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Dashing power players in Miami & New York
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FASHION STYLE REAL ESTATE ISSUE Fashion & Luxury Real Estate
The Best Real Estate Projects in Miami...What’s next!
$3.95 www.artbodegamagazine.com Andreína Zambrano from ONE Sotheby’s International Realty (she wears Akris)
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Marisela Cisneros from ONE Sotherby’s International Realty
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Rebeca Herrero and singer Aurora at The Lexington Social showcasing the Brahmin Luxury Handbags sold at Dillard’s and Macy’s. Photography by John Caballero
Left to right: Macy’s Special Events Manager Stephanie Ruiz, Rebeca Herrero, Papi Underwear CEO Alan Zelcer, Isaco’s PR Amanda Harris and Macy’s Regional Director of Special Events Director, Richard P Boucher at SOHO House in South Beach
Models wear Cenia’s dresses in Manhattan for a special Art Bodega photo shoot. Photography by John Caballero
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The Style Issue has left us wondering how fast things are changing in today’s world. One minute we are at Caffe Abracci in Coral Gables, Miami, doing a photo shoot with power players, the next we are on a flight to New York City to scout locations for the luxury brand Brahmin to do our own shoot of these beautifully crafted pieces of art. Art surrounds us, be it at a suite in a five star hotel, a real estate showroom like One Sotheby’s new project 1000 Museum, or discussing the fine cuisine of a dedicated chef who considers his food creations of art.
York, and produced some fabulous editorials celebrating the world of fashion. Macy’s rocks!
Some of these superbly talented individuals showcase their passion and generosity through their art, while making it accessible for the rest of us enjoy and admire. Another great experience has been dealing with Dineen Garcia, a successful executive at Macy’s, who is helping us launch our next chapter of Art Bodega Magazine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We also enjoyed the photo shoot with Papi Underwear CEO, Alan Zelcer, Cubavera’s marketing director Luis Toro, and Cenia, a designer from New
In this issue we also feature profiles of some of the most stylish individuals in New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Among them are some of the power players in Luxury Real Estate and the world of Fashion, and what characterizes them is a sense of style and impeccable attention to detail that certainly help make the world a better, polished and more fashionable place! Because Life is Art!
Thanks to them we were able to secure the best hotels on the island; the Waterclub Hotel and El Convento, to celebrate this summer’s VIP parties under the San Juan tropical breeze. Our beauty section was carefully crafted and covered by our Beauty Editor and international beauty expert Pia-Maria Norris, and includes some of the best products and tips for your skin in order to get and keep that youthful look and glow that women of all ages crave.
-Rebeca Herrero
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The Summer Issue- 2014 • Issue No. 4
Editor/ Publisher Rebeca Herrero
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CONTENTS 8 9 12 13 14 18
Alan Zelcer, PAPI UNDERWEAR Luis del Toro, CUBAVERA Jaimie Hilfiger, fashion maven Dr. Pia Lieb, celebrity dentist Sue Wong, evokes old Hollywood Glamour Brahmin HANDBAGS
22 Patricia Delinois, REAL ESTATE 24 Sotheby’s ONE International Realty One Thousand Museum Projectt 28 Charanga Cubana, music legacy of a Cuban Grand Band 30 Don Peebles, a visionary developer 31 Ralph Patino, trial lawyer with Style 32 Rafael Consuegra, Sculptor 38 42 50 54 56 58 61 64
affe Abbraci, Celebrates 25 Years C Beauty Pages Piero Lissoni, Architect makes his debut El Paso Taqueria, The Art of Mexican Cuisine Water Beach Club Hotel, Puerto Rico Jeanette Prenger, in a New York state of Style Aileen Soo, knows Feng Shui inside and out Cenia, FASHION
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LIZZIE FORTUNATO Hand-crafted pieces full of art
Lizzie Fortunato is a New York City-based jewelry & leather goods line designed by Elizabeth Fortunato and operated by her twin sister, Kathryn. Lizzie sources material – and inspiration – from around the globe, and her designs are heavily informed by travel, fine art, and the traditional craftwork of the places she visits. Only in selected department stores and Neiman Marcus in Coral Gables, Miami www.lizziefortunatojewels.com
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LIZZIE FORTUNATO
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ALAN ZELCER A resident of Bal Harbour, Alan Zelcer is not your typical entrepreneur. He carries his iPad while listening to Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy” at the Soho House Club in Miami Beach. As he says hello during his photo shoot at the private club’s trendy library, you can tell he’s had a good day. Zelder chats the crowd with sure confidence as he enthralls you in his intrepid and adventurous world. His underwear line “Papi” is unusual too. A brand that emerged from the creative and business skills he developed as a child through the family legacy, has evolved into a jaggernaut of clothing lines for men. It includes ties, socks, underwear, and competes with the highest fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. He also manufactures the underwear label for Perry Ellis, a global enterprise that best defines men and women’s clothes. “We started the business in the 80’s and evolved in the 90’s. What happened back then was that times had changed. People were wearing more casual clothes. When Macy’s renovated the store in Miami Beach, the department store introduced us to the masses, and immediately we sold half the merchandise. The CEO of the company reacted in amazement to this and ordered the Papi brand to other stores, and it was the same phenomenon”, says the owner and CEO of Papi Underwear. Hailing from Cuba, his father was involved in the business of ties. He traveled to Cuomo in Italy, at the age of 14 and learned the craft. “I remember the old mills and all these workers, carefully selecting the textile. That was the beginning of learning this business. When I bought the brand of Papi Underwear, we re launched it and started anew”, declared the Miami based entrepreneur. The studios are located in Miami. The company has 350 employees and Zelcer is the CEO of Isaco International, manufacturing for Perry Ellis and its
By Rebeca Herrero
own brand Papi, which earned lofty success recently by adding Bloomingdale’s to its retail catalog, joining the ranks of long time partners Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Dillard’s. The company also recently launched a new brand, Rico. His wife Ruth, VP of Merchandising at Isaco, is an integral part of Zelcer’s success. The couple has three children. “For us Macy’s is a focal point. It’s been a great partner for many years. We particularly like the areas where they sell. When we started with Burdine’s, the distribution of the department store was not as centralized. Macy’s owned it and made the decision to reorganize its store, centralizing the distribution, all under one name, Macy’s.” As Zelcer enjoys the serenity of the ocean, his social agenda is pretty packed at all times. He and his wife Ruth are celebrities in the fashion world of Miami. At the Soho Beach House they are treated like royalty, and Zelcer knows the who’s who of the glitterati. NBA stars, hedge funders, fashionistas, and many more embrace him like if he was part of their family. Always suave and relaxed, his underwear line is emblematic of his style. The Papi guy truly personifies comfort and sophistication. For Selzer, Papi is expressive, athletic, and body conscious. The Papi guy expresses his sexuality freely and confidently, through colorful designs and sexy silhouettes. “We are involved with the community. That makes an integral part of who we are. We help such charitable foundations as the Miami Jewish Federation, Mt. Sinai Hospital Founders, MTV Staying Alive, The Broward House and Style Saves among others. We are passionate about our community, as we are about our great designs”, concludes Zelcer.
