{"id":7013,"date":"2014-12-10T13:08:03","date_gmt":"2014-12-10T20:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=7013"},"modified":"2014-12-10T13:31:47","modified_gmt":"2014-12-10T20:31:47","slug":"new-businesses-open-in-somi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/new-businesses-open-in-somi\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW BUSINESSES OPEN IN SOMI"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

ENDLESS SUMMER REVISITED<\/b><\/p>\n

In 1966, the crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries, The Endless Summer<\/i> hit the big screen.\u00a0 And Bill Whiddon hit Suniland Theatre and was \u201cforever hooked.\u201d<\/p>\nCarlos Valdes & Bill Whiddon\n

After sixteen years in the corporate world as Creative Director for Herald Media, Bill teamed up with Carlos Valdes, a fellow passionate surfer and paddle board buddy to open BLUE WORLD PADDLE Surf & Skate.\u00a0 They incorporated in late August and opened the 1700 sq. ft. showroom & retail store on November 6th.\u00a0 It\u2019s there you\u2019ll find paddle boards, skate boards, surf boards and kayaks.\u00a0 They also have top-of-the line performance and UV clothing apparel.<\/p>\n

Bill has been surfing and on the water for some fifty years.\u00a0 His preference now is paddle boarding where you can \u201cenjoy what we have in South Florida.\u00a0 You get on the water, rather than relying on the next wave.\u201d\u00a0 Carlos has been surfing and paddling for years.\u00a0 He managed surf and beach-culture life style stores for some while.\u00a0 Together, they\u2019re the perfect fit, with a deep passion and understanding of the sport.\u00a0 They founded the \u201cCocoplum Navy\u201d six years ago.\u00a0 Other paddle boarders join in for training three times a week and on Saturdays go to\u00a0Hobie Beach for more fun.<\/p>\n

With SUP (Stand-up Paddle) there are both recreational and competitive uses.\u00a0 Paddle boards in size from 7.5 foot to 14 foot, and those larger boards for racing are made with carbon fiber.<\/p>\n

The mainstay of the store is for recreational paddle boards for families and kids, with boards of 10.5-11 feet.\u00a0 There are boards for fishing and even yoga on a board.\u00a0 Get this, the Rackham \u201cfishing boat\u201d comes with a tackle rack and Yeti cooler.\u00a0 Now, that\u2019s happening!<\/p>\n

BLUE WORLD PADDLE Surf & Skate<\/b>
\n6400 South Dixie Highway | 305.669.4675<\/p>\n

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MELLOWING IN SOMI \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

MELLOW MUSHROOM is a state of mind, a culture, a way of being.\u00a0 Born out of the free-wheeling hippie culture, they\u2019ve\u00a0been \u201ckeeping it mellow\u201d since opening their first location in Atlanta in 1974.<\/p>\nVince Landis and Sebastian Eilert reviewing plans.\n

With some thirty locations throughout the states, for forty years, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has been serving up fresh stone baked pizzas to-order in an eclectic, art-filled and family-friendly environment.\u00a0 Each Mellow Mushroom is decidedly unique, with original artwork, different design styles and custom signage.<\/p>\nArchitectural rendering\n

SOMI\u2019s franchise owner is no stranger to South Miami.\u00a0 Vince Landis, a former Chief of Police, delightfully returns to South Miami, as \u201cit\u2019s a good fit for the concept.\u201d\u00a0 He and his son Grady have operated the franchise in Athens Georgia for the past eight years.<\/p>\n

Vince brought in local architect Sebastian Eilert AIA, to design a \u201cMiami-look\u201d for the 6500 sq ft location.\u00a0 The mission is to \u201ccreate a good family experience within a long space,\u201d says Eilert, designing dining seating, the bar and kitchen.\u00a0 Unique artwork for the SOMI Mellow Mushroom includes a vintage VW bus, old airplane seats, a 3-D mushroom, key art pieces and a surprise to be revealed at the grand opening.<\/p>\n

Serving not only its unique pizza made with fresh ingredients and meats, at SOMI, they\u2019ll have the first self-tap beer table, a full bar with craft beers 52 beers on tap.\u00a0 Mellow Mushroom will be open seven days for lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n

