Ocean Drive - 2014 - Issue 5 - May+June

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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. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating the representations of the Developer. For correct representations, reference should be made to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statutes, to be furnished by a Developer to a buyer or lessee. This offering is made only by the prospectus for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the prospectus. This is not an offer to sell, or solicitation of offers to buy, the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. The Developer is PRH NE 31st Street LLC (“DEVELOPER”) which has a license to use the trademarked names and logos of The Related Group pursuant to a licensing agreement. The graphics and text reflected are the copyrighted property of Developer. The renderings illustrate and depict a lifestyle; however amenities and attractions are subject to change. While there are water views at the property, views may vary. The marina and restaurant are all subject to the Developer obtaining all necessary and appropriate permits, none of which have been obtained. Any restaurant is intended to be privately operated by a third party operator from a commercial space.


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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. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating the representations of the Developer. For correct representations, make reference to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statute, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. This is not intended to be an offer to sell, or solicitation to buy, condominium units to residents of CT, ID, NJ, NY and OR, unless registered or exemptions are available, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law, and your eligibility for purchase will depend upon your state of residency. This offering is made only by the prospectus for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the prospectus. Prices, plans and specifcations are subject to change without notice. The Related Group is not the project developer. Hyde Hollywood is being developed by 4111 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, LLC (“Developer”), which has a limited right to use the trademarked names and logos of The Related Group pursuant to a license and marketing agreement with The Related Group. Any and all statements, disclosures and/or representations shall be deemed made by Developer and not by The Related Group. The sketches, renderings, pictures, illustrations, and statements are proposed only, and the Developer reserves the right to modify, revise or withdraw any or all of same in its sole discretion. All prices are subject to change at any time and without notice, and do not include optional features or premiums for upgraded units.


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Broker participation welcome. Oral representation cannot be relied upon as correctly stating the representation of the Developer, for correct representation, make reference to the documents required by section 718.503 Florida Statutes, to be furnished by the Developer or Buyer or Lessee. Not an offer where prohibited by State Statutes. Plans, features and amenities subject to change without notice. All illustrations and plans are artist conceptual renderings and are subject to change without notice. This advertisement does not constitute an offer in the states of NY or NJ or any jurisdiction where prior registration or other qualification is required. Equal Housing Opportunity.





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ORAL REPRESENTATIONS 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 STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. DRAWINGS AND DEPICTIONS ARE CONCEPTUAL ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS REPRESENTATIONS, IMPLIED OF THE FINAL DETAIL OF THE RESIDENCES OR OTHER PORTIONS OF 1 HOTEL & HOMES SOUTH BEACH. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.


Great places are defined by nature We began with six-hundred feet of undisturbed beachfront and the intention to keep it as is. By letting the outside world flow seamlessly in, we created timeless spaces that bring more of the natural world’s comfor t and clarity into your life. This is the nature of South Beach.

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INTRODUCING A STUNNING NEW SANCTUARY DESIGNED BY ARQUITECTONICA. TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF BAL HARBOUR S H O P S , O N C O L L I N S A V E N U E & 9 4 T H S T R E E T. 5 8 S PA C I O U S O C E A N F R O N T R E S I D E N C E S O F F E R I N G 3 , 4 0 0 TO OV E R 7 , 0 0 0 S Q UA R E F E E T O F L I VA B L E S PA C E A N D 3 0 0 L I N E A R F E E T O F P R I S T I N E P R I V A T E B E A C H F R O N T. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating the representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to this advertisement and to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. The sketches, renderings, graphic materials, plans, specifcations, terms, conditions and statements contained in this advertisement are proposed only, and the Developer reserves the right to modify, revise or withdraw any or all of same in its sole discretion and without prior notice. All improvements, designs and construction are subject to frst obtaining the appropriate federal, state and local permits and approvals for same. This is not an offer to sell, or solicitation of offers to buy, the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. Images and renderings are all artist conceptual compositions. Created by the seventh art.


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ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. WE ARE PLEDGED TO THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE U.S. POLICY FOR 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. THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR SOLICITATION TO BUY, CONDOMINIUM UNITS TO RESIDENTS OF ANY JURISDICTION WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, AND YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR PURCHASE WILL DEPEND UPON YOUR STATE OF RESIDENCY. EQUAL HOUSING

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O R A L R E P R E S E N TAT I O N S C A N N O T B E R E L I E D U P O N A S C O R R E C T LY S TAT I N G OR LESSEE. THIS OFFERING IS MADE ONLY BY THE PROSPECTUS FOR THE CONDOMINIUM BE MADE. PRICES, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ANY PARTICULAR UNIT WITHIN THE CONDOMINIUM. THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT THE NATION. WE ENCOURAGE EQUAL HOUSING

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T H E REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER AND NO STATEMENT SHOULD BE RELIED UPON IF NOT MADE IN THE PROSPECTUS. THIS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL, OR SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO BUY, THE CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN STATES WHERE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION CANNOT ACTUAL IMPROVEMENTS MAY VARY FROM RENDERINGS AND ARE USED SOLELY FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES. ACTUAL VIEWS MAY VARY AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL UNITS. VIEWS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS THE ACTUAL VIEW FROM FUTURE VIEW FROM THE PROPERTY OR FROM A SPECIFIC UNIT AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE CURRENT OR FUTURE USE OF ANY ADJACENT PROPERTY. WE ARE PLEDGED TO THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE U.S. POLICY FOR 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.



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Rising fifty-seven stories above Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Signature sets a new standard for beachside living in Miami. Residences starting at $1.95 million. SALES CENTER NOW OPEN. 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 T 786 837 0007 www.jadesignature.com

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Oral representations 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 Statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. Project is being developed by sunny isles beach associates, LLC. Which has a right to use the trademark name and logo of Fortune International. Features, illustrations, graphics and depictions are conceptual and preliminary only and are for convenience of reference. Developer expressly reserves the right to make modifications, revisions and changes it deems desirable in its sole and absolute discretion without notice. This is not intended to be an offer to Creative Agency: sell, or solicitation to buy, in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law. Architect of Record – ADD Inc.


F ront Runners Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, talk with students in an ESL class at Miami’s Booker T. Washington Middle School on May 17, 1991.

Royal Treatment More than two decades ago, Queen Elizabeth II paid the Magic City a quick visit, creating a royal frenzy. by jon warech

photography by ap photo/lynne sladky

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he idea of royalty is not lost on Miami, but the definition may often get muddled in translation. We’re quick to dub anyone who looks fabulous while hosting a party the “king of nightlife” or the “queen of fashion”; we may even bow in respect to a Sir Paul McCartney or Dame Helen Mirren when they sashay into town. But Miami is more the “Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece” kind of royal, the type that Lorde sings about. However, back in May of 1991, actual royalty graced our fair city as Queen Elizabeth II spent 12 hours in Miami on her 13-day tour of the United States. The reaction was very typical of a “back-then Miami.” The local NBC affiliate ran continuous coverage and set up a phone line to update residents on the queen’s every move (this was, after all, before Twitter). Those in the know, like socialites and political bigwigs, sipped Champagne with her at Vizcaya and made their way aboard the royal yacht for a dinner reception with, among others, the Reagans and Fords. Those not invited got as close as they could just to catch a glimpse. As The Miami Herald humor columnist Dave Barry pointed out, not everyone knew what to do. “It has been hilarious watching social Miami, in various stages of grovel, trying to figure out how to act in front of this short lady who never says anything,” he told The New York Times that week. Our best representative may just have been Luz Rivera, a seventh grader who demonstrated a perfect curtsy for the queen when she visited Booker T. Washington Middle School. After all the hoopla, it was that leg of the trip that proved Miami worthy of a royal tour.  OD

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F ront Runners In 1937, Amelia Earhart took off from Miami in this Lockheed Electra aircraft in an attempt to fly around the world; a month later she disappeared over the Pacific.

Pioneer Risk-Taker history’s most celebrated female pilot, Amelia Earhart started her final voyage in Miami in June 1937. by juliet izon

photography by sspl/getty images

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ong before Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 tragically disappeared over the Indian Ocean, pilot Amelia Earhart was at the center of one of aviation’s most famed unsolved mysteries. The first woman to fly nonstop across the US and the Atlantic, and the first person to fly solo across the Pacific, Earhart had even designed a line of clothing for “the woman who lives actively,” including a flying suit that was advertised in Vogue with a two-page spread. On June 1, 1937, Earhart took off from Miami, at what is now Opa-locka Airport, with the goal of flying 29,000 miles around the world. The initial weeks of her voyage went by smoothly as the pilot traveled to South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. But radio contact ceased on July 2, the day Earhart was supposed to land on a nearly invisible airstrip on Howland Island in the mid-Pacific. Despite extensive searching in the area, neither Earhart nor her plane was ever found. Even before liftoff, Earhart understood the risks of such an arduous journey. “Please know I am quite aware of the hazards,” she wrote to her husband, George Putnam. “I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.” Her words ring as true today as they did more than 70 years ago.  OD

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May/June 2014

98 Interior Intuition

RS3’s Shannon Scott is changing Miami’s home aesthetics, from floor to ceiling.

42 Front Runners 58 From the Editor-in-Chief 60 From the Publisher 62 …Without Whom This Issue Would Not Have Been Possible 71 Shot on Site 90 The List

People 94 Most Likely to Succeed

University of Miami President Donna Shalala is helping raise the profile, faculty, and fundraising capabilities of this now world-class institution.

98 Interior Intuition

Shannon Scott renovates, redecorates, and redesigns South Florida with her awardwinning design firm, RS3.

100 Here Comes the Son

Jon Paul Pérez is following in his father’s footsteps at global development company The Related Group.

102 Home Away from Home

106 Photo Finish

112 Paradise Found

108 New Frontier

114 Compute Her

Finish My Condo husband-and-wife team Ariel Tomat and Carina Radonich create inspiring spaces for an upscale Florida clientele. Media mogul Antoinette Zel is trading a top post at El Rey Network for her own venture in modern storytelling.

Samantha Cox arrives in South Florida to deliver the highest level of VIP service that high rollers demand. Reshma Saujani’s Girls Who Code hits Miami, helping boot up young women’s interest in technology.

photography by nick garcia

Jackie Soffer, cochairman and CEO of Turnberry Associates, recalls her early life in North Beach.

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May/June 2014 208 Life to the Max

Artist Peter Max uses a colorful palette to capture the spirit of Miami.

Culture 128 Heat & Soul

DJ Irie is helping Miami’s at-risk youth through a weekend festival of music, golf, and oceanfront activities.

130 Flying High

Experience weightlessness during an out-ofthis-world, adrenaline-rush flight with Zero-G.

132 Bright Lights, New City

Lightning-rod artist Tracey Emin has taken a residence in Miami following her first solo museum exhibition here.

136 Life Source

Artist Wangechi Mutu transfixes audiences with her otherworldly female-centric collages at MOCA.

138 How the East Has Won

Miami collectors are flocking to China for the Hong Kong incarnation of the annual Art Basel fair.

142 Art by Night

The monthly PAMM Presents after-hours party mashes avant-garde sounds with under-thestars ambience.

144 Miami Madness

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Andy Garcia, LeBron James, Roger Federer, and Questlove rock the Magic City during a monthlong celebration of food, film, and sports.

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May/June 2014

224 Real Miami Beauties

South Floridians like Iva Kosović are reshaping the community with style and aplomb.

Treasures 158 40 and Fabulous

Diane von Furstenberg celebrates a milestone anniversary for her signature wrap dress, a boutique in Coral Gables, and a new goal for her beloved brand.

160 Trunk Treasures

The newest fine jewelry collection from Louis Vuitton finds inspiration in the brand’s iconic travel trunks.

162 Sweat This

Lincoln Road is home to Adidas by Stella McCartney’s first US retail boutique.

164 Color in the City

Sarah Jessica Parker flaunts her own fabulous footwear collection at Nordstrom at Aventura Mall.

166 Inner Beauty

Frangipani blends into Wynwood Walls’ artistic surroundings but stands out from the crowd with an eclectic inventory of exotic treasures.

170 She’s Got the Upper Hand

Miami-based Bell & Ross has grown more than 300 percent under the direction of Stacie Orloff, one of the watch industry’s few female executives.

Taste 179 Peripatetic Italian

182 Female Power Lunch

The women of Miami select smart choices to wine and dine clients, and catch up with old friends.

186 What Women Want

Miami’s sophisticated female cocktailers are pushing the spirit boundaries.

190 Ladies of the Line

Epicureans Nina Compton and Jen Chaefsky share what it’s like to be a woman and a powerhouse in Miami’s restaurant scene.

192 Clucking the Trend

Miami’s own food royalty Lee Brian Schrager takes a break at Yardbird in South Beach for fried chicken—a topic he knows so well, he wrote the book on it.

photography by david benoliel

Chef Carla Pellegrino channels her international upbringing into a zesty menu of Italian and Japanese fare at Touché.

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232 Accent on Design

Designers such as Jay Wall are elevating people’s perspective on South Florida style.

Features 202 Unstoppable

The stunning Shakira is the definition of success, not only for her music and star turn on The Voice but also for her commitment to her charity and her growing family.

208 Life to the Max

Artist Peter Max taps into the South Beach vibe for a custom cover for Ocean Drive.

216 High Voltage

Structured suits and architectural accessories get a modern twist for Miami’s power women.

224 Real Miami Beauties

Meet six South Florida women who are gorgeous, ambitious, and diligently working to improve the local community.

232 Accent on Design

The arrival of next year’s renowned Maison & Objet decorative arts fair crystallizes Miami’s place at the forefront of international design.

Eminent Domain 253 Past Tense

In the era of “bigger is always better,” historic homes on South Beach are increasingly in danger of the wrecking ball.

256 Going Up

From One Ocean to Louwana, the area’s most prestigious real estate listings tout high-end amenities— and towering price tags to match.

258 Lived-in Luxury

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265 The Heat Is On

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JARED SHAPIRO Editor-in-Chief Deputy Editor BILL KEARNEY Senior Managing Editor JILL SIERACKI Art Director ADRIANA GARCIA Photo Editor JENNIFER PAGAN Assistant Editor JULIA FORD-CARTHER Entertainment and Bookings Editor JULIET IZON Senior Fashion Editor LAUREN FINNEY Copy Editor JULIA STEINER Research Editor JUDY DEYOUNG

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ART AND PHOTO

Senior Art Director FRYDA LIDOR Associate Art Directors ANASTASIA TSIOUTAS CASALIGGI, ALLISON FLEMING, JUAN PARRA, JESSICA SARRO Designers GIL FONTIMAYOR, SARAH LITZ Photo Director LISA ROSENTHAL BADER Photo Editors JODIE LOVE, SETH OLENICK, REBECCA SAHN Associate Photo Editor KATHERINE HAUSENBAUER-KOSTER Photo Producer KIMBERLY RIORDAN Senior Staff Photographer JEFFREY CRAWFORD Senior Digital Imaging Specialist JEFFREY SPITERY Digital Imaging Specialist JEREMY DEVERATURDA Digital Imaging Assistant HTET SAN

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COPY AND RESEARCH

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EDITORIAL OPERATIONS

Director of Editorial Operations DEBORAH L. MARTIN Editorial Relations Manager MATTHEW STEWART Editorial Assistant CHRISTINA CLEMENTE Online Managing Editor CAITLIN ROHAN Online Editor APRIL WALLOGA Social Media and E-Newsletter Editor ANNA BEN YEHUDA Senior Managing Editors DANINE ALATI, KEN RIVADENEIRA Managing Editors JENNIFER DEMERITT, KAREN ROSE, JOHN VILANOVA Shelter and Design Editor SUE HOSTETLER Timepiece Editor ROBERTA NAAS Arts Editor BRETT SOKOL

ADVERTISING SALES

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing NORMAN M. MILLER Account Directors TIFFANY CAREY, CLAIRE CARLIN, KATHLEEN FLEMING, KAREN LEVINE, MEREDITH MERRILL, NORMA MONTALVO, ELIZABETH MOORE, GRACE NAPOLITANO, JEFFREY NICHOLSON, DEBORAH O’BRIEN, SHANNON PASTUSZAK, VALERIE ROBLES Account Executives JUDSON BARDWELL, THOMAS CHILLEMI, MORGAN CLIFFORD, JANELLE DRISCOLL, ALICIA DRY, VINCE DUROCHER, SARAH HECKLER, VICTORIA HENRY, CATHERINE KUCHAR, FENDY MESY, NORMA MONTALVO, MARY RUEGG, JIM SMITH, CAROLINE SNECKENBERG, KACIE TURPENEN, JACKIE VAN METER, JESSICA ZIVKOVITCH, GABRIELLA ZURROW National Sales Coordinator HOWARD COSTA Sales Support and Development EMMA BEHRINGER, EMILY BURDETT, BRITTANY CORBETT, OLIVIA DAVIS, JAMIE HILDEBRANDT, KELSEY MARRUJO, MICHELLE MASS, NICHOLE MAURER, RUE MCBRIDE, STEPHEN OSTROWSKI, MARISA RANDALL, ELENA SENDOLO, ALEXANDRA WINTER

MARKETING, PROMOTIONS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Vice President of Integrated Marketing EMILY MCLINTOCK Director of Integrated Marketing ROBIN KEARSE Integrated Marketing Manager JIMMY KONTOMANOLIS Director of Creative Services SCOTT ROBSON Promotions Art Designers CHRISTOPHER HARDGROVE, DANIELLE MORRIS Event Marketing Directors AMY FISCHER, HALEE HARCZYNSKI, MELINDA JAGGER, JOANNA TUCKER Event Marketing Managers ANTHONY ANGELICO, CHRISTIAMILDA CORREA, MONIKA KOWALCZYK, LAURA MULLEN Event Marketing Coordinator ANI GAFKA

ADVERTISING PRODUCTION

Vice President of Manufacturing MARIA BLONDEAUX Director of Positioning and Planning SALLY LYON Positioning and Planning Manager TARA MCCRILLIS Assistant Production Director PAUL HUNTSBERRY Production Managers BARBARA SHALE, BLUE UYEDA Production Artist MARISSA MAHERAS Distribution Manager MATT HEMMERLING Fulfillment Manager DORIS HOLLIFIELD Traffic Supervisor ESTEE WRIGHT Traffic Coordinators JEANNE GLEESON, MALLORIE SOMMERS Circulation Research Specialist CHAD HARWOOD

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Controller DANIELLE BIXLER Advertising Business Manager RICHARD YONG Financial Analyst AUDREY CADY Credit and Collections Manager CHRISTOPHER BEST Senior Credit and Collections Analyst MYRNA ROSADO Senior Billing Coordinator CHARLES CAGLE Senior Accountant LILY WU Junior Accountants CHRISTINA LESCAY, NEIL SHAH, NATASHA WARREN

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Celebrating at Hyde Beach after the Donna Karan New York Spring 2014 collection fashion show at SLS Hotel with Saks Fifth Avenue’s Deborah Slack and Donna Karan.

Catching up with our March cover star, Eva Longoria, who spent the day waterskiing and celebrating her birthday weekend with friends, dinner, and dancing, at Cavalli Miami.

ABOVE:

With celebrity photographer Seth Browarnik, who was honored by Johnnie Walker for its “House of Walker” series at the Ice Palace in Miami; LEFT: With fashion blogger Kelly Saks, Trump Model search winner Maddie Roberts, Trump Model’s Hannah Ferguson, Corinne Nicolas, and Duane Gazi at the Trump Model search at the WGC-Cadillac Championship.

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the saying goes. But lucky for us, the flowers are always blooming here in South Florida, whether it’s May or December. We’re a town perpetually in bloom—beautiful, strong, and vibrant 12 months a year. But this month in particular we are focusing on the beautiful, strong, and vibrant women of Miami. Our May/June double issue is devoted to women of influence—women who not only run this town but who infuse it with style, creativity, energy, success, and their presence. From University of Miami President Donna Shalala to South Florida native Jackie Soffer, there are powerful women making a difference in the day-to-day lives of our entire community. Our annual “Real Beauties” feature hones in on the women who are gorgeous both inside and out, and their special importance to the community, philanthropy, and overall well-being of Miami. And last but certainly not least, our part-time resident Shakira not only owns the radio waves but now, as a judge on TV’s The Voice, owns the airwaves, too. As a mother, performer, and philanthropist, she’s also the founder of the Barefoot Foundation, a US-based nonprofit whose mission is to make education universally available to every child. May and June are special months in Miami. It’s the calm after the storm, and the calm before the storm, a time where things tend to slow down a bit. Visitors don’t feel the need to come here for sun—they’re getting their own wherever they live. Our figurative showers—the hard work we put into entertaining the rest of the world all year long—leads to figurative flowers; we get to enjoy the heat and the air and the warm waters all to ourselves, a subtle reminder of why everyone is always rushing down here. I can’t count how many times I’ve seen people hashtag “We live where you vacation” on social media in the past year. I can’t help but smile every time I read that saying. I’ll never post that online—it’s just rubbing it in and bragging, but I certainly don’t mind actually living where other people vacation. Oops, I just said it. Enjoy the sun….

JARED SHAPIRO

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With Edgardo and Ana Cristina Defortuna at Fortune International’s Jade Signature sales gallery opening.

With Eva Longoria at Ocean Drive’s March issue cover party at Cavalli Miami.

ABOVE:

With Diego Ojeda, Michelle Chala, and Alan Ojeda at Ocean Drive’s The Bond dinner at Zuma; LEFT: With Philippe Brocart and Philippe Chomat of Maison & Objet.

seem the sleepy Miami summers of years past are upon us. But any true local knows that our calendars are still full. There’s a lot going on in the city, as evidenced by all the exciting features we have for you in this issue. This month marks the inaugural Women of Influence Issue, a celebration of the powerful, ambitious, successful women who continually work to make our community thrive. To commemorate this important milestone, we’re honored to feature Shakira on our cover. Not only has the spicy international pop star produced chart-topping hits, but she also recently released a new album, is a doting mom to her 1-year-old son, Milan, and established the Barefoot Foundation to help build schools for the world’s most in-need children. Shakira is the definition of a woman of influence. Inside these pages, you’ll also find our annual “Real Miami Beauties” feature profiling an inspirational group of women of all ages who are each changing Miami for the better. And in the vein of giving back, Ocean Drive is pleased to welcome the 12th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala back to the JW Marriott Marquis on Saturday, May 17. This increasingly important event continues to raise muchneeded funds to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s International Outreach Program. As a special treat this summer, we are pleased to be featuring a colorful, Miami-inspired cover from famed artist Peter Max. This artful add-on opens the discussion for the thrilling news about the highly anticipated Maison & Objet show arriving in Miami in May 2015. In this issue, we talk with South Florida’s foremost design experts about why Miami was chosen as the next international destination for the widely renowned show. See you around town….

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McGee has contributed to publications such as Barron’s and Art+Auction, writing on topics as eclectic as philanthropy and financial engineering. In this issue, she profiles University of Miami President Donna Shalala on page 94. What surprised you most about Donna Shalala?

She’s a massive sports fan! I’ve always encountered college leaders who were focused on academics or athletics, so it’s refreshing to talk to someone who doesn’t see them as mutually exclusive. What would you be interested in seeing her accomplish next? Given that incomes are flatlining while college costs have soared, I’ll be interested to see how Shalala responds in terms of making education more accessible and affordable.

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Sue Hostetler

The editor-in-chief of Art Basel Miami Beach magazine, Hostetler is also a consultant to the website art.sy, a past Suncoast Emmy Award winner, and the author of three books, including Hip Hollywood Homes. Hostetler gives a preview of the upcoming Art Basel in Hong Kong on page 138. Which artist and gallery would you be excited to see at Art Basel in Hong Kong? I would run straight for the Lehmann Maupin

booth to see Korean artist Lee Bul’s work. She is a huge rising star, and I adore her complex sculptures and installations. David Maupin is a genius at spotting young talent (and is a member of the ABHK selection committee). If money were no object, whose work would you collect? Gerhard Richter and Urs Fischer.

