Touring extensively behind its third album, 2023’s “Variety Pack,” Mustard Service slathers a lot of spice on its energetic fusion of melodic pop, Latin American rhythms and touches of everything from surf-rock to old-school funk. The five-piece band coined its own genre—zest pop—to describe its musical style and continues to refine its sound through constant […]
Hummingbird Cake Serves 12 Cake PREPARATION: Arrange racks in the center and bottom third of oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Lightly butter two 9-inch round cake pans, sprinkle evenly with flour and tap out the excess. (Or, butter the pans, line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper and then flour the pans.) Sift […]
Growing up, I remember the sweet scent of orange blossoms punctuating the beginning of our winter. Juicy strawberries enticing my palate and fueling my desire to develop new recipes. Fresh-caught fish from nearby lakes and rivers and the Gulf and Atlantic waters offering a variety of tastes and textures. This is my Florida. It is […]
Iced Citrus Hibiscus Tea Serves 8 to 10 PREPARATION: To enjoy Florida chef Art Smith’s favorite Iced citrus hibiscus tea at home, steep tea in boiling water as preferred. Pull out tea bags. Stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Place ice and sliced fruit into serving glasses. Add tea, and serve. Read about chef Art […]
Audio designer Chris Baus isn’t afraid of a weird niche. When he and his wife, Eylin, launched their hi-fi studio Cathode Bias in Miami amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they wanted to break the norm. “Our philosophy is that hi-fi and PA systems in particular have gotten pretty boring,” says Baus, who currently runs his business […]
Martin County offers the perfect winter Florida escape with art festivals, light parades and guided eco-tours.
Beams of morning light slice through the concrete dust hanging in the air inside Mary Ellen DiMauro’s soon-to-be storefront when a soft rap on the door draws her attention. Amy Owens, a repeat customer and the artist who told her about the space, eagerly holds up an antique dresser scarf. DiMauro, clad in one of […]
North Festival of Trees Miramar Beach Dec. 3–24 Stroll through a makeshift evergreen forest of 18 beautifully decorated trees, each designed by local nonprofits such as Boys & Girls Clubs and Dog-Harmony, all vying for $8,500 in prizes. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you cast your vote for the People’s Choice on National […]
Ah, Miami Art Week—the time when the 305’s vibrant streets transform into the ultimate hub for all things creative. From the avant-garde to the globally renowned, this spectacle brings together art lovers, collectors and the see-and-be-seen crowd, transforming Miami into the ultimate destination for artistic works Dec. 3–8. While the Miami Beach Convention Center is […]
