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CONTENTS

DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 56 / SUPER HERRO Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro is shooting for his best season yet

By Paige Bowers Photography by RIOCAM

66 / STATE OF THE ARTS Aventura’s definitive guide to Miami Art Week

By Eric Barton

72 / HEARTFELT HOLIDAY Jenni and Joshua Coba host a Christmas-Hannukkah party

By Linda Marx

80 / FLOWER POWER Pastel baubles in tropical motifs

By Mary Murray

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DEPARTMENTS 16 / FROM THE EDITOR AVENTURIST 19 / THE MIX

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COURTESY OF ONE&ONLY RESORTS

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48 / HIGH SEAS

24 / LIVING WITH IVEY

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Get ready to explore with Outback Yacht’s new Outback 50

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Gifts that give back, plus haute shimmering metallics

Festive tipples at Spanglish Craft Cocktail Bar + Kitchen

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88 / LOCAL BITES

Luxe stocking stuffers

Dazzling jewels for the holidays

Swiss chocolatier Läderach expands to South Florida, Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen is a Mediterranean delight, Hard Rock’s must-try Kuro, and more

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All eyes are on the all-electric Lucid Air luxury sedan

New exhibits at the Museum of Art and Design, three hotels to visit during Miami Art Week, a local’s gift guide, and more

Food that improves mood

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Coffee-infused products

36 / THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! Tips for hosting a grand gathering

Holiday spirits worth the splurge

By Mark Spivak

98 / SOCIAL STUDIES

By Steven Stolman

Fabulous events around town

ESCAPE 41/ WANDERLUST

LAST LOOK 104 / GRAND RENOVATION

Discover Rwanda’s safari adventures

By Paul Rubio

A look at Gucci’s expansion inside Aventura Mall

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FROM THE EDITOR

Celebrate!

Daphne Nikolopoulos

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Most families have holiday traditions. In our family, we embrace a curious mix of American and Greek Christmas rituals, some traditional and others uniquely ours. For example, we have our 12-year-old twins make something every year; it could be an ornament, a dish for Christmas Eve dinner, or a holiday-inspired work of art. Our cookie baking always includes kourabiethes and melomakarona, in addition to gingerbread men. And we have two gift-giving occasions (our kids are particularly fond of this one): Christmas morning, per our adopted homeland, and on New Year’s Eve, when Saint Basil (the Greek version of Santa Claus) visits.

Jenni and Joshua Coba have their own mixed traditions, which they share with their three young children. Since they celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in their home, Jenni decorates for both holidays using objects she’s been collecting for decades. Not only do the Cobas make the season special for family and friends, they attach a charity to their holiday parties. Read about their joyful celebration in “Heartfelt Holiday” on page 72.

This month we also present a special cover story featuring Miami Heat player Tyler Herro. Tyler models looks from the new Louis Vuitton men’s store in the Design District with a swagger and irreverence only a 21-year-old superstar could pull off. Check out his style, and read more about his ambitions, in “Super Herro” on page 56.

And because it’s also the season for art, we have compiled a guide to Miami Art Week, which blissfully returns this month after a year’s hibernation. We cover the top art fairs, newest exhibits, and must-visit museums, and present conversations with movers and shakers in the art and design space. If you plan to partake in Art Week, you won’t want to miss “State of the Arts” on page 66.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday with family and friends!

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GOOD GIFTING Stocking stuffers don’t have to be afterthoughts. We have some fun editors’ picks for small but mighty gifts on page 30.

CHOCOLATE PERFECTION There’s never a bad time for chocolate, but the holidays make it imperative. Read our interview with World Chocolate Master Elias Läderach on page 88.

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ON VIEW Miami Dade College’s flagship museum, The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD), recently reopened its doors following renovations to the Freedom Tower. In line with its “Museum Without Boundaries” initiative, which “encourages interaction and collaboration with local audiences and organizations,” MOAD is presenting three new exhibitions to foster a reimagined Magic City.

“For the Time Being” is the firs American museum exhibition of the influential Icelandic artist Hreinn Fridfinnsson. The show highlights his use of minimal gestures to transform everyday materials into elusive and enigmatic artworks.

The immersive installation “Mongrel” tells the story of artist Jorge Pardo’s childhood memories as a Cuban-American refugee through a series of 25 quasiabstract drawings, along with modernist chairs, custom-fabricated chandeliers, and a carpet designed by the artist in MOAD’s expansive Skylight Gallery.

In “Constructed Color,” Venezuelan-born artist Loriel Beltrán showcases a collection of innovative abstract paintings, made by affixing slabs of layered pigment to panels. Her exhibition kicks off MOAD Projects, a new platform for local artists to realize new projects in addition to research the understudied historical developments in the city’s cultural past. (moadmdc. org) —Juliana Accioly

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ARTISTIC STAYS Miami hotels are turning their properties into vibrant gallery-like spaces in honor of the city’s epic art programming taking place this month. Here, we highlight three spots worth a visit. —J.A.

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EDEN ROC AND NOBU HOTEL MIAMI BEACH Eden Roc and Nobu Hotel Miami Beach are partnering with the Los Angeles–based Art Angels gallery to curate a rotating roster of contemporary curations, including a collection of colorful mural installations by French artist PunkMe Tender, inspired by graffiti and street art. (edenrochotelmiami.com; nobuhotels.com)

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FAENA ART Faena Art will launch “The Project Room” during Miami Art Week, a platform for artists to explore new facets of their practice through a residency program, a series of artist talks, and the fostering of new models for social interaction. The space will debut with Barcelona-based artist Andrés Reisinger in collaboration with Aorist, along with a large-scale immersive artwork by Argentinean artist and creative director Pilar Zeta. (faenaart.org)

THE SAGAMORE HOTEL The Sagamore Hotel will turn its lobby and ground floor into a gallery space featuring works by French Brazilian pop art duo Léo & Steph, Israeli artist Itzik Mevorach, and Italian-born Erika Calesini. The property will also host live art in its sculpture garden and a “Fresh Paint at The Sagamore” immersive multimedia experience. The Sagamore’s twentieth anniversary Art Brunch takes center stage December 4, promising art activations, entertainment, gourmet food, and cocktails. (thesagamore.com)

Art dealer and restaurateur extraordinaire Alvaro Perez Miranda moved to Miami following successful stints in Japan and New York in hopes of integrating his passions for food and art. He made his mark locally by first launching Vagabond Restaurant & Bar with Alex Chang in Miami and later opening Wabi Sabi and Hiyakawa. Last year, the Venezuelan-born entrepreneur converted a 1,000-square-foot space on NE 79th Street into Black Ship Moment, a multimedia collaborative where he displays pieces from his art collection and helps foster artistic careers through rotating monthly exhibits and immersive experiences. (instagram.com/blackshipmoment) —J.A. AVM: What inspired the opening of Black Ship Moment?

Perez Miranda: First, my passion for art. I went to art school but never liked what I did and saw the potential of so many talented young artists that needed the push. At the core of the gallery’s direction is to nurture emerging talents that I personally like.

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Ryota Unno is a Nihonga artist that I love.

Nihonga is an ancient Japanese technique that uses crushed natural pigments mixed with rabbit skin glue, painted on washi paper, and mounted on wood.

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ALEPEL Footwear designer Adriana Epelboim-Levy intersects art and fashion in her customizable, classic-silhouetted shoes.

Local artists handpaint designs at her studio in North Miami. Complimentary monogramming is included. (alepel.com)

COCONUT CARTEL Miami natives Mike and Dani Zig tapped their experiences in Central America to offer a coconut water–infused, premiumaged Guatemalan rum. Ideal for solo sipping and simple mixing, Coconut Cartel is aged in American white oak barrels and carries vanilla, oak, salt, and subtle tropical notes, with a smooth and luscious finish. (coconutcartel.com)

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PRACTICES TO REDUCE CORTISOL AND STRESS EXERCISE: As little as 20 minutes a day has been proven to lower cortisol levels and increase endorphins, the body’s mood elevators.

MEDITATION: This practice imbues a sense of calm that can last throughout the day.

GET OUTSIDE: A good dose of vitamin D helps to balance gut bacteria, thereby boosting mood.

B VITAMINS: B vitamin deficiencies, especially B6 and B12, have been linked to depression.

