ELLE Rocs Athleta 305 Style

If I'm waking up early and walking into work with yoga pants you know it's +ELLE Magazine joining +Athleta at the +Eden Roc Miami Beach  for a day of yoga and rooftop socializing. Being the hotel's social media girl, it was my job to get all the bts footage and make sure everyone was having a good time and hashtagging away. The event was to celebrate Athleta Lincoln Road's store opening with Miami's beloved yogi's and to also bring awareness to the community of their new store. I couldn't resist joining in and showing off my flexible skills. Somewhat.

+Athleta Girls waiting for their yoga instructor

+Jahzel Dotel having a blast with Ariom 

Me, not bad right? Thank you for the balance +Jahzel Dotel 

#PowerToTheShe, +Athleta's slogan with +Thank You Miami 

A Good Morning Overall

 Now for some ELLE Spa rooftop fun and shameless promo:

+Thank You Miami , +Gisselle Jimenez , +Tatiana Ceballos 

+Thank You Miami , +Gisselle Jimenez , +Tatiana Ceballos 

Me, +Thank You Miami , +Gisselle Jimenez 

+Maria Tettamanti , our host, and friend

+John Peter Mahoney , +Thank You Miami , +Tatiana Ceballos 

Me, +John Peter Mahoney , +Tatiana Ceballos 

Me, +John Peter Mahoney , +Thank You Miami , +Gisselle Jimenez 

Welcome to Miami +Athleta, I promise you'll love it here.

Xoxo, 

Jomary Jimenez

Social Media Girl

To Eat This Summer, Migrate South

After my last serious eating escapade and gaining 10 extra pounds this spring, I decided that my unapologetic love of good food and the restaurants that serve it deserved a list. Yes, there are millions of lists out there of "Where To Eat In Miami". And yes, at times I do get invited to taste new menus and openings of certain restaurants. To my defense, know that just as unapologetic as I am for my love of good food, I am the same regarding my opinion towards the lack of it. This list will show you raw, unscripted, iPhone 5 taken pictures and perspective of what to eat, what to expect and how instagramable these restaurants really are (it's what I do).

Disclaimer: These restaurants are only in the order of first come first serve. No reservations were taken for special seating.

Tongue & Cheek
Location: SoFi/South Beach (South of Fifth for you tourists)

Tongue & Cheek has been written about over & over. You've heard of Jamie De Rosa (and if you haven't do your homework), the great collabos and the outstanding reviews of his food. I'm just here to tell you the hype is real. I would recommend and probably go with anybody looking to indulge in amazing comfort food and a welcome tweet as soon as you check in. I have only tried brunch, but will soon return.

Any restaurant with mason jars in their decorations is worth the visit

 Le' Brunch:

Eggs Benedict Brisket with the best hash brown's ever!

BLTA: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado

Touché
Location: Downtown Miami

Touché is not just any restaurant. Touché is a restaurant/ rooftop lounge with a retractable roof and beautiful people upstairs and apparently next door (I checked). The weekend before their grand opening, I was invited to eat at the restaurant and had the opportunity to also meet Chef Pellegrino. Both experiences were pleasurable. The restaurant itself holds maybe 50 seats but outside is made to order as well. Inside is all white and good for couples and maybe a couple of girlfriends grabbing dinner. Outside is where you want to be if the night calls for any type of celebration or you just bought a really cute dress you need to take instagramable pictures standing before a serious background that requires no filter.

Perfect View / Perfect Caption

Colorado Lamb Lollipops served with haricot vert, parma prosciutto (which I love) & caramelized onion mashed potato, veal reduction and house made mint sauce.  Side of Lobster Mac & Cheese: broiled macaroni noodles and lobster medallions coated with lobster and manchego cheese sauce.

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail & Beef Carpaccio

Atrio Restaurant and Wine Cellar

Location: Brickell +Conrad Miami 

If you're a locavore and you're okay with straying from the beach, Atrio Restaurant and Wine Cellar is the place you want to visit.Two reasons: Executive Chef Virgile Brandel who solely provides locally sourced ingredients in his eclectic cuisine and the view.

Charcuterie Board

The view, the chef ,croquettes, tartar, Oh my!

 Open Faced Pork Cheek Ravioli topped with escargot in a gremolata sauce. The best thing I have EVER had. #Thatserious 

A chef that lets us have BTS shots get an A in my blog

Conclusion: Go to Atrio. You'll definitely fulfill your "culinary fantasies". The view also takes you somewhere outside of Miami. Go outside and enjoy!

Yard House:
Location: Miami Beach

I went to Yard House due to a happy hour +Thrillist Miami had. I wasn't really expecting to eat but so glad I did. Holy Hawaiian Poke! Yard House is full of locals and you will feel like you belong there. DON'T STAND OUT. Just kidding, they're cool with everybody. Nice presentation of food, totally instagramable pictures.

