Miami’s Southern culinary hot spot Rosie’s: The Backyard is welcoming culinary enthusiasts to engage in a night of revelry and fine dining as it introduces a new dinner series created by Executive Chef Akino West. This exclusive dinner party will feature a multi-course menu (with optional wine pairing) of indulgent cuisine under the twinkling lights and banyan tree of the open-space concept. A harmonious playlist of R&B, jazz and soul music will set the mood and liven the ambiance. Inspired by Chef West’s culinary repertoire, Southern upbringing and years working alongside chefs at award-winning restaurants, the dinner includes five carefully curated courses, featuring an array of elevated Southern-inspired dishes with subtle Italian nuances. “When creating the menu for this first dinner series, I wanted to honor and put a spin on classic dishes I grew up making with my family,” said West. “The Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie is a perfect example, as I incorporated the brown butter to give it an elevated and sweet finish.” First and second courses include Spiced Peanuts spiked with Calabrian oil; Tender Crab with crispy shallots and Florida citrus; and Collard Green Arancini with smoked yogurt. Main courses include a Grilled Pork Chop with a Southern polenta cake, savory jus, charred okra, and dehydrated feta. The final course will include a palette cleanser and Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie, made with semolina and brown butter. “The goal of the series is to create a memorable on-off experience as each menu is exclusive to each night, the playfulness and high level of execution of each menu will give our audience a peek of what is in store for the future of Rosie’s.” said co-owner Jamila West. The inaugural dinner party will take place Monday, November 14, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and is $75 per guest with the option to add a wine pairing for $35 per guest along with a pescatarian or vegetarian tasting option for an additional $10 per guest. Tickets can be purchased at Resy.com. For more information, visit www.rosiesmia.com or follow Rosie’s on Instagram. More on Rosie’s: The Backyard Conceptualized and named by Jamila and Akino West, Rosie’s: The Backyard is a popular soul food concept known for Southern-inspired dishes with a nod to the couple’s formal culinary training in award-winning kitchens across the globe. With a quaint and uniquely beautiful dining and patio area, Rosie’s: The Backyard has an array of traditional brunch and breakfast dishes for all to enjoy. Rosie’s: The Backyard is located at 7127 NW Second Ave. in Miami’s Little River neighborhood. The restaurant has plans to expand to a historic home in Little River in 2023, which is currently being renovated. For more information, visit www.rosiesmia.com. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Rosie's

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach - together with hotel ownership from the Ben Josef family, Kanavos family, and Lowenstein family - is extremely proud to continue its Art For Good program this Miami Art Week 2022 by celebrating the past 70 years of Miami’s iconic history with the help of brilliant local artists across various disciplines, including innovative design, dynamic music, and contemporary dance. Taking place on Tuesday, November 29th, the culmination of the Art For Good program will be a spectacular, immersive concert entitled ‘Seven Decades and Beyond’ featuring the Miami Symphony Orchestra, 3D printed sonic sculptures specially designed for the event by MONAD Studio, and an innovative dance performance from the Miami City Ballet. Through this groundbreaking event, the hotel will celebrate the creative, artistic hub that Miami has become and all the city has achieved in the past 70 years. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach - a Miami Beach Art Basel 2022 official hotel partner - is hosting this multi-sensory celebration to show Ladies and Gentleman from across the globe who travel to the Magic City for Art Week, why Miami is home to Art Basel and other major fairs. Spotlighting local talents, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach highlights an expansive interpretation of art including the creative manifestations of architects, designers, musicians, dancers, and more. “Art is so much more than just paint on canvas, and we are honored to use our Art For Good platform at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach to celebrate the immensely talented and innovative local artists based in Miami who are creating outstanding art outside of traditional mediums,” says Ronit Neuman, co-owner of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Artistic Director of Sagamore South Beach. “In a week that is usually so focused on international artists, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach wanted to dedicate Miami Art Week 2022 to championing world-class artists right here in our South Florida community who are breaking down the barriers of what it means to be an artist.” Kicking off the highly-anticipated event, together with a roster of acclaimed artists and partners, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach will roll out the red carpet and offer crisp sparkling wine from Fabio Lamborghini’s new, exclusive luxury lifestyle brand FL Fuoriserie as they arrive at the landmark Morris Lapidus-designed hotel. While sparkling wine flows from a show stopping champagne tower, dancers from the Miami City Ballet will float amongst the guests, delighting the audience with an immersive performance. Ladies and Gentlemen will then enter the grand concert space in the hotel’s ballroom where the world-renowned Miami Symphony Orchestra will perform a specially curated collection of locally significant music, selected by celebrated conductor Eduard Marturet. The song list is set to include iconic hits like Guantanamera by Celia Cruz, Conga by Gloria Estefan & the Miami Sound Machine, and Timber by Pitbull, and it will be a moving musical tribute to the last seven decades of Miami’s one-of-a-kind history, art, and culture. Specifically for the show, the prestigious MONAD Studio, cofounded by local artists Eric Goldemberg and Veronica Zalcberg, will design and 3D print unique sonic