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FEATURES 94 EDIE’S NEXT DEAL A Miami real estate legend brokers time for philanthropy, for a renovation of her majestic home at the St. Regis Bal Harbour — and for herself. 102 ONE WITH NATURE For his most ambitious project to date, world-renowned landscape architect Fernando Wong reshaped a stretch of Surfside into a lush medley of tropical flora.

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ON THE COVER Fernando Wong photographed in June 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. Photography: Nick Garcia Photography assistance: Ricardo Mestre Hair and grooming: Andrea Echavarria

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in this issue THE LOCAL 27 NEW AND NOTABLE No one’s cutting the cord when it comes to rope-related interior accents. Plus: A total solar eclipse in August has us in the mood for zodiac-inspired design pieces. 30 LAUNCHING NOW Bunnie Cakes Studio is open for DIY cupcake-decorating; Aroma360 and Dr. Aromas make waves in the science of scents; Sawgrass Mills gets tastier than ever; Luxury Living Group moves to bigger digs in the Design District. 32 CULTURE The International Ballet Festival dances through Miami through September; Spanish artist Antonio Dominguez de Haro unveils his first U.S. gallery, at the Four Seasons Miami; Miami Spice branches out to brunch. 34 BEAUTY Giorgio Armani’s Tim Quinn reveals his Miami musts; upscale men’s barbershops have taken Coral Gables by storm; luxury spa and beauty chain Bluemercury makes its Miami Beach debut. 36 MY 305 STYLE Off the court, Miami Heat star Udonis Haslem is building a business and a nonprofit foundation. See what this hometown favorite can’t live without. 38 PHILANTHROPY At Frost Science’s inaugural VIP gala, INDULGE asked guests about the coolest tech gadgets in their homes. 44 SOURCE Neushop downtown is going back to basics with its well-crafted clothing and globally designed home goods and accessories.

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in this issue 64 POUR Hail Mary! The 16 best Bloody Marys in and around the Magic City.

THE MOVERS 47 RAINMAKER Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, CEO of Radical Partners, is a teacher, a leader, a visionary, a consultant and a community-builder wrapped in one. 50 INNOVATOR Andrew Pompa was prepared to quit his corporate-law gig, then he created a job that helped his community and his firm. 52 ENTREPRENEUR Tech or treat: Felecia Hatcher made a name for herself selling gourmet ice pops. Now she’s found a sweet spot helping others realize their dreams. 54 DEVELOPER Diego Lowenstein, the CEO of Lionstone Development, has an explorer’s wanderlust, a rock star’s passion for music and a hotelier’s eye for hospitality. 56 ARCHITECT Miami’s maven of tropical-modern design is Ralph Choeff, principal of Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design.

THE LIFE 61 DISH We visited six new and classic restaurants — all located south of the Dolphin Expressway — and ordered the most expensive things on the menu.

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66 RECIPE Naomi Harris’ Madruga Bakery is elevating Miami’s bread game to new heights, and its vegan sweet potato sandwich won’t make you miss meat. 70 NEIGHBORHOOD Hallandale Beach is brimming with local businesses, inspired architecture and passionate locals. 74 STAYCATION A $100-million facelift restored the iconic Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood. 78 AMENITY These South Florida travel concierges can upgrade your next big trip from regular to royal. 81 ESCAPE Clear across the country, on the other coast, Los Angeles is having a moment. 110 PARTY See who celebrated with INDULGE at events at Kuro at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Fontainebleau Miami Beach and more. 114 INDULGENCE A French-designed mirror displays a playful sense of movement and color that begs for multiple examinations.

editor’s letter

his is the fourth Home & Design issue I’ve edited at INDULGE, and I learn something each time: a tree-lined neighborhood I hadn’t yet discovered, an Italian house-painting technique I have tucked away for our dream home, the stark difference between a welllighted room and one that is not. Also, each time, I develop an overwhelming feeling of, I want that home. Both of those traditions continued through this issue. I struggle to keep a few pots of herbs and a small Key lime tree alive on my balcony, so I am in awe at the lush, living landscapes created by our cover star, Fernando Wong (p. 102). I also am in awe of Wong’s American Dream story, which is so smartly told by writer Susannah Nesmith, an amateur gardener herself. Prediction: You’re going to be hearing a lot about Wong in the coming months, not only for his breathtaking work at the new Four Seasons at The Surf Club and his serene sculpture garden at the forthcoming Institute of Contemporary Art, but as the landscape designer of the moment. I also learned a thing or two about the arts of perseverance and craftsmanship Evan S. Benn from Edie Laquer, whose grand St. Regis Bal Harbour condo has been the object of Editor in Chief my “I want that home” envy since I first laid eyes on it (p. 94). Immaculate marble surfaces. Rich leather furniture. A sunlight-drenched kitchen in the sky. An adorably spoiled dog. It’s the sort of home that befits Laquer, a groundbreaking Miami real estate powerhouse who built her legacy in a male-dominated industry. “It’s a tough business,” she explained to writer Lydia Martin, “but it’s tougher when you’re the only woman in a game of powerful men.” On the list of enviable homes, the one where we photographed architect Ralph Choeff, pioneer of the tropicalmodern aesthetic, is high up there (p. 56). And I wouldn’t mind putting in an extended stay at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, wasting away the days in a Trina Turk-designed pool cabana and singing away the nights in Nokku, the karaoke bar hidden within modern Japanese restaurant Monkitail. The newly renovated Diplomat is our Staycation feature this issue (p. 74). Just before this issue’s release, we learned that INDULGE is a finalist in three editorial categories of the Florida Magazine Association’s 2017 Charlie Awards: Best Column Writing, Best Photograph and Best Social Media. Winners are announced in mid-August at a gala at The Ritz-Carlton Naples. We’re honored to be recognized, and we thank you for your continued support. Together, we’ll keep discovering, we’ll keep learning, and we’ll keep being in awe of the people and places who make us fortunate to call Miami home.

PHOTO SCHOOL INDULGE contributor Felipe Cuevas shoots everything on his @culinarylense Instagram account with an iPhone 7 Plus. Here are his tips for getting the perfect shot.

FOOD: “Backlight adds drama, and dimension brings out texture.” Shot at Madruga Bakery in Coral Gables (p. 66).

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PORTRAIT: “Get as close as possible in ‘Portrait’ mode. Good light is a must.” Chef Massimo Bottura photographed in Modena, Italy.

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OVERHEAD: “All about composition. Look for lines to balance the image.” Shot at Bocaito in Miami.

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ome is where the heart is.” It’s a sentimental phrase commonly used to describe one’s physical abode, city or birthplace. This one simple word, home, can also transcend its basic definition to tell a more layered and meaningful story. Our home is where I happily head to after a hard day’s work. Our big, comfy couch beckons me to relax, while our collection of art pieces reminds me of all the faraway places we’ve explored. Home is where our garden thrives on the abundance of summer rain, despite my lack of a green thumb. This inimitable sense of home is one we explore in this Home & Design issue of INDULGE. When I first saw our cover photo of Fernando Wong, I immediately knew he was home — or feeling at home. This image calls to mind a personal connection to his craft and a celebration of his journey to date — a state of pure contentment. Another example of home is celebrating all that is South Florida, beautifully blending living with giving. Udonis Haslem shows us how he does it in My 305 Style (p. 36). It’s a fun opportunity to check out this Miami Heat captain’s go-to favorites, adding his signature Lesley DeCanio sneakers to your holiday must-haves list and savoring his very own Starbucks brew, the intriguingly named UD Dirty Chai. In our Pour feature (p. 64), we’ve sourced a selection of Bloody Marys as unique as the establishments and bartenders creating them. Growing up around Cuba Libres and Mojitos, I only began to appreciate this peppery concoction when I traveled with my mother-in-law. Initially happy with the airline version, she quickly embraced the best of South Florida’s many diverse recipes, which she shared with me. I now heartily enjoy and even crave them, with the added charm of always reminding me of her — embellished and spicy. This fall, calendar in time to try all 16 of our suggestions, beginning in Brickell at the new Arketekt and then Baby Jane (theirs is green!). End at the Burgundy Bar in Key West — it’s so worth the drive. In Dish (p. 61), we point you to six delectable restaurants — all of them in South Miami-Dade, where many of us live, including me. Where can you find a mix of Cuban, Peruvian and Korean influences? Head to Finka Table & Tap and splurge on the hogfish, fresh from our Florida Keys. If contemporary Chinese is what you long for, you’ll want to thank Heath Porter and Craig DeWald for listening to South Miami dwellers and bringing us their new No Name Chinese. Enjoy the dumplings at the bar, where bartender Sarina will guide you through creative wine pairings. And if your tastebuds are nudging you for exotic flavors grown locally, make a reservation at Ghee Indian Kitchen in Downtown Dadeland. Whatever you choose there, be sure to add a side of chef Niven Patel’s signature green millet, a perfect complement to your meal. With all of these amazing indulgences in our own backyard, it’s hard to imagine carving out time to explore other worldly experiences. That is, until you read our Amenity feature by Nicole Martinez (p. 78), highlighting luxury travel concierges who can unlock magical experiences for you in foreign lands. Sign me up for breakfast atop the Arc de Triomphe — maybe with a side of millet. And with that, I hope you enjoy this Home & Design issue from wherever you are or whatever place evokes home for you.

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behind the scenes At INDULGE, we start our issue-planning with big ideas. That leads to us asking for a lot from our subjects: Can we see your home? Can we dress you up? Can you step outside your comfort zone and trust us to make you look your best? For those who answer with an enthusiastic Yes!, the journey through fittings, photo shoots and interviews is almost as much fun as the destination: the finished, polished magazine you’re holding right now. Here’s a glimpse at how some of this issue came together. — EVAN S. BENN

Rebecca Fishman Lipsey became a master of the funny face during a photo session at Blind Light Studio for this issue’s Rainmaker profile. Nick Garcia’s lens captures her in a genuine LOL moment.

Channeling his inner Eddie Van Halen, real estate developer Diego Lowenstein goes ahead and jumps, getting some serious air for his photo session on the roof of his Lincoln Road office building. Lowenstein leapt about a dozen times before Felipe Cuevas caught the perfect shot.

Photography assistant Ricardo Mestre and makeup artist Andrea Echavarria work on landscape architect Fernando Wong outside the Four Seasons in Surfside. The 95-degree morning was mostly overcast, so photographer Nick Garcia, standing on a ladder, waited for breaks in the clouds to shoot Wong under splashes of sunshine.

Photographer Ken Hayden, stylist Elysze Held and makeup artist Rory Lee break for a moment during our all-day feature shoot at Edie Laquer’s St. Regis Bal Harbour condo. Held pulled tens of thousands of dollars of couture fashion and accessories; Hayden returned to Laquer’s home several times for the right mix of interior and portrait shots.

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Udonis Haslem wore a suit for his My 305 Style photo session with Felipe Cuevas. A quick change into a denim shirt and sneakers brought out more of the Heat star’s smiling personality.

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The classic nautical style of the Large Clearwater Mirror, made of nickel with thick navy rope, recalls ship portholes. $500. Jalan Jalan Collection at Miami Design District, 3921 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami; 305-572-9998; jalanmiami.com.

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Reminiscent of handwoven nets that once held antique glass buoys at sea, the large but light and airy Rope Orb Pendant is crafted from jute over metal. $329. Restoration Hardware at Aventura Mall, 19575 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 751, Aventura; 305-935-1253; restorationhardware.com.

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Designed in 1944 by Hans Wegner, the Wishbone Chair’s sculptural simplicity belies its deep craftsmanship. Handmade in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn and featuring a seat woven from paper cord rope, it is available in 16 lacquered colors. $595-$1,095. Design Within Reach at Miami Design District, 4141 Northeast Second Avenue, Suite 101, Miami; 305-604-0037; dwr.com.

The appealing lines and refined texture of Laura Kirar’s Bie Accent Table for Baker are enhanced by finishes of burnished gold leaf (pictured), black lacquer or white plaster. Price upon request. Baker Furniture at DCOTA, 1855 Griffin Road, Suite A-200, Dania Beach; 954-920-4565; bakerfurniture.com.

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Artist Dana Barnes employs the centuries-old technique of weaving in large-scale structures that are at once humble and complex. Her textile objects, like this rope-like floor piece, seem approachable yet intriguing. Price upon request. Ralph Pucci, 343 Northwest 25th Street, Wynwood; 305-438-3771; ralphpucci.net.

Parisian artist Christian Astuguevieille creates captivating home pieces made of natural rope and painted cotton cord wrapped over a wood base. Price upon request. Holly Hunt at Miami Design District, 3833 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami; 305-571-2012; hollyhunt.com.

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A favorite of interior designers, Ankasa makes some of the finest pillows in home décor, and its linen collection with rope detailing is playfully nautical. To the trade. Jerry Pair & Associates, 2862 Pershing Street, Hollywood; 800-642-7247; jerrypair.com.

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Personalize your space with retro-cool Needlepoint Throw Pillows: embroidered by hand and backed in luxe velvet. $98 each. Jonathan Adler at Miami Design District, 4040 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami; 305-576-0200; jonathanadler.com.

