Pepsi launched their new summer campaign today by launching giant, six-story Pepsi #Summergram inflatables in cities from coast-to-coast – Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles and Miami along with celebrations for fans.
Pepsi hosted a pop-up celebration on the sand, complete with Pepsi beverages, games, live music and fun installations. In attendance were Miami HEAT player, Justise Winslow, DJ Irie, and Billy the Marlin. the official mascot for the Miami Marlins.
Pepsi #Summergram collection is now available across Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero Sugar 20 oz., 16 oz. and 16.9 oz. bottles for 12 weeks at national retailers across the country. With hundreds of unique statement and icon pairings, the collection highlights universal summer moments like BBQing, hiking, swimming and more, as well as regional-specific sayings unique to various parts of the country, and labels featuring iconic summer statements in Spanish and English. To share your Pepsi #Summergram moments, simply:
Scan the QR code on any Pepsi #Summergram bottle using your camera phone to automatically open Instagram Stories and unlock a unique AR filter and statement
Apply the Pepsi #Summergram AR filter directly to your video
Share directly with friends on social media or add to your Instagram Story
Throughout the campaign duration, Pepsi will celebrate by releasing twenty-five 15-second television commercials that showcase the AR effects and iconic summer moments. Join the #Pepsi #Summergram conversation across social on Twitter (@Pepsi) and Facebook, and visit YouTube.com/Pepsi.
Finding the right gift for mom can be a daunting task. We’ve rounded up options to help you add on to your primary gift or restock her with new shiny items. Here are some last minute gift ideas.
Clarin’s SOS primer addresses six different skin concerns including lack of radiance, fatigue, imperfections, dark spots, sallowness, and redness. The primer serves as a makeup base over moisturizer, alone or with your foundation. Mom will also fall in the love with Clarin’s bestseller Double Serum ($124) for all skin types. The serum comes equipped with 21 plant extracts and helps the skin with hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, regeneration, and protection.
Help mom get ready in a flash with the Lune + Aster Fabulous in five! Makeup set. The set includes RealGlow Primer, Dawn to Dusk Gel Eyeliner in Black + Sharpener, Formidable Lengthening Mascara, RealGlow Under Eye Brightener Deluxe Sample in Original, Daybreak Bronzer, Illuminator & Setting Powder Palette, Bronzer + Blush Brush, Dawn To Dusk Brow Pencil, PowerLips QuickStick in Double Booked and Vitamin C+E Gloss deluxe sample in Vlogger. It’s also vegan and gluten-free. Items come in a navy blue double pocket nylon makeup case.
The new launch by Bite Beauty features creamy lipstick featuring eight different shades inspired by the company’s favorite cities. Cities include Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, and of course Miami!
For the mom-on-the-go FACE atelier’s travel brush set includes contour, powder, small shadow, large shadow and a retractable lip brush that doubles as a spot concealer. The shadow brush is great for concealer application and emollient products, while the large shadow brush can be utilized for pigments.
Foundations are always welcomed! Revlon’s PhotoReady Candid™Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation comes in 31 shades with anti-pollution, antioxidant, and anti-blue-light ingredients to protect the skin.
With the essence of tropical heat, Prada Candy Night inhibits notes of Neroli, Iris, Bitter Orange, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Chocolate, and Patchouli. Parfum comes in a gradient midnight blue with a brilliant pink base. Sizes includes 80 ml ($124), 50 ml ($94), and 30 ml ($74).
Biossance creates clean and non-toxic products with sustainable eco-friendly formulas and packaging. The Tea Tree Trio includes Balancing Oil to clear, calm, and hydrate, a Detox Mask to purify and soften, and Cleansing Gel to cleanse and reduce excess oil.
Mia Castro grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was raised partly by her grandparents who gave her a deep appreciation for fresh and wholesome food. Growing up she helped her grandmother cook delicious meals every day with ingredients they harvested themselves. Today, the rising culinary star has graced local staples such as The Bazaar at SLS Hotel and The James at the Royal Palm. We caught up with Mia to ask her about her experience on Hell’s Kitchen.