sculptures. With the help of the knowledgeable South Florida-based luthier Scott F. Hall, these sonic sculptures will be bright, grandiose instruments that the Miami Symphony Orchestra will play to serenade a crowd of local and regional notables, tastemakers, politicians, art collectors, and artists alike. The instruments will include astounding renditions of a piano, a lap guitar and xenophone, a twin serpent, a zhu, a bichord, a slide guitar, and a segmented bass guitar. When the spectacular pieces are not being played, they will be proudly displayed in the resort’s glamorous lobby for all Miami Art Week patrons to admire. All art displayed on the property during Art Week - including the inimitable sonic sculptures - will be available for auction beginning Thursday, November 17th through BidAid, an international all-inclusive, silent-auction platform. Proceeds from all purchases will be donated to the Miami City Ballet, the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Young Musicians Unite, and Circle X Green Trillion Club. “Utilizing our international brand and our local presence, the ownership and Ladies and Gentlemen of the hotel are committed to making a lasting impact on the community by celebrating the arts and the positive effects it has on everyone’s lives,” says Jacqueline Volkart, Market General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour. “This is why we are proud to use our Art For Good program during Miami Art Week 2022 to promote the healing power of the arts and how we can use it to benefit meaningful causes.” The Miami Art Week 2022 Art For Good program and the Seven Decades & Beyond concert is made possible by our incredibly generous sponsors including but not limited to BHI, Bilzin Sumberg, Charles Schwab, Deutsche Bank, and Ocean Bank. To learn more about The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach’s Art For Good program and additional Miami Art Week activities, please visit the hotel’s website. You can also find more information on the hotel’s instagram page. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton

Please join us to celebrate the 17th annual Breakfast in the Park and for a conversation with María Magdalena Campos-Pons and Elvia Rosa Castro. Each year since 2004, as an official event during Art Basel Miami Beach, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum has welcomed visitors to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, a conversation with a noted artist, and guided tours of the Sculpture Park. This year the museum is thrilled to welcome internationally renowned artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons and independent curator Elvia Rosa Castro. Artist: Maria Magdalena Campos Pons - Title: Floating Between Temperature Zones Dates & Times Sunday, Dec 4, 20221 11am - 2pm Address 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132 Website https://frost.fiu.edu/ By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele, shares his personal views on Exquisite – Gucci's latest campaign celebrating one of cinema's brightest maestros, Stanley Kubrick. I’ve always been charmed by cinema. For its power to tell stories that can probe human adventure and its drift. For its visionary power to dig up in the real, making it vertiginously imaginative and questionable. Such a careful look on the human, after all, is so close to me. I could never imagine clothes as severed from the story and life of the person wearing them. If you ask me, a garment is not, and never will be, just a piece of fabric. It’s rather the means through which we are able to unfold who we really decide to be, it’s how we shape our desires and the ultimate sense of our staying. That’s why I’ve always imagined my collections as films able to convey a cinematography of the present: a score of stories, eclectic and dissonant, that can sacralize the human and its metamorphic ability. The “Exquisite” campaign is my tribute to cinema and to one of its brightest maestros, Stanley Kubrick. A philosophic filmmaker who, better than others, emanated the magic of that inextricable knot through which cinema exudes life and magnifies it. I’ve always admired Kubrick’s remarkable capacity in tackling very different subjects. His experimental drive goes beyond any possible categorization. Every film, in fact, digests the manifold souls where dystopia meets parody, drama becomes human comedy, horror looks like a psycho-philosophic treatise, the feeling of truth evolves into the uncanny. Kubrick was, in essence, a real sculptor of genres: the “cross-genre” director, ahead of his time. His ability to build stories that exceed significance, crossing borders and setting labels on fire, has always been deeply inspiring to me. Credits Creative Director: Alessandro Michele Art Director: Christopher Simmonds Photographers & Directors: Mert & Marcus Make up: Thomas De Kluyver Hair: Paul Hanlon By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci. Words by Alessandro Michele, Gucci

A look at the Spring 2023 resort collection by English fashion designer Phoebe Englis. Images courtesy of Phoebe English | www.phoebeenglish.com By ML Staff.

Jack & Jill Center – the longest running nonprofit provider of early childhood education in Broward County – celebrated 80 years of helping children and families in the South Florida community. To commemorate the occasion, Jack & Jill Center hosted an 80’s-themed event, presented by H.I.G. Capital, at Coral Ridge Yacht Club on Saturday, Oct. 22. Guests enjoyed a totally tubular 80’s event overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway that featured 80’s themed décor, delicious drinks, fabulous food, dancing and a live performance by the Marcia Mitchell Band. Party-goers played up the theme by wearing quintessential '80s fashion including bright neon colors, bold prints and shoulder pads with teased and crimped hair. Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has remained steadfast in its mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. In the past 80 years, Jack & Jill Center has served over 26,000 children and families in South Florida. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Jack & Jill Center

