INDULGE JUNE / JULY 2015
Pastor Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
on his father, in his own words
Get inspired to honor dad The art of grilling like a Miamian Special watcH section
EXACTLY HOW TO
Summer
in the 305!
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104 FELIPE CUEVAS
FEATURES 96 HONOR THY FATHER Seven highly successful Miamians pay homage to Dad— in their own words. 104 FIVE LOCAL CHEFS (AND A BARTENDER) WALK INTO A MIAMI BACKYARD What happens next is nothing short of scrumptious, in a unique, diverse and deliciously South Florida way. Welcome to the ultimate Magic City barbecue.
INDULGE JUNE / JULY 2015
Pastor rich Wilkerson, Jr.
on his father, in his own words
Get inspired to honor dad the art of grilling like a MiaMian special Watch section
EXACTLY HOW TO
Summer
in THE 305!
ON THE COVER Photography by Nick Garcia Fashion styling by Rich Wilkerson, Jr. Grooming by Makeup by Rory Shot at Blindlight Studio
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THE local 33 The Local Exactly how to look chic at the beach this summer, plus our picks for your next stylish outdoor soiree. 36 Launching Now Jason of Beverly Hills opens in the Design District; PAMM’s new naturecentric exhibit; VIP experiences at Jungle Island; and the newest South Beach hospitality arrival. 38 Beauty On-the-go beauty products perfect for summer travel; a superstar dermatologist’s tips for turning back the clock; and what to do about the frizzies. 40 My 305 Style Suzy Batlle, the queen of Miami ice cream, tells us which local favorites have a sweet spot in her heart. 42 Party INDULGE attended the Barton G. Kids Hear Now Gala at Miami Beach’s Temple House in April and asked fellow partiers: What’s your favorite summer activity. 46 Source The witty, colorful charm of a European stationery shop comes to life in Wynwood.
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THE life 65 The Dish Eating in the midst of summer’s sweltering heat? These Miami restaurants know exactly how to keep things cool. 68 The Recipe Chef Sam Gorenstein, of the everexpanding local chain My Ceviche, shows us how to make Miami’s favorite cold plate.
THE mOVERs 55 The Rainmaker Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation’s CEO, is dazzling Wall Street with record financial performances. The New Orleans native talks about the mantra that shaped his life, the joy of being a grandparent and the powerful lesson he learned from a homeless man. 58 The ADVOCATE Building on decades of helping Miami’s underprivileged, Laurie Weiss Nuell takes the helm at one of the county’s most important agencies. 60 The Expert Ashley Abess, the serial entrepreneur behind infraculture. com, the web guide to everything cool happening in the Magic City, shares her picks for fun things to do this summer.
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70 The Pour Local wine pro Andreas Schreiner shares his best advice for what to drink this summer, when the mercury rises. 74 The Neighborhood Kendall, that sprawling suburb to the south that rarely gets to bask in the glitzy Miami limelight, is nevertheless packed with energy, history and the splendors of the subtropics. 79 The EXHIBIT A new exhibit explores the Operation Pedro Pan exodus that forever changed the lives of 14,000 children, their families—and Miami. 81 The Escape Avoid the airport with these three summer getaway spots—all within driving distance of Miami.
INDULGENCES 118 An elegant hurricane lamp from Christofle just in time for storm season.
editor’s letter
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remember my childhood summers with such clarity, how free it felt to be out of school, taking swim classes at the YMCA, riding my bike through a winding, leafy park trail, sleeping in, until sunshine rays coming through my bedroom window—rather than an alarm clock— woke me. As a kid, summer was about liberation and letting loose, about the infinite possibilities that came along. Now, many years later, and hundreds of miles away from where those memories first took hold (my family lived in Chicago before moving to Miami in the 1980s) I still tap into and try to recreate the spirit of those long ago seasons. Isn’t it something how the simple start of a certain month can trigger such profound emotions and expectations? For me, summer is about doing those things we can’t—or won’t—do during the rest of the year. Things like what Ashley Abess, founder of infraculture.com, Miami’s most comprehensive listing of cultural and educational events and this month’s “The Expert” (P. 60), suggests doing. Her Betty Cortina-Weiss excellent picks are uniquely Miami and utterly summer-worthy. Our city’s most Editor-in-Chief precious natural resource—the gorgeous ocean that surrounds us—also takes on special meaning in the next couple of months, as we hit the jet skis, boats and beaches with more frequency. Arnold Donald knows quite a bit about sailing those waters too. As the CEO of cruise line empire Carnival Corporation, he has navigated the company to spectacular success. He’s this issue’s “The Rainmaker” (P. 55), and one of the most inspiring Miamians you’ll ever meet. As refreshing as a dip in the Atlantic might be, there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned barbecue, the best of which is likely to happen right in your backyard. We hosted our own this month (P. 104) with five local chefs and one fabulous bartender, a celebration that could only have happened here in the Magic City, where global cultures blend masterfully to make something delicious and different. The point, of course, was to not only inaugurate grilling season, but to gather some delectable, easy-to-make recipes to help you host your own tasty fete this season. And you can’t talk about June without remembering Father’s Day. We spent three days meeting with and photographing seven of Miami’s most phenomenal dads (P. 96). You’ll see that they come from different walks of life, different fields of business, different corners of the globe. Yet they had one powerful thing in common: an absolute dedication to helping their children grow into fantastic, inspiring, successful adults. I hope you find their stories—written by those very children they raised—as compelling as I did. And I hope it inspires you to honor the father figure in your life. Yes, there is much to look forward to this summer. Because, as author Charles Bowden so perfectly put it: “Summertime is always the best of what might be.”
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the local GET YOUR GRILL ON
Made in the USA, this award-winning outdoor grill has everything an indoor kitchen could aspire to: a large grilling rack, rotisserie, smoker, even an oven for roasting and baking. $2,475. Williams Sonoma at Village of Merrick Park, 350 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-446-9421; williams-sonoma.com.
New. Now. A n d r i g ht he r e . Compiled by Claudia Miyar
READY…SET!
Each resin placemat, by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce, is handmade and unique, but durable enough for outdoor eating. $224. Poltrona Frau Group Miami, 3800 NE Miami Court, Miami; 305-576-3636; poltronafraumiami.net.
RAD RECLINER
Channel your inner Mad Men by chilling out in this lounge chair, inspired by a cool Mid Century resort vibe. $269. CB2, 1661 Jefferson Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-672-5155; cb2.com.
PRINTED PILLOWS
Graphic but still neutral, these new weather-resistant pillows from West Elm are a fun way to freshen up an outdoor space. Starting at $39. West Elm, 8805 Dadeland Boulevard, Miami; 305-670-7774; westelm.com.
COOL IT
alfresco
The classic Coleman cooler celebrates its 60th anniversary by reissuing the original insulated steel cooler. The blue version of the American summertime staple is exclusive to Crate & Barrel. $199.95. Crate & Barrel at Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-460-3560; crateandbarrel.com.
FUN
Make your next party a chic outdoor affair with these fabulous finds. HAUTE TABLETOP
MADE IN THE SHADE
From famed designer Paola Lenti comes this stylish closable sunshade available that’s flat or domed, in solid print or patterned fabric. Complementing poufs and side tables are also available. $13,795. Luminaire Lab in the Design District, 3901 NE Second Avenue, Miami; 305-576-5788; luminaire.com.
Missoni’s bold prints are guaranteed to make a splash at your next outdoor affair. The Poppies collection is perfect for summer! By special order. Addison House, 2850 NE 187th Street, Aventura; 305-937-6400; addisonhouse.com.
the local Compiled by Claudia Miyar
HATS ON!
This nautically influenced Eugenia Kim sunhat is an elegant way of protecting your face. $100. Nordstrom at Village of Merrick Park, 4310 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 305-999-1313; nordstrom.com.
FOR MEN’S EYES ONLY
These fire engine red shades, by Louis Vuitton, are for reflecting rays, for looking hot—and for men. $635. Louis Vuitton, 170 NE 40th Street, Miami; 305-573-1366; louisvuitton.com.
in! DIVE
In Miami, going to the beach is glam endeavor. Look the part with our stylish swimwear picks.
ITTY BITTY, TEENY WEENY
Proenza Schouler amps up the sex appeal with its sexy low-rise bikini. $365. Intermix, 1005 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305-604-6353; intermixonline.com.
SPLISH, SPLASH
Mara Hoffman’s bohemian designs feature bright colors and vivid prints, inspired by travel to places such as India and Guatemala. $254. Atrium, 1931 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-695-0757; atriumnyc.com.
SPORTY (MAN) SANDAL
IN THE BAG
This neutral colored Leopard-printed maxi beach bag by Hermes will make sure you look glam on and off the sand. $2,225. Hermes, 175 NE 40th Street, Miami; 305-868-0118; hermes.com.
Recalling preppy striped belts, these summery slide-ons are effortlessly cool and comfortable. $250. The Webster, 1220 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com.
THE SHORT OF IT
Red and turquoise look fantastic with a tan, and the MOOREA v-bird print in these shorts is flattering and fun without being flashy. $280. Vilebrequin at Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour; 305-861-4022; vilebrequin.com.
COMFY COVER-UP
The Tory Burch Terry tunic, in an absorbent lightweight cotton blend with an easy zip-up front, is ultra soft and chic. $250. Tory Burch at Aventura Mall, 19575 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura; 305-932-9337; toryburch.com.
GROOVY GLADIATOR
Valentino’s Rockstud sandal gets psychedelic in a bright multicolor chevron print. $1,095. Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour; 305-865-6161; neimanmarcus.com.
the local LAUNCHING NOW
Shine Bright
School of the Forest Bringing the Amazon to Miami, this month the Peréz Art Museum Miami launches a newly commissioned, sitespecific project by Slovenia-born artist Marjetica Potrc centering around elevated, open-air structures common to Brazil’s Amazonian forest communities. “The School of the Forest: Miami Campus” will feature a structure inside the gallery that will serve as home to lectures, seminars and workshops centered around the human relationship with nature. It is inspired by a similar initiative which brought together Brazil’s native populations with Western scientists. Drawing local and international lecturers, and partnering with Miami-based nonprofit Cannonball, the exhibit will run through October, when it will be disassembled and distributed to local urban farms. 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org.
The Design District continues its ascent into luxury, welcoming Jason of Beverly Hills into the fold with a prime location in its Palm Court. The West Coastbred boutique, known for its over-the-top diamond showpieces, adds Miami as its fourth retail location, following stores in Las Vegas and Charlotte as well as two locations in —where else?— Beverly Hills. Expect modern, eccentric pieces (think watches with liquid diamond dials, a diamond Ring Pop and $2 million diamond tuxedo loafers) from designer Jason Arashenben, the creative visionary behind custom jewels for none other than Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, John Legend and local favorite Duane Wade. 140 NE 39th Street, Miami; 786-838-0655; jasonofbh.com.
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Endless Summer Into the Wild Think Glamping is so 2013? Get in line for the next nature-inspired luxury experience as Jungle Island launches three new VIP encounter packages, ranging from $299 to $699 per person. Having already drawn in everyone from Hayden Panettiere and David Caruso to Shakira and Beyonce, the experiences give lucky visitors exclusive access to the Island’s 450 animals, including visits to the Island animal clinic, hands-on interaction with kangaroos, lemurs and tortoises and the rare Andean condor, photo ops with baby tigers, and more. Expert tour guide (and parking) included. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; 305-400-7000; jungleisland.com.
South Beach goes surfer with the opening of The Hall later this summer. The 164-room boutique hotel on 15th and Collins tapped The Surf Lodge designer Robert McKinley to bring “Tropical Modernism” and 1960s beach culture to life in it’s three buildings, filling the space with reclaimed furnishings, craft beers in the courtyard, bocce ball and picnic tables. Cabana cool extends to the décor (think pastel green lacquer and salmon louvered doors) and the Olympic-sized pool-slash-backyard bar and lounge. Add to that Sunny’s, the first Miami eatery from Top Chef fan favorite Spike Mendelsohn, and you’ve got a hipster hotspot in the making. 1500 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-531-1251; jdvhotels.com.
the local BEAUTY By Jennifer Scruby
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara
“The one piece of makeup I wear to the beach. I’ve tried tons and there’s no better formula: it makes my eyes look huge.”
MAC Blot Powder
Packing List Having put in time as a beauty queen, investment banker and Miami-based model Kerrie Baylis, 26, has become a seasoned globetrotter. So when offered the chance to star on the new Jamaica Travel Channel, she jumped. “As much as I like experiencing new cultures, my home country is my favorite place in the world,” says Baylis, a former Miss Universe Jamaica. “I love giving people my take on what to see, where to eat and shop, and the most beautiful beaches.” As for where to stay, Baylis has just launched a private villa booking service, JamaicaVillaLife.com. “People know Jamaica as the home of the all-inclusive resort,” she said. “Happily, we also have exquisite rental homes with private chefs all over the island, a lot on the beachfront.” Here, she shares her beauty essentials for traveling.
Adios frizz!
“When you live on an island and have to look your best on camera, face powder’s your absolute best friend. This one’s flatteringly sheer.”
Shankara Purifying Cleanser
“This cooling, all-organic cleanser has been amazing for balancing my skin — it’s half as oily as it used to be.”
Global Beauty Care Argan Oil Cleansing Cloths “My lifesavers. These clean my skin without drying and remove makeup brilliantly.”
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF30
“I wish I’d started wearing sunscreen sooner. This one’s powerful yet super lightweight.”
