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Publisher's Letter LET’S DINE! Oh, our loved friends & neighbors of Miami Beach, are you in for a treat. This month

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is all about food—the prettiest, trendiest, and tastiest foods we can find.

We get it; we’re all busy, and we have our go-to meals that we know will feed the family for the whole week. We often return to our favorite restaurants and order our favorite dish every time because we know it is always amazing.

But, this month, it is time to branch out and tantalize your taste buds. Try something new; you might find a fresh staple to add to the rotation. And we’re here to point you in the right direction. This issue is packed full of unique recipes, up-and-coming restaurants you haven’t tried yet and, of course, plenty of drinks to complement your meal.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 18 Getting Genuine with Michael Schwartz Famous chef and restaurant connoisseur, Michael Schwartz, shares his career success and love for food.

22 Culinary Creations with Pura Vida South Florida’s healthiest eatery hotspot, Pura Vida, shares one of their delicious recipes.

24 For the Love of Food Indulge your tastebuds at these Miami hotspots for some of the best dishes in the city!

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28 Fall Fashion Trends Step into this fall dripping in the latest trends.

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Our Contributors

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Giving Back

22 Culinary Creations 24 Local’s Choice 26 Local Limelight 28 Trend Setter 30 Inspired By 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Healthy Lifestyle

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Editor's Letter WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER ISSUE!

Temperatures are finally cooling down in Miami as we transition into the fall season. And as always, the upcoming holidays are heavy on our minds, and with the holidays comes food. This issue we’ve curated for you the best foodie content from at home recipes and top dining recommendations, to exclusive insights from renown chefs, like Miami favorite, Michael Schwartz. While claiming the cover this month, Schwartz speaks on the genuine art of hospitality in the culinary industry and shares his exciting news of upcoming restaurant openings around the city.

We are happy to highlight The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s charitable work within the South Florida Community, impacting the lives of thousands of underserved children. Make sure to check out this Giving Back section to find out how you can help contribute.

Further in this issue, Beaches of Miami shares trending fall fashion trends and the hottest events happening this month you won’t want to miss out on!

Thank you for reading, and I’ll see you around the city!

Page Watkins, Editor MICHAEL SCHWARTZ GO TO'S: + Favorite Farmer's Market Pinecrest Farmer's Market during South Florida growing season! + Favorite Art Gallery Rubel Collection + Favorite Lunch spot Leku + Favorite Clothing Style I’m a t shirt person, but I do love Theory every once in a while + Favorite Dish at Home Crispy chicken thighs with skin, labne, roasted eggplant with shredded raw cabbage and lots of torn herbs. Crispy onions on top!! + Favorite Bar Jaguar Sun - anything Will Thompson is mixing up 12

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GIVING BACK

Giving Back with The Little Lighthouse Foundation ARTICLE PAGE WATKINS

THE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION SHARES ITS INFLUENTIAL IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY AND FUTURE ENDEAVORS TO MAKE A CHANGE.

WE CONNECTED WITH THE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE

their families throughout South Florida. LLF has over 20 propri-

FOUNDATION’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JONATHAN

etary programs with 33 partner facilities, including, homeless

BABICKA, FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT ON THE FOUN-

shelters, hospitals, and youth centers. To name a few, LLF’s pro-

DATION’S HISTORY, FUTURE, AND INFLUENTIAL IMPACT

grams include Adopt a Meal at Ronald McDonald House, Activity

ON THE COMMUNITY.

Hour, Story Hour and Move & Groove at Chapman Partnership, and Craft Night and Beauty All Around at Lotus House. LLF

WHAT ARE THE FOUNDATION’S INITIATIVES?

