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FRONT RUNNER President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressing a throng of 25,000 Miamians in Bayfront Park from the backseat of his Buick convertible on February 15, 1933.

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An AssAssinAtion Attempt on Fran lin Delano roosevelt more thAn 80 yeArs Ago hAd dire consequences thAt threAtened to turn the mAgic city’s reputAtion trAgic. Less than a month before his initial inauguration, Franklin Delano Roosevelt paid a visit to Miami following a 12-day fishing trip on Vincent Astor’s yacht, Nourmahal. On February 15, 1933, an estimated 25,000 Miamians, the largest crowd ever to assemble in the city at that time, lined Biscayne Boulevard and filled Bayfront Park to catch a glimpse of the man who they hoped would lead them out of the Great Depression. In this throng of optimistic well-wishers was one whose purpose for being there was much different—an unemployed Italian bricklayer named Giuseppe Zangara was carrying a .32 caliber pistol he’d recently purchased at a pawnshop for $8 in order to kill the president-elect, whom he blamed for the country’s economic woes. Among the group of dignitaries greeting FDR that evening were Miami Mayor Redmond Gautier and Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. After an introduction by Gautier, FDR delivered a 145-word speech from the backseat of his green Buick convertible. As the president-elect handed the microphone back to Gautier, Zangara, who’d climbed on a rickety folding chair due to his short

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stature, fired five shots. Though the would-be assassin missed his primary target, his bullets struck five people, including Chicago’s mayor. Zangara was quickly apprehended as Cermak was bundled into Roosevelt’s car and rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Just days later, the failed assassin was indicted on four counts of attempted assault with intent to kill, and sentenced to 20 years of hard labor. “Don’t be stingy,” Zangara stated. “Give me a hundred years.” It was a taunt to which Judge E.C. Collins replied, “Maybe there will be more later.” On March 10, four days after Cermak died of his injuries, there was more: Zangara was sentenced to death by electrocution, which took place on March 20, a mere 33 days after the shooting at Bayfront Park. And although Zangara’s case is frequently cited as the most rapid trial, sentencing, and execution process in the annals of 20th-century American history, it is the preservation of FDR’s life—and his crucial presidency—that had the most lasting effect on Miami and its people. OD

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FRONT RUNNER A portrait of Julia Tuttle in Miami in the 1890s. left, from top: Men on the porch of Julia Tuttle’s hotel in 1896; Fort Dallas at the mouth of the Miami River.

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Miami is the only American city that was founded by a woman. And by all accounts, Julia Tuttle, the “Mother of Miami,” was one formidable woman. Tuttle, then the respectable wife of a Cleveland businessman, first visited the Magic City in 1875. In that era, two men from Cleveland ruled a harsh wilderness landscape in South Florida: William B. Brickell, of Brickell Avenue renown, and Tuttle’s father, Ephraim T. Sturtevant. Eleven years after that initial trip, Tuttle’s husband died; her father passed away shortly thereafter. So with her two children in tow, Tuttle left Ohio and moved to Miami to reinvent herself—like so many others have since done. In 1891, a widow wearing black and a dour expression, she bought more than 600 acres along the north bank of the Miami River—pretty much all of present downtown Miami. In an effort to develop the town, she convinced Henry Flagler—yet another Cleveland mogul—to bring his East Coast Railway south to the forever-tropical Miami. To lure Flagler and his trains, she sent him

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symbols of Miami’s eternal warmth—orange blossom sprigs and tropical fruits—and eventually gave him much of her undeveloped land. Flagler’s train reached Miami on April 13, 1896, and he built the Royal Palm Hotel along Biscayne Bay, kick-starting Miami into being. Three months later, on July 28, 1896, Miami’s 344 voters agreed to incorporate the City of Miami; Tuttle was present but, as a woman in that era, not allowed to vote. Two years on, in 1898, Tuttle died at 49, in debt and bested by Flagler. Miami never had a solid industrial base like more sober American cities, but it has always known how to produce dreams. Julia Tuttle, Miami’s seminal dreamer, is buried at the City of Miami Cemetery on NE Second Avenue, close to her original property and in an area poised for condos that would have surpassed even Flagler’s ambitions. One wonders if Tuttle, a woman who took the long view of life, would be surprised to see modern Miami, a city that defies the imagination of ordinary pioneers. OD

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F O RT L AU D E R DA L E ’ S O N LY N E W T RU E B E AC H F R O N T R E S I D E N C E S An exceptional development from the team behind many of South Florida’s most desirable properties, including Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, Murano Grande, and Apogee. With lifestyle amenities and services from the brand behind award-winning residential and resort destinations, including Esperanza, Auberge du Soleil, and Calistoga Ranch. aubergebeach.com

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February 2015

Nest Casa owner Sara Colombo epitomizes the chic style she uses to curate her Bal Harbour boutique.

50 // front runner 78 // Letter from the editor-in-Chief

80 // Letter from the PubLisher

82 // ... Without Whom

this issue WouLd not have been PossibLe

84 // the List 143 // shot on site

Treasures 89 // the CooL

Cuban CobbLer

Shoe designer Alejandro Ingelmo captures the spirit of his Miami hometown in his sexy spring collection.

92 // the shining Bump up your basics with accessories that shimmer and shine.

96 // nest egg Nest Casa owner Sara Colombo surrounds herself with styleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both in her Bal Harbour boutique and in her favorite places to visit.

98 // shirt off their baCk Miami-based Givedon turns the purchase of its button-downs into gifts for Ecuadorean children in need.

Shop the latest trends from in-demand designers at Alchemist, MVM Miami, and Nordstrom.

102 // red-hot romanCe These bold crimson wristwatches incite love and lust.

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100 // styLe sPotLight

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February 2015

122 // culturE sPotlight Music, maps, and mega-yachts— there’s much to do this month.

PeoPle 127 // that’s thE sPirit Southern Wine & Spirits’ Wayne Chaplin gets to savor the fruits of his company’s labor at the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

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130 // Pants rEvolution Miami’s Rachel Raab is giving a leg up to fashionistas looking for travelfriendly pants.

culture 105 // Eating Evolution The South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns with more sumptuous events.

108 // BEnvEnuti a MiaMi New South Florida resident Andrea Bocelli puts the city in the mood for amore with a three-day concert series.

110 // an aEsthEtic

affair of thE hEart

West Palm Beach art collector Beth Rudin DeWoody mounts an exhibit at the Norton Museum of Art.

114 // changE artist New MOCA Director Babacar M’Bow is leading the museum with an exciting mix of programing.

116 // thE song

rEMains thE saME

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Drew Doggett’s photography, on display in West Palm Beach, reveals exotic locales, including the sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Namibia.

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The New World Symphony toasts its new concert hall—and the 70th birthday of its director, Michael Tilson Thomas—with a lavish gala.

120 // DoggED Pursuit Photographer Drew Doggett travels to remote locations to create his awardwinning black and white images.

132 // lifE at thE toP Related COO Matt Allen gives an insider’s perspective of Miami real estate.

136 // BuEna Bruna Rising star Bruna Lirio’s modeling career has already put her in front of Bruce Weber’s lens.

138 // riDE likE thE WinD This month’s Dolphins Cycling Challenge helps fund programs at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. aste

taste 155 // PionEEr français Claude Postel helped transform Buena Vista—and Miami’s restaurant culture—with his cozy Buena Vista Bistro.

158 // clanDEstinE Dining You won’t fnd these secret spots in any Miami guidebooks.

162 // trans-

MEDitErranEan fun

Savor the simple yet spicy steps behind Danny Elmaleh’s Clam and Noodle dish at Cleo.

photography by Justin namon/ra-haus (traymore 1939); Drew Doggett (Doggett)

The Traymore 1939 celebrates the Metropolitan by COMO’s ancestry while offering a twist on classic gin cocktails.

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Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio’s new fashion collection, ále by Alessandra, captures the sex appeal of her native Brazil.

166 // Gin YummY Raise a refreshing glass at the Metropolitan by COMO and toast its Traymore ancestry.

Suede bra (price on request) and skirt ($695), Max Mara. Miami Design District, 106 NE 39th St., 305-964-8015; maxmara.com. 14k yellow-gold, .32-carat earrings, Jade Trau ($3,685). Hamilton Jewelers, 215 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-659-6788; hamilton jewelers.com. Brass arm band, Jennifer Fisher ($615). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys .com. Stretched toggle ring ($105), open carabiner ring ($80), and herringbone etched ring ($105), JvdF. The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com. Blanket, photographer’s own

168 // taste spotliGht A mecca of microbrews opens in Wynwood, the Caribbean comes to the Loews, and Scott Conant expands with Corsair.

170 // home CookinG Piripi chef Najat Kaanache’s talented team cooks—and lives—together.

176 // how to steak it in ameriCa

A look at one day in the opening process of Michael Mina’s Stripsteak at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

features 180 // the thrill of Brazil

After years walking the runway for Victoria’s Secret, supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is spreading her wings into fashion design.

188 // what’s old is new aGain

The hottest new Miami hotels, clubs, and restaurants pay homage to the designs and joie de vivre of South Florida’s past.

The city’s most prestigious restaurants may have names such as Daniel Boulud and Scott Conant on the front doors, but it’s these talented sous chefs who are helming the kitchen.

202 // dramatiC arts The celebrities, the artwork, the parties, the scandals—a look back at the highlights from Art Basel in Miami Beach.

210 // interior motives In the Magic City, fashion and furniture make beautiful companions.

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eminent Domain 221 // to new heiGhts Luxury condo projects are on the rise in Hollywood and Hallandale.

224 // private eYes Miami’s extravagant new residential skyscrapers offer penthouses with both seclusion and services beyond compare.

226 // superlative sales Real estate power players Tomi Rose and Kevin Maloney discuss what brings the billionaires to the Beach.

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196 // Behind everY Great Chef

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February 2015 230// LOVE POTiONs Enjoy some Valentine’s Day va-vavoom all year long with these seductive home accents.

232 // HOmE DELiVERy Miami-based Cab PreFab/Grey Build crafts modern prefab structures for creative homeowners across the country.

236 // sHOPaHOLiC Tanger Factory Outlet Centers’ Steve Tanger is helping boost the economy, one shopping center at a time.

238 // DEsigN sPOTLigHT Laufen opens on the Upper East Side, Lalique offers a modern blast from the past, and Fendi embarks on a new real estate partnership.

Parting Shot 272 // yOu’VE BEEN COmPED In Miami, it’s not only possible to live the high life “on the arm,” it’s de rigueur for the city’s most affuent.

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The Bath Club Estates is one of several stunning new skyscrapers in town to offer residents the utmost in both luxury and privacy.

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Bikini top, Ále by Alessandra ($124). Everything But Water, Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, 305-667-8593; everythingbutwater.com. 14k yellow-gold, .19-carat earrings, Jade Trau ($1,210). Hamilton Jewelers, 215 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-659-6788; hamiltonjewelers.com. Stretched toggle ring ($105), open carabiner ring ($80), and herringbone etched ring ($105), JvdF. The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com. Himalaya Tibet blanket, Denis Colomb ($2,750). Curve, 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-6722; shopcurve.com

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evening with celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffmann at Ocean Drive’s annual Dine and Drive event at The Collection; celebrating the 40th anniversary of Roche Bobois in the US, here with Julien Bigan, the company’s US general manager and communications director, at its Coral Gables showroom.

time to be in South Florida. While the rest of the country is still laboring through yet another winter, we’re already shopping for the latest looks in swimwear. Whether it’s beautiful people, exceptional food, world-class entertainment, or our country’s most thriving real estate scene, we’re officially the world’s newest “city that never sleeps,” with more events, festivals, gatherings, celebrations, groundbreakings, and innovations arriving each day. And we’re not done. Next month, several hundred thousand revelers will arrive for the epic music week that is Ultra Music Festival and the Winter Music Conference, topped off by our city’s centennial celebration. That’s right—Miami Beach is turning 100. Let me be the first to wish our city an early happy birthday and present it with a gorgeous February issue of Ocean Drive. Enjoy the read, and enjoy the city!

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photography by worldredeye.com

Celebrating Art Basel (and Ocean Drive’s 402-page December issue) with cover star Krysten Ritter at the W Hotel South Beach.

When people hear that I Work at Ocean Drive, their first response is usually something along the lines of, “Oh, the magazine with all of the pretty girls on the cover.” I generally like to deflect that compliment saying, “Yes, but we’re so much more than that....” And we are. Of course, this February, I am guilty as charged. Our cover star, Alessandra Ambrosio, is not only a “pretty girl,” she’s currently one of the most successful models on the planet. But you don’t get that type of credibility just by being a pretty face. In fact, she walked the 2008 Victoria’s Secret fashion show just three months after giving birth, and then, in 2011, walked the show while pregnant. We celebrate that kind of effort at Ocean Drive and all over Miami. It’s why she’s not only our cover girl, but why she’s sporting a piece from her very own fashion line, Ále by Alessandra. Ambrosio is not alone in the entrepreneurial spirit. Miami’s own Lee Brian Schrager is again presenting the South Beach Wine & Food Festival to the world, this year curating an even stronger lineup of local and international chefs to satisfy your palate. The 14th annual festival is all part of a great

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clockwise from left: With Jorge Pérez and Kevin Systrom at Art Basel magazine’s Women in Arts Luncheon presented by Baha Mar at Katsuya at the SLS South Beach; with Krysten Ritter at Niche Media’s

This February, some oF our FavoriTe Things are back ,

and we couldn’t be more excited to fill up our calendars with this month’s festivities. For starters, the three-day Coconut Grove Arts Festival returns for its 52nd annual installment, featuring an impressive presentation of visual, culinary, and performing arts from more than 360 internationally recognized artists and craftspeople. Collectors of all types will be able to peruse the mile-long stretch of festival grounds for new additions from February 14 to 16. All the while, yachting, sailing, and boating aficionados from all over the globe will be dropping anchor right here in Miami. Our docks will be lined with some of the world’s most soughtafter vessels for the Miami International Boat Show, taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from February 12 to 16. But don’t set sail too quickly—you and your taste buds will want to stick around for the 14th

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annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The festival comes to town February 19 to 22 with a collection of chefs and festivities that will have the town going hog wild. With more than 50 events scheduled, those dates will be some of the most deliciously packed days of the year. Good food and wine on the beach—it really can’t get much better than that, or can it? It can. For everyone who is suffering withdrawal pangs from Art Basel, we are extremely thrilled to announce that Maison & Objet, the globally recognized Paris-based design showcase, will be coming to Miami this May, adding to the burgeoning design scene that this city has nurtured over the years. We are honored to be a part of such an exciting show and welcome Maison & Objet for its inaugural arrival here in the Magic City. As if the month couldn’t be more exciting, we are featuring supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio on our cover.

Known for having her wings—or to be more specific, being an internationally renowned Victoria’s Secret Angel—Ambrosio has become one of the most recognizable faces in the industry. She has been featured in campaigns for some of the world’s hottest fashion houses, including Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, and more. And she has accomplished so much while being a devoted mother and ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Her wings are well deserved. With such a full calendar this month, I hope to see you around town….

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photography by Worldredeye.com (pérez, Wayne, Flexman)

American Icons event presented by Merrill Lynch and Duke Spirits at W South Beach; with Ethan Wayne and Jeff Ransdell at the American Icons event at W South Beach; with Scott Flexman, Philip Goldfarb, Michael Mina, and Jeff Klein to celebrate the opening of Stripsteak at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach and Ocean Drive’s November issue with Elle Macpherson.

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Hunter BraitHwaite Journalist Memphis-based writer Hunter Braithwaite was the founding editor of the Miami rail, a quarterly publication devoted to contemporary art and culture. During a hiatus from school, he began writing for national geographic’s travel books department. He has since lived in Shanghai and Miami, where he freelanced for artforum.com, art in america, the Wall street Journal, and the paris review. In this issue, he recounts the events of this year’s Art Basel in Miami Beach. “It was the year of Instagram,” he says of the 2014 fair. “I spent the week tailing my favorite celeb: a contemporary art aficionado who happens to be a French bulldog. Check her out at @picklebeholding.”

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Jean nayar Home Design expert

Jon warecH writer

Gary James Photographer

A journalist who writes about design, architecture, art, and people, Jean Nayar regularly contributes to a variety of design and lifestyle publications, such as interior design, ocean drive, hamptons, and luxe magazines. She is also a luxury real estate advisor and the author of several books, including living in style country (teNeues), due for release in spring 2015. In this issue, Nayar explores the prefab trend in “Abode & Beyond.” “Designing and building a home is an exciting yet daunting undertaking. There’s something appealing about a simple, custom, turnkey solution,” she says. “Anything that allows people to simplify their lives in such a hectic age is a bonus.”

Miami Beach-based Jon Warech collaborated with television star Kendra Wilkinson on her new york times best-selling memoir, sliding into home, as well as with Full house’s Jodie Sweetin on unsweetined, a memoir detailing the actress’s struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Warech has also written for us Weekly, people, AOL’s mandatory.com, vibe, the Miami herald, and espn the Magazine. A regular contributor to ocean drive, Warech pens this issue’s “What’s Old Is New Again.” “It’s a fun way of creating a vibe at a venue,” he says of the trend. However, there’s one Miami hot spot he’s still waiting to be revived: “I miss Rascal House. Can we bring that back?”

Award-winning photographer Gary James’s indelible images have earned him an ADDY Award for his work with Dr. Andrew Weil. He recently launched The Guild 5 Forty Five, a design, art direction, photography, and digital strategy studio, in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to his stirring portraits for ocean drive, James has worked with luxury clients such as One and Only Resorts. In this issue, he photographed Miami’s top sous chefs in “Behind Every Great Chef.” One of his all-time favorite shoots was with Cayetana Uranga de la Borda. “Despite having cerebral palsy, Cayetana has started a successful swimwear company and bravely showed off one of her suits for an ocean drive style feature,” he recalls.

“MiaMi is a city that is visually like no other city in aMerica, and locals take pride in keeping that classic MiaMi look.”—jon warech

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Carlos Miranda

Joshua Young

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style tastemaker Miami-born fourth-generation shoemaker Alejandro Ingelmo looks to his family history for his exquisite craftsmanship.

The Cool Cuban Cobbler

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this spring, MiaMi native AlejAndro Ingelmo Marries Mesh with his sexy signature styles. by lauren finney

Craftsmanship has always been a hallmark of shoe designer Alejandro Ingelmo—and with good reason. Ingelmo is a fourth-generation cobbler who was born and raised in Miami after his family fled Cuba during the turmoil of the 1950s, and the skills handed down over the years are clearly evident in his decidedly modern shoes, from stilettos to sneakers. “My family history influenced me in terms of value and craftsmanship,” he says. “[We were] known for making really high-quality shoes, and that’s something I still want to be known for.” continued on page 90

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style tastemaker Heels with curve appeal on display during Alejandro Ingelmo’s presentation at Robert Miller Gallery at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 last September.

Ingelmo and Dwyane Wade at a party to celebrate their Li-Ning sneaker collaboration at the Ritz-Carlton Residences during Art Basel.

“Being from miami, you always think aBout how to make a woman look Beautiful.”—alejandro ingelmo This year, Ingelmo has begun using mesh accents in his women’s shoe line, which he launched in 2006. “I wanted to soften things up, and mesh shows the skin more,” he says. “My patterns this season were a lot softer, and it was more about the shape of a woman’s foot. There are a lot of cutouts, and what I do with pattern work and showing skin in certain ways is all to make a woman look beautiful, sexy, and modern. “Mesh is great because there’s this transparency to it,” he adds, “but at the same time, it’s very structured. A woman’s

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shoe should always make her look prettier—that’s something I really try to pay attention to—so it’s this idea of exposing the woman’s skin but at the same time having a type of structure so that it forms to the foot well.” Ingelmo designs for the style-conscious Miamian. “My customer is definitely a risk taker—someone who doesn’t want to wear what everyone else does. I also think he or she understands materials and design a little more than the average person and pays more attention to detail. It’s not just about the color of a sole.” The designer also finds

inspiration in the warm climate in which his target audience lives. “Being from Miami, you always think about how to make a woman look beautiful,” Ingelmo says. “You never want to make her look boxy—you always want to enhance her. You want to embrace the woman’s body, and the same goes for feet. A lot of the shoes I do follow a certain curve, yet I think it’s important for a woman to be able to walk in heels.” The spirit of Miami is a common theme in Ingelmo’s life. “In Miami, you have this mix of the Art Deco in

Miami Beach as well as the newness of it all. What is great about Miami is that you have that balance of old and new—it’s this idea of preserving the past, but evolving from that. That’s kind of the same approach in terms of my history—it’s respecting the old, but at the same time being modern.” Although Ingelmo moved to New York in 2006 (prior to that, he’d worked for his family in Miami), he still spends plenty of time in South Florida. As soon as he arrives in town, he immediately heads for Cuban-style comfort food. “When I get off

the plane, [La Casita in Coral Gables or Havana Harry’s] is the first place we go,” says Ingelmo of his favorite eateries. “It’s the first thing that makes me feel like I’m at home. I love to eat!” And he’s proud of his hometown and its growth. “I think it’s an amazing place to be from,” he muses, “to see how it’s evolved. As a kid, it was always ‘becoming international,’ and now it really feels like that. It’s not becoming—it is.” Capretto shoes, 5822 sunset Dr., miami, 305-661-7767; caprettoshoes.com; alejandro ingelmo.com OD

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COOL CONTRASTS Silver instantly injects feminine pieces with a futuristic edge. clockwise from top left: Miss Dior Promenade handbag, Dior ($2,200). The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com. Gladiator sandal, Giuseppe Zanotti Design ($1,350). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8680133; giuseppe zanottidesign.com. Ancient silver collar, Michelle Campbell ($285). Atrium, 1931 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-0757; atriumnyc.com. Infinite Space clutch, Lee Savage ($2,950). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys.com

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COMING UP ROSES

Moody metallics feel sophisticated and sexy for spring.

Rose gold is a warm welcome for these sleek and svelte pieces.

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Transformative takes on this classic create the perfect contrast.

Statement-making silver takes the spotlight this season.

1. Necklace, Lanvin ($2,585). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-6161; lanvin.com. Clutch, Serpui ($250). W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-938-3000; serpui.com.br. Pump, Bionda Castana ($825). Intermix, 634 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-5950; intermixonline.com. 2. Box clutch, Lee Savage ($2,495). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys.com. Necklace ($630) and bracelet ($210), Jason Wu for Pluma. Atrium, 1931 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-0757; atriumnyc.com. Cuff, Miansai ($200). Atrium, see above. 3. Cuff, Louis Vuitton ($1,290). Miami Design District, 170 NE 40th St., 305-573-1366; louisvuitton.com. Clutch, Jimmy Choo ($1,450). Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-443-6124; jimmychoo.com. Sandal, Roger Vivier ($1,150). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-868-4344; rogervivier.com. 4. clockwise from top: Purse, J. Mendel ($2,200). Neiman Marcus, see above; neimanmarcus.com. Necklace, José & María Barrera ($565). Mix, The Breakers, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-655-6611; joseandmariabarrera.com. Ring ($310) and cuff ($515), Jennifer Fisher. Barneys New York, see above. Bracelet, Gucci ($1,690). Village of Merrick Park, 305-441-2004; gucci.com

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STYLE Social Network “I focus on thIngs that are unIque to thIs market, that you can’t buy anywhere else.” —sara colombo

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Nest Egg

Boutique owner and woman-aBout-town Sara Colombo fills her life—and chic miami homes—with all good things. by jared shapiro

For seven years, Nest Casa has been synonymous with high-quality, exotic home goods. Sara Colombo is the force and brains behind the boutique, which now calls Bal Harbour home. “I try and focus on things that are unique to this market, that you can’t buy anywhere else,” says Colombo. Brands like Hermès China, St. Louis (crystal), and Riviere, from Italy (“they do beautiful handmade leather boxes, frames, trays, and

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different objects”), and a line of candles called Baobab Collection (“like the baobab tree”) are some of the top sellers. “We are launching our gift registry, and we’ve just relaunched our website with e-commerce,” she says. Being married to megadeveloper Ugo Colombo means Sara is one half of a Miami power couple—and that means nights out on the town. “My husband is a big night guy, so we are out for

dinner most nights of the week. We eat a lot at Zuma (270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-577-0277; zumarestaurant.com), Cipriani Downtown Miami (465 Brickell Ave., Miami, 786-3294090; cipriani.com) and Casa Tua (1700 James Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-1010; casatualifestyle.com).” To look good for those nights out, Colombo is a fan of The Webster (1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899;

thewebstermiami.com). “I love everything [owner] Laure Heriard Dubreuil buys. Personally, I don’t have a lot of time to go shopping, so I also like Net-a-Porter (net-a-porter.com) because they deliver everything straight to my home.” The day-to-day activities of family life also fill a large part of Colombo’s schedule. “My normal day consists of dropping off my kids at school, and, if I can, I go to the gym or yoga at Green Monkey (1827 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-397-8566; greenmonkey.com) before I get to work. I’m also a big cyclist. This morning, I did a 100-kilometer ride for Best

Buddies (bestbuddies.org); I am on the Miami Gala Auction Committee and am also one of the founding riders for the Best Buddies Challenge Miami, which is the bicycle ride that they do here in Miami.” If Colombo can squeeze in time for lunch, she heads to Makoto (Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8648600; makotorestaurant.com), “mostly because it has fabulous food but also because it’s in a convenient location.” Then, after lunch, it’s a rush back to pick the kids up from school. Nest Casa, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 855-811-1731; nestcasa.com OD

photography by george Kamper (Colombo); FelIpe CUeVaS (CIprIanI)

Nest Casa’s Sara Colombo; Cipriani Downtown is a dinnertime favorite; The Webster is Colombo’s go-to place for accessories.