DIET: An anti-inflammatory diet rich in whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, grains, healthy fats, and protein helps to balance hormones and the gut.

pressure, inflammation, and metabolism.

Cortisol is also known as the stress hormone because it plays an important role in protecting us from danger. When you encounter a threat—a bear charging you in the woods, for example—your adrenal glands release a surge of adrenaline and cortisol, boosting energy and helping you to flee. Once this danger has passed, the hormones stabilize, blood pressure returns to normal, and the day goes on.

But when you are constantly stressed, the body has a hard time deciphering between stimuli. Are you running from a bear or just involved in a heated debate? When stressors are omnipresent, the adrenal glands keep producing cortisol as if an attack is imminent, putting you in chronic fight-or-flight mode leading to various health problems.

Signs of high cortisol levels include anxiety, depression, sleep issues, high blood pressure, and sudden weight gain, especially in the abdomen and face. It can also lead to digestive problems, as cortisol curbs digestion in order to conserve the energy needed to fight off danger (that darn bear, again).

As humans, we tend to gravitate toward sweets to lift our mood, but refined carbohydrates and simple sugars only make things worse. Refine sugars and processed foods cause a temporary dopamine spike that is followed by a subsequent crash, resulting in a chemical imbalance in the brain. A diet high in refined sugars also increases inflammation throughout your body and gut, which can lead to mood disorders, anxiety, and even depression. Artificial sugars can also cause imbalances in gut bacteria and interfere with serotonin production. And inflammatory oils (such as corn, soybean, and canola) can create inflammation in the gut.

Thankfully, there is an array of foods that can elevate your mood when incorporated into a healthy diet. Read on to learn more.

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Using a cocktail shaker, add lime juice, orange juice, and blueberries.

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» MOOD-BOOSTING FOODS OMEGA-3-RICH FOODS: Fatty fish like salmon and tuna, as well as plant-based sources like chia, flax, and hemp seeds, help to decrease inflammation, balance hormones, and lower cortisol.

NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, cashews, and pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds contain tryptophan, which increases serotonin production.

ANTIOXIDANT-RICH FOODS: Berries, vegetables, and dark leafy greens all help decrease

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inflammation in the gut and brain, reducing cortisol levels.

COFFEE: Caffeine, in moderation, boosts dopamine production.

MAGNESIUM-RICH FOODS: Avocados, bananas, broccoli, spinach, and dark chocolate contain magnesium, which not only helps to calm the body and mind, but it reduces inflammation and cortisol too.

B-VITAMIN-RICH FOODS: Items such as poultry, eggs, chickpeas, lentils, and edamame help to regulate dopamine and serotonin.

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1 tbsp. lemon juice

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1. Cheeky notepad set ($60 for four pads), Dear Annabelle, dearannabelle.com, a percentage of all sales is donated to One Tree Planet, an environmental charity focused on global reforestation through planting trees. | 2. Silver Lockit x Doudou Louis bracelet with recycled silver on an organic cotton cord ($645), Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton. com, $100 from every bracelet sold supports UNICEF. | 3. Kiki stuffed elephant doll ($39), The Elephant Project, theelephantproject.com, 100 percent of net proceeds support organizations that aid in fighting the poaching crisis and provide care to injured, abandoned, orphaned, and abused elephants. | 4. Everyday Royalty DIY crown and tiara kit ($31), Super Smalls, supersmalls. com, Super Smalls is partnering with Mia’s Miracles to donate one crown kit to hospitalized children for every kit purchased. | 5. Advent calendar with skin care products ($495), Dr. Barbara Sturm, olivela.com, 20 percent of net proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. | 6. Tory Burch Foundation seed box curated collection of products from women entrepreneurs ($98), Tory Burch, toryburch.com, 100 percent of net proceeds benefit the Tory Burch Foundation and its work to empower women.

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RED ALERT Loubiworld Miniature seven-piece fragrance set ($300), Christian Louboutin, saks.com Life is too short to commit to just one fragrance.

A better plan is to go on a fragrance “journey” with shoe maestro Christian Louboutin. The designer’s Loubiworld Miniature unisex fragrances span the spectrum from seductive (Loubicroc) to whimsical (Loubidoo). The seven scents are presented in a box that recalls Louboutin’s signature red soles.

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TALKING SCENTS Prosecco reed diffuser ($68), Antica Farmacista, anticafarmacista.com Nothing sets a festive mood like fragrance, and Antica Farmacista’s reed diffuser in Prosecco is my go-to for gifting. Notes of Satsuma citrus balance with subtle florals and fruits to create a crisp scent that has a sparkling effervescence all its own. —K.D.L.

ON THE CASE Airpods case ($1,100), Gucci, gucci.com Misplacing those pesky pods is a thing of the past when you gift your forgetful friend or family member with this chic case created to keep your AirPods or AirPods Pro safe.

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By Steven Stolman | Photography by Rob Rich Clockwise from above: A transformed barn is an ideal venue; Prosecco pours welcome guests; takeaway market corn puddings served in the host’s own white ceramic lasagna pans.

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What do you do when the guest list grows beyond the confines of your home? The answer is to think outside the box—or, as was the case for this simple but heartfelt dinner for 50, inside the barn. Indeed, sometimes the most unlikely settings can inspire the most delightful gatherings, without breaking the bank.

While many shudder at the idea of hosting hoards for dinner, there are times when it’s required; think rehearsal dinners or milestone birthdays and anniversaries. But there are also folks blessed with so many friends who all know each other that entertaining everyone in one fell swoop is a total joy. In the iconic film The Wizard of Oz, the Tin Man is told: “A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.” For those who are loved by lots, a big gathering can be a wonderful way to return all that affection.

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Guests enjoyed Prosecco, cocktails, and a buffet of fried chicken, St. Louis–style barbecue ribs, and grilled seasonal vegetables, plus an array of mini desserts presented in lovely étagères.

napkins, plus candlelit lanterns brought from home.

The florals were inexpensive pots of seasonal flower purchased that morning from a local supermarket. Any big-box building supply store with a garden center would offer the same selection. The key is to think local.

If you’re doing this in South Florida, chrysanthemums would look silly, but bougainvillea, hibiscus, or orchids would be lovely, and they can go home with you afterwards. Don’t have access to a barn? Maybe it’s a tiki hut, slat house, or party tent (the most trusted inclementweather insurance policy).

The menu for this dinner could not have been easier or better received. It began with pigs in blankets with mustard (a surefire crowdpleaser), followed by a buffet of crispy fried chicken, St. Louis–style barbecue ribs, hearty corn pudding, and grilled seasonal vegetables.

In lieu of a caterer, I ordered takeaway from a market in advance.

The chicken and ribs came in foil containers for easy reheating and transferral into my serving pieces. A few days before the dinner, I brought my own white ceramic lasagna pans to the market for the corn puddings.

The desserts came from a much-loved local bakery famous for its lemon squares, raspberry crumble bars, and blondies, all cut into bitesize pieces and served on tiered étagères procured from the same party rental company that provided the tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, flatware, and glassware. If rentals are budget busters, there are plenty of stylish disposables on the market—chic plastic stemless wine glasses and bamboo plates and flatware are all available online. However, I draw the line at paper dinner napkins. Buy a bunch of inexpensive cloth ones instead. You’ll use them again.

The key to pulling this whole shebang off can be summed up in one word: staffing. I was fortunate enough to have been made aware of a crackerjack team of local guys and gals who handled the setup, tended

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the bar, warmed and plated the food in an adjacent kitchen, circulated throughout the evening pouring wine and clearing glasses and plates, and, best of all, cleaned the whole thing up, returning the venue in better shape than before. If there’s one aspect of entertaining where one should never skimp, it’s staffing. The last thing a host wants is to be left with an unwieldy mess after the last guest has departed, or worse, having to fill in as an extra bartender or busboy. It’s a lot more meaningful to mingle with your guests in a relaxed, gracious manner.

Since most of us haven’t gathered in groups for what feels like an eternity, now that things are (hopefully) looking up, don’t be shy.

