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
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
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
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
VERDE “A sustainable way of life” is the tagline for this unique retail enterprise with refill stations and goods to help you live with less waste. The concept started two years ago with a first location in Midtown. Business partners Martha Balaguer and Pamela Barreza, who both have other full time jobs, recognized the ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
FRENCH BAKERY OPENS ITS DOORSSOMI welcomed French pastry Chef Franck Monnier in early September as he opened Cecile Bakery + Café on Sunset Drive. Monnier is the founder of L’Atelier Gourmet. From an early age, he was given the opportunity to gain experience from 3-Star Michelin restaurants and worked alongside famous pastry chef Pierrre Hermé, ... Read more
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
Join us in SOMI for great annual family-fun “hometown” events. Celebrations that help defin who we are as a community have been part of our SOMI experience for decades. For a small town, we have some great big-time events. Enjoy your SOMI experience Santa’s Parade of the Elves Sunday, December 1, 2p Over 500 kids ... 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
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
What happens when a son of Napoli, the birthplace of pizza, the creative genius of an artist and scientist, and the passion to move to a more sustainable world converge, you have a template for a new concept: PURA PIZZA. Artist and creative force behind Pura Pizza is Diego Santanelli. He started his creative path ... Read more
WHATS NEW IN TOWN
FOOD HALL OPENS AT SUNSET PLACE For those who may recall, back in the 70s on Red Road (where Red Road Commons now stands) there was the first-ever “food court” and one of the first places in South Florida where patrons could sample a variety of cuisines under one roof. It was called “Yumbrella.” Enter four decades ... Read more