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Obtain the property report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property.

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F ront Runners Governor Claude Kirk (center) with Hugo Vihlen (right) and an unidentified man in front of the April Fool in 1968.

A Florida sailor makes a perilous voyage from Casablanca, Morocco, across the Atlantic Ocean to Miami. by juliet izon

here are not many sailors who would voluntarily trek more than 4,000 miles in a boat that isn’t even six feet long. But on March 29, 1968, in a 5-foot, 11-inch ship named April Fool, that’s exactly what Hugo Vihlen did. “Everybody was opposed to this trip except me,” Vihlen recalls of the voyage, which departed from Morocco and was bound for his home state of Florida. “I pretty much did this on my own.” Eighty-four days later, after a grueling journey of 4,100 miles, he was within only six miles of Miami when cruel winds tossed him horribly off course. From a radio on his boat, Vihlen heard himself reported missing, but was unable to make contact with the Coast Guard. “I was wiped out—physically, mentally, and emotionally,” Vihlen says. His savior came in the form of Fort Lauderdale publisher Ted Gore and his boat First Edition, who spotted Vihlen in the waves. Gore was able to contact the authorities and alert Vihlen’s worried family. Soon after, he was reunited with his wife and son aboard a fishing boat. “When you’re gone three months like that, it’s always good to be home,” he says. “But when I got home and was able to take a cold shower, that was a great feeling,” he adds with a laugh. While Vihlen no longer sails, his home in the Florida Keys means he’s never far from the sea. “I live on the ocean and I still love the water,” he says. OD

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F ront Runners Carl Fisher’s elephants, Rosie and Baby Carl, rolling the polo field between games, 1925.

Polo Pachyderms In Palm Beach, polo is a tradition. In Miami Beach, it’s a spectacle.

he heavy lifters of the polo scene haven’t always been the ones wielding mallets. In the mid-1920s, American entrepreneur and developer Carl Fisher enlisted two Asian elephants to ensure that polo season ran smoothly by tramping down and rolling the grass on the polo fields between games, working in the garden, and scooping sand during the construction of Fisher’s Nautilus Hotel. And when Rosie and Baby Carl weren’t working the fields, they worked the press, putting Miami Beach on the map as a place that had to be seen to be believed. That reputation is far from fading. Though polo’s popularity in Miami saw a lull from the 1950s until the millennium, it made a comeback in 2005, when Bruce Orosz, founder of The Polo Life, LLC, moved the stylish sport to the sand. This year, the Miami Beach Polo World Cup (MBPWC), the only polo tournament in the US played on the beach, brings the “Sport of Kings” to South Beach from April 24 to 27. With spectator tents that have doubled in size over MBPWC’s 10-year term, Orosz says that a redesigned layout and new nightlife elements will heighten the entertainment experience at this year’s tournament. “People get to experience polo in a way they normally don’t see,” says Orosz. “It creates an environment very like Miami: culturally diverse and very international.” Though Fisher’s posh pachyderms won’t be present, a nonpareil crop of Miami big shots is sure to be in attendance. miamipolo.com OD

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April 2014 46 Front Runners 62 From the Editor-in-Chief 64 From the Publisher 66 …Without Whom This Issue Would Not Have Been Possible 73 Shot on Site 92 The List

102 Passion for Fashion

Jessica Anderson brings order to Miami’s growing fashion industry.

People 96 The Good Life

104 Growing Up Grove

100 Dreamscaping

108 Read All About It

102 Passion for Fashion

112 Thanking the Academy

With the near completion of his muchanticipated Miami Beach Edition, celeb hotelier Ian Schrager has found himself the perfect place to stay when he’s in town. The sky’s the limit for landscape designer Fernando Wong, creating beautiful scenery to frame some of South Florida’s most rarefied estates.

At the helm of the Pulitzer-awarded Miami Herald, and following a move to Doral, Mindy Marqués Gonzalez looks to steer the historic newspaper into the digital age. The Miami-based REAL Change Project is funding classrooms and helping out teachers with support from some of Hollywood’s most high-profile names.

photography by Nick Garcia

Miami’s rapidly expanding style scene can make it tough for local rising designers to keep up. Jessica Anderson’s new fashion network offers a solution.

As he watches Coconut Grove evolve alongside the rest of Miami, Terra Group developer David Martin connects with the charm of the neighborhood that raised him.

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April 2014 Culture

Treasures

122 These Kids Stand a Chance

146 Partners in Sublime

New York band and recent Grammy winner Vampire Weekend performs for Miami’s increasingly indie-friendly audience.

124 Laugh Out Loud

Chelsea Handler’s entertaining irreverence comes to South Beach; Sustainatopia’s Ethical Fashion & Sustainable Design Summit reflects the future of eco-fashion.

126 The Art of the Wheel

A peek behind the curtain of Ken Gorin’s The Collection reveals some truly craveworthy dream cars.

130 Art Alfresco

Carol Jazzar ventures beyond the gallery scene of Wynwood for a fresh approach to showing art—in her own backyard.

134 Charting the Crossroads

Caribbean artists take the spotlight at the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s latest exhibition.

136 Creative License

Francisco Costa, women’s creative director for Calvin Klein Collection, finds inspiration in art for his exclusive new collaboration with The Webster.

148 Cut Above the Rest

Local jewelry designer Dionea Orcini brings her worldly creations to Bal Harbour Shops; Aeronautica Militare opens its first US outpost in Miami.

150 Surf’s New Turf

Storied surfwear company Sundek rides a wave into Miami.

152 Treasure Hunter

Style hounds flock to Madeleine Kirsh’s vintage mecca, C. Madeleine’s in North Miami Beach, for amazing finds from decades gone by.

156 Shop Talk

Style maven Cheryl Herger of Sunset Harbour boutique Frankie lets us in on her beach-perfect spots to shop and unwind.

158 Magic City Masters

As an epicenter of the Americas, Miami has become a key location for the world’s most coveted watch‑ making brands.

162 Time for Change

Ray Allen and wife Shannon partner with watchmaker Hublot in their highly personal fight against diabetes.

Launched by Miami natives Laura and Cristina Cartagena, Create Collect is an online marketplace for new collectors and emerging artists.

138 Showtime

206 See Change

Philippe Cousteau carries on his grandfather’s legacy to save the oceans.

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The party kept going as winter wound down in the Magic City with concerts, festivals, and a busy-as-ever arts scene.

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April 2014 Taste 171 Green in Any Language

Stephen Starr’s Verde restaurant at PAMM delivers a culinary experience to match the breathtaking setting.

174 Clean Eating

Whether you’re a vegan or confirmed locavore, the options in South Florida have never been more plentiful.

176 Açaí Delight

The açaí bowl, a longtime Brazilian favorite, is getting a warm welcome on health-conscious South Beach.

178 Charm Farm

Off the beaten path, Robert Is Here offers a taste of Florida nostalgia alongside a bounty of exotic produce and tropical milkshakes.

184 The Enclave

New Italian import Petit bistro serves up a taste of Milan in scenic Sunset Harbour.

186 Laurels Are Not for Resting Jack Nicklaus sits down for lunch at his Bear’s Club in Jupiter to talk golf, restoring the Everglades, and his recipe for low-carb gumbo.

Features 192 Making It Count

For Rosario Dawson, activism runs in her blood. The outspoken actress raises her voice on screen and off, as she settles into the role she was born to play.

198 Open Art

The Pérez Art Museum Miami has life imitating art with gallery-worthy pieces this season.

206 See Change

Following in his legendary grand‑ father’s footsteps, Philippe Cousteau takes up the call of saving the seas, sharing his message with schools here in Miami.

210 Concierge Confidential From on-the-spot sunset weddings to a virtually impossible-to-score table at Joe’s Stone Crab, Miami’s top concierges make it happen.

182 Growing a Cocktail

Miami’s most innovative bars are applying the concept of farm-totable to their latest creations with ingredients straight from their own gardens.

198 Open Art

Fashion and art collide at the new Pérez Art Museum Miami, with beautiful results.

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192 Making It Count

Rosario Dawson is a committed activist both on the screen and off.

Eminent Domain 227 The Greening of the Gold Coast Environmentally friendly design practices are increasingly being incorporated into new construction, as seen in the wave of innovative projects around town.

230 Miami Moves

With tower groundbreakings and megamansion listings, the real estate market in South Florida continues to flourish.

232 Progressive Projects

An eco-conscious developer and a LEEDcertified architect point to sustainability as a key selling point for new buyers.

234 Style Perfection

The new Versace Home collection makes for the ultimate high-fashion house (or condo).

236 Crossover Appeal

ON THE COVER: Photography by Nigel Parry Styling by Michelle McCool at Kate Ryan Inc. Hair by Ted Gibson at tedgibsonbeauty.com Makeup by Beau Nelson at The Wall Group Manicure by Julie Kandalec at Bryan Bantry Agency using Essie Mesh and lace dress, Sandro ($530). Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-705-0193; sandro-paris.com. Juste un Clou bracelet ($6,850) and Trinity de Cartier bracelet ($9,150), Cartier. 151 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-864-8793; cartier.us. PerlĂŠe hoop earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels ($2,800). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-866-0899; vancleefarpels.com. Mediterranean Eden ring, Bulgari ($5,250). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-861-8898; bulgari.com. Athena altha sandals, Christian Louboutin ($995). 155 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-576-6820; christianlouboutin.com

Parting Shot 248 Waterworld

As temperatures rise across the globe, so do the tides. Will Miami be the next Atlantis?

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Designers in every category, from apparel to cars, leave their mark on Miami interiors.

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MARKETING, PROMOTIONS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

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With wine critic James Suckling and Lalique President and CEO Maz Zouhairi at the launch of Lalique’s 100 Points collection at Lalique Bal Harbour.

With Channel 7’s Belkys Nerey at R House, celebrating the neighborhood of Wynwood with Metro 1 Properties and Tony Cho.

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With Bill Kearney and Chris Núñez, celebrating Núñez’s new tattoo parlor/art gallery Hand Crafted, here at One Lounge; LEFT: Champagne wishes and caviar dreams... Catching up with Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach at the grand opening of E11even Miami.

And this year’s celebration is a perfect fit for Miami, as it will focus on the global theme of “green cities.” With an increasing number of people migrating to our own city to enjoy its warm climate and enviable quality of life, it’s evident we need to focus more than ever on the environment. Sure, the little things like recycling plastic bottles (or not using them at all) can help. But it’s also about creating sustainable communities and educating the public. I recently participated in a beach cleanup with several students from Miami Country Day School. More than just teaching the kids how to clean up the environment in which they live, the event was also about showing how pollutants are contaminating the ecosystem in which our birds and fish live. I, of course, can always do more. So for an Earth Day-inspired April issue of Ocean Drive, we’ve chosen to write about green and LEED-certified buildings in this month’s “Gold Coast Report” and feature everything from clean and healthy restaurants to farm-to-table (to liver!) cocktails. We’re toasting the world’s greatest golfer, South Florida resident Jack Nicklaus, who just so happens to be an Everglades Foundation board member, and we’ve got an intimate Q&A with maritime expert Philippe Cousteau, whose youth environmental education-focused nonprofit EarthEcho International continues his family’s conservation legacy. It’s all part of keeping South Florida informed—and beautiful. Speaking of beautiful, our cover girl Rosario Dawson is currently starring in the critically acclaimed biopic Cesar Chavez. We chronicle her amazing journey and passion for life. We had a wild last few months, starting with Art Basel and continuing with the Miami International Boat Show, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and Ultra Music Festival and Winter Music Conference. The city will slow down a bit now, but just barely. Maybe it’s time we turn our attention back to the environment, part of what makes our lives so rich and luxurious down here. By investing in a greener lifestyle and educating the public and our children, we can maintain the beauty and spirit that Miami has to offer for generations to come. Enjoy the read!

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With Stacey Glassman and Belkys Nerey at Ocean Drive’s Metro 1 Wynwood dinner at R House.

April is a special time in Miami. The city may

be wrapping up some of the year’s biggest events, but it certainly isn’t slowing down. As the weather begins to warm, it’s becoming clear that Miami is making a name for itself as a year-round destination with more acclaimed restaurants, cultural attractions, and residential projects than ever before. Heating things up on our cover this month is the always-stunning Rosario Dawson. We were thrilled to chat with her about her almost-20-year acting career, East Coast versus West, and her role in her new film out this month, Cesar Chavez, a topic that resonated with the social activist. Amid the excitement, we here at Ocean Drive would like to take a moment to honor the life of one of the magazine’s dear friends, Mark Leventhal. In the ’90s, Leventhal was one of Miami’s most prominent and pioneering DJs, laying the groundwork for what today’s nightlife and entertainment industries have become in South Beach and Miami. Leventhal was an integral part of the Ocean Drive family from the early years, and as a key member of the Ocean Drive community, played at all of our major events, elevating each experience and becoming synonymous with our publication’s parties. He was a complete embodiment of the creativity, innovation, and vision that founded modern-day Miami. Sadly, Leventhal suffered a complicated infection in February that took his life suddenly. Our condolences go out to his family. There’s a lot to pay tribute to, as well as celebrate and enjoy, this month in Miami. Hope to see you around town…

With Tony Cho at Ocean Drive’s Metro 1 Wynwood dinner at R House.

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With chef Josh Capon at Art Basel magazine’s Women in Arts luncheon at Lure Fishbar at The Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

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Nigel Parry

Parry began his photographic career in London and moved to New York City in 1994. Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, advertising agencies, and entertainment, corporate, and music companies worldwide. His work has been exhibited internationally at various art galleries, museums, and festivals, including The National Portrait Gallery in London, the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, and Cannes Film Festival, among many others. On page 192, he captures cover star Rosario Dawson.

What was the inspiration behind the shoot? I wanted to capture a

moment that completely encapsulates the character and life of the person in front of me. What was Rosario Dawson like? She was spectacularly professional, open, and lovely. Who could ask for more?

Jean Nayar

Dividing her time between Miami Beach and New York, Nayar writes about art, architecture, and design for various publications, such as Hamptons, Art Basel Miami Beach, and Interior Design. She has penned several books on design and covers some of the most beautiful homes in the city by its most celebrated designers. On page 234, Nayar explores a selection of the finest home décor boutiques in Miami.

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Stephanie Dunn

Dunn has covered culture, travel, dining, spirits, and style for a host of online and print publications. This month, she sits down with Madeleine Kirsh, owner of C. Madeleine’s vintage boutique, on page 152. Your style icons? There’s something cool and scuffed-up about Lou Doillon. Brigitte Bardot, because I’m all about anyone who can pull off sex-kitten status in flats, and James Dean—he knew how to wear a T-shirt. Personal style? My constants are tousled bangs, a great pair of black skinnies, and a smudged cat eye, which I have executed on a bus, before dawn, and on a dirt road. What intrigued you most about Kirsh? She has a warmth, and an encyclopedic knowledge of eras and designers. I could have sat with her for hours talking about “the good old days” of the ’50s.

Hunter Braithwaite

A Miami resident by way of Shanghai, Braithwaite has written about contemporary art and culture for a number of publications, including Art in America, The Wall Street Journal, The White Review, and The Miami Rail, which he also edits. For this issue, Braithwaite writes about the iconic farm stand Robert Is Here, on page 178. What attracted you to Robert Is Here? It’s a cool story because it represents Miami’s past. We have a long history filled with interesting stories, and this is just one of them. What subjects do you typically write about? I cover contemporary art, but I also write about literature and pop culture.

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Brooke Burke-Charvet onboard the Norwegian Getaway for its inaugural cruise. Skirt and top, Ronny Kobo at Intermix. Bracelets, Cartier. Shoes, YSL.

o celebrate the Miami arrival of the newest addition to the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, the Getaway, actress and entrepreneur Brooke Burke-Charvet hosted the christening ceremony and set sail with thousands of industry insiders and VIP guests for the ship’s inaugural voyage. Always classy, the former Dancing With the Stars host (and season-seven champion) stayed cool in a Ronny Kobo skirt and crop top boasting a Miami-chic black-andwhite palette. All smiles, it was clear Burke-Charvet was happy to be in town. “I love Miami. The weather is balmy and sexy. I love the vibe here; there’s so much culture.” For the A-list, on-board christening bash, Burke-Charvet welcomed a crowd that included star chef Geoffrey Zakarian of the ship’s Ocean Blue restaurant; David “Lebo” Le Batard, the Miami-based artist who designed the ship’s elaborate hull mural; and mega music sensation Pitbull, who later took the stage for one of his signature high-energy performances. The night before the festivities, the host with the most enjoyed an intimate dinner with her husband, David Charvet, with whom she was traveling. The couple were only in town briefly and headed back home to their four children in Los Angeles the next day. But, Burke-Charvet said, “We’re going to come back and cruise this summer [with the family] and spend some time in Miami, because I love Miami. I love me some South Beach.”

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Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, and Eric Trump at the Blue Monster golf course unveiling at Trump National Doral.

Tïësto, Richie Akiva, and Steve Aoki at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, and Chris Stein of Blondie at BleauLive at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Braylon Edwards and Richard Sherman at Club Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Paris Hilton at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Sun, Sand, and Sips

Calvin Klein, Jamie Foxx, and DJ Irie at the 2014 Wildfox Model Beach Volleyball tournament at Lummus Park.

On the sands of Miami Beach, top fashion designer Calvin Klein joined pals Jamie Foxx and DJ Irie to witness supermodel beach bunnies take on volleyball greats at the annual Wildfox Model Beach Volleyball tournament. Over in Doral, real estate mogul Donald Trump, accompanied by daughter Ivanka and sons Donald Jr. and Eric, hosted the unveiling of his redesigned, world-famous Blue Monster golf course at Trump National Doral. And setting the tone for the evening, hotel heiress Paris Hilton looked glam in all black as she partied Saturday night away at her belated birthday bash at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Mr. Brainwash, Lindsay Lohan, and Morgan O’Conner at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Russell Simmons, Zoe Kravitz, and Kendrick Lamar at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

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Fat Joe, French Montana, Jennifer Lopez, Loren Ridinger, and Casper Smart at the launch of Fat Joe’s Market America UnFranchise Business at the Ridingers’ home.

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Brittany and Christian Slater at the Voices for Children Foundation’s 2014 Be A Voice, Empower Brilliant Futures Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Howard and Guy Lawrence of Disclosure with Jake Jefferson at Disclosure’s show at Grand Central. Typoe and Hebru Brantley at the Del Toro x Typoe x Corzo Collective dinner at Del Toro Wynwood.

Chad Vaccarino and Ian Axel of A Great Big World at BleauLive at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Michael Bay, Oliver Jay, and Justin Eriksen at Villa Azur.

Gala-Vanting

Actor Christian Slater and his new wife, Brittany, helped raise funds for neglected children as honorary chairs at the Voices for Children Foundation gala, which was emceed by ABC’s The Bachelor’s Juan Pablo Galavis at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Downtown, Top Chef alum Carla Pellegrino and celebrity reporter Robin Leach enjoyed bites from Pellegrino’s new Touché rooftop restaurant. A few blocks over, legendary movie star George Chakiris, the Oscar-winning actor who played Bernardo in the 1961 West Side Story film, hosted an elegant evening with the Miami City Ballet for its Valentine’s Day gala following the company’s premiere of Jerome Robbins’s West Side Story Suite.

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George Chakiris, Adrienne Arsht, and John Richard at the Miami City Ballet gala at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

Irish Sarah and DJ Paul Oakenfold at Story.

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Dan and David Le Batard at the Norwegian Getaway Lights Up Miami inauguration.

Eric Knowles, Venus Williams, and Darlene and Jorge Pérez at the PAMM Fund for African American Art reception at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.

Stephen Webster at his Fly by Night jewelry collection event at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

Jason Odio and Jon Jay at the Jon Jay FMSbonds Celebrity Bowling Challenge at Lucky Strike Miami Beach. Darrelle Revis and Eddie Jackson at Story.

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Mark Birnbaum and Busta Rhymes at SL Miami.

Stephen and Julian Marley at Cameo.

Jonathan Cheban and Adrienne Bosh at Hyde AmericanAirlines Arena.

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Marco Selva at Vongerichten’s dinner at J&G Grill in The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.

Robert Irvine and Masaharu Morimoto at the Mix It Up with Morimoto & Friends event at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand Resort South Beach.

Martha Stewart and Anthony Bourdain at Bourdain’s Evening Aboard the SS Wolfsonian event at The Wolfsonian-FIU. Antonio Bachour and Sylvia Weinstock at Weinstock’s The Art of Cake Decorating master class at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.

Lucio Zanon and Fabio Viviani at the Bertolli Olive Oil event with Chef Viviani at Casa Tua. Todd Erickson and Carla Hall at the Big Gay Ice Cream Social at the James Royal Palm.

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Alden and Emeril Lagasse and Rochelle Trotter at the Charlie Trotter tribute at Monty’s Sunset.

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For its 13th year, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival erected its famed taste-filled tents along the sands of South Beach to the delight of local and visiting foodies. Throughout the weekend-long event, celebrity chefs like JeanGeorges Vongerichten, Emeril Lagasse, and Masaharu Morimoto, along with food-industry favorites like Martha Stewart and Anthony Bourdain, wowed crowds at live cooking demonstrations and enjoyed the country’s best bites at private dinners.

Art Smith and Lorena Garcia at the opening night of Chippendales South Beach extension at Mansion.

Sorah Daiha, Tom Colicchio, and Catalina Martinez at the debut of the 1 Hotels & Homes South Beach sales center.

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Rachael Ray and John M. Cusimano at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Amstel Light Burger Bash.

Don Garber, David Beckham, and Carlos Gimenez at the MLS Miami expansion announcement at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Anne Burrell, Andrew Zimmern, and Trisha Yearwood at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Amstel Light Burger Bash.

Foodie Affairs

Maxwell at the launch of Fat Joe’s Market America UnFranchise Business at Loren and JR Ridinger’s home.

Andrea Bocelli and Gloria Estefan backstage at Bocelli’s performance at the BB&T Center.

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Oti and Remi Roberts at Voices for Children Foundation’s 2014 Be A Voice, Empower Brilliant Futures Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

At the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Rachael Ray hosted her eighth annual Amstel Light Burger Bash, where she and other celebrity chef judges like Anne Burrell and Andrew Zimmern savored burgers created by 31 of the country’s best burger masterminds. The People’s Choice Award for best burger went to Michael Symon, a busy man who just prior had hosted Moët Hennessey’s The Q at the Delano, where singer John Legend joined him along with wife and model Chrissy Teigen and her fellow Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models. On Valentine’s Day, famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli chatted with the ever-glamorous Gloria Estefan before his concert at the BB&T Center in Sunrise.

Lisa Petrillo and Bill McCue at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Amstel Light Burger Bash.

John Legend, Michael Symon, and Chrissy Teigen at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s The Q at the Delano.

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Patsy Rico, Eric Trelles, and Adriana Rodriguez at the Miami Moments benefit at the Miami Public Library.

Carmel Ophir and Bobby Radical at the DJ Mark Leventhal fundraiser at Haven.

Jessica Wade Pfeffer and Iva Kosovic at New World Symphony’s The Art of the Possible Gala at the New World Center.

Norma Jean Abraham, Amaris Jones, and Deborah Cox at the Alvin Ailey luncheon at db Bistro Moderne. Carole Seikaly and Hello Campos at Yolanda Berkowitz’s birthday lunch at Cipriani.

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In Good Taste

Cecilia Chang and Javier Beney at the Soul of a Banquet Movie Night screening at the New World Center.