As senior stylist at Symbols, a downtown salon that caters to curly and ethnic hair, Tamika Claridy knows her way around a long-lasting blowout. But summer? In Miami? “Oh, goodness,” she said. “When there’s that kind of humidity, just go natural.” Her foolproof method for obliterating frizz and puffiness is to cocktail a leave-in conditioner like AG Hair Moisture & Shine Fast Food with a smidge of defining cream. Or on coarse, unruly curls, she suggests swapping out the cream for a heavier balm. (Avoids gels, she advises, which can leave curls crispy.) “Work the mix through clean, damp hair from roots to tips and let it air-dry,” said Claridy. “That way, you’ll get sexy, softly defined waves with movement, and the whole styling process takes about three minutes.”
Youthquake
Anyone who thinks that age is a state of mind will be right in step with Fort Lauderdale cosmetic dermatologist Shino Bay Aguilera’s approach to beauty. In his new book, Be Youthful, the former model reveals his favorite skin care tricks and insists that when it comes to staying vibrant, attitude trumps all. So we asked him to reveal his best tips for turning back the clock. Rule #1: “Staying youthful is a choice you make. My patients who manage to look young at 70 or 80 understand that it involves a certain type of energy, having hopes and dreams and celebrating life. They hang out with positive and younger people, let go of resentments, eat healthfully, work out and meditate. That stuff shows up in your whole appearance.” Rule #2: “Beyond protecting your skin from the sun and using a good antioxidant and sunscreen, you need to become a billionaire of collagen and elastin while you can. That’s where retinoids, lasers and things like Sculptra injections come in, because they train your skin to produce more collagen. If you’re not using a retinoid, you’re going to age. But you needn’t go full guerilla with a prescription formula to start. Gentler, over-thecounter treatments, like Sunday Riley’s Luna Sleeping Night Oil, work like training wheels that help you build up a tolerance. I have a patient who’s 70 and looks like she’s 50, and that’s just from using Retin-A since her forties.”
the local STYLE Compiled by Christiana Lilly THE ICE CREAM “This July, Azúcar is going to be 4 years old! You’ll always find at least five different flavors you didn’t see last week. We not only rotate them, we invent new ones all the time. Like the Willy Chirino, which is bourbon-base, because nothing goes better with ice cream than Jim Beam!” Azucar Ice Cream, 1503 SW Eighth Street, Miami; 305-381-0369; azucaricecream.com.
my 305 style
THE NIGHT OUT
“On Friday nights, Ball and Chain does Miami Bohème. It’s amazing to go out into the beautiful patio area and listen to live music.” Ball and Chain, 1513 SW Eighth Street, Miami; 305-643-7820; ballandchainmiami.com.
THE COCKTAIL
SUZY BATLLE The queen of Miami ice tells us which local favorites have a sweet spot in her heart.
“I’ve had every single drink on Bocce Bar’s menu and I’ll leave work just to have the Pepperdelle. It’s very refreshing!” Bocce Bar, 3252 NE First Avenue, Miami; 786-245-6211; bocceristorante.com.
THE JEANS
“The boyfriend jean is my favorite. My friend Krista at Tupelo Honey makes sure every time a new one comes out, especially one by Citizens of Humanity because they fit me perfectly, she puts it aside for me. I probably have 20 in different colors!” $278. Tupelo Honey, 7250 SW 57th Avenue, South Miami; 305-667-2400; tupelohoneyshop.com.
THE BAND
“Nothing screams Miami more than PALO!, the Grammy-nominated fusion band of jazz and funk with a Cuban flare. I’ve seen them play probably 100 times.” gopalo.com.
THE ART GALLERY
“I love art, and what I love about Futurama is that they’re always featuring new artists. On any given day you can walk in and there’s something different.” Futurama, 1637 SW Eighth Street, Miami; 305-407-1677; futurama1637.com.
THE INDULGENCE
“Having been born and raised in the Miami sun, I treat myself and my skin to different treatments at the Miami Skin Institute. Dr. J is my fountain of youth!” Miami Skin Institute, 135 San Lorenzo Avenue, PH 870, Coral Gables; 305-569-0067; miamiskininstitute.com.
THE SHOES
“Since I am running around all day, I wear sneakers. In Florida, we wear a lot of tropical colors and these Valentinos are just funked out.” $895. The Griffin, 3112 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove; 786-631-3522.
the local PARTY
“Sundays at the Boca Resort!” Justin Trabert (with husband Tedd and Jennifer Diliz)
“Bike riding on Key Biscayne.” Teresa Rodriguez (with husband Allan Levi)
“Heading to Colorado.” Pamela Steiger (with husband Jacob)
“Drinking Garrus Rosé.” Jill Viner (with Barton G. Weiss and his daughter, Jaiden)
INDULGE attended the Barton G. Kids Hear Now Gala at Miami Beach’s Temple House in April and asked fellow partiers...
What’s your favorite summer activity? WHAT The University of Miami’s Barton G. Kids Hear Now Cochlear Implant Resource Center, which assists deaf children and their families with education and services, held its annual gala at The Temple House in Miami Beach. WHO Barton G. Weiss, the legendary event planner-to-the-stars and restaurateur—and the founder of the resource center—along with cofounder Jill Viner, chaired and produced the elegant evening, which drew philanthropists from around South Florida. WHY For the past 20 years, the Barton G. resource center has helped restore hearing to more than 1,000 deaf children and adults. Citing as its mission “giving the gift of sound,” the foundation also serves as a national resource base for the hearing-challenged and their families. The resource center focuses on the viability of cochlear implants—surgically implanted electronic devices that provide a sense of sound to a person who is deaf or severely hard of hearing—as well as therapy as a successful option for children who suffer hearing loss. Text by Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard / Photography by Manny Hernandez
“Golfing in Montana.” Dan Carlo (with wife Tina)
“Scuba diving!” Lyle Stern (with wife Beth)
“Playing basketball with my son in the rain.” Pascal Goldschmidt (with wife Emily)
“Boating in Capri.” Marisa Lucas (with husband Hal)
the local SOURCE
write
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The witty, colorful charm of a European stationery shop comes to life in Wynwood.
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f you’re the type who thrills to find a handwritten letter tucked among the scary bills and ugly ads in your mail, or if you crave sending something more personal than a text message, Bridget Dadd is with you. Ever since she was a little girl, she’s been fascinated with paper, from her father’s Cuban cigar boxes to the cardboard liners inside his shirts. In high school, she began collecting handcrafted European notebooks. By college, “my friends knew to be careful when opening a card from me, because the envelope would be filled with confetti,” Dadd, now 30, said. One of the nicest things about owning her own stationery shop, the just-opened Wynwood Letterpress, is that “I don’t have to do so much hoarding at home,” she joked. The minimalist space showcases Dadd’s expansive collection of divine stationery, along with an array of delightful tools and finishing touches— everyday luxuries hard to find anywhere else. There are old world Kaweco fountain pens (which have sold out twice since the store’s opening just a few weeks ago), glamorous Lucite desk accessories, opulent gold-handled scissors, imported staplers that look like they’re smiling, uniquely shaped Italian paper clips and handmade notebooks from Paris. One wall is lined with a well-edited library of custom stationery options. “I’m into celebrating the everyday,” Dadd said, gesturing toward a range
of single cards. “It’s so wonderful to send one of those to a friend you haven’t seen in a while, or just because it’s Tuesday.” Happily, many of the items only look expensive. “Coming from the hospitality industry, I want everyone who comes in to have a wonderful experience, whether they’re buying a full invitation suite or a $2 pencil,” said Dadd, who, until recently, worked as the sales and marketing director at Miami's artsy Hotel Urbano. “We offer workshops in paper arts, like calligraphy and origami. And I make sure that everyone who works here knows the story behind each brand, because that’s what people connect to.” The idea for the shop was born after Dadd began creating bespoke invitations as a side job. It’s easy to see why the word quickly spread among brides and event planners: Dadd thrives on being distinctive, and gathers her stock from craftspeople and small producers from around the globe. Today, as her store’s name indicates, Dadd is especially eager to share the art of letterpress itself. “It’s such an old-school, hands-on process and the papers are so beautiful,” she said. “It really captures people’s interest and sets us apart.” TEXT BY JENNIFER SCRUBY / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS Wynwood Letterpress, 2621 NW 2nd Avenue, #21, Miami; 305-747-7559; wynwoodletterpress.com.
Opposite: Soaring open shelving adds to the boutique’s airy feel. This page, clockwise from top left: A quiet spot to browse custom stationery options; desk accessories that bestow an instant style statement; pretty printed ribbons and tapes; Dadd in her element.
“Expect everyday luxuries that can’t be found everywhere else.”
the movers
people W H O move m i am i .
Arnold Donald
{THE RAINMAKER}
Since coming on board two years ago, Carnival Corporation’s CEO is dazzling Wall Street with record financial performances. Here, the New Orleans native talks about the mantra that shaped his life, the joy of being a grandparent and the powerful lesson he learned from a homeless man. TEXT BY REBECCA KLEINMAN / PORTRAIT BY NICK GARCIA
the movers One of various ships christened under Donald’s administration, the Regal Princess debuted in late 2014. Pictured here in port in Istanbul, it boasts a television studio, the largest pastry shop at sea and a glass-bottomed walkway that extends 28 feet beyond the ship’s edge.
WHAT YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB “The people. Not just our 120,000 employees but our guests, partners, travel professionals and vendors, because in the end, it’s about them and what we create together. If you look at companies, countries or communities, they’re all just a bunch of people.” BEST DAY ON THE JOB “When I’m engaged with a group of people either working or celebrating a ship naming, career milestone—or our stock going up!” WORST DAY ON THE JOB “With nearly 11 million guests and 80 million passenger cruise days annually, we’re basically a large city, and bad things happen just like in any city. When someone is injured or passes away, even if it’s from natural causes, I’m deeply affected.” GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT “My kids—but really, there’s nothing better than grandkids. Parenting is debatable, and I can’t take much credit there except contributing to the biological process, but we’re all genetically engineered to be grandparents.” VITALS 60; born and raised in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, the youngest of four siblings to Warren, a carpenter who built the family’s home with his own hands, and Hilda, a teacher and domestic worker, both of whom also raised 27 foster children; attended the Catholic St. Augustine High School for African-American boys, where the mantra was, “Gentlemen, prepare yourself, one day you will rule the world;” holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University and another in economics from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., plus an M.B.A from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business; married for 40 years to Hazel, a retired actuary, engineer and math teacher he met while in college; father of two daughters and a son, and grandfather of five. CURRENT POST Chief Executive Officer and President of the Carnival Corporation, the holding company for nine global cruise brands, including its namesake line, Cunard, Princess Cruises and Holland America; is ultimately responsible for a total of 101 ships (plus nine more due by 2018) that dock at more than 700 ports worldwide. STOPS ALONG THE WAY Beginning in 1977, Donald climbed the corporate ladder at the multinational agriculture giant Monsanto Company, from where he retired as Senior Vice President of the corporation and President of Nutrition; went on to purchase Equal, the artificial sweetener manufacturer, with a group of investors in 2000, and used it to launch a separate company, Merisant, for which he served as a Chairman and CEO; sat on Carnival’s board of directors for 12 years before being asked to come out of retirement for the top job. FIRST PAYING JOB “My dad and brother paid me cash to lay roof shingles when I was in my early teens, but I earned my first paycheck while working at a dry cleaner at the age of 16.” BEST PIECE OF ADVICE EVER RECEIVED “You can learn something from everybody, so treat everyone with respect. I learned this lesson firsthand in grade school when a homeless man fixed my bike. People thought he couldn’t do anything. That experience taught me empathy.” MOMENT YOU KNEW YOU MADE IT “When I was in my mid-twenties and had been working at Monsanto for about five years, I finally owned the concept that it’s the journey that counts and not the destination. Life is full of joys to be celebrated every day. Enjoy the ride versus the destination.”
GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE “I’m a movie buff, not in the sense that I know actors or directors, but that I built one of the top home theaters in the country with a huge screen, tiered seating and killer projection and sound systems. I used it a lot after I retired, but sadly, I only use it once a month now that I’m working again.” SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU “I’ve written poetry since high school and that I’m the grandnephew of Henderson H. Donald, who was from rural Louisiana, and earned a PhD, which was quite rare back then. He went on to write a number of books and teach at Howard University.” AS A KID YOU WANTED TO BE “I came of age during the Space Race, so I wanted to be an astronaut like most kids.” IF YOU COULDN’T DO WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING, WHAT ELSE WOULD DO? “I played alto sax, but I wasn’t good enough to make it big as a working musician. Being a writer is more realistic, and I still may write a book about my philosophical reflections and business experiences, like how Monsanto transformed food production or the changes at Carnival. Rather than an autobiography, I’m more interested in the random walk of life and funny stuff.” WHAT YOU VALUE MOST ABOUT MIAMI “I like living on the beach and seeing the ocean every morning when I wake up. I appreciate the balance of privacy and being out and about; there are great places to eat and be entertained, or you can stay home and read or watch movies.” THE LAST TIME YOU DID SOMETHING NEW FOR THE FIRST TIME “I’m game for trying new things, from Dancing with the Stars to learning to juggle. But a year or two ago, I got such a kick out of being a celebrity auctioneer, which is pretty funny considering I’m neither.” FAVORITE ZEN MOMENT “My morning shower. Some of my greatest thoughts occur then, and I end up taking a long one because I’m lost in thought.” WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE WITHIN REACH? “My phone, readers, rosary beads given to me by Pope John Paul II, and a picture of the Blessed Mother from my mom.” YOUR PERSONAL MOTTO “Listen, listen, listen!”
the movers {The ADVOCATE}
Laurie Weiss Nuell
Building on decades of helping Miami’s underprivileged, she takes the helm at one of the county’s most important agencies.
