CHEF’S TABLE
ROASTED FENNEL BLUE CRAB CAKES RED PEPPER COULIS & FRIED BASIL CHEF Owner Philippe Jacquet RESTAURANT Café Pastis FACTS A native of Marseille, Chef Philippe received his culinary training in Paris, and worked in the Caribbean, in New York City (under Chef Daniel Baluc), and in San Francisco, before moving to Miami in the late ... Read more
SOMI CELLAR – MY FIRST WINERY
I’ll never forget the first time I visited a winery when I was in my early 20s. Every year growing up, I would visit my dad’s family in California, but only stayed in Los Angeles. On this particular visit, my family asked if there was anything specific I wanted to do. “That’s easy,” I thought ... Read more
NEW IN TOWN
WELCOME NEWS INDEED… On March 25, SOMI Magazine learned that Brother Jimmy’s BBQ had executed a lease for the former Dan Marino’s space at the entrance to The Shops at Sunset Place. It is expected that the 6,540 sq. ft. restaurant location will be fully gutted and rebuilt, with an anticipated opening in the late ... Read more
HEALTH FAIR
South Miami Hospital celebrated its new expansion of emergency room services and surgical suites with a grand community health fair staged on the grounds of the Ludlam Elementary School. Held on Saturday, March 16, the fair included multiple stations for health screenings and community organizations, and a field of activities for children (and adults alike). ... Read more
THE CAVITY CONVERSATION
“WHY DO I HAVE SO MANY CAVITIES DOC?” This is the million dollar question I am going to try to answer for you. When you think of cavities (tooth decay), the first thing you think of is candy, and oftentimes, this is a big culprit. But as I speak with my patient who is trying to ... Read more
3 FATLOSS TIPS
“Lose 10lbs in 1 week!” “Six pack abs in 10 minutes a day!” “Drop 4 inches off your waist in the first month!” We’ve all heard these exaggerated weight-loss promises spouted off by late night infomercials, plastered in colorful magazine advertisements or blasting from the radio on the way to work. Ultimately, though, these are ... Read more
THE MANN ACT
Musical talent is generally where good fortune allows you to find it. Imagine finding it in your hometown. Now imagine finding it in young women from the same family—young women who are identical twins. That’s the story of Alexandra and Lauren Mann. And their talent is decidedly our good fortune. The daughters of South Miami ... Read more
BENEFIT WALK-ABOUT TOWN
Chamber South’s young professional group, Chamber N-XT hosted a walk about town on Saturday, February 23rd. Wearing green wrist bands, the group of some 40 chamber members started the walk-about at Buffalo Wild Wings, then proceeded hour by hour to GameTime at The Shops at Sunset Place. Making their way on Sunset, attendees took in ... Read more