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NEW EATERY

Coral Gables recently welcomed Just Salad to its collection of eateries. The fast-casual restaurant chain offers over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups, smoothies and more. With Just Salad’s signature Reusable Bowl Program, Coral Gables residents are invited to join the company’s effort to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing a bowl for $1 and receiving a free salad topping with every reuse.

NOW HIRING

The City of South Miami’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Recreation Leader position. This position requires an experienced candidate to assist with the management and operational responsibilities of Dante Fascell Park, including the tennis courts, pavilions and playground facilities. The job listing closes on January 6, 2023.

JOHN MARTIN’S

The once-shuttered Irish pub is back! Founded in 1989 by John Clarke and Martin Lynch, Breakwater Hospitality Group‘s Emi Guerra and Alex Mantecon, in partnership with Erick Passo, owner of Downtown’s Black Market Miami, renovated and recently reopened the iconic eatery.

WATERFRONT DINING

The newly transformed restaurant Noma Beach at Redfish was founded by celebrity chef Donatella Arpaia. It offers a variety of distinct areas for guests to enjoy and boasts the only waterfront dining spot in the Gables. The rooftop has stunning views of Miami and the water, a spot for private events and monthly special events such as winemaker dinners, whiskey nights and sunset yoga and champagne.

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ART ON THE PLAZA

The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, announced an open call to South Florida–based artists to submit their work for MOCA’s 2023 Art on the Plaza series. Art on the Plaza was inaugurated in 2021 with a series of temporary public art installations on MOCA North Miami’s front plaza, inviting artists to activate the space and connect the museum to the community.

NEW EXHIBIT

Wild Kratts Creature Power!, the newest traveling exhibit at the Museum of Discovery & Science, will take explorers of all ages for a walk on the wild side beginning Friday, January 20. Based on the popular PBS Kids series, the new interactive exhibition presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will run from Friday, January 20, through Sunday, May 7, and will harness children’s natural curiosity and interest in animals by providing meaningful, inquiry-based STEM experiences in which children use critical thinking skills to discover amazing creature powers. The deadline for submission of art projects is January 8, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.

BREW MASTERS

Miami’s first and only Master Brewer Academy (MBA) is launching a new 2023 program just in time for those looking to celebrate “new year, new you, new brew” by either making a career change or upping their home brew game. The 11-month program, conveniently spread out over nights and weekends, starts January 5. Founded and led by Director of Education Todd Space, MBA’s classroom is the taproom, with curriculum taught inside South Florida’s most noteworthy breweries, including Est. 33 (where Todd is head brewer), Cerveceria La Tropical, The Tank Brewing Co. and Tarpon River Brewing and taught by their respective head brewers.

NOW OPEN

Pinecrest Gardens recently celebrated the official opening of their much-anticipated ADA-accessible and inclusive playground, mini-zoo, Sensory Learning Garden and Inspiration Center.

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