Hawaiian Poke Stack: Marinated raw ahi with crispy wontons, carrots, daikon radish, avocado, wasabi soy sauce
Lettuce Wraps: Stir fried, smoked tofu, pine nuts and green onions with three dipping sauces and choice chicken, tiger shrimp, or shiitake & portabella mushrooms
I didn't eat the pizza, ask these guys

Citrus Crush: Ketel One Citroen vodka, monin mojito, fresh mint leaves // Juniper Fusion: Hendrick's Gin, fresh strawberry & cucumber, orange bitters.

I look forward to keeping you updated with my picks and opinions about restaurants old and new, lord knows there is nothing to eat in Broward. Or is there? Stay tuned and enjoy your summer! Eat! Eff bikini season (if you're that worried, the Citrus Crush, is one of their "skinny" cocktails").

Xoxo, 

Jomary Jimenez

(A much plumper) Social Media Girl

Love is Blind, Chef Morisi Brings Perspective

Being the food lover that I am and not caring about the 10 extra pounds that I'm packing these days, when I recently got invited by the fabulous Liza Santana (Creativas Group) to a social tasting at Love is Blind in Coral Gables, the answer was clear. Being a fan of the Passion Group (having previously dined at LIB's sister restaurant Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita) and already having Crazy About You and Love Is Blind on my radar, I was excited to see what the romantically named restaurant was all about.When I walked inside, I was floored. Every detail within the restaurant had me completely enamored.

Lamps & Quotes Light Up The Entrance

Nautical Wall Art

Romantic Details, Half-Burned Candle

As they walked us to the back of the house, I was curious about what wow factor they would have in store for us as most restaurants try to take it up a notch when hosting "foodies" (Cringes at word). Well, they did have one (well, many) and all I could say is touché LIB, touché.

Casual Family Style Table, Back of The House

Chicharrones (Fried Pork Chunks) Centerpieces

As we were introduced to the owners of the restaurant and man of the hour Chef Morisi, who recently came from Italy to change things up at LIB (I'm making the acronym happen, don't judge me), we were also served up with some serious medicine. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present: Dr. Mojito.

Dr. Mojito (shot of Midori in the seringe)

Dr. Mojito was accompanied by some very tasty appetizers. Two of which, blew my mind. Guess which ones?

Prosciutto Pesto Focaccia Zeppelin

Flash Fried Asparagus and Popcorn

Pringle Calamari with Aoili

After finishing our appetizers and respective instagram posts, Chef Fabio Morisi brought out some more delicious food and intriguing stories to go along with it. Feed your hunger below.

Grilled artichokes, tomatoes, rosemary, garlic and shrimp were delivered straight from the oven... on the same paper it was grilled on! Talk about authentic.

Truffle Ravioli with Ricotta in a Madeira Sauce

As if the above wasn't enough, we were served more pasta and a theatrical tale told by Chef Morisi himself.

Strozzapreti an enlongated form of Cavatelli

Strozzapreti: or "Priest Chokers" got its name from Glutton Priests eating too fast and choking.. sometimes to death

And Lastly, dessert! A combinaiton of chocolate, gummy bears, sourpatches, fudge, etc.

Wait for the ultimate smash:

And a little bit of goodness straight from the mixing bowl!

Our time at Love is Blind was absolutely wonderful and yes, I will speak for all. Chef Morisi's persona and culinary delights are worth my drive to Coral Gables. For all of you that live there, you're welcome.

Oh! Almost forgot, shots of me and some cool, food driven people:

Photo by LIB Staff/  Monika Zdziebkowska's Phone?

Liza Santana, Romina Nabhen and I

I hear brunch is coming up. So look out for that too... and the blog to follow ;)

Xoxo, 

Jomary Jimenez

Social Media Girl (Blinded by Love)

#ExpRunway a fashion soirée done right

Spring has sprung in South Beach which means my inbox is filling up with more and more events to attend and I couldn't be happier. My favorite superwoman +D'ana Nunez , invited me to attend an +EXPRESS fashion show being held at the Raleigh Hotel which I attended yesterday after work in a leather Express black leather skirt and an old H&M mustard shirt. Fashionable.That's the only bad news, swear.

I gave my name to the "guy" at the door and he quickly provided me with a backstage access pass. Nice. I met up with D'ana and other fashion bloggers in a cabana set up with Express branded swag bag items and Voli Vodka next to its respective mixers. Touche Express, touche. Walking around, there were key factors to the event that as a social media freak, I would like to give extreme kudos for:

The Sand Sculpture, how many times do you think this was instagramed?

Sweet backstage access

Express and Voli= Perfect Combo

+D'ana Nunez, Fiercely pouring me a drink

A cabana next to Kate Upton

Free Manis from Candy Coat Nail Boutique

And then there was the holy grail of a call to action. The Express Runway live feed wall stood elegantly by itself encouraging you to hashtag, follow, tweet all while trying to find yourself on the incoming posts on the screen. It was all so overwhelming and absolutely perfect. This is how you throw an event. This is how you blow the mind of the girl that may not be that into fashion, but that shops your brand and that will more than likely blog about you later.

Oh yeah, this was about a fashion show. Click HERE to see a nice front row clip.

Where to next Miami? 

Xoxo, 

Jomary Jimenez

Social Media Girl