THE CHEF’S TABLE – Roasted Fennel Blue Crab Cakes Red Pepper Coulis & Fried Basil
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS 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 ... Read more
IF YOU’RE MISSING THIS FOOD, YOU’LL NEVER BE ABLE TO PROPERLY DETOX
We live in a world where we are exposed to hundreds of toxins each day, but there’s a lot we can do to minimize those exposures and support the body’s natural detoxification systems. Certain nutrients and phytonutrients from foods improve the body’s ability to process toxins and lower the total body burden. While a plant-heavy ... Read more
ARTS IN SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY 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 ... Read more
BRIAN CALL, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER
Many artists seem to know when it’s time to take a new direction in their own aesthetic; a time to depart the safe harbor of familiarity into the waters of the untried. Brian Call, fine art nature photographer known for his ability to capture the intriguing beauty of the Everglades and its wildlife, is one ... Read more
MACK CYCLE AT GIRO D’ITALIA
PINK was the color of the month of May, as Mack Cycle’s Mary Jane Mark, daughters Rachel and Sandy, with husband Mark Losada, experienced the Giro d’Italia event. The three-week Giro d’Italia is one of the three most prestigious professional cycling events in the world. Significantly, this year was the first in its 101 year ... Read more
PVC CRAZE
With what seems to be a summer strewn in spotty showers, there is no lack of fashion keeping you from being out and about in even the most lack-luster of weather conditions. Summer 2018 rolls in with popularized plastic and PVC inspired garments including ponchos, parkas and over-coats. A more stylized appeal to the crosshatch ... Read more
COUNTRY FRENCH: BRINGING THE WARMTH FOR 35 YEARS
Country French is the kind of place that makes you grateful for the comfort that a quality bricks-and –mortar shop can evoke. Located on Red Road, Country French embodies a satisfying combination of elegance and practicality. Martha Leborgne is the visionary behind the product selection, who along with her daughter, Magsie, have built over the ... 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 ... Read more
JROTC – PASS IN REVIEW
Friday, February 9, 2018 witnessed the annual Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) “Pass in Review” held at Tropical Park in Miami. Reviewing the troops was Miami-Dade County School Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. Joining the Superintendent were other School Board Members, parents and community members. The M-DCPS JROTC program currently includes over 4,000 students districtwide from ... Read more
CHRONICLING SOUTH MIAMI’S HISTORY – Final Chapter: INTO THE NEXT DECADE: DEVELOPMENTS ON THE HORIZON
On June 25, 1927, W. A. Forster was sworn I as South Miami’s first Mayor, and the City began its nine decade journey. Over the last five issues, SOMI Magazine has chronicled the nine decade history of the City of South Miami. In this final segment, we examine and contemplate what economic impacts will be ... Read more