STYLE Style of Generosity “We had been looking to start a business With a higher purpose.” —felipe perez-anda

Shirt off Their Back

Givedon, a new MiaMi-based shirting coMpany, helps bring sMiles to the children of ecuador. by lauren finney Ecuadorean-born, Miamiraised business partners Willy Moeller and Felipe Perez-Anda knew they wanted to work on a philanthropic project together—it was just a matter of determining the right one. “For the past year or so, we had been looking to start a business with a higher purpose than personal and professional growth,” says Perez-Anda. “It had to give back to people in need or in some way touch someone’s life for the better.” It didn’t take long to figure out that journey; while at a clothing trade show, the two decided to launch a men’s

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shirting company, and Givedon was born. “The meaning behind the name came to us from these two words that define our brand,” says Moeller. “We make a life by what we ‘give,’ and ‘don,’ which is a title in Spanish used to address a man worthy of respect and honor. Givedon, then, is defined as the mark of a true gentleman—men with purpose who care and put others before themselves, who lift up each person around them, and find satisfaction in helping others.” To fulfill the style end of their company’s mission,

Perez-Anda and Moeller use 100 percent cotton in their shirting, and the details are the focus. Prices start at $59 a shirt. “We have had problems when buying other brands,” admits Moeller. “Either they were too tight or too loose. We wanted to make a greatfitting, comfortable, and affordable shirt. Each design has its own personality and minimalistic detailing to make it unique.” Adds Perez-Anda, “We didn’t want to stop only [with] the shirts. We wanted our consumers to enjoy these details from the moment they received their package. Each

Felipe Perez-Anda with one of the Ecuadorean children who has received a toy with the help of donations from the sale of Givedon shirts.

shirt comes laced in a detailed ribbon with a label explaining the brand and our mission, ‘A smile is on the way.’” This phrase gets to the heart of what Perez-Anda and Moeller are accomplishing. For each shirt purchased, a toy, such as a truck, soccer ball, doll, or purse, is donated to one of several children’s organizations in Ecuador. “The reason for these types of donations,” explains Perez-Anda, “is that we remembered what it was like to be a little kid and to receive a toy. It was the most amazing feeling. With a simple toy, your imagination can take you places that you have never been, and we wanted to give this to these kids, the majority of whom do not even have a single toy themselves.” Toys reach children in

need in Ecuador with the help of Fundación Verdad y Vida Ava, which helped Perez-Anda and Moeller find Casa Victoria, an organization that supports families in need in the rough San Roque neighborhood in Old Town Quito, and Henry Davis, an orphanage in the Andes mountains that is home to 100 children. When a child receives one of these toys, a photo of that child goes up on the Givedon website so purchasers can see evidence of their gift. And while Moeller and Perez-Anda are satisfied for now to bring joy to Ecuadorean kids, eventually they hope to further their mission by expanding into a complete men’s clothing line. Says Moeller, “We want to be able to give smiles worldwide.” givedon.com OD

photography by Solange gomez (SorriSo); givedon (perez-anada)

Givedon offers eight button-down shirt styles from solids to checks and plaids, available in a range of shades, including salmon, blue, and magenta. Each style is 100 percent cotton and tailored to fit regular or slim. pictured, Givedon’s Sorriso shirt (on model).

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MELISSA MOSHEIM CURATES STYLES FROM IN-DEMAND DESIGNERS IN HER ARTSY WYNWOOD SPACE, MVM MIAMI.

The Design District welcomes a new jewelry concept by cutting-edge boutique Alchemist. The shop, which features a rose-gold mirror façade and granite walls, houses pieces exclusive to the area from top jewelry designers like Lydia Courteille and Stephen Webster. Alchemist also is celebrating the launch of its private-label jewelry collection. “Over the years, we have become deeply passionate about discovering new talent and unique craftsmanship in fine jewels,” say founders Roma and Erika Cohen. The debut collection will feature collaborative jewelry projects, including a capsule collection by model Erin Wasson. 140 NE 39th St., Miami, 305-531-4653; shop alchemist.com

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Adding to the Magic City’s glitz is Omega’s newest boutique, which houses the brand’s timepieces for men and women in cases that are inspired by themes of sun, water, earth, and time. Above the unique displays are one-of-a-kind art installations representing the sun’s rays, falling rain, passing time, and the history of time. Miami Design District, 111 NE 39th St., 866-733-5790; omega.com

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Stylist-turned-entrepreneur Melissa Mosheim brings a fusion of contemporary designers and everyday essentials to the artsy Wynwood district with the relaunch of her boutique, MVM Miami. The 1,300-square-foot industrial space will showcase brands ranging from 10 Crosby Derek Lam and Mara Hoffman to Clover Canyon, plus accessories by Hat Attack and Lanvin, on the studio’s custom built-in shelves and workshop-inspired wooden tables. The boutique also offers Magic City shoppers a unique, tailored shopping experience, including an at-home personal styling service. 175 NW 23rd St., Miami, 305-573-4885; mvmmiami.com OD

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THE NEXT STEP

Nordstrom is teaming up with Tank magazine Fashion Director Caroline Issa to bring shoppers a new taste of essential and classic ready-to-wear styles for spring. The collection, which changes for each season, will feature 25 luxurious yet accessible pieces, from tailored jackets and trousers to an array of foundation items designed by Issa, who is an international street-style favorite. Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 786-999-1313; nordstrom.com

These highly stylized mules take slip-on stilettos to fashionable new heights.

Alexandre Birman ($550). Neiman Alejandro Ingelmo ($925). Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Collins Ave., 305-865-6161; Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305neimanmarcus.com 865-6161; neimanmarcus.com

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Alchemist’s exclusive jewelry concept brings cult favorites like Abraxas Rex to the Design District.

ISSA SIMPLE CHOICE

Jerome C. Rousseau ($595). Capretto Shoes, 5822 Sunset Dr., South Miami, 305-6617767; caprettoshoes.com

Jimmy Choo ($995). Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 305-4436124; jimmychoo.com

Nicholas Kirkwood ($995). Saks Stuart Weitzman ($685). Fifth Avenue, Dadeland Mall, Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall 7687 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, Dr., Miami, 305-661-3694; 305-662-8655; saks.com stuartweitzman.com

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Red-Hot Romance

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in miami with timepieCes as fiery as the City itself.

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Valentine’s Day is the ultimate occasion pour l’amour. This year, eschew clichéd chocolates and renounce roses to give your love a longer-lasting token of your affection. Stunning red watches that underscore elegance, whimsy, and love will allow your special someone to display your devotion for years to come. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to oceandrive.com/watches. OD

Jewelry, 16810 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles, 305-947-8883; blancpain.com Dior presents this elegant 38mm Christal watch ($10,400) housing an automatic movement and featuring a red sapphire crystal pyramid bracelet. The bezel is also set with sapphire pyramids. Diamonds are added for extra allure, and the dial is red lacquer. Saks Fifth

Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; dior.com This Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Night & Day watch ($24,200) is crafted

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in 18k pink gold and features a red patent leather strap. The automatic movement, developed in-house, offers a day and night indicator. Aventura

Mall, 19575 Biscayne Blvd., 305-521-0600; jaeger-lecoultre.com Baume & Mercier’s Linea watch ($3,090) is crafted in steel with diamond indexes for added glamour. It is sold with an interchangeable two-tone leather strap.

Mayors, 1000 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-672-1662; baumeet-mercier.com Monkey clutch, Valentino Garavani ($2,145). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-867-1215; valentino.com. Serpenti Forever bag, Bulgari ($2,050). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-861-8898; bulgari.com

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from the top: From Blancpain, this St. Valentin watch ($19,300) is crafted in steel and houses an automatic movement. Stylized hearts are engraved and transferred onto the white mother-ofpearl dial. East Coast

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The annual South Beach Wine & Food FeStival expands iTs mouThwaTering offerings for 2015. by carla torres

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South Beach Wine & Food Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager is obsessed with keeping it fresh, which explains why, after 13 years of success, he continues to tinker with the offerings. Once again, the celeb-chef-filled four-day extravaganza is hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU), while benefiting the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (over the course of its history, the festival has raised more than $20 million for the school). With so much to do—more than 75 events—and so little time, Schrager explains what’s new, what’s changing, and how he keeps gourmands flocking to the tents year after year.

The New York Times Dinner Series at Miami’s Edge Steak & Bar during last year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

How do you attack the challenge of reinventing the festival each year? Lee Brian Schrager: There are only so many events you can do before you reach a critical mass. The message here is not about quantity, but about the quality. We’re always looking to keep things fresh by tweaking our existing events. What advice do you have for people navigating the festival and choosing the right events? People shouldn’t overdo it. First-timers feel like they have to do everything, and what I always tell people is do it in moderation. Otherwise you’ll get burned out by the end of the second day. You mentioned loyal fans are going to be doing a double take at the festival—why is that? We’re spending a lot of time and dollars reconfiguring our signature event, the Grand Tasting Village [the main event, where the world’s most famous culinary names cook, demonstrate, and interact with the crowds]. We’ve listened to people and are adding more seating, more food. Also, there will be chef “captains” repping neighborhoods from continued on page 106

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Chefs Daniel Boulud and Anthony Bourdain at the Ocean Liner Dinner at The Wolfsonian during the 2014 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. below: Southern Wine & Spirits of America’s Mel Dick and Lee Brian Schrager at FIU.

Events, delicacies, and celebs to look out for at this year’s SOBEWFF. 2015 brings some new events to the festival. “We’ve always wanted to do a paella and taco event, and now we’re doing both in one year. Paella seemed like a natural ft for South Florida,” says festival founder Lee Brian Schrager. “We’re doing it at the SLS with Spain’s greatest export, José Andrés, and we have some extraordinary chefs doing some great paella.” Here, Ocean Drive recommends several of the can’t-miss events taking place over the festival’s four-day run:

“For Meatopia, everything has to be cooked over open FlaMes—it’ll be all about bourbon and Meat.”—lee brian schrager

Modern Italian Feast Dinner: Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio visits SOBEWFF for the frst time and fnds himself right in his element: alongside Dena Marino at MC Kitchen for a multicourse Italian

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small-batch bourbon—it’ll be all about bourbon and meat. We’re seeing a cocktail renaissance in Miami. How is that playing out in the festival? There are so many stories about the art of the tiki, and we’ve created a late-night poolside rum-themed showdown hosted by Emeril [Lagasse]. We’ve got some great mixologists participating from all over the world, as well as judges. What’s an event that you feel is underrated? Our pairing seminars—they are affordable, educational, and fun, and people don’t give them the time they should. What aspect of the festival or event is expanding the most this year? Our intimate dinners are up 20

percent. Chefs love doing smaller, intimate events. We’re doing one at the Pérez Art Museum Miami with Chris Cosentino, Andrew Zimmern, Makoto, and Michael Schwartz, which is an incredible lineup. We’re also doing a brunch with Michelle Bernstein at her new restaurant, Seagrape, with Elizabeth Falkner and Gabrielle Hamilton. I love pairing friends or people whose food is so different and collaborating on an event. Who is headed to the festival for the first time this year that you’re most excited about? Michael Voltaggio [chef and owner of Los Angeles restaurant Ink. and winner of season six of top chef ]. He’ll be doing a dinner with Dena Marino at MC Kitchen. So there’s plenty of change, but what’s one event that will never go away? Burger Bash, I would say, is a mainstay. Who doesn’t love a burger? the south beach Wine & Food Festival takes place February 19–22 in various locations around the city; visit sobefest.com for information and tickets. OD

supper. $250; February 19, 7–10 pm

Paella by the Pool: James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of The Bazaar José Andrés brings the quintessential Spanish dish to South Beach at the swank SLS. $175; February 19, 7–10 pm

Ronzoni’s Pasta 100th Anniversary: Alfresco Feast: A beachside Italian centennial celebration hosted by Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, with 30 Italian chefs cooking their most rustic creations.

$150; February 19, 7–10 pm Tacos After Dark: Chopped’s Aarón Sánchez turns the Loews Miami Beach Hotel into a late-night taqueria. Expect a surfeit of tortillas, carnitas, habanero, and tequila. $125; February 19,

10 pm–1 am The Art of Tiki: The country’s leading tiki authorities compete for the title of Tiki King in this showdown with Polynesian bites, hosted by Emeril Lagasse at the Shore Club South Beach. $95; February 20,

10 pm–1 am Meatopia: The Q Revolution: Guy Fieri hosts, Grammy Award winner Blues Traveler performs, and Josh Ozersky curates the beachside meat festival and bourbon soirée. $250; February 21, 7–10 pm

Death by Chocolate: A Dessert Party: Get chocolate wasted at the late-night poolside soirée taking place at the National Hotel Miami Beach and hosted by the creator of the cronut, Dominique Ansel. $125; February 21, 10 pm–1 am

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as far north as Pompano and as far south as the Keys. They’ll invite chefs to be in their area, and it will all be split up that way. Some of the captains and cocaptains include talent such as Timon Balloo of Sugarcane and Tim Andriola of Timo and Basil Park. What’s one new event that might surprise people? This year we’re doing something called Yappy Hour, which is a pet party. We just thought it would be fun to do something where we can bring our dogs. Rachael Ray is known to be a great pet lover, and we asked Rachael to host it. The Q, which was SOBEWFF’s big grilling event, is changing altogether. Tell us about that. The Q is morphing into Meatopia, which is a great carnivore event that has taken place in New York. The biggest difference is that for Meatopia, everything has to be cooked over open flames—no gas, no petroleum. Guy Fieri is hosting it, and Blues Traveler is performing. We’re putting emphasis on Jim Beam

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Andrea Bocelli performing at the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Bank United Center in Miami.

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“I love the women very much! I’m ItalIan— don’t forget It.” —andrea bocelli

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Global sensation AndreA Bocelli settles into his new MiaMi hoMe in preparation for a three-day Valentine’s extraVaGanza at hard roCK liVe. by becky randel Andrea Bocelli is one of the most successful musicians of all time, mastering genres from opera to classical to pop. He has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, recorded 14 studio albums and nine complete operas, has been nominated for a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Award, and is even in the Guinness Book of World Records (for simultaneously holding the numberone, -two, and -three positions on the US classical album chart). This is obviously not a one-note man. Since losing his sight at age 12 following a soccer accident, Bocelli, 56, has spent his years devoted to his family, his music, and his Andrea Bocelli Foundation, which aims to reduce poverty around the globe. In addition to his talent and generosity, Miami’s newest resident is also a loving husband (to wife Veronica) and father of three, a newly fledged boater, and an unapologetic flirt. He sat with Ocean Drive in his breathtaking waterfront home to talk about his remarkable life, his surprising fear, and his upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Why did you decide to buy a home in Miami? I love this place for the weather, the sun, the ocean—many reasons. I remember one time coming from New York, where it was so cold; I arrived here in Miami and it was like paradise. I said to Veronica, “I’ve decided tomorrow we will buy a house here.” I’m very decisive! What do you like to do in the Magic City? When I’m here, I stay at home. I walk around the neighborhood, but I don’t go out so much. I have a friend who lent me a boat, and I like to go around boating, actually, because my children like to pilot. [Veronica points out that they are headed to friends Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s house for dinner that night.] Tell us more about your Miami concert on Valentine’s Day. It’s usually a typical Italian tenor concert. Of course I like to sing about love in general, and for Valentine’s Day especially, I will do this, but exactly what I will perform I still don’t know. Why are you so struck by love that you sing about it so often? I love the women very much! I’m Italian—don’t forget it. I read something in a newspaper that called me most sexy singer of the year. I laughed, of course, because

it’s a stupid thing, but I’m very happy. I love this kind of music; it’s part of my heart. You’ve performed for so many amazing people, from world leaders to celebrities. Do you ever get nervous? I’m always nervous, but not because I’m in front of a president, but because I have people coming just to listen to me. I’m very nervous, always. Stage fright. Oh, I’ve suffered a lot. Now, a little less. But I remember the first years in particular, it was terrible. One performance that must have been extremely difficult was when you performed for the pope the day after your father passed away. I’ve performed for three popes, but with that one, I had some help from above. Otherwise it would have been impossible. [My father’s] spirit helped me, absolutely. Tell me about your foundation. Why did you start it? The Andrea Bocelli Foundation was born three years ago. When you’re aware that you are a lucky man, and you’ve had a very lucky life, you feel the need to share this with others—people not as lucky. The goal is to help wherever there is poverty and suffering. Our efforts were concentrated especially in Haiti—we tried to build schools and hospitals. We have a friend [Father Rick Frechette]— an extraordinary person I met a few years ago, he is a priest and a doctor—and he lives there in dramatic conditions. For me, he is a hero. I heard you are possibly becoming an American citizen? In a sense, yes. I work a lot in America, I bought a house in America, I improved my English a little bit; I’m on my way. I like this country very much, because in this country, we breathe freedom, more than in my country. When I’m here, the only things that I miss are coffee and my language. That’s it. While your first two children, Amos and Matteo, are grown, you’re also a father to a 2-year-old daughter, Virginia. What have you learned from your older children that applies to parenting now? Nothing! It’s always the same thing—in Italian, we simply say, “Children are a piece of your heart.” Andrea Bocelli performs on February 12, 14, and 15 at 8 pm at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 866-5027529; seminolehardrockhollywood.com. OD

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An Aesthetic AffAir of the heArt As exhibition names go, “The Triumph of Love” may initially sound a bit corny. But Beth Rudin DeWoody says it suits her perfectly. Aside from being a nod to the title of a dizzyingly elliptical work by Cy Twombly—just one of the many marquee pieces from her collection of contemporary art that are featured in this Norton Museum of Art show —“The Triumph of Love” also encapsulates DeWoody’s feelings on the art world itself. Dividing her time between her family’s real estate company in New York and her home in West Palm Beach, DeWoody has spent several decades as both a museum trustee and an art patron. However, as long-term love affairs go, this one has had its share of rocky patches. “I still love art, but I don’t like all the aspects of what’s happened around it,” she explains. “Way back, it wasn’t about making big bucks. Nobody even thought of that—including the artists. They just wanted to keep their practice going. Now there’s more of an emphasis on commerce.” Accordingly, DeWoody is filling this show with pieces by lesser-known figures alongside what she jokingly calls “wham-bam names.” The exact lineup was still in flux at press time, but in addition to the aforementioned Twombly, as well as work by fellow “wham-bammers” Cindy Sherman and Andy Warhol, expect to see pieces by on-the-verge figures, including sculptor Marc Swanson and Fort Lauderdale painter José Alvarez. “More people are participating in the art world than ever before,” DeWoody adds. “It’s taken over a lot of people’s lives—which is what it should be doing. Art is an essential part of life.” “The Triumph of Love” is on display through Untitled (Map Head) by David Wojnarowicz, 1984.

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May 3 at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, 561-832-5196; norton.org. OD

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Babacar M’Bow at MOCA next to a piece from “Shifting the Paradigm: The Art of George Edozie,” which runs through February 2.

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requires a new site,” M’Bow says. “The rupture is fundamental with the rise.” “Why should so small a country, and one so poor, interest the world?” the narBefore his appointment at MOCA, M’Bow spent 11 years with the Broward rator of Chris Marker’s 1983 film Sans Soleil asks of Guinea-Bissau, the small County Libraries. He also ran a gallery in Little Haiti and West African country of less than 2 million inhabitants. has written a number of books, including the just-released “They did what they could. They freed themselves. They INSIGHT The End of the African Postcolonial State. Faced with rebrandchased out the Portuguese.” vision-forward ing one of Florida’s most visible cultural institutions, Today, Babacar M’Bow, one of Guinea-Bissau’s freedom what’s one book everyone in change is afoot: The “NoMi on My Mind” program brings fighters, directs the Museum of Contemporary Art of North north Miami should read? citizens into the museum to share their own experiences, Miami. This introduction might seem hyperbolic, but for “The End of History and the Last Man by and the museum has already begun hosting different lecmany in South Florida’s art world, the recent schism at MOCA Francis Fukuyama.” ture series. The exhibition schedule is split between soon assumed the tack, and tact, of a civil war. The board what makes north Miami Miami-based artist-curators like Gean Moreno, William decamped, along with some of the art, to the ICA in the Design unique in the region? Cordova, and Richard Haden, who is preparing an exhibiDistrict, but the name and the museum remain in the city, “North Miami is the city closest to America. tion about anarchism, and international programming under new leadership and with a new mission. It is an idea. I love America because it’s the such as retrospectives of the Colombian painter Carlos Born into a Marxist family in Senegal, M’Bow studied at the only country built on an idea. Right now, Salas and Russian artist and e-Flux founder Anton Vidokle. University of Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar and continued his North Miami represents problems, and Amid the changes, M’Bow remains focused on his education in Paris, where he received a doctorate at the extreme potentiality. It represents hope.” objectives and programming, including the “Alternative Sorbonne, specializing in the sociology of the image. “I claim favorite restaurant to take Contemporaneity: TAZ” group exhibition that opens on all of the cultures of the world as my own,” M’Bow says, believvisiting artists? March 19. Says M’Bow, “It is a privilege to bring one’s ing there is no better place to experience this mix than Miami. “Luna Star Cafe on 125th Street for a bufsmall contribution to this rising global center.” 770 NE “It is a gateway to a continent,” filled with people with “flexible falo burger. It’s an old folk-music landmark.” 125th St., Miami, 305-893-6211; mocanomi.org OD psyches,” and, most importantly, the city is new. “Every century

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The Song RemainS The Same Luxe new digs haven’t swayed new worLd symphony founder and artistic director Michael Tilson ThoMas from his core mission. by brett sokoL

If you’re looking for an easy way to gauge the evolution of the New World Symphony since its 1987 debut, just stand in front of its concert hall. Or rather, stand in front of its new concert hall. The symphony’s prior Miami Beach home on Lincoln Road—the sometimes clunky, sometimes funky Art Deco-era Lincoln Theater—is now an anything-but-funky fashion emporium. But a block north is the $154 million New World Center, a Frank Gehry-designed 100,000-square-foot complex with a state-of-the-art sound system and intimate in-the-round seating. Yet despite all the dazzling upgrades, the symphony’s founder and artistic director, Michael Tilson Thomas—who celebrates his 70th birthday with a blowout gala concert this month—insists his approach to conducting remains essentially the same. “I don’t know that my style has changed,” he says, musing on his preparations for the upcoming fête. “As I’ve been reading a lot of old speeches and articles from 30 years ago—my God, from 40 years ago!—it struck me how

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Michael Tilson Thomas in the atrium of the New World Center.

many of the same ideas I’m pursuing now are the same issues that were essential to me all those years ago.” At the core of his thinking is the belief that classical music remains a living, breathing genre. That means eschewing an overreliance on triedand-true 18th- and 19th-century symphonic warhorses and making room in his repertoire for modern-day composers like Steve Mackey and Steve Reich. “I’m very aware of the past, present, and the future of this amazing musical tradition which goes back 1,200 years,” Thomas says. “There’s so much to explore in its past, but there’s still so much happening right now.” And all of it sounds better than ever before. “In the new hall, we can go after many more musical ideals—the quality of the sound is something we think about much more,” he explains. “Venues themselves are really instruments, and what we are doing with our violins and oboes, our trombones and timpanis— we are causing sound within this instrument to happen. The acoustics of the room itself are part of the audience experience.” ConTinued on Page 118

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culture Magic city A New World Symphony Wallcast concert at the New World Center.

Of course, buildings and composers are only part of the equation. The New World Symphony’s musicians remain key. More than 1,000 music school and conservatory graduates vie each year for one of roughly 35 slots in the symphony’s three-year fellowship program, all honing their craft in hopeful preparation for professional careers with orchestras around the country. “It’s not so much about technical proficiency,” Thomas says of the program’s training. “That’s kind of a given. It’s more about the issues of

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playing together; it’s encouraging people at appropriate moments to take leadership roles and be on the front edge of the music…. For many of them, they’re playing some of these pieces for the first time, so it’s a voyage of discovery they’re on. That means, in some cases, it may take them a little bit longer to get to where the model performance needs to be. On the other hand, there’s a kind of joy and spontaneity they have at the experience, which very much comes across in the music.” If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Thomas

need only look for affirmation to the many organizations around the globe that have cited the New World Symphony as a model in creating their own educational programs. This past October, the New York Philharmonic announced the launch of a global academy to train students. So is Thomas concerned about this new competition for young classical talent? “I’m not trying to market or brand the work I’m doing with the fellows,” he replies with a soft chuckle. “There is something quite unique about the New World

Symphony. If another organization like it existed in, say, a major northern city, it inevitably would be just one of a host of things that people in its fellowship program would be doing. They’d be doing all kinds of other jobs and outside gigs. There’s a tremendous focus about what they do in Miami, inside of our campus, to completing this wonderful process of inventing themselves.” Indeed, Thomas credits Miami itself for much of the New World Symphony’s success: “The organization is very much what it is because it

has been in Miami, because of the freedom of what can happen in our city. Just the fact that we are outside probably more than any other orchestra in the world, we are playing in a hall where we have natural light much of the time, we’re seeing sky and water.” He pauses before concluding with more than a hint of triumph in his voice: “It is a unique Miami experience.” The New World Symphony will honor Michael Tilson Thomas’s 70th birthday with a blue-tie gala on February 7 at New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach, 305-6733331; nws.edu. OD

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“The NeW World SyMphoNy iS very MuCh WhaT iT iS BeCauSe iT haS BeeN iN MiaMi.” —michael tilson thomas

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days out of the year. I spent two weeks living in the weather station on the “All of my collections are sparked by a captivating story,” says photographer island, and every morning I’d set out by myself, not knowing what I’d see or Drew Doggett, whose “Discovering the Horses of Sable Island” series is curwhere I would go. There was such an element of adventure to it because I didn’t rently on view at Mecox in West Palm Beach. “I’m captivated by a story, know what I would stumble across. initially—that’s what draws me to a subject matter, [then] it’s all about telling In 2013, your “Omo: Expressions of a People” series was accepted into the story in a way that I think does a subject matter justice.” Here, the 30-yearthe National Museum of African Art’s photographic archives, and last old artist, who has also photographed the African Omo tribe; the isolated year you won several awards. Would you say 2014 was people of Humla, China; and the towering dunes in your breakout year? Sossusvlei, Namibia, opens up about finding his voice, his INSIGHT That’s a tough question. I think it takes the better part of a breakout year, and the elite subject matter that has next Where might you Want to decade to really find your voice in your artwork, and while captured his focus. turn your lens next? my subject matter might drastically differ, I feel like I’ve “The Everglades, because it’s more remote. found a common thread. This year, I’ve launched a new What sparked your interest in photography? I’m contemplating doing a road trip website (drewdoggett.com), I have a consistent look, and it feels My dad is an architect, so from a very young age I had an throughout the US to capture some of the really good to be settled within this brand that I’ve created. appreciation for architectural photography. In high school, I most unique elements in the country.” What will your next series be? went through all the black and white photography courses, Racing sailboats from the 1920s and 1930s. They might and then when I went on to college, I found a mentor in not be remote, but the particular class of boats that I chose to shoot, there Nashville who taught me about fashion photography and portraiture. That was are only seven of them in the world, and so there’s this inaccessibility about the tipping point for me in recognizing that I could make a career out of this art. them that drew me in. I’ll be publishing a large-format coffee-table book as Why photograph the horses on Sable Island? well, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to The Leukemia & Not having any human interference is a pretty remarkable thing, and it’s such a Lymphoma Society. There are so many different stories to tell, and at the unique place and unique story that I felt like it should be documented and end of the day that’s what I am; I’m a storyteller. shared. Sable Island [near Halifax, Nova Scotia] is a really difficult place to get “Discovering the Horses of Sable Island” is on display through April 6 at Mecox, to and from—you have to charter a plane, and there’s only a single plane that’s 3900 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 561-805-8611; mecox.com. OD available. You land on the beach, and the island is socked in by fog over 100 120 oceandrive.com

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AwArd-winning photogrApher Drew Doggett mounts An exhibition in west pAlm beAch of his blAck And white imAges of one of the world’s most remote corners. by jill sieracki

CULTURE Spotlight // MUST-SEE //

Battioke with the Miami Heat and Ken Jeong at the Fillmore Miami Beach.

A map of Trinidad, circa 1865, drawn and engraved by John Bartholomew.