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aking up 21 percent of our population, children in MiamiDade represent a large part of the county, yet are often the ones who see the most budget cuts when it comes to services and support. Though tax dollars may be used toward more traditional spending (think public schools), programs that offer health care, parenting classes and after-school activities, among others, have been on the chopping block due to lack of funding. Enter The Children’s Trust. Established in 2002, the agency provides a dedicated source of funding for children’s programs and services thanks to money driven from Miami-Dade property taxes—about $101 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year. At the helm of the organization is newly installed Chair Laurie Weiss Nuell, a veteran of public health organizations such as the Public Health Trust at Jackson Health System and Florida Healthy Kids Corporation and founder of the Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. After applying for an at-large seat on the board in 2012, Nuell found herself drawn into the grassroots work being done via the organization. “The reason I really like The Children’s Trust is that there’s a lot of support for small providers that don’t know how to do an audit or get their paperwork done,” she says. “We're saying, ‘You’re doing a good job. You’re serving a need. Let us help
you.’ You can get tied up in these really sophisticated organizations that have important people on the boards who can do everything for them, but this program wants to make things fair and equitable.” Tell us a little about how you got involved. When I left the Public Health Trust I spent a lot of time working in Haiti. I wasn’t doing anything in Miami, and I had always done a lot of work in the community. It meant a lot to me. My family was always dedicated to trying to improve the community, to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized here. We’re one of the poorest big cities in the country, though we don’t always look like it. I took an at-large position with The Children’s Trust for two years and really liked it. None of it was planned, but it was my honor to continue on. And I am, of course, very happy to serve as Chair. What types of communities does the Trust serve? One of the things I like about [The Children’s Trust] is that the ordinance says it’s to meet the needs of, and support, all children in Miami-Dade County. We provide help all across the county so that people who are in great need get help, but so do others. There are plenty of kids who are not in abject poverty but still need help. You have kids who may just need an extra little push. I’m also very proud that, this year, every program we fund must
Did you know
The Children's Trust recently announced $90 million in funding to after-school and summer programs at 206 locations across Miami-Dade County. An independent, 33-member board, representing both public and private sectors, decides how to disperse the funds. In 2008, 86 percent of Miami-Dade voters voted to reauthorize the Trust until 2020. The Children's Trust’s Board makes its decisions in full accordance with Florida's “Sunshine Law,” requiring transparency and openness for all meetings of government and quasi-government agencies.
serve a percentage of children with disabilities. There’s a huge need in our community for that kind of help, both intellectually and physically. We’re trying to stand up and meet their needs. It’s a small community, but extremely needy. We stand and advocate for those who truly need services. One of our biggest responsibilities is to be fair and equitable. It’s very apolitical and that’s something I always strive for. What do Miami-Dade residents need to know about the programs you fund? It saddens me a bit that people close their eyes to the poverty that’s around us. There are great organizations that aren’t fancy or glitzy, but are doing a lot to help children succeed. That’s one thing for the city to understand—they can offer a lot of help to our providers,
especially the smaller ones who could use the help of someone who understands fundraising or is a CPA or attorney. They can make a huge impact. There are a lot of great organizations that people know about, but there are a lot that they don’t. The need is so critical and sometimes the amount of money they need is so small. They may need $30,000 to keep 15 or 30 kids in high school or give them a safe place, because there are places where kids are not safe. It’s hard to believe because we don’t always see it. The fact is everyone knows someone who has received services from The Children’s Trust, even if they don’t realize it. Whether it’s someone at work or at school, there are so many people who have been affected by this organization. Text by Andrea Carneiro / Photography by Nick Garcia
the movers
{The EXPERT}
Ashley Abess The serial entrepreneur behind infraculture.com— the web guide to everything cool happening in the Magic City—on fun things to do this summer.
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f they’re lucky, most people have that one hip friend who’s always in the know—about exhibits, parties, openings and, generally speaking, anything interesting happening around town. Ashley Abess is that person within her circles. But after playing amateur concierge for her friends for years, Abess realized she had an opportunity in her hands: With plenty to do in Miami, and no centralized, convenient way to find out about it, she could turn her ability to curate cool…into a business. “When I returned home after living in New York for 12 years, Miami wasn’t the same city that I had grown up in,” said Abess, a fourth-generation Miamian, a rare species indeed. “But the city was also suffering from a branding issue. Even locals didn’t know the new Miami.” And so the serial entrepreneur with a tapestry of interests—she studied at Parsons School of Design before cofounding Chris Benz, a women’s clothing collection; she’s the design strategist and founding partner of her family’s ThinkLAB Ventures, which has a portfolio of businesses that range from agriculture to aviation; and she’s an avid dog lover—enlisted the help of two partners. One, Derek Love, is a marketing, branding and digital whiz in New York; the other, Alex Cohen, is a longtime friend who specializes in venture capital and
South Florida real estate. Together the three, last year, launched infraculture.com, an online calendar of events across Miami. Ever the digital start-up artists, none of them quit their days jobs. We thought all of this made Abess the perfect candidate to ask about what to do this summer. Here are her picks. DECORATE YOUR DIGITS Not one to sit still for a mani/pedi, Abess makes an exception for New York-based Vanity Projects’ new Miami outpost in Little River. Its concept elevates the nail art trend, while clients watch curated video art. “The nail technicians are really artists who translate artworks and anything else. I got Wiener Werkstätte textiles from the Wolfsonian’s archives, and their accuracy was scary! Considering that Miamians’ hands and feet are exposed year-round, this is perfect for our city.” 7338 NW Miami Court, #2, Miami; 786-0292-3442; vanityprojectsmia.com. TAKE THE KIDS TO GOOGLE-GARTEN The technology-focused Wynwood Maker Camp turns kids without any experience into the next Silicon Valley superstars. Its five, two-week summer sessions begin June 8. “The fearless camp leaders, Willie and Nelson—no joke!—guide campers through programming, robotics, 3D printing, etc., to
highlight the processes behind the things that kids love to engage with.” 400 NW 26th Street; 786-505-7769; wynwoodmakercamp.com. SEND FIDO TO NOT-JUST-ANY CANINE CAMP The Barkhaus, the local doggy day care whose Instagram posts— especially of its pack walks—have gained even cat lovers as followers, recently relocated to a bigger and better space in Little River. Abess’ Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Sela and Kato, who’s pictured above with her, “are like our sons. Whenever we can’t be with them, this is the only place that will do.” 7153 NW First Court, Miami; 305-484-9038; thebarkhaus.com. USE YOUR HANDS Victims of too much screen time can reacquaint themselves with a handson hobby to mitigate digital overload. Infraculture.com’s Workshop section lists classes at ArtCenter/South Florida, MADE at The Citadel and others. “Doing something hands-on activates different parts of the brain. Your eyes and posture also adjust. Right now, I’m teaching myself some fancy needlepoint stitches, and I plan to learn screen printing.” ArtCenter/South Florida, 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-674-8278, artcentersf.org; MADE at The Citadel, 8325 NE Second Avenue, Miami, madeatthecitadel.com.
SWEAT INSIDE A self-professed non-gym bunny, Abess may have finally found her workout inspiration at Fast Twitch, where exercise programs combine core strengthening, resistance training and more for professional athlete performance. “I’ve never played a sport in my life, so it's good that the trainers aren’t snobs and just tailor a regimen to you. They make every session fun and exciting.” The FT flagship is in Little River, but there are two more Miami locations. 7400 NW Miami Court, Miami, 305-751-8901; 13111 SW 85th Road, South Miami, 786-732-7909; 16401 NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens; fasttwitch.training. DISCOVER DEERING When the weather’s nice, most visitors to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens enjoy its lushly landscaped grounds and water views. But when the weather is muggy and buggy, it’s another story. “That’s the time to explore Vizcaya’s elaborate interiors, throughout three levels. Design enthusiasts can see how much Paul Chaflin, the original artistic director who worked closely with James Deering, the estate’s original owner, continues to influence designers today.” 3251 South Miami Avenue; 305-250-9133; vizcaya.org. Text by Rebecca kleinman / Photography by Nick Garcia
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DINING . E N T E R TA INING . A ND H AV ING F U N IN T H E 3 0 5 .
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Lighten
Up!
Eating in the midst of summer’s sweltering heat? These Miami restaurants know exactly how to keep things cool.
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hen heavy humidity and afternoon storms strike, we Miamians lean toward the lighter side, whether it’s with all those mangoes falling to the ground, with that unmistakable backyard thud, or with fresh-caught fish, simply grilled with a squeeze of lemon. Being locals as well, and slaving over hot stoves, no less, chefs feel the weather’s turn along with the rest of us. The natural inclination to shed excess baggage translates into dishes that sate and fortify but don’t bog down. Here’s how some high-end restaurants, casual cafés and juice bars promote lightness without skimping on satisfaction.
A summery sprinkle of edible flowers finish sweet Haikkado scallops at Kuro.
KURO Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Like Las Vegas reinvented its image by introducing an elevated dining scene, Hollywood is hoping to amp things up with a serious contender, Kuro. Executive chef Alex Becker brings a combination of cooking techniques he picked up in Italy’s Piedmont, where he partially trained, and a passion for Japan, built upon his years at Nobu and Katsuya. A perfect example: his salmon cartoccio, the Italian version of cooking in parchment. The sake, mirin and soy broth in which he places the fish creates an aromatic puff of steam when servers cut its bag tableside. A similar marriage of cultures occurs with his amaretto cookies served alongside sake zabaione. On the raw end: A ginger vinaigrette-dressed niwa salad (Japanese for “garden”) reveals surprising bites of fennel between frisée and baby zucchini and carrots. Executive sushi chef Shuji Hiyakawa, who hails from the Japanese island of Kyushu, layers yuzu gelée on Haikkado scallop nigiri. “Our homemade sea salt cuts the scallop’s sweetness,” said Becker, who starts with buckets of saltwater scooped off the Florida Keys. “We infuse it with kombu seaweed and reduce it for a week until the right crystal forms.” (Kuro, One Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-585-5333; seminolehardrockhollywood.com.)
the life Clockwise from right: Guarapo’s Brickell Cleanse, a blended juice including beets, ginger and aloe; the purple watercress and smoked trout roe salad tossed in green goddess dressing at Modern Garden from the same owners as Seaspice; new summer salads at jugofresh start with massaged kale and pile on plant-based proteins, organic veggies, cashew cheese and seeds.
a variation of nuoc cham sauce, kaffir lime and fried peanuts.” The other has “tomato bubbles and mezcal” which he came up with “while reminiscing about Clamato bars in Mexico.” (Modern Garden, 422 NW North River Drive, Miami; 305-440-4200; seaspicemiami.com.)
MODERN GARDEN Downtown If there’s one thing restaurateurs Carlos and Maryam Miranda have perfected, it is the art of beautiful spaces. At Modern Garden, their latest venture on the Miami River, teardrop lights hang like ornaments from manmade wood trees whose branches spread across the ceiling. A flowerbox planted with orchids extends a whole wall, so there isn´t a bad view. No ordinary gin and tonic will do for this indoor garden. Instead, order Le Botaniste, made with gin, muddled sage and yellow chartreuse, a mellower, medicinal concoction than its green cousin, chilled by raspberry and rosemary ice cubes. Connected to sister hot spot, Seaspice, the concept differs with a menu dictated by limited kitchen appliances, particularly heat. Chef de cuisine Benjamin Goldman, who recently cooked at the shuttered Shikany, meets the challenge through raw-bar staples like crudos and oysters, and tabletop hot rocks on which meats and seafood are sizzled. For summer, he adds several light bites. “This time of year, Duxbury and Chatham oysters from New England are my favorites for their extra brininess and sweet finish,” he said of the star ingredient featured in two new interpretations. “One is Vietnamese, with
CHOICES CAFÉ Various locations Alex Cuevas, a Californian who has practiced veganism for more than 25 years, couldn’t find any restaurants that catered to his diet when he moved to Miami in 2011. So six months later, he and his brother and fellow vegan, Jorge, opened Choices Café, a local chain that offers vegan and nearly 100-percent organic fare. A year later, they were joined by Alex’s girlfriend, Lori Zito. “He’s a big, muscular guy and wanted to show people that you can eat this way and feel full and strong,” said Zito, who serves as the company’s president. “He breaks the stereotype of the tofu and lettuce lifestyle.” In July, Choices will open its fourth Miami location, this time in Coconut Grove. Quadruple the size of the other locations, it will house a hangout area with sofas and their second market, where items like Shawnee’s Greenthumb Popcorn and Tio Gazpacho are sold. The larger space also allows for an expanded menu, which will include organic sakes, beers and wines, and raw dishes, chef Rose Flynn’s passion. For her pad Thai, for example, Flynn replaces traditional noodles with kelp and other vegetables, tossing it all in a substantial sauce made with orange, ginger and almond butter. For dessert, she eschews sugar, instead using apricots and coconut oil to create a creamy “caramel” to pour over a “cobbler” of walnuts, raisins and dates. (Choices Café, locations in Coral Gables, Little Havana, Upper East Side and, in July, Coconut Grove; choicescafe.com.) GUARAPO Upper East Side & Wynwood Guarapo, an organic restaurant and juice bar, is also in expansion mode. After operating in
the Upper East Side for two years, proprietor Edwin Delossa recently added a bigger storefront in Wynwood, with later hours. Educating people about sugarcane juice, the namesake ingredient, is a huge part of his mission. He juices crops harvested in central Florida to blend with all kinds of produce. It comes with wheat grass in Wynwood lemonade, a recipe introduced to celebrate his new neighborhood. “Sugarcane is misleading, since it actually has a low glycemic index and is much better to consume than artificial sweeteners,” Delossa said. After a walk around the concrete warehouse district, the classic summer refreshment is the ideal complement for a kale and walnut pesto chicken sandwich on Ezekiel bread. For a snack, chill out with açaí sorbet and berries. (649 NE 79th Street, Miami; 786-452-1622; and 171 NW 36th Street, Miami; 786-452-8080; guarapoorganicjuicebar.com.) jugofresh Various locations With locations popping up around the city, from Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile to North Miami Beach’s Biscayne Commons, jugofresh couldn’t make mealtime any easier this summer. Having only premiered in Sunset Harbour three years ago, its overnight growth proves the power of the raw foods trend. Since summer is all about backyard barbecues and the tasty accoutrements that come along, jugofresh will temporarily offer a beet burgerlacha and zucchini fries dusted in flax meal. Condiments like raw ketchup and cashew chimichurri complete the picture. Heaping platters, built on massaged kale, will spoil salad pickers. And well-named Summer Elixir, Black Sea and Fresa Protein salads will surpass anything that normal people can create at home. Make sure you ask for the house cheese, one of their salad toppings, made with cashews, macadamia nuts, nutritional yeast, grey sea salt and rice wine vinegar. (jugofresh.com.) TEXT BY REBECCA KLEINMAN
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Summer’s best
no-cook meal
Chef Sam Gorenstein, of the ever-expanding local chain My Ceviche, shows us how to make Miami’s favorite cold plate. Text by Betty Cortina-Weiss / Photography by Felipe Cuevas
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he appeal—indeed, the positively desperate need— to eat something untouched by heat on an oppressively muggy Miami summer day is not lost on, well, anyone spending the next few months here. Nor is it lost on chef Sam Gorenstein. Having spent his early childhood in coastal Barranquilla, where it is often as hot as it is in South Florida, Gorenstein grew up cooling himself down by eating chilled, citrusy ceviches. “Even now, when I return to Colombia,” he said, “the first thing I tell the taxi driver is to take me to my favorite cevicheria.” And while he earned his culinary stripes in some of New York City’s most notable kitchens (at Union Pacific and BLT Fish) and later at Miami’s famed Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and The Betsy Hotel’s BLT Steak, the joy of eating something simple and perfectly
refreshing on a white hot day was hard for Gorenstein to shake. So, three years ago, when he decided to strike out on his own (with business partner Roger Duarte, owner of George’s Stone Crab) he returned to his childhood food, this time with a plan to share it with the world. And thus My Ceviche was born, two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, with the world’s freshest seafood a short walk away. Today, the My Ceviche miniempire is ever-expanding. Gorenstein and Duarte will open their fifth location this month in Coral Gables’ famed Miracle Mile. Their hope: “We think ceviche can be the next sushi,” Gorenstein said. The best part is—it’s certainly easier to make at home. Here, Gorenstein shares his goto recipe plus a few pro tips. First, buy the freshest seafood possible. Don’t buy fish wrapped in plastic “because you don’t know how long it’s been there.” And don’t
bother with frozen either. Rather, purchase the whole fish and, if you need, ask the fishmonger to fillet it. When selecting the fish, make sure its eyes aren’t cloudy, that the gills are bright red, that its flesh is firm and shiny. It should smell clean, not fishy. Produce for the marinade and garnishes should be equally fresh. Also, serving it immediately will prevent the seafood from getting tough and gummy. As for garnishes? The world is your oyster, Gorenstein said. “This time of year, Miami has so many tropical fruits that go perfectly. Just pick your favorite.”