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Eva Longoria celebrates her Ocean Drive cover at Cavalli Miami. Dress, David Koma. Bracelet, Cartier.

ll eyes were on Eva Longoria when she stepped into her Ocean Drive March issue cover party at Cavalli Miami in South Beach’s posh South of Fifth neighborhood. The Latin actress, showing off newly chopped flirty bangs, sizzled in a red-hot David Koma mini and nude T-strap sandals. Celebrating her 39th birthday one night early, Longoria enjoyed herself among a gaggle of girlfriends and her doting beau, Jose Antonio Baston, who joined his leading lady for dinner at Cavalli prior to the party. “I love being in Miami,” says Longoria. “It’s great to spend so much time here; I went waterskiing all day!” The Desperate Housewife-turned-producer had spent her day soaking up the sun and surf. After dinner, Longoria continued the celebrations upstairs at Cavalli, where her girlfriends and her mane man, Ken Paves, joined her for dancing and drinks. The evening ended with a sweet twist, when the birthdaygirl was presented with a surprise cake that featured a sugarcoated icing version of her Ocean Drive cover.

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Andy Murray at The Collection pop-up car showroom at the Sony Open Tennis tournament.

Tiësto at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

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Chanel Iman, Thomas Griese, and Hannah Davis at the Sports Illustrated 50th-anniversary celebration at Michael Mina 74 in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Legendary producer Timbaland joined Miss Universe Gabriela Isler and a host of other celebrities and entrepreneurs for Travie McCoy’s headlining show at the WGCCadillac Championship. Over on South Beach, Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade attended hotel heiress Paris Hilton and DJ Birdman’s joint birthday bash at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Keeping the party going, rapper Bow Wow also celebrated his birthday and gave an impromptu performance at LIV, where he was joined by fellow rapper Jermaine Dupri.

Timbaland and Gabriela Isler at the WGC-Cadillac Championship Travie McCoy concert at Trump National Doral Miami.

Roger Federer at Moët & Chandon’s Tiny Tennis event at Club Fifty at the Viceroy. Eric, Donald Jr., Donald, and Ivanka Trump at the WGC-Cadillac Championship Opening Drive party at Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel South Beach. 72  oceandrive.com

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Rafael Nadal at the 2014 Sony Open Player Party at Cavalli Miami.

Quintino and Trey Songz at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Gaby Espino and Elizabeth Gutierrez at L’Oréal Paris’s Art of Beauty event with Espino at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.

Busta Rhymes, Paris Hilton, and DJ Khaled at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

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Miami Heat owners Micky and Madeleine Arison joined Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star Nina Agdal at Wall at the W South Beach to celebrate Agdal’s latest sunglass collaboration with Bebe. Former Dolphins player Jason Taylor headed north to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Hollywood for his annual Jason Taylor Foundation gala dinner and charity auction, where he and current Dolphin Mike Pouncey lent some star power to help children in need.

David Saada, Gabriella Di Falco, Jamie Foxx, and Michael Ridard at the My Boyfriend Is Out of Town party at Bâoli Miami.

Snoop Dogg at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Natalie La Rose and Flo Rida at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

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Allegra, Andy, and Andrew Garcia III with Raymond de Felitta at the Pyrat Gold Awards Night Rum Party at the Miami International Film Festival.

Naeem Khan, Silvia Karman Cubiñá, and Harold Koda at the A Night at the Museum annual fundraiser at the Bass Museum of Art.

Stanislas Wawrinka at The Collection pop-up car showroom at the Sony Open Tennis tournament.

Nick Buoniconti and Gloria Estefan at the world premiere of An Unbreakable Bond at the Miami International Film Festival.

Ricky Toloi, Novak Djokovic, and Nicola Siervo at the 2014 Sony Open Player party at Cavalli Miami.

Paul Lehr, Robert Redford, Sibylle Szaggars, and Dennis Scholl at the YoungArts Salon Series sponsored by the Knight Foundation at the National YoungArts Foundation campus. Paul Pebley, Florencia Tabeni, David Ferrer, and Nicolás Almagro at the JW Marriott Marquis Sony Player VIP party at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.

Jelena Jankovic at The Collection pop-up car showroom at the Sony Open Tennis tournament.

Tom Brokaw and Bob Costas at the world premiere of An Unbreakable Bond at the Miami International Film Festival.

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Enrique MartinezCelaya and Thom Collins at MartinezCelaya’s studio tour at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Javier and Monica Mora with Ray Ellen Yarkin and Alex Gartenfeld at MOCA’s Enchanted Evenings at the Moras’ home. Tara Solomon, Bunny Yeager, and Dana Schear at Yeager’s birthday party at a private residence.

Geoffrey Bradfield at the Mario Buatta and Bradfield event at the J Nelson showroom.

Rebekah Keida and Johanna Da Ru at the Art of Fashion and Beauty event at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

Alan Fein, Susan Westfall, and John Richard at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

Karen and Michael Wiebe at the Max Raabe and Palaste Orchestra performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

Edgardo Defortuna and Ken O’Neill at the Nine at Mary Brickell Village sales appreciation event at Perricone’s Marketplace & Café.

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Pat Riley at the Women of Tomorrow gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Jaie Laplante and John Turturro at the Miami International Film Festival. Anne Hathaway at the inaugural Miami Walk of Fame star induction ceremony at Bayside Marketplace.

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The Miami International Film Festival returned to the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts with a stacked lineup of highly anticipated movies and red-carpet veterans, like Christopher Plummer, Shirley MacLaine, John Leguizamo, and John Turturro. Also downtown, America’s sweetheart Anne Hathaway supported her Rio 2 cast members Andy Garcia and Jamie Foxx as they were inducted into the inaugural Miami Walk of Fame. John Leguizamo and Nacho Vigalondo at the Open Windows screening at the Miami International Film Festival.

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Local philanthropists Rob Levine, Pamela Rauseo, Doreen Lima, Suzanne Schmidt, and Jessi Berrin were among many giving guests honoring local women who increased the quality of life in South Florida communities at the elegant Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women. Similarly, tennis greats Serena Williams, Ana Ivanovic, Cliff Drysdale, and Patrick McEnroe used their love of the sport to help fund tennis and education programs for challenged youth at the Miami All-Star Charity Tennis event.

Tito Gaudenzi and Stacy Milon at the BritWeek Miami Creative Industries red-carpet closing party at the SLS Hotel South Beach.

Doreen Lima, Suzanne Schmidt, and Jessi Berrin at the American Red Cross South Florida’s Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women at The RitzCarlton, Key Biscayne.

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Cover star Eva Longoria toasted her sizzling cover of the March issue of Ocean Drive at the newly unveiled Cavalli Miami in South Beach. The sexiest housewife also celebrated her 39th birthday, blowing out candles on a specially created four-tier cake by Stella’s Sweet Shoppe. Glam guests enjoyed the evening with BankUnited, sipping on spirits from Cîroc Vodka, Chloe Wine Collection, and Crown Imports.

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Petro Belmonte, Christina Cuervo, and Patrick Campbell at The Related Group’s VIP broker luncheon at the Marea South Beach sales gallery.

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Robert Sabater, Natalie Arias, and Albert Rivere at Opustone Natural Stone Distributors’ Best of Miami event.

Patrice Humbel and Bonnie Clearwater at Nova Southeastern University Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s opening celebration for the William Glackens exhibition.

Lorena and David Rodriguez at the grand reopening of the Rolex boutique at Mayors Jewelers at Dadeland Mall. Shelley and Richard Golden at the Merrill Lynch dinner at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.

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hether Donna Shalala is trying to recruit star football players or administrator, first as president of Hunter College of the City University of leading scientists or solicit larger donations for the University of New York, and later, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “I Miami, she has a secret weapon at her command. She’s unleash- wanted to get out of Washington,” says Shalala. “I didn’t want to just be a ing the entire city to make her case—and it works, she says. “Miami is a place consultant, and be on boards, and go and make speeches. I was ready to go and run another university.” with a buzz: a place that offers diversity and But not just any university. While Shalala excellence not just on campus but across the was offered a multitude of opportunities, she whole metropolitan area,” says Shalala, knew that what she hoped to accomplish who has raised a cool $1.26 billion toward a would be tough—if not impossible—at an Ivy $1.6 billion fundraising campaign. “We sell League or public university. “I wanted to what we are here in this city.” take a private institution, somewhere It was that kind of allure that convinced medium-sized or smaller, and measurably the 73-year-old dynamo to make the move —donna shalala improve it, take it to a place where everyone southward in the first place, after President could point to it and say, ‘Yes, it’s much, much Bill Clinton left office in January 2001 and Shalala relinquished her post as secretary of health and human services. better,’” she explains. “To do that, it had to be just the right kind of school.” “It was clear to me that Miami was right on the verge of going through a Prior to her eight-year stint in government (which earned her the distinction of being the country’s longest-serving health and human services tremendous transformation,” says Shalala of Miami circa 2001. It turns out secretary), Shalala had carved out a career for herself as an academic continued on page 96

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Under Shalala, the school climbed 29 points to number 47 on US News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges list.

HURRICANE DONNA President Shalala pieces together an impressive history while enjoying a delightful new locale. No playing favorites… Growing up in Cleveland, she played second base for the West Boulevard Annie Oakleys and coached soccer in Iran as a Peace Corps volunteer. With 13 coaches on her staff, she can’t play favorites and cheers on UM Hurricanes at any and all games she can attend.

Favorite place to hang out on campus… The music school and the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre (the composer and lyricist is a 1953 alum). “We just had him here for a visit and performed a series of his songs, from shows like Hello, Dolly!; it was fabulous!”

Keeping one foot on the beach… Shalala may have an official residence, but she also keeps a little apartment on Ocean Drive. “It’s where friends and family stay when they come to visit, because they all want to go to the beach.”

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continued from page 95 she was on to something. Since then, the town has blossomed with Art Basel, the Pérez Art Museum Miami, stunning architecture, and a coveted food scene. The university has blossomed with it, almost hand in hand. “You have to create buzz; winners want to be with winners and to back winners.” In Shalala’s first decade as president, class sizes grew smaller and the university jumped 29 points to number 47 in US News & World Report’s annual rankings. This year’s Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sand in My Shoes Award winner, Shalala BELOW: UM’s Student launched new academic programs, such as combining law and medical Activities Center; BOTTOM: degrees, including certifications in public health; improved the teaching Shalala during her tenure as health and human staff; and upgraded technology (for example, instructors use Skype to have services secretary, with policymakers “join” students to discuss foreign or health care policy). President Bill Clinton and Labor Secretary Alexis Today, only 22 percent of the university’s students are Miami natives—and Herman (THIRD FROM RIGHT), that’s just fine with Shalala. “A lot of what I in 1999. do has been about aggressive, hard-nosed recruiting of world-class students and faculty from all over the country,” says Shalala, who often schedules top academic and athletic recruits’ campus visits during winter, when the contrast between Miami’s balmy climate and the deep freeze that’s gripping the rest of the country is all the more dramatic. “Before, [Miami] kids would say they aspired to go better places than just the local college, but now that local college is the place they aspire to attend.” OD

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III, and IV and three Trump Towers. Riding in the backseat for all of it was Jon Paul Pérez, Jorge’s son, who would tag along with his father as he bounced from site to site, checking up on The Related Group’s latest projects. “Those were my Saturdays,” says Jon Paul. “After the soccer games, he would take us to the leasing centers and the models, since at that time he was doing rental properties. I always enjoyed visiting projects and learning what it was my father did, and I’ve been able to pick up on it fast.” That was the plan from the beginning—to transform the young boy into The Related Group’s eventual leader. The company, which currently has a $10.7 billion portfolio, has not only changed the landscape of South Florida but also made a name for itself around the globe. And Jon Paul has seen the worldwide success firsthand. As Related’s vice president, he regularly travels to India to visit the company’s buildLocal staycation: “Soho Beach ing projects for that country’s rising middle House because class. “People [in India] talk about the it’s very relaxing.” Related name and what we’ve done,” says Best place to the younger Pérez. “There’s definitely a dine out: “Zuma.” sense of pride when you travel and people Day-off kicks: recognize what you’ve done back home.” “Golf.” After graduating from the University of Miami in 2007, Jon Paul moved to New York to “get out of my father’s shadow.” “There was no special treatment,” he says of his five years working for the separate Related Companies, where he was directly responsible for all financial modeling, design programming, and construction management. “It was a place where I really had to dive in and learn, and work investment banking hours to prove myself in order to eventually come back and join the family business.” Locally, Jon Paul is responsible for three projects: The Manor (a completed 197-unit apartment building in Plantation), a 365-unit development in the works in Pembroke Pines, and an as-yet-unnamed “superluxury” high-rise in Edgewater. He’s a start-to-finish guy who oversees a development from the ground up, from deciding the right type of project for the land to workOut of his father’s shadow comes the next big name ing one-on-one with the attorneys, architects, interior in real estate development—jon paul pérez. designers, and construction executives needed to shepby jon warech herd a building through to completion. Proving things come full circle, Jon Paul is still driving around town on weekends with his father, checking s with most development companies, The Related Group’s every proj- on sales centers and visiting construction sites, but these days, it’s with the ect starts with a vision. Founder, Chairman, and CEO Jorge M. Pérez goal of one day taking over The Related Group alongside his younger looked at a hole in the ground and pictured an up-and-coming South brother, Nicholas. “We can talk business now,” he says of their father-son of Fifth neighborhood before building Portofino Tower, Murano at Portofino, relationship. “But now I’m in the front seat.” And it won’t be long before and Murano Grande. He envisioned a budding Brickell before building One he’s behind the wheel. 315 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-460-9900; relatMiami. And he foresaw a shining Sunny Isles before constructing Oceans I, II, edgroup.com  OD

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Jackie Soffer at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, which her family now owns; the beach at North Shore Open Space Park.

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urnberry Associates founder Don Soffer helped build Aventura—he’s the billionaire developer behind many of its landmarks such as the Aventura Mall and Turnberry Isle Miami. He raised his family next door to Jimmy Connors, hosted Pro-Am tennis tournaments with Brooke Shields, and sent his high schoolaged daughter Jackie backstage at a Van Halen concert with tennis star Vitas Gerulaitis. (“I was in shell shock from that,” she recalls.) Before there was Aventura, for Jackie Soffer, today the cochair and CEO of Turnberry Associates, there was Miami Beach. Miami Beach in the 1970s was a far cry from today’s Miami Beach that attracts visitors from around the world. South Beach—as it is currently geographically defined—was, as Soffer calls it, “God’s waiting room” with elderly residents sitting on porches as far as the eye could see. Her Miami Beach—which ran mainly from 41st Street to 79th Street—had more of a neighborhood vibe.

It was a place where kids could ride bikes or roller-skate, as she did every Friday night in North Shore Open Space Park. “I lived basically off of 50th and Pine Tree Drive—it was a great neighborhood. I have such positive memories,” says Soffer, who attended North Beach Elementary School (notable alumni include Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg) and Nautilus Middle School. “I remember walking home from school sometimes. When I drive that route now, I remember walking it. I had full freedom. My parents were probably a lot more lenient than I am as a parent.” However, the neighborhood wasn’t short on glitz and media attention with residents like the Gibb family and the controversial singer Anita Bryant turning heads in the area. “We used to trick or treat on North Bay Road, but even in those times, our parents would take us to homes of people I knew,” she says. “Anita Bryant was a big continued on page 104

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swimmers at the Eden Roc through the glass walls and even ice-skate at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, a hotel Turnberry Associates now owns. “They had a small ice-skating rink but it was cool,” she says. “Fontainebleau was a fun place to go because they had a bowling alley and they had shops and the pool and the beach. You could do a bunch of things.” Soffer’s grandmother lived at the Harbour House for some time, which meant trips to Jewish delis like Pumpernicks, Rascal House, and Wolfie’s. Those are all gone today, but when in need of a trip down memory lane, Soffer will swing by Athens Juice Bar—a landmark since 1942. “If you want to go somewhere nostalgic, you should go there,” she says. “It’s an old-fashioned Miami Beach juice bar, nothing like this coldpressed modern stuff.” Today, Soffer sees Miami Beach as more international, more sophisticated than it was during her childhood. However, when she wants it, there are still hidden pockets with that classic neighborhood feel. “There are little local places you can go, like Purdy Avenue with Fresh Market, Lucali, and Panther Coffee, where it feels like a community,” she says. “That to me is great.”  OD

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continued from page 102 deal in Miami Beach at the time, and she lived right next door to one of my friends.” On the south side of town, 41st Street was a bustling shopping destination with a beloved old-fashioned pharmacy and, of course, The Forge, a Miami Beach institution that was at the heart of Soffer’s early nightlife experience. “The Forge was always very opulent,” she recalls. “It’s a very unique experience, and it was a fun place as a child—you would go and sit in chairs that were double your size. It’s a little bit fantasy-like, and I think it always was.” In the 1970s, Miami “club life” meant going to country clubs for tennis or swimming during the day and evening social hour. “There was the Palm Bay Club, then there was the Jockey Club, then the Cricket Club, and then eventually there was Turnberry,” she says. “The nightclub action at the time was in these different clubs. We used to go during the day to go to the pool; the pool at the Jockey Club was a very social atmosphere.” In those days, most places were kid-friendly, and Soffer would go with her family to Benihana and swing by a neighboring trampoline park, where she’d spend hours bouncing around, or walk around Fun Fair, a child’s paradise with food and games. She’d watch the

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f working together puts an otherwise solid relationship to the test, Ariel Tomat and Carina Radonich of Finish My Condo, a luxury general contractor company, could teach the course on how to make it successful. The husband-andwife team, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in September, create model residences at some of South Florida’s most desirable addresses, including Paramount Bay, Acqualina, Canyon Ranch, and the St. Regis, as well as custom-build the homes of local celebrities. Currently, Radonich and Tomat are finishing a 4,000-square-foot model loft at Ocean House. The multi­ million-dollar redesign in the exclusive South of Fifth enclave will mix stainless steel and exotic woods for a fresh, contemporary vibe and include furnishings by Brazilian design company Artefacto. “The people coming to Miami have money and don’t need to show it,” Radonich says. “They’re looking for something minimal, beautiful, and smart. Elegance in the truest sense of the word.” Radonich, a vivacious personality who spent more than 10 years working for the nation’s leading real estate brokerages, including Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria Collection of Fine Homes, taps into her extensive network at the onset of each project. Then, if clients can dream it, Tomat, a former industrial engineer, “can build it from the ground up”—from the classic to the ultramodern, such as the floating white onyx floors with underlying LED lights that they recently created for one client on North Bay Road. Says Radonich, “If a problem presents itself, it is only because a solution already exists.” Married for two decades, the couple have only been in business together since 2007; however, they make sure to keep home and office life very much separate. “We leave work talk for the office,” says Tomat. “When we [cross] the threshold of our home, it becomes our sanctuary.” Family—including the couple’s two children, ages 9 and 11, continues to fuel their work with Finish My Condo. “When you see clients who are so thrilled that they’re literally moved to tears, you realize you’re the architect of the most important moment of their life,” says Radonich. “Home is where the best moments are shared.” finishmycondo.com  OD

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Antoinette Zel, at the Rubell Family Collection Library. “I’m excited to tell the stories of today,” she says.

Media executive and Miami native Antoinette Zel is switching gears from corporate giant to social media start-up. by jared shapiro

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here are only a handful of major TV networks operating from offices in South Florida—Univision, Telemundo, MTV Networks Latin America, and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’s new El Rey Network, to name a few. And over the past 20 years, Antoinette Zel has been at the helm of most of them. But after resigning as COO of El Rey in March when the company relocated to New York, Zel knew it was time to chart a different path. With a unique and impressive pedigree in both corporate media at Viacom and NBC, and ad agency experience as the CEO of award-winning La Comunidad, Zel is now going out on her own with a start-up venture focusing on social media. Here she talks with Ocean Drive about today’s media landscape, the power of our own social networks, and life in Miami.

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Tell us a little about your career trajectory towards becoming a media mogul. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English [from Tufts University] and an entertainment law degree [from Columbia University], I continued on page 110

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Zel says “there’s no happiness” without her husband of 20 years, Cary, and their three sons, Alexander, Sebastian, and Oliver; right: As president of MTV Latin America, Zel worked with performers such as Nick Carter.

NYC and Miami, I decided to make true what I’d said. Miami is my home. continued from page 108 knew there had to be a way to merge my love of the arts and my love of busi- What’s the next chapter for you? ness. It was natural that I ended up at Viacom when the MTV and I’m focusing on the things that define and inspire me: First, there’s no hapNickelodeon brands were considered highly innovative and influential piness without my family close by—my husband of 20 years, our three sons, during the ’90s. These brands were the social influencers of that era. Then, our happily chaotic home; second, the lifestyle in Miami; and finally, those the years when I ran the MTV Networks Latin America operations from ideas that have been circling in my head for years. I’m committed to stay1111 Lincoln Road (before Lincoln Road was cool) were very special ing in Miami to build a new venture that inspires me every day. I’m excited because we had assembled a dream team of executives who were commit- to write the next chapter of my book and tell the stories of today. I have a lot ted to building youth brands with highly relevant content and storytelling to learn, so I’m still in the research phase. in ways that hadn’t been done. After that, my next career moves were built How are stories being told today? on the shoulders of that experience—running a creative ad agency, launch- The best stories are being told on people’s “TV networks” of today; everyone has their own “network,” and they are called social media channels. It’s digiing El Rey. Innovative storytelling is a natural for me. tal—from Facebook to Vine to Snapchat to Kik to How would you say audiences and networks Pinterest to Tumblr. That’s fertile terrain for storytelling. have changed? Social media is to cable TV today what cable TV was to There’s no difference other than the platforms we broadcast 20 years ago. use today to tell our stories. It’s always been and will And your new company will do what exactly? always be about the emotional connection content My partner in the start-up, Cristian Jofre (the former makes with its audiences. —antoinette zel worldwide creative director for MTV Networks), and Until this month, you were the COO of El Rey I are still defining its scope, but we do know we want Network, the new cable network started by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez that’s poised to be the next big net- to build a place where stories are being told authentically, with great creativity. work for TV.... Robert and I worked to create a new brand that would speak to second- Was it ever a struggle being a woman working as a high-powered and third-generation Latinos with relevant English language content that attorney or as a media executive? wasn’t being shown anywhere else. No Spanish, no Spanish advertising—it No one will say it, but yes, of course! The struggle is a subtle one. Sometimes was 100 percent English—but really focused on the interests we knew uni- you’re not sure if it’s you or the system, but as a woman, you are definitely fied young male Hispanics. We launched the channel to about 40 million tested. I do believe your character and your determination can equalize households, and in the next year they’re looking to hit 60 million. El Rey is the playing field. What advice would you give to a young woman who’s just begun to in a really strong position to be the next FX; it’s on its way. climb the ladder? But the network is now based out of New York? Yes. When they first came to me two years ago to join, I said, “I will not leave Life is not a dress rehearsal. Make sure you love what you pursue, and it Miami,” and after almost two years of commuting back and forth between will take you far. If you don’t love it, don’t do it.  OD

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Paradise Found New South Florida resident Samantha Cox trades caribbean castaways for high rollers at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. by jared shapiro

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t’s hard to imagine anything more beautiful than Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private, luxury island sanctuary in the British Virgin Islands. But Samantha Cox, who lived there for four years as Branson’s personal assistant, believes she may have found something even better. Cox is the new director of VIP services at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino—a 140,000-square-foot casino, Hard Rock Live concert venue (Counting Crows and Weezer are playing in June), and 500-room hotel and spa. “I look after all the high rollers and any celebrities that we have here—either staying in-house or playing at Hard Rock Live—anything they want, any time,” says Cox, who often greets VIPs’ private jets with a limo on the tarmac in Fort Lauderdale. “I have Although working guests who have lost a million dollars still com24/7, Cox does find ing back and having a great time.” time to enjoy her Born in England, Cox moved Down Under paradise. “I live in a beautiful apartment to be the assistant to the COO of Virgin block with an Australia before the owner of the company, bilamazing pool in lionaire Richard Branson, offered her a position downtown Fort on Necker in the Caribbean. Four exhilarating Lauderdale. I also years later, she moved back to Australia where love going to the beach. I try to leave she met Larry Mullin, COO of Seminole my car at home on Gaming at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “He the weekends; you was getting ready to come here to start revitalwalk on the izing the Hard Rock,” says Cox. “I knew South Riverwalk and it’s Florida, loved the climate, loved the culture. beautiful.” And with Larry’s vision of where he wants to take the Hard Rock, it was kind of a done deal.” While her job on Necker Island often skewed toward the extravagant—a guest once requested KFC chicken, so she chartered a helicopter to nearby St. Thomas to fetch some— her new role at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel isn’t all jackpots and hot tubs. “I sleep with my cellphone at my bed; my guest experience is absolutely vital,” she says. “I’m their main point of contact, and if they need me at 3 am to arrange a limo, then that’s what I’ll be doing.” No matter how all-encompassing the job is, Cox wouldn’t have it any other way. “I love my job,” she says. “I’m a world traveler, and I’ve chosen to live here in South Florida.” 1 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale, 954-327-7625; seminole hardrockhollywood.com  OD

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Reshma Saujani, here at the organization’s offices at AppNexus in New York, started Girls Who Code after seeing the lack of girls in computer labs.

