Those who enjoy an elegant and flavorful brunch in a vintage setting might have to find a moment to venture down South in the Miami Area. There, Amelia’s 1931 will give you the perfect brunch dining experience that you crave. The secretive restaurant, located on a somewhat hidden-away corner of a classic South Florida strip mall, is one that will not disappoint. Once you step through the restaurant’s doors, you’ll be greeted by a speakeasy-style of environment that captures the true essence of the past, with its Victorian-type era décor. Not only will you be surprised by the restaurant’s look ..read more

The Federal, a vibrant bar and restaurant with casual dining and scenic park views, has recently opened at The Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park. The Federal welcomes guests to indulge in cuisine while taking in panoramic views of the lively pickleball courts and the new ice rinks, offering a truly unique dining experience featuring an array of modern American cuisine, including handheld dishes, entrées, salads, and desserts. The Federal at 800 NE 8th St. is situated between two ice rinks at the Baptist Health IcePlex. Its excellent location and inviting atmosphere make ..read more

They are a trio of power performers in the luxury real estate sector. Maritza Meza Giusti and her son, Gianpierre Giusti are the core of The Meza Group, which Maritza co-founded with Gianpierre, who is president. Giordanna “Gigi” Giusti, daughter and sister to the duo, is a sales manager for new development projects at Douglas Elliman Las Olas. “All three of us have this overwhelming passion to help others,” says Gianpierre. “And it’s that same mentality we share because we have a huge admiration and appreciation for what we do.” Maritza is a self-made businesswoman. Her children attribute the ..read more

The upcoming Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the al-fresco cooking season and the annual debut of BBQ dining in Miami. Many outdoor cooking enthusiasts dedicate significant effort to choosing the perfect meats, seafood, sides, rubs, and more. To assist grill masters in enhancing their summertime barbecues, we’ve gathered a selection of local eateries offering backyard BBQ dining in Miami and at home. Klaw Miami  Klaw Miami is an impressive multi-level restaurant in Edgewater within the former Miami Women’s Club building. It features a rooftop bar offering stunning waterfront ..read more

The waterfront patio at Delilah Miami, which overlooks Key Biscayne, is now open to the public, providing guests with an exceptional alfresco dining experience. Bringing the glamour of Delilah Miami’s 1920s-inspired ambiance outdoors, the patio offers a range of booth and table options, all equipped with romantic, dim table lighting and lavish, comfortable seating. The waterfront restaurant has also launched Boat Service for its Miami location, offering exclusive private boat slips available from 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Guests interested in sailing to Delilah Miami to dock bef ..read more

Entrepreneurship and family ties go hand in hand with the Koenigs. It’s been that way for more than 50 years when, in 1971, Kevin Koenig opened a small waterbed store in Fort Lauderdale and named it Waterbed City. A year later, his younger brother, Keith, joined and they became partners in business in 1975, after opening their third Waterbed City store. When the waterbed business began to falter, the two brothers put their heads together and evolved their chain of stores into furniture stores. Waterbed City officially became City Furniture in 1994. Kevin passed away in 2001 and Keith Koenig ha ..read more

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is displaying To Be as a Cloud, which features recent gifts from prominent Miami collectors Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz. Through July 28, the exhibition will focus on nine major foundational paintings from the early 1990s by the Cuban-born, Miami-based artist José Bedia. The de la Cruzes have designated NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale as the permanent home of the paintings. Bedia’s work encompasses both Western and non-Western sources, spiritualism, and personal histories, which has inspired this exhibition of recent acquisitions to the Museum’s permanent ..read more

The Summer Soiree event at Corvina Seafood Grill in Boca Raton will serve as a summer welcoming party and a fundraiser for B the Difference (BTD), a local charity launched in 2011 to provide support, relief, and joy to individuals affected by Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system. Similar to BTD’s annual Cheers to B! gala, which is on hiatus this year, the Summer Soiree on Thursday, May 30, will be a lighthearted affair, reflecting the spirit of BTD’s namesake, Brandon Merritt, with a focus on celebrating life while also raising awareness and funds for a very wo ..read more

Pura Vida is set to further its leading wellness and lifestyle brand in South Florida with the addition of two new locations in Palm Beach County. With the opening of stores in Jupiter and Delray Beach, the brand’s presence in the county will expand to five, complementing its existing outposts in Wellington, West Palm Beach, and West Boca. This strategic expansion underscores the brand’s successful establishment in the region, offering health-conscious and delicious cuisine to the wellness-minded community throughout the day. The new store openings mark a significant milestone for Pura Vida as ..read more

WHERE: 500 N. Andrews Ave Suite 106, Fort Lauderdale PHONE: (954) 306-3407 WEBSITE: https://liviabarandgrill.com/ 1. A NEW GEM IN FLAGLER VILLAGE:  Livia is a great addition to the foodie scene in Flagler Village and helping it spread west with its location on Andrews Avenue in the Motif Apartment complex. It has great mixologists with happy hour specials and good deals on bar bites. There’s street parking in the neighborhood and the entrance to the Motif parking garage is on Northeast First Avenue (east) side of the building. Make sure to look for the QR code signs to ..read more