My sophisticated European friend summed it up  describing the new Parisian café Yann Couvreur Miami Pâtisserie that just opened. It says Paris in its casual yet stylish look, the fine pastries, and quality and presentation of the light fare. It’s a place where you go once and will surely be back, and with friends.     Chef Yann Couvreur, a leading French chef and top caterer in France,  has opened the first U.S. restaurant of Yann Couvreur Café in  Wynwood, joining 17 other shops from Paris and Seoul to Dubai and more. At the flagship café restaurant, he goes ..read more

  The Cleat Bar, Top Spot for Catching a Sunset   By Munisha Underhill and Yours Truly with contributions by Adelaida Palm   Next in the popular series of a Day In….is a day in Key Biscayne. Here’s everything you need to know, from things to do Key Biscayne, best shopping for food and fashion, and land and water sports to the best place to catch a sunset and where to stay. And for more in the series of a Day In…look at the end of the post.    Overview of Key Biscayne   Across the Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne is home to world-class beaches and lush parks. A ..read more

    This year you’ll be happy to read about Miami Swim Week 2024 BEFORE the events so you can go (usually I’ve done a post event roundup). For this the 10th year, there are more events than ever before, with runway shows, fashion and beauty popups, a fashion industry panel discussion, and parties galore. What may surprise you is that this is the most prominent swim week in the US. Events are centered in Miami Beach at various venues. Most are open to the public, and some are free. Not only are there bathing suits and beach wear for men and women, but beauty products , accessories ..read more

(Photo by Alberto Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)   The beat doesn’t stop in Miami in May. To prove it, here are four more different things to do this month, Miami Events May 2024. Check them out! In case you missed my earlier post with more fun things to do, click here. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island is back May 18 and 19 at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood and it’s a special edition for the swimsuit edition’s 60 anniversary! HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – MAY 19: Danette Anderson attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2023 Issue Re ..read more

          Always a not-to-be-missed event for fashion and hat spotting is The Annual Miami Beach Garden Club Spring Luncheon which never disappoints.  Last month the tony Indian Creek Country Club dining room was awash with glorious flowers, an homage to Monet’s Garden, this year’s theme.  Members and guests dressed in beautiful florals wore hats, most they had made,  decorated with live plant material.  Here are some of my favorite outfits and hats at the Miami Beach Garden Club Luncheon, And note if you’re interested in joining the Garden Club ..read more

Blackened lobster from Nina Compton of Compere Lapin. She has a residency at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami this month   We’re coming into “off season” in Miami but there’s no let up in restaurant openings and other eating news including a high profile chef in residence at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami, a new option in luxury brunch offerings, a new chocolate destination with classes,  a great deal at Fogo de Chao Brazilian churrascaria. Plus, my review of Greek restaurant Bakalo Mykonos on Miami Beach.   Ben B Coco Edible Art   Happily I happened on a delicious new chocolate ..read more

    Scallop tartar   LEKU has always been a class act – its top notch Basque cuisine with an emphasis on meats, casually elegant in the garden setting of the Rubell Museum, professional service, and attractive crowd that’s not showy. Under these circumstances, few restaurants would transform themselves with a fresh approach, new chef and new menu, but not so here. The three high profile team members leading the “new” LEKU has just debuted  LEKU Fish and Garden, and once again they have a winner.   Prominent restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow in collaboration with leading ..read more

  Hyundai Air and Sea Show 2024     Lots of things to do in Miami in May 2024 you’ll want to check out including Ping Pod that has attracted 85000 ping pong lovers across the USA and now in Miami,  a men’s fashion destination,  the Little Haiti Book Festival with events for all interests, the annual Hyundai Air & Sea Show, Grand Tasting of the Authentic Italian Food and Wine Festival, a fascinating photo exhibit on Operation Moses, Cuba 2024 music showcase and more. Little Haiti Book Festival 2024   Miami Book Fair, in partnership with Soyeste Koukouy,brings ..read more

        Second in a series of rediscovering Miami classics is Toni’s Sushi Bar Miami Beach, the beach’s longest running sushi bar. This classic now has a very new look, celebrating its anticipated 40thanniversary with a handsome redesign by New York City firm KONO Designs and four traditional craftsmen flown in from Japan who count ancient temples and royal gardens among their work. In its four decades, Toni’s has not only kept up with eating trends, but ahead of many, with their very varied and appealing menu selections and delicious food that we really enjoyed. Plus, it ..read more

  Treetop Trekking     Miami Attraction & Museum Months 2024 are back with a record-breaking number of more than 50 deals and 15 new participants, including Homestead Miami Speedway, Ocean Force Adventures, Bobby’s Bike Hike, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and South Beach Chamber Ensemble. The program, from The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) , runs from now to May 31.  This two-month program invites both locals and visitors to delve into this vibrant destination with discounts, BOGO specials, and complimentary perks.     ..read more