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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2010

FEATURES 46 JEWELS & GEMS

Classic Beauties

56 GET YOUR

CULTURE ON A preview to the new arts season. by Marlene Sholod

64 MEET IN MIAMI

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts celebrates 5 years.

66 MIAMI’S 84

CULTURED PEARL A tribute to Judy Drucker. by Marlene Sholod

68 BETTER TO GIVE ON THE COVER:

Roberto Cavalli long printed silk dress, $1975, Nordstrom, Aventura Mall; Jimmy Choo Mable bootie, $875, Nordstrom, Aventura Mall; All jewelry from King Jewelers, Aventura. Cover Photo by: Jorge Parra Model: Jessica Dystra Elite Model Management

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THEN TO GET

A round-up of South Florida’s philanthropic scene. by Stacy Scott

84 RECIPE TO DISH

Sneak peek at Lee Schrager’s new Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Cookbook.

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Contents OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2010

75 At The Table

Hot Plate 76 What’s New & Newsworthy On The Food Scene The Burger In Its Prime 76

by Vanessa Garcia

Let’s Be Frank: The Wiener Is Still Hot 78 by Linda Bladholm

Off the Menu 80 Get Raw

DEPARTMENTS 12 Crave

Info on What’s Hot, What’s New & What’s Worth Knowing About Pink Power 14 Products to Purchase

by Stacy Scott

16 Perimeter

Details On Design & Décor Open House: Buy A Breath Of Fresh Air by Marlene Sholod

18 Off The Field

Updates & Info On South Florida Sports

Catching Up With Miami Dolphins' Head Coach Tony Sparano 18 by Andy Kent

The Traditional Tailgate 20

by John Offerdahl

24 Ticket Please

Details On Trips & Traveling Spain: Postcards from Santiago de Compostela

by Linda Bladholm

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26 Local Flair

An Area Worth Visiting Bring On The Night: Fun Places to Play When Sun Goes Down

28 Feel Good

A Look At What’s New and What To Know in Health, Beauty & Wellness The Magic Of A Makeover 32 GBS makeover contest winners' new looks

34 What The Pros Know

Answers To Your Health, Beauty and Wellness Questions

Uncover The Newest Trends & Products Fruity Beauty

36 Beauty of the Season

by Vanessa Garcia

Restaurant Guide 89 Places to Try Restaurant Listings 90 Dine & Design

96 Wishlist

The Ultimate Item To Crave & Covet Dare to Dream About The Perfect Place to Live

IN EVERY ISSUE 8

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Wish You Were Here

Mark The Date

Fine Print

Parties, Events & Festivities Highlights Of Events Not To Be Missed

In this Issue Details & Ad Index

CORRECTION: In the August/September issue in the profile of Dan LeBatard, MARC HOCHMAN, executive producer/station manager for 790 The Ticket, name was misspelled.

by Courtney Markofsky

45 Try It You'll Like It

Intrepid reporter goes, does, tries, investigates & explores any and all things that Cravings' readers want to know about. An Extra Kick

by Sara Fiedelholtz

We crave to make every issue of CRAVINGS South Florida magazine a must read. We want to hear from you. Please send your comments, opinions and ideas to us. Feel free to contact the editor, Sara Fiedelholtz, at sara@cravingssouthflorida.com

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

will go bungee jumping, wrestle with an alligator or even something a little more dangerous.

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But I knew I was in trouble when it was our beauty editor who came to give me my assignment. After hearing what I was being asked to do, I was both surprised and terrified. I was scheduled to get a detoxifying-destressing facial treatment at the Voi Salon. I know a lot of our women readers may not understand the level of terror that was coursing through my veins and maybe some of the more enlightened male readers are saying, "What's the big deal?" But believe me, I was scared.

Try It, You’ll Like It

elieve it or not, this magazine was founded on manly traditions. We put beautiful women on the cover, because we like beautiful women. We did articles on shark hunting, jungle adventure, hardcore sports and other manly pursuits. Now things are a little different. We are a lifestyle publication targeted to women with lots of fashion and beauty coverage. You want to be in the know about the latest fall trends, you've come to the right place. Not so long ago when someone mentioned trends for fall to me, it meant the annual football review and the AP Top 25. But now it is John Offerdahl (with his tailgating feature in this issue) and I who have to uphold the masculine standards that once made this publication great. (Ok, maybe not great, but definitely less girly.) So, when our editor mentioned that the magazine is starting the column Try It, You’ll Like It dedicated to our trying firsthand any and all pursuits suggested. I jumped at the chance to take on the first assignment. I couldn't wait…maybe I

In my nearly 50 years of existence, I have never had a facial nor any detoxification. Or for that matter any other type of beauty treatment, other than the occasional haircut. I avoid moisturizer like the plague, and stay away from spas, salons, or other establishments devoted to the pursuits of beauty that so many women seem to enjoy. I was assured that I had nothing to worry about. I was told that my skin therapist was very nice and would be gentle. I asked if there will be any lasers or other diabolical instruments of pain, as I pictured myself being strapped down like James Bond in Goldfinger with a laser slowly approaching my manhood, about to split me in two. Again, I was promised that there would be nothing of the sort and maybe I might even enjoy it. The day of the treatment, my fears returned. What does one wear to such an event? Do you need to make polite conversation? What if you need to go to the bathroom? Do they even have a men's bathroom? Just to make sure I could truly test out the destressing capabilities of such a treatment, I decided to add to my stress level by having my car breakdown in 90 degree heat while on my way to my appointment. Of course, I arrived late, sweaty, and thoroughly stressed.

Several women appeared to be having some sort of brain control therapy as they sat beneath huge cone shaped devices placed over their heads. Before I could quietly exit, Lana greeted me and led me back to a private room. She immediately made me feel at ease. Everything in the room smelled pleasant and soft soothing music was playing. There was a table covered with pillows and sheets and I was told to climb up, lie back and relax. Of course, I had seen this movie before... it was only a matter of time before they would put me to sleep and bring out the sharp instruments. I was determined to hold my breath and keep my eyes wide open. However, my resistance soon waned. Lana began massaging my face, neck, and shoulders and I closed my eyes, relaxed and began to enjoy. Yes, there were many different oils and creams and other concoctions that my face had never experienced, but no sharp instruments, no lasers, and nothing but peaceful bliss. Lana painted my face with a Vitamin C peel-off mask, but at this point I was too far into my state of peaceful relaxation to think about what peel-off meant. When the hour ended, I could not believe it was over. I wanted more. This was too good to be true. I felt like a new man. My face was all tingly and smooth. I was fresh and relaxed and had totally forgotten about my cares and concerns. This experience was magnificent. I finally got to see behind the closed door. Now, whenever a woman complains about how much time and effort it takes to be beautiful, I'll know the truth. My reporting exposed a secret only known to women; facials are enjoyable and relaxing. I urge our male readers to go get a detoxifyingdestressing facial, and show your woman who really wears the pants in the family. Andrew Stern / Editor-in-Chief

The Voi Salon appeared much like I thought. Women definitely out numbered the men and were busy chatting while undergoing a variety of treatments.

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A look at what's hot, what's new & what's worth knowing about  FACE THE SUN

CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with SPF 30 is a great way to give your face both sun protection and lotion. This moisturizer has micronized zinc oxide and broadspectrum sunscreen plus a ceramide-rich formula to help protect your face. When applied this rich creamy lotion isn’t greasy. It penetrates the skin quickly to help rebuild and restore your skin’s protective outer lipid layer. 3 oz. bottle, $13.99, available at CVS, Walgreens or cerave.com.

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We all know that one of the benefits of exercise is that it helps us to look good. But how about looking good before you work up a sweat? These funky tye-died leggings from Planet Body will make you hip to working out. Plus, these pants give your butt a boost since they are made of Supplex. $80 - $100, Active Fit Sportswear, 2582 NE Miami Gardens Drive, 305.935.8891.

POP CULTURE PARENT

There is no need to give up your cool factor once you become a parent. Go ahead and share your love of the Beatles with your baby. The new Maclaren bright Beatles Yellow Submarine stroller is a great way to begin to teach the little one the ways of John, Paul Ringo, and George. $280, Give Wink, 2570 NE Miami Gardens Drive, 305.793.0180, givewink.com.

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NO FAUX PAS

Fall is all about faux fur. Custo Barcelona went all out to create a reversible machine-washable faux fur coat. Available in burgundy and hunter green, the coat is glamorous on one side and vintage on the other. $368, custo-barcelona.com. 

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FROM RIBBONS TO STRANDS

Instead of wearing a pink ribbon pin in honor of breast cancer awareness month, jazz things up with a pink highlight to your ‘do. Snappies has created a special hot pink hair extension that is very easy to apply. A portion of each pink extension sold will be donated to a breast cancer foundation. $5.99, HairTalk, 3500 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., 954.983.9447.

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MANNERS MATTER

Reminiscent of charm schools in the 50s, The Ritz-Carlton South Beach has created Charm Camp, an innovative modernday etiquette program that helps teen girls (ages 13 -18) with everything from manners to style to the art of conversation. Despite our desire to always be on the new technology bandwagon, sometimes it is good to go old school. The half-day five-hour program is $175 per teen. For upcoming Charm Camp dates contact The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 786.276.4008 or email Mylene.Santana@ritzcarlton.com.

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Come October, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, there is a parade of pink products where a percentage of the proceeds go to finding a cure.Â

Ear Candy Headphones never made your ears look so good. Chicbuds are earphones adorned with Swarovski crystals. $39.99. 10% of proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Foundation. chicbuds.com

Say It With Flowers Go ahead and send a bouquet. Not only will the recipients day be a bit brighter, but you also help the fight for the cure. Bouquet of daisies $39.99, tulips $49.99. 10% of profits go to Komen for the Cure. proflowers.com/pink

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Pink Skies Give the gift of the world in the form of a travel gift card. Through the end of the year, American Airlines joins the fight against breast cancer with its commitment to give $5 for every $50 of travel purchased through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In the coming months, there will be eight American planes painted with pink ribbons flying through the skies. Give even more when you become a partner with Miles for the Cure. AA.com/Komen

NOT Too Pretty To Eat What could be tastier than a box of vanilla butter cookies. Make the treat even sweeter when your purchase supports breast cancer awareness. $34. In October Better Bit of Butter will donate $5 from every box ordered in October to benefit breast cancer. betterbitofbutter.com

PINK GOLD Originally designed for Latin music singer, Soraya who lost her life to breast cancer, this 18K rose gold pink sapphire and diamond necklace is available for all to adorn. $3,000 $5,000. Levinson Jewelers will give 30% of proceeds to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. levinsonjewelers.com

Peaceful pjs All of the sleep-deprived need to listen up! Cool-jams help to keep you cool with its special wicking capability. Starting at $29. 10% of sales go to the Susan B. Komen Foundation.Â cool-jams.com

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PERIMETER

Just across the street is Bobby Berk Home. Almost all of its products are eco-friendly. For example, The Gus furniture line is made from FSC-certified wood. Also on display in the 2,000 square foot store is stylish modern and mid-century furniture as well as colorful bedding, housewares and accessories… even cunningly camouflaged dustpans.

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Buy a Breath of Fresh Air

t may be fall; but, to the delight of those seeking sustainable style, new eco-friendly stores and products are springing up. Odegard, Inc. is famous for its stunning hand-made rugs in contemporary designs as well as for its sustainable practices. It recently opened a showroom in the Iron Sides Complex. The award-winning Verte Collection uses eco-friendly materials such as hemp and Shisnu (a giant Himalayan nettle plant). In addition, chief designer Stephanie Odegard, is a founding board member of GoodWeave, an organization that works to curtail use of child labor in the carpet industry. (The company employs more than 10,000 carpet workers in Nepal.) Odegard’s Navaratna rug was recently displayed at New York’s CooperHewitt in the Why Design Now exhibit. Another rug is currently on display in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tribeca penthouse.

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"Amalfi Coast"/ Neoteric Outdoor Luxury Lounge Collection.

About a block away and situated right behind the Marimekko store is the quintessentially green Pots and Plants. The brainchild of designer Annhy Shim, the store features economical, indoor/outdoor ecoLITE planters made from recycled fiberclay, custom-designed planters and tabletop gardens featuring water-wise succulents and tropical plants. There is an abundance of offerings that are perfect for the green-thumbed, environmentallyconscious urbanite. “We live in a climate where sun exists year round. Let’s start extending our living spaces outdoors,” said Shim.

- Marlene Sholod

With these eco-friendly stores Miami is definitely getting a breath of fresh air.  Odegard

7636 NE 4th Court, Miami, 305.576.7166, odegardinc.com  Neoteric Luxury

Outdoor Collection 50 NE 40th Street, Miami, 305.438.2842, neotericluxury.com The Miami Design District is the headquarters for Neoteric Luxury/Outdoor Collection. Owned by husband and wife Steve and Martine Reisman, the company is committed to high-style environmentally-friendly furniture. Most of their collections feature materials such as recycled aluminum, handwoven fibers, and reclaimed teak.

 Bobby Berk Home 53 NE 40th Street, Miami, 305.603.7495, bobbyberkhome.com  Pots and Plants 3940 N. Miami Avenue, 305.803.0533, pots-plants.com

MODERN MOM MUSTS There is no reason to give up your sense of style when making selections for baby. Owner of the unique children’s furniture and accoutrements boutique Give Wink, Francine Delarosa has an eye for what is both practical and chic. This mother of three understands the desire to be fashionable and functional; and the store’s selection makes this easy to achieve.

personalized gifts bedding & baby gear furniture & room decor educational toys & games TM

2570 NE Miami Gardens Drive, North Miami Beach, FL 33180 • 305.705.3341 • 877.494.wink

OFF THE FIELD

Catching Up With Miami Dolphins' Head Coach: Tony Sparano

ow that Tony Sparano has established himself as head coach of the Miami Dolphins, he is growing more comfortable with his high profile role. But there is a lot more to Sparano than just X’s and O’s. Cravings South Florida magazine: What is life like at the Sparano home? Tony Sparano: I think the Sparano home right now is a little bit quiet because our two boys (Tony and Andrew) are away, so it’s just my wife (Jeanette) and my daughter (Ryan Leigh). Cravings: Where do you like to go in the off-season? TS: Hilton Head, South Carolina. My wife and I just bought a new home in Hilton Head. It’s a way for me to get away and my wife and I are beach people, so we enjoy it. It’s a different beach than Florida. Cravings: How much of an inspiration was your father? TS: My father was a very big influence on me. He was my first Little League baseball coach. He really did teach me, not so much the fundamentals; my father taught me more about the morals and what it takes to be involved in athletics. It’s something that I’ve carried with me. At the end of this whole thing, he’s been a great father and I hope at the end of this my kids will say that I was that type of father too.