The city’s passionately involved philanthropists joined award-winning author Edwidge Danticat, pioneering chef Norman Van Aken, and other cultural dignitaries at the Miami Moments benefit, an evening supporting literacy and the Miami Public Library’s programs. The chair for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Monty Trainer, celebrated the launch of the 2014 festival with legendary PR guru Charlie Cinnamon and this year’s poster artist, Alexander Mijares, over breakfast at the Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove.

John Quick, Edwidge Danticat, and Norman Van Aken at the Miami Moments benefit at the Miami Public Library.

Charlie Cinnamon, Monty Trainer, and Alexander Mijares at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove.

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On the List

Ocean Drive magazine and its esteemed guests celebrated the honorees of the February issue’s culinary-inspired edition of “The List” at Smith & Wollensky, just in time for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The acclaimed steak and seafood house presented an indulgent array of appetizers, small plates, and sweets that attendees paired with delicious cocktails from Ultimat Vodka and Jennifer Chaefsky wines courtesy of Château D’Esclans, J. Lohr Vineyards and Michael Pirolo. & Wines, and Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards.

Paul Chevalier and the Chateau d’Esclans models.

Kim Adams Nelson and Kristina Lynch.

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Kalyn James, Blair Sonville, Asha Elias, and Kristin Ducote at Wine, Women & Shoes presented by Roger Vivier at the Coral Gables Country Club.

Any Webber and Chris Núñez at Ocean Drive’s Núñez celebration at One Lounge. Gaby Kauffman and Carla Goyanes at Wine, Women & Shoes presented by Roger Vivier at the Coral Gables Country Club.

Mariona Bosca, Suhail Rivera, and Judy Saavedra at the Opera House broker event at NoVe Kitchen and Bar.

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Miami’s most stylish sophisticates stepped into their high heels to benefit Miami Children’s Hospital at the annual and highly anticipated Wine, Women & Shoes luncheon presented by Roger Vivier. Downtown, luxury residential tower Opera House celebrated another impressive broker milestone at NoVe Kitchen and Bar. And at the intimate One Lounge, Ocean Drive threw a soirée to celebrate the editorial debut of Miami’s beloved tattoo artist Chris Núñez, where guests noshed on sushi and sipped tasty Chambord Vodka cocktails.

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The Good Life With the near completion of his much-hyped Edition, Ian Schrager’s return to the Miami scene brings with it luxury, relaxation, and most important, a good place for him to stay. by suzanne mcgee

an Schrager has had the opportunity “to do and try everything that I could imagine,” from founding New York’s iconic Studio 54 nightclub to inventing the concept of the boutique hotel. Nowadays, his favorite pastimes might surprise those who equate his name with a hard-partying lifestyle. Forget the Studio 54 days, when everyone from Andy Warhol to Mick Jagger (and even Vladimir Horowitz) made Schrager’s first foray into the entertainment industry a byword for sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll. These days, the onetime playboy is taking a new approach to both work and leisure. His favorite activity? Taking his 3-year-old son Louis hunting for men-of-war washed up on the beaches of Miami. “Hey, it’s something I never did before,” Schrager says with a shrug. “And it’s wonderful.” That doesn’t mean the 67-year-old hotelier is giving up his day job anytime soon. On the contrary, he’s scrutinizing every detail of his latest venture, the Miami Beach Edition, a combination of luxury hotel and luxury condo residences aimed at what he calls a new generation of “global citizens.” These people have a lot of wealth on hand, and they increasingly appear happy to pay the kind of price for a Miami pied-àterre that they would need to fork out to own similar properties in cities like New York, London, or Hong Kong. A year ago, for instance, an American buyer ponied up $34 million for two penthouse units at Edition. As of late last year, the average sale price for the not-yet-completed units was the highest on record for Miami, at $2,640 per square foot, with property amenities including a year-round ice-skating rink, bowling alley, nightclub, multiple bars, two pools, a Jean-Georges restaurant, spa, and gym, for starters.

This will be the first venture for Schrager in Miami since launching the Delano 17 years ago, but while he may have been absent from active involvement in the city’s real estate scene for years, he says he’s never lost his long-standing ties to Miami. “I started coming here with my parents in the ’50s, so I’ve seen the full transformation, watching development move northward,” he recalls. “We used to stay on Ocean Drive, then Flamingo Park.” When he was a teenager, his parents moved permanently to the area, and his younger brother graduated from Miami Beach High School. “It’s always been a place that I visit with family, where I vacation, where I’ve thought about buying an apartment and living at least part of the time.” What’s the allure? That’s easy, Schrager says, laughing. Miami is the ultimate city. If you wake up one morning feeling lazy, you can indulge that instinct. “You can lie in the sun and the shade, reading or sleeping, with zero molecular movement,” with greater pleasure than you can anywhere else in the country, he argues. At the other extreme, there’s the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. “You always have choices, and these days, the range of choices available is particularly exciting.” That hasn’t always been the case, Schrager says. Back in the 1960s, he watched as nightlife and excitement bypassed Miami and headed for the Caribbean islands instead. “And yes, if Cuba reopens to American business and tourists, Miami could see another hiccup,” he acknowledges. “This is a city with boom/bust extremes programmed into its DNA, and it’s been that way since the ’20s.” That doesn’t worry Schrager much. For the time being—in spite of the prophets of doom fretting about the soaring property prices and speculating that a bubble is taking shape—Schrager continued on page 98

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VIEW FROM THE TOP “Hotels should lift your spirits,” Schrager says, ”not just provide a bed for the night.”

STUDIO 2014 Ian Schrager’s new Miami life. When he’s not beachcombing, Schrager... Likes to watch. Specifically, he likes to watch how people interact with each other and with the spaces they inhabit—the beach, the sidewalk, the restaurants and nightclubs, and yes, the hotel lobbies. “Seeing what others don’t keeps me ahead.”

When he was last in Miami, Schrager stayed at… The Fontainebleau Miami Beach. “It offered the most fun for my girls.”

Schrager’s favorite places to dine in Miami include… Casa Tua and Hakkasan. “Miami is becoming a food capital.”

When he travels, Schrager won’t leave home without… His iPhone and his iPad. “I’ll take work with me to Miami—but much of the time, I won’t even look at it.”

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continued from page 97 remains convinced that the city’s fundamentals are sound. “It’s more than just people from South America or Europe,” he says of the city’s visitors. “People are coming from all over—even from Palm Beach—to experience what Miami can offer. The appeal is going up very high on the Richter scale. It’s a city that’s easy to reach and has a lot to offer.” The only thing missing, at least in Schrager’s view, from today’s Miami is the perfect hotel. “I don’t have a place I love and feel comfortable staying in,” he says. “So I’m building it.” And Schrager is quite open that Edition won’t be his final venture in Miami, either. “I’m looking for properties now.” While Schrager defines himself as a builder, he is quite prepared to argue that what he does—conceptualizing and overseeing the construction of hotels and other real estate projects—hasn’t taken him very far from his Studio 54 days when he and his late partner, Steve Rubell, shifted walls around to create a new vibe and atmosphere every night. “I’m still in the entertainment business,” Schrager says. “There’s a lot of similarity between hotels and nightclubs; both should lift your spirits by creating an exciting atmosphere, not just provide a bed for the night.” At Edition, he has sought to create a series of dynamic public spaces including, importantly, the outdoors. “I was inspired by Cuba’s Tropicana in its legendary days,” says Schrager. Creating an electric vibe in once-dead indoor spaces like hotel lobbies BELOW FROM LEFT: Schrager (CENTER) and restaurants has long been a Schrager tradewith Jean-Georges mark, but he himself is the first to argue that the trend has evolved since he Vongerichten and William Pierce; the pioneered it at places like New York’s Royalton. “The visual vocabulary has penthouse at the new become more sophisticated and refined,” he says. Miami Beach Edition. “Dynamic doesn’t mean that everybody is yelling.” Schrager’s high-wire act—staying ahead of the crowd and delivering what the elite want before they know they want it—is a success, he says, because of the philosophy to which he has adhered over the decades. “If you’re a onetrick pony, you’re not going to have a long career. You have to keep being entertaining and always keep thinking of new ways to deliver that. After all, I’m still in the business of generating hits.” miamibeacheditionresidences.com OD

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realizing his childhood dream in Miami. Born in Panama City, Wong grew up with parents whose traditional tastes in design and fashion left him daydreaming about the luxurious décors he glimpsed in magazines. “That’s what drew me into architecture, and that’s how I wanted to live,” he says. After attending interior design school in Panama, Wong packed his bags and, after some globe-trotting, moved to Miami. He began his career with a shovel in hand, digging on site for a landscape design firm. “We were laying pebbles on the cement,” he recalls. “That was a back-breaking job. Really. Here I am, an interior designer by education and a prissy person, trying to Favorite restaurants: make cement. That was kind of a life lesMacaluso’s, Juvia, son, to have respect for that kind of work… Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. and at the same time, it taught me what I Favorite beach: did not want to do.” “Obviously 12th He didn’t have to do that kind of manual Street, the gay labor for long. On the strength of his excelbeach.” lent drawing ability, Wong eventually got a Favorite views: “I job as a draftsman at another landscape love driving across design firm before starting his own comthe Julia Tuttle and pany, Fernando Wong Outdoor Living the Venetian Causeways. With the Design. The company has landscaped buildings and the more than 150 public and private gardens, beautiful water, including large estates throughout South there’s nothing like Florida, and Wong is currently working on it in the world.” designs for two highly anticipated commercial properties, the Faena Saxony and The Surf Club Hotel & Residences. Wong’s designs are formal and restrained, with manicured hedges, close-cropped plots of grass, and elegantly curving pathways. “The way we approach design is that the house is the picture and we are the frame,” says Wong’s partner, Tim Johnson. “Our job is to make the house look better, not overwhelm it.” This practical approach governs Wong’s commitment to eco-conscious design standards. While his firm has The sky is the limit—and the inspiration—for three LEED projects in the works and has completed the landscape designer Fernando Wong, creating landscaping for the first Palm Beach County home to beautiful scenery on the grounds of South Florida. receive a Platinum rating, Wong acknowledges that “the by jordan melnick client is primarily the captain of the ship” and attaining LEED certification can cost a lot of money. “Sometimes the client has to decide if he or she wants a beautiful couch or someone who learned English from watching South Park, Fernando or rainwater,” he says. “Rainwater,” he adds, “is the best for watering plants.” On site at one of his current residential projects, there is not a rain cloud in Wong speaks eloquently about the beauty of his adopted hometown. “Even when I didn’t have a car and I had to ride the bus, I would sight. Wong gets wistful about his journey from Panama to Miami, where he enjoy coming over the Julia Tuttle Causeway,” he says, “and the urban lan- lives on the 27th floor of a South Beach condominium. With its glass walls guage of these two cities, Miami Beach and Miami, that talk to each other and panoramic view, his apartment is the kind of home his younger self might have admired in the glossy pages of a magazine. with a beautiful sky and beautiful water.” “I really have made my dreams come true,” he says. fernandowongold.com OD Such loving words make sense coming from a landscape designer who is

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come in like a workspace and they’ll be able to collaborate. We’re basically going to serve as an agent.” It’s also open for business for aspiring designers and creatives who don’t come from a design background. Part online hub, part think tank, and part workspace, the MFN has already garnered more than 1,000 members in just a few short months. “It’s a local database of all the creative side of the fashion industry,” says Anderson. “So designers, stylists, photographers, models, Favorite place to spy fashion: Bal and suppliers are part of a directory where Harbour Shops. everyone can merge ideas. It’s a social platWhere do you relax? form where, if a trim designer is looking “On my beach, my for a certain leather, they can contact backyard at the Jade someone and really interact.” Beach, Sunny Isles.” It’s not a far reach for this creative type Dinner with friends: who, before moving from New York City, “I love Seasalt and was a design director with Liz Claiborne in Pepper; that’s my new hot spot accessories, overseeing the handbag divito go with friends. sion. “The line that I worked on sold about Definitely do a lot of 5 million bags.” But after 10 years in the big dinners, big Big Apple, like so many transplants here, it couple dinners, there.” was time for a change. The Iowa-born Anderson, who also worked at Victoria’s Secret and Jones Apparel Group, moved to Miami in 2009, “because the whole city of New York was in a financial meltdown, and I was in the fashion industry and there was a lot of turmoil there as well.” Membership in the MFN is not exclusive, but it comes The style scene of Miami has never been more vibrant with a $220 annual fee, which includes access to the lab and cutting edge. Now, Jessica Anderson of the Miami and invitations to industry events. “They also get pubFashion Network might just have a way to organize it. licity,” says Anderson. “Let’s say they’re launching a new product or trunk show; we’ll blast it out to all of our by jared shapiro social media and promote it, and it’s very direct.” There are also referrals, connects, research, scouthat do you get when you have world-class shopping, a thriving ing, and seasonal information as well as matchmaking-like services that pair entrepreneurial spirit, textile factories, stylists, models, and local designers with production teams. While MFN is relatively new, Anderson already has lofty goals. “I want to designers dynamically spread throughout a city? The fashion scene of Miami, that’s what. But what if you could find a way to bring all of take this model and do it in second-tier cities, any city that is already estabthem together under one virtual and physical roof? Enter the Miami Fashion lished, like Atlanta, Dallas, San Diego.” There’s also plans in the works for a Network from CEO Jessica Anderson. Without a centralized garment dis- glitzy fashion awards gala and a Miami-based fashion paper, an industrytrict, Miami’s fashion industry is scattered, like lost accessories, from Hialeah driven publication focused on the manufacturing side of the business. “I heard to Wynwood to the Grove and Sunny Isles. “It’s fragmented,” Anderson Women’s Wear Daily is considering doing a Miami version. So I have to beat explains. “So we’re designing a sourcing laboratory where designers can them to it.” miamifashionnetwork.com OD

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The information booth on Main Highway; David Martin at midday lunch spot Peacock Garden Cafe.

Growing D Up Grove As he helps the vibrant neighborhood grow, Terra Group President David Martin recalls how Coconut Grove made him the man he is today. by jon warech

avid Martin, the president and owner of development company Terra Group, can look out the window of his 10thfloor Coconut Grove office and keep one eye on a project that is close to his heart: Grove at Grand Bay, a striking two-tower condominium that will redefine the landscape of Coconut Grove. But for as much as Martin can visualize Coconut Grove’s future, he also knows its treasured past. Martin grew up in Coconut Grove—one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods and a pioneer in the South Florida arts scene—playing sports with his friends in both David Kennedy and Merrie Christmas Parks, taking his Boston Whaler out to the sandbar, and attending bar mitzvahs, baptisms, and eventually weddings at the Grand Bay Hotel, the former Mobil five-star hotel that used to sit on the land of Martin’s new project. “I had a lot of history there,” says Martin, whose new structure will undoubtedly create yet more moments to cherish. “There’s a lot of identity and

pride that the community gets from great buildings with great memories.” Nostalgia is everywhere for Martin, who spent past Halloweens enjoying the Grove block party before heading over to Vizcaya (Museum & Gardens) for its annual bash, Columbus Day sailing out to sea for the regatta, and weekends at bars like Hungry Sailor, Society Billiards, and The Crazy Flamingo, or local spots like Joffrey’s Coffee Co. His parents still live in the same house he grew up in. “The Grove was a hub for students and a place where families were comfortable [letting] their children hang out and grow up and entertain themselves,” he says. “At the end of the day, the Grove was a great place to have your first date and your first kiss. I made a lot of friends here. There’s so many schools in the Grove,” says Martin, who himself went to St. Theresa and Columbus High School. “I had friends at Ransom. And I had friends continued on page 106

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“ It’s a very walkable community, which is rare in Miami because of the heat. That tree canopy really makes you feel comfortable.”

Grove trotting Get reacquainted with one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods. Coconut Grove Arts Festival A celebration of Americana with great food and music. 3390 Mary St., Miami, 305-447-0401; coconutgroveartsfest.com GreenStreet Cafe Neighborhood brunch staple. 3468 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, 305-444-0244; greenstreetcafe.net Grove at Grand Bay “We have a vision that people want to be more rather than have more and be in a place that is a sanctuary.” 2675 S. Bayshore Dr., Miami, 305-890-2026; groveatgrandbay.com Peacock Garden Cafe Midday lunch spot. 2889 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, 305-7743332; jaguarhg.com/restaurants Vizcaya Museum & Gardens “They have an amazing Halloween celebration. It’s like a big block party.” 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-2509133; vizcaya.org

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continued from page 104 that went to Carrollton and Gulliver.” While some of the establishments have come and gone, the beauty of the neighborhood remains. Martin decompresses after a long day of work by driving through the tree-lined streets, past the Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Science, where as a kid he above: A walk enjoyed laser light shows in the to local staple planetarium, to his childhood GreenStreet Cafe is a chance home, where his parents still to soak up some live. But even just a walk from fresh air; left: Windward by the office to Peacock Garden Alexander Cafe or local staple Liberman. GreenStreet Cafe allows him to soak up the fresh air and stroll down memory lane, remembering outdoor reggae concerts at nearby countless Coconut Grove Arts Festivals with his family. “Film, art, music—these are things that are Peacock Park. “It’s a very walkable community, part of Coconut Grove’s history.” which is rare in Miami because of the heat,” he They’re also part of Martin’s future, as he says. “That tree canopy really makes you feel plans to take his two young comfortable. It’s kind of a kids to the arts festival and place where a lot of creative other area activities the way people started their career. his parents used to take For instance, I remember the him. The parks where he Heat had their first offices played sports and heard live here. Guys like landscape music are today the site of architect Raymond Jungles Terra Group company started their career here. picnics. And the Grand Bay And you have a lot of the Hotel, where he celebrated executives and attorneys numerous occasions? Come and what not of big corpora2015, he’ll call it home, as tions—they all live here, so he plans to move into the it’s really a true —david martin penthouse of Grove at neighborhood.” Grand Bay upon its The Grove is a place that completion. “There are very few neighborhoods grew organically into a cultural center where arts that make you feel at home,” he says. “Coconut and entertainment still thrive to this day. Martin Grove is a very special place. It still feels like it remembers David Letterman filming at the did 20 years ago.” OD Coconut Grove Playhouse, and attending

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Mindy Marqués Gonzalez at the Miami Herald’s printing press building, which also prints for 22 clients, including The Wall Street Journal and New York Post. “Our parent company invested $50 million in this move, taking apart the presses, putting them back together,” she says.

Read All About It IN THE DAWN OF THE DIGITAL AGE AND FOLLOWING A RELOCATION TO DORAL, THE MIAMI HERALD’S MINDY MARQUÉS GONZALEZ LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WHILE PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF THE HISTORIC NEWSPAPER. BY JARED SHAPIRO

How has the transition from your old and original location gone? The transition has gone really well. There was a lot of emotional attachment to the old building. But this has given us an opportunity to build a continued on page 110

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n the world of breaking news, there’s nothing like being in the right place at the right time. On the day I visited the Miami Herald, that was no more evident than when veteran Herald photographer Al Diaz was stuck in traffic on the Dolphin Expressway. In seconds, Diaz went from just another inconvenienced driver to hero photographer when a woman caring for an infant came running through stopped traffic screaming that the baby in her arms wasn’t breathing. Diaz sprung into action and summoned help from within the jam in the form of an off-duty police officer. More help arrived, CPR was given, the baby started breathing, and Diaz’s photos of the entire ordeal made not only the cover of the Herald but went viral around the world. For Executive Editor and Vice President of the Miami Herald Mindy Marqués Gonzalez, it was just another day for the 110-year-old paper. The Herald has been calling Doral home since last May, after its downtown Miami location sold for $236 million. Marqués Gonzalez says, “It was a great business move,” and in a world where consumers expect their news immediately—and digital—a “great business move” is more important now than ever. Here she talks with Ocean Drive about the move out to Doral, the future, and her first job at the paper.

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notebook, your pen, and the phone with a cord on it. I remember the first cell phones; they weighed like 10 pounds, and you only got them for breaking news. You’d take this big boulder with you in case of breaking news, continued from page 108 and everybody didn’t have one. Then there were beepers. state-of-the-art, modern newsroom that really points to the Deadlines were simple: You were writing for the daily the future, and that’s a big difference compared to the old next day. Now, we’re continually publishing online. We space, built many decades ago completely around a print have all these ways to tell stories that we didn’t have before. product only. What is the daily circulation of the paper in terms of You’re in the old US Southern Command building. sales? What’s significant about it? The circulation daily for the Miami Herald is 155,113 The US Southern Command is the center that controls mili(207,007 on Sundays), but you can’t measure our reach just tary operations in the Caribbean and Latin America. This by circulation anymore because we’re not just a newspaper building is hurricane proof, built to withstand a Category 5 alone anymore. It’s such a small part of the story now. We hurricane. Also, those windows are ballistic proof, which we actually grew our Sunday circulation by 3 percent last year. love to say. We have generators that can not only run the What would you say are the biggest problems printing presses but also run the building. We facing South Florida right now? have enough generators to run the whole I would say on a statewide level, we continue to operation in case of a hurricane. We’ve never look very seriously at the issues of children, child not published in our 110 years. deaths under the watch of the Department of How was staffing affected by the move? —mindy marqués gonzalez Children and Families We went through some downsizing—like a lot Is that neglect? Lack of funding? of companies—a few years back, but we’ve stabilized. We’re probably about half the size we were 10 years ago. Technology is There’s been a shift in policy that really tilted heavily toward family reunification, and so it was almost family reunification at any cost. Children were left in impacting all media companies, and almost every business has to adapt. very dangerous situations in an attempt to keep the family together, and that That can be a good thing for you because of online and mobile. The digital space has been an amplifier for us. Our average traffic now to the resulted in their death. The other thing is this resurgence of corruption on the Miami Herald website is 6.3 million monthly unique visitors. People want to [part] of government officials in City Hall. We saw three mayors indicted last immediately know what’s going on, and we do that through online, or Twitter year. Public accountability is a key part of what we have to do. We had a or Facebook. We are on so many different platforms [more than 55 digital out- Pulitzer Prize finalist for public service in 2010. We’ve won 20 Pulitzers in our lets, including social media and mobile], dishing out the news. We’re really history. We don’t do what we do to win prizes, but it is a recognition that the pushing towards a digital-first philosophy. A big percentage of our revenue work you’re doing is important, and in the last seven years, we have either won or been a finalist for five Pulitzer Prizes. now is digital; I think we’re at 20 percent. What is next for the Herald in the future? You started out as an intern here in 1986. What was it like back then? When I started working, we weren’t even on the modern PC. It was like the first I can’t tell you exactly how you’ll be getting your news, but I know we’ll be iteration of a PC. It looked like those old, big televisions. You had your delivering that news. We’ll be here. OD

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t was 2013 when Miami producer Liam Murphy was in Los Angeles, backstage at The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno. There working on another client’s production, he spotted Billy Crystal, with whom he shares the hometown of Long Beach, New York. “Mr. Crystal,” Murphy remembers saying, “your brother Joel Crystal was my art teacher—I remember him fondly.” While Murphy, 36, drew on his personal past in starting that conversation, the concept of connecting teachers and celebrities is seemingly his professional calling. A former sales executive at CBS, Murphy today produces from Miami the national television special The REAL Change Project—Artists for Education (airing annually on CBS), during which celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Jason Mraz, and Matthew Morrison visit their hometowns to offer gratitude to a teacher who provided great inspiration or influence. In producing the show, Murphy partnered with the Miami-based charity AdoptAClassroom, which nationally matches registered teachers with school supply donors—and the continued on page 114

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Here’s what happens when television show The REAL Change partners with philanthropic organization AdoptAClassroom. AdoptAClassroom funds raised to date: $25 million Money that REAL Change raised directly for AdoptAClassroom: More than $500,000 Students who benefited from AdoptAClassroom since its inception: 3.5 million Amount of his or her own money the average teacher spends on classroom supplies: Between $500–$800 The annual total: $1.3 billion Classrooms adopted: 109,973 Why it works: Complete transparency, says television producer Murphy, who points out that teachers buy supplies using donated funds right online. Celebrities who will thank their teachers and raise awareness for education on the 2014 show: Pitbull, Jennifer Hudson, Tony Bennett Past celebrities who appeared on the show: Miley Cyrus, Redfoo, Vanessa Williams Charitable side effects from the show: Pencils of Promise— Justin Bieber’s charity—also raised enough money to build two schools in Guatemala, both of which were dedicated to REAL Change. Past title sponsor: Office Depot Miami school and matching celebrity alum: Mater Academy and Pitbull

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continued from page 112 show’s first airing helped the organization raise more than $1 million. While REAL Change debuted in April 2013—two weeks before Teacher Appreciation Week—its second production will air this September, in time for the back-to-school season that motivates both kids and broadcast advertisers. “I wanted to create a show that can educate, entertain, and inspire people at the same time,” says Murphy, the son of two public school teachers. “I want to produce what will be considered a Super Bowl for teachers. Every show has a first year—the Academy Awards had a first year—and I want this to be something teachers look forward to watching 75 years from now.” Murphy got the idea for REAL Change—the acronym stands for Recognize, Explore, Adapt, and Live—while working in sales at CBS. He’d started his career in Manhattan but had since moved to the network’s Miami office, where he acknowledged the need for programming with three components: attract advertisers, foster corporate responsibility, and champion education. Murphy started producing the show in 2007 while still working at his CBS sales job, continuing to hit revenue targets and en route to becoming a national manager, but found himself increasingly focused on REAL Change. Just eight months before the show aired in 2013, he left the network—not to mention a “strong six-figure salary”—to produce television full time. “It was all or nothing,” he says now, from his office on Biscayne Boulevard, where in addition to REAL Change he produces televised media for a variety of corporate and celebrity clients, including the project that got him backstage at The Tonight Show. He wouldn’t have to go it alone for long. He had a partner after teaming up with Dr. Sanford Altman, a Miami Beach interventional radiologist who is 16 years his senior—and enough private equity funding to finish continued on page 116

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ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Cause: Foster a love and appreciation for the arts via education and community outreach programs by enlightening and entertaining through cultural experiences. Honorary event chair: Adrienne Arsht Event: Eighth annual Adrienne Arsht Center annual gala, Saturday, April 5, at 6:30 pm, John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall; arshtcenter.org from the top:

Murphy with Altman and Executive Producer Rick Cikowski on location while filming the Vanessa Williams segment for The REAL Change Project last season; Murphy and Tony Bennett at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Queens, New York.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Cause: Save lives, diminish suffering, and prevent and eventually eliminate cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Event chairs: Felipe and Lourdes Valls Event: Le Bal de Bijoux Gala, Saturday, April 5, at 6:30 pm, JW Marriott Marquis; cancer.org

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MAKE A CHANGE Get involved: Visit liverealchange.com/projects to upload your experiences in the classroom and communicate with teachers. Donate: Want to adopt a classroom? It’s easy: Visit adoptaclassroom.org to immediately make a difference.