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PUT A HEX ON

A total solar eclipse in August has us in the mood for these zodiac-inspired design pieces.

Cement hexagonal tiles, handmade and painted in Morocco by Popham Design, come with three different sized stars, so you can create patterns that mimic constellations. Price upon request. Ann Sacks at Miami Design District, 61 Northeast 40th Street, Miami; 305-572-1212; annsacks.com.

GOLDEN GLOBE

The Zodiac Lantern designed by E.F. Chapman adds mystic, old-world charm to an entryway. $2,100. Ferguson, 4119 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 305-507-6221; ferguson.com.

MAKE YOUR POINT

Israeli-born designer Elad Yifrach’s L’Objet luxury homewares have found a rabid following since he started the company in 2004. L’Objet’s new Tulum collection, from which the Celestial Bowl is a standout piece, is arguably Yifrach’s best yet. $395-$1,300. Violetas Home Design, 223-A Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-381-0711; violetashomedesign.com.

CONSTELLATION PRIZE

Star Sign Trinket Dishes in hand-painted stone are charming little catchalls — and great gifts for the zodiac fanatic in your life. $14 each. Anthropologie at Lincoln Road Mall, 1108 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305-695-0775; anthropologie.com.

THAT’S AMORE

Alluring like a crescent moon, this Sloan Sofa by mid-century icon Vladimir Kagan is a sensual centerpiece to an interior design. Price upon request. Holly Hunt at Miami Design District, 3833 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami; 305-571-2012; hollyhunt.com.

SUNNY REFLECTION

The Sunburst Mirror is carved of wood and painted to evoke aged gold leaf, replicating the ornate splendor of a 17th-century Spanish Colonial reliquary. $1,695. Restoration Hardware at Aventura Mall, 19575 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 751, Aventura; 305-935-1253; restorationhardware.com.

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the local LAUNCHING NOW By Andrea Carneiro

BREATHING EASY

Icing on the Cake Cupcake Wars alum and local favorite Bunnie Cakes has a new, open-to-the-public Bunnie Cakes Studio behind its vegan bakery in Wynwood. After customers began begging owner Mariana Cortez to host events, she dreamed up this fondant playland. Stop in for DIY cupcake- and cake-decorating, or book it for piñatamaking and decor-crafting parties. Programming will include classes and workshops with local chefs, so guests can enjoy a sprinkle of creativity while satisfying a sweet tooth. 2328 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami; 305-364-5082; bunniecakes.com.

The Italian Way Luxury Living Group has relocated its Design District showroom to a massive, 32,000-square-foot, three-level space around the corner. The made-in-Italy furniture and homeware company’s portfolio includes collections from Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, Trussardi Casa, Paul Mathieu, Bugatti Home, Ritz Paris Home and others. Step out onto a panoramic terrace to peruse Luxury Living’s outdoor pieces. 50 Northeast 39th Street, Miami Design District; 305-438-1660; luxurylivinggroup.com.

Mall Mojitos It’s no fun to shop on an empty stomach. The ever-evolving Sawgrass Mills has tapped the star power of chef Douglas Rodriguez, whose newly opened Mojito Bar & Plates at The Oasis ensures that shoppers don’t leave hungry. Snack on corvina ceviche, smoked-pineapple guacamole and burrata-watermelon salad along with, of course, hand-muddled mojitos. Also new to The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass: Saint Laurent, The Kooples, Sandro and Maje. 12801 West Sunrise Boulevard, Sunrise; 954-846-2300; sawgrassmills.com.

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Happy Hour every week day from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

the local CULTURE By Andrea Carneiro

The Art

Antonio Domínguez de Haro

THE DANCE

International Ballet Festival

Following the exhibition of his multimillion-dollar collection during Art Basel, legendary Spanish artist Antonio Domínguez de Haro has opened his first U.S. art gallery, on the seventh floor of Four Seasons Miami in Brickell. The artist, who has an avenue named for him in Granada, has been painting for more than 70 years, capturing the beauty and lyricism of the flora and fauna of the deep seas. Visitors can also view two of Domínguez de Haro’s oversize paintings in the Four Seasons lobby. 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami; fourseasons.com/miami.

The Deal Miami Spice

Every South Floridian’s favorite foodie discount runs through September 30, featuring three-course lunches for $23 and dinners for $39. In a new twist this year, many of the more than 200 participating restaurants are including brunch among their lunch-deal offerings. Hot spots like Sushi Garage, Bazaar Mar and Artisan Beach House are among nearly 30 first-time participants. ilovemiamispice.com.

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BUILDING BEAUTIFUL | STORIES OF DOWNTOWN CORAL GABLES

They mix the drinks; they prepare the dishes; they provide the entertainment and shopping destinations; they have vision; they provide the wow factor; they make beautiful live and breathe. And they all have stories to tell. Discover them at ShopCoralGables.com/buildingbeautiful @ShopCoralGables

the local BEAUTY By Jennifer Scruby

BEAUTY

BLACK BOOK

Giorgio Armani’s Tim Quinn is one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the world. He masterminds the makeup looks for Armani runway shows, and he travels the globe to prep stars like Victoria Beckham and Drew Barrymore for the red carpet. But the best thing about him is his love for giving free department-store makeovers, especially in Miami (follow him at @timquinnbeauty to keep up). “I like doing runway and red carpet and editorial, but the only way I get to see what real women are doing and wearing is by working with them,” Quinn said. “Miami reminds me of Italy, where generations of women shop together. You don’t get that backstage at a runway show.” He shares his Miami musts with INDULGE:

HOMME IMPROVEMENT For men in need of a straightrazor shave and haircut, a two-block stretch of Coral Gables is their new siren song.

IN THE NUDE

SHORE BET

GIORGIO ARMANI CREMA NUDA “In humidity, matte foundation looks strange. Instead, use this light, perfecting CC cream: It has a blurring effect, leaving skin really pretty and fresh.” giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com.

ST. REGIS BAL HARBOUR “When I go to the beach, I go for the day. This one’s super private and the setup feels European: They have the proper chairs, and you can get lunch.” stregisbalharbour.com.

SOLE MATE

STUBBS & WOOTTON HANDMADE SLIPPERS “My favorite accessories. They’re so whimsical, and a great conversation-starter. I even wear the canvas version to the beach.” stubbsandwootton.com.

SWIPE RIGHT

GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAGNET LIQUID LIPSTICK “I love a vibrant lip for Miami. This formula truly lasts for eight hours but isn’t drying, and the colors are gorgeous.” giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com.

GLOW-GETTER

HAMPTON SUN SUNLESS TANNING GEL “The best formula — even the tanning butler at the Delano uses this line. The scent’s based on the privet bloom from the Hamptons, so it smells really clean.” hamptonsuncare.com.

LOCK SMITHS

DUBER OSORIO AND JOHN MEJIA “My go-tos for hair. They really know what they’re doing. Duber (left) and I met while working with Megan Fox, who is a perfectionist about hair and makeup.” oribe.com.

POWER LUNCH CARPACCIO “The salmon carpaccio with arugula salad is the healthiest, most delicious lunch on earth. Plus, excellent people-watching.” carpaccioatbalharbour.com.

Oprah-Approved Facials Luxury spa and beauty chain Bluemercury has made its long-awaited debut in Miami Beach (1109 Lincoln Road; bluemercury.com), and husband-and-wife owners Barry and Marla Beck are treating it like an idea lab of sorts. Customers are encouraged to experiment with classic products like Phytodéfrisant Botanical Straightening Balm and m-61 PowerGlow Facial Peels as well as with new lines that come into the store daily. “We’d rather have someone leave with a bag of samples than ever leave with a wrong product,” Barry Beck said. Bluemercury takes pride in offering honest expert advice in a space that feels like a friendly neighborhood pharmacy. Its beauty advisers aren’t paid on commission, and they’re trained to be knowledgable about all of the brands the store carries. Need sunscreen that doesn’t feel heavy? Hair spray that won’t turn sticky outside? Something to clear up that blemish before a big gala? They’ve got you covered. For next-level skincare, turn to one of the spa practitioners in the back: Oprah has credited Bluemercury with giving some of the best facials in America.

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Founded in St Tropez in 1971 www.vilebrequin.com BAL HARBOUR SHOPS - 9700 COLLINS AVENUE - BAL HARBOUR - TEL: (305) 861-4022 BRICKELL CITY CENTRE - 701 SOUTH MIAMI AVENUE - MIAMI - TEL: (786) 261-0506

the local STYLE By Christiana Lilly

THE DRINK

“I always check on my Starbucks team and grab a quick coffee with my JFC Miami business partner, Ramona Hall. My order? The UD Dirty Chai: three shots of espresso, five pumps of vanilla, five pumps of hazelnut and 2-percent milk.” Starbucks at Jackson Memorial Hospital, 901 Northeast 17th Street, Miami; jfcmiami.com.

THE FOOD

“Fulvio Sardelli, the owner at Sardelli’s, is not only an amazing cook, but a friend. I’ve been a customer for so long that now when I go, I don’t even have to order — he cooks for me, and he never gets it wrong.” Sardelli’s, 331 Van Buren Street, Hollywood; 954-921-8331; sardellis.com.

my 305 style

UDONIS HASLEM As if he weren’t busy enough being captain of the Miami Heat and fundraising for the nonprofit he founded, the three-time NBA champion has found off-the-court work. He’s a partner in JFC Miami, which operates Starbucks and Einstein Bros. Bagels shops at Jackson Memorial and the new Miami Central downtown. Here are Haslem’s Magic City slam dunks.

THE BOAT

“I love being on the water and taking in the beautiful city skyline.” Golden Yacht Charters, 1635 North Bayshore Drive, Miami; 305-532-2628; goldenyachtcharters.com.

THE FAN

“I’m a diehard Miami Dolphins fan and have been since I was a kid. They are the only NFL team to win the Super Bowl with a perfect season. My favorite Fins swag is my helmet.” shop.miamidolphins.com.

“Can’t leave home without my new sneakers. I teamed up with Dwyane Wade to create the Udonis Haslem edition of Way of Wade’s All City 5s sneakers.” $100. The Edition Boutique, 7450 Northwest 104th Avenue, Suite C-102, Doral; 786-725-5828; theeditionboutique.com.

THE CHARITY THE GLITZ

“I bought my wife’s wedding ring at Koosh, and I’ve had a relationship with the owner ever since. I value personal relationships more than what each of us can do for one another from a business perspective.” Koosh Jewelers, 2790 Stirling Road, Hollywood; 954-927-7777; kooshjewelers.com.

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“I’ve been very blessed in my life, so I make it my mission to give back. I created the foundation in 2005 because kids are our future, and I believe it’s our duty to help them reach their fullest potential.” Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation, udkids.org.

THE BARBER

“You can talk about anything you want in a barbershop. Your boys and a few beers make for the best conversation.” Razor Ray’s, 1328 Northwest 36th Street, Miami; 786-313-3870.

FELIPE CUEVAS (HASLEM, SARDELLI’S), COURTESY (GOLDEN YACHT, UD KIDS)

THE KICKS

the local PHILANTHROPY

To capture the evening’s tech-minded mood, we asked prestigious guests of the Frost Science grand opening…

“Our Logitech Harmony remote control.” Kashyap and Meena Bakhai

What is the coolest gadget in your home

“Control4 — turns your whole house into a smart home.” Luis Garcia Fanjul and Judith Kamps-Garcia

“My Roomba.” Kristen Kidwell, with Brian Kwak

“Our telescope.” Richard and Beth Tasca

“Alexa.” Jerry Cohen

“Water-fountain speakers.” Oti Roberts, right, with Mike Eidson

WHAT The much-anticipated Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science wowed luminaries at its inaugural VIP gala, A Celebration of Science. WHERE The new Frost Science hosted the celebration and dinner in numerous exhibition galleries and spaces throughout the spectacular museum. WHO More than 750 notable guests and supporters gathered along with Patricia and Dr. Phillip Frost, Frost Science President Frank Steslow, Board of Trustees Chair Cesar L. Alvarez and Smithsonian Institution Acting Provost and Under Secretary for Museums and Research Dr. Richard Kurin. WHY The evening raised more $1.2 million in support of Frost Science. WORDS BY STEPHANIE SAYFIE AAGAARD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MANNY HERNANDEZ

“My Magic Bullet.” Tracey Berkowitz

“A pinball machine.” Leonard and Jayne Abess “A sous vide culinary device.” Cindy and Phil Greenberg, left, with Renee and Rick Kuci

“My fax machine.” Commissioner Sally Heyman

“Amazon Echo.” Roberta and David Lawrence

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“Single-serve coffee maker.” Hayley Mendelson and Colm Smith

home & design 2017

Lifestyles OF SOUTH FLORIDA

2801Seminole.com

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Two Adjacent North Grove Properties ~ Purchase Separately or Together ~ 2801 Seminole Street Beautifully renovated on an oakfilled 20,000 SF lot. 4/3.5 Main House + separate guest house with kitchen & bath. Pool & covered patio. 4315SanAmaro.com

1900 Secoffee Street Partially renovated 4/3.5 on stunning 20,000 SF lot. Hrdwd flrs. Enjoy as-is, add-on or build brand new. Fabulous opportunity – endless possibilities!

