INDULGE November 2017

INDULGE NOVEMBER 2017

HOLIDAY GIFTS & GIVERS YoungArts’ Dejha Carrington is one of our Gift Guide gurus

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INDULGE NOVEMBER 2017

74 ULTIMATE MIAMI GIFT GUIDE To keep your gift game strong this holiday season, we asked prominent local experts to give recommendations for presents in their fields of specialty. The result?

Sixty-two awesome ideas.

84 PASSING THE BATON After an illustrious run as CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade County, Harve A. Mogul hands off the role to his able successor, Maria C. Alonso. An exclusive interview with the dynamic duo.

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HOLIDAY GIFTS & GIVERS YoungArts’ Dejha Carrington is one of our Gift Guide gurus

Miami’s most over-the-top desserts United Way’s next generation

+

How Sunny Isles Beach went from sleepy to sexy

ON THE COVER Dejha Carrington of YoungArts photographed in September 2017 at Dacra in the Miami Design District Photography: Felipe Cuevas Hair and Makeup: Makeup by Rory Lee Artwork: Richard Tuttle Untitled, 1967; collection of Craig Robins

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THE LOCAL 19 NEW AND NOTABLE Forget shades of gray; red is the way to show off your holiday cheer.

Plus: Camouflage is one men’s look that never fatigues us.

22 LAUNCHING NOW Aventura Mall gets even bigger; the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show floats in; film festivals abound; The FJ Co. restores jeeps from rugged to luxurious.

26 CULTURE HistoryMiami puts South Beach photography in focus; Florida Grand Opera performs at the Arsht Center; New World Symphony turns 30 in style.

28 BEAUTY A nationally known hair colorist opens in Miami; artisan perfumeries are having a moment; a dermatologist’s top tips for seasonal skincare.

30 MY 305 STYLE Philanthropist, basketball wife and cool mom Jenine Howard points us to her favorite holiday gifts and everyday delights.

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32 PHILANTHROPY We asked Bachelorette winner Bryan Abasolo and others at Fashion Gives Back about what’s on their gift lists this year.

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56 RECIPE Rarebit, a comforting Welsh tradition, is easy to make at home for a party or for an afternoon rooting for the Dolphins.

58 POUR JoJo Tea is on a mission to raise the profile of an ancient drink, one cup at a time.

THE MOVERS 41 RAINMAKER Sam Gill is a Rhodes Scholar who has become a rising star at the Knight Foundation.

See what he says are Miami’s greatest acts of giving — and biggest challenges.

44 VISIONARY Virginia Jacko went from student to CEO at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, and she’s not looking back.

46 LEADER Michael Finney, the new President and CEO of The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, sees a bright future for South Florida.

48 GIVER Javier Soto, The Miami Foundation’s President and CEO, is banking on another recordshattering Give Miami Day.

THE LIFE 53 DISH Celebrate the holidays with six of Miami’s most decadent desserts.

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60 NEIGHBORHOOD Sunny Isles Beach turns 20 this year. See how it has evolved from a sleepy beach town to a happening hub.

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wish I could meditate. People who do it — and you know who they are; like vegans and those who have cut their TV cord, they’re quick to tell you about their lifestyle choices — seem to have a heightened sense of chill. Me? I sometimes feel stuck in a permanent un-chill mode.

You know that type, too, the kind who responds to your earnest How are you? with a deep sigh and an eye-roll: “Busy.”

We were busy this month at INDULGE. On the heels of our best-ever Fashion issue in October, this Holiday Gifts & Givers issue came fast. It will be on your coffee table for only four short weeks before our biggest issue of the year — Art Basel — barks for your attention.

These days, there’s always something barking for our attention. Cable news tickers. Emails.

Instagram posts. White House tweets. The latest scandal du jour and the myriad hot takes it inspires on Facebook.

Ohmmmmm.

It may not be meditation, but there is something decidedly comforting — luxurious, even — about having a magazine like INDULGE to read, put down, and come back to during a slow moment (ha!) in your week.

Evan S. Benn We’ve loaded this issue with plenty of moments of zen for you to contemplate. Our Gifts & Givers Editor in Chief theme is designed to inspire you in two ways. First, expert seasonal gift picks from local gurus (like cover star Dejha Carrington of YoungArts, p. 78) will inspire you to smartly shop for friends and loved ones.

And second, we hope that by showcasing people who are genuinely invested in giving back to Miami, you’ll be inspired to follow suit.

You can’t help but feel motivated when you read about someone like Virginia Jacko (p. 44), who turned a degenerative eye disease into a call to help others as CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. She’s not busy being busy; she’s busy improving Miami.

Few cultures embrace thoughtful reflection like the Japanese. Writer Eric Barton traveled to Tokyo and Kobe to bring us this month’s Escape (p. 67), an hour-by-hour guide to the very best of these incredible cities. (Turns out, Kobe locals are more obsessed with the healing properties of hot springs than they are with their famed beer-fed beef.)

Nina Lincoff makes her INDULGE debut with this month’s Pour column on JoJo Tea (p. 58). Her writing inspired me to visit JoJo’s serene, by-appointment-only tea room near Coral Gables. Being a non-meditative type who definitely drinks more coffee than the recommended daily allowance, let’s just say I was skeptical that I’d wholly embrace the tea experience. But founder Mike Ortiz — passionate, knowledgeable and enviably chill — didn’t just conquer my skepticism, he converted me. I went home and immediately signed up for JoJo’s mail-order tea club.

The club membership was a gift to myself. I’m now carving out time at the end of every day to boil water, brew tea and breathe deeply as I savor the warmth and complexity of JoJo’s hand-picked leaves.

Is that what meditation is like? Perhaps. What I know is, it makes me slow down, shut out some of the noise and — for a few precious moments — feel a little less busy. Some days, that’s the greatest gift of all.

KEEP IN TOUCH! For editorial consideration: editor@miamiindulge.com @INDULGEmiami facebook.com/MiamiIndulge @MiamiIndulge and @EvanBenn

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INDULGE A S P E C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N P R O D U C E D B Y

PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER ALEXANDRA VILLOCH EDITORIAL Editor in Chief Evan S. Benn Contributing Design Director John Michael Coto “St. Jude, to help Miami Herald Special Publications Manager Roberto Hernández-Alende children with cancer.”

Contributing Style Editor Claudia Miyar Contributing Beauty Editor Jennifer Scruby Contributing Editorial Assistant Christiana Lilly “Chef José Andrés’ Contributing Writers Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard, Jennifer Agress, Eric Barton, World Central Kitchen, Shayne Benowitz, Ashley Brozic, Lauren Comander, Christie Galeano-DeMott, which did extraordinary Rebecca Kleinman, Christiana Lilly, Nina Lincoff, Nicole Martinez, Marcia Morgado, work in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.”

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ust today, well into a Miami October, I sensed a tiny hint of coolness in the air. Ever so subtly, it surrounded me and whispered, “Dust off your boots, winter is coming.” I might have missed this completely if it weren’t for the opportunity to delve into our much-anticipated Gift & Givers issue, where we bring you, our readers, inspirational ideas for giving and gifting. Like a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, it’s an annual autumn pick-me-up, with each page taking you one step closer to another spectacular holiday season here in the Magic City.

First things first: Let’s go shopping! Our guest experts have curated some of South Florida’s most covetable items in our 10-page Gift Guide (p. 74), with suggestions as diverse as the contributors themselves. Their gift ideas run the gamut, from design guru Tomas Frenes’ $1.25 Nespresso Cafecito de Cuba to a $66,000 Baccarat Heritage Sun Mirror, selected by Raul Rodriguez of 2R Creative. These are just some of the intriguing picks that are sure to spark your shopping instincts, and are sooo Miami.

Lesley DeCanio It’s not too early to start planning for your holiday shopping, so go ahead — pick up a pen and jot down the names on your holiday “Nice” list next to the many delightful options in our Gift Guide. As I personally took this journey, I discovered that mine is made up of seven food lovers, six jetsetters, four fitness buffs, two party hosts and one very cultured woman — a mix of personalities that makes the hunt for gifts a real adventure!

Now that your holiday shopping is in the bag, why not treat yourself to some of our Launching Now recommendations (p. 22)? Discover your favorite yacht at the always jaw-dropping Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Take in a foreign movie at the beautiful, historic Tower or Olympia theaters. Or celebrate New World Symphony’s 30th birthday with an eclectic array of performances, culminating with the DJs of Dude Skywalker joining conductor Dean Whiteside and the Symphony’s stars at PULSE, a late-night party that’s not to be missed.

After enjoying these sights and sounds, it’s time to treat your taste buds, with a promise that every calorie consumed is breathtakingly delicious. My mother always said that if you’re going to splurge on dessert, go decadent, and there is no more sumptuous option than our namesake INDULGE Milkshake at Bocas House (p. 53). Thank you to chef Cesar Gonzalez for the dusting of edible gold; it suits our sweet tooth — and our style — to a T. But since I’m watching my figure, I’m going to opt for a different eye-popping extravagance, as highlighted by contributing style editor Claudia Miyar in our Lady in Red feature (p. 19). The gorgeous Torta ring, “baked”

by Bulgari, is a (sort of) guilt-free indulgence for the ages, as well as a must for any holiday wish list. How good have you been this year?

Of course, it goes without saying that the best gift of all is having readers like you. You engage, challenge and inspire us. And in this season of expressing gratitude, we couldn’t be more thankful for that.

INDULGE ADVERTISING Vice President of Advertising Lesley DeCanio Magazines Manager Kristina Schulz-Corrales Strategic Accounts Director Orlando Comas Automotive & SMB Director Michael Jellson SMB Manager Donna Boase Real Estate & Travel Accounts Manager Greg Romanelli Events and Partnerships Manager Silvia Larrieu Marketing and Community Partnerships Director Lourdes M. Alvarez Magazine Coordinator Yvonne Cloud Account Executive Daisy Abreu

Advertising, sales and distribution information: kcorrales@miamiherald.com / 305-376-2801

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY

Luxury jewelry designer Monica Rich Kosann created this compact filled with Estee Lauder’s Perfecting Pressed Powder. $150. Neiman Marcus at Merrick Park, 385 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-576-3501; neimanmarcus.com.

FLAMENCO DANCER

A rich, suede sandal with a ruffle flourish and asymmetrical cross-straps features an extra-high vamp for added drama. $1,045.

Christian Louboutin at Miami Design District, 180 Northeast 40th Street, Miami.

305-548-8246; christianlouboutin.com.

ICE ON THE CAKE

SCHOOL OF FROCK

The “Torta” ring resembles a raspberry-chocolate cake and is made of rose gold, coral and agate inserts with cabochon ruby and pavé set diamonds.

Price upon request. Bulgari at Miami Design District, 140 Northeast 39th Street, Suite 127, Miami; 305-576-6506; bulgari.com.

Effortlessly easy elegance.

You’ll want to wear this Sportmax jersey dress with silk overlay again and again. $1,050. Max Mara at Miami Design District, 106 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 305-770-6200; maxmara.com.

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Forget shades of gray.