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL MAP FAIR

The world’s longest continuously running map fair invites history buffs to peruse original maps from the 16th century to present day, covering all parts of the world, and suiting all pocketbooks—pieces range from $10 to $1 million. HistoryMiami Museum Director Stuart A. Chase notes that “contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei, Olafur Eliasson, and Jasper Johns have all explored the artistic potential found within the practice of cartography in their works.” February 6–8; 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, 305-375-1618; historymiami.org

HEAT STARS AND LOCAL CELEBRITIES TAKE THE MIC FOR A GOOD CAUSE DURING SHANE BATTIER’S ANNUAL SING-FEST, BATTIO E. BY STEPHANIE DUNN As magical as it is to watch the Miami Heat on a fast break, that magic just might be rivaled by the fun had during Battioke, former NBA star Shane Battier’s night of karaoke for charity. All proceeds from the March 3 event benefit The Battier Take Charge Foundation, which provides aid to the development and education of underserved youth. “Everyone gets caught up in the spirit of karaoke, and having a great time in the name of outstanding kids,” says Battier. “Whether it’s LeBron James and Chris Bosh serenading the ladies in the audience, or [The Hangover’s] Ken Jeong and myself making a fool of ourselves with ‘Water Runs Dry,’ it’s always a good time.” Bosh won last year with an “unbelievable rendition” of “My First, My Last, My Everything,” so the bar has been set high—6-foot-11, to be exact—for this year’s event. The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300; takechargefoundation.org

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The Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht will debut at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show.

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

More than 100,000 boat enthusiasts will drop anchor for the marine event of the year, stepping onboard the latest sailboats, powerboats, and catamarans. New to the show is the Accessories Pavilion, which showcases innovative gadgets and gear. February 12–16; 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, 786-276-2628; miamiboatshow.com

TICKLE THE IVORIES

WITNESS THE CREAM OF THE CLASSICAL CROP PERFORM MASTERFUL RENDITIONS OF CHOPIN at the National Chopin Piano Competition, which aims to bring more awareness to classical music and support young, talented American musicians. Held only once every ﬁve years, the competition provides the rare opportunity to watch 24 piano prodigies compete for a history-making top prize of $75,000. “We decided to raise the bar to encourage the very best pianists from the USA to enter the 2015 competition in Miami,” says Blanka Rosenstiel, the Chopin Foundation’s founder and president. February 20; Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami, 305-547-5414; chopin.org OD

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ThaT’s The spiriT Southern Wine & SpiritS’ Wayne Chaplin getS in the Spirit for hiS biggeSt buSineSS party of the year—the South beach Wine & food feStival. by jon warech

On most workdays when in town, Wayne Chaplin, president and CEO of Southern Wine & Spirits, sits in his office, working with suppliers to build a brand that, today, is the country’s largest wine and spirits distributor, with 14,500 employees from Maui to Maine and $11.4 billion in sales in 2013. It is number 28 on Forbes’s list of America’s largest private companies, representing more than 1,500 wine, spirits, beer, and beverage suppliers from around the world. But on one Sunday a year—in this case Sunday, February 22—Chaplin puts his feet in the sands of South Beach and soaks it all in. “Every year, I enjoy walking through the Grand Tasting event and watching people sample all of our suppliers’ great wines and spirits,” he says of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which takes place this year from February 19–22.

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Wayne Chaplin, president and CEO of Southern Wine & Spirits, at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, in the school’s Restaurant Management Laboratory.

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Lee Brian Schrager, Michael Symon, Arlene and Wayne Chaplin, Chrissy Teigen, and John Legend at The Q and Flaunt event to kick off the 2014 South Beach Wine & Food Festival at the Delano. left: Chaplin with Southern Wine & Spirits’ Mel Dick at the FIU Teaching Restaurant inaugural dinner during last year’s festival.

“We’re ALL LuCky TO Be ABLe TO dO SOMeTHInG THAT We LOve And Be ABLe TO GIve BACk TO THe COMMunITy.”—wayne chaplin

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“There’s no other hospitality school that has that type of teaching laboratory for students and the most amazing state-of-the-art kitchen that anyone has ever seen,” says Chaplin. “The dean has ideas about expanding that into a brewing science laboratory and food production laboratory, and now there is also the Chaplin Hospitality School in China.” The festival itself is a big business. Corporate sponsors like the Food Network, Mastercard, Whole Foods, and KitchenAid support the event that, in 2014, garnered more than 4.5 billion media impressions, and welcomed celebrity chefs, Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, and Hollywood’s biggest foodies. More than $1 million worth of Southern Wine & Spirits’ beverage offerings were consumed at the festival last year. “In 2013, the US became the largest wine-consuming country in the world, surpassing France,” says Chaplin. “I’m not saying that happened because of our festival in any way, shape, or means, but by exposing people to wine over time, it continues to help grow the wine business.” Chaplin’s company and industry as a whole also benefit from the education they are helping to provide FIU students, who work at the festival and at various venues around town during their school tenure. “Students become an amazing resource for us to recruit from,” says Chaplin. “The school is putting out some amazingly talented young people.” So on that Sunday, Chaplin will smile. He’ll see the students working, the consumers drinking wine and

spirits, and the city of Miami Beach hosting one of the greatest food festivals in the country. Says Chaplin, “It’s a fabulous success story, and we’re all lucky to be able to do something that we love and at the same time be able to give back to the community.” OD

The Glass is half full

Southern Wine & Spirits’ Wayne Chaplin talks about his other reasons to toast Miami. Best place to go for a power lunch?

“Capital Grille is the place my dad [Southern Wine & Spirits Chairman Harvey Chaplin] and I have been going for years.”

lucky to all live in Miami (my dad, brother, sister, and all of our children), so we have a tradition we started when my mom was alive to have dinner together on Monday nights whenever we can.”

Best spot for date night?

exercise routine?

“The Mandarin Suite at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, for a couples massage and room service from Azul with my wife.”

“Tennis at home with my doubles partner, former world-ranked Blaine Willenborg. My perfect exercise day would be a walk on the boardwalk with my wife and daughter, followed by nine holes of golf at La Gorce with my two sons.”

what is your favorite thing aBout MiaMi?

“As a family, we are

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It was Chaplin and the team at Southern Wine & Spirits who started the festival in 1997, known then as the Florida Extravaganza, a one-day wine tasting and food-pairing event held on the north campus of Florida International University. The goal was simple: introduce people to their brands of wine and raise money for FIU. “It was just kind of a small, intimate event that we hoped would raise some money, and by 1999, we were able to open up the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center, with a lecture hall and a tasting room, which is obviously state of the art,” says Chaplin. “In 2000, when Lee [Brian Schrager] joined Southern Wine & Spirits, he saw what we were doing and decided it was time to take the event to the next level.” Schrager moved the Extravaganza to South Beach in 2002, gave it a new name, found corporate sponsors, and over the past dozen years, turned the South Beach Wine & Food Festival into what, in 2014, consisted of 70 events over four days with 300 celebrated chefs and winemakers, raising $2 million for what is now the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU. “Lee Schrager is a magician and visionary, and he has taken this festival with the Food Network to a place no one would have ever imagined,” says Chaplin. To date, the festival has raised more than $20 million for the school, creating scholarships and facilities like the Mel Dick Wine Tower and the Wine Spectator Restaurant Management Laboratory.

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PEOPLE Beach Patrol INSIGHT Best place to practice yoga?

“I do a lot of my own practice. I go to Trio the most and practice AcroYoga, which is partner yoga, or I go to Brickell Hot Yoga.” Where do you Work on your tan?

Foodie Favorite?

“Little hole-in-the-wall restaurants like Katana.” hoW to avoid MiaMi traFFic:

“I love biking Biscayne. I have a road bike, so going over there is really nice.”

“Haulover Beach is my favorite hidden gem about Miami.”

Pants Revolution

Rachel Raab’s Buddha Pants are giving wearers the freedom to move as they Please, from the yoga mat to the Beach and Beyond. by julia ford-carther Like many modern-day headline-makers, Rachel Raab’s success story began in a college dorm. The founder and creative director of Buddha Pants, a Miami-area company that’s rethinking the ever-popular harem pants, knew her roommate at the Savannah College of Art and Design was onto something when she started making what would soon be the first Buddha Pant prototype. “I commissioned her to make me 15 to 30 pairs in college, because I just loved the pant, but I could not find them anywhere,” says Raab.

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After graduating, a move to Miami provided Raab the opportunity and inspiration to seriously launch the company. She quickly ramped up production and began visiting trade shows, like Wanderlust Yoga Festival and Om Festival, around the globe, where customers responded well to the pants’ versatile nature and forgiving fit. “A lot of women don’t feel comfortable wearing leggings,” says Raab. The style’s wide leg, draping, and elastic hem “really gives people their own space and comfort on their mat or wherever they may be.” Now, close to two years later, Raab’s business has blossomed into multiple unisex styles: the original Buddha (in a thick organic cotton), the Savannah (a smaller drop in a breezy, supersoft cotton), and baby Buddhas, a children’s version of the Savannah. “I got inspired by the ENO [camping] hammock—it folds up and packs into itself,” Raab explains of the pants’ ability to fold into their own pocket. “We made it happen, and people love it. It turns into a little yoga pillow. You can travel with it—you don’t even have to pack it. You can tie it onto your bag, tie it off of your suitcase, hang it off of your bike bar—it’s really versatile.” Today, Raab is her own best billboard. “We haven’t exposed the pant too much in Miami, other than me personally wearing them. We did the Miami Reggae Festival last year and sold, like, 100 pants in a day.” Long-term plans include setting up a hybrid storefrontheadquarters near her Little Haiti warehouse (completely self-sustainable and made out of shipping containers conceptualized in tandem with local designer Marcos Delgado) as well as introducing new designs, materials, and limitededition prints. For Raab, though, it’s the small victories that define her achievement. One stand-out customer credited the “lifechanging” pants with giving her the newfound confidence she needed to reinvent her life and live in alignment with her truest self. To Raab, that “is success, to give this feeling to people, to make a change in their life.” buddhapants.com OD

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Rachel Raab manufactured the unisex pants, available in solids and wild prints, from Burberry-inspired plaid to rose-pink zigzag and tribal patterns ($80), to be both cool and comfortable.

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PEOPLE Game Changer

Matt Allen, COO of The Related Group, at his home.

Life at the top

To The Related Group COO Matt Allen, working for the real estate company is akin to the famous Vince Lombardi quote, “Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all-the-time thing.” (Allen even has the quote framed in his home.) As the man responsible for the day-to-day operations of one of the country’s largest real estate developers, Allen was arguably at ground zero of Miami’s real estate downturn. Consequently, he has a lot to say about fighting your way back to the top and never giving up, and since 1999, he has raised over $10 billion in equity and debt. The multi-hyphenate executive and active member of the Miami community brings immeasurable intensity to his career, family, and philanthropy. Here, he speaks about working side by side with Jorge Pérez, Related’s chairman and CEO, coming back from the recession, and what he feels is the key to his success. You wear a lot of hats at The Related Group. That’s what’s fun about my job—it’s always different. Jorge [Pérez] keeps me hopping all the time because his priority has to be my priority. I get a high from making sure we get a deal done and getting the best deal that’s out

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there; we call it the “Related tax.” I also love the people I work with. We have such a “push hard” mentality; you’ve got to make sure that people realize you appreciate them. How many dollars are you currently overseeing for Related? We have probably over $10 billion in development right now. We raise a lot of money; we have a lot of equity partners and there’s a lot of entertainment. I’m the main liaison for that; you have to make sure the banks see you as a normal person. What’s the largest raise you’ve done for any one project? This past year, we raised over $100 million for the 444 project [One Brickell at 444 Brickell Avenue]. We’re doing debt deals all the time—we just closed with Canyon Capital [Advisors] on a $157 million facility for SLS Lux. Right now, roughly how many projects are in the works? At our meetings, we speak about more than 60 to 70 jobs. I’m probably the only one other than Jorge in the company who has a hand in every job, but we also have great division presidents. I look at myself as partners with those guys. continued on page 134

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The RelaTed GRoup coo Matt allen discusses The hiGhs and oveRcominG The lows of miami Real esTaTe. by becky randel

PeoPle Game Changer A rendering of SLS Lux in Brickell, a Related project.

Carlos Rosso, George Mato, and Matt Allen at the Jaume Plensa sculpture debut, hosted by Colin Cowie, at Park Grove last November.

“When you have such a south american influence, speculation is not driving the market—it’s investment.”

—matt allen

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MY MIAMI: Where do You love goIng out to eAt?

“Our favorite Italian is Il Gabbiano; we also like Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and Zuma. Nothing ever takes the place of Joe’s [Stone Crab] or Prime 112.”

‘Go! Go! You gotta go!’ and he had sweat down his shirt. Just a nut case. Everyone was like, ‘Who is this person?’” Matt: “That’s me; I’m intense.” So there IS no “doWn”?

hoW do You WInd doWn?

Matt’s wife, Lisa, interjects: “I have this picture in my mind of a day that happened—our daughter was running track and Matt was wearing a suit and running at the end of the race, and his version of ‘calming down’ was screaming,

“There is. My wife and I love the condo, the kids are on the beach, we have a glass of wine and listen to the water. And sports. We go to every Hurricanes game as a family. I go to every Dolphins home game. Football is my passion. I learned so much from playing football.”

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So are you the “good cop” or the “bad cop”? Plenty of people don’t like me because you have to be stern, and they don’t always agree with you. When I have to take charge, I have to take charge, and when I don’t, I let them know they’re doing a good job. You were really at the epicenter of the recession. What was that like for you? It was a hard time. I was the one on the front end with the banks. We had 50 lenders and $2 billion in debt, and you’re telling people, “People aren’t closing on their condos, we can’t pay you back right now.” You take it personally. But we didn’t have one bankruptcy, we didn’t have one lawsuit with any of those lenders, and not many people can say that. What do you think about today’s market? We’re building to demand today. When you have such a South American influence, speculation is not driving the market—it’s investment. Miami’s become a big global city. You start reading about where Miami is globally, and we’re the seventh city of importance to high-net-worth individuals. You’re also very involved in charity work. Giving back to the community is very important. I think it’s a necessity of life, and I want my kids to see that. I’m on the board of the Dolphins Cycling Challenge, and we have the largest team. I did a fundraiser for the DCC and

brought 300 people to my home. All this money goes to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and that’s important…. Forget the tall buildings; we need the education and the medical facilities. do your kids take part? This year, they decided to take donations for Sylvester and do a haunted house in the backyard. They did an incredible job. They raised around $1,300, but the money isn’t the point—it’s what they are learning. Are you related for life? Absolutely, no doubt in my mind. It’s like when you’ve been on a national championship team year after year—you crave it. Even for all the difficulties of what we do, how we work, the constant challenges, when you’re with the best, there’s nowhere else to go. OD

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PEOPLE Model Citizen

Buena Bruna

A new fAce on the scene, Bruna Lirio is mAking wAves in south BeAch. Bruna Lirio wearing a dress by Markus Lupfer and a bag by Shourouk from Oxygene at Bal Harbour Shops. oxygeneboutique.com

by jon warech

It wasn’t long ago that Bruna Lirio was just a teenage girl making her first appearance in an editorial piece for a local magazine in her hometown of Victória, Brazil. Now the 20-year-old, 5-foot-10-inch brunette is living it up in Miami—her hometown since April 2014—and booking shoots with the famed photographer Bruce Weber. It’s that kind of success (and her love for the beach) that has allowed her to adapt to the life of a model and the culture of Miami, and now she’s a jet-setter destined to become a household name. How were you discovered? I saw an ad in the newspaper that said a company was looking for girls to promote a brand called Areia Branca. I was 16 and living in Brazil, and like a lot of teenage girls, I always wanted to be a model, so I was very excited to get confirmed.

My MiAMi

what is your typical day like as a model? It depends. There are weeks that I am traveling for work nonstop from tropical locations, like Tulum, Mexico, and Mauritius, to working within North America and Latin America. When I’m not traveling, sometimes there may be a client in town that MC2 Models would like me to meet. is it hard to stay in shape with all that travel? I travel with my sneakers and hit the gym wherever I go, but at home, I love skateboarding, boxing, and renting the Deco Bikes around the city. How do you unwind after a long day of work? I love experimenting in the kitchen. I cook feijoada (a stew of black beans, pork, and beef)—the national dish of Brazil—for my friends in Miami and my family when I’m back home. And I love to shop! when do you rest? Honestly? This sounds so clichéd, but it’s really important for me to get enough rest, so I wake up feeling refreshed. I sleep probably 10 hours per night. what’s the best part of being a model? It’s very gratifying to work with creative people who are there to create a piece of art and to be part of that equation. OD

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Moving to a new country isn’t easy, but MiaMi quickly won over bruna lirio. “The frst thing that came to mind when I arrived in Miami Beach was, Oh my God, this place is beautiful! I love the mix of culture in this tropical city.”

PEOPLE Spirit of Generosity

Ride Like the Wind

The FiFTh AnnuAl Dolphins CyCling Challenge Aims To rAise money For sylvesTer Comprehensive CAnCer CenTer, while ChAnging lives every mile oF The rouTe. by becky randel Dolphins Cycling Challenge CEO Michael Mandich at Maurice Gibb Memorial Park.

In just four short years, the two-day tricounty Dolphins Cycling Challenge—run by Michael Mandich, son of legendary Dolphins player Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich—has raised $7 million to fight cancer and become one of the largest NFL fundraisers in the country. The annual ride benefits Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System. Corporate sponsors underwrite the event, allowing 100 percent of the funds raised to go to the center, which provides treatment, conducts research, and educates the public about all forms of cancer. Since its inception in 2010, the event has grown immensely each year, expanding to include six rides of different distances and last year raising $3.1 million—but this is still just the beginning, according to Mandich, whose father died of cancer in 2011. “We’re trying to eclipse the $5 million mark,” he says of the organization’s goal for 2015. Here Mandich shares memories of his father and discusses his quest to change the battle against cancer.

“One hundred percent Of the funds are dOnated tO the cancer center, and 100 percent stay here in sOuth flOrida.”

How was the Dolphins Cycling Challenge born? It was [former Dolphins CEO] Mike Dee who came up with the idea of an event centered around raising money for cancer research in 2010. My dad became the face of that mission; he was battling cancer at the time. It was launched in 67 days, which is remarkable. [That year, the event raised half a million dollars.] What was it like riding with your dad that first year? I hadn’t jumped on a bike before this since I was a little kid, and my thought process was: If my father can go through cancer, I can do 170 miles on a bike. That whole experience was a turning point in my life for a lot of reasons…. I think I completely changed for the better as a person. How have you seen your donations make a difference? continued on page 140

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—michael mandich

PeOPLe spirit of generosity Charity register

Mandich finishing on 88 Mad Dog Lane in DCC IV. right: Participants at last year’s event writing the name of someone they rode for.

Opportunities to give.

MiaMi Children’s health Foundation Join Miami’s philanthropic fashionistas at the annual Wine, Women, and Shoes event for a wine tasting, silent auction, and Neiman Marcus fashion show in support of world-class pediatric care. When: Wednesday, February 4, at 10:30 am Where: JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami Contact: mchf.org

Baptist Children’s hospital Participate in a silent auction, dancing, and dining at the Once Upon a Time Gala to support Baptist Children’s Hospital. When: Saturday, February 7, at 6 pm Where: Trump National Doral Miami, 4400 NW 87th Ave., Doral Contact: baptisthealth.net

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changed mine. [Mandich has now completed numerous triathlons.] One of the other pieces of the DCC is trying to get people to live a healthier life through exercise. You don’t need to be a worldclass athlete. Countless people have gotten off the couch, done this ride, and their lives are forever changed. I want to stress that it’s fun, too! Why did you decide to add the five-kilometer run/walk this year? Now there’s virtually no barrier to entry—everyone has a pair of sneakers. What makes the DCC different from other fundraisers? I think there are two aspects that set us apart: 100 percent of the funds are being donated to the cancer center, and 100 percent stay here in South Florida. People have resonated with the fact that we’ve been able to maintain that mission, and it’s a mission we’ll have for the rest of DCC’s existence. Do you ever get a moment to take it all in? Last year, I had a hard time sleeping on the day after. I was up and just scrolling through our hashtag and seeing what people posted and the comments they wrote, and that’s when it starts to hit you… This is a fun activity that truly will change cancer in South Florida. How do you think your dad would have reacted to what you’ve accomplished? I think he’d be very proud—of a lot of things, especially that, even in his passing, great things were able to take place. The Dolphins Cycling Challenge takes place Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8; visit ridedcc.com for locations and other details. OD

Dress to impress for a black-tie, star-studded gala celebrating the 70th birthday of New World Symphony’s cofounder and artistic director, Michael Tilson Thomas, honoring his work and commemorating his infuential legacy. When: Saturday, February 7, at 6 pm Where: New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach Contact: nws.edu

Big Brothers Big sisters Join in The Big Event festivities, including a cocktail reception and auction featuring travel, wines, and fne dining experiences, followed by dinner and dancing to contribute to Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs. When: Saturday, February 28, at 7 pm Where: JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami Contact: bbbsmiami.org

MiaMi Children’s MuseuM Listen to live entertainment and participate in an auction at the Be A Kid Again Gala to support the museum’s mission of ensuring accessible educational programming to children in the Miami community. When: Saturday, February 28, at 6:30 pm Where: Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., Miami Contact: miamichildrensmuseum.org

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The big mission now is for Sylvester to be a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, which means you’re the best of the best in the country. A lot of our money has been used to recruit doctors. You can have the best stadium and the best facilities and the best food, but if you don’t have the best players and coaches, it doesn’t really matter. The DCC funds are dedicated to “innovative research.” What does that mean? It’s two-handed, so it’s not just research on breast cancer, for example, but it’s breast cancer for a particular patient. The physicians and scientists at Sylvester are working hand in hand to solve challenging problems. Have you spoken to anyone personally who has benefited from DCC’s donations? Deede Weithorn, a Miami Beach commissioner, rode in the first DCC but had to miss the second year because she was undergoing breast cancer treatment. It was very serious, and now she is a survivor. She says she would not be here without Dr. Jerry Goodwyn [the chief medical officer at Sylvester]. Tell us about the actual ride. What is the energy like? When we see and experience the finish and the people, and you see survivors who are riding for people, with pictures on their back, it’s amazing. People feel good about themselves. They’ll have tears running down their cheeks as they’re finishing. Do many people become regular cyclers after the initial ride? No question it changes your lifestyle; it certainly

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Krysten Ritter attends Niche Media’s “Hollywood Exposed: American Icons” photography exhibit at the W South Beach. Dress, Balmain. Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti.

Amid the Art Basel bustle, Big Eyes actress Krysten Ritter landed in Miami to celebrate one of the most anticipated events of the week: Niche Media’s photography exhibition “Hollywood Exposed: American Icons” at the W South Beach. At the exclusive party, Ritter perused the photographs of silver-screen stars of a different era, from John Wayne to Clint Eastwood and Steve McQueen, while mingling with Miami’s most influential and in-the-know arts patrons, including Ethan Wayne, son of John Wayne and founder of Duke Spirits. “It’s a great time to be here with Art Basel,” said the actress, who arrived with her best friend Susan Defortuna, and was hoping to squeeze in time to check out Wynwood and a variety of the different art shows. The leggy actress brightened up the room, showing off her pins in a fuchsia Balmain frock paired with gold-studded Giuseppe Zanotti pumps, a nod to her art-inspired fashion spread in Ocean Drive’s December issue. “I love the photography of the Ocean Drive story, it’s gorgeous,” she exclaimed. Ritter was also beaming as just a day earlier news had been announced that she would be starring in a new Marvel comics series, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, for Netflix. “It’s so exciting.”

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Peter Dundas and Heidi Klum at Aby Rosen’s Dinner & After Party Presented by Dom Pérignon at The Dutch and Wall at the W South Beach.

Elle Macpherson and Jeff Soffer, with Laurie and Richard Stark at the Chrome Hearts Miami debut.

Jeremy Scott and Miley Cyrus at Scott and Moschino’s party with Belvedere Vodka at the Thompson Miami Beach Hotel.

BASEL BASH

ART BASEL RETURNED to Miami Beach this year with a bang, and a slew of A-listers, worldrenowned artists, and insider It boys and girls to boot. Among the must-sees were Miley Cyrus, who elicited both cheers and jeers at her performance at The Raleigh, and Art Basel regulars Owen Wilson and Heidi Klum, who dined with Aby Rosen and crew at the collector’s annual fête. Meanwhile, Miranda Kerr, Kate Hudson, and Michelle Williams enjoyed an evening behind bejeweled walls with Louis Vuitton.

Owen Wilson, Aby Rosen, and Vito Schnabel at Rosen’s Dinner & After Party Presented by Dom Pérignon at The Dutch and Wall at the W South Beach.

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Miranda Kerr and Kate Hudson at the Louis Vuitton dinner for Pierre Paulin’s “Playing with Shapes” exhibit at the Jewel Box at the YoungArts National Headquarters.

Michelle Williams and Michael Burke at the Louis Vuitton dinner for Pierre Paulin’s “Playing with Shapes” exhibit at the Jewel Box at the YoungArts National Headquarters.

Alex Rodriguez and Marilyn Minter at Minter’s Plush book signing at The Miami Beach Edition.

Peter Brant and Russell Simmons at the Roger Dubuis and Dom Pérignon event hosted by Stephanie Seymour at the Thompson Miami Beach Hotel. Veronica Bulgari and Peter Marino at Bulgari Bal Harbour.

Neville Wakefield, Eva Longoria, Dieter Morszeck, and Karolina Kurkova at the Rimowa Miami store celebration featuring Wakefield’s collaboration.

Dee Ocleppo and Marc Quinn at the Jeffrey Deitch party at The Raleigh.

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Wiz Khalifa and Theophilus London at Snarkitecture and Alchemist present Airball at the Delano Beach Club.

Xavier Nolot and Serena Williams at the Audemars Piguet booth in the Art Basel Miami Beach Collectors Lounge.

Michael Turchin and Lance Bass, with Barry and James K Sternlicht at Barry Sternlicht and Richard LeFrak’s preview of 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach.

Rodman Primack and Andre 3000 at the Savannah College of Arts & Design Collectors Breakfast with Andre 3000 at Design Miami.

Dan Caten, Joe Jonas, and Dean Caten at the Paper magazine and Svedka Vodka’s Break the Internet Issue launch.

Lauren Remington Platt and Ivanka Trump at the Artsy Dance party at the Moore Building in the Miami Design District.

Justin Theroux, Marc Spiegler, Freida Pinto, and Fran ois-Henry Bennahmias at Audemars Piguet’s presentation of Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests.

Stefano Tonchi, Linda Evangelista, and Ian Schrager at The Miami Beach Edition Hotel launch with W Magazine.

Kehinde Wiley and Swizz Beats at Wiley’s portrait preview presented by Grey Goose Le Melon at the home of David Grutman.

PARTY FAVORS

Nadja Swarovski and Ron Arad at the Design Miami Design Visionary dinner.

INNOVATION AND EDGE stole the show this Art Basel season, with a variety of thought-provoking and astounding works on display. Hollywood enigma Justin Theroux joined Freida Pinto and Audemars Piguet’s newly minted brand ambassador Serena Williams on the sands of South Beach to celebrate the watchmaker’s presentation of Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests. Design Miami’s Rodman Primack celebrated Andre 3000’s stunning exhibit at the SCAD breakfast, and joined Nadja Swarovski and designer Ron Arad at the inaugural Design Visionary dinner.

