A Swan Among Ducks, Sipsmith Wimbledon Smash by Sunny Fraser
A Swan Among Ducks, Sipsmith Wimbledon Smash Sitting poolside at the pool bar at a magnificent, oceanfront resort property with the grunting of the Wimbledon men’s match in the background and a runway show of vacationers relaxing under umbrellas and in cabana loungers, this was an unofficial Miami Swim Week event to remember. Sipsmith London …
Original Living, Sexy & Beautiful
Original Living, Sexy & Beautiful by Sunny Fraser It was feeling hot, hot, hot both figuratively and literally at the very intimate and very sultry VIP gala reception for the launch of Original Living Magazine’s Summer 2021 Verano Caribe and Beyond Cover Release Party on Friday evening, June 18, 2021, at the outdoor terrace of …
Luxury Olive Oil, Period.
Luxury Olive Oil, Period. So I received this darling, pochette handbag-size, 100ml, sample bottle of Olio Piro., a 100% Italian blend extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)to test in my everyday cooking. It’s Tuscan born in the volcanic soil of Mount Amiata in Maremma region from mountain fruit, grown above the Brunello di Montalcino vineyards. Olives …
From Tokyo to Brickell, With Love… Paperfish Sushi
From Tokyo to Brickell, With Love… Paperfish Sushi Nestled in an alleyway-like area behind bustling South Miami Avenue and its restaurant sibling, Barsecco, there lies the newest born dining establishment in the V&E Restaurant Group family, Paperfish Sushi. Brickell area celebrated its latest dining hotspot with a very grand, grand opening last night of this …
Liquor and Beluga in a Split
Liquor and Beluga in a Split Hey, wait… Did Halle Berry open a wine and spirits delivery service in the Midtown area of Miami, FL during the pandemic? Oh, right that’s Sonia Bruce, a strikingly remarkable substitute for a Bond-girl double in Die Another Day, but in fact, one of the owners of LiquorSplit, the newest, fastest, least expensive and most expediently well-timed alternative …
CLASSIC LASAGNA THERAPY
These days, I am more introspective and can even find meditation in the white noise ambience of bubbling cheese. I look at the simple things now, like cooking a dish for the first time and see it as therapeutic. This is why there has been a consistent stream of home cooking posts on my social …
Life In The Time Of Covid-19: How To Prevent Cabin Fever
Life In The Time Of Covid-19: How To Prevent Cabin Fever So it’s 2 weeks into my voluntary participation in the #StayHome movement. Before government warnings, I made the choice to be socially responsible to protect myself and others from the spread of the Covid-19 and to be on the right side of history by …
Deconstructed By Kiki Launches Denim 2.0
Deconstructed By Kiki Launches Denim 2.0 Above all others, what material has stood the test of time? I’ll give you a clue. Denim, of course! This warp-faced textile turned time-honored fabric seems to have a place in every fashion season. Living in a major city like Miami, FL, cocktail attire even includes blue jeans. But …
Best VIP Happy Hour Of SOBEWFF 2020
What says South Beach more than Art Deco design, a stunning beachfront location, cool celebs and hot VIP parties in the afternoon? Once again, the star-studded Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) presented by Capital One, a five-day foodie and wino destination event, commenced it’s 19th year in true …
A Farewell to Old Luxury | Genesis Unveils Young Luxury
When people think of Hyundai, luxury usually doesn’t come to mind. It’s a good, reliable car with a great warranty, but the antithesis of wow factor. However, throughout the last couple decades, automotive brands have successfully made the transition to premium luxury through rebranding. Several examples include Toyota to Lexus, Nissan to Infiniti and now, …
America Fine Wine Competition
Have you ever dreamt of being a judge in a wine competition? For a wine lover, it seemed germane to any bucket list. A lucky dozen of us got to live that dream and put a big check mark next to it on a Saturday morning last month. We were the fortunate few to be …
Great Wines of the World USA 2020
It’s no surprise that James Suckling, one of the world’s most acclaimed and influential wine critics, has a way with wine. He certainly knows how to pick them. Good-bye, stuffy wine clubs! Hello, accessible lux wine tours. If you’re looking to breakdown the complexity of fine wine tasting while not breaking the bank, Suckling creates …
The Official Miami Super Bowl Host Committee VIP Party
BAL HARBOUR SHOPS HOSTED THE OFFICIAL MIAMI SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE VIP PARTY Miami, FL (January 31, 2020) – Bal Harbour Shops hosted The Official Miami Super Bowl Host Committee VIP Party as Miami celebrates its 11th time as host to the Super Bowl. Bal Harbour Shops, the nation’s top shopping destination, closed its doors …
Sunny On The Scene Super Bowl Wednesday
The Super Bowl is as much about the parties as it is about the games, so it was appropriate to party like a legend. The week leading up to the BIG game has been overbooked with VIP events, so it’s more about the art of deciphering the “best of the best” on any given day. …