In Case You Missed It: Smash Burger Finally Opens, Lauryn Hill, Some Like it Hot, Red Bull's Candola, Staycations and More

MY PICKS FOR THE WEEK:


My staycation at The Hyatt Regency Bonaventure in Weston (Featured in my "Best of Summer Series") has an awesome deal on LivingSocial this week.

Madewell is taking your gently-worn jeans and donating them to the International Child Art Foundation for creative art projects. Those who donate will receive 20% their first jeans purchase in 2012.

CRAVE opened to the public on Friday, December 16 in Merrick Park. The Kogi Beef Tacos are delish.

Smash Burger finally opens December 31st (change of date) at 14730 Biscayne Blvd. - I love this place! I practically lived off it while I was in San Diego. My fav: The San Diego burger (of course.) On the same night, Wood Tavern in Wynwood celebrates its Grand Opening AND Soundscape shows the Marilyn Monroe classic, Some Like it Hot.

ISA Boutique is hosting a holiday shopping party on Tuesday, December 20 with MOSA Medspa's Jennifer Almeida. Bring an unwrapped toy from now until December 22 and receive a $25 ISA gift card. There will be cocktails, styling by Blo Midtown (which is now open!) and an appearance by the Ms. Cheezious food truck.

Red Bull's Candola is accepting applications for its April 14, 2012 return. What's more fun than rowing down (or watching people sink down) Fort Lauderdale's New River in a homemade candola?! More info at Redbullusa.com/candola.

The Superhero Scramble is open for registration. Think Warrior Dash, but with capes.

Lauryn Hill will perform at The Shelbourne for NYE.

OTHER NEWS:

The Rusty Pelican has reopened after a multi-million dollar facelift. May swing by next weekend.



There's a new Corner spot on N. Miami Avenue. Saw it on NYLON Daily, but can't find any other info. 

Mare Nostrum is now open in Brickell.

Florida Travel and Life highlighted SoFla spots Yardbard, Harry's Pizzeria and The Well as new places to check out.

Just found out about this Nicaraguan restaurant, El Novillo, thanks to The305.com. Curious to try it out since I visited Nica this summer.

RokBrgr in Las Olas turned one. Check out South Florida Burger Overload's photos.

Hogzilla opened in Miami Beach last Thursday.

House of Dog opened Saturday on Miami Beach.

Redbull will also host its Soundclash concert event on NYE in Bayfront Park, featuring Ludacris and Mike Posner. The concert is free and open to the public. More info at redbullusa/soundclash.

Whoopie Goldburg and Kelly Clarkson will perform at the Hard Rock Live in early 2012.

Tis all for now.

Luv,

Li