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Jeannette & Tony Sparano Cravings: At this stage, does he still help you. Does he still give you pointers? TS: My father and mother call me every week. They call me on a Friday or a Saturday before a game. They wish me luck. They tell me they’ll be watching. Cravings: How would you describe your persona as it relates to your team? TS: I think that my team knows that from my end I’m all about work. I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty. I’m going to be the guy that’s going to be here late and be here early and do whatever it takes for this football team to be successful. I think that I’m a tough personality. Cravings: Earlier you mentioned your son Tony. What advice do you give him now that he’s coaching the UFL’s Hartford Colonials? TS: Well, I mean it’s different advice; it really is. It depends on the situation. When interacting with players, I tell him to make sure he’s very clear and he leaves no gray area. I tell him that any time he’s in those staff meetings not to be afraid to voice his opinion. I don’t think any head coach out there wants yes men. And I always tell him, don’t ever leave before the head coach leaves.

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Cravings: You have described your wife, Jeannette, as MVP of your house, and she won the Woman of the Year Award last year. What makes her an MVP? TS: First of all, to juggle the amount of hats and all the responsibilities she has with our home and children is incredible. With one son at the University of Albany, the other son in Hartford and my daughter's schedule, she makes sure she is at everyone of those contests in Albany or visiting my son in Hartford and watching him play and still being there for our daughter is amazing. Her social schedule is busier than mine. Cravings: You’ve inspired a lot of people with your weight loss (55 pounds by the start of training camp). How did you do it? TS: Well, I’m glad I’m inspiring people. I want to inspire people by winning a Super Bowl. The message you send your team when you come in here and you’re asking them to be in shape, but you’re not in shape, I think is the wrong message. So I wanted to make sure I did that right so I got myself ready for the long haul. My team knows what the long haul is, the 28 weeks to the Super Bowl. This is the most important thing.

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o tailgate, as defined by Webster’s College Dictionary, is the board or gate at the back of a wagon, truck or station wagon, which can be removed or let down for convenience in loading or unloading. As I recall the tailgates of my youth, they were always at the back end of our ’72 white station wagon with the fake wood trim. Each fall my parents would load all 5 of us kids into the low-riding family bus. We would straddle coolers and grocery sacks for the 4-hour drive to Green Bay, Wisconsin. Being the youngest and only boy, I was elected to sit backwards and keep everything from spilling. Fortunately for me and for my four older sisters, I had a stomach of steel and never got carsick. As we would get closer, I would begin to see the stadium’s redbrick façade rising up like a castle on the horizon. We would unload, set up, and drink in the ambiance and spirit of Packer

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By John Offerdahl

The one twist is that those tailgates had to be after the game so I could enjoy them too. To this day, the smell of grilling meat transports me back to those teenage tailgates. It was euphoric to play a great game and then relax and relish the victory with friends, family and food! My wife and I have continued the tradition with our own family. We brought our restaurant’s portable grill out to my youngest son, Jameson’s middle school football game at Calvary Christian Academy. Following an exciting inter-squad scrimmage, we hosted a giant tailgate for the entire team. We of course, grilled bratwurst from Wisconsin as a homage to my past; served up some delicious grilled potato and corn salad, and finished it off with a grilled pineapple dessert. Other families added chips, cookies and drinks and we had a great time rehashing the game. Here are the recipes so you too can join in on our football, food, family and friends tailgate tradition! Recipes on next page 

country. My dad liked to get there early so he could relax and not sweat the traffic. He would set up the grill and get the coals hot. My mom, an amazing cook and organizer, would have everything we needed, prepped and ready to go. We would play Sheep’s Head, a German card game, until the brats were cooked and drowned in some Milwaukee beer to keep hot and moist. The Packers were known for their incredibly loyal fans. The fans were very creative with face paint, signs and sentiments screamed at those who dared to wear the colors of the opposing team. It was a pre-game show that sometimes rivaled the real game. As I grew up, and my oldest sister left for college, the family made fewer trips to Packer country trading it for tailgates at my junior high and high school football games.

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THE TRADITIONAL TAILGATE Beer Simmered Brats (serves 10) 15 uncooked bratwurst 1 onion thinly sliced 3 cans of beer Water (about 3 parts beer to 1 part water) 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil Hard rolls Deli mustard Sauerkraut

preparing

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Prick each sausage a half-dozen times with a toothpick. Saute onions. When onions are golden, lay the brats on top of the onions, cover with beer and water. Bring to a gradual boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove from burner, cool and pack brats for the trip to the stadium. Lightly brush brats on all sides with olive oil and grill until the casings are crisp and browned on all sides (about 4-6 minutes per side). Check doneness with your wet finger. The brat is done when it feels stiff to the touch. Transfer the brats to a plate and let rest for 3-4 minutes. I like my brat served on French bread with sautéed onions, sauerkraut and some gritty deli mustard. (Any use of ketchup is an offensive penalty to us traditionalists!) Dill pickles are also a great complement.

Set up grill for direct grilling. I prefer to do brats on a charcoal grill, but a portable gas grill is fine too. Once your coals are at medium heat brush oil on the grill grates. (Medium heat is when you are able to hold your hand 4 inches above the grate for 4 seconds before pulling it away.)

Butter Rum Sauce ¾ cup granulated sugar 1/8 tsp. salt ½ cup white corn syrup ¼ cup butter 1 cup half & half ½ tsp. rum extract

Pineapple Rings of Fame

1 fresh pineapple 1 ½ cups raw sugar 1 can low-fat, unsweetened coconut milk Vanilla ice cream ¼ cup toasted sweetened coconut ¼ cup toasted shaved almonds With a sharp serrated knife, trim off outside of pineapple and slice pineapple into 3/4 inch rings. Cut out the core of each of the rings. Heat grill to medium heat. Dip the pineapple slices in the coconut milk, coating both sides. Then dip both sides of pineapple rings in the raw sugar. Arrange the slices on the grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until sugar caramelizes. Watch for flare-ups as the sugar may burn.

Combine the first 4 ingredients and ½ cup of half & half. Cook over low heat until a little of the mixture forms a hard ball in cold water. Add the other ½ cup of half & half and cook until a little of the mixture forms a thread when dropped from a spoon. Add rum extract. Reduce heat and let sit. Place a pineapple ring on a plate. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the center of the pineapple ring. Drizzle with butter rum sauce, sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Serve immediately.

Sweet & Gold Grilled Potato Salad

1 lb. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size chunks 1 lb. Yukon potatoes unpeeled and cut into bite-size chunks 1 red onion cut into ¼ inch slices 3 ears husked sweet corn ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper Potato Salad Dressing 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 minced garlic clove garlic 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 3 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley 1 tsp. garlic salt Preheat grill to medium heat. Tear off two large pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 24 inches long). In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour potatoes onto one sheet of foil in a single layer and top with the second sheet. Fold over the edges to form a pouch. Place pouch on grill grates and close grill lid. Grill for 15 minutes on each side. Let cool. Brush red onion slices and corn with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill on both sides until tender and browned (about 10-12 min.). Transfer onions to a cutting board and coarsely chop. Allow corn to cool and then strip from cob. Carefully open cooled potato pouch to let steam out. Wisk together mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. Add onions, corn and potatoes. Toss gently to coat. Serve.

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Spain

Postcards from Santiago de Compostela

antiago de Compostela is a beautiful city of winding streets and tiny plazas in Galicia, the northwest region of Spain that seems more like Ireland than Andalusia.

called foliadas. The best venue for jazz is Dado-Dada. For theatrical performances, head to Café Teatro Garigolo. Club Liberty is half pub and half disco for late night drinking and dancing.

It was built around St. James Cathedral, the final destination of one of the most famous pilgrimages in the world for the past thousand years. This is also a university town with plenty of pubs and clubs. As Gabriel Garcia Marquez said, “Santiago is a lively city, overrun by a mass of joyous and noisy students, who leave it not the slightest deference to age.”

Santiago is the perfect place to discover Galician cuisine known for its fresh seafood. Good local wines are Alberino and Ribeiro. As in any great city there is a range of eating places from the dirt cheap O Rei do Bocadillo, literally, “king of the sandwiches” with 100 or so on offer to the grand dame Toni Vicente for a splurge in an elegant dining room with dishes like turbot in chive sauce and scallops with onion confit.

Start the day by dunking sugary churros (doughnut sticks) into divinely thick hot chocolate at El Metate Preguntoiro an old chocolate factory where you can view the antique-like equipment. Once fueled, head to the boisterous pedestrian-only medieval quarter with narrow cobblestone streets lined with shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. Here you can time travel and get lost in the secret alleys and covered walkways.

Casa Marcelo is the new generation of fine dining where you can sample crab soup with artichokes or pasta with cockles on the daily tasting menu. Restaurant Vilas, on the edge of the old quarter, run by the grandsons of the original owner, offers zarzuela (seafood stew). Familyrun Casa Manolo offers good value in a century-old house with the only option a two-course fixed price menu of roast meats or fish. For the best view of the city and great photo ops take a rooftop tour of the cathedral lead by enthusiastic guides who point out buildings of significance in the surrounding area and will tell you about the chimney wars of recent centuries (the bigger the better to flaunt a families wealth). To book toursand to get information on various museums check out the nearby Tourist Office of Galicia. After an emersion in history, visit the Galician Center of Contemporary Art. It features changing exhibits from installations by Rebecca Horn to sculptures by Francisco Leiro along with a permanent collection of modern Galician art.

The vibrant epicenter is Plaza Obradoiro (square of the stone cutters) fronting the cathedral. There are human statues of historical figures, kids dancing crazy jigs inspired by Galician bag pipers, pilgrims resting on their backpacks and wedding parties posing with pigeons swooping overhead. The throngs from the square empty into Rua Franco. Dare to participate in the nightly endurance pub-crawl starting at Bar Paris at the top of the street with revelers drinking their way down to Bar Dakar. Rua da Raina runs parallel and also has many tascas (bars). Try the holein-the-wall O Gato Negro. Sit on a low stool at a creaky table and order a glass of wine with a plate of pulpo (slices of boiled octopus sprinkled with paprika and olive oil). Live Galician folk music should not be missed and is served up at Retablo with its marble bar and 19th century ambience. Casa das Crechas is the place to go for jam sessions

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Shopping lures non-religious pilgrims. Las Casas de los Quesos is the best place to buy local cheeses and the signature Tetilla shaped like a large Hershey’s Kiss with a soft supple texture and mild tangy taste. It is said to have first been made in retaliation to the bishop ordering a bust reduction on a popular statue of Esther.

Sargedelos specializes in modern ceramics and traditional Galician blue and white pottery. For lace and embroidery, head to Bolillos where you can see lace being made in the shop by women who continue to use traditional methods. The Zona Nova (new zone) houses clothing stores. Shops under the arcades of Rua Tras Pilar showcase the work of rising local fashion designers. Accommodations are in historic buildings converted to hotels with modern comforts. The exclusive San Francisco Hotel Monumento is a block from the cathedral and dates back to when St. Francis of Assis

visited and stayed to build a convent. It is surrounded by gardens, has a heated pool, comfortable rooms and a great buffet breakfast. The Parador de Santiago de Compostela is a state-run 5-star luxurious hotel carved from the old Royal Hospital built in 1499 to house pilgrims. Regarded as the world’s oldest hotel, it has beautiful rooms and is right on the main square. Hotel Avenida is in the heart of the district and has newly refurbished rooms at reasonable prices. Just a few miles from the city center is A Quinta da Agua in a restored 18th century paper factory. This environmentallysustainable place has all the luxuries a hedonist traveler expects.

- Linda Bladholm

• El Metate Preguntoiro 12 Rua San Payo • O Gato Negro Rua sa Raina, 981.583.105 • Retablo, Rua Nova 13 • Casa das Crechas, Via Sacra 3, 678.580.254, casadascrechas.com • Jazz Club Dado-Dada Rua Alfredo Branas 19 • Club Liberty Rua Alfredo Branas 8 • Café Teatro Garigolo Algalice de Arriba 1 • O Rei do Bocadillo, Rua Rosalia de Castro 23, 981.590.538 • Toni Vicente, Rua Rosalia de Castro 24, 981.594.100

• Casa Marcelo Rua Hortas 1, 981.558.580 • Restaurant Vilas Rua Rosalia de Castro 88, 981.592.170 • Casa Manolo Praza Cerrantes, 981.582.950 • Tourist Office of Galicia Rua do Villar 30, 981.584.081, turgalicia.es • Galician Contemporary Art Museum, Valle Inclan 4, 981.546.619, cgac.org • Casa de los Quesos Artesanos, Rua Bautizados 10, 981.585.085 • Sargedelos, Rua Nova 16, 981.581.905

• Bolillos, Rua Nova 40, 981.589.776 • San Francisco Hotel Monumento, Campillo San Francisco 3, 981.581.634, sanfranciscohm.com • Parador Santiago de Compostela, Praza Obradoiro 1, 981.582.200, parador-de-santiago.h-rez.com • Hotel Avenida Fuente de San Antonio 5, 981.568.426, info@hotelsavenida.com • A Quinta da Agua, Urb. Brandia, Vidan, Paseo da Amaia 23/b, 981.534.636, aquintadauga.com

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LOCAL FLAIR

Bring On The Night

Santo Lounge

Fun Places to Play When The Sun Goes Down

here are times when a name perfectly explains something. In this case, it is The Village at Gulfstream Park calling itself a village.

A village is defined as a small community that can be self-sustaining. With its wide offering of stores, restaurants and nightclubs, The Village at Gulfstream Park makes it easy for you to be sustained with a day of eating, shopping and playing. After a full day of making the rounds to the boutiques, eateries and casino, you may think that when the sun goes down The Village slows down. This is definitely not the case. In many ways when the sun sets is when The Village at Gulfstream Park really gets going. Its nightlife scene is filled with restaurants, bars, lounges and nightclubs able to entertain into the wee hours of the morning.