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A red purse is the accessory for winter 2017-’18.

Fendi’s Baguette is a standout, with a removable strap to convert to a clutch. $3,500. Fendi at Miami Design District, 150 Northeast 40th Street, Miami; 786-655-5400; fendi.com.

TABLETOP DELIGHT

Baccarat’s petite vase in eye-catching red crystal will be the focal point of any floral tableau. $540. Bloomingdale’s at The Falls, 8878 Southwest 136th Street, Miami; 305-252-6300; bloomingdales.com.

VICTORIAN VALENTINO

This Fall/Winter runway look exemplifies beautiful, buttoned-up romance. Valentino at Miami Design District, 140 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 305-639-8851; valentino.com.

NO SWEAT

Pair this beautifully constructed sweater with jeans or a pencil skirt for a killer holiday outfit. $1,795. The Webster, 1220 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com.

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By Claudia Miyar

TIME WILL TELL

HEY YA

Ruggedly masculine, AX Armani Exchange’s big stainless-steel watch with linear dial engravings has a striped camo-print leather strap. $160.

Nordstrom at Dadeland Mall, 7239 North Kendall Drive; 786-709-4100; nordstrom.com.

Shake it like a Polaroid picture with this refurbished original

by The Impossible Project.

The cool custom edition comes in a camo pattern and is exclusive to Bloominglade’s. $139. Bloomingdale’s at Aventura Mall, 19555 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura; 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com.

Now YOU SEE IT One trend that never fatigues us, camouflage is everywhere right now.

RACING STRIPE

SUPER STEALTH

Staying inside the lines has never looked so cool.

Graphic yellow pops off the sleeves of this cut camo shirt. $850. Valentino at Miami Design District, 140 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 305-639-8851; valentino.com.

A leather-encased flask in blue camo by SoCal designer Elizabeth Weinstock, who draws inspiration from her travels. $125. Neiman Marcus at Merrick Park, 385 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-576-3501; neimanmarcus.com.

MILITARY STYLE

The Argyle high-top in camo fabric adds just the right amount of attitude to a weekend wardrobe. $695. Jimmy Choo Merrick Park, 360 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-443-6124, jimmychoo.com.

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THE WEEKEND

Stylish and practical, MCM’s nylon bag is lightweight, and its mottled pattern is forgiving of travel wear and tear. $950. Bloomingdale’s at Aventura Mall, 19555 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura; 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com.

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A utilitarian, militaryinfluenced runway look from Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter collection.

Louis Vuitton at Miami Design District, 140 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 305-573-1366; louisvuitton.com.

COLOR OF MONEY

Edgy, graffiti-like markings juxtaposed on fine pebbled leather make the Wild Beast wallet all the more interesting. $195. Coach at The Falls, 8888 Southwest 136th Street, Miami; 305-232-0901; coach.com.

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FEEL-GOOD FASHION

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34,000 square feet alone for Zara, spread across two floors.

84-by-50 foot glass wall at the entrance.

9 stories (plus three feet) of sculpture by Carsten Höller, including a slide you can ride down.

3 bronze monkeys playing among bronze trees, created by the Haas Brothers.

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=EGLXW 0MOI ;LSE It will be easier than ever to navigate around the massive Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs November 1-5 at seven different locations. Water taxis and shuttles are ready to ferry you to the 1,200-plus boats and more than 1,000 exhibitor displays. And new-this-year fiberglass floating docks and fancy digital signs will help lead the way. Insider tip: Wear boat-friendly shoes to avoid having to ditch yours before going aboard. 954-764-7642; flibs.com.

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1SZMI 1YPXMTPMIV It’s a movie-filled month in Miami, with three film festivals across the city celebrating moving pictures of the short and foreign varieties: France Cinema in Florida marks its 10th anniversary this year.

Seven French films will make their U.S. or world premieres at Tower Theater. towertheatermiami.com.

Miami Short Film Festival screens easy-to-digest movies — each 30 minutes or shorter — with showings in Coral Gables and Miami Beach. miamishortfilmfestival.com.

Recent Cinema from Spain shows six of that country’s finest films from the past year, along with appearances from big names in the Spanish film industry, at Olympia Theater. miami.recentcinemafromspain.com.

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*. 9RHIV XLI 8VII If you’ve ever driven in Costa Rica or Peru or pretty much anywhere in the hills of Latin America, no doubt you’ve seen them: FJ Cruisers. Built for two decades by Toyota and exported everywhere, these unstoppably rugged off-roaders could sell for six figures today in mint condition. That explains why The FJ Co., based in Miami, searches the world for rust-free FJs. The company buys them and sends them to a factory in Colombia, where they get modern drivetrains, new suspensions and powerful Toyota Tacoma engines.

Next stop is The FJ Co.’s showroom in Little River, where it sells about 85 reincarnated FJs a year, starting at $65,000. On the higher end, a new luxury package is full of the kind of appointments you’d expect in a German sedan.

If someone you love has an FJ on their holiday gift list, start planning for next year: Every order is custommade and takes about nine months for delivery. And when it finally arrives? “This is a classic FJ,” said Joey Pomerenke, the company’s general manager, “but it’s going to drive and look like it just rolled off the assembly line.” 7230 Northwest Miami Court, Unit 2, Miami; 305-699-2479, fj.co.

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500 17th Street, Miami Beach; 305-680-5866; nws.edu.

DARIO ACOSTA (OPERA), RUI DIAS-AIDOS (SYMPHONY), DAVID SHEINBAUM (SOUTH BEACH, TOP), GARY BLOCK (SOUTH BEACH, BOTTOM)

THE EXHIBIT

The story begins, as all the good ones do, with a maiden in distress, a Scottish girl who is forced into a marriage to save her family. But things take a turn in the classic Italian opera Lucia di Lammermoor when the girl takes things into her own hands and — well, maybe you should wait and see what happens next. Soprano Anna Christy (pictured), star of the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, headlines the Florida Grand Opera’s performances. Catch the three-act show first at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts from November 11 to 18, then the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on November 30 and December 2. 800-741-1010; fgo.org.

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By Jennifer Scruby

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At her sun-washed space in trendy Little River, Robinson, her husband/business partner Abell Oujaddou and their talented creative team pay concentrated attention to famous and non-famous clients alike.

“We hope to bring that extra-special degree of service, where you come into a beautiful environment and every single person is happy to see you,” Robinson told INDULGE. “Hair should be a living, breathing piece of art, so people stop to ask where you got it done. To me, that’s the ultimate.”

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CHRISTOPHE ROBIN CLARIFYING SHAMPOO “Made with cornflower and chamomile, this keeps your color bright and free of discoloration.” us-christophe-robin.com.

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RMS VINTAGE CAKE LINER “My favorite way to transition from day to a big night out: having my man on my arm and black-cat eyeliner.” rmsbeauty.com.

FABRICE TARDIEU “He has a shop near us and makes the most fabulous handcrafted shoes and cashmere accessories.” fabricetardieu.com.

EASY ROUTINE

RODAN+FIELDS REDEFINE REGIMEN “I’ve never been the best at keeping up with my skin. These make it simple — and I think they’re working.” rodanandfields.com.

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IRONSIDE KITCHEN “The best cappuccinos in the morning, plus the best pizza for lunch or dinner.” pizzaironside.com.

BEAUTIFIED MIND MARIE ROBINSON SALON

“My favorite place to chill is on our salon’s garden terrace, listening to the bamboo in the breeze.” marierobinson.com.

Tips for clear skin

People with deeper skin tones are more prone to hyperpigmentation and dark spots, which form when melanin becomes concentrated in certain areas. World-renowned Miami dermatologist Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd has a new line of clinically advanced skincare treatments to help clear things up. Specific Beauty (specificbeauty.com) is infused with botanical brighteners, exfoliators and calming agents that deliver even-toned, glowing results.

Her key seasonal skincare advice: 1. Use richer moisturizers.

“As temperatures drop, so do your skin’s moisture levels.

Hydrating is key.”

2. Stick with short, lukewarm showers. “Hot water breaks

the skin’s barrier, making you lose moisture.”

3. You can get sun damage in winter, too. “I use my Specific Beauty Active Radiance Day Moisture SPF 30.”

4. Ease up on exfoliators.

“When skin is dry, loofahs and scrubs can lead to irritation.”

5. Keep lip balm handy at all times. “Licking your lips leaves them even more chapped.”

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the local STYLE

By Christiana Lilly

THE PERFUME

“My signature scent is by Kilian called Straight to Heaven.

It’s inspired by rum and is melded with sexy patchouli and spiced up with nutmeg. Very Caribbean — like me!” $315. Saks Fifth Avenue at Brickell City Center, 81 Southwest Eighth Street, Miami; 786-907-3800; saksfifthavenue.com.

THE COCKTAIL

“The Cadillac Margarita at Houston’s is made just right! The perfect Grand Marnier-to-lime ratio.

That and the artichoke dip? Nirvana.” Houston’s, 17355 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach; 305-947-2000; houstons.com.

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THE ZEN

“Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located less than a mile from our home.

It is a magical place that I jog through every week.”

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org.

THE LOOK

“I go to Ohh! Lashes to add the perfect dose of drama to my eyes. Tamara, the owner, uses hypoallergenic mink lashes to increase my length and volume.” Ohh! Lashes, 1390 South Dixie Highway, Suite 2120, Coral Gables; 305-890-8806; ohhlashes.com.

THE YOGA

THE CHARITY

“Our family’s cause is The Juice Foundation — it’s our seventh year partnering with the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our mission is to promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle.”

The Juice Foundation, juicefoundation.org.

“I am religious about my bikram yoga practice. It allows me to stay balanced, centered and limber. I practice at Sunshine Hot Yoga weekly.”

Sunshine Hot Yoga, 13847 South Dixie Highway, Miami; 305-253-6978, sunshinehotyoga.net.

THE BRUNCH

“Whisk is our go-to.

They serve organic and seasonal Southern-style comfort food, and the service is warm and wonderful.” Whisk, 7382 Southwest 56th Avenue, Miami; 786-268-8350; whiskgourmet.com.

CHRISTINA MENDENHALL (HOWARD), COURTESY (OTHERS)

FOR THE BOYS

“My sons Jett and Jace are sneaker collectors, and they go to SoleFly for the latest and greatest kicks.” Air Jordan 8 Retro, $190. SoleFly, 8099 South Dixie Highway, South Miami; 305-661-3423; solefly.com.

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By Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard “Bentley.”

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“Jewelry for my fiancée.”

Bryan Abasolo

“Unlimited massages.”

Amy Poliakoff

“Safari to Africa.” Tim Birkenstock

“Time with my family.”

Aaron Puckett

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WHAT The Miami Children’s Young Ambassadors, of the Miami Children’s Health Foundation, hosted the sixth annual Fashion Gives Back soiree and fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue to raise money and awareness for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

WHERE The multilevel 4141 Design in the Miami Design District served as the venue for this year’s bash.

WHO Event chairs Ricky Patel and Zac Mann partnered with the Foundation’s young leaders group to make the event a success.

