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Where: Acqualina Spa by ESPA (17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach) The treatment: Sound Care Ritual The lowdown: In its ongoing effort to stimulate all the senses as part of its ever-expanding menu, Acqualina Spa has unveiled a music-enhanced treatment that incorporates Sound Care, a French-based application with science behind it. Neuroscience researchers have demonstrated

Inside a bustling Pinecrest shopping center at the corner of Chapman Field Drive and Southwest 82nd Avenue, brothers Cassidy and Jordan Athos—owners of Brewing Buddha coffee shop—experiment with flavors like pistachio, lavender and smoky s’mores. From the outside, one would never guess that the inconspicuous storefront brews some of Miami’s most interesting coffee. “We’ve been

Photos by Eduardo Schneider A runner and a self-described “health nut,” Howard Mintz avoids junk food. When he does indulge, only one snack will do: popcorn. “I like popcorn, but he loves popcorn,” his wife, Lisa, says of Howard’s passion. “I enjoy it, but I don’t go crazy over it. He has the palate. He knows

Inside her Coconut Creek home, Irmgard Estelrrich concocts elaborate cake creations: a Louis Vuitton bag, Mickey Mouse ears, a typewriter, even a Wonder Woman-themed cake. That one might be her favorite. “The Wonder Woman cake was awesome,” Estelrrich says. “When I delivered it, they had a special place for it. It was on a pedestal.

The open showroom at Jay Feder Jewelers in Boca Raton smells like lavender, with crystals hanging from the ceiling and more than 30 seahorses lingering inside a 300-gallon saltwater tank. The pieces for sale are as exquisite as the store design, yet the atmosphere feels warm and familiar. Aptly described as a hybrid between an

Michelle Gerlick earned her degree in elementary education, but, ultimately, she decided to ply her trade in a different kind of classroom. The founder and director of Dance Theatre still teaches children, but she sees her career as “the best of both worlds.” “I get to teach kids what I love most in life,” Gerlick

In the ever-changing world of real estate in south Miami-Dade County, Pinecrest has held its own niche, becoming known as one of the county’s most desirable municipalities. To get insight into the current market, Pinecrest Lifestyle spoke to Pinecrest resident and real estate professional Evan Goldman of Goldman Residential Group, Re/Max Advance Realty. What are

On a sleepy side street off South Dixie Highway, Naomi Harris mills organic whole-grain flour inside an unassuming kitchen. Out front, wicker baskets brim with crisp baguettes next to a large clear case stocked with multigrain sourdough challah. This quiet Coral Gables bakery, named Madruga, brings artisanal bread to life. “As a baker, milling bread

Just off Red Road in South Miami, people who suffer from any number of ailments—from aches and pains to more-serious conditions like brain injuries and kidney disease—use their own bodies to treat themselve It happens inside the American Stem Cell Research Center, which celebrated the opening of a 3,500-square-foot regenerative medicine clinic in South Miami

Mitch Amsterdam and Mike Linder, pioneeers of the private jet catering industry, began their round-the-clock business in 2001 with Silver Lining InFlight Catering.  “It’s 24 hours a day, we’ve never closed in 12 years,” Linder says. The two lifelong friends have set the standard for aviation concierge services, providing a first class experience for worldwide

Overview: The three-row crossover is no longer a novelty in the automotive industry, but Buick’s new model (and new sub-brand) certainly feels like a revelation. It offers all of the cutting-edge technology and premium materials that one would expect from a luxury ride amid an interior setting that manages to balance high style and you’ll-feel-right-at-home

Xtreme Action Park High score: Xtreme positions itself as an entertainment complex, but even that description fails to do justice to the activities and adventures inside this sprawling facility. To be sure, there are plenty of arcade attractions—more than 100 popular and cutting-edge entries, including the XD Dark Ride Theater, an interactive 7D movie where