Dolphin Mall will once again transform into a Magical Winter Wonderland for children of all ages to enjoy when the renowned snowfall shows return for the holiday season, starting Wednesday, November 23, through Sunday, January 8. “It is a special time of the year at Dolphin Mall when we launch the Magical Winter Wonderland,” said Madelyn Bello Calvar, director of Marketing and Sponsorship for the mall. “It’s one of our most beloved traditions, and we look forward to welcoming families from across South Florida to celebrate with us.” This year marks the 18th year the mall has celebrated its magical snowfall event. Fifteen minutes before each show begins, Dolphin Mall will give away magic wands to children under the age of 12 (while supplies last). At the start of each snowfall, kids can wave their wands to help unleash the snowstorm and create a glistening winter wonderland. The magical snowfall will take place at the Ramblas Plaza nightly at 7 p.m., with an additional show at 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The snowfall experience will not be held on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24), Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) or New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2023). For more information on events and promotions this holiday season, please visit https://shopdolphinmall.com/events/. More on Dolphin Mall Dolphin Mall is Miami-Dade County’s largest outlet and retail value shopping center, blending the hottest concepts in theme entertainment and dining with an unparalleled offering of more than 240 value-oriented stores. Located just five miles west of Miami International Airport, shoppers can easily access the mall by taking Exit 27 off the Florida Turnpike. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with extended hours in the Ramblas entertainment area. Preview the stores, the styles and the savings at www.shopdolphinmall.com and www.facebook.com/DolphinMall. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Dolphin Mall

Audacious, Original, Sculptural. Frank Gehry is a Canadian American architect and designer whose exciting work has won him worldwide renown. In the interview Frank talks about his life, avoiding war, his career with the famous Guggenheim projects, a possible project in Israel, keeping budgets, importance of light and what he’s proud of. LUMA Arles, Parc des Ateliers, Image by Clemens Van Lay, Unsplash LUMA Arles, Parc des Ateliers, Image by Lucas Calloch, Unsplash You are Canadian? Yes. I am American as well. Since 1962 you built your life in Santa Monica, a coastal city in Los Angeles, and have always worked in California since then. Has California been an inspiration to you? It was what it was. It’s all I had. We were very poor and didn’t have much choice. From the age of 17 I worked as truck driver. I got accepted at USC, quite accidentally in architecture, and I did really well. Before that I had no passion to be an architect. I liked the idea of the lectures of Albert Nyberg the Finnish architect. It was serendipitous – meant to be. Was it after school that you were influenced by psychoanalysis and sculpture and art and artists? Psychoanalysis came much later. I graduated USC in architecture. I was interested in art as well and the architecture school shared the building with the art school. During my 4 or 5 years I was always trying to get the architecture and art departments to work together. I was not very successful, even though they were in the same building. There wasn’t much interaction. During the early period through my sister I met some folksingers from South Africa and their daughter was in the art department at UCLA. So we made a connection with the art teachers at UCLA. We did spend time together and did some projects with them. Frank Gehry, later, after many adventures in Europe and Paris…. No. While I was in school I started to work part time for Victor Gruen. When I graduated I got drafted into the US Army. I was in 4 years training at ROTC (The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) and they let me graduate without a commission into the Air Force. I wanted to fly. I had a cousin with a biplane and we used to do aerobatics. I was thrown out – I should have sued them but I didn’t – as soon as that was notified the draft board called me in for a fitness test to see if I was fit for duty in the army. I had a bad leg but the doctors said I could do something so I was drafted in and went on 20 mile hikes and my leg acted up and I was not sent to the infantry. I was sent to clerk typist school. Not very exciting. I was sent to the 3rd Infantry Division. Were you in the war? No. The Korean War was coming to an end. They sent me to an engineering company as a clerk typist in Fort Benning, Georgia. The Captain came in and said what else can you do? I said I was an architect. Can you make signs? I said yes. So they gave me a job to do basic signs for the men’s rooms and offices. I made them in a week and he said you have 3 months of sign making so do them over. So I kept making them. My leg was acting up so I went to the infirmary to have treatments. The doctor that gave me the treatments was three month from leaving the army and was going to Alabama to open a clinic. He asked me to draw up the plans for his clinic. The infantry division was going on manoeuvres in Louisiana and the Commanding Officer was a One Star General, a probably gay tight-assed guy, very authoritarian and pushy -. He called me in and said “Private Gehry, I am very proud of you for not complaining over your leg. The doctor says you should not go on manoeuvres and since you have not been complaining you can go to Atlanta and make day rooms. They transferred me to Atlanta. I got out of the army 3 months early to go to school. I went to Harvard to study city planning. It was not for me so they gave me a card so I could go to any lectures. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. I met great politicians and scientists like Oppenheimer, the creator of the nuclear bomb. I left Harvard without a degree and went back to LA. From LA we went to France after a couple of years with my ex-wife and two little girls. I met a friend from Harvard, Mark Biass, and I had to work so I got a job in an office on the Champs-Élysées, 69 Avenue Champs-Élysées. There I worked with André Remondet and he gave me the freedom to work on a lot of projects for ten months. Then I went back to LA. I didn’t want to go back to Victor Gruen. I started to work with some designers on the Seattle Fair that was going on and slowly I got some work. In Santa Monica we built a building with some friends. