over an 8- to 10-year period from adoption. According to the City of South Miami's website, "[t]he purpose of this plan is to advance the mission and vision of the Parks and Recreation Department to further the establishment of a high quality parks system and maximize the effectiveness of the department and its resources." Media South Miami is served by the Miami market for local radio and television. Three newspapers in South Miami include the hyperlocal South Miami News, which is part of the Community Newspapers chain, the Miami Herald, which publishes a weekly zoned "Neighbors" section serving South Miami and adjacent communities, and the weekly Miami New Times. Long-time South Miami resident John Edward Smith (image marketing and business development consultant) publishes SOMI Magazine every two months, whose "About SOMI" web page states "balances hometown interest while promoting the many businesses located in the South Miami Town Center." Cuisine South Miami has a diverse offering in its restaurants. Dara Smith and Olee Fowler wrote in January 2020, "Not historically top of mind as one of the city's major food destinations, South Miami's culinary scene is slowly taking shape. From fine dining to fast casual, [there are] can't miss food and drink spots." There are many Japanese restaurants with sushi bars; the popular but troubled Kyojin Japanese Buffet is now closed. Italian restaurants are also easy to find, such as Macaluso's & Co., an Italian-American Market and Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar. Cuban restaurants include Casa Cuba and the Mojita Grill. The Deli Lane Cafe & Sunset Tavern, a family-friendly eatery with outdoor seating and a separate pool-hall room for live music and large-screen sports TV channels, offers a variety of American and ethnic foods. Their menu caters to nearly all palates, with appetizers ranging from potato skins to hummus platters and fruit trays, and meals including cold and hot breakfasts, quesadillas, wraps, quiches, sandwiches, sliders, pasta dishes, stir-fry dishes, large plates of chicken, fish, or steak, and desserts as well as a wine menu. Also popular are the Two Chefs Restaurant and the Whisk, the latter of which is rated #1 by the TripAdvisor site. One can also find French dining (sandwiches, salads, dinners, French wines, and desserts) at the Cafe Bonjour on U.S. Route 1. There are popular lamb and duck meals alongside the steak and chicken at the Cafe Pastis, served up by its French chefs. Le Royal