PHOTOGRAPHY by jim derks
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LUIS TORO Tropical charm defines Cubavera
A guayabera is a symbol of Latino culture that incorporates comfort, elegance and good taste. Paired with a Cuban cigar and a Panama hat, when you see a gentleman dressed with this shirt, you feel as if you are in a movie set resembling the Old Habana of the 50’s. To George Feldenkreis, Chairman and CEO of Perry Ellis International, this Cuban nostalgia never ceases to exist. The brand Cubavera, born from Feldenkreis’ ideology from his Cuban roots, has seen a steady growth since 2000. His marketing director, Luis Toro, who hails from Colombia, is bringing a new take to the company through his sophisticated but fun taste and approach to the brand. “We make our catalogues alive. Everything that we do relates to the feel and look of the brand. Our interna-
tional influence taken from our trips to Latin America inspire our style. It can be from a tropical flower, to birds of great beauty. The print and embroidery exemplifies the careful craftsmanship we apply to our products”, says the young man who recreates and cements the Perry Ellis brand. Guayaberas originated in Cuba over 200 years ago. Spaniard immigrants in the island designed the loose, smock like shirt in the early 1800s. Farmers who sold their fruits near the Spanish colony city of Trinidad wore the first versions of guayaberas. Locals called these vendors “guayaberas”, a reference to the tart indigenous fruit guayaba (“guava”) that provided their sole source of income. There is some debate as to whether the shirt originated in Mexico or perhaps the Phillipines, but this only adds to the far-reaching popularity and status as
a cultural icon. Feldenkresis, also known as “El Rey de las Guayaberas” (The Guayabera King), first manufactured them in 1967 under the label Romani. With the explosion of the Latin market, the company decided to go back to its origins and address this untapped niche market by launching Cubavera in 2000. The brand has grown steadily ever since. “We try to progress with the new generations, always keeping the original feeling, but with a new interpretation, more oriented to all Latin Americans. The beauty of our clothes is shown in these designs sold in El Salvador, Mexico, Panama and the United States. We are in 220 Macy’s stores and we also sell independently. Cubavera is a unique brand since its inception in the United States”, says Toro. SUMMER | ART BODEGA | 9
THE PANAMA INTERNATIONAL
BOAT SHOW AT FLAMENCO MARINA, THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
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Ravishingly beautiful and talented, Romanian born Dr. Pia Lieb has through hard work and passionate dedication established herself as one of New York’s top dentists in a very competitive field.
With her iconic name, she’s ready to make a splash in Miami! Ready to start a solo career in the fashion world, Hilfiger is taking South Florida by storm. She is ready to launch her own beauty line and is re-branding herself as one of the top style icons of a new generation of Hilfigers. Beauty and brains run in the family....for Art Bodega Magazine, Jaimie signifies style. She is our top pick in her 20’s.
Together with an impressive list of credentials, Dr. Lieb’s drive for perfection, discretion and strict privacy policy has made her one of the most sought-after ‘smile-makeover’ cosmetic dentists among celebrities and some of the top modeling agencies in the world such as IMG, Elite, NEXT, and DNA Models. But don’t despair! You don’t need to be a celebrity or model, or be looking for a smile-make-over, to be a patient of Dr. Lieb! Whether it is for oral health, cosmetic, prosthetic, implant or reconstructive surgery, Dr. Lieb puts her heart and soul into making all her clients’ smiles healthy and happy ones!
JAIMIE HILFIGER FASHION MAVEN
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LOS ANGELES
SUE WONG evokes Old Hollywood Glamour
Sue Wong is a stylish woman. Her impressive looks and good taste are part of a clothing line that specializes in high-end couture gowns. She also designs home accessories and linen. Her sense for fashion has been a constant in Hollywood thanks to a high-end following that includes Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel, Minnie Driver, Jane Seymour, Stacy Keibler, Julia Roberts, to name a few.
Her life resembles a movie. Her estate called “The Cedars” is one of the most beautiful homes located in Los Feliz, California, overseeing an exquisite view of Los Angeles. Here she embarked on a journey of reconstruction that has made her household one of the most sought after locations in the city, due to the preservation of original frescoes and Tinseltowns’ 20’s and 30’s golden era.
For over two decades Wong has been wooing fashion aficionados with collections of ravishing dresses that prove both timeless and timely. Distinguished by the impeccable quality of traditional couture dress making, her designs are suffused with Old Hollywood glamour, steeped in romance and mystery while being utterly modern and accessible to women everywhere.
Sue Wong continues to forge new ground in defining fashion that transcends generations and boundaries even as she creates masterpieces of passion and desire. Her brand is available at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and internationally in over 27 countries.
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Located in the heart of historical Old San Juan. Hotel El convento has set new standards of luxury, comfort and service while preserving the rich character of this former 17th century convent. The passage of time has enhanced the grace and elegance of this landmark treasure.
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Luxury handbags...timeless pieces of art
PHOTOGRAPHY by Christian Renait
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For more information go to: www.brahmin.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY by john caballero
"Because you always had a different vision"
www.giblack.com
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PATRICIA DELINOIS
A woman that commands the stage in Real Estate
You are fluent in different languages, how does that help your craft? The Wall street Journal recently named Miami “The new global city”. We have become a unique international melting pot city. Over 62 percent of the buyers buying in Miami are foreign buyers. Most of the buyers are from Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Canada, France, Columbia, Mexico and Peru. The fact that I can converse easily with the buyers in their own language is a huge bonus.
and professionalism. Of course there are times when your patience is tested and others don’t play nicely but it is how you conduct yourself which makes the difference in the end. I was elected 2012 Residential President of the MIAMI Association of Realtors, the largest most powerful association in the United States, with over 30,000 plus members. The Association takes pride in being a leader in the Industry and being a changing
What does Miami represent for you and when did you move here? Miami is a vibrant, pulsing, thriving dynamic city that is just starting to feel a real estate boom. I moved to Miami at 17 making this city my new home, got my real estate license when I legally could and was already flipping property at eighteen years old. I have seen many shifts in the real estate market over the years but I have never seen anything like the transformation that is going on in Miami right now.
Why is Century 21 a great company to be President of a franchise? We are the most recognized and respected real estate company in the world. Century 21 recently announced our exclusive partnership with Google. Century 21 continues to be the innovator and leader in online marketing. We have the first global website for agents and consumers to use connecting all the Century 21 offices all over the world. I am also proud that If you google “best Miami real estate company” or “Top Miami international real estate company” or “Top Miami real estate company”, Century 21 Premier Elite Realty always comes up on the first page!
You are one of the most successful and powerful women in the industry, what makes you different?
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Success has a different meaning to each person, I feel successful every day if I know I can make a positive difference in someone’s life. Clients want to work with someone they like, trust and feel that you really care about them, when I can accomplish that I feel successful. Relationships with your peers and the real estate industry are crucial. To be successful in this business we must treat each other with the utmost respect, integrity
Mother who is an artist paint bright colors on these huge canvases, that was when I first developed my love and passion for Art. As a teenager I watched My Grandfather rehab old hotels and then turn them into magnificent masterpieces. My Mother and my Grandfather influenced my passion with Art into real estate. My vision was to transform properties into their own potential beauty. I quickly became successful at fixing up real estate to sell at a profit. Real estate can be a very ugly tough business but then what I love and keeps me in the in the industry is the glamorous beautiful side of real estate.
force in real estate.
