Time Out Miami Market

November 9, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

I had not been to Miami Beach in ages and I was so glad to be back in this area. Time Out Miami Market is an upscale yet casual food court that offers many food choices for all diners. We visited 4 different stalls and tried food from Vietnam, Perú, Italy, and America, of course. […]

The Little One Is 15!

February 25, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

I can’t believe that fifteen years have passed since that sunny Wednesday afternoon when she was born. I was concerned because she was a month early. Then out came this tiny and feisty little girl, very small, a little over four pounds, with huge hands and feet compared to the rest of her body. Fifteen […]

Brunch At Essensia Restaurant & Lounge At The Palms Hotel In Miami Beach

April 4, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

I was longing to go back to Essensia as I had not been there in a while. When I heard that Chef Julie Frans was again responsible for menu creation, that was all the excuse I needed to revisit this restaurant that specializes in multicultural Miami Cuisine using local and sustainable ingredients. Working alongside Executive […]

Valentine’s Day Dinner At Red, The Steakhouse

February 11, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

I had the opportunity to visit Red, The Steakhouse recently, and got the chance to taste some delicious and decadent food. The ambiance and décor were very romantic and elegant, a perfect place to take your special someone for Valentine’s Day dinner. The occasion for the visit was Chef’s Peter Vauthy’s tasting menu that was […]

Ocean Rescue Stations In Miami Beach

January 31, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

These little “houses” on stilts scattered on the beaches of Miami Beach fascinate me. The colors and the wood construction remind me of the Caribbean. With about 29 locations located between South Pointe and 87th Street, these Rescue Stations are beautiful, interesting, colorful little gems of architecture that provide an important service to the community. There are […]

Red, The Steakhouse in Miami Beach

October 11, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Situated in Miami Beach, this restaurant serves exquisite steaks and has an extensive wine list. They also have a new Bar Bites menu for the football season, which offers a variety of tapas-like items and interesting cocktails. Red, The Steakhouse is no ordinary restaurant so when I was invited to go, I could not refuse. […]

Hilton Cabana Getaway

July 12, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

This Miami Beach hotel was really nice – pretty, new, on the beach, excellent food and service. It is a place I would re-visit in a nano-second. I think is essential to do something different and change your routine every once in a while – doing the same things, going to the same places, eating […]

Lunch At L’echon (closed)

June 23, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

On a balmy Saturday afternoon, we sat down to have lunch outside at the outdoor-covered bar, under the fans. The diners around us were from all over: we heard German, French, Italian and Polish being spoken, among other languages. It was like stepping into another country just for a little bit – we could […]

Holiday Parties Should Be Like This

December 21, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

On a perfect afternoon on the rooftop of The Betsy Hotel in South Beach we had the ideal gathering to celebrate the holidays and each other. Brilliant sun, lovely food, a stunning view. The best thing was that it took place from 2pm to 5pm, during working hours, so it was a real treat for me as I do […]

Terrazza at Shore Club – Italian Cuisine In Miami Beach

October 26, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Terrazza at Shore Club is a restaurant with a pool-view and a cool vibe. It offers a variety of Italian dishes that are sure to tantalize and delight all of the senses. It was a hot day and not too breezy. Sitting outside was the only option for us though as the terrace was so inviting […]