Missed the MiamiCurated reader fashion event at Anatomie? Here’s a look at your fellow readers, the stylish and practical travel fashion, and the handsome straw market bags and custom hats from Sonder and Holliday in a photo gallery.
Photo Gallery of Reader Fashion Event
M&V Cafe, A Gem
M&V Cafe isn’t the kind of restaurant you usually find in Miami. It has a family vibe, not surprising since the the chef and his wife are the owners and work in tandem, he in the kitchen and she waiting on tables and charming the patrons. Plus, it’s neither a single cuisine nor fusion. It offers traditional French specialties, the favorites, along with house made pasta and other Italian dishes. Why the mix? Chef Fabrice Di Rienzo was born in France, worked with French greats Bernard Loiseau, Paul Bocuse and Daniel Boulud, but his grandmother was Italian and taught him all about Italian cuisine which he also loves. The food is delicious and it’s the kind of place you’ll go back to, where you feel comfortable and get solid value. All my picky friends have loved it. Plus, they have an amazing lunch special for $14.50.
New + Best Portuguese Restaurant in Miami
I have to admit, I’m sort of tired of just seeing branzino and salmon as fish choices on restaurant menus. So it was a much welcome change to discover new Portuguese seafood restaurant Seasins, with not only new fish choices, but also, exciting preparations. The Portuguese know their seafood. But never fear carnivores, there are very appealing meat selections too. They’re in a neighborhood in SoFi where there’s serious competition, so they need to be at the top of their game. And they are, the best Portuguese restaurant in Miami. Plus, they offer very good value and a terrific lunch special so you can try it out before making the commitment for dinner.
Miami Insider Tips for February
I’ve been very busy this month coming up with all these wonderful Miami insider tips for February. We’re talking everything from complimentary Rose happy hour for ladies at Novikov, a serious new ManCave with the works, and Little Havana’s first rooftop bar and eatery to a costume jewelry repair pro, terrific musical at M Ensemble Company on through February 23, and more.
The Bazaar Project- Not to Be Missed
It’s seldom I go to a store and want to buy just about everything. A notable exception is The Bazaar Project in its expanded new home in Coconut Grove. The owner, sourcer and person of exquisite taste is Yeliz Tetiz, who travels the world discovering contemporary treasures in home décor, men and women’s fashion, and jewelry. It’s best described as a Concept Store. Sharing the space with the retail offerings is an inviting café with tropical flair that opens onto the street. Though just open for two months, it’s already a hot ticket. Expect Yeliz’s stylish touches, even in the café. A coffee is not just a coffee. It’s served on a silver tray with a piece of Turkish delight candy. Order a glass of wine or cocktail and it comes with a dish of nibbles.
Best Bets for Valentines Day in Miami 2020
Dial up the romance on Valentine’s Day with our picks for a romantic dinner, stroll through one of Miami’s most beautiful gardens, the angelic sounds of one of Opera’s masterful singers or spend the day as a pampered couple in one of the city’s iconic landmark hotels. Plus, two last minute additions you won’t want to miss. Here are our best bets for Valentines Day in Miami 2020. Note all prices are plus service and tax.
Last Call, Fab 3 in 1 Reader Event Feb.12
If you haven’t RSVP’d yet for my upcoming 3 in 1 fashion event for men and women on February 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., now’s the time to do it before tomorrow’s deadline. Plus, you’ll be in for another just announced treat! If you have replied, as a reminder the address is 6704 4th Avenue. There’s on site free parking. Here are the details in case you missed my earlier post describing the event.
Eye Candy: a Top Miami Super Bowl Party 2020
Fashion, food, name entertainment, people watching, and more — The Official Miami Super Bowl Host Committee VIP Party last week at Bal Harbour Shops with Honorary chairs Matthew Whitman Lazenby, Christine Lynn, Rodney Barreto, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, actor Tommy Lee Jones, and Argentine polo player Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras hosted the one-of-a-kind, private celebrity-styled affair. The event at Bal Harbour Shops for the Nick Buonoconti Fund to Cure Paralysis is always one of the top parties of the year. The entire mall is one party, albeit with the style and flair that you’d expect from the Shops. Feast your eyes on some of the eye candy:
Cool Things to Do in Miami in February
There’s so much going on in Miami in February 2020, from the popular Tour of Kitchens in Coral Gables, big-deal boat and yacht shows to art festivals, a tasting event in a botanical garden, and more. Looking for something new to do in the Magic City this February? Try one of the events listed below. We love them—and we think you will, too!
3-in-1 Reader Event Feb.12!
A number of you have expressed interest in going to the warehouse/showroom of Anatomie, the company that makes travel clothes for men and women. So great news! We’ll be going there AND have two other curated vendors. Mark your calendar for February 12, 5:30 to 7:30. My next reader event will be held at their showroom. PLUS, we’’ll be joined by Sonder and Holiday that makes stylish straw market bags that were all the rage in the French Riviera this summer along with custom Panama style hats for men and women and others. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have the designers of my much complimented Frida Kahlo earrings and others that happen to be under $60 so you can buy more than one. Enjoy wine, prosecco and light bites too! Here’s more on the event and images of the products on display. And if you like what you’ve read, I need to have your RSVP by February 7. Feel free to invite a guest but I need to know the name.