The Setai Miami Launches Theme Nights

There’s a new reason to head to the super chic Setai on South Beach.  As part of the summer-long celebration of the hotel’s fifth anniversary, The Restaurant at The Setai is introducing a series of theme nights to transport diners to exotic parts of the world. On Wednesdays beginning August 4th is Flavors of India.  [...]

Miami Spice Returns with Kickoff Party

Miami Spice, the best way to experience Miami’s many restaurants without spending a fortune returns this August for its ninth year. From August 1st through September 30th, around 100 restaurants in the greater Miami area will be offering discounted three-course lunch and dinner menus.  An appetizer, entrée and dessert will cost $22 for lunch and [...]

Tropical Brunch in the Redland

Take a break from the beach and drive out to Homestead on Sunday, April 25th for a great cause. Les Dames D’Escoffier International’s Miami chapter is sponsoring the “Tropical Brunch in the Redland,” with proceeds going to the LDEI Scholarship Fund that benefits food, beverage and hospitality industry students. The brunch will be held at [...]

Easter Brunch Restaurants in Miami

Looking for a spot for Easter brunch on April 4th?  Here are some restaurants in and around Miami that will be serving a special meal: 660 at The Anglers 660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach (786) 594-5811 Offering an à la carte brunch menu along with $14 unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Dishes range from $8 [...]

A Musical Safari at Ultra

“Ultra is like going on safari.” An interesting and accurate observation from will.i.am, who I got to chat with after his Friday night performance at the two day music festival in downtown Miami. As will.i.am explained to me, on a safari you’re not sure where you’re going or what kind of animals you’re going to [...]

Inside WMC: Belvedere Music Lounge

During the 2010 Winter Music Conference I hopped between parties on South Beach, danced in the sand at Nikki Beach and listened to some of the best DJs in the electronic music scene at Ultra.  Out of all these my favorite experience was hanging out at the Belvedere Vodka Music Lounge. Hosted by SIRIUS XM [...]

Snapshots from Ultra Music Festival 2010

More than 200 DJs and a sold out crowd of about 100,000 people helped make the 2010 Ultra Music Festival the biggest and best yet. The 12th edition of the festival rocked Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami with Tiësto headlining on Friday night and Deadmau5 on Saturday night.  Performing on 16 stages over the two [...]

Snapshots from the Winter Music Conference

The Winter Music Conference is the ultimate destination for DJs and fans of electronic music. Established in 1985, WMC is the largest music industry gathering of its kind in the world.  This year clubs throughout downtown Miami and Miami Beach will host nearly two thousand DJs and artists.  The lineup is a veritable who’s who [...]

Take on Tennis Champions at the Ultimate All Star Experience

Think you can return Andy Roddick’s serve or exchange groundstrokes with US Open women’s champion Kim Clijsters? Tennis fans will get the rare opportunity to face off against some of the biggest names in professional tennis during the Sony Ericsson Open at the Ultimate All-Star Tennis Experience.  The courtside encounter is presented by the Ritz-Carlton, [...]

FIU Students Help Make Wine & Food Festival a Success

Miami Beach is getting ready to stage its biggest annual food and wine event: the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival.  Now in its 9th year, the four-day extravaganza will star world renowned chefs and culinary celebrities like Daniel Boulud, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Masaharu Morimoto, Anthony Bourdain and more. Like [...]