Pink Polish Nail and LashesFinding a nail salon that’s affordable, welcoming and consistently delivers great results can be tough. Pink Polish Nails stands out for delivering quality service without the luxury price tag. This family-owned salon has built a loyal following thanks to its warm service, attention to detail and relaxing atmosphere. Clients rave about meticulous gel manicures and […]
Coral Gables Branch LibraryBeauty standards are just different in Coral Gables. Homeowners couldn’t have trucks in their driveway until 2013 and still need to use Board of Architects-approved paint colors on their houses. The atmospheric magnificence of the Coral Gables Branch Library is a natural result of that dedication to aesthetics. With its coral rock exterior and modern-but-cozy […]
KaryuMiami was recently named the most expensive city for dining out in the nation, and there are many restaurants that charge out the nose but fall short of flavor. Karyu earns its $350-per-person wagyu tasting with the quality of its courses and the perfection of its execution — and that’s the price tag before you […]
Carolina ToledoIn a city known for spectacle, Carolina Toledo stands out by mastering something far more difficult: intimacy. Toledo built her reputation on events people remember. With more than a decade of experience in South Florida, she specializes in comprehensive, design-forward celebrations that feel deeply personal whether it’s a bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner or […]
"River of Grass"In 1947, conservationist Marjorie Stoneman Douglas’ book “The Everglades: River of Grass” inspired a generation to advocate for the world’s only ecosystem of its kind. Nearly 80 years later, artist and filmmaker Sasha Wortzel, director of “River of Grass,” continues that work on the screen using Stoneman Douglas’ words as signposts throughout the documentary. The […]
Karelle LevyKarelle Levy has been making Miami weirder and better-dressed for nearly three decades. The Paris-born, Miami-raised designer started her label straight out of school in the late 1990s, cutting her teeth as an artist at the Bakehouse Art Complex in 2001 before building a studio presence in Wynwood, then the Art Center South Beach, and […]
Patch of Heaven SanctuaryYou know the familiar refrain from the Joni Mitchell classic, “Big Yellow Taxi”: “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” That’s often the case in overdeveloped Miami, but not at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary. Deep south in Miami-Dade County near the Redland, this 20-acre nature preserve is the result of a massive, nearly […]
Dragonfly Thrift BoutiqueWhile the element of surprise in thrifting can be thrilling, it can also result in a wasted car ride. Dragonfly Thrift Boutique takes away the stress and still allows you to gasp with pleasure while browsing online. That’s no typo: The shop’s inventory is available for perusal online. Formerly in Little Havana, Dragonfly opened a […]
Milam'sMilam’s is one of the few grocery stores where customers are family and have been since they first opened in 1984. While big chains chase trends, Milam’s quietly leads by listening: every customer request is taken seriously, often resulting in new products personally sourced by the Milam family. With a focus on local vendors, diverse […]