Key West Pink Shrimp, Key Lime and Watermelon Ceviche Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups Key lime juice, freshly squeezed ½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
Meet the chef Sam Gorenstein, the 31-year-old toque behind My Ceviche, was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, but moved to Miami as a teenager. He enrolled at Florida International University with a plan to major in business study, but quickly realized his heart was in the kitchen. So he left FIU and enrolled at Johnson & Wales University’s culinary program. He worked his way through notable New York City kitchens—at Union Pacific and BLT Fish—before returning to Miami, where he worked at Michael’s Genuine and later became the executive chef at BLT Steak at The Betsy Hotel. He has twice been nominated by the James Beard Foundation to receive the Rising Star Award and, in 2012, was included in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. Up next: He’s opening the Laffa Mediterranean Kitchen next door to the Brickell Avenue My Ceviche, where he’ll feature a healthy menu of pita-like breads, dips and proteins seasoned with Middle Eastern flair.
½ celery stalk, chopped 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and chopped ½ jalapeño, cored and seeded ½ white onion, peeled 1 ½ to 2 1lbs Key West pink shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, sliced into thin strips Sea salt, to taste 2 red radishes, thinly sliced, for garnish Popcorn, for garnish 1. Start by making the ceviche juice. Place the Key lime and orange juices, chopped celery, garlic, ginger, jalapeño and white onion in a blender and process until smooth. Pass through a fine mesh strainer and set aside in the refrigerator. 2. Blanch the shrimp. Fill a large bowl with ice and water to create an ice bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for no more than 2 or 3 minutes, until they turn opaque and begin to curl. Promptly remove the shrimp from the pot and submerge them in the ice bath for about 2 minutes, until they have cooled slightly. Drain the shrimp well and place in refrigerator. 3. Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the blanched shrimp, onions, watermelon and cilantro and season with sea salt. Gently fold together the ingredients. Add about 1½ cups of the reserved ceviche juice and gently mix again. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with sliced radishes and popcorn.
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{THE POUR}
What to drink this
SUMMER A ndreas Schreiner is the wine and spirits geek among the trio of founders behind the Pubbelly Group, the hugely successful string of local gastropubs now branching out to cruise lines and hotels. As the company’s official sommelier, he tastes hundreds of wines and hand picks each one that goes onto the group’s multiple wine lists. Here, he shares thoughts on what to drink this summer, whether you’re a red, white or rosé lover.
When warmer weather comes to South Florida, what wines attract your attention? My passion is white wine and I think it’s perfect for both our climate and lifestyle—but it’s a struggle. People love red wine, so I try to balance my belief that white is the best choice with a need to give people what they think they want. I love Riesling any time of year, it’s just so food friendly and versatile. It’s my go-to wine for summer. The Stock & Stein Riesling Trockenit is amazing and the word trocken indicates it is completely dry. It’s fantastic with food. (Peter Jakob Kuhn Stock & Stein Riesling Trocken 2013, $18. Lyon Freres Petite Marché, 1600 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 305-534-0600; lyonandlyon.com.)
Local wine pro Andreas Schreiner shares his best advice for what to pour when the mercury rises.
Your wine lists tend to focus on smaller wineries and wines that are less well known. I’m not opposed to wines everybody knows, and we carry some of those, but I think dining out is a great opportunity to find new experiences, so I try to give our guests something they may not have heard of. A perfect example is a Basque wine called Txakolina, pronounced chalk-o-lee-na. It’s a great summer wine, slightly fizzy, very crisp and refreshing, a white wine that in Basque country is drunk with everything—including heavy meats. (Ametzoi Txakolina 2014, $20. Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, 124 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-445-4567; wolfeswine.com.) There was a time rosé seemed very trendy. Is it still popular in summer? I’d say it’s no longer trendy. It’s well established. A good rosé is great because it is light and crisp enough to be good on its own, and strong enough to stand up to food. One of my current favorites is Muga Rosado. It has great body, goes well with seafood and still holds up to paella. I love it! (Muga Rosado 2014, $12. Total Wine, 14750 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami; 305-354-3270; totalwine.com)
What’s in store at PB Station, your new restaurant with a classic American menu? PB Station gives me a chance to focus on the New World and wines I would call “cult-like,” a wine equivalent of our craft menu. A good example is the wonderful pinot noir made by Tony Soter. His Oregon pinot is terrific in summer with just a slight chill. Chilling a red a little bit— say, 10 minutes in an ice bucket or 30 minutes in the fridge— makes it a bit lighter and more refreshing. And perfect for summer cookouts! (Soter Vineyards North Valley Pinot Noir 2012, $35. Wine Watch, Fort Lauderdale, 901 Progresso Drive, Fort Lauderdale; 954-523-9463.) How about a parting gift for the die-hard lover of big reds? There are red grapes that give us wines that are full of flavor and that aren’t too heavy. I love Grenache for this, and you won’t find a better example than Famille Perrin’s Vacqueyras. It has deep flavors and the sort of crisp acidity that gives it a refreshing character. This is very popular at our L’Echon Brasserie. (Famille Perrin Vacqueyras 2012, Les Christins, $30. Whole Foods, 1020 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 305-938-2800; wholefoodsmarket.com.) TEXT BY LYN FARMER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS
the life {THE NEIGHBORHOOD}
KENDALL
Kendall, that sprawling suburb to the south that rarely gets to bask in the glitzy Miami limelight, is nevertheless packed with energy, history and the splendors of the subtropics. Offering flashbacks to Old Florida, Kendall has as much international flair as the rest of the town, but no hard boundaries: East Kendall runs from the Don Shula Expressway to South Dixie Highway, and from the Snapper Creek Expressway to the Cutler Drain Canal; West Kendall runs from Krome Avenue to Florida's Turnpike, and from Bird Road to Coral Reef Drive.
Meet our guide.
Patricia Garcia-Velez Hanna, Art Director at The Related Group, builders of too many luxury highrises to count, grew up in East Kendall surrounded by her big Cuban family. Long ago, they all pitched in to buy an 11-acre chunk of land and built homes that share a common yard, tennis court and pool. Hanna recently returned to live in her parents’ house while she and her husband build a new house across the street. She’s almost glad for the contemplative commute to Related’s downtown Miami offices, where she curates and manages the corporate art collection and the private collection of Related’s chief, Jorge Pérez, namesake of the Pérez Art Museum Miami. And while the city’s cultural energy tends to emanate from the urban core and nearby South Beach, “I was born at South Miami Hospital, and I’ve lived in Kendall my whole life,” Hanna said. “I like being close to the agriculture in Homestead, and close to the Keys. It connects you with the more relaxed, outdoorsy Florida lifestyle that I love.”
I’ve lived in Kendall my whole life,” Hanna said. “It’s grown tremendously, but there are still a few old-time places that take me back. Sunset Corners.
there too late because then it’s packed. We have two daughters, so we’re not hanging out at the bar late into the evening. 14690 SW 26th Street; 305-227-8818; finkarestaurant.com.
Your favorite date-night restaurant?
Cafe di Notte. They make a delicious brazed short rib with champagne risotto. The place is nothing extravagant. It’s in a little strip mall, which is so Kendall. But it’s a great neighborhood spot with great food and great service. And you always see a lot of familiar faces there. 9793 SW 72nd Street; 305-412-3310; cafedinotte.com.
Best place to eat with the kids?
We are all fans of Shorty’s Barbecue. My whole family has been going there for the ribs for years. Our girls are 5 and 8 and they love it as much as I always did. I’m more of a brisket girl. That’s one of those places that has been in Kendall forever and never changes. Well, there’s airconditioning now. There wasn’t any back in the day. 9200 South Dixie Highway; 305-670-7732; shortys.com.
Is there a place where the hipsters congregate?
I’d say it’s Finka Table & Tap. We go there for early cocktails or an early dinner. We love the hip take on Cuban food and the energy of the place, but we don’t go
Patti GarciaVelez, Art Director for The Related Group.
What about your usual place for takeout?
Finka Table & Tap.
Havana Harry’s. It’s just consistent, delicious Cuban food.
the life ventanitas in Kendall. But the best is at Sunset Bakery. They probably have the best pastelitos in the area. And also the best croquetas. Sunset West Shopping Center, 8788 SW 72nd Street; 305-279-7888. SunsetBakery.net.
They have regular vaca frita, chicken vaca frita, pork vaca frita. Great black beans. And huge portions we can all share. 9525 N Kendall Drive; 305-595-1116; havanaharrys.net.
Favorite old school landmark?
You’re attending a get-together and you need a quick hostess gift. Cao Chocolates. Shorty's.
Top place for sun and fun?
Kendall Indian Hammocks Park. It’s a great green park with very nice hiking trails. And it has a big skate park. My husband is into skateboarding. We take the girls, who are not really skateboarding yet, but we all love it there. 11395 SW 79th Street; 305-596-9324; miamidade.gov/parks.
Kendall Indian Hammocks Park. Norman Brothers.
Your pit stop for great coffee?
I’m a little biased. I prefer a Cuban cafecito over a hip coffee place. We frequent a lot of
A one-of-a-kind shopping experience in chain store-happy Kendall?
There’s this little place that imports shoes made in Spain, a single brand called Menina Step. They make only ballerinas and flats. For women and girls. They’re beautiful. Great quality. They have them in every color, every material, every pattern. My girls and I go there a lot. 9822 SW 77 Avenue; 305-582-3721; meninastep.com.
A quiet place to disconnect from the traffic and the big-city buzz?
We live right behind Baptist Hospital, so I like to go there and walk around the big lake in front. It’s just a place to think and get fresh air and exercise and you see so many people doing the same, walking, running. Maybe some are taking a break from whatever they or a loved one may be going through at the hospital. It’s a place where you see a lot of different people, a cross-section of experiences. 8900 N Kendall Dr.; 786-5961960; baptisthealth.net.
There’s a little strip mall with a shop called Cao Chocolates. It’s owned by a Venezuelan family. They make their own chocolates and confections and they import the cacao from Venezuela. Everything is delicious. You can stop and pick up a great little gift box. We also like to go for brunch, when they serve chocolate croissants and hot chocolate. 9800 SW 77th Avenue; 305-879-0281; Caochocolates.com.
You’re having people over and need to stock up on nibbles and libations?
They make only ballerinas and flats. For women and girls. They’re beautiful. Great quality. They have them in every color, every material, every pattern. Menina Step.
Sunset Corners, which has also been there forever. Their wine sellers are very knowledgeable. You can go and say you need a case of wine for a gathering and they always have the best suggestions. It’s so much better than a huge general liquor store, where no one can really help you. And these days, they sell a lot of fantastic cheeses too. 8701 SW 72nd Street; 305-271-8492; sunsetcorners.com. Text by Lydia Martin
Photos by Nelson Queralta (Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, Norman Bros)
I love Norman Brothers. I remember loving it even as a kid. There is still all the great fresh produce, a lot of it coming from nearby farmers. And I love the bakery and the smoked meats they sell on the weekend. And of course, we all love the fresh strawberry shakes. That’s such an Old Kendall spot. Another one of those that wasn’t even air-conditioned when I was a kid. 7621 SW 87th Avenue; 305-2749363; normanbrothers.com.
