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A Preview of the 15th Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival

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By Justina Coronel Photography Courtesy of Getty Images The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE (SOBEWFF) invites all food connoisseurs to the 15th Anniversary celebration in Miami Beach during February 24 – 28, 2016. From fan favorites to new and exciting vendors, more than 80 events will span between Miami-Dade and Broward counties. As if there weren’t already a variety of tastes to discover, here are a few new venues to experience during the Festival. “Exploring Israel Dinner hosted by Ashley Christensen, Alon Shaya, Michael Solomonov, and Zak Stern” is hosting the Festival’s first kosher dinner at Rok Family Shul – Chabad Downtown Jewish Center on Thursday, February 25th. Christensen, Shaya, and Solomonov will bring new innovations and discoveries from a recent Israel tour and are joined by South Florida’s own, Zak the Baker. They will present this Glatt kosher experience and unique taste to guests. “CroquetaMania hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten” will host this iconic Cuban snack during a late-night party in the trendy Miami Design District. The local food authority of Burger Beast organized 15 of South Florida’s best to present a creative twist on this classic recipe. “Sweet 15: A Dessert Party hosted by Duff Goldman” will take place at Miami’s iconic, The Villa, Casa Casuarina, to celebrate the Festival’s 15th anniversary by having a dozen of the nation’s top pastry chefs to whip up some delicious desserts. And if this wasn’t enough of a huge bite of some of the venues already, the returning classics will have guests craving for even more. “Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Schweid and Sons hosted by Rachael Ray” has been a festival favorite for ten years by bringing the country’s leading burger-making beasts together to compete for your taste buds on Friday, February 26th. “Meatopia Presented by Creekstone Farms hosted by Michael Symon” will present for the second time on Saturday, February 27th. Renowned food writer, Josh Ozersky, created this vision that will feature a carnivorous’ dream of meaty dishes from more than 25 chefs. “LUCKY CHOPSTICKS: An Asian Night Market” will close out SOBEWFF. Award-winning TV personality and chef Andrew Zimmern will host this special event of Asian bites from sushi to dumplings by a collection of chefs. Since all the proceeds go to the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, the Festival has raised more than $22 million to date; and with a simple bite, guests can make these students’ future bright. In September 2015, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in the United States for the third year in a row; now this is a mouth-watering event, in which you must go! For more information, please visit www.sobefest.com Click here to view this post in the MSM January/February 2016 digital issue

Culinary, Culture, Health & Fitness, MSM Online, The Issue

Miami’s Top Healthy Hot Spots

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By Justina Coronel It’s the beginning of a new year and there is no better way than to fully emerge yourself into it with no fear. The best way to feel good about yourself is by feeling healthy. A great way for a fresh start is by eating fresh quality food. Take a look at our list of Miami’s Healthy Hotspots for a solution to your New Year’s Resolution. The Juicery Bar The Juicery Bar’s goal is to provide fresh juices and smoothies that are made with 100% raw unpasteurized fruits and vegetables, with no added preservatives or sweeteners. You can dive into a refreshing smoothie or even a variety of acai bowls. One acai bowl, King of the Jungle, includes papaya, kiwi, strawberry, banana, coconut, goji berries, and chia seeds. If you love a certain smoothie, you can even turn it into a bowl! The Juicery Bar is located at 635 Brickell Key Drive For more information on The Juicery Bar, please visit www.thejuicerybar.com Freshii Freshii’s motto: Eat. Energize. Their main goal is to energize people on the go and aim to provide fresh and nutritious meal choices. The menu ranges from delicious salads, to quinoa bowls, to fresh pressed juices, to custom-made green wraps. For salads, the Market salad is made of quinoa, beet and apple slaw, carrots, field greens and spinach, avocado, and it is all topped off with honey dijon dressing. For fresh pressed juices, the Green Energy Juice is perfectly blended with apple, cucumber, kale, lemon, carrot, romaine, and spinach. Just like its name, Freshii provides fresh and yummy products that have locations in over 75+ cities, including our own. Freshii is located at 2300 NW 2nd Ave For more information on Freshii, please visit www.freshii.com Jugofresh This hotspot is home to cold-pressed juices, smoothies, juice cleanses, and quality food. They are made fresh daily and are 100% organic. The juice cleanses range from beginner to highly active depending on the level of the juicer and consists of 6 to 8 juices a day. For sustenance, there’s a variety of acai bowls to pick from. The Sunset Harbor Acai bowl is made of acai berry, Brazil nut crumble, raw honey, banana, seasonal fruit, coconut flakes, and cacao nib. Another great choice would be the Acai Verde bowl with acai berry, banana, kale, spirulina, raw honey, seasonal fruit, kale-cacao granola, and coconut flakes. Jugofresh is located at 40 South Pointe Drive For more information on Jugofresh, please visit www.jugofresh.com Raw South Juice Co. This live raw food restaurant provides organic raw juices, a smoothie bar, nutritional and inventive food selections. From veggie burger salads, to cheesy vegan vegetable stuffed eggplant, to a pumpkin vegetable potage, to the classic acai bowls, Raw South Juice Co. spices up our hotspot list with some innovative products. Raw South Juice Co. is located at 9804 SW 77th Ave For more information on Raw South Juice Co., please visit their Twitter page @rawsouthjuice Click here to view this post in the MSM January/February 2016 digital issue