Girls Who Code, a crucial program devoted to nurturing young girls’ interest in technology, launches in Miami. by bill kearney

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emember the horrors of high school—the nausea-inducing process of finding where to sit in the cafeteria, between the coveted “cool kids’ ” table and sidelined cerebral nerds? That’s not exactly the best climate in which to cultivate a girl’s interest in science, let alone computers, but in a 21st-century job market, tech skills are the ticket. Sadly, girls often avoid the tech-savvy education tracks, but Girls Who Code is out to change all that. Launched in Manhattan in 2012 by Reshma Saujani, a lawyer and former deputy public advocate for New York City, Girls Who Code prepares young women for the 21st century via intensive summer programs that draw out and hone their computer science acumen. The genesis for the idea came when Saujani was on the campaign trail (she ran for Congress in 2010) and saw a hundred boys in a computer lab in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, but just one continued on page 116

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“ There are little to no great female role models in the technical field.”

Amanda Chen and Sheree Lewis at Goldman Sachs, one of many companies in NYC hosting Girls Who Code’s summer immersion programs. Saujani hopes to find similar opportunities in Miami.

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New York high school senior Meredith Tannor attended Girls Who Code last summer. Here she describes what’s on the horizon for Miami. What was your interest in computer science before Girls Who Code? I was always the tech geek in my house that would fix the computers, but I never really knew what I wanted to do with that hidden talent. Your parents didn’t grow up with tech. Did that prompt you to take the lead? It put me in the position where I had to teach myself and then teach them how to use computer programs. How do guys respond to you knowing how to code? A lot of people think guys are intimidated by it, but my experience is that they go, “Whoa, this girl’s really cool!” Why do you think so few girls seem interested in tech? I think it’s intimidation. You walk into a room filled with guys, or people that aren’t like you, and you think that you can’t do it. So people just kind of back away and look for something more comfortable. For me, I was not intimidated. What was your final project for Girls Who Code? I looked around for any problem, and the one I found was refilling transportation cards [for New York public transportation]. You can only do it at subway stations, which is inconvenient if you want to take buses. I set out to make an app that lets you refill your MetroCard on your phone rather than at the machines. I’ve submitted it to an MTA app challenge. What was the most inspiring moment you had at Girls Who Code? On the night before the first day of classes, I told my friends I had to go home to get up early for this program. I said, “Don’t worry, this is the only day I’m going, and then I’m never going again.” But that first day we had this speaker—she was this entrepreneur, Lauren Maillian Bias. She was young and beautiful. She was so confident in her life. Hearing her speak made me want to be like that. What’s your next step? I intend to study computer science as my major. I’ve applied to University of Michigan, USC, Virginia Tech, and the University of Wisconsin—those are my top four.

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continued from page 114 girl. “My family came here as refugees from Uganda,” she says. “And one of the reasons why I think that they were given status was because they had technical talent, and the United States in the ’70s was desperate for engineers. I grew up with a role model who was brilliant at her job.” By 2020, there will be an estimated 1.4 million computer science jobs in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but currently just 18 percent of computer science graduates are women, according to figures from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. In other words, women are missing out on opportunity, and we, as a society, are missing out on some serious female talent. It bodes for a gender left behind. Why the dearth of female tech interest? “It’s not aptitude; I think it’s pop culture,” offers Saujani. “You can’t be what you can’t see, and there are little to no great female role models that are in the technical field.” To launch the program, Saujani raised funds from companies such as Google, Twitter, and Intel, and she and her executive director strategized by quizzing tech companies about what they sought in female job applicants. One common complaint was that by the time companies recruited on campuses, girls were already too far behind in computer science skills. The —reshma saujani program needed to catch girls at a younger age. Saujani and her team developed an immersive summer program for high school girls, and brainstormed with people who worked in academic and tech fields to create a curriculum that includes robotics, animation, and mobile app development, but also offered leadership lectures and field trips to local tech companies. So far, they’ve launched in five cities—New York, Detroit, San Francisco, San Jose, and now Miami, where the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Verizon Foundation are helping with funding. “Miami is a burgeoning tech hub,” says Saujani. “It’s got a diverse community of companies. I also think that not everyone is going to go work at Google or Twitter—mid-market start-ups and technology companies are where the majority of these women are going to get jobs.” continued on page 118

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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Cause: Curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis. Chairs: Alan Roth and Alan Brown Event: Second annual One Split Second, Saturday, May 10, at 7 pm , Gibson Miami Showroom; christopherreeve.org

The Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade County

Cause: Create a just and safe Miami-Dade, where power and possibility aren’t limited by gender. Chair: Marty Davis

American Heart Association

Cause: Reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Chairs: Dr. Sanford L. and Beatrice Ziff Event: Miami Heart & Stroke Ball, Saturday, May 17, at 6:30 pm , Mandarin Oriental Miami; heart.org

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Cause: Advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Honorary chair: Julio Barrionuevo Event: FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala, Saturday, May 17, at 6:30 pm , JW Marriott Marquis Miami; stjude.org

Amigos for Kids

Cause: To prevent child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families, and educating communities. President and CEO: Rosa Maria Plasencia Event: ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night, Saturday, June 14, at 8 pm , Jungle Island; amigosforkids.org

Insight Major Change: According to Girls Who Code, 74 percent of middle school girls express interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), but just 0.3 percent select computer science when choosing a college major. Work Force: By 2020, there will be 1.4 million computer specialist job openings, according to the US Department of Labor.

Political Institute for Women

Cause: Politically engage, educate, and empower women, training them to run for elected office, pursue careers in politics, and be vocal, effective community advocates. Founder: Kimberly Mitchem-Rasmussen Event: Camp Congress for Girls Miami 2014, Saturday, June 21, at 9 am , Miami Beach Convention Center; politicalinstituteforwomen.org

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continued from page 116 The program is taking off— Girls Who Code went from helping 20 girls in 2012 to assisting 3,000 this year. Classes are led by computer science professionals and involve 250-plus from top: Eva Cole and hours of study. All told, 40 rising high school Deon Oddone learn to juniors and seniors from Miami will run through code at the offices of Twitter; Lucy Berman, Arwa the program this summer, studying for seven Farrag, Rebekah Schulters, weeks, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. and Natasha Driver at IAC. One goal of the program is to shift the image of a coder from a guy in a basement to a girl solving problems. “We just had Victoria’s Secret model Lyndsey Scott come talk to the girls—not only is she a supermodel, she’s a coder,” says Saujani. “She created an app to help models upload their portfolios on their phone.” During the last two weeks of the program, students work on whatever they really care about. Previous girl coders have built apps to help the disabled function better in the New York City subway system; one created an app for book clubs, another a video game. “You can be anything you want, right?” says Saujani. “I do believe that the next Instagram or Facebook or Twitter will come out of Girls Who Code, and that’s what’s going to revolutionize demand and interest.” girlswhocode.com  OD

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A WEEKEND OF SIPPING, SHOPPING, SPA-ING, INDULGING, AND MORE.

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DJ Irie’s charity tournament at the Miami Beach Golf Club combines music and sports to help South Florida’s underprivileged youth.

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Culture hottest ticket

Heat & Soul With his annual DJ IRIE Weekend set to rock Miami Beach, our town’s favorite spin master gives the lowdown on this year’s fun-in-the-sun events. by jordi lippe

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he definition of Miami Beach, it can be argued, is sun, fun, and, of course, the ocean. So when world-renowned DJ and Miami resident DJ Irie learned that many of the city’s disadvantaged young people hadn’t even had the chance to dig their toes into the sand, he set out to make a change. “I was visiting at this one school and was telling the kids how I lived in Miami Beach,” recalls Ian Grocher, aka DJ Irie, the Miami Heat’s official DJ for more than a decade. “One boy asked if I had ever actually been to the beach, and I said, ‘Of course.’ He then asked me what it was like, since he had never set foot on a beach, even though his school was 10 miles from one.” That simple conversation helped spur the DJ (who was born in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands and raised in Miami and Jamaica) to launch the Irie Foundation, which supports Miami’s at-risk youth through mentorship programs, cultural experiences, and scholarship opportunities. Programs are held throughout the year; however, it’s the annual DJ Irie Weekend, kicking off June 19, that draws firstclass athletes and Hollywood’s hottest. Started in 2004, this three-day festival of music, food, sports, and entertainment has quickly become one of the city’s most sought-after tickets. “We want people to come out and really have a lot of fun and raise awareness for the foundation,” says Irie of the celebrity-studded event. “It draws in people from all over the world.” The weekend’s biggest attraction is the golf tournament held at the Miami Beach Golf Club, and with 144 slots already filled, DJ Irie and his organization are looking into expanding to multiple

courses next year. “No other DJ has a golf tournament, so we’re changing the game and bringing a party to the golf course,” he says. Festivities kick off June 19 with a VIP party followed by the popular golf tournament the next morning and a concert later that night. In previous years, artists such as LMFAO, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, and Flo Rida have performed, while A-listers such as Dan Marino, Carmelo Anthony, Luke Wilson, Gabrielle Union, and players from the Heat are regularly in attendance. “DJ Irie’s been a part of the Heat for many years,” says team superstar Dwyane Wade. “To know the guy is to love the guy, which is a big part of why his Irie Weekend event is such a success. My teammates and I are happy to support his charity.” On Saturday, June 20, the two groups—the stars and the kids supported by the foundation—have the opportunity to comingle. —dj irie “We wanted to have an event that our kids could participate in with the celebrities,” says Irie. “We came up with this really cool bowling tournament at Lucky Strike here on the beach. It’s a huge hit!” In addition to all the smiles the weekend brings, the financial support is crucial to the success of the foundation’s mission. “We are committed to helping kids get on the right track and strive for successful futures,” says Irie of his eponymous foundation. “When we do the weekend, the money we raise goes towards those programs and helps create well-rounded individuals. What’s better than that?” The 10th annual Irie Weekend takes place June 19–21; for a full schedule of events and locations, visit irieweekend.com.  OD

“No other DJ has a golf tournament, so we’re changing the game and bringing a party to the golf course.”

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Passengers get a taste of weightlessness aboard a Zero-G flight; below: Zero-G uses a specially modified Boeing 727 for its experience.

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an you imagine anything more blissful than swimming through the air, unburdened of your weight and gravity itself? Take a second to really think about it. Chances are you’ll come up short. If you’ve seen footage of astronauts floating in space stations and have found yourself jealous, you now have something to add to your bucket list: an opportunity to experience weightlessness, thanks to the Zero-G Experience. Founded in 2004 by futurist/entrepreneur Peter H. Diamandis and Byron K. Lichtenberg, a former NASA astronaut, Zero-G conducts flights on a specially modified Boeing 727 that jets high into the atmosphere and performs a series of parabolic arcs to give passengers on board a taste of weightlessness. “They knew the average person would not get to experience space in their lifetime, so it was the closest thing to feeling what it would be like up there without having to leave the atmosphere,” says Terese Brewster, the president and chief operating officer of Zero-G. Since launching a decade ago, more than 12,000 people have boarded the Zero-G plane, many of them celebrities who were just as geeked out

as the average Joe. Physicist Stephen Hawking apparently still raves about his flight, and buxom supermodel Kate Upton was recently photographed during her float for the Sports Illustrated 50th-anniversary Swimsuit Issue. However, superstars are far from the most VIP to take the flight. “Flying with celebrities has been great, but really, the most touching flights are ones we’ve flown with kids from the Make-A-Wish Foundation or guys from the Wounded Warrior Project,” says Brewster. “We also did a flight with Nickelodeon for a show called The View from My Chair for children who have been in wheelchairs their whole life. For some of them it was the first time they were able to stand up straight.” A Zero-G flight costs exponentially more than the average plane ticket—$4,950 per passenger—but given that you’re probably not going to astronaut training anytime soon, it might be entirely worth it. “It’s so different from any other experience you can have,” says Brewster. “It’s otherworldly.” Zero-G will be staging flights in Miami on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25. For more information, visit gozerog.com.  OD

photography by steve boxall/zero-g

Space travel is one step closer as the Zero-G Experience brings weightlessness to miami. by jason fitzroy jeffers

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magic city

Artist Tracey Emin, seen here drawing in her studio, creates controversial works that can be found in the private collections of everyone from Madonna to Joan Collins and Elton John.

Bright Lights, New City After her first solo museum show in the US, Tracey Emin takes up residence in Miami to live, work, create, and, as she puts it, “relax.” by laura van straaten

photography Courtesy of Art Basel

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he first time British artist Tracey Emin visited Miami, the city left its mark on her—and not just in the metaphorical sense. “I got stung on my elbow by jellyfish and still have scars!” says Emin, an avid swimmer, of that initial trip to Miami Beach. But she loved the Magic City, so much so that she decided to take up a residence here. Miami, so far, has proven to be a welcoming respite for the boundary-pushing creator. “I wish I had come here earlier,” she says of her newfound retreat, near the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Indian Creek, demurring to give further details to protect her privacy. “I love the architecture of Miami. There’s a fecundity in Miami; I feel good….” Her new South Florida apartment is just one of the luxuries that, after an upbringing marked by instability, Emin says she now allows herself. “My big indulgence now is property,” explains the artist, whose pieces can be found in the private collections of such high-profile connoisseurs as Joan Collins, David Bowie, Elton John, and Madonna. “I was invited to stay in people’s houses and got tired of always being the guest.” In contrast to her loud art, Emin herself keeps a low profile while in town, and her Miami routine is a restorative one. “I [go] to rest and be peaceful, not to socialize,” says Emin, who lists Soho Beach House, The Dutch, and yes, even Walgreens, as a few of her favorite local spots. continued on page 134

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magic city below:

The artist (second from left) with Ingrid Sischy, Sandra Brant, and Alex Gartenfeld at the MOCA + Vanity Fair International Art Basel party last year; right: Beach towels with Emin’s kiss me kiss me cover my body in love draped the poolside lounge chairs at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach during Art Basel.

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The “Angel Without You” show at MOCA.

“The noisy arguments around Tracey Emin’s work are good for art.” —jeannette winterson including famous fans like actor Kevin Spacey, artists Mickalene Thomas and Damien Hirst, photographer Bruce Weber, and Pharrell Williams. Others found Emin’s work distasteful; few are neutral about her pieces. But as author Jeannette Winterson wrote, “The noisy arguments around Emin’s work are good for art. Nothing is worse for art than a rarefied remote state, where the thing languishes in the lands of connoisseurship and curators.” It was two other controversial art installations that initially put Emin on the international map: her famously slept-in My Bed (1998) and her Everyone I Have Ever Slept With 1963–1995 (1995), a tent appliquéd with the names of everyone she has ever shared a bed with, platonically or otherwise. Winterson wrote that those two works in particular had a “huge impact— Duchamp ‘Urinal’ impact, or Warhol ‘Soup Can’ impact—because they found a way of containing the mesmeric and iconic properties of art within the most commonplace of objects.” Miami, with our gallimaufry of cultures, our collection of immigrants, is a town where one has the power and freedom to reinvent oneself. “Power for me is to have choice, choice of freedom, choice of identity. I’m not Mrs. Anybody; I am Tracey Emin. I have my own autonomy.” Says Emin, “I’ve been doing what I do for so long, they realize that I’m not going away. This is my work; this is my life. I’m an artist and I’m here to stay.”  OD

photography by paul Morris/courtesy of fontainebleau Miami Beach (towels); daniel portnoy (MOCA show); manny hernandez (sischy)

continued from page 132 “I love the terrace of my little apartment. I sit there drinking tea and watch the clouds go by.” She even brought a cadre of UK pals to see her new work and new life here. “I had a couple hundred people over from London and the majority really loved Miami.” In a spirit of reciprocation, the artist too has left a lasting impression on the Magic City: Emin’s neon creations have been snatched up by private art collectors all along the beach; hotels such as the Fontainebleau hosted her book signing and displayed her work; and her recent neon show, “Angel Without You”—a first in the US for her—was on display this spring at the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. All of it solidified her love affair with Miami. “I really love the sun beds; they remind me of where I grew up,” says Emin. “Miami is a major contradiction of man-made [development] and architecture that has completely taken over. But yet the nature is ever present.” Her neon exhibition at MOCA—illuminated sayings spelled out in Emin’s own handwriting, complete with her own capitalization and punctuation peccadilloes—captured pithy but personal emotional tidbits that seemed like the mantras, mottoes, and maxims one might scribble in a diary: you forgot to kiss my soul; every part of me’s bleeding; i loved you more than i can love; and people like you need to fuck people like me—a particularly popular piece that had fans queued up waiting to take selfies. “I’ve wanted to do a pure neon show for a long time,” says Emin, who was brought up in an area with lots of neon and nightlife, the somewhat tawdry seaside town of Margate, on a peninsula east of London. Miami, with its neon-lit history, was the perfect place to debut her work. “[They] work on the level where it’s like the lyrics to a song that you think you know but you don’t,” she says. “It’s not one dimension.” The words expressed in fluorescence were of an intimate nature, things you might hide, yet here, Emin turned them into bright, brazen signage akin to Washington Avenue marquees. That very tension made them artful to some,

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Yo Mama (2003), Wangechi Mutu.

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y work is based on the female body because it’s based on my experience,” says Wangechi Mutu, a Kenya-born, New Yorkbased artist. “It’s based on the experience of being human, and I think we are all part woman because we are all from our mothers.” That kind of layering of identity, physicality, and humanity is revealed within Mutu’s upcoming exhibition “A Fantastic Journey,” on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami. The heavily collage-based pieces utilize female forms intricately carved from the pages of National Geographic and glossy fashion magazines. The resulting pictures are stunning, sharp-edged yet fantastical, creating otherworldly and magical effects. “She is a deeply content-rich person and artist,” says the museum’s

interim director and chief curator, Alex Gartenfeld, who suggests that Mutu’s work is not just collage but incorporates multidisciplinary forms that reflect an impressive range of her talents, from sculpture to video. According to Mutu, the female figure is a “grounding force” in her work, but she pulls in other issues such as race, family, media, globalization, and the diaspora. These elements collide and coalesce into landscapes and bodyscapes only Mutu could dream possible. “It’s going to be phenomenally beautiful,” muses Gartenfeld of the exhibition. “It’s a very transportive show.” “Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey” is on display through July 6 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, 770 NE 125th St., 305-893-6211; mocanomi.org  OD

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Kenya-born artist Wangechi Mutu brings her phantasmagoric bodyscapes to Moca this month. by nathaniel sandler

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art full The Churchgoing Satanist (Earplugs), 2012, by Miami-born artist Hernan Bas, is among the works being exhibited at Art Basel in Hong Kong.

How the East Has Won It’s a new cultural revolution as Art Basel in Hong Kong takes asia by storm. by sue hostetler

“Art Basel in Hong Kong aspires to provide a fair for Asia of global stature.” —Magnus Renfrew

awarded to one of nearly 30 participants of this sector at the end of the week, a unique element of AB in HK that is not seen at other fairs. Much preshow buzz has surrounded the funky Irish gallery Mother’s Tankstation and its presentation of the work of Sydney-based artist Noel McKenna, whose figurative pieces contemplate the human condition and make him one to watch in Discoveries. Also creating excitement is the Encounters sector—featuring large-scale sculptural and installation pieces—being curated by Japan’s highly regarded Yuko Hasegawa of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. “Last year, Yuko’s selection spurred a compelling discourse around contrasting generational and cultural approaches to artistic practices,” says Renfrew. “I have every confidence that her program this year will again present ambitious works that act as conversation points throughout the exhibition halls.” And one of Miami’s most beloved events—the Film sector—will debut in Hong Kong this year, developed by Chinese multimedia artist and curator Li Zhenhua and hosted in partnership with the Hong Kong Arts Centre. These types of collaborations with local institutions help Art Basel recognize, support, and promote the exploding contemporary art scene in Hong Kong. Not only is the government pouring billions of dollars into developing a cultural district in West Kowloon, but the new M+, an ambitious Herzog & de Meuron-designed Magnus world-class museum, slated for completion in 2017, furRenfrew ther illustrates Hong Kong’s commitment to its future support of the visual arts. But maybe the This year’s event at the Hong Kong Convention and most significant indicator is the number of Exhibition Centre features 245 respected Western galleries, like Gagosian, of the world’s most influential galleries from 39 countries. White Cube, and Lehmann Maupin, continued on page 140

photography courtesy of the artist and lehmann maupin in new york and hong kong (bas); courtesy of art basel (convention center, renfrew)

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n just a few short years, Hong Kong has been transformed from a city that many considered a cultural desert into the fourth-largest global market for contemporary art, according to Artprice, an art market information source, with more than $130 million sold in 2013, partially due to record-setting auctions and the rise of billionaire art collectors in China. As recently as 2008, there were no major art fairs, but the visionaries behind the powerful Art Basel shows in Switzerland and Miami Beach helped push the cultural renaissance forward last year when they debuted Art Basel in Hong Kong. Asia’s second annual art fair—which opens Thursday, May 15, and features a slate of 245 of the world’s most influential galleries from 39 countries—will help add even more international credibility and exposure to the Asian art market. “Every fair has its own mission and vision,” says show director Magnus Renfrew, “and Art Basel in Hong Kong aspires to provide a fair for Asia of global stature and the highest quality while retaining its unique regional flavor. Hong Kong has long been regarded as the portal connecting the East and the West. It is a major financial hub and as such is designed to allow for more professional and efficient transactions.” This year’s show will be marked by a continuation of the strong programming that is a hallmark of the two other Art Basel shows. The Discoveries sector, which is dedicated to solo and two-person exhibitions by emerging artists, is shaping up to be particularly exceptional. A $25,000 prize will be

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continued from page 138 which have opened Hong Kong outposts over the last few years. These dealers, along with influential homegrown stalwarts such as 10 Chancery Lane, Galerie OraOra, and Pearl Lam, are instrumental in developing and nurturing the careers of artists and collections in the region. According to Renfrew, these relationships with the local galleries and institutions (including Asia Art Archive, Para/Site, the Asia Society, and Spring Workshop) are imperative to AB in HK as they create a show “grounded in the city.” “We want to promote long-term arts infrastructure development and encourage associated programming across the city,” says Renfrew. “The growth of Hong Kong’s museum sector and contemporary arts education will truly impact the larger discourse in the city, and that is something that we aim—through long-term partnerships—to cultivate.” The fair’s impact and thematic reach is sure to be much broader than just the Asian region. One needs to look no further than the talks planned as part of the Conversations and Salon program. A discussion titled the “Global Art World/Making Biennials” will feature luminaries Juliana Engberg,

artistic director of the 2014 Biennale of Sydney and artistic director of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art; Eungie Joo, curator of the 2015 Sharjah Biennial; and Jessica Morgan, artistic director of the 10th Gwangju Biennale and the Daskalopoulos curator, International Art at the Tate Modern, London, moderated by Hou Hanru, artistic director at Maxxi Museum in Rome. “This is a conversation that has real international relevancy, reflecting the transitional reality of today’s art world,” explains Renfrew. Programming such as this, coupled with a rapidly maturing Asian art market and the resurgence of Chinese art exhibitions across the US, will undoubtedly help draw record numbers of highly informed collectors to the fair this month. With so much anticipation building around the fair, what does Renfrew most look forward to? “The highlight is exposing new audiences to the depth of work from the broader Asian region, and being part of that experience of discovery when collectors come to know artists they have not yet seen, or when curators have an opportunity to join in dialogue with artists whose work they have long followed.” artbasel.com/en/hong-kong OD

Local Lens Dennis Scholl, Vice President/ Arts, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Miami “What stood out to me when I met the art community for Art Basel in Hong Kong was their enthusiasm for their own artistic product. It spurred considerable attention and activity from the Western collecting world. There are collectors who are building Chinese-only collections, feeling that work is at a high level and still fairly valued.”

