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CONTENTS

DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 44 / SUPER HERRO Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro is shooting for his best season yet

By Paige Bowers Photography by RIOCAM

54 / STATE OF THE ARTS FLI’s definitive guide to Miami Art Week

By Eric Barton

60 / CATERING TO CHRISTMAS Meghan and Justin Lecky host a winter wonderland dinner party

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Tyler Herro in Louis Vuitton Men’s, Miami Design District

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DEPARTMENTS 16 / FROM THE EDITOR 24/SEVEN 19 / NEW & NOW

42 / HIGH SEAS

20 / AROUND TOWN

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A guide to the Tarpon River Entertainment & Design District

Shop local with artisan goods

24 / SHOWTIME Discover what’s new at the Winterfest Boat Parade

STYLE 27 / THE LOOK Gifts that give back, and more

30 / THE EDIT Luxe stocking stuffers

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Infinite experiences at The LOOP

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EAT + DRINK 69 / OPENINGS Union Kitchen + Bar impresses in Wilton Manors

70 / LOCAL BITES Holiday recipes to try, a new food tour comes to town, a fig-inspired cocktail, and more

74 / POUR Holiday spirits worth the splurge

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Dazzling jewels for the holidays

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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, or 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.

Meghan and Justin Leckey have their own mixed traditions, which they share with their two young children and extended family. Each Christmas season, for example, they ask 30 of their closest friends and neighbors to come to dinner wearing their pajamas. But for Christmas Eve and Day, they create an elegant winter wonderland with festive decor and a roaring fire (never mind that it’s 80 degrees outside!). Since Meghan owns a catering company and Shooters Waterfront restaurant, the food is always off the charts. We take you inside their joyful celebration in “Catering to Christmas” on page 60.

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 44.

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 54.

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Infinite Experiences As if Fort Lauderdale’s spirited renewal projects couldn’t get any better, the city recently debuted The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park), a $65 million parks project that will benefit locals and visitors alike with “infinite experiences for everyone under the sun.” Whether you frequent Las Olas Oceanside Park, Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, or the Sunset Terrace at the Las Olas Beach Garage, there are numerous activities to take part in, from fitness to food to live music. The project culminates with the build-out and redesign of DC Alexander Park, which will soon feature a play area and observation deck.

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Night Sound Waves concert series. The Music and Makers market, curated by Carley Sumner of the Flamingo Flea, runs in tandem with the Friday performances and showcases a rotation of local artisans, while Saturday mornings are best enjoyed at the Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques, and Artisan Market. Fitness enthusiasts should check out the many LO/OP Fit group classes, including HIIT, kettlebell, cardio, and yoga.

Special this holiday season is the launch of “Wonderland,” which Arianne Glassman, Fort Lauderdale Beach’s open spaces coordinator, describes as a “celebration of everything we are as a community.” Enjoy themed surprises such as larger-than-life decor and activations ranging from The Grinch Who Rocked Christmas to Nutcrackers + Sweets to Let’s Jingle and Flamingle. (theloopflb.com)

Fort Lauderdale’s The LOOP is home to numerous weekly activities ranging from artisan markets (top and below) to fitness classes (above).

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Neighborhood Guide While north Fort Lauderdale has been gaining traction, TREDD, the Tarpon River Entertainment & Design District, is the next neighborhood heating up. This burgeoning area is at the forefront of development, and its footprint covers SW Fourth Avenue to the railroad tracks on SW Second Avenue and the New River to SW Seventh Street. “South of the New River has not received the same attention as other parts of Fort Lauderdale’s downtown,” says Stephanie Toothaker, president of the Tarpon River Civic Association. “I think the TREDD initiative will fuel a very special kind of live, work, play atmospherics that will appeal to locals and people looking to invest here, move here, and be part of something special.”