Celebrity stylist Elysze Held and Bachelorette winner Bryan Abasolo helped judge the event’s top looks.

WHY Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is a worldwide “Diamond bracelet.” leader in pediatric medicine and Florida’s only Katiana freestanding pediatric trauma center.

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BASE

For guys who prefer the finer things in life, BASE Superstore — now in Wynwood — has what they want.

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hanges can be unsettling; the unknown always is. But when coupled with the right timing, change can be just what was needed. Such is the case of BASE Superstore, which, after 20-some years on Lincoln Road, has found itself a happy home in Wynwood.

“I think we were ready,” said Bruce Cannella, who co-founded BASE with Steven Giles. “Wynwood is more independent-retailer-friendly, which is why you’ll find unique smaller businesses in the neighborhood.”

At its core, BASE is a menswear store. But calling it that oversimplifies things. BASE was a lifestyle store before lifestyle was used as an adjective.

It’s a place for guys — and to shop for guys — who prefer records more than Spotify, who read indie magazines like Kinfolk and Cereal, and whose closet consists of elevated basics in pastel or grayscale tones.

Cannella and Giles were among the first entrepreneurs to settle into Lincoln Road in the mid-’90s, before the onslaught of national retailers.

“In moving to Wynwood we’ve tried to create an experience that feels familiar yet at the same time offers something new,” Cannella said.

While BASE’s Wynwood footprint is smaller than its former location on Lincoln Road, the store maintains the same feeling of discovery; the only thing that changed is the neighborhood. Aside from carrying brands like Herschel, Comme des Garçons PLAY and Saturdays NYC, BASE has unintentionally found itself as an incubator for local brands. It was the first local store to carry Miansai (see p. 83), the Miami design darling in men’s jewelry.

“At the Wynwood location we’re focusing on reinforcing the importance of brick-and-mortar retail as part of a community,” Cannella said, noting the shop’s recent in-store book signings and other public events. “We hope that BASE is a destination that brings people together. We often hear stories from customers about how they’ve been coming to BASE for years.

It’s nice to hear we’ve somehow been able to shape people’s experiences of Miami and hope that we can continue to do so!”

BASE also is helping reshape the boutique retailer’s role in upscale hotels and within other brands. BASE Project, the company’s consultancy arm, works on everything from space design and product curation to execution and operation for properties like The Delano in South Beach, Ian Schrager’s Public Hotel in New York and MoMA. Currently run by Giles, BASE Project is now working on stores for Edition hotels in Sanya, China, and Reykjavik.

“There would seem to be a discernible gap in the marketplace for niche-driven, hybrid retail stores that function to address a particular need or demographic,” Giles said. “BASE Project finds itself uniquely poised in this sense. If we have learned nothing else over the past several decades in business, it’s that flexibility is key to survival.”

That, and a willingness to change.

WORDS BY ASHLEY BROZIC / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS

BASE Superstore, 2215 Northwest Second Avenue, Miami; 305-531-4982; baseworld.com.

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BASE Superstore founders Bruce Cannella, opposite page, and Steven Giles moved their lifestyle boutique from Lincoln Road to Wynwood this year. The new shop, while smaller, displays the same upscale, thoughtfully sourced selection as the original. That includes international brands like Herschel and Comme de Garçons as well as local designers like Miansai, which BASE was the first Miami retailer to carry.

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VITALS 34. Vice President of Communities and Impact, and Senior Adviser to the President, at the Knight Foundation. Sam Gill was born in Dallas to mom Barbara, a lawyer, and dad Harjinder, who immigrated to the United States from India to work as an IT consultant. The younger of two sons, Gill grew up in a suburb outside Minneapolis, going on to study political philosophy at the University of Chicago. Awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, Gill also earned a graduate degree from Oxford University. He initially planned a career as a scholar, but a desire to apply his education to the business community swayed him in another direction. Gill worked as a consultant, counseling philanthropies, elected officials and Fortune 500 companies in Washington before joining the Knight Foundation’s Miami office in 2015. Today, he steers the Foundation through each of its philanthropic initiatives, and he’s made Miami his home along with his wife, Maira, and their 2-year-old son, Fletcher.

SHINING KNIGHT MOMENTS “It’s amazing to see the ideas people have come to fruition, like The LAB Miami, the Idea Center and eMerge Americas, which has become an institution. We’ve also been proud to be asking questions on how to make the entrepreneurial economy something that’s for everybody, by investing in programs like BlackTech Week and Babson College’s Women in Innovation Lab.” ON MIAMI’S CHALLENGES “Climate change and sea-level rise are big questions. Miami as a city needs to answer very real and very hard questions about its future. How can we be a catalyst and how can we support new ideas and key conversations and spur the whole community toward solutions?”

ALWAYS GIVING “At the Knight Foundation, we’ve been focused on supporting entrepreneurship, and we remain incredibly dedicated to keeping Miami as an accessible hub for the arts. There’s been a significant commitment from Knight over the past five to 10 years, and we don’t plan on backing away from it.”

INVESTED IN MIAMI “If you look at the Pérez Art Museum, Frost Science and the Arsht Center, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a city of this

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magnitude that’s moved that quickly. I think it speaks to how invested everyone in Miami is, from residents who give, to institutions like Knight and the Miami Foundation.”

BEST DAY ON THE JOB “The opening of Frost Science was really exciting.

To celebrate that achievement was symbolic of what you can do when everyone comes together.”

WORST DAY ON THE JOB “When Hurricane Irma was bearing down. We tried to make some investments ahead of time to cushion the blow, but that’s so little compared to the reality of most people here.”

MIAMI FEELS “Miami is a wonderful place to be. You have people from everywhere, people going to everywhere, cranes are all over the place.

It feels vibrant and oriented. It’s alive.”

BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED “Lean into the thing that makes you afraid.

Ask yourself, ‘Am I really doing what I want to do?’ I try to really take the time to think about what I find fulfilling and where I want to make my mark.”

SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW “I’m a TV addict. It’s the luxury I afford myself. I love everything from critically acclaimed scripted drama to lowbrow comedy. My favorites right now are The Americans, Master of None, Orphan Black and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

LIVING PERSON MOST ADMIRED “Wade Henderson, the outgoing CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. He was one of the key leaders of Civil Rights Movement. To live through what he’s lived through and have those successes. It was a privilege to witness his leadership qualities firsthand.”

MOTTO “You can’t be something with nothing. Have an idea. It doesn’t have to be a good one. What we need in the world are more ideas, not fewer.”

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She went from student to CEO at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, and she’s not looking back. irginia Jacko was a senior financial officer at Purdue University when she was diagnosed with an eye disease that would eventually steal her vision, leaving her blind.

“I called my mother,” Jacko remembered. “She didn’t say, ‘I’m so sorry.’ She said, ‘I’ll pray that you do something important for the blind.’”

Jacko did. Today, she is President and CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, the oldest and largest private agency in Florida serving visually impaired people of all ages.

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RESPONDING TO A LIFE-CHANGER “I was never depressed,” Jacko said. “I knew I had to learn to do things differently, and I knew I had a lot of work to do. But I never doubted I could do it.”

Coincidentally, her daughter, then an FIU professor researching computer accessibility programs for the visually impaired, knew about Lighthouse. She urged her mother to come to Miami.

Eager to re-learn skills that had brought her career success when she was sighted, Jacko packed her bags. “When I arrived, I immediately

started learning,” she said.

She also began to compare Lighthouse operations to those she was used to. “I said to myself, if only they ran this like a university and asked for grants and developed public-private partnerships, they could do so much.”

Meanwhile, she had fallen in love with Miami. So instead of returning to Purdue as planned, Jacko decided to stay. She became a Lighthouse board member and later, after a national search for a new President and CEO, she was offered the position.

BEING ATTENTIVE TO OTHERS Jacko believes it’s important for her to be constantly visible to the community. “To be a successful CEO, you need to spend 25 percent of your time on relationship building,” she said. “People give because of relationships.”

Today, an independent Jacko lives alone except for her guide dog, a black lab named Eva. “In Hebrew, the name means full of life. She’s my eyes and she gives me mobility, so I thought the name was very fitting.”

As the holidays approach, Jacko noted the importance of giving back and volunteering. Even being present at a party — as a guest or host — can improve the cheer of those around you. “It’s all about the people and interaction with others.”

Jacko takes deep satisfaction in her work. “Whether we’re working with seniors or preschoolers, we’re truly transforming the lives of people who are often very vulnerable and forgotten.”

WORDS BY JANA SOELDNER DANGER / PHOTOGRAPHY

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Michael *MRRI] The new President and CEO of The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is an economic development veteran who sees a bright future for South Florida. aving recently moved to South Florida from Michigan, Michael Finney is diplomatically reluctant to pick a favorite part of Miami, saying the whole place has wowed him.

“Miami-Dade has so much character and opportunity,” he said. “I am looking forward to getting to know all the different neighborhood jewels.”

As part of getting to know the lay of the land, the new President and CEO of The Miami-Dade Beacon Council has been busy meeting with local movers and shakers. Finney said Virginia Jacko, CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind (see p. 44), has inspired him as a fellow Miami transplant who took on a leadership role here.

“The work she is doing is simply amazing,” Finney said, noting Lighthouse’s groundbreaking programs for visually impaired as well as sighted children at its Little Havana campus.

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“I am so impressed with her background and professional experience, and the success she has had leading Lighthouse for the Blind since landing in Miami.”

THE WORK-LIFE BALANCE Finney’s position with The Beacon Council comes after a 30-year career in economic development. While he made the move to the Sunshine State this summer, Finney’s wife, Gina, a human resources director for a college in Detroit, has been shuttling back and forth and will make a permanent move in December.

“She loves gardening, the arts and landscape design,” Finney said. “I love to play golf, chess and am a fan of Dancing with the Stars.”

Work and play is something Finney knows how to balance. The father of three sons has made his family a priority throughout his career. And he said he continues to do so, even as the young men he and Gina raised are spread around

the country: in college and working in Michigan and Seattle.

“We all enjoy traveling, and that makes for great family time,” Finney said. “We shared recreational activities together and apart.”

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Back in Michigan, Finney served as senior adviser of economic growth to Gov. Rick Snyder and founded Community Ventures Resources, a social-impact consulting team that helps underserved communities.

He said the poverty and need he has witnessed in his lifetime have encouraged him to pursue philanthropic opportunities.

“I’ve volunteered and donated to organizations. I support everything from established scholarships to Big Brothers Big Sisters and United Way, to name a few,” Finney said. “I think it’s an opportunity for me to give back, and I believe the best way to have a social impact is for us to really help others.”

WORDS BY CHRISTIAN PORTILLA / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

the movers The President and CEO of The Miami Foundation is banking on another record-shattering year for Give Miami Day on November 16. hen Javier Soto’s childhood basketball court was razed to make way for the Miami Metrorail, little did he know that one day he’d be championing parks and public spaces like The Underline, the linear trail beneath the very same mass-transit system, as President and CEO of The Miami Foundation.

The Foundation, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is a philanthropic command center that manages charitable donations from more than 800 corporations and individuals. It also influences policies that touch every facet of Miamians’ lives, from education to hurricane relief.