 Bartini’s (Opening October) Bartinismiami.com With its sleek supper club atmosphere, this premier martini lounge offers nightly live entertainment and 30 specialty martinis. Its tapas menu includes flatbread pizzas with steak to shrimp cocktails. A fun happy hour spot offers half-off martinis. There are also late night dance parties, VIP bottle service, large outside patio, and exclusive VIP area. Bartini’s is perfect for an intimate party of 10 or a gathering of several hundred.

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The Playwright Irish Pub is open Monday – Thursday 4pm – 2am; Friday – Sunday 11am – 2am.

 The Playwright Irish Pub Playwrightirishpub.com 954.457.7563

Primebar is open Monday – Thursday 4pm – 2am; Friday-Sunday 11am to 2am.

 Greenhouse (Opening Soon) Greenhouseusa.com Building on its overwhelming success in New York, this eco-friendly restaurant, lounge and nightclub will soon arrive in South Florida. Greenhouse offers a setting for the environmentally-conscious tastemakers. The space itself is ecofriendly using LED lights, bamboo flooring and an energy-efficient cooling system. The downstairs restaurant serves an organic, local and seasonal menu for lunch and dinner daily as well as weekend brunch. It will also feature weekly live entertainment emphasizing the lounge-esque atmosphere Greenhouse creates in the evenings. Upstairs is the nightclub that is designed to combine New York’s sophistication with South Florida’s flair.

 Santo Lounge Santolounge.com 954.457.0571 Originally located on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road, this popular lounge attracting the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Sammy Sosa and Lil Wayne, needed more space so it headed to Hallandale.

 Primebar Primebaramerica.com 954.874.9383

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The Playwright Irish Pub offers a menu of sandwiches, burgers, Shepherd’s pie and of course fish ‘n chips. Happy hour is offered Monday – Friday 4pm – 7pm with half-price house wines, well liquors and all draft and bottled beers, free pool and $5 select appetizers.

Bartini’s is open Monday – Thursday 4pm – 2am; Friday and Saturday 4pm – 5am; Sunday 4pm – 2am.

[ BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS ]

For those who like a unique and extralively setting for a night on the town, The Village at Gulfstream Park has a diverse offering of bars, lounges & nightclubs.

interior inspired by true Irish pubs, The Playwright Irish Pub is where you will go and stay awhile. With its 13 draft beers on tap, live music every weekend, billiards and darts, it will be easy to drink, relax and pass the time.

Behind the bar, there is a wide wine selection, local micro-brews and handcrafted specialty cocktails. Happy hour is a daily event Monday – Friday 4pm – 7pm with all drafts $3, $5 glasses of wine, $6 cocktails and $5 selected appetizers.

Primebar is a contemporary ale house with a strong urban vibe. The casual kitchen and bar’s interior include recycled wood, tile floors, salvaged lighting, oversized leather booth and plasma televisions. The food offering is allAmerican with appetizers, two-handed sandwiches, salads and special entrees.

All of the things that the lounge is known for also came north. Its luxurious vintage décor, mosaic mirror exposed bricks and rich velvet curtains, offer a luxurious environment to get comfortable and enjoy a wide variety of music from live bands to DJs. The lounge also hosts a variety of special events and themed functions. Santo Lounge is open Thursday – Saturday 10pm – 5am.

[ restaurants ] The Village at Gulfstream Park’s restaurants also have great bars and lounge areas offering specific bar menus and happy hour specials – all to encourage you to sit, stay, and have a drink or two.

Go ahead and grab a group after work and savor Brio’s $2.95 Tuscan Taster bar menu which includes shrimptini (classic shrimp cocktail), mini Brio Bistecca burgers and beef carpaccio. The bar menu is served in the bar area only Monday – Friday 3pm – 7pm Brio Tuscan Grille is open Sunday – Thursday 11am – 10pm; Friday and Saturday 11am – 11pm.

If tequila is your thing, go for the Tequila Flight, you pick any three tequilas from the Anejo, Reposado or Plata section of the listed tequilas available. The bar also offers happy hour drink specials Monday – Friday 4pm – 7pm; and Thursday night is ladies’ night with half-priced wines by the class and house margaritas.

III Forks  III Forks

iiiforks.com 954.457.3920 This contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse features an extensive menu of beef, seafood and local favorites. Its extraordinary wine cellar houses 1,500 bottles from around the world. The restaurant also hosts a popular daily happy hour 4pm – 7pm. Have a perfectly chilled martini ($5) or the sommelier’s pick of the cellar ($5) paired with cocktail appetizers including: Kobe beef slider ($3.75), III Forks bleu cheese chips ($5) or tenderloin tip martini ($9.95). III Forks is open daily for dinner 5pm – 10pm; bar 4pm – 10pm.

 Cadillac Ranch Cadillacranchmiami.com 954.456.1031 All-American food served in a fun rock and roll atmosphere. After a few drinks, the mechanical bull may find a new challenger. The outdoor patio is perfect for hanging out, listening to music and enjoying the scene. True to its word, Cadillac Ranch’s menu focuses on burgers, pulled pork sandwiches and Philly cheeseteaks. Its signature dishes include Jack Daniels BBQ ribs, homemade meatloaf and chicken Diablo. Since it is open late, this may be the perfect place to go after you have exhausted your time at the other night scene offerings at The Village. Cadillac Ranch is open Sunday – Thursday 11:30am – 12am; Friday-Saturday 11:30am – 2am.

Brio Tuscan Grille  Brio Tuscan Grille Brioitalian.com 954.362.1600 Brio means lively or full of life in Italian, and this restaurant definitely lives up to its name.The menu features wood-grilled and oven-roasted steak, chops and seafood. A complete wine list is also offered.

Cantina Laredo has a large bar that is perfect for eating solo or enjoying a few drinks with friends. The Casa Rita is its signature margarita made with a blend of Sauza Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur and fresh squeezed lemon and lime juices. There are six specialty margaritas on the menu including one made with fresh mangoes and another with fresh pomegranates.

Cantina Laredo  Cantina Laredo Cantinalaredo.com 954.457.7662 Craving authentic Mexican dishes, Cantina Laredo will satisfy with its extensive offerings; but be careful not to fill up on the chips and the fresh guacamole prepared tableside.

Cantina Laredo is open Monday – Thursday 11am – 10pm; Friday and Saturday 11am – 11pm; Sunday 11am – 9pm.

 Texas de Brazil Texasdebrazil.com 954.843.7600 Here you will find that entertainment comes with your dinner. Here guests get a unique Brazilian dining experience, complete with sword-wielding Gauchos (Brazilian cowboys) who circulate the dining room slicing and serving various cuts and types of meat.

Yard House

 Yard House Yardhouse.com 954.454.9950 Head to this premium casual eatery if you are looking for a very large selection of draft beers and the opportunity to hear some classic rock. Besides it very extensive beer offerings, Yard House also offers the Mojito – the classic Cuban cocktail made with Bacardi Light Rum or 10 Cane Rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime and fresh mint. It comes in the traditional flavor as well as in mango, pomegranate and strawberry. The island bar is perfect for taking in the scene especially during happy hour Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm and late night Sunday – Wednesday 10pm – close. Happy hour and late night allows you to get discounts on all drinks as well as halfoff a selected list of appetizers and pizzas. Yard House is open Sunday – Thursday 11am – 12:30 am or later; Friday – Saturday 11am – 1:30 am.

All the meat is cooked Brazilian Churrascaria style and the selection includes: Brazilian sausage, chicken breast wrapped in bacon, rack of lamb and picanha, the house specialty. In addition to the large dining room, this 12,000-square-foot restaurant includes the Beijos Lounge, a separate bar and lounge area. Here you will find rare wines, signature cocktails and a new bar menu. There are also happy hour specials offered daily.

All the restaurants, bars, lounges & nightclubs are located at: The Village at Gulfstream Park 501 S. Federal Highway Hallandale Beach 954.378.0900

Open Monday – Thursday 5pm – 10pm; Friday 5pm – 10:30 pm; Saturday 4pm – 10:30pm; Sunday 4pm – 10pm. For more information:

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FEEL GOOD CLEAR CHOICE When it comes to picking and buying anti-aging products, acne lotions and wrinkle creams who isn’t confused? Not only is the abundance of products on the market overwhelming, but also understanding the difference between getting products at the drugstore or at a dermatologist’s office. “The major difference between overthe-counter products and products offered by a dermatologist is often the way in which the active ingredient is delivered to the skin. While two products may appear to be identical you may get very different results,” said Whitney Krohn, M.M.S.,PA-C of Horwitz Dermatology.

PAIN IN THE STAIN

YOU NAILED IT

It is all too common to find your white blouses and T-shirts developing yellow stains under the arms. These stains are caused by a range of factors including: sweat, soils, stress, laundering and antiperspirant ingredients. The new Lady Speed Stick Stainguard antiperspirant is formulated to help prevent yellow stains and white residue on clothes. You absolutely know that this product was developed by a lady. $2.49, available at Publix and CVS.

It may seem contradictory to have the words eco-friendly, high-tech and nail polish in the same sentence, but Midtown’s new mani/pedi boutique Nailbar has figured out how to do it. Nailbar only uses organic and non-toxic products. Not to worry, this doesn’t limit your nail color selection. Nailbar has over 200 shades in its offering.

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For instance, acne lotions that you get from the dermatologist contain microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide resulting in lower irritation then the form of benzoyl peroxide that is included in over-the-counter acne products. When it comes to sunscreen, the SPF refers to the protection against UVB rays. A SPF of 15 offers about 93% sun protection. “An approximate rule of thumb is that for every 5 you go up in SPF you get about a 1% increase in UVB protection; you can’t 100% protection. So actually SPF 15 is sufficient if it is applied and reapplied properly,” she said.

Technology comes in to play when getting a pedicure. You take a seat in a pod-like chair. (For those of you who are a bit older than you care to tell, the chair looks like the egg that brought Mork to earth.) Your pod has a place for your iPod. Plus, while you are at the bar you can have an iPad at your

disposal. But just so you don’t forget the purpose of your visit, Nailbar offers three all-natural spa pedicures-- the mandarin honey, sweet citrus sugar and eucamint sugar. Nailbar is located at 3301 NE First Avenue, Miami, 305.514.0305, midtownnailbar.com

FEEL GOOD BEAUTY FIX First Aid Beauty understands that you can have a beauty emergency. It has developed the Healing Stick, a quick fix for necessary relief from itchy skin, rashes, bug bites and irritation from shaving. Its formulation includes 1% hydrocortisone, mineral oil and petrolatum. The perfect threesome to heal and protect the skin. $14, Sephora

MOM WAS RIGHT

HEAD GAMES

It is all about standing up straight. Good posture isn’t from having a strong back; it is actually from having a strong midsection (the core). “The strength and power of your girdle is what holds everything up,” said Renee Ricca, owner of Renee Ricca’s Pilates Center. “The key to stability is the strength of your core.” Pilates is a form of exercise that will help improve posture. It encourages symmetry of motion by equally engaging the front and back of the body as well as both sides.

When it comes to shampoo & conditioner, we’re always on the hunt for what will work best for our hair. Even after we find something that seems to work, after a while, we’re back on the hunt.

This helps to correct the imbalance that we cause from consistently carrying something too heavy, not sitting properly at our desks and working all day on a computer that often causes the back to round forward. This results in muscles having to perform roles they were not intended for, which can lead to many painful conditions including tendonitis, bursitis and muscular strain. “Most people are unaware of their bodies and what it means to really stand up straight,” said Ricca. “It is important to understand how you stand and how you carry your body.” When you have proper posture and carry yourself correctly it has a slimming effect, makes you appear taller and even helps for clothes to fit better. At her studio, Ricca offers a half-hour assessment ($25) of how you stand, how you carry your body and what you need to do be balanced and aligned to develop proper posture. 305.466.6611, Riccapilates.com

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However, once a month, it is good to use a clarifying shampoo to remove build-up in the hair. Here is a list of what you should look for in hair products based on your hair needs. DRY BRITTLE HAIR: Use a product to gently cleanse, replenish moisture and provide manageability and shine. DISTRESSED, DAMAGED, CHEMICALLY OR MECHANICALLY WEAKENED HAIR: Get something that will restore strength, repair, resurface and add shine to weakened strands.

Our hair needs also change depending on the season, the type of hair color used, the length of the hair and even the medications we take. Sometimes we may need a strengthening product, other times one that moisturizes or one that protects our crown from the sun. If you like a company’s product, you may only have to switch to a different line within its offerings. It’s a good idea to choose a shampoo and conditioner from the same line because they are created to work in tandem. Products are formulated for specific types of hair with specific needs. When selecting a product, you need to keep in mind what your hair needs right now. As far as hair color worries, most major companies formulate products to be color-safe with the exception of a clarifying- or dandruff-shampoo which may cause hair color to fade.

COLOR -TREATED HAIR: Find products that protect color-treated hair to ensure the color remains radiant and shiny. SUN PROTECTION: Get a product that is formulated to protect hair from the sun’s strong UV rays. It also should work to protect color-treated and highlighted hair from the sun while also giving the hair an intense replenishment of moisture. FINE OR FLAT HAIR: Look for products that will add volume, strength and support. AGE WEAKENED HAIR: Look for products that will help fight the signs of chronological and hormonal aging hair. It should gently remove impurities and replenish lipids to help restore the hair’s natural protective barrier. -- Johanna Stella,Senior Colorist Cutler Salon, South Beach

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Jude Parry and Stefanie Herron had the GBS, The Beauty Store royal treatment for their makeovers. Both were very open and willing to make significant changes to their current hair styles and makeup routines. I’ve been thinking about making a change. I want to have a more modern look,” said Jude. Both Jude and Stefanie put their trust in the team of hair and makeup experts and let them work their magic.

 BEFORE: Jude Parry, 60, felt her current look made her seem a bit untidy. Her goal was to be chic and elegant without having to take too much time and effort to maintain an updated look.

 When it came to color, hairstylist Gustavo

 Gustavo decided Jude needed a hairstyle that had

Hands, wanted to give Jude a warmer color with lots of contrast. He explained this would make her face appear more rich and vibrant.

movement and fullness. He said when you think about selecting a hairstyle you need to think about your facial structure, age, lifestyle and the texture of your hair. Gustavo pointed out that as we age gravity brings everything downwards. If you get a haircut that is fuller it will make the face appear higher and more robust.

 BEFORE: Stefanie Herron, 34, said she was excited about getting to a new look. She wanted a style that would encourage her to have more fun. She has had the same look for many years and was ready for a change.

