A celebrity chef for over a decade, Chef Danie Abraham describes her style as “super eclectic,” using the influence of her Caribbean roots and travels to tickle the taste buds of clients from Drake, Pharrell Williams, Oprah and Kylie Jenner. Here, we feature her preferred essentials, which can be purchased and sent to your home … Continue reading This local celebrity chef lets us in on her favorite things, that you’ll want in your own home today
A voyage through this archipelago is a glimpse into an ancient magical world Almost 200 years ago, a curious 22-year-old English scientist set foot upon San Cristobal Island, several hundred miles off the shores of Ecuador. Over the next five weeks, he spent his days in awe, studying hordes of black dragons, giant ambling tortoises … Continue reading Worth the Trip: The Galapagos
Teen suicide is a growing epidemic here and across the country It’s a hot Tuesday morning this past September, and Cindy Nadelbach has set out a spread of doughnut holes, coffee, and yellow ribbons and bracelets. It’s National Suicide Prevention Day, and she’s at Jaycee Park in Boynton Beach to unveil a brand-new park bench. … Continue reading A Word in the Dark
Wandering the halls of History Fort Lauderdale’s museum, it’s clear that the history of our city is a winding one. There are exhibits of the Seminole people, who came to the peninsula in the 1700s. Another wing chronicles the building of the Florida East Coast Railway by Henry Flagler — hundreds of African American men … Continue reading Northern Lights
Starting September 6, giants will be coming to parks and libraries throughout Broward County’s nine commission districts. They’re part of “Searching for Giants,” the first-ever countywide display of monumental inflatable art. Nine, two-day outdoor exhibitions will be open to residents and visitors through Oct. 26. Then, the giants will make a reappearance in late November … Continue reading Searching for Giants
Tucked between Biscayne Park and El Portal, “The Village Beautiful” has blossomed from a quiet hamlet to a burgeoning community. Although Miami Shores was incorporated in 1932, its history goes back decades prior to the 1870s when Miami movers and shakers relocated to a community they called Biscayne. With the arrival of a post office, … Continue reading Eclectic finds, quaint restaurants and cultural diversity are a part of everyday life in Miami Shores
Eight scarves, two jackets, three socks, deodorant, a needle and spoon, four cigarette butts, and a restraining order from his mother. Brandon Novak remembers exactly what he owned when he was 35 and homeless. He doesn’t remember the first time he tried cocaine and heroin, just that when he was 17 his star had fallen … Continue reading From Ramps to Rehab: Brandon Novak’s Fall and Rise
Hermes, Gucci, Prada, Celine, Louis Vuitton—they’re all a bag lover’s dream, and lightly used ones are now on shelves in Miami. THE SCOOP Rebag, the online-turned-brick-and-mortar handbag shop, opened its seventh storefront in the Miami Design District today. Its other stores are located in New York and California. “The city’s vibrant culture, art, and deep … Continue reading Rebag opens up shop in the Design District, giving used handbags a second chance at luxe
Broward, and Florida in general, don’t always conjure up images of farming communities. But if you want the food on your plate to be local, you might be surprised by how many options there are. It was 2008—the economy crashed, and the earth seemed to open up and swallow everyone’s livelihood. Businesses shuttered and people … Continue reading Farm Fresh Florida
You’ve already seen the construction going on at CityPlace in West Palm Beach, but there’s much more to come in the next five years. The shopping and entertainment center announced that it will be rebranding to Rosemary Square, as well as its plan for a five-year, $550 million renovation. According to a release from CityPlace, it … Continue reading CityPlace is Getting a New Name and a $550M Makeover