You exude glamour, is it the art of beauty in the real estate industry what makes you different? I remember at 4 years old I would watch my
Tell me the favorite places for you to shop? My two favorite places to shop are Bal Harbour Shops and Merrick Park. To Dine? My favorite restaurants are The Forge, Joe’s Stone Crab, Casa Tua, Il Sole-Villa by Barton G, Milo’s and Zuma. SUMMER | ART BODEGA | 23
REAL ESTATE
ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
For the Love of Art and Luxury Real Estate Andreina Zambrano and Marisela Cisneros are agents who are a part of the real estate resurgence of Miami and South Florida. The brokerage that they work for, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, is leading the boom. For ONE Sotheby’s International Realty owner, Mayi de la Vega, the celebration of her brokerage’s 5th anniversary is magnified by the fact that it defied all odds when it was formed at the height of national financial real estate implosion. Mayi de la Vega’s gamble that her confidence in her sales team and the power of the Sotheby’s brand would “carry the day” has paid off. With a focus on the future and the new demand for luxury residential high rises, Marisela and Andreina have applied their knowledge of the market, their professionalism and service to provide their clients with valuable in-
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formation on new and promising properties in the Miami luxury real estate market. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, currently is representing some 10 new high profile projects that include The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Ocean 7, Beach House 8 inMiami Beach, Kai at Bay Harbor, Privage, Riva in Ft. Lauderdale and the spectacular One Thousand Museum on the Biscayne Boulevard corridor across from the new Perez Art Museum Miami. The One Thousand Museum building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Ms. Hadid was the first female architect to win the coveted Pritzker prize in architecture in 2004. The One Thousand Museum represents her first project in the western hemisphere and Miami is honored to enjoy this special distinction. Ms. Hadid has
designed some of the most acclaimed and widely recognized buildings in the world, including the Dubai Opera House. The One Thousand Museum building has breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic from every residence, a private helipad, and will be delivered completely ready to move in with selections of finishes chosen by Zaha herself. The residences will range from 4,000 to 16,000 square feet with units priced from five million to eighteen million dollars and with a penthouse in the range 45 million dollars. There are 83 apartments on the 62 story structure that besides the double story penthouse, include 8 full floor penthouses, 70 half floors and 4 duplex townhouses.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GIANCARLO CIAVALDANI
Andreina Zambrano wears a white dress by the high-end luxury fashion brand Akris located in Bal Harbour. www.akris.com. Make up and styling of Marisela Cisneros and Andreina Zambrano by Elizabeth Garcia from Elizabeth’s Beauty Bar.
Wealth-X; the source of intelligence data on the ultra-wealthy with a net worth of thirty million or more, recently published their list of the ten most luxurious high rises in the world. One Thousand Museum, was included along with other remarkable new buildings in London, New York, Hong Kong, Monaco and Singapore, where residences run from forty three to ninety five million and a Penthouse at One Hyde Park in London sold for two hundred twenty six million dollars. Marisela and Andreina have been working directly with foreign buyers that are looking for that very special piece of property, always making certain to match the client to the right type of building; whether it is by location preference, amenities, architectural style or any other specific need. Andreina and Marisela focus on providing all the details to assure that their clients have all the essential information on their purchase. Savvy international buyers, including buyers looking for their second or third home, have confirmed their new confidence in Miami as a truly international city that offers a variety of culture, art, architecture, lifestyle, and value. Andreina and Marisela have a profound understanding of the market and can guide these buyers to the property that matches their needs and expectations.
Exceptional South Florida broker Gary Schwartz Schwartz who is part of the stellar ONE Sotheby’s International Realty team, works closely with Andreina Zambrano and Marisela Cisneros to sell the prestigious project 1000 Museum by architect Zaha Hadid.
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RESIDENCES DESIGNED for LIFE
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Premier Sales Group, Inc. a Licensed Real Estate Broker is the Exclusive Sales Agent. · ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, Global Marketing Partner. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach are not owned, developed or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. or its affiliates (“Ritz-Carlton”). 4701 North Meridian, L.L.C. uses The Ritz-Carlton marks under a license from Ritz-Carlton, which has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements or representations made herein. This graphic is an “artist’s rendering” and is for conceptual purposes only. THIS OFFERING IS MADE ONLY BY THE OFFERING DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONDOMINIUM AND NO STATEMENT SHOULD BE RELIED UPON IF NOT MADE IN THE OFFERING DOCUMENTS. THIS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL, OR SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO BUY, THE CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN STATES WHERE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION CANNOT BE MADE. PRICES, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. OBTAIN THE PROPERTY REPORT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW AND READ IT BEFORE SIGNING ANYTHING. NO FEDERAL AGENCY HAS JUDGED THE MERITS OR VALUE, IF ANY, OF THIS PROPERTY.
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Developer 4701 North Meridian, L.L.C. Address: 4218 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. NEW YORK RESIDENTS This advertisement is not an offering. It is a solicitation of interest in the advertised property. No offering of the advertised units can be made and no deposits can be accepted, or reservations, binding
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They got together in Miami to form one of the most special projects yet to be seen in the capital of Latin Music. Leonardo Ceballos (director, guiro player), Sergio Cruz (musical director, arranger, bass player), Carlos Infante (piano), Gustavo Cruz (flute), Edwin Bonilla (timbales), Félix García (congas), Tony Colombie (main vocalist), José “El Moro de la Salsa” Rodríguez (vocalist, percussion), Giovanni Pérez (vocalist, percussion), Ricardo Lewis (1st violin), Ernesto Márquez (2nd violin), Mario Argudín (3rd violin), José Antonio González (4th violin), Yorgis Goiricelaya (bass) and Raúl Gallimore (piano) are part of the Cuban Grand Band (aka Orchestra Charanga Magistral). Their aim is to entertain and pass along the tradition of danzón, contradanza, danzonete, la Habanera, chachacha and the charanga to new generations of musicians. The orchestra was born in Key West two years ago, at the San Carlos For more information and performances please contact us at 305-905-0509 or write to tradicioncaribe@gmail.com
Photographed at Juana M in Brickell by Giancarlo Ciavaldini
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Institute where the musicians presented Part I of the series concert “Del Danzón a la Charanga”. The elegance and style of the Grand Band combined with a Cuban cigar and rum defines a cultural phenomenon reemerging in this vibrant town. Their repertoire harks back to an era of Cuban stars such as: “Arcano y sus Maravillas”, “Melodías del 40”, “La Orquesta Aragón”, “Fajardo” and “Cachao”, bringing back old glamour from La Habana of the 1940’s to the party scene in South Florida. As soon as they start playing their timbales and guiros, you can feel the energy of possibly the best band formed in this era in a city that has a new effervescence and love for Latino music.
CUBANA CHARANGA The musical legacy of the Cuban Grand Band
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REAL ESTATE
Style and good taste in the luxury real estate business The world of developers in Miami consists of long hours of planning detailed conceptual projects that emerge as people’s homes. In Don Peebles’ case, developing high-end projects is a day-to-day operation combined with good taste and a passion for his longstanding careers as one of the foremost real estate experts in the nation. Peebles was named by Forbes as one of the wealthiest African-Americans in the United States. That distinction sets him as an example of the successful enterprise he achieved through the years, thanks to determination, endurance, and a keen vision to develop unique projects beyond his comfort zone. “I spent three days of the week in New York City. It is very productive and it makes me a much better developer. It is a challenge, but you can’t be a tourist and live the experience to become an expert. You have to live and interact with what surrounds you. That is part of our success at the Peebles Corporation”, says Peebles at his beautifully decorated office in Coral Gables. The walls are filled with art, all curated and carefully selected by his wife Katrina Peebles, another stylish woman in the art world. His successful foray in New York consisted of importing a Miami lifestyle that is so luxurious with the enormity of the Big Apple. His new project will be in Tribeca. “Why not develop in New York? Many New Yorkers are coming down to Miami to develop projects. I want to do the same, and bring to New York the luxury that represents our city, more space, more freedom for New Yorkers to live the experience of a high-end condo”, says the owner of the Bath Club Estates, a very luxurious building located in Miami Beach. His driven mentality arose from a hard working family who raised him in Washington D.C. “My family taught me how to achieve things in life. They taught me that hard work would reap the benefits in life. My mother was a very hard working woman. My mission is to support minorities 30 | SUMMER | ART BODEGA
DON PEEBLES a visionary developer
BY REBECA HERRERO
and women to become developers through a new venture capital company that will fund these individuals”. For Peebles, Miami is ideal for buyers because of the weather, its favorable tax treatment and its ideal location. “Two and half hours to New York City. Very convenient.” The company business has grown significantly to other cities though, including Las Vegas and San Francisco. “Our company focuses in product diversification. We do office buildings, condos, hotels, we commit to the market we are building in. When we build in a particular city, we use local talent. We hire the best in interior designing, we become part of the community.” His involvement with the arts is very prominent.
