Miami - March 28, 2010

Here's the Plan

Miami Events and Diversions

Love those unusual accents.

PLUMP
Pillows by Design on the Bay
What: Beachy digital photographs (coconuts, ocean waves, flowers) printed on washable pillows by Danish artist Dorit Ravn.
Why: Custom work (your pooch, your name written in sand) also available.
When: Now.
Where: Online at designonthebay.com.

REDISCOVER
The Forge Reopens
What: This Wednesday, the Miami Beach legend introduces a brand new look and chef Dewey LoSasso.
Why: Lobster peanut butter and jelly (brioche, chopped peanuts, onion marmalade, diced lobster) and grilled whole branzino with wild mushroom miso broth.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 6 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 432 W. 41st St., Miami Beach (305-538-8533).

STYLE
Salon at the Trump Deal
What: Indulge in one service and get the second free at the tony hair and nail boutique.
Why: Cut, color, highlights, and keratin treatments.
When: Thru Apr. 30.
Where: Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach (305-692-5732).

BUILD
Farofa Nation
What: A Miami husband-and-wife graphic design team commissions local artists (like Sarima and Jamie Tao) to design unique tank tops and tees.
Why: Ten percent of sales benefit TASK Brasil, which helps the country’s street children.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Imagine, 3252 NE 1st Ave., ste. 108, Midtown (305-704-8246).

LEARN
Blind Wine Tasting
What: Tylor Field III (VP of wine and spirits) explains how to discern wines with your eyes closed.
Why: Seminar, hors d’oeuvres, and a certificate of completion for $45; three-course wine dinner afterward for an additional $105.
When: Wed., 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Morton’s the Steakhouse, 17399 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach (305-945-3131).

Photo: Courtesy of Design by the Bay