Here, we highlight what’s on the way and a few gems that have already garnered a loyal following. (instagram.com/treddistrict)

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RIVR LOFTS An up-and-coming neighborhood needs a place for locals to call home, and Moderno Development is creating just that with RIVR Lofts. The 29-story building will boast 352 units when it opens in Winter 2023.

Among the highlights are an urban industrial design “unlike typical rental offerings in the area,” shares managing partner Doron Broman. As part of the company’s dedication to the area, Moderno Development is donating a plot of land that will be home to a community dog park. (rivr lofts.com; modernodev.com)

HAIR CIRCUS In need of a new ‘do? Head to Hair Circus for “the greatest hair on earth.” Opened in 2016 by Alexandra Fazio, this salon has grown into a locals’ favorite, specializing in vivid coloring, blondes, tape-in hair extensions, color corrections, and more. The salon is a truly dynamic experience—circus props and all—that will make your pamper sesh fun from start to finish. (haircircussalon.com) TARPON RIVER BREWING Born as a partnership between Julian and Lisa Siegel of the Riverside Market and Adam and Jill Fine, owners of Native Brewing and Fresh Beer, this gastropub is a mustvisit for craft beer drinkers. The brewery now sits in what was an 11,000-square-foot horse barn and boasts a diverse tap lineup of golden ales, fruited sours, wild ales, and more. It often hosts area markets as well. (tarponriverbrewing.com)

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SENSE OF PLACE WORLD-RENOWNED SPANISH ARTIST LULA GOCE WAS TAPPED TO CREATE TREDD’S FOUNDING MURAL, TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE VIBRANCY OF SOUTH FLORIDA. THE MURAL WRAPS THE 501 URBAN WAREHOUSE SPACE, WHICH WILL BE TREDD’S EPICENTER IN THE FUTURE.

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This holiday season, gift something on everyone’s list with our picks from local businesses FOR THE PUP Brody’s Bandanas Spoil the special doggo in your life with a custom bandana in a cute, festive print, all handmade locally

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FOR THE ENTERTAINER Hot Stuff Make your drink as stylish as you are with Karissa LaBriola’s handmade wine charms available with ocean motifs, crystals, and more. (thatshotstuff.com) FOR THE CREATIVE Sarah Glass Ceramics If you’d rather gift an experience this holiday season, consider a Sarah Glass Ceramics membership for someone who wants to try their hand at wheel-thrown ceramics. (sarahglassceramics.com)

FOR THE AROMATHERAPIST RareLumiere Launched during the pandemic, Kathy Jones’ candle line combines her passion for travel with her love of candles. Scents evoke locations such as Florence and Tahiti. (rarelumiere.com)

FOR THE FASHIONISTA Briny Boutique Stop by this stylish boutique in Fort Lauderdale to pick up an on-trend outfit or accessory for that special someone. (brinyboutique.com)

FOR THE FITNESS BUFF Rise Athletics and Wellness Kick-start someone’s New Year’s resolution with a membership to Rise Athletics and Wellness. Choose from options like the three-month, no-commitment, no-fees unlimited class package. (mindbodyonline.com) FOR THE SELF-CARE LOVER The Now Spa This new spa is the perfect option for someone who needs some me time. Give a gift card for a specialized massage and pair it with a product like the hemp calm balm or “stress less” aromatherapy rollers. (thenowmassage.com)

FOR THE ART ENTHUSIAST NSU Art for the Home Paint-by-number goods are available at NSU Art Museum’s gift shop, enabling art lovers to create their own works at home. We love this Frida Kahlo piece by Elle Crée, who uses eco-friendly packaging in her pre-printed designs. (nsuartmuseum.org) 22

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Season’s Greetings After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade makes its return this December 11, promising a dynamic program and new surprises. In honor of the “Best Show on H2O” and its fiftieth anniversary, FLI caught up with Lisa Scott Founds, who has helmed the organization for 25 years, to discuss her favorite moments and what to expect this year. (winterfestparade.com)

FLI: What’s your earliest memory of the parade?

