PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE’RE GOING…. This is the last issue of Volume XIV, and as we prepare for some change-ups as we start our fifteenth year, I thought a retrospective of where we’ve been would be appreciated by the many who regularly follow SOMI Magazine. Every five years, we ... Read more
GOING ON 15 YEARS
WE’RE LARGER THAN LIFE!! When first published starting in the fall of 2005, the magazine was called “In & Around the Shops – South Miami Town Center” (Whew! Now you know why we eventually shortened it.) It was a tabloid size and published ten times in that first year, so as to build the ... Read more
SUNSET’S HISTORIC BUILDINGS: Part Three
SOUTH MIAMI PAST: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE THE SYLVA MARTIN BUILDING The Community House was the center of civic life in South Miami. Set in shady grounds where supervised play was arranged for children, the building was equipped with auditorium, stage, dressing rooms, complete with kitchen and sanitation facilities. -Paul U. Tevis, History of the City ... Read more
WHATS NEW IN TOWN
“My Italy” simply put is the culinary concept created by James Beard award-winning and Top Chef Veterans chefs Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth. Mi’talia Kitchen & Bar is their modern interpretation of Italian cuisine, while celebrating Italy’s breathtaking countryside. paying homage to the Italian cuisine by sharing their passion for cooking and Italian flavors. Mi’talia ... Read more
MEET THE UNDERLINE COLLECTIVE: Young Professionals Making An Impact
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
DECADES LONG SOUTH MIAMI TRADITION
Each year thousands arrive for the annual July 4th bash held at Palmer Park Field. Cars line 67 Avenue and area residents make their way on foot for an evening of family fun, picnics, a bounce house, face-painting, music, and to be certain, a great fireworks display. Presented by the City of South ... Read more
FOOD & WINE PAIRING 101
We have all heard the saying “meats go with red, and fish goes with white,” or some variation of it. Although this is a rule of thumb, the best food and wine pairings are those where a single thing is achieved…. Balance. When choosing what wine to pair with food, the key is to find ... Read more
SPAIN’S TRADITIONS COME TO SOMI
The flare of the iconic Andalusian flamenco dress brings exciting new life at the entrance to our town center shopping & dining district at Sunset Drive and US1. The flamenco dress or gypsy dress is a hallmark of Andalusian culture and a fashion icon. Few traditional clothes are as easily recognized as the flamenco dress. It ... Read more
I START MY DAY WITH THESE QUICK METABOLISM-BOOSTING PRACTICES & I FEEL BETTER THAN EVER
As an integrative medicine doctor, I’ve gained a lot of healthy lifestyle knowledge over the years. The things I do first thing in the morning and before bed are very specific because I know they set the stage for my health that day and sleep quality that night. Lately, I’ve made some small tweaks to ... Read more