What made you enter Hell’s Kitchen?
When I first learned about the opportunity, I thought it was something I had never done before and could only be something that would help propel me in my career. I decided I had absolutely nothing to lose so I went into it head first. I’m very glad I did.
What insight do you feel you gained from the show that you didn’t previously have?
Most insight I gained was about myself. I’m a lot more talented than I would give myself credit for. Having the freedom to have unlimited creativity inspired me to cook from my heart and to put more than 10 years of experience and education in the field into my food. I surprised my rivals, the judges, and most importantly myself. Due to being underestimated throughout most of my career, I think I had started to do it to myself. Being on the show and a top contender from the first episode gave me a lot of confidence in myself. Because of that, I will forever be grateful for the opportunity.
What’s next?
I will be heading to Puerto Rico in the next week, where I’ll participating as a guest chef from April 4-7 at Saborea food & wine festival and culinary extravaganza. I’m also working on developing some content for a cookbook & cooking show. I’ll be making announcements through my IG: @chefmiacastro.
When in Miami, what’s your go to dine spot? The place you can’t live without.
It’s hard to stick to just one. Immediately I can think of Macchialina, by Chef Michael Pirolo. I love their simple, but perfectly executed take on fresh, handmade pasta. The mushroom tagliolini is my favorite and a MUST HAVE every single time. Also (and I have to admit I’m a bit biased), Chef Jose Mendin’s, La Placita, has become one of my spots. It captures the soul and flavor of Puerto Rican cuisine and one of the best spots to hang out in San Juan: La Plaza de Santurce. The “Cuchifritos” section of the menu is my favorite, especially since it’s hard to find this type of “street food” outside of Puerto Rico.
Any favorite breakfast stops?
I love the playful food they serve up for brunch at Beaker & Gray. Their “Chilaquiles” and their “Waffle Panini” are perfectly called for after a long night out of good, innocent fun!
For a fun night out with friends, you would visit?
I love the casual atmosphere of Wynwood. El Patio is my favorite. I LOVE dancing (to Latin music), so it’s a great place to get it out of my system.
When not out on the town, what’s your stay-at-home cheat dish?
Spaghetti cacio e pepe. I always have dry spaghetti, fresh black pepper, and parmigiano or pecorino cheese on hand. It’s filling, decadent, and SO easy to make.
Any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs?
The industry isn’t as glamorous as it seems. It requires a lot of self-sacrifice, physical & mental exertion, and time in less than desirable, low-paying positions. But if you’re NOT afraid of hard work, the payoff is extremely rewarding: discipline, travel, endless learning & creativity, mentoring from some of the best in the industry…only to name a few. My advice: in the beginning, put your head down, and watch, listen, ask questions, take notes…learn as much as you can, be a sponge. Be open to constructive criticism (learn, learn, learn) and don’t pay attention to negative comments. Define a goal and focus on it, take side-steps if you need to (don’t go back), but keep going because if you’re willing to put in the work and not give up, you will achieve whatever you set your mind to.
Hot Rod Legends Tour is kicking off in Pembroke Pines this Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Walmart in Pembroke Pines at 151 S.W. 184th Avenue. The event is open to the public. You will be able to see some of the area’s coolest and wildest custom cars. The cars will be competing to become an actual Hot Wheels model.
The winner from each stop on the nationwide traveling car show will win a trip to the world-renowned 2019 SEMA Show to compete side-by-side to have his or her car inducted to the Garage of Legends. Their car will then be turned into a real Hot Wheels die-cast toy car that will be sold in 2020.
The event is sponsored by Dickies, the world’s leading performance workwear brand, which is bringing a celebrity guest judge: Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud superstar Richard Rawlings. Rawlings and the “monkeys” from his legendary auto shop, Gas Monkey Garage, will be present and decked out in Dickies gear. Dickies will be giving away free Hot Wheels Patches, which can be applied onsite to Dickies Work Shirts. You can stop by the DJ Booth where Dickies will provide you with the specialty patch.
