Inspired by the Cape Florida Lighthouse, which sits along the edge of Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne, the Ritz-Carlton’s newest restaurant brings coastal dining to the quiet barrier island. Lightkeepers, named for the lighthouse keepers of the 1800s, spotlights Florida-sourced ingredients, such as cheeses from Winter Park, beef from Ocoee, and snapper from
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If there’s anything that South Floridians love as much as our tropical weather and sunshine, it’s a party. The problem, for groups looking to stage such an event, is where to host it. Enter Patty Leon, who gives her clients a place to let good times roll at Slice, an event venue in Weston. Along
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Something different: Delray’s thriving cultural scene finds a culinary complement with the arrival of Avant, a collaboration between Society 8 Hospitality Group and Nxt Big Thing. The 4,600-square-foot space, formerly home to SoLita and Mastino, has been reimagined as a hip, inviting ode to the social aspect of dining—and a celebration of art in its
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A Diverse Palate: The European-style restaurant, café and lounge features a multi-ethnic menu, highlighting cuisine found in Italy, France, Greece, North Africa and the Middle East. “The recipes are very much authentic to their origin,” says co-owner Sabrina Cozzolino. “We don’t want to be identified as a Greek place or an Italian place or a
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Take the plunge: The third and final foodie venue at Plunge Beach Hotel, Octopus gives the property a gourmet gastropub to go with its other offerings: Bean & Barnacle (artisan sandwiches, coffee, gelato) and Backflip (Latin- and food truck-inspired beach bar fare). The price is right: Along the way, food and beverage director Will Sibernagel
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The Business of Food: Co-founders Levin de Grazia and César González are Venezuelan businessmen; de Grazia’s family has more than 30 years of experience managing restaurants, and González is a cook who started posting his creations on his Instagram account, @co_cinero, which has garnered more than 1.5 million followers. Options Galore: Among the most-requested dishes are the
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We have a yoga teacher coming to the office this week. I always try to find innovative ways to get my team moving. My thing has always been education. I love to educate, and there’s nothing more important to me than to educate someone on how to take care of themselves the best way they
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Family-run Graziano’s celebrates three decades of serving South Florida At Graziano’s, success comes from decades of tradition. In the last quarter-century or so, the family-owned restaurant and market popularized Argentine cuisine across South Florida with multiple sit-down and fast-casual locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The Graziano family has been in the food-service business for
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Long before she worked for the city of Coral Springs as its chief economic development officer, Ana Barbosa realized an early aspiration by serving her country. It began with a TV commercial about how the military would pay for education. “I always was kind of a big dreamer,” says Barbosa, who joined the U.S. Air
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5701 SW 91st St, Listing price: $2,495,000 Listing agent: Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez; 305.333.5683 Specs: 6,053 square feet • 5 bedrooms / 5 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom This home is a part of St. Bernard de Clairvaux, the Spanish monastery built in the 12th century and relocated to Florida in the mid-1900s for use by the
Read MoreThe Women Empower Expo takes place Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and features panels, a networking lounge, breakout sessions and more. To learn more, visit womenempowerexpo.com. ? Among the thousands of people who attended the first South Florida Women Empower Expo in mid-October at the Broward County
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener It’s a bit pricey compared to competitors, but this product is touted as one of the best nail hardeners on the market. It can be used alone or as a base coat under polish and comes in 10 formulas, including colored shades. ($18; Ulta, Amazon) Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish
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