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holds annual Specialty Programs which serve thousands of

Founded in 2010, the Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF) is a

children and families at a time and bring together hundreds of

non-profit organization, that assists underserved children and

volunteers. These include LLF’s Holiday Toy & Meal Distribution,

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Back to School, Christmas in July, BirthDay of Service and Children’s Halloween Party, among others. Last year, LLF received the Jan Pfeiffer Distinguished Service Award at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 97th Annual Gala, as well as the Key to the City from

successful Back to School distribution, where we impacted 2,000

the City of Miami Beach for its volunteer efforts. Although our biggest

underserved students and Holiday & Meal Distribution, where we

fundraiser, Hearts & Stars Gala has been postponed to Fall 2021,

impacted over 2,700 underserved children! We kicked off 2021, with

we were still able to make a significant impact during the pandemic.

our first virtual specialty program, LLF’s BirthDay of Fitness, where

LLF launched Do Good Feel Good Live and has held over 230 virtual

children and families from seven of our partner facilities and our

programs since March 30th. We also launched our 1 Mask 1 World

supporters from home tuned in for a live Barry’s workout. Lastly, we

program in partnership with World Red Eye Cares donating approx-

created a new weekly in-person volunteer program in partnership

imately 20,000 masks to our partner facilities, children and families

with Global Empowerment Mission to assemble #BStrong Family

in our community, local hospitals, police and fire departments, foster

Necessities Kits, which are distributed as part of GEM's disaster relief

care facilities, and elderly homes (all the masks are made in Miami

initiative. We also reactivated two weekly in-person volunteer pro-

by a network of seamstresses and designers who have pivoted their

grams, Fit Club at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and Craft Night

businesses to become mask makers). We were also able to hold a

at Lotus House Women’s Shelter.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN THE FOUNDATION?

Beach Dan Gelber, and so many more! My top 2 in-person programs:

LLF’s Board of Directors and Co-Founders, Rob Sena, Aaron

LLF's Fit Club with Big Brothers Big Sisters where top trainers, fitness

Resnick, and Charlie Venturi, founded LLF in January 2010. I was

experts and yogis instruct the kids at Big Brothers Big Sisters every

their first donor, one of their first volunteers and recipient of the pres-

Tuesday from 4-5 PM as volunteers follow along with the workout along-

tigious Shining Light Award at the Hearts and Stars Gala 2012. I was

side the students. LLF x Global Empowerment Mission - LLF volunteers

very familiar with the incredible foundation that they established and

assemble #BStrong Family Necessities Kits which are distributed as

lead before I took on the role as Executive Director. What inspired

part of GEM's disaster relief initiative. Volunteers come on Fridays from

me to get involved was giving back to kids in need. I really enjoy the

12-2 PM at GEM's warehouse, located at 1810 NW 94th Ave, Doral, FL

time I spend with children. It fills my heart. Bringing the commu-

33172, to sort supplies and pack up GEM's #BStrong Family Necessities

nity together through volunteerism is another top reason. I was so

Kits, designed to provide a family of five the basic necessities to survive:

impressed by how engaged LLF volunteers were back then and they

food, hygiene, and COVID-19 protective gear.

continue to impress me every day.

WHAT IS IN STORE FOR LLF IN THE FUTURE? WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

The 11th Annual Hearts & Stars Gala Weekend will take place in

Bringing the community together. The kids are our primary focus and

November 2021, The Holiday Toy & Meal Distribution will take place in

in the process of impacting their lives we have the opportunity to create

December 2021, LLF’s Birthday of Service 12th Annual Hearts & Stars

relationships with the incredible do-gooders of Miami and beyond.

Gala Weekend will take place in March 2022, Christmas in July at the new Miami Dolphins Training Facility in July 2020, and Back to School

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAM?

will take place in August 2022.

I love our Do Good Feel Good Live virtual programs. We have had so many incredible guests including DJ Khaled, Alonzo Mourning, R&B

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED AND

Singer MARIO, Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Puig, Udonis Haslem, 6x

SUPPORT LLF?

