WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – October/November 2017
Amsterdam Falafel, the top-it-yourself falafel fast-casual restaurant opened on Sunset Drive in September. This is…
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CHAMBER BOARD INSTALLATION BREAKFAST
On September 22nd, 2017, ChamberSOUTH hosted its General Membership Breakfast and 2017-18 Board of Directors…
UM HOSTS SEA LEVEL RISE PRESENTATION
The University of Miami’s elegant WATSCO Center Hurricane 100 room was a great venue for…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – TARTE TATIN
The Chef’s TABLE RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. RESTAURANT Café Pastis CHEF Thierry…
THE ANCIENT NUTRITION ADVICE THAT WILL ALWAYS BE TRUE
You get half your genes from your mother and the other half from your father,…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE The following productions are coming to…
CHAMBER AT PLAY
The upper level of Dadeland Mall’s newest addition hosted the 5th Annual Chamber N-XT Domino…
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY – Part II: Baking Dough at Holsum & Developments through the 50s
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn in as South Miami’s first Mayor,…
WINE AND SPIRITS: A Special Feature – SOMI SUMMERTIME COCKTAILS
Time to heat up the grill and cool down your reds! It’s mid-summer, and we…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – August/September 2017
Büro Group, a South Florida co-working company, opened its fifth location in the SOMI Center…
THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
CONVERSATION WITH BUSINESS LEADERS
MLB All-Star Week in Miami, July 6-11, electrified Miami with a great series of events…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – Salmon Tartare
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEF Veronique & Ahmed Youbi RESTAURANT…
ADULTS CAN GET BRACES TOO! Healthy teeth can be moved at any age
Millions of people in the United States and Canada are currently being treated by members…
VINO & VAN GOGH
On Wednesday, July 19, ArtSouth along with its partner, ChamberSOUTH, hosted yet another successful event…
APES THAT PAINT
After great success at the 2012 Art Basel, the paintings of Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee…
WAKING UP WITH WNBC6
The NBC6 morning crew took their weekly Friday excursion “Waking Up with NBC6” to Sunset…
90th ANNIVERSARY
The City of South Miami observed its 90th Anniversary with a series of events held…
CHAMBER AFTER HOURS
A regular favorite of ChamberSOUTH members and guests is the Business After Hours, hosted by…
NETWORKING LUNCHEONS
ChamberSOUTH holds its monthly New Member Orientation & Networking Luncheon at different chamber member locations…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – June/July 2017
We’re thrilled to be serving you at our new No Name Chinese restaurant! With a…
US1 BEAUTIFICATION – FDOT $625K SOMI INVESTMENT
After four months of construction, in March, 2017 Florida Department of Transportation completed a $624,021…
THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY The Underline is the name given to THE project…
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE
The ChamberSOUTH 7TH Annual Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by Baptist Health of South Florida were…
CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO
Guests arriving at ChamberSOUTH’s 18th Annual Business EXPO on May 17th to Dadeland Mall’s fashion…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – Blue Cheese Salad
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEF Florence Riguidel RESTAURANT La Crepe…
DEBUNKING THE STIGMA OF AESTHETIC TREATMENTS
The medical aesthetic industry has grown significantly over the past 20 years, and it is…
UNCONVENTIONAL ART
On Sunday, April 30th, a well-attended community mural experience took place in recognition of the…
ADVENTURES IN MILAN by Marianne Russell
Adventures in Milan during Salone del Mobile and Design Week 2017. As owner of arango…
SOMI GOES TO KEY WEST FOR PAPA