Cause: Fight against childhood cancer and other deadly diseases through research and treatment at no cost to the families affected. Event chair: Michael Epstein Event: Seventh annual South Beach Triathlon, Sunday, April 6, at 4:30 am, Lummus Park; southbeachtriathlon.com

MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER Cause: Promote environmental education among adults and children in addition to encouraging conservation of local, irreplaceable natural resources. Event chairs: Brett Graff and Robert Einhorn Event: Wild & Scenic Affair—A Full-Moon Beach Party!, Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 pm, Virginia Key Beach Park; biscaynenaturecenter.org

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER MIAMI Cause: Serve children from single-parent homes by pairing them with caring adult volunteers. Event chairs: Aislynn McDonald, Irene Korge, Bronwyn Miller, and Migna Sanchez-Llorens Event: Miracle Makers Fashion Show & Luncheon, Thursday, April 24, at 11 am , The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne; wementor.org

KRISTI HOUSE Cause: Heal and stop the epidemic of child sexual abuse in Miami-Dade County. Event chair: Lourdes Leon-Vega Event: Eighth annual Breaking the Silence Luncheon, Friday, April 25, at 12 pm (reception at 11:15 am), Jungle Island; kristihouse.org

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continued from page 114 production. He inked a broadcast deal with his former network and secured corporate giant Boca Raton-based Office Depot as the title sponsor. But as for television production? That was on-the-job training. “I was so excited because our first interview was with Quincy Jones,” recalls Murphy. “I was asking him questions and everything he said was perfect, so I’d interact with him, agreeing with his answers, and the camera guy would under his breath try to stop me, saying, ‘You’re stepping on him,’ because I didn’t realize my voice was being recorded as well.” Murphy secured a bevy of international celebrities and filmed them returning to their childhood schools, but went further when it came to Miami’s appearance on the show, he says. That’s because Pitbull, who attended Mater Academy in Hialeah Gardens, attributes his entire career to a teacher demanding he rap for an MTV executive, who later signed him and launched his career. For the cameras, Murphy’s team brought the teacher out of retirement and organized for Pitbull to perform in the school gym. “Any producer will tell you that when you’re on set, magical things will just happen,” says Murphy. “This Miami-born-and-bred kid coming back to his school was one of them.” OD

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These Kids Stand a Chance Following its first Grammy win, New York rock band Vampire Weekend plays to an increasingly indieemphatic Miami crowd. by julia ford-carther

All three albums point to the band’s true source nd the 2014 Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album goes to… Vampire Weekend of inspiration: 20-something life, including the for its third album, Modern Vampires of the rise of immediate post-college optimism that City. The band returns to Miami this month after gives way to quarter-life-crisis conflicts and eventually settles into the inevitable turn-of-a-decade four years away. The group, after forming at Columbia in 2006, reality check. Nathan Brackett writes in his Rolling Stone burst onto the modern rock tour scene with The Shins in 2007, even before its self-produced, self- review of Modern Vampires of the City, “On their third album, Ezra Koenig and the band have rid titled debut album was released in January 2008. Vampire Weekend immediately hit the top of the themselves, once and for all, of the precious postcharts and ranked high among the review collegiate references that used to be their calling boards, injecting a new sound into the indie rock card.” The industry-standard publication ranked genre with experimental African influences, the album as the Best Album of 2013. This year’s Grammy win feels more like recflirty guitar riffs, and fun, sing-along lyrics. Upbeat and catchy singles like “A-Punk,” ognition for the band’s entire body of work “Oxford Comma,” and “The Kids Don’t Stand a rather than just its latest album. As a group formed on experimentalChance” featured Ezra ism and dedicated to Koenig’s light, noncomconstant self-progression, mittal vocals that danced Vampire Weekend keeps on top of drummer Chris innovating in the right Tomson’s percussion. direction, without forsakContra, the band’s secing the base sound that ond album, released in —jason fitzroy jeffers carried it to success in the 2010, built on the group’s first place. preppy rock-pop lean with And speaking of evolution, Vampire Weekend’s a more electronically produced foundation as guitarist and keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij’s piano presence in Miami points to the city’s own shifting scales felt more present (“Giving Up the Gun” and music landscape, one that, “say, 10 years ago, wouldn’t usually see an indie band of their stat“Diplomat’s Son”). That same year, Vampire Weekend made its ure,” according to Jason Fitzroy Jeffers, a culture first trip to Miami, where concertgoers raved writer-about-town. “There once was a sense that about the group’s energetic set, as the off-stage- there wasn’t a big enough audience around here for these bands to justify the expense of taking subdued lead Koenig let it all out on stage. But since then, the band has grown up, and for their tours here.” Miami’s new generation of creits April 30 and May 1 shows this year, will be ative cool is establishing its influence on the city’s slowing down the tempo with tracks from Modern culture. Adds Jeffers, “Miamians are hungry for Vampires of the City, a clear departure from the these acts.” Vampire Weekend will deliver a satissounds of Vampire Weekend and Contra. In this fying performance. That, and a “Horchata.” iteration, with more purposeful percussion and a Vampire Weekend performs at 8 pm Wednesday, April nod toward deep consideration and accepted 30, and 8 pm Thursday, May 1, at The Fillmore melancholy, Koenig’s haunting vocals wax poetic Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, on life philosophies. 305-673-7300; livenation.com. OD

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Lead singer Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend performing on the Pyramid Stage on the fifth day of the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts.

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Laugh Out Loud For its ninth run, the South Beach Comedy Festival brings Chelsea Handler’s entertaining irreverence to Miami Beach. by julia ford-carther

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wanted to get back to my roots,” Chelsea Handler facetiously quipped to Jay Leno back in January when asked why she chose to travel to Uganda. “I wanted to go on one of those trips where you become one with nature and you find yourself. And then of course it just turned into… hedonism.” That trip, along with jaunts across the Caribbean, a hilariously problematic German excursion, a ski-slope rendezvous in Aspen, and more, spurred her latest book, Uganda Be Kidding Me, out last month, and corresponding comedy tour, Uganda Be Kidding Me Live. On April 4, the comedian and talked-about talk show host brings her tour to the South Beach Comedy Festival (SBCF), to share her world-travel debacles and subsequent laughinducing awkward moments. True to form, Handler’s newest addition to her repertoire is delivered in her trademark self-deprecating, biting, often-controversial anecdotes. Bookending Handler’s headlining act is a lineup that includes Mike Epps, Joe Rogan, Nick Swardson, Chris Hardwick—the self-proclaimed comic of the nerd nation—and politically prodding W. Kamau Bell.

“[Miami] is such a great community for comedy that it’s a great chance for us to bring the brand to life,” says Steve Raizes, senior vice president of enterprises at Comedy Central, the festival’s national media partner. Two new live South Beach debuts include Meltdown with Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani, and @Midnight Live, an in-person version of Hardwick’s on-air improv panel show. With its pulse on funny, SBCF has had historical success in booking comedy’s rising satire stars, like 2013’s participating Jim Jefferies, a dry Australian whose new FXX series Legit just premiered in February of this year. “Big, fun, high-energy comics play really well,” observes Raizes. “[They] fit with the overall vibe of the town.” With a 2014 schedule featuring a heavy concentration of already established jokeslingers, each set is sure to be “LOL” worthy. Chelsea Handler performs at the South Beach Comedy Festival at 8 pm and 11 pm Friday, April 4, at The Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300; southbeachcomedyfestival.com. OD

In the world of fashion, designers must progress or risk becoming irrelevant. But Sustainatopia is challenging the entire industry to innovate from the inside out. Leading the charge is John Rosser, South Florida resident and founder of Sustainatopia and its Ethical Fashion & Sustainable Design Summit, a conference that offers solutions to reduce the environmental and social impact of the business of chic. “We are creating an event that can educate and help businesses that are trying to make money and do the right thing,” says Rosser. As the fifth Sustainatopia returns to Miami Beach from April 16 to 22, a new highlight is the inaugural Ethical Fashion & Sustainable Design Summit, two days of panels, as well as an awards and fashion show. The summit addresses sustainable practices for fashion-industry players, differentiating between eco-fashion—the practice of minimizing a waste footprint— and ethical fashion, a company’s consideration of fair treatment. Behind the seams stands a host of eco-fashion’s leaders, a passionate advisory board including architect Fair-trade pima Chad Oppenheim, and organic cotton wrap dress, Indigenous. recognized indigenous.com. environmentalists, like Victoria’s Secret model Amber Arbucci, this year’s awards ceremony honoree. Previously, Sustainatopia has attracted ecoconscious powerhouses Donna Karan and Selita Ebanks. “It’s where fashion is moving,” says Rosser. sustainatopia.com

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The Art of the Wheel A peek behind the curtain of Ken Gorin’s The Collection, where dream cars are the norm. by bill kearney

Noon—The Collection As I pull up to The Collection’s foyer, which looks more like a high-end condo lobby than a car dealership, I’m addressed as “sir” by the valet. A pencil-skirted receptionist immediately offers me cappuccino, and I walk a gauntlet of sports cars that speed through every man’s (and some women’s) dreams—Porsches, Aston Martins, McLarens, Jaguars, and more. It’s quite a show, and that’s just how owner Ken Gorin wants it. But shows like this don’t just happen; they have to be produced. After a handshake in the lobby, Gorin invites me upstairs, behind the curtain, if you will. As we walk, various staff members offer a chorus of “Hello, Mr. Gorin” and “Good day, Mr. Gorin.” The upstairs space is massive—a veritable city block—festooned with vintage red Porsche 911s on lifts and Ferraris with their rear-engine hoods up. Gorin leads a huddle of head mechanics and managers in suits whom he’d tasked with shortening the time it takes to pick up a car from service. They toss around ideas. One of the guys suggests that the valet identify the customer by his loaner car as he pulls in, and alert the garage before the customer utters a word. The car would arrive for the customer at the moment he finishes paying. “I love that,” says Gorin, beaming. “If you can imagine—magically your car shows up. That’s the perception you want to create.” He acknowledges that it might be a pain to make happen, but he wants the plan implemented.

Ken Gorin at The Collection in Coral Gables, one of the leading dealers of luxury autos in the country.

Gorin sits down with his marketing team as Brand Manager Frank Consuegra runs through new online banner ad animations: Dwyane Wade soars through the frame on his way to a slam dunk, the Audi A3 appears with the slogan “Some moves belong on a highlight reel. So does this offer.” That’s all good, but Gorin wants A3 banners to work on smartphones, since the buyers will be younger, and the A7 photo needs to show the unique rear architecture. Consuegra has also settled on a billboard on US 1; Gorin double-checks the image to make sure Wade looks tall enough. Details like this pay off. In 1995, when he and a business partner bought The Collection, the dealership did $51 million in continued on page 128

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continued from page 126 sales. 2013 was their best year to date, with $428 million in sales. “I guess you could say it was the epitome of the Miami Vice days,” says Gorin of 1995. At the time, the dealership was “ethically bankrupt,” and he set out to change the culture by studying companies like L.L. Bean and Harley Davidson, even handing out business cards with a code of ethics pushing relationships, not sales. Some of the touchstones for changing the culture came from running a dealership in Connecticut with his father. “He was my best friend and mentor,” says Gorin. These days, he attends five auto shows a year, and manufacturers such as Audi and Porsche invite him to tour their headquarters so he can look at their concept cars and give his opinion. The Collection is the No. 2 Porsche dealer, the No. 2 Favorite car: “It changes. Last week, Maserati dealer, and the No. 4 Aston Martin dealer in the US, I was driving an and Gorin is seen as someone who knows the American and Aston Martin South American buyer. He might not like the fit and finish of Vanquish their prototypes, and manufacturers listen. “This is showing my convertible. I have a Porsche 911 Turbo S age a bit,” he says, “but when it became necessary for cars to have and a Jaguar XKE.” a cup holder, there was a lot of pushback [from luxury brands]. Best place to drive: “I They said, ‘Oh, you Americans with your big gulps.’ So you projust came back from vide feedback.”

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Steve Sawitz, owner of Joe’s Stone Crab, walks in, and, à la Cheers, everybody knows his name. It makes sense—Gorin calls the vibe he’s created at The Collection a “relationship selling business model.” People like Sawitz, who are car-obsessed, will simply hang out even if they’re not buying. “These guys are like car shrinks,” says Sawitz. “They know what you already own. They’ve got your back.” Today he’s here to test drive the new Maserati Ghibli, the brand’s first car to come in under $100,000. But before he can find the Ghibli, Sawitz encounters a stunning red Audi RS5 cabriolet. “Wow, wow,” he gasps, circling the convertible, running his hands over it, rapt. “It’s so aggressive. Did you put this here for a reason?” he asks Gorin, as if placing it there would seduce him into buying it. Gorin chuckles. The two have become buddies over the years, and Gorin in turn spends “too much time” at Joe’s Stone Crab. Gorin watches as Steve Sawitz ogles the new Audi RS5 cabriolet.

above: Gorin brainstorms with his team of head mechanics and managers; left: Raising a toast at the annual management team celebration dinner. “It’s you guys that make that whole thing,” he says.

But back to the Ghibli—we pull out onto the streets of Coral Gables, and Sawitz loves this one, too, taking short bursts of high speed when appropriate, the 410-horsepower engine making a lovely ripping sound—something wild in suburbia. “Yeah, this car’s got attitude,” he says. “God, this thing flies.” “You’re going to get a lot more roadfeel in a car like this,” says Gorin. “It’s a true sports sedan. You’ll sacrifice that smooth carpet ride, but someone who’s looking for a sports sedan doesn’t want a carpet ride.” Sawitz is again smitten. Gorin suggests he solve the dilemma by buying both cars. The Collection’s management team pile off a bus at Cipriani for their annual celebration dinner, taking their seats at a long white-clothed banquet table, joking now that the day is done. The wait staff serve Bellinis to one and all, and Gorin stands to make a toast. “You’re my family. You stuck with me through the good and the bad. We have the facility, we have the location, we have the brands, but it’s you guys that make that whole thing. And while I might be intense and I might be excitable, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate what you do.” He raises a toast to their health and happiness. Glasses chime. Dinner begins. 200 Bird Road, Coral Gables, 305-444-5555; thecollection.com OD

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Jazzar in her gallery, with Paradise Lost, by New York painter Carlos Fragoso, 2013.

Two works by Chris Fennell: Guts and Glory, 2013 (above), and White Stag, 2013 (left).

“ The environment where you present art is very important, beyond just the inside of the building.” —carol jazzar provocative, but displays as much of a devotion to the world of theater as to playfully lampooning the art world. Representing the younger Miamians who came of age in the wake of Art Basel is Jen Stark—her sculptures, meticulously constructed out of eye-popping hues of color, are instantly striking. Rounding out Jazzar’s roster are several New Yorkers, including the collagist Chris Fennell. Whereas other Florida galleries add out-of-towners to their exhibition schedules in hopes of goosing sales or prestige via an established art world name, Jazzar simply follows her eye. Fennell was referred to her by a Miami artist, and upon a visit to his Brooklyn studio, she was wowed by his dazzling collage work focused on swirling geometric patterns and starbursts, some recalling the Op Art of the 1960s. That was all it took to offer Fennell a Miami show. Bucking marketplace trends hasn’t always translated into easy sales—“I started with my enthusiasm, and I’m still operating on my enthusiasm,” she quips—but it has helped make Jazzar’s bimonthly gallery openings mustattend gatherings for art aficionados. Indeed, on the appointed evenings they can be found spilling out of the gallery, across Jazzar’s backyard, and around—as well as occasionally in—her pool. That informality is fully intended, Jazzar says. “I’m not looking to move to Wynwood or to the next art hub. I want to keep growing this place and bringing artists and viewers here for a different kind of experience. Art for me is not just a piece of work someone creates and then someone else puts up on a wall. Art is life. The whole point is to throw art and life together!” Chris Fennell’s “Say Yes” is on exhibition through April 18 at Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art, 158 NW 91st St., Miami; cjazzart.com. OD

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continued from page 130 “Om,” she repeats, alternating it with “home.” The linguistic nod to the Zen concept of inner peace is crucial, she adds. That this is more than mere affectation becomes apparent with an actual visit to Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art, located behind Jazzar’s own circa1953 home in El Portal. As if the vintage architecture on her quiet, leafy street weren’t enough of a break from Wynwood’s gritty sidewalks, huge avocado trees shroud a long driveway leading back to the gallery. “Necessity is the mother of invention,” Jazzar chuckles. “I knew a number of contemporary artists who were always complaining they didn’t have an opportunity to show their work.” She had already begun making a name for herself as an independent curator earlier this past decade, staging well-received shows in the Design District ranging from a multimedia installation by Museum of Contemporary Art founder Lou Anne Colodny to a centennial celebration of Salvador Dalí. Yet she lacked the funds to rent a permanent warehouse space and hang out her own shingle. What she did possess was a large, high-ceilinged, two-car garage—perfect for transforming into an exhibition space, albeit one far removed from most gallery-hoppers’ itineraries. Being located off the beaten art track quickly became part of her gallery’s appeal. “The environment where you present art is very important, beyond just the inside of the building,” Jazzar says. “When you come here and park your car in front of the house, already you’re surrounded by big trees. Even if you’re stressed out, being in nature is going to quiet down your mind. When you enter the space, you’re calm. The way you’re going to see the artwork is different than if you’re in a ‘white cube’ gallery, or a museum where your mind is already pre-set.” The other part of that visual equation is the art itself. Since its debut show in 2007, Jazzar’s gallery has carved out a niche where craftsmanship remains central—don’t expect to see much in the way of minimalist painting or piles of found debris masquerading as “political” statements. Call it a theory-free zone. Jazzar has also opened up her gallery to several generations of Miami artists that all too rarely interact with one another: Robert Huff first made a local name for himself in the 1970s, though his latest geometrically intricate drawings remain as transfixingly beautiful as ever. Performance artist David Rohn initially set eyebrows fluttering amid the South Beach scene of the early ’90s— no mean feat given that period’s louche atmosphere. His current work is no less

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art full Renée Cox’s Redcoat (2004), from her Queen Nanny of the Maroons series, part of the “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World” exhibition at PAMM.