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain, Image by Lucia Hernandez, Unsplash Spruce, New York, Image by Matthias Oberholzer, Unsplash You became very aware when you remarried bought a pink bungalow in Santa Monica and transformed it into a mythical house. Was this conversion bringing you much work from other people? We only had $50,000! We were still living at the edge and starting my own practice in the house in Santa Monica paying $50 rent a month. There were two of, but we started to get some work. That was the beginning of my practice and we did some work with Jim Rouse. That was a great experience. You built your house and one of your sons built a house for you where you live now. Since then you built many thigs, so many projects all over the world the majority of which are to do with art and music, museums and concert halls. Do you especially like to do that or was it by chance? I like to do that. I am interested in classical music and jazz. As a kid in Canada I hired a jazz pianist and met Ernest Fleischmann who was working at the LA Phil. I worked on the Hollywood Bowl and won the Walt Disney competition against some formidable other architects. I won that competition and then a lot of good things happened and then a lot of bad things happened. With the Walt Disney Concert Hall for example these corporate Boards do not trust someone like me so they overboard you with expertise and ways that lead to nothing. It was a fight and we built it on budget: $207 million. I am very fastidious about budgets and technical delivery and no leaks. When IT came to Bilbao it was pouring with rain and they walked all around the building and they said: “Where are the pots for the leaks?” And I said, “There are no leaks.” On time, on budget and delivery as a building that can be used. Frank Gehry, you used interesting materials such as stainless steel and titanium. Stainless steel and titanium facades were new in those days. When it comes to the Guggenheim in Bilbao the museum building itself is as important as the collection it contains? It works for the collection it was designed for and it works so they are not complaining (laughs). I am always looking for the light, the responsive light. Since Minneapolis metal surfaces trying to capture the light and because it’s free. You don’t need decoration and it gives a humanized feeling. In Bilbao the budget was tight at $100 million. Stainless steel was the only thing I could afford but it rained a lot and the surfaces went dead on grey days. I had by chance put a piece of titanium outside my office in Santa Monica and it was golden in the rain. During the bidding process I put the titanium and the cost went down to below the stainless steel cost because the Russians dumped a lot of titanium on the market and that golden titanium light is one of the major assets. Now you are finishing the Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi. Is there a big difference between the Bilbao Guggenheim and the Abu Dhabi Guggenheim? The final specification of materials is much different. It’s a different culture, 60 years old out of the desert. It is not formed. There is no specific language. Even if they have mosques with multiple domes we were not building a mosque but galleries. I made thirty models of different models of how the museum would work. When I was in Abu Dhabi I saw that people spent a lot of time under trellises in gardens having tea etc. I made a tepee like shape. I made ten and placed them in public areas outside the galleries. It was just intuitive. The Abu Dhabi group came to LA and looked at the thirty models and looked at the ones with these blue teepees and they said: “Mr Gehry you are a genius. You understand our culture perfectly – these blue tents are perfect for our aesthetic. The mosques have multiple domes and they are used to that kind of language. Accidentally I made a gesture they understood. Now you are also opening a new building in Paris for Bernard Arnault and the Louis Vuitton Foundation and in Arles the LUMA building for Maja Hoffmann? In Paris the client Bernard Arnault is very smart and very knowledgeable. A pleasure to be working with. He is very involved with me and my team. In France in the first two weeks you do the designs and then the beaux art experts expect you to make that building. I was not expecting that. We had three or four very sculptural models and he picked one and I didn’t realise when he picked them that was the building which required two skins for the building and this was a breakthrough with the Paris authorities. I showed the Mayor the glass version with a glass surround and the museum is inside in there like a greenhouse and then they approved of the height. So we had a two part building with an outer skin of glass. Arnault is a sailor as am I. We were interested in billowing sails and I tried to make that work. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, Image by Reza Rostampisheh, Unsplash MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Image by Meric Dagli, Unsplash Museum of Pop Culture, Oregon, Image by Simon Goetz, Unsplash Did you have similar problems in Arles? No, Luma was different. Maja was open to jump in and we did some low rise and one with the tower. Forty or fifty models of variations with her. A different kind of collaborator. My clients are collaborators. In Arles the site is a Roman city with two large amphitheatres almost on the same street of this building. I took cues from the amphitheatres and the warehouses where they were doing photographic and art galleries. The building I was doing was more a centre, a book store, some galleries. It is like a sculpture in the middle of this Roman city? With all the buildings I was playing with the light. In Arles van Gogh made some great paintings, including “Starry Night”. There is a different kind of light to other places. We made the façade out of beautiful stainless steel panels – very reflective but not egregiously reflective – a soft reflection. The panels are separate panels and we could make them so they shift slightly. Reflections of light change all day long. The reflection and colour pattern changes all day until the night. As the light is disappearing you get the Starry Night sky colour. The light is there and I made it possible to see it the way that van Gogh saw it. Light is very important in all your work, including the smaller projects such as the pavilion at Château La Coste? I designed that project for the Serpentine Galleries in London