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Nick Jonas celebrated Priyanka Chopra's birthday with a fun-filled trip to Miami

7/21/19 - The couple and their friends headed off to Komodo Restaurant in Miami’s Brickell neighbourhood to dance the night away. The 37-year-old’s party included a lavish four-tiered cake, with red confection, metallic embellishments, a “Priyanka” cake topper, and massive sparklers. Pictures from the event showed Priyanka and Nick looking as loved up as ever, as he takes pictures of his wife with the cake.

Five Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July in Miami

7/17/19 - Have you ever wished Christmas came more than once a year? If you’re feeling impatient for the most wonderful time of the year to arrive, Miami has you covered this month. The city is full of Christmas in July events, complete with drink specials, snowball fights, movie trivia, and parties galore. Break out your Santa hats, your jingle bells, and your wackiest sweaters, because the next couple of weeks will be packed with enough holiday cheer to fill the North Pole.

Arquitectonica’s Iconic First Building, the Babylon, is Being Demolished Now

6/9/19 - Spaghetti western star Francisco Martinez-Celeiro, also known as George Martin, has gotten his way. One of Miami-based firm Arquitectonica’s first buildings, the Babylon Apartments, is being demolished by Mr. Celeiro, its longtime owner. The Biscayne Times says demolition is expected to be completed by July, but just walk past it, and the Babylon, once an icon of postmodernist architecture in Miami, is a sad sight.

Arquitectonica’s Iconic First Building, the Babylon, is Being Demolished Now

6/9/19 - Spaghetti western star Francisco Martinez-Celeiro, also known as George Martin, has gotten his way. One of Miami-based firm Arquitectonica’s first buildings, the Babylon Apartments, is being demolished by Mr. Celeiro, its longtime owner. The Biscayne Times says demolition is expected to be completed by July, but just walk past it, and the Babylon, once an icon of postmodernist architecture in Miami, is a sad sight.

This Italian food hall built a Rosé Garden pop-up with a rosé fountain. Best. Summer. Ever.

6/7/19 - Do you want to sip (or swill) rosé in a rosé garden this summer? Of course you do. So head to La Centrale, the Italian food hall at Brickell City Centre. And don’t forget to bring your cell phone, because you’re going to want to take photos. The Rosé Garden experience is part of the Summer in Italy promotion, so it’s only here for a few months. You’ll find it on the second floor of the three-story food hall.

Miami loves rosé. These places are celebrating National Rosé Day with deals

6/4/19 - We realize every day is National Rosé Day for some people, but Saturday, it’s official. That’s when summer’s fave drink gets its very own holiday.

The Best Free Events in Miami This Week

6/4/19 - If you didn't get enough rest and relaxation over the weekend, you've got options this week. Start with yoga on the fourth-floor terrace of Brickell City Centre this Monday evening. Then vibe to R&B jams at Technique Records during Wednesday's Inner Soul R&B Party. By the time National Rosé Day rolls around Saturday, you'll be feeling downright bubbly.

National Geographic says Brickell is one of the friendliest in the country. Seriously.

6/4/19 - OK, stop laughing. We’re friendly! Sometimes. We’d rather run you off the road in our leased BMWs than let you into our lane, and we will run our grocery carts right into the back of your legs because we’re texting Marisleyses. And don’t give us that look. We’re gonna go ahead and take this call even though the movie just started. But we still made the cut for National Geographic's top 28 friendliest cities.

SoftBank's Pepper robot lands at Brickell HSBC branch

5/30/19 - Pepper, a robot built by Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, is now greeting customers at the main HSBC branch on Brickell Ave. The talking bot is designed to handle tasks including ordering new products and scheduling appointments.

Owner Keeps Historic Brickell House Turned Office After Fighting Buyback

5/14/19 - The owner of a historic house repurposed as offices in Miami’s Brickell district will keep the property after fighting off a buyback pursued by the previous owner.The current and the former owners fought in court for four years over the 9,172-square-foot, two-story house at 1548 Brickell Ave. Its Neo-Classical architecture and a portico supported by four colossal Corinthian columns make it more reminiscent of a Southern mansion than part of the busy Financial District.

Stefano Versace Gelato Bistro brings healthy Italian cuisine to Brickell area

5/13/19 - Stefano Versace Gelato Bistro announces its opening in the heart of Brickell at 1300 Brickell Bay Dr. #CU2. The gelato bistro and café is the first of its kind for the brand and is set to bring its healthy bites, fresh pressed juices, pastries, an array of coffee styles and award-winning gelato to Brickell.