Elegant Home – Gorgeous Views Of Riviera Golf Course Totally renovated 4BR, 4.5BA. Grand spaces (4,740 adj SF) on sprawling 28,125 SF lot. High ceilings, gorgeous wainscoting, formal LR with fireplace, formal DR with gold leaf ceiling, fam/media rm. Impact windows. Lovely pool area. 2-Car gar.

ADDRESS 2801 Seminole Street | 1900 Secoffee Street OFFERED AT

$2,499,000

$1,999,000

ADDRESS 4315 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685

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Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 AshleyCusack.com

13010Miranda.com

Great Possibilities In Guard Gated Gables By The Sea!

Stunning 2015 built, 4/3 with superb finishes. Open floor plan, flexible living & dining spaces. White kitchen – SS appliances, breakfast bar, wine cooler. Spacious master up with balcony.

Build your dream house or update existing house on perfectly situated lot (11,694 SF). 4/3.5 home with 3,725 SF. Stunning water views. No bridges to bay. Pinecrest Elementary School.

ADDRESS 608 San Esteban Avenue, Coral Gables

ADDRESS 13010 Miranda Street, Coral Gables

OFFERED AT $1,400,000

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 AshleyCusack.com

OFFERED AT $2,250,000

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 AshleyCusack.com

home & design 2017

Lifestyles OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Elegant 5/5.5 on pristine 30,711 SF gated corner lot. 7,014 total SF: open kit, formal DR, grand LR. Pool, summer kit, 3-car gar. ADDRESS 6700 SW 92 Street, Pinecrest OFFERED AT $2,550,000

Gorgeous Home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Completely Remodeled To Perfection Stunning 5BR, 5.5BA with full guest house & impressive finishes on 16,500 SF lot. Enviable kitchen with Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances & integrated 100+ wine cooler. Spa-like baths. Pool/patio + summer kitchen. Spacious, airy & swoon-worthy! ADDRESS 1331 Sevilla Avenue, Coral Gables

Carole Smith 305.710.1010 VerySpecialHomes.com

OFFERED AT $2,850,000

Vivian R. Serralta 305.772.7717 VivianSerralta.com

Spectacular new Key West-style 5/4.5, gourmet kit, lrg loft, covered terrace, pool, 2-car gar. 6,889 total SF on 15,991 SF lot. ADDRESS 9121 SW 69 Court, Pinecrest OFFERED AT $2,595,000

Vivian R. Serralta 305.772.7717 VivianSerralta.com

Classic Tudor In Prestigious Pine Bay Estates

Beautifully Renovated Modern Home In Mid-Beach

Stately 2-story 6,144 SF 5/4.5 on 22,940 SF lot. Beautifully expanded 2010. 2nd Master up with gym/office. New SubZero-Wolf kit. Pool, 2-car gar, impact wndws/drs. Pinecrest schls.

Architecturally distinctive 4/3.5. Charming, sophisticated & comfortable - 2,849 SF Total Area on 7,500 SF lot. Gourmet kitchen, formal & casual spaces, finest finishes, pool.

ADDRESS 5865 SW 118 Street, Coral Gables

ADDRESS 1025 W 47 Street, Miami Beach

OFFERED AT $2,250,000

Suzanne Anderson 305.281.8100 anderson.s@ewm.com

OFFERED AT $1,349,000

David Solomon 305.542.1131 DavidHuntSolomon.com

ewm.com

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Sunset Island 2. Charming 3,129 SF house on 12,500 SF lot is move-in ready. 4/4.5, stunning wd flrs, chef’s kit. Amazing! ADDRESS 2525 Sunset Drive, Miami Beach OFFERED AT $3,399,000

David Solomon 305.542.1131 DavidHuntSolomon.com

Charmer with 2,453 SF on 8,000 SF lot – 50' waterfront. Contemporary flair, open floor plan, 3/2, pool, dock, 1-car gar.

New Construction On Prestigious Sunset Island 1

ADDRESS 1480 Stillwater Drive, Miami Beach

Brand new ultra-modern 4,900 SF home on lush 10,800 SF lot. Artfully crafted 6BR, 6.5BA, airy floor plan, refined finishes & glass walls. Heated pool, 2-car garage. Designed by Domo Architecture, developed by Todd Michael Glaser.

OFFERED AT $1,699,000

ADDRESS 2821 Lucerne Avenue, Miami Beach

David Solomon 305.542.1131 DavidHuntSolomon.com

OFFERED AT $5,999,999

A New Level Of Excellence – Elevated House, Breathtaking Views

Brand New Contemporary Home

New construction by Todd Michael Glaser on La Gorce Country Club golf course. Modern 4/4.5 with 4,763 SF on 12,759.45 SF lot. 2 htd pools, 2-car gar. Designed by Domo Studio.

2-Story home built on auger cast piles by Todd Michael Glaser. 4/4.5 - 3,700 (TA) SF house on lush 7,500 SF lot. Htd pool. Impact windows/doors. Viking appliances, 2 laundry rms.

ADDRESS 5150 Cherokee Avenue, Miami Beach

ADDRESS 3185 Royal Palm Avenue, Miami Beach

OFFERED AT $4,990,000

David Solomon 305.542.1131 DavidHuntSolomon.com

OFFERED AT $2,799,000

David Solomon 305.542.1131 DavidHuntSolomon.com

home & design 2017

Lifestyles OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Fully renovated charming Spanish villa, with 4/3 main house & 2/1 detached guest house in prime Miami Beach location. ADDRESS 400 W 43 Street, Miami Beach OFFERED AT $1,339,000

Nancy Batchelor 305.903.2850 NancyBatchelor.com

BayHouseCoconutGrove.com

Bay House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Modern Palladian Masterwork On Biscayne Bay Endless Bay views from magnificent interior & exterior spaces, ideal for world-class entertaining & art collecting. Designed by Ramon Pacheco. Infinity edge pool, 71' of seawall + new full-service dock. 8,618 Adj. SF, 13,774 SF lot ADDRESS 1910 S Bayshore Lane, Coconut Grove OFFERED AT $9,250,000

Gisela Cacciamani 305.733.0795 Vanessa Kayes 305.301.9297 | Valaree Byrne 305.323.6231

Best line in bldg - Gorlin masterpiece. 3/3.5, amazing ocean, bay & city views. 2,156 SF + wraparound terraces, 2 parking. ADDRESS 6101 Aqua Avenue #901, Miami Beach REDUCED TO $1,699,000

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6340sw80.com

Simply Enchanting Florida Vernacular

Trendsetter SOMI Modern Architecture Built In 2012

Magnificent 40,000 SF setting: trails, orchids, exotic flora. 4/4, 4,061 ASF, atrium entry, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, walls of glass, lagoon-style pool, coral rock gazebo, keystone terraces.

Innovative lines, superb layout - 5th bdrm with private entry & kitchenette. Magnificent spaces, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kit, office. Walls of glass, resort-style pool, masterfully designed gardens.

ADDRESS 5671 Banyan Trail, Coral Gables

ADDRESS 6340 SW 80 Street, South Miami

OFFERED AT $2,249,000

Valaree Byrne 305.323.6231 MiamiRealEstateWorks.com

OFFERED AT $1,890,000

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ewm.com

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Unique 2-story 4/4 penthouse, amazing bay & skyline views. 3,310 SF + balc, soaring ceilings, walls of glass, superb layout. ADDRESS 888 Brickell Key Drive, Penthouse 2801, Miami OFFERED AT $1,795,000

Nancy Batchelor 305.903.2850 NancyBatchelor.com

Pool home on 18,731 SF lot on corner cul-de-sac in private, exclusive Bay Point. 3,500+ SF interior, 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths.

New Ultra-Modern Smart Home – A Contemporary Waterfront Masterpiece

ADDRESS 4800 Bay Point Road, Miami

Glass-enclosed waterfront family rm, 16' ceiling in living rm, Poliform kitchen, wine cellar, elevator. Master with seating area, terrace & stairs to pool deck. Summer kit, pool, sep guest house. 7BR, 8.5BA, 8,910 SF, lot 17,702 SF, 80' WF, built 2016

OFFERED AT $1,695,000

ADDRESS 820 Lakeview Drive, Miami Beach

Nancy Batchelor 305.903.2850 NancyBatchelor.com

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Fully Rebuilt To Perfection In Guard-Gated Snapper Creek Lakes

Best Deal at 5660 Collins Avenue Condo – Fully Remodeled!

Exceptional home has access to the community’s private marina. All bdrms feature en suite baths with exquisite finishes. Spacious pool, pavilion & summer kit ideal for entertaining.

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ADDRESS 5455 Arbor Lane, Coral Gables

ADDRESS 5660 Collins Avenue Unit 6B , Miami Beach

OFFERED AT $4,900,000 or Rent $19,000 per month

Judy Zeder 305.613.5550 Nathan Zeder 786.252.4023

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the local SOURCE

Back

TO BASICS

Neushop is the kind of concept that would be a perfect fit in Wynwood or South Beach. But the owners chose downtown Miami, betting on its cultural transformation.

he word “basic” gets a bad rap. Often used to describe the mundane and unoriginal, you hear it in sentences like, “Let’s just get the basic cable package,” or, “With all the gourmet pizza places out there, you picked here? It’s so basic.” But Neushop is reclaiming basic and bringing it back to its intended meaning: elemental and essential. Take, for example, its line of signature shirts made from 100-percent Peruvian-grown Tangüis cotton that come in nine styles and 48 colors for men and women. They’re well-made, exquisitely soft and — unlike many “designer” T-shirts — reasonably priced. “We’ve always been about basics, but now so many are priced as luxury objects and not as everyday objects,” said Nicolas Delgado Alcega, 23, who runs Neushop. “It becomes difficult to say, ‘I’m going to wear this every day,’ because it’s a price point that doesn’t work with the nature of the product.” SHOP, MEET, THINK Located along a historic stretch of downtown Miami, Neushop is a multiuse space with a retail component and an architecture/design studio. It also serves as a hub for creative thinkers and community events. Delgado Alcega, who recently graduated from the University of Miami’s School of Architecture, began Neushop as an online clothing retailer several years ago. Over time, it dovetailed with a design firm and clothingmanufacturing brand called Neutroni that his parents, Kika Alcega and Raúl Delgado, started in Venezuela. As their online orders grew, so did their need for a larger fulfillment center and physical storefront, where they could display clothing, accessories and home décor from global designers. Rather than settle for a small and overpriced space in a more-established neighborhood like Wynwood or South Beach, they picked an area where they saw untapped potential. “We came to downtown and saw that people were doing something,” Delgado Alcega said. “People were creating a scene from the street and not from a development perspective. That’s the opposite of what normally happens in Miami: The developer pushes the street scene. But here, the street scene was pushing the change in the neighborhood.” A NEW DOWNTOWN The Langford, Supply & Advise, Shoe Gallery, Niu Kitchen, Second Vintage Miami — the businesses revitalizing downtown are infusing the community with culture and personality. Neushop takes it a step further by hosting frequent lectures, gatherings, pop-ups and workshops on architecture, design, fashion, mindfulness and more. Standing in Neushop, it’s hard to imagine that just more than a year ago, this deconstructed space was a Radio Shack. Delgado Alcega and his team at Studio Miami, a collective of architecture students and recent graduates who focus on urban revitalization projects (and who also happen to work out of Neushop’s lobby), chipped away at the concrete walls, the Armstrong ceiling tiles, and the carpet flooring of the Schultze & Weaver-designed edifice. They discovered artfully withered coffered ceilings, terra cotta tiles and exposed brick. Peeling away the layers, they revealed its original version of basic. WORDS BY ASHLEY BROZIC / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS

Neushop, 15 Southeast Second Avenue, Miami; 305-603-7198; neushop.com.

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Nicolas Delgado Alcega, right, runs Neushop, which shares its retail space with an architecture and design studio. The minimalistcool boutique stocks soft T-shirts made from Peruvian cotton as well as other clothing, home goods and accessories from global designers. Delgado Alcega says he wanted to be part of downtown Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resurgence.

Find hammocks made with Amazonian materials, sleek cups designed in Japan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and soft T-shirts in nearly hues.

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New Construction

10600 SW 61 AVENUE, PINECREST.

1000 S POINTE DR #501, MIAMI BEACH. 900 BRICKELL KEY BLVD, MIAMI. 3BR. 4.5 BATH. 3,365SF. $6.375M. MLS# A10293486. Giorgio Vecchi 305.789.9300. Dario Stoka 305-987-1195

3BR. 3.5 BATH. 2,065SF. $3M. MLS# A10285224. Mercedes E. Hernandez, PA 305.609.4602

7900 SW 129 TER, PINECREST.

7681 SW 54 CT, SOUTH MIAMI.

3184 NEW YORK ST, COCONUT GROVE.

6BR. 7.5 BATH. 12,300SF. $6.495M. MLS# A2168186. Amy Hollub 305.305.0813

5BR. 4 BATH. 4,757SF. $1.395M. MLS# A10250923. Florence Saade, PA 305.790.7711

4BR. 3.5 BATH. 3,106SF. $1.235M. MLS# A10210685. Anabella Hidalgo 305.302.8118

1244 ANASTASIA AVE, CORAL GABLES. 12101 SW 62 AVE, PINECREST. 6BR. 7 full, 2 half BATH. 9,076SF. $5.85M. MLS# A10172389.

7BR. 7 full, 2 half BATH. 11,066SF. $4.695M. MLS# A10249639.