2 Chainz and Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic at the VH1+ Scope party at Mansion.

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Marina Abramović and Sam Keller at the Fondation Beyeler dinner for Design Miami at the private residence of Craig Robins.

Franck Bouroullec and Stephanie Seymour at the Roger Dubuis and Dom Pérignon event hosted by Seymour at the Thompson Miami Beach Hotel.

Beatriz Milhazes with Jorge and Darlene Pérez at the PAMM, The Miami Beach Edition, and Christie’s dinner honoring Milhazes at The Miami Beach Edition.

Zoe Buckman and David Schwimmer at The Miami Beach Edition Hotel launch with W Magazine.

Thom Collins, Mario Garcia Torres, and Adler Guerrier at PAMM’s one-year anniversary with Future Brown featuring Kelela at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Philippe Brocart and Zanini de Zanine at Maison & Objet’s Inaugural Designer of the Year celebration at the New World Center.

Jeffrey Deitch and André Saraiva at Deitch’s party at The Raleigh.

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Louis Birdman, Tomás Regalado, Zaha Hadid, and Marc Sarnoff at the One Thousand Museum official groundbreaking ceremony.

Brigitte Burke and Maia Paulin at the Louis Vuitton lunch at the private residence of Craig Robins.

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SHOT ON SITE: ART BASEL Photography by Seth Browarnik Cricket Taplin and Anthony Spinello at The Sagamore Hotel’s 13th annual Art Basel Brunch.

Bomi Song and Adam Rosenfeld at Carolyn Sherer’s “Living in Limbo: Lesbian Families in the Deep South” photography exhibit presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Todd Eberle at the Untitled vernissage and benefit.

Paul Andrew at his Spring/Summer 2015 Collection presentation at Capretto.

Masaharu Morimoto, Yasumichi Morita, and Paul Kanavos at a private dinner at Morimoto at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach.

Eric Firestone, Daniel Arsham, and Leigh Lezark at Morgans Hotel Group’s The Teepee Project and the Vice and Munchies Dinner party at the Mondrian South Beach. Criselda Breene, Heather Kleisner, Barbara Becker, and Kyle Hotchkiss Carone at the Bazaar@ Art Basel Miami Beach ShopBazaar preview at Soho Beach House.

Romina Palmero at The Wolfsonian-FIU Art Basel party.

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Eric Hirschhorn, Zak Stern, Chelsea Hirschhorn, and Duane McLaughlin at Burger King’s debut of Mr. Brainwash’s mural in Wynwood.

Kris Knight and Typoe at Gucci and Spinello Projects’ presentation of Knight’s “Smell the Magic” exhibit.

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Gabinka and Joe Jackson at the South Seas Hotel for Gabinka’s “Innocent Angels” exhibit. Sammy Sosa and Carlos Gomez at Raul and Mily de Molina’s 13th annual Art Basel party in Key Biscayne.

Nina Johnson-Milewski and Juan Ledesma at the Gallery Diet booth at Design Miami.

Sarah Arison at the Gucci and Spinello Projects’ presentation of Kris Knight’s “Smell the Magic.”

Elyze Held at the ArtNexus party at Park Grove.

Teresa Rodriguez, Romero Britto, and Raul de Molina at Raul and Mily de Molina’s 13th annual Art Basel party in Key Biscayne.

Adrienne bon Haes and Marvin Ross Friedman at the opening of Art Miami.

Ambra Medda at the Roger Vivier Art Basel luncheon celebrating the Miss Viv’ l’ArcoBaleno bag at The Miami Beach Edition.

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THE BEST OF the art world was on display in Miami

Susanne and Celia Birbragher at the ArtNexus party at Park Grove.

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during Art Basel, and art enthusiasts far and wide were in town to witness works from a variety of talent, including pop artist Gabinka, Cuban mixed-media artist Manuel Mendive, and Canadian painter Kris Knight. Some of the week’s most exclusive fêtes happened behind estate gates, and Raul and Mily de Molina’s was not one to miss, with guests Sammy Sosa, Carlos Gomez, and Romero Britto.

Lili Estefan and Manuel Mendive at Raul and Mily de Molina’s 13th annual Art Basel party in Key Biscayne.

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Ugo and Sara Colombo at the Phillips and Vanity Fair International evening in honor of the Julian Schnabel and Martin Z. Margulies exhibitions at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale.

Orna and Isaac Levy and Nina Agdal at the Yvel Art Basel grand opening in the Miami Design District.

Marco Llorente and Christian Acosta at the MTV ReDefine Art Basel Miami Beach cocktail party at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach.

Veronica Gessa, Sean Drake, and Michelle Leshem at the CitiBike Unlock Miami launch at Bayfront Park.

Dr. M. Narendra Kini, Sofia Joelsson, and Lucy Morillo at the Miami Children’s Hospital’s Wine, Women & Shoes kickoff event at Joelsson’s home.

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UGO AND SARA COLOMBO, fashion designer Elise Overland, boy of the moment Harry Brant, and other Baselers headed north for two astounding exhibits at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale—Julian Schnabel’s work and Martin Z. Margulies’s never-before-seen collection of photography. In Miami, model Nina Agdal celebrated Yvel jewelers’ opening and artist Mondo Guerra unveiled his auto masterpiece in honor of World AIDS Day.

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Maria Elena Salinas and Pamela Silva Conde at Raul and Mily de Molina’s 13th annual Art Basel party in Key Biscayne.

Elise Overland and Harry Brant at the Phillips and Vanity Fair International evening in honor of the Julian Schnabel and Martin Z. Margulies exhibitions at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale.

Luce Churchill and Christina Romanova at the Phillips and Vanity Fair International evening in honor of the Julian Schnabel and Martin Z. Margulies exhibitions at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale.

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The Buena VisTa neighBorhood was noT The hoT spoT iT is Today when chef claude posTel opened The nowBeloVed Buena Vista Bistro. his success helped spawn The currenT culinary heyday. by bill kearney

The caprese salad, topped with chef Claude Postel’s balsamic pesto dressing, at Buena Vista Bistro.

Travel Europe and you’ll find them—small eateries run by families, serving simple, delicious food to local customers who return again and again, for years, for generations. Miami is anything but old-world, and that was certainly apparent in the food scene of the early 2000s, when 200-seat extravaganzas were the norm on South Beach, and a straightforward bistro was hard to find. Claude Postel changed all that when he quietly opened a 32-seat bistro in sketchy Buena Vista in 2008. An immediate success, today BVB is one of Miami’s most cherished restaurants. And it might not have existed were it not for Postel’s then-wife wanting a big dog. Their apartment on South Beach continued on page 156

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taste so Many Dinners (so little time) Duck confit with pommes sarladaises. right, from top: Before the Bistro opened in 2008, “There was no place to eat,” recalls chef Claude Postel of the area; Postel in the kitchen.

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first customers was held up at gunpoint. Postel laughs about it today, but it was no joke at the time. The area has certainly changed; NE Second Avenue is now home to MC Kitchen, Mandolin Aegean Bistro, The District Miami, Shokudo, and Lemoni Café. Although the dog was a catalyst, BVB’s pedigree goes back centuries, to Chartes, France. Postel’s family has been in the food business there for seven generations. “When I was a kid, my mom was a chef, and I wanted to help, to touch, to make pie, paté. I already had the passion for food. My grandfather was a charcutier making serrano, sausage, the rillettes, the andouille, and I remember thinking it was fabulous.” As a teen, Postel put in 18-hour days studying culinary arts in Paris and working for his uncle. “It was tough, but I learned a lot.” He would go on to work under

Claude Verge and earn a Michelin star as executive chef of La Barrière Poquelin before launching a career in Montreal, where he had vast success with bakeries, catering, and restaurants. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau was a frequent customer at Postel’s eponymous eatery there. “After 21 years of cold and snow, it was time to get some heat,” he says of his leap to Miami. The Bistro’s menu is based on Postel’s 40 years of culinary experience, and his whims. And it’s not strictly French—there’s a curry chicken with apples over rice, and the Portuguese brandade de morue (an emulsion of salt cod and olive oil with potatoes) is a favorite of Miami school Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, a regular. “Sometimes I want to change the menu and people go, ‘Ahhhhh!’ They are upset,” says Postel.

But he does manage to slip in a new item now and then, such as his version of Miami comfort food, the black grouper. After a quick pan fry in shallots, he tops the filet with a refrigerated slice of blended Parmesan and butter, then roasts it for a crisp crust. Once plated, the fish sits in a white chowdery broth—a fine marriage of a new-world fish and old-world warmth. Postel has expanded, too, with Buena Vista Deli a few doors north, and Buena Vista Chocolate & Wine a door south. And, just as it might have happened in Chartes, the chocolate mousse recipe at the bistro is his grandmother’s, and one of his daughters is a waitress. “I’m very strict—she needs to follow the rules!” he says and lets out a chuckle, possibly remembering his own 18-hour workdays with his uncle back in France. 4582 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-4565909; buenavistabistro.com OD

chocolate Galore Postel’s third shop uses family recipes, and their old lead chocolate molds hang on the wall. Look for standout treats blending chocolate with curry, lavender, saffron, and even absinthe. 4512 NE Second Ave.; buena vistachocolate.com

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was too small to accommodate a large hound, so he found a midcentury fixerupper in Little Haiti and began hands-on renovations with the help of friends. “When I was redoing the house, there was no place to eat around—nothing!” says Postel of the area north of the Design District. Before long, he bowed out of his owner/operator duties at Casablanca restaurant on Ocean Drive and rented a dusty storefront at 46th Street and NE Second Avenue to “do a bistro for the neighborhood.” Instead of advertising, his wife tacked up photos of local homes on the restaurant’s “wall of fame” alongside shots of Madonna, and invited the homeowners in to see themselves on said wall. It worked. Lunch was so busy the first week, he had to make emergency runs to the grocery store to resupply for dinner. Still, though, this was Buena Vista circa 2008. One of his

In 2010, Claude Postel opened Buena Vista Deli with partner Cory Finot, selling house-made pastries, resplendent tarts, and sandwiches. The deli also functions as a breakfast and brunch spot, with arguably the best quiche in town, and it recently began selling the addictioninducing balsamic pesto dressing from the Bistro’s caprese salad. 4590 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-576-3945; buena vistadeli.com

taste Hidden Gems Costa Brava’s seared tuna with sesame seeds and a balsamic glaze. left: The Alibi concession window at Lost Weekend.

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When you decide to break from the South beach Wine & food feStival, venture off the beaten path to miami’S moSt tucked-aWay epicurean SpotS. by carla torres

Perfect Alibi Need an excuse for where you were at 3 am? Lost Weekend, the cool watering hole on Espanola Way, has it. Here, Philadelphia native Bill Sisca has a concession window—the aptly named Alibi—under a glowing neon-lit chalkboard

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menu, where he whips up some of the best Philly cheesesteaks in town. He even ships in Amoroso rolls straight from his hometown, layering them with thinly sliced rib eye, grilled onions, and your choice of Cheez Whiz, American, or provolone. Top it all with sriracha sauce for a cheesesteak like no other. 218 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, 305-674-3448; alibi.me

French Harbor Until recently, the only professional kitchen on Belle Island was The Standard’s Lido Mediterranean grill. Changing up the status quo

is Costa Brava Restaurant on the Bay, a Frenchinspired bistro neatly hidden within the mezzanine of the Costa Brava condominium. This is Thierry Bossa’s second Miami endeavor after La Cigale. Bossa has brought over his escargot appetizer, but also upped the ante with seared tuna, duck à l’orange, and boeuf bourguignon, and outstanding sunset views. Docked on the marina, Costa Brava also boasts to-go service for boaters who have a craving for a croque-monsieur. 11 Island Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-6397

Burger Bash Gourmet burgers and frozen mojitos are the name of the game at Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge, barkeeper Geno Marron’s signature spot some 20 years in the making that is tucked away in the back of The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. Bite into the American wagyu sliders topped with baby arugula and fig jam recommended by local chef and Key Biscayne native Henry Hané (Senora Martinez, Miramar, and Bachour Bakery). Says Hané, “Eating a juicy burger with your feet in the sand and hearing the ocean... Does it get

any better?” 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, 305-3654500; ritzcarlton.com

Humble Abode Galician-style octopus, seafood paella, and more than 2,000 bottles of international wines are things you don’t typically expect to find in a gas station, but at El Carajo International Tapas & Wine—located in an unassuming BP off US 1—all of the aforementioned (and many more authentic Spanish delicacies) are available in its enchanting tavern-like setting. “People call and ask for contInuED on pAGE 160

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Some don’t have a website. Others accept only cash. And one is even dedicated to veterans. From delectable tapas proffered in a gas station to an oceanfront burger bar, some of Miami’s most edible treasures hide in plain sight. Here is everything you need to know to discover them.

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taste Hidden Gems directions because their GPS took them to a gas station,” says server Enmanuel Pérez. “I’ve been here four years. It never gets old seeing the look on their face when they walk in.” 2465 SW 17th Ave., Miami, 305-856-2424; el-carajo.com

Sushi Bazaar No website and fogged windows make finding the Japanese Market and Sushi Deli on the 79th Street Causeway a bit tricky. But once inside, you’ll quickly understand why local chefs and bartenders like Cricket Nelson (Circa 39), Gui Jaroschy (Broken Shaker), and Josh Marcus ( Josh’s Deli) swear by it. A corner of the market doubles as a sushi bar. Behind it, sushi chef and owner Michio Kushi or Kushi’s daughter Erika tops pellets of rice with fresh catch like mackerel, toro, and sea urchin. 1412 79th St. Cswy., North Bay Village, 305-861-0143

Enjoy American wagyu sliders with fig jam while taking in water views at Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge.

Oodles of Noodles No one answers the phone or speaks English at Momi Ramen, a covert, cash-only noodle operation in Brickell. Here, owner Jeffrey Chen dedicates three days to broth and makes noodles fresh to order. The result is a slurp-worthy aromatic and supple bowl of ramen. Open till 3 am, the 22-seater is a magnet for hungry chefs fresh off their shift, like Mignonette chef de cuisine Bobby Frank. “When everything else is closing, I can go to Momi and have a bowl of oxtail ramen.” 5 SW 11th St., Miami, 786-391-2392; momiramen.com

Plead the Fifth Even with locations all over town, My Ceviche’s inaugural South of Fifth hole-in-the-wall still manages to go unnoticed by passersby and locals alike. One wouldn’t expect ceviche bowls, tuna

burritos, and fish tacos from a two-time James Beard-nominated chef to emanate from a tiny doorway adjacent to a hostel, but owners Sam Gorenstein and Roger Duarte’s (George Stone Crab) My Ceviche is exactly that. Says SoFi resident Eric Fuller, “I walked by it for a year before I realized this was the place I’d been ordering delivery from.” 235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-397-8710; myceviche.com

Soldier On There’s no sign to point you in the direction of VFW Post 3559—probably because the veterans-only dive bar has been the best-kept secret on South Beach since its 1936 inception and reopening on D-Day circa 1998. Behind the bar, Post Commander Doug Morris can be found serving ice-cold beers or pouring wallet-friendly Patróns for one of the post’s 250 permanent members. “It’s the most luxurious dive bar with the best prices and best commander,” jokes Morris. 650 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-6721990; myfloridavfw.org OD

photography by Felipe Cuevas (My CeviChe)

above: Spicy mango slaw at My Ceviche. below: Momi Ramen’s wild mushroom ramen, with shiitake, bamboo, enoki, and nameko mushrooms.

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Using YoUr noodle

Newcomer Cleo’s clam aNd Noodle dish spaNs the mediterraNeaN for delicious iNflueNces. by carla torres

Collins Avenue is known for a multitude of things, but rustic, reasonably priced, and beautifully executed Mediterranean fare isn’t one of them. Los Angeles import Cleo, which opened in the voguish Redbury Hotel, changes that, in part, with the Clam and Noodle dish, which serves as both serene comfort food and clever, Miami-friendly coastal cuisine. Similar to fideuà, a paella-like dish from Valencia, Executive Chef Danny Elmaleh’s version uses noodles instead of rice, then borrows flavors from that entire region of the world. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by Elmaleh’s bill of fare—an amalgamation of the cultural contrasts that have shaped the Israeli-born, Japanese-bred, and French-trained chef. “Each dish is special but doesn’t incorporate too many components,” he says. “I don’t need to have everything in one plate.” This happily straightforward approach is something he

A Clam and Noodle dish is garnished with parsley, dill, and cilantro before it leaves the kitchen at Cleo South Beach.

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TasTe The Dish “Each dish is spEcial but doEsn’t incorporatE too many componEnts. i don’t nEEd to havE EvErything in onE platE.”

Executive Chef Danny Elmaleh draws on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences for his coastal, Miami-friendly menu.

—danny elmaleh

acquired at an early age while working in the kitchen at his father’s Moroccan restaurant in Kobe, Japan, and further developed during his time at the two-Michelin-star-rated Mélisse in Santa Monica. “My dad had 50 dishes on the menu and virtually no kitchen,” he notes.

THE GEOGRAPHY Of the Clam and Noodle entrée, Elmaleh says, “Cleo is obviously Middle Eastern-Mediterranean, but I wanted to incorporate pasta into the menu that would fit into what we do.” For his rendition, he commissioned his butcher to make distinctly spiced links of merguez sausage (a powerhouse blend of lamb and beef). “It’s like surf and turf,” he says, but with noodles. After encasing the sausage in plastic, removing the air, and throwing it into the oven, Elmaleh reduces and recooks the sausage in a simmer of the spices and oils.

THE DETAILS Because Cleo is about the mezze experience, the pick-up for all dishes is a quick six to seven minutes. That means Elmaleh and his staff half-cook the noodles and finish them off once an order comes in. First they toast the noodles in the oven till they take on a golden-brown appearance. “This also works towards keeping it a bit more al dente when we cook them later on,” says Elmaleh. Rather than finishing the noodles off in water, Elmaleh submerges them in a tasty boiling sofrito that’s been infused with chicken stock and saffron, and spiked with white wine.

Noodles replace rice in the chef’s spicy rendition of a classic fideuà, while merguez adds an unexpected “turf” element.

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As the liquid penetrates the noodles and brings them to life, Elmaleh takes a dozen wild clams from Washington State and tosses them in garlic and olive oil before adding them to the pasta and bathing the dish with sofrito and saffron once more. Once the clams open, he heats up the merguez and fills each clam with the rich, spicy, and aromatic beefy blend. As a finish, he puts dollops of saffron aioli on top and sprinkles the dish with lemon, cilantro, parsley, dill, and Aleppo pepper. The result is a dynamic mélange: crunchy, slippery, herbaceous, briny, and spiced. Of course the real payoff comes during their nightly plate-smashing routine (which Real Housewives star Lisa Hochstein and singer Ellie Goulding have both recently partaken in). 1776 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-2536; sbe.com/cleosouthbeach OD

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FINISHING TOUCH

taste Cheers!

Gin Yummy

miami’s first gin bar at the metropolitan by como mixes things up with the traymore 1939 cocktail. by galena mosovich Those searching for serenity along a sometimes rowdy Collins Avenue now call upon the Metropolitan by COMO as their sanctuary. It is one of the newest oceanfront hotels in Miami Beach’s recent development boom. The awardwinning hotel group based in Singapore (responsible for the ultra-exclusive Parrot Cay just a short plane ride to the south) renovated the historic Art Deco building originally known as The Traymore (circa 1939) last fall. The group preserved architect Albert Anis’s original façade and exterior accents, as well as floor tiling inside. Within these debonair environs is The Traymore Restaurant and Bar, Miami Beach’s first gin bar, which serves the refreshing Traymore 1939, named in honor of the building’s DOB. The refreshing libation is the creation of head bartender Jack Araque, who presides over a collection of more than 40 imported gins.

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The cocktail is at once urbane and tropical with gin, orange curaçao, house-made rosemary syrup, fresh grapefruit juice, a splash of fresh lemon juice, and a couple of dashes of Angostura orange bitters. Araque combines the ingredients and shakes vigorously before pouring the libation into a cocktail glass. For depth, pomegranate juice is added to the pale yellow drink, and then Araque skewers an amarena cherry (an intense Italian variety) with a fragrant sprig of rosemary for the garnish. “Gin has its own personality and flavor,” says Araque, formerly of Edge Steak & Bar at the Four Seasons, and who is, at heart, a gin drinker. “It’s unique in that each gin starts with the juniper concept but becomes different at the end due to the botanicals.” For the Traymore 1939, Araque uses versatile Bombay Sapphire, a London dry gin with gentle juniper notes and floral accents thanks to a distinct process that vaporizes the botanicals as opposed to boiling them in the spirits. For the final flavor, Araque wants his guests to experience the “gin encounter,” as he refers to it. “Even people who are not turned on by gin will like this cocktail,” he says, describing the drink’s balanced and dry characteristics. It starts with a hint of pomegranate, but it’s the long rosemary finish that particularly pleases him. Metropolitan by COMO, 2445 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-3600; comohotels.com/ metropolitanmiamibeach OD

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The Traymore 1939 cocktail (left) is named in honor of the historic Art Deco building that was revamped to become the Metropolitan by COMO. The cocktail is the creation of The Traymore Restaurant and Bar’s head bartender, Jack Araque (above), and is made with gin and fresh grapefruit and lemon juice, with a sprig of rosemary for garnish (top).

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Home Cooking

The table is set for what looks like a feast for a very big family—14 place settings to be exact. Spanish-Basque chef Najat Kaanache motions to her team that it’s time to eat, and the young stagiaires—or culinary apprentices—hustle in and out of the kitchen, trailing aromas of Northern Spain, including saffron and mushrooms. However, this is not a tasting table for customers; it’s for the cooks themselves. Not only do they all work together at Piripi (a Spanish word describing a state continued on page 172

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Chef Najat Kaanache helms the kitchen at Piripi in Coral Gables as well as in the home the staff shares in Kendall.

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To hone TalenT for PiriPi, Chef najaT KaanaChe rallies a group of Culinary experTs To live and worK TogeTher under one roof. by galena mosovich

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“We need To knoW eACH oTHer Well in THe reSTAUrAnT And in THe HoUSe.”—najat kaanache of dreamlike exuberance), Kaanache’s new restaurant in Village of Merrick Park; they also live together under one roof. These stagiaires are young chefs who left their lives in Spain and Greece to learn from Kaanache in the US. The paella on which everyone is feasting is one that guests can expect to find on the menu at Piripi, which is decidedly casual and laid-back despite its impressive 1,200-bottle wine list and its address in one of Coral Gables’ most coveted retail compounds. Kaanache and her team are moving beyond molecular gastronomy to return to the basics of the rustic cuisine found in her hometown of San Sebastian at its popular pintxos, the Basque version of tapas bars. Expect dishes such as Happy Sea Bass with crispy skin, white asparagus “truffle,” and roasted cherry tomatoes; or Harvest Moon Gazpacho, marrying watermelon and heirloom tomato in a zesty broth. For this unusual arrangement, Kaanache might be the perfect teacher. She’s been to more than 29 countries to work in some of the best restaurants in the world, such as El Bulli, Alinea, French Laundry, Per Se, and Noma. Her journey is one of storied instructors and daunting challenges. As a woman of Moroccan descent, she had to fight for acceptance in San Sebastian as a child. Kaanache learned to find what she calls a “Zen moment” whenever an obstacle appeared, and grew up to become a TV actress in Spain. Ultimately, her love for food ConTinUed on PAge 174

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Kaanache and some of the staff taking a break from tilling the tomato garden at the “chef house.”

Family Dinner Chef Kaanache’s seafood fideuà. Put 3 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy soup pot over mediumhigh heat. Add 3 small onions, chopped, and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes. Add 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp. each of fennel and coriander seeds, 1 bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper; mix and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 pound shrimp heads, 10 clams, cleaned, 1 pound mussels, and 8 cups water; cover and let boil. Uncover and reduce heat to simmer for 40 minutes. Strain broth through a mesh sieve into another pot; discard solids and keep strained broth hot. Taste for salt. For the fdeuà: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put fdeus noodles in a large roasting pan or on a baking sheet. Toss with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, then bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Add 3 cups of hot broth and noodles to a pot and bring to a boil. Add 1/4 cup saffron-infused water and cook for a minute, then lower heat and simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread 1 pound mussels and 1 pound shrimp over the top, season, and add one spoon of olive oil (turning shrimp after 2 minutes to steam evenly). Cook 4 minutes, until mussels open. Serve garnished with lemon zest, lemon juice, and aioli.

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Fideuà with mussels, cod, mahi-mahi, shrimp, and piquillo peppers with a rich shrimp head stock can be found on the menu at Piripi and at the staff house.

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taste Behind the Cuisine They all applaud themselves before eating. from left: Piripi partner Charles Accivatti, Kaanache, stagiaire Lola Rodriguez, and Wine Director Matthew Reiser.

Using the freshest produce available, Piripi’s cuisine goes back to the basics of the rustic dishes found in Kaanache’s hometown of San Sebastian.

Cronuts de gamba con crema de mejillón (shrimp cronuts with mussel cream) cooking.

prevailed, pushing her to tackle culinary school and the finedining hierarchy. “At El Bulli, I had 51 lions [her word for chefs] staring at me,” Kaanache says of her stint at Ferran Adria’s bastion of haute cuisine before it closed in 2011. “I had to fly like the wind to be the fastest and prove why I deserved to be there.” Prior to that, while apprenticing at Noma in Copenhagen, she fought a battle with breast cancer—a setback that didn’t slow her down. After receiving

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treatment in Holland, she flew directly to Chicago to apprentice at Alinea, the restaurant famed for its 20-course seasonal tasting menus and one of only 12 in the US to earn a Michelin three-star rating. “I put my white jacket on and I felt alive,” she says. As for having all her chefs live together in one house, Kaanache calls it a “test.” The sprawling 10-bedroom home that sleeps 21 sits on an acre of land in a residential neighborhood near

Kendall, where lush tropical plants separate the chefs from the outside world. The Piripi team tries to eat together at least every Sunday night, when the restaurant is closed for business. As the stagiaires sit down to eat their octopusladen paella, Greek stagiaire Valantis Ionnis says he doesn’t mind living with his boss, and Eric Lobo, from Spain, refers to her as “the mother of the house,” from across the table. Although from an

American perspective this kind of intensive, all-consuming training might seem a bit much, in Europe it’s standard for cooks to live together. Kaanache takes it a step further by also living with her apprentices, to be “vulnerable” to her team. “We need to know each other well in the restaurant and in the house,” says the chef, whose team members stay indefinitely. Strict house rules are generally enforced: No drinking, no smoking near

the house, no shoes inside, no walking around in boxers, and no leaving the couch without fluffing the pillows, to cite a few of the directives. As for sleeping arrangements, it’s two to a room. The house is an easy five minutes from the Metrorail, three stops from Merrick Place. There’s not a lot of downtime, but there’s a pool in the backyard for a quick dip and room to plant and harvest tomatoes. 320 san lorenzo Ave., ste. 1315, 305-6666766; piripimiami.com OD

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“[At El Bulli] i hAd to fly likE thE wind to BE thE fAstEst And provE why i dEsErvEd to BE thErE.”—najat kaanache

taste On the town

How to Steak It In amerIca

Ocean Drive follows celebrity chef Michael Mina as he opens stripsteak at the fontainebleau MiaMi beach. by bill kearney

Born in Egypt and raised in America’s Northwest, Michael Mina rose to fame in San Francisco’s lofty culinary scene. Today his Mina Group runs 24 properties from Jackson Hole, Wyoming; to Washington, DC; to Las Vegas; to Miami (Bourbon Steak, Michael Mina 74). Ocean Drive tagged along as Mina finalized staff training at his newest Miami restaurant, Stripsteak in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. 10 am—Bourbon Steak, Turnberry Isle Miami Mina strolls into the private dining room and wraps Bourbon Steak Executive Chef Gabriel Fenton in a big, back-slapping hug. “Your life is about to change, boy!” he says with a knowing laugh— Fenton’s wife is due to give birth to their first child next week, while Mina is a father of two. These friends cooked in the same kitchen together for six years, and now Fenton runs Bourbon. They sit down with Mina Group President Patric Yumul and general manager Anibal Macias to review

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INDUSTRY TALK On TV chefs: “I respect those chefs so much. I can be in a kitchen for 20 hours and do it again. When you spend a day in front of the camera, you are mentally fried.” On menu changes: “Change keeps things fresh, and motivated, and having to think, but it also puts a little fear back into everybody, like, ‘Oh my god, I’ve got to learn this, I’ve got to know this.’”

