POP-UP SPEAKEASY IN TOWN
Every town has a secret, and recently, with the password “Legends” guests gained access to…
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ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHAMBER SOUTH CHAIRMAN MARIANO MARTINEZ
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues inside a packed ballroom at The Mayfair at Coconut…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE’RE GOING…. This is the last…
GOING ON 15 YEARS
WE’RE LARGER THAN LIFE!! When first published starting in the fall of 2005, the magazine…
SUNSET’S HISTORIC BUILDINGS: Part Three
SOUTH MIAMI PAST: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE THE SYLVA MARTIN BUILDING The Community House was the…
WHATS NEW IN TOWN
“My Italy” simply put is the culinary concept created by James Beard award-winning and Top…
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…
DECADES LONG SOUTH MIAMI TRADITION
Each year thousands arrive for the annual July 4th bash held at Palmer Park Field.…
FOOD & WINE PAIRING 101
We have all heard the saying “meats go with red, and fish goes with white,”…
SPAIN’S TRADITIONS COME TO SOMI
The flare of the iconic Andalusian flamenco dress brings exciting new life at the entrance…
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…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U RING THEATER Since 1946, the Ring Theatre at the University…
PAUL MARCELLINI PHOTOGRAPHY
Paul Marcellini is a consistent winner of prestigious prizes for his stunning photography. In 2008…
ChamberSOUTH TRUSTEE RECEPTION
ChamberSOUTH hosted an exclusive trustee reception at Williamson Cadillac on June 27th, 2019. Guests enjoyed…
SWIMWEEK IS M.I.A.
As if Miami wasn’t HOT enough during the summer months, every year we have the…
AREA STAGE COMPANY THEATER AND CONSERVATORY MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
For 30 years the Area Stage Company (ASC) has been bringing world-class theatrical productions to…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER & Creative Director As summer begins…. It’s Dominos!!! We don’t have a…
THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM…
SOUTH MIAMI: HOME TO HOLSUM BAKERY In 1934, the Fuchs Baking Company moved north from…
SUNSET DRIVE Historic Buildings – Part Two
SOUTH MIAMI PAST: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE The City of South Miami, like many municipalities in…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN
What happens when a son of Napoli, the birthplace of pizza, the creative genius of…
THE UNDERLINE – CURATOR XIMENA CAMINOS SHARES ART PREVIEW FOR FIRST HALF MILE OF THE UNDERLINE
Late last April, Ximena Caminos, co-founder of Faena, welcomed philanthropists, arts supporters and Friends of…
SOUTH MIAMI IS LEADING THE WAY!
On the evening of May 7, 2019, South Miami residents and Sierra Club Miami volunteers gathered at…
METRORAIL DOMINOS
In comments prepared for SOMI Magazine, artistic creator Bo Droga provided an end-of-May update on…
PORT; IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO LOVE.
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Portugal for the first time. Not…
HAVING STRESS DREAMS? HERE’S WHAT THEY MEAN + WHAT TO DO
In today’s fast-paced environment, many of us walk around feeling stressed during all hours of…
ARTS IN SOMI
THE WIRTZ GALLERY Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI,…
SUBRATA BASU, PAINTER
Subrata Basu is a licensed and experienced Architect and Urban Planner yet he has loved…
MACK CYCLE AWARDS
On Tuesday evening, May 14th Mack Cycle & Fitness hosted its annual appreciation party for…
CHAMBER DOMINOS
On Friday evening, May 3rd, ChamberSOUTH’s young professionals committee, Chamber N-XT, hosted its 7th Annual…
TARTAN PLAIDS & MORE
With summer’s arrival, we take to the streets to find out what’s hotter than the…
MILESTONE FOOTWORKS ON THE SCENE FOR 45 YEARS
The first time I ventured into FootWorks, I was in search of a great walking…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
Spring into SOMI! Changes in nature are always dramatic although oftentimes subtle; in South…
SUNSET DRIVE Historic Buildings – Part One
SOUTH MIAMI PAST: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE South Miami Town Center’s streetscape sports a mix of architectural…
depuis vingt ans -TWENTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING CUISINE
Philippe Jacquet is the owner of this popular restaurant that has been offering authentic cuisine…
WHATS NEW IN TOWN
FOOD HALL OPENS AT SUNSET PLACE For those who may recall, back in the 70s on…
THE UNDERLINE – GREEN SPACE AND WELLNESS
The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail…
SALUTE TO THE JROTC
Thursday, February 7, 2019 witnessed the annual Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) “Pass in…
SUPER BOWL COMING: 02022020
With just less than one year away, on February 27th ChamberSOUTH hosted SuperBowl LIV Host…