3BR. 2.5 BATH. 2,242SF. $610K. MLS# A10309584. Anabella Hidalgo 305.302.8118

9550 SW 67 AVE, PINECREST.

6BR. 7.5 BATH. 7,918SF. $3.575M. MLS# A10279915.

JOSIE WANG, CIPS 305.666.9759 www.josiewang.com josie@josiewang.com Top Producer in Miami-Dade County. Over $2 billion sold. Top 100 Realtors in the Nation Key Biscayne 755 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 t: 305.361.6666 The Galleria 382 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 127, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 t: 305.361.3666 South Beach 1129 5TH Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139 t: 305.726.0100 South Beach 40 S Pointe Dr, Suite 110, Miami Beach, FL 33139 t: 305.695.1111 Coconut Grove 2665 S Bayshore Dr, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33133 t: 305.666.1800 South Miami 7500 Red Road, Suite A, South Miami, FL 33143 t: 305.662.9975 All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to Broker. Equal Housing Opportunity Broker.

the movers

PEOPLE WHO M OV E M I A M I .

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Rebecca Fishman Lipsey

She’s an educator, a leader, a visionary, a consultant and a community-builder. See what the founder and CEO of Radical Partners loves about Miami, apartment living and ‘ridiculous shoes.’

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‘We look for people who are doing something that is show-stopping and eye-opening.’ VITALS 36. Founder and CEO of Radical Partners, a startup accelerator and management consulting agency working exclusively with social-impact entrepreneurs. Rebecca Fishman grew up in Fairlawn, New Jersey, the second-oldest of four siblings; mom was a computer programmer, and dad, a lawyer. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in communications and psychology, then she followed her college sweetheart and now-husband, Jay, to Cleveland. They moved to New York, where Rebecca Fishman Lipsey earned a master’s degree in education and taught at a public school in Harlem through Teach for America. She came to Miami as Teach for America’s executive director here in 2008, bringing in more than $22 million in her four-year tenure. In 2013, Governor Rick Scott gave her a seat on the state Board of Education, making her the youngest person appointed to the post. Fishman Lipsey founded Radical Partners in 2012, helping scores of Miami entrepreneurs scale their ventures and engineering some of the most engaging community-wide social initiatives, like Public Transit Day and 100 Great Ideas. The Miami Foundation recently awarded Fishman Lipsey with its Ruth Shack Leadership Award. She and Jay live in Aventura and have two sons: Andrew, 6, and Noah, 3. MOTIVATED TO LEARN “I’m the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, so I grew up learning from people who developed a sense of urgency to give back and protect the social infrastructure of their communities. My grandmother instilled in me that you must invest in your education, because you can take that with you.” CONNECTING COMMUNITIES “In Miami, I began getting together with people to share some of the resources that had supported me and my work. I thought, ‘Instead of me doing this with individuals, what would happen if I brought three executive directors into a room together? Ten executive directors into a room together?’ And that kind of birthed Radical Partners.” HOW IT WORKS “We look for people in South Florida who have identified an issue and are doing something that is show-stopping, eye-opening and has real promise. Then, over the course of three months, we immerse together. We coach them individually and we coach as a whole group. We focus on pitch practice, fundraising strategy, branding, team growth, time management, executive management skills and long-term vision.”

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MICRO AND MACRO ECONOMICS “I’m investing in finding great leaders while also investing in rallying the masses to learn about the issues that matter. I think a lot of people don’t realize their power and the opportunities they have. I like to engage people and help them find avenues for their voices to be heard.” THINK OUTSIDE THE BUBBLE “With social media today, I feel like I am surrounded by messages that align with my interests and beliefs. More and more, people are being less tolerant of those who are not like them. I thought, ‘What could we do to engage tens of thousands of people in Miami to actively build a relationship across lines of difference?’ So we launched 10 Days of Connection, where we encouraged people of all ages to step outside their comfort zones and learn about someone who is different.” BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED “If you’re not willing to take a gamble on yourself, why should anybody else?” SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW “After college, I thought that I was going to move to Cleveland and become a wedding singer. I had even lined up my first gig!” GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE “Shoes! Something stuck with me about the challenge of being feminine in a leadership role, and I decided I need to have a flair. I’m often going to be the only woman in a room, and I’m often going to be in situations where I feel like I need to masculinize in some way in order to be at bat. I decided that my accessory of choice was going to be ridiculous shoes.” AT HOME “I’m an apartment gal. I love apartment living. I like the noise and the energy. Once I moved to New York and felt the energy of a city, I fell in love with it. We try to have fun in our space and not take ourselves too seriously.” IN MIAMI “It took me a hot second to find my way here. But I’ve seen a massive evolution over the past several years. We have exploded with innovators who are trying to strengthen the city. They are speaking a shared language, and they know each other and support each other.” WORDS BY NICOLE MARTINEZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

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wo years ago this summer, Andrew Pompa made the decision to walk away from his high-paying, wellrespected job at Akerman, the kind of gig coveted by upwardly mobile young lawyers across the country. He wasn’t sure what was next — maybe he’d work with nonprofits, or for a local foundation or cultural institution — but he was fairly sure that telling his boss that he wanted out would be the end of his law career. Instead, Akerman chairman and CEO Andrew Smulian asked a question that gave Pompa a reason to stay: “What about creating a job that benefits the community and the firm?”

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Andrew Pompa

He was prepared to quit his corporate-law job to help steer nonprofits. Then a funny thing happened.

EMERGING SPIRIT From New York, Pompa first visited Miami during college, a spring-break kid subsisting on Subway sandwiches during the day and South Beach parties at night. He came permanently in 2011, when his dermatologist wife, Dr. Adriane Pompa, began her residency at Jackson. Pompa landed at Akerman and figured he’d follow the traditional corporate-law track: grinding it out as an associate, someday earning a spot among the partners, and repping the kings of corporate. Pompa soon found himself fascinated by Miami’s emerging spirit. “I was just blown away by how accessible the city was and how much excitement there is for what’s going on,” said Pompa, now 33. “The city is like a teenager. Yes, it makes mistakes, but there’s also so much energy.”

‘Miami is like a teenager. Yes, it makes mistakes, but there’s so much energy.’ He remembers being in New York, when he’d call the symphony or some other established nonprofit and not even get a call back. In Miami, he called the New World Symphony and was asked when he could come by for a visit. He started getting involved in more nonprofits, and he decided it’s what he wanted to do every day. WORKING TOGETHER With Smulian’s blessing, Pompa designed a position for himself as part of the firm’s entrepreneur-based initiative called AkermanIN that is unlike what most envision when they think of legal work. Pompa’s office is in the Cambridge Innovation Center co-working space in downtown Miami. He helps Miami startups understand legal challenges they might face. He explains the nuances of intellectual property to computer coders. He assists in the socialimpact work being led by Rebecca Fishman Lipsey at Radical Partners. And he pitches in for community- and cultural-based nonprofits like Nu Deco Ensemble and Miami Science Barge. Sure, helping young entrepreneurs who might be Miami’s next champions of industry is a smart long-term play for Akerman. But two years into his new gig, and Pompa says the firm hasn’t once pressured him about billable hours or generating revenue. “Every day I’m like, ‘This is exciting,’” Pompa said. “Instead of just writing a check to a foundation, I’m asking, ‘How do we roll up our sleeves and work together with the community?’” WORDS BY ERIC BARTON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS

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Felecia Hatcher

Tech or treat: She made a name for herself selling gourmet ice pops. Now she’s found a sweet spot helping others realize their dreams.

umpstarting a city’s tech industry, winning a boatload of awards before the age of 34, writing books and captivating audiences on the national speaking circuit are all well and good. But if you really want to get people’s attention, give them something sweet. Just ask Felecia Hatcher, who co-founded Feverish Ice Cream and Gourmet Pops in 2008 with her husband, Derick Pearson. “Feverish put me on the map and got me a lot of media attention, like from theToday show,” said Hatcher, who worked in tech and marketing before pioneering the popsicle trend in Miami. “I always tell people that they should be more surprised that I was ever in the food business than my other careers.” CONNECTING COMMUNITIES Her surname couldn’t be more apropos, because the natural-born entrepreneur is always hatching up

some idea. Hatcher sold Feverish two years ago to make room on her plate for new endeavors. Figuring her employees wouldn’t be in pops forever, she and Pearson launched Code Fever Miami in 2012 to teach minorities marketable tech and business skills to earn a living for the long haul. Parents immediately flooded the program with requests. About 80 young people, 60 more than Hatcher had anticipated, enrolled in the inaugural workshop. The program teaches them to code and introduces them to venture capitalists to learn about startups and funding. Hatcher says there is an untapped fountain of entrepreneurial interest, talent and ideas within minority communities, which she describes as innovation deserts. “Even if the money is available, we aren’t seeing enough resource magnetism and deal flow in minority areas,” she said. “Look at Airbnb; immigrant populations have been

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offering a similar channel for a while. Or Little Haiti’s jitney taxis, a utility that’s the same as uberPOOL. What if they’d had the right resources to solve the global transportation problem a long time ago?” NEW INNOVATIONS Hatcher has several initiatives in motion to level the playing field. In 2014 she and Pearson created the first Black Tech Week, connecting startups and professionals in science, technology, engineering and math with dozens of expert speakers and mentors. This year’s conference, October 2-7, should coincide with the opening of Hatcher’s latest project: Tribe, a 10,000-square-foot coworking space in Overtown. The multipurpose hub will house a maker lab, accelerator incubator, classrooms, pop-up shops and other events. Hatcher also is pushing for local governments to establish innovation

funds, similar to ones in minorityconcentrated cities like Atlanta and Detroit. The goal, she said, is for startup companies to be less reliant on nonprofits like the Knight Foundation, which supports Code Fever and Black Tech Week. “Startups usually get their first round of funding from friends and family, but what if your circle can only afford to give a round of applause?” Growing up, Hatcher was obsessed with the TV show MacGyver, which became synonymous with overcoming insurmountable situations with simple tools. That same little kid made a small fortune selling Girl Scout cookies in her mom’s workplace and the tax collector’s office, and went on to make artisan popsicles the coolest thing in South Florida. Hatcher has what it takes to make Miami’s tech scene blast off. WORDS BY REBECCA KLEINMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

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Diego Lowenstein The CEO of Lionstone Development has an explorer’s wanderlust, a rock star’s passion for music and a hotelier’s eye for hospitality.

ionstone Development has been a staple in the Miami hospitality scene for five decades, but building luxury hotels and condos was never really part of the plan. After Diego Lowenstein’s grandfather escaped Nazi Germany and resettled in Argentina, the family patriarch created a flourishing beef business. He expanded the family’s holdings in 1966 with the purchase of the White House Hotel in South Beach. That deal sparked a hospitality and residential development business that’s now in its third generation, with Lowenstein in his 15th year as CEO. “Our hotel business started a little by chance and not by design,” Lowenstein, 49, said from his sunny Lincoln Road corner office, surrounded by lion figurines and beaming with pride as he retells his family’s story. “Not a lot of families can say they’ve been in Miami for 50 years. It’s a testament to our values and our commitment to the market through good times and bad.”

REACHING FOR THE TOP Lionstone Development has helped shape Miami’s skyline and has restored some of the city’s most beloved buildings, gifting them back the grandeur they once embodied.

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The company brought us the luxe Epic Hotel & Residences, built on the historic site of the Dupont Plaza. Lionstone also has cultivated a strong relationship with the Ritz-Carlton brand, restoring and remodeling the original 1953 DiLido Hotel into The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and renovating and rebranding One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa into the new Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour.

‘Music fulfills me. It’s a great way to de-stress.‛ Outside of Miami, Lionstone’s interests include three hotels and two casinos in Curaçao, a hotel in Aruba, and a future development in Puerto Rico. Lionstone also has partnered with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group to establish Virgin Hotels in Chicago, New York and beyond. People in the hospitality industry must adapt to technology and be prepared to meet the expectations of millennials, Lowenstein said. “In the future, it’s going to be less about the brand and more about guest experiences.”

A few main concepts will remain, he said, including comfort, cleanliness, aesthetics — and community involvement. Lionstone Development partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Miami to engage with the city’s next generation. PERSONAL TOUCHES At his home in Coral Gables, which he designed with his wife, Gisela, Lowenstein has borrowed a few design cues from his work, utilizing hotel sofas and fixtures as part of the décor. “I take inspiration from great designers and what they have done,” Lowenstein said. “A home is a little hotel. It has to be functional, pleasing and evoke a sense of self.” But Lowenstein also relishes being outside of his home or office. He skis. He tinkers with cars. He travels, having visited more than 100 countries and hoping to hit Mongolia or Madagascar next year, for his 50th birthday. And he rocks. Lowenstein composes music and plays guitar in a Latin rock band, Pampa y La Vía. “It’s not all about work,” he said. “It’s about balance and enjoying life. Music is an important part of my life. It fulfills me, and it’s a great way to de-stress.” WORDS BY CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS

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Ralph Choeff

Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maven of tropical-modern design finds peace in coastal living.