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HISTORY remembered A new exhibit explores the Operation Pedro Pan exodus that forever changed the lives of 14,000 children, their families—and Miami.
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n October 19,1961, María del Carmen Pérez Cancelas left Cuba accompanied only by her two younger brothers: Raúl, 11; and Carlos, 7. She was 15, and, from that day on, she began to feel and act like a mother to them. The very next day, “Carmencita,” as many still call her, sat down and wrote to the parents she had left behind. This is how she dated the first of many letters to come: “Miami, Free Territory of America, October 20, 1961.” That letter and others like it, along with dozens of artifacts, pictures and even items of clothing will be on display, beginning June 26, at the HistoryMiami museum in downtown Miami. The exhibition “Operation Pedro Pan: The Cuban Children’s Exodus” tells the story of more than 14,000 unaccompanied Cuban boys and girls who, with the help of the U.S. government and the Catholic church, left their country between 1960 and 1962 to escape Communism. It remains the largest recorded exodus of children in the Western hemisphere. Most went to live with relatives and friends and were soon reunited with their parents, but others were sent to foster homes or orphanages and waited years to see their parents again, and, in some cases, never did. It is a chapter in history that is well known in all its complexity in Cuban Miami, but less so beyond Miami-Dade County. The idea for the exhibition came two and half years ago from members of the organization Operation Pedro Pan Group, primarily from Carmen Valdivia and Carmen Romanach, the now 69-year-old “Carmencita” who left Cuba as a teenager. “We realized that, if we didn’t tell our own story, those stories would be lost, and we knew this was an important legacy we were leaving for our children, our grandchildren, and future generations,” said Romanach, who has four children and eight grandchildren. Jorge Zamanillo, the museum’s director, said this is the first comprehensive exhibition that addresses Operation Pedro Pan. The museum has recorded the stories of 16 Pedro Pan “children”—among them, Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado. Their voices and narratives will guide visitors through the stages of their collective experience: getting the news they were leaving Cuba, the actual departure from the island, the arrival and settling in the U.S., and, lastly, their reflections more than 50 years after what for many of them remains the most traumatic event of their lives. Most of the interviewees, Zamanillo said, saw their experiences as necessary and positive, even if initially painful. “They are very protective of their parents,” he said. Romanach describes her parents’ decision as “an unconditional act of love,” one she understood as it was happening. “It was a very tense time,” she said, referring to the years immediately following Fidel Castro’s takeover of the government in 1959. Because the children left Cuba with very little luggage, and because so many years have gone by, there are few original artifacts from the exodus. Still, Zamanillo said he is happy to be able to show rare, personal items belonging to some of the boys, who are now prominent adults. Yale professor and renowned author Carlos Eyre loaned the museum a red and white short-sleeve shirt sewed by his mother, while former senator Mel Martinez loaned a Boy Scout shirt, also made by his mother. Zamanillo said he was particularly touched by Romanach’s letters. “You can tell she was suffering, but she doesn’t want to tell her parents,” he said. “She was taking care of her brothers, being a responsible adult when she was only 15.” Romanach, who was reunited with her parents after a year of living— together with her brothers—with relatives in Puerto Rico, said she found the letters accidently, as she was going through some documents when her mother was near death in a hospital in April of 2010. “I never knew she had kept my letters,” she said. “She never told me.” Soon her private letters and thoughts will be shown for all to read. Just like that long ago exodus, they have become part of history. TEXT BY MIRTA OJITO
Operation Pedro Pan: The Cuban Children’s Exodus opens June 26 at HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler Street, Miami; 305-375-1492; historymiami.org.
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The view from an oceanfront room at Gloria Estefan’s Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa in Vero Beach.
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NO TICKET required Avoid the airport with these summer getaway spots—all within driving distance of Miami.
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ow that the last of the company has left, school’s out and the days are at their longest, Miamians can enjoy a little patch of Florida for themselves. From Vero Beach to Key West, here are some places to unwind in a way only summertime invites. VERO BEACH Home to the exclusive residential communities of Windsor and John’s Island, Vero Beach also manages to keep its sleepy Southern charm with streets named Azalea and Honeysuckle, and old-fashioned businesses like Corey’s Pharmacy. Recalling the laid-back Miami of her youth, Gloria Estefan initially bought a home here and then opened Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa to share the area’s abundant wildlife and tranquility. The waterfall over its MiMo porte cochere is a teaser for the crashing surf, which can be heard from the hotel’s 94 rooms, appointed with seaworthy furniture and teak walls with portholes. The water fun continues on fourseater sea-cycles—unique to the local hospitality scene—from Miami’s own Boucher Brothers. If that’s even too much work, sink into an oceanside daybed and order from the Wave Kitchen & Bar’s new beach menu.
Coffee bar by day and wine and craft beer bar with live music and dancing by night, Grind + Grape always gives a reason to stop in. Guava pastries come from its nearby sister bakery, Frosting, while gourmet gelatos and truffles are imported from Europe. Pop a bottle of Veuve Clicquot to pair with smoked mahi mahi dip, branded as “crack,” from Rhonda’s Seafood over the bridge. Sit on the comfy patio surrounded by planters or inside, beneath light pendants cleverly fashioned from dough paddles and whisks.
Thirstier explorers can stroll down to Orchid Island Brewery. As Indian River County’s first microbrewery, it makes sense to celebrate its historic citrus crops. Star Ruby Imperial IPA, with red grapefruit, and Citron Farmhouse Ale, with lemons, are among craft beers from many places at the on-site tavern, which also offers beer garden staples like brats loaded with sauerkraut on pretzel rolls. Jay McLaughlin, the cofounder of J. McLaughlin, whose classic clothing in prints and pastels for men and women has become the Vero uniform, purchased and renovated The Village Shops for the brand’s Florida flagship and other tenants including Cashmere Beach and Angela Moore. A Manhattan restaurateur as well, McLaughlin added Citron Bistro to the mix. Its French Country and tropical interiors and brick courtyard cater to peckish shoppers who dine several times a week on chilled soups (watermelon and mint), kale and wheat berry salad, and shrimp and cheese grits. Vero Beach’s Village Shops, home to J. McLaughlin’s Florida flagship for men’s and women’s clothing, boutiques by Angela Moore and Cashmere Beach, and Citron Bistro.
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Clockwise from top right: The market at the artist- and chef-driven EmKo, a sprawling compound that also features a gourmet restaurant, bakery, juice bar and sculpture garden in West Palm Beach; pomme frites, one of the many decadent sides at The Continental, a steakhouse, gastro-pub and craft cocktail bar, all in one, in Naples; a new guestroom designed by lifestyle visionary and part-time Palm Beach resident Jonathan Adler for Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. PALM BEACH Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa’s luxe reinvention marks Jonathan Adler’s foray into Florida hotel design. The part-time Palm Beacher knew exactly what the former Ritz-Carlton’s 309 guestrooms and suites needed—a bold palette of Capri’s turquoise waters and sunny yellow, groovy prints (like metallic rainbow wallpaper and geometric carpets) and the locale’s requisite needlepoint throw pillow emblazoned with a witty saying. Beyond his furnishings and pottery, Adler entertains with rattan hanging chairs for balconies and saturated photographs of the good life and exotic birds by Slim Aarons and Leila Jeffreys, respectively. Colombian artist Leo Koel’s DIY passion project EmKo, a multipurpose compound with a restaurant, juice bar, bakery, market, art gallery and sculpture garden in a 1920s car showroom, has been long in the making. He set out to create a hub for residents of its surrounding historic neighborhoods but draws traffic from afar for an ambitious ingenuity that seems to channel offer Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism. Designed to delight, dishes at its aptly named Jereve (French for “I dream”) include lightly battered oysters, in their shells, swimming in ramp aioli, and hibiscus consommé with coconut sorbet and lavender paper. Painters’ colors inspire cocktails, such as the cognac and rye Sienna. Frank Lloyd Wright’s influence can be seen in the dining room and bar’s banquettes and origami-esque lounge chairs in red upholstery, while the terrace allows a view of executive chef Nick Martinkovic, an alum of Roberta’s in Brooklyn, at work. Avocado Grill’s French chef owner Julien Gremaud can’t get enough of the diverse, fatty
fruit. He whips them into Nutella and chocolate mousse, grills them as wedges to dip in spicy mango salsa, and layers them on toast under lump crabmeat and sunny-side-up eggs. Finger foods, like tacos filled with pork braised for 12 hours and drizzled in yuzu aioli, and quinoa and coconut sliders bursting with sprouts and avocado, naturally, debut for summer’s casual suppers. Vacationing Bergdorf blondes needn’t worry thanks to the second location of John Barrett Salon, which follows its original penthouse perch in the iconic department store in New York. Watch colorists formulate your L’Oreal hair dye at the exposed color bar amid Old Florida décor of pecky cypress and lavender terrazzo floors, and lunch in
the garden as it processes. Local skin-care guru Tammy Fender offers facials and her full line of namesake products to take home, too. Browse the boutique for Tom Ford Beauty, Line Vautrin collectible boxes and Osanna Visconti jewelry. NAPLES At the Naples Grande Beach Resort, guests can commune with nature without giving up creature comforts. The massive, gulfside property—which boasts three pools, and seven restaurants and bars—borders Clam Pass Park, where ospreys divebomb for dinner and fireflies light the beach path through a thick tunnel of tangled mangroves. It’s a beautiful walk across a small bay—or hop on the shuttle—to the shore where Boucher Brothers runs the resort’s beach amenities. Replenish on blueberry Vo-hitos with vodka in lieu of rum and grilled octopus panzanella at Rhode’s End on the water. Current owners, Northwood Hospitality, spent $18 million to refurbish its 474 rooms with contemporary décor in a marine motif. Old Naples’ drinking and dining has embraced the 21st century. A Midwestern couple that owns Avenue Wine Café expanded with 7th Avenue Social, where one can get a hot meal and an authentic daiquiri poured in a coupe glass past midnight, a rarity in a city that rolls up the sidewalks early. The setting is hipper, too, with its mélange of navy Mod chairs and restored, vintage wood tables from the now shuttered, circa-1969 St. George & the Dragon restaurant. Light to heavy fare ranges from a jar of the house’s pickled veggies, topped with Colusa Farms’ microgreens, to mojo-marinated, shredded brisket and white queso pressed between slices of Cuban bread on a hot griddle. Captain & Krewe’s new proprietors renamed the seafood restaurant and market, and remodeled for a crisp look that appeals to Florida crackers and Chicago’s Gold Coasters alike. Though oysters hail from outside the state, they stay local for the most part with the day’s catch of grouper and pompano. Fish is presented whole to savor every morsel of moist cheek and collar meat. Home cooks should know the pickled shrimp’s vinaigrette dresses a salad to perfection.
the life The sea fan pillows found in each of the hotel’s 96 rooms are a reminder that the Key West Bight is just steps away.
Grace on Frances’s, above, décor is as chic as its fashion and home wares. At left, a rutilated quartz ring with brushed yellow gold and diamonds by Lauren K carried at the boutique. With its meandering, bougainvillea-draped Continental, D’Amico & Partners, the same group behind Campiello, Masa and Lurcat, has scored a trifecta with its steakhouse, gastro-pub and craft bar. Ross Kupitz, the group’s beverage director, is the mustached mastermind behind its intense cocktail program—four types of ice cubes, homemade bitters, and intriguing recipes to pique all the senses. Based on the Miami Beach-born cosmopolitan, Follow The White Rabbit, his best-selling craft cocktail, doesn’t go down as girlie thanks to its vinegar, raspberry and rosemary shrub and pickled blackberry garnish. Cuisine charges full speed ahead, too, beginning with a steak selection that reads like a carnivore’s fantasy. A Piedmontese tomahawk rib eye, and two sources of wagyu (A5 from Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan, and #4 and #7 from Darling Downs in Australia) are a mere sample. Slightly lighter but just as decadent, a potted parfait of caviar, egg salad and crème fraîche on brioche toast points, paired with a seasonal salad, sate on a muggy night. Complement them with a 2011 Bordeaux blanc from Château Carbonnieux in Pessac-Léognon, one of the many fine wines on the well-edited list. A literal pie chart checks off the day’s available choices from a baker’s dozen, or refresh with vanilla soft-serve ice cream and non-kiddie toppings like smoked almond popcorn and yuzu sesame shortbread. Open four days a week and by appointment, Life of Vino carries stemware, and wine accessories and custom racks made of salvaged crates. It’s easy to cool off with insulated tumblers, which come in handy on the boat, and an antique Dutch ice chest for the home bar.
