Category: Miami Curated

Thank you all for your interest and enthusiasm in MiamiCurated's reader contest. And how could I not mention your great ideas for posts you'll be enjoying in months to come! With that said, here are our two winners Plus, a question about your potential interest in a reader event.
You may not know this, especially newer readers. Any and all questions about Miami and even top travel spots, you can Ask Karen and get an answer. Plus, you can look at the 85 questions readers have asked about every imaginable topic and get some tips. You have some out of town relatives going to South Beach and want a moderately priced restaurant there for dinner, where should you take them ? Can you recommend a great reasonably priced facialist for men and women ? Where can you find boutiques of top Latin American designers?  Which is the best jewelry repair store in town? How about top restaurants in Madrid? Classes in painting, culture, foreign languages? These are a just a few of the questions readers have asked me. Here's how to Ask Karen.
In case you haven't entered yet, you still have until April 20 to enter the drawing!!!  It’s easy. Two contests, two prizes you’ll want to win! Here's the scoop:
Whatever your budget and desire to celebrate Valentine's Day in Miami, here are my choice picks. That includes decadent prix fixe menus for dine in and take out including in an acquarium, a Galentine's Day oysters and rose evening,  and luxury overnight of pampering. And there's even more -- Valentine's Day-inspired events, artisanal markets, and live musical performances plus a garden elopement at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. All of these and more are covered in this two part series. Here is part 1.
Happy to share my "go to" list -- proven discoveries during COVID-19 , “life saving finds" (figuratively not literally happily) of service providers--- best Miami repair for home-related problems, and shopping tips that could be useful for you now or at some time in the future.
With many of us having used our time at home to clean closets and now we're going into peak season for moving, the question becomes where to donate everything. Here's a list of ten places that would welcome your clothing and furniture donations in Miami along with many other items that are listed below. Many do pickups and for free. Be sure to call before you go to double check opening, times, and what they're looking for.
We've all been reading about the tremendous financial and health needs in our community. If you're in a position of good health and economic resources to help, here are some immediate ways (and thanks to a reader for sending this info):
If you haven't RSVP'd yet for my upcoming fashion event on August 21, now's the time to do it before the deadline. Plus, you'll be in for another just announced treat!
Congratulations to the winner of the drawing for a gourmet dinner for two at Semilla French Bistro & Wine Bar. I returned again last Friday for a dinner for culinary society Les Dames d'Escoffier South Florida. What a dinner! Everyone gave it high marks! To find out who won, read on. Also, get a preview of our next reader event you won't want to miss!
Thanks to all for your participation in the recent drawing and contest! There were some great ideas which you'll be reading about in coming months. The lucky winners are....