Miami residents' stomachs are becoming key to the future of the retail experience in South Florida.

“Food is the future,” Terranova Corp. development director Joshua Gelfman said. "Human beings are social animals, and we want to have experiences in public." Gelfman said restaurants are key to creating experiences that shoppers crave at shopping centers and in…

EB-5, Still Rife With Controversy, Likely To Be Extended Without Reform

The widely disputed visa program that grants green cards to foreigners who invest a minimum of $500K in U.S. developments in high-unemployment areas will likely be extended at the end of the week without reform.

Congress extended the EB-5 visa program in December through April 28, and experts say it is unlikely to be killed off — especially since the program created more than 35,000 jobs in 2015 alone, boosting the U.S. economy by $8.7B. One & Only Realty partner and international real estate attorney Edward Mermelstein said a lack of interest from the new administration may result in any major overhaul being placed on the back burner for a time.

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Consumer Confidence Slips In April As Economic Optimism Fades

Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy lagged in April, signaling a drop in optimism after March's strong numbers, which reached the highest levels since December 2000. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index stood at 124.9 in March and dropped to 120.3 in April,…

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6 Restaurants Nominated For James Beard Best Design Award In 2017

Restaurants are often judged by the quality of their food, but the design and decor of an establishment are equally important.

From luxurious settings to eclectic designs, creating a welcoming environment for patrons requires more than just making the space comfortable. Restaurant design considers everything from the building code to efficient space use, and experts at the James Beard Foundation have nominated six North American restaurants for just that. These six are in the running for 2017's best design or renovation award.

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