. Many of the Eatery’s tenants are new to the market, bringing authentic, and in most cases, homegrown made-in-Miami options to a wider audience with first time brick and mortar retail locations. Where to Stay THesis Hotel Miami THesis Hotel THesis Hotel Miami, a modern property that serves as a cultural hub in historic Coral Gables, has 245 modernly-appointed guest rooms and suites in a strikingly designed building. Amenities include a sun-filled rooftop pool with tropical views and a poolside bar; two on-site restaurants, Mamey and Orno, led by Food + Wine Best Chef of 2020 winner and James Beard nominee Niven Patel. With a robust, year-round calendar of programming and events - all open to the public - THesis is not only a hotel, but a destination that fosters genuine connection and creative expression; a place where curious, like-minded individuals exchange ideas, celebrate art, discover new cultural experiences, and engage with their community. The Balfour Hotel The Balfour Hotel is a historic property, formerly known as The Lord Balfour Hotel, with 82 guest rooms and suites spread out over two Art-Deco style buildings connected by an enchanting courtyard. Designed in 1940 by Anton Skislewicz, an important architect behind Miami Beach’s Art Deco history, The Balfour Hotel caters to design-conscious visitors with a unique style that has an undeniably timeless appeal. An elevated, plunge pool with an underwater window provides the perfect Instagram shot of swimmers behind the glass wall. Terracotta mosaic tiles, chaise lounges and ratan lounge seating invite guests to sunbathe and enjoy the seasonal rotations of refreshers including frozen grapes and fruit smoothies. The Gabriel Miami The Gabriel Miami is a 129-key lifestyle hotel in Downtown Miami, offering spacious rooms and suites and views of Biscayne Bay. Adjacent to the hotel’s palm-tree-lined sun deck on the 14th floor is a rectangular pool with views of the intracoastal waterway, the Miami Beach skyline, PortMiami and Biscayne Bay, providing guests with the ultimate venue for relaxation and tranquility among the city’s cultural epicenter. Select rooms feature balconies with outdoor seating, providing the ultimate venue for watching the sunrise over the Miami skyline. The Gabriel South Beach The Gabriel South Beach is a boutique property located on Ocean Drive in South Beach. The boutique property has with two pools, including a show-stopping, glass bottom pool on the roof overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and is comprised of three individual buildings – including the historic Park Central Hotel, Heathcote Apartments and the Imperial Hotel, presenting travelers with the classic Art Deco design and architecture synonymous with Miami Beach. Guests will find a 30-foot-tall mural by the French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist Mr. Brainwash, known for his large-scale installations and prints of celebrities like Madonna, Kate Moss, and Marilyn Monroe and his practice of subverting cultural iconography similar to Andy Warhol and Banksy. The hotel blends Art Deco modernism with tropical allure. The Shelborne South Beach The Shelborne South Beach The Shelborne was originally built in 1940 and designed by famed Art Deco architects Igor Polevitsky and Thomas Triplett Russel. It was embellished in the 1950s by Neo-baroque design master Morris Lapidus. The property houses an iconic Art Deco pool, David’s Cafe (For authentic Cuban coffee) and Sweet Beach, with cuisine by James Beard Winner Michelle Bernstein. The bar was conceptualized and operated by the team at locally celebrated Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co. Finally, head out to the pool for a relaxed vibe and traditional South Beach nostalgia. There's also an amazing Oasis Garden, offering various moon watching events and fitness programming on weekends. Hillsboro Beach Resort Hillsboro Beach Resort, known for exclusivity and privacy, is the only resort located on exclusive Hillsboro Mile, known colloquially as “Millionaire’s Mile” for the numerous oceanfront mansions and luxury yachts lining the town’s street. The luxury resort boasts 72 well-appointed guestrooms, studios and suites, including rooms with views of the beach. Guests can expect to delight in internationally inspired cuisine at the resort restaurant Roí or can experience the relaxed atmosphere of the ocean view resort pool or private beach. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, guests can enjoy a day of watersports from the resort’s intracoastal mooring or head out on one of the resort's beach cruiser bicycles to explore the surrounding areas. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of each featured property