‘Because of our climate, our views, you can literally live like this all year.’

alph Choeff is seated on a creamy, plush Minotti sofa inside a 10,500-square-foot, seven-bedroom, sevenbath spec home, known as Casa Ischia, that he designed on Miami Beach’s Hibiscus Island. He wears a bespoke navy Tom James suit with an open white-collared dress shirt and speaks in that self-assured, clipped manner characteristic of a Brooklyn native. “What I want to do is, I want to open all of this up for you because — I’ll blow your mind,” he said, springing to his feet. He darts toward a wall of pocketing sliding glass doors that run along the home’s southern perimeter, revealing panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami’s skyline. “You cannot imagine, sitting here, what this space transforms into,”

he said, sliding each of the living room’s eight glass panels into one another, completely removing the barrier between outside and in. The home’s ipe wood floors give way to the limestone pool deck. The glittering blue mosaic, wet-edge infinity pool does just what its name suggests, flowing seamlessly into the bay. PART OF ARCHITECTURE It’s about an hour before sunset. Miami’s blue skies are stitched in a soft muslin of clouds casting a hazy, pre-twilight glow onto the bay. This view was mesmerizing before opening the doors. Now, there’s a palpable peaceful feeling of floating with the current and the bay breeze. “You become part of the architecture of Miami,” Choeff said. “You really have to experience it to understand it.” This is what Miami’s tropical modern architecture is all about.

Choeff, 61, principal at Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design, has spent the past three decades perfecting the style for discerning and high-profile clients, including Alex Rodriguez and his Coral Gables home. The style combines the clean lines and sharp angles of midcentury modern architecture with tropical wood, stone and stucco indigenous to Miami. “It’s very conducive to South Florida living because of our surroundings,” Choeff said. “Our climate, our views — you can literally live like this all year.” LIVING WITH WATER Choeff’s high-end clientele clamors for tropical modern homes with outdoor summer kitchens, oversized spa-like bathrooms that open to the outside, multiple lounging areas, mini master suites for guests,

custom closets and smart technology that allows them to control everything from home security and lighting to entertainment from a central wireless device. When asked about the future of Miami’s architecture and design, Choeff’s tune switches from aesthetics to pragmatism: “If I see a future in architecture, it’s how to deal with climate change, global warming and sea-level rise,” he said. “The architects have got to be on the forefront of this solution, along with the scientists. How will the homes be built higher? What ideas do architects have for the water flowing through the house that’s going to come in? Living higher, living differently. It’s not just putting barriers up to stop the water. It’s how to live with the water, as well.” WORDS BY SHAYNE BENOWITZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

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D I N I N G. E N T E R TA I N I N G. AND GETTING OUT IN THE 305.

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SOUTHERN A SPLURGES We visited six new and classic restaurants, all located south of the Dolphin Expressway, and ordered the most expensive things on the menu.

FELIPE CUEVAS

Hank & Harry’s Deli, coming soon to South Miami, piles a 1/2-pound each of corned beef and pastrami on rye bread with mustard for its Combo Pounder sandwich.

s Miami’s dining map continues to expand beyond South Beach, Brickell and Wynwood, the sprawling swath of South Miami-Dade — where many would argue the real locals live — has plenty of knockout restaurants. And in true Magic City fashion, there’s a little something for everyone, from a locally owned Jewish deli in South Miami to a rising-star chef’s new Indian restaurant in Kendall. Here are six of our favorite spots, and the priciest dishes they serve. HANK & HARRY’S DELI South Miami Hank & Harry’s immediately charmed locals and visitors when it opened off Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road last year. The New York-style deli is opening a second, larger location this month in South Miami. Co-founded by Richard Booth and Buzzy Sklar, who also opened Sliderz restaurants together, the friendly Hank & Harry’s has gained a following for its deli classics: egg-salad sandwiches, bagels with cream cheese, split-pea soup, corned beef, brisket, black-andwhite cookies and more. The menu tops out at $23.95, which gets you a Combo Pounder: a 1/2-pound each of two different deli meats, piled high on a triple-decker sandwich. Sklar recommends getting hot corned beef and pastrami as your meat choices. “If you picture those giant sandwiches in New York delis, this is even better,” Sklar said. “We cut the meats right to order, and it comes with coleslaw and a half-sour pickle. Get it with one of our potato knishes and a Dr. Brown’s Black Cherry soda, and, trust me, you’ve had a real deli experience.” 5958 South Dixie Highway, South Miami; handhdeli.com.

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the life Clockwise from far left: Chef Jan Jorgensen’s Fire-Roasted Branzino at Two Chefs is served with duck-confit onions and fingerling potatoes; the Catula Filet at Café Catula is stuffed with goat cheese and roasted peppers; Finka Table & Tap’s whole Hogfish dish is sourced fresh from the Keys.

NO NAME CHINESE South Miami Heath Porter and Craig DeWald, the talented duo behind Uvaggio in Coral Gables, have opened the Asian restaurant South Miami-Dade has been waiting for. No Name Chinese in South Miami serves wine on tap and uses herbs from Pinecrest Gardens in its daily tea program, part of its neighborhood appeal. “Some of our favorite customers, who are now our partners, came to us wanting a place to get good Chinese food, like in New York,” DeWald said. “We loved the idea. And, of course, we wanted to pair it with a great wine list, like at Uvaggio.” The priciest menu item is Black Angus Grilled Tenderloin “Au Poivre,” at $28. The dish replaces traditional black pepper with Sichuan peppercorn, adding a hit of Shaoxing rice wine and a side of roasted local vegetables. It’s been flying out of the kitchen since No Name opened in late May. “If it were me, I’d pair it with a really peppery red,” DeWald said. 7400 Southwest 57th Court, South Miami; 786-577-0734; nonamechinese.com.

CAFÉ CATULA Kendall Hidden in a medical office building just off Sunset Drive and Galloway Road, Café Catula is part art gallery, part restaurant. Owned by husbandand-wife team Saul and Leida Hernandez, Catula features live music most nights and a partnership with Cuban artist Uldis Lopez that allows the Hernandezes to curate the Catula Collection of for-sale fine paintings and sculptures. The restaurant’s international menu rivals the art collection in terms of crowd-pleasers. From the Chef Classics selections, the $39 Catula Filet is the most expensive, and for good reason. “It’s one of our signature dishes,” Saul Hernandez said. “We take a center-cut filet mignon, stuff it with goat cheese and roasted red peppers, and top it with roasted garlic, rosemary and a wine sauce. To round out the flavors on the plate, it’s served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. With the ambiance here, a hearty, flavorful dish like this just works.” 7190 Southwest 87th Avenue, Miami; 305-720-2122; cafecatula.com. FINKA TABLE & TAP West Kendall Finka recently celebrated its third anniversary, but it has felt like a longtime part of West Kendall’s cultural fabric since the day it opened. Chef-owner Eileen Andrade’s Cuban-Peruvian-Korean menu has evolved into its own delicious identity. Take the $36 Hogfish, for example. Brought in fresh from the Keys, the fish gets seasoned with salt and lemon juice, then fried and covered

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GHEE INDIAN KITCHEN Kendall The hotly anticipated Ghee Indian Kitchen in Downtown Dadeland opened to rave reviews this summer. With a name that translates to “pure,” Ghee is where you’ll find a fresh, modern twist on Indian classics. Chef and owner Niven Patel says he intends for his dishes to be shared, family-style, allowing diners to sample many flavors. As a result, prices are low — most of the menu is less than $10 — so you won’t break the bank on Ghee’s Local Cobia for $17. “This is more of a South Indiastyle dish, but it’s also very Miami,” Patel said. “I pick coconuts from my farm in Homestead to make coconut milk, and then I add black mustard seeds, curry leaves, lime and Thai chilies to make a coconut curry base. The cobia is grilled and marinated with ground coriander, cumin and cloves, and then lightly simmered in the coconut curry.” Spend the money you saved on a side order of Green Millet ($10). “Millet comes from a small village in India where my ancestors are from,” Patel said. “It’s hard to explain, but there’s really nothing like it.” 8965 Southwest 72nd Place, Kendall; 305-968-1850; gheemiami.com. WORDS BY JENNIFER AGRESS

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TWO CHEFS Pinecrest Twenty-three years after opening as a cooking school, Two Chefs has stood the test of time as one of South Miami-Dade’s finest restaurants. Danish-born chef and owner Jan Jorgensen reinvents his menu every two weeks and still leads a regular schedule of cooking classes. A classic that never goes out of style is Jorgensen’s $36 FireRoasted Branzino. He combines duck-confit onions with aromatic fingerling potatoes, which serve as a bed for a butterflied, boneless fish rubbed with herb vinaigrette and garlic oil. Jorgensen finishes the dish in Two Chefs’ wood-burning oven. “As a cook, I like to actually cook, so whenever we can use the wood oven, we do,” he said. “You have to build a fire just like a Boy Scout, using oak wood, birch or both. When I put this dish in there, the skin gets really crispy, the potatoes get golden brown and delicious, and it all becomes a beautiful thing.” 8287 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest; 305-663-2100; twochefsrestaurant.com.

in Finka’s special sauce — a twist on chimichurri with cilantro, garlic, sweet soy, lime juice, ají limón and other peppers. “Hogfish feeds on seafood only, so it picks up lots of flavors when you eat it, without having that ‘fishy’ taste,” Finka executive chef Ofer Cohen said. “When you prepare it with our special sauce, it creates a beautiful flavor profile. It’s tangy, sweet and sour all at the same time.” 14690 Southwest 26th Street, Miami; 305-227-8818; finkarestaurant.com.

Greek Flavors Made For Miami Reminiscent of the bright blue and white contrasting colors of Greece, Atlantikós exudes a truly authentic Mediterranean dining experience. Chef Anastasios “Tasos” Chasekioglou oﬀers a curated selection of traditional Greek dishes and fresh seafood from the Atlantic Ocean and Aegean Sea.

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t’s time to de-stigmatize the Bloody Mary. For too long, it’s been pigeonholed as a hangover helper or a once-in-a-while splurge while onboard an airplane. But look around Miami, from waterfront seafood restaurants to fancy French places, and you’ll find Bloody Marys that are anything but basic. No salt-laden bottled tomato juice or premixed blends need apply; we’re talking craft cocktails that are fresh, eye-catching and totally satisfying.

We searched high and low — reaching as far south as Key West — to uncover these 16 Bloody Marys that may be the best you’ve ever tasted. Some are impressively creative, while others are classic and smooth. Try one the next time you’re at one of these restaurants; no hangover or plane ticket necessary.

SPICE IT UP We like the uniquely bold and spice-forward blends of black

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The 16 best Bloody Marys in and around the Magic City. (Yes, we awarded bonus points for fried chicken, prime rib and pork bun garnishes.) pepper, Tabasco, Worcestershire and horseradish that go into the Bloody Marys at Malibu Farm at Nobu Eden Roc, La Petite Maison, Shuckers Bar & Grill and Lightkeepers at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. The Butcher Shop in Wynwood adds a splash of spicy brine from pickled green beans to its Bloody Mary mix. And on weekends, The Grill at Bal Harbour Shops serves its Sriracha-spiked Bloody Mary.

We love how The Grill’s bartenders shake this cocktail with ice, then pour it into your glass without cubes — thick, frigid and heavenly. A WHOLE MEAL Next time you’re in Key West, don’t miss the chance to order the famous Bloody Mary at the Burgundy Bar at The Saint Hotel. Start by customizing your drink, choosing from among three infused vodkas and four base options.

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5 Then watch your bartender top it off with prime rib, horseradish cream, Yorkshire pudding, shrimp, a blue cheese meatball, spiced bacon and more. Closer to home, chef Amaris Jones will fill you up with her fried-chicken-and-waffle Bloody Mary, available at her Sunday Soul Food Brunch at Spasso in Coconut Grove. SOMETHING SWEET Arketekt by Aficionados, new in Brickell, balances the flavors of pineapple, basil and tabasco in its sensational Bloody Mary. And the cucumber vodka in the Bloody at

6 Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market in Doral is too refreshing to turn down. Warning: Both of these may leave you tempted to order more than one. VODKA? NAH Downtown hotspot Baby Jane turns the traditional Bloody Mary on its head, starting with a blend of tequila and chartreuse liqueur. Add in some fresh wasabi, white soy and edamame, and garnish with a pork bun and a blistered shishito pepper. Sign us up. River Yacht Club also switches out vodka for a weekendonly Bloody Mary made of beer and bourbon. Interesting and perfect. WORDS BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG

CLASSIC SPICY BLOODY MARY

Adapted from Lightkeepers at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, this bold Bloody is best with a simple garnish of olives, a celery stalk and a lemon wedge. Makes 1 cocktail. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces fresh tomato juice 2 tablespoons white horseradish 1½ teaspoons salt 1½ teaspoons black pepper 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons Tito’s Vodka 1. Shake ingredients, then pour into a glass with ice. Add any garnish, add another few shakes of hot sauce if brave enough, and enjoy.

