{"id":15514,"date":"2017-12-08T07:28:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T14:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=15514"},"modified":"2018-02-07T12:45:34","modified_gmt":"2018-02-07T19:45:34","slug":"whats-new-in-town-december-january-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/whats-new-in-town-december-january-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT\u2019S NEW IN TOWN \u2013 December\/January 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

\"\" With a mid-November opening, Shelley\u2019s<\/b> is the new go to in SOMI for great bites and drinks.\u00a0The restaurant is quaint and cozy, with a d\u00e9cor that is nostalgic, comfortable and coastal clean. Partner Brian Griffiths says\u00a0\u201cWe opened with the goal of serving fresh seafood and bottled cocktails to guests in an inclusive, fun, and laid-back environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Owner Brian Griffiths (R) and Chef Cleo<\/p><\/div>\n

Griffiths has 7 years in the restaurant\/bar business, Chef Cleophus leads the team at Shelley\u2019s, a Seafood Bar by Bad JuJu. And complimenting Chef Cleo\u2019s fish camp-inspired cuisine, is a bar program featuring domestic wines, local craft beers, and a cocktail program showcasing bottled, draft, and frozen cocktails.<\/p>\n

In a \u201chat\u2019s off\u201d to the historic South Miami district, owners Brian Griffiths and\u00a0Dan Sandburg, named the restaurant after the historic Shelley building where it is located.\u00a0 \u201cWe want to be \u2018the restaurant\u2019 that serves the neighborhood.\u201d Come on down.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Shelley\u2019s is open Tuesday \u2013 Saturday, serving lunch from 11:30a -3:30p; dinner from 4:30 -11p.\u00a0 Sunday brunch
\nfrom 11a \u2013 4p.<\/p>\n

5845 Sunset Drive | 786.534.7830\u00a0| <\/p>\n

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Jenna White, known for her women\u2019s and home store in South Miami for the past eleven years, has opened Jenna White Kids<\/b> on the same block on Sunset Drive.<\/p>\n

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Jenna White<\/p><\/div>\n

Opening in mid-November, Jenna White Kaplan was jubilant to note that \u201cWe are excited to present over 40 children\u2019s clothing, decor, accessory, book and toy collections from all over the world.\u201d\u00a0 Her idea was to create magical, novelty, and dreamland that embodies all the fantastical ideals of being a kid. \u00a0 At Jenna White Kids, they will carry both girls & boys ages newborn to 12 years old.\u00a0 Inspred by her own son, seven year old Jesse, Jenna says \u201cIt was important to me to not only have incredible girl\u2019s designers, but to make sure the boys were equally represented.\u00a0 I think I created something that he would love just as much s I do\u201d. It was key to curate collections that parents and kids would appreciate equally-always \ufb01nding special qualities in every piece. \u201cI want my son to see how much love I put into this and to know he inspired the overall vibe of the store.\u201d<\/p>\n

5842 Sunset Drive\u00a0 | 305.669.5940 | <\/p>\n

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Paulo & Tatiana Francez<\/p><\/div>\n

Owners Paulo & Tatiana Francez have turned a 750 sq foot space on Sunset Drive into a treasure trove of interesting, fun gifts and gadgets, named URBEN<\/b>, a more modern appeal with an \u201cE\u201d.<\/p>\n

A dynamic couple, they came to the Untied States from Sao Paolo in 2015. Tatians had prior experience in architecture and interior design.\u00a0 Paulo, for ten years was a professional soccer player for Palmeiras (1986-96).\u00a0 He owns a sports hotel and soccer training facility outside of Sao Paolo in Santa Filomena.\u00a0 This facility is presently leased by Red Bull.\u00a0 He also is a volunteer soccer coach at Gulliver, where their children attend school.<\/p>\n

At URBEN, choosing the right gift is an exciting experience, shoppers will find the creative, modern and certainly unexpected.\u00a0 Uniquely designed, they sell smart, creative gadgets meant to entertain and inspire. From home accessories, electronics, toys for boys, kids toys, you name it… they have it, but only \u201ccooler.\u201d \u00a0 Gifts and gadgets come from all over Europe, Japan and their native Brazil.\u00a0 Customers will find gifts from $3.00 bracelets to an $800 wine book.<\/p>\n

Conveniently located in the heart of SOMI on Sunset Drive, they combine impeccable customer service with a lively atmosphere and modern decor, creating the right setting for your gift shopping mission.\u00a0 At URBEN, says Tatiana, \u201cwe believe in the importance of celebrating life\u2019s milestones, even the smallest of them, and we do it with passion,\u201d<\/p>\n