“I’m not a buyer of trophy art. I’m a buyer of emerging artists and I buy based on what touches me as good art. The whole idea for me is to enjoy the experience. The same happens with our buildings,” says the now resident of Coral Gables and great collector of art. He helped launch the career of another Miami resident, Romero Britto. For now, the legacy of Peebles will always be cherished as one of the top visionaries in the country when it comes to art, good taste, and real estate.
RALPH PATINO A trial lawyer with style
He has a style that stands out amongst the crowd. Miami area personal injury attorney Ralph G. Patino founded Patino & Associates in 1992, since then, his social preeminence has stood out in the city of Miami, making him a power player thanks to his involvement in fundraising for major political candidates. He was crucial in helping the US President Obama get reelected in 2012.
Wilderness tires after proven defective and causing catastrophic injuries and deaths, put him in the map as one of the top 25 legal firms in South Florida. He has also been nationally recognized once again for his work dealing with the responsibility of banks to their customers for online banking fraud, while been credited with the landing of the first landmark case in the nation dealing with On-line Banking Losses.
A nationally recognized trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in products liability, automotive negligence, premises liability, police misconduct and banking fraud has proven to be a big defender for the American public. His case involving the recall of over 6.5 million Firestone ATX
His involvement in politics generates the interest of both political parties since the inception of his non-profit, ACT, “Americano Como Tu” (“American Like You”) which focuses on farm worker rights and immigration reform.
Photographed at Caffe Abracci by Giancarlo Ciavaldini
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RAFAEL CONSUEGRA The Sculptor best known for his complex steel pieces
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAUL AMADO
ART | MIAMI
MADE IN THE USA
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REAL ESTATE
MIAMI
EDGARDO DEFORTUNA A game changer in development BY REBECA HERRERO
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Miami has seen a foray of great development projects emerged in the last years. One of them is symbolic of good fortune and style, the Jade Signature, a new building designed by the Swiss firm Herzog De Meuron and developed by Fortune Development in South Florida. Imbued with class and elegance, the building located in Sunny Isles will represent another big accomplishment by the real estate mogul Edgardo Defortuna.
the company puts in time and quality.
Born and raised in Argentina, Defortuna arrived in Miami 30 years ago. “I came because my sister wanted to study her specialization in medicine here. I was supposed to come for three months to keep her company. I fell in love with the city and here I am. My parents ….still waiting for me in Argentina”, he says from his office in Brickell. The Jade Signature project has sold over 300 million dollars. It is a recognizable signature project that emerges thanks to the careful dedication
For Defortuna, his family is everything. His wife Cristina is very much involved in the company. “She helps me in this. She understands me perfectly, we have a compatibility and understanding that helps me in all our progress”, says the Key Biscayne resident. From their home, Edgardo and Cristina organize parties and family oriented events with their employees. They know the secret to their success is encouraging team work
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAUL AMADO
“We carefully select our projects. From the sales side we have learned what the buyer wants. Our company is unique in that it has different branches, one that is Fortune International Realty which serves as a brockerage firm. We also have Fortune Development and Sales and Fortune Development which concentrates into developing new buildings only”, admits the father of three boys.
with all the staff members who belong to the Fortune Realty umbrella. “At home we have hired a great designer who has worked at prestigious hotels around the world, the Four Seasons and the Savoy Hotel in Paris.” The family also travels abroad constantly. “We have developed a strong bond with some of our clients. We end up being friends, we get close to them because of the nature of the service we provide”. The international approach is what has made this real estate company sell to prospective buyers that love Miami. “When we build a project we take into consideration what the clients’ needs are. We also dedicate a great deal of our time in the details that entail the pre-design and completion of the project”, concludes the real estate mogul, with a feeling that the Fortune name will continue to expand into uncharted territories.
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MIAMI
caffe ABBRACCI Nino Pernetti celebrates his restaurant’s legacy By Rosana M. Pérez
As you enter the popular bar at Caffe Abbracci, you embark on a journey that leads to friendship and delight. The waiter, elegantly attired, welcomes you and guides you to your table. You place your order and then look about to take in the atmosphere and to observe the other clientele. A glance around the room, you notice the warm glow in the bar and the stained glass ceiling above it, both of which emphasize the charm and glamour of the 90’s without appearing at all dated. It is a comfortable place where singles, couples and families alike will be at ease. With a second glance you may be happy to find Abbracci’s omnipresent owner, Nino Pernetti, at another of the cozy tables nearby chatting affably with other customers, most of whom he seems to know and all of whom wish to be known by him. An evening at Abbracci is both marvelous and unique experience. The food is superb, and Pernetti, Italian by birth and passion, is aware of every single detail, meticulously managing every element to ensure every guest enjoys one of the finest dining. As he has, since he opened for business in 1989, Mr. Pernetti takes care of his customers with attentiveness, grace and personalized service.
famous come and go, Abbracci has remained a fixture in South Florida’s culinary heavens for four generations due to its unwavering commitment to, and delivery of, delicious food, presented with great service and style in an elegant environment. Mr. Pernetti, who had a globe-trotting career in the hospitality industry before opening Abbracci, fell in love with Miami while visiting from Venezuela, where he held an executive position at The Tamanaco/Intercontinental Hotel in Caracas. Having absorbed a lifestyle of glamour and upscale dining around the world, hosting dignitaries and celebrities, some of whom became longtime friends, he embarked on a new journey which resulted, happily, with his successful signature restaurant.
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Since then, the outpost of Italian cuisine has made history as one of the more successful and longest running restaurants in Coral Gables. Elegant women and men enjoy the great meals served to perfection by the staff. Nino has hinted that one day his plan may be to pass the torch to his daughters, Tatiana and Katerina. But for now, he continues serving his patrons with gusto and finesse. Ci vediamo at Caffe Abbracci!
From extraordinary carpaccios, to succulent pastas and the freshest seafood, Caffe Abbracci, an icon of South Florida’s culinary landscape for 25 years, offers only excellent culinary creations. Whether just visiting or a denizen of our fair city, if you love wonderful food and remarkable service, Abbracci must be atop your list of establishments to patron. A staple of Caffe Abbracci has long been “The Power Lunch”, well-known for bringing together Miami’s most important business people and politicians while many casual observers enjoy getting to bask in the presence of those more famous celebrities. Here major business deals have taken place, stars have dined and power has been ‘brokered’. Yet, as the
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His Chef Mauro Bazzanini is the Executive Chef of the Italian restaurant. Seen here in a before and after photograph.
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A patron sits at one of the tables outside Caffe Abracci
Dapper men and elegant women visit Caffe Abracci. Art Bodega Magazine celebrates this institution and its 25 years of great service thanks to the work of its owner, Italian restauranteur Nino Pernetti. This fine dining staple located in the heart of Coral Gables serves as a backdrop of elegance, good decor, and coziness complete with the mystery that the establishment holds in one of the prettiest streets of the area. Enhancing is mystique is the endurance Caffe Abracci has shown through the test of time. Congratulations for exercising the Art of Fine Dining at the highest level!
caffe ABBRACCI NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE. AFTER 25 YEARS, CELEBRITIES AND SOCIALITES FLOCK TO THE FAMOUS ITALIAN STAPLE IN MIAMI
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BEAUTY
CHANEL’S NEW SUMMER COLLECTION REFLETS D’ÉTÉ comes in playful, candy-bright colors that can be mixed and matched in an array of fun ways.