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ou could be forgiven for rolling your eyes at the name of the Pérez Art Museum Miami’s new exhibition: “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World.” After all, barely a week goes by without public figures citing Miami as some kind of gateway. Yet the strength of this show lies in its eschewing dry statistics for the thankfully messier world of art—beginning with the Haitian Revolution of 1791, moving up to the present day, and sprawling through an array of neighboring countries and artistic mediums along the way. “It’s not just thinking about the contemporary immigration or trade issues that tie us all together,” PAMM Associate Curator Diana Nawi explains. “It’s an art exhibit, not a social statement. It’s not just figures on a page. It’s beautiful, imaginative, engaging, creative, interpretative iterations of history.” It’s also very, very big. Nawi’s

task has been to help slim down the exhibit—which originally filled three different New York City museums with 500 different artworks—so it would physically fit inside PAMM’s walls. Post-diet, “Caribbean” now contains 170 works while still shining a spotlight on Miami’s contributions to the aesthetic mix; local artists such as Cuban-exile José Bedia and Haitian expat Edouard Duval-Carrié (who has a concurrent solo show of new work at PAMM) share the space with heavyweights like Jamaica’s Renée Cox and Ebony Patterson. South Florida’s scholars will no doubt debate the cultural commonalities between various pieces on display. Nawi herself sees a more fundamental interlocking thread: “It’s all great art.” “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World” opens April 18 at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-375-3000; pamm.org. OD

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The Pérez Art Museum Miami dives deep into the Caribbean art world. by brett sokol

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Creative License Miami natives Laura and Cristina Cartagena are establishing an online marketplace for the next generation of collectors and emerging artists. by julia ford-carther

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ake a stroll in Wynwood and it’s clear that the creative class “brain drain” that once plagued Miami is a distant memory. The next wave of innovators is emerging locally, and among them are Laura and Cristina Cartagena, CEO/founder and COO, respectively, of Create Collect. Part online gallery, part artist collective, Create Collect pioneers a progressive approach to the traditional world of selling art, bridging the gap between artist and consumer. “We realized there was this problem with artists…. they could make stuff but didn’t know what to do [with it] afterward,” explains Laura. “We could do that for them. Our main goal is to promote and sell their work and expose them in any way possible.” That is done, she explains, by connecting collectors directly to the artists themselves. The sisters launched the Create Collect website with much aplomb during the recent Art Basel fair while simultaneously executing a corresponding multiartist pop-up show. “It was a huge success,” recounts Laura. “We sold a lot, and a lot of people showed interest. They were like, ‘This is very different from everything else we’ve seen.’” The duo’s creative and operational vision has yielded an inspirational collection of close to 300 pieces in their Miami warehouse. “I’m looking for contemporary art,” Laura explains. “And I’m looking for more of a personality, someone who is open to new possibilities and who really wants to expand the way they work. They are willing to do a painting just as much as they’re willing to do a poster.” She sources works from her own network of artistic friends as well as from artists who send in submissions. A handful of Miami-based artists the two represent include photographer Yuri Tuma and vibrant painter Marilyn Rondon. Others, like illustrator Nicolas Linares (who goes by the moniker NKONE) and multimedia mastermind Lucas Benarroch (MRKA), hail from Spain, Portugal, Colombia, New York, and Boston. The pair has been tapped to be art ambassadors for Think Hotel Group, the group behind Boulan South Beach hotel, helping dress rooms to “inject culture into their hotels.” “Art is very much branching out into hotels, restaurants, galleries, and events,” Laura says. “Art can translate in so many different places, and I think that is the future— all of the different platforms that are available to us. It’s exciting.” createcollect.com OD

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Models and volleyball made for a fun afternoon at the Wildfox Model Beach Volleyball Tournament as Miami’s top agencies teamed up with the sport’s biggest names to raise funds for the Irie Foundation, an organization that supports South Florida children. The popular sun-drenched event drew A-list onlookers, including Jamie Foxx and iconic designer Calvin Klein. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach welcomed legendary punk-rock band Blondie for a memorable performance at BleauLive. Lead singer Debbie Harry led the audience through a nostalgic set of the band’s top hits, including “Heart of Glass” and “One Way or Another,” as well as new tracks from the band’s latest album release. Set Sail

Norwegian Cruise Line cruised into Miami to christen the Getaway, the newest ship in its fleet, and also the largest vessel to homeport year-round in Miami. For the inaugural cruise, Pitbull took to the stage in front of a full poolside deck before the ship headed out to sea. continued on page 142

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French artists Christian Volckman and Raphaël Thierry of C&R re-created their large-scale Reach for the Moon during a live, on-site performance at the VIP preview of the highly anticipated Art Wynwood fair. Miami’s foremost culture philanthropists joined Miami City Ballet for a Valentine’s Day presentation of its company premiere of Jerome Robbins’s West Side Story Suite. Afterwards, guests joined honoree George Chakiris, who played Bernardo in the 1961 movie production of West Side Story, as he addressed the crowd in a heartfelt speech, tearing up as he remembered the moment he received the life-changing role. Jenny and Joe

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Partners in Sublime A BASEL-FRIENDLY COLLABORATION WITH THE WEBSTER IS JUST ONE WAY FRANCISCO COSTA IS CELEBRATING HIS FIRST DECADE AS WOMEN’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION. BY LAURIE BROOKINS

rancisco Costa had only attended Art Basel once before, but this past year, he says, he felt right at home. “The thing I loved was that it was so democratic,” he says. “It was like going to a park or a promenade, and everywhere you looked, [there was] more art than you would find in a museum. And the families: I was looking at something, and two families walked in, two couples with eight kids, to look at the art. How exciting is that?” Costa trekked to the December art fair in Miami Beach to debut an exclusive Calvin Klein resort collection at The Webster, a collaboration with the retailer’s CEO, Laure Hériard Dubreuil—and make no mistake, the creative director for Calvin Klein Collection’s womenswear is a fan. “Laure is unbelievable: so spirited, so beautiful, worldly, and interesting, and the store really reflects that,” Costa says. “You feel like you’re in a different world when you walk through The Webster. Not many retailers buy

with passion these days. It’s usually much more corporate in thinking.” The Webster collaboration was inspired by the graphic lines and bold hues of Ellsworth Kelly—though it was Hériard Dubreuil who insisted, Costa notes, on including Kelly’s signature red among the pieces earmarked for her Collins Avenue boutique. “Her eye really is genius,” he says. For the Spring 2014 collection that just arrived in stores, Costa looked to combine the graphics of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso with the sensuous lines of New York-based British painter Cecily Brown, whom he deems a favorite. As he moves into his second decade at Calvin Klein, successful in his quest to drive the brand forward while always respecting its DNA, you sense Costa’s confidence as he pursues these increasingly adventurous avenues: “I really just wanted to express what I was feeling.” 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com OD

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Aeronautica Militare chooses Miami as its first US outpost.

What began in post-World War II Italy has landed in South Beach. Italian brand Aeronautica Militare opened on Washington Avenue and now counts Miami locals among its devotees. With almost 1,800 stores worldwide, the brand, which focuses on men’s, women’s, and children’s sportswear, accessories, and leather goods, strategically chose Miami for its internationalism. “Miami is a world-class city,” says owner Maurizio Fiorini, “and [Washington Avenue] is truly up-and-coming.” The insignia on jackets, bags, and more stems from an exclusive partnership between Aeronautica Militare and the Italian government in which the symbols of the Italian air force and its acrobatic flying squadron, Frecce Tricolori, are used. The brand finds fans in celebrities such as Mischa Barton, Adrien Brody, and local brand ambassador Norris Cole, who says, “Aeronautica Militare is always on target.” 1510 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-8774; aeronauticaofficialstore.com

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Cut Above the Rest Local designer Dionea Orcini brings her nouveau vintage jewelry to Oxygene at Bal Harbour Shops. by lauren finney Miamian Dionea Orcini loves the mysterious, the ancient, and the ritualistic. “My jewelry collections are an interpretation of ancient stories and legends,” says Orcini, who conceives her unique pieces in her Miami studio before they are produced in Parisian ateliers. “Living in Miami plays a huge role in my process as we are continuously exposed to different cultures and traditions [here].” The line merges the ancient and the modern through 18k black, white, yellow, and rose gold and precious stones such as rubies, emeralds, sapphires, tourmalines, and tanzanites. Highlights include Il Profumo, a series of pomander necklaces with a signature aromatherapy scent, and Nissa, whose patterns mimic traditional henna body art. Says Orcini, “Miami is a fantastic backdrop for jewelry—we show a lot of skin here, and there’s nothing more sexy than the sparkle of the jewelry on skin!” From $3,000. Oxygene, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-864-0202; oxygeneboutique.com OD

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Surf’s New Turf STORIED SURFWEAR COMPANY SUNDEK RIDES A WAVE INTO MIAMI.

urf culture picks up speed and heads east as the iconic California surfwear brand Sundek moves to new headquarters in Biscayne Park this spring. Famous for its rainbowstreaked board shorts originally championed by the top surfers in the ’70s, Sundek reintroduced itself to the US via California in 2010 and is no longer able to resist the prominent pull and strong shift toward South Florida’s surf culture. “Florida is the only place in the US where beach and pool life exist all 12 months of the year,” says Sundek’s CEO, Agostino Magni. “People from all over the world look to this city’s growing leadership, which is truly redefining the US market. It is the natural place for us to keep growing.” He notes, “Miamians are strongly oriented [toward] and sensitive to new trends, which is why people

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Treasure Hunter Tucked away in North Miami Beach, Madeleine Kirsh’s vintage shop, C. Madeleine’s, is brimming with style from days gone by. by stephanie dunn

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n Biscayne Boulevard, amid concrete strip malls selling fast food and even faster fashion, C. Madeleine’s stands as a portal to the past. At 11,000 square feet, the vintage showroom by Madeleine Kirsh houses 10 decades of fashion, with one-of-a-kind pieces dating from the Edwardian era of the late 1800s to the grunge trend of the 1990s. While the location of C. Madeleine’s is unassuming—unglamorous, even— its lust-worthy inventory serves as a reminder that the most difficult things to find are often worth the journey. The store is organized like a museum, with each zone representing a specific period. Near the front, a couture designer area displays the most “important” pieces, like a lushly tiered, off-theshoulder Simonetta gown from 1952. The psychedelic ’60s are nearby and easy to spot. There’s a corner devoted to outerwear from the ’70s, brimming with funky shags as well as capes and faux furs. In the back, beside the men’s area of Pac-Man tees and Bermuda shorts, is a tented “multicultural area,” where handembroidered vests and weathered Western wear take center stage. The southernmost corner houses the rarest finds: creamcolored confections from the ’20s alongside Victorian bracelets and hairbrushes. Then there’s the ’90s region, with its plentitude of safety-pin-covered denim jackets. continued on page 154

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continued from page 152 At 62, Kirsh herself embodies an ode to personal style. Her outfit—which she admits to changing “three to four times per day”—is a mash-up of layers, decades, textures, and places. Today, her gray-green eyes peer through rhinestone-studded cat’s-eye glasses. Her violet bob is nearly the same shade as her oxblood lipstick, which, of course, matches her nails. Jewel-toned crystal strands spill down the front of a silk kimono, and the look is finished with sheer black tights and pointed-toe boots. “With attitude,” she says, “you can pull off anything.” The sartorial force got her start in interior design and originally opened the shop as an antiques store, but eventually her love of clothing took over. Still, though, she rounds out the store’s décor with kitschy sitting areas, retro boudoir vanities, and even an old ice cream shop façade she discovered in Paducah, Kentucky. Every item has a story. Every detail evokes a feeling. “In the past, shopping was an art,” says Kirsh. “My mother and I would sit and sip coffee—or Champagne on a good day—as saleswomen presented the most gorgeous pieces. One day, they brought out a magnificent Oscar de la Renta gown. My mother, slipping it on, turned to me and asked, ‘Do you

think Daddy would mind me spending so much money?’ And all I remember, even to this day, is how strikingly beautiful she looked, standing there in the delicate boned corset. That sort of glamour is lost today. But not at C. Madeleine’s.” Kirsh opened the store 12 years ago, thrilled to discover that, despite its overall newness as a destination, South Florida was a treasure trove for vintage. “By the ’50s,” she explains, “Miami was the new French Riviera. Women flocked down, bringing all of their fabulous belongings with them. So you’ll find incredible pieces from the ’50s to today right here in South Florida, oftentimes from the grandmas in Palm Beach. For older pieces from the ’20s and ’30s, I have to travel to the more metropolitan cities of the Midwest, like Chicago, where women dressed to the hilt years ago.” While she stows away select irresistible pieces in her personal archive, Kirsh saves the rest for her customers—savvy locals, bicoastal costume designers, and clients who fly in from England, France, and South America to admire original designs by Yves Saint Laurent, Thierry Mugler, and Christian Dior. Such iconic names also bring in their fair share of celebrities. “Pharrell Williams adores our Chanel,” she says. “Katy Perry loves the ’80s. Then there’s Miley [Cyrus]…. She’s off the charts with her taste but has a tremendous sense of fashion.” Ultimately, C. Madeleine’s is a labor of love. “This store is a piece of me, an amalgamation of my loves and treasures. At its heart, though, it’s an experience, an experience you won’t find anywhere else in the world.” And, with that, she breaks out the Champagne. 13702 Biscayne Blvd., N. Miami Beach, 305-945-7770; cmadeleines.com OD

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Shop Talk Co-owner Cheryl Herger of Sunset Harbour’s Frankie boutique shares where she shops when not at her own store. by lauren finney

As a graduate of Miami International University of Art & Design, Frankie (1891 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 786-4794898; frankiemiami.com) boutique co-owner Cheryl Herger truly knows the aesthetic Miamians are looking for in their casual clothes. With brands such as RVN, Anine Bing, and its own line under the Frankie label, the shop is a home run for women aiming to achieve the laid-back glamour synonymous with the Magic City.

When she seeks more variety and some serious inspiration, vintage boutique C. Madeleine’s (13702 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach, 305-945-7770; cmadeleines.com) in North Miami Beach is where she “[has] been finding timeless pieces since [she] moved to Miami.” And if shoppers can’t find what they need at Frankie, she sends them down the block to Beach Boutique (1701 Sunset Harbour Dr., Miami Beach, 305-531-8908; beachboutiquemiami.com), where shop owner Patricia Costa “has a great selection as well.” This thoughtfulness extends to the local brands she supports at Frankie, with Claudia E being a personal favorite. “Her pieces are very wearable, feminine, and girlie,” says Herger, with vibrant beach-ready and street-ready prints the staple of the brand. When in need of a beauty day, Herger loves The Standard Spa (40 Island Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-1717; standardhotels.com/miami). “Relaxing in a hammam while getting a massage is an amazing way to spend the day,” she says. “Luba Deskins is a therapist I have been going to for many years there, and she is the best!” For haircare, Herger has been just as loyal, seeing Ernesto Fernandez (305-742-7394) “almost since I moved to Miami. He’s worked in a few major salons but now comes to my home.”

Knit skirt, RVN ($225).

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With a perceptive eye for what’s trending, Herger usually stocks what she would personally buy at Frankie—“my style is very casual yet chic,” she says—with Australian brands such as Finders Keepers, Bless’ed Are the Meek, and One Teaspoon making a huge impact in her store. “I love these brands because they have such a different style and offer many colorful and vibrant prints that fit in well with the Miami lifestyle,” Herger says.

Herger brings the beach inside her home, too. “I live in front of the beach,” she says, “so

my accessories for my home are minimal but still very inviting and cozy.” She is a fan of Nest Casa (120 NE 39th St., Miami, 877-661-0417; nestcasa.com), where she can get everything from home accessories, pillows, and furniture to candles, fragrances, and art, and of Robert Gallagher (gallagher-ap.com), a South Florida-based designer whose work she recently right: Frankie in discovered. “His interiors are very sleek and modern,” she says. “The Sunset Harbour; look I keep for my home definitely reflects my Miami lifestyle— below: The pool at The Standard very relaxing!” OD is perfect for a day of relaxation.

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A student at Miami’s Nicolas G. Hayek Watchmaking School turns a winding stem on a hand-driven lathe; BELOW: Classes use a fully functional 20X scale model to teach the intricacies of mechanical wristwatch movements.

Magic City Masters AS AN INTERNATIONAL PLAYGROUND AND AN EPICENTER OF THE AMERICAS, MIAMI HAS BECOME A MECCA FOR TIME’S MOST RENOWNED WATCHMAKING BRANDS. BY ROBERTA NAAS

Limited-edition self-winding Hublot Big Bang Caviar “Lady 305” watch ($37,900) in 18k rose gold with 36 blue topazes. The caseback is engraved with the Miami skyline. Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1855; hublot.com

number of watch-specific boutiques to somewhere near three dozen by the end of 2014. Among them is Parmigiani Fleurier, whose boutique is slated to open in November. “Miami is the window to South America and vice versa,” says Marcia Mazzocchi, president of Parmigiani Fleurier in America. “Being here enables us to build brand awareness and be present for many of our South American collectors and followers.” Parmigiani’s commitment to South Florida includes making Miami its headquarters in the Americas in 2010. The same is true of Corum, Ulysse Nardin, Perrelet, Bell & Ross, and DeWitt, several of which not only claim Miami as

their US headquarters but also boast sizable aftersales service and repair facilities. Even more important than this strong retail and business presence is the fact that many brands are opening service and repair centers here and employing dozens of highly skilled workers, in an effort to make servicing the islands and the Americas easier and quicker. Chopard just inaugurated an 11,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art service center in Coral Gables in September. The $2 million facility handles repairs and maintenance for the luxury brand’s retail and ultimate high-end clients continued on page 160

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARY JAMES (STUDENT, SCALE MODEL)

he international explosion that Miami is experiencing on all fronts has particular resonance with luxury watch brands that have been opening boutiques in the city at a dizzying pace. According to LGI Network, an NPD Group Company (the top industry source for tracking retail sales), Florida-based retailers carrying a mix of high-end brands such as Breitling, Cartier, IWC, Panerai, and Patek Philippe saw same-store year-overyear growth exceeding 15 percent. Among the names that have opened up brand-exclusive shops in the past year or so are Rolex (via Luxury Swiss LLC), Cartier, de Grisogono, Corum, IWC, F.P. Journe (whose boutique offers a watch library and a bar), A. Lange & Söhne (in Palm Beach), and TAG Heuer. Some of these stores, such as Rolex, have opened in the Design District, where a frenzied expansion of watch boutiques is underway. “Miami is of interest to all watch brands not only because of the savvy international tourism it attracts but also because it is the gateway to Latin America,” explains Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, which has a strong presence in the city courtesy of a new boutique and a VIP entry wing at the AmericanAirlines Arena. “Especially important to us is the Brazilian market, where the watch business is booming. So having a presence here in Miami is critical.” Additionally, several watch brands say they are opening up later this year, which will bring the

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The Audemars Piguet boutique in Bal Harbour; an instructor guides a student through the process of checking clearances in the Swiss lever escapement.

continued from page 158 academies, the Nicolas G. Hayek Watchmaking in the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean. “Our goal is to reduce turnaround time on mainte- School. Originally started in Secaucus, New Jersey nance and repair of Chopard watches for the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean to a mere (where the Swatch Group is headquartered), in 10 days,” says Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, copresident 2005, the watchmaking school moved to Miami in of Chopard. Indeed, Scheufele admits that much of 2008. “We decided to relocate the school to Miami the lengthy turnaround time involved in servicing when we opened our new service center there. We watches today in Switzerland is the result of customs felt that Miami had many benefits, including a saturation of candidates within close proximity,” says delays, paperwork, and shipping time. Beat Aebi, head of Swatch The service center took Group Distribution five years to come to fruiCenters. tion and boasts 12 The school’s two-year watchmakers. It features a program offers the oppordedicated quality-control tunity to study the art of area with advanced Swiss watchmaking in a machines for extreme —KARL-FRIEDRICH comprehensive course testing of water resistance SCHEUFELE that has been developed and a complete polishing, with the Watchmakers of cleaning, and custom laser-engraving sector. There is also a state-of-the- Switzerland Training and Education Program art 5S-training workshop offering interactive (WOSTEP), one of only six WOSTEP partnership instruction for local jewelers so they can perform facilities in America. “Watch production has consimple, on-the-spot repairs. “It was well worth the tinued to grow in dramatic fashion over the past time and effort,” says Marc Hruschka, US presi- decade, and we need these highly skilled people to dent and CEO of Chopard. “Being in Miami, with be able to service the watches of today’s clients and such a big presence for repair and service, and with for the generations to come,” explains Aebi. Class size is limited to eight students, who attend our boutique, brings a whole new dimension to the both instructional and hands-on classes. The proworld of Chopard.” With the burgeoning timepiece trade in South gram offers free tuition, though students need to Florida, there is a particular investment in educa- purchase their own bench tools (to the tune of tion by one of the world’s largest luxury watch about $3,500). Students are evaluated based on a groups: The Swatch Group has chosen Miami to host of criteria and practical assessments to deterplay host to one of the top USA watchmaking mine aptitude for the skills required in watch

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repair. “There are two instructors for the program,” says Aebi. “Each recruits his class and stays with them for the two years to keep consistency for the students throughout their education.” He adds, “Miami is quite an attractive location to spend a few years of your life.” For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to oceandrive.com/watches. OD

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timekeeper Heat star Ray Allen and wife Shannon are working with watchmaker Hublot as part of their efforts to raise funds for diabetes research. below: Limited-edition Classic Fusion Ray Allen watch, Hublot.

Time for Change Ray Allen and wife Shannon form a unique partnership with Hublot in the fight against Diabetes. by jared shapiro

hen Miami Heat star Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon, discovered their son Walker was diabetic at the age of 17 months, it was a shock neither was ready for. Since then, the couple has vowed to find a cure. The duo has partnered with Hublot to raise awareness and funds, and with the recent Ray Allen Golf Classic, took in more than $500K for the fight against diabetes. When you first found out that Walker was diabetic, what went through your mind? Ray Allen: I was in the NBA Finals in 2008, and we didn’t know anything about diabetes, and I remember I had to look it up. I felt so sorry for him because it’s like, Why him? He’s so small and so full of life. I was trying to figure out what this is going to mean to how we live our life. Then I said, “We’re going to make it work. If I need to quit basketball, that’s what’s going to happen because we need to make sure we keep him alive.” Walker is 6 now. What’s his routine? Does he prick his finger? Shannon Allen: We prick his finger about 10 times a day. He can do it on his own and sometimes he will. Ray and I check his blood sugar every two hours at night. That’s the scariest thing for parents with kids with Type 1 diabetes, because sometimes they don’t wake up. You can have an extreme low [blood sugar] in the middle of the night, the kids go into a diabetic coma, and that’s it. How quickly did you become involved with diabetes research? RA: Immediately. When the news broke that Walker had diabetes, we were on TV talking about it. SA: We were living in Boston, and we got involved with the Joslin Diabetes Center [there]. Ray is still on the board of trustees, and I got involved with the New England chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( JDRF), and I sit on its international board of directors. Ray and Walker went to Congress last summer and spoke for special diabetes funding. Ray Allen and Hublot recently RA: Shannon and I have always talked about collaborated on three specialdoing something in Miami, and the [Ray Allen edition timepieces to benefit the Golf Tournament] seemed like the perfect fit. Diabetes Research Institute Shannon’s been doing everything she can to creFoundation (diabetesresearch.org) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research ate awareness and raise money with the [Ray of Foundation (jdrf.org). For more Hope Luncheon]. So while the golfers are out information, visit Hublot, Bal playing golf, there’s a ladies luncheon at the same Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., time. All proceeds go to the JDRF and the 305-865-1855; hublot.com/en. Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. OD

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Green in Any Language Stephen Starr’s new Verde restaurant at PAMM frames the breathtaking setting of Miami with perfect brushstrokes, a masterpiece of a culinary experience. by jordan melnick

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Verde’s terrace provides a view of shimmering Biscayne Bay and PAMM’s hanging gardens; above: Executive Chef Nicolay Adinaguev plating lunch.

filet of snapper served with cucumber yogurt, whipped avocado, and pickled tomatoes may pale in comparison to a Wifredo Lam painting, no matter how crispy the fish’s skin. And an Ai Weiwei installation—say, a towering arrangement of bicycles symbolizing the breakneck pace of industrialization in modern China—might trump a crunchy pizza topped with locally sourced squash blossoms, goat cheese, tomato sugo, and zucchini rounds. It all depends on what you’re hungry for. That’s one of the many challenges facing museum restaurants. There’s also the atypical schedule, tied to the organization’s hours of operation, and the imperative to satisfy the tastes of a diverse clientele, as museums generally strive to draw visitors from all walks of life. Verde, the restaurant inside the new Pérez Art Museum Miami (better known as PAMM), handles these challenges with a deft touch, offering diners nothing but crowd pleasers. There’s the satisfyingly savory snapper (sourced locally), the selection of thin-crust pizzas (gourmet enough for an adult, familiar enough for a kid), the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” bacon cheeseburger, the palate-invigorating hamachi sashimi, and, to lure the execs from downtown’s continued on page 172

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Cane sugar doughnuts with Cuban coffee and cajeta dips.

