The Pumpkin Patch

Whiskey Blue, in the W Fort Lauderdale’s Living Room, turns out a perfectly autumnal libation called the Pumpkin Patch. Toast to fall with one in hand.   

Pumpkin Patch
1 tsp. light brown sugar
1 tsp. honey
3 dashes pumpkin spice seasoning
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
1¾ ounces apple cider
1½ ounces Avion Silver Tequila
1 egg white
Ice

In a shaker glass stir together the brown sugar, honey, pumpkin spice seasoning and lime juice until dissolved. Add the apple cider, tequila, egg white and ice and shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into a snifter. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

W Fort Lauderdale, N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-414-8308

Sergio Rossi’s Royal Uptown pumps ($690) in Dusk echo this season’s love affair with blue. Sergio Rossi, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-864-3643

Fringe—and copious amounts of it—is all the rage this season. Whether embellishing dresses, tops, shoes or handbags, the flapper-inspired trend is everywhere. Score the look by scooping up this Ela Stone clutch in red (fall’s hottest hue) for a swinging accent. Violet & Grace at Shore Club, 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-1500

The microgreen salad with crispy duck from Hakkasan

If the way to a person’s heart is through his or her stomach, the Miami New Times' fourth-annual Iron Fork (October 20, 7–10 PM) is poised for a major love match. The event promises a marathon of eating, chef-against-chef battles and dozens of dishes both high-end and casual. (It also benefits United Way of Miami-Dade). Below, find the five dishes we cannot wait to dig our forks into.

1. Bin No. 18: Pork (roasted for six hours) on pan tumaca with melted triple-cream cheese and a drizzle of port-fig reduction and Dijon cream sauce

2. Fifi’s Place: Thai miso fresh hog snapper (sliced and served raw) in a ponzu and yuzu citrus sauce topped with green shallots, elephant garlic crisps, paella and mango and coconut tuna rolls

3. Hakkasan: Microgreen salad with crispy duck, pomelo, pine nuts, lime leaf, shallots and sour plum sauce

4. Sawa Restaurant & Lounge: Maine lobster and cream cheese rolls rolled in black rice, sesame seeds and scallions and topped with caviar

5. Todo Frio: Ice cream cakes and a new line of “Sweet Cups”

Ice Palace Film Studios, 59 NW 14th St.; newtimesironfork.com for tickets 

Madewell’s foundation may be in denim, but its future could be in boots. We fell in love with these Italian leather Watchtower boots ($249) and their stacked, 3¼-inch heel. 714 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-534-8079

Days of rain are perfect for items like movies and bowls of hot soup. We have also been keen on warm blankets, and Tina Ratzer’s geometric patterned offerings ($139) add the perfect pops of color. The wool blankets (made in Denmark) come in blue, yellow, red and light or dark gray. Gretelhome.com

Miamians are all too familiar with La Caja China roasting boxes, a traditional Cuban barbecue cooker that yields slow-roasted, fall-off-the-bone-tender pork. (La Caja Chinas are a staple at festivities such as Noche Buena.) Packing plenty of the Cuban cookers, Asia de Cuba at the Mondrian South Beach is now offering a Caja China Sunday Pork Roast brunch ($52, 12–4 PM). The regular brunch buffet and chef’s station is also included in the pork brunch. Bottomless mimosas, sangria and sparkling wines are also available ($25). 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-514-1940

Earlier this month, millions mourned the passing of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs: Memorials went up online, flowers and candles—along with poignantly bitten apples—were seen at Apple stores across the world and social media feeds were awash with condoling sentiments. Seeking to pay tribute to the technology pioneer in its own way, the Bass Museum of Art reached into its archives and brought out Andy Warhol’s Apple, a 38x38-inch silk-screen piece created in 1985 as part of Warhol's Ads Portfolio series. "Apple represents the work of two creative geniuses who are no longer physically with us yet remain very present," remarked George Lindemann Jr., president of the board of directors of the Bass Museum of Art. Apple will be on view in the Bass Museum's lobby through Saturday, November 5, 2011. 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach,  305-673-7530

Jennifer Haley Schlep Italian gator handbag

Carried by celebs such as Rachel Zoe and The Hills’ Lauren Bosworth, Jennifer Haley bags are now being stocked at Cream. Of the six styles in the line, our favorite is the cleverly titled Schlep style ($495), available in Italian leather, lambskin and Italian gator—the latter of which is being sold for 15 percent off through October 22. 5820 Sunset Dr., South Miami, 305-669-9220

The New York Times recently ran a story based on a study done at Harvard University, which found that wearing makeup “increases people’s perceptions of a woman’s likability, her competence and (provided she does not overdo it) her trustworthiness.” Enter Miami’s newest beauty hub: A-ttak! Fashion and Makeup Studio. Cosmetic industry veteran and studio founder Fred Vellon spent nearly two decades working for MAC Cosmetics, where he painted the faces of runway models, celebrities and musicians (Shakira, Alicia Keys, Cyndi Lauper and more). At A-ttak!, Vellon and his team offer glamorous makeup application sessions, as well do-it-yourself makeup workshops taught by experts and tailored to suit novices or near professionals. With 16 courses to choose from, we recommend the Modern Night workshop, which covers faux lash, liquid liner and lipstick application. 1410 20th St., Suite 215, Miami Beach, 954-604-4475