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There’s no better way to toast the season than with a martini in hand, a little swing in your step, and Sinatra in the air. This Thanksgiving weekend, JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa invites guests to celebrate Ol’ Blue Eyes in grand style as acclaimed crooner Michael Martocci returns with his 20-piece orchestra — joined by dynamic performer Peter Lemongello, Jr. — for an unforgettable night of American songbook classics on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. in the King Ballroom.

Michael Martocci

It’s the kind of night that makes you want to dress to the nines and sip something classic — think velvet tuxes, martinis, and a little “Fly Me to the Moon.” Guests will be serenaded by the timeless American songbook, featuring Frank Sinatra’s most iconic hits, performed by Martocci — widely hailed as the premier Sinatra tribute artist. His album A Man & His Music brings many of Sinatra’s original arrangements to life, making this evening as authentic as it is unforgettable.

Peter Lemongello Jr.

The show opens with the dynamic Peter Lemongello, Jr., whose high-energy mix of music, comedy, and impressions has earned rave reviews — The New York Times calls his performance “a must-see to be believed.” Expect powerhouse vocals, dazzling showmanship, and a touch of Rat Pack charisma.

The multimedia experience will feature rare Sinatra footage and the lush orchestrations fans know and love — a full sensory celebration of the Chairman of the Board.

Make a night of it with dinner at Turnberry’s award-winning restaurants, Bourbon Steak or Corsair Kitchen & Bar (reservations strongly encouraged), and take advantage of discounted valet at $15.

Tickets:

VIP Package: $100 (includes reserved seating in the first four rows + one complimentary drink) General Reserved: $80 Turnberry Isle Country Club members: VIP tickets starting at $75

For tickets and more information, visit bourbonsteakmia.com/sinatra.

Let the music, glamour, and spirit of Sinatra sweep you away — because some nights in Miami were made for romance, rhythm, and a little old-school magic.

Zuma x Miami Slice Collaboration

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On October - 17 - 2025

 Zuma and Miami Slice have come together for a one-of-a-kind culinary collaboration celebrating 15 years of Zuma’s U.S. flagship.

Beginning Monday, October 20, guests can book their spot to experience these exclusive Miami Slice x Zuma creations, blending Zuma’s signature Japanese flavors with Miami Slice’s cult-favorite pizza style.

This one-night-only event takes place on Monday, October 27th, with two seatings available at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Only 14 seats will be sold per seating, priced at $65 per person (drinks and gratuity not included).

The link for the seating can be found, HERE (Ticket sales will go live Monday, October 20th).

Photo Credit: Susan Berry

Electric Energy, Endless Dancing: Amigos Night Returns October 18

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On October - 13 - 2025

If there’s one party we look forward to all year, it’s Amigos Night—the city’s most electric, feel-good bash that proves philanthropy and fun can absolutely share a dance floor. On Saturday, October 18, The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove will transform into a whirlwind of lights, music, and Miami magic as Amigos For Kids hosts its signature fundraiser to support children and families across the city. This can’t miss event features an A-list crowd, red-carpet welcome, irresistible bites from Miami’s top restaurants, handcrafted cocktails flowing courtesy of Bacardi USA, and music that makes dancing shoes de rigueur.

As the evening unfolds, guests will enjoy traditions like “Domino Park” that bring an unmistakable hometown flair, while surprise shout-outs and heartfelt moments celebrate the community leaders who make it all possible. When Miami’s high-energy band Extasy hits the stage the dance floor erupts into motion, culminating in a wild hora loca.

Amigos Night is a party—but it’s also a worthy effort. Every ticket, every toast, every dance step fuels Amigos For Kids’ mission to provide after-school programs, parent education, and wraparound support for families in need. Glamorous, heartfelt, and unapologetically fun, Amigos Night captures the very soul of Miami: community, compassion, and contagious rhythm.