Orno, the ingredient-focused restaurant at THesis Hotel Miami in Coral Gables, has announced that starting Sunday, November 6, it will officially be open for Sunday brunch. With this launch comes the introduction of a brand-new menu of brunch-inspired dishes specially curated by Orno’s Executive Chef Niven Patel, a four-time James Beard Award nominee and Food & Wine’s “Best New Chef of 2020.” The Ingredient-Focused Restaurant Led by Food & Wine Magazine’s “Best New Chef 2020” Niven PatelAnnounces Sunday Brunch With Innovative New Menu Launched in October 2021, Orno is a true farm-to-table restaurant concept heavily focused on fresh, quality ingredients sourced directly from Chef Patel’s backyard farm, Rancho Patel, in nearby Homestead; many of the 35-plus varieties of seasonal greens, fruits and vegetables that Patel grows on his farm are found on his menus. The modern neighborhood restaurant features an open-kitchen concept that provides guests with an elevated, inviting, interactive experience that pairs wood-fired dishes with handcrafted cocktails. The new brunch menu will take guests on a gastronomic journey with innovative twists on traditional fare, including the Belgian Waffle ($14), served with Honeycrisp apple and maple crème fraîche, the Ricotta Pancake ($13), topped with Nutella and hazelnut praline; Grilled Wagyu Steak ($26), served with wood-roasted farm eggs, heirloom tomato and chimichurri; Maine Lobster Toast ($30), topped with avocado, farm egg, everything spice and chili oil; and Housemade Pastrami Benedict ($20), served with hollandaise, poached farm egg and latkes. Other brunch options include Chilaquiles ($17), a traditional Mexican breakfast dish with salsa verde, queso fresco, avocado and farm egg; Duck Confit Hash ($38), served with beluga caviar and crème fraîche (with the option to add foie gras for $15); Grilled Maple Sausage ($17), with cheddar, polenta and sage; Smoked Salmon ($24), topped with sheep’s milk feta, pistachios and lemon vinaigrette; and Rosemary Potatoes ($13), served with Parmigiano and aioli. Sandwich options include the Crispy Bacon Sandwich ($15), containing folded egg and cheddar on a house-made biscuit; Crispy Grouper Sandwich ($19), with kimchi and jade aioli; and Grilled Wagyu Burger ($22), topped with bacon, aged cheddar and special sauce. Diners who have been to Orno for dinner will recognize dishes like the Green Chickpea Hummus ($16), served with pickled beets and zaatar pita; Spicy Tuna Tartare ($22), with Calabrian peppers, preserved lemon and guanciale; Grilled Octopus ($20), with confit potato, pimento aioli, celery and aged sherry; Buffalo Mozzarella ($22), with Jersey tomatoes, arugula pesto, pine nuts and smoked sea salt; Beef Tartare ($22), with brown-butter hollandaise and pickled shallots; and Margherita Pizza ($19), topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil and tomato. A new House-Smoked Bacon Pizza ($22) topped with fontina, roasted tomato and scallions has also been introduced. For more classic breakfast pastries or a sweet dessert, guests can order the Mocha Cinnamon Roll ($8) with espresso glaze; Banana Bread ($9) with honey butter; or an assortment of Donuts ($6). Coconut Yogurt ($12), with orange granola, berries and mint, and a special Sundae ($6) will also be available. Guests can indulge in a boozy Sunday as bottomless Moet Brut and Rose champagne will be available ($75/person) for up to two hours and fresh orange juice and peach puree will be provided to make your own Mimosas and Bellinis. Orno will also be offering a full brunch cocktail menu including their seasonal cocktail La Roma ($18), mixed with Ilegal Mezcal, Hazelnut Orgeat, Mr. Black and Espresso; 75 Apples ($16), with Wheatley Vodka, St. Germaine, Apples, Rosemary and Cava; Strawberry Rhubarb Spritz ($16), a blend of Strawberry Infused Aperol, Rhubarb Bitters and Cava; Bloody Mary ($16), with Wheatley Vodka and Housemade Bloody Mary Mix; Sangria ($16), a refreshing cocktail made with Red Wine, Macerated Fruit and Mint, Spices; Pink DeLorean ($17), mixed with Atian Gin, Manzanilla Sherry, Watermelon, Lime and Mint; Cool as a Cucumber ($17), a revitalizing cocktail made with Espolon Blanco, Lemon, Cucumber, Jalapeno Syrup and Sea Salt; The Mo’garita ($18), made with Maestro Dobel, Spicy Tincture, orange, Lime, Spicy Salt Rim; or you can go traditional and order a glass of their Belini ($16) with Bouvet Signature, Peach Puree, Basil and Vanilla or Mimosa ($16) with Bouvet Signature and Fresh Orange Juice by the glass. Guests can also try non-alcoholic mocktails like the Cucumber Cooler ($10), a blend of cucumber juice, jalapeño syrup, lemon and sea salt, and Rosemary & Company ($10), with fresh grapefruit, rosemary, honey and lemon. A selection of local and international beer and red, white and sparkling wine are also available. Orno is part of Patel’s evolving Alpareno Restaurant Group umbrella, which includes Mamey (also located at THesis Hotel Miami) and Ghee Indian Kitchen. Orno will be open for brunch every Sunday starting November 6 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit wwww.ornomiami.com or follow @OrnoMiami on Instagram. More on Orno Located inside THesis Hotel Miami in Coral Gables, Orno is a modern restaurant with an open-kitchen concept helmed by 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 complemented 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. Orno is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Starting November 6, 2022, it will be open for Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.ornomiami.com or follow Orno’s journey on Instagram. More on Alpareno Restaurant Group Alpareno Restaurant Group, a restaurant partnership between Chef Niven Patel and Mohamed Alkassar, marries culinary innovation and operational excellence. Having seen tremendous success launching Mamey at THesis Hotel, they set out to create a vision for many years to come. Alpareno emphasizes the importance of putting an equal amount of effort into ensuring it enhances the lives of its patrons, the communities in which it serves, local farmers and its team. Chef Niven is the embodiment of the farm-to-table philosophy. Residing on his farm, Rancho Patel, he delivers his produce to Alpareno’s restaurants and curates a menu that complements his hand-picked ingredients. With three restaurant concepts, including the nationally acclaimed Ghee Indian Kitchen, Alpareno has become a well-respected restaurant group in South Florida. For more information, visit www.alpareno.com. More on THesis Hotel Miami Rethinking the way travelers experience a hotel stay, THesis Hotel Miami is bringing lifestyle, comfort and community together. THesis Hotel Miami is focused on creating an active and engaged space for guests, friends and members of the Coral Gables community to come together. The hotel features 245 hotel rooms, two chef-driven restaurants, community-inspired events, and creative meeting and event spaces, plus an elevated pool deck serving the latest libations. For more information, visit www.thesishotelmiami.com or follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Thesis Hotel Miami