Sunset, a Key West signature, at the Marker Waterfront Resort in the thick of the tourist district. KEY WEST The Marker, another new property from Northwood, strikes a balance between an allinclusive resort and the intimacy of the island’s beloved, mom-and-pop guesthouses. The sea fan pillows found in each of the hotel’s 96 rooms are a reminder that the Key West Bight is just steps away. Bedside copies of Ernest Hemingway novels, and Key lime products from Kermit’s and Key West Aloe are local touches. The front desk provides a list of the property’s artworks, such as Dawn Wilkins’ green parrot prints, so guests can visit the artists’ nearby studios and galleries. Restaurant Cero Bodega, which serves Latin and American bites, faces two pools, though adults in search of solitude should trek to a third pool that’s on the hotel’s west side. Casa Marina, a Waldorf-Astoria Resort, finally opened a bona fide spa in an annex building across the street. Founded by Graziella Gaspari, an elegant Italian who designed chainmail garb for Cher before finding her true calling as a healer, Spa al Maré specializes in day packages. Gaspari can’t stress enough the wonders of Young Living Essential Oils, proclaiming its frankincense fit for the Queen of Sheba. Choose one for massages that combine Swedish, Thai and reflexology and take place in beach cabanas or at the serene spa, where facials are also offered. Building on her quest for beautiful things, Wendy Asplundh, who launched Archeo primitive art and design gallery 15 years ago, followed
up with Grace on Frances. The cottage’s chic, white interiors, with high ceilings and wideplanked floors, are even more inviting on hot days. Himalayan cashmere scarves and throws, which were originally reserved for Nepalese royalty and are equated to wearing a cloud, neatly hang on racks for easy decision-making. Gräf & Lantz’s clutches and messenger and duffel bags combine leather, canvas and German felt, made with Merino wool. Jewelry cases display exquisite pieces in black diamonds, moonstones and watermelon tourmalines. Looking for June wedding gifts? Indian cutwork tablecloths and sake cups, made by master potters in Kyoto, are no-brainers. The Studios of Key West, a nearly 20-yearold nonprofit that supports cultural outreach and artist residencies, moved into a multi-level, Art Deco structure. They put the space to good use as galleries, classrooms and a professional theater, where the South Florida Symphony Orchestra performs June 7 and July 12. Already swamped for dinners and Sunday brunch, 2 Cents broke down and extended lunch service to six days a week. Chef partner Chris Otten, who also operates Bad Boy Burrito, excels at tacos and nachos, which he gussies up with duck confit. Nighttime plates (like his yellowtail snapper and chicken fried oysters) are reinvented as sandwiches on brioche buns. Since Key West encourages day drinking, go ahead and get the Bang Bang Basil with gin at noon. Papa sure would. TEXT BY REBECCA KLEINMAN
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Roger Dubuis Hommage Flying Tourbillon Case: pink gold, 45mm; strap: alligator, brown King Jewelers, 18265 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura; 305-935-4900, www.KINGS1912.com
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Brands are experimenting with new materials for men’s timepieces
It’s an exciting time for men’s watch enthusiasts with watchmakers innovating more than ever, creating stunning timepieces that utilize new materials, creating new watches that draw from a brand’s rich heritages and even creating new ways to tell time. Typically, there were few high-end men’s watches in materials other than traditional precious metal — gold, silver and platinum — and the ever-popular stainless steel. But more recently, brands have been experimenting with other types of materials to pique the interest of discerning buyers. While rose gold has been popular among women’s jewelry pieces, recently it’s found its way prominently into the collections of men’s luxury watch brands. In many cases, the rose gold is used as prominent accent as it is for the
Breguet Type XXI Flyback Chronograph Case: 18k gold, 42.5mm with a Ruthenium dial; strap: brown crocodile with 18k gold clasp; crystal: sapphire. King Jewelers, 18265 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura 305-935-4900, www.KINGS1912.com
Breguet Type XXI Flyback Chronograph, where the gold is used along the bezel with a black watch face and a brown leather wristband. Other metals that are finding their way into men’s watches are carbon fiber and titanium. These metals allow for a less intrusive watch-wearing experience while still retaining the big, bold look men prefer. “Men are going for lighter, less bulky timepieces, nonetheless still showing interest in larger diameter pieces on their wrists,” said Stephane Dellile, Director of Merchandising, Branded Jewelry and Timepieces for Mayors Jewelers. Carbon fiber, which has a black, geometric look, is often used to reduce weight in ultra high-end sports cars. It has made its crossover into men’s watches recently and
Tudor pelagos diver Case: titanium, 42mm; strap: titanium fold clasp; crystal: sapphire. Kirk Jewelers, 142 E Flagler Street, Miami 305-371-1321, www.kirkjewelers.com
caught the attention from watch buyers. Titanium, which is used in watches like the Tudor Pelagos diver, has the rigid, tough look of stainless steel watches but with less weight, making the timepiece more comfortable to wear for longer periods of times. In some cases, luxury watchmakers are even creating their own materials to distinguish themselves from the pack. Mont Blanc’s TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC is a distinctive watch on its own but its wristband is particularly unique, using a unique material called “Extreme leather” that combines Vulcarboné rubber and black leather to achieve a sporty finish. While some are looking for major innovations, many luxury watchmakers are looking to their storied histories for inspiration with new watches.
Montblanc TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC Case: black dlc-coated stainless steel, 43mm; strap: leather/ Vulcarboné rubber; crystal: sapphire. Weston Jewelers, 1728 Main Street, Weston 954-389-7990, www.westonjewelers.com
“A lot of brands are paying homage to their roots, especially those with significant pedigree. As such, the brands have introduced a lot of vintage recreations and re-editions,” said Jono King, Vice President of Sales for King Jewelers. Among the heralded recent watches to take inspiration from the past is the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time. This extraordinary timepiece sees the brand looking back to its history of aviators’ watches, which date back to the 1930s, and has unique features like a dual time zone mechanism designed for pilots of the time but also are useful for modern day jetsetters. While many of these vintage-inspired watches are faithful to their origins, others take greater liberties with their histories. The TAG HEUER Carrera Calibre Heuer 01, comes from the
Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Case: white gold, 42mm; strap: calf leather strap, vintage brown, clevis prong buckle; crystal: sapphire. Mayors Dadeland Mall, 7457 N Kendall Dr, Miami 305-667-7517, www.mayors.com
long heritage of Carrera timepieces, one of the pillars of the TAG HEUER brand. However, the watch adopts a new sportier, more aggressive design philosophy with a carbide coated steel case paired with a black rubber strap and an open design that allows the user to see the mechanisms inside. Although watches have value as time-keeping instruments, many brands are experimenting with how they tell time as a way to differentiate themselves and make watches more relevant in an era where so many devices indicate time. Among the most experimental of these brands is HYT, which uses hydro-mechanical technology to help tell the time. A hand-wound movement and a brightly hued liquid inside the brand’s watches help indicate the hour of the day with traditional dials to measure the minutes.
HYT H1 RED2 Case: titanium with shot-peened and satin-finished surfaces brushed pink gold, 48.8mm; strap: rubber, titanium black DLC pin buckle; crystal: sapphire. King Jewelers, 18265 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura 305-935-4900, www.KINGS1912.com
While many of these vintageinspired watches are faithful to their origins, others take greater liberties with their histories.
TAG Heuer CARRERA Calibre Heuer 01 Case: titanium carbide coated steel, 45mm; strap: perforated black rubber. Kirk Jewelers, 142 E Flagler Street, Miami 305-371-1321, www.kirkjewelers.com
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Bolder & Bigger For women, the size of the timepiece now matters While there’s always been a place at the jewelry counter for women’s watches, there have never been more timepiece choices to choose from than now. Top watchmakers are challenging themselves with bold color palettes, superior craftsmanship and larger — and sometimes more masculine — style. Perhaps one of the most drastic changes in the women’s timepiece market has to do with size. While women’s watches have traditionally been smaller and more petite than men’s watches, that’s undergoing a drastic change. Now one can easily find big, bold watches with large faces and thicker wristbands for women, says Beau Hequin, CEO of Moray’s Jewelers. “We even have women who choose to buy men’s watches at the store,” says Hequin. Among the most luxurious examples of a format women’s watch is the Harry Winston Midnight Moon Phase Diamond Drops, which features a deep blue dial with diamonds set beautifully in a cascade pattern on the watch face along with white gold finishes and a blue alligator strap.
Rolex Datejust-28 Case: 18k Everose gold with diamond bezel 36mm; strap: 18k Everose gold; crystal: sapphire. Mayors Jewelers, multiple locations www.mayors.com
Harry Winston Midnight Moon Phase Diamond Drops Case: white gold with diamonds, 39mm; strap: blue alligator; crystal: sapphire. Morays Jewelers, 50 NE Second Avenue, Miami, 305-374-0739, www.moraysjewelers.com
While color has often played a prominent role in women’s fashion, it’s finally making its way into luxury women’s watches in a meaningful way.
But for the woman who isn’t afraid to wear men's watches, timepieces from Rolex and Patek Phillipe have become increasingly popular. There are also a number of brands that are creating watches that are unisex but with a more traditionally masculine look. Miami-based jewelry brand Miansai has a number of timepieces that are simple and elegant for both sexes, making it a great piece to be shared between a man and woman, but with prices topping out at just under $500, it is easy to afford to get one for each of you. While color has often played a prominent role in women’s fashion, it’s finally making its way into luxury women’s watches in a meaningful way. Increasingly, timepieces with unusual or bold color choices are
Chanel Camelia Pink Floral Diamond "Les Intemporelles de Chanel"
Case: 18k white gold with diamond bezel, 27mm; strap: fabric; crystal: sapphire. King Jewelers, 18265 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, 305-935-4900, www.KINGS1912.com
finding themselves on more and more women’s wrists. The Rolex Datejust-28 is a stunning example of a watch for those who prefer a subtle yet unique color choice. Its stunning brown watch face is warm and inviting, paired brilliantly with a stunning Everose gold case and wristband. For those who prefer something more traditionally feminine, the Chanel "Les Intemporelles de Chanel" Camelia Pink Floral Diamond features a delicate case wrapped in pink sapphires and diamonds intended to look like a blooming flower. Diamond bezels have long been a popular fixture of women’s watches as they provide a dazzling look to timepieces. But Ed Dikes, co-owner
of Weston Jewelers, says that not only are they a look that’s endured throughout the years but they’re as popular as they’ve ever been. Among the most beautiful examples of a diamond bezel watch is the Bvlgari LVCEA —available at Weston Jewelers — in a rose gold case set with diamonds and featuring a black dial and a pink gold bracelet. While the LVCEA, a new series of women’s watches from the iconic Bvlgari brand, comes in a variety of metals and styles to choose from, it looks exceptional with the diamond bezel, particularly when paired with a dark watch face. “Accents of natural materials such as feathers, exotic leather, mother-of-pearl and wood are also increasingly popular such as
on the Promesse collection recently launched by Baume & Mercier,” said Stephane Dellile, Director, Merchandising, Branded Jewelry and Timepieces for Mayors. For the Promesse collection, the Baume & Mercier brand has used mother-ofpearl and satin to create fascinating straps that draw the eye. Even what’s underneath the watch face is creating new trends among women watch wearers. Hequin says that recently women are more conscious than ever of the mechanisms inside the watch and are willing to pay a premium for it. Watches that are automatic, selfpowered movements such as those by Patek Philippe have become highly coveted as women recognize the craftsmanship behind them.
Bvlgari LVCEA Case: rose gold with diamond bezel, 33mm; strap: 18k rose gold with diamonds; crystal: sapphire. Weston Jewelers, 1728 Main Street, Weston 954-389-7990, www.westonjewelers.com
Patek Phillipe Ladies Nautilus Case: 18k gold with gold and diamond bezel, 32mm; strap: 18k white gold; crystal: sapphire. Kirk Jewelers, 142 E Flagler Street, Miami 305-371-1321, www.kirkjewelers.com
Baume & Mercier Promesse collection Case: polished steel, 34mm; strap: satin; crystal: sapphire. Mayors Dadeland Mall 7457 N Kendall Dr, Miami 305-667-7517, www.mayors.com
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Baselworld The only fashion that matters at Baselworld is what you wear on your wrist. Each spring, the Swiss city hosts what is arguably the world’s most prestigious event for the wristwatch industry, presenting top luxury brands as well as some unique newcomers. The extravaganza draws 150,000 buyers, sellers and collectors who storm the city on a hunt for what’s new, what’s hot and what’s fabulous in a dynamic atmosphere of glitz and glamour. Anyone who thinks the wristwatch has become passé in a digital world need only pay a visit to the fair, where an exhibit hall the length of four football fields becomes a honeycomb of lavish booths showcasing just about every brand of wristwatch in existence. The fair offers a week of business and networking opportunities that include hours of browsing, private daytime showings for wealthy buyers and glamorous parties at night. “I love attending the fair, as it provides tremendous insight into the industry as a whole and allows me to sit face-to-face with the modern day geniuses who conceptualize and bring life to these magnificent horological creations,” said Jono King, vice president of sales for King Jewelers, which opened its first Miami Beach store in 1938. “The passion and intellect in the air is infectious.” Representatives from Kirk Jewelers have been attending Baselworld, formerly called the Schweizer Mustermesse, for many years. “It’s always a great opportunity to see trends firsthand and to talk to the leadership of the major watch companies,” said Vice President Jeff Newbauer. Baselworld is an ideal platform for manufacturers to introduce their newest offerings, as well as to pay tribute to those that have remained loyal constants for decades. This year, Breguet honored the 200th anniversary of its Marine collection. “I begged and pleaded to receive one of the platinum limited editions — just 200 for the world,” King said. Another long-lived brand, Zenith, celebrated its 150th anniversary with the introduction of El Primero timepieces. “And Louis Moinet has created the Memoire, one of the most incredible timepieces I have ever laid eyes on,” King said. He went on to explain that historically, watchmakers referred to the chronograph function as a “complication,” an addition to a standard time telling accessory, but not its main function. In the Memoire, on the other hand, the entire chronograph takes center stage. “Not only is Memoire aesthetically magnificent, true art on the wrist, the creation sets yet another precedent; a timepiece in which the
chronograph is the entire base of the movement and time is the added complication. Wow!” Newbauer was impressed with the introduction of a pilot’s watch from Patek Philippe. “With the new Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, Patek pays tribute to the courageous pioneers of our skies,” he said. Not surprisingly, smartwatches created quite a buzz. The nagging question in the minds of many: Will millenials reject fine Swiss mechanical watches in favor of the digital newcomers? Many manufacturers are hedging their bets. “Every brand is introducing its own smart model to meet demand in this hot market segment,” said Stephane Dellile, director of merchandising, branded jewelry and timepieces for Mayors Jewelers, which will introduce the Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch this summer. “TAG Heuer, Google and Intel have also announced a partnership to launch a Swiss smartwatch powered by Intel technology and Android Wear,” she added. But not everyone thinks the rush toward digital timepieces will last. “Everyone is hyped about smart watches,” said Beau Hequin of Morays Jewelers, a family owned business that has been serving Miami since 1944. “However, I think this fad will die out rather quickly. Switzerland made too much of a hype over the Apple watch, and now we are seeing desperate responses coming out of manufacturers who are deviating from their core identities. Already this year we have seen ‘smart’ releases from brands who pride themselves on their mechanical knowhow, such as MontBlanc, IWC, Frederique Constant, a prototype from Breitling and a pending fall reveal from an android-powered TAG Heuer.” Also on exhibit at Baselworld were some timepieces that fall outside the mainstream. Among those singled out by WatchTime magazine: A model from newcomer Breva, which presented what is probably the world’s first watch with mechanical time, an altimeter and barometer, as well as a power reserved display. There was also the Quickindicator, created by Daniel Nebel, a watch with a minute hand that wanders around the dial instead of turning on a fixed point, and travels around the dial more than once to measure 60 minutes. After this year’s experience of exploring the latest in luxury timepieces at Baselworld, wristwatch aficionados are already looking forward to next year. If you’re one of them, mark the calendar for March 17, 2016. TEXT By Jana Soeldner Danger
Each spring, the Swiss city of Basel hosts Baselworld, arguably the world’s most prestigious event for the wristwatch industry, where top luxury brands as well as some unique newcomers are presented.
