We've received two new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about:

• Brimstone


• Joe's Stone Crab

For more reader restaurant reviews, visit our Reader Reviews section. Also, be sure to take a look at our Guide Reviews.

The Miami Book Fair International takes place each November at the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College (located at 300 NE 2nd Avenue). This year's festival occurs from Sunday November 8th through Sunday November 15th.

The fair includes evening lectures beginning on Sunday November 8th through Friday November 12th.


Read the full article: Miami Book Fair International


Photo courtesy Greater Miami Convention and Visitors' Bureau

Hungry for some ribs? The Miami-Dade Parks Ribfest takes place this weekend at Homestead Air Reserve Park. This three-day festival features musical entertainment, a motorcycle rally, arts & crafts vendors, bounce house, petting zoo and other family-oriented activities.

For more information on this and other Miami happenings, visit our November Events Calendar.

It is difficult to feel the Christmas season approaching in Miami. Between the long days, warm spring-like temperatures and lack of snow, it is sometimes impossible to get in the spirit. When these days get the better of you, go where Christmas is in the air: Santa's Enchanted Forest. Only Scrooge himself wouldn't ho-ho-ho here! The festival opens this Thursday, November 5th for their 2009-2010 season.

At the corner of Bird Road and the Palmetto Expressway (826), Miami-Dade owned Tropical Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland of lights and displays for the holiday season. Santa's Enchanted Forest boasts over 3 million lights that are sure to delight every age. At the center of the park is the 90-foot Christmas tree lit from top to bottom. From traditional displays of Santa in his workshop to popular children's characters like the Power Puff Girls and Blue's Clues, there truly is something for everyone.

Read Santa's Enchanted Forest for more on this event, including admission costs and hours of operation.

The South Florida International Auto Show brings over 1,000 models of modern and classic automobiles and motorcycles to the Miami Beach Convention Center. If you haven't already made it out there, the show ends today, November 1st. What a great way to spend a Sunday!

Read more: South Florida International Auto Show

Even though the leaves are not changing color, there are still plenty of activities for all ages to help bring fall to Miami. Whether you're looking for hayrides or Halloween frights, there's sure to be something here to interest you this time of year. If you haven't already made plans, check out this list of exciting Halloween events in Miami.

Read the full article: Halloween 2009 in Miami

The Lowe Art Museum is located on the campus of the University of Miami in Coral Gables. Its collection features diverse art spanning 5,000 years of art history.

Read the full article: Lowe Art Museum Visitor's Guide

In a recent forum message, LongBoard61 wrote:

"I am desperately trying to relocate to Miami from Pensacola. My girlfriend lives in Miami and we've been doing the long distance thing much too long. I've been in the architectural profession for 27 years and I've spoken with dozens and dozens of A/E firms there, and they all say there's no work. At this point, I'll do anything!! I just want to be with her!

If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to share."

Can you help? Visit the About Miami forum and join the discussion!

Flu season is upon us again! Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control recommends flu shots for a wide variety of people, including:

• Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday


• Pregnant women


• People 50 years of age and older


• People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions


• People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities


• People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including health care workers, household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu, and household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age

Fortunately, flu shots are available in many convenient locations throughout South Florida. To find a location near you, use the American Lung Assocation's Flu Shot Locator Service.
Photo by David McNew/Getty Images

Did you know that there are dozens of artificial reefs in the Miami area? These reefs are designed to supplement natural reefs and help boost marine life in the area.

If you're interested in finding out more, visit the Miami Artificial Reef Locator. This system lets you search by reef name or location.