Watch for the grand opening in mid-January.<\/p>\n

MELLOW MUSHROOM<\/b> at The Shops at Sunset Place<\/p>\n

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NOW THAT\u2019S ENTERTAINMENT<\/b><\/p>\n

Mark Richman, the founder of Beverly Hills Caf\u00e9 and restaurateur for over thirty years is getting ready to open his latest concept called \u201cEverything ENTERTAINMENT!\u201d<\/i> a restaurant and lounge located in the former Outback space in the Municipal\u00a0Garage building.<\/p>\n

With one and a half years in the making and $600K into the build-out with an entirely new kitchen, dining and lounge space, huge bar and a giant movie screen, Richman is looking for a mid-January launch date.<\/p>\n

Mark asks, \u201cWhere can a couple enjoy a concert, have convenient parking, a great dinner and drinks with four hours of entertainment for $100?\u201d\u00a0 It\u2019s at Everything ENTERTAINMENT!<\/i> which will have 175 dining seats, 115 couch seats and 15 bar stools.\u00a0 Each seat has an unblocked view of the movie screen which will be showing concert videos.<\/p>\n

The first run of concerts with each one being shown for the week include: Pink, Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Cold Play, U2, Rod Stewart, Strip, Eagles
\nand Rihanna.<\/p>\n

Says Richman, \u201cI wanted to create something that is glamorous and affordable casual, elegant dining.\u201d\u00a0 Get ready, here comes Everything ENTERTAINMENT!\u00a0 <\/i>The venue\u00a0will be open from 4p \u2013 4a.<\/p>\n

Municipal Garage at 73 Street and 58th Court (Parking entrance)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\nCynthia and Chris welcome you.\n

OPEN AGAIN\u2026. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

After a seventh month absence from Sunset Drive at the entrance to The Shops at Sunset Place, Marhaba Mediterranean Restaurant has now re-opened up the street at 5861 Sunset Drive.<\/p>\n

Owners Cynthia & Hussein Lamaa and Christopher Padrotti have been greeting their former customers at the elegantly new Marhaba, which provides for 140 guests, with both inside and outside seating.\u00a0 There is also a large TV screen for viewing Middle Eastern entertainment and sporting events.\u00a0 The restaurant is also available for private parties.<\/p>\n

Come and experience the world of Marhaba\u2026.<\/p>\n

5861 Sunset Drive | 305.666.9600<\/p>\n

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FROM MALL TO MAIN STREET \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Fifty-five years ago, a little shop on Biscayne Boulevard introduced Miami to modern design housewares, furnishings and accessories. It was founded in 1959 by Judith Arango and her then-husband, the Modernist architect Jorge Arango.\u00a0 The store then became a fixture at the Dadeland Mall for some fifty years.<\/p>\n

After rent increases at the mall forced the owners David and Marianne Russell to rethink retail business, they retreated to their Bird Road Arts District warehouse, where they mounted exhibitions and ran a pop-up store.<\/p>\n

And quite fortuitously, very recently they came upon the mid-century modern storefront available on Sunset Drive and quickly decided to move back onto main street.\u00a0 The SOMI shop will also have a gallery wall dedicated to rotating exhibitions, and Marianne Russell looks forward to having designers participate in the local SOMIartwalk\u00a9 each month.<\/p>\n

5864 Sunset Drive | 305.661.4229<\/p>\n

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SOMI\u00a0HAPPENINGS<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Annual Parade of the Elves<\/b>
\nSunday, December 7, 2p
\nOn Sunset Drive<\/p>\n

SOMIartwalk<\/b>\u00a9<\/sup><\/b>
\nFriday, December 12, 6-9p
\nIn the South Miami Town Center<\/p>\n

SOMIartwalk<\/b>\u00a9<\/sup><\/b>
\nFriday, January 9, 6-9p
\nIn the South Miami Town Center<\/p>\n

Rotary Art Festival<\/b>\u00a9<\/sup><\/b>
\nWeekend of\u00a0February 21 & 22
\nOn Sunset Drive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ENDLESS SUMMER REVISITED In 1966, the crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries, The Endless Summer hit the big screen.\u00a0 And Bill Whiddon hit Suniland Theatre and was \u201cforever hooked.\u201d After sixteen years in the corporate world as Creative Director for Herald Media, Bill teamed up with Carlos Valdes, a fellow passionate<\/p>\n

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