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Valentine’s Day Sweets for Your Sweetheart

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By Justina Coronel Valentine’s Day is filled with thumping hearts, cupid floating, and lots of love flowing. This special day only reinforces the love that you have for the one that you care about the most; they truly deserve a toast. But, there is no better way to show your affection than exploring the ultimate dessert destinations around Miami. Not only will your loved ones adore you, but so will your taste buds. Barton G The lavish and extraordinary display of these desserts will exceed any of your expectations. The extravagant choices include Marie Antoinette’s Head – Let Them Eat Cake, which features a head displayed with a swirl of cotton candy as hair surrounded by strawberry shortcakes, fresh berries, and schlag. The 7 Deadly Sweets has different levels of desirable desserts such as dulce de leche, la mancha-saffron apple tart, tres leches, caramel flan, tiramisu, mango cheesecake, and honey bonuelos. If that wasn’t enough, the Baked Alaskan Everglades is a seven-story red velvet ice cream cake wrapped in toasted meringue and candy apple cherry. The Sabrina Sundae also features a giant martini filled with a variety of house-made ice creams and outrageous toppings, and the Brain Freeze is a chocolate fudge mousse cake that has spiced chocolate nougat and gianduja. Barton G is located at 1427 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL For more information on Barton G, please visit www.bartong.com The Melting Pot The restaurant has a special four-course dinner for two that tends to sell out every year weeks in advance. Guests will be able to indulge in the ultimate fondue experience with a simple dip. The chocolate fondue is served with fresh strawberries, bananas, sugared marshmallow treats, pound cake, blondies, and brownies. The fondues vary on preference but guests can never go wrong with the classic Pure Chocolate, which offers milk, dark, or white chocolate that is melted to perfection, or you can have a mix of both worlds of the Yin & Yang, which has both dark and white chocolate. Guests can even call the restaurant and ask for any of the special packages provided, which can involve flowers or chocolate covered strawberries waiting on the table. The Melting Pot is located at 11520 Sunset Dr., Miami, FL For more information on The Melting Pot, please visit www.meltingpot.com Sweetness Bakeshop This award winning family owned 1950s-dinerinspired color scheme bakeshop has freshly baked products varying from delicious cupcakes to a variety of Valentine’s Day treats. The desserts include all Valentine’s Day themed desserts from chocolate-covered strawberries to Rice Krispies shaped hearts to heart-shaped cupcakes in order to provide all the sweetness that you need. Sweetness Bake Shop is located at 9549 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL For more information on Sweetness Bake Shop, please visit www.sweetnessbakeshop.net Donut Divas & Fun Foods Shop This fun-food carnival themed restaurant serves fair foods that will have you craving for more. From mini donuts that are made hot and fresh to mini funnel cakes that are fried on site. The ultimate delight, though, is the deep fried candy bars and fried Oreos/fried red velvet Oreos, in which the treats are dipped in donut batter and fried until golden. This is the ultimate food festival and carnival galore. Donut Divas & Fun Foods Shop is located at 5779 SW 8th St, Miami, FL For more information on Donut Divas & Fun Foods Shop, please visit www.donutdivas.com Click here to view this post in the MSM January/February 2016 digital issue

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The Weekend Guide: 1/15-1/17