 Gustavo, the hairstylist, said that with Stefanies's young

 Javier explained that everyone is afraid of change.

oval face and her very healthy thick hair, he would just give her a more polished style.

Comfort sets in and change becomes more of a challenge. Javier wanted to give Stefanie a very dramatic look. He went with a green smoky eye and brighter lips. Javier said that the use of color helps to make the face appear more fresh and alive.

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 Makeup artist Javier Soto wanted

to give Jude a look that was very simple, but had maximum impact. He said it is most important to think about your skin. As we get older our skin has to combat dryness; thus, you want to use a liquid foundation that has a shimmer or a cream foundation. With dry skin, Javier said, you do not need to use powder because it naturally dries the skin.

 AFTER: The most dramatic change to Jude’s look is her hair. The new color and style really made her look chic and polished. Her face appeared fuller and the subtle makeup gave Jude a very natural, healthy looking glow.

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 Gustavo gave Stefanie a hairstyle

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Lana Kats @ Voi saLon 17086 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, Fl 33160 954-298-4086  AFTER: Stefanie definitely embraced change. She broke out of her comfort zone and went for a more dramatic look. Gustavo said it is important not to be afraid of color. The trick is to pick one feature to enhance with color. At the end of the makeover, Stefanie said she was ready for a night on-the-town, unfortunately her boyfriend was out-of-town.

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FEEL GOOD / WHAT THE PROS KNOW Why is it important to have all Q. of your prescriptions at one pharmacy?

are the benefits of Q. What having professional facials?

“Prescription drugs are powerful medicines and there is no such thing as a minor interaction,” said Richard Finkel, pharmacist at Healthmark: Prescription Drug Foundation. “You need to have one centralized medication manager.”

Although you can clean and moisturize your face twice-a-day at home, you have to be careful with exfoliation and extractions. If you don’t do them properly you can do more harm then good,” said Lana Kats, skin therapist at Voi Salon & Spa.

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For instance, if you go to the dentist and after a procedure he gives you a prescription for painkillers and/or antibiotics, he may not be aware of other medications you are taking that could cause an interaction with what he is prescribing.

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Another reason why it is important to have a primary pharmacist is when you choose to purchase over-the-counter medicines, like Benadryl. You may think since you can buy it without a prescription it must be harmless; but you may not realize that there are serious interactions that may occur with other medications.

“It is also important to go to a professional because she can help correct more problematic skin, like adult acne,” said Kats.

“A primary pharmacist helps to ensure the drugs you are taking are able to do what they are suppose to do without causing any harm,” said Finkel. they get older, why does it become increasingly Q. Asdifficult for women to lose weight?

It is a fact that as we get older we become more sedentary and our metabolism slows, but we don’t necessarily adjust the number of calories we eat as result of these changes.

In order to clean your pores, you must first clean and steam the skin. If the skin is not ready for the extraction then the hard pressing on the face may cause capillaries to break, blood marks to appear due to the pressure and may result in potential scarring.

For adult acne Kats creates a specific correcting treatment and uses special ingredients to deal with the oily skin that causes breakouts. For aging skin, Kats uses special massage techniques to stimulate the absorption of collagen and improve elasticity. “Even if you get a professional facial every month, if you don’t take care of your skin at home you won’t see much improvement in your skin,” said Kats. “If you want to see your skin improve then the combination of a good home skin care regimen and professional facials will get you the results you want.” What are the biggest mistakes people make with Q. major their dental care? And what do you see has been a influence in dentistry today?

“Women begin to have hormonal changes as they get older (most likely past 35). Women typically gain weight around their mid-sections due to hormonal fluctuations, lack of activity, increases in the amount of coritisol in their systems Patricia Ares-Romero, MD due to stress and adrenal fatigue,” said Chief Medical Director Patricia Ares-Romero, chief medical doctor smartbody MD for smartbodyMD, the medical weight loss and anti-aging center. “It is important to evaluate all potential reasons for the difficulty in losing weight. The cause may be the result of a metabolism that needs to be reset, hormonal levels that have significantly decreased, sleep difficulties, nutrient and vitamin deficiencies.” With this information combined with the understanding of the patient’s medical history, lifestyle and goals Dr. Ares-Romero is able to create the most effective weight loss plan. “Based on our approach, it is not surprising to see how our patients are able to lose 20 pounds is 26 to 30 days,” she said.

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“Lack of good oral hygiene. People don’t brush and floss correctly not to mention getting regular check-ups,” said Dr. Eli Abbo. “Much of the problems associated with gingivitis and cavities can be prevented through good oral hygiene.”

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Technology has helped to move dentistry forward. “We use state-ofthe art radiographic equipment. The digital X-rays allow us to get a small camera in the mouth to really be able to show the patient what is happening. These images help to allow us to have a much more in-depth conversation with our patients about their dental needs,” said Dr. Bill Abbo.

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ulia Betancourt, owner of the Sanctuary Salon & Spa on Miami Beach has taken her years of experience in the skincare industry to create her own botanical skin care line, Yulia's Beauty Essentials. As a licensed aesthetician, Yulia strives to help women achieve beautiful skin through her spa and skin care collection. Q: Why did you decide to start your own botanical skin care line? A: I decided to create my own skin care line because I wanted to have products that I knew would achieve results. I want to help women look and feel beautiful. Q: Why do you use botanical ingredients in your line? A: I believe in natural products. I think they give a soft finish and a natural glow to the skin. I feel that botanical products and natural essential oils provide the most benefits to the skin. Q: What are some of your most popular products? A: My most popular are an anti-aging botanical night cream and a firming eye serum. The eye serum is really the most popular. Usually, an eye moisturizer is very creamy and heavy on the eyes. Mine is a serum. It is like a balm that offers all the benefits of a moisturizer but is light like a gel. A serum absorbs well; it is moist but not oily. Q: What is toner? Why is it an important product to use as part of your skin care regimen? A: Toner helps with the pH of the skin. However depending on skin type the use of toner may need to be altered. This is why it is important to work with a licensed aesthetician who can develop the best skin care routine for your skin. There are different types of toner including a Japanese green tea with cucumber extract that helps to rejuvenate the skin and minimize pores. Q: Why do you need both a morning moisturizer and a night cream? A: The daily moisturizer you apply in the morning is to help protect your skin from the environment – sun exposure and pollutants. A night cream is very moist and helps to repair and restore your skin.

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Q: What is the biggest mistake you see women make with their skin? A: I see lots of women using the wrong products for their skin type. This is because most people don’t know their skin type. Q: Why is drinking water so important to the health of your skin? A: When you are applying creams and moisturizers you are working from the outside in. But it is very important to work from the inside out. If you are dehydrated, the skin has a the dull, dry appearance. A body that is wellhydrated has nourished skin that gives off a healthy glow. Q: What is your spa's most popular treatment? A: Our signature European facial. During this facial we clean, tone, exfoliate, steam, extract and based on the client’s skin type apply a mask. We also spend time massaging the face to help release stress. Stress is not good for the skin. It can cause break outs and alter hormone levels which may effect its texture and color of the skin. Sanctuary Spa & Salon is a full service spa and offers microdermabrasion, body treatments, manicures/pedicures, massage and a full service hair salon & design studio. Q: You mentioned you work with a plastic surgeon, why? A: I work with Dr. Baruch Jacobs because some facial treatments, like chemical peels, need to be done under the direction of a physician. Q: Do you think all of the products you use in your skin care regimen need to come from the same line? A: You should try to have all the products come from the same line because it is more beneficial. This way you know that you are getting the appropriate products for your skin type. The products are created and blended to work together as a complete system. It also helps to prevent potential reactions from mixing different products.

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As an intrepid reporter, I have decided to put my skills to work for Cravings' readers. I will go, do, try, investigate and explore any and all things, experiences, services, opportunities and activities that readers are curious about. So, if you have ever wondered what it is like to wrestle an alligator, fly off a trapeze, take a Vichy shower or use an exclusive matchmaking service, let me know and I will take it on. I will report back on the experience and provide you with the lowdown.

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For the past few months, I have been wearing the New Balance Rock & Tone shoes to test if they really can claim that by wearing these shoes you help to tone your calves and glutes. But, first I need to make a confession. I am not a walker. I do not walk for exercise. So, it is possible that if you wear these shoes while you are doing your walking workout you will see the benefit of these shoes faster. I wore my white leather Rock & Tone shoes doing my regular workaday activities – running errands, taking the dogs out and working. I can’t say that these shoes have allowed me to stop doing lunges and butt lifts; but I did feel that the rounded bottom of the shoe did make me push-off more when I walked. I figured this meant that

they were definitely doing something. I also found that they caused me to stand up a bit straighter. These shoes are perfect for the ultimate multi-tasker. I loved that while I went about my day I was constantly doing a little extra exercise to tone my backside. The thing I liked most about these shoes is the motivational expressions printed on the tissue paper that comfortably covered the shoes in their box. Own the moment; Travel is a beautiful excuse to move; Sweat is your body’s way of saying thank you; Make friends with your inner adrenaline junkie. This added motivation definitely got me to put the shoes on and get my feet to hit the street.

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Museum Musings Nick Cave's wearable sculpture: Soundsuit

Northern Exposure From October 9 – January 9, the Norton Museum will be the only venue in the Southeastern United States to show the traveling mixed media exhibition “Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth.” According to New York Times critic Roberta Smith, “Whether Nick Cave’s efforts qualify as fashion, body art or sculpture…they fall squarely under the heading of Must Be Seen to Be Believed.” Note: Cave’s “soundsuits” can also be heard. The Museum will commemorate its own birthday with “Celebrating 70: the Quianlong Emperor and Exchanges of Buddhist Gifts” from December 4 - March 20.

Grand Reopening After a brief hiatus, the newly renovated Boca Raton Museum of Art will reopen with a trio of wide-ranging exhibitions. Debuting October 12 are “Valerio Adami and Robert Cottingham: Twenty Ways to See a Star,” “Romanticism to Modernism: Graphic Masterpieces from Piranese to Picasso,” and “Latin American Art from the Museum’s Collection.” They can be seen until January 9, June 19, and May 1, respectively. Dual exhibitions follow with “Cut! Costume and the Cinema” and “California Impressionism: Selections from the Irvine Museum” from January 19 -April 17 and, from April 26 -June 19, “Robert Vickrey: the Magic of Realism” and “Art for the People: 20th Century Social Realism.”

Latin Lovers Latin American art enthusiasts should hurry to The Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale before December 12 to catch two wonderful exhibitions: One from the private collection of Paula and Stanley Goodman and the other showcasing

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While we may not have dramatic seasonal changes in South Florida, we certainly have an ever-changing landscape of art. This year’s cultural season will be bursting with evocative exhibitions that are sure to stimulate all of the senses.

the museum’s recent acquisitions. With a short pause for an “Intuitive Look at William Clacker and the Eight” from October 16 - January 9, other exhibitions continue to traverse the globe. “Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art” from January 29 – April 24 is expected to be another blockbuster, and “The Art of Papua New Guinea and African Art: Power Revealed” begins in March.

Contemporary Miami The Museum of Contemporary Art's busy schedule includes, hosting September 16 – November 19, the first large-scale U.S. museum exhibition of the work of Shinique Smith, a New York-based artist who blends social and cultural references with art history. “Selections from MOCA’s Permanent Collection,” including recent gifts from collectors Joan and Roger Sonnabend, will be on view until November 7. For Art Basel, MOCA is organizing two important exhibitions: “Bruce Weber: Haiti/Little Haiti” and the first solo museum exhibition of German artist Jonathan Meese. Spring shows will include multi-media musical production will spotlight Pablo Cano’s unique marionettes. The Miami Art Museum is setting a precedent with “Susan Rothenberg: Moving in Place” from November 7 - March 6. It is her first museum show, in more than a decade, of the reclusive painter, and it is the first South Florida exhibition of her work.

Beauty and the Beach The Wolfsonian-Florida International University has lots to celebrate. For the hundredth anniversary of Italian Futurism, the museum is presenting “Speed Limits,” an

exhibition exploring the role of speed in modern life. The experiential exhibition, co-organized by the renowned Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), will feature more than 200 multimedia works and can be seen until February 20. On November 12, the Museum will be celebrating its own fifteenth anniversary. From December 1 – December 5, as part of the Art Basel Miami celebration, the Wolfsonian has commissioned “Seduce Me,” an installation based on a series of short videos created by Isabella Rossellini. Visit http://www.sundancechannel.com/ greenporno/video/ for coming attractions. Also in time for Art Basel Miami, the Bass Museum of Art will be hosting an exhibition of internationally acclaimed, London-based installation artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien’s work, dates to be announced.

Southern Exposure The Frost Art Museum will debut three shows on October 13. “Embracing Modernity: Venezuelan Geometric Abstraction” and “Sequentia: Xavier Cortada” can be seen through January 2. “Sequentia” explores the events that make up life on our planet, from the molecular to the monumental. Working with a molecular biologist, Cortada synthesizes a strand of DNA from a sequence generated by museum visitors interacting with his art. Through December 5, the museum’s Florida Artists Series will showcase Anomie: 1492 – 2006, a series of lush, large paintings and collages by Arnold Mesces that blend postmodern concepts with old masters techniques.

High Art

Through Halloween, the University of Miami: Lowe Art Museum is showing “The

Jaguar’s Spots: Ancient Mesoamerican Art” comprised of 175 Olmec, Mayan and Aztec pieces. From November 13 – January 16, visitors can see “The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African-American Art: Works on Paper” and “Useable Art: African Aesthetics in Daily Life.” Until April 4, the Lowe’s ArtLab is presenting “The Changing Face of Art and Politics,” a century-spanning exhibition.