On May 17th, SOMI Magazine was invited to a media event for the opening of…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South Florida…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – April/May 2017
EAST THAI & NOODLES With a traditional Buddhist blessing held a week prior to their…
THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
TOP EDUCATOR SPEAKS
P Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district…
MAKING WISHES HAPPEN
Recently, the 3rd Annual Wings for Wishes Block Party took place behind Sports Grill South…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – OVEN ROASTED LAMB RACK WITH BRAISED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEF Gil Plaster RESTAURANT Shula’s 347…
WHY AGE 7 IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SEE AN ORTHODONTIST
Although many people associate orthodontic treatment with adolescence, Coral Gables orthodontists Jorge C. Coro DMD, MS…
BIKE – TO – WORK DAY
On Friday, March 3rd, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez led the fifth annual BIKE 305…
PLA CIGARS GRAND OPENING
On hand for the Grand Opening and pictured with Oswaldo and Hugo Pla is Antonio…
WELLNESS WALK
ChamberSOUTH’s Wellness Committee held a first time “Walk In to Wellness” event on Sunday, February…
CYCLE THE CITY
Books, Bikes & BBQ was the theme of this month’s Cycle the City program organized…
YOUTH DIALOGUE DAY
The South Miami Drug-Free Coalition and South Miami Senior High Cobrawesomeness Club held the seventh…
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
The ChamberSOUTH MAC and Chamber N-XT Bowling Tournament was held on Sunday, February 26th at…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – February/March 2017
Enter three generations of cigar lovers to the historic Dorn Building entrance to our SOMI…
THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
HONORING BROTHER KEVIN
It was “Brother Kevin Day” on December 12, 2016 in the County, Pinecrest, South Miami,…
ELECTED OFFICIALS RECOGNIZED
A who’s who of area-wide elected officials and community leaders celebrated the holidays at ChamberSOUTH’s…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – Sous Vide & Grilled Spatchcock Chicken
CHEFS Michael Altman And Trevor Simon RESTAURANT TOWN Kitchen + Bar FACTS Chef Michael Altman…
CUTTING SUGAR’S UMBILICAL CORD
Once upon a time, sugar was mostly relegated to desserts. But now, excessive amounts can…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC Presented by UHealth, the 33rd Season of FESTIVAL…
ART TAKING TO THE SIDEWALKS
The 2016-17 SOMIartwalk© Season is wrapping up its six-month program with events planned for February…
ADDRESSING BUSINESS LEADERS
ChamberSOUTH kicked off its 2017 General Membership Breakfast series at the Miami Dadeland Marriott by…
SOMI HAPPENINGS & SOMI CONGRATS
SANTA’S PARADE OF THE ELVES Sunday, December 4 , 2pm on Sunset Drive FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC Live…
CHAMBER GAVEL PASSES
“Escape to the Tropics” was the theme for the ChamberSOUTH 86th Annual Chairman’s Reception held…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2017
Meet Sharon Spillis, a mom of three, wife to a successful developer & contractor, and…
THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban…
TALKING & RIDING WITH THE PROS
The international organization, BEST BUDDIES, brought top cyclists to Miami to participate in the 2016 Best…
GRAND OPENING
Over the course of the evening on Saturday, November 5th, some six hundred guests celebrated with…
BURGERLICIOUS WINNERS
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presented its sixth annual Burgerlicious event at the Fred…
RON MAGILL AT CHAMBER BREAKFAST
ZOO Miami Communications Director and animal enthusiastic par excellence took to the podium at the ChamberSOUTH November…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – SHORT RIB
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEFS Georges-Eric Farge & David Dallard…
WHAT IS AN ORTHODONTIST? – Orthodontists are specialists in moving teeth and aligning jaws.