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I’m glued to my guide, Jolie, as something scurries through near-impenetrable thickets above. Our tracker machetes a narrow path forward and six members of the Agashya family come into view. Jolie vocalizes a series of guttural groans, informing the gorilla troop that we come in peace. Within seconds, the dominant silverback—one of three silverbacks in this family of

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Soon enough, the silverback returns to the other gorillas, and we officially commence our single precious hour observing the family, a time limit set by the Rwandan government to minimize human-gorilla interactions. In that hour, I forge a lifetime of memories, enamored by young blackbacks wrestling and tumbling down the slopes, elders foraging for food, and an inquisitive newborn sneaking a glimpse of the commotion from his mother’s clutch. I watch my greatest Planet Earth fantasies unfold in real time—and this live show doesn’t disappoint.

The following day brings a search for the Amahoro family, another of Rwanda’s 20 known gorilla troops, through the jungled thicket of northern Rwanda’s volcanoes. The physical journey to reach them is less difficult than the previous one, but the emotional journey is equally poignant.

As recently as a few years ago, such epic gorilla experiences were the extent of Rwanda’s safari footprint. But so much has changed in so little time. In the last decade, the “Land of a Thousand Hills” has risen above a rocky past to become the African continent’s biggest success story in terms of safety, economic growth, and as an exemplar of wildlife tourism and conservation. Case in point: I’m on a two-week custom Rwanda safari with outfitter Micato Safaris (micato.com), often named the world’s top safari company. My national itinerary includes not only gorilla trekking but also chimpanzee trekking, a Big Five safari, and luxuriating in some of the newest—and best—lodges on the entire African safari circuit.

Prior to arriving in Volcanoes National Park, I had basked in the glory of Rwanda’s secret, enchanted forest: Nyungwe. Following my mandatory one-day quarantine in the capital city of Kigali, Micato arranged a helicopter transfer to western Rwanda and a stay at the One&Only Nyungwe House (oneandonly resorts.com), a stunning 22-room

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of the national park, strewn with 21 freestanding lodges and suites. Each unit is a masterpiece in transitional indoor-outdoor design, framed in elaborate woodwork and adorned in modernist furnishings and patterned soft goods that define African chic. Winding pathways lead to a boutique spa, multiple restaurants, and experiential venues, including the past residence of famed wildlife expert Jack Hanna and a boma used for dance performances.

On the opposite end of the national park, the eightsuite Singita Kwitonda Lodge also wows as a series of minimalist, jewel box–like sanctuaries, hewn from volcanic rock, river stone, handmade ceramic tiles, and oven-red clay bricks made by surrounding communities. Suites and common areas maximize volcano views through wide glass expanses and exude romance in the mist thanks to private heated plunge pools, outdoor fir places, and cozy nooks (don’t miss sampling a few glasses of South African reds in the wine cellar). Singita’s vegetable garden yields pristine ingredients that the lodge’s chefs theatrically prepare in an interactive kitchen. While

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property set within a working tea plantation at the edge of Nyungwe National Park.

Here, the search for smaller primates headlines the daily agenda thanks to an impressive 13 species, including Earth’s largest troop of Angolan black-and-white colobus monkeys (more than 500 strong), thriving populations of L’Hoest’s monkeys, and two families of chimpanzees.

There’s also exceptional birdwatching, with more than 300 species represented, including 28 endemics like the red-collared mountain-babbler and the breathtaking Rwenzori turaco.

More than action-packed wildlife spotting, One&Only Nyungwe House promises an exotic African escape steeped in wellness, culture, and style. The infinity pool, spa, and dining areas are positioned such that the sights and sounds of towering forests and undulating tea hedges continuously feed the soul. Stilted, tree-top guest rooms and suites house outdoor salas, idyllic for pairing jungle immersion with morning coffee and evening wine. Interiors reflect Rwandan charm, underscored by grand displays of agaseke (traditional Rwandese basket work) and imigongo (a geometric art form exclusive to Rwanda).

From Nyungwe, I venture north to Volcanoes National Park alongside my personal Micato driver and safari director—such personnel plus a private 4x4 are standard on a Custom Micato Safari—and begin an extended stay in prime gorilla real estate, splitting my time between One&Only Gorilla’s Nest (oneandonlyresorts.com) and Singita Kwitonda Lodge (singita.com). Gorilla’s Nest is arguably One&Only’s most luxurious (and priciest) property to date, a 35-acre garden oasis near the foothills

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gorilla trekking initially anchored my stays at both properties, each merits classification as a restorative nature retreat, not just a posh base for bucket-list wildlife outings.

Riding high from epic primate trekking and unparalleled pampering, I round out my Micato Rwanda journey by heading east to Akagera National Park, near the border with Tanzania.

Much of the 433-square-mile park was destroyed during and after the civil war in the 1990s, but by 2010 the Rwanda Development Board and the African Parks Network were rehabilitating the land and restoring Central Africa’s largest protected wetland to its former splendor. With the 2017 reintroduction of the black rhino, Akagera officially regained Big Five status. Nowadays, it’s entirely possible to enjoy a quintessential East Africa safari and witness the fruits of conservation in action at Magashi, a haute tented camp by Wilderness Safaris (wilderness-safaris. com). Given the mix of savannah, montane, and wetland habits, expect excursions by both 4X4 and boat, in search of water-loving species

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Magashi offers excursions by both 4x4 and boat to discover a myriad of water-loving and savannah animal species.

such as hippos, crocs, and fish eagles along with savannah superstars like elephants, lions, and leopards, which have adapted to a diet of catfish from Lake Rwanyakazinga as a main source of protein.

Notwithstanding the country’s new identity, mountain gorillas—and our intrinsic desire to observe them—will continue to anchor safaris in

Rwanda. This up-close wildlife encounter truly merits labels like “life changing” and “once in a lifetime.” However, new itineraries by the likes of Micato Safaris, primate walking safaris in the west, and classic savannah experiences in the east—complemented by a boom in ultra-luxury lodging—collectively showcase Rwanda’s rebirth into today’s ultimate safari destination. «

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AIR FORCE Capable of gliding up to 520 miles on a single charge, the 2022 Lucid Air is a true game changer

By Howard Walker I’ve gazed at the future of four-wheeled luxury, and it’s got a plug attached.

Right around now, Lucid Motors out in Casa Grande, Arizona, is ramping up production of its groundbreaking all-electric Lucid Air fourdoor luxury sedan.

You might have seen the headlines. The flagship Air Dream Performance Edition will deliver a staggering 1,100 horsepower. That’s enough to catapult it from standstill to 60 mph in an eyewatering, heart-palpitating 2.5 seconds. That’s not just supercar fast, it’s hypercar fast.

Yet, take the long and winding road to grandma’s house and the battery will give a real-world, EPA-approved, best-in-the-industry range of 520 miles. That’s LA to San Fran on a sin-

gle charge. Range anxiety? What range anxiety?

While this highfalutin halo model stickers at $170,500—the initial run of 520 sold out faster than tickets to an Ariana Grande concert—there are plenty more affordable, less acceleratively unnerving versions to choose from. Take, for example, last year’s starter Lucid, the Air Pure, which boasts 480 horses, a still-impressive 406mile range, and a price tag of $78,900. That’s a nontrivial $12 grand less than the equivalent Tesla Model S, or more than $23,000 less than the brand-new electric Mercedes EQS, which has a range of 350 miles—almost 60 less than the Lucid.

This is all in addition to Lucid’s staggering ability to fast charge. Plug it in and you can add up to 300 miles of battery in 20 minutes. In a se-

rious rush to pick up the kids? Just 60 seconds of 350-volt, fast-charger juice can deliver 20 miles of range.

What this carmaker has produced with its Lucid Air is the luxury sedan of the future. See it in the metal or, in my case, on the floor at the Lucid Studio showroom in West Palm Beach, and you can’t help but be impressed.

Size-wise, the Air is almost a perfect match

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PRICE: $170,500 FOR DREAM EDITION MOTORS: 2 X ELECTRIC POWER: 1,111 HP TORQUE: 1,025 LB-FT TRANSMISSION: 1-SP AUTOMATIC 0-60: 2.5 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 168 MPH LENGTH/WIDTH: 195/76 INCHES WEIGHT: 5,050 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT SETS A NEW BENCHMARK IN ELECTRIC LUXURY.

with its ace rivals, the Tesla Model S and Porsche’s dynamic Taycan. Yes, that barof-Dove-shaped body could have been a little edgier or more visually dramatic.

