REMEMBERING MARTIN
As part of the South Miami community’s February Black History Awareness Month, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee organized the annual parade and family day on Saturday, February 28th. The parade made its way through the Williamson historic community to the Marshall Williamson field for an afternoon of music, food and fun. Conch fritters, bbq, ... Read more
CHEF’S TABLE – Café Pastis
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 1980s. He always is an activist for fresh, flavorful simple food ... Read more
SOMI WELLNESS – 4 PLANTS WITH THE HEALING POWER TO CURE WHAT AILS YOU
Doctor Says More Americans Realize The Effectiveness Of Remedies Found In Nature A fever, stomach pains or a simple case of the sniffles can send people rushing to the pharmacy for a drug to battle their symptoms. But Mother Nature provides a number of medicinal plants with healing properties that also can nurse you back to health, ... Read more
ARTS IS SOMI
AT THE U LOWE ART MUSEUM VIK MUNIZ: POETICS OF PERCEPTION Now through April 19, 2015 The Brazilian-born Muniz is known for the startling materials he uses in the production of his stunning images. By employing diverse materials such as toys, diamonds, garbage and magazine clippings, the artist creates tableaux, which are then photographed. Poetics ... Read more
RICHARD AND KIRY TIBERIUS PAINTERS
Richard and Kiry Tiberius are a father and daughter team who paint in oil with the use of palette knives on board. They have mastered an extremely exacting technique that requires upwards of 50 hours of work for each painting. The results are highly textural and detailed works of art. “We try to tell a ... Read more
VINO AND VAN GOGH
How to relax after a busy day at the office? How about taking a paint brush in your hand and letting the other side of your brain express itself. And that exactly what some forty busy professionals did in an event organized by ArtSouth. Billed as “Vino & VanGogh” the event was hosted by ChamberSOUTH. ... Read more
MELLOW OUT IN SOMI
On Saturday, February 21st, hundreds descended on Mellow Mushroom for their Grand Opening. Founded forty years ago, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has been serving up fresh stone baked pizzas to-order in an eclectic, art-filled and family-friendly environment. Each Mellow Mushroom is decidedly unique, with original artwork, different design styles and custom signage. SOMI’s franchise owner ... Read more
PLEASANT LIVING PARK
The City of South Miami, called “the city of pleasant living” just got more pleasant for some of our four-legged canine friends. The long-sort after park by Vice Mayor Walter Harris, was finally realized on Friday, February 20th as the ribbon was cut on the 5,000 square foot park adjacent to the Elks lodge. The ... Read more
WHAT’S NEXT
ChamberSOUTH’s young professional group hosted a New Member & Business After-Hours event at Earls Kitchen+Bar at Dadeland on Thursday, March 19th. The mission of Chamber N-XT is to engage the young professional of ChamberSOUTH to become the leaders of tomorrow. Through their fun networking opportunities, members expand business relationships and connections with the community. At ... Read more
A GREEN THING
On Tuesday, March 17th, bars in SOMI celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day for the annual “wearing of the green” festivities. The bagpiper made his way through SOMI playing for revelers at Deli Lane/Sunset Tavern, on the sidewalks outside of The Irish Times and at Bougies.