ART ON SUNSET
On the last weekend of February, the South Miami Rotary Club presented its 35TH ANNUAL…
9 WAYS TO ‘SPRING CLEAN’ YOUR ENERGY
Spring cleaning season is upon us! In the coming weeks, mbg will be sharing some…
CHEF’S TABLE
SELECTIONS BY AREA CHEFS MARHABA Mediterranean Restaurant has been serving the South Miami community traditional…
BUSTING COMMON WINE MYTHS
Like with any other subject, myths and misconceptions are always part of the story, and…
MAKING WISHES HAPPEN
WINGS FOR WISHES took place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 behind Sports Grill South Miami.…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U Transport yourself into the roaring 1920’s with this exciting…
SYED AHMAD, GLASS ARTIST
Artist Syed Ahmad is part of a continuum of working in glass from its purported…
SPRING SPLASH
Surfs Up! Spring is here, and hanging ten on the fashion wave. This season it…
RAILS TO TRAILS – Publisher’s Perspective
It’s been a long trek… In 2003, I had the privilege of coordinating the advocacy…
SOUTH MIAMI JEWELERS CELEBRATES 35 YEARS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
SOUTH MIAMI JEWELERS CELEBRATES 35 YEARS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI South Miami Jewelers…
GIVING THE DOC THOMAS HOUSE ITS HISTORIC DUE
By Dan Jones with Ana Lima & Elizabeth Smith If you live in South Miami,…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
DARE TO BE OPTIMISTIC In 2019, I suggest we “Dare to Be Optimist” and…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – February/March 2019
ROOT & BONE has recently opened – and with much acclaim as South Miami welcomes…
THE UNDERLINE – KICK OFF RETREAT
Friends of The Underline kicked off the new year with an all day board of…
MIAMI SELECTED FOR 2019 NAVY WEEK – By Navy Office of Community Outreach
America’s Navy is gearing up to participate in Miami Navy Week. Miami is one…
MEDITATION GARDEN at The Underline Dedicated
On Thursday, December 13th there was a special dedication ceremony of Baptist Health South Florida’s…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – TARTE TATIN
The Chef’s TABLE RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. RESTAURANT Café Pastis | CHEF…
THERE ARE 7 TYPES OF ELIMINATION DIETS. HERE’S HOW TO TELL WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Almost all healthy diets, whether they are elimination diets or not, would benefit from reducing…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U Transport yourself into the roaring 1920’s with this exciting…
KLARA CHAVARRÍA, PAINTER AND DESIGNER
Klara Chavarría paints to reveal or inform the “human condition. ” Her canvases and drawings…
IT’S ALL IN THE BAG
Just as we begin to settle in to our multi-layered winter wears, spring barrels forth…
ADDRESSING SOUTH MIAMI’S NEEDS
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE New and redevelopment proposals are certain to bring economic benefits, housing, employment opportunities…
BUSINESS MILESTONES – BROAD IN THE BEAM
BROAD IN THE BEAM: For Over Thirty Years Mariner’s Offers a Vast Array of Fresh…
THE ELVES AT 35 – A NOSTALGIC RETROSPECTIVE BY DONNA SHELLEY
The Rose Bowl, Macy’s and Saint Patrick’s Day Parades are highly professional, large-scale events broadcast…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2019
EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT: KAMP FITNESS Looking for variety as well as intensity? Brothers Ari and…
THE UNDERLINE – MAKING IT HAPPEN
After five years of tireless advocacy and perseverance, the dream of our Founder, Meg Daly,…
NEW EXHIBIT AT DADE HERITAGE TRUST
Dade Heritage Trust opened a new exhibit focusing on Dr. James M. Jackson and Miami…
THE UNDERLINE BREAKS GROUND
Beginnings for the transformation of the ten-mile desolate and under-utilized paved path and area under…
CHAMBER CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION
ChamberSOUTH, serving the South Miami Dade business community for decades, held its 88th annual Chairman’s…
THE CHEF’S TABLE -SALMON AND LINGUINE
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEFS VALENTINA COLMAN RESTAURANT EARTH FACTS …
SOMI UNCOKED – Adventures In Wine With Sebastian Velez
ENJOYING THIS YEAR’S WINES You have probably heard people using the word ‘vintage’ when describing…
CONFUSED BY GOOD & BAD FATS? HERE ARE 6 RULES TO LIVE BY
When it comes to your health, it’s important to get your fat facts straight. And…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U THE JERRY HERMAN RING THEATRE presents THE SCHOOL…
KIRSTEN HINES, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR
Kirsten Hines, author and nature photographer has just returned from Africa with new pictures from…
SE BIKES: GETTIN’ RAD SINCE ‘77! OPENS
On Saturday October 27th Mack Cycle & Fitness hosted the SE Bikes Harlem Team. …
FEELING THE WINTER BLUES?