Last year’s AB in HK fair offered a range of thought-provoking art installations.

Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator, Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale/Nova Southeastern University “The studio complexes in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai are making it possible for artists to be inspired by each other’s close proximity and provide a strong support system that connects them to collectors, curators, and dealers. There is a network of knowledgeable independent curators that are indispensable for outsiders to navigate the Chinese art world.”

Craig Robins, President of Dacra and Contemporary Art Collector “Art Basel’s presence in Hong Kong is an important validation of the market. The influence is evident within the collections of some of [Miami’s] leading contemporary art collectors like Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz [and] the Fontainebleau, which displays an important piece from Ai Weiwei in one of its public spaces. Miami has such a strong tradition of [multiculturalism] that I think we will see growing interest in the years to come.” Dale Anderson, Palm Beach Art Collector “When I started going to China to collect contemporary Chinese photography more than 12 years ago, the art scene was boiling and these incredible artists exploded onto the scene. Since Art Basel launched in Hong Kong, the dialog between artists, dealers, and collectors [has] become more stimulating as more people are exposed to the work.”

photography courtesy of the artist and Leeahn gallery (unkyung hur); courtesy of art basel (show)

Miami collectors offer insight into the upcoming AB in HK.

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Miami’s cultural aficionados gather on the terrace at PAMM during a recent Third Thursday event.

Art by Night on the third Thursday of each month, PAMM opens its waterfront deck for a mash-up of beats, art, and nocturnal buzz. by stephanie dunn

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“ Miami is making real strides to become a true cultural destination.”—katerina llanes the museum’s role as both cultural port and social hub. Performers run the genre gamut, with sounds ranging from international club music to urban pop, Chicago juke to Dominican dembow. “These artists aren’t the typical DJs you would hear in a South Beach club,” says Llanes. “They’re part of an international community that focuses on experimental and diverse cross-genre dance music.” These types of out-of-the-box gatherings are part of the reason Miami’s reputation as a creative destination is on the rise. “Even though Miami is

still a young city, it’s making real strides to become a true cultural destination,” says Llanes. “PAMM solidified Miami’s spot among the ranks of New York and Los Angeles by bringing the community a world-class museum. We now have the opportunity to become a permanent location for the exchange of ideas.” On Third Thursdays, those ideas come with a soundtrack. PAMM Presents takes place the third Thursday of every month from 6–9 pm at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, 305-375-3000; pamm.org  OD

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nly in Miami does a night at the museum eschew conventions of hushed voices and art-lined hallways. Instead, PAMM Presents, the outdoor music series that takes place the third Thursday of every month at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, is filled with lasers, fog machines, and pulsating bass. As the moon rises over Biscayne Bay, the city’s cultural set convenes on the museum’s massive waterfront terrace to watch as DJs and musicians send their experimental sounds into the night, an experience further enhanced by video projections, choreographed dancers, and sculptural fabric installations. At the helm of the series is Katerina Llanes, PAMM’s time-based arts coordinator. “The artists I invite are no different than the ones exhibiting in the galleries; they’re just using a different medium,” says Llanes. “PAMM Presents is a way to highlight their work as an essential part of the art landscape.” The museum, it turns out, was conceived and built with this kind of communal get-together in mind. Broad bayside steps are a favored gathering place for Miami’s culturati—some use the terraces for a nocturnal picnic stocked with a bottle or two of vino and an artisanal cheese spread from Verde, the museum’s on-site restaurant. Others congregate on the upper level, below the museum’s dense stalactite-like hanging gardens, transfixed by trippy wall projections and the hypnotic sight of cruise ships rolling into the Port of Miami. In effect, PAMM Presents fuses the vibe of an outdoor indie/electric music festival with the understated glitz of a gallery opening, reflecting

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unfiltered photography by Seth Browarnik

Miami Madness In one of its busiest seasons yet, Miami exploded with a mix of music, megastars, and models. by julia ford-carther

Movie Night

Filmmakers descended on downtown Miami for the exciting weeklong Miami International Film Festival. Miami-bred Andy Garcia appeared at the premiere of Rob the Mob, an indie caper starring Garcia, Ray Romano, and Michael Pitt. continued on page 146

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Fit for a King

Bedecked in chic checks, LeBron James launched his limited-edition collaboration with Coca-Cola, Sprite 6 Mix, a fizzy flavor named after King James’s legendary number. Director Michael Bay and supermodel Nina Agdal joined his majesty at the debut event at SL Miami. Ace in the Hole

High above the Magic City at Club Fifty at the Viceroy, tennis great and Moët & Chandon ambassador Roger Federer hosted a mini tennis match ahead of his appearance at the Sony Open; here, he faced opponents like Juan Pablo Galavis of ABC’s The Bachelor. House Party

Skrillex, the DJ who made dubstep cool, commanded the crowd at Mansion, setting up shop at the club’s mid-room DJ booth, where he brought the at-capacity house down. EDM lovers then delighted as popular music mixer Diplo hopped on the stage and joined his shaved-head counterpart for the show. continued on page 148

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For a creative take on the traditional bar crawl, the Pérez Art Museum Miami Contemporaries, the museum’s group of young professional patrons, cruised through Wynwood. Artist Danny Fila led the guided tour of the neighborhood’s colorful murals, culminating with a well-deserved stop at Wynwood Brewing Company.

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For the 50th anniversary of its Swimsuit Issue, Sports Illustrated took over the Fontainebleau Miami Beach for a multiday celebration with cover stars Lily Aldridge, Chrissy Teigen, and Nina Agdal, and their fellow bikini models. Holding On

Miami Music Week invited EDM’s hot young names to Miami, but legendary mixers made their presence known as well. At the Delano, Bob Sinclar treated Miami’s Love Generation to his smooth beats, reminding the crowd why he’s still one of the greats. Hip-Hop Hype

Midtown got an extra dose of cool when drummer-DJ Questlove stopped by Bardot and swayed the intimate room with a soulful set of his beloved hip-hop tracks. continued on page 152

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Great Trak

Donning their signature headgear, DJ duo Cazzette rocked the poolside party at the SLS Hotel South Beach with their futuristic sounds that had Paris Hilton dancing along.

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For the Kids

Local artist Alexander Mijares and DJ prodigy Martin Garrix lent their creativity to a good cause when they met with students at the Overtown Youth Center. Mijares helped the kids with their own inspired paintings, while Garrix took turns with youngsters on the turntables. A Bosh Birthday

How does a Miami Heat player celebrate his 30th birthday? For power forward Chris Bosh, it was with a blowout bash at 24-hour club E11even. Joined by wife Adrienne and a group of close pals, Bosh marked the milestone with a wild time. Can’t Stop Him

The larger-than-life Afrojack made the rounds on the club circuit during Miami Music Week. Settling into a hazy and high-energy run at Story, he was surrounded by fellow DJs and partiers Martin Garrix, Laidback Luke, and Dimitri Vegas, who all took a turn during a collaborative performance. OD

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The Diane von Furstenberg store at Village of Merrick Park showcases the designer’s increased emphasis on bags and accessories.

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Diane von Furstenberg’s effortless dresses revolutionized fashion when she introduced them in the ’70s.

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40 and Fabulous Having just “wrapped” the 40th anniversary of her iconic wrap dress, and with a new boutique in Coral Gables, Diane von Furstenberg has much to celebrate in 2014. by julia ford-carther

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few moments in the presence of Diane von Furstenberg and immediately the intoxicating charisma of the DVF fashion house is understood. Von Furstenberg is an effervescent force, a true embodiment of her brand, whose empowering message—“Be the woman you want to be!”—speaks directly to her wearers. After all, that’s what the designer’s pioneering wrap dress was all about. Created when von Furstenberg was just 26 years old, the frock revolutionized women’s fashion by simultaneously liberating and feminizing power-female dressing. Forty years later, the designer commemorated her milestone with an exhibition in Los Angeles. The “Journey of a Dress” installation, which drew A-list stylesetters, including Rachel Zoe, Anna Wintour, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Allison Williams, was a look back at the decades-long evolution of the wrap dress featuring vintage DVF advertising, iconic photographs of the designer, and a parade of mannequins modeling the many incarnations of the garment in a variety of patterns and colors. Yet even after four decades in business, the designer is still setting new goals for her brand. “I would like to be as important in accessories as we are in clothes,” says von Furstenberg, 67. Her Coral Gables store in Merrick Park, which opened in November, was designed with that initiative in mind. “There’s so much real estate dedicated to the bags, to the shoes, and to the accessories in general. That is really where the company is going.” For 2014, von Furstenberg updates her waist-accentuating wrap dress with a flirty circle-skirt flare—an added flounce that will appeal to the Miami woman. Long column silhouettes, wide-leg pants, and drop-waist dresses come in Miami-mod patterns of black-and-white geometry with bold strokes of jewel tones. “My brand is very effortless, sexy, on-the-go, which is very much what Miami is about,” the designer says. Dubbed the Grand Canal collection, the clothing’s soft folds, signature prints, and bright hues complement the sun and sand of South Beach. Says von Furstenberg, “The prints are very joyful, right?” Village of Merrick Park, 320 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-446-4003; dvf.com  OD

Silk jersey optic plaid black glass patch wrap dress ($425).

“ I would like to be as important in accessories as we are in clothes.” —diane von furstenberg

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style spotlight

All Aboard Onia’s collection of men’s beachwear brings a subtle style to Miami’s shores.

Charles swim trunks, Onia ($195).

Pink-gold and amethyst Emprise ring, Louis Vuitton (price on request).

Trunk Treasures

Louis Vuitton looks to its iconic travel trunks for a line of fine jewelry and watches out this summer AND PERFECT FOR MIAMI. by lauren finney

With six stores stretching from Aventura down to Coral Gables, Louis Vuitton has established a dominating presence in South Florida. The brand garnered additional exposure during December’s Design Miami, when it transported legendary French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand’s house, La Maison au Bord de l’Eau, directly onto the beach for a show-stopping exhibit. Now Louis Vuitton has turned even more heads in Miami with the new Emprise collection—a glittering array of lemon, amethyst, and smoky quartz gemstones, artfully crafted into pendants, rings, metal bangles, and watches. The line pays tribute to the French fashion house’s signature monogrammed trunks, incorporating distinctive elements such as corner caps, nail heads, and metal framing into the pieces, a modern Miami twist to a classic design. Minimal cocktail rings feature octagonal stones encased in yellow or white gold and outlined in studs, while chain-link tassels hang from the collection’s more intricate drop earrings and necklaces. Most spectacular is a diamond-encrusted gemstone tassel pendant with floating white diamonds that will be hard not to wear out of the boutique. 170 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-573-1366; Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-866-4470; louisvuitton.com  OD

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In a city teeming with loud fashion like Miami, Onia, a luxury men’s beachwear brand, makes a strong statement about simplicity. The line of classic swim trunks, bottoms, tees, and button-downs translates the clean, tailored silhouettes of dress suiting into smart and versatile casualwear. Cofounders Carl Cunow and Nathan Romano, who both grew up frequenting Miami as an escape from winters in New York, focus on fabric and technique to create high-end function. “We were thinking more abstractly,” say Cunow and Romano of the Summer 2014 collection, which uses fresh tone-on-tone textures and a new bonded style that fuses fabrics to create more flexibility. “It was less about where we were going as opposed to how we were going to get there.” Base, 927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-531-4982; baseworld.com

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esigner collaborations are ubiquitous these days, but nine years ago, Stella McCartney’s partnership with Adidas was groundbreaking. Now, the first US outpost of Adidas by Stella McCartney has arrived on Lincoln Road. “Miami is the perfect place to showcase the collection focused on style and performance,” says McCartney. Divided into categories for swim, running, cycling, studio, yoga, tennis, and weekenders, the brand has plenty to offer active Miamians, including the new Adidas by Stella McCartney barricade Youth line that caters to the next generation of stylish tennis players and the adizero footwear collection for fashion-forward training. Available in seasonal-chic colors with a cool, transparent mesh accent, the Stella McCartney Adidas adizero 2.0 running shoe is a hip fusion of style and performance-enhancing technology.

Coupled with Adidas’ sprintframe design, these trainers not only look light, but feel light, too. Considering that both Stella McCartney and Adidas focus on sustainability efforts in their businesses, it’s no surprise that the collection includes 39 highly sustainable pieces from apparel to accessories in which Adidas Better Place Program principles—low waste; eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycled yarn, and Tencel—are employed to reduce the carbon footprint. The newest piece of technology, called Dry Dye, is used on select tank tops and shorts and eliminates the need for water in the dyeing process. “I’m really proud to offer a collection that incorporates sustainable elements wherever possible,” says McCartney. “We continuously strive to find new ways to do our bit for the environment.” 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-532-5455; adidas.com  OD

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Adidas by Stella McCartney chooses Miami for the line’s first US retail shop. by lauren finney

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Sarah Jessica Parker models a pair of Sex and the City-worthy red Lady pumps ($350) from her new SJP Collection.

Color in the City Style and pop-culture phenomenon Sarah Jessica Parker debuts her eponymous shoe and accessories collection at Nordstrom Aventura. by julia ford-carther

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wanted to make a beautiful, long-lasting shoe that, in five years, would still be relevant, feel good, and look good,” says Sarah Jessica Parker of her new accessories line, The SJP Collection. Amid a fan frenzy, Parker presented the collection’s Manhattan trench coat, handbags, and shoes at Nordstrom at Aventura Mall. Channeling her wellheeled alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw, Parker wore the line’s Carrie—a glossy, black pointy-toe T-strap pump—for her in-store appearance. “I freakin’ love the Carrie,” she says. “It’s sexy, it’s strong, but it’s still really feminine.” A year in the making, SJP is a collaboration with business partner George Malkemus, CEO of Manolo Blahnik. It’s a fitting partnership considering Parker made “Manolo” a household name during her sixyear run as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. “I wanted to revisit the single sole and focus on colors as neutrals,” she says. “We have three black options out of 32.” The rest, an assortment of peeptoe and traditional pumps, flats, ankle-strap sandals, and booties, stand out in Miami-friendly hues of teal, coral, and mint. “Women are still under the impression that if they go to work in a geranium-red grosgrain pump, that somehow makes them appear less capable, less reliable,” she says. In addition to timeless designs and wearable heel heights, Parker says the collection’s bright color palette offers women liberating options. “It’s what you really want to do,” she says. “Mint can go with this and grape can go with this—you can wear whatever makes you feel good. That’s when you look your best.” Available exclusively at Nordstrom, Aventura Mall, 19507 Biscayne Blvd., 305-356-6900; nordstrom.com  OD

The collection’s bright color palette offers women liberating options.

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Inner Beauty In the independent spirit of Wynwood, Frangipani brings just the right eclectic mix of creative gifts and home goods. by brett graff

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he Wynwood Walls, the warehouses that serve as giant canvases for street art, are successfully luring pedestrians to the burgeoning arts district. But if you keep your eyes locked only on the striking exteriors, you just might miss some of the imaginative goods on the inside of those buildings. Nestled in between the winding warehouse paths and Joey’s restaurant, Frangipani (pronounced franju-pan-ee) blends into the city blocks so well that the store, which offers a chic and artistic array of items from coffee table books to impossibly modern yoga wear, might be missed by a distracted browser. In the oversize front window, the shop’s merchandise is not represented by any of the exotic trinkets found within but rather a single vintage Vespa from 1964 that’s restored in both body and motor. With an original 150cc, it can travel at 70 miles per hour. Compare that, says shop owner Jennifer Frehling, to a typical 50cc Vespa, which rides at only about 40 miles per hour. “People see them and go crazy,” she says, pointing to the $5,600 model currently on display. “I’ve sold four.” That notion of “special” pervades the store and is all part of the proprietor’s vision. Frehling—who, continued on page 168

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Some of the unusual items at Frangipani include a Russian Criminal Tattoo book ($33), petrified wood bookends ($225), handmade nesting olive wood bowls ($275 for a set of 7), and handmade gold and silver leather clutches by Molly M Designs ($85–$100).

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Owner Jennifer Frehling’s strong eye for interior design is evident in the artful merchandise; the Wynwood store has a vintage Vespa in the window. “People see them and go crazy,” she says.

blossoming tree she would smell as a little girl waiting for the school bus in Miami Beach. However, Frehling is certain it’s Wynwood that is the perfect location for her retail vision; after all, Frangipani was profitable from the first month, she says, and sales are up 25 percent this year. “That could credit the neighborhood as much as the store,” she says, humbly. “Wynwood has been written up in The New York Times, a ton of tourists are coming to look at the walls and the graffiti, and I can’t wait for the other retail stores to open.” But as any retail analyst would agree, foot-traffic alone is not a recipe for retail success. That might have something to do with what she’s collected inside the walls. 2516 NW Second Ave., Miami, 305-5731480; frangipanimiami.com OD

photography by mary beth koeth; illustration by sara franklin

“ Things we have here you can’t find at the Apple Store.”

continued from page 166 along with her boyfriend, Alain Guillen, also owns the recently opened Flavorish Market on Biscayne Boulevard—has filled Frangipani with vibrant global —jennifer frehling merchandise set against a pure white backdrop. Sprawling white tables exhibit glossy books, Hopscotch Kids nail color, hand- back products and source new artpainted bike helmets, messenger bags stitched ists,” she says. “Last year, I went to from exotic tapestries, clutch purses made from Paris; before that, it was Vietnam. Berber carpets, and black ice buckets made from This year, who knows?” thick resin. Here, you can also find iPhone cases Other highlights include local phoadorned with imagery from works of Keith Haring tographer Andrew Kaufman’s images and Jean-Michel Basquiat. “We sell a lot of these,” of Wynwood and a collection of says Frehling. “We saw quickly people were inter- ceramic hearts that are more creative ested in art-related cases—the things we have here than cute. “I order shallow in all products you can’t find at the Apple Store.” so there’s a constant change of goods,” says Off to one side is a thoughtfully curated collec- Frehling. “I try to stay away from the items carried tion of items with a strong sense of design, smarts, in other Miami stores.” and whimsy: colorful kids’ bathroom soap holders, Frehling herself grew up in a retail family: Her chunky wood jewelry, a bamboo rice bowl with a parents owned Nessa Gaulois in Bal Harbour for pair of chopsticks that was imported from Vietnam, over 30 years and today operate Oggetti, a manuand an array of goat milk soy candles, which are facturer and importer of furniture, lighting, and considered more ecological and cleaner-burning home accessories with a showroom in the Design than their waxy counterparts. There are vintage District that’s owned by her brother, Greg. After plates stamped with a British artist’s sketches of earning her master’s degree in architecture from skulls and birdcages. One table takes center the University of Virginia, Frehling interned at the stage with its two-deep wells that are topped with Smithsonian Institution’s historic preservation glass and filled with jewelry crafted from crystal, office and then worked extensively in interior leather, fabric, and a dozen mines’ worth of met- design before opening Frangipani nearly two years als. “I try to make one big trip every year to bring ago. The boutique is named for the sweet-scented

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Time keeper

She’s Got the Upper Hand Stacie Orloff, one of the few female execs in the watch business, is changing the face of Miami-based Bell & Ross. by roberta naas

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he global watch industry has long been dominated by men; only in the past few decades have women begun taking on leadership roles. One such pioneer is Stacie Orloff, who became the president of Bell & Ross in the Americas six years ago. With 20-plus years of experience in the watch industry working with brands such as Corum, Gucci, and Montblanc, Orloff took over the reins at Bell & Ross with army-like determination. In the six years she has been in charge of the Miamiheadquartered brand, Orloff has grown the business more than 300 percent, built an entire technical service center (complete with four watchmakers), and has increased the average retail sale close to $1,500. “When I met with the two male owners of the brand about establishing the US arm here, everything clicked,” says Orloff. “They wanted someone the retailers could trust and have confidence in, someone who could realize the Bell & Ross vision, which is to create watches for professionals who demand optimal reliability, meeting four basic principles—legibility, functionality, precision, and water-resistance. I was that someone. I knew I could execute the plan.” While Orloff often travels back and forth to Switzerland, her pri—stacie orloff mary itinerary is between North and South America, building relationships with retailers and increasing brand presence in these important markets. As company president, she aims to maintain the brand’s dominant position in the $3,000-to-$5,000 category while expanding into more expensive timepieces using new case materials and complications. “I run Bell & Ross as though it is my own brand,” says Orloff, who had a staff of just two employees when she started with the company; today she oversees 17—seven of whom are women. “We are small and family owned, and you have to make every minute count in the run for success.” To monitor those minutes, Orloff alternates between several different Bell & Ross timepieces, her favorite being a 45mm Big Date watch. “If you are wearing a strong and recognizable accessory, it gives you the confidence that says I can easily handle anything thrown my way,” explains Orloff, who also favors the sleek BRS Automatic Silver; the 1940s aviationinspired Officer Black bracelet; and the Grande Date, which was inspired by the pocket watches of the 1920s. “This watch makes the statement that I am strong. It says I am here.” For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to oceandrive.com/watches.  OD

Stacie Orloff’s “power watch” is the Bell & Ross 45mm Big Date (inset). Tourneau, Aventura Mall, 19575 Biscayne Blvd., 305-932-2280; bellross.com

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“ I run Bell & Ross as though it is my own brand.”

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• Continuum #1905 | 50 S. Pointe Drive

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• Brickell Key II #421 | 540 Brickell Key Dr.

2 Bd | 2.5 Ba | 1,698 SF | $3,250,000 Amazing designer unit with luxury fnishes and huge balcony—no details spared, Miami skyline and bay views

6 Bd | 8.5 Ba | 7,940 SF | Call for Pricing 100’ of private waterfront, 30,000 SF lot, boat dock Luciana Barreto, P.A., MBA 305.322.6268 | LucianaB@aol.com

2 Bd | 2 Ba | 1,200 SF | $598,900 Direct water views from upgraded unit with wraparound terrace, building with great amenities in the heart of Brickell

Luciana Barreto, P.A., MBA 305.322.6268 | LucianaB@aol.com

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1. CONRAD Want a nearby retreat? Visit Conrad Miami and embrace resort amenities like the spa, full-size floodlit tennis courts and a rooftop poolside oasis. Bask in soaring views of Miami from the 25 floor at Atrio Restaurant & Wine Room, a dining experience that captures the best of the Mediterranean with the taste and flare of South Florida. Call 305-503-6557 or visit ConradMiami.com for reservations.

2. LITTLE PALM ISLAND RESORT & SPA Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is known as one of the most exclusive and captivating private islands in the world. Views of pristine turquoise water and tiny uninhabited islands are enjoyed from thirty luxury suites. Thatched bungalows exude tropical flair, and white sand beaches insure a serene experience. In addition to exquisite accommodations, savor award winning culinary creations in The Dining Room. Consistently lauded by prestigious publications, impeccable service is the absolute standard. For more information, please visit littlepalmisland.com.

3. MANDARIN ORIENTAL

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Mouthwatering menus, spectacular views and an award-winning spa await you at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Our new restaurant La Mar by Gastón Acurio is now open serving delectable Peruvian cuisine in a lively setting. Our newly opened MO Bar + Lounge offers handcrafted cocktails, an innovative food menu and a magnificent view. While at the Five-Star Azul restaurant, you’ll enjoy a new menu of French-inspired cuisine with an Asian twist. For reservations, please call 305.913.8358.

