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4 days ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
Is it the MILA pedigree, the resurgent popularity of French food, or maybe the low-key glam Miami meets the Cote d’Azur ambiance that has made the newly opened CLAUDIE Miami a hot ticket? Most likely it’s all three at CLAUDIE, the new high end Brickell restaurant that features the cuisine of France’s Cote d’Azur headed by Chef Michaël Michaelidis whose career includes Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse and Joël Robuchon.
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1 week ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
Film Miami (@film.miami) • Instagram photos and videos Never could I have imagined there are 18 film festivals in Miami! What are they. What happenings can you expect around the festivals. How to navigate selecting the film right for you (a challenge I always face). Why is Miami such a magnet for these festivals and more. Read all about it and check out the Miami film festivals coming up this month and next.
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2 weeks ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
What’s the cutting edge thinking about healthy living as well as longevity? Any practical tips on what we can do? I was invited to a presentation by the team behind IM8 the new uber vitamin supplement from former soccer great David Beckham who, heaven knows, can afford to hire the best minds to develop a product.
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2 weeks ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
A Donatella Versace hotel and restaurant opens on the Beach, Indian food comes to Brickell, return of a Peruvian classic in the Gables, and a lovely garden spot to enjoy this glorious weather at a new French brasserie all in Eating News for April ’25 – Part 2. If you missed Part 1, click here.
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1 month ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
Thanks to all for your participation in the recent drawing and contest! There were some great ideas which you’ll be reading about in coming months. The lucky winners are…. Winner of the drawings and their prizes are:Robin Regensburg, happy hour at the stylish Tuscan restaurant FeliceDale Sindell, happy hour coming up at The Red RoosterThe grand prize winner of the contest to come up with the most blogpost ideas is Armando Pazos, a two time winner (last year he won the second prize) .
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1 month ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
When it opened in South Beach, STK was the first of the non-traditional clubby steakhouses (click here for my review). And the newest one, STK Aventura also has what they call “vibe” dining with a casual club-like decor, besides the quality prime Angus and Wagyu beef and a selection of primo seafood that you’d expect, but there’s much more.
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1 month ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
An anniversary, wedding, corporate event or a child’s milestone birthday coming up and need a caterer? Or maybe just a cocktail party at home or a kosher event? Here are my 6 picks for Miami caterers:LE BASQUEA fave in top Miami caterers is Le Basque, a full-service catering and event design company. They are celebrated for designing and creating events distinguished by their meticulous eye for detail.
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1 month ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
Thanks to all for your participation in the recent drawing and contest! There were some great ideas which you’ll be reading about in coming months. The lucky winners are…. Winner of the drawings and their prizes are:Robin Regensburg, happy hour at the stylish Tuscan restaurant FeliceDale Sindell, happy hour at Red Rooster (special request for soul food)The grand prize winner of the contest to come up with the most blogpost ideas is Armando Pazos, a two time winner (last year he won the drawing) .
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1 month ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
Jewelry for Good isn’t what you think it is, just another benefit where a part of the expensive jewelry sales go to a not for profit. This unique and creative event entitled “Bring your Bling” is about donating unwanted gold jewelry and sterling silver jewelry and serving pieces that are melted down with the proceeds from the refiner going to the Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade and Leap for Ladies. A tax donation receipt is given for the full value of the precious metals.
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1 month ago | 
miamicurated.com | Karen Escalera
The newly opened Oro Miami is going to give some competition to its classy neighbor MILA, one of my perennial favorites. Though they’re both classically elegant and rooftop restaurants, Oro has a glam element with its entrance of arches covered in gold and royal blue and gold décor elements. And then there’s the richly inventive menu that delivers on presentation and taste, the friendly and professional service, and unique beverage offerings such as signature sodas and tea service.