when my daughter was dying of cancer and my son took over the project at the Serpentine and built the big wood pieces. I didn’t see it until way after they sold those pieces to Paddy McKillen and he took it to La Coste. You build in Paris, in Korea, in Prague, in Germany, all over the world. How is it to work in many places even if you make a concert hall, or is it different to work in different places? To work with Maja Hoffmann was a great experience. I respect her very much and she was completely involved in the project. Meeting Arnault and his family has been a lot of fun for me. Now I make handbags. I design anything! From cognac to a cardboard chair at MoMA? MoMA is not interested in my work, but they did my chair. They say you are a deconstructivist architect. Are you? I have no clue. I don’t relate to any of that. I get a client, a budget and a programme. I am a traditional architect and try to do a building that doesn’t leak! This is an understatement. People visit your buildings to admire your style. What is your style? I did a 76 story tower in New York. We have a relationship with French aerospace computers. We built that with no changeovers so we could afford it. Why are there bubbles and nipples? We wanted bay windows at forty or 60 floors. Bays of unobstructed view and kind of out in space. The shape of those folds is respectful of the Woolworth Tower which is a beautiful terracotta building. I made the bays on my building the same scale as the terracotta panels on the Woolworth. The top of the Woolworth has a golden dunce cap on it and I convinced my clients not to put a hat on theirs out of respect. The buildings talk to each other. You were born in Toronto and now are building two big towers near your grandmother’s place. Is this a kind of Rockefeller Center from Frank Gehry? I wanted it to be an ensemble and for there to be some community between them. They had two sites and a theatre on each site with world class productions and it is close to the concert hall and close to the lake. A lot of towers are built as rugged individuals but as two we could have an ensemble, a dignified expression. The Rockefeller Center is a place, not just one tower after another. A great achievement in your home town? The residential towers are built related to the markets. I am hopeful that they will be built, but as the markets are so volatile there is no guarantee. Are you proud of all the many prizes and award you have been given? Yes. I am proud of it but I don’t display it a lot or make a pronouncement about it every time I open my mouth. I like to work in creative insecurity and don’t get stuck on one thing I have done. I like the experience of working with my clients and I decorate their dreams. Images courtesy of Hennessy. Masterpiece by Frank Gehry celebrates 150th anniversary of Hennessy X.O Now you are financially comfortable and make many acts of philanthropy? We have 27 schools in California and I do a lot of philanthropy. I was asked by the mayor’s office to look at the LA River because New York had built the High Line and basically put green plants on a rusty old bridge. The LA River is a flood control project. We took it on, not being paid, and I spent the last seven years studying the LA River. We came up with an index of what the river must do for the city and what we could do with it. You cannot do what the dreamers want with its 51 miles. It floods, and if you take the concrete out the floods will displace a lot of communities, in the thousands. We studied the economics of people living beside the river. In the south of LA a lot of communities have no park space. They get fumes from the 710 Freeway and are getting gassed out. We asked if the concrete can’t come out can we put a park on top and so we are proposing that only for areas of the river that have no park issues. Kids have a ten years shorter life span there, this is a serious issue. The county appointed me as planner for the river. We are creating 40 acres of park where the need is great. The budgets are normal, in the 100s of millions not in billions. Within a reasonable range of cost for projects like this. How many hours do you work? All day long and in the evening and Saturday. I like to sail every couple of weeks. I have a nice sailing boat. I designed a boat for a friend and he put it in LA so we have access to it. And then I have a smaller boat I can sail with one other person and I have more fun with that. Are you still close to the Jewish world? You changed your name from Ephraim Goldberg to Frank Gehry? Have you ever designed a synagogue? I’ve always wanted to design a synagogue because I went to one until I was 13 and was Bar Mitzvahed. When I was growing up we had the Goldberg variations by Bach and I listened to them a lot. At UC there was a lot of anti-Semitism. I was kept out of an architectural fraternity because my name was Goldberg and I was Jewish. People said I should change my name which I refused to do. My ex-wife was pregnant and worried about a child being born Jewish. Under much pressure I agreed to do it. My wife was happy. My original name was Frank Goldberg and I have always been open about that. Have you worked in Israel? We are working on a building – a museum Tel Aviv that celebrates achievements of Jews around the world. I have a design in for that. Every time I was asked to Israel they have always found somebody else. They said they wanted to do a library in Jerusalem but within a month they found someone they thought better than me. The people they picked to do that did a building in China that had problems and my office took care of that. How do you get new work? We don’t do agents or marketing. I don’t get work that way. A lot of architects now seem do it as the way to get work and maybe that is the way to get work. God bless them. ML Staff. By Alain Elkann / The Interview People. Image credits displayed below each image