Trade in your apron with relaxing views at Baia Beach Club for a Thanksgiving feast featuring a twist on holiday classics. Whether you’re an avid home cook looking to take a break from the kitchen or someone who doesn’t know how to turn on the oven, Baia is sure to give you and your family a holiday that is truly something to be thankful for. Dinner is from 4PM-9PM, $85pp for Adults, and $45pp for Children (12 & under), and reservations can be made here. Here is a peek into the specially curated menu… Appetizers: -Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque with Sourdough Croutons -Shrimp & Moonrise Oysters sided with Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon -Roasted Golden Beets topped with Pistachio, Orange & White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Chives -Cheese & Charcuterie Entree: -Choice of Linguini, Penne, Spaghetti with either Pomodoro, Pesto, Frutti D Mare sauce -Roasted Heritage Turkey with Giblet Gravy, Red Wine Jus, Horseradish Mayonnaise, Whole Grain Mustard, Orange Cranberry Relish -Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon with Roasted Fennel & Wild Mushroom, Chardonnay Dill Butter Dessert: -An array of Holiday Patisserie Indulgences *Full menu available here By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Baia Beach Club

Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as a 2023 Tier 1 National "Best Law Firm” firm for Public Finance Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. BMO has one of the largest and most experienced public finance practice groups in the southeastern United States, with resident attorneys in the Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee and Jacksonville offices. The firm’s public finance attorneys are also known for their meaningful community participation and active involvement in industry groups. BMO was also recognized in U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ 2023 “Best Law Firm” metropolitan rankings as: Tier 1 firm in Miami for Employment Law – Management Tier 1 firm in Orlando for Public Finance Law Tier 1 firm in Tampa for Municipal Law Tier 2 firm in Atlanta for Public Finance Law Tier 2 firm in Miami for Labor Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment Tier 2 firm in Tampa for Public Finance Law “To achieve these national and metropolitan designations based on client and peer reviews is a great honor,” said JoLinda Herring, Esq., BMO’s CEO and managing shareholder. “BMO has built a diverse group of talented and experienced lawyers within its Public Finance Law practice, and we are proud to see that this has been recognized by our peers.” “We are also pleased that our Miami office was recognized for its Employment and Labor Law practices and our Tampa office was recognized for Municipal Law. BMO takes great pride in representing governments, businesses and agencies in legal matters relating to public finance, real estate, state and local government law, complex transactions, project finance, litigation, and labor and employment,” Herring continued. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer recognized first in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes the top five percent of practicing attorneys in the U.S. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are listed on a national and regional-based scale. Firms that received a tier designation reflect the highest level of respect a firm can earn among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and practice areas. The 2023 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting bestlawfirms.usnews.com. The National and Metro Tier 1 rankings will also be published in print in the Thirteenth Edition of "Best Law Firms." More on Bryant Miller Olive With a distinguished history of over 50 years serving its clients' needs, Bryant Miller Olive represents governments, businesses and agencies in legal matters relating to public finance, real estate, state and local government law, complex transactions, project finance, litigation, and labor and employment. Firm attorneys are often called upon to handle some of the most complex legal issues in the boardroom and in the courtroom. The firm has offices in Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://www.bmolaw.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Bryant Miller Olive

Enjoy a list of local restaurants offering a special menu for this Thanksgiving. 4 Rivers Smokehouse Sit back and relax this Thanksgiving and let 4 Rivers Smokehouse do the cooking. Indulge in a variety of proteins and sides for parties as large as 20. Wow your family and friends with main course selections of Smoked Turkey, Boneless Ham, Signature Angus Brisket, Smoked Salmon or Prime Rib ranging from $69.99 - $199. In addition to the main selections, fill your plate with the Fixins Package for $67.69, which includes a quart of Mashed Potatoes, Classic Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing (contains pork), Southern Green Beans (contains pork) and Cranberry Chutney (pint) or A la carte items starting at $10.79, which includes Mashed Potatoes, Classic Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing (contains pork), Southern Green Beans (contains pork), Collard Greens, Southern Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Baked Beans, Cranberry Chutney, Sweet Potato Casserole and Smokehouse Corn. End your meal with a sweet treat from the 4R bakery for $29.99. Choose from a Caramel Apple Pie, a Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie, or a Traditional