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Magic City Comic Con When: Friday, Jan. 15th–Sunday, Jan. 17th all day Where: Miami Airport Convention Center Tickets: 3-day passes: $75; Single-day passes also available Additional Information: Featuring characters from Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, S.H.I.E.L.D., the first Flash, and Bill Nye the Science Guy www.magiccitycomiccon.com Art Deco Weekend When: Friday, Jan. 15th–Sunday, Jan. 17th at 6:00pm Where: Lummus Park Admission: Free Additional Information: Screening Bugsy Malone and Bugsy Shakespeare Miami & Free Shakespeare in the Park 2016 When: Friday, Jan. 15th–Jan. 30th all day Where: The Barnacle Historic State Park Admission: Free Additional Information: 10 year anniversary of Much Ado About Nothing production www.shakespearemiami.com Food Truck Invasion When: Friday, Jan. 15 at 5:30pm Where: Rolling Oaks Park in Miami Gardens Admission: Free; Food and beverages are not Additional Information: Occurs every third Thursday of the month www.foodtruckinvasion.com Life in Color Festival When: Saturday, Jan. 16th at 2:00pm Where: Sun Life Stadium Tickets: www.licmiami.com Additional Information: “The World’s Largest Paint Party”; Featuring Skrillex and Diplo’s Jack U, Steve Aoki, Zeds Dead, Flosstradamus, Big Sean, Ruby Rose, and more Sipping Socials Presents Wine & Reggae Festival When: Sunday, Jan. 17th at 5:00pm-10:00pm Where: The Wynwood Yard Tickets: $5 per person; Free for 15 years or younger; Tickets available online or at the door Additional Information: Taste 10 wines; Food trucks on site; Nail art or braiding by Maggie Rose Salon available; Face and body painting; Wine raffles throughout the night www.sippingsocials.com

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The Weekend Guide: 1/8-1/10

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus Xtreme When: Friday, January 8th & Sunday, January 10th – all day Where: AmericanAirlines Arena Tickets: $16-$75 www.aaarena.com 2016 South Motors Fine Arts Fest When: Saturday, January 9th & Sunday, January 10th at 10am-5pm Where: Pinecrest Gardens Tickets: Free to the public www.pinecrest-fl.gov Scholl Lecture Series When: Saturday, January 9th at 3pm Where: PAMM Tickets: Free www.pamm.org America’s Orchestral Academy When: Saturday, January 9th at 8pm Where: Adrienne Arsht Center Tickets: Starting at $45 www.arshtcenter.org The Big Lebowski When: Saturday, January 9th at 8:30pm Where: Virginia Key Beach Park Tickets: $30-$55 parking space; Walking or bike $7 www.bluestarlitemiami.com YoungArts Backyard Ball When: Saturday, January 9th Where: YoungArts Campus Tickets: Starting at $1000 www.youngarts.org Biscayne National Park Family Fun Fest When: Sunday, January 10th at 1-4pm Where: Biscayne National Park Tickets: Free www.nps.gov/bisc

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Guide to Miami’s 2016 NYE Events

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Ring in the New Year in style with delicious food, over-the-top firework shows, and great music in the presence of amazing company.  Cantina La Veinte New Year’s Eve Bash When: Thursday, December 31st Where: Cantina La Veinte Tickets: $475 per person Additional Information: Four-course dinner served; Creations by Chef Santiago Gomez www.facebook.com/cantinalaveinte Five Star New Year’s Eve When: Thursday, December 31st Where: 1000 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island Tickets: wantickets.com/fivestar Additional Information: Hosted by Eric Milon; Powered by Michael Capponi’s InList app; White & gold theme; Performance by German DJ Robin Schulz; Valet parking available New Year’s Eve 2016 Celebration When: Thursday, December 31st at 8:00pm Where: Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita Tickets: wantickets.com Miami Fireworks New Year’s Yacht Party 2016 When: Thursday, December 31st at 8:30pm Where: InterContinental, 100 Chopin Plaza Tickets: wantickets.com NYE with Pamela Anderson When: Thursday, December 31st at 9:00pm Where: Fifty Lounge at The Viceroy Tickets: fiftymiami.com Erick Morillo When: Thursday, December 31st at 10:00pm Where: Club Space Tickets: https://www.wmcinfo.com/events/info/194508/erick-morillo-nye-2016-terrace/ Soho Bay Restaurant NYE When: Thursday, December 31st Where: Soho Bay Restaurant Tickets: Four-course meal prepared by Chef Ricky Sauri. Guests can choose between two packages, one at $275 per person including the four-course meal and a bottle of Moet Chandon per two people and another at $375 per person including the four-course meal and a bottle of Dom Perigean per two people Additional Information: Special guest: Julio Iglesias, Jr. and Pamela Anderson; Performances by Big Brooklyn Red and DJ Troubles; For reservations, call (305)618-2788

