CHEF’S TABLE – Shula’s 347 Grill
CHEF Bret Hessler RESTAURANT Shula’s 347 Grill FACTS Hailing from Seattle and the food culture of the Pacific Northwest, Chef Bret has been Executive Chef at Shula’s 347 Grill for the past 5 years and is Director of Culinary Operations for the Grove Bay Hospitality Group. SOMI kitchens Recipes from our Town Center Chefs ... Read more
WINE AND SPIRITS – JUNE/JULY ’15
Since Craft Beer Has Disrupted The Industry, What’s Next? Craft spirits are following the same trajectory as craft beer America has fully embraced craft beer. • On average, a new brewery opens its doors every single day in the U.S., according to NPR. • Craft brewers now account for one out of every 10 beers sold in the ... Read more
SOMI WELLNESS – SPRING REJUVENATORS & WEIGHT LOSS HELPERS
3 Anti-Inflammatory Cocktails Nutrition Icon Breaks Down The Health Benefits After a brutally cold winter for much of the country, it’s time to embrace the changing season and cleanse and rejuvenate our bodies with lighter foods, juices and smoothies, says nutritionist and juicing pioneer Cherie Calbom, MS. (“The Juice Lady”). What’s considered healthy and unhealthy ... Read more
ARTS IN SOMI
Located in the lobby of the First National Bank of South Miami, each month The Wirtz Gallery presents local & international artists. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday 9a-4p, and Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month, from 6-9p and are open to the public. In June, the ... Read more
JONATHAN BROOKS VISUAL ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHER
Jonathan Brooks is a native Miamian who enjoys tapping into his ancestral roots for artistic inspiration. His father is from Wisconsin and his mother is from Cuba. Like many artists, Brooks’ life experiences have also had a profound impact on his subject matter and the manner in which he translates that as a fine arts ... Read more
PORSCHE CONCOURS ON SUNSET
On Sunday, May 3, an estimated $17million worth of cars were displayed on sunset drive, for the first “das renn treffen.” However, not just “cars” – they’re Porsches! Some 200 owners registered and brought their prized possessions, and over 6,000 attendees got to see everything from a very rare 1964 356 four-cam Carrera 2, estimated ... Read more
CINCO DE MAYO
Margaritas, mustaches, sombreros were the order of the day on May 5 when there was another excuse for a party in SOMI. It is also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the ... Read more
STEM PROGRAM DEBUTS
Zaniac has arrived in Miami. The innovative afterschool STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) enrichment program opened its first Florida location at Dadeland Station on Thursday, May 21st. Zaniac’s founder, Professor Paul Zane Pilzer was on hand to greet the Miami community. Zaniac serves students in grades K-8 and offers the perfect combination of learning ... Read more
FULL MOON YOGA
On Monday evening May 4th, the rooftop at Metropolis Fitness on Madruga Avenue provided the perfect location for some 160 yoga aficionados to stretch out while enjoying a beautiful full moon in the sky above Miami. Organized by GreenMonkey Yoga, BV Yoga and Metropolis Fitness Workshop programs, the one-hour session included Salvatore Talarico and Ester ... Read more
WALK – ABOUT SOMI
On Saturday afternoon April 18th, members and guests of Chamber N-XT, the young professional group of ChamberSOUTH took to the streets of SOMI and some favorite watering holes for an afternoon of socializing and networking. Some forty partiers in the group started first off at Buffalo Wild Wings, where plenty of food and brew was ... Read more