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Hello, Summer! It’s finally here. The time of year when the mercury rises and the rains roll in. It may be enough to send tourists scurrying home, but for true locals it’s all part of the Magic City’s—well—magic. After all, it’s now that we take our rightful places once more, at the movies, the restaurants, the bars and the beaches. We’re celebrating the season with this issue, dedicated to what makes the next couple of months particularly meaningful. First, in honor of Father’s Day, we introduce you to seven phenomenal Dads, as seen through the eyes of their own children. Then, we heat things up, with the ultimate Miami barbecue feast—and a guide for how you can host one in your own backyard. So what are you waiting for? Fire it up!
rich Wilkerson, Sr. Senior Pastor of Trinity Church
By Rich Wilkerson, Jr.
Honor Thy
FATHER Maybe he taught you to ride a bike, or to swing a bat. Maybe he was the disciplinarian who showed you that great success comes of hard work and determination. Or the humanitarian who taught you the importance of being kind and generous, of remembering your roots. Or maybe he simply shrouded you in a blanket of unfaltering love and support. Whatever the role your father played, this is the time of year to pause and celebrate the first man in your life. We asked seven highly successful Miamians to reflect on their dads and—in their own words—share the lifelong gifts each received from him.
PortraitS by NICK GARCIA
Ever since I can remember, my dad has been my hero. When I was a kid, he always seemed larger than life to me, as if he had super powers. Charming, courageous and cool— that’s how I perceived him. Of course, part of growing up is realizing your parents are, in fact, human. That, like everyone else, they have flaws and weaknesses. Although in today's Photoshop world we all tend to hide such flaws behind filters and perfectly executed selfies, in hopes of projecting only what we want others to see, my dad has never been one to do that. He’s never been afraid of being transparent with his weaknesses, with his humanity. Even as a pastor, he encourages conversations about doubts and fears. One of his greatest strengths is that he lives authentically. Whether he’s preaching on a church platform or barbecuing in the backyard, he’s the same guy. He teaches that we should all be proud of who we are and, at the same time, challenges us to embrace growth and change. Each day, he says, we can choose to take a step forward, toward the person we have always wanted to be. Today what I love most about my dad is not what I perceive, but what I know. He is a man of character and faith; perseverance is who he is. He believes what he says and he lives what he believes. He might not be a superhero, but he’s the closest thing I've got to one! Rich Wilkerson, Jr., who last year made headlines when he married Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, is the Associate Pastor at Trinity Church in Miami Gardens. He’s also starring in and producing an Oxygen network reality show based on his millennial-style ministry.
Pedro Jose Greer, Sr. Retired physician
By Pedro Jose Greer, Jr. People think I’m the story, but it’s my father who’s the real story. The first in his family to finish high school, he paid his way through medical school in Cuba by working nights as a bouncer at a casino. Years later, after immigrating to the United States, he became the first Hispanic president of the Dade County Medical Association and the first Hispanic president for a specialty organization in Florida, the Gastroenterology Association, of which he was president twice. Over the years, he helped train hundreds of Cuban doctors who moved to Miami fleeing Cuba’s communist revolution to pass U.S. board exams so they could practice medicine once again. And as waves of immigrants shored up in South Florida and at his office, he treated them and worked to help them. He did all of this but never liked taking credit for any of it. And he never spoke about money. What he did talk about was the mission of a doctor, which he firmly believed was this: you take care of people, and you take care of them without prejudice. My father is a great clinician, but most remarkable is his empathetic heart and his profound sense of social justice. He’s also a man of deep faith. When the first symptoms of the dementia he now suffers from surfaced four years ago, he recognized them. He told me he’d never expected it, and in the next breath said, “If it is God’s will, I’ll accept it.” He never again talked about his illness. He was grateful for all he’d been given in life, for all he’d had the chance to do. And he was happy. I’ve always said if I can be half the doctor my father was, I’d be a fantastic physician. And for all he’s taught me already, he continues to give me lessons—about life and about living with grace. The 2009 recipient of a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian award, Pedro Jose Greer, Jr. is Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Humanities, Health and Society and Associate Dean for Community Engagement at Florida International University’s medical school.
William Hatcher Owner of Hatcher Construction & Development
By Felecia Hatcher Born in Cairo, a small town in central Georgia, my dad left home at all of 16 and moved to Florida. At a time when there weren’t a lot of good options for African American men in the South, he paved his own way— literally. He became an entrepreneur and launched his own construction company, Hatcher Construction & Development. Growing up, I didn’t
understand what an entrepreneur was. I just saw my dad wake up at 4 a.m. and go to bed at 9 p.m. Every day. He was the picture of discipline. He was old school. Somehow, my dad managed to raise two kids with big personalities and even bigger imaginations, kids who turned out to be vastly different from him. Never one for office cubicles, I grew up to be a popsicleselling, book-writing techie. My brother is a stand-up comedian and video producer. Though we took paths my father didn’t always understand, his
support and motivation never faltered. “To whom much is given, much will be required.” It’s one of my dad’s favorite Biblical quotes. He’s said it to me many times, always at what seems like the exact moment I need to hear it. Two years ago, when my daughter was born prematurely and I was going through a difficult business situation, I wanted to throw in the towel. Stressed and upset, I thought: Maybe I should just stay home with the baby? My dad weighed in, reminding me of all the people I’d touched on the
road to success, of all the people who’d helped me along the way. “To whom much is given, much will be required.” If I stuck it out, he said, I’d emerge stronger on the other side. In the end, he was right. I am stronger, and so is my daughter, who’s now perfectly healthy. As it turns out Dad and I aren’t that different after all. Felecia Hatcher is the cofounder of Code Fever and Black Tech Week, the co-owner of Feverish Ice Cream, the highly successful Miami-based gourmet popsicle company, author of two books and a motivational speaker.
Ezra Katz
Ron Shuffield
Founder and CEO of Aztec Group
PRESIDENT & CEO of EWM Realty International
By Jessica Katz
By Melissa Shuffield
I am always amazed by my dad’s energy, his dedication to family and his generous spirit. Though it’s true he can be stubborn, inflexible and a knowit-all—charming qualities I have so fortunately inherited, along with his blue eyes and beautiful feet—he is also giving, caring and unexpectedly sweet. The most fun part about growing up in our family has been getting to watch Ez, as I call him, slowly realize that his children have, in fact, graduated college and actually found employment. He can finally breathe! Kidding aside, I know for certain there is no place he would rather be than sitting at our kitchen table, having bagels and lox with our family, laughing about everything and nothing. He is oddly funny and quirky. He spends Sunday mornings clipping coupons from the Miami Herald, and then heads to the nearby CVS, where he spends the next two hours “sticking it to the man.” The remainder of the day, he juggles tasks my mom has given him, like getting the car washed or walking the dog, which she does to ensure he doesn’t lose his mind while he’s away from the office. Whatever my dad does is with a great sense of integrity and pride. When it comes to giving, he leads by example. He doesn’t just write a check. He participates and gives of himself. His commitment to the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach, where he serves on the Board of Directors, is something that has inspired my brothers and me. We now not only contribute, but to take action and educate. I don’t tell him enough, but I adore and admire my father enormously. Ez, you’re the man! After working for five years at the Latin American division for Christie’s auction house in New York City, Jessica Katz returned to her native Miami three years ago and is now the Southeast Regional Director for Christie’s.
“Things will work out. They always do.” Our dad’s favorite words of encouragement seem simple, but so frequently prove true. There was the time, when I was eight, and got homesick at sleep-away camp in North Carolina. There were tears—so many tears!—and pleas to come home. But, soothed by Dad’s words, I stuck it out and created some of my best childhood memories. Years later, there was the frightening moment when my brother, Scott, (pictured here with Dad and me) got stuck in an airport during the Honduran coup d’etat. Hearing Dad’s resilient, comforting voice helped Scott stay calm and make it home safely. Then there was the time the family traveled to a small town to celebrate Thanksgiving. When we went to the market, they’d run out of turkeys! “Things will work out,” Dad said once more. “They always do.” Sure enough, we found take-out. Dad always looks out for each of us, for me, for my brother and our sister, Allison, who lives in Washington, D.C. He taught us to remember and rely on our faith, and that if something’s not quite right for one, the others must be there for support and encouragement. And not just for family. Years ago, Dad invited the woman who worked at the deli by his office, where he frequently ordered lunch, to come to our home for dinner. She’d just lost her father. He thought she could use a little family love. He’s the first one to show up when we’re sick and the last one to leave when we’re facing a difficult moment. Even though we all too often sigh “Daaaaddddd” when he utters his famous phrase, we have learned he’s absolutely right. After spending more than a decade living in New York and Washington, D.C., where she worked in public affairs, Melissa Shuffield returned to South Florida earlier this year to work with her father as an Associate at EWM.
Alberto Milo, Sr. Retired janitor, driver and landscaper
By Alberto Milo, Jr. My father came to Miami from Cuba in 1954, not knowing how to speak a word of English. Like most Cuban immigrants who arrived at the time, he worked several jobs. He was a janitor, a school bus and truck driver, and on weekends he’d do landscaping and painting to earn extra money. I don’t remember my dad ever missing a day of work, even when he was sick. He understood the importance of his many jobs to our family because, at the time, we were living with very modest means. He knew his hard work and persistence were the keys to us having a better future. Half a century later, my dad is 75 and retired. But the lessons he taught me, about commitment and determination, about doing whatever it took to push our family forward, remain with me to this day. And yet, the biggest lesson that both he and my mom instilled in me was this: never forget where you come from. I haven’t. It is why, for the last 15 years, I’ve focused my work on building affordable housing in Miami. Many of the people who live in the apartments I help develop are very low-income and elderly, supporting themselves with small, fixed incomes. People who, like my father, spent a lifetime working hard but honest jobs, and paving the way for a new generation to dream and do better. Every single day, I carry with me the example my dad gave me, and his words of wisdom. I am grateful to him. I admire him. And I can only hope to instill in my own four children the same values he did in me. The former President of the Builders Association of South Florida, Alberto Milo, Jr. is a Principal and Senior Vice President of Related Urban Development Group, where he has overseen the development, acquisition and management of more than 1,500 South Florida affordable housing units.
John Nichols Founder and CEO of NBWW & Associates
By Erin Nichols My father is a gifted and prolific architect who specializes in constructing high-end hotels and resorts around the world. But, when I was a kid, he made a point of getting down on his hands and knees to build backyard forts with me. Even today, as busy as he is, he carves out time for our family, no matter where he’s working. In fact, he’s rather famous for building beach bonfires
in the Bahamas, where he has a few projects and where he frequently takes us. He’s not just an architect of buildings, he’s an architect of wonderful experiences—one who taught me how to embrace, love and live life to the fullest every day. Work hard, play hard. That’s my life motto, and my father directly inspired it. As a child, I remember peeking over his shoulder, watching him as he drafted plans to bring to life an idea, a vision. I remember his engineering drawings being rolled out, and the vast collection of pencils and pens that lived on his desk in a cup. I
desperately wanted to use those pens because I knew that, with them, beautiful things were born. As I grew up, I fell deeply in love with the creative field to which my father had dedicated his life and, eventually, I followed in his footsteps. Today, I’m an interior designer. It was, not surprisingly, my father who taught me some of my most important professional lessons: mind your natural surroundings, pay attention to details, big and small, and design holistically. And yet, he was an even greater teacher of life. “Never burn a
bridge,” he always said, “because you never know what the future holds.” My father pushed me to pursue my dreams with all my heart. And, to this day, he reminds me of how important it is to kick back, to make time to notice the beauty that surrounds us—and to never stop building forts and bonfires. An Associate at Wimberly Interiors’ Miami office, Erin Nichols travels the world helping design some of the best-known hotels, including the Hard Rock International, The RitzCarlton Hotel Company and the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. ☐
Five local chefs (and a BARTENDER) walk into a miami backyard... what happens next is nothing short of scrumptious, in a unique, diverse and deliciously South Florida WAY. Welcome to the ultimate Magic City barbecue. Text by Betty Cortina-Weiss / Photography by Felipe Cuevas Prop styling by Cristina Forestieri / Location courtesy of Giovanni Gutierrez
Pro-tip from chef Danny Serfer:
Swap out traditional T-bone beefsteaks for lamb ones. Brining them overnight in honey and Tabasco, like he did, adds a sweet counterpoint to the smokiness of the grill.
