Macchialina Wine Collective: Curated by Somm Jacqueline Pirolo

Macchialina has always been my favorite spot for authentic Italian food. On a sunny Saturday, we were invited to visit with Managing Partner and Wine and Beverage Director, Jacqueline Pirolo and her knowledgeable wine staff for a tasting of some of the wines offered this month in the Macchialina Wine Club.

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Profile: John Riccardo, Food and Beverage Director at The Fontainebleau

On a Friday afternoon, I had the opportunity to spend time with the Fontainebleau’s Executive Director of Food and Beverage, John Riccardo. Seated comfortably in the newly redesigned Bleau Bar( at the approximate cost of $6.0 million), we chatted all things food, wine and spirits with a little tossed in about the current state of hospitality, Frank Sinatra and local politics.

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James Beard Foundation presents Taste America Miami at Ariete

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America, presented by Capital One, is a nationwide initiative to bring together chefs and diners to support the local restaurants in rebuilding a more sustainable and equitable industry.

On Tuesday, January 18th, Chef Michael Beltran of Ariete and Chef Valerie Chang of Itamae / B-Side Sushi will prepare a multi-course menu that reflects their signature styles, and highlights the uniqueness of their restaurants and the Miami community.

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12 Places to Eat Healthy in Miami: Juice Bars, Healthy Bowls & Vegetarian/Vegan Dining

The Holiday overeating and overdrinking season is behind us.  Whether eating healthier is your New Years Resolution or not, let the healthy eating begin at these Miami places and maybe even lose some of those extra pounds.  

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