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC Presented by UHealth, the 33rd…
GET YOUR ART ON IN SOMI
The 2016-17 SOMIartrwalk© in our town center is now underway and held on the second…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – October/November 2016
SOMI DENTAL Dr. Lopez recently opened his practice in the new modern office building on…
THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
CHAMBER’S 85TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
On a balmy October evening, ChamberSOUTH leadership gathered at the Sonesta Bayfront in Coconut Grove…
WHEELING AROUND SOMI
Conceived by Herb Hiller of the East Coast Greenway Alliance, and chaired by South Miami’s…
PLEASANT LIVING PARK
The City of South Miami, called “the city of pleasant living” just got more pleasant…
ROCKIN’ OUT THE SUMMER
The fun band “People You Know” kicked us into summer this year with a performance…
FLIGHT CONTROL CHANGE-UPS
Chamber South celebrated a changing of the guard at its 84th Annual Chairman’s Reception on…
CHEF’S TABLE – LA CREPE BISTRO
CHEF/Owner Owner Florence Riguidel & Chef Marie Dana Jean-Charles RESTAURANT LA CREPE BISTRO FACTS Florence…
CHAMBER BREAKFAST
Joe Natoli, the University of Miami’s senior vice president for business and chief financial officer…
PROMISE FINALLY KEPT
On a hot and muggy early August morning, the community came together for the ribbon-cutting…
NEW RESTAURANTS OPEN ON SUNSET
“The owner’s in the kitchen,” a customer observed. And the chef reflects: “Well, where else would…
GRAND OPENING PARTY
Over four hundred guests filed through South Miami Cigar & Wine for its Padron Grand…
NETWORKING LUNCH
On the second Wednesday of each month, Chamber South presents a New Member Orientation and…
ARTS IN SOMI – WIRTZ GALLERY/MARSHA SILVERMAN
AT THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the First National Bank of South Miami’s lobby, each…
ARTS IN SOMI
AT THE U Presented by the Frost School of Music, Festival Miami, is Florida’s premeir…
AWAY GAME TAILGATER
On Sunday, September 14th, Cigar Cellar & Lounge hosted a tailgate party for the Dolphin’s…
CELEBRATING TWO YEARS
On Friday, September 12th, ROK:BRGR burger bar + gastropub, celebrated its two years in SOMI…
WINE AND SPIRITS – MIX-OL-O-GY
THE COCKTAIL AS A CULINARY ART FORM Odds are you’ve heard the phrase “craft cocktails”…
STUDENT ART SHOWCASED
Local artist Gail Alexander taught a four-week art program for K -7th grades at the…
WATCH PARTY
On September 5th, family, friends and volunteers for the local chapter of the American Cancer…
SOMI WELLNESS – COOLER WEATHER BRINGS GREATER THREAT OF DAMAGING EXPOSURE
FALL SUN SAFETY TIPS FOR FLORIDIANS Whether you’re a Floridian or just visiting, chances are, you’ll…
THIS SEASON TAKE A WALK WITH US IN SOMI
START YOUR WALK AT THE WIRTZ GALLERY The Wirtz Gallery located in the First National Bank…
LIVE LIKE BELLA BALL
Tutti Bambini served as headline sponsor for the September 13 Bella’s Ball, in honor of…
TROUBLING TRENDS
Members and guests of the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition at its meeting of September 15,…
SOMI SUMMER FUN
The summer in SOMI always kicks-off with the annual Team FootWorks Twilight 5K race through…
LEGALIZING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
In collaboration with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce,…
EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS
On June 11, Consign of the Times opened their new location in SOMI on Red…
FRESHMEN SMOKE-IN
On June 7th a new generation of tabacaleros was christened with the brand opening of…
WHAT’S NEW
MINE IS BETTER THAN YOURS From tiny shack on South Beach, to a second location…
CHEF’S TABLE – CEVICHE VERDE
CHEF/Owner Ze Carlos Jiménez RESTAURANTTHE MEXZICAN GOURMET FACTS A native of Cuautla Morelos, Mexico, Chef…
GREENING A PASSIVE PARK
On Thursday, May 15, a demonstrative collaborative effort between Miami-Dade County, the City of South…
WHAT’S NEW
PUT SOME SOUTH IN YOUR MOUTH, SOMI Twelve months after completely gutting the 6,540 sq. ft.…
CHAMPIONING BUSINESSES & VOLUNTEERS
The 4th Annual Chamber South Business Excellence Awards Luncheon was held on April 9th at…
WELLNESS BREAKFAST & EXPO
The county’s major health care providers participated in Chamber South’s April’s General Membership Breakfast &…