BY PIA-MARIA NORRIS
Le Vernis Nail Colour ($27) in #613 Eastern Light, # 615 Sweet Lilac, #621 Tutti Frutti, #619 Pink Tonic and #623 Mirabella. Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer ($29.50) Lip glosses in #184 Hello, #185 Sexy, #186 Happy, and #188 Sunny. Real mood lifters, these colorful little gems! Chanel.com
BRIGHTS! >>For some added pop off color!
Pictured left is Swedish cosmetic giant ISADORA’s deliciously nourishing and antioxidant packed Multi Vitamin Gloss in 32 Raspberry and 34 Strawberry. TOO FACED Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Fuchsia. $21 at toofaced.com and Sephora,
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SEPHORA’s creamy, waterproof Velvet Eyeshadow in #11 Turquoise Waves. $15 at Sephora.
SEPHORA Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color in Electra Pink. $16 at Sephora CHANEL Rouge Allure Velvet #44 La Diva. $35 at chanel.com
HOT PINKS! >>Summer is the perfect time to ditch old make-up and bring in some of the seasons’ hottest colors: pink! As charming as ever, PAUL & JOE never disappoints. Nail Enamel 038 Pink Petunia is a light, sheer and playful pink polish inspired by the bloom of delicate flowers. $16 at B-glowing.com 42 | SUMMER | ART BODEGA
PAUL & JOE ‘s cheerful sunflower yellow Nail Enamel 039 Buttercup. $16 at B-glowing.com
CORALS & SOFT PINKS!
>>Corals and softer pinks are also huge on the color palette this summer.
For cheeks and lips, some superb choices for summer are: MAKE UP FOR EVER’s new long lasting creamy HD Blush in 210 Cool Pink. $26 at Sephora SEPHORA’s versatile three-in-one Bronzed and Blushing Face Palette. $15 at Sephora MAKE UP FOR EVER’s practical Rouge Artist Lip Palette in # 1 Warm Pink. Also available in 7 other best selling color combinations. $39 at Make Up For Ever Boutiques.
Pictured from left to right: LUKA COSMETICS Pressed Mineral Blush in Coral Pink ($28) and Cosmetics Lipstick in Cleo. $25 at lukamineralcosmetics.com JOSIE MARAN Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee. $22 at Sephora and josiemarancosmetics.com PAUL & JOE Lipstick #204 Toujours Heureux ($20) and Cheek Color #05 Gamine. $18 at BeautyHabitat.com TOO FACED Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Peony. $21 at Sephora and toofaced.com CITY COSMETICS City Lips in Sun Diego. $40, at citycosmetics.com
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DON’T FORGET THE EYES UV rays are one of the main causes for skin aging, and the first signs of skin aging usually shows around the eyes. Make sure to protect the delicate eye area against damaging UV rays by using a daily eye cream with broad-spectrum SPF. Superb options are Supergoop’s SPF 37 Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Cream ($45, supergoop.com) Murad’s Essential-C Eye Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 PA++ ($69, murad.com) Shiseido’s Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 34 ($32.50, shiseido.com).
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Spray SPF 50+ ($36, shiseido.com) Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50 Lightweight Foaming Lotion ($28.50, vichyusa.com Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF 50 ($33) After Sun Repair ($32, dermalogica.com)
GOLDEN RULES
SUN CARE FOR FACE & BODY
BY PIA-MARIA NORRIS
1. Choose a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (protects against both UVA and UBV rays). 2. Reapply sunscreen every two hours or as indicated on the label. Reapply after swimming. 3. Avoid sun exposure between 10am and 4pm when the sun is strongest. Also avoid long sun exposures even when using sunscreen. 4. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV blocking sunglasses for added protection. 5. Stay hydrated, both inside and out, by drinking lots of water and by using a hydrating mist throughout the day.
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Summer is here, and most of us are looking forward to some vacation time. However, high summer temperatures and increased sun exposure also comes with additional demands on our skincare regime. In order to maintain a healthy and youthful skin, it is crucial to wear an effective sunscreen to prevent sunburns, skin damage and skin aging. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a water resistant broad-spectrum sunscreen that offer SPF 30 or higher, not only when you are directly exposed to the sun but also throughout the day. Here are some of our favorite sunscreens and tips on how to keep your skin protected and healthy during the summer months. (Page 44)
DAILY CARE
While UBV rays (that cause sunburn) are strongest in summer, UVA rays (that cause wrinkles) remain constant throughout the year. So make sure to protect your face on a daily basis, regardless of season and weather.
SKIN PERFECTING BODY LOTION
With Brazilian rainforest botanicals, soothers and antioxidants, DERMAdoctor’s new Brazilian Bombshell skin perfecting body lotion with broad spectrum SPF 30 helps protect skin and hide all those little imperfections we wish to conceal. Fabulously magic! Beach, here we come! ($48, Sephora)
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or those days when you just can’t seem to make it to a spa yet really want to pamper yourself, here is a selection of our favorite do-it-yourself products that are sure to leave our body, hair and skin happy and luxuriously revitalized before you top off the evening by cozying up in front of the fire place with a hot tea and a good book.
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Josie Maran’s multi-tasking miracle Argan Balm. $42 at Sephora. Laura Mercier Crème Brulee Body Butter ($35), Crème Brulee Sugar Scrub ($50), and Crème Brûlée Honey Bath ($45). Lauramercier.com or Sephora. Mineral Fusion’s superb new Vibrant Shine Shampoo and Conditioner, $9.99 each at mineralfusion.com or Whole Foods. Boscia’s Bright White Mask ($38), exquisite thermal Detoxifying Black Cleanser ($28), Luminizing Black Mask ($34), and refreshingly cooling Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel ($38). Available at Sephora. Nyakio’s fabulous and exotically scented Giant Fig Body Cream ($29), Giant Fig Body Wash ($25), and Hydrating Face Oil with Kola Nut ($49). Available at nyakio.com or HSN.
skincare novelties 1. JOSIE MARAN’S totally addictive Argan Cream Oil Cleansing Treatment starts out as a rich cream and melts into an oil, detoxifying and thoroughly dissolving make-up and impurities. Comes with a double-sided cloth; the muslin side exfoliates skin and decongest pores; the soft microfiber side removes all traces of makeup, dirt, and dead skin. Leaves skin fabulously nourished and glowing. $48, Sephora. 2. BY TERRY’S exquisite Cellularose Baume D’Eau is a beautifully textured balm-jelly treatment that contains over a million Native Cells of Centifolia and Alba Roses to deliver vitality and superb hydration and fresh new radiance to dull skin. Beauty.com. 3. The multi-tasking Argan Infinity Cream from JOSIE MARAN can be used to prime and illuminate, hydrate and nourish lips and skin, restore suppleness, calm, sooth and prevent inflammation, de-swell puffy eyes, repair chapped cracked lips, skin, elbows and heels, transform eye shadow or blush from powder to cream, keep eyebrows in place, and...the list goes on! Needless to say, a must have! $28, Sephora.