Perhaps this season you’ll be drawn away from the usual blacks and greys and jump…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
WE’RE OFF TO A RUNNING START! As we note the coming of fall, we’re now…
“SISTER-CITY” IS ESTABLISHED
On August 21, 2018, in the City of South Miami Commission Chambers the forging of…
STILTSVILLE LIFE ON THE FLATS
Stiltsville is a story of revelers, rule-benders and escape. This collection of wooden fishing shacks…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – October/November 2018
MUNDO KITCHEN OPENS Those who fondly remember their dining experiences at Trattoria Botticelli back a…
THE UNDERLINE – LET’S GET IT STARTED!
SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY The Underline is the name given to THE project…
MIAMI MILITARY MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL HOSTS PREVIEW
More than 300 guests attended a preview of Miami-Dade County’s military museum honoring all branches…
CHAMBER WELCOMES CARVALHO
Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district in…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SWEET POTATO MASH AND GRILLED CORN SUCCOTASH
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEFS TREVOR SIMON RESTAURANT TOWN KITCHEN…
SOMI UNCOKED – Adventures In Wine
ENTERTAINING LIKE A PRO… WITH GREAT WINE Fall has already begun, we can’t quite feel it…
EXACTLY WHAT TO EAT FOR GLOWING SKIN, BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL DOSHA
We all have that friend whose skin seems to always be radiating, even after a…
ARTS IN SOMI
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT THE U It all begins with a blind date. Theresa, an…
WENDY MAHR, DESIGNER
Wendy Mahr is a practitioner of all things creative. She is a designer of jewelry,…
RED DIAMOND TRAIL OPENS
On Saturday, September 22, the Key Biscayne mountain bike trails just got more challenging with…
MYRA AND COMPANY FORTY YEARS – BUSINESS MILESTONES
Providing services to three generations of fortunate clientele, Myra and Company Spa is celebrating its…
DR. JORGE BLANCO IMAGES DENTISTRY
Dr. Jorge Blanco is celebrating two milestones this year: a practitioner of general dentistry for 30…
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
INTO THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER… heard the phrase “the dog days of summer;” well…
AN OASIS OF DISCOVERY -THE MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER
On a steamy sidewalk in Miami’s financial district, experiencing a kind of awestruck claustrophobia from…
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – August/September 2018
NOW THAT’S ITALIAN! Hailing from Staten Island, New York, Michael D’Andrea is bringing the family’s…
THE UNDERLINE – Miami-Dade County Pedestrian Bicycle Crashes ’05-’13
SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY THE UNDERLINE IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE PROJECT…
L’ATLELIER SCHOOL OPENS THE CENTER FOR THE CULTURE OF CREATIVITY
Simonetta Cittadini, founder of the L’Atelier School in the City of South Miami opened the…
THE CHEF’S TABLE – Salade Nicoise
RECIPES OF SIGNATURE DISHES PREPARED BY OUR AREA CHEFS. CHEFS Veronique & Ahmed Youbi RESTAURANT Café…
CANNED WINE… IS IT JUST A TREND OR IS IT HERE TO STAY?
Technological advances in the wine business are always subject to controversy because experts argue that…
THE NEW RULES FOR DATING: IF YOU’RE LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE ON A FIRST DATE, YOU LIKELY WON’T GET A SECOND
Posting, tweeting, swiping, ghosting, chatting, liking, sharing, snapping and on and on… Navigating technology can…