Pumpkin Pie. Place your Thanksgiving order by Saturday, November 19th at 5 p.m. for pick up on Wednesday, November 23rd. To place your order call 844-474-8377 or click here. Location: 2660 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065 Timpano Las Olas Give thanks at the reimagined Timpano Las Olas this Thanksgiving. The menu offers a bold approach to contemporary dining for guests who want to be surrounded by sophistication with a modern menu inspired by culinary heritage. Available all day (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.) and priced at $65 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), the holiday prix fixe menu includes Tuscan Turkey Tortellini Soup, Roasted Delicata Squash  with root vegetable, caramelized yogurt and anchovy honey vinaigrette; Roasted Turkey with vermont butter whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, leek and sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy; and Apple Crumb Tart with salted caramel. All items are available a la carte along with the regular menu. Be sure to ask your server about the extensive wine list, the rare whiskey program, and unmatched craft cocktails. For group dining, the restaurant also offers a private wine tasting room. For more information, please visit www.timpano las olas.com. Location: 450 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale Reservations: HERE Tropical Smokehouse If you’re hosting Thanksgiving but prefer to relax prior to guests arriving over committing to the kitchen, Tropical Smokehouse has got you covered. All menu items come ready to heat, so clever cooks have the option to claim the food as their own or give kudos to Chef Rick Mace, South Florida’s proclaimed BBQ King. Either way, family and friends alike will be clearing their plates for second helpings. Tropical Smokehouse will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Tropical Smokehouse Thanksgiving Family Meal Menu (Serves 6-8 ) $199: Whole Smoked Amish Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Brussel Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry BBQ Sauce , Butternut Squash Pie *Add Half Smoked Heritage Ham, $75 Tropical Smokehouse A La Carte Menu (Serves 6-8 ) Smoked Amish Turkey: Grade A all-natural whole turkey, honey brined, slow smoked, juicy and tender ($105) Smoked Heritage Ham: House cured half ham, brown sugar glazed with house blend of savory spices ($90) Cornbread Stuffing: Sweet Caramelized onions and sage blended into buttermilk cornbread ($25) Split Brussel Sprouts with bacon and onions ($25), Mashed Potatoes ($25), Cranberry BBQ Sauce ($9) Butternut Squash Pie:Roasted butternut squash filling spiked with spiced rum and nutmeg ($25) Order Details: While supplies last, no orders are accepted after Tuesday November 22nd. Pick Up on November 23rd, 11:30-5:30PM. To place your order call (561) 323-2573 or visit https://www.eattropical.com/thanksgiving-2022 Address: 3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 TANUKI In addition to their regular a la carte menu, Tanuki will feature a Thanksgiving special: Turkey Mazemen Ramen, with Stuffing Spring Rolls and Corn Bread Kasutera for $35. Address: 1080 Alton Road Miami Beach COTE Miami Gather around the table with your loved ones this year at Michelin-starred COTE Miami. Guests can enjoy COTE’s curated Thanksgiving Feast ($125 pp++) that provides a tour of COTE’s finest plates featuring four selected cuts of COTE’s most notable USDA Prime and American Wagyu Beef complemented by an array of fixings including pickled seasonal vegetables and salads; fresh Red Leaf Lettuce with Ssaam-jang; Turkey Mandoo; Savory Egg Soufflé; Japchae, Korean glass noodles with mountain vegetables; Galbi Jjim, braised short ribs; Kimchi Jiggae, a spicy and tart stew with kimchi, pork belly, and gochugaru; Sticky Rice Stuffing with Chinese sausage and shiitake mushrooms; followed by Soft Serve ice cream topped with soy sauce caramel for dessert. Address: 3900 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33137 Menu: HERE SUGARCANE raw bar grill We’re making Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving easy with two options for your holiday celebration. For those hosting a gathering, select our Everything but the Turkey package featuring Homemade Heat & Eat Sides - Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Garlic-Roasted Green Beans, Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes, SUGARCANE Sweet Corn, Sauteed Broccoli Fries, Regular or Truffle Fries, Turkey Gravy. Choose 3 for $28 (serves 2-3), Choose 5 for $46 (serves 4-5), or Choose 7 for $65 (serves 7-8) or add on individual sides for $10 each. Homemade whole pumpkin pecan cheesecake (serves 8-10) also available for $45 each. Pre-orders start Monday, November 7th and orders close on Sunday, November 20th. If you’re looking to dine out with close pals for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, join us on Wednesday, November 23 or Thursday, November 24 for our Thanksgiving feast menu with pumpkin bisque with pepitas and micro fine herbs ($10), endive salad with fuji apple, candied walnut, blue cheese, maple la posada vinaigrette ($14) and the feast with traditional brined turkey, cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, garlic-roasted green beans, glazed sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallow ($28) and pumpkin pecan cheesecake with chantilly cream ($13). Toast the holiday with our Turkey Gone Wild cocktail featuring wild turkey whiskey, campari, cardamom syrup, lemon juice, prosecco float ($16). We’re also celebrating all weekend long with the gobbler, our Thanksgiving all-in-one sandwich complete with turkey salad, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy ($15). All prices exclude tax and are subject to change. Address: 3252 NE 1st Ave in Midtown Miami By ML Staff. Images Images courtesy of each featured venue