Sunny Florida is home to some of the trendiest rooftops in the country, boasting incredible views and diverse menus of flavorful bites, vibrant music, specialty cocktails, and a guaranteed good time. Here are some worth visiting: MIAMI MAMEY ON 3RD An island-minded rooftop oasis, Mamey on 3rd, is an extension of Coral Gables’ popular Mamey restaurant created by James Beard Nominee and Food & Wine Best Chef 2020 Award Winner, Chef Niven Patel. Located in the THesis Hotel, Mamey on 3rd offers patrons gorgeous views, refreshing cocktails, and exquisite bites influenced by vibrant Caribbean, Asian, and Polynesian flavors. The bar’s daily happy hour runs from 3 PM to 6 PM, and guests can enjoy $6 bites, $10 cocktails, as well as a selection of beers, spirits and wines ranging from $5 to $7. Stop by for Tick Tock Tequila, where margarita imbibers can race against the clock every Thursday from 6 PM-8 PM and enjoy $6 margaritas at 6 PM, $7 margaritas at 7 PM and $8 margaritas at 8 PM. Guests can look forward to indulging in delicious menu items like the White Truffle & Brie Grilled Cheese ($14), made with Homestead Mango Jam and Sullivan Street Pullman bread; or the Bahamian Conch Fritters ($15), served with cilantro sauce and habanero while sipping on a Jerk Margarita ($14), infused with Maestro Dobel, 400 Conejos Mezcal, strawberry, watermelon, jerk agave and lime; or a Mango Mule ($14), mixed with vodka, Rancho Patel mango, ginger, lime and ginger beer. Bringing the vibes with live music and flavorful cuisine featuring produce from Chef Patel's own farm, Rancho Patel, this rooftop destination is one of Coral Gables' hidden gems. Address: 1350 Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146 CAFÉ AMERICANO Café Americano is serving up American comfort food with a Latin twist during all-day brunch, lunch and dinner at their popular Miami Beach location on Ocean Drive. Diners can enjoy their meal while taking in breathtaking rooftop views of the bustling Ocean Drive and the pristine ocean down below. Brunch lovers can indulge in their favorite meal all day long at Café Americano with popular dishes like the almost too sweet to eat Carrot Cake French Toast ($17), piled high with three slices of thick-cut brioche, griddled in spiced batter, with carrot, raisin and pecan cream cheese filling, and topped with candied carrots; Huevos Rancheros ($18), crispy corn tortillas, two eggs any style, black beans, chorizo, ranchero salsa, cotija, avocado, cilantro and pico de gallo; as well as build your own avocado toast and omelet offerings such as the Southwestern Avocado Toast ($17), Italiano Avocado Toast ($18), Denver Omelet ($18), Vegetable Egg White Omelet ($18) and more. Instagrammable dishes that will tower across your feed include Café Americano’s Seafood Feast ($145) featuring tropical ceviche, seared Florida lobster tail, whole fried Florida snapper and grilled Madagascar shrimp; and The Tower ($55) stacked with spice brined chicken wings, smoked baby back ribs, NOLA BBQ shrimp, french fries and onion rings. Guests can also enjoy happy hour on Café Americano’s rooftop, weekdays from 4 PM to 7 PM, and toast with $6.95 bubbles, martinis, tropical cocktails, and American classics like the refreshing Watermelon Martini, Aperol Spritz, Piña Colada or Margarita. Address: 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 |1776 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 BELLA’S BAR AT THE GABRIEL MIAMI A hidden gem, Bella's Bar is situated on the 14th floor of The Gabriel Miami’s glittering tower in downtown Miami. Next to the pool and cabanas, guests can experience the essence of Miami at Bella's while taking in the scenic views of the Biscayne Bay and Downtown. With a range of small plates perfect for sharing such as the Jamon Croquettes ($11) served with a delicious pink brandy sauce; or the Sumac Chicken Kebob ($11) that is served with cilantro yogurt, while sipping on refreshing hand-crafted cocktails. Bella’s is the rooftop destination for both the taste and views of Miami. Address: 1100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 THE BALFOUR HOTEL Located in a landmark building, The Balfour Hotel is just steps from the sparkling Atlantic Ocean on the corner of world-famous Ocean Drive and 4th Street in South Beach. The hotel’s stunning rooftop Sun Deck has terracotta mosaic tiles, chaise lounges and ratan seating, inviting guests to sunbathe and enjoy seasonal rotations of refreshers including seasonal fruits platters and Tropical Smoothie ($9). As the day comes to an end, guests can enjoy signature dishes from the hotel’s restaurant like the Snake River Kobe Burger ($18); the Balfour Tacos ($18); or Chef Guido’s Chicharron Sandwich ($18), while gazing upon the bustling nightlife of South Beach. Address: 350 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 SKY YARD AT THE LINCOLN EATERY FOOD HALL Located at The Lincoln Eatery Food Hall, SKY YARD offers an exciting rooftop bar experience just steps from the world-famous Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. This lush green space is the perfect spot to enjoy a couple of craft cocktails while taking in the Miami Beach views. Try a little bit of everything, from steakhouse-style bites to Asian-inspired dishes with a Latin twist and delectable drinks and desserts. Guests can choose from an eclectic collection of eateries on the ground floor and head to the rooftop to enjoy yard games, a vibrant bar scene, dining and dancing. Address: 723 N Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach, FL 33139 FORT LAUDERDALE QUARTERDECK Quarterdeck, Fort Lauderdale's favorite neighborhood hangout spot, is the perfect destination to enjoy the rooftop views of sunny South Florida. The restaurant’s casual and fun atmosphere pairs perfectly with their great selection of American classics, high-quality seafood, specialty craft cocktails and refreshing beer. While admiring the view, guests can indulge in delicious dishes like The Grander ($15), a juicy burger with Canadian seasoning, topped with homemade bacon onion jam, pepper jack cheese, sautéed fresh mushrooms, arugula and homemade Quarterdeck burger sauce; and the Caribbean Jerk Chicken Sandwich ($15), marinated jerk chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese, mixed greens and pico de gallo on a lightly toasted ciabatta roll served with guests choice of coleslaw, french fries or tater tots. . If you’re craving something rolled fresh from the sea, the “Sushi Mike” Creative rolls might be up your alley including delicious curations like the Crunchy Tuna Roll ($19), a tempura-style tuna roll with avocado, scallion, wasabi and wild pepper sauce; and more. Pair your dish with one of Quarterdeck’s hand-crafted specialty cocktails such as The Michelle ($11) with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lime juice, topped with soda water and fresh berries; Lily Bell ($12) with Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, muddled mint and blackberries, and a dash of simple syrup served over crushed ice; or Tres Agaves Margarita Shaker ($13) with Tres Agaves Blanco Organic Tequila, lime juice and agave nectar. Address: 1035 SW 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of each featured venue on this story.