Don’t feel bad if you know little about it, because neither did Soto, despite a decade in the public sector as a litigator in the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office and as chief of staff to former Mayor Alex Penelas.

“I hadn’t worked in philanthropy before, but I have a deep, deep passion for Miami, and The Miami Foundation’s focus is to build Miami into one of the best cities in the world,” said Soto, a Cuban by heritage (he was born in Madrid) who grew up in the Shenandoah neighborhood.

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LOFTY GOALS For this milestone year, the Foundation has set the bar high with the goal of raising $100 million. The Miami Forever Fund, a permanent endowment shooting for $5 million, launched this year. There’s also the $10 million it hopes to receive on Give Miami Day — yes, as in 24 hours on November 16.

Give Miami Day’s target doesn’t sound unreachable as nearly 20,000 people donated a record-breaking $9.1 million to some 660 local nonprofits last year. The fundraiser’s Match Minutes pool, where sponsors match donations dollar-for-dollar up to a certain amount for specific nonprofits, creates the frisson of a fast-paced auction.

“It’s a pretty lofty goal, but I’m confident because Miami has demonstrated it’s a generous community,” Soto said, adding anyone is eligible to give, including a teacher who bequeathed her home to support programs at Miami Senior High School. “Our doors are open to everybody, and there’s no minimum to set up a fund.”

Yet another $1 million in signature grants is being doled out around four themes: legacy organizations like Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, which have benefited from the beginning; opportunity-related nonprofits whose work bridges inequality; creativity extending beyond culture to social entrepreneurship; and resiliency, such as Miami Waterkeeper’s mission to protect the watershed.

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ADDRESSING THE FUTURE Last year, Miami-Dade County and the cities of Miami and Miami Beach became part of the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities initiative to address 21st-century challenges. A comprehensive strategy due in early 2018 demonstrates how The Miami Foundation’s services exceed financial support and instigate real policy change.

“Sea-level rise brought us into the conversation, but resilience goes above that to issues like transit and affordable housing that require changes in zoning and other ordinances,” said Soto, who is currently chairing the Council on Foundations, a national philanthropic association, and has been able to lean on its fellow members for sound advice.

“The Baton Rouge leader called the day after Hurricane Irma to give us tips on what they did after Katrina,” he said. “These shared experiences are huge.” WORDS BY REBECCA KLEINMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

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Cibo Wine Bar in Coral Gables brings authentic rustic Italian flare blended with a vibrant nightlife to the Miracle Mile. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this restaurant and wine bar offers traditional Italian fare in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Cibo is ideal for a casual, relaxed meal yet sophisticated enough for a special night out. 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-442-4925; cibowinebar.com

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Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this 12,000-square-foot space is a blend of old-world rustic and modern industrial chic.

When in Miami, Cibo cannot be missed!

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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 a coffee shop, restaurant, outdoor lounge and a specially curated area for events.

Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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What are your future plans for the restaurant?

To continue to focus on what we do best, which is serving Italian comfort food and making people happy. People don’t realize that we are always reinventing things here in very subtle ways. It might be new menu items, inspired by my annual summer trip home. It may be full remodeling of the the dining room or even new napkins and plates.

Keeping things fresh has been a key to our longevity and it’s what keeps us excited about the future.

What inspired you to become a restaurant owner?

Really, the love of people and bringing a little joy to their lives.

I started as a barista in a cafe in my hometown of Lake Garda, Italy, as a young boy. I served old men their afternoon espresso. That feeling of making it right and having happy customers stayed with me through my travels around the world working for hotel chains. Owning my own restaurant has allowed me to apply all of the knowledge I gained over the years and, more importantly,

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to make lasting friendships. When people say, “Nino is everyone’s friend,” I take that as the ultimate compliment. It makes me feel like I have the best job in the world for me.

What are, in your opinion, the keys to running a successful restaurant?

There are many. The most important is being present. Many owners in this business are not, or they are spread too thinly over several locations. When people come to Caffe Abbracci, they can expect to be greeted by me, usually by name, with a warm smile

Abbracci has a loyal customer base.

Who are some of the more famous people you have served?

The list is so long, I’ve forgotten many.

We have served three U.S. presidents, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Jeb Bush and Governor Scott are regulars. Athletes such as Pelé, Joe Montana, Dan Marino and HOF baseball manager Tommy Lasorda. Entertainers such as Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Sylvester Stallone, Madonna, Paul McCartney and Paul Newman, to name a few.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan are regulars and dear friends as are Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova. Quite a lovely young couple.

One night years ago, we had David Letterman, Peter Jennings and Geraldo Rivera, at separate tables at one time. I encouraged them to get up and say “hello” to each other!

And who would you like to serve but haven't yet?

Anyone who hasn’t been here!

Celebrity doesn’t really matter to us at Abbracci. We treat everyone like a celebrity, regardless of one’s station

in life. Recently, I served a member of the fourth generation of Armando Codina’s family. Four generations… that’s what gives me the greatest pride.

What do you cook yourself and your family at home?

It isn’t meatloaf and mashed potatoes! We keep it simple and true to our Italian heritage at home.

For my daughters, Tatiana and Katerina, I make a simple pasta pomodoro with fresh tomatoes.

For just me, a tray of good cheese and a glass of robust wine.

What is the key to good friendships?

To be genuine and to be there when people need you the most.

The Holidays are around the corner, what can we expect from Nino and Abbracci?

New Year’s Eve is always our biggest party of the year. We plan it out about one year ahead of time, including everything from the menu to the music, to the decor and always a few surprises.

Caffe Abbracci, 318 Aragon Avenue (Between 42nd Avenue & Salzedo Street), Coral Gables; 305-441-0700; caffeabbracci.com.

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and firm handshake or soft kiss on the cheek. I’m here five days and six nights a week.

Another key is to build a loyal team. Caffe Abbracci has 18 employees that have been here since we opened over 28 years ago.

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Celebrate the holidays with six of Miami’s most decadent desserts.

he holidays have a way of evoking feelings of nostalgia, beginning with the foods we eat.

But instead of turning to savory staples like Thanksgiving turkey or Nochebuena lechón, some of our favorite local restaurant chefs are taking us on a sweet trip down memory lane. From bread pudding inspired by a favorite childhood candy bar, to ice cream pie encrusted in cereal, these jaw-dropping desserts are as comforting as Christmas morning.

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BOCAS HOUSE Coral Gables We’ve been such fans of the over-the-top milkshakes at Bocas House in Doral that we were tickled when they told us they were putting an INDULGE Milkshake on the menu of the new Bocas House location in Coral Gables.

This thick Nutella shake is topped with towering chunks of cheesecake, a dark-chocolate brownie, a luxury chocolate bombón and a dusting of gold.

“The real decadence comes from its rich flavor,” chef and co-owner Cesar Gonzalez said. “Plus, it has edible gold.” Two Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables; 786-631-3739; bocashouse.com.

Bocas House in Doral brings its decadent milkshakes to its new location in Coral Gables, open every day for lunch and dinner.

A third location is in Weston.

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the life Clockwise from left: Liquid nitrogen and lime foam play roles in Bazaar Mar’s Key lime pie; real Miami Herald headlines are printed on edible paper in Barton G.’s Deliverin’ the Goods dessert; Quality Meats turns red velvet cake into a sundae; a Snickers bar is the inspiration for Pubbelly Sushi’s Chocolate Miso Bread Pudding; chef Adrianne Calvo puts ice cream between layers of crushed cornflakes.

BAZAAR MAR Brickell To make the Key Lime Pie “Our Way,” Bazaar Mar pastry chef Jamie Hornby pipes housemade Key lime ice cream in a mold, smooths it flat, and adds dimension with blueberries and raspberries on the top and sides. It’s all covered in two types of crumbled graham cracker, one with liquid nitrogen and one without. “We do this to make the ‘sand’ look twotoned, like a real beach,” Hornby said. “Before the plate goes out, we add lime air and fennel fronds to give the effect of an ocean wave rolling onshore with seaweed.”

1300 South Miami Avenue, Miami; 305-239-1320; sbe.com/bazaar-mar.

PUBBELLY SUSHI Brickell, Dadeland & Miami Beach The Pubbelly Boys have built an empire from Miami, and their ever-growing Pubbelly Sushi spinoff reminds us why we still love them.

It’s here that you’ll find pastry chef Maria Orantes’ Chocolate Miso Bread Pudding. She soaks brioche in chocolate- and miso-infused custard, then bakes it and tops it with housemade taro-sesame ice cream plus chocolate crumbs and peanuts. “A Snickers bar was actually the inspiration,” Orantes said. “I’ve always liked the way chocolate and salt come together.”

Multiple locations; 786-899-5038; pubbellysushi.us.

BARTON G. Miami Beach At Barton G., it’s totally acceptable to play with your food. Order the Deliverin’ the Goods – That’s How We Roll dessert to see what we mean. Served on a real bicycle, the dessert fills a basket with a trio of rolled cake logs stuffed with strawberry jelly, tiramisu and tres leches-soaked lady fingers, all wrapped in edible paper to look like the Miami Herald. It comes with peanut butter-chocolate spread and seasonal berry jelly. “It’s supposed to be like a kid on a paper route,” executive corporate pastry chef Julian Belon said. “He woke up, grabbed a PB&J and went off to deliver the morning news.”

1427 West Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-672-8881; bartong.com.

QUALITY MEATS Miami Beach Leave it to a steakhouse to give a twist to an American classic.

The Red Velvet Dressed-Up Scoop at Quality Meats has a layer of devil’s food cake, then a generous scoop of red velvet cake batter ice cream swirled with cream cheese icing, and a crunchy pecan tuile garnish. “One rule here is that every dish has to be based on something,” said pastry sous chef Trew Sterling. “In this case, we wanted to represent oldfashioned Americana desserts, so we took a vintage cake and turned it into a sundae.”

1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-340-3333; qualitymeatsmiami.com.

WORDS BY JENNIFER AGRESS COURTESY (CHEF ADRIANNE’S, PUBBELLY, QUALITY MEATS, BAZAAR MAR, BARTON G.)

CHEF ADRIANNE'S Kendall At Adrianne Calvo’s namesake restaurant, we can never pass up her Candied Cornflake Ice Cream Pie. The dessert sandwiches a filling of vanilla ice cream, Cool Whip and cream cheese between two crusts

of candied and crushed cornflake cereal. “It’s crunchy, creamy, frozen, sweet and slightly salty,” Calvo said.

“It sends all kinds of messages to your brain and takes you on a texture and flavor roller coaster. It’s a total knockout.” 11510 Southwest 147th Avenue, Kendall; 305-408-8386; chefadriannes.com.

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Rarebit, a comforting Welsh tradition perfected by a local gastropub, is easy to make at home.

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ndrew Gilbert, chefowner of The Seven Dials in Coral Gables, gave a specific, all-caps directive on cheese when he shared his Welsh Rarebit recipe for this story.

