A RETURN TO SOMI
Maurizio Farinelli, an experienced, third-generation restaurateur born and raised in Torino, the gastronomic heartland of northern Italy, boasts an impressive track record of opening and operating successful, high-quality restaurants. Whether the concept is fine dining or casual, Maurizio truly has the “golden touch,” noted writer Peter Laird in an earlier article published in SOMI (cf: ... Read more
SPORTS GRILL AT THIRTY FIVE
Home to many happy memories, this year Sports Grill celebrated 35 years in serving the community at its 305 & 941 locations. On March 17, 1987 the luck of the Irish shown on the founders of Sports Grill as it opened its establishment at its original home on Sunset & 100 Avenue, and in the ... Read more
THE FOX RETURNS
After almost seven years of being closed, South Miami’s iconic bar reopened its doors on Friday, July 29th. Coined “Miami’s Darkest Bar,” the rebirth is the diligent and consciousness work of the local hospitality group Lost Boy & Co., which has spent the last few years working on bringing the legend of FOX’S back to ... Read more
COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
For the second time in a few short years, South Miami welcomed Ivan Duque Marques to the Dante Fascell Park and the Colombia Sculpture Garden. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez came to South Miami in acknowledgement of the work accomplished by the Sister-City program between Medellin and South Miami. Not ... Read more
MURAL ART AT COMMUNITY CENTER
Local artists team up to create “Life is a Playground” mural. South Miami’s own Gail Coachman Alexander and area neighbor Ramiro Ramierz joined creative forces to bring LIFE IS A PLAYGROUND to the walls. For two months this summer, they sketched, outlined and painted the 83 foot wall opposite to the Gibson-Bethel Community Center. Ramirez ... Read more
SOMI’S SINGULAR ART GALLERY
Located in the lobby of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI, each month The Wirtz Gallery exhibits local and international artists. Gallery hours are: Monday – Thursday, 9a-4p; Friday, 9a-6p. Artist receptions are generally held on the second Friday of the month from 6-8p, and are open to the public. The bank is located ... Read more
NEW FACES & NEW PLACES
. And the JEOPARDY! question:The profession other than a cobbler who crafts sneakers?And the answer: What is a CORDWAINER? A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer’s trade can be contrasted with the cobbler’s trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes. Meet Abigail ... 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
GOING LIVE IN & AROUND TOWN
Located next to UM and known for its brews and great food, Titanic is once again hosting live entertainment on Saturdays. Pictured here are “The Originals.” The “Downbeat Disciples” perform at Sunset Tavern, one of many rotating bands entertaining the fans at this popular SOMI spot. Whether on their patio for late afternoon music or ... Read more
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