Scott Founds: I can remember attending the first one—going down and taking a blanket [with family]. We would go every year following. We’d watch all the decorated boats. It wasn’t like a parade back in the day, more just a gathering and very organic.

Tell us about this year’s theme.

The theme is “50 years of Hardrockin’ Fun.” We’re focusing on breaking it out into decades and the significant visuals or thoughts that identify with a certain decade. It can be anything fun: a band, a play, a singer, a movie—anything that really stuck out to that person who’s putting together the boat.

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What’s one boat to look out for?

The octopus boat. We’re doing some techy things we’ve never done before. Part of our board of 50 has encouraged Winterfest to enhance boats in the parade. We’re going to transform a water taxi into an

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under-the-sea environment, so the octopus is giving the boat a gigantic hug with dancing starfish, [and there will be] a giant clam that’s going to have a singer very similar to an Ariel. Probably one of the most vibrant entries we’ll have because it’s neon in color.

POETRY SLAM Poet Shay Richardson (aka Eccentrich) founded the Pompano Beach Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival in 2018. Taking place December 9-11 at various cultural venues including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, the event will welcome poets from across the country.

Actor and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner (of The Cosby Show and current hit The Resident) will be a guest judge and will also perform and deliver an artist talk. “I was born and raised here, so it was very important to me that I leave something with my city,” says Richardson. “[Slam poetry] is important because everybody deserves to tell their story and experiences, and spoken word allows one to do so without judgment or refute.” (pompanobeacharts.org/exit36)

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SILVER Bells SHINE BRIGHT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IN SHIMMERING SILVER

By Katherine Lande

MIRROR, MIRROR Bon Bon silver mirror leather handbag with metal handle ($1,075), Jimmy Choo, Aventura, jimmychoo.com

LET IT SNOW Elsa Peretti small bone cuff in sterling silver with snowflake obsidian ($3,000), Tiffany & Co., Aventura, tiffany.com

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SCHIAPARELLI HAUTE COUTURE FALL 2021 An unexpected use of silver foil shaped into a billowy silhouette creates a statement look.

GARDEN GLOW Flower PVC mules in silver ($1,100), Mach & Mach, modaoperandi.com

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Crystal and calfskin leather handbag ($4,795), Dolce & Gabbana, Bal Harbour, dolcegabbana.com

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SHINE ON: Silver mirror accessories instantly add glam.

BRIGHT LIGHTS: Amp up your evening ensembles with sparkling crystals.

PRETTY PLATINUM: Wear bold jewelry pieces for both day and night.

PUMP IT UP RV Bouquet strass pumps with silver metallic leather and floral crystal strass buckle ($1,995), Roger Vivier, Bal Harbour, rogervivier.com

GLITTER GOALS Colette crystal mules in gray suede ($315), Larroudé, larroude.com

HOLIDAY ROAD Silver metal mesh handbag ($10,400), Chanel, Aventura, chanel.com

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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.

—Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief

THE BEST GIFTS COME IN THE SMALLEST PACKAGES

By Melissa Puppo

FEEL THE HEAT Hotel Lobby Miami Candle ($54), Hotel Lobby Candle, hotel lobbycandle.com Gift a sensory experience with Lindsay Silberman’s luxury line of soy candles inspired by fragrances from the world’s finest hotels. This oh-soMiami scent features bright top notes of bergamot, white petals, and green citrus, with rich base notes of cedar, patchouli, and exotic amber.

—Melissa Puppo, managing editor

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.

—Kristen Desmond LeFevre, senior editor HOP TO IT Bunny Bottle ($45), Hunt Slonem Hop Up Shop, hopup.shop This season, I love Hunt Slonem’s Bunny Bottle in silver (also available in gold) with the iconic bunny in black. It’s both festive and functional and makes a great stocking stuffer for absolutely any-bunny. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, contributing editor

DEAL ME IN Palm Beach playing cards ($32), LouLou Baker, louloubaker.com If your family is like mine, then the holidays are just an excuse to play games together—ideally with a spiked cider or cocoa in hand. That’s why I always gift playing cards like this super chic deck that depicts some of Palm Beach’s most iconic spots.