Emmy Award Winning Newscaster Laurie Jennings, Superintendent of

To learn how you can #DoGoodFeelGood with LLF, visit www.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Alberto Carvalho, Mayor of Miami

TheLittleLighthouse.org or follow LLF on Instagram @LLFoundation.

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GETTING GENUINE WITH MICHAEL SCHWARTZ

FAMOUS CHEF AND RESTAURANT CONNOISSEUR, MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, SHARES HIS CAREER SUCCESS AND LOVE FOR FOOD.

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WHEN DID YOUR LOVE FOR FOOD BEGIN? It was super early on when I was in high school. I got job at a fancy northern Italian restaurant as a busboy. The restaurant experience definitely got me hooked pretty quick early on, and by 16 I moved into the kitchen and started prepping, learning, and cooking.

It was instant for me; I had found what I was really meant to do at an early age, and it stuck.

PHILADELPHIA-BORN OWNER OF THE GENUINE HOSPITALITY GROUP, JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNING CHEF, AND COOK-

HOW DID YOU LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN THE

BOOK AUTHOR, MICHAEL SCHWARTZ IS THE FACE OF THE

CULINARY INDUSTRY?

SOUTH FLORIDA RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AND A NATION-

It was somewhat of a slow burn, but I worked my way up in

ALLY RECOGNIZED CELEBRITY CHEF. When asked what his

that restaurant as a teen working as a prep cook to a line cook, to

favorite type of food was, this veteran restaurateur couldn’t give a

a sous chef. Then I started traveling when I moved from Philly to

simple answer. As one could expect, Schwartz uses his immaculate

California for an opportunity with Wolfgang Puck. The career trajec-

culinary senses to take into consideration all the ingredients of his

tory was slower back then, because I worked more than 10 years until

day, to determine exactly what dish will satiate his cravings. But isn’t

I took a chef position. My first chef job was in Vail, Colorado, which I

that the exact type of culinary expertise we turn to?

would say is when I started to make a name for myself.

Any Miami local has without a doubt dined at one of the chef’s restaurants or indulged in one of his amazing dishes. With helming chef titles at some of the city’s most popular restaurants and even opening a laundry list of his own, it goes without saying that Michael Schwartz has successfully dominated Miami’s vibrant culinary scene. Under his hospitality group, The Genuine Hospitality Group, Schwartz runs his flagship location Michael’s Genuine in the Design District, three Harry’s Pizzeria locations, Tigertail + Mary in Coconut Grove, and Amara at Paraiso. However, this renown chef’s success is to be totally attributed to his true passion and love for curating good food and genuine hospitality. Schwartz’s approach

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“Crafting a pizza is a labor of love.

Choosing the right ingredients that will play off each other is the key.

Seasonal vegetables and carefully selected proteins and just the right amount of time in the oven is the perfect formula.”

towards hospitality and concept for delicious food, sets him aside from the masses and others in the industry. Which is why it comes to no surprise that he has neighborhood staples all around the city. His focus on the integrity of his ingredients, sourcing local and seasonal foods, while also assuring his approach to hospitality is comfortable yet sophisticated, has indefinitely secured him a seat at the table of any culinary conversation.

From cookbooks, to awards, to new restaurants, Schwartz shares how he earned his culinary chops in the kitchen, his recent opening of Miami Beach’s new Harry’s Pizzeria, and the renovation of Michael’s Genuine, re-opening in November.

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GETTING GENUINE WITH MICHAEL SCHWARTZ (CONTINUED)

“[Cooking] was instant for me; I had found what I was really meant to do at an early age, and it stuck.”

an overall redesign of the space. However, we are keeping with the elements that make Michael’s Genuine comfortable and approachable, but updating it as the neighborhood has evolved and grown. We felt the restaurant should follow suit. Lots of interesting and fun changes there, giving us the chance to evaluate what we do there, stepping up food, service, soundtrack, aesthetics, and service wear.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO MIAMI?