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Diners enjoying a casual meal on a recent visit; left: Squash blossom pizza with zucchini, goat cheese, tomato sugo, and roasted garlic olive oil is both approachable and sophisticated.

continued from page 171 office towers, a roasted New York strip steak served with fries and a pat of chimichurri butter on the side. The menu may sound faintly generic, especially when you consider the exciting culinary scene across Miami these days. But Verde’s food in fact makes a lot of sense for a restaurant whose patrons include art world socialites, grade-school field trippers, and everyone in between. “Our food is approachable [and] Miami-inspired while still maintaining the creativity that you would expect being surrounded by so much artistic inspiration,” says restaurateur Stephen Starr. Starr’s eponymous company runs scores of restaurants in the Northeast, including Granite Hill at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From experience, he knew Verde had to meet a lot of needs. “On one hand, Verde is a gathering place for those who will or have enjoyed the museum,” he says. “In the latter [case], it’s a place to continue a conversation about what you have just experienced. But it’s more than that. It also serves as a scenic power lunch spot for executives in the area. Dining alone, it can serve as a bit of a creative escape, or with others for lunch brainstorming sessions.” In accommodating so many scenarios, Verde still manages to have an identity. Most of its menu is light and refreshing, not the kind of fare that would make walking through the museum’s galleries feel like a chore. This kind of food fits well within the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building, with its light-filled rooms, hanging gardens, and bay views. Sporting wood-slatted continued on page 174

Picture Perfect Verde has nothing but good seats; every one affords a view of shimmering Biscayne Bay and the cruise ships docked in PortMiami. But the best seat in the house is, strictly speaking, outside the house, at one of the few tables on the open-air, roof-shaded deck just steps from the museum’s signature hanging gardens. Grab a seat facing east. Order a cocktail. Imbibe the breeze. Smile.

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Verde’s food is “Miami-inspired,” says restaurateur Stephen Starr, and the local flavor shows up in subtle ways in almost every dish. But if you really want to taste it, order the cane sugar doughnuts. Dusted with sweetness, fried brown on the outside and custard-soft in the middle, served with cajeta and Cuban coffee dips, they are the perfect last bite in an otherwise figure-friendly meal.

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“ The name reflects the city of Miami with its lush and tropical views.”

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Mi Vida Café’s Purple Afterall smoothie, with almond milk, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and dates; octopus a la plancha at Oak Tavern.

Clean Eating Vegan? Local? Sustainable? The options have never been more plentiful in South Florida. by galena mosovich

VEGAN VICTORY: Sublime Restaurant & Bar

Sublime is a mecca for the eco-conscious in Fort Lauderdale. The eclectic, 100 percent vegan, dinner-only menu is packed with worldly dishes and handcrafted cocktails featuring organic spirits. Owner Nanci Alexander is so committed to the cause that she donates all profits to animal welfare organizations. Her philosophy translates into dishes like Reef Tacos stuffed with tempura sea vegetable tofu, Asian slaw, black beans, and jasmine rice, and the Sublime Picatta, a Gardein (meatless) cutlet with mashed potato, sautéed spinach, and lemon-caper sauce. 1431 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, 954-615-1431; sublimerestaurant.com

GREEN-POWERED: LoKal

A server carrying a passion fruit-cilantro caipirinha.

Local carnivores flock to LoKal in Coconut Grove for burgers made from grass-fed cattle at a free-range farm in Central Florida. Every day, the patties are ground in-house by hand for an unforgettable flavor. The owners, husband-and-wife team Matthew and Priscilla Kuscher, opened with sustainability in mind. Their restaurant is the first in Miami-Dade to use 100 percent clean, renewable energy sourced from wind and solar power. More importantly, their veggie burger (with oat bran, brown rice, beets, and prunes) is good enough to “make a caveman convert.”

3190 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, 305442-3377; lokalmiami.com

LOCAL SOURCES: Oak Tavern

David Bracha is a longtime Miami chef known for sourcing produce and ingredients from the local farming community. His indoor/outdoor restaurant in the Design District will make any omnivore rejoice. The courtyard tables under the giant oak tree are the most coveted. Grab a seat and a Florida craft beer while you examine one of the freshest menus in town (think oysters, heirloom tomatoes, roasted beets, wood-grilled salmon, and wood-roasted goat). 35 NE 40th St., Miami, 786-391-1818; oak tavernmiami.com

ORGANIC OASIS: Mi Vida Café

Mi Vida Café is a haven for health nuts in Miami’s Upper Eastside. Sit at the counter to watch chef Daniela La Gamma whip up dishes in her tiny kitchen with all-organic ingredients from an urban farm just blocks away in Little Haiti. Sip on the Vida, an energizing blend of fresh-pressed kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, apple, and lemon, for a nice pick-me-up before your main course; we recommend the vegan Sloppy Joe with portobello confit, braised seitan (wheat meat), spinach, and almond romesco served on La Gamma’s Back to Morocco bread. 7244 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-759-6020; mividacafe.net

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continued from page 172 tables, green glassware, and potted succulents as centerpieces, the restaurant itself presents an expansive vista of Biscayne Bay and the ships cruising toward Government Cut, perfect scenery to gaze upon while sipping a passion fruit caipirinha off of Verde’s cocktail menu. “Verde means ‘green’ in Spanish,” says Starr. “We wanted to choose a name that reflected the Pérez Art Museum’s design, environment, and, of course, the city of Miami itself with its lush and tropical views.” Verde’s name also implies that the restaurant will continue to grow, and indeed —Stephen Starr Sunday brunch service is slated to begin in spring with the possibility of extending it to Saturday as well. For now, Starr says, both restaurant and museum “hope to set the tone for future ‘green’ growth in the downtown Miami area,” a tasty victory for the art world and beyond. 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-375-8282; pamm.org/dining OD

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Açaí Delight Miami’s favorite new delicacy, the açaí bowl, receives star treatment on South Beach. by stephanie dunn

arely-there bikinis. Beach-ready blowouts. Gisele Bündchen. It’s no secret that Miamians harbor an obsession with all things Brazilian. Yet the latest craze is less about what you put on your body and more about what you put in it: the açaí bowl. Popping up all across South Beach, the Brazilian treat is high in fiber, healthy fats, and coveted antioxidants. At Sunset Harbour hot spot JugoFresh (1935 West Ave., Miami Beach, 786472-2552; jugofresh.com), guests belly up to the counter for the Instagramfriendly It dish. Their version is based on the traditional recipe: Frozen açaí pulp is blended with banana, topped with fresh-cut fruit, and finished with a delicate drizzle of honey. Instead of the usual granola, the JugoFresh team crumbles Brazil nuts for a hit of heart-healthy selenium. Up the street at Milk Gone Nuts! (1840 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 305-5355000), a vegetarian-friendly “milk bar” located inside a Texaco gas station, mother-daughter duo Sara Tacher-Suarez and Brittany Fierman craft açaí bowls with the customer’s choice of homemade nut milk—almond, cashew, or coconut—before serving it “upside down,” using granola as a hearty base rather than a topping. “It gives a great crunch that comes as a surprise,” says Fierman.

At the Washington Avenue outpost of Juice & Java (1346 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-6675; juiceandjava.com), co-owners Cristian Medrano and Angeles Cordoba were among the first to bring açaí bowls to Miami after Medrano discovered them while surfing in Brazil. “Açaí is a phenomenal natural energizer,” Cordoba explains. “After a bowl, you’re basically good to go.” The husband and wife amp up their version with even more superfoods: chia, hemp, flax, and organic peanut butter. With its 22-year history, Alton Road health market Apple A Day (1534 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 305-538-4569; appleadaymiami.com) has seen its share of food fads, but none have exploded on the level of the açaí bowl. “We have customers come every single day to have it for breakfast,” manager J.J. Medina explains. “It’s a great clean-eating option for any meal because it’s packed with omega-6, omega-9, and fiber.” Mario Laufer of Carrot Express (1755 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 305535-1379) offers his take on what he calls “the healthiest berry in the world.” Served in an oversize silver bowl, his version is topped with glutenfree granola. OD

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An icy frozen blend of açai and fresh berries, often mixed with granola or nuts, the açai bowl is a high-energy, antioxidant-packed fuel for on-the-go Miamians.

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secret city A cornucopia of tropical fruits at Robert Is Here.

Charm Farm A riot of fruits, jams, and quirky Florida nostalgia make Robert Is Here an unusual staple, and that’s just the way we like it. by hunter braithwaite

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nce you pass Krome Avenue on your way out of Miami, things get a lot less chromed, unless you count the engine block of a vintage tractor. But the rural land about 45 minutes southwest of downtown is the best place to score garden-fresh fruits and vegetables, and when you finally get to Robert Is Here in Homestead, you’ll be glad you made the drive. Around since 1959, the phenomenon known as Robert Is Here began when 6-year-old Robert Moehling’s parents stationed him on the corner of SW 344th Street (the same corner where the business stands today) with 400 bushels of cucumbers. First, Moehling got a sign that, like the name of this iconic fruit stand, simply announced his presence. And then people came, again and again, any time they were in need of produce, exotic fruits, live entertainment, or some quality tortoise time at the petting zoo that sprang up out back. Robert is definitely still here—even though the stand’s been on the Today Show, the subject of two PBS documentaries, two New York Times articles, and has been the destination for 54 years’ worth of mango-milkshake-craving visitors. He fills me in on all of this history while we’re standing out back, behind the stand itself, near the macaw cage and a jackfruit tree, as a swarm of worker bees buzz the air and an even more frantic swarm of teenagers unload bananas, wash mangos and jujubes, tame the anaconda-length queue, and, continued on page 180

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Time to enjoy a 40,000 sq. ft. private club, with everything from gym and lounge, to boat slips and lap pool. Time to enjoy the laid-back million-dollar lifestyle and chic Italian design shared with only 99 owners. And with prices from the $600’s to just over $1 million, it’s time to come to Fort Lauderdale. Visit the preview sales center on the river, just north of Sunrise. Temporary entrance at 1180 N. Federal. 954.233.3288

La Dolce Vita Where the River Meets the Park. PremIer DeVeLoPerS We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Oral representation cannot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the developer. For correct representations make reference to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statues, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer. Obtain the property report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. All features, dimensions, drawings, graphic material, pictures, conceptual renderings, plans and specifications are not necessarily an accurate depiction and are subject to change without notice, and Developer expressly reserves the right to make modifications.

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above: The welcome sign at Robert Is Here; right: Robert Moehling has been working his namesake farm stand since 1959; bottom: Visitors browse the variety of produce on offer.

While you can’t go wrong with any flavor of milkshake here, everyone has his or her own version of right. salsa, pickled dilly beans—and the outlandishly good (and exotic) milkshakes and smoothies. Moehling’s favorite milkshake flavor is canistel-strawberry. His favorite fruit is the “magnificent” guanabana, also called soursop, which has a flavor that at first floats on the tongue like cotton candy but has the citrusy notes of pineapple. (Soursop also fights cancer—so well, in fact, that big pharmaceutical companies have spent millions to synthesize it, and failed.) And although you can’t go wrong with any flavor of milkshake here, everyone has his or her own version of right. Miami artist Christy Gast lists her discoveries: “Sapote, canistel, tiny bananas, so many varieties of avocados, loquat, carambola, dragonfruit, sugar apple... so many new flavors.” But when push comes to shove, she goes for a Florida classic—Key lime. Once people have their shakes, they can take them and sit at one of the tables out front. Or they can sip them out back—as long as they’re aware that the petting zoo smells like, well, a petting zoo, thanks to the emus, goats, geese, roosters, burro, and the watermelon-eating tortoises that call it home. Robert Is Here has always been busy, but people really started rolling in around 2008. “It’s a good thing I have my family,” Moehling says, turning around to silently count all of his offspring who work in the building. With luck, Robert Is Here will be here for a while. 19200 SW 344th St., Homestead, 305-246-1592; robertishere.com OD

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continued from page 178 most frustratingly, says Moehling, attempt to tally up customers’ purchases by hand, using a ballpoint pen. “I make them add,” he says, uncapping a grin that reveals his views on the virtues of low-tech versus high. This South Florida landmark has all of the same local flavor as any other fruit stand, yet a glance at the produce signs sends you off to some pantropical jungle outpost: Homegrown Asian guavas, sapodilla, black sapote, and jackfruit ripen next to their commoner cousins, bananas, Florida avocados, and bundles of collard greens stacked like fresh tobacco leaves. But Robert Is Here is much more than just a fruit stand. Ancient vehicles surround the place, some busted down, others, like a cherry-red ’55 Ford F-150 out front, in showroom condition. And then there’s the panoply of canned and jarred goodness—orange blossom honey, vidalia onion-jalapeño

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Growing a Cocktail Miami bars are going beyond farm-to-table and tending their own gardens, growing fresh herbs, flowers, and other ingredients for their haute creations. by galena mosovich

Magic City Swizzle cocktail at The Broken Shaker, made with herbs just picked from the garden.

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erbaceous is a buzzword in the cocktail community that’s growing as fast as the aromatic gems it describes. A select group of bartenders in Miami, along with one chef, have actually created on-site gardens, bringing their passion to life with their own hands. April is the best month of the year to taste the fruits of their labor—literally and figuratively. At The Broken Shaker (2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach, 305-531-2727; thefreehand .com/venues/the-broken-shaker), the inventory of the garden rivals that of the premium spirits found on the back bar. Lush, tropical landscaping showcases fragrant stems of rosemary, sage, lavender, oregano, tarragon, shiso, chives, and various kinds of mint that surround the courtyard of this bohemian playground. Co-owner Gabriel Orta stresses that there’s more to this garden than meets the eye. “The aesthetics only satisfy one of our senses. The goal with every cocktail is to touch them all,” he says as he grabs a handful of lemon verbena. According to Orta, it adds a subtle combination of lemon and mint that never overpowers. Herbs like this and other homegrown treasures, such as nasturtium (edible flowers), lemon, lime, orange, star fruit, mango, papaya, and banana are used to complement the drink recipes. Julie Frans, the executive chef of Essensia Restaurant + Lounge (3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-908-5458; essensiarestaurant.com) at the Palms Hotel & Spa, says the garden tells her when it’s time for a specific drink. Every day, she spends continued on page 184

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continued from page 182 time in the plot she built by the pool in order to eye the freshest, most seasonal ingredients for her restaurant’s bar (and kitchen). The Kaffir lime tree is a consistent standout that helps Frans and her bartenders craft the Kaffir lime drop cocktail, a signature drink featuring garden-picked lime leaf, Tru Garden vodka, egg white, and fresh ginger syrup. The scented leaves from the lime tree taste like spices, celery, dill, cumin, and pink peppercorns. After muddling them thoroughly, the other ingredients are added to make what is one of the most refreshing martinis in Miami. “It’s nice to keep it like a secret garden,” adds Frans. The rooftop of The Redbury hotel is home to the fresh herbs for Lorenzo (1776 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-483-1796; lorenzomiami.com), an Italian restaurant owned by chef Tony Mantuano. Basil, mint, and rosemary are grown for cocktails created by Michael Jack Pazdon from Napa Valley’s Goose & Gander. His Tazza di Suolo (or “Cup of Earth,” featuring Amaro Averna, mixed citrus, rosemary, Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao, ginger beer, and bitters) is a garden-party-style cocktail to bring waves of earthy, herbal flavors to the table. The rosemary is rubbed before it hits the liquid, releasing pungent oils that add unparalleled complexity. On the other side of the bridge, mint is the most popular herb. It covers the walls of Blackbird Ordinary’s (729 SW First Ave., Miami, 305-6713307; blackbirdordinary.com) expansive outdoor patio on the edge of Brickell. Owner Dan Binkiewicz and bar manager Fraser Hamilton call it the “edible wall” because Refreshing cocktails: guests walk right up to it For a Collins or mojito, and pick leaves to eat. use mint varieties, tarragon, or lavender. While this gets in the way of their scheduled harSpicy cocktails: Pair tequila or rum with vests, they say it makes sage, Thai basil, basil, them smile to see people or parsley. engaging with the bar’s Boozy classic fresh ingredients. OD

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The garden at Essensia.

Dimly lit trees and flickering candles illuminate the open-air terrace at Petit.

The Enclave Sunset Harbour’s new Petit bistro takes advantage of Miami’s weather while serving up a taste of Milan. by stephanie dunn

ometime in between your second and third glass of Barolo, after your first forkful of sublimely al dente tagliatelle, and moments before you realize that, yes, that definitely is Adriana Lima chatting it up at the corner table, you begin to think that maybe you’re not in Miami anymore. That’s true, at least in spirit, at Petit, the latest Italian import from Luca Guelfi and Simona Miele. Located on a grassy knoll in Sunset Harbour, Petit manages to be at once trendy and timeless, serving classic pastas, seafood, cheeses, and meats in an atmosphere that evokes the glamour and romance of Milan. Which is fitting, as it was in Italy’s fashion capital that Guelfi opened the original Petit to critical acclaim, drawing a bevy of celebrity fans and more than 14,000 Instagram followers eager to feast their eyes on the dish of the day—scallops crusted with Parma prosciutto; Milanese risotto with bone marrow, saffron, and Parmigiano; and New Zealand lamb chops with Dijon and thyme. After four years and a packed house almost nightly, Guelfi set his sights on expanding to the US. First stop: Miami Beach. “We wanted to serve local people, beautiful people,” Guelfi says. “So many people who live in Miami Beach are part of an international set, so they’re able to truly appreciate our concept and philosophy.” That concept, despite the French name, is molto Italiano. The kitchen is staffed almost entirely by Italians; the chef, 28-year-old Gabriele Delgrossi, is from Milan; the manager is Sardinian. The restaurant’s olive oil, wines, coffee, and pastas are sourced from Italy or, like the addictive gnocchi and tagliatelle, made in-house. An intimate open-air terrace allows for wine and conversation to flow under the stars, with rustic dishes served atop hand-painted tables forged from the lava of Mount Etna. As the night progresses, guests head indoors to mingle over apéritifs and listen to a soundtrack that skips from Pink Martini to the Rolling Stones. The décor elicits the feel of “your best friend’s French farmhouse,” with whitewashed woods, a black and white checkered floor, and mismatched throw pillows. As energy and conversation levels rise, copious candlelight illuminates photos of vintage Chanel ads, Axl Rose, and Jesus Christ. As Guelfi explains, “It’s uncoordinated, it’s without logic, but it’s what we love.” 1929 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-9887; petitbistrogroup.com

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insight When: After 18 holes. Where: The Clubhouse at The Bear’s Club, 250 Bears Club Dr., Jupiter, 561-626-2327; thebearsclub.com Why: Low-carb seafood gumbo in a serene setting. clockwise from far left: Legendary golferturned-golf course designer Jack Nicklaus at The Bear’s Club; the low-carb seafood gumbo on the menu was Nicklaus’s idea; the clubhouse provides a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests.

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ack Nicklaus walks into The Bear’s Club and shakes hands as if he’s no big deal, like he doesn’t own the place. Meanwhile, he was named Individual Male Athlete of the Century by Sports Illustrated, won a record 18 professional major-championship titles (six Masters, five PGA Championships, four US Opens, three British Opens), and is the benchmark by which all other golfers are measured. And he does own the place. Post-pro golf, he is startlingly busy—“I would go crazy if I wasn’t,” he says. He created Nicklaus Design, a firm that has crafted 400 golf courses all over the globe, and Nicklaus developed this one, in Jupiter. He has five kids, 22 grandkids, and still plays a lot (the last four days in a row). Nicklaus also devotes time to being a board member of the Everglades Foundation, which seeks to protect the remarkable ecosystem and restore its water flow to a natural state.

You grew up in Ohio but moved to Florida. Was it for the obvious reasons? Have you played golf in Ohio during the wintertime? I needed to do that when I first turned pro, so I really moved down here in the winter before I played my first tournament. How did you grow to care about the Everglades? A fellow taught me the backwaters of Florida Bay [the southern fringe of the Everglades]. It’s tough to get around—I spent a couple nights out there that I couldn’t get back in. I’ve caught a ton of fish out there, taken a lot of my friends out. You get snook, red fish. I landed my first tarpon out there—125 pounds. What are the hurdles to Everglades restoration? A lot of it is the sugar industry fertilizer issue [which pollutes Lake Okeechobee], and the blockage of water flowing south from Lake continued on page 188

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Jack Nicklaus sits down for lunch at his Bear’s Club in Jupiter to talk gumbo, golf, and the joys of the Everglades. by bill kearney

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clockwise from below: A slice of cheesecake based on his wife Barbara’s recipe; Nicklaus seated on The Bear’s Club’s back porch, with a view of the course he designed; golf trophies on display at the club.

continued from page 186 Okeechobee [which raises salinity levels]. But it’s a valuable resource. Seven million Florida residents, their water comes from the Everglades. And there’s value in all the people who come down here and visit. I understand golf buttresses some of your other philanthropic work. We came up with color-coded Jack Nicklaus balls—white, blue, and black—matched to your swing speed and ability. Some are engineered for distance and others for feel on the green. A percentage of every ball sold goes to the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, which is focused in South Florida. We have a relationship with Miami Children’s Hospital. So you designed a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at Baha Mar in the Bahamas? Yes, it’s just about finished. It’s going to be a really nice golf course. It’ll have a few challenging holes, it’s got great views of the ocean, the back nine is very hilly. We’ve got one sort of island green out in the lake. Do you ever design a hole and think it’s too difficult? [Laughs] Many of them, and I’ve been right. What is your favorite course to play? Let’s forget my courses. If I had one round to play, I’d probably go to Pebble Beach. I think of the ocean, the environment, the history I have—I won the amateur there, I won several Crosbys, AT&Ts, and the US Open. I love Pebble Beach. For a place to go [visit], I’d either go to Augusta or St. Andrews. You own The Bear’s Club, where we’re eating. Any examples of your input on the menu? Ninety percent of the people who come here eat our seafood gumbo. I basically try to eat close to the Atkins diet, a low-carb diet, so I said to Brian [Sode, the chef], “How can we take this gumbo and make it low-carb?” He said, “We can take the rice out of it, we can lessen the thickening, we can take the tomato paste out and just use tomatoes.” We switched over to Boar’s Head kielbasa, which has one gram of carbs. By the time we finished, we ended up

“ You have to understand your strong suits and weak suits.” with one carb and 100 calories per cup versus about 250 calories and about 50 or 60 carbs. Does eating close to Atkins affect your energy level? My energy level is much better. I’m over 20 pounds lighter, to start with, and better on the tennis court. Are there any other Nicklaus creations on the menu? My wife is a fantastic cook, and she has Barbara’s cheesecakes on here, Barbara’s Key lime pie, and sticky toffee pudding. The Buckeyes are my wife’s recipe. It looks like a buckeye nut, but basically it’s a peanut butter cup. Golf is a very mental game. What is the mental quality required to be a fantastic golfer? I think you have to understand yourself, your strong suits and weak suits, and what you can do within them. You have to have the mental discipline to be able to restrain yourself from leaving that. I’ve always thought that was pretty easy, and that’s why I’ve never really worried about it. And you know, you’ll get beat sometimes. And if you do, you just shake their hand, put a smile on your face, and say, “Well done, I’ll get you next week.” That’s what you do. OD

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Making Rosario Dawson raises her voice on screen and off and settles into the role she was born to play.