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4. 100% Pure Argan Oil Light from JOSIE MARAN is an ultra-lightweight and fast-absorbing oil that nourishes and moisturizes skin, hair and nails while delivering superbly anti-aging benefits. $48, Sephora. 5. If Greek grandmothers can use yoghurt, so can we! Inspired by the Greek tradition of using yoghurt as home remedy to soothe dry skin, KORRES Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Lip Cooler hydrates and soothes dry lips, and helps lips appear softer and plumper. $19, Sephora. 6. BOSCIA’S anti-oxidant packed Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel uses a signature, lightweight botanical blend of tsubaki oil (camellia oil), wakame (Japanese sea kelp), and rice bran oil to thoroughly remove make-up and impurities while also hydrating and nourishing the skin and protecting it’s moisture barrier. $28, Sephora. 7. Packed with anti-oxidant benefits, NYAKIO’S Hydrating Lip Balm with Kola Nut is infused with African Kola Nut, the Miracle Oil, Trichilia Oil, Marula and Honey to help relieve and hydrate dry lips. $20, nyakio.com, HSN.
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SPA-LICIOUS ESCAPES BY PIA NORRIS
Red Door Spa – Union Square, New York Elizabeth Arden’s newest Red Door Spa addition is a fabulously chic and trendy day spa that caters to modern women with busy schedules. Conveniently located in Union Square, this exquisitely decorated two-story (10,000 square-foot) town-house spa and beauty boutique offers traditional as well as superbly time-efficient SPEED SPA services. If time permits; pamper yourself with a signature face or body treatment offered at the lower level (cleverly named CalmDOWNStairs). For a quick fix with only 30 minutes to spare, the first level (SpeedUPStairs) offers a speed service menu with a choice of manicures, pedicures, waxes, make-up, blowouts, the “Bree-Zee Pass oxygen infusion mini-facial, the Lady Liperty lip facial, the Westside Eyeway collagen eye refresher, the Eye Line lash extensions, and more. For the uber multi-tasker, yes, several of the speed services can be performed at once. Those with a few extra minutes to spare, make sure to stop by the café for a cappuccino, and the beauty bar for a peek at the latest skincare, make-up and color trends. The perfectly spa-licious escape, or mini-escape, in the middle of Manhattan! www.reddoorspas.com / (212) 388-0222
Red Door Spa – Ft. Lauderdale Located at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale, Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door Spa with its modern and clean design and friendly staff offers guests the perfect getaway with luxury spa services ranging from single treatments to full day packages. The extensive menu offers everything from manicures, pedicures, rejuvenating face, body and signature treatments, as well as make-up artistry and a full-service hair saloon. A must try is the Signature Stress Melter that is sure to leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. This 110-minute treat starts off with an olive oil and salt scrub, followed by an exquisite Shea butter wrap with your choice of aromatherapy oil, and a 60 minute massage including for scalp and feet. Simply fabulous. Top it off with a delicious lunch at the Spa before stopping by the retail store to pick up some Red Door Spa products on your way home.
PGA NATIONAL RESORT & SPA Just named among the “Top 25 Spa’s in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler, this multiple award winning golf resort and spa is conveniently located within a 15-minute drive from Palm Beach international airport. Situated in serene and beautiful surroundings, the Spa’s spectacular amenities include 32 treatment rooms and areas, 100 body and skincare treatments, including facials, massages, body treatments, water therapies, cosmetic procedures, a full-service salon, as well as a Spa Boutique that offers signature products, spa items and gifts. The spa also counts with some unique features such as a collection of healing mineral pools with ancient restorative powers, as well as the acclaimed HydraFacial treatment that offers groundbreaking revitalizing and rejuvenating results. For information: www.pgaresort.com or call 800.533.9386
www.reddoorspas.com / 954-564-5787
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AS UNIQUE AS THE R ESIDE N TS WHO CALL MIAMI HOME
PIERO LISSONI
We invite you to discover your very own South Florida destination with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
MAKES HIS U.S. DEBUT
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, will be comprised of 111 residences and 15 private single family villas, exclusively designed by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni. The residential development is Piero’s first full-scale architectural work in the US. Piero specializes in modern Italian, but his specialty is creating a sense of warmth, humanity and surprise through unexpected detail or imperfections. The Italian part of his artistry focuses on purism, and the humanist side always has to add that bit of personality or imperfection that indicates that life happens in this space rather than vice versa. “A space cannot define life. Life defines the space and life means your culture, your soul, your noise, your silence. Anything else is based on formulas and is totally impersonal – a direction I avoid.”, said Piero. His expresses his philosophy in the way he dresses as well; he likes to have his pants too short as he likes to have a tiny bit of imperfection to his overall cultivated look. Piero is also developing three major residential projects- The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, Penthouses at AKA Times Square, and Oceana Bal Harbour in Miami – as well as working on specialty designs for Boffi, Nespresso and other consumer brands.
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NADIA DESJARDINS Giancarlo Ciavaldini is one of the most respected photographers in Miami. His passion for excellent photo works is a reflection of his extensive worldwide traveling. This has earned him a following in the palette of adventure and fine arts photography. His inclination for this medium started a few years ago while exploring with painting. Ciavaldini knew he needed better photographs for the painting process. Soon after, his love transformed behind the lens, attaining great success in composition and lighting.
tally unknown to me. I am not a photographer but a painter and the camera is my brush. I have a curious mind that never stops wandering; and this constant process of breaking apart and recreating everything, has taken me in a journey looking to discover and experience everything real and unreal”, says the Venezuelan-born, Brickell-resident artist.
www.gallerycabin.com
A native of Switzerland, Nadia Desjardins completed her studies in Ceramics at the École des Arts Apliqués in Vevey. Besides her studio work, she spent many years teaching art to the mentally handicapped, seniors and elementary school students. Over the years she has participated in group and solo exhibitions, including the production of a series of pre-columbian style pieces for a show entitled “Brazul” which featured for several months at the Musée Romain de Lausanne-Vidy. Since 2011 she has lived and worked in South Florida. In December of 2012 she debuted her
first solo exhibition in the United States at ArtSouth in Homestead. Her work spans many styles and traditions, from the figurative to the abstract. A lifelong fan of comics and graphic novels, her figurative work often displays an engaging sense of humor coupled with a keen sense of polish and technique. Nadia’s creative energy and curiosity have often led her to explore other mediums, including working with different painting mediums as well as glass and plaster.
“Until now this was only part of my imagination but photography has given me a window to another dimension where space and time became variables full of emotions “At the beginning of my photo- only revealed to the camera eye graphic career, light, exposure, and saved for posterity in a frozen and even focus were concepts to- shot”, concludes the lens man.
Breathtaking photographs by
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NEW YORK
Beautiful models wear Cenia dresses at El Paso Taqueria in Manhattan
EL PASO TAQUERIA The Art of Mexican Cuisine
From carefully crafted “carne asada” tacos, to delicious melted cheese, “El Paso Taqueria” is one of the best Mexican restaurants in New York. Its chef Juvenal Martinez from Mexico puts his heart and soul in the creation of these exquisite gourmet plates that will melt in your mouth and delight your stomach and heart. From the skillful artistry of how he makes a “flan” display decorated with ravishing guava sauce, to all the small ingredients that add exquisite flavor to his food, makes it one of the best dining destinations and experiences in New York City. The restaurant décor adds to the attraction, with, traditional
sculptures and ceramics adorning the space. The place is usually packed day and night. They also offer catering services that are impeccable and delivered in a timely manner, thanks to the dedication of its owners, Rodrigo Abrajan y Porfirio Grande. The brothers also own other restaurants in the city, and they plan to expand to other neighborhoods in Manhattan as well. Even the most demanding food connoisseur will be able to appreciate the great flavor this Mexican gem has to offer in New York City. Bravo Mexico!