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1. GIVE IT A WHIRL Melissa Kaye Riley ring with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $13,450. The Webster, Miami (thewebster.us) 2. PRETTY IN PINK Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vrille necklace with rubellites and diamonds set in 18-karat gold and platinum, price upon request. Tiffany & Co. locations (tiffany.com) 3. YOU’RE A FIREWORK Irene Lummertz Constellation earrings with white sapphires set in 18-karat gold, $13,850. Irene Lummertz, Palm Beach (irenelummertz.com) 4. BUBBLE UP Sean Gilson for Assael Bubble Collection tiara with South Sea pearls and diamonds set in platinum, $195,000.

Betteridge, Palm Beach (betteridge.com) 5. FASHIONABLE FLASHBACK Vintage Bulgari cuff with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $15,000. Provident Jewelry locations (providentjewelry.com) 6. CURVE BALL Anita Mandal Art Jewels Savannah ring with a pistachio Tahitian pearl, green sapphires, and green tourmalines set in 18-karat gold, price upon request. (anitamandalart jewels.com) 7. BLACK TIE Coomi Affinity earrings with moonstones, black spinel, orange sapphires, tsavorite, and diamonds set in 20-karat gold, $14,000. Coomi, Fort Lauderdale (coomi.com) 8. POPPIN’ BOTTLES Mignonne Gavigan Rosé Champagne earrings in blush with crystal stones, $425. (mignonnegavigan.com) 9. GREEN DREAM Etho Maria River Collection cuff with peridots and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, price upon request.

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Rwanda’s Rebirth

Majestic mountain gorillas, new ultra-luxe safari lodges, and a triumphant return of the Big Five—Rwanda is trending as Africa’s latest safari hot spot

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y heart pounds and my legs shake as I scramble up a muddy, 65-degree slope in the thick of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. It’s been an arduous three-hour ascent through mist-shrouded forest, blanketed in stinging nettles and prickly thistle plants, but the reward is near. I am just minutes away from consummating a wildlife lover’s ultimate dream: face time with the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The excitement is palpable.

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

From top: A coveted motherand-baby gorilla spotting in Volcanoes National Park; the view from One&Only Nyungwe House.

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21—decides to investigate our presence. He comes as close as inches away, literally breathing down our necks. It’s at once scary, surreal, exhilarating, beautiful, and inspiring. I’ve never felt more alive.

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

Clockwise from top left: A bathroom and outdoor deck at Singita Kwitonda Lodge boast views of Volcanoes National Park; one of six luxury tents at Magashi; earth tones and hints of pink prevail at Magashi, along with Rwandan hospitality; safari highlights at Magashi; a gorilla sighting during a morning trek.

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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.

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with its ace rivals, the Tesla Model S and Porsche’s dynamic Taycan. Yes, that bar-of-Doveshaped 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.

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tic bottles. No, it doesn’t have the mile-wide glass screens you get PRICE: $170,500 FOR in Mercedes’ new EQS. But the DREAM EDITION MOTORS: 34-inch 5K display curves beauti2 X ELECTRIC POWER: 1,111 HP TORQUE: 1,025 LB-FT fully in front of the driver and has TRANSMISSION: 1-SP crystal-clear graphics.