But gaze at it in profile and savor that low, arching roofline, the pinched waist, and those muscular haunches over the wheels. The contrasting roof frame color makes all the difference.

It comes with some impressive design features too. The stunning glass roof is more like a canopy on a fighter jet, with the windshield flowing seamlessly to a roll-over beam behind the driver’s head. Then it’s glass all the way back to the rear deck. While there’s no built-in sunshade or Mercedes-style electrochromic darkening, I’m told the glass has a special coating to reduce heat and soften sunlight—pretty essential here in the Sunshine State.

The choice of interior materials is first-class, with lots of openpore wood, glove-soft napa leather, satin metal, and even a linenlike fabric made out of recycled plastic bottles. No, it doesn’t have the mile-wide glass screens you get in Mercedes’ new EQS. But the 34-inch 5K display curves beautifully in front of the driver and has crystal-clear graphics.

This roomy sedan comes with stretch-out space in the back and the option of rear seats that individually recline. It’s practical too, with that high-lifting, low-load-height trunk lid revealing a two-level area with more than 26 cubic feet of room for luggage. And don’t forget there’s 9.9 cubic feet in the front trunk as well.

Lucid plans to build fewer than 600 cars this year, stepping up to 20,000 in 2022. That being said, I’m expecting the Lucid brand won’t really take off until it rolls out its highly anticipated Gravity electric SUV, which is due to arrive in the second half of 2023. Tesla should be scared. Very scared. «

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Exploring the OUTBACK

Outback Yachts’ new Outback 50 blends trawler style with cruiser performance—and it comes with a wonderful back deck

By Howard Walker Andrew Cilla knows boats. For 40 or so years he headed up Fort Lauderdale–based top yacht brokerage Luke Brown Yachts. And full disclosure here, I came this close to buying a 55-foot Fleming trawler he had listed back in 2011.

So, when Cilla decided the time had come to sail off into the sunset, he knew exactly what he wanted in the boat of his dreams.

It would need to be in the 50-to-60-foot range.

It had to be fast, but not too fast, with a 20-knot top speed. It should have trawler-style lines and be comfortable, economical, and easy to maintain. And it needed to have great outdoor space, with a big back deck for lounging.

With the help of acclaimed Sarasota marine architect Michael Peters and John Olson, president of West Coast–based Offshore Yachts, Cilla

designed and built his dream yacht, named it the Outback 50, and launched the first example— for himself—at the end of 2019.

What did he do once he’d obtained the keys?

He cleared his desk at Luke Brown, packed a bag, threw the lines from his slip at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, and set off on a sixmonth “escape” cruise, all the way up to Northeast Harbor in Maine.

Since Cilla’s cruise north, the highly respected Kha Shing Shipyard in Taiwan has built another three Outbacks, each with a base price of around $1,380,000.

But what’s with that Outback name? It comes from the yacht’s 16-foot-long shaded rear deck and Cilla’s passion for heading “out back” to the deck for a little R&R. And this is arguably the

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yacht’s best feature in what is a multitude of best features. It offers space for a large dining table, a couple of Jet Skis, a small flotilla of kayaks, or a collection of loungers for just kicking back and taking in the view.

Cilla’s other key requirement was that the rear deck be open at the stern. While there’s a folding stainless rail across the back for safety, it can be removed to open the cockpit up to the swim platform and the water. Fold back the huge glass doors between the cockpit and saloon, and the largely uninterrupted space flows from the helm station all the way to the stern.

Below decks there’s a comfy master cabin in the bow and a twin-bed guest cabin, though only one head and shower, so it will work well for a cruising couple with a kid or two.

Up in the salon there’s a nicely equipped galley alongside the helm station, which has its own sliding side door for access to the decks. A small sofa and a mirror-varnished fold-out table are ideal for indoor dining, while a levitating

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TV takes care of movie nights.

The interior of the boat is pretty narrow—the yacht’s overall beam is just 15 feet, 6 inches—but that’s how Cilla envisaged the 50, with a slender hull for economical performance and easy marina docking.

Climb the cockpit steps up to the flybridge and, again, the space is huge. There’s room for a 10-foot inflatable boat with a crane for raising and lowering. Forward there’s a central helm, with a first-mate seat alongside and an L-shaped

sofa behind. From up here, the 360-degree visibility is outstanding.

Standard power comes from a pair of fuelsipping 320-horse Volvo D4s with shaft drive, though the optional 425-hp Cummins, similar to those fitted to Cilla’s 50, are the ones to have, providing 18-to-20-knot cruising and 24 flat out.

Throttle back to a lazy 8-knot trawler speed, and the 550-gallon tanks should take you more than 1,000 miles.

The Outback 50 is a great looking, thoroughly well-planned, and swift trawler. For the Florida cruising lifestyle, it’s just about perfect. «

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AFTER BULKING UP AND PERFECTING HIS GAME IN THE OFFSEASON, THE MIAMI HEAT’S TYLER HERRO IS SHOOTING FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

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Tyler Herro hates false narratives. And the main one that has plagued the 21-year-old Miami Heat guard since his breakout rookie season in 2019 is that he spends more time partying than he does on his game. Social media is partially to blame for that. One picture of him at a Jack Harlow concert and you’d think that all he does is spend his days seeing the rapper perform his song “Tyler Herro.”

Forget the hours of practice Herro had put in prior to that concert—and now that he’s a father, the sleepless nights and diaper changes that are all part of early parenthood. Forget that he runs youth basketball camps, has given out backpacks to underprivileged schoolchildren in the Miami area, and showed up with teammates and coaches after the Surfside condominium collapse to hand out food and water to first responders. Some people just seem to fixate on him being a flashy manabout-town.

Herro has grown up a lot over the past three years—and quickly too, because the NBA doesn’t care how young you are or how good you were in college. It expects you to play hard and put on a show just like the veterans do. And as Herro enters his third year of play, he’s eager to prove that his first year was no fluke. In the off-season, he gained 10 pounds of muscle and worked with one of the league’s premier trainers in hopes of helping the Heat make another playoff run.

“I’m trying to prove myself,” Herro says.

“It’s my third year in the NBA and I really want to show people what I can do.”

At press time, Herro’s work seems to have paid off. He scored at least 24 points in four of the five preseason games in which he played, and led the league in scoring for that period with 112 points. Granted, it’s not the regular season, but it is a sign of what fans might see from Herro and the Heat.

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This December, Louis Vuitton will open a new men’s store in the Miami Design District, the brand’s first freestanding men’s store in the country. In addition to ready to wear, shoes, accessories, watches, and fragrances, the boutique will feature Objets Nomades, Louis Vuitton’s collection of furniture and decor created in collaboration with internationally renowned designers. In celebration, a special art installation inspired

by Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection will be on view in the Miami Design District. Sculptures by Louis Vuitton Menswear Artistic Director Virgil Abloh will also pop up across Miami, continuing the men’s story throughout the city.

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WHETHER I’M STARTING OR COMING OFF THE BENCH, I WANT TO HELP THIS TEAM GET TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP.” “You can expect a very good team this year,” Herro says. “We’ll be one of the best teams in the league for sure. We have a chip on our shoulders, and we’re trying to prove ourselves. Whether I’m starting or coming off the bench, I want to help this team get to the championship.”

For Herro, moments like this are something he dreamed about when he was growing up in suburban Milwaukee. As a third grader, he was focused on playing in the NBA, and stories abound about him as a scrawny little boy who never backed down from a challenge on the court. He grew (as did his legend) and eventually the number of haters determined to see him fail did too. People turned on him when, as a high school player, he opted to play for the University of Kentucky instead of going with a Wisconsin program. He got death threats.

People called him a traitor and a snake. Some even threw toy snakes at him as he played. But he played on.

“It’s hard for me to understand why people hate Tyler,” says Travis Riesop, his high school coach. “Maybe the way he carries himself makes him seem cocky and that rubs people the wrong way. Maybe it’s because he’s a good-looking guy and people are envious.”

The hate seemed to motivate Herro to play even harder and better until he left for his lone year as a Kentucky Wildcat in Lexington, where opposing fans booed him even more.

They booed him because there was no denying how good he was—and because he was good, he wound up in the NBA at age 19, playing in Miami, where the expectations are high and the temptations are plentiful for any young person with a newly flush bank account. In that first year, he soared, but in his second, he came down to earth. The fans—his own—turned on him and tweeted at him to hit the gym.