With the environment now, with the issues around staffing,

Back in New York, I was working for someone who then

we were fortunate enough to be able to make the decision

became my business partner. We looked around New York

to keep our entire staff on payroll, because they are really a

to start a restaurant in the early 90’s, and then we started

big part of what makes the location special. In November

looking in Miami and found myself living there. We opened

we will be making a unique opening with a veteran team

Nemo in 1995, which was the first restaurant that I had

that’s worked together for many years. It’s exciting.

ownership in.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT OF HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT EACH OF YOUR RESTAURANT CONCEPTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER?

YOUR CAREER SO FAR? Winning the James Beard Award was and still is the highlight of my culinary career. Overall accomplishing

There’s a common thread that we use through our

success in the restaurant business in general is a big

approach in hospitality, making our places less preten-

accomplishment for me. Also, lending some influence in

tious and more approachable that really focus on quality

changing the Miami dining scene when Michael's Genuine

ingredients and simplicity. Within that, we try to make

opened, as we took a different approach to what we were

each restaurant a little different depending on where it

doing at the restaurant.

is, what the demographic is, and what our intent is. For instance, with pizza, we want to create a menu around

WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO CREATE A DISH?

it, letting pizza be the star, but still weaving in interesting

I’m almost always inspired by an ingredient; it always

combinations and textural contrasts in food, with a gen-

starts with an ingredient and then we build the dish

uine approach to hospitality. We take the formula that’s

around that. It could be something that we see in the

worked at Genuine, and then apply it to wherever we are.

market or a produce that just came into season, or if it’s

The difference is usually the location which then dictates

a fish that’s running. For the restaurants there’s so many

price point, aesthetic, and design.

factors that go into putting something on the menu. There has to be a balance on the menu with having enough hot

WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY

dishes while you also want to make sure you have enough

WORKING ON?

cold dishes to balance that, or if you’re putting fish on the

This year, we are working on the launch of the third location of Harry’s Pizzeria in Miami Beach and the renovation

menu you want to have a variety of vegetables, meat or poultry options as well.

of Michael’s Genuine in the Design District.

The Miami Beach location of Harry’s Pizza has a different aesthetic, featuring a full bar. Curating the speciality

I love the diversity, the color, the culture, and obviously

cocktails, the wine list, and the whole beverage pro-

the weather, but I would say the environment inspires and

gram has been a lot fun for us to work on. This has been a

informs a lot of what we cook and how we eat.

great chance to play in the pizza space and have some fun and change it up a bit.

Michael’s Genuine has been a huge project and renovation. Being our flagship location, 14 years in, I’m excited about it. Physically the space needed some love and attention, so we are gutting and expanding the kitchen, beautifying the courtyard, expanding the dining room, and

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CULINARY CREATIONS

cu l i na r y creat ions w it h pu ra v ida ARTICLE PAGE WATKINS

IT’S NO SECRET THAT PURA VIDA IS MIAMI’S GO-TO FOR A HEALTHY, BUT ALSO INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS MEAL. Whether you’re coming straight from the gym, having a lunch meeting, or just want a fresh, boutique ambiance for a lite bite, Pura Vida is THE spot. With their numerous locations in Edgewater, South of Fifth, Miami Design District, Coral Gables, West Avenue, West Palm Beach, Aventura, and soon coming to Brickell, Bay Harbor, and Las Olas, Pura Vida is definitely taking over the health-conscious culinary scene in Miami and South Florida.

Founder and CEO, Omer Horev, created this incredibly popular healthy eatery and lifestyle brand with the mission to provide access to better quality and wholesome food options. Inspired by his love for food and Israeli roots, it’s safe to say he accomplished just that. Now with the help of his wife and business partner, Jennifer Horev, the duo has curated this wellness-minded concept into a robust menu of brightly colored vegetable forward dishes, even containing a variety of vegan and gluten free options.

Fortunately for us, they are sharing one of their staple salad recipes that will surely be added to your at-home rotation of signature dishes.