Amanda Freitag and Marc Murphy join Chef Claudio Lobina at the iconic Miami Beach luxury residences for a decadent evening of culinary delights Continuum, South Florida’s premier resort-style oceanfront condominium residences, participated in its third year for the 21st annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), with a refined evening of international cuisine on Thursday, February 24th. The Patio restaurant at the Continuum in Miami Beach presented a preeminent evening of majestic gastronomy under the stars, hosted by the talented judges from The Food Network’s premier television contest “Chopped” Amanda Freitag and Marc Murphy, who joined forces with The Patio’s Chef Claudio Lobina, as part of the official Intimate Dinner Series. Continuum residents and guests enjoyed an eclectic four-course dinner menu featuring world class international fare by three of today’s most seasoned culinary aficionados. “Our third year of participation during this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival proved to be an extraordinary evening of culinary brilliance for guests at The Patio,” says Rishi Idnani, Managing Director of the Continuum. “This sensational collaboration between Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy and our very own Chef Claudio Lobina, gave our residents and attendees a world class experience in gastronomic indulgence. It was tremendous to see the highlight on our property’s social calendar mark the beginning of life resuming back to its normal splendor here in South Florida. On behalf of the entire Continuum management team, I would like to thank the festival’s organizing committee, together with the sponsors and our patrons for helping to make this third dinner installment a resounding success." Guests were welcomed to The Patio restaurant with a live performance by the Frost School of Music string quartet as attendees mingled at the pre-dinner reception before being shown to their seats. This was followed with a welcome speech and description of the curated menu by star chefs Amanda Freitag and Marc Murphy before the final course was served by The Patio’s Chef Claudio Lobina. Valentina Abbona from Marchesi di Barolo winery also gave an introduction to the history of the portfolio of wines served on the night. The night’s exclusive menu designed by all three chefs comprised of international delicacies that included: Mini Lamb Meatballs with Pistachio Pesto and Labne; Prosciutto, Gruyere and Basil Pinwheels; Sicilian Risotto Acquarello; Baked Feta with Shredded phyllo, Apricot-lime Coulis, Za'atar Honey and Chili Oil; Seared Sea scallops served over Leek and Parmesan Risotto, and Milano Roasted Duck served with a Saffron Cream and Orange Coulis. A Chocolate Mousse Parfait was served for dessert. Each course was paired with a selection of international wines provided courtesy of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Continuum

Old-fashioned chicken noodle soup always makes you feel better, no matter what ails you. Everyone needs a good chicken noodle soup recipe (or at least a loving person to make it for them). The golden, rich chicken broth teeming with egg noodles and veggies is peak comfort food — it always makes you feel better, no matter what ails you. This recipe, adapted from One-Hour Comfort: Quick, Cozy, Modern Dishes for All Your Cravings by America’s Test Kitchen, is super cozy and easy. It relies on good-quality store-brought chicken broth to deepen the flavor, so the soup doesn’t need to cook for hours and rest overnight like traditional chicken soup. In fact, it’s ready in about an hour, so you can make it on a weeknight. If you don’t plan to serve the soup right away, wait to add the noodles and chicken to the soup so they don’t overcook. It takes less than 10 minutes to boil the noodles and warm the chicken, so it’s easy to do right before serving. Alternatively, if you don’t plan to serve the soup all at once, you can boil the noodles separately and keep them separate from the broth, then simply add them as needed when serving. Serve chicken noodle soup with saltine crackers, crusty bread, or biscuits. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Begin by prepping the veggies. Next, season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the chicken in the pot, skin-side down, and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook 4 minutes more. Add the broth, onion, carrots, celery, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through (15 to 17 minutes for breasts and about 20 minutes for thighs). Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using tongs, remove the chicken from the soup and transfer to a cutting board. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces; discard the skin and bones. Return the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and add the noodles. Cook, uncovered, until the noodles are al dente (check the package instructions for timing, and keep in mind that the noodles will continue to cook for a few minutes while you warm the chicken). Add the shredded chicken and cook over medium heat until chicken is warmed through, a few minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste (I usually add about ¼ teaspoon more salt, but it depends on the saltiness of the chicken broth you used). Stir in the dill and serve. MAKE-AHEAD OR FREEZE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP If you’d like to make the soup ahead of time or freeze, stop at the point where you remove the cooked chicken from the broth. Shred the chicken and store in a container in the fridge or freezer. Let the soup sit until it’s cool enough to put in the fridge, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (or put in a sealable container in the freezer and store for up to 3 months). When ready to reserve, defrost if necessary, and then bring the soup to a boil on the stovetop. Add the noodles and proceed with the recipe. Chicken Noodle Soup Adapted from One-Hour Comfort: Quick, Cozy, Modern Dishes for All Your Cravings by America's Test Kitchen Old-fashioned chicken noodle soup always makes you feel better, no matter what ails you. Servings: 4 to 6 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour INGREDIENTS 2 pounds skin-on bone-in chicken breasts and/or thighs, trimmed of excess skin or fat ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 cups chicken broth (preferably not low-sodium), best quality 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 2 celery ribs, cut into ¼-inch pieces 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 5 ounces (3 cups) wide egg noodles 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill INSTRUCTIONS Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the chicken in the pot, skin-side down, and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook 4 minutes more. Add the broth, onion, carrots, celery, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through (15 to 17 minutes for breasts and about 20 minutes for thighs). Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using tongs, remove the chicken from the soup and transfer to a cutting board. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces; discard the skin and bones. Return the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and add the noodles. Cook, uncovered, until the noodles are al dente (check the package instructions for timing, and keep in mind that the noodles will continue to cook for a few minutes while you warm the chicken). Add the shredded chicken and cook over medium heat until chicken is warmed through, a few minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste (I usually add about ¼ teaspoon more salt, but it depends on the saltiness of the chicken broth you used). Stir in the dill and serve. Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be made through step 3 (up until adding the noodles), and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Keep the chicken in a separate container in the fridge, and add to the soup before serving. If you don’t plan to serve the soup all at once, you can boil the noodles separately and keep them separate from the broth, then simply add them as needed when serving. You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months. NUTRITION INFORMATION Per serving (6 servings) Calories:508 Fat:21 g Saturated fat:6 g Carbohydrates:33 g Sugar:7 g Fiber:2 g Protein:44 g Sodium:874 mg Cholesterol:126 mg Special thanks to Jennifer Segal, for the recipe and images. You can support Jennifer by purchasing her cookbook, "Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook," featuring over 100 delightful recipes.