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t’s early afternoon on an especially sunny day, and Rosario Dawson is just getting into the swing of things. She was out late last night with friends and her younger brother, Clay, carousing in her old Lower East Side Manhattan stomping grounds. The highlight was a stop at a karaoke bar called Boho, where she belted out a mean version of “Bat Out of Hell.” Meatloaf is her karaoke go-to—“‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ and those long, epic songs are just so outrageous,” she says. It’s been quite an epic ride for Dawson: It was 20 years ago that she was discovered by Larry Clark and Harmony Korine just a few blocks away from last night’s scene of the crime—on the stoop of the squat where she grew up (and the building where her dad still lives). In Clark’s controversial Kids (scripted by Korine), which details a day in the life of a group of skate teens living dangerously on the edge in the mid-’90s AIDS-epidemic era in NYC, Dawson was riveting as Ruby, best friend to Chloë Sevigny’s character Jennie, who tests positive for HIV. Since then, she’s starred in dozens of films, ranging from independent titles (Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof ) to big-screen releases (Men in Black II, Rent, Sin City, 25th Hour). Her knockout looks—a mix of Puerto Rican, Cuban, African-American, Native American, and Irish roots— are of course spellbinding. But it’s also her passion, humanity, and sense of humor that keep audiences riveted. Now 34, she’s grateful to be not just still in the business but thriving. “I’m proud I’m still doing it,” she says, looking back over her 20-year career arc. “I’m proud that I’m still feeling challenged, that I’m still working on things that scare me a bit or inspire me, and that I still get to do what I love. As a woman in her 30s, I know I’m supposed to feel like I’m about to have a nail put in my coffin or something. But I don’t. Actors I’ve always admired have acted until pretty much the end.” Besides, she reasons, “I work a lot more now than I used to when I was really young. I was scared throughout almost my entire career that I wouldn’t have one, and then 20 years later, I’ve done over 50 films, so I’ve stopped worrying about that.” Right now, she has other things on her mind, like a move back to the East Coast to be nearer to family. For the past several years, she’s been living in Venice Beach in Los Angeles, where she leads what she calls a “Burning Man kind of life,” riding her bike along the ocean when not stuck in LA traffic. Being a beach-lover, she also cherishes time spent in Miami, savoring the local Cuban food when visiting relatives in Palmetto Bay, near Coral Gables. “My cousin Paco is like 6-foot-6— you’ve got some big Cubans down there!” she cracks. One of her all-time favorite Miami

“ I’m proud that I’m still feeling challenged, that I’m still working on things that scare me a bit or inspire me, and that I still get to do what I love.”

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Tricolor ivory ripple knit dress, M Missoni ($1,245). Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-466-3939; m-missoni.com. Yellow beryl and diamond earrings set in rock crystal and platinum from the 2014 Blue Book Collection, Tiffany & Co. ($60,000). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-864-1801; tiffany.com. PerlĂŠe cuff bracelet ($35,100) and Frivole between-thefinger ring ($4,450), Van Cleef & Arpels. Bal Harbour Shops, 305866-0899; vancleefarpels.com

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“ I have always had a very strong mothering instinct…. I wouldn’t be surprised to have it evolve and transform.” jaunts involved her brother and her late grandmother. En route to see Dawson’s mother in the Dominican Republic, the trio stopped over in Miami to visit relatives on the way. “We had dinner with my family, and then we went into the club in our hotel and stayed up until 3 in the morning. My grandmother was drinking whiskey and smoking cigarettes,” she recalls. For once, she wasn’t the main attraction. “People were just beside themselves with my grandmother. They weren’t even taking pictures of me—they could have cared less—they just wanted to take pictures with my grandmother because they thought it was the funniest thing. Here’s this beautiful, white-haired lady in her 70s who’s dancing and cheers-ing and having a good time. I’ll never forget how cool that was.” For her current role, in the Diego Luna-directed biopic Cesar Chavez, Dawson steps into the shoes of another truly awesome woman who is still living life to the fullest in her eighth decade: civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta. “She’s still rockin’ in her 80s—filing petitions, marching, protesting, and advocating.” The film tells the story of Huerta and Chavez forming the National Farm Workers Association in 1962, but their inspiring story is certainly pertinent today. “A lot of the issues in this film are still very imminent: immigration, labor rights, and unions—watching the movie, it feels like you’re watching the news today. It’s really good for perspective and to see just how interconnected all of these things are. Dolores was a feminist before feminism was even a word! When I watch this movie, I feel like it’s Activism 101. The film really shows how together we can make a big impact and really help people—and how transformative that is.”

These are lessons Dawson learned from a young age, surrounded by generations of activists and philanthropists. It’s no wonder her Facebook page is full of encouraging messages to her 797,907 followers to get involved in a multitude of causes dear to her heart (including the nonpartisan group she cofounded 10 years ago, Voto Latino); she’s been an activist since she was a young girl. “My first campaign was to save trees when I was 10—it probably was wasting more paper than saving any trees,” she says. “But I was highly encouraged by my mom. These things are passed on: My grandmother was involved in the International Ladies Garment Workers Union; she used to march and translate material into Spanish so that more of the community could be engaged. My mom was in ACT UP and used to work at an organization called WOMAN, Inc. in San Francisco that would take in mothers who were abused and their children, help them get a leg up on life again. This is my family, my community.”

amily is clearly key to Dawson. But what about a family of her own? “I have always had a very strong mothering instinct. My first job ever was babysitting and tutoring. I would even tutor and babysit my peers’ younger siblings! Today, I work with a lot of different organizations and public schools, and I have a family that I sponsor in Sierra Leone that I love, and my godchildren. That mothering part of me has just always been in action. I wouldn’t be surprised to have it evolve and transform.” She’s had some high-profile paramours throughout the years, including Sex and the City beefcake Jason Lewis and, most recently, Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle (she starred in his 2013 film Trance). While she won’t comment on her current romantic life, she will admit that there is “lots of love in my life.” And lots of work to be done. Coming up later this year: Dawson plays a celebrity journalist profiling a star comedian in Finally Famous, written, directed by, and starring Chris Rock. This made us wonder what key messages she would want to get across if she were profiling herself. “I’m very human. The more I see my flaws, I see them with perspective,” she muses. “I’m a very optimistic and passionate person. I love that I’m still in awe of so many things. I love learning and challenging myself and trying things, and I’m not afraid to be weird or silly or outrageous at all. I can be really shy, which I know can be surprising, but I do like to deliberate on things and take my time and figure stuff out. I feel really grateful that I grew up with people who were really human, too. I’m not a perfect human being, but I think that’s what makes me perfect. We’re all perfectly imperfect.” OD

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Vetiver jersey cap-sleeve dress, Donna Karan Collection ($1,195). Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland Mall, 7687 N. Kendall Dr., South Miami, 305-662-8655; saks.com. Brass hoop earrings with coin, Dolce & Gabbana ($910). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-6161; neimanmarcus .com. Perlée cuff bracelet ($35,100) and Perlée bracelet featuring diamonds set in 18k rose gold ($45,600), Van Cleef & Arpels. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-0899; vancleefarpels.com. Gold liquid cuff, Alexis Bittar ($275). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 305-865-1100; saks.com. Valnina glitter/calf pumps, Christian Louboutin ($795). 155 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-576-6820; christianlouboutin.com

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Styling by Michelle McCool at Kate Ryan Inc. Hair by Ted Gibson at tedgibsonbeauty.com Makeup by Beau Nelson at The Wall Group Manicure by Julie Kandalec at Bryan Bantry Agency using Essie

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Black and red knit dress, Alexander McQueen ($3,725). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8662839; alexandermcqueen.com. Glamazon earrings ($1,295) and reef bangle ($995), Ippolita. Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 19555 Biscayne Blvd., 305-7921000; bloomingdales.com. Toboggan Specchio sandals, Christian Louboutin ($745). 155 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-576-6820; christianlouboutin.com

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White mesh feather dress, Calvin Klein Collection (price on request). To order, call 212-292-9000. Cocktail ring, Atelier Swarovski ($255). atelierswarovski.com. Gold Miki ring, AurĂŠlie Bidermann ($220). The Webster Miami, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-6747899; thewebstermiami.com. Tangerine satchel, Halston Heritage ($395). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com

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on her: Chartreuse iridescent cellophane cloquĂŠ gown, Oscar de la Renta ($5,990). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8687986; oscardelarenta.com. Wind Chime earrings, Robert Lee Morris ($350). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 305-865-6161; neimanmarcus.com. Youpi satin open-toe floral pumps, Christian Louboutin ($625). 155 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-576-6820; christianlouboutin.com on him:

Tan quilted jacket ($3,490) and navy wool trousers ($890), Salvatore Ferragamo. Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8668166; ferragamo.com. Sloane loafers, Jimmy Choo ($995). Village of Merrick Park, 360 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-443-6124; jimmychoo.com

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on her: Natte silk dress, Prada ($4,200). 3930 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-438-2280; prada.com. Sterling silver midnight mélange bangles with diamonds ($2,700 each) and sterling silver midnight mélange bangle with diamonds ($2,400), David Yurman. Nordstrom, Aventura Mall, 19507 Biscayne Blvd., 305-356-6900; nordstrom.com. Pumps, Christian Louboutin ($625). 155 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-576-6820; christianlouboutin.com on him:

Shirt ($345), trousers ($475), and tie ($205), Ermenegildo Zegna. Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-8652; zegna.com. Black loafers, Louis Vuitton ($965). 170 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-5731366; louisvuitton.com

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Silk satin organza top ($1,300) and silk satin organza skirt ($2,350), Christian Dior. Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com. 18k white-gold Precious Temptations earrings, Chopard (price on request). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-868-8626; chopard.com. Fuchsia pumps, RenĂŠ Caovilla ($560). Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park, 390 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 786-999-1000; neimanmarcus.com

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Printed muslin dress, Chanel ($12,500). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-868-0550; chanel .com. 18k yellow-gold Horsebit earrings ($2,990), 18k yellow-gold Bamboo Spring bracelet ($1,698), and 18k yellow-gold Bamboo Spring bracelet ($3,450), Gucci. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-868-6504; gucci.com. Leonor Fini shoes, Christian Louboutin ($895). 155 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-576-6820; christianlouboutin.com Hair and makeup by Gianluca Mandelli with Creative Management at MC2 using Kérastase Paris Manicure by Donna D for Chanel Beauté Models: Hannah May (MC2 Model Management), Zac (Mega Model Management)

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Philippe Cousteau diving with great white sharks off the coast of Isla Guadalupe, Mexico.

See Change Philippe Cousteau, grandson of icon Jacques Cousteau, takes up the call of saving our seas with school programs based right here in Miami.

he grandson of pioneering marine conservationist Jacques Cousteau, Philippe Cousteau bounced around as a child, moving from Los Angeles to France to Fort Pierce, Florida. Though he never knew his father, Philippe Sr., who died in a seaplane accident six months before Philippe was born, Cousteau always possessed the family’s love for nature. Today, he’s an environmental

correspondent for CNN and works tirelessly via his EarthEcho International program to excite children about the wonders of the world around them. Miami, specifically, is a focus. If there was ever a city where the ocean matters—be it for sheer beauty or property value—ours is it. We sat down with Cousteau to talk about getting children away from the computer and out into the world and how having swum with great white sharks helps him reach kids who otherwise are too cool for school....

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Why is Florida on your mind? Florida uses more water per capita than any other state in the country. It’s hot. People like to water their lawns. We have all these invasive species that come in, big green lawns…. It’s the insanity of humanity—we see something we really like, we go there, and then we change it. But that is the case everywhere, all over the world. Florida is a microcosm for many of the challenges that we face. Do you ever dive down here? I’ve been diving off Jupiter, Fort Pierce, all through the Keys. I’ve done two different documentaries on the lionfish epidemic, one for the BBC and one for CNN. How can a fish be a problem? Worst-case scenario, lionfish finish off what was already a very degraded system. They are, of course, an invasive species that belongs in the Indian Ocean, where they have predators. They don’t have predators in the Caribbean. Lionfish are voracious eaters; they can eat something like a third of their body weight in one go. And they are very fertile. Nothing [here has]

evolved to eat them. That’s a recipe for serious disaster. And candidly, I’ve talked to scientists and policy people, and they’re like, “We think this could be another nail in the coffin of the Caribbean.” What else should Miamians be aware of? The pollution problems from Lake Okeechobee are making a big impact. We’ve done a lot of work with the folks doing the dolphin research up in the Indian River Lagoon, and all the toxins that are in these dolphins, the pollutants are floating around in the water that our kids are swimming in and playing in. These dolphins are so loaded with chemicals that their firstborns die oftentimes, which is a big warning for humans. The mother dumps a lot of chemicals and the heavy metal in her body into the fetus of a firstborn. The dolphins are so polluted that their firstborn baby doesn’t live past a year. Are those toxins agriculturally based? A lot of them are agriculturally based, but a lot of them are just storm-water runoff. They’re finding PCBs, brake fluid. You know it’s a bigger cautionary tale, but certainly the algae [related to agriculture near Lake Okeechobee] is a problem.

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Cousteau on location in Iceland filming an episode of CNN International’s ecodocumentary Going Green.

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Tell us about your work with children. Everything I do is designed to help people understand the power they have to change the world. That’s what EarthEcho is all about. We’re about helping young people connect and understand that what they’ve learned in the classroom—specifically related to STEM: science, technology, engineering, mathematics—is fundamentally about asking questions. It’s about adventure and excitement and exploring the world around them. We provide the resources to make learning exciting and relevant. Why do schools need help? In the United States, we have a very serious problem with our education system. We were just ranked 38th in the world in terms of science and math proficiency. That’s pretty bad. Whoever you are, whether you really care about the environment or you care about education—Republican, Democrat—those are problems that threaten our economy, threaten our security, our health, social justice. It’s a fundamental threat in this country. And you should care about it. Education needs to be relevant, it needs to be exciting, so we film documentaries designed specifically to align the standards, to go into the classrooms so teachers can use them to teach these fundamental concepts as opposed to teaching them out of a seven-year-old textbook. How are you working with Miami schools specifically? One of the most impactful experiences I had in education was visiting a school here in Miami.... There was a bunch of students in a pretty rough part of town. I asked them, “How many of you have been to the beach?” Nobody raised his or her hand. Nobody. And they’re a mile from the beach. I’m also friends with and a big fan of Alberto Carvalho, who’s the superintendent [of schools] here in Miami-Dade. He’s an awesome guy, and we want to start looking at how we

can develop content that is culturally relevant and sensitive to and speaks to Hispanic communities. So Miami-Dade is our pilot community, our test bed. I understand you were out getting your hands dirty with a local school district before this interview. I went to a school that is building these miniature pineland habitats in a cypress pond. We were planting a pine tree and an endangered flowering plant that is here in Florida. Some of them are doing restoration around Everglades issues. We were at a Title 1 school, so these kids are not affluent, and they are doing amazing work. One of the teachers really wants to take the kids down and do some coral reef restoration in the Key Largo and the Keys area—pretty remarkable! How old are these kids? This is middle school, so these are sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade kids. It’s a great age. The kids are so excited about it. And it makes sense—I mean, who wants to sit at a desk all day long when you can go outside and get dirty? What is it like working in an underserved community and talking about science? A notorious gang school was one of my best audiences because they don’t get to see this stuff. Over the course of 50 minutes, I saw a huge transformation. I started playing videos of diving with great white sharks and of being in the jungle and things like that. And the kids started leaning forward. They were like, “Hey, man, tell me about the great whites!” The energy changed in the whole room, and they ended up being one of the most dynamic groups, laughing and asking questions. It was a great audience; it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. For more information and to donate, visit earthecho.org. OD

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“Florida is a microcosm for many of the challenges that we face.”

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Cousteau takes a hands-on approach to teaching kids about the environment and the importance of conservation, from helping MiamiDade County public school students plant a tree as part of an EarthEcho International project to examining oyster spat for one of the organization’s EarthEcho Expedition educational videos.

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concierge confessional From first-class travel arrangements to all-hours parties and shotgun weddings, Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top concierges make Champagne wishes and VIP dreams come true.

Sonja Hoffmann at the Epic Hotel downtown.

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stay a while

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An Epic stay can turn a vacationer into a local as long as Sonja Hoffmann is involved. When guests first pull up to the Epic Hotel in Brickell, they’ll see Maseratis, Porsches, and Ferraris parked out front and billionaire Mark Cuban’s 288-foot megayacht docked along the Miami River. They see it and they want it, according to Sonja Hoffmann, chief concierge at Epic Hotel. “Expectations are high in Miami when it comes to style,” she says. “It’s a beautiful place with beautiful people and beautiful things. They want a little piece of that life, so it’s, How can we make it happen?” Traveling in style is key for visitors at Epic. Hoffmann has rented a ’62 Mustang convertible for a guest—a car that usually comes with a driver, but the guest insisted on driving it himself. She’s also been asked to charter a helicopter to take a guest from the hotel to the Sony Open—the tennis tournament that’s a mere seven miles away— because he didn’t feel like dealing with the toll on Rickenbacker Causeway. Some guests don’t like to travel at all, which is why Hoffmann, who is originally from Germany and has been with Epic since it opened in 2008, can bring the world to you. One guest didn’t want to make the trek down a few flights on the elevator to the gym, so they put a treadmill right in his room. Another couple brought their pet monkey to Epic, so they did a lot of in-room dining. Picture Joe’s Stone Crab with a side of bananas. “We provide all the amenities for the pets,” she says. “The couple that travels with their monkey, they bring a little bed that we make all nice for him. He was quite a star here.” The thing about Epic, though, is that once people come, they often want to stay. It’s the kind of hotel where people will move in for months at a time while their Miami home is being built. All of a sudden, they’re no longer concerned with fancy cars and instead have their eyes set on a certain stone for the floors or artwork for the walls. “We have guests who ask us to help with their apartment,” says Hoffmann, who has even assisted one such guest with finding a fingerprint-touch door lock for his future home. “We have a lot of people who stay with us for a long period of time because they came here to visit and they decided they really love Miami.” It’s just like with the cars: Once they saw Miami, they had to have it. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-424-5226; epichotel.com

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the hookup

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Whatever you want, Mandarin Oriental’s concierge Italo Fornoni can get it.

Italo Fornoni at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

“Stories? We’ve got a few,” says Italo Fornoni, concierge at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, when asked about the memorable moments from his five years behind the desk at the Brickell Key hotel. “Some of them are PG and some of them are not, and I keep those to myself.” He’ll quickly rattle off tales of closing the gym for three hours every morning for an entire week so an actor could get in shape for a movie, booking a week’s worth of restaurants for a guest so eccentric that he would cancel the reservation if the table wobbled, and hiring a “little person” from a talent agency to party with a Mexican man who was throwing a wild bachelor party. If you want stories, Fornoni will give them to you at the speed of light, and if you want something else—anything else—he’ll get that for you right away, too. “Most of our guests are very well traveled, so they know what they want,” he says. “Brazilians, for example, they read in a magazine [what] the top five restaurants in Miami [are], and they say, ‘I want to go here no matter what. I want to rent a Lamborghini or Ferrari for the weekend. I want tickets to the Miami Heat, and I want to sit next to LeBron James.’ It’s the same with the Eastern Europeans or guests from the Orient. They want Prime 112. They want Joe’s Stone Crab. They want to rent the car that they saw on Miami Vice years ago. They don’t care about the price tag. Just get it.” After nearly 20 years in the business, Fornoni—born in Chile but raised in Argentina—has a guy for just about everything, and believe it or not, getting your hands on some stone crabs is actually more difficult than catching the sweat off LeBron. “You cannot do this job without a good ticket broker,” he says. “But having a relationship with the maître d’ at Joe’s is key in Miami. Bones—the maître d’ there for years—he’s everybody’s friend and he’s nobody’s friend.” It’s a game of give and take in the land of concierges, and in his hand Fornoni holds access to Mandarin Oriental’s five-star spa and popular restaurants Azul and La Mar. He’s got the hookup all over the world, and as he’ll tell you, “The concierge is a good friend to have.” 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-913-8288; mandarinoriental.com/miami oceandrive.com 213

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abma-cadabra

Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s head concierge, Claudia Abma, makes magic happen.

Claudia Abma at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Silk embroidered gown, Blumarine ($12,520). Diane Firsten, 28 Via Mizner, Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-8332353; dianefirsten.com

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If it doesn’t seem possible to create a totally private, romantic moment at the Fontainebleau—a bustling hotel with 1,504 rooms and an estimated 20,000 guests walking through the doors on a big weekend either staying on the grounds, dining at top-tier restaurants like Scarpetta, Hakkasan, and Michael Mina 74, or partying at the worldrenowned LIV nightclub—then you haven’t met head concierge Claudia Abma. “A few years ago, a couple wanted a baby grand piano in their room so he could play and she could sing,” says Abma, who within hours had the piano shipped down from Broward County. It didn’t fit through the doors of the suite, so Abma improvised, searching throughout the hotel for an area they could make intimate. They settled on a ballroom, and a magical moment was created. “The next day, she told us she was crying, she was so excited.” What the guest probably didn’t even realize was that there really is no better place to tickle the ivories than a Fontainebleau ballroom, where everyone from Frank Sinatra to Sammy Davis Jr. to Elvis Presley has performed. Abma—a Peruvian who has spent 17 years with the Fontainebleau—and the team of 13 concierges have done everything from waiting in seats at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater so a VIP guest could sit front row at a first-come, first-serve My Morning Jacket concert to preparing poolside proposals for guests looking to pop the question. One time a proposal went so well that the very next day, Abma was asked to prepare a wedding. “He asked her if she wanted to get married tomorrow, just out of the blue, and she said yes, so they both came back to the concierge,” she says. “Everyone was working on something different to get it together in time for a sunset wedding. Getting the official that quickly—someone who would actually marry them—was the toughest part. But we made it happen.” They always make it happen. There is a classic story told among the concierges at the Fontainebleau about a child falling into a wishing well that, when the hotel first opened, sat where Bleau Bar is today. There was screaming as if the boy were drowning, but it turned out he was just trying to pick up the coins. These days, the well is gone, but thanks to Abma and company, the wishes still come true. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-2000; fontainebleau.com

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dream catcher

The W insider Gabriella Di Falco turns the happiness business into a 24-hour-a-day job.

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Imagine the horror of chartering a yacht and discovering, once you’re in the middle of the ocean, that you’re out of limes to enjoy with your favorite tequila. For most, that would be an Art Basel disaster, but for a VIP guest of the W South Beach, there’s “lead W insider” Gabriella Di Falco to save the day. “The guest was like, ‘I don’t know where I am, but I need my limes for my tequila,’” says the Sicilian Di Falco, who has been with the W for five years. “So we got on a little boat with a big tray and brought her the limes. Of course, it’s impossible to enjoy the tequila without lime.” It’s also impossible to enjoy a party without a lion, apparently, since Di Falco has helped a famous actor wrangle one in for a last-minute celebration at the hotel. “I thought it was a joke,” she remembers. “I called someone who rents lions for photo shoots and movies, so long story short, he came around with an old car with the lion in the back scratching the window. The guy was driving with one hand and holding the lion with the other hand. The guest was so happy. He thanked me forever.”

She has also melted chocolate to fill a tub so a couple could bathe in it, talked Zuma into opening on an off night to cater a meal to-go on a private jet, and become a 24-hour personal assistant preparing guests for club arrivals or solving their “where do I go now?” South Beach problems at 4 am. “My phone is on 24 hours,” she says. “I built a little plastic box inside my shower for my phone, so if somebody is calling and it’s something important, I just take it. And at night, my phone is always under my pillow. It’s a little strange, but I like to work like that.” Alongside Di Falco, there are three other “insiders” and a director of guest services supervising, but at the end of the day, it’s the guests who call the shots. They control where she is and when, which is why sometimes she’ll go to a club ahead of time to make sure the red carpet is rolled out for her guests’ arrival, and other times she’ll be in the club with them making sure everything is just right. “In five years, I’ve never had the opportunity to say no. It’s a real challenge, but it’s exciting for me every day.” 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-9383000; wsouthbeach.com

Gabriella Di Falco at the W South Beach.