Brickell’s new hot spot opens this summer on the Miami River

5/11/19 - There’s a new place to eat and drink and socialize in Brickell this summer — and it’s got a waterfront view. The development, at Fifth Street and South Miami Avenue, will be home to six different restaurants, a tap room, beer garden and cafe and an event space for community use. A waterfront boardwalk will connect the venue to Brickell Avenue, and the boardwalk along the South Miami Avenue Bridge will be extended with an addition: art installations by Jeffrey Barone.

Accor reopens Atton Brickell Miami as Novotel hotel

5/6/19 - Following Accor’s acquisition of Atton Hotels in 2018, the company has finished transitioning the Atton Brickell Miami into the Novotel Miami Brickell. The rebranded hotel marks Notel Hotels, Suites & Resorts’ second in the United States, but its 520th worldwide.

Happy hour is life in downtown Miami and Brickell. Here are some of our favorites

4/29/19 - After a long day’s work, you deserve a little sip of something. If you are in Brickell or downtown Miami and you are in need of some adult beverages, these are some spots that offer up happy hour deals that will make you smile.

Mercedes Benz Corporate Run 2019

4/25/19 - 28,265 runners from 850 companies participated in the 2018 Miami Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run presented by Turkish Airlines on Thursday, April 25th. Click the link below to view the official website with team and individual results. 

Miami's Smart Brickell to open as mixed-use hotel and residential project

4/25/19 - Habitat Group is slated to open Smart Brickell in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood in 2021.The developer selected Beauchamp Construction as the general contractor for the mixed-use hotel and residential project. The master-planned development will consist of three smart towers designed by architect Hernando Carrillo, interiors by Arquitectonica Interiors, and concept and branding by Gensler.
 

La Centrale in Brickell puts Italian spin on Earth Day

4/19/19 -  La Centrale in Brickell is going green for Earth Day to raise awareness for the environment. Ivan Haller, La Centrale: “We believe that we have to do something for the Earth that we live on. There are alternatives. There are different offers out there to save the planet.” The three-story food hall is kicking it off with a week of specials.

Earth Day 2019 Special Deals and Drinks in Miami​

4/19/19 -  A special toast to Mother Earth is due. This Monday, April 22, will mark the 49th anniversary of the environmental movement that put recycling, carpooling, clean energy, and issues with air and water on our radar and got the human race thinking more seriously about preserving our planet for future generations.
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For this year's celebration, local restaurants are joining the cause by offering delicious, sustainable specials that will draw foodies' attention to the systemic problems that have yet to be solved. So honor the planet by enjoying a special meal or drink sourced from its bounty. Here's a roundup of where to dine on Earth Day.

Miami’s Best Power-Lunch Destinations 2019

4/16/19 - In Miami, we like to impress, no matter what the occasion—especially over a power business lunch. Lucky for us, we have some of the greatest spots to conduct business and network, all the while enjoying a decadent lunch service complete with five-star cuisine, innovative cocktails and a stunning atmosphere. Here are our top five spots for a power-lunch in Miami 2019 from Brickell to South Beach, Wynwood and The Miami Design District.

More Brickell Traffic than Usual? Here's Why

4/7/19 - The third installment of the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action comedy titled “Bad Boys For Life” began filming in Miami and Miami Beach this week. The Bad Boys 3 filming is causing plenty of traffic for drivers in Brickell with westbound lanes set to close on the Macarthur Causeway from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

José Andrés suddenly shutters one South Florida restaurant. Here’s what it means for the other​

4/3/19 - Andrés’ seafood-focused restaurant at the SLS Brickell hotel, Bazaar Mar, a playground for whimsical dishes and molecular gastronomy, closed March 30, his representatives confirmed Wednesday. It comes a month after Schwartz had his name scrubbed from his American-Italian restaurant at the SLS, Fi’lia.

Explore the 5 most popular spots in Miami's Brickell neighborhood

4/1/19 - Looking to uncover all that Brickell has to offer? Get to know this Miami neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a steakhouse to a Japanese barbecue spot. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Brickell, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

Brickell Flatiron Tower Tops Off in Miami

3/20/19 - CMC Group has topped off construction of Brickell Flatiron in downtown Miami. Construction will go no higher than the current 64 floors and 736 feet on the 527-unit luxury community located at 1001 S. Miami Ave. When fully completed, Brickell Flatiron will be the tallest condominium building south of New York City. 

