Ribs at Bulldog Barbecue

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Chef Amiro Cruz' Steak Tips: 

Quality and cut: USDA Prime strip steak, rib-eye, or even porterhouse, which is my personal favorite. Less than 1 1/4 inches thickness is optimal for creating a nice charred grill mark effect, as well as achieving the correct temperature. 
Seasoning: Salt and a little fresh ground pepper will do just fine.
Cookery: Do not cover the grill with the lid while the steak is grilling, as that causes the steak to dry out and become tough. Let the meat rest before serving so that the natural juices and flavor can set evenly.

Bulldog Barbecue Chef Howie "Bulldog" Kleinberg's Barbecued Rib Tips: 

Quality and cut: No shiners! Shiners are ribs where you can see the bones “shining” through. Remember, fat is flavor. Select a rack of ribs with good marbling and fat content, that is where the flavor is hidden. 
Seasoning: Apply your seasoning and marinades at least 24 hours before grilling or smoking, as the spices need time to penetrate the meat and leave a lasting flavor.
Cookery: Take your time. Grilling ribs is an art form. Ribs should be grilled or smoked for at least three-and-a-half to four hours. For the first couple of hours, grill or smoke the meat unwrapped in order to capture the smoke; then wrap the rack for the least two hours, as this will steam the ribs and retain the juice.

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The Game Winner: A raw sugar rim with a dash of bitters makes for a satisfying sip.

 

The Slam Dunk: Simply add fresh fruit into ice cube trays to create this beauty.

 


The Moët Muddle Crossover: Just toss in muddled cucumber and mint.

 

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Moët Ice Impérial, the world's first on-ice Champagne, is the official bubbly of The Miami Heat's "White Hot" branded playoffs campaign. The crisp, cool Champagne will be poured inside signature white goblets at select locations throughout the AmericanAirlines Arena, including the Flagship Lounges, Dewar’s Suites, and HYDE Lounge. The main concourse Moët & Chandon bar will also serve Moët Ice Impérial, as well as Moët' & Chandon's brut and rosé varieties.

Fans hosting viewing parties at home can still celebrate their team in all-white style by crafting Moët Ice Impérial's Miami Heat-inspired cocktails. In addition to being easy to make, these bubbly-based drinks (ABOVE) will surprise and delight guests at your playoff celebration—or Memorial Day bash! 

BY LIANA LOZADA 

Peter London Dance at Adrienne Arsht is one of two can't-miss dance shows this weekend 

Clambake Menu at The Forge
Friday-Monday, May 24-27, 6 p.m.
The Forge Restaurant Wine Bar is extending its beloved Friday clambakes through Memorial Day weekend. The $49 per person menu features classic steamed clams and mussels, New England clam chowder, and grilled Maine lobster. Each order also includes roasted corn on the cob with boiled red bliss potatoes for the table, two-for-one draft beers, and dessert. 432 West 41st St., Miami Beach, 305-538-8533

Peter London Global Dance
Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
Miami's groundbreaking multicultural dance troupe, Peter London Global Dance, presents two evenings of "Spring Nights at the Arsht" inside the Adrienne Arsht Center. The troupe is led by veteran performer and dance professor Peter London, who created the company to showcase Miami's diverse cultural influences. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami
Saturday, May 25, 8 p.m.
Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami presents "The Best of the Classical Repertoire" at the Fillmore Miami Beach. The show will welcome six exiled Cuban National Ballet dancers in their stateside debut; the ballerinas are the largest group to seek asylum from Cuba since 1966. The program itself will include performances of Le Bayadére Suite, Le Spectre de la Rose, Harlequinade, and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $38.50. 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300

Sublime Summer Pool Party
Monday, May 27, noon-sunset
The W Fort Lauderdale's WET pool deck kicks off its Sublime summer pool party series on Memorial Day and will continue the series every Sunday thereafter. The all-day affair will feature drink specials and music by DJ Mark Gallo. 401 N Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale

BY LIANA LOZADA  

Outdoor Concerts at the Museum of Contemporary Art
MOCA's free outdoor concerts take place every last Friday of the month at 8 p.m. Jowee Omicil will perform on May 31, followed by Manuel Valera on June 18. MOCA's galleries are also open by donation from 7-10 p.m. Concerts go on rain or shine. 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami, 305-893-6211

