Miami Life: Newsflash, Breakfast Spots, Beauty Products Alert
Sunny’s Steakhouse
You are reading about this before most Miami residents—plans are moving forward to extend the Metromover. Here’s another newsflash: Bon Appétit named Sunny’s Steakhouse in Miami as one of the best newcomers in the nation. If you’re looking for an affordable place to have breakfast, I have a great list of bakeries. Did you know that many of the beauty products we use are not regulated, and could negatively impact our health? Well, meet my friend, local attorney Marcha Chaudry who is trying to change that.
News Flash: Metromover to Expand
Plans are moving forward to extend the Metromover from downtown Miami to South Beach. A friend of mine who works for the city just told me a story will be issued shortly.
Before I go further let me explain. The Miami mainland has a free Metromover that transports people all over the city. It looks like an elevator train. It’s the fastest way to get around. Most of the folks in Miami Beach don’t want the Metromover expanded over the MacArthur Causeway, from Miami downtown to South Beach, because it will dramatically increase the number of visitors every day. Miami Beach is trying to limit the number of tourists because of prior noise factors and gang wars.
Miami-Dade is advancing with plans to extend the Metromover to South Beach despite a vote by Miami Beach’s Commission opposing the project. Josiel Ferrer-Diaz, who is the Deputy Director of Miami-Dade’s Department of Transportation and Public Works, said his department makes the decision.
Just for your information, the MacArthur Causeway is a nightmare to cross over in an automobile. What used to take 15 to 20 minutes can now take 45 minutes. If the Metromover eases the traffic, hallelujah!
Two stations are planned on 5th Street in Miami Beach, at Lenox Avenue and Washington Avenue. An extension to the Design District is also being planned.
Bon Appétit Selects Sunny’s Steakhouse as One of the Best Newcomers
Sunny’s Steakhouse just opened its doors in Miami’s Little River neighborhood but that didn’t stop Bon Appétit from naming them a must-visit new restaurant in the nation for 2024.
Will Thompson and Chef Cary Hynes, co-owners of Sunny’s Steakhouse, formerly owned Jaguar Sun. That restaurant was a big hit during the pandemic because of its outdoor space which had its tables under a giant banyan tree. Everyone loved it. The restaurant also made Bon Appétit’s list of the 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022.
But that was then, and this is now. The owners felt it was time for a “refinement” of the original Sunny’s. The new restaurant is now more year-round with both spacious indoor and outdoor dining. However, they kept the outdoor courtyard from the original pop-up with its banyan tree. Everyone loves that tree.
The new Sunny’s Steakhouse features the dry-aged ribeye, pastas, and a raw bar. Delicious!
A Great Breakfast List to Hold Onto
Miami hasn’t always been an easy city to find an affordable place for breakfast. We don’t have diners and coffee shops, but we do have great bakeries. When I recently saw a bakery list in www.infatuation.com, a Miami newsletter, I decided to share it with the readers of The Three Tomatoes because it will come in very handy.
Also, I just found out that the Israeli-Mediterranean restaurant chain, Motek, is opening a bakery and breakfast eatery called Sesame, located deep within an apartment complex in North Miami.
You can stop by for takeout and point to some very tasty, laminated pastries on the counter, like sugary pistachio croissants, bourekas, and a Jerusalem bagel with labneh.
They also have an all-day brunch menu available for sit-down service, which includes shakshuka, a fish schnitzel sandwich, salads, and more.
I haven’t met a person who doesn’t love Motek so I am sure Sesame is going to be great. Motek is not a cheap place like a diner but it’s more affordable than many of the restaurants in Miami. Plus the food is delicious.
10-Piononos
KEY Biscayne
11-Majestic Portuguese Bakehouse
13-Pates Plus
NORTH Miami
What’s in Your Beauty Products?
Meet my good friend Marcha Chaudry a local attorney and founder of The Equity and Wellness Collaborative. She lives a few blocks away from me. Every time we talk about work, I always get so surprised to hear about health concerns regarding some of the cosmetic products we use. I had no idea that many beauty items are not really being regulated. That means that they can negatively impact our health.
In the vibrant beauty and wellness scene of Miami, being informed about the products we use is essential. Marcha is a local attorney specializing in legal and regulatory compliance for cosmetic and wellness brands. She works with Miami-based companies and manufacturers to ensure their products comply with strict safety, transparency, and efficacy standards. For Miami women, this means access to products that not only enhance beauty but also support overall health and well-being, while ensuring the brands you trust meet the highest legal standards.
Marcha’s extensive background in women’s health and equity has made her a powerful advocate for safer, more transparent beauty practices. She has testified before Congress and the FDA on cosmetic safety, pushing for stronger regulations to protect consumers, especially marginalized women. Her work ensures that brands are not only compliant but also champions of public health and equity, aligning beauty with safety and responsibility.
If you have any questions regarding the products you use, check out Marcha’s website. She will happily help you. Thank you Marcha! https://www.equitywellness.org/