Fenton’s additions to the company’s in-house website, where all the chefs pitch new recipes. “We’ll approve the dish, tweak the dish, and then they have seven days to get it up on the site and put a video up,” says Mina, who relies on these videos, as well as meticulous dish notes and photos, to train every position in the house and maintain the quality control across his properties. Mina sees the culinary pendulum swinging. “I feel like it’s going back to showier, more fun service. Food trends went so much farm-to-table, went to more simplicity, and took us away from something we were really good at. I want to get it back.” Mina rolls out a new challenge to his team: Each chef needs to help evolve six whimsical bar dishes that will be substantial enough to serve at the table—think mouthful-size wagyu Philly cheesesteaks or a battered lobster “fishwich” on a truffle roll. Michael Mina at the new Stripsteak in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

1 pm—Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink The group saunters into a lively lunch rush. COnTInueD On page 178

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taste On the town Geoffrey Zakarian stands up from his table to say hello. Mina invites him to one of his San Francisco 49er tailgate parties, where he regularly spit-roasts a 1,200-pound wagyu cow for 24 hours. “I’ll tell you, when you roast it whole like that, the brisket is unbelievable, surrounded by fat,” he says, beckoning Zakarian to make the trip. Chef/owner Michael Schwartz walks up with a big grin and a handshake, and asks about how the Stripsteak opening is going. “It’s a big restaurant, 350 seats,” says Mina. “More seats than we’ve ever done.” The Mina Group’s focus as of late has been on growing the brand by partnering with large properties such as the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas and the Fontainebleau in Miami, allowing the group to avoid a lease and large front-end investment. “We can stay really focused on operations,” he says. Chef Schwartz sends out the food, and Mina serves everyone; the team swoons over pork belly pizza, identifies puffed faro on the tilefish crudo, loves the Florida orange bits in the yellowtail tartare, and guesses as to how many cooks there are in the kitchen.

“We Will alWays be pushing the envelope.”

—michael mina

station goes down at one time or another, so it’s about, Is everybody there to pick you up?” Customers arrive, wide-eyed. Tickets start to spit out of the printers in the kitchen. “One grouper!” yells the expediter. “One rib eye!” Soon everyone is bowed over their stations, focused. Mina samples this and that, coaches food runners on how to read tickets and line up trays so as to deliver dishes to the proper seat number. He’s annoyed by a sauce; he’s happy with a steak. “Season the proteins with dry hands so all the seasoning comes off,” he yells. A chorus of “Yes, chef,” rises from the staff. More tickets arrive. He looks around at the somewhat controlled chaos. “I love the pressure, I love the energy, the interaction with the cooks, the dishwashers,” he says. “It’s such an interesting environment of artistry, sophistication, and fun people that have an energy that you don’t get in other industries.” He helps a food runner with a big tray. “And every restaurant is like a kid—they’re all different.” Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4780; fontainebleau.com/stripsteak OD

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Mina in the kitchen at Stripsteak. right, from top: A meeting at Bourbon Steak to discuss strategy for his restaurant properties; giving a speech to his staff in the Stripsteak dining room before service.

5 pm—Stripsteak Servers dodge construction workers to the cacophony of hammers and drills and bartenders shaking ice. “Today we want chaos. It’s the first ‘oh my effing God, I actually have to get this order right!’” says Mina of the friends-and-family service about to start. He first meets with Executive Chefs Gerald Chin and Gary FX LaMorte in a back room and brainstorms the new whimsical bar dishes—Mina wants to infuse some of them with tobacco. Chin suggests cold-smoking instead. “I love it!” says Mina. “Let’s screw around with that tonight.” They also plan chicken wings that will swing—trapeze-like—above dipping sauces, and ponder an old-school diner-style toothpick dispenser for french fries. The staff gathers in the dining room for his sendoff speech. It’s a bracing for battle, but also a pep talk: “The first two months are going to be really hard, but you’ve got to stay positive. When you get confident, we’ll make it harder. We’re going to be a pain in your ass, but the restaurant has to improve every single day. We will always be pushing the envelope. Every

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Bikini, Mikoh ($194). Nic Del Mar, 475 Biltmore Way, #105, Coral Gables, 305-442-8080; nicdelmar.com. Necklace ($100) and bracelet ($175), Aoko Su. aokosu.com. Handcuff bracelet in 14k gold with black and white diamonds, Mirlo NYC ($2,050). Lotus Boutique, 1451 Main St., Sarasota, 941-906-7080; lotus sarasota.com. Open carabiner bracelet ($310), stretched toggle ring ($105), open carabiner ring ($80), and herringbone etched ring ($105), JvdF. The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebster miami.com. Shoes, Aquazurra ($695). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 786-999-1000; neimanmarcus.com. Long fringe throw, Denis Colomb ($2,070). Curve, 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-6722; shopcurve.com

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he only thing I really plan is vacations,” says supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, who is at the moment scrambling to finish some last-minute shopping and packing before she and her family—fiancé Jamie Mazur and the couple’s two children, Anja, 6, and Noah, 2—leave for Brazil the following day. While it may be hard to believe that one of the world’s most successful models, who travels the globe shooting for such high-profile clients as Victoria’s Secret, London Fog, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Christian Dior, and Rolex, could leave a single thing to chance, her self-proclaimed fly-by-the-seat-of-her-underpants way of living is apparently serving her well. Forbes magazine recently listed her as the sixth-highest-paid model, she’s appeared in People’s “100 Most Beautiful People in the World” list, she’s made guest appearances on such television shows as Entourage and How I Met Your Mother, and she’s a regular on red carpets from the Latin Grammy Awards to Fashion Rocks. “I just try to live the fullest each day of my life. I don’t think this is a career where you can plan too much. I try to always be prepared, so if stuff comes my way, I’m ready to do it. But I don’t say, ‘I want to do this and this and this,’ and then if I don’t do it, I get disappointed—I don’t think that way.” In the past year, Ambrosio has added another title to her CV—crossover—as she moves beyond the runway to the design table with Ále by Alessandra, which launched in April 2014, with beach-chic ready-to-wear. “Ále by Alessandra is like my third child, as I have been working on it for quite [a while],” says Ambrosio, who models the line on the brand’s website, alebyalessandra.com. “Most of the pieces in the collection are inspired by my Brazilbohemia-meets-Malibu-chic lifestyle and are very feminine, colorful, and effortless. I lean towards bohemian-chic style because I love flowy dresses, layered pieces, and you can never go wrong with a good fitted pair of jeans. That was my inspiration when I designed my collection.” For the native of Erechim, Brazil, swimwear was a logical extension of her line. “Since I love spending my free time by the beach, it was natural for me to add swimwear to my brand, as I know how important it is to have comfortable, chic, and functional swimwear when you are hanging out by the water,” says Ambrosio. “I designed over 70 different styles in one-piece and two-piece

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“When you hAve kids AT home, There Are WAy more imporTAnT Things To Worry AbouT.” separates as well as cover-ups, making sure that all of the pieces are comfortable and stylish with many jewelry-inspired trims and fun colors.” Her latest project is the third tier in Ále, a selection of hats that will be available this month. “After a perfect swimsuit, a hat is an accessory that every woman should have to keep cool during hot summer days,” says Ambrosio of the fedoras, cowboy hats, and floppy hats, made with natural materials, including raffia and hemp. “Since we just launched swimwear [in November], I thought it would be great to add a hat collection so that ladies can get all of their beach essentials in one place.”

mbrosio’s bohemian designs are a far cry from the Victoria’s Secret styles that made the model a household name. The now-33-year-old started with the company as a fit model in her late teens and later became the first ambassador for VS Pink. Since then, she’s risen in the ranks from catalog model to cover girl to fashion show regular, then, essentially, to MVP, wearing Victoria’s Secret’s multimillion-dollar bejeweled Fantasy Bra in 2012 and again, alongside fellow Brazilian Adriana Lima, this past December. “Before the first time I did it, I was like, ‘When am I going to wear the Fantasy Bra, when is it going to be my turn?’” she says with a laugh. “I wasn’t expecting to wear the Fantasy Bra again, but when I got the news [about 2014], it was so unexpected and such a huge honor. It was new for Victoria’s Secret to have two girls modeling the bras on the runway, and me and Adriana had a great time. We’ve known each other for a long time; we started at the same time in Brazil, and we’ve done a lot of shoots together for Victoria’s Secret, so it was amazing they thought of us to be the first two girls to wear the double Fantasy Bra.” Sure, it would be much more salacious to read that the Angels are “frenemies” in gorgeous lingerie, but Ambrosio can say the behind-the-scenes relationships are much more camaraderie than catfight. “We get inspired by each other,” says Ambrosio of her fellow beauties. “They’re my coworkers, they’re gorgeous, and everyone there has their own spotlight. Maybe today it’s my turn to wear the Fantasy Bra, but next year, it’s going to be someone else. When you have kids at home, there are way more important things

Monokini, Ále by Alessandra ($184). Everything But Water, Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, 305-667-8593; everythingbutwater.com. 14k yellow-gold, .19-carat earrings ($1,210), 14k yellow-gold, black diamonds, .84-carat Luna cuff ($3,025), 14k yellow-gold, .30-carat Prong cuff ($1,760), 18k rose-gold, .18-carat Forevermark Nameplate cuff ($2,500), and 14k yellow-gold, .08-carat Matchstick cuff ($1,980), Jade Trau. Hamilton Jewelers, 215 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-6596788; hamiltonjewelers.com. 18k pavé diamond dome bangle ($4,725) and 18k gold dome bangle ($1,735), Jemma Wynne. Ida & Harry’s, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4781; fontainebleau.com. 18k rose-gold Strip bangle ($830) and 18k rose-gold Circle bangles ($250 each), Ginette NY. Eberjey, 1905 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8839; eberjey.com. Tate Baguette cuff in 14k gold with white sapphires ($1,050) and Andyheart white diamond cuff in 14k gold ($825), Mirlo. Lotus, 1451 Main St., Sarasota, 941-9067080; lotussarasota.com. Stretched toggle ring ($105), open carabiner ring ($80), and herringbone etched ring ($105), JvdF. The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com. Long fringe throw, Denis Colomb ($2,070). Curve, 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-6722; shopcurve.com

“You can’t listen to what everYbodY saYs; You have to be Yourself.” to worry about. I don’t focus on negative things; I try to focus on good things, and I’m [too] busy in my personal life to give my time to something stupid.” While it may be through fashion that people best know Ambrosio, philanthropy is also a large part of her life—she has served as an ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society since 2007. “There are hundreds of thousands of people, including my father, dealing with challenges of this disease, and I want to do everything in my power to raise awareness and help find a cure,” she says. “In addition to my work with Multiple Sclerosis Society, I work closely with Brazilian charity ABEM (Associação Brasileira de Esclerose Múltipla) that also helps people affected by MS.”

ith so much on her plate, it’s hard to imagine balancing motherhood as well, but Ambrosio’s voice noticeably brightens when she talks about Anja and Noah. “My daughter, she has a very strong personality; people say she’s exactly like me, that her temperament is exactly like mine. She’s very girly, and I’m like that too, and she has a lot of energy. I never stop, and she’s kind of the same, never gets tired,” says the proud mom. “[Noah] is so cuddly; all I want to do is kiss him all day long. Anja is my buddy, she’s my best friend, but he’s the love of my life.” In fact, Ambrosio often turns the camera on her brood, posting pictures of the family on social media, where she herself is a very active participant. “I always liked social media,” she says. “I was one of the first models I think that had a website, and I had a camera with me all the time so my fans would see little parts of my life through my eyes, and I think social media is an extension of that. It’s important, but at the same time, it’s not an obligation. I’m having fun when I’m doing it. If I have to do it for an obligation, I don’t even like it because it’s losing its meaning.” And while the Internet is a great place for Ambrosio to connect with her 1.2 million Twitter followers, it also is a place for bullies to hide behind a keyboard. “I don’t even take it personally anymore,” she says of negative comments that can often be found posted online. “There are so many different opinions. If I read and I don’t like it, I’m like, whatever…. You can’t listen to what everybody says; you have to be yourself.”

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Bikini top, Eres ($275). The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com. Skirt, Baja East ($1,195). The Webster, see above. 14k yellow-gold, .19-carat earrings, Jade Trau ($1,210). Hamilton Jewelers, 215 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-659-6788; hamiltonjewelers.com. Blossom choker, Aandra Neen ($535). Curve, 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-6722; shopcurve.com. Brass small arm band, Jennifer Fisher ($615). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys .com. Circle bangles in 18k rose gold, Ginette NY ($250 each). Eberjey, 1905 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8839; eberjey.com. Stretched toggle ring ($105), open carabiner ring ($80), and herringbone etched ring ($105), JvdF. The Webster, see above

Suede bra (price on request) and suede skirt ($695), Max Mara. 106 NE 39th St., Miami, 305-964-8015; maxmara.com. 14k yellow-gold, .32-carat earrings, Jade Trau ($3,685). Hamilton Jewelers, 215 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-659-6788; hamiltonjewelers.com. Brass small armband, Jennifer Fisher ($615). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys .com. Stretched toggle ring ($105), open carabiner ring ($80), and herringbone etched ring ($105), JvdF. The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebstermiami.com. Blanket, photographer’s own Hair by Dominick Pucciarello/abtp.com Makeup by Fulvia Farolfi using Chanel Nails by Elle/Art Dept for Red Carpet Manicures Video: Vladamir Weinstein beauty: Chanel Hydra Beauty Sérum ($135), Perfection Lumière Velvet in Beige 50 ($45), Correcteur Perfection in #30 ($40), Le Crayon Khôl in Noir ($29), Quadra Eye Shadow in Tissé Camélia ($61), Inimitable Mascara in Noir Black ($30), Crayon Sourcils Eyebrow Pencil in #40 ($29), Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Canaille ($45), Le Crayon Lèvres Lip Definer in #89 ($29), and Rouge Coco Shine in Synopsis ($35). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-868-0550; chanel.com. R & Co. One Prep Spray ($20) and Death Valley Dry Shampoo ($29). randco.com. Shu Uemura Texture Wave ($38). I Salon, 2790 NE 187th St., Aventura, 305-931-0022. Oribe Gel Sérum ($59) and Foundation Mist ($24). I Salon, see above

Bikini top, Ále by Alessandra ($124). Everything But Water, Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, 305-6678593; everythingbutwater.com. 14k yellow-gold, .19-carat earrings, Jade Trau ($1,210). Hamilton Jewelers, 215 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-659-6788; hamiltonjewelers.com. Inlay choker, Pamela Love ($228). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 786-999-1000; neimanmarcus.com. Open carabiner bracelet, JvdF ($310). The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899; thewebster miami.com. Himalaya Tibet blanket, Denis Colomb ($2,750). Curve, 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-5326722; shopcurve.com

“We’re just as human as everybody else, and nobody is perfect,” she says of models. “For me, it’s more about being healthy. When I was young, I didn’t care. Now, if I eat two days of junk food, I feel terrible, and then you have to do a cleanse to feel good. Sometimes I’ll splurge. I was at a music festival this whole weekend, and they didn’t have anything really healthy, so I was eating chicken tenders, but now I’m going to have sushi this week and nice, clean food, like salad. It’s all about balancing and trying to stay healthy.” Today, Ambrosio is enjoying some down-time before gearing up to further promote ále by Alessandra; in Miami, her swimsuits are carried at Everything But Water and online at shopmiamistyle.com. “I try to come to Miami as much as possible, but with so much going on in my life, I am not

there as much as I would like,” she says. “I love the energy of the city and its people, and every time I am there, I like to spend time with my friends at the beach by Fifth Street, paddleboard, and ride a bike on Ocean Drive. After spending a fun day outdoors, I usually like to stop by Joe’s Stone Crab.” No matter where she is, Ambrosio will undoubtedly still be taking it one day at a time, enjoying each moment as it comes. “I love that every day is different,” she says. “One day, I am sketching new designs and approving fabrics, and the next day, I am on the set shooting a campaign, but the best part about my job is that I create my own schedule and am able to spend a lot of time with my children.” OD

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A new trend in the hospitAlity industry hAs MiAMi going bAck to the future. By Jon Warech | PhotograPhy By Billy rood

ack in March 2013, news broke that two triplex penthouses being built in the Residences at The Miami Beach Edition sold for a record $34 million. That’s a combined eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and 16,162 square feet of living space with undoubtedly every amenity under the sun. But take one step inside The Miami Beach Edition, which opened its doors during Art Basel, and you’ll see that this kind of living isn’t just the wave of the future in Miami—it’s also an homage to the city’s past. By design, Ian Schrager’s latest Miami venture is both the start of something new and a return to glory for the structure, as careful steps were taken to restore and renovate the historic Seville Hotel, built in 1955 during the height of the Miami Beach hotel boom, in order to make it the modern Miami Beach Edition of today.

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The RegenT CoCkTail Club Post-Prohibition infuences give the hottest bar in town its throwback vibe.

Old Miami photos from the personal collection of the owners, the Galbut family, line the lobby walls in the Gale hotel, reminding guests that even though the next generation of Galbuts, Keith Menin and Jared Galbut, run the show now, the family is as old-school Miami Beach as it gets. That, plus the re-created porches of the hotel and Model T parked out front, sets the tone for the post-Prohibition-inspired Regent Cocktail Club, where bartenders wearing vests pour a mean old-fashioned and cocktails like the Hemingway Daiquiri and Brandy Alexander (brandy, cream, nutmeg) in glassware straight out of The Great Gatsby. Situated in prime South Beach real estate, off 17th Street and Collins Avenue, The Regent Cocktail Club is worlds away from the nightlife that surrounds it, with its jazz nights and antique bottles on display. “We do research about the drinks popular at that time, studying some cocktail books released after 1930, like The Savoy Cocktail Book,” says acclaimed mixologist and managing partner Julio Cabrera. “The ambience and the cocktails create something very ‘New York’ in the heart of South Beach. People needed this in Miami.” 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305673-0199; galehotel.com

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1930s House The coolest gathering spot in Miami Beach harkens back to old Havana. An actual house that was built in the 1930s and originally located across the street, 1930s House was physically moved to the Thompson Miami Beach property and restored. The Mediterranean-inspired indoor-outdoor space is the perfect place to gather with friends and sit by the limestone freplace or at the hacienda-style bar with early-20th-century Havana-style furnishings. Snack on food from Michelle Bernstein or sip on a Misbeehavin’, made with Bulleit rye, lemon juice, honey syrup, egg whites, and orange bitters, or an anejo oldfashioned with Don Julio anejo, agave-chipotle syrup, and pimento and mole bitters. Karim Masri and Nicola Siervo of KNR Hospitality Group control the crowd, so Miami’s who’s who calls 1930s House home, and according to area Managing Director Brett Orlando, it’s a scene that has become the talk of the town. “It’s a concept that our guests have fallen in love with,” he says. “The history and the ambience set it apart—there’s just nothing else quite like it in Miami Beach.” 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-605-4041; thompsonhotels.com

Rosewood gown, Reem Acra (price on request). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8651100; saks.com. Flower “C” earrings ($350), feather bracelet ($695), and silver embroidered goa clutch ($2,250), Oscar de la Renta. Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 786-9991000; neimanmarcus.com

“We’ve injected our interpretation of midcentury jetset style into a casual and elegant space inspired by global beach culture.”—jason pomeranc

On the outside, a restored 18-foot-diameter clock and an “S”-shaped concrete canopy at the entrance remain as a reminder of an era known as “The Billion Dollar Sandbar.” Beyond the doors, there’s a careful mix of old and new, including Tropicale, the gardens inspired by the Tropicana nightclub of 1950s Havana; Basement nightclub, which was designed with a nod to Schrager’s ribald late-’70s hot spot Studio 54; the Matador Room, defined as a place “one might expect to see Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers waltzing through” and retaining the dramatic oval shape of the original ’50s dining room; and Basement Skate, a 2,000-squarefoot ice-skating rink that is reminiscent of the old Fontainebleau rink. While groups such as the Miami Design Preservation League have long kept historic and important landmarks from being demolished, a more informal cultural trend is happening as well: What’s old is new again. And while it’s helping to break sales records at The Miami Beach Edition, the concept of turning back time is popping up all over town. With nearly every mention of an evolving Miami with groundbreakings for state-of-the-art, multimillion-dollar residential towers, hotels, and fine dining, there is usually some tie to Miami’s rich history.

he movement harkens back to the entertainment and nightlife this city was built on, what some might consider better days. To that end, there’s a pop-up bar called Better Days in Brickell, which features oversize lounge booths made from reassembled furniture, and feels more like a set from that ’70s Show than a bar in 2015 Miami. “It’s a back-to-basics bar coupled with eclectic throwback sensibilities,” says creator Challo Schott. “It offers a witty and nostalgic American bluecollar aesthetic and a revolving menu of craft cocktails and beers.” Look around and you’ll find spots for nearly every decade of the past century. Railroad Blues is set in the Roaring Twenties; The Regent Cocktail Club honors the post-Prohibition era; the Blues Bar at the National Hotel jazzes up the ’40s and ’50s; and Rec Room is the nightclub version of the ’70s-themed basement where one might have misbehaved as a teen, surrounded by wood-paneled walls and shelves packed with old records and random pieces of nostalgia. There’s also

Ball & Chain, a modern re-creation of the Little Havana club as it was first designed in 1935, and 1930s House at The Thompson Miami Beach, which is, well, an actual house from the 1930s. Prohibition in Midtown Miami, like 1930s House, tells you exactly what kind of vibe it aims for, but in case you missed that day in history class, a sign at the entrance of the bar announces the “good old days are back.” While guests love the char-grilled octopus, truffle pasta, and seared scallops on the modern menu, owner Shawn Shanazi, says that rather than being defined by its cuisine, he wants guests “to feel transported to the magical era of the ’20s and ’30s, which was all about celebrating nightlife in the most stylish manner.” So why is this new trend popping up all over? Most say it’s an opportunity to stand out and bring something unique to Miami. With EDM and bottle service dominating the nightclub scene, the shift in atmosphere invites a new nightlife experience—usually charged with live (not digital) music, patrons hobnobbing around a bar instead of isolated with a bottle, and the opportunity to schmooze in a more intimate setting. But when it comes down to it, Russ Bruce, owner of Railroad Blues, answers the “why” question best: “It’s so much more captivating,” he says.

estaurants are also getting in on the action. From Uncle Toms Barbecue in Coral Gables, with its refurbished sign and signature special dating back to its opening in 1948, to Tamarina in Brickell, whose design choices feature both a massive 1950s satellite chandelier made in Italy and a large black and white photo of Raquel Welch from the ’60s, tastefully dated décor is the appetizer to a variety of delicious meals. Even in spots not sporting nostalgic design, guests can usually drink their way back in time. Lilt Lounge at the Epic Hotel offers cocktails like the 1919 Firenze and Death in the Afternoon (adapted from a drink invented by Ernest Hemingway in 1935), while showcasing top local musical talent singing everything from standards to jazz. Blackbird Ordinary hosts a once-a-month themed party called No Ordinary Sunday that focuses on specific eras in American history. A recent gathering there, titled A Repeal Party!, celebrated the 81st continued on page 194

Keeping it Real Ready to party old school? Here’s where to find the duds and accessories that fit the era. C. Madeleine’s—You can shop by designer or by decade at this north Miami Beach favorite packed with couture apparel, or read all about it in Tales of the Vintage Trade, a novel by owner Madeleine Kirsh. 13702 Biscayne Blvd., 305-945-7770; cmadeleines.com Déjà Vu Décor—if you’re looking to spice up your home or offce with modern vintage furniture from the ’50s, ’60s, or ’70s, then this shop is your spot. 101 NE 54th St., Miami, 305-972-8200; deja-vu-decor.com Fly Boutique—Look superfy all the time by shopping at this upper east Side consignment shop known for its eclectic mix of designer garb. 7235 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-604-8508; fyboutiquevintage.com Glo—Specializing in lighting, furniture, and high-end home accessories, this store is packed with prized possessions. 555 NE 87th St., Miami, 305-758-2727 Hollen and Jens Showroom—this Bay Harbor beauty captures the art of designer vintage fashion with clothes and accessories that take you back generations. 1177 Kane Concourse, Ste. 201, 305-495-0149; hollen andjenshowroom.com Junior & Hatter—get the look from any decade at this salon, which is decorated with a variety of vintage items. 2750 NW Third Ave., Miami, 305-571-8361; juniorandhatter.com LA Boudoir Miami—Sometimes a girl just wants to have fun in something sexy from another generation. 6900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305775-8127; laboudoirmiami.com Supply & Advise—this Midtown shop will have every man looking the part with its classic american-made clothing. 3322 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-846-9437; supply andadvise.com Sweat Records—the mainland’s go-to spot for vinyl, Lolo Reskin’s shop houses rare used and reissued tunes ranging from ’50s jazz to ’80s punk. it even has cds, cassette tapes, and vintage record players. 5505 NE Second Ave., Miami, 786-693-9309; sweatrecordsmiami.com

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Ball & Chain Calle Ocho’s most vibrant spot for jazz also slings period-perfect cocktails. In 1957, Count Basie sued Ball & Chain for lack of payment, and the owner shut down the joint. Now a poster of the jazz star adorns the wall, paying homage to old days at the Calle Ocho club, which originally opened in 1935 and reopened last year with much of the historic Little Havana ambience intact. The Dade County pine ceiling and walls remain from 1935, and owners Zack Bush, Ben Bush, and Bill Fuller brought in handmade Cuban tiles for the foors. Cuban-inspired food such as fried queso with guayaba sauce and congri fritters, and drinks infused with coffee, tobacco, pineapples, and even pastelitos complement the look and feel of the venue. But it’s the music that keeps this place bumping. There’s live jazz every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting at 6 pm, and an out-of-control La Pachanga Party complete with feather-clad dancers and 10-piece salsa bands every Saturday night. “We felt as though we had a responsibility to the people of the neighborhood to reject the trend of tearing down old gems in the name of shiny, new concepts,” says Fuller. “If an original patron came to see us, the experience would bring back wonderful memories of the past and hopefully create some great new ones as well.” 1513 SW Eighth St., Miami, 305-6437820; ballandchainmiami.com

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Calle Sol consists of Vivian Rodríguez (piano), Jimmy Rivera (bass), Gustavo Beaujardin (congas), Luis González (bongos), Bruno Méndez, Jesús Manuel, and Julio Llerena (vocals), and Raúl Fiestas, Luis Flores, and Debbie Bonegal (trombone). Represented by Lokee Entertainment.

