There are two opportunities to donate to children this season and the drop-off locations are located on the west side of Miami Lakes. JetStream Federal Credit Union is accepting unwrapped toys for kids through Dec. 9, on behalf of The Edge Charitable Foundation. Toys should be taken to 15420 NW 77th Court. For information about the project go to www.theedgehelps.com. The Corvo & Calas law firm is accepting new pajamas and...

Cypress Village Shopping CenterBeverly Hills Café7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201.Take-out, delivery, UberEats, outdoor dining.Dr. Limon7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199.Take-out, delivery, outdoor dining.Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive305-384-1334. Take-out, UberEats, outdoor dining.Holiday Bakery7313 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-2180.Take-out, outdoor dining.McDonald’s7435 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-824-0800.McDonalds.com....

Are you dreaming of a holiday season covered in snow? Then the White Christmas Russian cocktail is the drink for you! • Fill an ice tray with coffee and freeze overnight.• Fill a saucer with colored sugar. Moisten the rim of a 12-ounce glass or your favorite holiday glass with simple syrup and dip it into the sugar for a festive dusting.• In a cocktail shaker, mix 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of Kahlua Rum & Coffee Liqueur and 1...

‘Think BIG, SHOP Small,’ a Miami Lakes celebration to kick off the holiday season, will happen along Main Street onSaturday, Nov. 28.It’s a twist on the decade-old Shop Local marketing campaign byAmerican Express to promote local businesses.A 2018 study by the company found that for every dollar spent at a local business, approximately 67 cents remains in the community.And that can mean jobs for teens and adults, and boost the supply...

You might forget you’ve walked into a dental suite when you notice the velvet chairs and brass accents of Dr. Carlos Mendigutia’s decor. Mendigutia has an eye for design, and that includes using the latest high-tech tools which help him to be as precise as possible when designing implants for patients. “I have to have the best of everything, because I love what I do,” Mendigutia, 46, said in early November from his new office at 6602...