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SOUTH FLORIDA’S HEALTHIEST EATERY HOTSPOT, PURA VIDA, SHARES ONE OF THEIR DELICIOUS RECIPES.

Omer Horev

JEN’S HERB SALAD + Arugula - 2 oz + Kale, chopped - 1 oz + Mint, chopped - 0.2 oz + Micro cilantro - 0.2 oz + Parsley - 0.3 oz + Scallions, chopped - 0.5 oz + Jalapeno, chopped - 0.5 oz + Quinoa, cooked - 4 oz + Walnuts - 1 oz + Feta, crumbled - 2 oz 1. Add all the ingredients to the mixing bowl (except for the feta).

2. Add the dressing (apple cider vinaigrette). Mix well.

3. Add mixed ingredients into the ceramic bowl.

4. Add feta evenly over salad and serve.

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INDULGE YOUR TASTEBUDS AT THESE MIAMI HOTSPOTS FOR SOME OF THE BEST DISHES IN THE CITY!

Experience the best of Nikkei cuisine in Chotto Matte’s electric and vibey atmosphere, located

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in Miami Beach. This Japanese-Peruvian staple serves hot-spot serves up some of the best ingredients and techniques, featuring Japanese sushi and sashimi, and Peruvian ceviche. Their delicious cocktail program is not to be overlooked!

1664 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach, 305.690.0743.

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HOUR, WE’VE ROUNDED UP SOME OF MIAMI’S TOP DINING EXPERIENCES YOU MUST TRY. From cafes to 5-star dining, to Italian markets, these restaurants feature some of the city’s most decadent dishes.

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Where the tradition and mysticism of the Japanese cuisine allows itself to be brushed with flavors and

Having been a Miami Beach staple for the past

techniques of places around the world, exactly where

20 years, this cafe is a must try for health-conscious

the senses rejoice and the wildest side of us comes

New American dishes with a modern twist. Infusing

to life, the one that can’t be tamed, not before such a

culinary delights with cultural experiences, their menu

gastronomic experience. The menu encompasses a

features well-balanced dishes and cocktails inspired

variety of decadent Japanese dishes that are defiantly

by flavors of the world and is home to Oprah’s favor-

insta worthy. Whether you’re stopping by the exquisite

ite chocolate cake! 1855 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach,

bar for a drink or dining, you won’t be disappointed.

305.538.8448 & 219 North East 3rd Street, Hallandale

101 NE 34th St, Miami, 786.622.9911.

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From the Greek Islands to your table, founder Costas Spiliadis, serves only the freshest catch and ingredients at his exceptional Mediterranean dining experience. The menu features only the highest quality of ingredients accompanied by aromas inspired by the sea and citrus accents. With multiple locations around the world, you can catch a taste of his impeccable culinary creations at the Miami Beach neighborhood.

730 First St., Miami Beach, 305.604.6800.

ESTIATORIO MILOS

FI’LIA Located in SLS Brickell, Fi’lia features some honest Italian food, highlighting fresh ingredients from

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the firewood oven and grill, handmade pizzas and pasta. The restaurant celebrates the essence of a fresh and pure approach to food and drink served in an unpretentious setting. Make sure to stop by for a weekend brunch everyday Saturday and Sunday for free-flowing mimosas and bloody marys.

1300 S Miami Ave, Miami, 305.239.1330.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT TREEHANDS EDU-TAINMENT IS REDEFINING MODERN CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY.

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TREEHA NDS E D U -TA I N M E NT Kathya Montanez

IN A CITY LIKE MIAMI, PROVIDING TOPNOTCH, UNIQUE SERVICES IS A MUST FOR COMPANIES TO STAND OUT. Coupled by a mission to provide the highest quality of childcare, focusing on helping develop children’s

creativity,

problem-solving,

critical

thinking skills, and social skills, founder Kathya Monthanez, launched Treehands Edu-tainment.