Little superheroes walk the halls every day at Salah Pediatric Oncology, but they don’t always wear capes. On Oct. 20, students from American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program, from both of their Broward and Palm Beach campuses, visited the pediatric cancer patients at the Salah Pediatric Oncology Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center for a Superhero party with 21 patients from the Salah Pediatric Oncology unit. At the party, the children had a chance to write their wish list for Santa. The Pre-Medical Program students will work on raising thousands of dollars to make those wishes come true and celebrate with the children at their holiday party on Dec. 16. American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Medical Program students have hosted this initiative for over 20 years. The students’ passion for contributing and community involvement is reflected in the thousands of dollars raised through local fundraising events, which enabled them to build two new pediatric playrooms at Broward General Hospital. Out of an abundance of caution for the health of the patients, the event was limited to only the officers of both campuses. The night prior to the event, a group of students decorated the auditorium with superhero theme ornaments and lights. Overseen by American Heritage Schools Pre-Medical Program Director Dr. Carlos Pulido, the primary students who organized the event were Lia Lapidot and Allyson Steinberg, co-presidents from American Heritage Schools’ Palm Beach Campus and Anita Thereza Lerner and Sofia Toledo, co-presidents from the Broward Campus. American Heritage Schools’ four-year Pre-Medical program is unlike any other. The program culminates in a senior year internship when students experience the practice of medicine in real life. Seniors leave campus a few times per week to rotate through different aspects of medical practices throughout South Florida. Students experience the practice of medicine in hospitals, operating rooms, and doctors’ offices. There are 35 different specialties in the internship, such as neurosurgery, radiology, pathology, forensic science, and oncology. The connections our seniors make with practicing medical professionals are invaluable and often result in future medical school acceptances and jobs. The Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at the Broward Health Medical Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric hematology-oncology programs in South Florida, including inpatient and outpatient care and infusion services. The Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group – the world’s largest organization devoted to childhood cancer research, focusing on the unique needs of each patient and their families, delivered in a compassionate, healing environment. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of American Heritage School

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomes winter travelers with the debut of Camp Manitou—a seasonal adventure camp for children ages 9 through 17 featuring an array of explorative activities aimed at connecting the resort’s young guests to the remarkable destination and each other. The well-known summer camp, founded in Maine in 1947, will host two sessions for kids at the award-winning resort: during the Festive Season from December 19 through 31, 2022, and again for Spring Break from April 1 through 14, 2023. The adventure camp will feature daily activities that encourage campers to explore the Resort and Maui through exciting programming. Memorable off-properties activities include visiting secret beaches; bodyboarding; surfing; sightseeing at Maui’s famed Hoՙokipa Beach Park known for pro windsurfing and kiteboarding; and even sunset and stargazing adventures. “We pride ourselves on providing meaningful and memorable experiences for guests of all ages,” says Four Seasons Resort Maui General Manager Ben Shank. “The collaboration with Camp Manitou, who are such renowned experts in outdoor adventure for kids and teens, will allow us to provide a dynamic and well-rounded holiday for everyone in the family.” Through the new Camp Manitou program, Four Seasons Resort Maui guests can also book customized private adventure days for the entire family to explore Maui, with a highly engaged staff leading the family from a local-style breakfast to various off-site outings to the island’s best beaches and activities, lunch at famous local food trucks, and family surf lessons to hiking trips along the Waiheՙe Ridge Trail. Camp Manitou joins the Resort’s robust children’s year-round programming, which also includes complimentary Kids for All Seasons day camp geared toward ages 5 to 12 years old, as well as a long list of family-friendly activities and amenities, all without a resort fee. Reservations for Camp Manitou are required and can be made online here. The cost is $225 per child per day. For more information, contact the concierge at concierge.maui@fourseasons.com or (808) 874-8000. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Resort Maui

Miami Art Week 2022 is in full swing and the Magic City is buzzing with public events including some of our favorites: LOUIS VUITTON’S ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH EXHIBIT ROCK | ROLL BY GERMANE BARNES CRAIG ROBINS COLLECTION “TWO OF THE SAME KIND” & JOINT OPENING RECEPTION FOR GAGOSIAN AND JEFFREY DEITCH’S “100 YEARS” MARIO CARBONE’S OUR LADY OF ROCCO | POP-UP By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Miami Design District

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade celebrated its annual black-tie “Wild About Kids” Gala back in person at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables on Nov. 12, 2022. The event raised over $450,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many programs including its after school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts & crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs. The 14th Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala was once again co-chaired by Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Executive Board Member Andy Stuart and his wife Allison Stuart, both long-time supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. South Florida’s top community leaders, philanthropists and influencers were among the 250 guests who enjoyed a themed evening, set amid a tropical forest of brilliant, lush greens and soft light. The event commenced with a cocktail reception in the courtyard, courtesy of Bacardi, where attendees enjoyed the sounds of the ARM Trio Jazz Band and were invited to participate in an incredible silent auction featuring luxury items ranging from elegant jewelry, memorabilia, lifestyle experiences and unique travel opportunities, including a seven-day French Polynesian Cruise from Paul Gauguin Cruises. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade President Alex Rodriguez-Roig and Gala Chair Andy Stuart welcomed the audience to an unforgettable evening. They emceed throughout the event alongside DJ Sama, who helped engage and energize the crowd. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and the sounds of the Carlos Oliva Band throughout the night. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s youth members performed a special musical showcase of “Dance Upon a Dream.” Guests also participated in Sponsor-a-Child where they pledged to donate to make a positive impact in the life of a child. Rodriguez-Roig and Stuart shared personal stories about their experiences with Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and kept guests informed on how the funds raised during the “Wild About Kids” Gala will help the Club’s positive programs. A special highlight video was debuted to attendees showcasing area youth who attend the Club and the impact it has on their lives. Olga Guilarte, member of Boys & Girls of Miami-Dade’s Executive Committee, was the special event chair. Gala committee members from Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Board of Directors included Tom Bezold, Liana De Mena, Jackie Gonzalez, Maria Luisa Gonzalez, Rudy Lleonart, Yuni Navarro, Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado and Richard Rodriguez. Additional committee members were Jane Barrellier, Lisa Mendelson, Lily Pardo, Marianne Schmidhofer, Laura Sequeira, Rae Stein and Yolanda Valencia. “We are incredibly humbled by the overwhelming support from all those who joined us for our 14th Annual ‘Wild About Kids’ Gala at the stunning Biltmore Hotel,” said Rodriguez-Roig. “It was great to see everyone back in person and we are incredibly grateful of the unwavering support of our returning co-chairs Andy and Allison Stuart, our board members and our donors who are committed to providing great futures for Miami-Dade area youth.” “Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is very special to Allison and me,” said Andy Stuart. “We were honored to return as co-chairs of the organization’s’ most significant fundraiser of the year and raise much needed funds for the Club’s many positive programs.” This year’s “Wild About Kids” Gala Diamond Sponsor was the Carmen Rebozo Foundation. Platinum Sponsors included Allison and Andy Stuart and The Ansin Foundation, and the Gold Sponsors were InterJuris and Ocean Bank. The Silver Sponsors were Academica, Bermont Gold Wealth Management, The Bernhardt Family CCU/Blue Streak, DRRT, Raul and Ana Marmol, Lisa and Victor Mendelson and family, The Miami Marlins, Somos Group, Thoma Bravo and USI Insurance. The Titanium Sponsors were Bob Kramer, First American Bank, Margaret and Clint Gulley, Lynda Gordon and Joe Traba, Jr. and WSVN 7. Underwriters included Catholic Health Services and Liana and Carlos de Mena. In-kind donations were provided by Bacardi, In10se Designs, Simpson’s Greens & Floral, The Fudge Pie Co. and Total Wine and More. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

Navier, a company that is fundamentally rethinking boats as we know them, has officially taken flight as seen in newly released images and videos. The company is set to reveal the N30- a bigger variant (30ft) instead of the previously announced N27 (27 ft) concept on December 2nd during Art Basel in Miami, making it the first commercially available electric hydrofoiling boat in America. From sketch to full scale in less than a year, Navier 30 is the world’s longest range 100% electric boat that is 10X more efficient than traditional gas boats, using electric hydrofoiling technology- the first electric boat with compelling range, utility, and luxury combined. Operating under the radar for most of the development phase, the reveal event will be the first time the public will see the boat in person. Navier will share the full features and pricing of the N30 and allow visitors to sign up for test rides and reserve on site. The cost of owning a boat is expensive. Navier has developed a platform that will alter the unit economics, convenience and comfort of small marine vessels, unlocking a new form of scalable, effective waterborne transportation for congested coastal cities where 46% of our population resides. “We’re rethinking the boat from the ground up - with software at the core - enabling us to deliver a vessel that is highly differentiated on customer experience and performance (efficiency). With Navier, the goal is to free our oceans and lakes from fossil fuel pollutants while delivering a luxury and performance based boating experience,” says Founder Sampriti Bhattacharyya, a PhD from MIT in robotics and formerly an aerospace engineer. “I always thought I would build for the sky but the world’s waterways represent the largest opportunity to innovate and create long term impact.” Traditionally, pleasure boats emit ~ 28 billion lbs of CO2 emissions, consuming 1.2B gallons of gasoline and are 15x more expensive to run than a car. Hydrofoils allows the N30 to fly over the water- thereby eliminating the high hydrodynamic drag, increasing range and efficiency. Navier 30’s differentiation is in its software driven approach which culminates in full autonomous navigation that will eventually remove labor costs that account for 50% of total cost base for commercial operations. The craft produces zero tailpipe emissions and has a minimal impact on the sensitive marine environment. Navier has raised over 10M in seed funding from Next View Ventures, Liquid 2, GFC, Sergey Brin, a Co-Founder of Google, and Primavera Capital (one of the largest funds of China, focussed on climate, investors in Tiktok/bytedance, Alibaba etc). Navier is building for the future. Initially launching in the recreational vessel market, the bigger mission of the company is to unlock waterways, moving into water taxis and beyond, aiming to decrease emissions and optimize our world’s waterways. Navier 30 boasts top speeds of 35 knots and a max range of 75 miles. Additional features include Active Foil Control: enabled by aerospace stabilization technology, Advanced Autopilot , Variable Draft: allowing you to float over 3-4ft seas or retract the foils for beaching , Assisted Docking, Hazard Alert, and the ability to check in on your boat anywhere in the world via smartphone Follow Navier: Instagram By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Navier