Ultra Music Festival’s new location is at the Historic Virginia Key Park and the Miami Marine Stadium. The festival announced on their website that there is no parking available on Virginia Key for festival attendees. We’ve rounded up the options to get to the festival.
Image // Ultra Music Festival
Your Car
If you’re driving to the event, you can park your vehicle at the Park & Ride parking garages adjacent to Ultra’s Shuttle Hub A, located at the Omni Garage located at 453 NE 15th St, Miami, FL 33132 or Shuttle Hub B at the AmericanAirlines Arena Garage at 601 Biscayne Blvd. The parking cost is $30 per day or you can purchase a discounted weekend pass for $75 here.
Shuttle
If you choose not to drive. There will be three shuttle hubs set up specifically for festival goers.
Shuttle Hub A – If you’re in the Downtown Miami, Wynwood, Midtown, Miami Beach and areas North of the Greater Miami, make your way to the Arts & Entertainment District. The pickup location is at the intersection of NW 15th Street and N Bayshore Drive. Your landmark references will be the Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover and the Omni Garage.
2. Shuttle Hub B – If you’re traveling from Downtown and the Brickell areas head to the AmericanAirlines Arena at 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132.
3. Shuttle Hub C – If you’re traveling from Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall and areas south of Greater Miami your shuttle pick up area will be at the Vizcaya Metrorail Station, 3201 SW First Avenue.
Ferry
The ferry will be located at the Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. To board the ferry, you can purchase 3-day passes as an add-on to your festival tickets here.
Rideshare
If you use a rideshare option, Ultra has specified on their website that there is a designated drop off area. Simply type in Ultra Music Festival as your drop off location within your rideshare app. It’s recommended that once you’re ready to leave the festival, you take an official transportation option back to one of the hubs.
To further plan your route to the shuttle hub areas, you can use Miami Dade’s Transit Tracker and Trip Planner here.
For tickets visit the official Ultra Music Festival website here.
Ultimate Gamer, the first open multi-game e-sports festival built to test gamers in different genres, announced today the launch of ticket sales and player registrations for the March 9-10 event.Ultimate Gamer is the first-of-its-kind gaming festival and a celebration for the entire gaming community that will crown one player the “Best Gamer in the World.”
The Ultimate Gamer features e-sports athlete competition within five gaming disciplines —first-person shooter, action, fighter, real-time strategy and battle royale. This event boasts a number of top-tier partners including Black Stage Productions and Showglobe Entertainment, while Blizzard, Capcom and Valve are currently in talks to secure the most challenging and representative games that will identify the world’s most well-rounded e-athlete.
More than 1,000 players and over 10,000 spectators are expected for the event. The arena features over 300 PCs and consoles to enable 12 hours a day of tournament-style action. First place receives a $250,000 prize, second $100,000 and third $50,000.
The event will be held in Miami at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Players can now register for the event and interested attendees can gain access to the most exciting gameplay of the year. The multi-faceted event includes a cosplay competition, gourmet food options, interactive experiences and live music. Additionally, Ultimate Gamer will feature a Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) Local Area Network (LAN) party.
“We’re thrilled to open up tickets and registration for our first Ultimate Gamer event which will serve as a launching point in the industry,” said Steve Suarez, president of ShowGlobe Entertainment. “This is the first event of its kind. It’s a festival of gaming, music, amazing food and entertainment. We welcome players of all skill levels to Miami for a fun multi-sensory experience so we can truly determine the best e-sports player in the world.”
The Ultimate Gamer event series are intended to blend together physical real-world gatherings with the company’s own software. The company adjusts to the latest fast-changing gaming trends and will change its events dynamically in order to stay relevant. Open to any registrants, Ultimate Gamer is intended to foster competition between hardcore gaming pros as well as newer players.
Florida’s famous chicken restaurant Pollo Tropical® is recognizing many of its guests’ feelings that it’s better to be lucky in love than in money and is offering everyone a reason to fall in love all over again this Valentine’s Day!
