Somewhat hidden in the Faena Bazaar at 3400 Collins is Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar. As indicated by the line out the door on any given morning, it is no longer hidden from the local Mid-Beach residents and Faena guests.
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The last time Miami hosted the traveling culinary feast, Outstanding in the Field, I was fortunate to attend with some friends. On a gorgeous afternoon, a long wooden table was set in an arc on the beach in front of the Faena while we dined on creative appetizers and a gourmet dinner.
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What’s better than a special dinner by one of Miami’s best chefs? Naturally, a collab with two of Miami’s best chefs! On Thursday, July 26, Pao by Paul Qui‘s Chef de Cuisine, Benjamin Murray will welcome famed local Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, beloved for his fun and funky twists on comfort food, to this month’s Chef Collective at Faena Miami Beach.
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Going out to dinner on Miami Beach has in many cases given new meaning to evening “entertainment”. The starchitect-designed restaurants, the global variety of ethnic cuisines, even the creative tableside presentations and beautiful plating has elevated dining to a new level of “showmanship”.
But, let’s not underestimate the talents of Miami’s artistic world as evidenced by PAMM, the Wynwood galleries, New World Symphony, Miami City Ballet and other art organizations.
On a late spring evening, I was invited to preview the newest show at the Theatre at The Faena, Magique, a high-spirited revue that features the illusionists, Kevin & Caruso, famous for their levitation tricks and mind-bending act, with special appearance from Madame Houdini, whose aerial and strait jacket escape finale is reminiscent of the master Houdini himself.
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