This evening, Gucci was the presenter of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s (LACMA) eleventh annual Art+Film Gala. Co-chaired by LACMA Trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, the evening honored artist Helen Pashgian and filmmaker Park Chan-wook. Guests also enjoyed a special performance by global icon Elton John and a DJ set by D-Nice. Proceeds from the annual Art+Film Gala go toward underwriting LACMA’s initiative to make film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming, while also funding LACMA’s broader mission. This includes exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational programming that explore the intersection of art and film. Gucci continues its invaluable partnership with the museum as the presenting sponsor of the annual event. The menu for this year’s gala dinner will be prepared by 2021 Michelin Star Award Winning Chef Mattia Agazzi of Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Beverly Hills. This year’s whimsical color palette was inspired by the rich purple tones seen in past and recent Gucci collections, as well as light projections inspired by honoree Helen Phasgian’s Light & Space art movement. The following attended the event wearing Gucci: Art+Film Gala Co-chairs Eva Chow and honorees Park Chan Wook and Helen Phasgian, Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele, Gucci President and CEO Marco Bizzarri, performer Elton John and D-Nice, and additional special guests including Jeffrey Azoff, Mark Bradford, Mariacarla Boscono, LEE Byung-Hun, Diego Calva, Damien Chazelle & Olivia Hamilton, JANG Dong-gun, Billie Eilish & Jessie Rutherford, Idris & Sabrina Elba, Mark Foster, David Furnish, Andrew Garfield, Julia Garner, Henry Golding, Michael Govan & Katherine Ross, Dev Hynes, Ximena Lamadrid, Jared Leto, Maneskin, Mae Martin, Thuso Mbedu, Janelle Monae, Carey Mulligan, Finneas O’Connell & Claudia Sulewski, Elliot Page, Francois Henri & Salma Hayek Pinault, Alice Rohrwacher, Jodie Turner Smith, Ko So-young, Lindsey Vonn, Olivia Wilde and more. Other notable attendees included: Princess Alia Al-Senussi, Joan Allen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Elizabeth Banks, Willow Bay, Ambassador Colleen Bell, Larry Berg, Sofia Boutella, Adrien Brody, Quinta Brunson, Christine Chiu, George Clinton, Scott Cooper, Tacita Dean, David Dobrik, Jang Dong-gun, Taron Egerton, Mark Foster, Victoria Fu, Jami Gertz, Thelma Golden, Kathryn Hahn, Park Hae-il, Lauren Halsey, Channing Hansen, Laura Harrier, Kathy and Rick Hilton, Paris Hilton, Robert Iger, Cho In-sung, Alex Israel, Rian Johnson, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Greg Kinnear, Heidi Klum, Li Jun Li, Kim Min-jung, Jude Law, Byung-hun Lee, Miky Lee, Li Jun Li, Simu Liu, Praya Lundberg Cheech Marin, Julian Morris, Sandra Oh, Alex Olsen, Catherine Opie, Sean Penn, Alex Prager, Addison Rae, Calida Rawles, Carter Reum, Molly Ringwald, Rosé, Alison Saar, Betye Saar, Vito Schnabel, Sebastian Stan, Sydney Sweeney, Martine Syms, Steve Tisch, Jordan Wolfson, Elaine Wynn, Dustin Yellin, Yoshiki, Chloé Zhao and more. A LOOK AT THE STARS Mariacarla Boscono wore a Gucci black sheer dress with lace details and black leather heart nipple covers, black lingerie set and red and black leather and python printed leather high heel over-the-knee boots. She completed her look with a black silk ruffled organza boa, black patent leather gloves and a gold head accessory with leaf motif in metal with palladium finish. Mark Bradford wore a Gucci black one button satin shawl lapel tuxedo with a white evening shirt, black silk bowtie and black leather lace-ups. Diego Calva wore a Gucci black and white striped velvet jacquard double breasted black satin contrast lapel jacket with a peach silk shirt, white wool mohair flared pants and black leather boots with buckle detail. Damien Chazelle wore a Gucci black one button satin peak lapel tuxedo with a blue silk shirt and black patent leather lace-ups. Olivia Hamilton wore a Gucci gold sequin slip dress with black patent leather sandals. Eva Chow wore a custom Gucci celestial blue A-line gown with embroidered black lace bodice and sleeves, black duchesse satin shoulder bows and black crystal belt with black leather high heel platform sandals and a black satin evening bag with crystal bow closure D-Nice wore a Gucci beige and ebony GG supreme canvas all-over strass embellished two button notch lapel jacket with a white evening shirt, black evening pants and black patent leather lace-ups. Billie Eilish wore a custom Gucci beige GG Supreme silk twill pajama set featuring a night dress with appliqué lace detailing over lingerie body, silk robe, eye mask and Interlocking G canvas platform slides. Jesse Rutherford wore a custom Gucci beige GG Supreme silk twill pajama set featuring buttoned pajamas with cream silk piping and eye mask. They completed their look with a beige GG Supreme large quilted blanket with cream silk piping. Idris Elba wore a Gucci DIY MTO black jacquard two button peak lapel Heritage tuxedo with an ivory covered placket evening shirt, burgundy velvet bowtie and black patent leather loafers with Horsebit detail. He completed his look with a Gucci 25H watch 38mm 18kt-yellow gold Tourbillon watch from Gucci High Watchmaking. Sabrina Dhowre Elba wore a Gucci black lace and tulle gown with high-neck and bell sleeve detail with a black all-over crystal embroidered silk nylon tulle cape with fringe detail at the hem, black leather high heel sandals and a silver and gold metallic GG pattern minaudiere. She completed her look with an 18k white gold cut-out heart motif ring with white diamonds, an 18k white gold Link to Love studded ring and an 18k white gold Link to Love ring with ‘Gucci’ engraving. FINNEAS wore a custom Gucci black two button contrast ivory peak lapel tuxedo with a mauve silk shirt and black leather boots with gold Horsebit detail. He completed his look with a selection of Gucci necklaces in aged gold finish. Claudia Sulewski wore a Gucci black gazar strapless gown embellished with crystal embroidered rays and lime yellow skirt, black leather high heel platform sandals and a platinum metallic leather Gucci Zumi evening bag. David Furnish wore a Gucci black two button grosgrain peak lapel tuxedo with tonal Horsebit motif with a white evening shirt, black Horsebit motif bowtie and black patent leather lace-ups. Andrew Garfield wore a Gucci midnight blue velvet two button notch lapel tuxedo with embroidered floral motif, ivory polka dot, and black grosgrain trim with a pale yellow silk crepe evening shirt and black leather loafers with fringe detail. Julia Garner wore a Gucci black gown with