South American Osaka Will Bring Acclaimed Nikkei Food to Brickell

3/20/19 - South American restaurant chain Osaka is slated to open a Brickell outpost in July as part of the brand's international expansion. With its Miami kitchen helmed by Peruvian executive chefs Rogger Quispe and Juan Alfonso Urrutia, Osaka will showcase the food of the people of the Japanese diaspora who settled in Peru in the 19th and 20th Centuries and expanded on their traditions by incorporating local ingredients. ​

This $37 Million Penthouse In Miami's Brickell Neighborhood Is Another Potential Record Breaker

3/18/19 - Designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, this 11,500-square-foot two-story unit inside this Brickell building is the most expensive asking price for a condo in the Brickell neighborhood. It has its own private indoor pool, direct access elevator, surrounding views of the downtown and at its current asking price comes furnished with design consultations with Ott to select the final finishes. 

Gelato Festival America comes to Brickell City Center for two days of sweet delights

3/15/19 - It's finally here! Gelato scoops, gelato shots, gelato cocktails… Can one ever have too much of the creamy Italian treat? Find out this weekend as the Gelato Festival America swirls into Miami for the first time, setting up shop in Brickell City Centre and La Centrale, the center’s popular Italian food hall. ​

5 Crazy Gelatos To Try At The Miami Gelato Fest This Weekend

3/12/19 - The Gelato Festival America is taking place this Saturday and you can experience all-you-can-eat gelato at the event. The Gelato Festival America is a competition hosted by Miami, where different contestants bring different flavors of gelato to compete for the ultimate prize.

The Best Free Events in Miami This Week

3/11/19 - Women's History Month continues throughout March, and you don't need to break the bank to celebrate. Treat yourself to BOGO drinks at the Anderson's Cry Baby Ladies Night on Thursday. The next night, head to Bar Nancy for performances by some of the top women in Miami music. And if you're looking for some green beer, you'll find it at countless free St. Patrick's Day parties throughout the city this week.

Miami’s 13 Most Anticipated Restaurants and Bars, Spring 2019

3/11/19 - With Miami’s enviable weather, spring is the time to come be in South Florida and a slew of restaurant heavy hitters are coming our way this season including eateries from Brad Kilgore, Joël Robuchon, Michael Beltran and more. These are 13 restaurant and bars to get excited about this spring.

The Best St. Patrick's Day 2019 Parties in Miami 

3/7/19 - When people think of the Irish, Miami isn’t one of the first cities that comes to mind. Not even close. The Magic City is better known for croquetas than corned beef. More people here are named Carlos than Conor. And you’re likelier to see someone sporting a shirt with a marijuana leaf than a four-leaf clover. But when St. Paddy's Day rolls around, none of that matters. As the saying goes: We’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.

Three weeks before Ultra, Brickell homeowners sue city of Miami over festival contract 

3/7/19 - ​The Brickell Homeowners Association has sued Miami’s government claiming the city violated its laws by giving Ultra Music Festival a no-bid contract to stage the three-day event on Virginia Key this year. Ultra is set to take place March 29-31.

Learn all you need to know about this year’s Ultra Music Festival.

3/5/19 - ​Visiting Miami for Ultra? Here's everything you need from the lineup information, to the places to stay, tickets, and transportation to and from Ultra.

Brickell Avenue Bridge Standoff over Traffic Goes On

2/26/19 - ​There’s an apparent cease-fire in the battle between Miami’s Downtown Development Authority and the US Coast Guard and the Florida Department of Transportation to enforce (and possibly expand) lock-down times for the Brickell Avenue Bridge.

Police Investigating Fatal Fall of Mother, Child from Brickell High-Rise as Murder-Suicide

2/25/19 - Investigators believe that a mother threw her 5 year old child off a 20th floor balcony of Rise Condominiums before jumping to her own death.

What's the Cheapest Rental Available in Brickell?

2/20/19 - Never moved to Brickell because of the price? Catch these steals before someone else does!

North Italia Opens With Italian Cuisine, Local Beer, and Weekend Brunch

​1/31/19 - Brickell has been blessed with another Italian food joint! Click to see Miami's unique menu items and what the chef recommends.

Hate-crime Lawsuit Filed against Man Who Hurled N-Word at Teens in Racist Rant

1/31/19 - Remember the man who pulled out a gun while yelling the N-word at teens demonstrating on the Brickell Ave Bridge on MLK Jr. Day? Now he could be facing hate crime charges.

Brickell City Centre OK'd for Major Expansion

1/29/19 - Brickell City Centre is poised for another major growth spurt, adding 972 residences in two towers, stores and entertainment venues, parking, a ground-level plaza, and enhancements around the South Miami Avenue Bridge.

Casa de Montecristo in Brickell, Miami | Cigar Friendly: Florida

1/25/19 - Brickell's Casa de Montecristo is an escape from the noisy city life. With live music every Friday and Saturday and over 200 flavors of Whiskey to choose from, it makes the perfect spot for a guys' night out.