5802 Sunset Drive | 786.577.0151 | <\/p>\n

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\"\"CraveClean Protein Bakery<\/b> was started by Miami native and fitness fanatic, Francesca Morello, who started the bakery out of the struggle of finding a delicious, yet guilt-free snack.\u00a0 Instead of eating the protein bars she turned to that were packed with sugar, her go-to is her very own Choco-Oat cupcake which blends banana and chocolate chips, making it an any-time-of-day snack.\u00a0 She \u201chas kicked carbs and calories to the curb, creating healthy snacks that don\u2019t taste like punishment\u201d as noted in an article published in Peter Max, May\/June 2014.<\/p>\n

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Francesca Morello & Claire Going<\/p><\/div>\n

Craveclean offers a selection of protein based muffins, brownies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes and more sweet treats. The overriding principle is::\u201dif you don\u2019t recognize an ingredient your body won\u2019t either.\u00a0 We pride ourselves on bridging the gap between fitness and foodies.\u00a0 All our bakes are loaded with protein, have less than 1g sugar and are low calorie\/low carb!\u00a0 It\u2019s not just a bakery. it\u2019s a lifestyle!\u201d<\/p>\n

Business partners, Francesca Morello and Claire Going, referring to themselves as the \u201ctag team duo\u201d opened the protein bakery on Red Road in early November.\u00a0 Craveclean has another location on Eighth Street and Ponce.\u00a0 Claire was born and raised in South Africa and comes from a family of cooks.\u00a0 She and Francesca met a few years ago, and have become partners in managing baking and sales.<\/p>\n

Craveclean is open Mon-Thurs 7-7; Fri-Sat 7-8, Sun 8-6.
\n7370 Red Road | 305.763.8567 | <\/p>\n

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& HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN<\/h1>\n

Check out the SOMI SCENE<\/b> with these great family-fun activities in our town center.<\/p>\n

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Put on your cute elf costume for the 34th annual Santa\u2019s Parade of the Elves<\/strong>,
\nheld on the first Sunday of December starting at 2p.<\/p>\n

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Beetles, buses and more will take to Sunset Drive for the\u00a0annual VW Blast
\n<\/b>planned for Sunday, January 28th.<\/p>\n

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Join us for ReMix<\/b> on Saturday, February 10th\u00a0 from 11a-4p at\u00a0the Gibson-Bethel Community Center,
\n5800 SW 58th St.\u00a0Enjoy R&B, Blues, Rap & more as part of the MLK Black History Month festivities.<\/p>\n

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Rev up your engines for the Das Renn Treffen <\/i><\/b>Porsche event set for Sunday, February 11th.
\nMillions of dollars of Porsche automobiles line up on Sunset Drive to a one-of-a-kind\u00a0South Florida event.<\/p>\n

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SOMIartwalk<\/b>\u00a9 takes place on the second Friday of the month\u00a0on December 8 and January 12.
\nEnjoy artists showcased in area retail establishments, the SOMI Sidewalk Showcase of talented artists, and the Opening Artist Reception at The Wirtz Gallery, located in the lobby of the FNBSM.<\/p>\n

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SOMIBIZ BRIEFS<\/h1>\n

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Nitrogen Ice Cream owners just opened their seventh location here in SOMI at 7613 Red Road and is coolin\u2019 down the area big time.\u00a0 The owners \u201cwant you to think of Chill-N<\/strong> as the most laid back ice cream on earth. Oh, and the most delicious. The most delicious, and the most laid back. And wicked smart too. Science smart. Smarter than the polar bear\u2019s toe nails. No, that\u2019s not right. Cooler. Cooler than a polar bear\u2019s toe nails!\u00a0But ignore the toenail part. Yeah that\u2019s it.\u201d\u00a0 Learn more about Chillin\u2019 in our next issue.<\/p>\n

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Esthesio Clini<\/strong>c by Sevmylook is a Parisian concept which has just recently opened in SOMI at 6929 Red Road. \u00a0 They specialize in treating the hair to be healthy and hydrated, as the integrity of the hair is very important.\u00a0 The clinic also provides make-up and skin care services.\u00a0 Call 305.364.5984 to make an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With a mid-November opening, Shelley\u2019s is the new go to in SOMI for great bites and drinks.\u00a0The restaurant is quaint and cozy, with a d\u00e9cor that is nostalgic, comfortable and coastal clean. Partner Brian Griffiths says\u00a0\u201cWe opened with the goal of serving fresh seafood and bottled cocktails to guests in an inclusive, fun, and laid-back<\/p>\n

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