“DO NOT USE THE ORANGE STUFF!” A properly aged, off-white, English-style cheddar will melt into a creamy pool while retaining its sharp bite. A cheap hunk of many American versions, tinted with annatto, will “turn your rarebit orange, first off,” Gilbert said, his wry English wit emerging. “And it separates as well, becoming greasy.”

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A UK FAVORITE A warm, comforting blend of cheese, beer, flour and butter that’s spread on toast — with a few dashes of tangy Worcestershire sauce — rarebit is a regular favorite at homes, pubs and restaurants all over the UK. It’s been on the menu since opening night in 1994 at Fergus Henderson’s famed, Michelin-starred St. John restaurant in London.

That’s the rarebit version from which UK-born Gilbert, 38, crafted his Miami interpretation. It starts with a base of Zak the Baker bread

and finishes with the sweet acidity of cherry tomatoes and brightness of fresh basil. (There’s also a smack of the British yeast extract Marmite in there for extra umami.)

“We’ve given a lot of British dishes a shot on the menu with our own twists,” he said, mentioning his Fish & Chips made with local corvina and Bangers & Mash with Miami’s own Proper Sausages. “Finding those old-school hits that work well in our climate can be tricky.”

PERFECT FOR FALL Welsh Rarebit is definitely one of those hits that Gilbert has adapted well to its South Florida environs, and late fall’s dip in temperature makes now a perfect time to cozy up

with this can’t-put-down delight.

Gilbert — who cooked at Michy’s, Catch and The Local before opening The Seven Dials — puts cheffy touches on his Welsh Rarebit. But it’s easy to make the classic dish at home, and you can put whatever spin on it you like.

“Rarebit is one of those dishes that people think is a big project, but then five minutes later, it’s done, and you’re wondering what all the fuss was about,” Gilbert said. “It’s a pretty forgiving recipe. I mean, it’s good cheese, good beer and good bread — you can’t go wrong with that.”

The Seven Dials, 2030 Douglas Road, Coral Gables; 786-542-1603; sevendialsmiami.com.

WELSH RAREBIT SERVES 2-4 AS APPETIZER

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour ½ bottle dark beer 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon mustard powder or prepared English mustard

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 pound high-quality aged cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup regular cream cheese Toasted bread and extra Worcestershire Optional garnishes (see note)

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown. Reduce heat to low and add flour, stirring for about five minutes. Pull off heat if flour begins to burn.

2. Increase heat to medium-low and add beer, a little at a time, whisking steadily.

3. Add Worcestershire, mustard and pepper and stir until incorporated.

Then add the cheeses, a little at a time, and continue stirring until it is smooth and a light caramel color.

4. Transfer sauce to a covered container and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

5. To serve, spoon cheese sauce onto toast and heat under a broiler for several minutes, until sauce is bubbling. Finish with a few splashes of Worcestershire, if desired.

NOTE: The Seven Dials garnishes its rarebit-topped toast with sliced cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and housemade tomato sauce (Campbell’s works well, too).

“It adds a bit of acidity and freshness to everything,” chef Andrew Gilbert said.

“Plus, it juxtaposes sunny Florida with rainy UK.”

Welsh Rarebit at The Seven Dials starts with a base of Zak the Baker bread and is topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. A good porter or stout, a splash of which goes into the cheese sauce, is an ideal pairing.

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JoJo is on a mission to raise the profile of an ancient drink, one cup at a time. here’s a tea party happening in Miami, and it doesn’t involve tossing bundles of it into Biscayne Bay. Thanks to Michael Ortiz and Tico Aran, the local duo behind JoJo Tea, there’s never been a better time for a cup.

JoJo sources and sells singleorigin teas and housemade blends from farms across China, India, Japan and beyond. The goal: to introduce South Florida to highquality teas, from floral white and green teas to assertive oolong and black teas. Step aside, Lipton.

“The mission of the company is to establish a new American tea culture. This beverage has been around for 4,000 years,” Ortiz said. “There’s no reason we should be buying tea that’s been sprayed to taste like something else.”

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DRINK TO UNDERSTAND One of the best ways to get to know tea is to drink it. And the best way to taste JoJo’s teas is to visit the tasting room, located in an unassuming office building near Coral Gables.

At first, visitors may think they’re in the wrong place. But once inside JoJo’s aptly numbered Suite 305, perceptions change. The tasting room has no windows, yet it radiates a soft, calming light. With cave-like walls and a wooden communal table, the room is designed to make you focus on the tea.

“We wanted it to be like going through a portal. The best tea experiences are like that,” Ortiz said. “You’re out in the mountains, sitting in clouds in a bamboo forest, drinking tea.”

LET THEM GUIDE YOU JoJo offers guided tastings

by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and then DIY “freestyle” tastings on Saturdays. Guided tastings cover eight different kinds of tea, followed by an optional gongfu tea ceremony.

The tea ceremony — a meditativelike ritual — is what hooked Ortiz and led him to found JoJo in 2011.

He discovered tea while working at a Buddhist temple in Coconut Grove, and began collecting and experimenting with different teas.

Aran, a childhood buddy, saw JoJo’s potential and joined in 2012.

The rest is written in the leaves.

“Tea is a moment of peace,” Ortiz said. “It should be simple.”

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JoJo Tea, 951 Southwest 42nd Avenue, Suite 305, Miami; 320-321-5656; sipjojo.com.

WHERE TO SIP At home: Buy JoJo Tea online or join the JoJo Club for speciality teas and limited releases (sipjojo.com).

Around town: The list of teaenlightened local restaurants and hotels grows daily. Look for JoJo at 1 Hotel South Beach, Michael’s Genuine, Finka Table & Tap, Bulla, Pinch Kitchen, Alter and more.

HOW TO BREW Hot tea: Use one teaspoon high-quality, whole-leaf tea per cup. Add water heated to 185 degrees (simmering) for green or white teas, and to 212 degrees (boiling) for oolong or black teas. Steep three to five minutes.

Iced tea: Put about a teaspoon of whole-leaf tea in a water bottle, fill with filtered water and refrigerate overnight.

CURRENT OBSESSION Matcha: The powdered green tea is having a moment. JoJo’s Michael Ortiz describes his organic Japanese version as tasting of milk, vanilla and spinach. Try a soy matcha latte at Cafe Curuba in Coral Gables. —NL

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This year, the city of Sunny Isles Beach celebrated its 20th anniversary since incorporating. This beach boomtown is a two-mile stretch of luxe condos, diverse retail and high-end hotels that draw visitors from around the world. Sandwiched between Aventura and Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles put itself on the luxury map with the 2003 opening of Trump International Beach Resort.

That drew other upscale hotels and residences, like Acqualina and Porsche Design Tower. More than just pretty buildings, Sunny Isles also boasts picturesque parks, beautiful beaches and globally inspired restaurants.

Chef Kurtis Jantz might have the best view in the working world, overseeing Neomi’s Grill, Gili’s Pool Bar and Gili’s Beach Club at the seaside Trump International Beach Resort. “Sunny Isles has such a diverse culture for a small community, and we have the most beautiful, clean beaches,” he said.

Born in Japan and with an affinity for modern Florida cuisine, Jantz has been the resort’s executive chef since 2003, picking up scores of accolades along the way.

Get your juice fix “You never know who you’ll run into at Miami Juice. After a workout, I order the jiu-jitsu juice, a blend of watermelon, papaya, organic cream cheese, honey and protein powder.” 18660 Collins Avenue, Suite 101; 305-945-0444; miamijuice.com.

Relax a bit “On my days off, I like to unwind by fishing at the Sunny Isles Newport Pier, which was restored a few years ago. There’s also a

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laid-back Beach Bar on the pier that serves great Louisiana Gulf Coast oysters paired with Funky Buddha beers.”

16501 Collins Avenue; sibfl. net/ccs/parks/ newportpier.

Family time “There is no shortage of great parks in Sunny Isles Beach. My daughter loves Gateway Park, which has a butterfly garden, playground and water features.” 151 Sunny Isles Boulevard; sibfl.net/ccs/parks/ gateway-park.

See live music “The annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Festival has become one of my favorite music events. Grab a picnic blanket, chairs and bottle of wine, then enjoy extraordinary musicians like Maryel Epps, who is amazing.”

November 18 at Gateway Park; sunnyislesbeachmiami.com/jazzfest.

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A romantic dinner “I'm not being biased: I love the lava stone grill dinners at Gili’s Beach Club. I think they provide a perfect opportunity for couples to engage with each other.” 18001 Collins Avenue; 305- 692-5777; trumpmiami.com/ experience/dining/gilis-beach-club.

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“At The Grand Gourmet Market, the staff is friendly, and there is an excellent selection of quality organic produce. It's a great place to shop if you’re hosting a dinner party and want to impress your guests.” 17190 Collins Avenue; 305-974-0332; mythegrand.com.

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Like a real Russian “No visit to Sunny Isles Beach is complete without a taste of Russian cuisine. Kalinka Euro Deli is a locals’ favorite for authentic Russian food. It has the best piroshki meat pie and honey cake.”

18090 Collins Avenue; 305-705-9333; kalinkaeurodeli.com.

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ge-old wisdom tells us that the sea is good for us. We’re sold luxe spa treatments with marinebased ingredients we’re told can heal maladies. Maybe they can. But there’s no doubt that enveloping yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of the sea by cocooning up at a 140-acre island resort can do wonders for the soul.

This is what you’ll find at The Breakers, an ocean-themed paradise that even takes its name from its proximity to the ocean, where the waves gently crash and spray.

The moment you check in, your phone will ping with a text from the concierge, welcoming you to reply with any and all requests. The modern amenities have certainly evolved since the hotel opened in 1896, but the sense of history is still present through old photographs and detailed restorations dotting the property. Nothing here feels tired.

And that isn’t only because the hotel burned to the ground twice, once in 1903 and again in 1925.

In an era of corporate-owned hotels that change hands faster than you can say renovation, The Breakers is still in the loving care of the heirs of its founder, Henry Morrison Flagler. Every year, the Kenan family reinvests a minimum of $30 million to stay fresh and relevant.

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Originally opened in 1896, The Breakers has evolved over time thanks to significant capital reinvestments from its family-run ownership.

Some things haven’t changed: The main lobby, left, features a fresco ceiling painted by Italian artists in the 1920s.

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the life While many upscale resorts promise to be family-friendly, The Breakers truly is. Kids can check in to Camp Breakers for a litany of daily activities. Grown-ups, meanwhile, have their run of the rest of the 140-acre property, from sunset yoga classes and spa services to multiple golf courses and plenty of food-andbeverage options. The new Seafood Bar, top right, features an aquarium built into the bar and communal dining table.

THE NEWEST UPDATES The latest revamp is the Seafood Bar, which reopened its doors in September. Designed to feel as if you’re stepping onto a luxury yacht, the restaurant at times feels like you’ve taken a dive off that yacht and into the great blue beyond. Belly up to the bar for a pineapple-infused martini and literally drink with the fish. That’s right – the bar counter is an aquarium, little fishies swimming under your drink napkin. Same goes for the communal dining table.

Make new friends while digging into fresh crab cakes — as clownfish, cardinalfish, dottybacks and damselfish carry on beneath glass.