Escape to a sparkling oasis surrounded by the energy and sophistication of a cosmopolitan playground. EPIC Miami, a Kimpton Hotel, redefines luxury with its lavish amenities, outdoor infinity pools, exhale spa, and an award winning Area 31 Restaurant. Named among the “Top 10 Luxury Hotels of the Year in the United States” by Trip Advisor, this 411room hotel does everything on a grand scale with an authenticity that attracts travelers from around the globe. For more information please visit epichotel.com.


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1. MONDRIAN SOUTH BEACH An homage to Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, Mondrian South Beach boasts spectacular views and dramatic decor, from an indooroutdoor restaurant and expansive bay front pool, to the world-class gym and signature agua Spa accessible by Marcel Wanders’ iconic floating staircase. Take in the heat of South Beach on locals-friendly West Avenue with cocktails at Sunset Lounge or shop in seconds at the Semi Automatic retail vending machine by BASE while staying in style. For more information, please visit morganshotelgroup.com or call 800.606.6090.

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Located just steps from the famed Collins Avenue and white sand beaches, the Riviera South Beach Hotel is a boutique hideway comprised of 3 distinct buildings for celebrities, jetsetters and trendsetters. Guests can indulge in secluded luxury and an array of amenities in South Beach’s most unique setting. The Riviera features include an intimate courtyard pool oasis, rooftop pool overlooking Miami Beach and Cuban restaurant and bar, Moreno’s Cuba featuring traditional cuisine and live music nightly. For more information, please visit rivierahotelsouthbeach.com.

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4. SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO South Florida’s premier destination for fun and entertainment offering a multi-sensory experience suited for rock stars. The AAA Four Diamond multi-faceted resort features 500 guest rooms, luxury spa, tropical pool oasis, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges and bars, retail boutiques and the Hard Rock Live concert arena. The resort is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport and 15 minutes from the beaches. Call 800.937.0010 or visit seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

5. HOTEL CROYDON South Beach Group is pleased to announce its expansion into Mid-beach with Hotel Croydon, a fully-renovated boutique hotel located steps away from the ocean. The 7-story Hotel Croydon dazzles with 104 guest rooms including a sprawling Penthouse with ocean views, meeting room and banquet space, a gym, an outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a rooftop sun deck with 360 degree views of the ocean and Miami. For more information please visit southbeachgroup.com.



1. FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH At Fontainebleau, summers are meant for sun soaked days and fun-filled nights. Bask in the free-loving spirit of summer with a variety of savings throughout the resort. Delight in the pampering of a room upgrade at check-in, then stay cool with cocktails and snack while lounging poolside, compliments of the $50 food and beverage credit included in your stay. Summer is perfect for families at Fontainebleau, because kids 12 and under dine as our compliments. For more information please call 305-538-2000 or visit fontainebleau.com.

2. THE ST. REGIS BAL HARBOUR RESORT

3. BLANC KARA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

The only Forbes five-star and AAA fivediamond resort on Miami Beach. Featuring spacious, luxuriously appointed guest rooms, all with direct ocean views from expansive balconies. Gourmet cuisine at J&G Grill by acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The attentive service of our staff and our St. Regis Butlers. Premier location in Bal Harbour, across from the world-famous Bal Harbour Shops. There is no address like St. Regis. For more information, please visit stregisbalharbour.com.

A quiet island in the heart of the action. In the district of south beach, Blanc Kara is ideally located a few minutes from the beach, close to luxury boutiques and to miami’s raved nightlife scene but also far enough from the agitation. Whether you are here to shop, rest, party or relax, you will enjoy a symphony of pleasures on this island of serenity. For more information, please visit BlancKara.com.

4. EDEN ROC Oceanfront on Miami Beach, Eden Roc merges the best aspects of yesterday with today, taking all to a daring new level of intensity. Offering 631 spacious guest rooms and suites, four exclusive pools, an iconic Lobby Bar, ELLE Spa, created by Elle Magazine, the first-ever and only of its kind, 15 Steps, the farm-to-table dining experience and the beachfront Cabana Beach Club, serving Caribbean fare. For more information, please call 305.531.0000 or visit Edenroc.com. Located at 4525 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL.



Chefs Jason Pringle & Daniel Boulud

Bienvenu modern Bistro classics in downtown miami

255 BiscaYne Blvd waY miami | 305.421.8800 www.dBBistro.com

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Touché’s atmospheric rooftop lounge and restaurant in downtown.

this issue: cool Women, haute cuisine

Peripatetic Italian After a global upbringing and culinary career, Vegas standout Carla Pellegrino brings her classic Italian cuisine to a downtown rooftop, with Touché. by bill kearney

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hat happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas, and when it comes to Carla Pellegrino, that’s a good thing. In fact, she didn’t stay put in Brazil, Italy, or New York, either, but she did pick up culinary gems along the way. Pellegrino was born in Rio, where she helped at her mother’s catering business, but she also grew up in Italy, giving daily cooking demonstrations before moving to Manhattan and studying at the French Culinary Institute. After a stint running New York’s Baldoria Restaurant, Pellegrino became the executive chef responsible for opening Rao’s Las Vegas, an outpost of the city’s famed family Italian joint. She’s also been a contestant on Top Chef and won her episode of Throwdown with Bobby Flay. And it’s all led to Miami, where she’s the powerhouse chef behind Touché. The restaurant is a cool glass cube perched on the rooftop of the new and opulently renovated E11even club downtown, which, depending on what room you’re in, is either a lounge, a cabaret, or a gentlemen’s club. That, and the fact that it’s walking distance from the Heat’s AmericanAirlines Arena, makes Touché a prime spot for a steak joint, but Pellegrino took the menu in a different direction, instead, opting for fare with heritage in both Italy and Japan. “I’m not a steakhouse chef,” she says. “I’m known for good Italian food. It’s something I’ve been cooking since I was a kid. Why change the game continued on page 180

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Touché chef Carla Pellegrino finishes a dish of pappardelle with porcini mushrooms and white truffle oil; the rooftop lounge offers sweeping views of Miami.

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Flights of Fancy Colorado lamb lollipops are served with haricot vert, Parma prosciutto, and caramelized-onion mashed potatoes; artful touches on the menu.

continued from page 179 plan if I’m winning? I wanted to give this [place] a little feminine feeling.” A yin to the yang, if you will. Pellegrino made her name with classic Italian cuisine, and Touché falls in line. (Her chef de cuisine, Diego Pasqualicchio, is Italian from the Piedmont region.) Here she covers a rustic, thick pappardelle with porcini mushrooms, cream, and white truffle oil; there’s classic lobster fra diavolo over spaghetti with a spicy tomato sauce, white pizza from a wood oven, and meatballs made with pork, veal, and beef. Entrées include a pan-seared Florida red snapper with skin crisp, as it should be, but with a light red sauce that gracefully gets out of the way, its acidity seeping into sautéed spinach, and plump caper berries. It’s not your typical Florida presentation and brings in just the right amount of Italian. If you want to go in the steakhouse direction, there are more opulent choices, such as Colorado lamb lollipops served with Parma prosciutto, caramelized onions, and a house-made mint sauce, or the unapologetic filet Chateaubriand—filet mignon medallion wrapped in pancetta and topped with melted Gorgonzola. Why add a Japanese section of the menu? “It was personal,” says Pellegrino. “I’m a chef, but I want to keep skinny, and every time I go out I end up eating Japanese. I don’t want to go dancing with four bowls of pasta in my belly.” The Japanese section is creatively non-classic—halibut usuzukuri comes with a zingy yet almost creamy citrus sauce on the plate, and the ceviche roll uses Japanese structure but has a South American influence via mango and cilantro, and surprise appearances by both tarragon and an ultrathin slice of lime with the skin on (yes, you eat the skin). “It’s pretty,” she says of the lime skin. “It has a nice bite.” Just the kind of outside-the-box thinking you might expect from a woman bold enough to open a restaurant perched where this one is. 15 NE 11th St., Miami, 305-538-9848; touchemiami.com  OD

Star Grazing Beyond Touché, E11even’s grand open-air roof-deck lounge serves food off a separate menu until 5 am. The menu, designed by Pellegrino and emanating from the same kitchen, has a nice slate of wood-fire pizzas, Kobe beef meatball sliders, and even breakfast burritos. The space gains ambience from a maze of patio-like wood booths, fire pits, a waterfall wall, and the stars above. Still pining after 5 am? You can order food 24/7 in the club downstairs.

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After dinner at Touché, head downstairs to E11even for the club’s acrobatics and contortionist shows (Thursday through Saturday, starting at around 11:30 pm). Produced by master rigger Daniel Rowland and other vets of Cirque du Soleil, the shows feature video backdrops, original music scores, and flight-like acrobatics up to the venue’s 25-foot ceiling, which undulates with thousands of LED lights. The performers also put on random side vignettes throughout the club (though not for the faint of heart) ranging from contortion to provocative role-plays. 305-829-2911; 11miami.com

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taste Avocado tartare at Canyon Ranch Grill.

Female Power Lunch The women of Miami select smart choices to wine and dine clients, and catch up with old friends. by galena mosovich

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hen you think of a power lunch, you think of a steakhouse, unless, of course, you’re one of Miami’s growing legion of power ladies. Lighter, airier spots with diverse cuisine—often healthy and locally grown—are perfect for these female deal­ makers. Below, we ask some of our town’s leading women where they do lunch. Top real estate broker Nancy Batchelor is entertaining a client on the terrace at Canyon Ranch Grill (6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-514-7474; canyonranch.com/ miamibeach) in North Beach. The beachside restaurant is a popular destination for the EWM Realty International agent not only for its unrivaled view of the water but also for its healthconscious gourmet dining. “They have a passion for the holistic, spiritual lifestyle, and they’re feeding themselves to fuel their bodies and manage the stress of their hectic lives,” says Batchelor of her Fortune 500 clients. At Canyon Ranch, nutritional information such as calories; grams of carbs, protein, fat, and fiber; and sodium milligrams is broken down for each dish on the lunch menu. Salt must be specially requested because it’s not part of the res­ taurant’s usual repertoire. Batchelor’s go-to meal is by no means short on flavor, however; she recommends the kale pea­ nut salad with bell peppers, carrots, scallions, cabbage, cilantro, and peanut vinaigrette, as well as the many hearthfired flatbreads such as the fig and Maytag blue cheese with sweet balsamic glaze, arugula, and caramelized onions.

Elegant Asian A few miles north on Collins Avenue is Makoto (9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-864-8600; makotorestaurant.me) in Bal Harbour Shops; here you’ll find

entertainment reporter Lisa Petrillo catching up with friends before a busy day at WFOR-TV/CBS4. “Eating and gabbing can be productive,” she says. “We share stories that can lead to story ideas for everything from fash­ ion trends to human interest pieces to new restaurants worth checking out.” At Makoto, a modern Japanese restaurant that’s sleek and always packed, Petrillo and her friends usually start with the Makoto house salad—a hearty bowl of watercress, chikuwa (tiny Japanese fish cakes made in the shape of a tube) for texture, and a light wasabi dressing. Then, Petrillo opts for what she considers one of the best deals in town: For $18, the bento box includes short rib robata (prepared on the traditional charcoal grill) with truffle miso, ponzu salmon with crispy Brussels sprouts, a spicy tuna roll, and a California roll. The potent green tea, served in a traditional cast-iron tet­ subin, is a delightful way to pick up the pace for an afternoon of creativity.

Local Pioneer Health-minded Miamians enjoy an alfresco midday meal at Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Design District.

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taste clockwise from below:

The sleek Japanese Makoto restaurant at Bal Harbour Shops is a popular lunchtime destination; Mandolin Aegean Bistro; lentil Geniroll at Choices Vegan Cafe in downtown/Brickell.

Aegean Awesomeness Nestled in a residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from the Design District is Mandolin Aegean Bistro (4312 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-749-9140; mandolinmiami.com). It’s where Susie Wahab, a prominent philanthropist who volunteers at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, enjoys meeting friends for the restaurant’s authentic Mediterranean cuisine. “The best way to keep up with the people you care for is to listen to what they have to say,” explains Wahab, who typically orders a medley of her favorite dishes, including the kefte, grilled beef and lamb meatballs minced with fresh parsley; the Greek Village salad, an assortment of tomato, cucumber, Feta, green pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives; and whole fish grilled with olive oil, lemon, and fresh oregano. Most of the

“ Good food must be complemented by good conversation.” —susie wahab

ingredients, like the tomatoes, herbs, and greens, are picked from the restaurant’s backyard garden. “Good food must be complemented by good conversation and Mandolin’s homemade fries because they’re delicious.”

Vegan Victory For Alyse Pask, Choices Vegan Cafe (379 SW 15th Road, Miami, 305-4008895; mychoicescafe.com) in downtown/Brickell is like a breath of fresh air in contrast to the hustle of the city. It’s off the beaten path and unassuming, but once you enter the front door, Pask says, you’re warmly greeted with topnotch service. Choices is always bustling with positive energy, and that’s exactly what the Pask Productions founder, who executes events across the country for clients like Bacardi USA, needs to keep her creative juices flowing. “I think the food options at Choices help inspire us from the inside out,” she says of lunch with her team. Her typical order includes La Pixsa: Daiya cheese, black beans, tomato, walnut meat, red and green bell pepper, pico, carrots, onion, and pesto on a sprouted crust, with lots of chipotle sauce to add depth. No meal is complete, according to Pask, without a shot of ginger (for energy and vitality) and a slice of vegan cheesecake.  OD

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continued from page 182 305-573-5550; michaelsgenuine.com) was the first hot spot for power lunches in the Design District. For seven years, it has served as a hub for business and cultural leaders such as Susanne Birbragher, associate publisher of ArtNexus and CEO at Liaisons Corporation, an international marketing consultancy catering to chic clients like Chanel. “I love the ambience—contemporary yet laid-back—and Michael Schwartz’s creations are always innovative and fresh because his ingredients come from local providers,” says Birbragher. She starts with the crispy hominy (fried whole kernels of corn) sprinkled with lime juice. It’s a snack you must eat with your hands, which eliminates pomp and circumstance from a business meeting. To boost her energy level, she’ll ask for the wood-roasted local fish of the day.

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cheers

What Women Want Gone are the days of the apple martini. Miami’s sophisticated female cocktail connoisseurs are pushing the spirit boundaries. by galena mosovich

Miami women are exploring cocktail culture with drinks such as (clockwise from top) the Bonnie & Clyde from The Cypress Room, the East by West Old Fashioned from Hakkasan, and the Oaxacan Venice from The Broken Shaker.

And Reddick is hardly alone—liquor brands are increasing their outreach to women, while others in the spirits industry, such as Jennifer Massolo of the Miami-based tasting series Spirited Sirens, which brings female imbibers together to explore artisanal spirits through interactive seminars, are helping expose more women to bourbon, Scotch, and other brown spirits. “Ladies are always asking me for refreshing bourbon cocktails,” says Sarah Lawrence, head bartender at Hakkasan (4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 877-326-7412; fontainebleau.com) at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Lawrence recommends the popular East by West Old Fashioned, which blends Yamazaki 12 whisky with Basil Hayden’s bourbon and Licor 43, along with Bittermens Xocolati mole bitters and Fee Brothers black walnut bitters, garnished with continued on page 188

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randi Reddick has a keen eye for the cutting-edge—both with the public art installations she’s placed around South Florida and with her taste in cocktails. The curator for Miami-Dade Art in Public Places, Reddick doesn’t shy away from powerful spirits or obscure liqueurs with hard-to-pronounce names. For a nightcap, she selects a potent yet elegant French 75, made with gin, Champagne, lemon juice, and simple syrup, at The Corner (1035 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-961-7887; thecornermiami.com). On Sundays, she’s partial to a Tequesta Sunrise, featuring Avion tequila, Blanche de Normandie (apple brandy), crème de mure (blackberry liqueur), and fresh lemon juice at Seasalt and Pepper (422 NW N. River Dr., Miami, 305-440-4200; seasaltandpepper.com).

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Crimeless Confections francesca caltagirone has kicked carbs and calories to the curb, creating healthy snacks that don’t taste like punishment. by roxana maza

continued from page 186 a grapefruit twist and bachelor’s button flowers. “I love it when a couple steps up to the bar to order a lychee martini and a Black Label, [and then] the lady takes the Scotch.” “I’ve seen it evolve so much here that even when I worked at the nightclub Set last year, I’d get women asking me to make them an elaborate cocktail,” says Virginia King, bartender at The Broken Shaker (2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach, 305-531-2727), who has found that women are doing their research and asking thoughtful questions about ingredients, including mezcal, the key player in her Oaxacan Venice, which mixes mezcal, Aperol, and sweet vermouth. The same dichotomy can be found at The Cypress Room (3620 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-520-5197; thecypressroom.com) in the Design District, where pink floral wallpaper appears alongside deer trophies, and feminine vintage glassware is used to serve liquorforward rose-colored cocktails. “You would think that the manly spirits would be served in manly glassware, but they’re not, so women feel empowered to try them,” says bartender Noelle-Victoria Service, whose signature drink is the Bonnie & Clyde, made with Hendrick’s Gin, Solerno blood orange liqueur, and Cocchi Americano aperitif wine. The cocktail is served in charming Nick and Nora stemware, which looks like a more bowl-shaped martini glass. While it’s fairly common in Miami to find talented women like Lawrence, King, and Service behind the bar, you don’t see many running beverage programs. An exception to the rule is Ashley Danella of The Pubbelly Restaurant Group, who oversees the bars at the Hilton Cabana Miami Beach (6261 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-864-6261; hilton.com). “Women are open to what’s out there, and they’re drinking more gin over vodka,” says Danella, who is partial to the Cabana Colada, made with Diplomatico Reserva rum, Panther cold-brew coffee, fresh pineapple juice, and orgeat, and garnished with a mint sprig. “They’re trusting the bartender more and ordering something they haven’t tried before.”  OD

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The Cabana Colada from the Hilton Cabana Miami Beach offers rich deep rum and coffee flavors.

n an ideal world, the consumption of cupcakes Francesca and muffins would whittle waistlines and thwart Caltagirone sugar crashes. CraveClean has taken a step toward making that possible. Founded by Miami native and fitness fanatic Francesca Caltagirone, CraveClean offers a selection of protein-based muffins, cupcakes, cookies, and bars that are made with less than a dozen food-label-legible ingredients, such as protein powder, gluten-free oat flour, fresh-made almond milk, coconut oil, unsweetened apple sauce, and small amounts of Stevia. Even her preservative of choice is natural and found in organic foods. “The idea is that every ingredient I put in would be beneficial to your body in some way,” she says. Before she launched CraveClean, Caltagirone struggled with fitting healthy snacks into her active lifestyle. “I was working out six days a week and turning to protein bars that had a bunch of sugar and ingredients I didn’t understand in them,” she explains. Instead, she now turns to her moist, yummy cakes with attractive nutritional stats. Favorites include the PB&P, a peanut butter and oats cupcake that’s packed with protein and garnished with peanut butter frosting, with 135 calories and 14 grams of protein, and the Strawberry Fields, a vanilla cake filled with strawberries and topped with Greek yogurt (145 calories and 12 grams of protein). The dessert-ready chocolate-vanilla B&W muffin, meanwhile, comes in at an impressive 119 calories and only nine grams of carbs. Caltagirone, who is opening a bakery at Eighth Street and Ponce De Leon Boulevard in early May, is willing to modify recipes to accommodate allergies and sensitivities to satisfy “mothers who buy it for their kids, fitness mothers, grandparents with diabetes, and fitness dads who get the jumbo size.” Says Caltagirone of CraveClean, “I love that it can change lives.” 3822 SW Eighth St., Miami, 305-431-4005; simplycleaneats.com

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Ladies of the Line Pals Nina Compton of Scarpetta and Jen Chaefsky of Macchialina discuss how women are shaping Miami’s food scene. moderated by ana heretoiu

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n an industry still dominated by men, more and more female restaurateurs and chefs are taking the reins, and in Miami, they’re beginning to change the culinary landscape. Here, Jen Chaefsky, general manager and owner of Macchialina, who studied agricultural sciences in school, and Top Chef alum/chef de cuisine at Scarpetta Nina Compton, who trained under renowned chef Daniel Boulud, discuss how they’re redefining Miami’s food scene.

Jen Chaefsky and Nina Compton check out the selection of produce at The Fresh Market in Coconut Grove.

family, you don’t go to weddings, you’re always on call. I think that’s hard for a lot of women. People’s choices are changing, though. Maybe husbands stay home with the kids, maybe you’re not going to have kids; there are ways. I don’t know how you would do it and have a family. This is our family. NC: You have to sacrifice a lot. My husband’s in the business, so we get along very well, but if he worked 9-to-5, it would never work. Advice for young women in the culinary arts? NC: I do tell my female cooks, “Don’t show any sign of weakness because the second you do that,

they’re going to eat you alive.” You can’t be like, “I’m a woman, so can you pick this up?” You have to show that you can pick up 50 pounds and more. JC: There’s pressure to prove yourself even more. I’ll be the first one in or the last one to leave, and in between, I’ll do everything. I’m not a princess; I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty, and [the men in the kitchen] respond to that. Macchialina, 820 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 305-534-2124; macchialina.com. Scarpetta, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4660; fontainebleau.com  OD

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How do you think dining in Miami has changed since you’ve arrived? Nina Compton: When I first moved here 12 years ago, it seemed like there were fine dining restaurants only in hotels. Then [in 2008], Michelle Bernstein opened her own restaurant [Michy’s] and Michael Schwartz opened up [Restaurant Michael Schwartz]. Now we have more female chefs coming up—it is a very exciting time for Miami. Jen Chaefsky: When we got here six years ago, we were like, “Where do you eat?” It’s an easy niche to fill; I think that’s why people respond so well to what we’re doing here. Kitchens can be verbally combative places to work. Does that matter as a woman? JC: Not to this woman. We can hold our own with the boys. I think that also helps us succeed. It makes it a lot easier to do our jobs when we’re seen as one of them. NC: You really have to have a thick skin. People can say some offensive things, but you can’t take it personally. You have to roll with the punches. If you’re one of the guys, they know “she’s with us.” Why do you think there aren’t more women restaurateurs and chefs? JC: Because you have to give up a lot of stuff. It’s hard to have these hours—you don’t see your

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Schrager raves about the crispy fried chicken at Yardbird; the signature bird, accompanied by chilled spiced watermelon and a green tomato chowchow-topped waffle; sweet iced tea is presented in Southern-style Mason jars.

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ee Brian Schrager, best known as the founder of the Food Network New York City and South Beach Wine & Food Festivals, would argue that any time is a good time for fried chicken. But there are few better places in Miami than Yardbird, the ardently Southern eatery off Lincoln Road. We sat down for a proper meal with Schrager to chat about his new book, Fried & True (available May 20), which chronicles more than 50 of America’s best fried chicken recipes—both back-road and big-city iterations—and explores the phenomenon of what Schrager calls America’s “number-one guilty pleasure.” Why write a book about fried chicken? I love it. It’s something that everyone relates to. When I told people about the book, some said, “We don’t eat fried chicken,” but no one said, “We don’t like it.” And there are so many great recipes.