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There is a unique duality to the Delano: On the one hand, it lies in the heart of the bustle of South Beach, and on the other, it often serves as a serene getaway for VIPs looking to turn the iconic hotel into a weekend home. The job of keeping that balance belongs to D’Michael Haas. Those who read the gossip pages know that Jay Z and Beyoncé partied at the hotel’s club FDR, Lindsay Lohan once rested poolside after a brief post-New Year’s hospital run, and Leonardo DiCaprio dined with Hollywood pals at Bianca. But what people don’t know is that Haas, his two concierge colleagues, and the guest experience manager have also closed the dining room down to allow VIP guests to dine privately, sent every amenity possible (that list will remain confidential) to a guest’s room so they wouldn’t have to leave, and even moved the bar to the penthouse for guests who wanted a private party. “Sometimes people who are very well known want a retreat and shy away from the attention, and sometimes they come to Delano and they want to be in the center of it,” he explains. “That’s the nice thing: You can have it however you want it here.” The aforementioned penthouse party was a 50th-birthday celebration where the host didn’t want to deal with anyone outside her circle of friends. “She raved about our mixologist from the Rose Bar and wanted them to come up and be her private bartenders for the party,” Haas recalls. “Of course, we made that happen.” He’s filled a room with everything from green hydrangeas to kombucha tea to Lindt chocolates for VIP guests, planned a helicopter ride to Kennedy Space Center, and arranged all-hours spa and fitness amenities inside a suite. “If you’re a penthouse guest, you have 24-hour access to the team,” he says. “If you’re someone who takes their fitness routine on the road, we can get you the private yoga session right there in the penthouse or get you a trainer 24 hours a day in our gym.” Haas and his team will do what they can to accommodate guests because, as he says, “We need you to feel at home to be happy.” And as “residents in paradise,” as he calls them, no request seems too absurd—except maybe the time a guest wanted a horse by the pool. Did it happen? What happens at the Delano stays at the Delano. 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-2000; morganshotel group.com/delano OD

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Delano concierge D’Michael Haas makes South Beach feel like home for celebrities.

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CoConut Grove, Coral Gables, Key bisCayne Artisan | The newest hot spot in Key Biscayne perfect for sandwiches or tapas. 658 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, 305-365-6003 Bizcaya | Mediterranean-influenced cuisine serving fresh fish and prime cuts of beef, at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. 3300 SW 27th Ave., Coconut Grove, 305-644-4680 Cantina Beach | Miami’s only oceanfront, coastal Mexican restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, 305-365-4286 Caffe Abbracci | Dine beneath the glow of a ruby-red starlight chandelier and the brilliance of Venetian glass on Italian-inspired foods including great carpaccio’s, the freshest fish, homemade pastas or succulent NY meats. 318 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, 305-441-0700

Ortanique on the Mile | New World Caribbean cuisine, island elegance. 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-446-7710

Cafeina | Diverse hot-spot offering intriguing art, nightlife and tasty cuisine in the heart of Wynwood. 297 NW 23rd Street, Miami, 305-438-0792

Palme d’Or | Fabulous French fare, at the landmark Biltmore Hotel. 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, 305-913-3201

Crumb on Parchment | Michelle Bernstein’s latest concept features a daily-changing menu for breakfast and lunch. 3930 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, 305-572-9444

Pascal’s on Ponce | Contemporary French cuisine. 2611 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 305-444-2024 Peacock Garden Cafe | The ideal setting for outside dining at anytime of day. 2889 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove, 305-774-3332 Red Fish Grill | Romantic, waterside seafood dining experience. 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Miami, 305-668-8788 Sushi Samba | The finest fusion of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine at the Westin Colonnade Hotel. 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, 305-441-2600

Christy’s Restaurant | The steak house meets the piano bar at this Miami staple. 3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 305-446-1400

Swine Southern Table & Bar | This joint is a place to hang with friends, sip a little whiskey, and indulge in genuine Southern cooking. 2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 786-360-6433

Cioppino | Tuscan cuisine capturing the romance of Old World Italy, at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, 305-365-4500

Town Kitchen & Bar | Global comfort foods and an irresistible brunch special. 7301 SW 57th Ct., South Miami, 305-740-8118

The Dome Restaurant | Bar & Lounge Latin American fusion dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal, fresh and locally sourced ingredients, also boasts the only caviar bar in the area. 271 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-648-4999

Versailles | The authentic and famous Miami-Cuban classic. 3555 SW 8 St., Miami, 305-444-0240

George’s in the Grove | Lively, casual bistro featuring French classics. 3145 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, 305-444-7878

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Monty’s Raw Bar | Scenic waterside spot offering seafood goodies. 2550 S. Bayshore Dr., Coconut Grove, 305-856-3992

The Butcher Shop | Trendy addition to Wynwood that fuses retail, restaurant and beer garden into one gourmet hot-spot. 165 NW 23rd Street, Miami, 305-846-9120

The Cypress Room | The Genuine Hospitality Group’s latest Design District haunt gives an elegant nod to 1920’s American fine dining. 3620 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, 305-520-5197 The District Miami | Brings together local history, PanAmerican flavor and culinary craftsmanship for a true Cultural Taste of the Americas. 190 NE 46th Street, Miami, 305-573-4199 Egg & Dart | A modern tavern serving up simple dishes with the highest quality products, such as mouthwatering grilled Mediterranean sardines and octopus, and crispy almond honey drizzled cheese pies. 4029 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 786-431-1022 The Federal | Tackling comfort food classics like pot pies, biscuits and gravy, this eatery will rock your world. 5132 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-758-9559 Gigi | Bustling and hip hot spot featuring Asian-inspired fare. 3470 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-573-1520 Mandolin Aegean Bistro | Authentic countryside cuisine from Greece and Turkey. 4312 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, 305-576-6066 MC Kitchen | Modern Italian cuisine offering seasonal dishes with ingredients selected on the basis of quality, harvest maturity, and farming integrity. 4141 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 101A, Miami, 305-456-9948

Touché Rooftop Lounge & Restaurant From celebrity chef Carla Pellegrino, featuring an array of dishes ranging from meat to pastas to seafood and sushi. 15 NE 11th Street, Miami, 305-358-9848

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Mercadito | Traditional cooking sprinkled with local ingredients inspired by chef Patricio Sandoval’s childhood in Mexico. 3252 NE 1st Ave., Miami, 786-369-0430 Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink | Michael Schwartz’s highly successful Design District eatery. 130 NE 40th St., Atlas Plaza, Miami, 305-573-5550 Morgans | Modern, home-style comfort food for brunch, lunch and dinner. 28 NE 29th St., Miami, 305-573-9678 Oak Tavern | This Design District eatery cooks up modern home-style fare including hearty dishes such as “grown-up mac and cheese.” 35 NE 40th Street, Miami, 786-391-1818 Sakaya Kitchen | This delicious offering from chef Richard Hales re-imagines Asian fast food in a decidedly gourmet way. 3401 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-576-8096 Salumeria | 104 Authentic Northern Italian salumi shop and trattoria serving traditional dishes and cured meats. 3451 NE 1st Ave., Miami, 305-424-9588 Sugarcane | From the creators of Sushi Samba, a raw bar and grill with a South American spirit. 3250 NE 1st Ave., Miami, 786-369-0353 Wynwood Kitchen & Bar | Affordable global Latino cuisine meets cutting-edge art. 2550 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 305-722-8959

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Lippi | A New American dining experience with fresh flavors and craft spirits, in the bustling heart of Brickell. 600 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-579-1888

Truluck’s Seafood Steak & Crab House | A fantastic combination of the freshest Florida Stone Crab, juicy steaks and a selection of over 100 wines. 777 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-579-0035

Naoe | Experience natural Japanese cuisine as Chef Kevin Cory serves a unique Chef’s Choice menu. 661 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-947-6263 Novecento | Argentinean and Mediterranean cuisine. 1414 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-403-0900 The Oceanaire | Ultra fresh seafood and American Steak house. 900 S. Miami Ave., Miami 305-372-8862 OTC | Comfort cuisine is served as the name suggests — over-the-counter. 1250 South Miami Ave., Miami, 305-374-4612 PM Buenos Aires Fish & Steak House | Born from the nostalgia felt from the “Porteño”-like cuisine, PM has the influence of not only the parrilladas but also all the different styles all over the world. 1453 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-200-5606 Pollos y Jarras | Authentic Peruvian cuisine with an extensive selection of BBQ, grilled meats, and tapas all ideally complimented by signature cocktails. 115 NE 3rd Ave., Miami, 786-567-4940

Tuyo | Sitting atop Miami Dade College’s new Miami Culinary Institute, Tuyo is an exquisite fusion of New World flavors. 415 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami, 305-237-3200 Wolfgang’s Steakhouse | Wolfgang Zweiner’s famous steak house has finally arrived in Miami. 315 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-487-7130 Zuma | Internationally acclaimed Japanese “pub fare” from London restaurateur Rainer Becker, at the Epic Hotel. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-577-0277

MIaMI BEaCh 1500° | Seasonal farm-to-table dining at the Eden Roc hotel. 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-5594 A Fish Called Avalon | Contemporary tropical menu featuring award-winning seafood dishes. 700 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-532-1727 AltaMare | Neighborhood gem with great seafood and pasta. 1233 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-532-3061 Baires Grill | This casual and trendy establishment satiates your appetite with an authentic, high-quality Argentinian cuisine. 1116 Lincoln Rd. Mall, Miami Beach, 305-538-1116

Downtown/BRICKELL Area 31 | Great seafood from the namesake region encompassing the Florida coast and Central America. 270 S. Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-424-5234

The Bazaar by José Andrés | Masterfully re-imagined Spanish cuisine, at the SLS Hotel South Beach. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-5000

Atrio Restaurant and Wine Room | A contemporary restaurant and lounge offering guests an innovative and international menu paired with a minimalistic setting to complement the view of an incandescent Miami skyline. 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-503-6529

Bâoli Miami | A dining experience that truly excites the senses: an elegant and vibrant ambiance with an alluring menu. 1906 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-8822

Azul | New American cuisine with Asian and European influences. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-913-8358

Barceloneta | Catalan Bistro and Mercat that will transport you to Spain through taste alone. 1400 20th St., Miami Beach, 305-538-9299

Batch | Fresh off a successful opening, this Gastropub, with cocktails on tap, is soon to be Brickell’s favored hotspot. 30 SW 12th St., Miami, 305-808-5555

Barezzito/One Lounge | A nighttime hangout spot with live music, djs, and a Latin-Asian fusion menu. 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-397-8882

Biscayne Tavern | Located in the B2 Miami downtown, this casual neighborhood gathering post serves up the next evolution of comfort food. 146 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-358-4555

Barton G. The Restaurant | Upscale American eatery, plus lots of dazzle. 1427 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-672-8881

Cipriani | Exquisite Italian restaurant with impeccable service and elegant design. 465 Brickell Ave. CU1, Miami, 786-329-4090 CVI.CHE 105 | This bustling Peruvian eatery has quickly become a hip downtown landmark. 105 NE 3rd Ave., Miami, 305-577-3454 db Bistro Moderne | The New York sensation from chef Daniel Boulud, in downtown’s JW Marriott Marquis. 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, FL 33131, 305-350-0750 Edge Steak & Bar | This stylish departure from the traditional steak house is the new crown jewel of The Four Seasons Hotel Miami. 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-381-3079 Fratelli Milano | This tiny downtown gem serves unexpectedly divine pasta dishes. 213 SE 1st St., Miami, 305-373-2300

Bianca | Modern Italian fare at the Delano’s signature restaurant. 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-6400

Scarpetta Ravishing Italian cuisine from chef Scott Conant, at the Fontainebleau. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-2000

Seasalt and Pepper | A seafood brasserie and lounge, is a celebration of the sense that marks the return to the core values of gastronomy. 422 NW North River Drive, Miami, 305-440-4200 Soya y Pomodoro | Intimate Italian located in a quaint Neoclassical alcove. 120 NE 1st St., Miami, 305-381-9511 Toro Toro | Merging Latin American flare and cuisine with a New York City vibe. 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, 305-372-4710

Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market | Fabulously fresh fish, right on the river. 398 NW North River Dr., Miami, 305-375-0765

Touché Rooftop Lounge & Restaurant | From celebrity chef Carla Pellegrino, featuring an array of dishes ranging from meat to pastas to seafood and sushi. 15 NE 11th Street, Miami, 305-358-9848

Il Gabbiano | Decadent, exquisite Italian cuisine served inside or out, overlooking Biscayne Bay. 335 S. Biscayne

Toscana Divino | Brickell’s Italian trattoria features an Italian happy hour, “Aperitivo Italiano,” every Wednesday.

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Big Pink | Bright and fun diner, serving full-bodied classics. 157 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-4700 BLT Steak | at The Betsy Hotel Laurent Tourondel’s interpretation of the American steak house. 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-673-0044 Café Mistral | A quaint neighborhood café serving fresh product with a French twist. 110 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8184 Café Prima Pasta | Authentic Italian meats, cheeses, pastas and desserts since 1993. 414 71st St., Miami Beach, 305-867-0106 Canyon Ranch Grill | Wholesome seasonal dishes with an emphasis on local farming methods. 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-514-7474 Casa Tua | Italian restaurant with a private upstairs lounge and la dolce vita vibe. 1700 James Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-1010 Catch Miami | A New American seafood restaurant with a menu inspired by the flavors of Asia and the Mediterranean. 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-224-7200

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A seafood brasserie and lounge, is a celebration of the sense that marks the return to the core values of gastronomy. 422 NW North River Drive, Miami, 305-440-4200

Cavalli Restaurant & Lounge | Illustrious designer Roberto Cavalli presents his latest project: a twostory Art Deco Villa set to be the ideal space where world-class cuisine, fashion, and design will combine. 150 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach Cecconi’s | The Italian sensation from Mayfair and West Hollywood has brought its A-list vibe to the Soho Beach House. 4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-507-7902 Charles St. | A modern bistro featuring internationally, high-quality, affordable fare inside the Boulan South Beach Hotel. 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8983 David’s Café South Beach | Original Cuban cuisine since 1977. Open 24 hours daily. 1058 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-8736 De Rodriguez Cuba | Reminiscent of the exhilarating nightlife of old world Havana, Cuba, serving Modern Cuban Cuisine in South Beach’s chic South of Fifth neighborhood, at the Hilton Bentley. 101 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-672-6624 DiLido Beach Club | A casually elegant oceanfront restaurant and lounge with ocean-table cuisine and a relaxed, chic ambiance perfect for people-watching, at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. 155 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 786-276-4000 Dolce Italian | Contemporary take on Italian classics located at The Gale Hotel. 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-0199 The Dutch | A roots-inspired restaurant, Bar and Oyster Room at the W South Beach. 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-938-3111 Escopazzo | Excellent romantic Italian cuisine with an organic emphasis. 1311 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-9450

authenticity of Florida-style cooking — local, fresh, and unpretentious. 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-276-0333 Fogo de Chão | The original Brazilian steak house with continuous tableside service and 15 cuts of meat. 836 1st St., Miami Beach, 305-672-0011 The Forge Restaurant & Lounge | Chef Dewey LoSasso has created a sublime progressive American menu to match this institution’s new décor. 432 41st St., Miami Beach, 305-538-8533 Fratelli La Bufala | Sumptuous pizzas and pastas prepared with the freshest buffalo mozzarella imported from Italy. 437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-0700 Gloutonnerie | Time-tested French fare with the rustic comfort of home cooking and the refinement of nouveau cuisine. 81 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-503-3811 Gotham Steak | Modern American steak house fare from chef Alfred Portale. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4780

Khong River House | Authentic Northern Thai cuisine served in a farmhouse-styled interior. 1661 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8147 Fung Kú Asian Cuisine | Korean BBQ and Sushi Bar, at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. 1720 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-7905 La Locanda | Classic Italian just south of Fifth Street. 419 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-6277 La Piaggia | A St-Tropez beach club without the jet lag. 1000 South Pointe Dr., Miami Beach, 305-674-0647 The Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill | Stunning waterside dining featuring chef Mark Zeitouni’s cuisine, at The Standard. 40 Island Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-1717 Lucali | Brooklyn’s most coveted pizza in the heart of South Beach. 1930 Bay Rd., Miami Beach, 305-695-4441 Macaluso’s Restaurant | Staten Island home-cooked Italian. 1747 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, 305-604-1811

Hakkasan | The exquisite Chinese creations of London restaurateur Alan Yau, at the Fontainebleau. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-276-1388

Macchialina Taverna Rustica | The Italian spot for locals with rustic, seasonally inspired cooking by acclaimed chef Michael Pirolo. 820 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, 305-534-2124

HaVen Gastro-Lounge | An intimate, high-tech gastrolounge featuring global small plates by Chef Todd Erickson and innovative craft cocktails. 1237 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-987-8885

Maxine’s Bistro At The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club Somewhat of an institution on Collins Ave., serving American bistro fare with an international twist, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-1160

Icebox | Offering the finest deserts in Miami Beach. 1855 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-8448 Il Mulino | From Abruzzo to South Beach, Il Mulino New York presents unforgettable, classic Italian cuisine in a chic, modern dining experience. 840 First St., Miami Beach, 305-466-9191 Joe’s Stone Crab | A must-see Miami institution since 1913. 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-0365

Estiatorio Milos | Costas Spiliadis Celebrates the arts, culture and cuisine of Greece and is committed to providing guests a true understanding of fresh ingredients simply prepared with integrity. 730 1st St., Miami Beach, 305-604-6800

Juvia | Artistic food presentation and an innovative take on Asian fusion, with stunning views of South Beach. 1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-763-8272

Florida Cookery at The James Royal Palm | Artisticallyinspired environment with a menu that reflects the

Katsuya | Traditional Japanese cuisine with a provocative twist, at the SLS Hotel South Beach. 1701 Collins Ave.,

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Michael Mina 74 | Award-winning chef Michael Mina, brings sophisticated, American bistro-style fare to the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, with a dynamic menu that features whimsical dishes and handcrafted cocktails from across the globe. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4636 Meat Market | Chef Sean Brasel has created an imaginative, top-flight menu with flair at this packed hot spot. 915 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-532-0088 Monty’s Sunset | Miami’s ultimate Seafood Bistro features a raw bar and ceviche bar with breathtaking sunset views and a bay front location. 300 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, 305-672-1148

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41st St., Miami Beach, 305-538-8533

Moreno’s Cuba At the Riviera South Beach | A Cubaninspired eatery developed around an authentic Havana-style café, with a culinary ethos based around Cuban Tapas and small plates made for sharing. 318 20th St., Miami Beach, 305-538-7444 Mr Chow | Iconic Chinese showplace at the W South Beach. 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-1695 My Ceviche | This indoor-outdoor eatery will flaunt the brand’s signature seafood selections alongside seasonal, craft, and local beer options. 235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-397-8710 News Cafe | This 24-hour spot remains the heart and soul of South Beach. 800 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-695-3232 Nobu | Legendary Japanese seafood delicacies, at the Shore Club. 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-3232 Prime Italian | Upscale American-Italian sister restaurant to Prime One Twelve. 101 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-695-8484 Prime One Twelve | Extraordinary, modern take on the classic steak house. 112 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-532-8112 Pubbelly Gastropub | This innovative tavern features a menu of homemade pâtés, specialty terrines and braised dishes, and its signature Asian street food. 1418 20th St., Miami Beach, 305-532-7555 Pubbelly Steak | Barn-style meatery in the old Georgia’s Union digs serving an extensive lineup of crazy beef cuts with even crazier toppings. 1787 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-9550 Pubbelly Sushi | Japanese small plates with Latin, Indian and Italian influences. 1424 20th St., Miami Beach, 305-531-9282 Pura Vida | Serving raw Brazilian organic acai bowls, fresh made fruit protein smoothies or cold-press veggie juices with soups, salads, sandwiches, pitas & wraps with vegan options. Eat-in, pick-up or delivery. 110 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-535-4142 Quattro Gastronomia | Italiana Twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro stir up traditional Northern Italian cuisine. 1014 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-531-4833 Red The Steak house | Hot Mediterranean-influenced steak house. 119 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-3688

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Restaurant Michael Schwartz | Locally inspired dishes and a fantastic ambiance at the iconic Raleigh Hotel pool deck. 1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 305-612-1163 The Restaurant at Mondrian South Beach | Modern American brasserie and sushi bar serving globally inspired cuisine that is locally sourced and designed to be shared. 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-514-1940 The Restaurant at The Setai | Five-star, trans-ethnic cuisine with a strong Asian influence. 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-520-6402 Scarpetta | Ravishing Italian cuisine from chef Scott Conant, at the Fontainebleau. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-2000 Serafina | A South Beach sensation that offers a Northern Italian dining experience, at the Dream Hotel. 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-8455 Serendipity 3 | A famous New York original, known for the best desserts in town. 1102 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-403-2210 The Setai Grill | Prime steak house with the finest seafood selections, accompanied by The Setai’s impressive wine list. 2001 Collins Ave., Miami, 305-520-6400

Smith & Wollensky | Classic steak dishes, outstanding seafood, and an award-winning wine selection. 1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-2800 Sushi Samba Dromo | Japanese-Brazilian fusion fare amid a bustling ambience. 600 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-673-5337 Terrazza at Shore Club | This casual, Italian chophouse offers the ultimate in indoor-outdoor dining with the cool vibe and energy of Shore Club. 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-3226 Texas De Brazil | A unique concept that offers diners a parade of meats and an extravagant seasonal salad area. 300 Alton Rd., Suite 200, Miami Beach, 305-695-7702 Tongue and Cheek | Upscale American cuisine with a trendy, yet relaxing ambiance. 431 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-704-2900 Umi Sushi & Sake Bar | A communal, Japanese-style dining experience in the lobby at Delano. 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-5752 Umami Burger | No one can resist the special Umami

Master Sauce, which keeps diners coming back for more. 1080 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, 305-672-4334 Yardbird Southern Table & Bar | Farm Fresh Southern Cooking, Bourbon and Blues. 1600 Lennox Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-5220 Vesper | American Brasserie A mix of ‘50s glamour and mysterious charm offering rustic, elite fare at the Shelborne South Beach. 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-341-1500 Villa Azur | A taste of South of France combining exquisite food, fine wines, friendly service and inviting atmosphere. 309 23rd St., Miami Beach, 305-763-8688 Wine Depot & Bistro | 555 Wine store, wine bar and bistro where all of your senses will be aroused. 555 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach, 305.672.6161

NORTH DADE, BROWARD Carpaccio | Bal Harbour Shops’ most bustling spot for delicious Italian fare. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-867-7777 J&G Grill | A contemporary bar and grill featuring a curated selection of Jean-Georges’ innovative dishes, at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. 9703 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-993-3333 La Goulue | Fantastic French bistro in the Bal Harbour Shops. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-865-2181 Makoto | Modern Japanese cuisine in the Bal Harbour Shops. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-864-8600 Palm Restaurant | Old New York-style steak house. 9650 E. Bay Harbor Dr., Bay Harbor Islands, 305-868-7256 S3 | An island-chic retreat with indoor-outdoor seating, lush patio with fire pits and custom-designed lounge seating with breathtaking views of the ocean serving steak, seafood and sushi. 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-523-SURF St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge | A modern Miami atmosphere with a Japanese twist, this Sushi Lounge is nothing short of luxury, at the St. Regis Resort. 9703 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-993-3300 Taco Beach Shack | World famous gourmet farm fresh tacos and cocktails, at Hollywood Beach Hotel. 334 Arizona Street, Hollywood Beach, 954-920-6523

