TO DO This Week: Juergen Teller at Lehmann, Animal Loving at the Zoo
Feb 07 2012
NEW YORK: Just in time for Fashion Week, one of our favorite downtown galleries, Lehmann Maupin Gallery (201 Chrystie Street) is showcasing the works of legendary German fashion photog, Juergen Teller. Mark your call, Friday is the show’s opening. This may well be the dorkiest TO-DO ever, but if you’re looking for an educational Valentine’s day activity (and who...
Lovely Valentine Specials From The Spa
Feb 06 2012
Tired of your run of the mill Valentine’s Day gift ideas? We agree - the chocolate and long stem roses are a bit stale. Here are a list of all kinds of fun ways to celebrate the season of love in a not-so-predictable fashion at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Stay tuned for more happenings at all The Standards coming soon. VALENTINE’S SPA RITUAL De-stress and re-energize with...
Reminder: Juice + Wellness Program Starts Monday
Feb 04 2012
Just a friendly reminder that this Monday begins the second round of juicing at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Our new Juice Cleanse + Wellness Program was such a hit last month - everyone walked away feeling energized and vibrant. The key being that it’s not just about what you’re drinking (which is delicious - thanks Chef Mark!), but what you’re doing too. The program...
Boris the Bartender and His Famous Empanadas
Feb 03 2012
One of our favorite things of all time… Boris’s Empanadas at The Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill. Boris has become a much valued part of The Standard family, not only as a bartender but also as the genius behind our favorite little empanadas. Here’s a few tips from the master empanada chef himself. But first, we asked Chef Mark about how he discovered Boris...
#TweetYourself to Free Massages, Facials + More!
Feb 02 2012
We’re thrilled to announce a new monthly giveaway from The Standard Spa, Miami Beach! The #TweetYourself giveaway will be hosted via twitter the first week of every month, just RT The Standard Spa’s prize within 48 hours for your chance to win many wonderful prizes, such as massages, facials and one-on-one training sessions all year long. And in case you missed it, you still have...
We Get The Anti-Ageing Secrets from Dr. Oz Garcia
Feb 01 2012
Healthy aging? Does such a thing really exist? We’ll take it from the man recognized as the world’s leading authority on healthy aging, Oz Garcia, Ph.D. The “nutritionist to the stars” Oz is the go-to nutritionist for A-List celebrities and Fortune 100 CEO’s. His unique and customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than 30-years of...
Delicious Recipes for Sunday's Game
Feb 01 2012
For those who are hosting or pot lucking for the Super Bowl this Sunday our Standard Chefs have shared some great recipes that would make any Sunday, well, super. LA Treat Black Eye Cowboy Tacos Grilled chicken tacos with cilantro yogurt cream and red cabbage slaw Yields 8 tacos 1 cup cooked black eye peas 8 medium flour tortillas 1 cup grilled chicken 1/4 cup diced...
Super Bowl Time at The Standard, NY and Miami
Feb 01 2012
Sunday is Super Bowl XLVI, also known as the greatest show on Earth (by Earth we mean America) and is on track to be the most viewed Super Bowl ever. It’s an especially big day in New York as it’s rematch time for the New York Giants (GO BIG BLUE!) and The New England Patriots (Handsome handsome Tommy) and the best seat in town is at The Standard, New York Biergarten. ...
Strolling the Path to Serenity: Meditation Tips from The Standard Spa, Miami
Jan 26 2012
What if we told you there’s a way to increase focus, reduce stress, and improve your overall positivity? And there is no red or blue pill involved. Best of all, it’s 100% free. Just what is this magic path? Meditation. We do have guided classes at The Standard Spa, which are a good way to get started, but if you can’t make it to the hotel, our meditation guru, Mary...
7 Health Tips from The Standard Spa
Jan 23 2012
Sometimes being healthy can be, well let’s just say, difficult. Here are a few reminders from The Standard Spa of simple ways to make health and wellness part of your everyday lifestyle. 1) Become more in tune and listen to your body. It has its own intelligence that sometimes gets clouded by the persistence of the mind. Make healthy choices like, slowing down, taking time to...
TO DO This Week: Winter Antiques Show, Printmaking, Carol Channing
Jan 23 2012
New York It’s sort of like Antiques Roadshow, except with cocktails and everyone went to boarding school or some iteration of “Country Day.” The Young Collectors Night is this Thursday from 6-9pm where people will be hunting for more than just furniture (wink-wink, elbow-elbow). Today is the opening of Print Studio, an interactive space where MoMA visitors are...
TO DO This Week
Jan 17 2012
Now that most of you are fully recovered after the long weekend, you’re ready for an action packed week. Besides what’s happening at all The Standards, here are key things to do outside of the hotel: NEW YORK Buy tickets to Bjork’s show today! Bjork is set to perform ten shows next month to further promote Biophilia. In true Bjork style, it’s going to be an intense...
Meet Ben Levine
Jan 12 2012
Full Name: Ben Levine Exact Title: Guest Services Manager at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach Sun Sign: Aquarius / Pisces First off, tell us a bit about your background, and what you do at The Standard? I was born in NY and moved to Miami in 2005 for school (and escape freezing winter in NY). As soon as I moved down here I got a job as front desk agent and fell in love with the industry....
Produce an Art Installation in One Easy (& Free) Step
Jan 11 2012
Last fall when french artist JR won the coveted TED prize, we were delighted to see his work pop up all over LA and speculate as to where it would appear next. We checked in with him while he was installing a show in Miami for Art Basel and couldn’t resist sharing his latest project when we saw it pop up on Twitter this week. To participate in Inside Out all you have to do is...
The Standard Spa's Juice Cleanse + Wellness Program
Jan 06 2012
Happy New Year and Happy Let’s Get Back in Shape Time. Not sure where to start? The Standard Spa is here to help with our first ever integrated juice cleanse and wellness program. The Standard Cleanse is a feel good, cell rejuvenating, detoxifying, alkalizing, nourishing, and balanced complete daily juice and wellness plan. Not only does the cleanse offer a five day supply of...
New Year's Eve In Retrospect
Jan 04 2012 / by stan d'arde
It’s four days after “The Eve” as I like to call it, and I’m still trying to recover from the madness that rushed through my world. New Year’s Eve isn’t for the faint of heart over here at The Standards and beyond. Let’s take a look… It all began with a little performance on Top of The Standard by a woman who you might know as Debbie...
Meet Hypno-Lifecoach, Catherine Patrick
Dec 30 2011
“There are no coincidences and there are no accidents” says Catherine Patrick. “These are just occurrences orchestrated by our thoughts life’s magic as they juggle the players and circumstances of our life to deliver to us the things we have been thinking.” We know this can be an overwhelming thought to face on your next vacation at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach,...
Your Standard Tarot Reading for Winter 2012
Dec 29 2011
The winter is looking bright and sunny and balanced, emotionally speaking. February brings a Valentine that could be a person … or a thing. Does this mean I have to buy my laptop an expensive dinner? Boo. The World card is about completion and competency. There is a feeling that one has touched all points of the circle. There will be a well earned praise, celebration, and...
Our Hydrotherapy Spa a Fountain of Youth? Seriously, This Facial Comes Close
Dec 29 2011
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach has a facial that every woman (and man) needs to know about. It’s called the “Repairer Energy,” and it repairs the skin on a cellular level. The process, called micro-current, is a non-invasive tissue controlled system that uses gentle currents to duplicate your own body’s energy to assist and repair cellular imbalances. It improves the...