The company is comprised of child caretakers that provide unique babysitting and nanny services based on the principles of The Montessori Method. These unique babysitters and nannies will come ready to enhance opportunities for fun activities that will truly encourage each child to grow in engaging climates. Each caretaker will come with their signature "toolbox" called Edubox. These developmentally boxes are designed

Treehands Edu-tainment really offers an extensive variety of

to engage each child in activities that cover four

childcare services that are conveniently available at home, hotels,

Montessori basics of learning of practical life,

vacation rentals, or corporate events in the Miami area, 7 days a

language, psycho sensory motor, music and art.

week for children ages 3 months to 11 years old. In addition to

The differentiator of Treehands Edu-tainment is

childcare services, they offer amazing birthday, event planning,

their mission to do more than just babysit, but

and entertainment services that include decoration specific

serve as an educational and entertaining expe-

event themes and entertainers!

rience where parents can have peace of mind when leaving their children with a sitter, being rest assured that their child will be in a completely safe, educational and fun environment.

"When we are taking care of the child we create a safe environment for them to unfold and develop their full potential."

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FALL FALL

TREND SETTER

STEP INTO THIS FALL DRIPPING IN THE LATEST TRENDS.

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This relaxed fit blazer, embossed with gold tone buttons is the perfect winter, yet lightweight addition to your fall fashions.

Pair with jean shorts on cooler nights or over leather pants for a full winter look.

Basic tanks are classics in any fashionista’s closet. Fit the trends this fall in a dark nude knit tank featuring a sleek racer silhouette, with a form-fitting style made for versatile layering options.

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A nod to your mother’s love of all things high-waisted, these Zeynep Arcay updates your go-to cigarette pants in their signature smooth lambskin, in dark nude.

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FENDI BEIGE WOOL BLAZER Be a showstopper this season in Fendi’s latest pant suit, with a pop of color of yellow piping on this streamlined jacket. Featuring a breast pocket and flap pockets, made of beige wool gabardine.

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The Keepall Bandoulière 55 bag takes on a bold, vibrant aspect in bright-yellow grained leather with a matching yellow acetate chain. The bag, part of Virgil Abloh’s Everyday LV capsule for the Fall-Winter 2021-22 Collection, features the new “louis vuitton!” signature.

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These slim fit pants feature Fendi’s iconic pop of color, featuring yellow piping, made of beige stretch wool. Finished with a gold-finish metal logo plate at the waist.

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OFF WHITE OUT OF OFFICE LOW-TOP SNEAKERS These sneakers are your perfect yet causal addition for fall, featuring a contrasting outsole with translucent gel insets, classic perforated toe vamps and a recontextualized logo.

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INSPIRED BY

Br i ng i ng Joy B ack i nt o t he K it chen

WHETHER YOU KNOW HIM FROM THE NETFLIX HIT RESTAURANTS

CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES

ON THE EDGE OR FROM HIS ABSOLUTELY MOUTH-WATERING FOOD PHOTOS AS @DENNISTHEPRESCOTT ON THE ‘GRAM, THIS FORMER-MUSICIAN TURNED INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED CHEF IS AN AMAZINGLY TALENTED, THOUGHTFUL, AND GLOBE-TROTTING FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis

T r avel R ecom mend at ion s for Food ies

The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on.

S c a n fo r t h e f u l l article online.

“Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are

a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”

Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.

“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”

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Bay Harbor Islands

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10 MIAMI-BROWARD CARNIVAL PARADE CONCERT

Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds

16 VEGAN BLOCK PARTY

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

they are offering Aesthetic specials

This is a week-long celebration

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SOBE SEAFOOD WEEK South Beach

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South Beach Seafood Week starts on

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Showdowns and culinary battles. In

golas, impact windows and doors,

panoramic vistas of Regatta Park on

the sands of South Beach, the main

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