THE MULTI-CULTI CUE!
ABOVE, FROM L to R: Danny Serfer, Rob Ferrara, Kareem Anguin, Julia Ning, Horacio Rivadero and Phil Bryant take a break from the grilling for a group photo. TOP RIGHT: Mixologist Ferrara’s perfectly refreshing rum punch with basil and lime. MIDDLE RIGHT: Chef Bryant’s tasty tea-brined chicken wings. BOTTOM RIGHT: Chefs Ning and Bryant work the grill. BOTTOM LEFT: Chef Ning’s finger-licking good short ribs.
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It was an afternoon that could have only happened right here, in the Magic City. Under a splendidly sunny sky, in a lusciously green backyard, five local chefs (and a bartender!) came together to host a special backyard barbecue for INDULGE. From the beginning, the idea was to celebrate not only the start of grilling season, but also to honor our city’s singular way of fusing cultures and cuisine, history and heritage. The chefs were Danny Serfer, the Miami native behind Blue Collar in the MiMo district; Horacio Rivadero, the Argentinean helming the newly opened Tantalize on South Beach; Kareem Anguin, the Jamaican toque at Mary Brickell Village’s Oceanaire; Julia Ning, whose grandparents hail from China and who cooks at Station 5 in South Miami; and Phil Bryant, the true-blue southerner from Virginia who heads the kitchen at The Local Craft in Coral Gables. Rob Ferrara, a New Jersey transplant who's bar director at Lure Fishbar and has been hailed as one of the city’s best bartenders, brought his tropicslaced libations. The menu they put together is, like Miami itself, a delicious global blend. It would be perfect for your next backyard summer bash. kalbi short ribs with general tsao sauce By Julia Ning / Serves 10 For the General Tsao sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil ¼ cup garlic, minced ¼ cup fresh ginger, minced ½ cup Florida orange juice ¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 cups granulated sugar ½ teaspoon chili flakes For the ribs 5 pounds bone-in short ribs (Ask the butcher to cut into ¼-inch cross sections) 2 large chopped scallions, for garnish ¼ cup crushed roasted peanuts, for garnish 1. Make the sauce. In a two-quart sauce pan over low heat, sauté the ginger and garlic in sesame oil, until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. 2. Slowly stir in the orange juice, mirin and rice vinegar. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Makes about 1 cup. 3. Place the short ribs in a large food storage bag. Add about ¾ cups of the General Tsao sauce and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. 4. Light a grill. Place the marinated ribs directly on the
grill, and cook for about 2 minutes each side, basting with more sauce if desired. To serve, stack the ribs on a platter, sprinkle tops with chopped scallions and peanuts and drizzle with remaining Tsao sauce.
sweet tea-brined, char-grilled chicken wings with papi's bbq By Phil Bryant / Serves 10 to 12 For the wings 12 to 16 large chicken wings 1 quart freshly brewed black tea 2 cups brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 fresh bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups ice Salted peanuts, crushed, for garnish For the BBQ sauce 2 cups ketchup ½ cup molasses ½ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon granulated onion 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon ground mustard ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1. Brine the wings. In a large pot, bring the tea, brown sugar, salt, bay leaves and cinnamon to a boil. Turn off the heat completely and add the ice. Once the brine is completely cool, add the chicken wings. Pour the whole thing into a large bowl or sealable container, cover tightly and place in the refrigerator overnight. 2. Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium sized pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Lower heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside and refrigerate until ready to use. 3. When you’re ready to start cooking the wings, place them and the brine in a large pot. Add water to cover, if needed. Bring to a simmer and cook for six to eight minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove from the heat and let cool in the liquid. 4. Light a grill. Toss the wings in enough olive oil to coat them well. Season them liberally with salt and pepper. Place the wings on the hot grill, turning over several times. You want some char here. Brush with the barbecue sauce three or four times as you turn over. 5. To serve, stack the wings on a platter, and garnish with crushed, salted peanuts.
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A MIAMI BBQ FEAST STARTERS
kalbi short ribs with general tsao sauce sweet tea-brined, char-grilled chicken wings with papi's bbq
COCKTAIL
rum line punch
MAINS
jerk cobia fillets t-bone lamb steak marinated in honey and Tabasco with sweet potato hash pollo criollo with baby vegetables and chimichurri
SIDES
potato salad baked in the grill with mustard vinaigrette southern skillet cornbread summer vegetable medley with Korean chili-lime leaf vinaigrette
DESSERT
assorted Freddo helados
Rum LiNe Punch By Rob Ferrara 4 cups honey simple syrup (recipe below) 1 750ml bottle of St. George Rum Agricole 1 750ml bottle of Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum 4 cups lime juice 2 ½ cups blood orange juice 6 cups pineapple juice 18 drops of Tiki cocktail bitters 15 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish Nutmeg, for garnish 1. Make the honey simple syrup by stirring together 3 cups of honey and 1½ cups of water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring together until the honey dissolves. Remove from heat and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, until it’s fully cooled. 2. To make the punch, place the cooled honey simple syrup, the rums, lime and pineapple juice, bitters and basil leaves into a large plastic bowl or container that can be covered tightly. Place in refrigerator overnight. Strain into a large punch bowl that’s halfway filled with ice. Garnish with fresh nutmeg and fresh basil leaves.
pollo criollo with baby vegetables and chimichurri By Horacio Rivadera / Serves 4 to 6 2 garlic cloves 1 large shallot 1 tablespoon white vinegar ¼ bunch tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili flakes ¼ cup olive oil 1 whole chicken, cleaned and spatchcocked (split and flattened) 1 lb fingerling potatoes 1 lb baby sweet peppers 2 bunches scallions 6 hard-boiled quail eggs, sliced in half 1. In a food processor, combine the garlic, shallot, vinegar, tarragon, cumin, chili flakes and olive oil, pulsing to a fine paste. Place chicken in a baking dish and rub the paste all over it. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or, preferably, overnight. 2. Light the grill. Place marinated chicken directly on the grill, over moderate heat, turning over to char all sides. Cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until juices run clear when the thigh is pierced. 3. Half-way through, toss the potatoes in a little olive oil and place on the grill. Add the peppers and scallions. As the vegetables become tender, remove and set aside. When the chicken is done, carve and transfer to a platter. Serve with the reserved vegetables and chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri sauce ½ cup parsley, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic ½ tablespoon chili flakes ¼ cup white vinegar ½ cup olive oil Salt, to taste Place parsley, garlic and chili flakes in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until finely chopped, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place in a medium bowl. Stir in the vinegar and olive oil and season with salt.
There’s nothing average about this grilled chicken. Chef Horacio Rivadera said marinating it overnight, with a few flavor-intense ingredients like garlic, tarragon and cumin, and adding sauces on the side, like an herby chimichurri, seriously amps up the taste.
jerk cobia fillets By Kareem Anguin / Serves 10 to 12 1 cup soy sauce ¾ cup dark rum 1 bunch scallions 3 Habanero peppers, cored 10 garlic cloves 12 sprigs of fresh thyme 10 tablespoons allspice ¾ cup fish sauce 4 lb of cobia fillets 4 cups white balsamic vinegar 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and diced into ¼ inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into ¼-inch pieces ½ cup golden raisins ¾ cup brown sugar 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1. Make the jerk marinade. In a blender, combine soy sauce, dark rum, scallions, 2 Habanero peppers, garlic, thyme, allspice and fish sauce. Pour the liquid
over the cobia and let it marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator. 2. Meanwhile, prepare the chutney. In a saucepan, combine the white balsamic vinegar, pineapple, bell peppers, golden raisins and brown sugar. Chop the remaining scotch bonnet pepper and add to the mixture. Cook over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the pineapple and the bell peppers, reserving the liquid. Cool the pineapple and peppers in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Stir in the chopped cilantro and set aside. 3. Cook the cobia. Light a grill. Remove the fillets from the marinade, pat dry and place directly on the grill. Cook on both sides until the flesh is flakey and opaque, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve topped with chutney.
Inspired by his Jamaican roots, chef Kareem Anguin’s jerk marinated cobia is luscious and smoky.
t-bone lamb steak marinated in honey and Tabasco with sweet potato hash By Danny Serfer / Serves 4 to 6 8 8-ounce lamb t-bone steaks 1 gallon of water ¾ cup kosher salt ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 6 garlic cloves Olive oil For sweet potato hash 4 sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch thick discs 2 small red onions, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced
Olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Prepare the brine. Combine all ingredients except for lamb in a sauce pot over medium heat, and warm until salt and sugar have dissolved completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Once the brine has cooled, pour over the lamb steaks, cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours and up to 24. 2. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator about 30 minutes
before you’re ready to cook. Remove the steaks from the brine and pat dry. Set aside. 3. Meanwhile, place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Over medium high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 8 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool to room temperature. Set aside. 4. Cook the hash. In a large sauté pan, cook the onions and peppers in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil
over high heat until the vegetables are soft and sweet. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. 5. Light a grill. Toss sweet potatoes in oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill them until nice grill marks are achieved. Remove from grill and keep warm. 6. Lightly coat each T-bone steak with olive oil. Place directly on grill and cook on both sides to desired temperature, about 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Serve alongside grilled sweet potatoes topped with hash.
summer vegetable medley with korean chili-lime leaf vinaigrette By Julia Ning / Serves 10 1 teaspoon hot pepper paste 4 lime leaves 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup vinegar ½ cup olive oil 2 bundles pencil asparagus, green and white, trimmed 1 large eggplant, sliced lengthwise 1 each mixed bell peppers (green, red, orange and yellow) 1 large summer squash, sliced lengthwise 2 bundles fresh mushrooms, stems trimmed 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Start by preparing the vinaigrette. Place the hot pepper paste, lime leaves, honey and vinegar in a large bowl. Blend together, adding olive oil in a thin, steady stream until the oil is fully emulsified and incorporated. Set aside. 2. Next, prep the vegetables. Place the eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle both sides generously with salt and
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Get more barbecue pictures and recipes in our digital edition, available at miamiindulge.com. Plus, check out chatchowtv.com for an exclusive behindthe-scenes video of our shoot. Entertaining non-meat lovers? Make sure there’s plenty for them to eat with these hearty side dishes that stand up on their own. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Chef Phil Bryant’s potato salad is cooked in the grill and dressed with homemade mustard vinaigrette; his southern-style skillet cornbread can be baked in an oven or right on the grill; and chef Julia Ning’s summer vegetable medley is laced with a delicious Korean chili-lime leaf vinaigrette you can make in a blender.
let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse the eggplant to remove the salt, and firmly squeeze a few pieces at a time in the palm of your hand to draw out the moisture. Pat dry with paper towels. 3. Light the grill. Start by grilling the whole peppers, turning on all sides to allow their skin to blister completely. Remove peppers from grill and place in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Once the peppers have softened and cooled, peel the skin off peppers and cut into strips, removing seeds with a spoon. 4. Meanwhile, place the rest of the vegetables on the grill or work in batches, as needed, turning them over every couple of minutes until they are slightly softened and have nice grill marks. To serve, arrange the vegetables on a large platter and drizzle with Korean chili-lime vinaigrette. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
potato salad baked in the grill with mustard vinaigrette By Phil Bryant / Serves 10 to 12 5 lbs potatoes, (Yukon gold or red creamer) cut into eighths 2 bulbs fennel, sliced thin 5 radishes, quartered
The ideal ender to an open fire feast on a hot Miami day? Something frozen, of course. Freddo, the Argentine helado company that recently opened on Lincoln Road, brought over a few of their creamy concoctions, which live somewhere between American ice cream and Italian gelato. Sure, the dulce de leche is a delectably decadent staple, but even the lighter flavors—like raspberry, passion fruit and mint chocolate chip, pictured here— are a luscious treat. ☐
2 bunches of scallions cut into 1-inch pieces Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste ¼ cup whole grain mustard Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1. Place all the vegetables in a bowl, toss with enough olive oil to coat and season liberally with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil to make a sealed package. 2. Light the grill. If using a charcoal grill, when the coals are hot, bury the package in the hot coals. If using a gas grill, place the packet on the grill and cover. Cook about 20 to 30 minutes. Test the doneness of the ingredients by poking with a skewer to see if the potatoes are tender. Once cooked, open the package and transfer the ingredients to a bowl to cool. 3. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Place the mustard, lemon zest, herbs and vinegar in a bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Toss with the potato salad, season with salt and pepper to taste.
southern skillet cornbread By Phil Bryant / Serves 10 to 12 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups cornmeal 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup melted butter 4 eggs 2 cups whole milk 2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons duck fat (lard or butter will work too) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Pour in the milk, melted butter, buttermilk and eggs and whisk to combine, until a smooth batter forms. 2. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and place on the stovetop, over low to medium heat. In it, render the duck fat or lard (or melt the butter, if that’s what you’re using) until you hear a slight sizzle. Pour in the corn bread batter and cook over low heat until the edges form a light crust. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a skewer can be inserted into the center and pulled out clean.
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“How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.” So said the great bard, William Shakespeare, in admiration of a humble candle. Its peaceful glow offers tranquility and, during our stormy summer months here, that’s not only enchanting—it’s very much needed. And so it stands to reason the vessel that will hold such welcomed light should be something special. Like this one. Encased in glass, the classic hurricane lamp by Christofle is part of the Oh de Christofle collection. Reinforced by stainless steel and suitable for outdoors, its design offers a nod toward the nautical world. Its domed shape and rings may recall yachts of years gone by, but its timeless elegance is perfect for today. Base, $350; glass cover, $90. Christofle at Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour; 305-864-0330; christofle.com.