Capturing History

Although it technically isn’t an art museum, the new Coral Gables Museum is presenting from October-May, “Art of the 1930’s New Deal and the WPA in Coral Gables.” The exhibition examines the public art and architecture of that period. What do these diverse exhibitions in their equally diverse venues have in common? Perhaps that “art is in the eye of the beholder.” Top: Man with a Drill, c. 1935 Charles Turzak (American, 1899–1986). Chicago Woodcut The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection Wolfsonian Florida Left: Director and star Isabella Rossellini in the "Salmon", episode of the Sundance Channel original series "Seduce Me". cravingssouthflorida.com

Museum Guide Museum of

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Contemporary Art 770 NE 125th Street North Miami 305.893.6211 mocanomi.org

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Miami: Lowe Art Museum 1301 Stanford Drive Coral Gables 305.284.5414 Miami.edu/lowe

Florida international university 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach 305.531.1001 wolfsonian.org Coral Gables

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Museum of Art 501 Plaza Real Boca Raton 561.392.2890 bocamuseum.org

Museum 275 Giralda Avenue Coral Gables 305.603.8067 coralgablesmuseum.org

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of Art 2121 Park Avenue Miami Beach 305.673.7530 bassmuseum.org  Norton Museum

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hose who prefer to view their art in party mode should consider the following events (Call first; some are by invitation only, and admission fees vary): “MOCA/Vanity Fair International Party” on November 30, the kickoff for Art Basel Miami, always scores a touchdown! “Party on the Plaza” – The Miami Art Museum’s Plaza – at its signature under the stars event is on December 2.

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Be seduced by actress Isabella Rossellini when she premieres her video installation at The Wolfsonian on December 3. There will be serious fun at a fundraising event at the Miami Art Museum Ball, one of the season’s premier social events December 4. The Bass Museum of Art will be celebrating Art Basel by unveiling its own work of art: the restoration of its original entrance.

The Frost Art Museum at FIU invites you to Breakfast in the Park on December 5. The highlight of this delicious event is an informal lecture by Enrique Martinez Celaya, whose artwork is in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney, and more. Also on December 5, toast The Lowe Museum at its Annual Art Basel Champagne Brunch.

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As the new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center gets ready to raise its curtains, South Florida’s smaller arts and cultural venues are in the spotlight; but, with applause-worthy lineups for the 2010/2011 season, they will definitely not disappoint.

miami-dade Actors Playhouse at The Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 305.444.9293 actorsplayhouse.org The award winning theater will present four Tony Award worthy shows and the world premiere of “The Color of Desire” by Nobel-prize winner Nilo Cruz. Following Cruz’s drama in October, the theater presents the Charles Dickens classic, “Oliver!”; the regional debut of the musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”; the critically acclaimed play by Tracy Letts, “August: Osage County”; and Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps.”

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura 305.466.8002 aventuracenter.org This new venue celebrates its grand opening October 23 with a performance by two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone. The center's programs include a Family Fun Series of children’s favorites like the “Wizard of Oz” and “Stuart Little.” For one night in November, watch “The Piano Men,” a musical journey through the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John.

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Miami Children's Theater 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami 405 University Drive, Coral Gables 305.274.3595 miamichildrenstheater.com These young actors perform a number of productions at two theaters. Starting in October with the Brothers Grimm children’s story “Rapunzel,” the season continues with performances of the popular musicals “Fame,” “Peter Pan,” “On the Town” and “Evita.” New Theatre 4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables 305.443.5909 new-theatre.org The season at this multi-cultural theater opens with Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in September and closes with Tennessee Williams’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” in May. The PlayGround Theatre 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores 305.751.9550 theplaygroundtheatre.com Acclaimed for its children's productions, the PlayGround opens its season in November with an adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” set in Miami.

broward Broward Stage Door Theatre 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs 954.344.7765 stagedoortheatre.com After successful runs of the off-Broadway musicals “Suds” and “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the theater is presenting productions of “Steel Magnolias and Neil Simon's “Plaza Suite.”

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre 2542B East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 954.763.6882 flct.org The season kicks off in October with a production of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Other productions scheduled for the season include Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” and Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio.” Miramar Cultural Center 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar 954.602.4500 miramarculturalcenter.org Have fun with the family watching productions of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” “The Jungle Book” and “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake.” In 2011, don’t miss a performance by The Dance Theater of Harlem Ensemble. Parker Playhouse 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale 954.462.0222 parkerplayhouse.com Of note is the South Florida debut of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra from South Africa joined by Grammy nominated Russian violinist Phillippe Quint. And as part of the Off Broadway in Broward, the playhouse presents “Ella,” a musical about the life of Ella Fitzgerald.

Mosaic Theatre 12200 W. Broward Blvd, Bldg 3000, Plantation 954.577.8243 mosaictheatre.com Start the season with laughs at the southeast premiere of “Completely Hollywood (Abridged)” by The Reduced Shakespeare Company – a satire of Hollywood movies. The season continues with Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Marguiles’s “The Collected Stories.”

Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954.462.0222 miniacipac.com Jazz lovers are in for a treat at the Nova Southeastern University center as it showcases the best in South Florida Jazz. Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester will perform at the center in October.

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Caldwell Theatre 7901 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton 561.241.7432 caldwelltheatre.com “Vices: A Love Story,” the musical will return to Caldwell Theatre this November, followed in January by the Southeast premiere of “Becky Shaw,” a comedy by Gina Gionfriddo. Delray Beach Playhouse 950 NW 9th St, Delray Beach 561.272.1281 delraybeachplayhouse.com Enjoy a series of plays and musicals celebrating the composers from Broadway and off-Broadway. Main stage plays include “Any Wednesday” and “Luv.” Lake Worth Playhouse 713 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth 561.586.6410 lakeworthplayhouse.org Productions of “Guys and Dolls” in October, “Steel Magnolias” in November, Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues” in March, and “Annie” in April are the highlights of the season.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre 1001 E Indiantown Road, Jupiter 561.743.2666 jupitertheatre.org This award-winning theater will host five major plays and an array of limited engagement concerts, films and children’s shows. Of note are productions of “12 Angry Men” and “Academy.” In the new year it is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” followed by “Jolson at the Winter Garden.”

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach 561.832.7469 kravis.org From Shirley MacLaine to the performance of "Swan Lake" by the State Ballet Theatre of Russia, the season is packed with a star-studded lineup of theater, dance and music. Don’t miss performances by Michael Bolton, Whoopie Goldberg, Roberta Flack and the Doobie Brothers. - Paula Nino

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he largest performing arts center in the country, New York’s Lincoln Theater, will be turning fifty this year. The third largest, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, is still in single digits this year, only celebrating its 5th birthday. Like any toddler, the Arsht Center began with baby steps; but, it is now striding confidently into the future. The idea for a world class performing arts center in Miami gained momentum in the 1980s. A financing plan for the center was approved in 1990, and The Performing Arts Center Trust, the largest public-private partnership ever undertaken by Miami-Dade County, was organized in 1991 to manage it. Later that year, Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Knight Ridder Foundation donated 5.9 acres of land. The site, two square blocks on either side of historic Biscayne Boulevard, between Northeast 13th and 14th streets, is symbolic of building on the past and embracing the future. Once the historic home of a Burdine’s, then a Sears' department store, all that remained was a seven-story tower built by the latter. Strategically located near main highways and public transportation, the neighborhood needed to be revitalized, and the anticipated center became a catalyst for new, upscale residential buildings and commercial enterprises. Construction began in 2001, thanks to generous donations from Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Corporation and Dr. Sanford L. Ziff, founder of Sunglass Hut International. In 2006 it held a star-studded, four-day grand opening. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, with world-class acoustics by Russell Johnson, the center consists of two main

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From Left: Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House; Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts; John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. buildings: the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House, and the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. There is also a Carnival Studio Theater, the Peacock Education Center, and the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts, the site of popular outdoor events. The former Sears Tower, renamed the Carnival Arts Tower and incorporated into Cesar Pelli’s stunning, modern design, is now home to the recently opened very hip Bombay Sapphire Lounge. The fledgling center, then called Carnival, struggled to thrive. In 2008, Adrienne Arsht, a national business leader and philanthropist, came to the rescue with a $30 million gift. Since then, the center has been flying high with a series of successes including its first complete summer season, the recruitment of a new president and CEO, and paying off its bank debt seven years early. Last year, Barton G’s Prelude restaurant opened in the Opera House to serve the growing audiences. The Arsht center now offers a year-round calendar of approximately 300 programs organized into several series including Broadway in Miami, Jazz Roots (sold out its first two seasons), Miami Made Festival, Summer Season, and the Masterworks Season. Home to three renowned resident companies – the Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and New World Symphony – while also being home to a new Comedy Planet series debuting with Jerry Seinfeld this November. Civic and cultural leaders will gather on October 28th at the Ballet Opera House for the big bash to celebrate the Arsht’s 5th birthday. Downtown Miami has come back to life, and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is the life of the party.

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Miami’s Cultured Pearl “I began to dream of making Miami a cultural destination, and this dream took hold of me”

ccording to Michael Aller, Miami Beach’s Director of Tourism and Conventions and Chief of Protocol, Miami had “kulture” before Judy Drucker. “Judy gave us culture with a capital 'C',” he said. Long before there was the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the New World Symphony or even the Miami City Ballet, there was Drucker who was determined to bring world-class opera, classical music, and dance to South Florida. On October 23rd, the City of Miami Beach will honor Drucker with a lifetime achievement award at the first Miami Beach Arts Gala. It certainly isn’t the first award Drucker has received during her over 40-year mission to bring “Culture” to Miami. Visiting Drucker’s bayfront condo in Miami is in itself a cultural experience. You are met at the door by an attractive, vibrant, darkhaired woman in her 70s dressed simply and elegantly in slacks and blazer. In her hall of fame (literally), hang photographs of Drucker with almost every major cultural icon as well as with several heads of state. She immediately points out a picture of the late Beverly Sills, a lifelong friend; and Mikhail Baryshnikov, who she refers to affectionately as Mischa. There are several photos of the late Pavarotti, and she laughingly relates how he broke into an aria when he saw the fully-stocked refrigerator in the Fisher Island condo she arranged for one of his stays in Miami. It is clear that these images are not the typical photo op, but are instead true mementos of good times had with good friends. Another focal point of Drucker’s home is her baby grand piano, which opens to reveal autographs of such music luminaries such as Van Cliburn, the world-famous pianist.

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In her early years in Brooklyn, Drucker studied piano with her mother a well-known opera singer. The family home was often filled with opera singers and musicians relaxing after their performances – a tradition continued by Drucker in her own home.

Shortly after her family moved to Miami Beach, the teenaged Drucker embarked on her own musical career. She auditioned and joined the Greater Miami Opera (now Florida Grand Opera), studied voice at Juilliard, and performed in Anything Goes on Broadway and in Rigoletto at Miami’s former Palm Island Latin Quarter, located next door to Al Capone’s former home. During her stays in New York, Drucker saw concerts being presented in churches and wondered why the same couldn’t be done in a Miami. “I began to dream of making Miami a cultural destination, and this dream took hold of me,” said Drucker. In 1967, Temple Beth Sholom was a new synagogue on Miami Beach with great acoustics and a large seating capacity. Drucker approached Rabbi Leon Kronish, and he gave her $7,000 and the performance space to launch her dream. This arrangement also allowed Rabbi Kronish to fulfill his vision of the Temple as a place for the community as well as for worship.

as well as the Boston Pops. After seeing Mikhail Baryshnikov perform in New York, Drucker expanded her vision to include dance. Soon she was presenting Baryshnikov and other ballet stars to Miami audiences. Dedicated to introducing young people to the arts, Drucker negotiated to have companies such as the American Ballet Theater, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Twyla Tharp give master classes and special performances. Musicians such as James Galway, Yo-Yo Ma, and Wynton Marsalis also did the same. Long before Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, and Luciano Pavarotti became known as the Three Tenors, Drucker brought each to Miami to perform. One of her most memorable productions was the Pavarotti Concert on the Beach, presented on South Beach, which attracted more than 200,000 people. Drucker was also one of the first presenters of world-renowned conductor James Conlon, who was just nineteen at the time.

Drucker’s Great Artist Series debuted the same year. Many of her early performers were opera singers and close friends, like Beverly Sills. Drucker remembers that legendary tenor Richard Tucker had a unique proposition for the budding impresario.

This year, she was recognized from the stage by the Cleveland Orchestra Executive Director Gary Hanson for having introduced the orchestra to Miami twenty-five years before and for her legacy of building arts and culture audiences in Miami for decades.

“He gave me a note that said if I didn’t make back twice the money I spent to present him, I wouldn’t have to pay him,” she said. It was a safe bet. The area’s culture-hungry audiences flocked to Drucker’s programs.

Drucker’s dream of making Miami a destination for the arts has become a reality. “Miami had a great cultural scene, but it’s so much easier to bring performers here now because of the new, state-of-the-art facilities,” she said, referring to the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the soonto-open Frank Gehry-designed home for the New World Symphony.

Drucker’s artist series grew into the founding of the Concert Association of Florida (CAF), a not-for-profit organization that grew and allowed Drucker to expand her dream into other venues. Eventually, CAF would become the largest classical presenter in the Southeast with a who’s who list of iconic performers. Among the symphonic music that Drucker brought to Miami were the Israel, New York, St. Petersburg, and Moscow Philharmonics

With such wonderful venues, international artists are eager to perform in South Florida; but, there was also a time when artists performed here only because Judy Drucker had determination and a dream. - Marlene Sholod

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Better to Give Then To Get By Stacy Scott

The calendar overflows with gala dates. Our manatees gets help to have a better home. New foundations on-the-scene to lend a helping hand. South Florida has no shortage of do-gooders, residents with big hearts and locals who care about their neighbors. Here is just a sampling of those who recognize the pleasure of giving. GLASS ACT

Myrna and Sheldon Palley could be considered the epitome of cultural philanthropist. They have shaped the arts landscape by being involved in the New World School of the Arts, the National Foundation of the Arts and the Miami Film Festival. Their latest labor of love is the donation of their multi-million dollar collection of glass art to the Lowe Museum. The Palleys have been collecting glass since the 1970s. Myrna remembers how they loaded the kids and the poodle in the car and headed for the street fairs. “What started out as a craft movement in the seventies turned into an art,” said Sheldon.

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The University of Miami alumni and longtime benefactors have donated their impressive collection, valued in excess of $3.5 million and considered to be of the country’s finest collections of studio glass, to their alma mater. They also provided a gift of $1.7 million for construction of a new wing and another $1million to fund an endowment for the glass collection. “Glass is an art form that is alive; it reflects and feeds off the environment-especially light. Glass is not flat, like a painting or a sculpture. It would be a dismal world if everything were black and white,” said Myrna.

