Celebrating 20 years of publishing news & highlights for our South Miami community

APRIL/MAY 2017

WHAT’S BREWING – SOMI’S CRAFT BEER SCENE

In our first craft beer article, we discussed the local beer industry in general. Now we are ready to throw back a few pints while visiting the places where the magic really happens: our local bars and restaurants. Let’s walk the town center together to find out what’s on tap. I cross Red Road and ... Read more

AT ZOO MIAMI – New Everglades Exhibit

Man has been fascinated with keeping exotic animals in captivity. However, as zoos evolved over the years, their appearance and reasons for existence have changed dramatically. The focus of today’s zoos has shifted towards education and conservation with the hopes of making the public more aware of our world’s wildlife and the need to protect it for future ... Read more

PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS

Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we enjoy our seasonal changes.  At my home, butterflies are taking flight and the wildflowers are just doing what they do – being abundantly wild! Spring is the season of dramatic change and ... Read more

WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – April/May 2017

EAST THAI & NOODLES With a traditional Buddhist blessing held a week prior to their opening in February, a void in the international cuisine choices in SOMI has now been filled with EAST Thai & Noodles. Origin Asian Bistro, which included more of a fusion cuisine with sushi offerings, preceded EAST for many years here ... Read more

PETER JUDE MARKS 25 YEARS WITH THE KENDALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Peter Jude is one of those extremely dedicated individuals who works tirelessly at their craft. For 25 years, he has been the marketing and public relations director for Kendall Regional Medical Center (KRMC). His position “grew out of a number of things that needed handling at the time, from assisting patient families to getting out ... Read more

THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY

The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail and linear park from the Miami River to Dadeland South.  Friends of The Underline a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocating to transform the underutilized land below Miami’s Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and canvas for artistic expression are gearing ... Read more

TOP EDUCATOR SPEAKS

P Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district in the nation spoke at the February ChamberSOUTH General Membership Breakfast, presented by the Chamber’s Education/Business Coalition and held at the Dadeland Marriott. Speaking to ChamberSOUTH is an annual priority of Superintendent Carvalho.  He brought his signature delivery with no notes and ... Read more

MAKING WISHES HAPPEN

Recently, the 3rd Annual Wings for Wishes Block Party took place behind Sports Grill South Miami. This year’s March 11th event raised $80,000 with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Make-A-With Southern Florida to grant wishes. Wings for Wishes Block Party is a family friendly event centered around Sports Grill’s famous chicken wings and raising money to ... Read more

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 Grill FACTS  Chef Gil was born and raised in Miami.  His passion for cooking came at the age of 6; his grandmother’s  love for food is what “landed me in the kitchen, and  I cook every meal like I am ... Read more

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 and Ivette Coro DMD, MS say that orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth or with the teeth while the primary or baby teeth are present. Parents may incorrectly assume they must wait until a child has all of his or ... Read more