When the spa transformed in 2015 with an $8-million facelift, designers harnessed the sea motif.

One highlight is Christa Wilm’s shell-covered sculpture of Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health. Try a customized massage atop vibrating quartz sand, or the Deep Sea Signature Facial with Gigartina algae.

Don’t leave without heading to the salon for a mani-pedi featuring “Sea You at the Breakers,” a teal hue that Essie created for the resort.

Lots of polished resorts say they’re family-friendly, but The Breakers really is. Don’t be intimidated by the refined main lobby, complete with a 200-foot-long fresco ceiling modeled after the Villa Medici in Rome and painted in the 1920s by a crew of 75 artisans from Italy. One little girl was recently overheard asking an employee if she was, in fact, in Elsa’s castle.

The resort draws a fair amount of intergenerational families, and there is plenty to do with the kids. Just head to the Family Entertainment Center and consult the daily activity schedule, jammed with sessions for glitter tattoos and tie-dye making.

And when grown-up time beckons, there’s the ocean-themed

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Camp Breakers to the rescue. There, the littlest adventurers can create art projects, go on scavenger hunts, and venture to the hotel arcade and playground. Both daytime and evening sessions include a meal at The Italian Restaurant, where the highlight for my 7-year-old was the monogrammed butter that came with her dinner rolls. “Is the B for Breakers or Butter?” she wanted to know. “It’s so fancy!”

SNACKS, SPORTS AND THE SEA In the mood to kick back? Head to HMF (after the founder’s initials) and choose from a 2,200-bottle wine list with the guidance of a master sommelier. Or save your indulgence for the celebrated Sunday buffet, held in The Circle under soaring 30-foot frescoed ceilings and murals of Renaissance landscapes.

Work off treats from the dessert bar (30 options!), the raw bar (Alaskan king crab!) and the cheese bar (imported brie!) at the golf courses, tennis courts or indoor-outdoor fitness center.

Complimentary classes include spinning on the terrace at sunset.

The equipment rivals top gyms, with Hock dumbbells and Fluid Rowers that make whooshing sounds as you go. “It gives you the sound of the ocean as you’re looking at the ocean!” spokeswoman Shannon O’Malley said. Of course it does.

Don’t forget to carve out time for a dip in the actual ocean. You can wade in along the half-mile private beach, schedule a guided snorkeling tour, or stay on top of the water with a banana boat ride, kayaks or paddleboards. Four pools, each with its own personality, shouldn’t be missed either.

For an extra treat, reserve one of the poolside bungalows, complete with a dedicated concierge, flatscreen TVs and full bathrooms, open-sky showers and all. Because in the end, with the ocean stretching to the horizon, the sky is the limit on this soul-refreshing weekend.

WORDS BY LAUREN COMANDER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO

The Breakers, One South County Road, Palm Beach; 561-655-6611; thebreakers.com.

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An hour-by-hour expert guide to the very best of Tokyo and Kobe. o a first-time visitor, Tokyo can seem understandably intimidating. It’s spread out over an area twice the size of Belgium, with a population four times that of New York City.

Then there’s the language barrier.

But what will surprise you is just how easy it can be to navigate. With low crime and a welcoming population, the world’s largest city is a true urban adventure.

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sling traditional pork ramen with few frills but lots of true Tokyo color. An age-old favorite is Hakata Tenjin Shinbashi No. 1 Shop. Take advantage of the nearby train station plaza for excellent people-watching. 2-8-15 Shimbashi, Minato 105-0004.

8 p.m.: Welcome Noodles When you land in Tokyo, it’ll likely be right as the bars and restaurants are filling up with businessmen heading home from work. Join them at one of the city’s “500 Yen” noodle shops — meaning the best bowl of ramen of your life will cost less than $5. Most joints

9 a.m.: Breakfast Adventure Spend the night in the Western-friendly but still very Japanese Dai-Ichi Hotel. Then wake up and head to the basement for a traditional Japanese breakfast. You will likely encounter ingredients you’ve never seen before. There’s the dried seaweed you add to the homey rice porridge, and the poached vegetables in a light broth, and the insanely sour pickled fruit meant to end the meal.

1-2-6 Shinbashi, Minato 105-8621; www-a.global. hankyu-hotel.com/daiichi-hotel-tokyo/.

Hakata Tenjin Shinbashin No. 1 in Tokyo, above, serves hot, brothy bowls of pork ramen. Locals know that every order comes with an extra heap of noodles.

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10:30 a.m.: Visit the Emperor In Tokyo, buildings that date back a millennium are encircled by skyscrapers so dense that they feel like the entire Miami skyline is packed into one block. Nowhere is this more evident than the national treasure of a park in the Chiyoda neighborhood. Most tourists head here for photos of the emperor’s tile-roofed palace. Far better are the Imperial Palace East Gardens, a study in the serene Japanese style, with waterfalls and carefully placed river rocks and springtime cherry blossoms. kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html.

Noon: Lunch Like a Local There are endless ways to prepare udon, ramen’s wheat-noodle cousin. A great spot to experience many of those options is Kokuwagata, where you’ll pick cold or warm noodles and slurp them while standing at well-worn wooden countertops.

The toppings are dizzying, like tempura-battered chicken breast, seaweed and egg, or fried fishpaste dumplings. But purists will attest to the minimalist pleasure of nothing but well-made udon in long-simmered broth. 2-39-7 Hongo, Bunkyo 113-0033.

2 p.m.: Give Thanks Built in the first century, Sens -ji shrine is undoubtedly impressive — and crawling with tourists. For a more serene experience, head to one of the smaller Buddhist temples. At Shinbashishiogama Shrine, climb what seems like endless stone steps, worn smooth from centuries of pilgrims. Atop a hill, perched among the skyscrapers, you’ll find a koi pond and a temple where locals go. 5-19-7 Shimbashi, Minato 105-0004.

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3:30 p.m.: Endless View Put Miami’s two tallest buildings on top of each other and you’d still not reach the tip of Skytree Tower. At 2,080 feet, it’s the tallest structure in Tokyo, with a mall at its base, a restaurant at the top, and an observation tower that offers a view you won’t believe.1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida 131-0045; tokyo-skytree.jp/en/.

5:30 p.m.: Izakaya Happy Hour The night begins like it does in Madrid or Miami, with small plates and free-flowing drinks. Izakaya bars often feature no chairs, limited menus and plentiful Japanese pilsner. At Ginza Shimada, a classically trained chef turns out thoughtful dishes like hamachi, seaweed spiced rice and fried cutlets. 8-2-8 Ginza, Chuo 104-0061.

8 p.m.: Forget Paris Tokyo has twice as many Michelin-starred restaurants as Paris — nearly 250 of ’em. Make a point to visit a restaurant specializing in kaiseki, the Japanese tradition of multiple courses. At Ginza Kojyu, chef Toro Okuda’s three-star temple to fish, you’ll dine on a meal that’s like Tokyo itself: mysterious, dazzling and pure adventure. Carioca Building, 5-4-8 Ginza, Chuo 104-0061; kojyu.jp.

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Clockwise from top left: The serene Imperial Palace East Gardens aren’t overrun with tourists; a visit to the Shinbashishiogama Shrine is worth the climb up stone steps; grilled Japanese beef with Spanish mackerel at the Michelinstarred Ginza Kojyu; houbou sashimi at Ginza Shimada; Skytree Tower offers an endless view of the city.

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Connect to Kobe via the Shinkansen bullet train, which offers a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, and fortify yourself on the way with a traditional bento box. Top destinations include a newly renovated waterfront and a visit to the hot springs in Arima Onsen, which are said to have healing properties.

KOBE Sure, you’ve heard of the beef that bears its name. The ballplayer, too. But there’s far more to Kobe than marbled meat and an NBA MVP. Here’s where to explore Kobe’s tall mountains, hot springs and electric nightlife.

9 a.m.: Look, Kids, Mt. Fuji The Shinkansen bullet train to Kobe is itself a tourist attraction. First there’s getting on at Tokyo Station, an endless swarm of dark suits rushing somewhere. Before you board, be sure to grab a bento box. The ride will take you past Mt. Fuji to the west, and — on a clear day — a nonstop view of the countryside as you coast by at NASCAR speeds.

1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005; english. jr-central.co.jp/shinkansen/.

12:30 p.m.: The Reason You’re Here Ushered into a tiny private room in front of charcoal cookers, you’ll be greeted with a parade of plates: vegetables, dipping sauces, salads, soups. And then, the holy grail: generous slices of Kobe beef. Back home, this meal would cost hundreds of dollars. Here, at Ishidaya, it’s about $25. Pro tip: Give the veggies a hard char

on the grill, but for the beef, just a quick sear.

1-21-2 Kitanagasadori, Chuo, Kobe 650-0012; kobe-ishidaya.com.

3 p.m.: Healing Hot Springs Take a train through the mountains that surround Kobe, to the traditional village of Arima Onsen, which has catered to Japanese tourists for a thousand years. A half-dozen bath houses range from a no-gimmick soak for $5, to full-on spas with restaurants, musicians and monks. They say the springs that burble up from the mountain cure everything; a surefire way to soak away the outside world. 790-3 Arima-cho, Kita, Kobe 651-1401; visit.arima-onsen.com.

6 p.m.: Happy Hour Yakitori To be clear, Kobe beef is actually raised in the next prefecture over, and locals eat it rarely, if ever. Instead, Kobe residents head to yakitori restaurants that grill skewers of vegetables, chicken, quail eggs and more.

Iwasaki-juku Motomachi is located on one of Kobe’s many bright, strolling-friendly streets.

Here, hipsters and company men shoulder up along barstools and at low tables to grill away their worries. 1-14-2 Motomachidori, Chuo, Kobe 650-0022.

8:30 p.m.: Jazz in Japan When Japan opened its borders to foreigners less than two centuries ago, Kobe was among the first ports to host outsiders.

Over the years the city has been relatively quick to embrace outside influences, including becoming the country’s hub for jazz.

Catch local acts at the quirky basement bar Jam Jam. In between sets, jazz fanatics will be blown away by the deep tracks from the owner’s rare vinyl collection.

1-7-2 Motomachidori, Chuo, Kobe 650-0022, jamjam-jazz-kobe.com.

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To keep your gift game strong this holiday season, INDULGE asked prominent local experts to give recommendations for presents in their fields of specialty.

The result? Sixty-two awesome ideas that — whether you’re shopping for a world traveler, an adventurous foodie or a fitness buff — will save you from stuffing anyone’s stocking with a ho-hum gift card.

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“I like Sam Smith because of his vocal range and because his music is fun.

I love to bake to it.” In the Lonely Hour.

From $7. Barnes & Noble, 152 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-446-4152; barnesandnoble.com.

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“In the kitchen, there’s a lot of background noise, so I like Philips Headphones because they cancel out all the noise and let me just do my thing.”

From $25. Target at Dadeland, 8350 South Dixie Highway, Miami; 305-668-0262; target.com.

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“I use the Kate Spade Eat Cake for Breakfast journal to write down a new recipe or new ingredients that I discover.” $24. Papyrus at The Falls, 8888 Southwest 136th Street, Miami; 305-252-3888; papyrusonline.com.