1. Acqualina. 2. Arketekt. 3. Baby Jane. 4. Biltmore. 5. Burgundy Bar. 6. Butcher Shop. 7. Dragonfly. 8. Estefan Kitchen. 9. The Grill at Bal Harbour Shops. 10. La Petite Maison. 11. Malibu Farm. 12. Lightkeepers at The Ritz-Carlton. 13. River Yacht Club. 14. Shuckers Bar & Grill. 15. Spasso. 16. Zuma. Fried Chicken

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Naomi Harris’ Madruga Bakery is elevating Miami’s bread game to new heights. WORDS BY EVAN S. BENN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS

he has fed sourdough starters in Anchorage and milled wheat in rural England, but the magnetic draw of Miami pulled Naomi Harris back to her hometown to open her own bread shop and café. Madruga Bakery, which came to life this year around the corner from Whole Foods in Coral Gables, is Harris’ ode to the proper breadmaking techniques she’s picked up through her training and apprenticeships both far and near, including local stints with Zak the Baker, Café Curuba and Lyon + Lyon Catering. She’s in the bakeshop at 4:30 a.m.,

milling whole grains into flour and tending to the wild yeasts that leaven her breads. LOCALS KNOW Her bakery has become a hit with in-the-know office workers from the area, who stop in at breakfast or lunch for fresh-brewed Counter Culture coffee and a slice of banana bread or an egg sandwich. Even the health-conscious crowds from neighboring Metropolis Fitness and Greenmonkey Yoga are regulars. “We’ve also gotten a lot of support from the Pinecrest area and those communities,” Harris said. “Some people come just for the bread — our whole-grain loaf

has become very popular. Classics like croissants and chocolate-chip cookies do well, too.” (Pro tip: Don’t miss Harris’ exceptional challah, a Friday-only treat available in limited quantities.) SAVORY SANDWICHES While breads play a starring role at Madruga, a changing menu of sandwiches, salads and soups makes it a smart place to meet for lunch or get some work done. The savory side of the menu is overseen by Persefoni Vordokas, who helped Harris come up with the sandwich that is the current object of our desire: Roasted Sweet Potato with Spiced Cashew Aioli, Arugula

and Pesto on Whole-Wheat Bread. “We wanted to have a really great vegan item on the menu,” Harris said. “So we started playing with different roasted vegetables, and then Perse wanted to add the pesto, and everything came together really well,” Harris said. “It’s vegan, but you’re not missing anything when you eat it. The potato has that natural sweetness, the arugula provides a little spicy balance, and then the bread is just a good carrier for all of that and the sauces.” Madruga Bakery, 1430 South Dixie Highway (at Madruga Court), Suite 117, Coral Gables; 305-262-6130; madrugabakery.com.

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Q&A with Naomi Harris How old are you? “28.” Where did you grow up? “I’m from Miami. I went to Miami Palmetto Senior High.” Where did you study/train? “I graduated from Northwestern University, then I moved to Alaska and worked at Fire Island Rustic Bake Shop. That’s where I totally fell in love with baking. I apprenticed at Tracebridge Sourdough in England. I was going to move to North Carolina, but I heard Zak (Stern) was making bread in Miami, and I was really excited because that wasn’t happening here before. So I worked for Zak for a little bit, as well as with the pastry chef at Lyon + Lyon and at Café Curuba.” Warm climate or cold? “Warm.” Butter or jam on toast? “Butter.” Why do you bake? “I like the troubleshooting aspect of it. You have to be aware of everything from variations in grain and the weather to temperature and hydration levels, and always be responding to it. I love that it’s a constantly changing process and not a rote thing.” What’s the best part of running a business? “Customers. Being able to interact with people, and give them a product that brings them joy, it feels really great to contribute to that.”

Madruga Bakery’s Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich is vegan, but hearty whole-wheat bread, cashew aioli and basil pesto make sure no one’s missing any meat.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SANDWICH MAKES 3 SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS SANDWICH 1 large sweet potato 1 yellow onion 6 slices sourdough whole-wheat bread 1 cup fresh arugula Cashew aioli (see recipe) Pesto (see recipe) Olive oil Salt and pepper CASHEW AIOLI 1¾ cups raw cashews Fresh water ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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teaspoon cumin teaspoon crushed red pepper teaspoon salt teaspoon paprika

with remaining aioli ingredients in a blender, adding water while blending until aioli is smooth.

NO-CHEESE PESTO 2 cups fresh basil leaves ¼ cup toasted pine nuts 2 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup olive oil

2. Make pesto: Combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor and blend until combined. Drizzle in olive oil and pulse until the pesto comes together.

1. Make cashew aioli: A day ahead, place cashews in a bowl, cover with water and refrigerate overnight. Combine soaked cashews

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Scrub the potato clean, then cut in half lengthwise. Place each half cut-side down on a

cutting board, and slice into 1/4-inch planks. Lightly oil a baking sheet, place potato slices on sheet, then brush the tops of the potato with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake 20-25 minutes, until potato is soft. 4. While the potato bakes, cut the onion into thin slices. Set a heavy-duty skillet over medium heat, then coat with olive oil and add the sliced onion. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until the slices turn a

deep caramel color, 20-30 minutes. Season with salt. 5. Spread about a tablespoon of pesto on one side of one slice of bread, then cover it with 4-5 slices of sweet potato. Top sweet potato with caramelized onion, then a layer of arugula. Drizzle olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper on the arugula. Spread about a tablespoon of cashew aioli on one side of another slice of bread, and close the sandwich. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

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Once a tiny town that first incorporated 90 years ago, Hallandale Beach is still a burgeoning, changing community. The southeastern-most city in Broward County, hugged by Hollywood to the north and Aventura to the south, it is perhaps best known for Gulfstream Park, with its welcoming horse track, casino, shops and restaurants. But Hallandale Beach’s attributes stretch far beyond that. Its local businesses, inspired architecture and passionate locals are just a few reasons to visit. Here, one of those locals gives us an insider’s look at her city.

If anyone has witnessed Hallandale Beach’s growth, it’s Beth Geduld. A resident of the area for two decades, she opened her design showroom and staging business, Renovation Room, with business partner John Diaz in Hallandale Beach five years ago. Why? Because of how busy Hallandale Beach Boulevard is. She and her physician husband have found the beachfront city to be a perfect place to raise their family — including two teenage sons and a dog, Duke — and build her business. “Hallandale used to be very touristy, very seasonal,” she said. “There has been a lot of growth, and you still can’t get a prettier beach!”

‘Hallandale has lots of sand, beautiful water and plenty of parking.’ Gulfstream Park

Where to get centered?

“Om’Echaye is an amazing wellness center that serves healthy foods, has pilates, spin, yoga and other classes. They have a delicious, allnatural juice bar and home kitchen. It’s a one-stop shop for wellness — and the best yoga in town!” Om’Echaye, 1100 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard; 954-456-6945; omechaye.com.

For the kids?

“It’s for adults and children, but Trombetta Tennis at the Golden

Isles Tennis Center. My son has been playing tennis since he was about 5. He started with Trombetta — they have great courts, playgrounds, picnic space and more.” Golden Isles Tennis Center, 500 Egret Drive; 954-457-1459; hallandalebeachfl.gov.

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A place that inspires you?

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“Golden Isles is a high-end community that has incredible architecture with newly renovated and new homes.”

For home and design?

“We make clients’ design visions come true at Renovation Room. It’s boutique, so all our pieces are unique; it’s not like big-box stores where everybody has it. I have specialty mixed candles from Beverly Hills, and they go right off the shelves.” Renovation Room, 500 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard; 888-928-0951; renovationroom.com.

Your secret gem?

“I go to Le’Cut, a mom-and-pop hair salon and a terrific, affordable place to get a great blowout.” Le’Cut Hair Salon, 800 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Suite 25; 954-404-6250; lecuthair.com.

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“Gulfstream Park is the center of entertainment in Hallandale for everyone, including children. The park has a large horse-racing track, casino, restaurants, everything. It really is the heart of Hallandale, and it’s been a destination for people for years.” Gulfstream Park, 901 South Federal Highway; 954-454-7000; gulfstreampark.com.

Sunny spot?

“Joy Cooper, the mayor of Hallandale, has built a fantastic beach building, open to the public, at the famous Beach Ball Water Tower. Hallandale Beach has lots of sand and beautiful water with plenty of parking.” North City Beach Park, 111 South Surf Road; 954-457-1456; cohb.org/1130.

Breakfast place?

“In the same plaza as Le’Cut is Sage Deli, a classic. They’ve been open since 1972 and bake the bagels every morning so they are hot and delicious — just like in New York City. My favorite? The everything bagel with butter!” Sage Bagel and Deli, 800 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard; 954-456-7499; sagebagelanddeli.com.

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‘At Sage Deli, they bake the bagels fresh every morning, so they are hot and delicious — just like in New York.’

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“Laser Therapy Spa is the only place to get CoolSculpting, laser hair removal and Botox. Kristan, the owner, is phenomenal and I have trusted her — and only her — to perform my beauty treatments for years.” Laser Therapy Spa, 800 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Suite 15; 954-455-8400; lasertherapyspa.com. Trombetta Tennis

For a dinner date?

“We go to Matteo’s Trattoria for genuine Italian food. Service is always consistent, and the food is always delicious. My favorites are the huge family-style salad and the veal chop Matteo.” Matteo’s Trattoria, 1825 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard; 954-455-4050; hallandale.matteosristorante.com. WORDS BY CHRISTIANA LILLY / PORTRAIT BY FELIPE CUEVAS

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DIP OMAT DIPL DIPLOMAT A $100-million facelift restores the iconic Hollywood hotel, tempering modern design with historic sophistication.

BREEZY VIBES Now part of Hilton’s exclusive Curio Collection, the reigning vibe is resortcasual and the mood is set from the moment you pull up. Valet attendants sport breezy striped shirts rather than formal uniforms that were a hallmark of the bygone Westin era. Step inside the redesigned atrium-style lobby, where views of the ocean beckon and a breeze blows through the open floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Outdoor elements like sand, moss and faux palm trees make their way inside, adding to the open-air resort feel. At the check-in desk, an LED screen features ocean scenes with dolphins who swim up and stare with a friendly nod, and pint-sized travelers can choose among prizes from a treasure chest. The kids won’t want to take the time to drop their bags upstairs, where newly furnished guest rooms and suites — all 1,000 of them — feature playful sunrise or sunset themes based on their

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The Diplomat’s indoor-outdoor feel adds to its resort appeal, from sunsets by the pool, top, to lunch at its Spa Café, above, to drinks at the Hotel Bar, left. WILL PRYCE (POOL, BAR)

t the Diplomat Beach Resort, everything old is new again. Relive your Atari glory days with an old-school arcade machine loaded with 60 classic video games (Space Invaders, anyone?), or be a pinball wizard, no coins needed, at fast-casual Bristol’s Burgers, where throwback cocktails also help pass the time. Order homemade ice cream and a treat from the penny-candy wall at Candy & Cones’ retro soda-fountain counter. Even the resort’s rebranded logo harkens back to the olden days, when the hotel played host to the likes of Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr. and Liza Minnelli for their sold-out shows. But make no mistake: Modern amenities abound at this playground for kids of all ages. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the Diplomat’s stunning $100-million renovation renders this property a top choice for those looking to get away from it all.

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Glamping at The Resort at Paws Up® is much more than an overnight stay in a tent. It’s our way of introducing you to the grandeur of the American West at a level of luxury unimagined in days gone by. We call it The American Safari. More than 37,000 acres of wilderness, 100 miles of trails and 10 miles of the Blackfoot River combine to make for the ultimate adventure playground for adults and kids alike. This is Montana’s premier luxury ranch resort. This is The Resort at Paws Up.