Frustrated, Herro sought out super-trainer Drew Hanlen of Pure Sweat Basketball. Among other things, Hanlen worked with Herro on his

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jump shot mechanics and on creating more scoring opportunities. Part of that involved tweaks to Herro’s footwork, shiftiness, and pace. So far, Hanlen says he’s seeing good results.

“You hear stories about Tyler being Mr. Miami, but the truth is all summer long all he cared about was improving his craft,” Hanlen says.

“He would spend hours every day watching film and would come in two hours early just to watch Brad Beal [of the Washington Wizards] work out because he is mimicking some of the things he does. That just shows you the level of humility he has and how much he craves improvement.”

Mindset helps. In a preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets, Herro had an off-night, scoring just seven points. But Hanlen says he kept playing hard and finding ways to contribute to the Heat’s 104-103 win.

“I don’t think people recognize how much the mental side of the game matters,” Hanlen says. “Building up his confidence was something that will allow Tyler to take a big leap forward. He really worked his ass off to become different, not just look different.”

Right now, Herro’s confidence is sky high. In the preseason, he says, once again, that he’s set on being an All-Star—and that he’s determined to do what it takes to get there.

“I feel like I’m in the same conversation as the young guys coming up in the league who can be All-Stars, superstars one day…,” he told Bally Sports. “I feel like my name should be in that category too. I put the work in and I’m just continuing to get better every single day.”

Twitter erupted as soon as these words came out of Herro’s mouth, with people calling him everything from “drunk” to “not even in the same league” as some of the players he mentioned. But who could fault a young man who single-mindedly pursued his childhood dream, accomplished it, and continues to set the bar higher for himself? Love him or hate him, Tyler Herro keeps pushing himself and those around him.

If you’re a Heat fan, you know by now that Tyler Herro talks his talk. But he can back it up.

It’s what makes him one of the most exciting players in the league—and it’s a big part of what he hopes will make the Heat a serious contender for this year’s NBA championship. «

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Arts State of the

AFTER MOSTLY TAKING A YEAR OFF, MIAMI ART WEEK RETURNS WITH A FULL LINEUP OF CAN’T-MISS EVENTS AND WORLD-CLASS SHOWS

BY ERIC BARTON

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hen the international art fair known as Art Basel first arrived in Miami, it had a rough start. Scheduled for

2001, the tragic events of September 11 forced a year

delay. Perhaps some would have thought that beginning to be a

bad omen. But organizers refocused on a 2002 opening, putting two solid years into the planning.

That first Miami edition of Art Basel attracted 160 galleries

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invigorated the art scene throughout South Florida, helping to bolster Wynwood and the Design District. Nearly two decades later, Art Basel has spawned the more broader Art Week, with events and shows spread across the region.

Art Week is perhaps Miami’s most significant cultural event, and despite a necessary cancellation last year, it returns

for what organizers hope is the kind of comeback we saw way back when it all began.

The lineup can be overwhelming, but we’ve boiled it down to the must-attend fairs and can’t-miss highlights at Art Week 2021.

Art Basel

The single biggest show during Art Week returns with slightly curtailed public participation. Art Basel reportedly adds a halfbillion to the local economy, but perhaps more significantly, it has led to satellite fairs, nighttime events, and shows throughout South Florida. For the main Art Basel event at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the public will gain access December 2-4, while private exhibitions will open November 29 through December 1. Those entering must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test and wear a mask. For those not ready to return to in-person events, Art Basel will also offer an online viewing room and livestreamed conversations, among other programming, as part of the digital initiative Art Basel Live. The event itself will boast more than 250 participating galleries spread across its sectors, including the return of the Meridians sector featuring large-scale works curated by Magalí Arriola of Museo Tamayo. (artbasel.com/miami-beach)

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From top: Expanding Space (detail, central view), Yaacov Agam, Bruno Art Group, Context Art Miami; Red Dot Miami fair.

open to the public December 1-5, but spring for VIP access and you’ll get in a day early on November 30. (scope-art.com)

Design Miami/

While much of Art Week’s fairs focus on the traditional forms of visual art, Design Miami/ takes a different spin, showing off what’s new and newly classic in interior design. Attendees will find everything from chairs to sculptures—some practical and others that prioritize form over function—all meant to dress up the modern home. Taking up residence this year in Pride Park, Design Miami/ begins with a VIP preview November 30 and runs December 1-5.

Plus, the addition of an online show means design enthusiasts can access the works from anywhere. (designmiami.com)

Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami

Two shows with more than a decade of history will team up inside the 100,000-square-foot Mana Wynwood exhibition hall December

Art Miami

1-5. Spectrum will look at contemporary art through the lens of a

Taking over a sweet piece of bayfront real estate at One Herald Plaza,

“Double Take” curatorial theme, asking viewers to slow down and

Art Miami is not only one of the biggest contemporary art shows in

savor the experience, while Red Dot will focus on the notion of

Miami but among the biggest anywhere, comprising somewhere near

“Reveal,” with artists using their works to unveil inherent truths about

a couple hundred galleries each year. While visiting Art Miami from

themselves and the world around them. (redwoodartgroup.com)

November 30 to December 5, be sure to also stop by its neighboring sister fair, Context Art Miami, where collectors can discover and acquire works from cutting-edge artists. (artmiami.com)

Pérez Art Museum Miami

An architectural jewel of a museum, PAMM has unveiled a work by multimedia artist Zhivago Duncan called Pretentious Crap, meant

Untitled Art

to tell a story of a post-apocalyptic survivor who roams the world

Untitled Art prioritizes experimentation in contemporary art. This

collecting bits from a ruined civilization. There’s also a massive

year, more than 146 galleries will participate, taking up residence

virtual reality installation from Marco Brambilla titled Heaven’s Gate

in a custom-built structure at Twelfth Street and Ocean Drive

that satirizes the excess of Hollywood stars. A talk on December 1

November 29 to December 4. (untitledartfairs.com)

will take on art across the African Diaspora, and a panel will discuss indigenous contemporary art December 4. (pamm.org)

Pinta Miami

Latin-American art takes center stage at Pinta. The fifteenth edition—December 1-5—will comprise four sections covering solo projects and photography, among other topics. (pinta.art)

Scope

If it wasn’t for Art Basel and everything else happening during Art Week, Scope would be a huge draw on its own. Hitting the 20-year mark in Miami, Scope sets South Beach, leading into a massive gallery stretching out along the seaside. Inside, some 140 international exhibitors await. There’s also a slate of presentations and panels, live music nightly, and a massive video screen outside showing multimedia presentations. It’s 68

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Clockwise from right: Untitled (Guarro 31), Jorge Pardo, Museum of Art and Design; Pop of the Wild Collection Leopard, Karin Brauns, Spectrum Miami; Angela the Mermaid, Ignatius, Red Dot Miami.

stopping by for the what’s-next art on display and the breezy courtyard in the center of the property. (aquaartmiami.com)

Ink Miami

Works on paper are the focus at Ink Miami, making it unique among the Art Week shows. The Dorchester hotel hosts the show December 1-5. (inkfair.com)

Rubell Museum

The Rubell Museum will debut four shows to join three exhibitions already on display. Check out works by Hernan Bas, Yayoi Kusama, Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe, Genesis Tramaine, and Kennedy Yanko, along with an exhibit of collection highlights. (rubellmuseum.org)

Museum of Art and Design

The Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College is mounting three one-person exhibits, from Cuban-American Jorge Pardo, Miami’s Loriel Beltrán, and Icelandic artist Hreinn Friðfinnsson, his first American museum exhibition after decades of influential work.