Event Details
What: Amigos Night 2025
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Hangar at Regatta Harbour, Coconut Grove

Learn more at amigosforkids.org or follow @AmigosForKids

¡Salud! Cocktail Month Launches This October, Supporting Miami’s Bar Community

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On September - 30 - 2025

This October, ¡Salud! will spotlight Miami’s vibrant cocktail scene with a month-long lineup of drink specials and events in the city’s most lively neighborhoods. The series will kick off with three happy hours for ¡Salud! members, featuring complimentary cocktails while supplies last: Wednesday, October 1st at Dead Flamingo, Thursday, October 2nd at ViceVersa from 5 to 7 PM, and Friday, October 3rd at Brother’s Keeper from 5 to 7 PM.

The series is designed to bring locals together to revisit local bars for a drink, offering affordable, high-quality cocktails, neighborhood-centered experiences, and a citywide sense of community. To attend, guests must register on the ¡Salud! website, which provides access to the bar directory, a guide to the featured cocktails throughout the month, and the full calendar of programming and events for the ¡Salud! community.

In its first year, ¡Salud! will team up with Miami’s top bars and emerging hotspots to offer month-long drink deals, memorable nights highlighting expertly made cocktails, and neighborhood adventures. Focusing on affordability and accessibility, ¡Salud! aims to invite everyone back to the bar, showcasing those who shake it, move it, and celebrate it. 

The team behind ¡Salud! is deeply connected to Miami’s hospitality landscape: Gabriel Urrutia is a nationally recognized spirits educator and award-winning author known for promoting Miami’s bar scene; Joshua Wagner is a seasoned hospitality executive who has launched and advised some of South Florida’s most talked-about venues; and POPLIFE, a brand experience agency headquartered in Miami, has curated some of the city’s most celebrated cultural and nightlife experiences. 

POPLIFE has been a part of great moments across Miami for many years. When Josh and Gabe approached us with the idea behind ¡Salud!, it felt like a natural opportunity to get involved,” says LP Steele, POPLIFE CEO. “It’s a chance for us to co-create a community-focused initiative with the team and a number of great brand sponsors, inviting Miamians to come together and socialize at the best bars in town. Our mantra is, ‘Life’s Better with Friends,’ and this is our invitation to join us, celebrate the Miami cocktail scene, and make new friends.”  

Supported by top spirits brands like 400 Conejos Mezcal, Aperol, Cointreau, Del Maguey Mezcal, Diplomatico Rum, Espolon Tequila, Fords  Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, Mount Gay Rum, Peroni, Patron Tequila, Santa Teresa Rum, and Westland Whiskey, ¡Salud! will showcase signature cocktails and exclusive creations designed specifically for the series, offering guests the chance to experience Miami’s best bartending talent. Additional sponsors include Google, Virgin Voyages, Toast, Filthy Foods, Sweat 440, and Anatomy gym.

¡Salud! participants include the following:

  • Aguasal by José Andrés 
  • American Social 
  • ARCANO – Sabores de Esencia Hispana 
  • Bar Centro by José Andrés
  • Basement Bowl & Skate
  • Bay Club
  • Bayshore Club
  • Beauty & the Butcher
  • Blackbird Ordinary
  • Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
  • Broken Shaker
  • Brother’s Keeper Bar 
  • Catch Miami
  • Contessa Ristorante
  • Dante’s HiFi
  • DiLido Beach Bar
  • Dirty French Steakhouse
  • Drift
  • Fox’s Lounge
  • Ghee Wynwood
  • Glass & Vine
  • Gramps Getaway
  • Joia Beach
  • Kaori
  • Kill Your Idol
  • Lapidus 
  • La Otra Wynwood
  • Las Rosas
  • Le Jardinier
  • Lost Boy Dry Goods
  • Lost Weekend
  • Lucali
  • Magie Wine Bar
  • Mama Tried
  • Maple & Ash
  • Matador Bar
  • Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge
  • Mi Chini
  • Paya
  • Ray’s Hometown Bar
  • River House Wine & Bar
  • Stiltsville Fish Bar
  • Stubborn Seed
  • Sunny’s Steakhouse
  • Sweet Liberty
  • Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery
  • Tacombi
  • The Corner
  • The Scapegoat
  • The Shelbourne 
  • The Sylvester
  • The Tips Golf
  • Tipsy Flamingo
  • Tomorrowland 
  • Tropezon
  • Tropicalia 
  • ViceVersa 
  • Zaytinya

For more information on ¡Salud! and details about each partner, please visit www.salud-miami.com.