I understand that as a kid, your love for fried chicken got you into some trouble. Howard Johnson’s used to have an all-you-can-eat fried chicken night. I would go with a group of five guys—we were like 13 years old—and could really pack away the food. I think they probably lost money on us, so it’s true, we were asked not to return to the Howard Johnson’s in Massapequa, New York. What’s your take on the fried chicken here at Yardbird? It’s not the first time I’ve seen fried chicken with a waffle or with watermelon, but all together, it’s great. It’s really crispy on the outside, and when you bite into it, it’s moist. I love the contrast. The green tomato chowchow on the waffles is fun, too. What dishes here at Yardbird do you like to eat along with the chicken? continued on page 194

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continued from page 192 It’s nice to have a vegetarian option, so the cauliflower steak is fantastic. It’s beautiful, first of all, and secondly, the cranberries on top are interesting, and I love the bay leaf crumble on the side. The St. Louis ribs, too, have a very tangy standout taste. The meat is not overly fatty, just fatty enough. Anything on the lighter side? The farmer’s salad changes by the day. What I love about it is you could eat here tomorrow night and rather than cherry tomatoes, maybe they’re teardrop tomatoes. I’m impressed with how committed they [are to using] local ingredients. The pickled vegetables, too, with mushrooms, garlic, and carrots, come with bread and whipped butter. The butter and the pickled tartness are a nice contrast. What other local spots are you keen on? I love Publix—the best fried chicken. I love Joe’s Stone Crab, too. Those are the two places out of 200 I asked that wouldn’t give me their recipes for the book. Michy’s is one of my favorites. —lee brian schrager Michelle Bernstein does an allyou-can-eat fried chicken on Wednesdays over the summer that I love—and she hasn’t kicked me out! Everyone knows you as the mind behind the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. But you went to the Culinary Institute of America? I graduated in ’79. I didn’t want to be a chef, but I wanted the culinary experience. I went, also, because I was a very average student, and at that point, you didn’t have to take the SATs to get in. I was deathly afraid of not doing well on my SATs. Tell us about the road trip you took for the book. We went on a three-week trip to do the lifestyle shots all over the South, hitting 60 or 70 restaurants. We found that be it Thomas Keller at Ad Hoc or a shack on the side of the street in Georgia, you’ll find chicken that’s just as good as Keller’s, just not in a white-tablecloth, Michelin-starred setting. What tricks of the trade did you discover on your road trip? I heard two things throughout the South: “Always use cold chicken.” I’d never heard that before, but I heard it many times through [the research]. The end result is very crispy. And the clapping method—you hit the chicken after you dredge it in flour, to knock the excess off. They need to teach that at CIA. They probably should. We didn’t make fried chicken once when I was there, though it’s probably on the menu now. What recipes might surprise some readers? There’s an Indian chef, Asha Gomez, who lives in Atlanta. Her chicken recipe

was unbelievable. It’s marinated in yogurt and fresh herbs. It fries up green from the herbs, and she serves it on a sweet-potato waffle. It was the most delicious fried chicken I’ve ever had. You said writing this book was humbling. How so? I’m so used to dealing with food personalities and pop-culture chefs that I think it was traveling on the back roads, and stopping and talking to people who are so passionate about food—people who cook to support their families. One of the things that came up the most was people talking about food and using the word “love.” If you hear that from a lot of chefs, you think, Oh, what BS is that? But from these people on the back roads of the South, you really believe it. These people are so hard working and so committed to pleasing people. Meeting them was really humbling. What’s next for you? I’m working on two more books, one called Morning Glory, on breakfast foods. At the same time, I’m working on Hole in One, which is a book on doughnuts.  OD

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ecoming a worldwide pop phenomenon didn’t happen overnight for Shakira. Raised in the port city of Barranquilla, Colombia, she wrote her first song at age 8, released her debut album by age 13, then forged forward with an ironclad will born from the knowledge that this was her calling. “I had my difficulties in the beginning, and it wasn’t until my third record really that I started to get a taste of success,” says Shakira, the most-liked musician on Facebook (to the tune of 89.8 million followers). “But I did always know that this was what I was meant to be doing. And when you’re sure of that, you just don’t take no for an answer.” Some 60 million albums sold later, the 37-year-old bilingual pop juggernaut released her 10th album, simply titled Shakira, in March, all the while continuing to be a standout member of the four-panel judge/mentoring team on The Voice. She and her partner, international soccer star Gerard Piqué, also welcomed their first child, Milan, into the world last January—and that, she says, changed everything. OCEAN DRIVE: Where are you today? What are your days like? SHAKIRA: I’m home, in Barcelona, in a comfy T-shirt and workout pants. When I’m home with days off, I always start my day with Milan, playing outside, and just enjoying that quiet time together. Then I’ll have a late breakfast, take my vitamins, and get ready for the day while he’s napping. You also have a home in Miami.

“ Since my

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When I’m in Miami, I spend a lot of time with family—my parents and some extended family who all live there—as well as a couple of close friends from childhood. I tend to stay pretty low-key, although I love getting out on the water, either jet skiing or on a boat when possible. This is our Women of Influence Issue. What does it mean to be powerful today—and how do you use your stature to get things done? Power is a double-edged sword. It can be a very useful tool, but it can also become something that consumes you—that perpetual pursuit of more power. To me, being powerful means you are in control of yourself above all and know how to use your strengths to achieve things that are important to you—in my case, a lot of the time that ends up being philanthropic endeavors. I have two foundations that both work towards achieving universal access to quality education for young children, Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Foundation) and ALAS (America Latina en Accion Solidaria). I grew up in a third-world country where it was impossible to live unaware of the poverty and inequality around me. It wasn’t really a matter of charity in my mind so much as a sense of civic duty. I see power as a means to an end rather than an end in itself, a way to use the voice I’ve been afforded by my professional success to give a voice to others who wouldn’t normally have one—kids in the poorest areas of Latin America and around the globe who would easily be trapped in the cycle of poverty without outside factors helping them. It’s important to remind oneself that power is as easy to lose as it is hard to gain, so we need to be magnanimous with it where we can. Do men and women exhibit or embody power differently?

Undoubtedly—power is something that has only entered the female consciousness in relatively recent history, and I think we’re still figuring out how best to utilize it. For men, it’s something that has always been part of the psyche. That said, we’ve come a long way for such a short time. Who wears the pants in your house? In my house, I would say the balance of power is fairly equal. Relationships have to have a give and take if they’re going to work in the long term. Your relationship has been the focus of much publicity lately, particularly after you said your partner doesn’t like you in videos with hot guys. It’s funny, when I made those comments, it was really in a lighthearted, humorous way. I was surprised to see that it was taken so seriously in the press. Gerard doesn’t tell me what to do—we discuss everything as a couple, as I imagine most partners do. We have a beautiful relationship and one of mutual trust. What was it like working with Rihanna and filming the very provocative video for “Can’t Remember to Forget You”? It was a blast, honestly. I’m sure on the outside it looks like two divas, but when we got together, we realized we had a lot in common—both Caribbean girls from small towns who are very down to earth when it comes down to it, and just enjoy having a good time. What does the new record say about where you are in life, personally and professionally? Since my last album, I’ve entered one of the happiest phases of my life. It

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was definitely a time of change, of rebirth, of self-discovery, and of course becoming a mother, which turned my world on its head in the best of ways. This album is a culmination of all of those changes. You are a role model for millions of young fans. How do you handle that responsibility? While I appreciate the idea of being seen as a role model, I think role models come in many forms, and the ones that make the most impact are the ones that we have around us on a daily basis, like teachers or older siblings. For me, my parents always held me to very high standards and made a real effort to not let me be corrupted by success at an early age. It’s hard enough as an adolescent to figure out who you are, let alone with an entire industry wanting to tell you who to be. My parents helped me keep my feet on the ground and never compromise on the things that made me who I was. What powerful woman has made the greatest impact on your career? Gloria Estefan was a big role model and mentor for me when I was making my first English album. She really was a trailblazer as a bilingual artist and helped me to see that it was possible and that all I needed was perseverance. What has been the most rewarding part about being a mentor to other aspiring singers on The Voice? I love feeling that I’m really contributing to this person’s growth and helping them find their own path and embrace their individuality—record labels don’t always place enough importance on that. I know that had I conformed to what other pop artists were doing at the time, not only would people not remember my name by now, but I would have been betraying myself as an artist. How did it feel to go country for your duet with your Voice costar Blake Shelton?

That duet is one of my favorite tracks on the album. It was a long process—I wrote it with people from Nashville originally but then went through eight versions before I finally decided that it needed to stay as a country song and used all Nashville musicians on it. I was nervous when I sent it to Blake, but he loved it and I was so thrilled! How often do you go back to Colombia, and what do your roots mean to you? I go back a couple of times a year—not as often as I’d like with my schedule, but I still remain very identified with the culture. I have a big family that I’m very close with. This year, when I inaugurated my school, we also got Milan his Colombian passport. Even though he spends most of his time in Europe, I want him to identify with and know that part of his background and culture because it’s a beautifully rich and colorful one. You’ve gone from pop star to a mega-brand multihyphenate: singermom-philanthropist-entertainer-TV personality. What drives you, and how do you find balance? My drive has always come from within. But surprisingly, since I’ve become a mother, I’ve actually been able to find more balance. All mothers are multitaskers, but in the past I’ve found myself working nonstop and sometimes didn’t know when or how to just take a break. Becoming a mother has forced me to slow down and reorganize my life to find a way to still be devoted to all the things I’m passionate about—music, philanthropy, and motherhood. How else has being a mom to Milan changed you? Everything is different. Maybe the biggest change is that I think about the future more, what the world will be like for him when he grows up. But when it comes to living, it’s all about the present. I’m finally able to really savor all of those little moments that in the early days of my career I was too busy thinking about the next thing to just stop, take it all in, and enjoy.  OD

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ne of the most prolific artists working today, Peter Max is widely known for his “cosmic style,” with creations that have been seen everywhere from the hull of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway and a Continental Airlines Boeing 777 fuselage to the massive stages of the 1999 Woodstock music festival. His mixed-media works can be found in the collections of six past US presidents, while his art—recognizable for its energetic brushstrokes of primary colors and psychedelic panoramas of stars, planets, profiles, and icons from Lady Liberty to the Beatles—has been used to represent five Super Bowls, the World Cup, the World Series, the US Open, the Grammys, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “I’m just very happy to be in the middle of all this,” says Max of his many accomplishments. “I’m happy to do all the painting and have all the museum shows.” Born in Berlin and raised in Shanghai, Max and his family moved around the globe, from Tibet to Israel to Paris, with each destination influencing his art. Eventually, Max settled in New York, where, at age 76, he continues to produce a dizzying array of works, including this Ocean Drive cover, one of a collection of 10 covers created exclusively for Niche Media publications that also includes LA Confidential, Gotham, Hamptons, Aspen Peak, and Michigan Avenue. The original painting will be auctioned on Charitybuzz starting this month to benefit The Humane Society of the US. “I paint and draw every day, and I loved creating this cover art for Ocean Drive,” says Max. “I went through files of my drawings to choose the right inspiration for this cover. I love nature and creating peter max landscapes that are natural and yet fantasy, with colorful skies, clouds, and cosmic characters. I featured South Beach’s iconic lifeguard stands, palm trees, Art Deco hotels, beach and sea, and the nature all around, and gave them all my colors in this cosmic landscape.” In his studio—two full-floor lofts near New York’s Lincoln Center—Max has galleries’ worth of his work: a towering portrait of the Statue of Liberty he painted on the White House lawn for President Ronald Reagan in 1981; a multicolored Baldwin piano signed by his pal Ringo Starr; rows of Lucite sculptures taken from his “Angel” series; a painted guitar originally made for Jon Bon Jovi; and portraits of everyone from Marilyn Monroe to John F. Kennedy, all done in Max’s distinctive style. “When you’re a singer and you have a really great voice, it’s not like you create a voice—it’s just there. My art is just

“I love nature and creating landscapes that are natural and yet fantasy.” —

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Max’s work has appeared on thousands of magazine covers. “I’m really lucky because we live in an age of media,” he says.

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Posing with Larry King in front of a Peter Max painting in honor of King’s 50 years of broadcasting, at The Four Seasons Restaurant in New York in 2007.

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there,” says Max. “I just put the brush on paper and I don’t even know what I’m doing, but I know it’s going to come out great. Twenty-four seven, creativity, creativity, creativity—it’s all I do. I draw on airplanes, I draw in limousines, I draw when I wake up in the morning, and in taxicabs.” Beyond the studio, Max is a longtime vegetarian and practices yoga and meditation daily—a part of his routine for more than 40 years. He also gives freely of his time, money, and art to benefit animal charities such as The Humane Society of the US and the equine rescue organization Wild for Life Foundation, and works for conservationism. “Nature itself is the most beautiful and creative work of art, and we should do all that we can to protect it for future generations,” says Max. “As an artist, I visualize our cities with gleaming skyscrapers, beautiful trees and flowers, and clean colorblended skies. But it’s up to us as individuals to live a more sustainable lifestyle and help keep our cities and countries green.” By his side in all of it is his wife of 17 years, Mary Max, whom the artist calls “one of [his] greatest inspirations.” “When I met her, it fueled me, and she still fuels me today, quite a few years later,” he says of his wife, whom he spotted one day while out for coffee and declared he would marry at first sight. “We donate money left and right, we have events up [in the studio] all the time, and we have six rescue animals of our own at the house.” At the present, Max also has seven feature film and animation projects in the works, including one yet to be announced for the estate of Frank Sinatra. Here, in celebration of Max’s 50 years of commercial success and his collection of city renderings exclusively for Niche Media, the artist opens up to MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski about his unparalleled career, his spirituality, philanthropy, and the famous friends who have helped influence his work.

New York, 1967.

Behind the Brushstrokes JOE AND MIKA: Many artists will agree that it’s a struggle to gain recognition, but to keep it and have it last 50 years is staggering. What do you think is the key to your success? PETER MAX: It’s just being present, letting creativity come through. I’m also really lucky because we live in an age of media. It used to be, when I was on the cover of Life magazine 45 years ago, there were only three magazines—Time, Life, and Fortune. My art got to be on two of those covers. Today there are thousands of magazines out there, and my work has been on 2,000 to 3,000 covers. Early in your career, you studied a lot of the masters, from Rembrandt to Sargent. So how did you develop your cosmic style? I always used to draw never even thinking that drawing is something you could do [as a career] once you became an adult. In China, I studied with the 6-year-old daughter of a street artist. Then in Israel, my mother hooked me up with a famous art professor from Austria. After we left Israel and moved to Paris, my mother signed me up for the classes for kids at the Louvre. And when we came to America, I found a private teacher, Frank Reilly [at the Art Students League of New York]; after high school, I used to go into the city and I studied with him. Frank Reilly went to that school 30 years earlier, and the kid who used to sit beside him was Norman Rockwell. So Norman Rockwell and Frank Reilly studied together and Rockwell became Rockwell; Reilly became Peter Max’s teacher. Then I hooked up with some people with certain art

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The German-born artist with Cyndi Lauper aboard the USS Intrepid in New York to celebrate German reunification, in 1990.

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I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends People will recognize your paintings of the Statue of Liberty or the “Love” series, but what do you think your most defining piece is? There are so many defining pieces. Painting the Statue of Liberty was a big thing because it’s an emblem; it’s the symbol for the United States of America, so it got so much [attention]. Then I’ve painted so many unbelievable people, like the Dalai Lama, John F. Kennedy—close to 800 portraits.

You’ve also painted portraits of all of the Beatles, who also just celebrated 50 years in America. Tell us more about your relationship with the band. I met John [Lennon] way, way back, and I was best friends with Yoko Ono. One day I read in the paper that my little friend Yoko was going out with John. I knew John, I knew Yoko; I could have introduced them in a second. I used to go pick both of them up at the Dakota where she lives, and we used to go to Central Park. We used to walk around and bullshit and talk and sing songs. Here in your studio, you have a colorful piano that’s signed “To Peter, Love Ringo….” I did a Baldwin piano for Ringo Starr, and he loved it. Then Baldwin called me up and said, “We love it so much, we’re going to send you a piano.” Two days later, they deliver it, the guys assemble it, and I roll out my paints and start painting the piano beautiful colors. Just as I’m finishing, my girl comes from the front desk and says, “Your buddy Ringo is here.” Ringo had been uptown and wanted to say thanks; instead he said, “I like yours better!” and I said, “No, Ringo, yours is the first; it’s the nicest.” He asked if I had paints and I said, “Do I have paints?” We roll out a cart of paints, and he writes, “To Peter, love Ringo,” followed by a star. There’s a photo right on top of you and Ringo. Was it another famous Beatle, Paul McCartney, who turned you on to vegetarianism? Paul and I became vegetarian at the same time. I’ve been a vegetarian now

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schools who were very design oriented. For someone who studied realism, your painting style is not necessarily realist.… No, I’m kind of impressionistic. Realism gave me the skill to paint, but my eye was more into design-ery art. The Art Students League has produced some famous alumni, including Jackson Pollock and Cy Twombly. Ever have any celebrity encounters? I once met Marilyn Monroe. The steps to the street were very narrow, and some of the students used to sit on the steps. I sat there one day with a friend of mine and I see this girl walking by, and I did a double take. I said to my friend, “It’s Marilyn Monroe,” and as she’s walking by, she turns to me and says, “I like your pants”—I had a lot of paint on my pants—and then she kept on walking. She was so stunning; all her features were just perfect.

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“MUSIC INSPIRES MY WHOLE WILL TO PAINT, THE WILL TO BE CREATIVE.” —PETER MAX

Signing the Baldwin piano he painted for Ringo Starr; OPPOSITE PAGE: Max created a series of portraits of Sir Paul McCartney for his longtime friend’s 70th birthday.

for over 40 years. I’ve had everybody up here in the studio—from Mick Jagger a couple of times to Ringo Starr to Paul McCartney—they’ve all been up here, they’re all my friends. We hang out; I’ve been very lucky. Is it true that you also have a DJ who works here in your studio? Yes—Joe. I have two or three radio stations I like, and he has certain CDs he’s made for me. He plays for me all good contemporary music—jazz, bebop, fusion jazz, certain rock ’n’ roll. When I start painting, the music is on and I’m just in the groove. Music inspires my whole will to paint, the will to be creative—it fuels the creativity. You worked with George Harrison on the Integral Yoga Institute, a yoga center and ashram in New York’s Greenwich Village based on the teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda, whom you brought to America in 1966. Was it George who introduced you to the Swami? No, George was involved with the Maharaji out of England. George and I talked about my Satchidananda and his Maharaji, and we introduced each other to the other guys. The institute teaches how to go into meditation, get your mind focused, do stretching, become a vegan—a lot of health, behavioral, and mental benefits that have changed my whole life. How did you first meet Swami Satchidananda? Conrad Rooks, who was the heir of Avon cosmetics—he was a billionaire kid—called me one day when I was still in my early 20s, and he wanted me to come to Paris to help him with the colors on a film he was going to make.

A day or two later, I pack a little bag, my driver drops me off at Kennedy Airport, and I go to Paris. Conrad picks me up from the airport and we’re hanging out in the restaurant at the hotel that he’s staying in, and then in comes the Swami—long beard, beautiful long black hair, gorgeous eyes— and Conrad introduces me to him. After spending a day with the Swami, I knew I had to bring him to New York. All my hippie buddies were taking LSD, and I was thinking, This is the man we need to be with, not this other stuff. I brought him to America and I opened yoga centers for him.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME Over your career, you’ve accomplished so much. Is there something—a goal—you have yet to achieve? I’ve been listening to music very intensely my whole life, but especially in the last 36 months because I’ve been collecting music for seven feature films and animation. Characters and stories—I have so many; the only thing I hadn’t collected was music, so I called my friends—Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bon Jovi—everyone I knew. Out of 200,000 pieces of music, I selected about 3,000 or 4,000 that I adore. Have you ever thought about retiring? I’ve been retired since I was 20. [Laughs] Retiring is getting to do completely what you love, right? It’s not like sitting in a chair somewhere. This is a nice life—it’s creative, colors, music, and people. I love it. OD

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Miami’s power women get an amped-up wardrobe this season.

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on shelby: Dress ($3,045) and belt ($990), Lanvin. Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-864-4250; lanvin.com. 18k yellow gold and rock crystal Caged earrings, Verdura ($8,000). Betteridge, 236 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-655-5850; betteridge.com. 18k yellow gold Celtic Dunes ring, H.Stern ($3,200). Village of Merrick Park, 342 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-443-8887; hstern.net. Pumps, Aquazurra ($595). Intermix, Bal Harbour Shops, 305-993-1232; intermixonline.com. on erika: Dress, Oscar de la Renta ($1,790). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-865-7986; oscardelarenta.com. 18k white gold Fulfillment round diamond earrings, Hearts on Fire (price on request). Montica Jewelry, 75 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-446-2957; montica.com. 18k white gold PerlĂŠe diamond motif ring, Van Cleef & Arpels ($15,250). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-0899; vancleefarpels.com. Pumps, Dolce & Gabbana ($598). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-0503; dolcegabbana.com

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Dress, Bottega Veneta ($2,650). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-864-6247; bottegaveneta.com. 18k rose gold bangle ($23,500) and 18k rose gold bracelet ($44,700), Pomellato. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-1225; pomellato.com. Bag, Dolce & Gabbana ($2,895). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-8660503; dolcegabbana.com opposite page, on erika:

Jacket ($375) and pants ($275), Rachel Zoe. Bloomingdale’s, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami, 305-597-2080; bloomingdales.com. 18k white gold Fulfillment round diamond earrings, Hearts on Fire (price on request). Montica Jewelry, 75 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-446-2957; montica.com. 18k rose, yellow, and white gold diamond Trinity de Cartier necklace, Cartier (price on request). 151 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-8648793; cartier.us. 18k yellow-gold Perlée diamond motif ring, Van Cleef & Arpels ($14,850). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-866-0899; vancleefarpels.com. on shelby: Jacket ($1,900), bra (price on request), and pants ($790), Salvatore Ferragamo. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-8166; ferragamo.com. Earrings, Alexis Bittar ($125). alexisbittar.com

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Vest, Donna Karan New York ($1,495). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com. 18k yellow gold Perlée diamond motif earrings ($14,500) and 18k yellow gold Perlée diamond motif ring ($14,850), Van Cleef & Arpels. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-8660899; vancleefarpels.com. Bracelet, Vita Fede ($675). AtikShop, 900 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-373-9707; vitafede.com opposite page, on erika:

Jacket, Gucci ($4,500). Village of Merrick Park, 342 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-4412004; gucci.com. Tank, Donna Karan New York ($595). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com. Trousers, Boss ($295). Village of Merrick Park, 305-442-0011; hugoboss.com. Bag, Valextra ($3,990). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys.com. on shelby: Dress (worn as top), Donna Karan New York ($995). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above . Skirt, Stella McCartney ($2,185). Saks Fifth Avenue, Town Center at Boca Raton, 600 Glades Road, 561-2551556; saks.com. 18k white gold Fleurette diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels ($25,400). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-8660899; vancleefarpels.com. Star Classique lady automatic watch, Montblanc ($5,400). 7481 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, 305-669-5152; montblanc.com

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Pumps, Manolo Blahnik ($835). Nordstrom, Village of Merrick Park, 4310 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 786-999-1313; nordstrom.com opposite page:

Jacket ($3,900) and pants ($1,250), Dior. Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com. Shirt, Burberry London ($325). Village of Merrick Park, 342 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-4461550; burberry.com. 18k white gold Fulfillment round diamond earrings, Hearts on Fire (price on request). Montica Jewelry, 75 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-446-2957; montica.com. iPad case, Smythson ($635). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys.com

Hair by Julien Farel of Next Artists for Julien Farel Haircare Makeup by Tracy Crystal of Next Artists using Chanel Manicure by Myrdith Leon-McCormack using Dior Vernis at Factory Downtown Hair assistants: Mark Anthony & Amanda Troisi for Julien Farel Haircare Makeup assistant: Shain Kish Models: Erika P. and Shelby C. (New York Model Management) Set design by Sergio Esteves for utopianyc.com

beauty, on erika: Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation in Beige 10 ($45), Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour in No. 30 ($58), Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour in Passion ($35), Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Lotus ($30), Automatic Liquid Liner ($34), Inimitable Mascara in Noir ($30), and Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Naturel ($29). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-868-0550; chanel.com. Moroccanoil Treatment ($43). moroccanoil.com on shelby: Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation ($57), Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour in No. 60 ($58), Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour in Pirate ($35), Automatic Liquid Eyeliner ($34), Powder Blush in Emotion ($43), Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir ($30), and Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Cendré ($29). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-868-0550; chanel.com. Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Medium ($22). moroccanoil.com

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Beauties With sophistication, grace, and unbridled love for our city, these six women embody modern beauty in Miami, captured at the iconic Raleigh Hotel. By Julia ford-carther | Photography by david benoliel

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renas’s interest in healthy cuisine developed at a young age when she taught herself how to cook after losing her mother at 16. Now a registered dietician who works part time at Miami Children’s Hospital and also has a private practice in downtown Miami, the ever-smiling Arenas is revolutionizing staff members’ approaches to healthy living and sustainable weight loss. In her free time—of which she wishes she had more—this grounded and wise-beyond-her-years former model/actress takes on private personal-training clients and shares healthy cooking tips and recipes on her blog, feedmehealth.com. Age: 25. Neighborhood: Edgewater. Miami inspiration: The weather and the culture. Beauty brand go-to: M.A.C. mascara. Fitness regimen: I mix it up—spinning, Pure Barre, Bikram yoga, running on the beach, and good old weights. Style black book: My friend Kelly Nugent owns French 75 Vintage boutique and also does my hair. Favorite feature: My eyes. What makes a woman beautiful:

Brains and seeing the cup half full—it changes everything. Most proud of: Putting myself through college and getting my dietician license. Signature style: I was a full-out rocker girl growing up in California, and then Miami spiced it up; it brought out the Latin roots in me. Cause closest to my heart: Farmers markets and local suppliers. Best piece of advice I’ve received: Keep going. My mom always told me, “Everything changes until you’re dead.” Personal manifesto: There is no right, there is no wrong, there are just moments. Person I’d most want to have dinner with: My mom. I miss her. I wish I could catch up with her. When no one is looking: I play music. It’s my escape. Happiness is: A state of being. You choose to be happy. Greatest love of my life: Music. I genuinely love feeling music. What makes me smile: I’m smiling 80 percent [of the time], so a lot of things. Good company. What I see when I look in the mirror: Light. I see that in everyone, though. I never leave home without: A water bottle— have to stay hydrated!