The shows cover topics from the loss caused by the Cuban regime to moments in Miami’s cultural past. (moadmdc.org)

Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami The Museum of Contemporary Art recently opened a new

exhibition entitled “My Name is Maryan,” featuring works by the late artist Maryan, who was a Holocaust survivor. (mocanomi.org)

Now in its sixteenth year, the Aqua Hotel’s Aqua Art Miami is one of the longest-running satellite fairs. The event will take place December 1-5 (with a VIP preview on the first day) and focus on emerging artists and galleries. The quirky Aqua Hotel turns into something of a hangout during Art Week, with those in the know

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COURTESY PIETER MAES AND ATELIERS COURBET

collectible design world?

forum Design Miami/, a show that runs at the

Roberts: People spent so much time in their

same time as Art Basel in both Miami and

homes, and as they’re sitting there looking at

Switzerland, Roberts had to decide whether to

their four walls, [they’re] thinking of how they

cancel her show in Miami, as nearly every other

can adapt their space. And so, a lot of people

event was doing, or take a risk and hold the fair

invested in collectible design. By many accounts,

amid a pandemic. The 2020 Design Miami/

it has been a really successful year for many of

moved forward, providing a safe environment

our top galleries.

for its attendees to enjoy a cultural event in

For collectible design artists, what has this

an otherwise bleak year—and propelling the

time been like?

Design Miami/ brand into new stratospheres.

Anecdotally what we’re hearing is that there

Here, Roberts reflects on how the pandemic

has been a lot of production through this time

has changed her industry and more.

and a lot of inspiration in their solitude. At our

COURTESY MODERNE GALLERY AND GEORGE NAKASHIMA

AVM: What has this past year been like for the

decision to make. As CEO of the global design

COURTESY OF SOUTHERN GUILD AND ZIZIPHO POSWA

Last year, Jennifer Roberts had a major

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Forward-Thinking DESIGN

September show in Basel, Switzerland, a number

Clockwise from far left: Dolm table by Pieter Maes at Ateliers Courbet; NN Chair by Khaled El Mays at House of Today; 1965 Kent Hall Floor Lamp by George Nakashima at Moderne Gallery; Zizipho Poswa at Southern Guild.

of galleries exhibited the works of designers

concerned about the COVID numbers rising at

that have been done specifically during their

that time, and we didn’t have vaccinations yet.

quarantine.

But we made it safe for social distancing, we had

How about the galleries and stores?

temperature taking, and all sorts of protocols.

Most of them have said that they have done

People remarked at how wonderful it was to

really quite well. One of the big challenges has

actually be able to go and experience something

been shipping and materials. But what’s been

and to have a cultural moment. It’s propelled us

most interesting is that a lot of the twentieth-

into a different space too. By taking that risk, we

century material has gone up or increased a

now have a show in November in Shanghai, and

great deal, simply because there’s a sense of

it looks like we’re going to Doha in March. So, you

urgency to acquiring pieces.

know, nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?

Design Miami/ was one of the only Miami Art

You’ve added an online store. How significant

Week fairs to continue in 2020. What was

is that for Design Miami/?

that experience like?

We anticipate a lot of growth, and it has been

We were convinced that we had to do

really important during this time when people

something, in part for the brand, in part for

can’t travel as frequently, or at all. We’re getting

our own sanity after sitting at home for so

new audiences, and giving access to people far

long. It was stressful in the sense that we were

and wide has been really rewarding.

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EVENTS AND INSTALLATIONS

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SUPERBLUE MIAMI Find yourself in a mirrored labyrinth and other alternative realities created by artists Es Devlin, James Turrell, and teamLab in an immersive art experience located across from the Rubell Museum in Allapattah. Get tickets at superblue.com.

BAKER’S BRUNCH The Bakehouse Art Complex’s annual event, slated for December 2, includes visits to artist studios as well as exhibitions and installations inside and outside its sprawling Wynwood campus.

A NEW CONTEXT FOR

CREATIVITY Franklin Sirmans took over as CEO at the Pérez

TOMORROW LAND This interactive art project in the Miami Design District combines a series of sculptures, seating, and ornamentation to turn the neighborhood into a virtual and tactile playground. An app uses AR tech to allow visitors to collect totems throughout the area. If you miss it during Art Week, the playground will continue until May.

Art Museum Miami (PAMM) in 2015, just two years after the museum relocated to its new home. Sirmans had previously worked as a writer, editor, and curator, most recently and notably at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Steering a museum that’s widely regarded as Miami’s most influential through a pandemic had its took his foot off the gas.

AVM: A lot of industries are undergoing unprecedented ups and downs. What’s it like in the art world these days?

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challenges, Sirmans told us, but he says he never

Above, from left: Pérez Art Museum Miami; Forest of Us by Es Devlin at Superblue Miami.

Sirmans: From the standpoint of the museum, we’re still challenged, but we’ve been really

What will Art Week be like this year?

fortunate in that we reopened in November of last

It’s looking like it’s going to be a lot of fun

year, so we’ve had almost a year dealing with the

and full on, filled with a lot of events and

ongoing challenges. We’ve been able to do events,

programming. We will have talks, parties,

and we’re looking forward to December in a really

and artists who are on view in town. It’s

big way. We’re bringing people together, and that’s

looking great.

the most exciting thing. We are super optimistic for

What should an Art Week visitor to PAMM

each and every day we move forward.

not miss?

These past few months have had major lows

Don’t miss Marco Brambilla’s video

but also bright spots. Are you seeing these

installation. Marco’s work is the kind of art

times reflected in new works produced

that makes use of popular culture in a way

by artists?

that people will recognize from other contexts,

First and foremost for us, this period has not

movies in particular. To see it in the gallery

slowed at all as far as our collection growth.

in this display he created is a whole other

We’ve been making major acquisitions every

experience. There is also a VR headset that’s

month. As far as that, that’s fantastic. As far as

a supplement to the installation.

looking at what we’ve acquired and whether these

Outside of a visit to PAMM, what are you

times are reflected in it, I have to think of Marco

most looking forward to during Art Week?

Brambilla’s totemic-like video installation he made

I’m really excited to be back in the Design

during lockdown. It is an eight-minute loop from

District again. The way that our partners

scenes that have been pulled from Hollywood

over there make art a part of everyone’s

movies throughout the years that almost create a

experience is really exciting and a lot of fun.

heaven and hellish cycle.

I’m excited to see what they’re cooking up.

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“AGENTS OF CHANGE” AT WYNWOOD WALLS The street art epicenter Wynwood Walls will debut new installations from a roster of globally known artists that will come into focus just in time for Art Week.

MIAMI ARTS, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE MONTHS Explore a curated list of attractions and sights in Miami’s diverse neighborhoods and score some sweet deals on hotels during December and January. See the full lists of specials and tours at miamiandbeaches.com.

LA VENTANITA Rum maker Brugal 1888 has a pop-up in the Nautilus by Arlo that’s equal parts coffee and cocktails. During the day you can sip cafecitos; stay until happy hour when the drinks switch to rum creations from master mixologists.

THE CONFIDANTE’S POP-UP SKATE PARK The Museum of Graffiti teamed up with Few and Far, a collaboration of women street artists, to create a skate ramp in the backyard of The Confidante. Drop in to watch demos by pro skaters daily.

RACHEL K AT THE W MIAMI Colorful art displays from French-Lebanese artist Rachel K will be on view at the W Miami in Brickell through December 6. Snap your next selfie with the standout Wings of Joy angel wings. «

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BY LINDA MARX | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY RABINOWITZ

Inset, from top: The Cobas' festive Christmas-Hanukkah tablescape; their home on Williams Island.

Opposite page: Jenni and Joshua Coba

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JENNI AND JOSHUA COBA HOSTED A JOINT CHRISTMAS-HANUKKAH PARTY THAT RAISED $100,000 TO BENEFIT THE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION

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We painted ornaments, decorated trees, and re-created her family traditions. It is important for me to continue those traditions with my own family.”

Josh was born and raised in North Miami Beach (now Aventura) and remembers the first night of Hanukkah festivities, when his parents would invite their friends over for a celebratory dinner. “Although we didn’t decorate for Hanukkah, I remember the adults’ and kids’ tables were separate, and we had lots to eat,” he says.

Josh says celebrating the holidays with Jenni and their children is extra special. “It wasn’t until I married Jenni and she made it different for me that I began to like the season,” says Josh. “I love it now. Every aspect is incredible, o say the holiday season is infectious in Jenni and Joshua Coba’s Williams Island home is an understatement. Jenni’s love of entertaining and her inclusive way of decorating for her husband and their three children, Emery, 6; Ellis, 3; and Wesley, 1, could exhaust even the most overzealous Pinterest mom.

