By: Maryanne Salvat 

Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi Presents Naked Sushi 

The most audacious restaurant in South Beach, Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, is taking Miami Spice to the next level with a daring and risqué, first-of-its-kind offer for food enthusiasts and sushi-lovers. During Miami Spice months of August and September, Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi will be offering Naked Sushi – a concept unique to the South Beach Asian hotspot, and a term used to describe the restaurant’s offer of an attractive male or female that can be ordered to arrive at the table, stripped of any clothing and tastefully, but scantily dressed, horizontally, in an artistic platter of sushi and sashimi for up to 10 people.  Each mouthwatering “body” of strategically arranged fish, selected from the Kung Fu sushi menu, will entice even the most famished group of friends, and for an all-inclusive cost of $500 per human platter, it may even come with polite conversation during the meal. Reservations for Naked Sushi at Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi can be made by calling 305.600.9572 or Morgan.Daly@southbeachgroup.com. General restaurant reservations can be made by calling 305.534.7905 or by visiting www.catalinasouthbeach.com/kungfukitchen.  Walk-ins are also welcome.

Lucky Strike Happy Hour 

For a night on a budget, Lucky Strike Miami offers tantalizing happy hour specials. Featured Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., the happy hour includes a variety of wine and spirits and a selection of appetizers. The venue also offers a late-night happy hour every Monday through Thursday 10:00 p.m. to 1:00a.m. Bowling prices start at $7.95 plus cost of shoe rental. For inquiries on hosting an event at Lucky Strike Miami, contact miamiparties@bowlluckystrike.com.

Sundaze Pool Party at HIGHBAR  

From 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., HIGHBAR at Dream South Beach makes a splash with its Icon Entertainment Sundaze Pool Party.  Miami locals are invited to the ultimate Sunday escape weekly at Dream South Beach’s rooftop oasis, where delicious cocktails, famed dishes and transcendent beats by resident DJ, DJ Angelo, take over. A full pool menu includes a Classic Grilled Cheese made with Gruyere cheese, an “Ugly Burger” with every topping under the sun, and a Popcorn Milkshake with salted brown butter and chocolate hazelnut crisps.  Daily drink specials include the heavenly “7 Deadly Sins” cocktails, adult popsicles and JELL-O shots.

Bubbles, Botox & Trunk Show  

Dr. Patty’s Dental, South Florida’s first dental spa, is teaming up with Lilac And Lilies Boutique to host their first annual Bubbles, Botox & Trunk Show soiree featuring an indulgent night of champagne-fueled shopping and beauty treatments.   The event will take place Thursday, August 9 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., and is open to the public. Guests will enjoy a pre-fall, fashion preview and trunk show from Lilac And Lilies Boutique featuring 15 percent off coveted designers such as Bailey 44, Parker, RaMona LaRue, Charlie Jade, Veronica M., Stop Staring!, House of Harlow 1960, Kendra Scott, French Connection, and Black Halo during the event. Complimentary mini-spa treatments, including massages, eyebrow threading/shaping and lash extensions by celebrity lasher Alicia Hunter will be available as well as promotionally priced fillers including Botox and Dysport treatments administered by Dr. Patty. To RSVP, please email Info@DrPattyDental.com or call 954-523-2400.

Imagine Lifestyles at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Why?  You have the need for speed.

Imagine Lifestyles joins forces with Homestead-Miami Speedway to offer auto enthusiasts and thrill seekers the chance to drive 4.6 miles around the famed track in a luxury supercar. On Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., guests will satisfy their need for speed on a NASCAR speedway in their choice of a Ferrari F430, Ferrari California, Ferrari 599, Lamborghini LP-560 or Lamborghini Gallardo. After hosting exotic driving experiences in Chicago and New Jersey, Imagine Lifestyles has brought its luxury experience to Miami. Guests are invited to the home of NASCAR racecars, where they can select from five luxury vehicles before receiving expert driving instruction and taking a spin on the Homestead-Miami Speedway. On the 4.6-mile track, guests can accelerate to incredible speeds at will, getting a complete feel for a full spectrum of the car’s engineering capacities and perks without the fear of getting pulled over. The Ultimate Super Car Experience is a unique way to get behind the wheel of a luxury vehicle, take photographs with exotic cars, and mingle with fellow auto aficionados and makers for an unforgettable gift for those looking to “switch gears.”Guests must be 21 or older to drive accompanied by an expert driving instructor, with those older than 13 invited to ride shotgun. Day and Night Sessions are available.
Here’s how it works:
1.​Purchase a ride would visit http://www.wantickets.com/ILTaraInk
2. ​Choose between a Ferrari F430, Ferrari California, Ferrari 599, Lamborghini LP-560 or Lamborghini Gallardo.
3. ​Select a time slot.
4. ​Get to the track and fill out paperwork and get some training.
5. ​Settle in behind the wheel – and the sky is the limit.
6.​Bring up to 3 friends to watch and buy additional laps if you’d like.
7.​Enjoy the Pit Row experience with auto, retail and restaurant vendors.
8.​Buy your photos and video.
Location:​​One Speedway Boulevard Homestead
Telephone:​​866.436.3514.
Email:​​events@imaginelifestyles.com
Website:​​http://www.wantickets.com/ILTaraInk

photo courtesy of Just Jared

Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz dined at Zuma this past Friday afternoon for a quick lunch. With the announcement of their breakup last month, the couple privately shared some of Zuma’s signature dishes, trying not to draw too much attention.  The couple was reportedly cordial to the staff. 

Travis London, celebrity entertaining artist, famous for his low-calorie, X-Rated Fusion cocktails, hosted a cocktail party at Sagamore, The Art Hotel on Sunday, July 22 in celebration of Swim Week and his birthday. Joining in the party were Real Housewives stars Marysol Patton and Joe and Melissa Gorga, who came out to celebrate and delight in London’s Sagamorita and Skinny Bikini cocktails.

By:  Mary Jo Almeida-Shore 

Fans of sun, skin and designer swimsuits delighted in five days of fabulous fun and fashion during this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim (MBFWS) which took place at the iconic Raleigh Hotel from July 19-July 23.Showcasing the collections of designers including: Vitamin A by Amahlia Stevens, Lisa Blue, Éclairée, Agua Bendita, Poko Pano, Dolores Cortés, Nicolita, Kooey Australia, Caffé Swimwear, Aqua Di Lara, Mara Hoffman Swim, Xtra Life Lycra® Brand, Cia.Marítima, BCBG Swimwear, Gottex, Red Carter, L*Space by Monica Wise, White Sands Australia, Luli Fama, Suboo, Rose By Vanessa Jean, Wildfox Swim, Ank By Mirla Sabino, Aguaclara, Aquarella Swimwear, Cote D’or Swimwear, Sauvage, A.Z Araujo, Anna Kosturova, Dorit, Keva | J And Naïla in two different tents and in the Raleigh penthouse, the styles heated up an already scorching summer.  Because we can’t possibly fit all of this “fabulocity” into one issue, we’ve decided to highlight our favorites in two separate editions of the 411.  Read the rest of this entry »