{"id":8781,"date":"2015-08-04T08:12:22","date_gmt":"2015-08-04T15:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=8781"},"modified":"2015-08-04T10:43:31","modified_gmt":"2015-08-04T17:43:31","slug":"whats-new-in-town-augustseptember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/whats-new-in-town-augustseptember\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – AUGUST\/SEPTEMBER"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

Il Vaporetto
\n<\/b>5894 Sunset Drive
\n| 305.763.8004<\/p>\n

The corner at the entrance to our shopping and dining district is being to show some life.<\/p>\n

It was the location of South Miami\u2019s favorite Trattoria Sole<\/i>.\u00a0 For over six months, the corner was moribund\u00a0with no lights and activity happening on the corner.<\/p>\n

Pictured now is the exterior transformation of the restaurant space with a bright white exterior and marine blue awning, making way for Il Vaporetto<\/i> Italian Restaurant.\u00a0 Il vaporetto<\/i> is the name for the Venetian water taxi.\u00a0 The interior is also being transformed in creating a large restaurant bar in the shape of a water taxi, open view kitchen and new dining with high-tops and table seating, and dining al fresco on Sunset Drive.\u00a0 Guests will enter from the corner entryway.<\/p>\n

Restaurateur Carlos Silva, owner of Old Lisbon restaurants, is the operator for this new restaurant coming into SOMI. \u00a0You can see him in town every day watching the detailed work on the restaurant build-out. \u00a0Silva anticipates an opening in mid-September, just in time for the\u00a0start of the season.<\/p>\n

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TAMBOWORKS
\nCoworking Space<\/b>
\n5790 Sunset Drive
\n| 786.556.1429<\/p>\n

Atop Starbuck\u2019s, a unique concept is coming to SOMI: flexible space with work spots, work desks, or an office.\u00a0 And it comes with virtual offices, conference and\u00a0event rooms.<\/p>\n

Concept developers Maria Alejandra Marquez and Hector Figallo, independent workers themselves for years, had searched for local, collaborative and connected workspaces where their businesses and ideas could truly blossom.\u00a0 \u201cWe couldn\u2019t find any. So we decided to\u00a0build our own,\u201d says Maria.<\/p>\n

The quiet space above Sunset Drive, with its comfortable covered outdoor lounge, also brings balance.\u00a0 The most productive working day perfectly mixes time alone to think, create and do, and time surrounded by others to discuss, share and support. And that’s the backdrop TamboWorks provides, so clients can realize their own business dreams.<\/p>\n

And the name? Tambo<\/i> is a relay station in the ancient and vast Incan Empire.\u00a0 Spanning more than five countries of today\u2019s Latin America, messages were delivered from one end to the other in just seven days. This was accomplished with a hugh network of Tambos<\/i> and a highly trained and rested chaquis (couriers) at each Tambo<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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Outfit of the Day
\n<\/b>5881 Sunset Drive
\n| 305.661.3890<\/p>\n

When Mirian decided to move her Hair Studio & Nail Spa from the street level on Sunset Drive to a spacious second floor location at 5881 Sunset quadrupling the space for her expanded spa services, the vacated space downstairs was perfect for her sister to open Outfit Of The Day.<\/p>\n

Natives of Honduras and residing in the area for many years, they bring an eye for fashion to the recently opened boutique, bringing a European style combined with\u00a0the Miami style.<\/p>\n

Clothing items are designed in Honduras and Marseilles, with hand-made jewelry accessories from Honduras and Venezuela.\u00a0 Perfumes available at the boutique are exclusive to the store: ADOPT Eau de Parfume France<\/i> comes in eight different fragrances.<\/p>\n

Ladies will find wonderful and affordable fashion at\u00a0Outfit Of The Day, with price points from $30-$150.<\/p>\n

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Jake and the Cake<\/b>
\n6800 SW 57th Avenue
\n| 786.717.5994<\/p>\n

While it might sound like it was inspired by Dr. Seuss, chef\/owner Jake Aguia, assures SOMI Magazine<\/i> that the name \u201cJake and The Cake\u201d simply happened because as a little boy growing up in Bogota, Colombia, he \u201calways liked cakes.\u201d<\/p>\n

No stranger to the area, Jake received his B.A. degree in Management & Marketing from the UM in 2001.\u00a0 He remembers when KFC was located where he\u2019s now taking that location a huge step up the culinary ladder with baked-on-premise breads, pastries, cakes and pizzas.\u00a0 Salads, sandwiches and fresh juices are also on the menu..<\/p>\n

Jake has been in the restaurant business for some twelve years as owner\/operator of clubs and restaurants in Colombia.\u00a0 After moving back to Miami in 2010, he pursued his culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu (2011).\u00a0 He has had a collaboration with Alain Ducasse called \u201cPinch\u201d in Yonkers, NY, and a juice bar in Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n

He looked around Miami for two years for space to open his Boulangerie, Patisserie and Juice Bar.<\/p>\n

Jake and The Cake opened in early May in familiar surroundings of UM.<\/p>\n

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In recognition for Mack Cycle\u2019s support of Best Buddies International <\/i>and serving as Presenting Sponsor for Best Buddies Miami Challenge, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, CEO & Founder, and renowned artist Romero Britto collaborated and provided a one-of-a-kind design for the events van.<\/p>\n

As Mary Jane Mark says: \u201cAt Mack Cycle & Fitness we love bicycles, and the artwork tells it all!\u00a0 And people are tagging #mackcyclevan<\/i> with\u00a0their picture in front of the van.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mack Cycle & Fitness encourages community support for Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n

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Best put, Just 4 Fun, it\u2019s an indoor playground with slides, games, arts and crafts and much more, including an extensive menu, and without the grass, sandlot or rainy skies.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s always a bright day at Just 4 Fun.\u00a0 Recently opened on the third level at The Shops at Sunset Place is the former space of Cool-de-Sac, Just 4 Fun offers parents a great opportunity to play and interact with their children in an indoor \u201cpark.\u201d<\/p>\n

Team members all share an affinity for working with young children and some trained in education, child development, and hospitality management.\u00a0 Team members assist with the games, arts & crafts, and serve at private event parties.\u00a0 There\u2019s face painting and a soon to be staffed hair salon for kids.<\/p>\n

The hours are 11-9, with limited day care available with notice.\u00a0 Food menu is served from noon to 8:30p.<\/p>\n

The Shops at Sunset Place 3rd level
\n5701 Sunset Dr | 305.663.0482<\/p>\n

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CONGRATS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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South Miami Police Department\u2019s Chief Rene Landa was honored with the \u201cFred Maas Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership Award\u201d at the 22nd Annual Dade County Police Benevolent Association Law Enforcement Awards Gala. \u00a0 Chief Rene Landa is the chief executive officer of the Police Department and is responsible for organizing, controlling, planning and directing the personnel and resources of the police department. \u00a0 Chief Landa has been actively working together with the community, churches, and businesses within South Miami to create a positive working relationship between the police and its community. \u00a0 Congratulations to Chief Rene Landa on this prestigious award of excellence!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Il Vaporetto 5894 Sunset Drive | 305.763.8004 The corner at the entrance to our shopping and dining district is being to show some life. It was the location of South Miami\u2019s favorite Trattoria Sole.\u00a0 For over six months, the corner was moribund\u00a0with no lights and activity happening on the corner. Pictured now is the exterior<\/p>\n

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