“Since Josh is Jewish, I decorate for Hanukkah and Christmas so the children will be able to experience both holidays in our home,” says Jenni. “I love it and cling to traditions.”

Born in Miami and raised in Lake Wales (where the Cobas now own a weekend home) Jenni learned how to decorate and celebrate from her late mother. “While I was growing up, the holidays were important to my mom,” she says. “I helped her cook and set the table.

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especially experiencing it with our children. My kids bring me great joy.”

After an early exit from college to join his father’s salon business, Josh is now a stay-at-home dad. He retired four years ago from European Wax Center, which he cofounded with his brother, David, in 2004. They began franchising in 2008, and the business is now a publicly traded chain of more than 850 hair removal and skin care salons in 44 states.

Jenni, who loves to host parties of all kinds, has always been involved with charity work, devoting her energy to

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causes that are important to her and to Josh.

In addition to sitting on the advisory board of The Little Lighthouse Foundation—a nonprofit that helps underserved children and their families in South Florida—Jenni is this season’s co-chair of the Vizcaya Ball. She is also involved with Adopt a Family Miami (which was created during the pandemic) and she serves as a godparent for JAFCO, an organization that cares for abused and neglected children and those living with disabilities.

Along with Josh, she is a presenting sponsor for

Above: Jenni Coba incorporated Christmas and Hanukkah design elements into her themed party.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Their Christmas tree was adorned with ornaments fashioned from family photos and other personal moments; a silver and gold color theme added glam to stockings and decor; lobster pot stickers.

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“Fashion Gives Back” to benefit the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and they are members of Miracle Society under the Big Brothers and Big Sisters umbrella. “While we entertain often in addition to the December season—we have 100 people for Valentine’s Day—we always like to attach a charity to our parties,” Jenni says. “For the past 30 years, when I see great decorations, I buy them and use later. I have four storage units filled with my decor. I even own a ferris wheel and a flower cart.”

Those decorations have been put to good use at the Coba house this holiday season. In the dining alcove off the living room, Jenni created a blue, silver, and gold Hanukkah scene set against a solid white backdrop. With a pair of white and gold trees behind, and a mirrored side buffet showcasing a blue menorah with lots of white candles in varying heights, the round cir76

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Jenni and Joshua Coba with children Emery, Ellis, and Wesley

cular dining tablescape was a standout.

“My theme for the dining room is Hanukkah,” says Jenni. “I love to add extra touches and small details, so I stayed up all night doing the place settings and centerpiece because I always want the kids to have an amazing experience.”

Each place setting dazzled with a gold charger, white china with gold rim topped with a smaller blue print plate, and a star ornament (all from Pottery Barn). Alongside, Jenni placed blue flutes and blue water glasses from William Sonoma, gold fla ware from Anthropology, and dreidels from Pottery Barn. “I love to mix and match because I go for a beautiful end result,” she says. “I buy whatever I like from anywhere I see it.”

Nearby, the decor in the all-white living room wa punctuated with a pair of sparkly white, gold, and silver Christmas trees adorned with ornaments fashioned from family photos, silver baby shoes, travel memories, the couple’s wedding cake, and other personal moments.

Beneath the trees, gold and white wrapped gifts matched the overall color theme.

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“I want our kids to remember our lives together,” Jenni says.

“I even have a Santa come on Christmas Eve to read to the kids and give them a toy. We have a hot chocolate bar and we show holiday movies at the pool. When the kids grow up, they will love both Christmas and Hanukkah.”

Jenni’s decor provides more than just a happy holiday home—it also serves as a chic backdrop for Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Holiday Toy and Meal Distribution, which was held on the home’s back terrace overlooking an inlet.

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Outdoors, decorations included large gold and silver balls, tall white tables with small white and gold Christmas trees, and plenty of white candles and lights aglow.

As guests arrived, they enjoyed the signature welcome drink of the evening: a vodka lemon martini. Jenni opted for passed appetizers and small plates instead of a large sit-down dinner because she likes to foster a sense of community. “I want guests to mingle, so I keep everyone hopping around, and I picked food that is beautiful and delicious not necessarily significant to the holidays,” she says.

Created by Style Catering made such appetizers as coconutcrusted shrimp with pineapple chili drizzle; tiny tuna tacos with crispy wonton shells, citrus soy, and avocado; lobster pot stickers with white soy, shiitakes, and green onion; mini cheeseburger sliders; foie gras crostinis with orange marmalade and Hawaiian sea salt; four-cheese quesadillas with chipotle creme; wild mushroom tartlets with goat cheese and chives; crisp vegetable summer rolls with avocado, mango, tamarind, soy, and ginger; blistered shishito peppers with ponzu; and vegan falafel with cucumber yogurt.

Small passed plates included vegan Greek salad, black truffle short ribs with wild mushroom risotto; vegan crispy stuffed squash blossom; pressed Cuban sandwiches with roast pork, ham, and swiss cheese; parmesan truffle fry baskets; and crispy chicken and waffle skillets with Tabasco.

The quickly devoured desserts included campfire s’mores

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The Cobas opted for small plates instead of a large sit-down dinner. Bites ranged from tiny tuna tacos to campfire s'mores tartlets. Opposite page, from top: Festive cocktails, including the signature vodka lemon martini; dishes from the holiday meal.

tartlets, fresh fruit skewers with honey yogurt, and warm mini doughnuts made of red velvet, cinnamon sugar, and powdered sugar.

By the end of the evening—which raised over $100,000 for the Little Lighthouse Foundation—guests were serenaded off by a surprise group of festive carolers.

“I am not easily impressed, but Jenni checks off every box,” says guest Lauren Nepo. “Everything she does comes together seamlessly—the decor, the entertainment, the vibe. It is beyond perfection, something out of a fairy tale.

She transformed the inside and outside of her home into a winter wonderland maintaining a perfect balance of elegant and festive, honoring tradition in beautiful ways yet always keeping the mood relaxed and jovial.”«

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POWER PLAYFUL PASTELS SET THE SCENE FOR BLOSSOMING TROPICAL TREASURES

BY MARY MURRAY DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

BY LEONOR ALVAREZ-MAZA Dragon de Mers transformable clip with a yellow sapphire, sapphires, aquamarines, green tourmalines, turquoise, and diamonds set in gold, Van Cleef & Arpels, Miami Design District, vancleefarpels.com; Trinity ring with a Paraiba tourmaline and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Coomi, Fort Lauderdale, coomi.com.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Drop earrings with yellow diamonds and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold and gold, Provident Jewelry locations, providentjewelry. com; necklace with multicolored tourmalines and diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat gold, and Schlumberger Languette ring with spessartines and pink sapphires set in 18-karat gold, Tiffany & Co. locations, tiffany.com.

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Gypsy Candy Sun large pendant with diamonds, tsavorites, and blue, pink, yellow, and orange sapphires set in 18-karat rose gold, Tamara Comolli, Palm Beach, us.tamaracomolli.com; Rio ring with blue topaz and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Seaman Schepps, Palm Beach, seamanschepps. com; earrings with citrine and purple and green amethyst set in 18-karat gold, Yvel, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, yvel.com.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Heart-shaped ring with a fancy intense yellow diamond and diamonds set in gold, Graff, Bal Harbour Shops, graff. com; Cartier Sixième Sens High Jewelry earrings with rubies, fossilized wood, onyx, and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Cartier, Miami, cartier. com; pendant necklace with a large natural Melo Melo pearl set in a platinum and diamond cage, and a ring with a natural conch pearl and lavender spinel set in platinum, Assael, Betteridge, Palm Beach, betteridge.com.

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Vivienne Surfer pendant with lacquer, diamonds, and three golds, Louis Vuitton, Miami Design District, louisvuitton.com; Aria Jane ring with neon blue enamel and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Melissa Kaye, The Webster, Miami, thewebster.us; floral ring with brown diamonds, rubies, phosphosiderites, tanzanites, and tsavorites set in 18-karat gold, Lydia Courteille, lydiacourteille. com; earrings with pink sapphires, pink opal, and 18-karat rose gold, Etho Maria, Neiman Marcus, Coral Gables, neimanmarcus.com.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Color Candy collection earrings with London blue topaz and tsavorite garnets set in 14-karat gold, Jane Taylor, Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, hamiltonjewelers. com; ring with a fancy yellow diamond and diamonds set in platinum, Uneek for Mayors, by special order, Mayors, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, mayors.com; ring with blue rhodium, blue sapphire, diamonds, and 18-karat white gold, Graziela, Neiman Marcus, Coral Gables, neimanmarcus.com; cluster earclips with amethyst and apatite set in 18-karat gold, Peggy Stephaich Guinness, Betteridge, Palm Beach, betteridge.com.