emerald flames in glossy tubular embroidery, flamed cut-outs at the neckline and fluted tulle skirt with black patent leather gloves, black leather high heel platform sandals and a gold metal clutch with crystal Web closure. Mark Foster wore a Gucci black two button satin notch lapel tuxedo with a white pleated evening shirt, black silk bowtie and black patent leather loafers with tassel detail. Henry Golding wore a Gucci ivory one button peak lapel evening jacket with a white covered placket evening shirt, black pants, black silk bowtie and black patent leather lace-ups. Michael Govan wore a Gucci black one button shawl lapel moire evening jacket with black tuxedo trousers, white evening shirt, black grosgrain bowtie and black leather boots. Katherine Ross wore a Guccigreen silk short sleeve gown with sequin and crystal embroidered trompe l'oeil belt and all-over peacock and floral appliqués with silver leather platform sandals. Salma Hayek Pinault wore a custom Gucci emerald and pale pink gradient crystal net embroidered gown with draped neckline, pale pink embroidered lace bra, and patent leather straps with silver metallic leather high heel platforms sandals. She completed her look with a Gucci High Jewelry Hortus Deliciarum bracelet in 18kt white gold and diamonds. Dev Hynes wore a Gucci midnight blue velvet oversized cropped jacket with contrast black satin peak lapel with a light blue oxford shirt, black leather pants and black leather loafers with tassel detail. He completed his look with a black taffeta short bow and a black leather beret with silver grommets. JANG Dong-gun wore a Gucci black one button grosgrain peak lapel three piece tuxedo with a white covered placket evening shirt, black grosgrain bowtie and black patent leather lace-ups. KO So-young wore a Gucci ivory linen long sleeve scoop neck dress with all-over multicolor sequin floral embroidery, pale pink leather high heel platform sandals and a white patent leather Gucci Jackie 1961 mini bag with metallic piston closure and chain shoulder strap. Sir Elton John wore a custom Gucci midnight blue tuxedo embellished with silver crystal and sequin flowers, scattered black and silver Swarovski crystals, and crystal chain trim with a light blue covered placket evening shirt, black crystal neck bow and black patent leather lace-ups. He completed his look with black acetate sunglasses with blue crystal detail and orange lenses. Ximena Lamadrid wore a Gucci midnight blue tulle gown with smocked top and wrapped ribbon neckline embroidered with clusters of crystals and sequins with black leather high heel platform sandals and a silver leather Gucci Jackie 1961 mini bag with metallic piston closure. LEE Byung-Hun wore a Gucci black two button notch lapel suit with a white dress shirt, black silk tie and black patent leather lace-ups. Jared Leto wore a custom Gucci fuchsia velvet double breasted peak lapel tuxedo with all-over crystal strass with black patent leather gloves and white leather boots. He completed his look with a Gucci High Jewelry Hortus Deliciarum necklace with Tiger Head motif in white gold with rubies and diamonds. Måneskin wore a selection of custom Gucci pieces. Damiano David wore a custom Gucci black and silver lurex pinstripe wool round lapel cropped jacket embellished with silver studs and Swarovski crystal, black silk v-neck shirt with bow, black and silver lurex pinstripe wool pants. Victoria De Angelis wore a custom Gucci black lace sheer halter neck gown with all over embroidery in blue glass and crystal strass, black latex underwear and black leather and python printed leather high heel over-the-knee boots. Thomas Raggi wore a custom Gucci black, grey and silver lurex pinstripe wool collarless jacket embellished with silver studs and Swarovski crystal, white and black striped silk crepe shirt, black, grey and silver lurex pinstripe wool pants. Ethan Torchio wore a custom Gucci black, silver and mauve striped two button peak lapel suit with all over embellished crystal strass and a light blue and gold lurex striped sheer shirt. Thuso Mbedu wore a Gucci blue lurex lace and green silk lamé pleated gown with integrated gloves and crystal trimmed neckline, silver metallic leather high heel platform sandals and a silver leather Dionysus evening bag Janelle Monae wore a Gucci black and white satin column gown with crystal buttons, fringed diagonal split and embroidered sequin floral motif, black patent leather high heel sandals and a black satin evening bag with crystal bow closure. She completed her look with a metal choker with gold finish and glass pearl and a head accessory with leaf motif in metal with palladium finish. Carey Mulligan wore a Gucci black wool mohair oversized blazer with ivory satin lapel and graduating fringe of sequins, diamante and strass with a silver sequin, diamante and strass dress and black leather high heels. Elliot Page wore a custom Gucci black double breasted peak lapel tuxedo with an ivory evening shirt, black silk bowtie and black leather lace-ups. Mae Martin wore a Gucci navy two button black contrast satin lapel tuxedo with a white evening shirt and black leather lace-ups. PARK Chan-wook wore a Gucci navy one button satin shawl lapel tuxedo with a white evening shirt, navy silk bowtie and black leather lace-ups. Helen Pashgian wore a Gucci ivory and multicolor floral printed silk dress with white leather and GG lamé Screener sneakers with pink and green Web detail and a green leather Dionysus mini chain bag. Alice Rohrwacher wore Exquisite Gucci look 46 black multicolor wool mohair jacket with embroidery details with a black silk shirt, black velvet pants, black leather high heel platform loafers with Horsebit detail and a purple velvet Dionysus clutch. Jodie Turner-Smith wore a Gucci black velvet dress with plunging square neckline and black tulle skirt with beaded chevron fringe detail with black velvet beaded chevron globes, black patent leather high heel sandals and a gold metal clutch with crystal Web closure. Lindsey Vonn wore Exquisite Gucci look 49 blue and black multicolor striped lamé double breasted peak lapel suit with black leather high heel platform sandals and a gold metallic leather clutch with crystal feline closure. Olivia Wilde wore a Gucci purple and gold crystal chevron draped chainmail gown with red vinyl gloves, red patent leather high heel sandals and a red patent leather Gucci Jackie 1961 mini bag with metallic piston closure and chain shoulder strap detail. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Gucci