Chef Sandoval’s Fifth Annual Día de los Muertos Returns to Toro Toro

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On September - 23 - 2025
Photo Credit: Richard Sandoval Hospitality

Chef Richard Sandoval is once again bringing his renowned Día de los Muertos celebration to Toro Toro, the Pan-Latin steakhouse at the InterContinental Miami. From October 1 through November 3, guests can feast on a month-long sensory journey that honors Sandoval’s Mexican heritage and blurs the line between the living and the spiritual.

This year’s theme is all about the moon—a powerful symbol of cycles, memory, and connection in Latin culture. The restaurant will be serving an exclusive, a la carte menu of culturally significant dishes and cocktails inspired by the moon’s phases.

Dishes include the Pozole De Langosta ($54), featuring lobster, hominy corn, and guajillo chili, and the Ofrenda De Cempasúchil ($57), with tender lamb, purple potato mash, and a smoky chipotle hibiscus sauce. For a sweet finale, indulge in the Calabaza En Tacha ($24), a slow-cooked candied squash with cinnamon ice cream.

To complement the meal, sip on specialty cocktails like the Mythic Essence ($20), a blend of Sotol, tangerine, and honey, or the Moon’s Embrace ($22), with Mexican whiskey, bourbon, and notes of coffee and rose.

Reservations are highly encouraged through OpenTable and at torotoromiami.com.

Toro Toro Miami is located at the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza.

Instagram: @ToroToroMiami

Phone: (305) 372-4710

Who says Miami doesn’t get to enjoy fall? Sure, our palm trees don’t shed their leaves and our “sweater weather” involves light linen at best—but thanks to Salt & Straw, we can savor the cozy flavors of the season without ever leaving the tropics.

Starting Friday, August 29th through October 2nd, the beloved, Portland-born ice cream brand is rolling out its latest monthly flavor series: The Apple Series. This hyperseasonal lineup is a love letter to apple season—think apple-picking, autumn harvest parties, and sipping warm cider—reimagined in true Salt & Straw style: playful, decadent, and just a little unexpected.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

Apple Cider Donuts – Royal icing ice cream loaded with chunks of apple cider donuts and drizzled with a cinnamon-vanilla caramel swirl. Yes, it tastes like fall in a scoop.

Apple and Cheddar Cinnamon Rolls – Back by popular demand! Sharp white cheddar ice cream meets apple pie–stuffed cinnamon roll bites and a gooey cinnamon ribbon. Sweet, savory, and absolutely genius.

Vanilla Apple Custard Tart – A silky apple cider–spiked vanilla custard with buttery, housemade vanilla-apple tart bites folded in. A pastry lover’s dream.

Caramel Apple Sherbet – A crisp, refreshing apple sherbet swirled with vanilla-infused caramel. Perfect for Miami’s “endless summer.”

Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet (v) – A dairy-free sorbet crafted with dry-hopped apple cider, paying homage to the Pacific Northwest’s harvest traditions (and giving us major hard-cider-in-ice-cream vibes).

Co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek has once again taken nostalgic flavors and given them the Salt & Straw twist we adore. Each scoop is like a trip to an autumn orchard—without the airfare.

Pumpkin Spice, Elevated

As if the Apple Series weren’t tempting enough, Salt & Straw shops nationwide are also unveiling a fall treat that’s destined to be a seasonal obsession: the Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Cone, created in partnership with beloved spice company Diaspora Co..

Infused with an aromatic blend of warming spices, this cone elevates the vanilla-caramel flavors of Salt & Straw’s signature recipe with cozy notes of cinnamon and allspice. Guests can order any scoop on the Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Cone, or go all out with the Pumpkin Spiced Brownie Sundae—a decadent combo of Chocolate Gooey Brownie ice cream, dark chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and a Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Bowl.

Where to Get It

The Apple Series is available at Salt & Straw scoop shops nationwide, including right here in Miami, and for those who prefer to cozy up at home, nationwide shipping is also an option. You can even order through ShareASale affiliates, making it dangerously easy to stock your freezer.