The Palleys were also instrumental in developing an art glass program at the University of Miami by bringing Bill Carlson, one of the most important figures in studio glass to Miami to head the department. The Lowe Museum’s Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion houses the permanent collection which includes works from such luminary glass artists as Dale Chihuly, Harvey Littleton, Daniel Clayman, John Kuhn, Richard Jolley, Michael Glancy, Clifford Rainey and William Carlson. Asked if they will ever stop collecting? “A collector collects. A collector never stops. We are always looking for the next piece,” said Myrna. Lowemuseum.org

THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD Eyes are the windows to the world. “If you can’t see well, you can’t learn to read; for children reading is the door to education,” said Francine Delarosa, owner of Give Wink children’s boutique. For three generations, the Delarosa family has helped the children in Barranquilla, Colombia with their eye care. For every $100 spent at the store, Give Wink will donate a complete eye exam to a child in need. The first Give Wink eye care drive was in November 2009, where Delarosa was able to provide 360 eye exams and 70 pairs of glasses to the children. Give Wink, 2570 NE Miami Gardens Drive, 305.793.0180, givewink.com

WISHING YOU WELL For a child, the power of a wish coming true is better than any medicine – even if it is only temporary. Granting wishes occurs everyday at South Florida’s Make-A-Wish Foundation, the fourth largest wish-granting chapter in the world. The goal is to make a wish for a child with a life-threatening medical condition come true. The South Florida chapter fulfills the wishes of more than 500 children in 13 counties each year. The foundation’s most important fundraiser is Saturday November 6 when the Intercontinental Hotel hosts the 16th annual Make-A-Wish all. Sfla.wish.org.

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BETTER TO GIVE THEN TO GET CAUSE CONNECTION So you’re a non-profit organization, a charity or foundation wanting to make a difference, but first you need to let people know you exist. One important initiative is creating awareness for your events & fundraisers. You also want to make sure that your event doesn’t conflict with the gala of a heavy hitter on the charity scene. ® South Florida Thank goodness for BlackTie South Florida a clearing house for non-profit and blacktie events. Non-profits and charities become members and allow Black Tie to do its magic. The website keeps track of the event's calendar, provides online RSVPs, and takes ticket orders. Blacktie-southflorida.com.

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FROM GROCERIES TO GOOD If you live in South Florida you know Publix Supermarkets. But its role is much more than just selling groceries. Publix has become an advocate for communities. In 1930, George Jenkins founded Publix with the sprit of giving in mind. He was once asked, “If you hadn’t given away so much, how much do you think you would be worth today?” His response, “Probably nothing.” Besides its extensive charitable donations, Publix is an active participate in local organizations. In 1995, Publix created its Food for All Holidays program. Through the Miami division employees and customers give $1, $3 and $5 donations. Since it started, nearly $6.5 million has been raised for local charities. Publix.com

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FASHIONABLE FOUNDATION Believe it or not it is possible through buying clothes and keeping up on fashion trends would be a way to give back. Miami International Fashion Week, the largest Latin American and international fashion event in the U.S. will hold its 13th season March 3-6, 2011. In 1999, Beth Sobol founded this fashion event to provide designers from all over the world a platform to gain international exposure. This event not only has an impact on young designers but also on Miami. Last year, Mayor Tomas Regalado declared the week of Sobol’s show the city’s official fashion week. In wanting to provide these emerging designers and design students additional resources to pursue their passion, Sobol established the Miami International Fashion Week Foundation. Miamifashionweek.com.

THE HEART OF WINING & DINING It is like the Academy Awards -- limos linedup, beautiful gowns, glamorous people … and mystery. But instead of waiting to find out who gets to go home with Oscar, the crowd waits to find out where they will be taken for a fancy dinner at one of the area’s award-winning restaurants. Only the limo driver initially knows the destination. This fun evening serves as the major fundraiser for the Florida Heart Research Institute.

FLORIDA’S FAVORITES The Save the Manatee Club, a national, nonprofit advocacy organization was founded in 1981 by Jimmy Buffet and then Governor Bob Graham when they saw that humans were beginning to hurt the natural habitat of the state’s official marine mammal. These large slow moving sea creatures have found themselves on the endangered species list largely due to human activity – most manatee deaths are due to watercraft collisions. By adopting a manatee you are helping to fund increased awareness and education about the impact humans have on these mammals. Savethemanatee.org. South Florida is one of the world’s most important nesting areas for three species of turtles that are either threatened or endangered: the Loggerhead, Green turtle and the Leatherback. Nearly 90% of sea turtle nesting in the U.S. occurs in Florida, but due to human’s insensitivities the nesting rates have dropped almost by half. To support the protection of these turtles and to experience a sea turtle walk or hatchling release program visit sunny.org/seaturtles.

Driven to Dine is already a hot ticket. Experience the great chefs of South Florida while you are helping to educate the community about having a healthy heart. This year’s dinner adventure is on April 16, 2011. If you want to get a head start join the Limo to Lunch on November 5. Floridaheart.org.

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hat do Hamburg, Germany and Miami have in common? It’s not the sauerkraut, that’s for sure. It’s the hamburger. Hamburg may have older ties to the patty sandwiched in a bun: but, Miami houses the castleheadquarters of the king -- Burger King, that is. It’s no wonder that burgers are as popular as ever, and taking on new forms daily. All over the country from New York City to San Francisco, urbanites are sinking their teeth into a new love for the quarter pounder and the slider. But, whether dishing out fancy buns or down-home classics, South Florida is right there at the top when it comes to the hamburgers return to popularity. Racks Italian Kitchen, North Miami Beach, has embraced the love for

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the patty with its $5 Burger Night on Wednesdays. From 5pm-close, guests can create their own gourmet burger from a selection of fresh-from-thefarm toppings. We’re talking arugula, beefsteak tomatoes, fried eggs, Vidalia onions, bacon, goat cheese, provolone, and blue cheese, to name a few. An added plus is that Racks burgers are made with 100% Harris Ranch Organic Beef, which means no growth hormones, pesticides or antibiotics. And, what’s more, the deals get better the later it gets. After 9pm, it’s college night, which means burgers drop down to $3 for students with a valid college ID. Pilar Restaurant & Full Bar, Aventura, combines two American favorites -- burgers and beers with $12 burger and $3 beer specials every Thursday night from 5pm – 10pm. If you need assistance picking a burger, no problem, each week Chef/Owner Scott

Fredel comes up with four burger specials. Past Thursdays have featured a sticky burger with peanut butter, swiss cheese and crispy bacon to the more refined Ahi tuna burger with wasabi mayo, sweet soy glaze on a sesame oil toasted bun. The beers served are typically craft beers but offerings also include selections from local microbreweries including Monk in the Trunk Amber Ale and Holy Mackerel Special Ale. Jaguar, Coconut Grove, is usually mentioned for its Ceviche and Latin American Fusion specialties, but it’s also got a particular spin on the burger in the casual corner section of its menu that has a way of waking up your taste buds. It’s called Jaguar’s Famous Angus Cheeseburger ($13) and it’s topped with chorizo and chipotle ketchup, served up with fried onion rings, and fried yuca.

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Further North, in Fort Lauderdale, Da Campo Osteria, at the Il Lugano Luxury Suites Hotel, prepares a sophisticated version of a bun-less burger, Italian style. Its jumbo meatball ($10) is a mixture of ground beef, ground veal, ground pork, and a special secret combination of spices and herbs. Not only is it the restaurant’s top seller for sheer taste and wow value, it’s also a hearty choice for the carb-sensitive. A New York import, Shake Shack, just opened off Lincoln Road, to the ultimate delight of burger lovers all over South Beach. The very first Shake Shack is in New York’s Madison Square Park, coined a modern day “roadside” burger stand. When the place opened in 2004, it had to get a shack cam, so people could check out the length of the wait online before they got stuck with a long line. No doubt, the Miami Beach locale will be just as popular. For the characteristic Shake Shack joyride try the ShackBurger, with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and its trademark ShackSauce ($4.75 single; $7.25 double). For a more

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animal-friendly choice, there’s the ‘Shroom Burger made out of crisp-fried Portobello mushrooms and filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, and, of course the special ShakeSauce ($6.75). For those who want it all: the Shack Stack, which is the ShackBurger and the ‘Shroom Burger stacked on top of each other ($8.75). And as long as we’re on the subject of imported “shacks,” there’s always California Burgers and Shakes, Fort Lauderdale, also close to the shoreline and completely chill. On the menu, names like the Malibu; the Laguna; and the Santa Barbara take center stage. The Malibu comes with teriyaki sauce, cheese, and a grilled pineapple ring. The Laguna is dressed with bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce. The Santa Barbara has chili and cheese. All three are $3.99/single patty and $4.99/double patty. And, all come with lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, and caramelized onions on a freshly baked bun. Now, if what you’re up for is a big goodold-fashioned burger (emphasis on

the BIG), try Hollywood’s the Le Tub’s burger and South Beach’s Big Pink’s. Le Tub’s burgers have been featured on Oprah and GQ voted them best burger of the year a while back. Le Tub calls its the Sirloinburger and is made up of 13 ounces of ground top sirloin, seasoned, charbroiled, and served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese ($11 without cheese; $11.50 with cheese; $12 with Swiss cheese). As for Big Pink’s – it’s 10 ounces of freshly ground angus beef hand packed daily and served with a pile of homemade fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a pickle. There is a wide variety of burgers from the bacon and cheddar burger to the Pink Daddy Mack (Big Pink’s triple decker), all of which range in price from $10-$12 and can be stacked with toppings like brie, fresh mozzarella, applewood smoked bacon, and avocado. So whether you crave a shake with your ShakeBurger or a pile of fries with your Pink Daddy Mack, South Florida’s selection of ever-evolving burgers is nothing less than fit for a king. - Vanessa Garcia

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Let's Be Frank The Wiener Is Still Hot

espite the burgers new found popularity at the top of the bun-in-hand offerings, we wanted to make sure the hot dog knows that it is still an American favorite and in no way is this relationship cooling off. Call ‘em wieners, weenies, frankfurters, franks, or red hots, but Americans eat twenty billion a year, or about sixty per person annually. South Florida has a plethora of dogs sold from roadside stands and restaurants with both the steamed Chicago-style garnished with neon green relish, dill pickles, hot peppers and mustard on a poppy seed bun and the garlicky New York-style griddle-cooked topped with onions, mustard and sauerkraut on a plain bun. Opened since 1977, Fort Lauderdale’s Hot Dog Heaven was the first National Historic Vienna Hot Dog Stand in the United States and sets the standard for all-beef wieners with homemade pickles that come with fries in a small crowded space with two counters. Big City Dogs is a snack shop with just a few picnic benches on a covered patio and noir film music setting the mood for sloppy Chicago and New York-style dogs—be sure to grab extra napkins to catch the drippings.

Fat Lou’s Chicago-Style Eatery offers a broad shouldered menu that includes award-winning Windy City dogs that please Cubs, Sox and Bears fans. Weird and wacky dogs rule at bright and fun La Perrada de Edgar. Premium kosher dogs come topped Colombianstyle with gooey melted mozzarella, pineapple jam, a fried egg, pink house sauce and crushed potato chips. There’s also the Swiss with bacon, cheese, corn and barbecue sauce and the Edgar special that is more like an ice cream sundae with a dog sporting cheese, peaches, plums and whipped cream. The Latin Corner Gazebo on the grounds of Cauley Square continues the Latin theme with all-beef dogs topped with mashed avocado, onions, ketchup, mayo and shoestring potato sticks or jalapeño-laced pico de gallo, best washed down with a guava milkshake. Dogma Grill has a frank philosophy of serving 100% natural beef or turkey dogs plus soy-veggie sausages. Try either type as the L.A. Chili-dog topped with shredded cheddar or the Southern with chili and coleslaw. The burrito is two dogs wrapped in a flour tortilla with chili, sour cream, and cheese. The pomodoro brings an Italian-style dog topped with tomato sauce, fresh basil

Shake Shack recently brought New York’s love affair with the burger to the Beach icon burgers and the Shack-cago dog—a Vienna all-beef dragged through the garden with relish, cucumber, tomatoes, pickled peppers and celery salt. There’s also the bird dog (Usinger’s smoked chicken and apple bratwurst) sided with Yukon gold fries. Homesick New Yorker’s have the cash only Arbetter’s to bring back memories of the city in a bun.

Side of Fries Regardless if it is a burger or a hot dog, fries are always required. Here is the low-down of where to find the perfect plateful. No one offers a bigger heap of fries than Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries. The fries are hand cut from Idaho potatoes with skins-on and fried twice in peanut oil to ensure extra crispy results. A small order feeds three or more and there’s the option of Cajun spiced. Capital Grille is a classy steakhouse best for special occasion prime rib with Parmesan crusted fries. Bourbon Steak, another classy steakhouse, has a trio of fries: paprika dusted with barbecue sauce, truffled with aioli, and herb seasoned with home made ketchup. Pilar Restaurant is a little jewel in a strip mall with steaks, fish and salads and a side of crispy-edged sweet potato fries enhanced with a sprinkle of salt. For a twist, Woody’s serves its sweet potato fries with marshmallow dip. Flip Burger Bar has hand-cut fries with sea salt as a side to gourmet burgers and global beers. Canyon Ranch offers addictive baked “fries” made from organic artichokes. Les Halles serves thinly sliced, perfectly fried French fries. - Linda Bladholm

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Frankly Speaking, where to find the best dogs: Hot Dog Heaven 101 E Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 954.523.7100 Big City Dogs 1199 Commercial Boulevard, Oakland Park, 954.776.4744 Fat Lou’s Chicago-Style Eatery 1040 Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hollywood, 954.458.3787 La Perrada de Edgar 6979 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 305.866.4543 Latin Corner Gazebo 22400 Old Dixie Highway, Miami, 305.300.9130 Dogma Grill 7030 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 305.759.3433 Shake Shack 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305.434.7787 Arbetter’s 8747 SW 40th Street, Miami, 305.207.0555 Find Fabulous Fries: Five Guys Fabulous Burgers and Fries The Shops at Midtown 3401 N Miami Avenue, 305.571.8345; 1818 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale, 954.358.5862 Capital Grille 444 Brickell Avenue, Miami, 305.374.4500 Bourbon Steak 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, 786.279.6600 Pilar Restaurant 20475 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, 305.937.2777 Woody’s 13105 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, 305.891.1451 Flip Burger Bar 1699 NE 123rd Street, North Miami Beach, 305.741.3547 Canyon Ranch 6801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 305.514.7474 Les Halles 2115 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, 305.461.1099

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In South Florida, as the weather gets cooler the desire to eat outside gets greater. Restaurant Row at the Intracoastal Mall offers a diverse choice of dining options. All are located along the Intracoastal... making it easy to arrive by land or water. The Water Club 3969 NE 163rd Street 305.944.8411

Flamma Brazilian Steakhouse

3913 NE 163rd Street 305.957.9900 flammasteakhouse.com A meat experience like no other. Flamma offers an all-you-can-eat selection of 16 finely seasoned meats, including: filet mignon, prime rib, salmon, lamb chops and chicken breast.

thewaterclubmiami.com The atmosphere is casual and fun that it is easy to stay for the entire day. Although the menu changes seasonally, steaks, salads, and a full raw bar are always available. In addition to enjoying the outdoor deck, if you would rather get a bit of sun while sipping your cocktail grab a chaise lounge alongside the resortstyle private swimming pool. Be sure to save room for dessert so you don’t miss out on the warm doughnuts with cinammon sugar and espresso cream.

