The calendar for Oct. 13

STYLE AWARDS

8 a.m.

Elle Magazine and the Bal Harbour Shops host the Personal Style Awards to honor local fashionistas and philanthropists. There will be a runway show, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and, of course, shopping. A portion of proceeds will go to each award recipient's charity of choice. To attend, RSVP to awards@zakarinpr.com. Bal Harbour Shops, level 2, 9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.

Author appearances

TUESDAY

Gerald Posner and ``Miami Babylon.'' 7 p.m. Books & Books, 933 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach.

RJ Ellory and ``A Quiet Belief in Angels.'' 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.

Getting in the fiesta spirit

Step inside Texas de Brasil's South Beach location, and you'll find yourself welcomed by a classy atmosphere and an all-you-can-eat buffet. While the cuts of meat -- the juicy skirt steak and chicken with bacon -- definitely stand out, the fiesta doesn't begin until you try one of the signature caipirinhas or caipiroskas. Then challenge yourself to make it at home.

D.I.Y.

Caipirinha: Prepare a chilled cocktail glass. Cut a lime into eighths, put in bottom of the glass. Spoon in 2 teaspoons of cane sugar; crush lime. Add crushed ice, 2 ounces of cachaça, and garnish with a lime wedge.

Author appearances

WEDNESDAY Rhys Bowen and Royal Flush and Mary Anna Evans and Floodgates . 7 p.m. Murder on the Beach, 273 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach.

THURSDAY Gigi Levangie Grazer and Queen Takes King . 7 p.m. Books & Books, 933 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach.

Daniel Levin and The Last Ember . 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.

New Urbanite masters the art of dining

A change of scenery is always good, especially when that scenery involves rotating art exhibitions such as the one at the hip new eatery The Urbanite Bistro at 62 NE 14th St., where the concept of ``location, location, location'' takes on different meanings. We mean that in the best of ways. Located in the dodgy 'hood across the street from The Vagabond , The Urbanite not only features two bars and, based on our initial visit a few weeks ago, a cool, bluesy soundtrack, but also 25 domestic and European craft beers, more than 30 wines by the glass and creative cocktails. The food is fab, too. We loved the shrimp corn dogs and the Moroccan lamb sliders. Check it out Tuesday when the restaurant hosts a reception for the provocative artwork by artists Gabriela Sanchez-Vegas and Rudolf Kohn . Their Concrete Tears and City of Love, respectively, will show all month. Reception is 7-9 p.m. and comes complete with an Urbanite VIP card, which entitles each guest to a complimentary specialty cocktail.