Hot Nights, Cool Jazz at the Bass Museum of Art
This annual four-week contemporary jazz series lures music lovers indoors. Programming begins on Friday, June 28 (7-9 p.m.), with trumpet player Paul Ayick, and continues every other Friday through August 9. Admission is free for members and $10 for non members. 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7530

Mostly Jazz at The Betsy Hotel
This month-long live music lineup pops up every Wednesday and Thursday night at 8 p.m. This week welcomes Greek songstress Maria Zouroudis, followed by guitarist Tom Lippincott with drummer Reuben Hoch. There is no cover or drink minimum. 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-531-6100

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch at Riverwalk
Taking place the first Sunday of every month (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), this free event packs some the area's best jazz artists onto three stages. Attendees can bring lawn chairs to picnic or stroll Ft. Lauderdale's Riverwalk as music fills the area between Esplanade Park and the Las Olas Riverfront. Esplanade Park, 401 S.W. 2nd St., Ft. Lauderdale

Nightly Jazz at Van Dyke Café
Van Dyke's upstairs speakeasy is famous for showcasing hometown talent, hosting nightly jazz, Latin-infused funk, and songwriter sessions. Live shows begin at 9 p.m. and table seating is $5 on weekdays and $7 on weekends. 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-534-3600

BY LIANA LOZADA  

Edge, Steak & Bar will host a wine dinner with Alvaro Palacios this Thursday night 

Exclusive News on Carol's Downtown: Set to open in late June, Carol's Cucina & Vino in Downtown Miami will feature Brazilian fusion cuisine crafted by executive chef Gerardo Reyes, formally of the SLS Miami Beach. Carolina Moura, the restaurant's partner and namesake, plans to serve small plates like cod fitters and veal shank with creamy polenta in an "intimate atmosphere." The venue will also flaunt playful twists on classic Brazilian libations and an international wine selection. 245 S.E. 1st. St., Miami

Miami Chefs to Headline NYCWFF: Food Network's New York City Wine & Food Festival's just-announced lineup includes events with Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, Myron Mixon of Pride and Joy BBQ, and the crew at Pubbelly. Ticket pre-sales open to MasterCard holders on Monday, June 10.

Chef Pop-up Dinner at Khong River: Brooklyn chef Dale Talde will host Khong River's inaugural guest chef dinner on Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. The evening will feature four courses and a welcome cocktail. Price is $75 per person. 1661 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8147

Wine Dinner with Alvaro Palacios: Meanwhile, this Thursday, May 23rd, at 7 p.m., Edge, Steak & Bar inside the Four Seasons Hotel will host a wine pairings dinner with Spanish winemaker Alvaro Palacios. Oenophiles can delight in Palacios' L’Ermita wines while chef Aaron Brooks lays down a five-course feast. Reserved tickets are required and are $275 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the event's co-host, Wine Watch, at 954-523-9463. 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami

New Garden Lunch at Cecconi's: Slide into the Soho Beach House for an alfresco lunch at Cecconi's, whose new menu items include a focaccia sandwich with mozzarella and prosciutto, cavatelli with ricotta salata, and a bevy of seasonal salads. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-507-7902

BY LIANA LOZADA

La Palina Cigars launched the latest cigar in its Goldie Collection, the Goldie Laguito No. 5 (ABOVE), in New York City earlier this month. And while cigar smoking is typically a boys' club, this collection was made in celebration of women in the cigar industry. Hence the company's recruitment of Maria Sierra, one of the first Cuban women to master the art of cigar rolling, and a former cigar roller for Fidel Castro. 

Being such an integral part of the La Palina brand is exceptionally rewarding for the legendary roller. "Being a part of the first group of women to break through the barrier of male rollers in Cuba in 1967 makes me so proud," says Sierra. "I am so pleased to be a part of such a memorable project that celebrates the accomplishments of women in the cigar industry."

And Sierra isn't the only woman in the mix. The Goldie collection is produced in Little Havana's boutique El Titan de Bronze Factory under the supervision of Sandy Cobas. Furthermore, the wrapper features a portrait of Goldie Drell Paley, the wife of La Palina founder Samuel Paley. Says Sierra, "The La Palina Collection Goldie line truly embodies the tradition of our industry and the contributions of women within it."