Through the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)’s continued efforts to include diverse voices and perspectives, the museum is offering a robust series of educational and public programming throughout the month of November, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. MOCA is also proud to announce the openings of its Fall 2022 and Miami Art Week exhibitions: “Didier William: Nou Kite Tout Sa Dèyè” and Leah Gordon’s “Kanaval.” Debuting on Nov. 2, 2022, “Didier William: Nou Kite Tout Sa Dèyè” (through April 16, 2023) is the largest solo presentation of Didier William’s career. Translated as “We’ve Left That All Behind,” the show presents an in-depth look at the Haitian-born, North Miami-raised artist’s career and memory among the very neighborhood where he once grew up. Curated by Erica Moiah James, Ph.D., the exhibition will feature over forty works spanning multiple mediums and including some of his newest paintings. Complementing the painted work and speaking to the close relationship of painting and printmaking in William’s practice, are new drawings and artist books. The show also includes William’s first monumental sculpture: a 12-ft.-tall wooden body emblematic of a religious column present in Haitian worship rituals. Opening Nov. 9, 2022 is “Kanaval,” a survey by photographer, filmmaker, curator, and writer Leah Gordon that documents twenty years of Carnival in Haiti. Curated by Adeze Wilford, the exhibition consists of a series of black-and-white photographs taken on a mechanical medium format camera. MOCA’s November programming includes: MOCA miniMakers: Native American Heritage Month | Saturday, Nov. 5, 2 – 4 p.m. · Details: Inspired by Native American basket-weaving traditions, MOCA is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by learning how to weave baskets. Join MOCA in this workshop as attendees learn about the tradition of basket weaving and its importance to Native American communities across the country. MOCA miniMakers is MOCA’s free and inclusive series of art workshops for children ages six and up. Children will have access to a variety of art techniques, as well as an inclusive curriculum incorporating step-by-step guides, STEAM activation and creative free play. Taught by experienced artists and sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, MOCA miniMakers aims to foster an accessible spirit of learning through the arts. · Cost: Free · RSVP: For more information, please click here. Sunday Stories: “Grandmother’s Dreamcatcher” by Becky Ray McCain | Sunday, Nov. 6, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.' · Details: Join MOCA on the first Sunday of every month for MOCA Sunday Stories’ story time, followed by a DIY early childhood art project. MOCA is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by learning how to make dreamcatchers. Guests will enjoy the reading of "Grandmother's Dreamcatcher" by Becky Ray McCain and learn about the tradition of dreamcatchers. After the reading, participants will make their own dreamcatcher and explore their importance to Native American communities across the country. Sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, this early childhood art series engages toddlers and fosters reading, motor skill development and socialization. MOCA Sunday Stories is a great way for children to bond with their parents or guardians as they create together. · Cost: Free · RSVP: For more information, please click here. MOCA Makers: Portrait Painting | Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 – 3 p.m. · Details: MOCA Makers is a series of adult art workshops, which bring forward an artistically interested public to work with and learn from local artists in South Florida. Topics such as figure drawing, print making, and portrait painting are hosted for all level of participants. Art Packs are available for purchase from the MOCA Shop. This November, participants will be studying portrait painting with the artist, Lucia Morales. MOCA Makers courses are made possible with the support from the North Miami CRA. · Cost: Free · RSVP: For more information, please click here. Jazz at MOCA Featuring Nanny Assis | Friday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. · Details: “Jazz at MOCA” is MOCA’s free outdoor concert series in-person on the last Friday of every month. On Friday, Nov. 25, MOCA is pleased to welcome Nanny Assis. Assis is a Brazilian-American singer, percussionist, composer, producer and guitarist based in the New York City area. In 2011 and 2017, he was the recipient of the prestigious Brazilian International Press Award as “Best Singer of the Year.” In 2017 in Tokyo, Japan, Assis received the award of “Brazilian Ambassador in Music and Arts” for his work promoting the Brazilian culture in Japan, New Zealand, Cuba, Italy, Russia, Israel, Turkey, England and more. Assis is a composer of the new season New York City-based musical “Rio Uphill.” He also has recorded three albums, “Brazilian Vibes,” “Double Rainbow,” and “Honey and Air.” · Cost: Jazz at MOCA is free and open to the public. · RSVP: For more information, please click here. Art on the Plaza: “To What Lengths” | Oct. 14 through Jan. 20, 2023 · Details: On view from Oct. 14 through Jan. 20, 2023, as part of MOCA’s Art on the Plaza series, VantaBlack’s “To What Lengths,” will showcase a key component to her artistic practice by reflecting on legacy building and preservation as foundational to Black culture and other diasporic peoples. VantaBlack will explore how ideas about legacy are woven into everyday actions by activating five palm trees on the MOCA Plaza with large-scale braids, adorned with beads, metal, and artificial sunflowers and gardenias. The braids of each tree will follow stylings representative of the women in VantaBlack’s family. At the base of each tree will be a round mat with cushions for seating, inviting viewers to engage with the work while looking up. · Cost: Free and open to the public · Where: Outside on MOCA Plaza By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MOCA