FOR THE FOOD LOVER She started baking and selling cupcakes to buy a Barbie. Now, 11-year-old Taylor Moxey has turned a $40 loan from her parents into a budding celebrity chef brand. She’s worked alongside Chrissy Teigan, Bobby Flay and Paula Deen, and the sixth-grader has already created a charitable foundation and a couple of mini-libraries by repurposing shipping containers into community reading spaces. This year, Taylor is cooking up her second children’s book. —CGD 5

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“When I was 7 I asked for a KitchenAid Mixer for Christmas. It’s still my favorite item in the kitchen. This is great for someone who bakes a lot and wants to give their mixing arm a rest.”

From $360. Williams Sonoma at Merrick Park, 350 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-446-9421; williams-sonoma.com.

“The Vitamix Blender makes perfect smoothies. I love making mine with peanut butter, chia seeds, berries and protein powder before I go to dance practice.”

From $249. Sur La Table at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura; surlatable.com.

6 “When I’m not baking, I love eating Fireman Derek’s pies. My favorite is the Oreo cheesecake.” From $25. Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, 2818 North Miami Avenue, Miami; 786-703-3623; firemandereks.com.

7 “I love my Rimowa Suitcase. These cases are secure, light and water resistant — really ideal for those who travel often.” From $495. Bloomingdale’s at The Falls, 8778 Southwest 136th Street, Miami; 305-252-6300; bloomingdales.com.

8 “The Whisky Tasting Collection is a great and unique gift.

You get to taste several different high-end whiskies, and they come in a gift box.” $63. tastingcollection.com.

13 “You don’t need to travel far to get away. At The Meridian, we are experts at truly pampering our guests and making them feel at home. If a couple is celebrating something, we know how to make it memorable.” From $140.

The Meridian, 418 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-763-8934; urbanicahotels.com.

FOR THE JET-SET TER 9 “Ahol Sniffs Glue is a very good friend of mine, and he’s quintessentially Miami.

I love all his pieces.” Jewelry from $175.

Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; 305-375-3000; aholsniffsglue.com and aholjewelry.com.

10 “I’ve had my beard for eight years.

It was a bet to see who could grow it out the longest.

I won. So now I never leave home without my Art of Shaving tools.” From $30.

The Art of Shaving at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura; 305-937-1877; theartofshaving.com.

11 “These Shwood shades are made from real wood and look cool. They are perfect for the beach or wherever your travels take you.” From $109. shwoodshop.com.

12 “We are never without Veuve Clicquot Rosé at our home. I have been drinking it for years and love it. Great for the holidays.”

From $60. Total Wine & More, 1139 Fifth Street, Miami Beach; 786-276-6545; totalwine.com.

Sexton Garcia knows travel. The general manager of Urbanica’s The Meridian Hotel in South Beach has visited every country in the Caribbean and Europe and seen most of the United States.

He digs London, and he’s very much looking forward to spending Christmas in Jamaica. And he loves Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, where Urbanica is opening a new boutique, Sofi Hotel, in 2018. —CGD

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“The couple that trains together stays together. My wife and I like No Bull trainers. They’re versatile, durable, breathable and cool.” From $160. nobullproject.com.

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“My Buffalo Jackson gym bag represents me: practical and rugged. This one can easily go from the gym to a weekend expedition.” Ryder Reserve Bison Leather Duffle, $550. buffalojackson.com.

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“When I’m not boxing I’m training for my next triathlon. I love the S-Works Venge ViAS for the everyday group cyclist: versatile and light with disc brakes for all weather and elevations.” $11,500. Mack Cycle & Fitness, 5995 Sunset Drive, Miami; 305-661-8363; mackcycleandfitness.com.

FOR THE FITNESS BUFF A former professional MMA fighter who turned a career-ending hand injury into a career-starting venture as a gym owner, Gabriel “Stunna” Varona never slows down. He’s up before dawn to lead his first workout class at Stunna’s Fit in South Miami at 5 a.m. Afterward, he gulps down a colada and keepings training and leading all day. Outside the gym, Varona founded a charity called Shoes for Streets that collects gently worn sneakers and donates them to the homeless and others in need. Their most recent batches have gone to hurricane victims in San Juan, Houston and Key West. —MM

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“The Bose Sport Pulse Wireless Headphones are comfortable, sweat-proof, have great sound and, most importantly, stay in my ears when I run and shadow-box.” $200. Best Buy at Dadeland, 8450 South Dixie Highway, Miami; 305-662-7073; bestbuy.com.

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“A Stunna’s Fit membership gives you the inspiration you need to push yourself to do better for your body.” From $20 a class. Stunna’s Fit, 5850 Commerce Lane, South Miami; 786-728-6737; stunnasfit.com.

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“With the Apple Nike+ watch, I can stream music, track my training with my apps, and it’s waterresistant. Perfect training buddy.” $399. Apple at Brickell City Centre, 701 South Miami Avenue, Miami; 786-842-4350; apple.com.

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“Boxing is not just about getting into the best physical shape of your life, it’s about confidence and self-defense.

These Title Distressed Glory training gloves are snug, secure and have protective inner foam that make them good for sparring at all levels.” $80. titleboxing.com.

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“The Baccarat Héritage Sun Mirror, designed by George Chevalier, is a limited edition of 99. Classic and elegant, it would turn heads in anyone’s home.” $66,000. baccarat.com.

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“Gucci has just introduced its home furnishings line under creative director Alessandro Michele, as rich and eclectic as his clothing designs.”

Chair, $2,500. gucci.com.

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Former Belén Jesuit boy Raul Rodriguez, founder of 2R Creative, has earned an international reputation for, in his words, “taking something that only exists as an idea and making it real.” His latest project, Accent Luxury Rental, rents designer tableware to high-end caterers and home entertainers throughout the country, all shipped in sturdy, handcrafted crates. And because no creative type can go too long without a home renovation, Rodriguez just served as his own architect and decorator for his newly purchased pad, which is now ready for guests. —MM

“Santa Maria Novella is the oldest apothecary in Italy, founded in 1612, and has a unique collection of fragrances. My personal faves: rose water spray, pomegranate room fragrance and pomegranate soap.” Prices vary.

Santa Maria Novella at Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour; 305-865-3334; buy.smnovella.com.

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“I have the original version of this Tom Ford backpack.

The newer version is a bit more understated with vintage hardware: still amazing and durable, and helps you stay organized.” $2,950. Tom Ford at Miami Design District, 103 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 786-749-2600; tomford.com.

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“I love the new Hermès “Tie Set” Tableware, available at Barney’s.”

Dinner plates, $150. barneys.com.

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“The Alessi Vacuum designed by architect Stefano Giovannoni is the perfect fusion of household appliance and art: functional style.” $210. Luminaire, 2331 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 305-448-7367; alessi.com.

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“KRELwear is a local designer who does incredible things with knit fabrics. She’s always my hookup for amazing pieces. My favorite piece is the kaftan dress.

It lets me breathe, and I love that.” From $120.

Miami Ironside, 7520 Northeast Fourth Court, Suite 107, Miami; 305-528-2755; krelwear.com.

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“A good book is always a wise gift.

Jai-Alai’s books are created by local writers and really capture the spirit of the Magic City.”

I have learned to define a field as a space between mountains by Rio Cortez. $10. jai-alaibooks.com.

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“It’s on Etsy, but Maria, the head stylist and curator of Animal Vintage, is based in Miami.

From $20. etsy.com/shop/ AnimalVintageMiami.

Dejha Carrington has long been a champion of the arts, and she has a greater platform than ever as a vice president for the National YoungArts Foundation in Miami. The Montreal native, who describes herself as the ultimate artistic cheerleader, says art has helped her make sense of the world, whether the medium is a photograph, painting, written word or fashion. We’re guessing this fashionable art-world star already has her outfit picked out for January’s Backyard Ball, YoungArts’ biggest annual fundraiser. —CDG

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“Khirma Eliazov is really an incredible designer. Her Arison Pouch is my favorite.

We partnered with her and Swarovski, and a portion of the proceeds from the purse benefited YoungArts.” $1,295. khirma.com.

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“Giving the gift of art and seeking out artists who you believe in is so important.

I’ve been following the career of Derrick Adams for some time.”

Imagination Land at YoungArts, through December 15, 2100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; 305-377-1140; youngarts.org; and Black, White and Brown at Primary Projects, 15 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 954-296-1675; primaryprojectspace.com.

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“Indego Africa works with women in Africa to create beautiful pieces.

Local women make all the things, and the money goes back to their businesses to help the community build entrepreneurship and financial autonomy. The Peace Basket is perfect for keeping candy or jewelry or business cards.” $75. indegoafrica.com.

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“I travel often, and my Prada messenger bag has been all over the world with me.

It has many pockets, but it’s not bulky.” $1,260. Prada at Miami Design District, 180 Northeast 40th Street, Miami; 305-438-2280; prada.com.

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“I collect Chrome Hearts Sunglasses.

My favorites are called The Beast. I have them with ivory trim and absolutely love the look and quality, the lenses and the handcrafted design.” From $1,000.

Chrome Hearts at Miami Design District, 4025 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami; 786-953-7384; chromehearts.com.

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“My go-to for everything. Yes, I will be picking up the new iPhone X in November!” From $1,000.

Apple at Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura; 305-914-9826; apple.com.

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“These are made to be worn in Miami, not New York City. Tod’s Gommino suede driving loafers are comfortable and easy for all-day weekend wear.”

From $445. Tod’s at Miami Design District, 139 Northeast 39th Street, Suite 130, Miami; 305-576-8132; tods.com.

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“The John Varvatos leather jacket is a staple for my wardrobe. Black, lightweight and vintage-looking, you can dress it up or down, in warmer climates or cooler.” $1,898. John Varvatos at Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour; 305-501-4900; johnvarvatos.com.

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“Creed Aventus is perfect for my body chemistry, and it’s strong enough that it stays all day but doesn’t overpower the room.” From $315. Neiman Marcus at Merrick Park, 390 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables; 786-999-1000; creedboutique.com.

Looking casual and cool are key for Mark Friedman, general manager of John Varvatos at Bal Harbour Shops. A foodie who appreciates fine art, architecture and music, Friedman is most comfortable in a crisp white shirt, jeans and a pair of boots — “I have about 12 pairs.” He’s a Northeast transplant who loves Miami’s beaches for their relaxation qualities and who has found ways to keep casual and cool in spite of the heat. —MM

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“For any vehicle, from a classic car to modern-day sports car, Ceramic Pro Auto Detailing will protect the paint from dirt and UV rays.” From $1,730.

Prestige Imports, 14800 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach; 888-514-3029; prestigeimports.com.

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“A JetSmarter membership makes flying private approachable, easy and fun. It also helps you network in the sky. It’s one of my favorite apps.” $15,000. jetsmarter.com.