Josue Cabrera at Blues Bar.

Blues Bar A sexy joint for blues and booze, this Miami Beach enclave reincarnates the National Hotel circa 1940. Last year, the National Hotel completed an extensive $12 million renovation, restoring the venue to the original style designed by renowned Art Deco architect Roy France in 1939. Inside, Blues Bar maintains the hotel’s historic integrity by creating a 1930s/’40s blues and jazz vibe that would have made both Louis Armstrong and Muddy Waters proud. A nightly piano player and live jazz on Sundays set a scene that was only heightened by the Miami Nice Jazz Festival, which occupied Blues Bar in November. Count on vintage-themed drinks like the National Hemingway white rum cocktail, at nearly vintage prices during the weekday happy hour, which bring in a low-key crowd, according to hotel general manager Yaser Mohamad. “The Blues Bar guests seem to appreciate the hotel’s historic feel. We reintroduced a beautifully restored icon on Miami Beach.” There’s a lot to appreciate at the National Hotel, like following up a night of sipping cocktails and grooving to jazz with a dip in the hotel’s 205-foot-long infnity pool. 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-2311; nationalhotel.com

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Hot Club time maCHine The Miami spots that take you back to where you belong. ArtCade—Play all the old-school video games like Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, and NBA Jam while drinking at old-school prices at this Miami Beach gem. 235 12th St., 305-763-8799; artcademiami.com Better Days—The vintage couches might be from your grandparents’ garage sale, but now you can get drunk on them without getting in trouble, and kick it to a ’70s vibe. 500 Brickell Bldg., Miami, 786-220-7690; betterdaysmiami.com Basement at The Miami Beach Edition— The micro-club in The Edition’s entertainment hub has a Studio 54 vibe with 2015 models walking around. 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-257-4500; editionhotels.com Highbar—Happy hour goes retro at this ’70s-style rooftop lounge atop Dream South Beach, where the ambience and the Peggy’s Punch will have you forgetting what year it is. 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-4747; dreamhotels.com Prohibition—Laugh in the face of the time period when alcohol was banned while sipping delicious cocktails at this Miami bar or upstairs lounge The Eighteenth, named for the amendment that banned booze. 3404 N. Miami Ave., 305-4389199; prohibitionmiami.com Rec Room—Get wrecked at Rec Room, where the 3,000 vinyl records on the shelves are for show, but the music will often take you back. 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-0199; recroomies.com Tropicale at The Miami Beach Edition—Relax on a hammock and transport yourself to 1950s Havana at this lush garden area inspired by the legendary Tropicana nightclub. 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-257-4500; editionhotels.com Vagabond Hotel—From the original nymph fountain in front to the retro-chic 1950s/’60s hotel rooms designed by Stephane Dupoux, guests can spend the night in a different era. 7301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-400-8420; thevagabondhotel.com

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“It wasn’t just about restoring a magnifcent property, it was about preserving special memories.”—avra jain

anniversary of the end of Prohibition. And at the Rose Bar inside the Delano South Beach, the staff concocts moonshine cocktails every Wednesday as part of the bar’s Roaring Twenties-themed evening. According to Andrew Pittard, food and beverage director, the themed night helped “to glamorize a speakeasy vibe set in the intimate space.” And glamour seems to be one of the keys—people crave a slower, more elegant experience than the beats-per-minute that has dominated the last decade of nightlife. In a hotel such as the Delano, it makes perfect sense. Along those lines, the recently revamped Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach completed a $90 million revitalization and redesign, but the famous diving board, built and designed by Art Deco architect Igor Polevitsky in 1940 and updated in the 1950s by Morris Lapidus, remains. The pool staff, too, is retro-ed out, with females donning burgundy cigarette-style short dresses reminiscent of classic ’50s pinup girls and males sporting matching classic white clam digger pants, trim bathing trunks, and red-striped shirts with matching track jackets. The objective, according to uniform designer Carol Ramsey, is to “bring back an elegance and glamour.”

ll across Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, the elegance remains intact, much like many of the original hotel signs, thanks to the Miami Design Preservation League. That’s why you’ll see a restored ritz plaza sign atop the very sleek SBEowned SLS South Beach, which after an $85 million renovation in 2012 is part Hollywood—with a penthouse designed by Lenny Kravitz—and part old-school Miami Beach, with the original 1939 structure built by architect L. Murray Dixon still in place. “Philippe Starck wanted to create a ‘dream world’ by blending the old with the new,” says Thomas Meding, area vice president at SBE, of the hotel’s designer. “Guests experience an eclectic and worldly mix of style that is in keeping with the Art Deco-themed architecture.” Of course, mandated or not, given the trend, it’s all working out quite nicely. The concept of “what’s old is new” isn’t going

anywhere, either. Hotelier Jason Pomeranc’s newest Sixty Hotels property, Nautilus South Beach, is a 2015 project that continues the trend by pumping modern luxury with touches of the original 1950s style of the building (and the famed “stairway to nowhere” in the lobby) created originally by architect Morris Lapidus. “Morris Lapidus’s innovative architectural style became synonymous with Miami throughout the 1950s,” says Pomeranc. “His aesthetic direction provided us with the design foundation. We’ve injected our interpretation of midcentury jetset style into a casual and elegant space inspired by global beach culture, creating a vibe that resonates with today’s traveler, which we feel preserves the inherent charm of this landmark.” It’s not just hotels, bars, and restaurants anymore. Miami is at a point now where entire neighborhoods are going old school, as the MiMo District is, building by building, preserving and restoring the 1950s “Miami Modern” ambience that originally jumpstarted that stretch of Biscayne Boulevard. The iconic Coppertone sign might be what first catches the eye, but the pride and joy of the neighborhood is The Vagabond Hotel, a former motel that opened last year after a multimillion-dollar renovation to make the old spot new again. It’s throwback with a modern twist both inside and out, with architectural details like terrazzo floors, Miami Dade pine, pool mosaics, and neon signs that stuck to city policies in place to preserve the area. Developer Avra Jain, who is also renovating the South Pacific Motel and Knoxon Motel, says The Vagabond’s restoration is a stroll down memory lane for many people who come by. “Every week, visitors come and share stories of their stay,” she says. “It was the family staycation every year, and this is where they learned to swim. This was their first home in Miami when they got off the boat from Cuba. This was where they may have honeymooned, celebrated birthdays, shared special times with family, and made new friends. It wasn’t just about restoring a magnificent property, it was about preserving special memories.” And as is the case with every restored venue in the Magic City, there are new memories being made every day. OD

RailRoad Blues Relive all the music, cocktails, and in-the-know entryways that made Prohibition speakeasies impossible to resist. Leading the way in the up-and-coming Arts and Entertainment District, Railroad Blues is a speakeasy concept that transports you to the Roaring Twenties as soon as you enter through the faux newsstand hiding the door. Replica Prohibitionera décor, like vintage suitcases, antique mirrors, and tufted leather banquettes, surround the small main stage that features live musical talent six nights a week. There’s also a beverage program that features a rotation of classic cocktails with unique twists and local craft beers on tap for a hint of Miami in this throwback scene. Owner Russ Bruce, who recently launched adjacent Steam Miami, went old school with Railroad Blues because it was time to bring “cool” back. “The Prohibition era was chock full of scintillating excitement and prosperity in art, culture, and hush-hush social gatherings–it screamed of smoky venues and hidden speakeasies for boozing and socializing,” he says. “Railroad Blues revives that concept.” 28 NE 14th St., Miami, 305-392-0687; railroadbluesmiami.com

Gown, Tadashi Shoji ($748). Nordstrom, Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 786-999-1313; shop. nordstrom.com. Vogue Collection 18k gold, diamond, and black onyx earrings, Judith Ripka ($5,900). Timeless at Fontainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-2000; judithripka.com. New Power Crystal Fall evening bag, Swarovski ($650). 734 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-5384877; swarovski.com Styling by Kristina Kitchen Makeup and hair by Taryll Atkins Model: Rebecca Dias @ Wilhelmina

Behind every

Great Chef

Some of the biggeSt nameS in the culinary world have planted their flagS in miami, entruSting their SouS chefS with maintaining the quality of their brand aS they trot the globe. here, Ocean Drive takeS a look at theSe unSung—but immenSely talented—toqueS of miami.

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Jason Pringle: executive Chef, db Bistro Moderne at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami Chef names don’t get much bigger, or heavier to carry, than that of Daniel Boulud, but Jason Pringle has the backbone and background to handle the load. “Jason is exactly the type of culinary talent we strive to bring to our team,” says Boulud of Pringle, who has worked at New York’s Le Bernardin and as executive chef for Michael Mina at Aqua in San Francisco. “He is dedicated, driven, and an accomplished chef.” First gig in a kitchen: Working at Subway. I was a “sandwich artist.” Foodie foundation: When I was a little kid. Dinners revolved around family, so I was always interested in [food]. Most intimidating meal you’ve ever prepared: I was in Toulouse, cooking for an international committee of chefs. I was doing roasted monkfish with razor clams, artichoke, and lemon verbena for about 400 people, and everybody at that gala was a two- or three-star Michelin chef. That was pretty intimidating. The mere mention of this food brings a smile to your face: A good braise. It’s really satisfying and comforting. You oversee how many people in the

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kitchen: Right now about 30. Your working relationship with Daniel Boulud: I speak with Daniel every couple of weeks. He’s involved in the planning of the menus and everything. I’ll work with ingredients from local purveyors and farmers, take pictures, and send them to Daniel. Then he’ll tell me what he thinks of the dishes, or what should be on the menu at that time, and we’ll make tweaks from there. Your most hectic kitchen moment: Pretty much any time things are not matching up. Most influential chef you’ve worked with: Daniel has had the most influence. Even before working with him, I was always enamored by what he was doing: cooking clean, simple, and fresh. But also Laurent Manrique and Michael Mina. Best part of cooking in Miami: There’s great seafood here, and more and more local farmers and producers. You knew you made it when… I went back to Aqua in San Francisco as the executive chef. I’d been executive sous chef under Laurent Manrique. I felt like I’d come full circle. 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-421-8800; dbbistro.com

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Marlon raMbaran Chef de Cuisine, Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Miami beach Marlon Rambaran’s sterling résumé is surely reassuring to Scarpetta’s Scott Conant: stagings at Le Cirque and Taillevent, sous chef at the renowned Le Bec-Fin, executive sous chef for David Burke, and chef tournant for Daniel Boulud. Foodie foundation: I’m originally from Trinidad and Tobago, where everything revolves around food, so I have some really great cooks in the family, my grandmother especially. In the summertime, everyone— grandkids, nephews, cousins—met at her home and we had breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I always had a love for it, so it was natural for me to become a chef. Most intimidating dish you’ve ever prepared: We had pike quenelles on the menu at Le Bec-Fin. Chef Georges Perrier would have it for lunch once a month or so. These are really delicate and super light; you have to get the pike cooked perfectly, you have to make a mousse, and everything has to be just right or it’s going to fall apart. Your working relationship with Scott Conant: He’s very hands-on. We talk two or three times a week. He comes down and does a tasting, we see that it’s his brand concept, and we move forward from there. If he doesn’t like something, he’s not going to sugarcoat it. I push myself to make sure I meet his expectations. You oversee how many people in the kitchen: Right now, about a total of 40: 25 cooks, five sous chefs, and then the dishwashers, porters.... Chef you’d most want to enjoy a meal with: Marco Pierre White. He was one of my favorite chefs growing up and fits my style in a lot of ways. He exemplifies the true art of cooking. It’s all about the kitchen, about getting that dish out. It’s not about the celebrity part of it. You knew you made it when… I haven’t made it yet. We’re only as good as our last service as far as I’m concerned. So maybe in the next 20 years or so I’ll be able to answer your question appropriately. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami, 305-674-4660; scarpettanyc.com

Conor Hanlon Chef de Cuisine, The Dutch Miami; Executive Chef, W South Beach Conor Hanlon was just 23 years old when he served as sous chef at Chanticleer restaurant in West Palm Beach. The Syracuse native then charged through the Boulud brigades at Café Boulud, db Brasserie, and db Bistro before taking over the show for Andrew Carmellini at The Dutch. This food brings a smile to your face: I absolutely love tacos. Real tacos. And pizza. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, a gourmand or someone who doesn’t know about food—if it’s a really good pizza, you can’t beat it. Things were different when you started cooking because… You could still yell a little bit, throw an F-bomb here and there. That was normal kitchen policy. This is politically incorrect to say, but I think it instills a certain sense of urgency in cooks. Your influence on The Dutch menu: I’ve tried to implement a little more of a local Florida feeling. Being here now for over five years, and dining out everywhere, you start to pick up what Miami is about—not just Key lime pies and Cuban sandwiches. The most influential chef you’ve worked with: Wesley Holten, my chef when I was with Daniel’s group. There were a lot of old French guys who were very demanding in the kitchen, but Wesley took me under his wing and explained, “This is why you do it this way,” and helped me understand the science behind the cooking. Favorite dish to prepare: I love making handmade pasta. You can zone out and not think about anything else. It’s therapeutic, almost like meditating. Chef you’d most want to enjoy a meal with: David Kinch [Manresa restaurant] is a very smart guy, and I really like his food. I just read [Blue Hill chef] Dan Barber’s book [The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food] about how we can change agriculture in this country. I think those two guys would be at the top of my list. It’s about getting to sit down with people I can have a good conversation with, more than, “That guy’s cool.” 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, The Dutch Miami, 305-938-3111; thedutchmiami.com; W South Beach, 305-938-3000; wsouthbeach.com

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TiTo Vargas Chef de Cuisine, The Bazaar by José andrés at sLs Hotel south Beach There was a certain comfort level in selecting Tito Vargas to re-create José Andrés’s magic at The Bazaar. After all, the Puerto Rican native worked for Andrés’s ThinkFood Group in Washington, DC, for 14 years, and with legendary chef Alain Ducasse before that. You oversee how many people in the kitchen: I oversee 52 employees who prepare and cook the food and then about 20 dishwashers. Your managerial style on the line: I lead by example. I try to motivate the cooks. I always tell them, “Don’t try to be better than the guy next to you; try to be better than the day before.” Most influential chef you’ve worked with: Chef Joe Raffa from the ThinkFood Group showed me how to keep calm and to thrive under pressure. The management style I have today is a reflection of him. As far as my cooking goes, Alain Ducasse at The St. Regis. That’s where I really honed my culinary technique. It was an amazing experience. Meal you most love to cook: I’d have to say cassoulet, then choucroute garni. Much of my training was in French cooking. I love it. It’s a straightforward, rich cuisine that’s all about highlighting the ingredients. Meal you most love to eat: At Thanksgiving, my grandmother bones a whole turkey, stuffs it with ground pork and black truffles, and serves it as a roulade. Every year, I look forward to Thanksgiving. Most intimidating meal you’ve ever prepared: When I was working with Alain Ducasse, I had to compose and present a dish to him. I made lamb tenderloin. I was concerned about the even sear, the perfect temperature…. That was pretty nerve-wracking. Chef you’d most like to break bread with: José Andrés, just to have a good conversation with him. Preferably at a hole-in-the-wall, to enjoy humble people’s food, simple and well executed. Just the mere mention of this makes you hungry: Puerto Rican food. It’s so hearty and soulful. The days that I’m off, I sometimes get homesick, so that’s what I crave. But to be honest, all food makes me hungry. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-2999; sbe.com

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John IatrellIs executive Chef, lure Fishbar at the loews Miami Beach hotel When spinning off Lure Fishbar from Soho to South Beach, it is advantageous to have a homegrown talent take over the wheel. Prior to driving the restaurant at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel for Josh Capon, Miami native John Iatrellis honed his kitchen skills over the course of a decade at The Forge. Foodie foundation: I grew up with food and fell in love with it at a very young age. My parents were born in Greece, and we used to go to the Greek festivals in Kendall and Coral Way every year. I got exposed to the lamb cooking on a spit, to all the grandmas and grandpas in the kitchen cooking away, and to my own grandmother cooking in my house growing up. Most influential mentor: The first job I got was in a Greek diner, and chef/owner Athanasios “Saki” Katsoufis was the best example of how to conduct oneself in the kitchen: Cook with love, with passion; not yell to make someone do something but to teach them how to do it. But the biggest influence in my life was my father. Josh Capon has taught you… His food is great, but what I take from him the most is his ability to draw crowds. As a chef, you’re putting on a show. You’ve got to blow your guests away, wow them, entertain them, and he brings all of that to the table. Best meal you ever cooked: I love to cook for families who don’t have the opportunity or funds to prepare a good Thanksgiving meal for their children. I do it every year. Connecting my journeys with other people’s journeys— that’s the beauty of what I do. Those are the best meals that I ever cooked in my life. You know you’ve made it when… The time when I can kick my feet up, relax, and say, “I’m here, I’ve made it.” I don’t think I’ll ever achieve that. The work of the kitchen is never complete. You’re always moving forward. 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-4550; lurefishbar.com OD

Visitors in front of Sandra Cinto’s Untitled (da série: Mar Aberto), 2014, at the Casa Triângulo booth at Art Basel in Miami Beach.

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Dramatic

arts

Art BAsel in MiAMi BeAch 2014 wAs A rAucous AffAir—it rAined, it poured Money, Art, And celeBs; Art wAs Both Broken And celeBrAted. in other words, this yeAr just Might hAve Been MiAMi’s finest. by hunter braithwaite

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here was something in the air during 2014’s Art Basel in Miami Beach: rain. Storm clouds swelled and broke over the beach and downtown Thursday night, letting loose torrents of rain that locals know so well during the summer. The parties went on, but not without a dash of anxiety. Will my Uber get lost in the rain? Will the city fall into the ocean? Where will an S&M-leather-clad Peter Marino lumber into next? Combined with the picket lines of NetJets pilots outside the Convention Center (the private jet company, which is a longtime sponsor of the fair, is undergoing budget cuts) and the protests for Mike Brown and Darren Wilson that shut down I-195, this year’s Art Basel felt especially real—less an escape from the world’s problems than a taste of their acceleration. But let’s talk surreal: The Opa-Locka Executive Airport filled up so quickly that private jets had to be rerouted, and did you see Leonardo DiCaprio leaving Rec Room with 20 models?

galleries. “You get to see the entire market all at once; it’s all condensed,” says Fred Snitzer, whose gallery has been included in Art Basel in Miami Beach since the fair’s inception in 2001. Snitzer’s booth was painting heavy, crowned by Hernan Bas’s The Grounds Keeper, a red and floral homage to Matisse. Unsurprisingly, the gallery did well. “It’d be great to have these things quarterly,” he says. The other Miami gallery, Michael Jon, showed works by the Los Angelesbased artists Sayre Gomez and JPW3, two of the most sought-after up-and-comers in the game right now. The gallery claimed strong sales, with pieces placed in France, Panama, Hong Kong, London, Puerto Rico, and Saudi Arabia. Beyond the miles of static art, there was a conversation series and performances by artists such as Marina Abramović, who presented guests with the opportunity to nap, although judging from the activities around the art fair, this year was anything but a snooze.

All’s FAir

Murders And Acquisitions

72,999 art acolytes and I visited the main fair this year, which started Wednesday morning and became the center of the art world, with more than 250 vetted

For being the art world’s favorite time of year, this week was not without drama. Jeffrey Deitch, who last year mistook Diddy for Kanye, got Miley Cyrus (who

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Works by Sayre Gomez from the Michael Jon Gallery booth at ABMB; Craig Robins, Jackie Soffer, and Rodman Primack hosted a lavish dinner for architect Peter Marino, the recipient of Design Miami’s Design Visionary Award, with cocktails in the new Palm Court area of the Design District, on December 4; Sean “Diddy” Combs at the First Choice VIP preview on December 3; Miley Cyrus performing with The Flaming Lips at The Raleigh, hosted by Tommy Hilfiger, Jeffrey Deitch, and V Magazine on December 3. 204 oceandrive.com

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Pablo Picasso’s Visage aux Mains, 1956, valued at $85,000, was stolen from the Art Miami fair.

“You get to see the entire market all at once.... it’d be great to have these things quarterlY.”—fred snitzer

Leonardo dicaprio grabbed a 1973 frank steLLa for just under $1 miLLion, because you need something to show those 20 modeLs.

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Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests, presented by Audemars Piguet, on December 5.

played his annual Raleigh goat rope) to headline a pot- and booze-filled fest to a gate-crashing crowd of thousands poolside. Instagram celebrity Dan Bilzerian was kicked out of LIV for assault and later booked on alleged “bomb-making” charges upon his return to LA. And then there was performance artist Mykki Blanco, who berated MoMA PS 1 Director Klaus Biesenbach while pelting him with chunks of a Subway sandwich. Gean Moreno and Ernesto Oroza’s concrete sculpture cracked beneath the drunken weight of a PAMM visitor. Consider it collateral damage on this Black Friday for the 1 percent (as collector Stefan Simchowitz hashtagged it). All this seems like silly fun and games until you consider that graffiti artist Demz was run over by a police cruiser in Wynwood and later tragically died. Meanwhile, the Pablo Picasso silver plate, Visage aux Mains (Face with Hands), exhibited at the Art Miami fair by Amsterdam-based Leslie Smith Gallery and valued at $85,000, was stolen as part of an elaborate heist by a group of unknown thieves. But the show went on, and the numbers were gaudy. There was a $35 million Alexander Calder at Helly Nahmad Gallery. You could get a $15 million portrait of Chairman Mao by Andy Warhol, courtesy of Acquavella, or a $3 million John Chamberlain from 1964, which was sold by Mnuchin Gallery. A Picasso went for $1 million over at the Swiss gallery Gmurzynska (partially

curated by Baz Luhrmann). DiCaprio grabbed a 1973 Frank Stella from New York dealer Marianne Boesky for just under $1 million, because you need something to show those 20 models.

Moving on With this year’s dramatic MOCA schism, Tuesdaynight festivities were split. Some went, as always, to North Miami for the annual MOCA party, while others opted to christen the new Institute of Contemporary Art down in the Design District at the Moore Building, its temporary space before moving into a permanent home designed by Spanish architects Aranguren & Gallegos. The ICA showcased two inaugural exhibits: Andra Ursuta’s suite of sculptures and Pedro Reyes’s “Sanatorium,” which presented art as therapy in a variety of manners. By the time that party got going, we were in Wynwood for the perpetually packed Rubell affair. This year, Don and Mera Rubell celebrated 50 years of marriage and collecting by literally spoon-feeding guests little bites of cake, while their daughter, Jennifer, showcased her foodinspired performance art.

After the PArty, it’s the hotel lobby Tuesday night continued at Casa Claridge for the TV Party presented by NeueHouse. In the early ’80s, Glenn O’Brien hosted what he calls “punk television,” a public-access show with guests like

Debbie Harry and Jean-Michel Basquiat. The party was, in effect, a rerun. Film crews jostled around as the downtown-heavy guest list drank and watched performances, including a standout set by the young rapper Theophilus London. All week long, music stole the show: James Blake and FKA Twigs at YoungArts, Miguel at the Soho Beach House, Future Brown at PAMM. ASAP Ferg, Paris Hilton. Zoë Kravitz and Lolawolf. Miley, Miley, Miley. Down at the new Miami Beach Edition, the W magazine party flooded out into the lobby, while host Bill Powers schmoozed the fire marshal to let more people into Basement, the nightclub below. A billiards game spilled out onto the marble floor, a model wearing a lampshade on her head spilled out of her thong, and we leaked into the party through an elaborate series of back doors. Down we went, past the bottle-service tables, past the bowling alley, and even further, until we basked in a blue light. There it was: an ice-skating rink, lit by candles. A bit of Switzerland in the heart of Miami Beach. The new hotel established itself as a regular venue this Basel. On Thursday, while much of the city crowded PAMM to watch a DJ set involving jet skis and jet packs, artists Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe presented their send-up of the art-fair age, back at the Edition. Their Shadow Pool: A Natural History of San San International used a fashion show, a concert from pill rockers Black Bananas, and an

opposite page, clockwise from top: Dog Hood, 2011, by Yoshitomo Nara from Blum & Poe, ABMB; Rafael de Cardenas and Emmett Moore photographing some of Moore’s furniture design at the Design Miami collectors preview and vernissage on December 2; Marina Abramovic and Rodman Primack at the Fondation Beyeler dinner honoring Abramović on December 4.

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Love Remembered, 2007, by Damien Hirst, at White Cube Gallery, ABMB.

Satellite (in My eyeS) Once again at the Deauville hotel in North Beach, NADA (New Art Dealers Alliance) was as established as the antiestablishment can be. Locust Projects moved almost half its booth in the first 15 minutes, including a group of paintings by Miamibased Roberto Gomez that “went like wildfire,” according to Locust Projects development associate Amanda Sanfilippo. A few feet away, Miami’s new arrival from Kansas City, Bill Brady Gallery, sold out its booth of Zach Reini paintings in 10 minutes. Assistant Director Jacqueline Falcone had the faux humility down pat: “There’s been a lot of buying.” Down the Beach at Untitled, a record-breaking 32,000 people visited the fair, which expanded in terms of square footage and curatorial oversight (Artistic Director Omar Lopez-Chahoud was joined by curators Christophe Boutin and Melanie Scarciglia). Eric Firestone Gallery out of East Hampton, New York, had a booth that included Sanford Biggers’s quilts (he sold two to an unnamed institution), Jen Stark, and midcareer painter Eric Freeman. All of the art worked amazingly with the sunlight, especially since Firestone gave his booth a ’70s beach-house vibe with some rough-hewn wood paneling from Home Depot.

intelligent DeSign Everyone loves Design Miami. It’s not too big, the mood lighting is easy on the eyes (as is the clientele), and you get to touch things. This year, as the fair celebrated its 10th anniversary, everyone loved Gallery Diet’s booth of Emmett Moore. From the pink AstroTurf on up, the Miami-based designer reworked banal street objects in ways that are anything but. Six-packs of aluminum cans become coffee tables; basketballs prop up bookshelves. The work was smart, funny, and a good deal cheaper than the Zaha Hadid dining room table (carved from a single chunk of black granite) on sale for 320,000 euros around the corner.

