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\"\"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.<\/b><\/p>\n

Artist and creative force behind Pura Pizza is Diego Santanelli.\u00a0 <\/span>He started his creative path at an early age in a familial environment comprised mainly of doctors and scientists. Santanelli himself became a dentist and practiced for many years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He traveled throughout the world, volunteering in Madagascar with M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res.\u00a0 <\/span>In 2008 he decided to entirely focus on his oeuvre.\u00a0 <\/span>Influenced by Pollock\u2019s \u201caction painting,\u201d Santanelli created a technique he calls \u201cbranching\u201d based on the principle of vigorously spilling large quantities of paint\u00a0on the surface of the canvas, allowing the materials to mix as they please and be\u00a0displaced through the force of gravity.
\nThe canvas is covered with several layers of paint, whose trajectory on the surface of the canvas is masterfully controlled by the artist.\u00a0The result is robust surfaces that remind us of mystic landscapes.\u00a0His work was recently shown at\u00a0Art Basel Miami.<\/p>\n

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Diego Santanelli, Michela Galante, Claudio Minghetti<\/p><\/div>\n

In opening Pura Pizza at 5885 Sunset Drivehe is collaborating with his business partner Claudio Minghetti, and business development consultant Michela Galante, who is the \u201cconnection from my mind to the world,\u201d as Santanelli gleefully noted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coming to SOMI is a unique pizzeria, which offers a glimpse into a sustainable lifestyle.\u00a0 <\/span>The team is collaborating with University of Miami professor Daniel Hicks who presents a class in \u201csustainable management.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>The pizzeria is a model for UM students and it is anticipated that certain classes will be held there.\u00a0 <\/span>At Pura Pizza, customers are served by staff whose uniforms are made from reclaimed materials, tables are made from reclaimed wood of Tennessee whiskey barrels, Wyoming wooden fences and Taylor Guitars.\u00a0 <\/span>All ingredients are organic and the pizza is prepared in energy appliances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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5885 Sunset Drive | 305.456.1672 | www.purapizza.com (in development)<\/p>\n

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\"\"When the popular New Chinatown restaurant on US1 closed a few years ago to make room for new construction, many were left without a gourmet Chinese restaurant in town.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s been a while, however opened\u00a0a couple of months ago is WU\u2019S KITCHEN & WINES<\/b>, located in the\u00a0space occupied by Mundo Kitchen on Madruga Avenue.<\/p>\n

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Jian Wu in front of artwork by Peter Johann St\u00fcde<\/p><\/div>\n

It is here that Jian Wu, a young prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of New Chinatown\u2019s owner\u00a0Mr. Shun Wah Leung, who ran the restaurant for decades, decided to bring gourmet Chinese food back to South Miami.\u00a0 <\/span>Wu had worked for\u00a0Mr. Wah for five years after coming to Miami with his family from\u00a0Canton in 2005.\u00a0 <\/span>Jian is joined by his brother Jianchao \u201cKenny\u201d Wu\u00a0who manages the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Jian brings the lessons learned from New Chinatown and the ethic instilled by Mr. Wah: attention to detail, exceeding expectations, with quality of food and excellent customer service.<\/p>\n

The kitchen uses fresh ingredients with produce sourced locally and spices, flour and rice imported from China.<\/p>\n

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Pictured are: Mu Shu Shrimp, Curry Beef, Chicken with Mixed Vegetables and General Tso\u2019s Chicken.<\/p><\/div>\n

Opening in early February, the intimate restaurant seats twenty-four,\u00a0and is open seven days from 11a to 10p (Sun-Thurs) and 11a-11p (Fri-Sat).\u00a0The works of abstract artist Peter Johann St\u00fcde adorn the walls\u00a0of the restaurant. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1535 Madruga Avenue | 786.391.2387 | 786.401.6153\u00a0Delivery & Take-out Available<\/p>\n

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\"\"SOMI welcomes THE SALTY DONUT <\/b>to their new home in South Miami at 6022 South Dixie Highway approximate to where FOX\u2019s Restaurant was located.<\/p>\n

On opening day Friday, May 24, the lines were wrapped around the store all day long.\u00a0 <\/span>It was an excitingly busy weekend and certainly a \u201cmemorable\u201d one\u00a0for The Salty Donut creators
\nand their staff.<\/p>\n

Andy Rodriguez and Amanda Pizarro founded The Salty Donut in 2015, and after a year of developing the recipes and concept, they launched Miami\u2019s first artisanal donut shop in Wynwood.\u00a0 <\/span>Their product has drawn acclaim\u00a0as a top tier donut shop in the country, and we very much\u00a0appreciate that The Salty Donut is now here in SOMI.<\/p>\n\n\t\t