What’s new in town
My trip about town starts out at Sunset Place with the impressive opening of ZWECK Porsche boutique in the former location of Buffalo Wild Wings. ZWECK partners, Alvaro Rodriguez and Suneal Nandrigam have opened their second location and have transformed the rear portion of Sunset Place into a spectacular showcase for all things Porsche. And ... Read more
SOMI BIZ BRIEFS
WELCOME OUR NEW BUSINESSES Located at 7311 S.W. 59 Court, SMOKY’S Outdoor Living designs outdoor cooking and entertainment areas and now oening Smoky’s Cellars for custom made wine cellars at home. Smoky’s Kitchens & Outdoor Living is a family-owned business, providing thoughtfully designed and crafted high-quality materials for the custom outdoor kitchen. In just two ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
Returning from Milan in mid- September to finalize the opening of their long-awaited dream to bring traditional Italian cuisine to the USA, chef/owner Giovanni Angelucci and wife Carola are ready to greet you at their new eatery in SOMI when it opens in October. At PastaMia handmade pastas bring the tradition and flavors of Italian ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
At the beginning of April Argentinians Nicolas Arena and Alesandra Sandobal opened their multi-brand fashion store here in SOMI, a first South Florida location. Named after the beautiful hummingbird from South America, they bring more than 20 years’ experience in fashion brand development to this new venture. They are travelers looking for the next trends, ... Read more
MACK CYCLE BEST BUDDIES CHAMPION
Mack Cycle & Fitness has been a dedicated partner of Best Buddies and the life-changing work the organization does in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Sponsoring the Best Buddies Challenge: Miami formally introduced Mack Cycle to the community of people the nonprofit serves and since that time, the company, led by ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
GRAND OPENING FOR CHICKEN & WAFFLES Always a popular quick bite, a Chick’nCone franchise opened recently right off US1 and one block north of Sunset Drive. French businessman/restaurateur Dominique Bartschies welcomed the guests to his new venture. Open in the evenings Chick’nCone is a great addition to his ever popular La Pizza and spacious garden ... Read more
VOX MIAMI IS GETTING READY TO OPEN FOR THE NEW UM SCHOOL YEAR.
A year ago in February, Miami-Dade County dignitaries and VOX Miami developers, the TREO Group broke ground for a mixed-use development at the South Miami Metrorail Station. SOMI Magazine has been following the construction over the course of the past 12 months. Architects Will + Perkins designed a stunning wrap around at the Metrorail garage ... Read more
UPDATES ON IN TOWN
Following the City of South Miami Commission decisive vote on June 2, 2020 to unanimously approve the redevelopment of the parcel where is situated the Winn Dixie market on SW 73 Street, the ownership team of Helios Capital and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has been fully engaged in bringing the project online. The COVID-19 pandemic has ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
See you at “The Square.”In a space known for bringing family and community together, the Grove Bay Hospitality team introduces Public Square, an expansive modern restaurant that has seating for 170 including 30 seats at the bar and blends contemporary decor with the comforts of home. Public Square embodies the energy of that area ... Read more
SOMI BIZ BRIEFS
Chef Milton and his team have cooked up a savory, mouth-watering take on classic tacos, nachos, quesadillas & taco bowls with their gourmet recipes. This family-owned eatery has a new location on the ground level at Sunset Place at the base of the grand staircase. 786.671.7914 La Granja, the popular chain offering family style peruvian chicken, steak ... Read more