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Searching for the best cocktails to ring in the festive season? Try Spanglish Craft Cocktail Bar + Kitchen, where a slew of Dano’s Tequila–spiked tipples taste every bit as amazing as they look on social media. This Wynwood restaurant is a love letter to the cultural melting pot that is Miami, honoring the city’s eclectic identity through creativity in the kitchen and behind the bar. Year-round favorites include the octopus croquetas, seafood chicharron, and the Cafetera Old Fashioned, a smooth mix of Brugal 1888 rum, cigar bitters, and cold brew coffee

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reduction, served from a coffee maker. This season, Spanglish is rolling out six new libations including the sweet, creamy, and coconut-y Dano’s Coquito, the cinnamon-forward Buñuelo Old Fashioned, and the Gingerbread Collins with coconut-infused tequila and housemade ginger spice syrup. There’s also the festive Cranberry Margarita: a holidayinspired recipe of Dano’s Tequila Blanco, housemade cranberry spice syrup, and lime juice that’s just as delicious and colorful as it sounds. (spanglishmiami.com; danostequila.com)

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Swiss chocolatier Läderach is spreading its sweet love across Florida, and we couldn’t be more excited. The family-owned Swiss chocolate company, acclaimed for its dedication to quality and excellence since 1962, has embarked on an ambitious brick-and-mortar expansion throughout America.

Since debuting in Aventura Mall in June, the brand has opened eight more outposts in the Sunshine State. Aventura spoke with the third-generation talent behind the brand, Elias Läderach, who also happens to be the official reigning World Chocolate Master. Here, he shares everything you need to know about the Swiss bliss currently overtaking Florida. (laderach.com) —P.R. Inset and below: FrischSchoggi nut and fruit bundles Masters Collection

AVM: How do you maintain the standard of excellence for Läderach chocolate?

Läderach: We are involved in every stage of the product process, from farming to the finished product. Across the world, we know the very farmers who are growing our cacao beans. In Ghana, for example, we employ four entire villages to grow our beans. After harvesting and drying, the beans arrive in sacks at our factory in Bilten, Switzerland, where we create our chocolate. Our 100 varieties of chocolate and other items are then finalized in our second factory, packaged, and shipped to our 100-plus retail stores worldwide.

What makes Läderach chocolate so good?

Of course, our recipes are key but so are the quality of our ingredients and the freshness of our chocolate. We even strive for greatness within our secondary products. For example, we use hazelnuts only from Piedmont, Italy, which we consider the best of the best.

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appreciating or evaluating chocolate?

The best way is to approach it with all five senses. Start by eating with your eyes. Ask yourself, “How does it look?” Second, investigate how it feels. A good chocolate should be between soft and hard to the touch and shouldn’t melt too fast. Next, listen to the chocolate. It should create a crisp snap when broken apart. Then, smell the chocolate. A strong aroma is a sign of freshness. Finally, taste it and think about the different flavors as they hit your palate.

How have you merged your family business with your title as World Chocolate Master?

As part of the competition among the world’s top chocolatiers, we must complete several challeng-

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es, including creating our own pralines (bonbons) and chocolate bars (tablets). I decided to offer two of my winning recipes as an in-store exclusive called the “Masters Collection.” This box carries six chocolate bonbons, layered with mandarin coulis, milk and chocolate ganache, and a crunchy finish, and a dark chocolate Or Noir Tablet, laced with a caramel and tropical fruit filling.

With so much shopping online these days, what is a highlight of enjoying an in-store experience?

Each store has a dedicated FrischSchoggi counter, where extra-large tablets of fresh chocolate are displayed with fillings like nuts and berries folded in. Shoppers can get a piece of fresh chocolate bark, big or small, choosing from over 20 varieties at the counter.

What’s your favorite Läderach treat?

It depends on my mood. When I travel and miss home, I’m craving FrischSchoggi Hazelnut Milk.

But when I am home, I crave complexity and go for the single-origin dark chocolates, specifically the 64 percent Madagascar. I love fruit notes in chocolate, and this one has so many nuances of fruitiness.

What are some items to look forward to this holiday season?

We always have seasonal items in our stores. For the holidays, expect limited-time flavors like FrischSchoggi Gingerbread Milk as well as a limited-edition FrischSchoggi advent calendar.

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Telavivian Temptations It’s typically all about flash and cash on South Beach, yet an adorable, whitewashed cottage, brimming with thoughtful cuisine and vacant of pretension, is making waves as the beach’s latest hotspot. Say hello to Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen, an intimate, indoor/outdoor restaurant fashioned after the cozy, comfortable, and cool all-day cafés prolific in Israel’s most famous seaside metropolis. The 50-seat concept by James Beard Award semifinalist Sam Gorenstein and Israeli entrepreneur Omer Horev (of Pura Vida Miami fame) entices with conversation-worthy cuisine, darling pink-and-green garden decor, and a surprisingly affordable price point.

For the full Abbalé food experience, a party of two can order five to seven nishnushim (snacks) and salatim (spreads) with fire-baked pita, and then share a larger fire-roasted plate, charred in an open flame at 700 degrees. For starters, don’t miss the fire-roasted onion tahini, baba ganoush, falafel, and roasted beets with pistachio, tahini, urfa pepper, and smoked sea salt. As for the mains, consider the shawarma-spiced American Wagyu steak, the sumac chicken shashlik, or the Moroccan-spiced local fish and engage in a multisensory, epicurean journey that begins in Israel and dabbles in other beloved flavors from across the Mediterranean. (abbatlvkitchen.com) —P.R.

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Add the vermouth, sherry, rye whiskey, preserves, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a fig slice.

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A long-standing symbol of abundance and fertility, figs are often gifted, shared, and enjoyed during the holidays. Botanically, the Ficus carica, commonly known as the fig, isn’t a fruit at all but rather a syconium: a fleshy stem with enclosed flowers that bloom internally.

It contains only female flowers and propagates with the help of the minuscule fig wasp, whose only task is to pollinate one of the world’s 900 species of fig plant varieties VI CO CA S Ancient Olympians were crowned E FRANC with fig wreaths and earned figs for thei athletic prowess, while the roman author Pliny the Elder praised the fig’s health and restorative powers In fact, figs and their leaves are packed with nutrients, including antioxidants and fiber, as well as B1, B2, potassium, iron, and calcium. The ancient plant also promotes healthy digestion, is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, and

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The sweet fig can be enjoyed raw or cooked and is often dried and preserved to savor all year round. With so much deep-rooted history, what better way to welcome the holidays than with a tipple celebrating the cherished fig? This low-proof twist on the classic Manhattan has equal parts rye and sherry and a delicious infusion of fig preserves —Jules Aron

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From above: Vérité’s Knights Valley Vineyard in Sonoma County, California; Adamvs is a sought-after selection for the holidays.

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The holidays seem to demand indulgence—if not now, when? Looking back on the last year, these are the bottles I would reach for without hesitation.

CHAMPAGNE: The 2018 Cristal from Louis Roederer ($290) is still widely available, and it’s a beauty. It exhibits tropical hints and flavors of lime, vanilla, tart green apple, and red fruits. This Champagne makes an aggressive statement on the palate and can easily be matched with main courses of poultry, veal, or seafood in generous sauces. (louis-roederer.com) If you’re looking for an exercise in hedonism, try the 2007 Cuvée Nicolas François ($175), the luxury cuvée from Champagne BillecartSalmon. The acidity is mouthwatering, the texture is infused with glorious whispers of wild strawberries and red raspberries, and the finish is extraordinarily long. It has been described as intense, energetic, and powerful—all terms that fit this deep and rich Champagne perfectly. (champagne-billecart.fr) CALIFORNIA CABERNET: Denise and Stephen Adams, owners of two Bordeaux estates,

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From above: Quilceda Creek’s Mach One Vineyard in Washington state; Lail Vineyards’ Georgia label from Yountville, California.

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