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“These Roger Dubuis Excalibur Aventador S watches are for that person who really has a passion for cars. There will only be eight pieces made of the Arancio Argos (orange) and 88 of the Giallo Orion (yellow), which is created using the color accents of Lamborghini.” $194,500$216,000. Vagu at Miami Design District, 3818 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami; 786-773-3445; rogerdubuis.com.

FOR THE CAR ENTHUSIAST For Brett David, owner and CEO of Prestige Imports and Lamborghini Miami, luxury cars are a way of life. At 19, he took over the family business, and 10 years later he’s just unveiled a lavish new showroom on Biscayne Boulevard, flush with more than $20 million in high-end cars. The car mogul, along with his sister, created Ride2Revive, a nonprofit that organizes a race day every January at the Homestead-Miami Speedway for children with lifethreatening illnesses. David brings out his cars, and the kids get to ride in some of the world’s most elite vehicles. “Their smiles are worth more than just writing a check.” —CGD

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“At home and when not driving, we celebrate the holidays with Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Rosé Champagne.” $500. Total Wine & More, 8851 Southwest 136th Street, Miami; totalwine.com.

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“Instead of just receiving gifts this year, bring out your luxury sports car and be a part of our Ride2Revive event in January. It’s exhilarating and revitalizing.” ride2revive.org.

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“Instead of that diamond necklace or Hermès Birkin bag, why not spread the holiday cheer with a 2017 Lamborghini Huracan 580 Coupe?” $242,295. 36-month Holiday Lease available. Prestige Imports, 14800 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach; 888-860-5210; prestigeimports.com.

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“I have always had a passion for music as well as design, so I gravitate toward Sonos speakers at home. I would love to be in the music business in some form.” From $200.

Best Buy, 1131 Fifth Street, Miami Beach; 305-535-8539; bestbuy.com/sonos.

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“I love the great fitted shape and the vibrant colors of Lanvin dress shirts.” $390. Lanvin at Miami Design District, 107 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 305-864-4250; lanvin.com.

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“For softness, warmth and the feeling of luxury, a Hermès throw blanket is right for anyone.” $1,225. Hermès at Miami Design District, 163 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 305-868-0118; usa.hermes.com.

FOR THE DESIGN-MINDED Tomas Frenes, a design guru who once worked with Gianni Versace, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his own design studio. And just this year, he collaborated with David Schwade from ANDstudio to form Stuckto Design, an architecture, interior design, product development and branding firm. His love for luxurious things has led to his creation of everything from a luxury furniture line to a limitededition dishware collection. —LC

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“The strong, bold taste of Nespresso Cafecito de Cuba reminds me of my Cuban heritage, and I appreciate the colors of the packaging.” From $1.25. Nespresso at Lincoln Road, 1105 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 800-562-1465; nespresso.com.

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“Taft shoes are comfortable, reasonable and have a great design!”

From $215. taftclothing.com.

“Linen sheets from Restoration Hardware are the best way to stay cool when you’re sleeping!” From $139.

Restoration Hardware, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami; 305-668-9141; restorationhardware.com.

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“Tickets to The Nutcracker at the Adrienne Arsht Center. A tradition for many families, regardless of faith.” From $30.

December 15-24 at Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org.

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“The simplest gift, but so meaningful, is a cash donation to a charity in the name of the recipient. This is a great way to either introduce a child to a new charity or to support a charity that is already important to them.” Miami Children’s Health Foundation, mchf.org/donate-now.

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FOR THE KIDS Moms throughout Miami wake up on Friday mornings to the JustAskBoo email newsletter, loaded with a treasure trove of kidfriendly advice and items for sale. JustAskDomesticHelp, meantime, matches families with nanny and housecleaning services. The woman behind both endeavors is Boo Zamek, mom to Caroline, 13, and Aly, 11. Striving to teach her girls the importance of giving back, Zamek makes it a point to do something charitable with her daughters at least once a week. She also includes philanthropyrelated content in every issue of her newsletter. —LC

“Kids love to check out the new exhibits at Miami Children’s Museum. Annual memberships are a great gift, and a lot of museums offer special deals for families and kids.” From $125.

980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami; 305-373-5437; miamichildrensmuseum.org.

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“If you and your kids are ready for a new pet, there are several reputable adoption centers around town. One of my favorites for dogs is Paws 4 You Rescue.”

8717 Southwest 134th Street, Miami; 786-242-7377; paws4you.org.

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“Give the gift of tickets to a Miami Heat game! Want to give more? Couple the tickets with a contribution to the team’s foundation charities, which do a great deal of work in South Florida.” AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; ticketmaster.com; nba.com/heat/community/ community_foundation.

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“Sign up to do the Live Like Bella Superhero 5K Run/Walk with your kids at Zoo Miami on February 25. Live Like Bella is very near and dear to my heart.

My girls were friends with Bella and are still close with Bella’s sister Rayna.” firstgiving.com/ LiveLikeBella/walk.

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“The Miansai Duval Duffle Bag is super for the kind of day trips and weekend getaways we take together.

It should be a staple in every man’s closet.” $695. miansai.com.

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“Michael always has the latest gadgets and toys.

The DJI Mavic Pro Drone is great because you can sync it to your phone’s photo library or share via the app.” $1,000. Best Buy, 11905 South Dixie Highway, Miami; 305-971-5039; store.dji.com.

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“The Harry’s Shave Kit has everything a guy could need.

They make excellent products for men.” $30. harrys.com.

Michael’s Picks for Rachael

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“What girl doesn’t like to be pampered? Gee Beauty is Rachael’s go-to for all things beauty-related. I treat her to the Mini Medi Hydra Facial.” $150. Gee Beauty, 1845 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-868-3533; geebeauty.com

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“The Harman Kardon Traveler Bluetooth is a must-have for any onthe-go adventure. It’s also just the right size to fit in our carry-on while flying.” $150. harmankardon.com.

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“When we first released the Miansai Tricolor Cuff, it sold out almost instantly.

It’s a subtle way of mixing metals, and the perfect cuff for layering.” $285. miansai.com.

FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND As founder and president of local nonprofit Style Saves, Rachael Russell hosts fashion-focused events to raise money for clothing and school supplies for underprivileged students. She’s also fashion director of Miami-based international accessories brand Miansai.

Michael Saiger is the founder and creative director of Miansai.

The two are about to receive a ton of gifts — they’re getting married in November at The Standard, near their Miami Beach home — but shared what they would get for each other. —LC

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n her fifth week as CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade County, Maria C. Alonso watched Hurricane Irma barrel toward South Florida.

“Week five, Cat 5, why not?” she reflected upon her whirlwind initiation to the position. “Isn’t that how you start every job?”

After a 22-year career as a banking professional, most recently as Senior Vice President and Miami Market Manager at Bank of America, and a longtime United Way board member, Alonso was selected as CEO through a rigorous selection process. The position opened when Harve A. Mogul decided to step down from the role after 27 years of service to the organization. Mogul is now acting as President Emeritus and overseeing United Way’s endowment.

During Hurricane Irma, the United Way deployed 12 staff members for 232 hours at the Miami-Dade County Emergency Operations Center and recruited more than 1,200 volunteers for disaster relief efforts. They delivered food, ice and hygiene kits to shelters, assisted living facilities and other community organizations across the county.

NEW SIDE OF GIVING “It taught me an area of work of the United Way that I really hadn’t seen before,” Alonso said. “We have responsibility from the county to oversee the donations and the volunteer deployment needed for the emergency. We don’t do this work in isolation. We do this work in partnership and collaboration, so we use all of our assets.”

As Miami-Dade County’s official volunteer and fundraising arm, United Way’s overarching purpose is threefold: to bolster education, financial stability and health with a mission of “building community by helping people care for one another.”

For Alonso, taking on the role of CEO was a no-brainer: “I honestly couldn’t pass it up because it was an opportunity to augment the impact that I had at Bank of America and really multiply it, take it to a new level.”

She also had big shoes to fill. Under Mogul’s leadership, United Way of Miami-Dade has earned national recognition as one of the leading United Ways and nonprofits in the country. It is frequently cited for excellence in its major gift and fundraising programs, diversity efforts, emergency responsiveness, financial stewardship, governance and community-building initiatives.

During his tenure, Mogul grew the organization’s annual revenues to $60 million from $19 million.

‘ONLY ONE LEGACY’ “I want Maria to be unbelievably successful,” Mogul said. “I would be very comfortable if in 10 years, someone says, ‘Who was that man who was CEO?’ That would be good. That would show what a great job we’ve done to keep making the organization better. You serve your time, but the organization continues. There’s only one legacy that someone in my position would want, and that’s for it to be better and to keep helping, but helping more.”

·=SY WIVZI ]SYV XMQI FYX XLI SVKERM^EXMSR GSRXMRYIW ¸ 1SKYP WEMH Mogul isn’t the only one supporting Alonso. Carlos A. Migoya, President and CEO of Jackson Health System, longtime United Way volunteer leader and chair of the local chapter’s board, said she stood out as the right choice for the job.

“Maria has proven herself a tireless champion for all of United Way’s diverse stakeholders,” Migoya said. “She brings a perfect combination of skills, experience, credibility and relationships.”

When looking back on his achievements over a lifetime of service with United Way, Mogul said it’s easy to look at major milestones, like the Center for Excellence in Early Education, the Center for Financial Stability and the organization’s response after big hurricanes.

“But it isn’t the big things. It’s the little things,” he said. “The little things are really what make a difference in terms of community change, especially from the mission point of view. If the job, ultimately, is to help people to be caring, then we’re that tool… Everyone doesn’t get up in the morning and say, ‘I’m going to invent something big or respond to some crisis.’ You get up and say, ‘Maybe I can feed someone.’ To me, the fact that we’ve put together an organization that can be responsive in that way is probably the big thing.”

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Chair of United Way of Miami-Dade’s Community Impact Committee; longtime donor, volunteer.

Chair of both Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and New World School of the Arts.

Co-Chair of The Miami-Dade Beacon Council’s One Community, One Goal initiative.

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Founded the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education in 2007, a national best-practices teaching and learning center.

Founded the Center for Financial Stability in 2009 to support families and individuals facing economic hardships.

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Sand in My Shoes award recipient in 2015, dedicated to the person “who best demonstrates an unequaled love and commitment to South Florida as a place to live and work.”

Awarded Key to the City by Commissioner Frank Carollo. June 21 was proclaimed Harve A. Mogul Day.

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lbert Einstein wrote that “the distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.” We rely on many illusions to maintain the structure of our lives and daily routines, time being one of the most necessary. To that end, why waste your time wearing a watch that’s basic? Stand out with the new Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40, the gem-set version of Rolex’s emblematic nautical watch.

A genius like Einstein would appreciate its technical mastery, right down to the comfortable-casual Oysterflex bracelet and the practical-protective Triplock waterproofing seal. And anyone can love its dazzle: a bidirectional-rotating bezel bejeweled in a rainbow of 32 multicolored sapphires, eight green tsavorites and one triangular diamond, all set on 18k Everose gold. Time may be an illusion, but this unisex timepiece is real, and it’s spectacular. $65,600. Rolex at Miami Design District, 135 Northeast 39th Street, Miami; 305-576-5391; rolex.com.

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