The highly-anticipated South Beach Seafood Festival is making its triumphant return Wednesday, October 18th through Saturday, October 21st, promising an unforgettable celebration of ocean-fresh delicacies, live entertainment, and idyllic beachside vibes. Kicking off the start of Miami’s famed stone crab season, this exciting annual event promises an unparalleled experience for seafood enthusiasts and fun seekers alike. With four days of special programming, including endless food and beverage tastings, chef competitions, cooking demonstrations and more, this year’s festival will raise the bar for one of the country’s leading seafood events. Presented by Tequila Herradura and GOYA Foods, and hosted with the support of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, the four-day festival is a curated culinary showcase that couples South Florida’s bounty of seafood with the region’s most notable chefs and local restaurants. Tickets to the 11th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival are now available at sobeseafoodfest.com.

Set against the stunning backdrop and the electric energy of the city’s colorful Art Deco district, the South Beach Seafood Festival consists of four separate ticketed events taking place throughout the week. The festival begins on Wednesday, October 18th with “An Evening at Joe’s Stone Crab.” The five-course meal, hosted by Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, showcases Executive Chef Andre Bienvenu’s cuisine paired with fine wines curated by master sommeliers. Next up, “Crabs, Slabs & Cabs,” takes place the following evening at the historic Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel. This year’s event is once again a formal sit-down, five-course dinner highlighting an international take on traditional ‘Surf n’ Turf’ interpreted by six of the Magic City’s leading chefs who join the evening’s host, GOYA Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa. On Friday evening, the gloves will come off as Miami’s top chefs go head-to-head in 11 competitive seafood rounds during the annually sold-out “Chef Showdown,” coined the ultimate beach bash on South Beach. Competing at the event will be last year’s winning chefs who will return to defend their culinary crown at the festival. The excitement building up during the series of nightly events will reach a stirring culmination at the week’s main celebration, the “South Beach Seafood Festival.” The all-day affair takes place on Saturday, October 21st, and showcases a selection of pop-up-cafés and VIP samplings by prominent South Florida restaurants in partnership with signature national brands who will descend on South Beach for one weekend only. In addition to the exceptional culinary offerings, the festival will feature live music performances, engaging culinary demonstrations, interactive sponsor activations and 5 blocks of fun to be had. Attendees can also sip on refreshing beverages at various bars stationed throughout the festival grounds as the event tickets include open bar for 21+. This year’s VIP Village hosts 1 1/2 blocks of exclusive premium experiences featuring the always popular GOYA Culinary Pavilion, the Tequila Herradura Pop Up featuring Bodega Taqueria y Tequila and Jack Daniels featuring Le Chick , the all new Mountain Valley Spring Water hydration lounge, and the list continues along with sampling restaurants, to include American Social, Area 31, Estiatorio Milos, Billy G Catering, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Mau Miami, Osaka Nikkei, Playa, Rum Room, Smashburger, Tartufo Prestige, The Lazy Oyster, Old Lisbon and The Wagyu Bar by Meat N’ Bone, among others.

By: Dr. Mary Jo Almeida-Shore

The highly-anticipated Amigos Night took place  on Saturday, September 30, at the Hangar in Coconut Grove.

The music and entertainment were extraordinary as were the food and cocktails. The crowd of more than 1000 guests was still dancing non-stop well passed 1 am to the incomparable music of the legendary DJ Irie.

Thanks to the support of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, title sponsor, and Bacardi USA, presenting sponsor and all of the sponsors, guests and volunteers, the evening raised over 400 thousand dollars to benefit Amigos For Kids, whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Amigos Night featured a culinary pavilion offering dinner by the bite from some of Miami’s favorite restaurants, live music and entertainment by Extasy and an insane “hora loca” late night. The dance floor was packed the whole night. Cocktails were free-flowing, domino tables were bustling and Versailles and Papa John’s doled out delicious treats well into the morning. 

Special guests included:  Alina Garcia, Vicki Lopez, and Raquel Regalado, Gloria Ordaz, Pamela Silva, Enrique Santos, Erika Ender, Jorge Masvidal, Ingrid Hoffman, Maria Elena Salinas, Teresa Rodriguez, Neida Sandoval, Anabelle Blum and Ana Quincoces tonnage a few.

Maggie Fresen, Board Chair, expressed her gratitude, stating, “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the thousands of children we are able to reach every year, we thank our sponsors and supporters who are vital to continuing Amigos’ mission. With their support, we cultivate unity and compassion, ensuring that children have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and build a brighter future.”