BolDfacerS There was a little something for everyone this year. From the get-go, it was Peter Marino’s show, with his personal collection, “One Way: Peter Marino,” on display at the Bass Museum of Art. But as the week went on, others such Ryan McNamara’s Meem: A Story Ballet About the Internet, Beatriz Milhazes at PAMM, and Theo Jansen’s movable “Strandbeest Exhibit” wowed. Julian Schnabel, who has become somewhat of a local, with his designs now decorating the new Flatiron Brickell building, showed off at the NSU Fort Lauderdale, while The Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO) presented “Impulse, Reason, Sense, Conflict. Abstract Art from the Ella FontanalsCisneros Collection.” The de la Cruz Collection

Contemporary Art Space showed “Beneath the Surface.” Of course, there were Kate Hudson, Elle Macpherson, Tommy Hilfiger, Robert Pattinson, Eva Longoria, Owen Wilson, Rosario Dawson, Chanel Iman, Russell Simmons, and Swizz Beats.

HoMetown HeroeS Although she had the booth in Design Miami, Nina Johnson-Milewski and her husband, Daniel, staged a sprawling group show, “Great Expectations,” in their Shorecrest home. Visitors could come and see work by Gina Beavers, Nicolas Lobo, and Jim Drain, among others, in a relaxed domestic setting. Anthony Spinello split his time between the Design District, where he teamed up with Gucci to exhibit a series of paintings by Canadian Kris Knight so fay they’d make Bosie weep, and South Beach, where he organized the stunning “Auto Body”—a show of 33 female artists selected by a committee of 25 female curators—in an old car shop. But the most colorful cultural arts mashup occurred in the Little Haiti Thrift and Gift Shop. DJs played amid racks of used clothes as part of #IHaitiBasel, organized by the New York and Miami-based collective MGKAT. With the MC chanting, “Clap, bitches, clap,” the crowd obeying, and a neighborhood man slinging $15 bottles of homemade rum and pineapple juice, it was clear: This was Miami. This was real. OD

opposite page, clockwise from top: Peter Marino at the Design Miami collectors preview and vernissage on December 2; Louise Fuller, 2013, by Georg Baselitz, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, at Art Basel 2014; PAMM’s one-year anniversary featured a live performance by vocalist Kelela; Big Nude III by Helmut Newton, Kicken Berlin.

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extended slideshow lecture to elucidate to the audience a major cultural event that just happens to be nonexistent. It was well received, by some.

A concrete sculpture crAcked beneAth the drunken weight of A pAMM visitor. consider it collAterAl dAMAge on this blAck fridAy for the 1 percent.

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Roche Bobois (price on request). 450 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, 305-4441017; roche-bobois.com

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Extravagant dEsign plays host to thE most sultry in miami fashion. PhotograPhy by DaviD Drebin Styling by luiza renuart

Evening dress, Ralph Lauren Collection ($7,495). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-861-2059; ralphlauren.com. Silver Intreccio metal knot clutch, Bottega Veneta ($3,480). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-8646247; bottegaveneta.com. on table: Brass armband, Jennifer Fisher ($615). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys.com. Mechanix breast plate, Gemma Redux ($598). Intermix, 634 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-5950; intermixonline .com. Arrow marble T-bar cuff, Lizzie Fortunato ($275). Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, 786-999-1000; neimanmarcus.com. Milky Way Cloud bracelet, Lele Sadoughi ($285). Mayda Cisneros, 4102 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 305-448-5848; maydacisneros.com furniture: Hector chair ($16,500) and Galassia tables ($10,530, set of three), Armani Casa. Miami Design District, 10 NE 39th St., 305-573-4331; armani.com

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on kristy: Blazer ($2,950), bandeau

top (price on request), and skort ($1,025), Versace. Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-864-0044; versace.com. Heeled sandals, Ruthie Davis ($855). Coltorti, 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 786-517-1330; coltortimiami.com. Evening bag (on table), Chanel (price on request). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-868-0550; chanel.com. on bruno r: Suit ($2,050), shirt ($800), and trousers ($490), Salvatore Ferragamo. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-8166; ferragamo.com. Socks, Falke ($29). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 305-865-1100; saks.com. Spazzolato Aepic oxfords, Nicholas Kirkwood ($835). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. on bruno endler: Jacket ($2,290) and pants ($890), Valentino. Bal Harbour Shops, 305-867-1215; valentino.com. Shirt, Giorgio Armani ($325). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-861-1515; armani.com. Printed Gommino loafers, Todâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ($525). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-867-9399; tods.com furniture: EOS II dinning table

($10,012), high-back dining chairs ($1,189 each), and low-back dining chairs ($1,099 each), Artefacto. Village of Merrick Park, 4440 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 1600, Coral Gables, 305-774-0004; artefacto.com

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on bruno endler: Wool pants, Dior Homme ($680). Miami Design District, 161 NE 40th St., 305-571-3576; diorhomme.com. on kristy: Swimsuit, Cushnie et Ochs ($495). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-6161; neiman marcus.com. White-gold Diapason earrings, Vhernier ($7,650). Miami Design District, 140 NE 39th St., 305-445-9356, vhernier.it. Bebare Chablis metal mirror sandals, Stuart Weitzman ($435). Aventura Mall, 19575 Biscayne Blvd., 305-932-0080; stuartweitzman.com. on bruno r: Formal travel suit ($2,850) and shirt ($660), Louis Vuitton. Miami Design District, 170 NE 40th St., 305-573-1366; louisvuitton.com. on nightstand: White-gold Vague earrings, Vhernier ($6,450). see above. Gold-plated honeycomb cuff, Michelle Campbell ($750). Atrium, 1931 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-0757; atriumnyc.com. Spine cuff, Jennifer Fisher ($945). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-4212010; barneys.com. Andrew metal box clutch, Jill Haber ($1,650). Miros Boutique, 7216 SW 57th Ave., South Miami, 305-667-0084; jillhaber.com furniture: Nebraska bed ($3,125), Frette bedding sheet set (starting at $695), and Monte Carlo nightstand ($895), Tui Lifestyle. Miami Design District, 3898 Biscayne Blvd., 305-573-5411; tuilifestyle.com

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Evening dress, Ralph Lauren Collection ($7,495). Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-8612059; ralphlauren.com. T-strap sandals, Roger Vivier ($850). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-868-4344; rogervivier.com furniture: Patinated linen and wooden-frame black maple wood Antoinette coiffeuse, Armani Casa ($23,490). Miami Design District, 10 NE 39th St., 305-573-4331; armani.com

on bruno endler: Double-breasted peak-lapel cutaway

suit ($2,395) and double-collar extension shirt ($298), John Varvatos. Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-501-4900; johnvarvatos.com. Greggo flats, Christian Louboutin ($945). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-4212010; barneys.com. on bruno r: Suit, Philipp Plein ($1,625). Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-466-2338; philippplein.com. Shirt, Giorgio Armani ($325). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-861-1515; armani.com. Socks, Falke ($29). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 305-865-1100; saks.com. Spazzolato Aepic oxfords, Nicholas Kirkwood ($835). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. on kristy: Dress, Akris ($3,990). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-2299; akris.ch. Brass grate cuff, Jennifer Fisher ($680). Barneys New York, see above. Isabelle three-row ring, Paige Novick ($290). Mix at The Breakers, 1 S. Country Road, Palm Beach, 561-655-611; paigenovick.com. Flavia pumps, Alejandro Ingelmo ($850). Neiman Marcus, Bal Harbour Shops, 305-993-4620; neimanmarcus.com furniture: Minster four-seater sofa, ivory plaid throw, ivory cushion, burgundy cushion, Kepi coffee table in quartz gray, dining table, Madeley oval table in quartz gray, and Kendall cream chair (prices on request), Bentley Home. Luxury Living Showroom, Miami Design District, 4100 NE Second Ave., Ste. 201, Miami, 786-409-5558; luxurylivinggroup.com

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on bruno endler: Jacket ($1,695) and pants

($875), Philipp Plein. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-466-2338; philippplein.com. Black Spazzolato derbies, Nicholas Kirkwood ($840). Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100; saks.com. on bruno r: Navy cotton suit, Salvatore Ferragamo ($2,050). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-866-8166; ferragamo.com. Shirt, Canali ($295). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-868-3456; canali.com. on kristy: Halter bralette ($175) and silk crepe pants ($350), Milly. Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com. 18k gold-plated bracelet, Gemma Redux ($225). Intermix, 634 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-5950; intermixonline .com. Charisse pumps, Sergio Rossi ($625). Bal Harbour Shops, 305-8643643; sergiorossi.com. Clutch (on couch), Reece Hudson ($795). Barneys New York, 832 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-421-2010; barneys.com furniture: Mah Jong modular handmade sofa with endless compositions designed by Hans Hopfer with fabrics by Missoni ($46,815), small pillows ($200–$290), Dervish cocktail tables ($2,030–$2,040), vases (prices on request), Kais low box ($1,030), and Kais pedestal ($715), Roche Bobois. 450 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, 305-444-1017; roche-bobois.com

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EminEnt domain Gold Coast Report Hyde Resort & Residences will bring its legendary nightlife scene to Hollywood, Florida.

To New HeigHTs

The comfy Blue-collar riviera— hollywood and hallandale—goes upscale and skyward. by sean mccaughan Walk down the wide, paved Hollywood Beach Broadwalk (not boardwalk) and, with the exception of the classy low beachside wall just high enough to sit on and wash the sand off your feet, the town’s collection of sleepy beachfront motels, salty old taverns, and family-run pizza joints feels frozen in time before the contemporary condo canyons of South Florida existed. Hollywood Beach is still the comfy blue-collar Riviera that Sunny Isles Beach stopped being 20 years ago when 30-story condo towers began replacing kitschy motels. Yet change is afoot in Hollywood. At the center of it all, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort is rising just to the south of the Hollywood Beach bandshell. The Margaritaville tower, with its 349 guest rooms, is a stark, although not completely foreign, change to the neighborhood beat. Named after the popular Buffett song, not surprisingly, the resort caters to former beach bums who long ago traded in their surf shacks and lifeguard wages for the suburbs and more flush occupations but want to continued on page 222

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EminEnt domain Gold Coast Report Beachwalk overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway.

Hallandale BeacH may evolve into tHe new Sunny iSleS BeacH of Broward county, witH vertiginouS BuildingS tHat make tHe town’S iconic BeacH Ball water tower Seem almoSt out of date. relive the old days. The resort’s amenities come with straight-from-Buffett-lyrics names poking fun at the laid-back beach town lifestyle that Hollywood Beach has always been about, like the License to Chill Rooftop Bar, the St. Somewhere Spa, and the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar.

Sage Beach, designed by the renowned architect Carlos Ott, is among the new luxury condominiums changing the image of Hollywood Beach.

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For the affluent looking for a place to buy, and perhaps less fond of cheeseburgers in paradise, Sage Beach (sage-beach.com) and the Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort (costahollywood.com) are viable choices. Both are residential projects (although Meliá does double-duty as a condo/ hotel) with a sleek, modern, and “beachy” but contemporary aesthetic, and both are in close proximity to the Broadwalk, with Meliá occupying a site stretching from North Surf Road to A1A, just off the Broadwalk, and Sage Beach taking a more intimate oceanfront site in walking distance from the Broadwalk’s southern end. Meliá has units ranging from studios to threebedrooms, while Sage Beach has two- to four-bedroom units, including six penthouses. Both are under construction and will be completed in 2015. A little bit further south, the formerly sleepy Hallandale Beach, with its midcentury motels, may evolve into the new Sunny Isles

Beach of Broward County, with vertiginous buildings that make the town’s iconic beach ball water tower, built at a time when it was the tallest thing in sight, seem almost out of date (historic preservationists, keep a watchful eye). The Related Group is making a substantial investment in the area. Its Apogee Beach (apogeebeachcondos.com) is the third condominium tower completed in South Florida since the beginning of the infamous 2008 recession, and its Beachwalk (beachwalkhallandale condos.com) and Hyde Resort & Residences (hyde resortresidences.com) condominium towers are both under construction along with a shared beach club (opening in March) for the future residents. As to Related’s northward expansion, “We are able to deliver beachfront projects at a significant discount to Sunny Isles and South Beach,” says Related’s Condo Division President Carlos Rosso. “It’s a great value proposition for buyers.” The oceanfront Hyde (which is technically just over the border, in Hollywood, but is next door to the Hallandale “ball”), the most high-end of Related’s efforts, is 97 percent sold out, and will operate in partnership with hospitality group SBE, a team Related has joined with on a number of other projects around South Florida. Hyde broke ground in September 2014, while Beachwalk, which is just over the Intracoastal Waterway—and thus a short walk away from the beach instead of on it—topped off a few months before Hyde broke ground and is completely sold out. Looking to the future (and a few yards west), Related is working on a project for the parking lot south of the Hollywood Crowne Plaza Hotel and directly across A1A from Hyde, which the company plans on launching sometime mid-February. Luckily Hallandale is getting an infusion of new kitsch to replace the rapidly disappearing old: A giant statue of a pegasus fighting a dragon is the latest addition to the roadside vernacular of Biscayne Boulevard, thanks to Gulfstream Park Race Track. Pegasus, a mythical horse with wings, is winning the match, perhaps symbolizing the speed and swiftness of racing thoroughbreds. The dragon’s meaning is a bit harder to interpret. They’ll both soon be flanked, however, by an even taller specimen: a condo tower. The Village at Gulfstream Park, the outdoor retail and entertainment area attached to the track, is getting a condo tower called, rather prosaically, Gulfstream Park Tower (gulfstreampark.com). Units will range from studios to three-bedrooms, and, though a walk to the beach is a bit of a trek, you can stroll over and bet on the ponies. OD

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Keep prying eyes away at these ultra-private homes in the sKy with penthouse pools, access to helipads, and the utmost in security. by sean mccaughan

One Thousand Museum, a condo tower that will be by far the most superlative of the towers that make up the palisade known as the Biscayne Boulevard Wall, will be capped by the most superlative of penthouses when it’s completed. The building ceremonially broke ground this past December during Art Basel, where its internationally renowned architect, Zaha Hadid, was honored by Mayor Tomas Regalado with a key to the city and cheers from throngs of eager architecture lovers. The 16,000square-foot penthouse, which has a remarkable $49 million price tag (it would be the biggest residential sale ever on that side of Biscayne Bay) comes with an indoor pool, doubleheight living areas, access to the helipad on the roof, and two private elevators (one leading to both of the penthouse’s floors and another going to the helipad). Sales center, 1040 Biscayne Blvd., Fifth Fl., Miami; 1000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 855-663-6873; 1000museum.com The long, cylindrical shaft of the Porsche Design Tower Miami is becoming very noticeable now that the project is under construction, and it rises into the Sunny Isles Beach skyline, resembling a very stylish tailpipe. Developed by car lover Gil Dezer, whose family owns an automobile museum in North Miami Beach, and designed by the Porsche Design Group, the building is notable for its triple set of glass car elevators that will whisk residents’ Bentleys, Maseratis, and Porsches up to their private sky garages. Sales center and construction site, 18555 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; for additional information, call 305-974-0500; designtowermiami.com

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Three floors of fully customizable luxury, with 9,200 square feet of indoor space and 9,000 square feet of outdoor space, await the buyer of the penthouse at developer Don Peebles’s Bath Club Estates—if the $50 million price is right. The extremely low unit-count of the building (13), and the fact that each is enormously expensive (and thus likely owned by the kind of people of leisure who will often be at one of their many other equally expensive homes), will result in quite a bit of privacy. Although the unit is being marketed as having five bedrooms, nine baths, and a rooftop infinity pool, customization of the layout by architecture firm Arquitectonica, and interiors by interior designer Jennifer Post, means you can really have as many, or as few, rooms as you like. 6747 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-306-4700; thebathclubestates.com Sure, it’s just one level above the lobby of Fisher Island’s newest residential building, but the Lanai West unit at the Palazzo del Sol has a terrace (or lanai, if you will) that more than makes up for the lack of height in sheer spaciousness. At 12,844 square feet, the terrace alone is about the size of whatever small European country the palazzo’s architecture is inspired by. The 8,680 square feet of indoor living area include five huge bedrooms, a billiard room, and a foyer the size of an average one-bedroom apartment. And of course, since it’s located on the ultra-private Fisher Island, the only people on Miami Beach who can see you would need binoculars. Sales pavilion, 1 Fisher Island Dr., Fisher Island, 305-613-2118; dora puig.com; palazzodelsol.com OD

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The ultra-exclusive, 13-unit Bath Club Estates in Miami Beach; the 16,000-square-foot penthouse at One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects comes with a price tag of $49 million; the $50 million Bath Club Estates penthouse is fully customizable, with a layout by renowned Miami architecture firm Arquitectonica and interiors by interior designer Jennifer Post.

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Kevin Maloney and Tomi Rose at the Muse sales gallery; a 47-story boutique high-rise, Muse is located in Sunny Isles Beach, overlooking the Atlantic; the lounge at Miami’s Crystal View Court, a listing of Rose’s.

TouTed as one of The mosT desirable zip codes in The world, miami is aTTracTing more of The 1 percenT Than ever before, say a leading mulTi-markeT developer and an agenT To The sTars. moderated by julia ford-carther “Celebrities and billionaires are always looking for the newest, hottest thing,” says Tomi Rose, senior vice president of Opulence Realty International’s Sports & Entertainment Division. Here, Rose and Kevin Maloney, founder/ principal of Property Markets Group, discuss what’s attracting a new set of celebrities and billionaires to the Magic City. Tomi Rose: Miami is the hottest city in the world right now, and a lot of billionaires and A-listers are moving [here]. The Beach is definitely going at a high number. One of the penthouses at Faena sold at about $4,000 a square foot. Downtown, Zaha Hadid’s [One Thousand Museum] is starting at about

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$1,300 per square foot. Resales—I have one at the Marquis, two celebrities have lived there—are selling at about $725 per square foot. Kevin Maloney: We’re seeing the same thing [at Muse]. Miami still looks very inexpensive compared to LA and New York City. I know a lot of the billionaire crowd personally who are buying Faena—[Larry] Gagosian, Leon Black, Eddie Minskoff—and the list goes on. TR: And think about billionaires selling to other billionaires in the home market. Mike Fernandez, a billionaire, sold to Ray Allen on Tahiti Beach, an 11,000-something-square-foot house. There is interaction between the athletic world and billionaires; they continued on page 228

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Miami’s Crystal View Court as seen from the dock.

run in the same circles. KM: That’s exactly what happens. The brother buys, and then the brother-in-law wants to buy for the sister and all the friends. What happened with Faena, they got a couple of high-networth individuals to buy in, and then all of a sudden… It’s that circle of friends where everybody knows each other, and they all call each other and say, “I just bought for $3,000 a foot. I got a deal!” Eddie Minskoff called me and said, “I bought, Black bought down there, and my other friend bought and he paid $2,500 a

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foot—he stole the unit!” TR: The platform that a celebrity can bring to a project is incredible. KM: We have celebrities come to us and say, “The price is $10 million, sell it to me for $9 million and you can use my name.” That deal works depending on what you need for marketing. You need a couple of hooks in the building. You need a starchitect and a high-end designer. It might be a celebrity. You create enough buzz and people start to buy, and you get absorption and velocity of sales, you can start to push

prices, and then that gets publicized and feeds upon itself. TR: With high-net-worth individuals, whether they’re in the spotlight or not, they’re all looking for the best buildings, the best architecture, the best location. KM: Everybody wants the newest, the latest, the greatest, and that’s very indicative of the Miami culture. A great deal of the market is being funded by South America. Our buyers are probably 20 to 30 million people in South America.

TR: You’re talking about people who are putting away $5 to $100 million. KM: By default, if someone’s looking to buy between $5 and $25 million, that person’s got a liquid net worth between $100 and half a billion. We have quite a large population worldwide that is in that category that would be buying. All this new wealth that was in South America is now trying to leave South America. There is this flight of capital, and the first stop is Miami. You get your A-list celebrities buying down here as well. We’re certainly

getting our handful of professional soccer players [and] athletes. Think of real estate as, for most of these people, an antique car or a Renoir, and they’re putting it away in the safe. They may be living there or occupying it once in a while, but for the most part, it’s collateral. It’s a different kind of concept. It’s an asset. opulence international realty, 2060 n. Bayshore dr., Miami, 786-229-1949; opulenceinternational realty.com. property Markets group, 1441 Brickell ave., ste. 1510, Miami, 305-9171070; propertymg.com OD

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“[Billionaires] think of real estate as an antique car or a renoir, and they’re putting it away in the safe. it’s an asset.”—kevin maloney

EMINENT DOMAIN Trends Harlow crystal chandelier, inspired by a German chandelier from the 1970s, Restoration Hardware ($3,195). Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-935-1253; restoration hardware.com

Tourbillon vase in black enameled crystal, Lalique ($9,250). Available after March 15, Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com

Elizabeth Taylor wearing a velvet evening dress, circa 1950.

Lotus Pod candlesticks made in the traditional Chinese hand-hammering technique of copper repousse with matte silver finish, Robert Kuo ($2,250 each). Niba Home, Miami Design District, 39 NE 39th St., 305-573-1939; nibahome.com

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Romantic design can set the mood in the Magic City winter, spring, summer, and fall. Picture arranging red roses in a Lalique vase, relaxing in a Roche Bobois velvet-upholstered bed with artisanal sheets from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, installing a chandelier from Restoration Hardware that looks like a diamond wedding band, or serving from Bellagio Home’s bar with a blue lacquer interior reminiscent of Capri’s Blue Grotto. OD

Capri bar designed by Alexander M. Weyts in morado wood, with a bronze base (price on request). Bellagio Home, 1680 Michigan Ave., Ste. 819, Miami Beach, 305-9219006; bellagio-home.com

Profile bed upholstered in cotton velvet with a padded frame and headboard, Roche Bobois ($7,695). 450 Biltmore Way, Miami, 305-444-1017; roche-bobois.com

Affinity matelassé artisanal bedding in cotton long staple percale with 520-thread count, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams ($275–$300 for coverlet; $110 for euro sham). 3800 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 786-609-9920; mgbwhome.com

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Egg chair inspired by Arne Jacobsen’s 1958 original, with a stainless steel base ($860). Urbana Interiors, 305-898-4706; urbanainteriors.com

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eminent domain abode & Beyond Cabin Fever’s Gayle Zalduondo and Andrew Kelly on the porch of one of their company’s cabins.

Home Delivery

Much has changed for Andrew Kelly and Gayle Zalduondo since they built their first prefab cabin eight years ago. The Miami-based couple had been running Urbanus, their own design and manufacturing company, since 1989—designing products for name-brand retailers like Crate & Barrel and Room & Board—until industry changes motivated them to explore new business options. “We were thinking about what’s next for us, what would we like to do with our experience—and we realized that prefab housing was really an exciting industry that was now morphing into something new,” says Zalduondo. Zalduondo and Kelly gave prefab (short for “prefabricated,” meaning the homes are manufactured in sections to enable quick or easy assembly

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on site) design a shot and crafted a 320-square-foot cabin in their manufacturing facility in Little River, then set it up on an empty lot in Spring Garden to be photographed for their recently launched company website. Among those who took notice was the Gaudet Design Group, the landscape architects for Bob Dylan, who acquired the tiny structure for the legendary musician’s home in Santa Monica, California. And with that first purchase, Zalduondo and Kelly’s prefab business, Cabin Fever, was born. Since then, the couple has produced about 80 prefab structures for customers all over the country, who use them for everything from one-room music studios, home offices, or garden sheds to multi-bedroom in-law continued on page 234

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a new generation of prefab homes—from “granny flats” to sprawling primary residences—are a smart solution for florida families. by jean nayar

eminent domain abode & Beyond “Prefab housing was an exciting industry that was now morPhing into something new.” —gayle zalduondo

Cabin Fever’s cabins are available with custom interior finishes and made-to-order furnishings.

cottages, weekend houses, and even main residences. “We started with tiny cabins, but now customers are really looking for vacation retreats and full-time homes,” Zalduondo explains. “People started to think about prefabricated homes differently as a result of the recession [and] green building movement,” says Steve Linton, president of Deltec Homes, a manufacturer of prefabricated homes that was established in 1968 and has shipped 5,000 homes to date. “When the home is built, there are many things we can do in the factory that allow it to be more energy efficient that are hard to do in a field setting. [People] understand the value behind it [and] embrace the idea of environmental responsibility and building a more sustainable home.” As result of Kelly and Zalduondo’s success and the market insight they gained along the way, they’ve adapted their business model, expanded their product line and services, and added the words “Cab Prefab” to their company name in early 2014— because their buildings are no longer limited to small cabins—in order to push their business to the next level nationwide. The design duo also launched a sister company called Grey Build for their business in South Florida. “We have an à la carte menu and can either offer a shell-only structure with walls and a roof, or we can make a complete package with the shell, open floor plans, cabinets, and provocative materials and interior finishes, starting at about $175 per square foot,” Zalduondo adds. Unlike early prefab structures, which were marketed in the US by Sears, Roebuck and Co. in the 1930s to middle-class buyers interested in easy-tobuild, affordable housing options, Cab Prefab and Grey Build’s prefab structures aren’t so much about

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low cost as they are about speed, value-engineering, and eco-friendly materials. Now the pair is designing and manufacturing prefab structures in a range of formats and sizes from one-room “granny flats” to four-bedroom homes in two styles, which Zalduondo describes as either “beach modern,” using silverywhite galvanized aluminum and stainless steel with bleached wood finishes, or “urban industrial,” using gray carbon steel, bronze, and plywood finishes. Prices start from about $20,000 for a 120-square-foot cabin to $100,000 and higher, depending on the scale and level of detail, and homes can be shipped to locations in most parts of the country for about $3,500. “The small premium that you may pay up front for a [prefabricated] home pales in comparison to the additional maintenance and energy expenses that a [conventional] house sees over its lifetime,” says Linton. “In one [case study], the total cost of a Deltec over a conventional home was about 5 percent more in upfront cost. Then after about 10 years, the total cost of owning a Deltec is about the same as a conventional new home [and] an existing home that was about 20 percent cheaper to begin with. So at about 10 years, we see this break-even point. As you carry that into the future 20 or 30 years, it’s even more dramatic. The savings are 10 to 20 or more percent.” While Kelly and Zalduondo offer guidance for putting the houses together, the cost of construction depends on standard rates for local builders. Yet their kit includes everything from siding, insulation, and interior finishes to plumbing, electricity, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning as well as bath and kitchen fixtures and appliances. Some handy DIYers even build their homes themselves. The prefab kits can also be ordered with made-to-order furnishings,

finishes, and light fixtures. Built mostly of recycled steel, Cab Prefab and Grey Build’s structures are also engineered to meet codes for regional conditions, such as earthquakes or hurricanes—an extra bonus that any prefab enthusiast in Miami is sure to love. This high-level customization suits Miami’s discerning homeowner set. “Customers have total flexibility to do whatever they want with the home in terms of adding luxury items, whether that’s in the finishes or [features] that are important to them,” says Linton. “We see homeowners building small getaway cabins that are very simple, then we see multimilliondollar homes that are very luxurious.” And yes, they can deliver to Star Island. 6301 NE Fourth Ave., Miami, 786-734-6247; cabinfever.us.com OD

Ready to Be PReFaB? Before deciding if a prefab home is right for you, Grey Build’s Gayle Zalduondo suggests considering these five planning tips: •Know your site’s specifcs—size, elevation, slope. •Establish a budget—including land, prefab housing, shipping, construction, and fnishing costs. •Consider your timeframe—prefab houses can be designed and built much quicker than a standard house, but it still must rest on a foundation, so you can’t take it with you without incurring extra costs. •Explore local building restrictions—building codes and permitting procedures vary and will affect the structural and materials details. •Understand your lifestyle—prefab homes aren’t always cheaper, but they do feature integrated value engineering for greater energy effciency, sustainability, and customization.

