WGM: SLS Goes Dark Finally, Alexanders vs Real Deal, Dining Notes from San Lorenzo

Your cheat-code to what actually matters in Miami this week.

Welcome to your cultural command center. From surprise hotel shutdowns to supersized condo money-moves—and a no-menu trattoria that has a shot at saving date night—here’s the week in food, real estate, and hospitality, served straight, no chaser.

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BEACH BUSINESS

SLS South Beach Shuts Down—Finally

The SLS South Beach has quietly shut its doors, with fencing now surrounding the property as renovations begin. It’s the end of a long, underwhelming era for what was supposed to be the bold next chapter in Philippe Starck’s hotel legacy, an eagerly anticipated follow-up to the Delano and the flashpoint of his partnership with Sam Nazarian.

What we got instead was a hot mess: cheap finishes, forgettable food, and a vibe that leaned more Vegas bottle service than an elevated hospitality play. The SLS never really mattered. While the layoffs are a shame, we’re hoping Ennismore sees this as a real opportunity to rebuild, not just reboot.

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HEADLINES YOU CAN’T IGNORE

The Alexander Brothers vs. The Real Deal

Luxury brokers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander are suing The Real Deal and its publisher Amir Korangy for $500 million, claiming they were defamed in a coordinated media hit job. They allege a deliberate smear campaign filled with “false and misleading statements” just days before the statute of limitations would’ve expired.