I woke up this morning. I suppose that is a good start. After a few too many vodka’s last night while listening to @dnice on his live DJ session on Instagram, I need to admit I was offensively dancing with my dogs - and simultaneously using my new favorite app called House Party where I had a three way International video call with my girls Gabby and Tayo. And then, ...
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These past weeks have been brutally nuts. For a total of like 2,000 reasons. Sitting in a hacienda in Valle del Bravo, a ‘Pueblo Magico,’ (translates to Magical village), approximately two hours outside of Mexico City, I swear to you all: I still have mascara running down my face from last night. Fancy #tequila combined with a #badcaterer… I mean I went to a wedding in the mountains, on this ...
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Eating out is what I love to do most. It is also the act of chewing that I adore complaining about. However, because a large part of my life entails being out on the town, combined with the fact that I do write food and cocktail features for various pubs, I figured why not share my favorite local finds with you. I offer you a mix of Miami's best, from ...
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This morning, I woke up to news that Andrea Greenberg passed away in her sleep. The tears have not stopped rolling. I dedicate this post to a 53 year old gem, a boss lady, an inspiration, a star and I am proud to say, a friend of mine for the past eleven years. Andrea, I had the opportunity to dine with you and Alejandro in Aspen a few months ago. ...
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Off the ‘beach’ and path are where some of my favorite new discoveries lie, although some may not be so new. If you cross Miami Beach’s one of two causeways, here is my guide to la nouvelle discoveries, and truth be told, I hope you enjoy what I dug up. From consignment digs to Spanish cuisine inside of a wine shop to amazing tomato martini’s (so good, I swear) and some of ...
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I DID NOT WANT TO REMOVE THIS POST AS CHEF LINQUIST WILL BE OPENING NEW RESTAURANTS IN MIAMI, BUT OLLA HAS CLOSED. PLEASE ENJOY THE RECIPES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST. My life these past three years have been about all things Mexico. I simply cannot escape it. So let’s rewind. A few years ago, Doctor Richard Awdeh, the BFF and man behind my nearly 20-20 vision and I went ...
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Lately, I have been on the go. Legitimately. I barely have time to see my closest friends, and family, when I return to my home of Miami Beach, and my distractions these past few months have kept me quite happily focused in another country. Gracias adios. There are not too many reasons either, for that matter, that I would find it a ‘must’ to book a last minute flight for a ...
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When it comes to standing out: I am guilty. First, there is that recognizable laugh. Then, the tone-deaf voice, followed by this unique style. Lets just say, you know when I walk into a room. This past weekend, I jetted off to Chicago to visit one of my best friend’s. You may know her. She’s kind of cool. Julie Fogel is the newly appointed Marketing Director of RockitRanch, a well known ...
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I am an extraordinarily picky eater. One restaurant that I truly miss is Fratelli Lyon, which for years, was located in the heart of the Design District. Fratelli was always consistently delicious, an easy choice with clean food. As of just a few weeks ago, here is some incredible news for you: Mr. Ken Lyon, food guru and genius chef, has just opened the most petite, perfect epicurean market, which ...
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The Art Basel madness has officially begun, and all I can say is ‘thank god Alton Road is back in one piece and does not look like Gaza.’ One problem solved. Next point of conversation re Basel is I have found that people are alllllll about the PARTIES; ‘were you invited to X, were you invited to Y and Z?’ Well I have news for you: the real deal party ...
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As Art Basel approaches, I thought I would put together a little list of some of my top choices of Resto's with a Patio that are fashionable, delicious AND strategically located. Here are four spots to lunch at while you are on the go...... Here is where I am running to sup at during my busiest week of the year! On the beach….. The Setai: The Restaurant This uber-lux hotel has one of the most delicious ...
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by Dale Steiner Newberg Last Wednesday evening, lets just say, it was an experience that took my senses to another stratosphere. The Ritz Carlton, formerly One Bal Harbour, has arrived! With a tweak, a nip, a tuck and the ‘Ritz touch’ ~ my senses were captivated. The old has become the new, warm, contemporary and yet traditional, perfect 'setting' for the evening, which included Champagne in Christofle stemware, dinner at Bistro Bal Harbour, and a refreshing splash of Etiquette, ...
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I have a full obsession with a restaurant, and it is likely that you don’t know about it because they recently opened. In the mood for Art Deco GALORE plus a heavenly explosion on the palate? The Metropolitan by Como, located at the historic Traymore Hotel on Miami Beach, combines the necessary elements for that gourmet meal. At Traymore Restaurant, the presentation is art, the portions are generous, the service is ...
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A few months ago, my girlfriend Brittany Lopez Slater became my hero. She and I rendezvoused in Coconut Grove at a market off of Grand Avenue. My life will never be the same. When you think of me, le picky eater, I want you to understand two major components to my life: Will drive for food I love clean eating, so much so, that I cut gluten from my diet. This past weekend, with ...
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