July 2020 Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 14

Concierge News  Congratulations Danuta Matus on earning your keys! Welcome to the prestigious ranks of Les Clefs d'Or USA! Mariana Malek: Cadillac Hotel

Members News  New SFCA Podcast and Video series on YouTube and SoundCloud Our very own Miguel Pena has found his calling as host of the hottest new YouTube and podcast channel in South Florida! There's a handful of brand new content discussing the future of Miami through the eyes of GMCVB experts, hospitality pros and local vendors. Subscribe and follow to stay up to date on our world. Click here to visit the home of our YOUTUBE Click here to visit the home of our SOUNDCLOUD 4th of July at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is celebrating the 4th of July weekend with extended hours on Friday, July 3 and a pop-up barbecue on Saturday, July 4. With new orders for the beaches to close for the holiday weekend, Vizcaya fills the gap with a low density, relaxing outdoor experience perfect for our community in these difficult times. Click here for more information Free Medical Services for Concierge Keeping our Concierges and Tourists Healthy Doctors at Your Home Offering free services to local concierge, including free prescription refills. Call 888-933-3305. Frost Science Museum Got weekend plans? Make it a weekend of discovery that the whole family will love. From exploring our mind-bending exhibitions to catching an epic science program inside our 67-foot domed Frost Planetarium, Frost Science is safely open for play every single day – and we've added a few new experiences to our offerings.

Newest Hot Spots

Buya Wynwood Opening Late July 250 NW 24th Street Miami, FL 33127 305-699-0601 "Self described Japanese “soul food” eatery and bar  Buya Izakaya + Yakitori  is heading to Wynwood next month. The restaurant, which has two location in St. Petersburg and Berlin, Germany, was founded by Michael Sponaugle, who teamed up with industry vet Jeff Grosser, along with  KYU’s  Michael Lewis and Steven Haigh, to bring the eatery to Miami in the former  Laid Fresh  space." Miami Eater 100 x 35 Cocina Con Bices 520 West Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-763-8904 The new South Beach restaurant 100 x 35 Cocina Con Bíces (520 West Avenue) gets its name from the measurements of the island of Puerto Rico: 100 miles wide x 35 miles height. The brainchild of Carlos Rodriguez and chefs Luis Vazquez and Emmanuel Jimenez, the 150-seat restaurant serves an extensive menu of Puerto Rican dishes like mofongo, fried snapper, pork chops, bacalaitos (cod fritters), sorullitos de maiz (cornmeal fritters), and alcapurrias, alongside Caribbean-inspired cocktails.

Thank You to our sponsors who have stuck by our side during these unprecedented times - your dedication will not go unnoticed

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Concierge Birthdays 07/03 Karina Jureko, Palms Hotel 07/04 Rita Priest, 1000 Museum 07/04 Anna Penaranda, South Seas HoteL 07/05 Amelia Nunez, EDITION 07/07 Aldemir Neto, Shoreclub 07/08 Patricia Ozburn, Opal Grand Resort 07/09 Vachira Perez, Shoreclub 07/10 Lisa Heath, W South Beach 07/11 Tomas Valdez, Honorary Member 07/14 Marcella Irby, Marriott Villas Doral 07/18 Anthony Thorne, 321 Ocean 07/19 Alain Fernandez, Four Seasons Res. 07/20 Andres Meneses, JW Marriott Marquis 07/21 Jeremy Vasquez, Setai 07/21 Martin Mantilla, Shepley Hotel 07/22 Shan Velez, Loews 07/25 Jaye Mennella, Acqualina 07/25 Anna Sirokin, Surf Club 07/26 Hernan Del Llano 07/28 Maria Marchi, Fontainebleau 07/31 Caroline Stills, Four Seasons Miami

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SFCA President & CEO: Miguel Pena We hope that you enjoyed this edition of The Maestro.

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