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PUERTO RICO
WATER BEACH CLUB HOTEL
Located on an exclusive corner of the famous Isla Verde beach, the San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel is the ultimate adult playground and the local Mecca of hip with celebrity stopovers and music designed by international DJs. A swanky subaquatic theme epitomizes this stylish boutique hotel – the hued neon blue lights; the elevator with its glassed-in waterfall, neon blue glow, and open ceiling; walls of cascading waters – and music that follows you everywhere. Guest Rooms The perfect combination of comfort and style, 80 guest rooms including stunning suites feature ocean front views, partial ocean views, and city views. All suites are equipped with telescopes for stargazing. Plush beds dominate the space, with new pillow-top king sized mattresses made up with pristine, high-thread-count linens. Enhancing the guest experience, creative touches include the “Tu Deseo” (My Wish List) wish board mounted in each guest room. From extra towels, a sunrise aqua 56 | SUMMER | ART BODEGA
yoga session, to local fruit with their room service breakfast, “Tu Deseo” will allow guests to express themselves and make their stay more enjoyable. Business Boutique Rooms For business travelers, the Business Boutique Guest Rooms offer total comfort and functional work space. Amenities include: oversized work desk; comfortable executive chair; desktop multi-plug and USB connections; high speed WIFI Internet; desk lamp; desk accessories; flat screen TV positioned across the desk so guests can comfortably watch the news while working; a mini refrigerator, and a reading chair and lamp. Let’s not forget, the fabulous ocean view.
ish-fusion menu featuring Socializers— small plates you can share—prepared with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Spend the day at Mist Ultra Lounge. Relax at the rooftop pool while enjoying panoramic ocean views and the cool tropical breeze. Chill and enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset and Isla Verde beach. Relax with your friends among the lounge’s seductive white pillow sofas and couches.
The Rooftop Renowned as the trendy spot for local residents and tourists, Mist Ultra Lounge offers comfortable seating areas for rooftop relaxation, a swimming pool, an open-space ocean view restaurant for lunch, and at night…sip on signature cocktails accompanied by a decadent Island-Italian-Span-
Zest The brainchild of Executive Chef Raúl Correa, Zest welcomes you to a unique culinary experience – an amazing sub-aquatic atmosphere featuring special visual effects include dancing ripples on the walls; ceiling simulating the surface of the ocean; illuminated floors and a cascade waterfall by the bar. The restaurant features a new Puerto Rican cuisine menu – a unique mix of island cooking and haute cuisine using fresh, locally grown ingredients.
Chef Correa’s menu exudes innovation and sophistication featuring dishes including famous amuse-bouches such as his signature popcorn soup with truffle butter and rosemary or the chicharrón (fried pork skin) lightly seasoned to perfection; main courses including sea bass marinated in miso acPHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF WATER BEACH CLUB HOTEL
Website: WaterBeachHotel.com
companied by vegetables, eggplant foam and green papaya compote; and for dessert, his version of the traditional island tembleque: coconut panacotta accompanied by pineapple sorbet, raisins marinated in rum and a crispy almond phyllo. For the healthy at heart, Chef Correa designed a gourmet vegetarian menu that blends the best of island cooking and fine cuisine with fresh, nutritious ingredients sourced from local farms. Zest’s vegetarian menu features an exquisite selection of delicacies that include starters such as Grilled Watermelon with avocado, red onion escabeche, tomato, pistachios and yogurt tamarind dressing and main courses like the Paella-style Israeli Couscous with piquillo peppers, spinach, shallots, asparagus, artichokes and tostones (fried plantains). Chef Correa’s culinary expertise, creativity, innovation and passion have earned him top placement in prestigious groups including: named “2014 Puerto Rico’s Top Chef ” by FoodiesPR; chef selected for the 2014 Puerto Rico Culinary Team representing the island in the “Taste of the Caribbean” culinary competitions, and nominated for FOOD & WINE magazine’s “The People’s Best New Chef ” award in 2013.
Email: reservations@waterbeachhotel.com
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JEANETTE PRENGER in a new york state of style
What makes New York a great destination?
I love New York. I love the history, the people and the city! There is always so much to do. I have clients in Manhattan and there is never a shortage of places to go to conduct meetings. And it is very easy to get around. Even when traffic is bad, you have options. I love using the subway but like it better when I can walk to my destination.
You hail from Kansas City but you are very active in the New York social scene. Tell me a little about it... I’ve had the privilege of meeting some amazing people who live in Manhattan. When I come to town we go out – sometimes to a club, always a great restaurant and of course, I support and attend fundraisers. I belong to a board headquartered in New York, the Orphaned Starfish Foundation and try to be in town for board meetings. I currently sit on the Kansas City Repertory Theatre board and attend plays in New York with other board members. And I never pass up an opportunity to shop, buy from unique boutiques and browse the art galleries and museums.
Favorite fashion designer?
Diane Von Furstenberg. I love the shoes, handbags and clothes. Fits me and my style. Great styles and I always feel great – whether its work or play.
Favorite Store in New York City? Saks Fifth Avenue
Favorite Charity?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation. We provide technology in orphanages, mainly in Spanish speaking countries.
When you go to New York, tell me your routine, where do you like to stay, shop, go out...
I love the Intercontinentals, Ws and Loew’s. All have wonderful customer service and the rooms are nice. I base my choices on whether I am looking for someplace close to my meetings, if I want luxury or if I need points since I participate in their loyalty programs. I try to squeeze in a workout at SoulCycle. I teach spin classes and I’m inspired by the energy, music and instructors. I also get a preview of fashion trends. I started drinking wheatgrass before anyone in Kansas knew that it was as good for us as our cows!
Any other comments, plans to expand your company here, and why do you come to this town.
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Incredibly stylish and one of the most accomplished Hispanic women in the U.S. business world. Jeanette Prenger regularly visits the Big Apple to enjoy all it has to offer: the galas, hotels, plays, shopping, spas. From Soul Cycle to the W Hotel, the CEO of Ecco Select, a leading IT consulting firm based in Kansas City, shares what she loves about the City that Never Sleeps.
I have friends and clients in Manhattan. Because of my business affiliation, I am lucky enough to get to the Big Apple on a regular basis. I love the diversity, the crowds and stimulation that the city provides. I thrive on the energy and I find New Yorkers to be so real- fun, kind and yes, to the point. I think they are misunderstood as not being friendly because they tend to be in a hurry, but I have yet to have a bad experience with anyone I’ve met there. I’ve been the ‘stupid tourist’ and yet have had New Yorkers take the time to point me in the right direction. I love New York!
Absolutely Magnificent over the top 2 story condo residence at the most prestigious building on Brickell! exquisite finishes up to every last detail. Private elevator with spectacular entrance. Most outstanding Miami panoramic views. Wow factor galore! Amazing art, lavish master suite. 4 Br, 5 baths, stunning gourmet kitchen complete with pizza oven and wine cooler, maid quarters, wrap around terraces, surround sound, concierge, valet, pool, tennis, clubhouse, ultra gym, sauna and more! $5,900,000. Century 21 Premier elite Patricia Delinois 305.279.8814 www.patriciadelinois.com SUMMER | ART BODEGA | 59
PUERTO RICO How do you choose your attire for galas or special events? My client - Veteran Malaysian fashion designer Alvin Tang creates amazing designs just for me in beautiful fabrics from Southeast Asia - my favorite would be Thai silk, with its vibrant colors. When I’m in Puerto Rico and need a gala gown for any occasion I just call my clients at Kation Boutique on Roosevelt Avenue, and they will always find something amazing, perfect for my event! It’s as if we know each other so well, we always find a perfect fit. They provided the gala gowns for my last three awards ceremonies!