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This playground for kids of all ages is a top choice for those looking to get away from it all. geographic orientation. They’ll want to make a beeline for the Dip+Slide, a waterslide and sprinklers delight, but the biggest draw is an enormous bucket that gradually fills with water before dumping it all on top of them — endless amusement. Bright orange letters hanging on the wall near the elevators remind guests: “Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen.” SUN, SAND AND S’MORES The pool complex is dotted with luxurious cabanas, but behold the eye-catching ones with free-flowing drapes and lush pillows designed by Trina Turk. Radiating bright colors and festive patterns reflective of tropical flowers, sea and sunshine, these cabanas come with a personal butler. Meanwhile, a see-through partition between the two-story pool gives guests the chance to gaze through to the other side. Steps away, the saltwater awaits with beach chairs, sand pails and a volleyball net at the ready. Those who want to venture offshore can rent watersports equipment. On weekends, kids are treated to additional activities like poolside movies and bounce houses. Hop a shuttle to the golf course, though it’s no longer owned by the hotel, or cross the skybridge to the Intracoastal side, where there’s a beer-and-wine garden with pingpong tables, a cornhole set and an ever-popular whimsical bus that

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From top: A Trina Turk-designed pool cabana radiates bright colors and patterns; east- and west-facing rooms have ideal sunrise and sunset views; kids will want to make a beeline straight for the pool’s waterslide.

makes for a great photo opp. There’s also a bustling on-site conference center, but don’t fret: The hotel doesn’t feel overrun, in part because the conference luggage is handled on that side with military-style precision. Come dusk, roast s’mores at one of the poolside fire pits, kept aflame even during the summer. For some grownup time, drop the kids at the Diplomat Kids Club for sand art and computer games and head to the full-service spa. A mesmerizing rain wall runs the length of the relaxation room and primes your mind for a massage or facial. EAT ALL DAY, SING ALL NIGHT Post-treatment, relax on the sundrenched ocean terrace. Follow it up with a special night out at old standby Diplomat Prime, a steakhouse that keeps with the resort’s old-meets-new approach. A dramatic, 18-foot mural of two women in old-fashioned bathing suits sets the decidedly unstuffy tone, as do marble and white-leather furnishings that offset the dark wood and velvet touches. “The mural is a nod to our past,” said Ed Walls, the hotel’s general manager. The renovations not only added four restaurants, bringing the total to 10, but attracted considerable culinary star power. Geoffrey Zakarian opened Point Royal, where the impressive raw bar complements coastal American cuisine. Michael Schulson brings his progressive Japanese fare to Monkitail, churning out shareable small plates from the open robatayaki kitchen and sushi flown in fresh from Japan. Tucked in the back of Monkitail is Nokku (“knock,” in Japanese), a discreet karaoke bar. Nokku has four soundproof studios, so you can not only belt out your best renditions of old-time favorites — but also take home your very own recording. Stairway to Heaven sounds about right. WORDS BY LAUREN COMANDER

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OASIS COLLECTIONS CEO Parker Stanberry helped start Oasis Collections by seeking out global properties in cosmopolitan cities that were uniquely tailored to culture-seeking travelers. The Miami-based entrepreneur didn’t stop there: Realizing that travel is better with a local expert, Oasis enlisted “Sidekicks,” insiders who know every nook and cranny of their city, to guide guests and unlock doors. Lean on your Sidekick to get you into the most popular hotspots in any of the 23 cities where Oasis operates — or to fulfill your every whim and desire. “During the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro in 2014, our Sidekick received a three-page, $35,000 alcohol order, complete with obscure tequilas and fine wines,” Stanberry said. “It was a scramble, but they did it.” oasiscollections.com.

SIENNA CHARLES Jaclyn Sienna India developed a taste for exceptional service during her training at Philadelphia’s now-closed Le BecFin. But when she went to work at a travel agency, she saw that vacationplanning provided a lopsided level of service compared to the cost. “At the restaurant, I would see how someone spending $2,000 on a meal would speak with the sommelier and get introduced to the chef and learn about the ingredients and the pairings,” Sienna India said. “Yet someone spending $30,000 on a vacation would get no intimate knowledge about where they were staying or dining.” Sienna Charles, her travel concierge service based in Palm

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Beach and New York, sets the standard for luxury travel with one-of-a-kind trips that are always expert-tested. Her most noteworthy excursions? Accompanying former President George W. Bush to Ethiopia, planning a private dinner at Versailles, and organizing breakfast atop the Arc de Triomphe. “When money is no object, you can plan a really amazing experience.” siennacharles.com. BA CULTURAL CONCIERGE When Madi Lang landed in Buenos Aires about 12 years ago, she had no idea the stay would become permanent. She decided to make a business out of her love for the complex, idiosyncratic city.

Lang founded BA Cultural Concierge, headquartered in Aventura, to guide her clients toward the best of Buenos Aires. Besides ultra-posh hotels and impossible-to-book restaurants, BA Cultural Concierge gives guests an insider’s glimpse of the city, booking private art viewings, professor-led architecture tours and in-home dinners with top local chefs. This concierge also offers 24hour support, a service that Lang’s clients appreciate, especially with the unexpected hiccups that can arise in South America. “It’s all about understanding the lingo of the city and its people and how they move through life,” she said. “That gives you this richness of context that you wouldn’t necessarily experience on your own.” baculturalconcierge.com.

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L.A.Story Clear across the country, on the other coast, Los Angeles could be Miami’s twin. And L.A., like the Magic City, is having a moment.

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os Angeles and Miami are a lot alike. Both share strong Latin roots, sweatinducing traffic and a competitive duality between their daytime and nighttime pursuits. Like us, Angelenos have it all — and it just keeps getting better. Los Angeles’ culture is beginning to steal some of Hollywood’s spotlight, and forgotten pockets are filling in with new businesses to create neighborhoods overnight. STAY Miami Beach has Nobu Hotel at Eden Roc, and Malibu has the Nobu Ryokan (noburyokanmalibu. com). Squeezed between the Pacific Coast Highway and Carbon Beach (nicknamed Billionaire’s Beach for its moguls-in-residence), the 16-room, teak-slatted compound draws its inspiration from Japan’s traditional roadside inns. Guests are greeted in a Nakashima-furnished lobby and led to their room for a Japanese tea

ceremony with rice crackers baked by Nobu Matsuhisa. For more of the master’s fare, walk next door to his restaurant. Tutorials loaded onto iPads demonstrate the Japanese bathing ritual and how to tie a yukata (robe). The absence of desks says it all. Why work with an ocean to gaze at and a Japanese garden upon which to reflect? If you can pull yourself away from the Pacific, try the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com). Catering to a Rodeo Drive clientele, the brand commissioned Pierre-Yves Rochon (Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera, Shangri-La Hotel in Paris) to design 170 rooms and suites with a salute to Hollywood’s Golden Age. Nobu Ryokan, top and above right, is wedged between the Pacific Coast Highway and Carbon Beach in Malibu. The new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, right, is a salute to Hollywood glamour.

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Sun at the rooftop pool, steps from one of three on-site Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants, or watch the world go by from each room’s spacious balcony. Its La Prairie Spa is unique to the city, while complimentary personal concierges and a house Rolls-Royce fall under necessities around here. EAT Melting-pot demographics and gentrification galore, not to mention having America’s breadbasket in its backyard, have whipped L.A. into a culinary mecca on par with New York — or even better, depending on whom you ask. When in Santa Monica, you can’t go wrong with anything by Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants. Tallula’s (tallulasrestaurant.com), its latest eatery with a first-generation Mexican chef, replaces the Tex-Mex institution that preceded it with a produce-packed menu.

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The chef blends toasted sunflower seeds, charred tomatoes and chipotle into sikil p’ak, a Yucatán dip typically made with pumpkin seeds. Scoop it up with crudités culled from whatever’s in season at the beach town’s famous farmers market. Leave the piña colada back home, and embrace the equally frothy avocado-lada. Chef-owner Steve Samson swears he can hear the trill of crickets at Rossoblu (rossoblula.com), his charcuterie and wood-fired followup to Sotto. Besides the countryside calmness at night, he was sold on City Market South, a 10-acre adaptive reuse development in downtown’s fashion district, when he heard there’d be bocce ball courts. Michael Sullivan, Blackberry Farm’s butcher and charcutier, showed Samson the ropes, including tallow (beef fat) as airy as Marshmallow Fluff. A dollop of the sage-seasoned paste comes on salumi boards. Fruit woods fuel a 9-foot hearth, where butterflied Santa Barbara prawns prepped like baked clams cook in seconds. Miami restaurateurs are feeling the itch to go west. The new Freehand Los Angeles (freehandhotels.com/los-angeles) opened with two bars by Gabe Orta and Elad Zvi, including the Broker Shaker. On deck: Yardbird from John Kunkel and Fi’lia by Michael Schwartz.

If Ojai Valley Inn & Spa reminds you of the Reagans’ California, it’s because Ronald and Nancy were among the Hollywood royalty who palled around the 220-acre property north of Los Angeles. Though the same sunset casts a mystical glow across the Topa Topa Mountains — “the pink moment” — a lot has changed since they checked in. A full, five-year renovation concludes in 2019. After golfing the 18-hole course planted with towering oaks and eucalyptus trees, or trailbiking on complimentary Linus bicycles, channel the famous lovebirds on the romantic terrace at Olivella. Chef de cuisine Andrea Rodella fluctuates between native dishes (rigatoni Bolognese) and California cuisine (yellowtail crudo with avocado and watermelon radish) with ease. For a sense of place, don’t skip the spa. Like Sedona, Ojai is sought for its healing powers, and treatments such as sound-energy therapy don’t shy away from the city’s New Age practices. Nicola Behrman, a British energy alchemist and spiritual guide, partnered with the spa to guide illumination sessions. Through conversation, sage and song, she clears negative energy and sends enlightened souls on their merry way. ojairesort.com. —RK

WILLIAM RUST (WALDORF ASTORIA), RICK POON (TALLULA’S), DISCOVER LOS ANGELES; OJAI RESORT & SPA (OJAI)

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Catch some sun at the rooftop pool of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, above, before dining at one of the hotel’s three Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants. Rossoblu, right, features housemade charcuterie and craft cocktails. Tallula’s, below, serves its tres leches cake with seasonal local berries.

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SHOP Miami has designer stores in spades, so focus your shopping spree on local exclusives. Heidi Merrick (heidimerrick.com), daughter of legendary surfboard shaper Al Merrick, captures the quintessential California girl in her namesake lifestyle collection. She makes Beatle-esque velvet suits, sweatshirts emblazoned with her “SRF LA” campaign and a new men’s line in her downtown atelier to sell at her nearby boutique. Sold in sets of five, her brother Britt’s surfboards double as art installations. From the first waft of palo santo at his set of RTH shops (rthshop.com), René Holguin transports patrons like Erykah Badu to his meticulously crafted world. The fashion, home and fragrance designer learned from Ralph Lauren before launching his own aesthetic where Old West and indigenous cultures, from his native El Paso, Texas, to Peru, play out in bandana bags and campfire-scented soap. Though a Canadian import, The Detox Market (thedetoxmarket.com) couldn’t get more Goop with its eco-only beauty products (Moon Juice, W3ll People). Head to its new, beach-chic location in Santa Monica, where Gwyneth Paltrow also runs her empire.

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SEE Like Miami, Los Angeles has its share of private art collections that welcome the public. Maurice and Paul Marciano, the brothers behind Guess?, built a bona fide temple for their collection of 1,500 works, approximately 100 of which are presented in the inaugural group show, “Unpacking: The Marciano Foundation,” through December 24. After winding your way through the funhouse that is “Jim Shaw: The Wig Museum,” the artist’s first comprehensive solo show in his

hometown, through September 17, seek another freaky exhibit — remnants of the building’s former self, a Scottish Rite Masonic Temple. marcianoartfoundation.org. Fans of mega art events should circle “LA/LA: A Celebration Beyond Borders” from September 15 through January 2018. Organized by Pacific Standard Time, exhibits at 70 regional art institutions address the dialogue between L.A. and Latin America. pacificstandardtime.org. WORDS BY REBECCA KLEINMAN

Clockwise from top left: Surfboards and lifestyle accessories are top sellers at Heidi Merrick’s downtown L.A. boutique; The Detox Market stocks eco-friendly beauty products; artwork from the Chinese American Museum is part of Pacific Standard Time’s upcoming exhibition; the Marciano Art Foundation houses more than 1,500 works.

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Where Mediterranean meets modern! Run by Chefs Mariano Araya and Jesus Godinez, their casually elegant restaurant in Doral combines four ambiances in one single location, merging together acoffee shop, restaurant, outdoor lounge and a specially curated area for events. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 8347 Northwest 36th Street, Doral; 305-960-7054; marfilbistro.com

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Glance inside a person’s office, and much is revealed: passions, loves and interests; the world closest to the person’s heart. Dr. Craig Spurdle’s office is a glimpse into an adventurous life: 11x17 photos of him airborne as one of the top five mogul skiers on the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team in the early 1990s, diplomas and certificates that herald his competency as a top orthopedic surgeon, drawings from adolescent patients on whom he operated, and perhaps most touching, a clock frame with a photo of a child on whom Dr. Spurdle operated five times to repair a club foot. Each is a story within Dr. Spurdle’s life and commitment to children as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital; days that start at 6:30 a.m. to review traumas from the previous night, check orthopedic x-rays, visit patients and then surgeries, about 10 a week, on adolescents most commonly injured while playing sports. Years of skiing exposed Dr. Spurdle to the rigors of intense sports on the body and propelled him into his chosen profession, and to “fixing things,” as he says. Fixing injuries, joint reconstruction and rehabilitation, identifying kids with injury potential and addressing impending problems before the athletic season starts. Deeply compassionate, Dr. Spurdle operates on young patients with neuromuscular issues and has international patients for whom medical care was previously inaccessible. “I love the mission of this hospital,” Dr. Spurdle said about Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. “They don’t exclude anyone and don’t leave kids behind. If someone needs help, they’ll get it, and it allows me to focus on the kids.” Dr. Spurdle is quick to point out he is part of a larger dream team of surgeons; a group of 11 of the country’s top physicians, each with an expertise that intertwines with his own. He sees up to 140 kids a week, and about 10,000 fractures a year, each with their own special nuances. “I love the clinic,” Dr. Spurdle said about seeing patients. “It’s a process of several weeks to a month of talking to the patients, operating and healing, and the most rewarding thing is to see the excitement on the kids’ faces when they’re cleared for sports.” Not one to sit still, Dr. Spurdle is a founding board member of the Miami Children’s Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center, which opened last year. He travels with the U.S. World Cup Ski Team as an on-snow physician, and is a voluntary assistant professor at UM School of Medicine. He runs, skis, snowboards, mountain bikes…the list is long. As your mother would say, “There is no grass growing under his feet.”