AUTOMATIC 0-60: 2.5 This roomy sedan comes with SECONDS TOP SPEED: stretch-out space in the back and 168 MPH LENGTH/WIDTH: the option of rear seats that indi195/76 INCHES WEIGHT: vidually recline. It’s practical too, 5,050 POUNDS WHY WE with that high-lifting, low-loadLOVE IT: BECAUSE IT SETS behind the driver’s head. height trunk lid revealing a twoA NEW BENCHMARK IN Then it’s glass all the way level area with more than 26 cubic ELECTRIC LUXURY. back to the rear deck. feet of room for luggage. And don’t While there’s no built-in forget there’s 9.9 cubic feet in the sunshade or Mercedes-style electrochromic front trunk as well. darkening, I’m told the glass has a special Lucid plans to build fewer than 600 cars this coating to reduce heat and soften sunlight— year, stepping up to 20,000 in 2022. That bepretty essential here in the Sunshine State. ing said, I’m expecting the Lucid brand won’t The choice of interior materials is first- really take off until it rolls out its highly anticiclass, with lots of open-pore wood, glove- pated Gravity electric SUV, which is due to arsoft napa leather, satin metal, and even a rive in the second half of 2023. Tesla should be linen-like fabric made out of recycled plas- 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.

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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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PRICE: FROM $1,370,000 LENGTH: 56 FEET BEAM: 15 FEET, 6 INCHES WEIGHT: APPROXIMATELY 40,000 POUNDS ENGINES: 2 X VOLVO D4 DIESELS POWER: 320 HP TOP SPEED: 21 KNOTS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT WAS DESIGNED WITH EXPERIENCE AND TRUE PASSION.

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.

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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

from across the globe and 30,000 attendees. It spawned several

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Clockwise from above: Scene from Art Miami; World as Flow, Saint Clair Cemin, Waterhouse & Dodd, Art Miami; Physichromie 2575, Carlos Cruz Diez, Galeries Bartoux, Art Miami. Opposite page, from left: Rasta Band NYC, Dindga McCannon, Fridman Gallery, Art Basel Miami Beach; work from “My Name is Maryan” collection by Polish-born artist Maryan at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

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 56

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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

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FLI: 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

COURTESY PIETER MAES AND ATELIERS COURBET

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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CAN’T-MISS

EVENTS AND INSTALLATIONS

ROBIN HILL

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.

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

ANDREA MORA

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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Catering to

Holiday entertaining is a snap for Fort Lauderdale–based restaurateur and catering-company owner Meghan Leckey and her husband, Justin

CHRISTMAS

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Clockwise from above: festive treats; navy and gold defined the elegant place settings; poached pear and beet duo.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Bluefin tuna poke; Brittany Madon designed the ivory and gold winter wonderland–themed dinner table; salmon tartare cones and Alaskan king crab dragon eggs; the centerpieces featured white hydrangeas, spray roses, ranunculus, and phalaenopsis orchids.

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M

eghan Leckey’s earliest Christmas memories don’t include palm trees or sandy beaches.

Growing up in Chicago, her childhood holidays meant snowy winter weather and large family gatherings.

“The houses were fully decorated and my sister and I would sleep at our grandmother’s on Christmas Eve so we could arise early to see our presents,” says Meghan, the owner of Fort Lauderdale’s Shooters Waterfront restaurant and catering company The Grateful Palate Catering & Events. “I loved the food, festivity, and family traditions.

They have stayed with me for a lifetime.”

Meghan savored her family’s traditional Midwestern Christmas menu of turkey, ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, marshmallow surprise—plus apple, pumpkin, and cherry pies. But as she grew up and became a suc-

cessful restaurateur and caterer, she started hiring a chef to enhance the cuisine at her holiday parties.

“I love to host Christmas dinners and other parties each year in our Fort Lauderdale home, but I never cook,” she says. “I do the menu and decorate the table and decor, but I leave the cooking to a chef.”

Meghan met her husband, Justin Leckey, in Fort Lauderdale while visiting her parents at their winter home in 2004.

Now in asset management, Justin was working as a Coast Guard helicopter rescue swimmer in the area at the time.