The brand is offering a Two-Can-Dine for $10 deal at all participating Florida restaurant locations all day on Valentine’s Day. Guests can choose from the signature Pollo Tropical® 1/4 Chicken Meal or any small Create Your Own TropiChop® meal, including the new Pinchos! No coupon is required, participants just need to mention code “PT721″ to the cashier.
Additionally, Pollo Tropical® Catering is also offering 10 percent off any Pollo Tropical® Catering order placed on Valentine’s Day! The discount applies to online orders via the brand’s website at PolloTropical.com/Catering, using the promo code “PT214” in the checkout section. The discount is valid only on Thursday, February 14.
For Pollo Tropical® location information, to order online or for a complete menu visit PolloTropical.com.
The struggle is real when it comes to finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for men. We’ve rounded up some last minute options to choose from.
1. Gazelle and Samba adidas Originals iPhone Cases – $40
The new collections bring the iconic style that draws people to the adidas Originals brand, with sleek and lightweight designs to protect iPhones. The Gazelle snap case is available in three colors: black, blue and red. The Samba Rose snap case is available in black and pink. The new adidas Originals cases are available in adidas retail stores, online at adidas.com, at AT&T (online and in-store), Verizon (online and in-store) and Amazon.com.
The Invictus scent transcends from day to night occasion with a base note of Ambery Woods. The bottle embodies a trophy silhouette with a blue gradient inspired by ocean waves. Available at Macy’s.
3. Catalyst Waterproof Case for AirPods – $29
This waterproof case for the AirPods is four feet drop proof. The material is soft silicone to protect your AirPods from scratches and scrapes. The 3.3 feet drop-proof protection case also allows for easy access to the Lightning port and comes with a detachable carabiner to help with easily hooking the AirPods onto your belt, bag or purse. Also available on Amazon with one-day shipping.
4. Hershel – Charlie Wallet – $25
The Charlie wallet is a compact and convenient card holder with 25 color combinations to choose from.
Lastly, he can match the rest of the Wade County population with a personalized jersey. Just don’t go personalizing it with “El Papi Chulo.” Keep it classy. Available at themiamiheatstore.com.
El pionero del Trap en español, Anuel AA, celebra una exitosa gira de conciertos en Estados Unidos, con 11 llenos totales en diversas ciudades del territorio americano. “Después de los momentos tan difíciles que me tocó vivir los últimos años de mi vida, el apoyo del público ha sido la mejor medicina y el impulso para seguir adelante”, afirma el cantante.
El éxito de su primer álbum como solista “Real hasta la muerte” le hizo reconquistar a su público hispano, y ahora su música “retumba” con gran éxito a escala internacional.
Prueba de ello, es la exitosa gira de conciertos que el intérprete puertorriqueño está actualmente realizando en Estados Unidos. Ochodiferentes ciudades y once llenos totales acumulados hasta el momento son prueba fehaciente de su crecimiento en la industria musical. El más reciente, tuvo lugar en la ciudad de Orlando, Florida, donde una inmensa fanaticada del artista “reventó la taquilla” de la gran sala de conciertos Amway Center. También se presentó en Denver, Colorado, donde miles de personas cantaron con él su repertorio de principio a fin.
El intérprete del éxito “Ella quiere beber”, ha dejado muy claro que el profesionalismo y el trabajo duro han sido piezas claves en su camino al éxito. Además de mantenerse “real”, tal y como él lo afirma, con su estilo irreverente y las letras que lo han hecho diferenciarse de los demás cantantes de su género, Anuel le ofrece a su público un espectáculo único. No se trata únicamente del cuerpo de baile, sino que el artista ofrece un concierto cargado de entretenimiento, juegos de luces, escenografía y pirotecnia, que convierten “la función” en una velada extravagante e inolvidable para los presentes.