Floral collage scuba dress, Reed Krakoff ($1,690). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com. 18k yellow gold, diamond, and blue topaz Albion pendant, David Yurman ($6,850). Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com. Shoes, Arenas’s own

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A wealth of health: Monika Arenas

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philanthropic powerhouse: Suzie Sayfie

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ver the matriarch on a mission, Sayfie is a recognized pillar of the community. As the executive director of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, Sayfie raises both funds and awareness for those affected by paralysis. Together with her husband of 45 years, Sayfie, a Miami native, has raised four daughters, who have already established themselves as integral facets of the Miami community. Age: 64. Neighborhood: Bay Point. Signature scent: Chanel No. 5. I’ve been wearing it for 40-something years. Miami inspiration: In the morning, I look outside and see that sunshine, and it makes me stop and smile. Why it’s important to be engaged with my community: We live here; this is where my family’s home is. I want the best for not only my family but also for all of our friends and neighbors. Personal manifesto: If I can change one person’s life for the better, then I feel like I’ve done my job. Best piece of advice I’ve received: From my husband—to always have a good day; whatever’s thrown at you, make the best of it. Signature style: Ninety-nine percent of the time, I’m in a black suit. Quality I like most in a woman: Honesty. Thoughts on aging gracefully: It’s wonderful to be a grandmother and I think my lines add character, but it’s different for all people. Aging gracefully is what makes you comfortable. Favorite feature: My smile. Favorite beauty products: La Mer [and] Olay—I go back and forth. Most valuable talent: Seeing the good in everybody. Person I’d most like to have dinner with: Jesus Christ. Miami guilty pleasures: Bal Harbour Shops and Toys “R” Us. My eulogy would read: She was blessed with a great family and enjoyed every minute with them. Secret to my success: A very supportive family and a husband who has let me find my own way. When you have somebody encouraging you and telling you to do what makes you feel good, that empowers you. I strive to be: A better version of myself.

Jacket, Akris ($2,690). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8656161; neimanmarcus.com. Silk blouse, Gucci ($950). Neiman Marcus, see above. Sterling silver and diamond collar necklace, David Yurman ($4,250). Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com

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Skin savior: Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd

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r. Woolery-Lloyd made history when she was appointed the director of ethnic skincare at University of Miami, heading the country’s first official ethnic skincare department at a university. In addition to running her specialized clinic at UM, to which other nationwide doctors refer their most difficult cases in skin of color, the board-certified dermatologist sees patients at a private practice, is an investigator on FDA clinical trials, and cofounded the Specific Beauty skincare line. Woolery-Lloyd also sits on various dermatology boards and frequents the lecture circuit, speaking to the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the Skin of Color Seminar Series, and more. Outside the beauty boardroom, the doctor helped establish CodElla, a nonprofit program that encourages young Hispanic girls to learn about computer science so that they can build a career in technology. At home, she cares for two children with her husband.

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Age: 42. Neighborhood: Morningside. How Miami influences my look: I love warm weather and the flexibility you have with clothes in Miami. Why it’s important to be engaged with my community: I love mentorship programs. It’s so important for young girls to see people who are not only successful but are also approachable and down to earth. Biggest challenge: Trying to find the time to do everything that I need to do. Qualities I like most in a woman: Motivation, self-direction, ambition. How important is image: The image that’s important to me is the image that you project, which is not necessarily a physical representation of you but what your core values are. Miami guilty pleasure: Date night with my husband. Happiness is: Peace. When no one is looking: I sit down. I most admire: My parents—they instilled in me the importance of education. It gives you an opportunity to do many things. Person I’d most want to have dinner with: Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in the United States. Beauty secret: Sunscreen. Miami is home because: I was raised in South Florida. I love that it’s very multicultural and there’s never a dull moment. It’s the perfect place for me. Olive night Danielle silk safari blouse ($298) and Flote skirt ($345), Diane von Furstenberg. Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com. 18k white gold and diamond Serpenti earrings ($22,800) and 18k white gold and diamond Parentesi ring ($7,300), Bulgari. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-861-8898; bulgari.com

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Classical composure: é Iva Kosovic

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nown in Miami’s cultural scene for her grace, impeccable style, and striking statuesque presence, Kosović plays an integral role in developing the city’s arts landscape. In her previous position as the New World Symphony’s director of development, special events, she helped raise an excess of $1 million at this year’s annual gala. Today, she’s the newly appointed director of corporate partnerships and Friends of NWS; as such, she cultivates support among Miami’s younger generations. Having immigrated to the US from Croatia at the age of 17, the classically trained concert pianist has called Miami home ever since and is involved with Fashionably Conscious, a fundraising sale benefitting Coconut Grove Cares, a local nonprofit that offers summer camp and after-school programs for children in need.

Age: 30. Neighborhood: Brickell. Signature scent: Thierry Mugler’s Alien. Why it’s important to be engaged with my community: It’s important to make changes. It would be crazy not to leave your own personal mark on the city and not influence it somehow. Signature style: Eclectic. During the day, you’ll see me in a chic dress with hair loosely in a bun, funky shades, and a big, colorful purse—I always like to add a splash of color. How Miami influences my style: Nothing in Miami is tremendously structured. We have this very effortless way of life. How important is image: Image is part of being respectful of your environment, knowing the boundaries. My philosophy on aging: We have amazing technology at our disposal, and we should use it wisely. Every age comes with its own set of beautiful moments to cherish. Approach maturity with maturity. What makes a woman beautiful: The way a woman carries and cares for herself. Quality I like most in a woman: Somebody who can be a shark in the boardroom but at the same time can be really loving and nurturing to her friends and family. Most reread book: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera. Most proud of: The life that I’ve created for myself and the life to come—it’s the sum of everything I’ve ever worked for. Personal motto: “Chance favors the prepared mind.” (Louis Pasteur) Secret to my success: I’m such a happy person because I have so much love for what I do. I think that enthusiasm translates into results. Isabela pearl blue feather jacquard dress, Herve Leger ($2,790). Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com. Willow sterling silver and diamond bracelet, David Yurman ($2,650). Bloomingdale’s, see above. Shoes, KosoviĆ’s own

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Beauty of business: Carolyn Plummer

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espite South Florida’s infamous humidity, Plummer rarely has a bad hair day. As the CEO of It’s A 10 Haircare, her award-winning product line that includes cult favorite Miracle Leave-In Product, she has built a rewarding career helping others feel confident and beautiful. Apart from her professional role, Plummer’s pride and joy is her 6-yearold daughter, Kyana, who inspired her to establish the Kyana’s Dreams Foundation, devoted to humanitarian and environmental issues for children, such as helping teachers create safer schools, and helping the underprivileged. (Plummer is also the foundation’s president.)

Age: “47 and fabulous.” Neighborhood: Fort Lauderdale. Miami guilty pleasure: Eclectic martinis. Go-to scent: Laura Mercier Ambre Vanillé Soufflé Body Crème. How important is image: The beauty of the world is that there are many great ways to portray [yourself]. Ultimately, find the image that suits you best so you can be your best self. Most proud of: Being a mother. I could run 10 companies and there’s not a bigger job in the world. Most valuable talent: The ability to always find a way to make something happen, to learn, and then actually apply [what I’ve learned]. Secret to my success: Having passion and love for what you do. Best advice I’ve received: Everyone makes mistakes and no one’s perfect—always find a way to do better. Cause closest to my heart: The issue of school security nationwide—training and empowering our teachers and students to defend themselves in certain situations. What makes a woman beautiful: When a woman has balance. Fitness regimen: My alltime favorite thing to do is to run on the beach because it mixes my solace with exercise. Favorite feature: My passion. Thoughts on aging gracefully: I’m an older mother—I had my daughter at 40—so aging gracefully is really about embracing life experiences, being thankful for them, and looking forward to the ones ahead of you. When no one is looking, I: Eat chocolate. No one would ever guess that: I’m a foster child. What makes me smile: Love. I never leave home without: Saying “I love you” to my loved ones.

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Nina cutout scalloped top, Herve Leger ($1,090). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-6161; neimanmarcus.com

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local lens: Alexis Rivera

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s the morning anchor at WSVN, Rivera’s familiar face is widely recognized across Miami—a place she and her family have called home for decades. The self-professed Miami girl grew up in Miami Beach (coincidentally and unbeknownst to Rivera, alongside her future husband), and after experiencing colder climes in the Northeast, she returned home to quickly ascend the ranks at her local station. The accomplished journalist also anchors her family, which includes her husband and 1-year-old son, and works with various organizations like the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science.

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Age: 31. Neighborhood: Bay Point. What I love most about Miami: I am home; [Miami] will always be home. It’s nice to be on-air in a community where everybody knows you and you’re surrounded by people you love. How important is image: Professionally, image is everything. The viewers know only what they see. Not only do I have to be professional, but they also have to trust me. How Miami influences my look: In Miami, anything goes. You can have so much fun with what you wear. That doesn’t mean I’m going to wear a crop top at 31 years of age; I don’t think I can pull that off anymore. Go-to beauty brand: I swear by Yves Saint Laurent mascara. What makes a woman beautiful: How she feels about herself, her sense of security, her sense of self. Quality I like most in a woman: Compassion. Best piece of advice I’ve received: Do what makes you happy and find something you’re passionate about. Why it’s important to be engaged with my community: It’s part of what I do professionally. In my personal life, I was always raised to give back. I find it important to help those who helped you along the way. Miami inspiration: Miami is a melting pot, and there are so many different opportunities here. You have the world at your fingertips. No one would guess that: I like watching sports. If I could teach my son one value, it would be: Kindness and understanding. Person I’d most want to have dinner with: Oprah. She’s amazing. The woman has accomplished so much. Happiness is: Feeling fulfilled.  OD Full-length green dress, Versace (short version, $815). Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com. Diamond and white and red gold Eros pendant, Lalique ($3,350). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-537-5150; lalique.com Hair by Alexander Sampson for abtp.com Makeup by Paola Orlando for abtp.com Manicure by Lace Nail Salon Shot on location at The Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach. Built in 1941, Life magazine once declared The Raleigh as having “the most beautiful pool in America.” The Art Deco-style hotel also features locally sourced fare by James Beard Awardwinning chef Michael Schwartz. 1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-6300; raleighhotel.com

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ith a wealth of top furniture and apparel retailers and showrooms in the Design District, an abundance of newly opened art galleries in Wynwood, and a rich array of world-class residential buildings popping up in the city’s skyline, design aficionados in Miami are already spoiled for choice. Now they have another reason to smile—Maison & Objet, the preeminent decorative arts exhibition established almost two decades ago in France and held biannually in Paris, will converge for the first time on Miami Beach next May, bringing a whole new crop of designers and suppliers to the city. With around 280 exhibitors and more than 15,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, property developers, and hotel and restaurant owners expected to attend, its arrival also promises to solidify Miami’s place at the forefront of international design. “We wanted to find a location that could attract visitors from North and South America as well as a city which is really involved with and linked to architecture, design, and arts,” says Philippe Brocart, the managing director of SAFI, which organizes the exposition. “Miami Beach was clearly ranked number one on these objectives.” In recent years, Miami’s profile has grown from a winter getaway to a full-blown international crossroads and cultural mecca, with fashion, food, design, art, and music attracting a new brand of international habitués—many of whom are now establishing roots here. Maison & Objet’s arrival not only ups the ante but also brings increased attention to the current surge in work by world-renowned architects and designers taking place in the city. On the residential front, architect Richard Meier is currently reenvisioning the legendary Surf Club in Surfside as a new condo/hotel for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and British architect Sir Norman Foster and Dutch archi—BERNARDO FORT-BRESCIA Crystal maker Lalique tect Rem Koolhaas are working with recently collaborated Argentine impresario Alan Faena to with architect Zaha create the Faena House luxury condoHadid for Crystal Architecture, a minium and the Faena District hotel, museum, and retail complex in collection of two Mid Beach. Downtown, London-based Pritzker Prize-winning vases, Visio and Manifesto. Signed and architect Zaha Hadid’s first condominium building—the ultraluxury numbered limitededition pieces start at One Thousand Museum project—will overlook Biscayne Bay, while $20,000. Bal Harbour Italian architect Piero Lissoni is transforming Miami Beach’s former Shops, 9700 Collins Heart Institute into the Ritz-Carlton Residences, an exclusive collecAve., 305-537-5150; lalique.com tion of unique condominiums and villas overlooking Lake Surprise.

“Developers feel the challenge of doing something special, and the pressure to think differently is reaching a peak.”

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DESIGNING THE SKYLINE: Bernardo Fort-Brescia

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Visionary architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia has likely had a hand in shaping more of the Miami skyline than any other architect. Born in Lima, Peru, and educated at Princeton and Harvard, he and his wife, Laurinda Spear, founded Arquitectonica in 1977. Five years later, after designing the Atlantis on Brickell (featured in the opening credits of Miami Vice), the couple began making waves with their progressive projects around the globe. Locally, Arquitectonica has designed several Miami landmarks, including the AmericanAirlines Arena and the Miami Children’s Museum; currently, Fort-Brescia and his team are working on eight new residential projects in Miami, including Icon Bay, Chateau Ocean, SLS Brickell, and Paraiso Bay, a multifaceted project that will play a pivotal role in revitalizing Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. “It will animate the waterfront with a park and restaurants in a way that can only be accomplished by a project of a certain size,” says Fort-Brescia. arquitectonica.com

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MADE IN MIAMI: Jay Wall

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Inspired by his childhood travels, sailing around the globe on a yacht with his family, Jay Wall applies a multidisciplinary take on design to projects ranging from renovations of historic Art Deco buildings in South Beach to high-end homes in Palm Beach to fine-art galleries and commercial spaces in Manhattan. Since launching his firm, Thirlwall Building Design, in Miami and New York nine years ago, his projects have expanded to Paris, Italy, Mexico, and Morocco. Trained at the École des BeauxArts in France, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and Rhode Island School of Design, Wall says his work in Miami is influenced by “Latin flair and Mediterranean Revival, traditional Renaissance, and MiMo architecture, as well as midcentury furniture styles and the pre-Mizner influences from the Caribbean, though at heart it’s much more modern—there’s a collision of both ends of the spectrum in eloquent dialogue.” thirlwalldesign.com

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of South Beach along with the transformation of Lincoln Road—reignited Miami’s passion for design. And the current building boom is elevating it to a whole new level. “Developers feel the challenge of doing something special, and the pressure to think differently is reaching a peak,” says architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia, principal of Arquitectonica, which is designing a bevy of new condominiums in Miami and the Beach. “The amount of buildings [in Miami] that are design-conscious reflects a given part of the persona of the city.” Robins, who is president and CEO of the real estate development firm Dacra, has since turned his attention across the bay. “I began to think about a place where South Beach could expand and realized the most natural next frontier was the Design District,” he says. “After discovering its history as a place for the furniture and design business in the ’70s and ’80s, the first thing we did was work to bring in retailers in that category. After succeeding at that, I began to think of other cultural dimensions that the neighborhood could have.” The Design District boom went into high gear as a result of the collaboration with Art Basel. “The Design District then became popular for things beyond furni—carlos rosso esign has always been integral ture and design, and art galleries and to the texture of Miami—from restaurants started to open, and we the whimsical Old Worldinspired Mediterranean Revival style popular in the early 20th century to began to have an interesting creative spirit,” says Robins. “I realized that if we the Art Deco and Moderne boutique hotels built in South Beach in the could combine art and design and food and fashion, we would have the ulti1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, and the midcentury MiMo structures influenced by the mate combination of synergistic uses.” Today, the area is home to flagship stores of the world’s top luxury fashInternational Style and exemplified most saliently, perhaps, by Morris Lapidus’s Fontainebleau Hotel. However, the spotlight on its rich repertoire ion brands, including Prada, Hermès, Celine, and Louis Vuitton, as well as of design gems had dimmed during the ’70s and ’80s, when Miami’s luster icons of furniture design like Christian Liaigre, Poltrona Frau, and Molteni lapsed and the city became a haven for drug smugglers and tequila-swilling & C. Partnering with L Real Estate, an astute group of real estate developfrat kids. During this era, many of its historic buildings fell into disrepair. But ment professionals, Robins and his team have developed a master plan the renaissance sparked in the late ’80s—when the visionary developer Craig that will expand the Design District even further. “In addition to the buildRobins revitalized much of the Art Deco District, precipitating the renewal ings that are there now, we have 15 more under construction, and by “We brought in great designers and great architects to work on our projects because we recognized a long time ago that clients were becoming more and more sophisticated and design was one of the distinguishing factors that people were looking for in real estate,” says Carlos Rosso, president of the condominium development division of The Related Group, the über developer responsible for some of the most interesting condo projects now underway in Miami, including the SLS Hotel & Residences in Brickell with interiors by French designer Philippe Starck, and Paraiso Bay, the multitower condominium complex and park by the Miami-based firm Arquitectonica now under construction in Edgewater. “The reality is that Miami is a unique city in that probably 15 of the world’s top architects are all doing projects here at the same time.” Also contributing to the world-class mix of notable buildings reinvigorating Miami’s skyline are the 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage and the new Pérez Art Museum Miami by Swiss masters Herzog & de Meuron, the New World Center in Miami Beach by Frank Gehry, and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts by Cesar Pelli.

“Miami is a unique city in that probably 15 of the world’s top architects are all doing projects here at the same time.”

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Founded by Nasir Kasamali and his wife, Nargis, in Coral Gables in 1984, Luminaire Lab has served as a cornerstone of the Design District, where it hosts design seminars and exhibitions, and is also a leading purveyor of furniture and objects, such as Michael Verheyden’s Coupe and Cone, a sublime collection of exquisitely crafted bowls and lids in Carrara marble, solid oak, and walnut (starting at $405). 3901 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-576-5788; luminaire.com

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“We have a chance of being a great historical city 100 years from now that people will visit because of all of the amazing architecture and design that’s happening now.” —craig robins

December there will be 60 more stores in the neighborhood. We’ll also begin work on a next phase, where we’ll build another 15 to 20 buildings, adding residential and hotels and another 60 or so retail stores,” he says. “It’s really been a transformative experience.” Also helping transform the local landscape are advancements in construction and building technology such as the boundary-blurring, site-sensitive fritted glass used by local architect Rene Gonzalez at the exclusive Glass condominium designed in South Beach, or the vast uninterrupted interior spaces made possible by the innovative structure designed by architect Zaha Hadid for One Thousand Museum on Biscayne Boulevard. “The building’s external structure is its key feature,” says Hadid. “Its form is both architectural expression and primary structure. Connecting at critical points for stability, it conveys the integrity and fluidity of the design and allows for greater uninterrupted floor areas within each apartment,” she explains. “With balconies recessed behind the external structure, the glazing on the building will appear as faceted crystals in the ever-changing Miami light, contrasting with the solidity of the structure and animating the design. The expressed external structure allows for much greater degrees of fluidity throughout the design, enabling the interior and exterior spaces to flow into each other.” Since Paulo Bacchi These new developments are not just launched the first US outpost of Artefacto in enhancing Miami’s aesthetics—they’re also Coral Gables in 2002, driving up real estate values. “The class of demand for his vast collection of modern people who come here to collect art is the furniture and accents same as the ones who will buy a home in a has never waned. The Curve chair ($2,700), building designed by Zaha Hadid,” notes designed in Brazil and David Lombardi, a Miami-based real estate made of recycled Freijo laminated wood, broker and a developer of Miami’s is inspired by the Wynwood arts district. “They see the intrincurves of the sidewalks of Copacabana. 4440 sic value and prestige, and will collect homes Ponce de Leon Blvd., and real estate as they do art.” Coral Gables, 305-7740004; artefacto.com These upper-echelon buyers are also willing to pay a premium for such properties: Top-tier new developments in Miami are selling for more than $1,100 per square foot, while ultra-exclusive luxury properties on the Beach are going for more than $2,500 per square foot. “The future is bright and positive, and we’re on a path of growth,” says Rosso. “We have a chance of being a great historical city 100 years from now that people will visit because of all of the amazing architecture and design that’s happening now,” echoes Robins. “The design movement that began in South Beach and that was, in a lot of ways, galvanized by Art Basel has helped define Miami as a creative place that is about style, and has made us a city that really advocates culture in a unique way. Each time we add to that overall equation, our city becomes more and more special.”  OD

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THE SPACE OF OBJECTS: Carola Hinojosa Known for timeless interiors, designer Carola Hinojosa has shaped elegant and enduring spaces in many high-profile single-family homes and condominiums in Miami, as well as country clubs, hotels, and foreign embassies in Latin America. The Bolivia-born designer was raised in Argentina and attended Radcliffe Institute’s renowned landscape design program in Boston before opening one of the most elite design firms in Bolivia; she later settled in Miami in 1999. All of her projects share a sophisticated modern classicism. “My design aesthetic revolves more around thinking about a lifestyle than a specific style of decoration,” says Hinojosa, who founded her eponymous design firm in 2001. “Serenity and comfort, through the use of symmetry and proportion, are my ultimate goals.” hinojosadesign

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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, 305-365-4622 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, 305-365-4156

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

PM Buenos Aires Fish & Steak House

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

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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

cuisine of celebrity chef Gastón Acurio in a high-energy setting with dramatic water views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, at the Mandarin Oriental. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-913-8358 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 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

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

OTC | Comfort cuisine is served as the name suggests — over-the-counter. 1250 South Miami Ave., Miami, 305-374-4612

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar | Affordable global Latino cuisine meets cutting-edge art. 2550 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 305-722-8959

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

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 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

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

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, 305-381-3190 Fratelli Milano | This tiny downtown gem serves unexpectedly divine pasta dishes. 213 SE 1st St., Miami, 305-373-2300 Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market | Fabulously fresh fish, right on the river. 398 NW North River Dr., Miami, 305-375-0765 Il Gabbiano | Decadent, exquisite Italian cuisine served inside or out, overlooking Biscayne Bay. 335 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-373-0063 La Mar by Gaston Acurio | Features the acclaimed Peruvian

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 15 Steps | 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

