Following the death of its long-time executive director and rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce is making a fresh start. During the first meeting in more than a year on May 26th at Trattoria Pampered Chef Italian Restaurant, Chamber President Fred Senra described changes to come. A Young Professionals Committee was introduced. They will expand the chamber’s presence on social media,...

Treat your old man to a classic Old-Fashioned cocktail this Father’s Day weekend. In a chilled rocks glass, muddle a 1/2 ounce water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and three dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters. Stir in 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon or rye whiskey. Add a large cube of ice, a twist of orange peel and a cherry. Let the drink chill for 30 seconds before sipping. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1/2 ounce water
1/2 teaspoon...

On the morning of April 28th, employees from The Graham Companies painted the exterior of a home which the company is sponsoring through Habitat for Humanity. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, the company was only able to send seven volunteers, or half the usual number of people who contribute to the charitable cause. Standing at the property in the Brownsville neighborhood of Miami-Dade County are, left...

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-363-5247, Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive,...

The Miami Lakes restaurant scene is experiencing a renaissance: During the past nine months, six new dining spots opened and they’re about to be joined by four more establishments that will serve unique flavors in town. Open during Memorial Day weekend was La Traila, a Texas-style craft barbecue restaurant that has a bit of celebrity spice. Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Isaiah McKenzie, 26, who is from Miami,
is a co-founder with...