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Express yourself. A Fernando Wong-designed landscape often includes native greenery — along with a pop of the unexpected. So you may find a 100-year-old banyan tree erupting from a luxury hotel’s courtyard, just as you may get a soaking tub in the backyard of a private residence. An Edie Laquer-designed home — her own luxury condo — displays a similar mix of the expected and not. There are finely crafted comforts, fitting for a woman who has built her legacy largely on the brokering of major high-rise deals, plus personal touches like a pumpkin-orange Bentley and a smoking room in which no smoking is allowed. In Wong and Laquer, meet two Miamians who have left permanent, one-of-a-kind marks on the city.

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Skirt, top and shoes by Silvia Tcherassi (Shops at Merrick Park); earrings by Ranjana Khan (ranjanakhan.com); rings by Flowen (fl-o-wen.com).

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Floor-to-ceiling windows in Laquer’s living room, above, allow for panoramic views of the Atlantic. She combined two fifth-floor units at the St. Regis Bal Harbour to create her 5,000-square-foot home.

die Laquer, the mega real estate broker whose unflinching deal-making has been transforming Miami’s skyline since she arrived here from Toronto in 1980, is keen on succeeding at her next project. For once, it doesn’t involve assembling land deals. Or poring over zoning code. Or hiring bulldog legal teams. Or rising at 3 morning after morning, decade after decade, in order to edge out the competition. “My new project, finally, is me,” said Laquer, who retired from commercial brokering about five years ago and focuses now on her philanthropic work and on buying her own investment properties. “I finally found the time to be able to hire a personal trainer. And to travel. And maybe even to meet someone special someday.”

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She leads you through her recently renovated condo at the St. Regis Bal Harbour, which took several years to complete. In 2013, she bought two fifth-floor units at the St. Regis for $6.75 million, combining them into a 5,000-square-foot showcase of a home for herself and her pampered Coton de Tulear, Frenchie. The place is a sweep of blue ocean against rare, earthtone marble, dark wood, glittery Swarovski crystal lighting, and plush furs, suedes and leathers. There are views of the Atlantic from every room, including her Hollywood Regency-style master bedroom with its tufted, beige suede bed, designed by Minotti and draped in dramatic coyote fur. Step further inside her boudoir and you’re met by a dream of a dressing room, the designer gowns arranged

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Laquer shares a moment with Frenchie, her Coton de Tulear, in her living room. She wears a dress by Silvia Tcherassi (Shops at Merrick Park) and jewelry by Danielle Kronfle (Miami Design District).

just so behind glossy closet doors, the collection of silk scarves taking up a serious amount of real estate. Showcased in open, mirrored shelves are some of her most prized evening purses and shoes. “I love shoes. Well, who doesn’t? But I really love shoes. Apparently also scarves,” says Laquer, who is also into Bentleys. Currently, she gets around in a “flame-orange Bentley that the valet guys here call The Pumpkin. I bought it for the sound system. I just love music, and it has amazing sound.”

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Laquer has been attached to numerous landmark development deals in Miami, totaling about $5 billion. They include assembling eight blocks in the blighted Park West neighborhood for the upcoming Miami Worldcenter project, the sale of Florida East Coast Railway’s 56-acre tract for Midtown Miami, plus endless projects in the Brickell area, the Biscayne corridor and Coconut Grove. She assembled the land for the Grove’s The Ritz-Carlton, built in 2002, and for CocoWalk. In 2013, she sold her condo at South Beach’s Continuum, originally purchased for $5.4 million, for a record-breaking $13 million. She chalks up her successes to everything she learned from her parents, both Holocaust survivors who lost most of their loved ones to concentration-camp atrocities and met in a post-war relief facility in Munich. They had their first child in Munich, a daughter they named Maria, and soon after moved to Paris, where they had Edie. The family, close to penniless, relocated to Toronto in the 1950s. Laquer’s mother, Peggy, eventually opened a bridal salon, and her father, Michael, succeeded in the mortgage business.

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1986: CocoWalk

some of the landmark deals Edie Laquer has brokered 1989: Carnival Cruise Lines HQ 1997: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove 2001: One Miami 2002: Midtown Miami

2004: Miami Worldcenter

2009: Brickell Flatiron

Opposite page, top: Laquer’s dressing room has ample space for designer gowns, silk scarves and shoes — lots of shoes. Opposite page, bottom: Her bedroom features a Minotti bed in tufted beige suede. This page: Dramatic marble distinguishes a guest bathroom, where Laquer wears a dress by Naeem Khan (naeemkhan.com), jewelry by Danielle Kronfle (Miami Design District) and shoes by Dolce & Gabbana (Bal Harbour Shops).

“My dedication to my career came out of the work ethic of my parents,” said Laquer, who was married briefly, years ago, and otherwise has kept her focus on her business. “Because my parents went through so many horrendous things, everything I have done in my life I have done for them. I wanted to be a great student and a great daughter and make them as happy as possible. That’s what’s made me so determined to achieve. That’s why I don’t take ‘No’ for an answer.’’ Over the years, she has also cemented a reputation for not letting anyone in the development game get the better of her, even when it has taken years of litigating. “It’s a tough business, but it’s tougher when you’re the only woman in a game of powerful men,” Laquer said.

GIFT OF GIVING

Laquer may have been born in Paris and raised in Toronto, but she considers Miami home, and it’s the city she wants to give back to, she says. She’s been involved for years in endless charitable projects, among them the United Way of Miami-Dade, The Miami Project/ Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Big Brothers Big Sisters and others. This year, she gave a $1 million gift to Legal Services of Greater Miami to endow an attorney’s chair focused on women and children’s rights. Late last year, she gave $5 million to Miami Jewish Health to help create a state-of-the-art residential complex for the care of people with memory-related disorders. She always knew she’d make it big. And then give back. “The opposite

of philanthropy is tyranny,” she likes to say, a reference to the horrors her parents suffered. At 19, she and a friend started a successful cosmetics business in Toronto, which three years later had 250 employees selling products throughout Canada. Laquer sold her interest in the company early on, looking for something bigger. Soon after, she went to a party where she met the man who would be her mentor in the real estate development business. “He was looking for a protégé,” Laquer said. “I was interested in big business, and he was building skyscrapers. I learned at his elbow. He was much older than me, and some people thought he had another motivation. But he just wanted to teach me the business. He would pick me up at 3 or 4 in the morning in his light green Rolls-Royce, and he would say that to succeed in business, you had to give yourself a head start. I guess that’s how I learned to get up so early.”

FIGURING IT OUT

Laquer unofficially mentors the occasional young woman,

usually daughters of friends and colleagues looking to break into a variety of businesses. “But I can usually tell right away if they have what it takes. I’d say it’s street sense,” Laquer said. “For example, so many times I’d have two high-powered men in a room who needed to like each other. The deal wasn’t going to get done unless they aligned. Eventually, I figured out that I could sit in the same spot in my office, in such a way that the men would have to face each other. I would take a pad of paper and sit there doodling, looking down, so they had no choice but to look at each other instead of at me.” Before you depart Laquer’s condo, she takes you into the cigar room — with its marble fireplace, modern, saddle-leather armchairs and giant chandelier — to show you her stash of Cohibas and Monte Cristos. She doesn’t smoke, but she likes to be able to offer them to guests. So, what if the right gentleman came over and wanted to actually smoke one of those gems in her cigar room? “I’d make him go outside.” ☐

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Wong added 240 palm trees and 250 shade trees to the new Four Seasons property, as well as a 100-year-old banyan (pictured), and a nine-story kapok tree.

WONG’S FIRST JOB IN THE UNITED STATES WAS DIGGING DITCHES ON A LANDSCAPING CREW. HE LEARNED ENGLISH BY WATCHING SOUTH PARK.

Fernando Wong, the award-winning landscape designer behind the new tropical oasis at the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, looked at 175 pictures of banyan trees before he found the right one for the club’s courtyard. The trunk of the sprawling 100-year-old tree had to be split into five sections so it could be trucked down from Hobe Sound. But no other tree would do. “The structure of the branches fit the site,” he said simply. Wong prides himself in not having a signature style, instead letting each individual site inspire him. “Always, the landscaping is the frame for the architecture,” he said.

FROM DIGGING TO DESIGNING

Wong came to landscape design accidentally. Though he studied architecture and interior design in his native Panama, until his early 20s, he had never really considered landscaping. “My dad encouraged me very forcefully to be an athlete,” he explained. “I was a swimmer and a pentathlete. From 19 to 24, I traveled a lot, all over the world, competing. But I knew I needed to become an adult and make a living.” A friend in Florida offered to sponsor him if he wanted to immigrate. The job: working on a landscaping crew. “He was digging ditches,” explained Wong’s partner in business and life, Tim Johnson. “He taught himself English by watching South Park.”

Johnson said the owner of the landscaping company saw Wong “doodling” and immediately took him off the crew and sent him to the office to start designing.

SEEDS OF CHANGE

Similarly, Johnson never thought he’d be working in landscape design. The two met on Lincoln Road in 2002, when Johnson, a Wall Street veteran, was running his own public relations firm. Three years later, Wong opened his own design firm out of their spare bedroom, but it wasn’t until the Recession hit in 2008 that Johnson joined the firm. Today, Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design has offices in Miami Beach, Palm Beach and the Hamptons and does work around the world. The landscaping project at the new Four Seasons in Surfside is the firm’s largest to date, and presented unique challenges. Wong had to frame two very distinct architectural styles, the graceful Mediterranean Revival club built in 1930 and the Richard Meier-designed glass towers of the new hotel and residences that wrap around it. Early designs had to be rearranged to allow unobstructed access for fire trucks. When Wong first signed on to the project in 2012, the nine acres between the club and the Atlantic were an “arid desert, just sand,” he said. The property now boasts 240 new palms and 250 shade trees. The firm spent nearly $1 million just transporting the banyan and 13 other specialty trees, including a nine-story kapok, a rare Moreton Bay fig and nine massive seagrapes, each 20-feet wide.

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Besides significant commercial projects, Wong also designs landscapes for private residences around the world. His concept for this home in Miami Beach took into account several large trees that were already part of the property.

TRICKS OF THE TRADE Landscaping trends and tips from Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson of Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design.

1. WATCH THE WATER. People today are more mindful of where irrigation water is coming from, and where rainwater will go. Some are opting to spend more for cisterns to collect rain for irrigation. They’re also opting for permeable driveways and paths. Wong uses a lot of stepping stones with grass in between them instead of concrete pathways. “That way, not all of the runoff from the roof runs into the street and causes floods,” Wong explained. 2. FAKE GRASS IS COOL. New synthetic sods are vastly improved over the old, bright-green, plastic stuff. They don’t require the irrigation or chemical fertilizers and pesticides that can make real grass a bad choice environmentally. Newer products even incorporate a few brown blades, to keep it real. “We were against it at first, but it’s really very nice,” Johnson said. “You really can’t tell the difference. And it drains better, because with the gravel bed underneath it, you’re essentially creating a French drain.” 3. NATIVE IS OFTEN NICER. High-end property owners are increasingly asking for natives in their landscapes, for environmental reasons and because they can thrive in ways exotic ornamentals just never will. “We recommend them for their reliability,” Johnson said. “And they’ll need far less irrigation.” 4. ACCESSORIZE THE YARD. Many of Wong’s clients are now asking for their landscape designs to include more than just plants, chairs and a barbecue. They want pizza ovens and outdoor televisions, entire outdoor rooms devoted to living and entertaining. “Our clients travel a lot,” Johnson said. “They want that resort experience in their backyards.”

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‘I TEND TO DESIGN IN THREE DIMENSIONS. SOMETIMES THAT INCLUDES TREES THAT ARE ALREADY THERE.’

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The firm moves a lot of big trees, but they’re almost always saving trees that were slated for demolition, Johnson said. And sometimes, they’re presented with spaces that already have stately trees worth designing around. That was the case with a Miami Beach home with a sprawling oak in the backyard, its gnarled branches contrasting with the clean lines of the contemporary home and Wong’s linear design. That design turned Florida’s most common tree into a striking specimen in the middle of the garden. “One of the things I tend to do is design in three dimensions and sometimes that includes large specimen trees that are already there,” Wong said. Wong likes working with intricate spaces. He was commissioned to design the landscaping for the 15,000-square-foot sculpture garden at the Institute of Contemporary Art, opening in December in the Design District. The project was complicated by the fact that the space has to accommodate events, and the landscaping can’t draw attention away from the art. “We wanted it to be a backdrop,” he said. “My landscapes are very, very quiet.” ☐

With the Four Seasons Surf Club project complete, Wong turns his attention to outdoor spaces he is designing for the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami. Construction in Fort Lauderdale is expected to begin in November, and the new ICA opens in December.

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