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Public House A 1960s vintage surf-style saloon with a post-modern Miami twist. 423 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 786-408-2917 Design District, WynWooD Bardot | Intimate lounge featuring live music and an edgy scene. 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-576-5570 Gavanna | “Vibe dictates the night” at Wynwood’s hot-spot. 10 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-573-1321 Ricochet Bar & Lounge | Art and music-centric bar and lounge in the heart of Midtown. 3250 NE 1st Ave., #122B, Miami, 786-353-0846 Wood Tavern | Artsy and relaxed indoor-outdoor enclave where hipsters, art-walk crawlers, and collectors mingle. 2531 NW 2nd Ave., Wynwood, 305-748-2828

Bamboo | This renovated Paris Theatre features superior entertainment technology and sleek, modern, Gatsby-style décor. 550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-4771

Public House | A 1960s vintage surf-style saloon with a post-modern Miami twist. 423 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 786-408-2917

The Broken Shaker | Laid-back indoor-outdoor bar featuring exotic handcrafted cocktails, at the Freehand Miami Hostel. 2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach, 305-531-2727

Purdy Lounge | The perfect dark and laid-back local bar. 1811 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-4622

Club Deuce | Everyone’s favorite timeless dive bar. 222 14th St., Miami Beach, 305-531-6200 FDR | Subterranean lounge at the Delano. 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-5752

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The Flat | Intimate cocktail lounge that gives the feel of a New York speakeasy. 500 S Pointe Dr., Miami Beach, 305-531-3528

Blackbird Ordinary | Catchy and energetic vibe with delicious cocktails hidden downtown. 729 SW First Ave., Miami, 305-671-3307

Foxhole | New watering hole and neighborhood bar owned by nightlife veterans. 1426A Alton Rd., Miami Beach, 305-534-3511

Blue Martini | Upscale atmosphere with a local-bar mentality, at Mary Brickell Village. 900 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-981-2583

Hyde Beach | Enjoy artful mixology and José Andrés cuisine at Hyde Beach — the first oceanfront location of sobe’s premier nightlife brand at SLS Hotel South Beach. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-1701

E11EVEN MIAMI A unique 24 / 7 No Sleep international cabaret, nightclub, and after-hours experience that features beautiful entertainers and 11-style theatrics in an environment that is as sexy as it is sophisticated. 29 N.E. 11th Street, Miami, 305-829-2911 Grand Central | Former railRd. station turned contemporary event space with weekly events for Miami’s most discerning music lovers. 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-377-2277 Hyde AmericanAirlines Arena | A posh VIP lounge on the court-level of the Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 855-777-4933 Tobacco Rd. | Miami’s oldest bar, serving patrons for more than 95 years. 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-374-1198

MiaMi Beach Adoré Nightclub | This fallen Cathedral Inspired Venue features a lavish lighting and video design set to host Miami’s most exclusive. 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

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Jazid | Intimate, live jazz and blues and nightly drink specials. 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-9372 Kill Your Idol | Hipster kids plus cheap drinks plus high irony equals a perfect night. 222 Española Way, Miami Beach, 305-672-1852 LIV | The hip, high-energy megaclub, at the Fontainebleau. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4680 Mansion | Plush, oversized dance club with copious VIP nooks. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-8411 Mokaï | A modern lounge with New York sensibility and Miami joie de vivre. 235 23rd St., Miami Beach, 305-673-1409 Mynt | A vibrant club that plays host to South Beach’s fabulous crowd. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-0727 Nikki Beach | Mostly outdoor hot spot to see and be seen. 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-538-1111

Radio Bar | Hip local bar, new to the SoFi area. 814 First St., Miami Beach. 305-397-8382 Rec Room | New York-influenced upscale basement lounge, at the Gale Hotel. 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-0199 The Regent Cocktail Club | Dimly lit and classically elegant cocktail bar and lounge, at the Gale Hotel. 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-0199 Set | A modern South Beach tribute to Old Hollywood glamour. 320 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-531-2800 SkyBar | The Shore Club’s exclusive nightlife setting overlooking the ocean. 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-276-6772 SL Miami | Modern nightlife club with elements of its original NYC club and Miami inspired décor at the James Royal Palm. 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-604-5700 Story | “A new chapter in Miami Nightlife”. 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-479-4426 Sunset Lounge | Mondrian South Beach’s indoor-outdoor lounge is comprised of multiple spaces, offering the only bayside destination for watching the sunset over Miami’s downtown skyline. 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-514-1941 Sweetwater Beer Garden | A new members-only poolside oasis that is attracting some of Miami’s hippest locals. 318 21st Street, Miami Beach, 786-516-7961 Ted’s Hideaway | A laid-back local bar with a pool table and a delightfully grungy scene. 124 Second St., Miami Beach, 305-532-9869 Twist | Popular gay pit stop with late-night action and seven uniquely themed bars. 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-9478 Wall | The W South Beach’s on-site hot spot from a dream team of nightlife innovators. 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-938-3000

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The Greening of the Gold Coast photography by joshua mchugh

Miami may not be the Portland-esque pinnacle of green, but environmentally friendly design practices are being incorporated into new construction in a wide variety of interesting ways. by sean mccaughan

hen 2020 Alton Road broke ground in 2011 overlooking a busy intersection in the heart of Miami Beach, the building, which resembles an encrustation of white rectangles and planes, was ballyhooed by its promoters as the greenest house in the world. On such an extremely visible site, it was a house that made its point: Miami, Miami Beach, and South Florida must all become very green, and fast. The house was built to be “net-zero,” meaning it requires no electricity from the grid, and it would eventually return back to the grid energy that was created by a veritable power plant, including photovoltaic cells and vertical wind turbines within the building. The property finally sold last August amid media

coverage of its construction, including a feature by Bob Vila. But in 2011 the emphasis on building “green” in Miami was still just a whisper. Since then it’s grown from a novelty to a more fundamentally mainstream aspect of new construction. This shift, although smaller—and slower—than other cities more on the vanguard of the seismic trend, is important. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the most widely accepted standard for green building in the US. An office building of all things, 1450 Brickell, was the first LEED building in Miami, achieving its LEED Gold certification in 2010. But condos seem to be the new frontier. continued on page 228

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continued from page 227 The list of new residential towers, where exotic green features and amenities attract the curiosities of buyers, is long and only growing. Grove at Grand Bay (Sales Gallery at 2665 S. Bayshore Dr., Ste. 500, Coconut Grove, 305-929-8646; groveat grandbay.com), a set of twisting towers designed by internationally famed “It boy” architect Bjarke Ingels and now under construction in Coconut Grove, is slated to be LEED Gold. Aria Development’s under-construction 321 Ocean (321 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-490-7559; 321ocean.com) obtained a special permit from the EPA to protect the sand dunes and sea turtle nesting grounds on its beach, and the building features Nest Learning Thermostats, which learn your temperature habits and turn themselves down to save energy when you’re not around. The lobby reception desk at Key International Sales’ planned 1010 Brickell is being sculpted out of a fallen tree from the Colombian rain forest. The sculptor will replace it with 25,000 seedlings to counteract rain forest decimation. Hotels—notorious for consuming energy and

nature’s resources—are putting in their efforts too. Miami got its first LEED-certified hotel, the Hampton Inn & Suites in Brickell, in 2012. And now in South Beach, Starwood’s under-construction 1 Hotel & Homes (2399 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-361-5100; 1hotels.com/south beach) is doing a rather extraordinary thing by converting a 1960s-era concrete structure— designed in many ways to be inherently unsustainable—into a much more green colossus. The reusing of the building itself, originally designed as an auto-oriented, air-conditioned fortress walled off from the rest of Miami Beach, already lends itself to the environmentally friendly practices the Beach is adopting. Then there’s the huge “Climate Ribbon” that will be suspended above the pedestrian mall at Brickell City Centre. At its most simplistic, this is an awning of the future. The advanced engineering of the Climate Ribbon will passively cool the indoor-outdoor space below it by shading the sun’s rays and channeling breezes coming from Biscayne Bay blocks away. When green technologies and practices are

Grove at Grand Bay, now under construction in Coconut Grove, is slated to be LEED Gold.

The upcoming Grove at Grand Bay, designed by renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, is part of the new wave of eco-conscious buildings going up around Miami. Here, an interior rendering.

masterfully executed and integrated with local conditions and passive environmental design, the result is something like the stunning Pérez Art Museum Miami. The entire building is shaded by elegant overhangs, while on the wide terraces long, stalactite-like hanging columns covered in living plants and designed by Patrick Blanc, the inventor of the green wall, help cool the building they surround. The museum’s design itself, which so lightly touches the parking level beneath, feels like it could float off into the bay leaving a garden, and a few cars, behind. Miami’s warm and watery location, made accessible by the railroad and highways, is what originally brought the throngs to our shores. Our climate and environment have always been the base attractions, the context of every other entertainment and diversion no matter how airconditioned or far removed from beach sand. Sea-level projections show that South Florida will be the first to be affected by rising water levels. But perhaps we can prevent the ocean’s intrusion into our city with focused and concerted efforts on features like thermostats and desks, low-flow toilets, concrete foundations, impact windows, and the myriad other elements that it takes to attain LEED certification. Additionally, our experience with hurricanes could prove useful in some way. It’s all a part of our collective effort to save Miami from the destiny Mother Nature could have in store for it. OD

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321 Ocean will feature Nest Learning Thermostats that turn themselves down to save energy when owners are away.

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Miami Moves with Tower groundbreakings and megamansion listings, The real estate market in South Florida continues to flourish. by sean mccaughan

lastic surgeon and self-proclaimed “boob god” Lenny Hochstein and his wife and The Real Housewives of Miami star, Lisa, have won the right to demolish a historic house on Star Island. So ends a yearlong battle with historic preservationists who fought to save the house, one of the most visible in Miami Beach. The large white stucco Mediterranean Revival mansion at 42 Star Island right: Construction Drive was designed and built in is underway for 1925 by Florida’s first registered The Bond at Brickell; below: architect, Walter DeGarmo, who Villa Artefacto on designed many of South Florida’s North Bay Road. most significant early buildings. The last barrier to demolition, a lawsuit by the Miami Design Preservation League, was dropped when the city denied the house a historic designation. Island in the Sun When it hit the market in February, the 26-acre Pumpkin Key, a mostly undeveloped private island within the confines of Key Largo’s exclusive Ocean Reef Club, was the most expensive new real estate listing in the United States at a grand total of $110 million. The island comes with a 5,000-square-foot main house, a couple of cottages, a small marina “capable of handling a superyacht,” according to the listing, and tennis courts that can be used as a helipad. Just don’t break your brand-new chopper’s window. Pumpkin Key, Key Largo, 305-4518199; russellpostsir.com Fully Furnished Sale What happens when you pair up a superstar designer and a builder to design and completely furnish a home? A $25 million offer,

that’s what. Barry Brodsky and Artefacto’s Paulo Bacchi collaborated on a spectacular waterfront residence at 2068 North Bay Road in Miami Beach, nicknamed “Villa Artefacto.” Just completed and now under contract, the 12,000-square-foot, twostory home on 100 feet of waterfront incorporated Bacchi’s Brazilian designs in order to give buyers “a home that totally reflects the way they envision themselves living,” says broker Nelson Gonzalez of EWM Realty. “They want great design, the finest materials, and impeccable craftsmanship,” Gonzalez says. Brodsky’s company, Brodson Construction, co-developed the property with Sergio Rok. 2068 N. Bay Road, Miami Beach. Listing agent Nelson Gonzalez, 305-674-4040; nelson gonzalez.com above: The private island The Crazy Building of Pumpkin Key; below: Boom Here are some sure The historic 1925 mansion at 42 Star Island Drive signs of our crazy real estate faces demolition. times: In the span of just one week this January, three major condo towers—The Bond at Brickell (1080 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-890-2026; bondatbrickellfl.com), SLS Hotel & Residences (1300 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-533-1350, slsbrickell.com), and The Crimson (601 NE 27th St., Miami, 305377-3337; crimsonmiami.com)—all had groundbreaking ceremonies on a single day (a Wednesday), and eight new towers in Miami’s urban core received height approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. The onslaught continued when three additional FAA approvals followed within the next week. OD

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real estate roundtable

Progressive Projects An eco-conscious developer and a leading LEED-certified architect ponder the effects of sustainability on the bottom line. moderated by julia ford-carther

duardo Costantini, CEO at Argentinean development firm Consultatio, met with pioneering sustainable architect Jaya Kader Zebede of KZ Architecture to address how, in eco-conscious projects, a focus on holistic housing trumps a dedication to the bottom line but still pays off.

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Eduardo Co stantini and Jaya Kader Zebede at the Oceana Bal Harbour sales center; left: Rendering of KZ Architecture’s Luna Rossa, in Bay Harbor Islands.

factor. It’s impossible. JKZ: When I did a home in 2008, which was the first silver LEEDcertified home in Miami-Dade County, we had to dig to find sustainable products. Now, you can’t be in business without having sustainable products offered. Also, the [South Florida building] codes have changed where they’re more stringent in terms of energy consumption. EC: One of our values is sustainability. It’s not just exclusivity. We got the LEED certificate for [Oceana] Key Biscayne, and we are trying to get silver for [Oceana Bal Harbour]. The building has some advantages because of the location, the proximity to transportation. There are some technicalities: the landscaping, the energy saving, the facility for bicycles, water, and recycling. We are striving to get the silver certification even though people don’t demand that. I think you need to educate them and they start appreciating. This site has public responsibility. JKZ: That’s the new urbanism, where it’s great to have a project that fits within a context or community that you’re proud or happy to be a part of. Oceana Bal Harbour, 10201 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 786-414-2929; oceana residences.com; KZ Architecture, 7580 NE Fourth Ct., Ste. 116, Miami, 305-8659911; kzarchitecture.com OD

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Eduardo Costantini: We ended up in Miami because we go for the quality, not for market share. The community liked what we’ve done [with Oceana Bal Harbour] in terms of not being too aggressive, not to maximize footage, to reduce the footprint, and then to increase the setbacks. Instead of having a big building for the garage—it’s like a wall—you have the garden. We gave the community open space and access to the beach. You have to take into account the volume of not only the building but also the surroundings, to make something that is harmonious with the whole community of Bal Harbour. Given that fact that we reduce the impact of [Oceana Bal Harbour], we’re creating a beautifully designed building with all the attributes, including sustainability. The community pays a lot of attention to the gardening, to the landscaping, above all. Jaya Kader Zebede: Which is a connection for pedestrians to relate to the ocean. We architects are a bit romantic, and we want to do beautiful things and contribute to the environment. Dealing with developers over the years, it’s all about the bottom line. There’s not that element of bringing sustainable practices into the project. EC: In general, developers underestimate the value. If you go for beauty and quality, in the end, you will have a better bottom line. JKZ: If we bring sustainable practices into the project, we bring [clients] who have that sort of sensibility. EC: We already started selling. We don’t have to act in relation to maximizing the bottom line. The whole concept should include the sustainability of any project; you cannot make a building without taking into account that

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abode and beyond The Versace Home collection pairs modern lines with baroque accents.

Style Perfection A fashion house makes the ultimate transition to interior design with the arrival of Versace Home Miami. by jean nayar

hink of it as a holistic approach to design. Established brand-name apparel designers like Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan have long sought to expand their imprints and apply their talents to related realms, such as fragrance, jewelry, and table accents. So it’s hardly surprising that a newer wave of high-style designers, manufacturers, and retailers would follow suit and extend their design-driven brands into new territory, too. And a significant crop of them has taken root in Miami. Fashion powerhouse Versace is producing luxe new home furnishings, all available at Versace Home Miami, which launched in the Abitare showroom in Miami’s Design District this past fall.

“The new 2013/14 Versace Home collection introduces modern lines with baroque accents that define pure luxury,” says Abitare owner Nicola Beletti. “Sofas, dining tables, chairs, and beds are part of this amazing collection,” as are lighting, bathroom elements, flooring, wallpaper, bedding, accessories, and tableware. Directly inspired by the clothing line, Versace’s home collection features variations of fabrics, leathers, and other materials used for its apparel, and every exclusive piece is handmade in Italy. Why the Design District for Versace Home? “A name such as Versace,” says Beletti, “had to be in the most prestigious location in Miami.” 19 NE 39th St., Miami, 305-573-5200; versace.com OD

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Crossover Appeal Designers in every category—apparel, furniture, and cars—mix it up in Miami.

Armani/Casa Miami

“Lovers of Armani clothing appreciate fashion that eliminates the superfluous and acknowledges uncomplicated elegance,” says Massimo Melchiorre, brand manager of Armani/Casa Miami. “They find the same elements in the home collection.” The eco-friendly 2014 collection is the brand’s return to nature. Among the highlights are Galassia stackable tables made of carbonized coconut shells, which are “clever examples of local artisan craftsmanship transformed into luxurious design.” 10 NE 39th St., Miami, 305-5734331; armanicasa.com

Baltus

After founding his high-end furniture company, Baltus, in Spain about a decade ago, designer Javier Martín Muriel’s handcrafted furnishings quickly became favorites among design lovers in Europe. When he opened his flagship showroom in the Design District in 2009, his pieces were an instant hit in Miami too—and his design skills have now been brought to bear on the interiors of Baltus House, one of überdeveloper Jorge Pérez’s newest condo projects. 3925 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-575-2620; 14652 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-830-1200; baltuscollection.com

Christian Liaigre

One of the world’s top interior designers, Christian Liaigre’s restrained yet luxurious style was introduced to America by André Balazs, who hired him to design

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New York’s Mercer Hotel. “Interior architecture and design,” says Liaigre, “are far from fashion and trends, but synonymous with timelessness, calm beauty, and subtle luxury.” Evidence of this is found in the Design District, where Liaigre opened his showroom filled with exquisite furniture, lighting, textiles, leathers, and accessories. 137 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-8083550; christian-liaigre.fr

Donna Karan

“There’s an urban mind-set,” says Donna Karan of her approach to design. Her NYC-inspired, sensible-chic style is equally viable in Miami, and the qualities of her apparel translate to other lifestyle categories, including bedding, tableware, and giftware. “We all want our gifts to be thoughtful and stylish,” she explains, “something we’d like to receive ourselves, which is why we always have cashmere blankets—my favorite—or handtextured bowls in the line.” Select Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores; saks.com; neimanmarcus.com

Fendi Casa

Known for luxurious clothing and accessories, Fendi applies its craftsmanship and vision to private interiors, luxury hotels, yachts, and three collections of furniture through its Fendi Casa division. Among the details that characterize the furnishings—from sofas and poufs to cabinets and beds—are the double F logo, Villa Borghese embroidery, Spy Bag drawer handles, and saddlery stitches. “We are trying to achieve a

Galassia stackable tables from Armani/Casa.

more global appeal,” says Raffaella Vignatelli, Fendi’s president for North America, “with our new sleek, streamlined, and minimalistic contemporary collection.” 90 NE 39th St., Miami, 305-4381660; fendi.com

Hugo França

Brazilian sculptor Hugo França blurs the lines between nature, art, and function with a new collection of outdoor furnishings, on display through May at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Pieces are handcrafted from fallen trees reclaimed from the Brazilian rain forest and include settees, tables, and benches. “França is one of the preeminent designers working in a way that is environmentally and aesthetically exceptional,” says Zesty Meyers, who represents França in the US. Pieces range from three to 16 feet long and start at $11,000. 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org

Maserati/Zanotta

Two protagonists of Italian style— Maserati and Zanotta—recently teamed up to create the limitededition Maserati 897 Grand Tour lounge chair. Inspired by the idea of speed, the lounge chair’s design connotes a racecar’s bucket seat in a floating stance. Chairs are available with a chromium- or nickel-plated black steel base topped with a cushion covered with quilted Extra Zanotta leather. Zanotta, 4141 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-572-2900; 4141design.com OD

Seamless Style Baltus’s Javier Martín Muriel on cultivating a cohesive home. Beloved by high-end home owners, the plush, artisanmade furniture by Baltus designer and founder Javier Martín Muriel is now being adapted for Miami’s condo market. His new pieces, including the Baltuni Detroit sofa (shown), are specially scaled and priced for condos and are available as options to buyers of units at Baltus House, currently under construction and slated for completion in 2015. What is most important in setting a style tone? “In my opinion, the colors of the furniture and the materials used.” What cues do you look for when designing interiors or furniture for clients? “I look for a person’s fashion style, such as whether they have a colorful wardrobe, or if their look is sophisticated or more casual.”

The Baltuni Detroit sofa by Baltus.

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Ellen Marchman Larkey and James Wark at the Kimpton Cocktail Competition hosted by Area 31 at the Epic Hotel.

Chris Paciello, Sam Robin, and Luciano Sautto at the Bianca twoyear-anniversary event at the Delano.

Lisa Hochstein, Antonio Misuraca, and Lea Black at Misuraca’s birthday party at The Forge. Jose Diaz, Cathy Leff, and Louis Aguirre at The Miami Symphony Orchestra’s performance at the Bass Museum of Art.

Susanne Birbragher, Alexa Wolman, and Nina JohnsonMilewski at Wine, Women & Shoes presented by Roger Vivier at the Coral Gables Country Club.

Tatanka Guerrero, Erik Yehezkel, Burton Wilkins, and Romi Mawardi at the Delancey’s Social Bar opening at the Townhouse Hotel.

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Eric Ashtin, Xavi Dominguez, and Brian Aleman at the GEM Records/DD Luxz signing party at Moreno’s Cuba at the Riviera Suites South Beach.

Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman at the DJ Mark Leventhal fundraiser at Haven.

Marysol Patton and Juan Pablo Galavis at the Voices for Children Foundation’s 2014 Be A Voice, Empower Brilliant Futures Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Craig Robins and Paul Lehr at New World Symphony’s The Art of the Possible Gala at the New World Center.

Raffaele Capoferro and Maria Ines Llodra at the Pinkberry Alton Road grand opening. Alan Roth and Sean Saladino at the Fat Black Pussy Cat fundraiser to benefit DJ Mark Leventhal at FDR at the Delano.

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Parting Shot Waterworld T

here is something romantic about taking a gondola ride on the canals of Venice as the sun sets over the Rialto Bridge: the breeze, the humidity, the peace and quiet. By contrast, there is something significantly less romantic about trying to do that on Alton Road as high tide turns Miami Beach into a scene from The Ten Commandments. If Charlton Heston were alive today, maybe he’d be able to part the seas, but since that’s not an option, residents—especially those living on West or Purdy Avenues or running businesses on Alton—will continue to play the flooding blame game while hoping someone comes up with a solution. The finger-pointing can be fun, especially when it sounds like The Jackson 5 has taken over the global-warming debate, warning tide talkers not to just sit back and “blame it on the moonlight.” A now-famous Rolling Stone article claims, “Miami is on its way to becoming an American Atlantis,” and through a futuristic tale of Hurricane Milo in 2030 (plus, you know, experts and stuff), it tells of the demise of Miami Beach as we know it. It’s the idea that high tide mixed with the rising sea levels of a warming planet, plus a devastating hurricane, is a recipe for disaster—one that could potentially come as soon as 2030. Hmm, 2030: That’s like four Winter Olympics from now. Or four presidential elections. Or seven Cocaine Cowboys movies. It’s not that far off. So, with $76 billion of Florida

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