Plum Miami Beach

Q & A: Jonathan M. Tisch

jluttman — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:58:52 -0400

Plum TV sat down with Jonathan Tisch, chairman & CEO of Loews Hotels, co-chairman of the Loews Cooperation and host of "Open Exchange - Beyond the Boardroom with Jonathan Tisch," a series of one-on-one interviews with America’s preeminent CEOs and business people on Plum TV and CNBC.

Game Fare

jluttman — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:52:33 -0400

This past weekend we stopped by Dolphins Stadium to catch a Florida Marlins game. The baseball action took a backseat to the food, as we ate our way through the stadium's delicacies.

Miami Mother's Day Guide

jluttman — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:29:48 -0400

Still haven't figured out how to honor your mother this weekend? We've got some suggestions.

If it's all about the tummy, check out our brunch guide for the best places to get tipsy before noon, our dessert guide for the best sugar in town and our delivery guide for gourmet treats delivered to your doorstep. You can also check out a full directory of establishments offering specials this Sunday, as well as some more general events.

Don't forget to check out DayBreak this Sunday for a special Mother's Day edition. In the meantime, here are a few of our favorite picks for this Sunday's Motherfest.

Cool Summer Cocktails

jluttman — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:45:43 -0400

With summer setting in here in Miami, you could probably go for a refreshing beverage (we know we could). Check out our guide to a few of the hottest spots to grab
the coolest drinks.

Andú Restaurant and Lounge
Cool off in Brickell at Andú Restaurant and Lounge. Here we recommend sampling the cilantro martini with your choice of gin or vodka, aloe vera juice, lime juice, sugar and muddled cilantro; or the rose petal martini with gin, rose syrup, fresh lime and bitters, topped with a splash of Champagne.
Andú Restaurant and Lounge, 141 SW 7th Street, Miami; 786-871-7005

Atrio & The Bar at Level 25 at the Conrad Miami
Kick back at one of Miami’s newest, chic lounges situated on the 25th floor at the Conrad Miami – the perfect place to elevate your senses. Here, we recommend ordering the Blue Kiss, a concoction consisting of Hpnotiq, Absolut Citron, Blue Curaçao and Champagne.
Atrio & The Bar at Level 25 at the Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami; 305-503-6500; www.conradhotels.com

Azul at the Mandarin Oriental
Come for the cocktails, stay for the stunning views of Biscayne Bay. Azul at the Mandarin Oriental is one of the most beautiful places to indulge in Miami. Our recommendation here? The Lychee Saketini.
Azul at the Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami; 866-888-6780; www.mandarinoriental.com

La Cofradía
La Cofradía, the Gables posh Peruvian destination, offers imbibers anything from fruity to classic – with a Peruvian twist. They definitely know how to put Peruvian’s spirit to good use. Order the Maracuya Sour made with pisco, a liquor produced in the wine regions of Peru.
La Cofradía, 160 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables; 305-914-1300; www.lacofradia.com

Wish at The Hotel
Mixologists at Wish are always coming up with creative cocktails to compliment their 4-star menu. Here, we can’t decide between their signature electric cocktails (eight to chose from) and their Sleepless Night Cocktails – our advice? Try both.
Wish at The Hotel, 801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-531-2222; www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com

Michael in Miami: 944 Magazine

jluttman — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:28:30 -0400

Plum’s own Michael in Miami is joined by Nora to take you inside 944 Magazine’s 1st Anniversary Party at the Hotel Gansevoort in South Beach. They speak with comedian Bill Maher, Grammy award winning musician, Macy Gray, DJ Cassidy and DJ Irie. They also check out Mickey Rourke and New York Giant’s Jeremy Shockey.

DayBreak May 11: Daniel Kron, Genius Jones

vnahmad — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:22:19 -0400

It's Mother's Day on DayBreak! Genius Jones owner and founder Daniel Kron showcases the latest ways to spoil moms and moms-to-be. For more information visit GeniusJones.com.

DayBreak May 11: Aimee Heller, MomsMiami.com

vnahmad — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:22:09 -0400

It's Mother's Day on DayBreak! MomsMiami.com blogger Aimee Heller visits to discuss her life as a single mom and her blog And Baby Makes Two.

Miami Beach Polo World Cup

jluttman — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:31:14 -0400

After more than an hour of non-stop action under the hot sun and playing in a nontraditional and difficult sand terrain, Juan Bollini scored the winning goal as the Audi Team achieved an exhilarating 6-5 win over its opponent, the China Grill Team, in sudden-death overtime.