After their marriage in 2008, the couple moved to San Diego for two years before returning to Fort Lauderdale for Justin’s Coast Guard work. “My whole family was in Fort Lauderdale then, and I was so glad to move here,” says Meghan, who shares two children Vivienne, 9, and Preston, 6, with Justin.

In 2014, Meghan and her father, William McIntyre, bought Shooters, put money into renovating it, and transformed the Intracoastal icon into an unpretentious yet upscale gathering spot. McIntyre already owned Grateful Palate and asked his daughter to oversee it. Today, the catering arm hosts weddings and other private events.

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From top: Vivienne Leckey with an ice sculpture; holiday decor included a festive bear; white orchids, vodka, and caviar.

out with holiday parties makes entertaining at home much easier for Meghan. Each Christmas season, she hosts a holiday dinner for 30 friends and neighbors. Guests wear pajamas, a company chef cooks, and they celebrate amid the lovely holiday decor in her spacious open home. Christmas Eve is spent at Meghan’s parent’s Fort Lauderdale home, and Christmas Day find Meghan’s entire family celebrating Santa with the Leckeys.

“My family prefers the snow and oldschool Christmas feel of being up north, so we see them at a different time,” says Justin.

“And since Meghan and I have a place in Chicago that we visit regularly with the kids, we can also indulge the cold weather fun during different days of the holiday season.

We love it all!”

For this ivory and gold winter wonderland–themed holiday party, Meghan and Justin invited friends to enjoy a night of food, drink, and festive decor with traditional Christmas music playing in the background.

In the elegant living room, a roaring fir was surrounded by a gray and white mosaic tile mantel topped with pinecones, ever-

As guests arrived, Justin joked that this is “Meghan’s show,” and his “only job is to light the fire and make sure guests have enough to drink.” True to form, he ensured guests were sipping the evening’s signature cocktail of bourbon-infused apple with vanilla and honey.

Cocktails in hand, guests were wowed by the elegant decorations and festive scene— including a stunning ice sculpture surround-

green, arborvitae, a manzanita tree, and different levels of glowing stem and pillar candles. Next to it stood a tall illuminated Santa holding cranberries.

Across the room, a massive Christmas tree decorated with colored ornaments was made more stunning by the artistically wrapped gifts underneath. Justin worked his magic using colorful layers of paper, ribbons, and bows. “This scene reminds me of my mom’s tree,” says Meghan. “Since my mom was a party giver, I learned everything from her!”

ed by white orchids, vodka, and chilled appetizers of Kumamoto oysters and caviar.

Passed appetizers included Belletoile brie, warm brioche, fig preserves, salmon tartare cones, and Alaskan king crab dragon eggs.

In the dining room, the party’s tablescape featured a dazzling centerpiece of all white florals: hydrangeas, spray roses, ranunculus, and phalaenopsis orchids entangled with accents of evergreen and pinecones. Glass candlesticks and gold mercury votive candles with golden manzanita branches cascaded throughout the display.

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Above and below: The Leckeys mingle with guests Tara Forman, Lacey Grabel, Amanda Allen, Miles Forman, and Josh Grabel. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Christmas tree with presents; the signature bourbon-infused apple with vanilla and honey cocktail; rose tres leches cake; Belvedere blackberry granita.

and down and look as if they are still growing. It is very organic.”

Frosted glass gold chargers, Coupe white china with gold rims, Markle crystal stemware with gold rims, Bengaline navy napkins, and brushed-gold flatware define the elegant place settings. Meghan added a menu and place card for each guest.

The chef began the dinner with small bites of Nori-dusted Hokkaido scallop, green Thai curry, and sweet soy pearls served in a scallop shell, followed by Bluefin tuna poke with crispy wontons and English cucumber, as well as micro rainbow greens served in a halved coconut shell. The salad included poached pear and beet duo, frissé-radicchio, goat cheese mousse, and toasted pistachios.