The Goldie Laguito No. 5 will be limited to 2,500 numbered boxes, with a second special release coming in August 2013.  

BY LIANA LOZADA

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Saint Laurent's black and gold Paloma platform sandals ($1,195) have been spotted on Heidi Klum, Miley Cyrus, and Kelly Rowland. Made with suede and gold lamé leather, the shoe has an amped up mod feel that we love. 

 

Maison Martin Margiela's leather Trompe L'oil sandals ($885) mix versatile neutral tones with color-blocking and a chunky heel—all of which are major trends for spring/summer 2013.

 

Mixed geometric prints and flirty fringe certify Sergio Rossi's leather Oberoj sandals ($895) as absolute show-stoppers.

 

Nicolas Kirkwood proves you can wear patent leather for spring with his elaphe heels ($825), adorned with a whimsical polka-dot heel.

 

Add a fiery pop of color (and a little attitude) to a monotone outfit with Alexander Wang's "tang red" ankle cuff leather heels with crocodile skin embossing ($625).

 

Donning a timeless black-and-white color palette, Gianvito Rossi's bow-tie satin sandals ($775) are fit for a formal affair. This playfully refined design is a Barneys exclusive. 

 

Add a touch of sparkle to your evening à la Chloé's calf leather, crystal adorned heels ($835).

 

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BY LIANA LOZADA

A rendering of Zaha Hadid's One Thousand Museum Tower

One Thousand Museum Tower 
Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Zaha Hadid's first foray into Western real estate is happening in downtown Miami, complete with a unique, spiraling exoskeletal design, helipad, indoor pool, and amenities deck. Standing 62 stories high, the futuristic skyscraper will sell units starting at $4 million each. Hadid's previous work includes designing the 2012 Summer Olympics' London Aquatics Center, Bridge Pavilion in Aragon, Spain, and the magnificent Guangzhou Opera House in China. 1000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami  

Pérez Art Museum Miami
Herzog & de Meuron's vision for the new home of the Miami Art Museum is steadily rising over Biscayne Bay. The three-story Pérez Art Museum Miami's elevated structure will add even more visual intrigue to Downtown Miami's skyline. Slated to open in December 2013, just in time for Art Basel, the museum's design includes lush, hanging gardens and a shaded veranda. 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami  

Faena District
Britain's Lord Norman Foster and Dutch mastermind Lucas "Rem" Koolhaas are working together to execute the ambitious Faena District, a $500 million Miami Beach neighborhood project that will include a 19 story residential building, the Faena House, at the old Saxony Hotel. The inspiration? A similar project in Buenos Aires by developer Alan Faena, who turned a series of rundown buildings into an eclectic mini metropolis. 3331 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

BY LIANA LOZADA 

The Fashion Poet dresses the part for a concert at The Fillmore Miami Beach

Blogger Annie Vazquez (aka The Fashion Poet) offers outfit inspiration for concertgoers inside The Fillmore Miami Beach. The sneaker platforms are wise choice. [The Fashion Poet]

Need a weekend restaurant reco? Already a James Beard Award winner, chef Douglas Rodriguez and his De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean have earned the prestigious AAA 4 Diamond Award. [NBC Miami]

Angelina Jolie's May 14 New York Times op-ed revealing her preventive double mastectomy took Hollywood and the medical world by complete surprise. Here, AP Entertainment writers Sandy Cohen and David German trace Jolie's transition from rebel to role model. [The Miami Herald]

The Museum of Modern Art's new Rain Room experience, presented as part of the "EXPO 1: New York" exhibit, has celebrities like Julie Bowen waiting two hours to get in. After seeing these breathtaking photos, we're hoping the Rain Room makes it way to Miami at some point! [The New York Daily News]

Owners of an Arizona restaurant featured on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares got into a social media screaming match with commenters on Yelp, Facebook, and the like earlier this week. Brustman Carrino Public Relations' Larry Carrino shared his professional opinion on the matter with Short Order. [Short Order]

BY LIANA LOZADA