6th Annual Hats Off Luncheon

jluttman — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:57:33 -0400

Tracy Wilson Mourning’s 6th Annual Hats Off Luncheon presented by the ING Foundation helps support at-risk girls in our community. Following her DayBreak Appearance, the luncheon, silent auction and “Honey Bug” Fashion Show took place April 29th at Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom. Proceeds from the annual fashion show benefitted Camp Honey Shine, a four-week summer day camp for 100 girls at Carrolton School of the Sacred Heart in Coconut Grove, in addition to other mentoring programs.

DayBreak May 10: Luna Sueño Tequila

vnahmad — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:58:08 -0400

Steven and Kim Lustig of Luna Sueño talk tequila nuances, hangovers and cocktails with Jonathan and Lilaj.

DayBreak May 10: RikRak Salon

vnahmad — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:56:10 -0400

Raquel Watters, owner of RikRak Salon, and her daughter Lily talk summer hair-care – products, styles and more. For information about RikRak visit RikRakSalon.com.

DayBreak May 10: Log Cabin Nursery

vnahmad — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:54:12 -0400

Susan Sawczuk, of Biscayne Elementary Community School, and Richard Tubbs, director of the Log Cabin Nursery, visit DayBreak to discuss the nursery and its many community programs. For more information click here.

DayBreak May 9: Tommy Pooch

vnahmad — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:32:32 -0400

944 Magazine co-publisher Tommy Pooch discusses 944 Miami’s first anniversary and previews the upcoming issue featuring Lenny Kravitz. For more information visit 944.com.

DayBreak May 9: Dennis Scholl

vnahmad — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:32:28 -0400

Cultural correspondent Dennis Scholl visits DayBreak to talk Basel shaek-up and preview this weekend’s Second Saturday gallery walk in Wynwood.

DayBreak May 9: Hexagone

vnahmad — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:32:17 -0400

Artists Kiki Valdes and Jose Mertz dish on their new Hexagone exhibit opening Saturday at Miami Art Space. For more information visit MiamiArtSpace.com.

SF Fishing Report

jluttman — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:58 -0400

Captain Rich Smith has been seeing bones and permit all over Biscayne Bay of late. Large schools of permit are showing up inside Midnight Pass and on the snake leading into Caesar’s Creek. Cutter Bank has been the most consistent for bonefish. Fishermen staked off at Curtis Point reported seeing a few schools of tarpon heading south, but the fish were apparently not in an eating mood. Rich and his clients also had some fun the other day with lemon and blacktip sharks in the 5-9 foot range.

Resurrecting Miami Marine Stadium

jluttman — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:26:09 -0400

Photos courtesy of Flickr's SamuraiGhost.

Resurrecting Miami Marine Stadium

jluttman — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:05:31 -0400

This week, Miami’s Marine Stadium garnered national attention from NPR (National Public Radio). The abandoned stadium, which sits on Virginia Key, has sat vacant since Hurricane Andrew destroyed it in 1992. After the storm, the City of Miami deemed the arena “unsafe” for further use.

Cuban-American Architect Hilario Candela designed Marine Stadium in 1963. The 6,500-seat stadium was originally built for powerboat racing and overlooks Biscayne Bay. According to NPR, the stadium was also where President Richard Nixon hugged Sammy Davis Jr. at a 1972 voter’s rally, an Elvis Presley movie was filmed there and everyone from Bonnie Raitt to Jimmy Buffet have performed on the stadium’s floating stage. After sitting vacant for nearly 16 years, the stadium is now dilapidated and covered in graffiti. It also serves as a favorite hangout for local skaters.

A glimmer of hope shimmers on the horizon for Marine Stadium with the recent formation of Friends of the Miami Marine Stadium, a collection of preservationists and architects. With the support of Dade Heritage Trust, the group is lobbying the City to begin repairs on the once vibrant landmark.

To enhance awareness, the Friends of Miami Marina Stadium have a proposed artistic light installation in the works, as well as a team of organization sponsors standing behind them. Find out what you can do for Miami Marine Stadium. Click here to read a statement from Marine Stadium's Architect, and here to read Critical Miami's take on the landmark.

Photos courtesy of Flickr's SamuraiGhost.

DayBreak May 8: Robert Shemin

vnahmad — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:33:20 -0400

Author, investor and real estate expert Robert Shemin visits discusses the Miami housing market, his new book How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not? and more. For more info visit RobertShemin.com.

DayBreak May 8: Richard Martin, Miami Magazine

vnahmad — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:33:09 -0400

Miami Magazine Editor in Chief Richard Martin dishes on the publication's upcoming gourmet issue and the best foodie action in town. For more information visit ModernLuxury.com.