Highlights from Ultra Music Festival

Looking for Ultra 2010?  Click Here I’ve been sick with a sore throat the past couple of days.  Perhaps it was from all the cheering at Ultra or trying to shout over the music.  Either way, it’s a small price to pay for getting to check out two days of performances by some of the [...]

Deering Seafood Festival

If there’s a food festival going on, I’m there! Yesterday I had the chance to check out the 5th Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay at the Deering Estate at Cutler.  It was my first time at both the seafood festival and the Deering Estate and I had a great time. Grey skies and [...]

Sights, Sounds and Tastes at Ultra Music Festival

Paul van Dyk, Tiësto, Kaskade, Carl Cox, Moby and more — the biggest names in dance and electronic music are in Miami this weekend for Ultra Music Festival, part of the Winter Music Conference. More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the 11th edition of the festival to watch performances by more than 100 [...]

AG Pick: Matanzas Creek Merlot

I have been a fan of Matanzas Creek’s red wines for years, even before I visited their beautiful estate in Santa Rosa, California.  Now every time I open a bottle I think about strolling through the rows and rows of lavender, taking in its intoxicating and soothing smell. Matanzas Creek’s tasting room is perched on [...]

Earth Friendly Disposable Dinnerware

If you’re throwing a party but hate the idea of throwing away tons of paper or plastic plates, there’s a new green alternative.  VerTerra Dinnerware makes disposable plates, bowls and serving dishes that are all environmentally-friendly. VerTerra’s stylish designs are made from fallen palm leaves, an agricultural waste product that is most often burned.  Steam, heat [...]

Candy Sales Up in Tough Times

As the economy sours, our sweet cravings are apparently growing. According to a New York Times article published on Monday, candy makers and candy store owners say that with the current economic downturn there’s been an increase in the amount of candy Americans, especially adults, are consuming. Many big candy makers are reporting rising sales [...]

Miami Style on the Runway

SoBe chic was on full display Thursday night at Miami Fashion Week. The evening kicked off on a positive note with the international launch of Sabrina Barnett’s “Empowering Women” collection.  The former supermodel of Haitian, Cuban and Italian descent presented an array of shirts, pants and dresses, all with positive messages of self love.  Models [...]

Accessorizing at Miami Fashion Week

Miami Fashion Week has come to a close, ending seven days of shows, shopping and parties.  The collections of the local and international designers reflected the glamor and diversity of Miami, with many designers drawing inspiration from the city’s vibrant colors and culture. No outfit is complete without accessories; a stroll through the jewelry and [...]

Best Value Bordeaux

I don’t like to play favorites when it comes to wine but I must admit Bordeaux is among my favorite wine producing areas in the world, particularly for red wine. Bordeaux is located in southwest France, a region where wine production dates back to the 8th century.  Today there are more than 10,000 wine-producing châteaux [...]

Miami Fashion Week

One of the most fashionable cities in the world is getting even more stylish for Miami Fashion Week! The annual event held in the trendy Wynwood Art District runs through Sunday, March 22nd.  It’s the largest Hispanic and international fashion event in the United States, featuring designers, entertainers and celebrities from around the world. Go [...]