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

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

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

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

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

CVI.CHE 105 | This bustling Peruvian eatery has quickly become a hip downtown landmark. 105 NE 3rd Ave., Miami, 305-577-3454

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

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

Azul | French inspired cuisine with an Asian twist at the Mandarin Oriental. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-913-8358

Cipriani | Exquisite Italian restaurant with impeccable service and elegant design. 465 Brickell Ave. CU1, Miami, 786-329-4090

900 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-371-2767

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

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

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

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



La Mar by Gaston Acurio Features the acclaimed Peruvian cuisine of celebrity chef Gastón Acurio in a high-energy setting with dramatic water views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, at the Mandarin Oriental. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-913-8358 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 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 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 Florida Cookery at The James Royal Palm | Artisticallyinspired environment with a menu that reflects the 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 Fung Kú Asian Cuisine | Korean BBQ and Sushi Bar, at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. 1720 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-7905 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 Hakkasan | The exquisite Chinese creations of London restaurateur Alan Yau, at the Fontainebleau. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-276-1388 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 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 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 Katsuya | Traditional Japanese cuisine with a provocative twist, at the SLS Hotel South Beach. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-5000

Khong River House | Authentic Northern Thai cuisine served in a farmhouse-styled interior. 1661 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8147 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 Lure Fishbar | A seafood-driven menu, overseen by Josh Capon, includes raw bar, sushi bar and Miami-inspired plates. Robert Ferrara helms the beverage program with nautical-themed libations including the Catch and Release, at the Loews Hotel. 1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-695-4550 Macaluso’s Restaurant | Staten Island home-cooked Italian. 1747 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, 305-604-1811 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 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 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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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 Orange Blossom | A modern bistro featuring internationally, high-quality, affordable fare inside the Boulan South Beach Hotel. 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8983 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 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 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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Bardot | Intimate lounge featuring live music and an edgy scene. 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-576-5570

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

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

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

DOWNTOWN, BRICKELL Blackbird Ordinary | Catchy and energetic vibe with delicious cocktails hidden downtown. 729 SW First Ave., Miami, 305-671-3307 Blue Martini | Upscale atmosphere with a local-bar mentality, at Mary Brickell Village. 900 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-981-2583 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

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

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

Jazid | Intimate, live jazz and blues and nightly drink specials. 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-9372

Story | “A new chapter in Miami Nightlife”. 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-479-4426

Kill Your Idol | Hipster kids plus cheap drinks plus high irony equals a perfect night. 222 Española Way, Miami Beach, 305-672-1852

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

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

Hyde AmericanAirlines Arena | A posh VIP lounge on the court-level of the Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 855-777-4933

Mokaï | A modern lounge with New York sensibility and Miami joie de vivre. 235 23rd St., Miami Beach, 305-673-1409

Tobacco Rd. | Miami’s oldest bar, serving patrons for more than 95 years. 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-374-1198

Mynt | A vibrant club that plays host to South Beach’s fabulous crowd. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-0727

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

Sweetwater Beer Garden | A new members-only poolside oasis that is attracting some of Miami’s hippest locals. 236 2st St., 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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Past Tense The demolition of historic homes on South Beach has reached a climax, bringing with it attention and discussion as to what should—and should not—be protected. by sean mccaughan

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y the time this article is published, the 1925 house designed by Walter DeGarmo at 42 Star Island Drive—one of the most visible and architecturally noteworthy houses in Miami Beach—will have been demolished. Easily visible to anyone traveling westbound on the MacArthur Causeway, the historic home will have been razed and the entire city of Miami Beach will have watched it happen. Lisa and Leonard Hochstein of The Real Housewives of Miami fame are replacing it with a 20,000-square-foot house that is more than double the size, complete with home theater, commercial-size kitchen, and staff quarters, for their growing family. Demolition began in late March, when a crew (both TV and demolition) arrived and started on the garage. Hochstein actions aside, Miami Beach has become known for its preservation efforts on structures ranging from hotels to apartments to prehistoric

circles. Everything from the Art Deco District in South Beach, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, or even the Australian pines of Pine Tree Drive (especially the pines) is protected by laws, statutes, the city’s Historic Preservation Board, and tax breaks for preservation-minded developers. The fact that Miami Beach has such a great collection of historic buildings and districts is a testament to its strong preservation ethos, and some would argue that preservation is part of Miami’s boom. “Historic preservation was definitely the catalyst for [Miami Beach’s] success,” says Herb Sosa, a member of Miami Beach’s Historic Preservation Board. “The sun and beach have always been here, but it took preservation—the protection and promotion of our unique buildings, homes, and neighborhoods—to make South Beach a textbook study in what happens when the preservation stars align.” continued on page 254

42 Star Island Drive pre-demolition. Owners Lisa and Leonard Hochstein are replacing it with a house more than twice the size.

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gold coast report This as yet unprotected Star Island home, designed by August Geiger, was built in 1925 in the Mediterranean Revival style, and its exterior walls have the original rough stucco finish.

continued from page 253 Where many of the city’s preservation laws end, however, are single-family neighborhoods. A homeowner can’t be stopped from demolition based on the age of his or her house, and in a town flush with new wealth, tax breaks don’t seem to be the preservation incentive they used to be. The city is considering new laws meant to encourage homeowners to seek historic designation and limit the lot coverages of new houses that replace older, possibly historic, ones. Limiting the sizes would presumably deter owners from demolishing smaller structures to replace them with much larger ones. But the details of the new law, puzzlingly, might have the opposite effect by allowing larger houses in certain situations where they wouldn’t have been allowed before. The city has seen a spike in the loss of architecturally significant single-family houses of a certain age in recent years. Notable examples include modernist Jorge Arango’s Villa May on North Bay Road and a red brick Federal-style mansion by the famed Maurice Fatio, also on North Bay Road. (Arango also established the Arango Design Store, a South Florida institution.) Other noteworthy but unprotected houses have come under threat but remain standing. The longtime Miami Beach home of Al Capone, on Palm Island, is currently for sale and located on land far more valuable, monetarily, than the structure itself. The house is relatively small and simple compared to the baronial mansion that might replace it. According to a City Commission memo, owners made demolition requests for at least 25 “pre-1942 architecturally significant single-family

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homes” in 2013, and 20 in 2012, a skyrocketing figure considering there were never more than five proposals a year for the seven years prior. And in 2009, there were none. The economic recovery seems to have people thinking demolition as opposed to preservation. In a twist of fate, the demolition of 42 Star Island Drive just may be the best thing to happen to Miami Beach’s single-family-home preservation movement. The house could be the martyr that galvanizes the city to action, led by preservationists and the Miami Design Preservation League, just as the almost mythical loss of the Senator Hotel in 1988 became the rallying cry that saved the rest of the Art Deco District. This momentum was summed up by Daniel Ciraldo of the MDPL when he told The Miami Herald, “We’re a small

town and we have our symbols. And when certain symbols are lost, it kind of gets a community together and makes us think, What can we do to make sure this doesn’t happen again? Somebody’s got to do it. It’s important to our city.” Whether because of the Hochsteins’ fame or the high profile that 42 Star Island already enjoyed due to its elaborate design and prominent location, something is afoot. After all, the threat of 42 Star Island’s demolition alone set off a legal battle between the Hochsteins and the MDPL that lasted longer than a year and resulted in national publicity, a six-month citywide moratorium on historic home demolitions, new legislation, and even a story line on The Real Housewives of Miami. It just might be the cause around which an invigorated historic preservation movement could rally.  OD

photography by arthur marcus photography (40 star island); peter santos/ sotheby’s (93 palm avenue)

The economic recovery seems to have people thinking demolition as opposed to preservation.

Al Capone’s longtime Miami Beach home at 93 Palm Avenue.

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onstruction at The Related Group’s One Ocean, an ultraluxurious boutique building, is well under way, and Related CEO Jorge Pérez claims to be so enamored with the property that he’s calling dibs on the custom-designed penthouse suite. Located almost as far south as one can get South of Fifth, the 50-unit structure has some heavy design cred. Along with a building design by starchitect Enrique Norten, Yabu Pushelberg is overseeing interiors, and landscaping is being done by Enzo Enea. The design incorporates lush green spaces, an outdoor breezeway connecting Collins Avenue with South Pointe Drive, and ocean views over the singlestory Nikki Beach Club across the street. Related South Beach Sales Center, 91 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-9381001; oneoceansouthbeach.com Mizner’s Louwana Lists for $22 Million Owned by the same family since architect Addison Mizner designed it in 1919, Palm Beach’s stately Louwana estate is listed at a (still) stately $22 million—$8 million less than when it was first put up for sale in 2008. The house, at 473 North County Road, is replete with rich architectural details including a distinctive winding staircase in the courtyard, ornate fireplaces, and a barrel tile roof. Eleven thousand square feet of living area encompass a whopping 12 bedrooms and 15 baths; there’s also 150 feet of ocean frontage. And its high-society

right: Portofino; below: 1010 Brickell boasts over-the-top amenities for fitness enthusiasts.

pedigree—built with Wanamaker money, and more recently the home of the late “international society maven” Aimee de Hereen—isn’t so bad either. Christina Condon, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, 561-301-2211; christinacondon.com 1010 Brickell’s Fully Loaded Amenities Preconstruction sales have launched at the 47-floor, 352-unit 1010 Brickell. Developed by Key International and designed by Sieger Suarez, the building will be loaded with overthe-top amenities like indoor and outdoor swimming pools, childtracking wristbands, a two-story kids gymnasium, bowling alley, a running track, miniature golf, and an outdoor movie theater. The units start at $300,000 for a one-bedroom, while three-bedroom units top out at $700,000. 1010 Brickell Sales Center, 848 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305above: A view from Portofino’s spacious 377-1025; 1010-brickell.com three-story penthouse; below: One Portofino Capper A Ocean has heavy design cred. three-story penthouse painted entirely in “South Beach white” at the Portofino is on the market for $14 million. The 4,300-square-foot spread has a mere three bedrooms and four baths, and an additional 2,200 square feet of exterior living space, all ensuring the apartment’s few occupants enjoy lots of elbowroom. That elbowroom is filled with features like an office, wet bar, rooftop deck with summer kitchen and Jacuzzi, a two-story living area, and a rotunda with circular staircase. Diane Lieberman, South Beach International Realty, 305-532-7771; sbirealty.com  OD

photography courtesy of the related group (one ocean)

From stately manses to South of Fifth luxury, the South Florida market keeps on marching. by sean mccaughan

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real estate roundtable

Lived-in Luxury An empire-building real estate executive and power broker CEO discuss how developers are catering to buyers’ long-term Miami dreams. moderated by julia ford-carther

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one are the days of condo flipping. South Florida buyers today are trending toward end use and want ease of lifestyle all in one project. Liliana Paez, sales and marketing director at Key International, and Peggy Fucci, CEO of One World Properties, discuss how this new buyer behavior dictates a higher concentration of never-before-seen amenities.

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Peggy Fucci and Liliana Paez look at plans for 1010 Brickell at the luxury residences’ sales center; left: A rendering of Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach.

precious asset. And once you have a great architect who can address having three bedrooms in 1,500 or 1,600 square feet, it works. LP: That’s where we come in—being able to design a unit that is not as big but is still comfortable. It has the number of bedrooms that people need and has the price that they can pay. At 1010 Brickell, prices are from $400,000 up to $3 million for the penthouses. Regular units are up to $1.5 million. We have a lot of people on the waiting list. Many units have three reservations per unit. PF: Miami is a safe place; we’ve been fueled by the issues of Latin America. If that fails, the European market will be recovering and we’re going to see the Europeans and the North Americans coming. Our economy is recovering. In 2005, we didn’t have the plans that we have today to encourage buyers. This is Miami in 2020.  Key International 1010 Brickell Sales Center, Mint at Riverfront, 92 SW Third St., Miami, 305-377-1025; 1010brickell.com. One World Properties, 3020 NE 32nd Ave., Ste. 117, Fort Lauderdale, 954-514-7492; owpbrokers.com OD

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Liliana Paez: The buyer now is more serious and more long-term, not just [looking to] flip units like before. At 1010 Brickell, we said, “What could we do for the real end users who are going to live in these units?” Most parents here work. We thought about a place where, if the mom’s working and leaving the kid with the nanny [after] school, she could be comfortable that the nanny’s going to take them to the game room, basketball, squash, indoor tennis, indoor soccer, bowling, virtual golf—things that nobody’s done. Here we designed all these areas with glass walls, so, for example, if a parent is working out in the gym, they can see the kid’s gym. Peggy Fucci: At Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach, we’re doing a glass children’s area as well. I think it’s a great feature. LP: We also thought about the family working from home. They don’t have meeting space, so we’ve done an amazing business center. We’re really targeting the end user and, specifically, the one who’s making the buying decision. Women always make the buying decision. PF: Fort Lauderdale is very different. You’re coming to truly enjoy your second home. To give the buyer that ability, we have Paramount Attaché, a personal concierge from the minute you start your reservation. You’re sold on the lifestyle as well. LP: We’re partnering up with Quintessentially and giving our buyers access to the concierge service when they convert. PF: Developers have to be extremely creative right now. People are looking for efficiency. When it comes to amenities, [taking into account] the everyday lifestyle of the buyer, making it convenient and easy is the most

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R.S.V. P. The Heat Is On You can’t buy a championship, but you can rent the best seat in the house.

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or even a post-season concert (how about Katy Perry on July 3?), the suite is available for an entire rent-out or single-seat reservation. It also comes with VIP parking passes and a private entrance for the discreet—everything you’d expect in a town built to indulge and entertain. Those looking to amp up the party pre- or post-show also gain access to the Hyde lounge in the arena. Says Eric Woolworth, president of The Heat Group’s business operations, “AmericanAirlines Arena is always looking to improve our world-class sports and entertainment venue through a commitment to innovation year after year.” And with the new Hyde Suite, they’ve done just that. 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-2149; hydeaaarena.com  OD

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he sounds of DJ Irie ricochet off the ceilings draped in championship banners, flames practically scorch your face from fire torches, and LeBron glides through the air—on game night, there’s no such thing as a bad seat at AmericanAirlines Arena. But there certainly is such a thing as a best seat in the house. This playoff season, some of those seats are now inside the Hyde-branded suite at AA Arena. A unique 32-person suite, the space is wrapped in luxe black wall coverings accented by ultramodern furniture—think black snakeskin seat cushions—and comes complete with a server, bartender, and a fully stocked bar, not to mention 18 stadium-style seats. Perfect for a game

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shot on site Novak Djokovic holding his 2014 Sony Open Butch Buchholz Championship trophy.

Kelly Rowland takes in the action.

Zen Freeman and Isabella “Machine” Summers at the Player Party at Cavalli Miami.

Emilio and Gloria Estefan enjoy a moment between matches.

Game, Set, Miami

Once again, the anticipated Sony Open Tennis returned to Key Biscayne for two weeks of sun, serves, and celebrities. Music greats like Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Kelly Rowland enjoyed the high-energy scene, watching as Serena Williams took home her seventh Sony Open singles title, setting a record for the most wins by any player in the tournament’s history. And in an exciting match, Novak Djokovic beat out number-one-ranked Rafael Nadal to claim his fourth Sony Open win.

Diego Luna courtside.

2014 Sony Open champion Serena Williams.

Dominika Cibulkova and Miso Navara at the Player Party at Cavalli Miami.

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Maria Sharapova during her winning round.

Rafael Nadal at the men’s finals award ceremony.

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shot on site Dara Zilin Evans and Holly Starr Temes at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Phillip Lim boutique launch party at The Raleigh Hotel.

Nathan Lieberman and Jorge Moreno at an intimate dinner at Moreno’s Cuba restaurant.

Jennifer Valoppi and Christian de Berdouare at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Donna Karan Spring fashion show at the SLS Hotel South Beach.

Donna Karan at her Saks Fifth Avenue Spring fashion show at the SLS Hotel South Beach. Gregory Polino and Lizzy Maynes at Ocean Drive’s The Bond at Brickell dinner at Zuma.

Jessica Anderson and Bruce Galloway at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Phillip Lim boutique launch party at The Raleigh Hotel.

Diego Ojeda and Paulie Hankin at Ocean Drive’s The Bond at Brickell dinner at Zuma.

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Felicia Marquez and Kiko Baixauli at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Phillip Lim boutique launch party at The Raleigh Hotel.

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shot on site Ken Gorin with Cynthia and Wayne Boich at the Women of Tomorrow gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Dora Puig, Eddy Martinez, and Roland Ortiz at the Women of Tomorrow gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Sean Posner and Leslie Miller Saiontz at the Women of Tomorrow gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Marisa Toccin Lucas with Tracey and Bruce Berkowitz at the Women of Tomorrow gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Carlos Menテゥndez and Bill Kay at the premiere of Rob the Mob at the Miami International Film Festival.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAUDE ZICK (POSNER, SEVILLA-SACASA, TOCCIN LUCAS); WORLD RED EYE (BELL, FISHER, GORIN, MENENDEZ)

Stephen Bell and Danielle Farmer Diaz at the Miami International Film Festival party at The Betsy Hotel South Beach.

Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa and Stuart Miller at the Women of Tomorrow gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Craig Fisher and Evan Golden at the John Turturro Career Achievement Tribute at the Miami International Film Festival.

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Samy and Severine Chams, Russell Galbut, Tagir Saydkhuzhin, and Keith Menin at the 1826 Restaurant & Lounge VIP grand opening.

Joseph Lovallo, Estelle Leeds, and Greg Lotus at Haven.

Daniel Deshe, Michael Reiter, and Joshua Stern at the I Know the Chef mobile app launch at the Bazaar at the SLS Hotel South Beach. Dylan Thompson and Annette Bonnier at Bonnier’s India’s Elephants book signing at Books & Books in Coral Gables.

Sophien Bennaceur and Philippe Carteau at the La Maison Miami grand opening. Lyle Reitzel, Edouard Duval-Carrié, and Robert Borlenghi at the “Imagined Landscapes” exhibition with Duval-Carrié and Tobias Ostrander at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Bibs and Krista Karnis at the Make Adoption the Only Option event and silent auction at Jamie’s Rescue.

Danneah Villa, Ali Mahallati, and Carmen Betancourt-Lewis at the East Miami cocktail party at a private beach.

Mathieu Massa and Stephen Rodriguez at the My Boyfriend Is Out of Town party at Bâoli Miami.

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Shane 54, Becky Jean Williams and John Hancock of Late Night Alumni, and Myon at Mansion.

Nikki Ferrell and Juan Pablo Galavis at the Moët & Chandon Tiny Tennis event at Club Fifty at the Viceroy Miami.

Mercedes Javid and Reza Farahan at the 1826 Restaurant & Lounge VIP grand opening.

Dave Barry, Raquel Alderman, and Paul Castronovo at the Be a Kid Again gala at Miami Children’s Museum.

Nadim Ashi and Marlene Kristoff-Ashi at the Surf Club Four Seasons Private Residences groundbreaking ceremony. Victor Calderone and Irish Sarah at Story. Justin Jones, Bob Peirce, and Alan Ojeda at the BritWeek Miami launch at The Bond at Brickell.

Tank, Simone Boinay, and Pleasure P at Cameo.

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Marysol Patton and Alan Roth at the Friends Beverage Group Sips and Tips mixer at the Delano.

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shot on site photographs by seth browarnik Kendall Salb and Amber Toback at the Be a Kid Again gala afterparty at Miami Children’s Museum.

Susanne Birbragher, Erez Hen, and Jennifer Pear at the SoHo Synagogue event at Hotel Victor.

Jeff Berkowitz with Diane and Alan Lieberman at the Be a Kid Again gala at the Miami Children’s Museum.

Lauren Fitzpatrick, Michael Capponi, Belkys Nerey, and Thom Filicia at the Biscayne Beach sales gallery opening.

Fabian Garcia-Diaz and Jorge Pérez at The Related Group’s VIP broker luncheon at the Marea South Beach sales gallery.

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Logan Breen and Aaron Resnick at the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars opening cocktail party at Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel South Beach.

Marcella Novela, Marina Font, and Dina Mitrani at the Art Conductor Dinner Club event at the Dina Mitrani Gallery.

Zachary Scott, Victor Herrera, and Kevin Lyttle at the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Cosmograph Daytona at 4 Midtown Penthouses. George and Oscar Feldenkreis at the FIDF Greater Miami Chapter’s Saluting Women of the IDF gala at the Westin Diplomat Hotel.

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Jack Benmeleh and Tara Sokolow-Benmeleh at the PAMM Contemporaries Art Crawl: Street Art by Bike tour in Wynwood.

Michael Martin and Carolinne Rosso at Villa Azur’s two-yearanniversary event.

Julz and Ne-Yo at Story. Lisa and Leonard Hochstein at the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars gala at Terra Veritatis.

Alan Randolph, George Lindemann Jr., and Marc Andre Tremblay at the A Night at the Museum annual fundraiser at the Bass Museum of Art. Matt Werner and Richard Sherman at Wall at the W South Beach.

Maxwell Blandford, Michelle Leshem, and Tony Cho at Leshem’s birthday at The Forge.

Andrea Greenberg and Ana Cristina Defortuna at the Jade Signature Sales Gallery grand opening at Jade Signature.

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Alicia Lamadrid with Alicia, Cameron, and Sildy Cervera at Cervera Real Estate’s developer showcase at Artefacto in Aventura.

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Parting Shot Reputation Is Only Skin Deep don’t be fooled by the hair, the lips, the nails—they’re just part of the arsenal of this town’s power females. by betsy f. perry

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up the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale; Gloria Estefan, whose foundation does enormous good works; Donna Shalala, president of the University of Miami; and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht, whose name adorns the Center for the Performing Arts, are also among Miami’s sorority of smart alpha sisters helping to “turn the beat around.” Entrepreneur and 20-year Miami resident Loren Ridinger, whose online marketing and shopping site, Market America/shop.com, has 6 million customers generating $1 billion in sales, says, “Miami women get a bad rap because we’re often judged by first impressions, and if you’re in the party scene, people think that’s your life,” adding, “Pretty women are a distraction here, but that image is part of why people come to Miami—we can do a better job to change this perception.” Perhaps for the moment Miami’s coterie of wickedly smart women seems a smallish clan compared to those who prefer intense discussions about injectables. However, driven by similar passions, this brainy pack is a combustible force that makes up in power and influence what it lacks in numbers. And now that Miami is no longer a nest for aging blue-haired snowbirds, it’s inevitable that in this relatively small town, smart women are finding each other—the ho-hum status quo is getting a kick in the rear. Miami has a beautiful aesthetic appearance, but there’s much more on the inside. So get off the beach before your brain is damaged from a falling coconut, and remember, as Judge Judy puts it, “Beauty fades; dumb is forever.”  OD

O nly in Miami !

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oes anyone really care that despite the endless array of lush female bodies splayed across Miami’s beaches in barely-there bikinis, swishing Secretariat-like manes, some Miami girls might also have brains? Doubtful. After all, who comes to Miami to discuss the Big Bang theory or the commodities market (unless it’s the price of oil in suntan lotion)? Unlike their northern cousins, for whom brains are evidently a more marketable item, being a beach-lounging beauty is the Bitcoin of this Neverland dominated by Tinker Bells in thongs. However, take a few steps back from Collins Avenue’s runway and you will find an elite sorority of successful women who fuel Miami’s cultural, civic, and corporate world. Unfortunately, convincing their city sisters to put down the blow-dryer, change out of yoga wear, and join them is still a work in progress. “There was a time when women here were mostly nuts and sluts because Miami allowed for eccentricity and there was a high skin-to-air ratio,” says the sublime artist and native Miamian Michele Oka Doner. Considered part of our town’s royalty, Doner—whose mega-art installation lies underfoot at Miami International Airport and who is now creating a chandelier for Tiffany’s in the Design District—has seen Miami women slowly emerge to take part in some intellectual discourse, but she candidly admits, “Let’s face it, you come here to see exactly what one expects from a place where you take off a lot of clothes. People don’t come here to go to the public library!” Off the flip-flop path, other dynamos, including Bonnie Clearwater, who captained MOCA for years and now heads

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