Chicken Milanese at Racks

The Water Club

Entrees: $14 - $29 Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30am – 2am; Saturdays the restaurant is open until 4am. Sunday brunch will be offered soon. C-Lounge Cigar bar & lounge 3945 NE 163rd Street 305.354.9300 The cigars are lit, the champagne flows and the fun begins. There are also a variety of special events and themed nights. 80

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Racks Italian Bistro

Table servers known as Gauchos (Brazilian cowboys) are at the ready to continuously bring the meat of your choice until you just can’t eat another bite. Your meal also includes the extensive Bar Sabor salad bar featuring homemade Brazilian dishes such as fish muqueca (fish stew), and shrimp bobo (a mixture of cooked shrimp and tomatoes served in a cassava shell. There is a wide selection of Brazilian cocktails, wines and an extensive list of desserts to end the meal. (Hint: Try the papaya cream.) Entrees: $31 - $50 Flamma Brazilian Steakhouse is open for dinner Sunday – Thursday 5:30pm – 10pm; Friday – Saturday 5:30pm – 11pm. Sunday brunch 11am – 3pm. Closed Monday.

Flamma Brazilian Steakhouse

Racks Italian Bistro

3933 NE 163rd Street 305.917.7225 grrestaurant.com Racks offers an extensive menu of Italian favorites. But, Wednesday nights are all about the burgers. Starting at 5pm a 10-ounce Angus brisket burger is $5. Rustic regional specialities using locally sourced produce and seafood are the menu’s highlights. Hand-crafted pastas and pizzas round out the menu. Late night bar menu offered as well as Sunday brunch. If you do happen to arrive by boat (free valet boat parking is available Thursday – Sunday). Entrees: $15 -$20 Racks Italian Kitchen is open lunch Monday – Friday 11am – 4pm; dinner Sunday – Thursday 4pm – 11pm and Friday-Saturday 4pm – 12am; brunch Saturday-Sunday 12pm – 4pm.

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Get Raw

Om Garden's

here was a time when South Florida was as vegetarian friendly as an Argentine Steakhouse. It was hard, amid all the palomillas, BBQ joints, and Latin grills to find authentic vegetarian food. For those who wanted to eat vegetarian it meant settling for vegetables that come as side dishes and a salad. Not anymore. South Florida is going green, getting raw and serving up vegan delights. Green Wave Café, Plantation, offers a raw, vegan, wheat-free menu. All the items are homemade; and, Chef Lisa Valle refrains from using refined sugars. Even the water is special at Green Wave – it’s ionized.

La Vie en Raw

The Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill at The Standard Hotel & Spa, Miami Beach, offer crisp cuisine that perfectly fits the green, waterside environs of the hotel. Chef Mark Zeitouni mixes a love for Mediterranean food with fresh, local ingredients. Amid the omnivore flare are standout vegetarian options.

 Green Wave Café

5221 A West Broward Boulevard Plantation 954.581.8377 greenwavecafe.org $$

La Vie En Raw, Coral Gables, is co-owned by two raw food junkies. Leandro Seoane, who reigns from Angelica Kitchen (one of New York City’s most popular macrobiotic restaurants). Co-owner Sabina Torrieri is a nutrition coach. Together, they’ve made a vegan café with an arternative twist. “Arternative means that we’re open to showing all types of art forms in the café,” said Torrieri. And on the menu are such culinary artworks – lasagna dell’amore ($12), Pad Thai ($11), beet raw-violi ($12), ti-rawmisu and moka pie for dessert ($4-$6). Life Food Gourmet, Miami, focuses on getting the maximum nutritional value out of food, which depends on how it is cooked and prepared, while at the same time making sure the flavors dance on the palate. “The misconception that healthy food is dull and tasteless is rapidly going out of fashion,” said chef and co-owner John Schott. To understand, all you have to do is try Schott’s all-veggie pizza topped with the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind toppings--pumpkin seed, Irish moss cream cheese ($13). Bamboo Noah’s, located in a low-traffic Plantation strip mall, but thanks to the

 The Lido Restaurant and Bayside

Grill at The Standard Hotel & Spa 40 Island Avenue Miami Beach 305.673.1717 standardhotels.com/miami/restaurants $$$

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 La Vie En Raw Café 3808 SW 8th Street Coral Gables 305.444.3826 lavieenrawcafe.com $$

 Life Food Gourmet 1248 SW 22 Street Miami 305.856.6767 lifefoodgourmet.com $$

restaurant is gaining new visitors daily. There is a buzz among the healthy-minded about the restaurant’s dishes and the reason is simple – here you can find fast food for those who prefer fresh and innovative eats. It’s not all veggie, but the veg options are plentiful. The restaurant will open a market this fall.

Sublime Sublime, Fort Lauderdale, is the vegetarian option for the hearty soul. This is food that is beautifully plated as well as satisfying. Owner Nanci Alexander wants to show that plant-based food can indeed be sublime. Go ahead and try the frito misto appetizer ($12) – crispy cauliflower, sweet chili sauce, and sesame seeds. As an entrée, consider the Sublime picatta, a dish that’s popular with vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

 Bamboo Noah’s

1251 South Pine Island Road Plantation 954.475.8990 bamboonoahs.com $

 Sublime

1431 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale 954.615.1431 sublimerestaurant.com $$$

Om Garden’s, first location is in the Roads, but its popularity has called for expansion to Miami Beach. The name of the restaurant says it all -- om, according to Vedic civilization, is the sound of creation. One of Om Garden’s founders Dionette Kalkhofer said her intent is to create a space where you can come to nourish your body, mind, and spirit with food lovingly prepared with the best organic ingredients. Julio’s Natural Foods Restaurant's, North Miami, motto is “Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” That’s Hippocrates. But the food isn’t as ancient as the wisdom. In fact, Julio’s has a contemporary beat. Not all the items are veggie, but because the restaurant has a healthy bent, it does have a great deal of options and is happy to make substitutions like soy cheese on its cheese melt ($7.50). As for the chains – there’s Moon Thai, Weston & additional locations. The fare here is basic Thai and Japanese. The good thing about the place is that it’s inexpensive. There are

 Om Garden

379 SW 15th Road Miami 305.856.4433 omgardenonline.com $$

 Julio’s Natural Foods Restaurant 1602 NE Miami Gardens Drive (Sky Lakes Mall) North Miami 305.947.4744 juliosnaturalfoods.com $

Green Wave

lots of veggie options/substitutions available. Even the hot & sour soup has a vegetarian base ($3.95). The Pad Woon Sen also offers a vegetable and tofu substitution ($11.95). Pizza Fusion, Fort Lauderdale & additional locations, is another good option. It promotes itself as fresh, organic, and earth friendly – and its menu is the perfect mirror. Take these three pizza choices: the bruschetta, the four cheese & sundried tomato pizza or the vegan which has crimini mushrooms, roasted garlic, tomato sauce, and soy cheese. ($9 each).

- Vanessa Garcia

 Moon Thai

2818 Weston Road (additional locations) Weston 954.384.7275 moonthai.com $$

 Pizza Fusion

1013 N. Federal Highway (additional locations) Fort Lauderdale 954.358.5354 pizzafusion.com $$ cravingssouthflorida.com

AT THE TABLE Gina and Patrick Neely, owners of Neely’s Bar•B•Que and host of Food Network’s Down Home With The Neelys

Watermelon Sorbet

Recipe

To Dish

After 10 years as the master of the South Beach Food & Wine Festival, Lee Schrager has established primo access to the who's who of the kitchen, not to mention the secrets he knows about the behind-the-scenes happenings of the festival. He definitely has lots of dish to share. His new cookbook Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival includes 100 recipes from food personalities, who have participated in the festival over the years, as well as a fun insider's look at the workings of the event. “This is a celebratory cookbook. In it we set out to capture many festival moments, memories and milestones – and to highlight some sensational dishes from a selection of SoBe chefs,” said Schrager, in the book’s introduction. 84

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Serves 4 Gina says: I always love watermelon because it reminds me of sitting outside with my sisters. We weren’t allowed to eat it in the house because it was so messy. We’d have a ball, spitting seeds at each other, not a care in the world. This sorbet is a great way to pay tribute to a favorite fruit. And because watermelon is so seasonal, it reminds me of a bright summer day. This recipe calls for minimum ingredients, and it’s a pleasant surprise when you’re hosting a party and want something light and pretty. If you add a little vodka to it, the party will just get better! 1 cup sugar ½ cup light corn syrup 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons grenadine 3 fresh mint leaves 1 3-pound seedless watermelon 1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, grenadine, and mint to a boil, cooking until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. 2. Cut off the rind of the watermelon, and cut the watermelon flesh into chunks. In a blender, puree half of the watermelon chunks. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining watermelon. Add the slightly cooled syrup mixture and mix well. Place in a 2-quart plastic container, cover, and freeze for 3 to 4 hours.

Lee Schrager

Reprinted from FOOD NETWORK SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL COOKBOOK by Lee Brian Schrager. Copyright © 2010. Photographs copyright ©2010 by Quentin Bacon. Published by Clarkson Potter/ Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc.

personal access By joining the Friends of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival you are not only able to enjoy the festival, February 24 – 27, 2011, but also get to continue the foodie-fun throughout the year. Friends of the festival enjoy a special series of intimate culinary and wine events. Limited to 100 members, the annual membership is $1,000 and entitles the member and a guest to participate in a variety of exclusive experiences from high profile restaurant openings to unique tastings. Past events have taken place at such well-known South Florida eateries as Area 31, Eos, BLT and Mr. Chow. For more information visit: sobewineandfoodfest.com/corporate/ourfriends. htm, 305.627.1169

Cubano burger with Mango-Black Bean Salsa

Rachael Ray

Cubano Burger with Mango–Black Bean Salsa

Serves 4 Over the years I’ve written hundreds of burger recipes, from beef burgers to veggie burgers to salmon burgers . . . you name it. When I come to Miami for SoBe, I like to add a little Latin flair to my cooking. I taught this Cubano Burger at one of the culinary demos, and a year later, Lee and I started the Burger Bash, my favorite event!! Who doesn’t love tasting the best burgers from the most talented chefs from all over the country?! You’re going to love this one. 1 1⁄3 pounds ground turkey breast 1⁄3 pound deli-sliced smoked ham, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped 3 scallions, white and tender green parts, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormick’s steak seasoning Vegetable or olive oil, for drizzling 8 slices (1⁄3 pound) deli Swiss cheese 4 Portuguese or kaiser rolls, split 2 large dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise Sliced banana pepper rings, drained Yellow mustard 1 12-ounce bag plantain chips, such as Goya, for serving

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey, ham, garlic, bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and seasoning. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Drizzle each patty with some oil. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until done (5 to 6 minutes on each side), topping each patty with 2 slices of the cheese in the last 2 minutes of the cooking time. 3. Remove from the heat and place a patty on the bottom half of each roll. Top each with some pickles and banana peppers. Slather some mustard over the inside of the top half of each roll and place it on the burger. 4. Serve with plantain chips on the side. Pass the salsa for dipping the plantains or topping the burgers. Mango–Black Bean Salsa Makes 4 cups 1 16-ounce jar black bean salsa 1 ripe mango, pitted, peeled, and diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped Place the salsa in a medium bowl, and top with the mango, cilantro, and bell pepper.

Tickets for the 2011 South Beach Wine & Food Festival go on sale at midnight on October 25th. You might want to stay up late to order yours; because, this is the festival's 10th anniversary and tickets to all the events are going to go with lighting speed. Besides the two events that typically sell out first, Burger Bash and Paula's Down Home Cookin' Sunday Gospel Brunch, it is likely the hottest ticket in town will be for the Let Them Eat Cake 10th Anniversary Party hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart. Sobefest. com, 877.762.3933

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RESTAURANTGUIDE

Cucina Mio

Steak 954

PHILIPPE CHOW

16950 Jog Road Delray Beach 561.499.9419 cucinamio.net

401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954.414.8333 steak954.com

2305 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 305.674.0250 philippechow.com

Located on the Boca Raton/Delray border is Cucina Mio. Dishes enjoyed for generations throughout villages in Italy inspire the menu. Owner Wendy Rosano has created an atmosphere where you can feel right at home.

Provides an invigorating and eclectic dining experience. includes an extensive raw bar, locally caught seafood, signature dishes and over 260 wines. Reflects Stephen Starr’s reputation for mixing glamour and exceptional fare.

Chef/Owner Philippe Chow is a Hong Kong native who draws upon his classical culinary training. He puts his own spin on traditional Chinese cuisine with results that are modern, flavorful and theatrical.

KABOBJI

FIT2GO

De Rodriguez Cuba

3055 NE 163 Street North Miami Beach 305.354.8484 eatkabobji.com

305.718.3858 info@fit2gomeal.com fit2gomeal.com

The Astor Hotel 956 Washington Avenue Miami Beach 305.673.DROD (3763) drodriguezcuba.com

Come to Kabobji and enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.The menu features a wide array of falafel, shawarma, kabob, hummus and tabbouleh.

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An elevated dining experience in a chic old school Havanasetting featuring Douglas Rodriguez’s Nuevo Latino spin on traditional Cuban fare.

