Caudalie at Aventura Mall
Caudalie, the French Vinotherapie skincare line has opened its first brick-and-mortar Miami location inside the Aventura Mall. Caudalie’s products feature the antioxidant powers of grape and grapevine, and the new location features a treatment room (the only one in the entire mall), along with their must-have items like their Premier Cru Eye Cream, Vinexpert firming serums, tinted moisturizers with SPF and their famous Beauty Elixir.
Blue Harmony at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand 
Blue Harmony, the brand new spa at the historic Shelborne Wyndham Grand Miami Beach offers exceptional spa treatment specials for the perfect mid-day retreat. During “spa month” locals and visitors will have a chance to experience luxurious treatments at exceptional prices while gazing at the hotels $150 million dollar make-over. Enjoy an invigorating deep tissue massage, Vitamin C facial, or the “Sun Goddess” ritual. For more information visit: www.shelbornewyndhamgrand.com.
Wapo Taco! In the Gables
Owners Michael Berkman, Manuel Mattei and the Musi family of Wapo Taco! – Coral Gables and Wapo Taco! – Hallandale Beach welcome Miami’s Consul General of Mexico, the honorable Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia, and Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the of the new Wapo Taco! – Coral Gables, located at 2526 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10. In light of the recent development, Musi and his team will commence their open-to-the-public Grand Opening celebration, featuring free al pastor tacos, Mexican beer and surprise mariachi performances, directly following the ceremony and carrying on until 9 p.m., a bit earlier than originally expected. Guests will be permitted up to four al pastor tacos, as well as two Mexican beers during the event, while supplies last; the full menu is available for purchase all day beforehand and will also be available directly following; for more information visit: elwapotaco.com.
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® South Florida
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® South Floridafundraiser on your radar. The 27th annual benefit, dedicated to ending childhood hunger, is taking place in a gorgeously renovated ballroom at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Thursday, July 16 from 7:00 – 10:00p.m. This year, the South Beach Chic – Food, Wine & Art– themed event will bring more than 50 of Dade and Broward’s top chefs, sommeliers, mixologists and brewers under one roof. The party continues with bottomless prosecco and ample oysters at the exclusive “Chefs on a Half Shell” after party hosted by Chef Josh Capon and Chef de Cuisine John Iatrellis at Lure Fishbar, from 10p.m. to Midnight. General admission tickets are priced at $125 per person. VIP tickets are priced at $250 per person and provide access to the event one hour before the doors open, as well as admission to the after party.
Vintro Hotel + Kitchen has upped the ante on Miami post-happy hour specials. The culinary experts have carefully crafted a new tapas menu to be served from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. For $25 a person, evening diners receive a choice of two tapas and unlimited red or white house wine.
Bocce Midtown
Chef Nunzio Fuschillo brings his native Napolitano cuisine to Bocce Midtown along with an extensive menu of mouthwatering treats and tantalizing beverages that create an Italian ambiance in the heart of Miami. With the city’s only official bocce ball court, Bocce brings an old-school Italian favorite pastime for guests to enjoy throughout the evening.
