People

This Miamian promotes environmental education in the community and the classroom

Miami native Barbara Martinez-Guerrero is the director of Dream in Green, an organization that focused on environmental education.

/ July 24, 2019


Crystal Wagar made history in Miami Shores, but says getting residents involved is her biggest goal

Crystal Wagar was elected as the first black woman to serve as mayor of Miami Shores last month. We spoke with her about what the moment means and what she wants to accomplish.

/ May 3, 2019


Avocado toast on pan cubano? Yes, please

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Little Havana THE PLACE: Old Station Cafe is bringing that Miami flair to Calle Ocho without those Miami prices. The colorful patio is hard to miss and their food is hard to resist. The guac toast (just $4.50) is served on Cuban bread with all the fixings, their pan con lechon ($5) is slow-roasted […]

/ May 2, 2019


Los Pinareños Fruteria is Little Havana’s best-kept secret

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Little Havana THE PLACE: Los Pinareños Fruteria is an open-air fresh fruit and juice market: a true mom-and-pop shop that’s been family-run for more than 50 years. It’s also home to Chucha, a pot-bellied Vietnamese pig who sleeps and eats behind the market. Guillermina Hernandez and her late husband were born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba (hence […]

/ April 29, 2019


Meet this local: Cultivate with Kruti

Kruti Shah, aka @cultivatewithkruti (📸: C&I Studios) MEET THIS LOCAL: Kruti Shah describes herself as a plant-based recipe developer, food stylist, yogi and lover of all things wellness. After struggling with an eating disorder, Shah learned how to love her body, along with everything she nourishes it with, and started curating recipes on her blog, […]

/ April 16, 2019


At Zaytouna, Syrian refugees start from scratch

WHAT SHE’S DOING: Christa Tawil believes that food can bridge the cultural gaps that separate us. That’s why she founded Zaytouna, an organization by and for Syrian refugee women to help each other resettle in South Florida and gain financial independence. At Zaytouna, the women produce homemade foods from the Middle East, such as baklava, […]

/ April 15, 2019


How one couple is creating coding job opportunities for South Floridians

Juha and Johanna Mikkola launched Wyncode in 2014. (📸: Photo provided) Johanna and Juha Mikkola were happy living in Toronto. Johanna was working for the National Hockey League while Juha had his own e-commerce business. The Mikkolas are Finnish and moved to Canada in 2001. Yet, the couple said they felt unfulfilled. They wanted to […]

/ April 11, 2019


Miami women to watch

Back in the 1890s when Miami was considered swampland, Julia Tuttle saw its potential and convinced industrialist Henry Flagler to extend his railway from Palm Beach down to Miami. And that’s a major part of how Miami got its start. In fact, Miami is widely considered the only major American city founded by a woman. […]

/ March 28, 2019


Tea ‘n Sanity has books ‘n more

THE PLACE: Tea ‘n Sanity is the last used book store in Miami-Dade County. Eunice Rodriguez takes in more than 2,000 books every week, but at this shop, you’ll find much more than books. It’s a combination book exchange ‘n medicinal herb shop. Rodriguez is a self-taught herbalist and will custom-blend herbs and essential oils […]

/ March 28, 2019


The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is Miami’s Hidden Treasure

THE MUSEUM: Cully Waggoner has coined the term “train-scendental meditation.” He’s the chief of training at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum and can teach you how to drive a train. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum, established in 1957, is a hidden treasure in Miami. It’s home to more than 40 historic railcars, including the “Ferdinand Magellan” Presidential […]

/ March 27, 2019