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The Weekend Guide: 12/24-12/27

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Christmas Eve Dinner at The Biltmore Hotel When: Thursday, December 24th at Where: The Biltmore Hotel Prices: French four-course meal: $115 per person; French six-course meal: $145 per person; Italian three-course meal: $105 per person Additional Information: French Prix fix dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chef Gregory Pugin; Italian dishes prepared by chef Beppe Galazzi To make reservations call (305)445-8066 Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans When: Friday, December 25th at 12:00pm Where: AmericanAirlines Arena Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com Jingle Beach When: Saturday, December 26th at 12:00pm-5:00am Where: Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Dr. Tickets: $30 Additional Information: 21 and over; Tech-house party Third Annual Miami International Children’s Film Festival When: Saturday, December 26th-31st Where: Coral Gables Art Cinema Tickets: Admission for opening night: children $10 & adults $15; General tickets: children $5 & adults $10; MICFF festival pass: $50 Additional Information: Various films from around the world will be featured; Workshops for children of all ages; Face painting; Balloon animals Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies When: Sunday, December 27th at 7:00pm Where: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: $45-$105; www.arshtcenter.org Sebastian Ingrosso When: Sunday, December 27th at 11:00pm Where: Story Nightclub Tickets: $40; http://www.flavorus.com/event/Sebastian-Ingrosso-STORY/312346

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Coconut Grove Welcomes a New Dining Experience: 33

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By Justina Coronel Coconut Grove has just been sprinkled with a bit more flavor. A new refreshing dining experience, called 33, opened its doors on Saturday, December 5th, 2015. This Peruvian influenced theme will give guests true quality of delicious flavors with no more than six ingredients, as “attention to taste” is Chef Sebastian Fernandez’s key ingredient to his own success. The menu will even change depending on availability, which will bring a variety not only to the menu but also to the palate. Chef Fernandez and his wife, Leslie, transformed the place into more of an open and inviting space for guests to enjoy. Walking in, guests will be able to notice the large illuminating sign behind the bar titled ‘SED,’ meaning thirsty in Spanish; the bar itself was even designed by Fernandez using reclaimed wood from pallets and copper. To Fernandez, the name ‘33’ means more than the grove’s zip code, which is ‘33133’, but more a sense of belief, in which he truly believes that the number is lucky. But, the food that Fernandez provided is more than just luck. His touch in coordinating flavors together is a special skill providing guests a pure tour of Peruvian flavors and the use of international techniques and influences. Two dishes include classics such as the causa limena and the ceviche de corvina. The causa limena incorporated purple potato, fresh ahi tuna, avocado, and aji Amarillo sauce. The standard Peruvian dish, the ceviche, had lime, ginger, cilantro, red onions, and aji Amarillo for a bit of a kick. The plates are meant to share in order for guests to try all the different types of tastes flourished into the recipes. Make sure to attend 33 because after tasting these Peruvian dishes, you will truly feel lucky. 33 is located at 3195 Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove

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The Weekend Guide: 12/10-12/13

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This weekend holds special events to get an early start on the holidays. In addition, be serenaded by Luis Miguel at his concerts or watch our local professional sport teams dominate in their leagues. Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals When: Thursday, Dec. 10th at 7:30pm Where: BB&T Center Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com Luis Miguel Tour When: Thursday, Dec. 10th & Saturday, Dec. 12 at 8:00pm Where: AmericanAirlines Arena Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com The Nutcracker When: Friday, Dec. 11th at 10:30am Where: Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Tickets: $10 www.aventuracenter.org Pictures with Santa at Miami On Ice When: Saturday, Dec. 11th at 12:00pm-2:00pm Where: InterContinental Miami Tickets: Packages starting at $10 per person http://www.icmiamihotel.com/MiamiOnIce Skate for a Cause When: Saturday, Dec. 12th at 12:00pm-3:00pm Where: InterContinental Miami Additional Information: A portion of proceeds will benefit Neighbors4Neighbors Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program; Food trucks will be on site http://www.icmiamihotel.com/MiamiOnIce CocoWalk’s Chabad on the Grove Menorah Lighting When: Sunday, Dec. 6th until Sunday, Dec. 13th at 5:15pm (Saturday at 6:30pm) Where: Left-hand side of CocoWalk near Starbucks & Gap Tickets: Free & open to the public Additional Information: Snacks & literature will be given out to guests; Each night a lucky guest will be chosen to light the menorah For more, call (305) 444-0777 Miami Heat vs Memphis Grizzlies When: Sunday, Dec. 13th at 6:00pm Where: AmericanAirlines Arena Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com

