Mid-April 2019 Newsletter
Vol. 7 No. 8
Thank you to our map sponsors
Members News
Surfside Events

Surfside Third Thursdays
Energize with Zumba
04/18: 6-9pm
95th St between Collins & Harding Ave

Join instructor Luca for an all ages, all levels Zumba party. Luca has worked with celebrities such as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez and Neyo, and has acted in movies, commercials and TV series. Surfside is in luck because Luca shares his love for dance by teaching Zumba. Be sure to join us for Zumba, health and wellness activities, live music and more!
Lincoln Road

Yoga on Lincoln Road; Offered 10 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Euclid Avenue and Lincoln Road. Yoga classes are free and dog-friendly, and kids are encouraged to join in on the fun.
Birthdays
04/01 Lenny Gabriel-Regis, W SoBe
04/03 Richard Luna, Pritkin Longevity
04/04 Paula Abrantes, 1 Hotel
04/04 Alia Nassar, Marriott SoBe
04/04 Nadia Cooper, RC Residences CG
04/06 Jorge Rocha, W Miami
04/10 Francois Calixte, Conrad Miami
04/11 Mauricio Rodriguez, EPIC Hotel
04/11 Kevin Doran, Private Tours Miami
04/16 Jorge Jerez, Loews
04/21 Mauricio Botero, InterContinental
04/25 Luisa Chu, Williams Island 2000
04/27 Jack Vega, Four Seasons Surf Club
04/29 Ilana Sigal, 1 Hotel
04/29 Alejandro Rivera, Sheraton Airport
Events
Outshine Film Festival
April 18 - 28
Various Venues
Miami, FL

Designed to educate the public about LGBTQ+ experiences, the OUTShine Film Festival takes place in various locations around Miami and Miami Beach. The ten-day event features more than 65 films. Ticket prices vary depending on the screening.
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run
April 25
Bayfront Park
Miami, FL

Take strides for better health at the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run. Unlike most races of its kind that occur in the early morning, this 5K run/walk happens after work in Downtown at Bayfront Park. Registration is $40 per team member.
Beach Polo World Cup
April 25 - 28
South Beach, On the Sand
Miami Beach, FL

One of the hottest events directly on the sands of South Beach, the Beach Polo World Cup event showcases some of the best professional and amateur polo players and ponies in the world for a weekend full of heart-pumping matches on the beach. Join in on the action and watch high-powered horses gallop across pristine stretches of sand as their riders compete for bragging rights as best of the beach.
AIDS Walk Miami
April 28
South Beach
Miami Beach, FL

Get your heart pumping for a good cause at the annual AIDS Walk Miami. Taking place on Miami Beach, the event is a 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser through the picturesque streets of South Beach benefiting more than 50,000 individuals in South Florida affected by HIV/AIDS. Proceeds benefit Care Resource and Food for Life Network.
Thank you to our Index sponsors
Sports
Miami Marlins
vs. Chicago
04/15: 7:10pm
04/16: 7:10pm
04/17: 7:10pm

vs. Washington
04/19: 7:10pm
04/20: 6:10pm
04/21: 1:10pm

vs. Cleveland
04/30: 7:10pm
05/01: 7:10pm
Arts & Concerts
Adrienne Arsht
Performing Arts Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132


South Florida Concert Venues
AmericanAirlines Arena
BB&T Center
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Bayfront Park
Fillmore Miami Beach
Hard Rock Stadium
Featured Restaurants
Cafe La Trova
971 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33130
786-615-4379

Longtime friends and business partners, James Beard Award-winning chef, Michelle Bernstein, and cocktail maker and cantinero, Julio Cabrera, have joined forces again to create Cafe La Trova. With classic and not-so-classic Cuban-inspired cocktails and bites — along with a coffee counter to boot — it is an ode to 1980s Miami Cuban culture.
La Placita
6789 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
305-400-8173

Jose Mendin has channeled his Puerto Rican roots for his latest restaurant, La Placita. The Pubbelly king teamed up with Latin American TV and soap opera star, Julian Gil, to create a proper Puerto Rican restaurant boasting a menu filled with traditional recipes with modern day twists. But the star is the “Mofongo Shop” where guests can make their own combo of Puerto Rico’s national dish.
Maska
3252 NE 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33137
786-971-9100

Helmed by Michelin-calibered Indian chef Hemant Mathur, Maska features an assortment of traditional Indian fare sprinkled with a mix of more modern dishes. Expect items like the critically acclaimed tandoori lamb chops, duck-filled tacos, curry-topped crab cakes, and array of stuffed breads, a variety of curries and even a chutney tasting.
Wall of Fame
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Mondrian
Eddy Bellbay

The concierge Eddy Bellbay was so helpful and efficient getting our luggage together and getting us a car to get us to the airport on time when we left!
1 Hotel
Rosa Rosario

Special thanks go to Rosa at the concierge desk and Geoffrey at reception. Rosa recommended an incredible restaurant that was able to meet the diverse needs and wants of everyone in my family, and she and Geoffrey worked to secure a late checkout for us when we were in a bit of a bind, even though the hotel was booked for a busy upcoming weekend.
Shore Club
Doney Valdes

Special thanks from me belongs to Dominique Valaire from the Front Desk and to Concierge Donéy Valdes. They really tried to help me as much as they could.
Credits

SFCA President & CEO: Miguel Pena
Editor: Joey Oros

We hope that you enjoyed this edition of Maestro.