For more information and to make a donation, visit amigosforkids.org and follow @AmigosForKids on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

One of Miami’s most highly-anticipated events, Amigos Night (formerly Miami Celebrity Domino Night) will take place on Saturday, September 30, at the Hangar in Coconut Grove.

The night promises to be filled with dancing, dining and dominoes  thanks to the support of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, title sponsor, and Bacardi USA, presenting sponsor. The best part? All of this fun benefits Amigos For Kids, whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Amigos Night will feature a culinary pavilion offering dinner by the bite from some of Miami’s favorite chefs. Miami HEAT DJ Irie and live entertainment by Extasy will keep the dance floor packed the whole night. Cocktails will be free flowing and the domino tables will be bustling. Be sure to take a break from the fun to bid on items from the silent auction, which will include art, sports memorabilia, jewelry, travel expeditions, and more.

“Amigos Night rallies together supporters, sponsors, and the community at large to contribute generously toward our mission. This fundraiser serves as a platform for raising awareness about the challenges families face and highlights the positive impact that Amigos for Kids has on their lives,” said Karina Pavone, President and CEO of Amigos For Kids.

For more information visit amigosforkids.org and follow @AmigosForKids on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Amigos Night

8:00 pm

Saturday, September 30, 2023

The Hangar at Regatta Harbour 

3385 Pan American Drive

Industry icons Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson are back to shake sh*t up. Powered by their signature rebellious creativity, groundbreaking innovation, and legendary unapologetic positivity, they’re out to break and rewrite the rules of beauty for the modern world.  Using the power of makeup as a tool for self-expression and self-love, their newest collaboratin was born, POLITE SOCIETY! 

With the use of cutting-edge innovation & clean-science technology combined with cruelty-free, vegan, and natural ingredients they have created a world class, artistry-level formula that redefines clean beauty for the modern world. “We say NO to toxic ingredients and toxic people. We believe cruelty, bigotry and hate are just as or more harmful than parabens, phthalates, and formaldehyde. We say YES to good vibes, good actions, and good, clean ingredients. At Polite Society, we are clean, never boring.”

We are thrilled to share that POLITE SOCIETY, is now LIVE and AVAILABLE at ULTA.com, so joining us in shaking some sh*t up in the most “POLITE” and proper way.

PATRÓN Tequila took over the second annual Miami Grand Prix with star-studded events both on and off the track. On Friday, May 5, PATRÓN Tequila brought its iconic Grand Prix celebration, the PATRÓN Pit Stop, to Miami after its big debut at the Austin Grand Prix last October.

The hottest party of the Miami Grand Prix weekend was a star-studded event at Joia Beach that featured a live performance from global superstar, Becky G., who performed an entire concert of all of her hit songs for a stylish and enthusiastic crowd. The party also included notable guests such as the cast of The Real Housewives of Miami including Adriana De Moura and Lisa Hochstein, actress and singer Lele Pons, celebrity make-up artist Patrick Ta, musician Austin Mahone, and more. The party continued at Eleven nightclub, where guests including actor, James Marsden.

On race day, Becky G. made her way to the track and cheered on the Oracle Red Bull racing team from the Oracle Red Bull Paddock Suite with a PATRÓN margarita in hand. Following the race, Becky G. and actors Ben Barnes, Eli Brown, Kendrick Sampson, and Thomas Doherty, made their way to the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team after party held at the Toejam Backlot.  

With the explosive growth and rising interest in motorsport from fans around the globe, PATRÓN is playing an active part in that passion. PATRÓN is the first official tequila sponsor of the F1 Paddock Club, and partner of Oracle Red Bull driver, Checo Pérez, and now, the official spirits partner of the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.  

On Friday, August 4, The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF), will distribute school supplies at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for their Back-To-School specialty program, which provides essential school supplies to the children from LLF’s Partner Facilities. LLF raised more than $30,000 for the program through their fundraising initiatives at Miami Swim Week Shows.

Children and families from LLF’s Partner Facilitieswill be bussed out to the event courtesy of LLF, and LLF volunteers will assist in handing out school supplies. They will also have the opportunity to view the museum’s current exhibitions, as well as participate in other activities provided by LLF.

LLF’s Back to School specialty program helps raise necessary funds to provide the necessary supplies to LLF’s Partner Facilities, previously serving over 2,000 students in South Florida. For more information on how to support LLF’s Back to School specialty program, please visit TheLittleLighthouse.org.