10 Years of Selfless Love

The Selfless Love Foundation hosted it’s 10 -year anniversary Gala at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa but Miami socializers were on the scene, including presenting sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits’ Arlene and Wayne Chaplin, in addition to Judge Bronwyn Miller, stylist Elysze Held and SocialMiami editor Brett Graff.  Well-known names Palm Beachers were present including organization founders Ashley and Ed Brown and event chairs Eloise and John Paul DeJoria, the billionaire who founded Paul Mitchell and spoke about his own plight out of homelessness.

The sold-out affair was backed by sponsors including Patrón tequila and Weber Ranch vodka, so the cocktail combinations passed in crystal glasses perfectly complimented the usually clinking of champagne glasses. Guests bid on a sparkly silent auction of jewels from as they nibbled on lamb chops and foie gras. Jeweler Joe G. Pacetti – in town for season but also of Dallas and Aspen – donated a large aquamarine and diamond ring. And the ballroom was filled with generous supporters bidding to boost the lives of foster kids.

The organization works to improve the child welfare system, creating opportunities for more foster youth to find their forever families and thrive in adulthood. It works to be the thought leader for adoptions and transitioning youth in the state of Florida in driving changes to policy, practice, and process to reduce barriers to foster care adoption.

Salty Flame Celebrates Anniversary

V&E Hospitality Group’s redefined steakhouse, Salty Flame, marked its one-year anniversary in Brickell with an exclusive cocktail reception bringing together VIP guests for an evening of celebration. Real Housewives of Miami cast members Kiki Barth, Adriana de Moura, and Julia Lemigova came to mark the occassion.

Upon arrival, attendees were greeted with champagne before indulging in the restaurant’s signature light bites and handcrafted cocktails. There was also a flame thrower performing an immersive fire dance, embodying Salty Flame’s high-energy atmosphere and of course, its name.

STK Opens Aventura

The One Group – owners of eateries including Kona Grill and Benihana – hosted an opening for the newest location of STK Steakhouse in Aventura. The restaurant boasts a DJ in every location and it’s welcoming to the community was no exception. Party goers included Aventura Mayor Howard Weinberg, author Erica Werthehim Zohar and her mother-in-law Tova Zohar, Ingage publicist Olay Goldenberg and Pennsylvania restaurateur Rob Friedman. Guests were treated to samplings of the menu’s seafood offerings, such as shrimp and stone crab and steak prepared in so many ways, including tartare and from the grill. In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, STK provided donation opportunities to support Lotus House Women’s Shelter.

Airport Lounge Positions Miami

City officials including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié joined executives Avianca CEO Frederico Pedreira and TAP Air Portugal Chief Commercial Officer Sofia Lufinha to open the Avianca-TAP Air Portugal Lounge at Miami International Airport. The team showcased a a state-of-the-art space designed to elevate the travel experience for international passengers, saying it’s a significant addition to MIA because it reinforces its position as a leading hub for Latin America and offering an enhanced experience for travelers flying to and from the region. The 6,770-square-foot lounge offers a wide selection of food, snacks, and premium beverages; modern restrooms with showers; high-speed Wi-Fi and dedicated workspaces; as well as relaxation areas and a specially designed children’s play zone.