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Red Dot Art Fair: One of Miami’s Leading Art Fairs

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By Alyse Mier Red Dot Art Fair, one of Art Basel and Miami Art Week’s leading shows, returned to Miami this past weekend for its 9th edition. Its new location in the Arts and Entertainment District served as the temporary home for modern and contemporary works of art. This event has served as a platform to introduce enthusiasts and collectors to established, mid-career and emerging artists, much like Benjamin Edelstein. Edelstein, a Miami native, specializes in both fine art and commercial photography. His work has been published in several advertising campaigns, and graced the pages of leading magazines such as Vogue. Red Dot gave Edelstein the opportunity to present his work side-by-side to exquisite and sometimes bizarre works of art. “I’ve seen some pretty cool contemporary work around here. I’m a fan of mixed media. Anything that has to do with more than just photography or painting, or finding ways to incorporate both I’m usually a pretty big fan of,” said Edelstein. Red Dot’s vast collection of modern and contemporary art did not disappoint as fairgoers made their way through the over 70 galleries that exhibited numerous sculptures, paintings and photographs. “This is my second year here at Red Dot and it’s been a bit of a whirlwind. Long days, long hours, but what I appreciate most about being here is that I not only get to see a lot of the galleries that are present, but I get to meet a lot of the artists that aren’t from around here,” said Edelstein. For more information on Red Dot Art Fair, visit www.reddotfair.com For more information on Benjamin Edelstein’s artwork, visit www.benjaminedelstein.com

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The Miami River Art Fair Showcases in its Fourth Edition

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By Justina Coronel Inside the James L. Knight Center located in the Downtown Miami Convention Center, the colorful Miami River Art Fair 2015 appeared in its fourth annual edition. During the week of Art Basel, this experience was the only one as the riverfront art fair overlooking the one-of-a-kind outdoor Riverwalk Sculpture Mall, which is an 800 linear foot public sculpture setting. The fair was co-sponsored by MSM and showcased a variety of talented world-class artists and gorgeous galleries in an indoor booth setting. From artists painting exquisite pieces to live performances showcasing a display of art in music, the Miami River Art Fair was able to exhibit all aspects of artistic value. In addition, this international and contemporary art fair has the revitalizations efforts of the Lower Miami River at its core. The fair will feature the Miami River as the main attention of all of its programming and events. Due to the partnership with the City of Miami and the Miami River Commission, the fair has been a great tool for the revitalization efforts coming through for the Downtown Miami/Brickell areas and the Lower Miami River. Not only does the Miami River Art fair showcase a true form of art, but also the true beauty of the area at heart. For more information, please visit www.miamiriverartfair.com

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SWAY: A Dance Trilogy

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By Alyse Mier Photography by Stefania Orru Latin ballroom dancing champion Maksim Chmerkovskiy, known by millions for his performances on Dancing With the Stars, brought some ballroom dancing heat to Miami this week with the opening of SWAY: A Dance Trilogy. Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and Tony Dovolani were joined by DWTS professional Peta Murgatroyd, Olympian Meryl Davis and actress Rumer Willis for a five-show run at the historic Olympia Theater in downtown Miami. SWAY gave the audience a glimpse into the lives of Maks, Val and Dovolani and their varied talents in dance genres such as conventional ballroom, hip-hop, rumba, salsa and cha cha. “SWAY was born because we had the opportunity to do it. It was choreographed in-house by two of our Dance With Me choreographers and the cast was made up of over 70 employees from our six locations. It quickly became a show that was bigger than us and we decided to do it two more times. Now we’re in Miami performing only five shows during Art Basel,” said Maks. Maks and Dance With Me Studios have partnered with Alfalit in efforts to eradicate human suffering caused by illiteracy. Dance With Me Studios has used its platform with SWAY to help create awareness for this cause. A percentage of ticket sales from SWAY, associated golf tournament and dance camp benefitted Alfalit International. “Without education we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, so I wanted to be able to give back to people who don’t have that opportunity themselves,” said Maks. For more information, visit swayshow.com

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