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AT THE TABLE / RESTAURANT LISTINGS

Design & Dine

The Miami Design District’s coterie of popular, celebrity chef-owned restaurants – Michele Bernstein’s Senora Martinez, Michael Schwartz’ Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, and Ken Lyons’ Fratelli Lyon –definitely put the area on the culinary map. In recent months, an eclectic assortment of new eateries has opened in an around the Design District’s restaurants of note. Midtown Munchies

Relatively new to South Florida (but not to New York and Chicago) is Mercadito in Midtown Miami. Although its name means little market, this Southern Mexican restaurant is actually 5,000-square-feet with a two-story high ceiling and indoor/outdoor bar. Casual but upscale, its beautiful interior is decorated with striking paintings by renowned graffiti artist Erni Valdes. It offers creative combinations of food and drink, such as apple-almond guacamole (one of six varieties), wild mushroom corn quesadillas, 11 kinds of tacos and mango/chile/blueberry margaritas. Almost next door, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill is only slightly smaller than its neighbor, 4,200-square -feet plus a terrace and indoor/outdoor bar. The multicultural (Japanese/Brazilian/Peruvian with some allAmerican accents) restaurant is divided into three areas, each with its own kitchen – robata grill for meat and vegetables cooked over bincho-tan (smokeless) charcoal, a hot kitchen for tapas, and a raw bar. The lofty space has a warm, modern design. The diverse, reasonably priced menu

includes sushi, Kobe sliders with fried quail eggs, Korean short ribs, New England lobster and endive rolls, and goat cheese croquettes.

restaurant closeby. Top Chef alum Jeff McInnis gives diners at Gigi Asian-inspired, affordable comfort food at communal tables albeit in an urban setting.

You probably want to make a reservation at this popular place; the small plate concept has really hit a cord with foodies.

In the District

For those who long for good Asian food that doesn’t leave you hungry or with an MSG headache, head to Sakaya Kitchen (Japanese for sake shop). Just a short walk away from Mercadito and Sugarcane, it serves all natural and organic dishes made fresh daily. Owned by the former Asian chef for Mandarin Oriental Miami, this restaurant brings quality to counter service. The current crowd pleaser is Korean style fried chicken; Dim Ssam Sundays are a good opportunity to sample several dishes.

Decadent Dining in Wynwood

Cafeina is a combination lounge and art gallery. The lounge area is 1,500-square-feet, the gallery 1,000-square-feet plus there’s a 5,000-squarefeet outdoor garden. As its name suggests, it specializes in caffeinated cocktails (think café con leche martinis). It also serves a wide range of tapas including shrimp lollipops and tuna tacos. Morgans, Miami’s latest power lunch establishment, serves modern home style comfort food with fresh organic ingredients at prices that are also comfortable. This urban oasis is located in a picturesque, two-story 1930s lavender house with a wrap around porch, black and white awning, and on premises parking. Popular menu selections include the Morgans’ salad, naked chicken potpie, and braised beef short ribs with horseradish mashed potatoes. The creators of the hopelessly hip “speakeasy” style lounges Buck 51 and Bardot have opened a

Mercadito 3252 NE 1st Avenue 786.369.0430 Mercaditorestaurants.com

Cafeina 297 NW 23rd Street 305.438.0792 cafeinamiami.com

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill 3250 NE 1stAvenue 786.369.0353 sugarcanerawbargrill.com

Morgans Restaurant 28 NE 29th Street 305.573.9678 themorgansrestaurant.com

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Sakaya Kitchen Buena Vista Avenue (between 34th & 36th Streets) 305.576.8096 sakayakitchen.com Gigi 3470 N. Miami Avenue 305.573.1520

Chef Jonathan Eismann of Pacific Time fame has opened two very different restaurants in the Design District, not far from the new De La Cruz art collection. Q American Barbeque, his latest creation, can serve 300 people and also has a large bar. The menu includes ribs, brisket, pulled pork, pit roasted chicken (two for one on Tuesday nights), turkey breast and an assortment of pies. Fin, as the name suggests, is a Nantucket-style restaurant serving local seafood with organic sides.

Just Across the Border

Pushing the northern boundaries is Mandolin Aegean Bistro. Drive slowly or you may miss this little Greek/Turkish hotspot; it has no curb appeal whatsoever. But the minute you step inside, you feel like you’re in Greece. The interior dining area, which is painted bright white and Aegean blue, looks very much like a little Greek house. The homey ambience is reinforced by the garden dining area, where diners sit under lantern-lit trees. The appetizers provide samplings of several Greek and Turkish specialties. Two blocks north on the corner is Buena Vista Deli. No corned beef or knishes served here. Co-owned by Corentin Finot and Claude Postel (owner of the popular Buena Vista Bistro down the street), this bright, open establishment offers French-style, artisan-crafted breads, homemade pates and pastries and gourmet cheeses. Creative dining concepts as well as the creative cuisine they serve are no doubt influenced by their surroundings in Miami’s art district.

Q American Barbeque 4029 N. Miami Avenue 305.576.0060 qamericanbarbeque.com

Mandolin Aegean Bistro 4312 NE 2nd Avenue 305.576.6066 mandolinmiami.com

Fin 4029 N. Miami Avenue 305.227.2378 finrestaurantmiami.com

Buena Vista Deli 4590 NE 2nd Avenue 305.576.3945 buenavistadeli.com

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perfectly priced plates A

s the Miami Spice prix fixe restaurant extravaganza comes to an end September 30, you start to realize your opportunity to experience Miami’s big name restaurants at small prices will no longer be available. But thanks to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, you are able to continue to get your fixe at the 35 restaurants participating in

da Campo Osteria

Dine Out Lauderdale, a culinary celebration. The specially created 3-course menus ($35/person) will be served from October 1 – November 11. Restaurants participating in the six-week Dine Out event are located in: Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Poing, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Weston and Wilton Manors.

For a complete list of participating restaurants and more information visit sunny.org/dineout

Some of the places participating in the Dine Out Lauderdale celebration include: • da Campo Osteria il Lugano hotel Fort Lauderdale • Shula’s on the Beach Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale

• III Forks Steak & Seafood The Village at Gulfstream Park Hallandale • Ireland’s Steakhouse Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Weston

• Via Luna Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale • Aziza The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood

• Blue Moon Fish Co. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea • China Grill Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Fort Lauderdale • Café Maxx Pompano Beach

The Cravings discount card is accepted at these restaurants:

AZZURRO ITALIAN RESTAURANT 17901 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach 305.792.5300

CHIMA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 2400 E. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale 954.712.0580

LA PIAZZA PASTA Café 1885 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 954.921.0088

Bourbon Steak 19999 West Country Club Dr. Miami 786.279.6600

Fit2go 7342 NW 35th Street Miami 305.718.3858

THE MELTING POT 15700 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami Beach 305.947.2228

Bubbles ‘n Ice 3061 NE 163rd Street North Miami Beach 305.940.5001

JONAS PIZZA 2030 NE Miami Gardens Dr. North Miami 305.978.8998

MIAMI PRIME GRILL 16395 Biscayne Blvd. Miami 305.949.5101

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Newport / Kitchen 305 16501 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach 305.978.8998 SUSHI HOUSE 15911 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami Beach 305.947.6002 Tropical Acres Steakhouse 2500 Griffin Rd. Ft. Lauderdale 954.989.2500

UPPER DECK Ale & Sports Grille 906 E Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale Beach 954.545.8878

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MARK THE DATE

WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT

The 51st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show docks October 28 – November 1 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Broward County Convention Center and the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. No wonder it is the largest in-water boat show in the world. Tickets are $18 for adults (you can also purchase a two-day ticket for $32); $5 for children ages 6-15. 954.764.7642, showmanagement.com.

CELEBRATE THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY

The Miami City Ballet will feature a major company premiere in each of its four programs during its 25th anniversary season, October 15, 2010 – May 1, 2011. The four-program company premieres are Jerome Robbins’ Fanfare, John Cranko’s full-evening version of Romeo and Juliet, Twyla Tharp’s Baker’s Dozen and Paul Taylor’s Promethean Fire. This silver anniversary season will also feature George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker for a delightful family holiday treat. Four-program subscription series start at $69; single tickets start at $19.75. To purchase tickets call 305.929.7010 or visit miamicityballet.org.

DO GOOD & FEEL WELL

There is no doubt that philanthropy and volunteerism are selfless acts of generosity and kindness. National Philanthropy Day is designed to honor those who improve our community with their efforts. Come honor and support Miami-Dade's five award recipients – including Trish and Dan Bell; Julie Grimes; and Dolores and Sanford Ziff -- at the 25th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, Wednesday, November 17, 11am at the Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 Southeast Second Avenue. For information on table prices visit afpmiami.org.

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Celebrate GIVE WINK’s first birthday November 5. Come for cake & fun. GIVE WINK, 2570 NE Miami Gardens Drive, 305.793.0180 givewink.com

MOST FASHIONABLE FUNDRAISER

Fort Lauderdale will roll out the pink carpet for the second annual Glam Doll Strut fundraiser for breast cancer research on October 16. The strut is a parade of women all dolled up in their most outrageous attire and heels. The strut concludes at America’s Backyard for a glamdiva evening with an open bar, music and more fun. $40 registration fee. For more information visit: glam-a-thon.com

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL & DEFEND YOURSELF

The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and in wanting to bring attention to the cause as well as to teach women how to defend themselves, the Center For Medical Weightloss is hosting two self-defense classes for women. On Monday, October 4 and Thursday, October 21 the center’s martial arts instructor Michelle Straka will teach personal safety focusing on awareness, prevention and realization of one’s physical power. The $10 classes meet from 6:30pm – 8pm. The Center for Medical Weight Loss at University Drive, 2209 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines. For further information and/or to make a reservation call 954.966.5700.

GET SOME AIR

Put your feet to work at the 2010 Fight For Air Run/Walk. While you’re out there, you will be able to do some good helping to raise money for the American Lung Association and its pursuit to cure lung cancer and other lung diseases. October 2. Huizenga Plaza, Fort Lauderdale. 954.524.4657, Alafsouth@lungfla.org.

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Dr. Abbo Advanced Dentistry .................. 11 Activefit Sportwear .................. 93 American Pie Pizzeria .................. 63 Aventura Learning Center .................. 79 Avenue Productions .................. 21 Azzurro Italian Restaurant .................. 85 Balharbour Smiles .................. 61 Bubbles ‘n Ice .................. 41 Bulldog Café .................. 77 Dr. Bo's Diet .................. 93 Catimini .................. 54 The Center for Medical Weight Loss .................. 29 Dental Options .................. 65 Dohner Trial Law, P.A .................. 59 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.................. 43 Florida Panthers .................. 3 Fortune International Realty .................. 57 Fuji Hana .................. 10 Give Wink .................. 17 Hair Talk Studio .................. 37 Horwitz Dermatology .................. 69 Healthmart: Prescription Drug Foundation ............... 35 Indo: Pilates & Spinning/Real Ryder .................. 65 Julien & Hatch Nutrition Institute .................. 83 Kirova Ballet .................. 25 Lana Kats @ Voi Salon .................. 33 Le Petite Spa .................. 71 Lexus of North Miami ................. 9 LifeNet 4 Families .................. 19 Mercedes Service Center .................. 59 Miami Beach Arts Gala .................. 31 Miami Book Fair International .................. 2 Miami City Ballet Back Cover Miami Dolphins Inside Back Cover Miami Fashion Fest .................. 86 Miami Gymnastics & Dance Academy .................. 15 Miami International Wine Fair .................. 73 Miami Music Festival .................. 53 Miami Style Awards .................. 40 Related Cervera Realty Services .................. 35 Scott Patterson .................. 23 The Pilates Room .................. 94 Playwright Irish Pub .................. 81 Renne Ricca's Pilates Center .................. 67 Restaurant Row/Intracoastal Mall .................. 13 Rose and Rose Realty, P.A. .................. 91 Denise Rubin, Real Estate .................. 5 Siam Oishi .................. 91 Silvia Stambler, D.D.S. .................. 52 Sir Luxury Barber Spa .................. 71 Smartbody MD .................. 7 South Beach Wine & Food Festival .................. 1 Upper Deck Ale & Sports Grille .................. 45 Village at Gulfstream Park Inside Front Cover Women In Distress Casino Night Gala .................. 72 Willow Stream/A Fairmont Spa .................. 79 YBE: Yulia’s Beauty Essentials .................. 39

Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club

FAIRMONT TURNBERRY ISLE RESORT & CLUB

19999 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura • 786.279.6600 • fairmont.com/turnberryIsle Entrance Bourbon Steak

envelops the dining room, guests may order off an interactive burger bar menu featuring five signature burgers or they can build their own burger with up to six toppings accompany your slider with one of the three adult milkshakes offered. Come early to Raise Your Spirits. This laid back social hour is offered at Bourbon Steak’s chic bar Monday – Friday 5pm – 8pm. Mix, mingle and enjoy half-priced signature cocktails and complimentary butter-truffle popcorn. Ladies get to enjoy $5 drinks on Thursdays.

BOURBON STEAK James Beard award-winning chef and wildly successful restaurateur Michael Mina, the culinary innovator behind a string of critically acclaimed restaurants in Las Vegas, California, Atlantic City and Detroit, brings his signature cooking style and unique culinary vision to the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club with Bourbon Steak, A Michael Mina Restaurant.

For more information and reservations, call 786.279.6600, bourbonsteakmiami.com

Located off the main lobby, Bourbon Steak is happy hour central. With half priced drink specials, live music and a new ladies night, locals can call this spot home on weeknights during happy hour. Every Wednesday from 7:30pm – 10:30pm, Bourbon Steak invites a local band to entertain. There’s no cover charge and while the music

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WISH LIST

dmit it, we all have our wish list for what our dream condo would feature. It probably goes something like this: oceanfront views; beachfront park; floor-to-ceiling glass walls; spa with sauna and steam room; state-of-theart health club; built by a well-recognized architect; private cinema; Miami’s posh gourmet food store across the street and it delivers; exclusive beach club, tea room; Philippe Starck furnished children’s play room; and a private elevator that opens to the foyer entrance of your condo. And for those who really like to dream big the list may also include: your car getting an oceanfront view when you pull into the building; a home that is more technologically savvy than you are; two infinity-edge pools -- one to swim in at sunrise and another the perfect setting for a sunset view; and membership in a highly exclusive concierge service designed specifically to satisfy all of your wants. Sometimes it happens – a wish comes true and a dream turns into reality. Your desired condo is located in The Jade Ocean, Sunny Isles, and is priced under $8 million. Now, if only we could figure out how to get money to grow on trees. Welcome home. Jadeoceanmiami.com.

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