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percent or higher in the new regions—Grand Rapids, Michigan; Savannah, Anyone who wants to keep his or her finger on the pulse of the economy Georgia; and the Foxwoods Resort casino in Connecticut—bringing the numneeds to know what’s happening in retail. American consumers traditionber of Tanger-owned malls to 47 in the United States and Canada, capping a ally have served as the engine of economic growth, and their discretionary $500 million expansion program that began in January spending accounts are the largest contributor to the 2014 that Tanger describes as “the largest building boom country’s gross domestic product. Why Not MiaMi? we have had in our history.” And who better to ask for a read on the health of conTanger OuTleTs is sTill searching Tanger’s confidence in the future of retail—and the sumers than Steve Tanger, president and CEO of Tanger fOr a sOuTh flOrida hOme. value of the company’s underlying real estate assets— Factory Outlet Centers? The company, founded by It’s a pity, Steve Tanger says, since “retail in Miami lies in his view of the broader economy. “It’s doing a lot Tanger’s father in 1981, became the first outlet mall busiis on fre,” thanks in large part to the infux of interbetter than people had anticipated,” he says. “People ness to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange in national shoppers. Nevertheless, he adds, there simply are seeing the value of their investments [climb] sub1993. “We’ve been doing this for 33 years, and have never isn’t a large enough plot of land available to build on. stantially, followed by the value of their homes.” ended the year with an outlet center less than 95 percent “We would need 50 acres, and in this market, it’s Tanger has made a home base for himself in Miami occupied,” says Tanger, a resident of South Beach. tough to fnd—and if it were, it would be too pricey.” Beach, close to favorite hangouts Zuma and Cipriani (“I As 2014 drew to a close, the economists were in a bind love the atmosphere at Casa Tua!”), and he plays golf at as to how to interpret trends. Black Friday sales were Indian Creek (where he quips that “my handicap is my swing”), but he hasn’t disappointing; consumer confidence numbers unexpectedly retreated. On been able to open a Tanger outlet mall nearby. Not that Miami is short of allurthe other hand, overall retail sales remained relatively buoyant. And Tanger, ing retail. “There are other great malls; there is the Design District, which will eyeing results at the hundreds of top brand-name retailers that sign leases at his expand and thrive,” he says. “It has been fascinating to watch it all develop: Five company’s malls, was taking the rosier view. “Our traffic is up,” he says. “We’re years ago, Lincoln Road was nowhere. Having attractive shopping experiences opening three new shopping centers.” is simply part of life’s collage.” OD Each of those, Tanger says, is now on track to open with occupancy rates of 90

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The Italian luxury house Fendi recently teamed up with the Château Group to develop Fendi Château Residences, its first-ever global real estate project, just south of the Bal Harbour Shops. With architecture by Miami-based Arquitectonica and

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HIDE AND CHIC

Make an open kitchen more beautiful and discreet with Boffi’s newest cabinet introduction, Hide. Designed by the masterful Italian architect Piero Lissoni, the high-quality cabinet system (starting at about $40,000) allows appliances and other kitchen hardware to disappear behind a series of sliding doors, elevating utilitarian cooking spaces with fine furniturelike appeal. The system can be customized to almost any dimension and comes in an array of matte and gloss lacquer, wood veneer, and resin finishes. 3800 NE Second Ave., Miami, 305-571-8216; boffistudiomiami.com

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Lalique’s new Serene collection of crystal light fixtures offers a fresh twist on original designs created by René Lalique in 1928 and 1931. Designed by Munichbased design group Windfall, the chandeliers, sconces, and table lamps are carved with dahlia motifs—a classic of the Belle Epoque era—and sensuous figurines—designed for the legendary Orient Express luxury train. The crystal prisms come with nickel, gold, or bronze finishes and halogen or LED sources. Starting at $4,500. Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 305-537-5150; lalique.com

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Rosario Dawson at the fifth annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finale hosted by Russell and Danny Simmons at Soho Beach House.

Craig Robins and Pietro Beccari at the Luxury Living Art Basel celebration in the Miami Design District.

Andres, Juan, and Diego Guevara at the Aziari opening at The Falls.

Annette, Maru, Pedro, Christy, and David Martin at a VIP dinner honoring Jaume Plensa at Park Grove.

Debora Aguiar and Paulo Bacchi at Artefacto Home.

Eric Allred and Cara Diorio celebrating Roberto Cavalli eyewear at Cavalli Miami.

Gustavo Mendonca, Lais Bacchi, and Flavio Mendonca at Artefacto Home.

Faith Lemoine and Mari Andreu at the Cavalier opening.

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Carmen Bradley with Maxine and Robin Adler at the 40th US anniversary of Roche Bobois.

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Brooke Neidich, Teresita Fernandez, Madeleine Grynsztejn, and Sue Hostetler at Art Basel magazine’s Women in Arts Luncheon presented by Baha Mar at Katsuya at the SLS South Beach.

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magazine along with presenting sponsor Baha Mar hosted the fifth annual Women in Arts Luncheon at the SLS South Beach to celebrate the industry’s most influential women in the art world. Art Basel magazine Editor-in-Chief Sue Hostetler hosted this year’s honorees, who included Lynda Benglis, American sculptor and visual artist; Teresita Fernandez, large-scale installation artist and sculptor; Madeleine Grynsztejn, Pritzker Director of the Museum of Contemporary Arts, Chicago; and Brooke Neidich, philanthropist and cochair of the Whitney Museum of American Art. Meanwhile at the Roche Bobois showroom in Coral Gables, Ocean Drive and Roche Bobois hosted an exclusive party in celebration of the design house’s 40th anniversary in the United States. Guests perused the showroom’s newest designs while enjoying Cherry Tart wine courtesy of Hundred Acre and cocktails courtesy of Fleur de Lis Vodka, along with dinner by the bite from R House, Swine Southern Table + Bar, and Seasons 52.

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Charles Freeman and Sasha Brinkley at the 40th US anniversary of Roche Bobois.

Ana Maria Zuleta and Julien Bigan at the 40th US anniversary of Roche Bobois.

Patricia Hanna, Michele Oka Doner, and Allison Goldberg at Art Basel magazine’s Women in Arts Luncheon presented by Baha Mar at Katsuya at the SLS South Beach.

Daniel Rojas, Claudia Pascuali, and Audley Bosch at the 40th US anniversary of Roche Bobois.

Sara Fitzmaurice and Rebecca Taylor at Art Basel magazine’s Women in Arts Luncheon presented by Baha Mar at Katsuya at the SLS South Beach.

Tracey Emin at Art Basel magazine’s Women in Arts Luncheon presented by Baha Mar at Katsuya at the SLS South Beach.

Jessica Lichtenstein and Natasha Schlesinger at Art Basel magazine’s Women in Arts Luncheon presented by Baha Mar at Katsuya at the SLS South Beach.

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Colleen Crowley, Johnny Manziel, and Julianna “Julz” Goddard at J. Cole Live at the Delano Beach Club.

Martin Solveig and Don Diablo at Wall at the W South Beach. DJ Vice at Hyde in Wonderland’s New Year’s Eve at Hyde Beach at the SLS South Beach.

Ben McKenzie and Nick D’Annunzio at Pitbull’s New Year’s Eve Revolution at the Thompson Miami Beach.

Fabolous and Johan Durango at Ivy New Year’s Eve 2015 presented by Hennessy V.S. and Moët Nectar Imperial Rosé. The Weeknd at his performance with Nervo at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach presented by Belvedere Vodka and Moët.

Pitbull and LaLa Anthony at Pitbull’s New Year’s Eve Revolution at the Thompson Miami Beach.

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Dustin Ward and Ralph Pagano at Love & Wine on the rooftop of The Collection Coral Gables.

Alexandra Dickinson, Ana Serfimova, and Brittany Wagner at the Veronica Beard personal appearance at CUSP at Neiman Marcus Merrick Park.

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Jan Kath and Joanne Reyes at Kath’s showroom opening at Rug Revolution.

Avril Graham, Alessandra Quintero, Leslie Bowe, Normal Quintero, and Nancy Batchelor at a Harper’s Bazaar-sponsored shopping event at Ralph Lauren Bal Harbour to benefit the Growing Together Youth Group.

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Dashil Hernandez, Holly Baratta, Frederique Van Riet, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Lubov Azria, Karolina Nukiewicz, Rachel Fox, and Stefanie N at Hervé Léger’s Lubov Azria’s personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

Don Peebles and Carole and Oscar Seikaly at the 58th annual Vizcaya Ball at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Gianvito Rossi and Regina Moody at Rossi’s personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

Tom Healy and Ben Greenman at the Miami Book Fair International author party and Poetry Takeover at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach.

Brian Vickers, Morgan Beaty, and Noah Lazes at the SurPassed Racing Cup Championship afterparty at Wall at the W South Beach. Damaged Goods, Tony Laurencio, and Killa Ka at Mansion.

Lorena and Gil Dezer at the Porsche Design Tower Sunny Isles 2014 Art Car unveiling.

Emilie Sobel, Sloane Salzman, and Gant Thiede at the Vince Bal Harbour grand opening.

Chris Dougnac, Ryan Trecartin, and Krystle Bruise at the Helen Venero lecture series launch at The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum with Trecartin.

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Dylan Gonzalez, Lauren Fitzpatrick, Felipe Torres Urso, and Felicia Marquez at YoungArts’ Evening of Music at Lilt Lounge.

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Raynald Aeschlimann and Camilla Belle at the Omega boutique opening in the Miami Design District.

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

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

Love Is Blind A culinary adventure that takes you all over the globe. 225 Altara Avenue, Coral Gables, 305-748-6118

Versailles The authentic and famous Miami-Cuban classic.

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Bizcaya Mediterranean-influenced cuisine serving fresh fish and prime cuts of beef, at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove.

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

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

Bocce Bar Midtown’s latest addition distinguishes itself from the rest with a bocce ball court and its rustic feel and cozy ambiance. 3252 NE First Ave., Miami, 786-245-6211

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

The Butcher Shop Trendy addition to Wynwood that fuses retail, restaurant and beer garden into one gourmet hot-spot.

Artisan The newest hot spot in Key Biscayne perfect for sandwiches or tapas. 658 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne;

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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.

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Pascal’s on Ponce Contemporary French cuisine. 2611 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 305-444-2024

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

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Peacock Garden Cafe The ideal setting for outside dining at anytime of day. 2889 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove,

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Red Fish Grill Romantic, waterside seafood dining experience. 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Miami, 305-668-8788

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

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

Sushi Samba The finest fusion of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine at the Westin Colonnade Hotel.

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LISTINGS 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

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink Michael Schwartz’s highly successful Design District eatery. 130 NE 40th St., Atlas Plaza, Miami, 305-573-5550

Mignonette A raw oyster bar with a welcoming environment where seafood lovers can share a bottle of bubbly while enjoying a dozen of the freshest oysters. 210 NE 18th Street, Miami, 305-374-4635

Morgans Modern, home-style comfort food for brunch, lunch and dinner. 28 NE 29th St., Miami, 305-573-9678

PM Buenos Aires Fish & Steak House

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

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

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

selection of BBQ, grilled meats, and tapas all ideally complimented by signature cocktails. 115 NE 3rd Ave., Miami,

Salumeria 104 Authentic Northern Italian salumi shop and trattoria serving traditional dishes and cured meats. 3451 NE

305-577-3454

786-567-4940

1st Ave., Miami, 305-424-9588

db Bistro Moderne The New York sensation from chef Daniel Boulud, in downtown’s JW Marriott Marquis.

Sugarcane From the creators of Sushi Samba, a raw bar and grill with a South American spirit. 3252 NE 1st Ave., Miami,

255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, FL 33131, 305-350-0750

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

786-369-0353

Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita Located in the heart of Brickell’s Financial District, the restaurant, offers a unique selection of International fusion cuisine.

Soya y Pomodoro Intimate Italian located in a quaint Neoclassical alcove. 120 NE 1st St., Miami, 305-381-9511

1000 South Miami Ave., Miami, 305-403-3103

Toscana Divino Brickell’s Italian trattoria features an Italian happy hour, “Aperitivo Italiano,” every Wednesday. 900 S.

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

Miami Ave., Miami, 305-371-2767

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

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

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

Tamarina Specializes in Italian cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean coast incorporating freshly caught seafood and local produce which is prepared using classic Italian techniques. 600 Brickell Avenue, Miami, 305-579-1888

305-375-0765

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.

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

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, 305-373-0063

Miami, 305-358-9848

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,

1395 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-503-6529

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

305-579-0035

Batch Fresh off a successful opening, this Gastropub, with cocktails on tap, is soon to be Brickell’s favored hotspot.

Miami, 305-913-8358

30 SW 12th St., Miami, 305-808-5555

Naoe Experience natural Japanese cuisine as Chef Kevin Cory serves a unique Chef’s Choice menu. 661 Brickell Key

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,

Dr., Miami, 305-947-6263

Novecento Argentinean and Mediterranean cuisine.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Wolfgang Zweiner’s famous steak house has finally arrived in Miami. 315 S. Biscayne Blvd.,

305-358-4555

1414 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-403-0900

Miami, 305-487-7130

Cantina La Veinte A cultural expression of true Mexican cuisine featuring traditional Mexican decor with an art deco flare and over 100 brands of Mexican wine pairings. 465

The Oceanaire Ultra fresh seafood and American Steak house. 900 S. Miami Ave., Miami 305-372-8862

Zuma Internationally acclaimed Japanese “pub fare” from London restaurateur Rainer Becker, at the Epic Hotel.

Brickell Ave., Miami, 786-623-6135

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

Cipriani Exquisite Italian restaurant with impeccable service and elegant design. 465 Brickell Ave. CU1, Miami, 786-329-4090 Crazy About You A truly unique lounge setting, and picturesque water front dining experience. 1155 Brickell Bay Dr,

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

270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-577-0277

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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

15 Steps Seasonal farm-to-table dining at the Eden Roc hotel. 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-5594

Pollos y Jarras Authentic Peruvian cuisine with an extensive

305-532-1727

Miami, (305) 377-4442

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LISTINGS Casa Tua Italian restaurant with a private upstairs lounge and la dolce vita vibe. 1700 James Ave., Miami Beach,

1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-763-8272

305-673-1010

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

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

Beach, 305-455-5000

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

Beach, 305-763-8147

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

La Piaggia A St-Tropez beach club without the jet lag.

Dolce Italian Contemporary take on Italian classics located at The Gale Hotel. 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach,

Miami Beach, 305-532-9577

305-673-0199

The Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill Stunning waterside dining featuring chef Mark Zeitouni’s cuisine, at The Standard.

Drunken Dragon South Beach’s first Korean barbecue restaurant presents a unique method of table side cooking while offering a combination of Asian inspired dishes as well as tropical, exotic cocktails. 1424 Alton Rd, Miami Beach,

40 Island Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-1717

Khong River House Authentic Northern Thai cuisine served in a farmhouse-styled interior. 1661 Meridian Ave., Miami

La Locanda Classic Italian just south of Fifth Street. 419 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-6277

1000 South Pointe Dr., Miami Beach, 305-674-0647

Larios on the Beach Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s award winning go-to destination for cuban cuisine. 820 Ocean Drive,

Lucali Brooklyn’s most coveted pizza in the heart of South Beach. 1930 Bay Rd., Miami Beach, 305-695-4441

305-397-8556

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

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. 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

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

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

The Forge Restaurant & Lounge Chef Christopher Lee brings his award-winning talent to this culinary institution with an innovative take on the classic American steakhouse. 432

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, is somewhat of an institution on Collins Avenue, serving American bistro fare with an international twist, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-674-1160

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

437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-0700

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

305-538-9299

Fung Kú Asian Cuisine Korean BBQ and Sushi Bar, at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. 1720 Collins Ave., Miami Beach,

Meat Market Chef Sean Brasel has created an imaginative, top-flight menu with flair at this packed hot spot.

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

305-534-7905

915 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-532-0088

Miami Beach, 305-397-8882

Hakkasan The exquisite Chinese creations of London restaurateur Alan Yau, at the Fontainebleau. 4441 Collins Ave.,

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

Miami Beach, 786-276-1388

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

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

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

Fratelli La Bufala Sumptuous pizzas and pastas prepared with the freshest buffalo mozzarella imported from Italy.

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

Big Pink Bright and fun diner, serving full-bodied classics. 157 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-4700

305-538-7444

Icebox Offering the finest deserts in Miami Beach. 1855 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach, 305-538-8448

BLT Steak at The Betsy Hotel Laurent Tourondel’s interpretation of the American steak house. 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-673-0044

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,

Café Prima Pasta Authentic Italian meats, cheeses, pastas and desserts since 1993. 414 71st St., Miami Beach,

305-466-9191

305-867-0106

Joe’s Stone Crab A must-see Miami institution since 1913.

Beach, 305-514-7474

Morimoto South Beach Famed Iron Chef Morimoto seamlessly integrates Western ingredients with traditional Japanese techniques inside the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach. 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1271 Mr Chow Iconic Chinese showplace at the W South Beach. 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-1695

11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-0365

Canyon Ranch Grill Wholesome seasonal dishes with an emphasis on local farming methods. 6801 Collins Ave., Miami

Moreno’s Cuba At the Riviera South Beach A Cuban-inspired 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,

Juvia Artistic food presentation and an innovative take on Asian fusion, with stunning views of South Beach.

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

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LISTINGS cuisine by Executive Chef Jonathan Lane at Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach. 2445 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 305-695-3600

Umi Sushi & Sake Bar A communal, Japanese-style dining experience in the lobby at Delano. 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-5752

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

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Farm Fresh Southern Cooking, Bourbon and Blues. 1600 Lennox Ave., Miami

Hakkasan

Beach, 305-538-5220

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

NORTH DADE, BROWARD Carpaccio Bal Harbour Shops’ most bustling spot for delicious Italian fare. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-867-7777

News Cafe This 24-hour spot remains the heart and soul of South Beach. 800 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-695-3232

is locally sourced and designed to be shared.

Nobu Legendary Japanese seafood delicacies, at the Shore Club. 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-3232

The Restaurant at The Setai Five-star, trans-ethnic cuisine with a strong Asian influence. 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach,

1100 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-514-1940

Corsair Award-winning chef and television personality Scott Conant has crafted a rustic, seasonal menu rooted in the farmhouse cooking of America and the Mediterranean, located within the Turnberry Isle Miami. 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, 305-932-6200

305-520-6402

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

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

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,

305-538-2000

305-993-3333

Serendipity 3 A famous New York original, known for the best desserts in town. 1102 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 305-403-2210

La Goulue Fantastic French bistro in the Bal Harbour Shops.

The Setai Grill Prime steak house with the finest seafood selections, accompanied by The Setai’s impressive wine list.

Makoto Modern Japanese cuisine in the Bal Harbour Shops.

Porfirio’s A contemporary take on flavorful Mexican cuisine. 850 Commerce Street, Miami Beach, 786-453-2657

Prime Fish Fish shack meets sophisticated fine dining; renowned restaurant owner Myles Chefetz has done it again with his new restaurant that is sure to please all seafood lovers. 100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-4550

9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-865-2181

9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-864-8600

2001 Collins Ave., Miami, 305-520-6400

Palm Restaurant Old New York-style steak house. Prime Italian Upscale American-Italian sister restaurant to Prime One Twelve. 101 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-695-8484

Siena Tavern Top Chef Fabio Viviani & DineAmic Group head south with their Chicago outpost. Located in the South of Fifth neighborhood, Siena Tavern blends Italian elegance with Miami’s electrifying energy. 404 Washington Avenue, Miami

9650 E. Bay Harbor Dr., Bay Harbor Islands, 305-868-7256

Pilar Named after Hemingway’s famed fishing boat, this Aventura neighborhood gem offers seafood-focused, modern American classics from Executive Chef Erica Nicholl using locally-sourced and peak-of-the-season ingredients.

Prime One Twelve Extraordinary, modern take on the classic steak house. 112 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach,

Beach, 305-534-5577

305-532-8112

Smith & Wollensky Classic steak dishes, outstanding seafood, and an award-winning wine selection.

20475 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, 305.937.2777

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

1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-2800

ROK:BRGR Gourmet burger bar and gastropub with a modern approach on American comfort foods, located at The Village at Gulfstream Park. 600 Silks Run, Suite 1210,

Beach, 305-532-7555

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

Stripsteak With its classic menu, dynamic dining and bar scene, and sophisticated atmosphere, acclaimed Chef Michael Mina breaks new ground with Stripsteak, the modern alternative to the traditional steakhouse setting. 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 877-326-7412

Sushi Samba Dromo Japanese-Brazilian fusion fare amid a bustling ambience. 600 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach,

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

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,

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

305-695-3226

Rd., Miami Beach, 305-531-4833

Red, The Steakhouse Hot Mediterranean-influenced steak house. 119 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-534-3688

Hallandale Beach, 954-367-3970

Texas De Brazil A unique concept that offers diners a parade of meats and an extravagant seasonal salad area.

Taco Beach Shack World famous gourmet farm fresh tacos and cocktails, at Hollywood Beach Hotel. 334 Arizona Street, Hollywood Beach, 954-920-6523

300 Alton Rd., Suite 200, Miami Beach, 305-695-7702

Restaurant Michael Schwartz Locally inspired dishes and a fantastic ambiance at the iconic Raleigh Hotel pool deck.

Tongue and Cheek Upscale American cuisine with a trendy, yet relaxing ambiance. 431 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 305-612-1163

305-704-2900

The Restaurant at Mondrian South Beach Modern American brasserie and sushi bar serving globally inspired cuisine that

Traymore Restaurant and Bar Locally sourced seafood fare, as well as the hotel’s signature COMO Shambhala

Tap 42 Enjoy a combination of Fort Lauderdale’s finest American Craft Beers, hand-crafted cocktails made from fresh local ingredients, a creative menu of burgers and other inventive dishes. 1411 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-4900

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Drawing Room Bar & Lounge Mixologist Albert Trummer brings his signature libations and one of a kind blend of apothecary and designer cocktails to the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach.1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1271

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2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach, 305-531-2727

Bardot Intimate lounge featuring live music and an edgy scene. 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-576-557 0

Club Deuce Everyone’s favorite timeless dive bar.

Nikki Beach Mostly outdoor hot spot to see and be seen. 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-538-1111

222 14th St., Miami Beach, 305-531-6200

Gavanna “Vibe dictates the night” at Wynwood’s hot-spot. 10

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

Wood Tavern Artsy and relaxed indoor-outdoor enclave where hipsters, art-walk crawlers, and collectors mingle.

2531 NW 2nd Ave., Wynwood, 305-748-2828

Beach, 305-531-1271

Rec Room New York-influenced upscale basement lounge, at the Gale Hotel. 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach,

FDR Subterranean lounge at the Delano.

305-673-0199

NE 40th St., Miami, 305-573-1321

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

Radio Bar Hip local bar, new to the SoFi area. 814 First St., Miami Beach. 305-397-8382

1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-5752

Foxhole New watering hole and neighborhood bar owned by nightlife veterans. 1426A Alton Rd., Miami Beach,

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

305-534-3511

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,

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

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

Jazid Intimate, live jazz and blues and nightly drink specials.

Story “A new chapter in Miami Nightlife”. 136 Collins Ave.,

1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-9372

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,

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

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

305-672-1852

LIV The hip, high-energy megaclub, at the Fontainebleau. Hyde AmericanAirlines Arena A posh VIP lounge on the court-level of the Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami,

4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4680

Ted’s Hideaway A laid-back local bar with a pool table and a delightfully grungy scene. 124 Second St., Miami Beach,

855-777-4933

Mansion Plush, oversized dance club with copious VIP nooks. 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-8411

305-532-9869

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

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Mokaï A modern lounge with New York sensibility and Miami joie de vivre. 235 23rd St., Miami Beach, 305-673-1409 Mynt A vibrant club that plays host to South Beach’s fabulous crowd. 1921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-0727

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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You’ve Been Comped EvEn thE rich don’t mind a frEE mEal or bottlE. in miami, it’s a way of lifE. by jon warech

very Miami-priced meal (I still left a tip), I looked around and saw wellknown lawyers, Hollywood types, and doctors—guys who not only rolled up in six-figure cars but have a Jeeves on salary to do the driving—all doing the same thing. That’s when it hit me: You can live in this town and never spend a dollar. Everyone is doing it. The wealthy, the hot young models, folks with just enough Twitter followers, realtors, editors, developers, guys who occasionally say funny things on Facebook, fashion bloggers—they’re all there at that new restaurant or store opening where they pass around Champagne and hors d’oeuvres for hours on end. Somewhere every night, there is a free party to go to, and every Miami socialite (most of whom head back to their penthouse at the Continuum, bachelor pad at the Icon, or home on fill-in-the-blank island afterward) is in attendance. Free apps, free booze, and a free gift bag usually loaded with certificates for free facials, free blowouts, and a bottle of free vodka for later. I’m still waiting for when a free-rent voucher is in one of those bags. It’s incredible, and it’s what makes Miami an amazing city. Everyone’s looking to party, to celebrate, reopen, and commemorate. And the only thing that pays is the liver. OD

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Billionaires do it. Millionaires do it. Writers who occasionally eat ramen noodles in the off-season do it. It doesn’t matter what you bank—everyone is in search of a freebie. And in a town where drinks cost $25 and the price of fun is jacked up to appeal to high-spending tourists, locals schmooze their way into socialite status in order to live the good life for free. Sure, the best restaurants have four dollar signs next to them on every dining website, but no one really pays attention. They just sort of shrug their shoulders and say, “Eh, it’s better than giving the money to my ex-wife.” That is until, of course, you figure out that you don’t always have to pay. Recently, while sitting at my second VIP dinner at Morimoto, the ultrachic Japanese restaurant in the newly revamped Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach on Collins Avenue, I figured it all out. It was the second VIP dinner, because chef Masaharu Morimoto (whom many know from the hit TV show Iron Chef ) is now a Miami Beach chef, and in Miami Beach, we give away dinners to the in-the-know VIP crowd. In case you were wondering, VIP means “free.” That means—twice—I enjoyed the yellowtail pastrami, tuna pizza, rock shrimp tempura, spicy king crab, and, oh, I don’t know, the crispy whole fish and the Duck Duck Duck on the house. As I was signing my name on what would have been a

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