The Bass was honored to receive $1.25 million in arts investments from Knight Foundation during Miami Art Week - a celebration of art that is central to our community. Pictured: Cara Despain, test of faith, (2021). Installation view, Specter. Photography by Zaire Aranguren. Courtesy of The Bass, Miami Beach. As Knight Arts Miami Grantee, The Bass will direct this support towards expanding art exhibitions and public programs that explore the intersection between art and technology. Pictured: Curator Culture, (2022), filmmaker Kareem Tabsch, moderator Tom Healy & artist Pepón Osorio. Photography by Zaire Aranguren. Courtesy of The Bass, Miami Beach. Silvia Karman Cubiñá, Executive Director and Chief Curator for the museum was excited to announce the award. “Building on The Bass’ established art commissioning program, Knight Foundation's grant will allow the museum to work with artists to push the boundaries of technology, by creating new works of art and also experimenting with new ways to distribute art experiences," she said. The Knight Foundation award comes on the on the heels of The Bass receiving $20.1 million from Miami Beach's General Obligation Bond (G.O. Bond), which passed in the November 6 election. The bond, which totals $159 million and supports 16 local city-owned cultural facilities, improves resiliency and infrastructure for arts and cultural groups to transform and expand their impact on the community. With the G.O. Bond funds, The Bass plans to update Pritzker Prize-winning architect Arata Isozaki’s original 1995 building concept by adding a new wing south-west of the museum, as well as undertake infrastructure enhancements to the current facility. The proposed new wing will add versatile spaces for engagement and a state-of-the-art contemporary gallery for the museum’s growing permanent collection. Pictured: The Bass in Collins Park, Miami Beach. Photography by Zachary Balber. Image courtesy of The Bass. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Knight Foundation Awards

Gucci has officially opened applications for the fourth chapter of the Gucci Changemakers North America initiative, including the Gucci Changemakers Scholarship Program and Impact Fund which support talented students and non-profit organizations that amplify stories and opportunities within diverse communities inspiring solutions for a better future. On Giving Tuesday, Gucci is proud to announce it has already invested close to $4.7 million of a multi-year commitment to community funding and scholarship programs. These investments empower diverse young people through education by giving a voice to the next generation and support grassroots organizations that are driving meaningful change. The fourth chapter of Gucci Changemakers is titled “Designing a Future Untold.” The awardees will be organizations and individuals imagining and designing the future to create positive change in the world. “It is only fitting that we launch the fourth chapter of North America Gucci Changemakers initiative on Giving Tuesday. This is a day in which we all strive to give back to our communities and empower the next generation of Gucci Changemakers to leave their mark of generosity for years to come,” said Antoine Phillips, VP of Brand and Culture Engagement at Gucci. “Gucci is committed to bringing more impactful and dynamic social good initiatives to fruition in the weeks, months, and years to come. This moment is the start of the next chapter illustrating the optimism, creativity, and innovation for the next generation of Gucci Changemakers in arts and culture!" The Gucci Changemakers Scholarship program has received nearly 4,000 student registrations since 2019, culminating in 56 scholarships to talented students across North America. These inspiring young creatives have gone on to launch and expand their clothing lines, produce, and direct award-winning short films, start, and expand community non-profit organizations, and have their art shown in museums and exhibits worldwide. Through the Gucci Changemakers Impact Fund, Gucci has received over 2,000 organization registrations since 2019 and awarded 43 grants. The collective impact of these organizations, both in-person and virtually, has touched the lives of over 550,000 community members across North America. To cite a few examples, our past grantees have launched mental health initiatives for Black women in Chicago, done ground-breaking research to reimagine criminal justice policies in Louisiana, provided economic and health support to LGBTQ+ communities in Los Angeles, facilitated resources for young creatives to thrive in the arts in Detroit and New York City; and ensured indigenous and diverse communities had economic support during the COVID pandemic in California. For the fourth call to action, Gucci has partnered with New York-based director and photographer Bon Duke to create a short film featuring three Gucci Changemakers scholars and talented creatives using their passion for breaking down barriers and telling untold stories. Watch the video here. Please see below to learn more about the fourth round of the Gucci North America Changemakers Programs. To apply, click here: Scholarship Program and Impact Fund. Gucci Changemakers Scholarship Fund Gucci Changemakers Scholarship Fund will award 12 students a one-year scholarship for up to $20,000 based on their financial needs. Students with at least two semesters left at the start of the 2023 Fall Semester at an accredited community college or four-year university, including graduating high school seniors, will be eligible to apply. Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and diverse students studying fashion, design, art, business, merchandising, law, film, music, and other creative or business-oriented programs within the 12 Changemakers focus cities are strongly encouraged to apply. Initial applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, February 3, 2023. Gucci Changemakers Impact Fund The Impact Fund will award up to $1 million in grant funding to 12 community-based 501(c)(3) organizations across the select Changemaker cities. The program will fund key social impact areas, including social justice and equity, arts and culture; health equity and wellness; and education. In addition, we highly encourage organizations focusing on reducing gun violence, increasing access to voting, and supporting individuals with disabilities to apply. Each awardee will receive a one-year grant for $50,000 beginning in the Summer of 2023. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Gucci