What are the challenges to do your type of work? I make sure I’m well rested and start my day with a clear mind. I find solutions through accurate Feng Shui recommendations for people’s challenges, so I listen attentively to their needs and the situations they are facing, be it in business or their personal lives. Having a clear mind is of utmost importance!
Who do you hire to make you look beautiful? Nelly Margaret! We have been each other’s clients for years! She places full trust in me for the Feng Shui of her home and business, and I place full trust in her for my hair and makeup!
Describe your fashion style Casual elegant
“Our espadrilles are handmade with great care and attention to detail and quality, you will not find anything of this caliber at this price point anywhere,” states Gloria. All of Mind’s shoes come in reusable packaging. Whether it is their cloth plant potters or jute handbags - the consumer will always have an option to continue giving back after the purchase. Each espadrille has a subtle engraving of the area code of where it is sold on the back of the shoe. To further their global mission they donate 5% of their profits to a school in the area where their products are sold and produced. Besides the espadrilles they have also created a line of suede With all this taken into consideration, mother and daughter handbags with espadrille base, as well as handmade wooden have created a shoe line inspired by the traditional Spanish sunglasses and t-shirts. footwear, the espadrille. Newly founded by Gloria Ybarra and Gabriela Barnuevo, Mind the Social Gap is a fashion brand focusing on conscious capitalism. Mind’s philosophy is based on being truly aware and mindful of the global space that we inhabit. Mind was created in September 2013 as a global fashion line with the utmost respect to all the stakeholders - supporting factories that have proven to create a happy and healthy work environment, while maintaining the highest standards of practice.
Who is your favorite designer Favorite fashion designer Alvin Tang. Favorite shoe designer Jimmy Choo
How do you scout for clients or new projects worldwide and what are your favorite places to visit... Most clients come to me recommended by other clients. My best scouting strategy is high quality and excellent work and the powerful results my clients get! I receive requests from clients around the world, and fit them in my schedule according to urgency and geographical area. The results from my work is my best resume. The good energy around people makes them thrilled to share their happiness with their friends and family, and is the strength of my business. I serve a lot of important and high profile clients throughout the world, however my mission is to enrich lives and every day and my doors are open to everybody who wants to transform their space to improve their lives.
Favorite and trendiest restaurants that you love in Puerto Rico:
Their online store will launch July 20th. You may pre-order a pair of colorful espadrilles at wemind@mindthesocialgap.com or call representative 60 |our SUMMER | ART BODEGA in South Florida, Daniela Pardo at 305-989-6230.
I love L’Osteria, in Condado. ...authentic Italian cuisine by Chef Crostelli from Italy! They do not have a menu...the daily menu is written in chalkboard and is always amazing with the freshest ingredients. The restaurant has also been Feng Shuied, so it has a great ambience!
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TARBAY WWW.TARBAY.COM
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Las fotos de los relojes pueden haber sido ampliadas o retocadas para mostrar los detalles. Los relojes mostrados tienen garantías; para obtener la garantía del fabricante antes de comprar visite la tienda o escriba a: Macy’s Warranty Dept., PO Box 1026 Maryland Heights, MO 63043, attn: Consumer Warranties. La mercancía anunciada puede no estar disponible en su tienda Macy’s local y las selecciones pueden variar por tienda. 4030026.
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una celebración de la gente, lugares y cosas que amamos Essie
ROJO
Marc de Marc Jacobs Reloj de esfera dorada rosada con correa de piel blanca. $175. ★ WebID 1417712.
Steve Madden Sandalias de tiras Indyanna con cuña de corcho. 5½-10,11M. $79. ★ WebID 1181319.
Esmalte de uñas en color Forever Yummy. 8.50. ★ WebID 581833.
Smashbox ¡Nuevo! Brillo de labios Be Legendary en color Legendary. $20. ★ WebID 1325961.
Olivia + Joy Bolso Roxie. $88. ★ WebID 1417025.
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Ray-Ban® Gafas de sol con montura azul/traslúcida mate. 139.95. ★ WebID 1241238. Mira la colección completa en SUNGLASS HUT EN MACY’S o visita macys.com/sunglasshut
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Sombrero tirolés grande. $30. ★ WebID 1284087.
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ceNIA PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN CABALLERO
Cenia blends inspiration from her Latin roots with her American influence to create a modern contemporary look that appeals to today’s modern woman. Her sensibility for detail, choice of fabrication and her bold exclusive prints have set her apart as a rising star in New York’s fashion scene. In 2011, Cenia was chosen among 900 companies as one of the 22 participants of The Workshop At Macy’s, and she was one of four vendors chosen to launch her product in selected stores in 2012. Since them, Cenia, a designer of Dominican heritage has taken the fashion world by storm. For more information on this designer and where to go shopping go to www.ceniany.com
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PEOPLE & PLACES
cafe DEMETRIO BY GUILLERMO CUETO
Music from 5,000 Years of Civilization
Photographed BY ANDREA MATE
Enter Café Demetrio and you will be immersed in the friendly warmth of its classic ambiance, the captivating aroma of its enticing coffee, and its appetizing variety of food. Defined by the Media as “A Sophisticated, Upscale Gathering Place”, Café Demetrio is indeed a well known gathering venue for entrepreneurs, policy makers, philanthropists, federal, state and local authorities, journalists, educators, and professional practitioners engaged in the financial, legal, health, and science and technology areas, as well as in an eclectic array of additional endeavors. Demetrio Pina, an electrical engineer, and his wife Vilma, had the vision and the drive, 17 years ago, of creating the Café, whose building is more than a unique architectural jewel…It is one of the very few Mediterranean Style business premises in Coral Gables, with a genuine original Mediterranean Style Structure, inspired by the 1700-1800 Italian, Spanish and French designs. It includes an ample open Patio where the customers enjoy dining, caressed by a sustained breeze and the lushness of tall banyan trees. Café Demetrio is a place where people go to fulfill their basic social needs: enjoyment; relaxation; casual conversations; meeting people and friends…A place where a casual encounter may become a last-
ing relationship, and where an insightful dialogue could result in the enhancement of applicable knowledge” proclaims Demetrio… Likewise, since its early days, and following its European character, Café Demetrio has been the gathering site for devoted chess players, literary forums, classical, contemporary and soft jazz performances and a myriad of other events, including the wedding of couples who met, enamored, and united in sacrament at the patio, surrounded by relatives and the long-time Café friends. Located in the heart of “The City Beautiful” Coral Gables, minutes away from Miami International Airport, Port-Miami, Miami Beach, and within walking distance and short ride to the most prestigious hotels, Café Demetrio is in the midst and natural path of domestic and international visitors, who frequent the officially declared “historic building” tendering style, comfort and nourishment of body, mind and spirit to those who join in. Café Demetrio is graciously and rightfully considered a “Center of Arts and Culture”, as well as a “think tank”, where formal and informal literary, musical and other various intellectual events take place, and during which the harmonious discernment of ideas flow freely, thus enriching cognition, values, and hearts.
Café Demetrio is conveniently located at 300 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 - p: 305-448-4949 - f: 305-448-4173. The Café opens Mon-Thurs 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am - Midnight; Sat 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
DISCOVER WHAT CRITICS CALL AN ENCHANTING NEW SOUND! The spirit and distinctiveness of ancient Chinese instruments The power and precision of a Western orchestra Vast repertoire of Shen Yun’s all-original music Classics from Berlioz and Dvořák
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Symphony.ShenYun.com
New York, Oct. 11
CARNEGIE HALL Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage
Miami, Oct. 25 ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER SUMMER | ART BODEGA | 67 for the Performing Arts | Knight Concert Hall
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