08/01/2026
Here comes August! Back to the grind.
This month’s issue features the Barros Strauss family, newlywed couple whose journey reflects the energy and entrepreneurial spirit of Miami. As restaurateurs, they’ve made their mark in Little River, with popular wine bar Magie, and soon to be Bar Fideo, they are bringing creativity, passion, and a strong sense of community to one of Miami’s most exciting neighborhoods. Their story is a reminder that behind every local business is a dream, a family, and a commitment to creating something meaningful.
We also take a closer look at one of our community’s most beloved gathering places: the Legion Park Farmers Market and have a sit down with Urban Oasis Project’s founder, Art Friedrich.
For years, this weekly tradition has been more than a destination for fresh produce, artisan finds, and local flavors, it has become a place where all neighbors become friends, families gather, and the true spirit of the Upper East Side comes alive. It is a beautiful example of how community is built, not through grand gestures, but through the simple moments we share again and again.
A huge shout out to our amazing Sponsors & Contributors:
⭐️Expert Contributors: Kendra Campbell Borja | Miami Real Estate Agent The Cushman School Claudia L. Pernudi, Esq., P.A. Claudia Pernudi
🔔Business Profile: drjareddental Jared Helfant
🚪Sold Homes: Juan Zuluaga
💛 Philanthropy: Lotus House Women’s Shelter Impact Partners
🖼️ Art & Soul: Milton Mizell
🎯The Spot: Urban Oasis Project
➡️ Scene & Be Seen: CLAUG Creative Studio
A Feature Story: Liangy S. Fernandez-Calli
📸Cover & inside photos: YettaTatikMedia Yetta Tatik 📸
As we turn the page from summer to a new school year, we celebrate another season of new beginnings. To our students, parents, educators, and school communities, we wish you a year filled with curiosity, growth, and success. May the excitement of a fresh start bring new opportunities and lasting memories.
Thank you for welcoming us into your homes and allowing us to share the people and places that define the Upper East Side.
With gratitude,
Liangy & SunJa