“Quiero que todos los que vayan a mis conciertos sientan lo agradecido que estoy con su apoyo. Doy lo mejor de mí, no solo busco que escuchen la música porque evidentemente eso ya lo hacen.Quiero que su noche sea inolvidable, tal y como es para mí cada presentación”, declara Anuel AA.
La ciudad de Miami será la siguiente en recibir al fenómeno de la música urbana Anuel AA. La cita está pautada para el 8 de diciembre en el American Airlines Arena.
The most complete architecture, interior and landscaping design exhibition in North America will return this December for its second year. In partnership with Swire Properties and presented by COSENTINO, CASACOR Miami will take place at Brickell City Centre’s 700 Brickell Avenue building from November 30th to December 16th, 2018. Other CASACOR MIAMI main sponsors include KOHLER, FLORENSE, VONDOM, and THE LIGHTING STUDIO.
An international purveyor of innovative design and world-class craftsmanship in the home design category, CASACOR Miami will continue the tradition of the CASACOR brand, annually bringing together renowned architects, interior designers and landscapers from around the world and locally to present their distinct signature styles along with the latest interior furnishings, art, color trends, textiles, lighting, home accessories and global culture.
Lucio Grimaldi, Chief Executive Officer of CASACOR Miami stated, “We are thrilled about CASACOR MIAMI’s second year, and pleased to be partnering with Swire Properties once again. Miami has become an incredibly important epicenter for design and art and we are excited to continue to showcase the originality of the city by bringing together world-class design through collaboration with the most renowned and emerging design professionals.”
Designer, Jesus Pacheco – Image Courtesy of CASACOR Miami
CASACOR Miami 2018 curator, Jessica Acosta-Rubio added, “Inspiration for the exhibition was derived from the urban infrastructure of Miami. The exhibition is thematically rooted in nature and the idea of bringing the energy of the natural environment to the bustling space of the city center. The show will incite moments of calm, balance and inspiration so guests will be encouraged to become one with the environment within a space of relief.”
Visitors can move between different micro-environments, from wild roots to technology, to modernism, to naturalism, with design firms like D’Apostrophe, Pininfarina, and Moniomi displaying tranquil spaces. Additional established emerging designers have been hand-selected for participation including, Adriana Mavignier, Alberto Salaberri, Allan Malouf, By Lemme, Carola Bravo, Edge Collection, Guardini-Stancati Interior Design, Inês Martins, Jesus Pacheco, Léo Shehtman, Mr.O, Roye, Sabrina MacLean & Desiree Casoni Garcia, Sandra Diaz-Velasco and Tatiana Moreira.
Designer, Sandra Diaz // Image Courtesy of CASACOR Miami
Participating artists include Carol Adrianza Ferdinand, Christian Feneck, Flora and Form, Karen StarostaGilinski, Kerry Philips, Lucinda Linderman, Juliana Aragao, and Flor Troconis, Nina Surel, Stone & Rose and Natalia Giannangeli.
Also showing at CASACOR Miami this year is In Good Company, an exhibition curated by designer Fernando Mastrangelo & Hannah Martin, senior design writer for Architectural Digest. A platform for young and emerging designers to spotlight their work, In Good Company, made its debut last year in New York City and will bring the exhibition to Miami for the first time.
While the idea of Urban Oasis sets the overall tone for CASACOR Miami, the show is expected to appeal to a wide range of tastes. CASACOR Miami will be featured across more than 20 spaces occupying over 25,000 feet at a prime Brickell location.
“Due to last year’s success of debuting CASACOR to the Miami market, Swire Properties will partner once again with the prominent design firm to further its stance on supporting the arts,” said Maile Aguila, senior vice president of residential sales for Swire Properties Inc. “We will have renowned artists, designers, and architects from across the globe deliver an innovate exhibition that converges art, design and real estate and speaks to Brickell City Centre’s international consumers, residents, visitors, and community.”
Designer, Moniomi
The 15-day experiential urban living exhibition will give guests the opportunity to meet participating design professionals and brands while engaging with innovative design ideas that may apply to their own living spaces. For more information visit http://www.casacormiami.com.