“This is an end-of-the-year holiday celebration, so I went over the top,” says chef James Cawley, culinary director of Grateful Palate, who served Kistler Chardonnay and Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon wines with the multicourse meal. “We wanted to

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elevate a traditional classic Christmas dinner and whoop it up.”

After the intermezzo of Belvedere blackberry granita, the entree was seared Wagyu filet and seafood-stuffed lobster with whole roasted garlic, baby carrots, heirloom tricolor fingerlings, and roasted brussels sprouts. Dessert was rose tres leches cake, eggnog creme anglaise, gold flakes, wild berries, and micro-mint chocolate chips.

An additional treat (displayed beautifully on a separate table at the rear of the dining room) was a mix-and-match masterpiece of holiday sweets, including gingerbread cookies, cranberry orange spice cake, and red velvet cake with creme cheese—all created by pastry chef Monica Palacio.

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Clockwise from top left: Tomato lumache; grilled octopus; grilled pork chop with cherries, plums, fresh herbs, and arugula salad.

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If you ask chef Christie Tenaud about the inspiration behind her new restaurant, Union Kitchen & Bar in Wilton Manors, she’ll tell you it reflects her and her husband Roberto Colombi’s union—and the marriage of two cultural backgrounds. The couple met in 2013 when Tenaud was hired as the executive chef to open The Blue at the former Boca Raton Resort & Club, and Colombi served as the restaurant’s assistant general manager. “It also speaks to the unique bond that takes place between people when sharing great food and wine,” says Tenaud.

Union serves up what Tenaud calls “approachable modern American cuisine” with influences from her native Peru mixed with Colombi’s Italian heritage. In addition, the menu abounds with dishes that hearken back to places the duo has worked and visited. For example, Tenaud’s time in Tucson, Arizona, helped her dream up the must-try crispy pork belly tacos topped with pickled onions and aji verde sauce. Colombi’s hometown in northern Italy inspired several of the homemade pastas, including the porcini campanelle dotted with wild mushrooms, peas, and herbs in a silky truffle cream sauce.

The best-kept secret is Union’s grilled pork chop.

Unlike memories of unfavorable childhood dinners, this one impresses in size, juiciness, and accompaniments of cherries, plums, fresh herbs, and an arugula salad. Leave room for the light, fluffy ricotta doughnut bites that are best enjoyed when dipped in Nutella or the blackberrymascarpone galette, all served with local honey and house-made buttermilk ice cream. (unionkb.com)

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HOLIDAY SENSATION Freshen up your grand meal by incorporating this recipe for Atlantic lobster tails with Chardonnay and garlic butter from Wild Fork Foods that—let’s face it—is good any time of year. (wildforkfoods.com)

Ingredients (serves 2)

2 North Atlantic Seamazz lobster tails Butcher’s salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 cubes frozen garlic

2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup Chardonnay 1 oz. unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Using a sharp knife, cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Place lobster tails meat side down and cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until slightly golden. Turn the tails to the other side, add garlic, lemon juice, and wine. Cook for 2 minutes until some liquid evaporates. (It’s recommended to cook shellfish to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.) Add butter and parsley and serve.

FESTIVE SIP Lona Cocina & Tequileria’s lead bartender Marla White serves up the recipe for Dreaming of a White Horchata, a tasty holiday tipple. (lonarestaurant.com)

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Louie Bossi’s “Godfather” Lasagna

Kick up your lasagna game with Louie Bossi’s traditional recipe, rich with Bolognese and béchamel. This one crafted by Lisabet Summa, co-owner of Louie Bossi’s, is ideal for a holiday meal and can also be assembled ahead of time to limit day-of stress. Head to fortlauderdaleillustrated.com/holidaydinner for the full recipe.

1 oz. Abasolo Whiskey 1/2 oz. Nixta Licor 1/2 oz. Rumchata

1 oz. Horchata mix (1:1 Horchata syrup and water) 1 cinnamon stick

Combine all ingredients, except for the cinnamon stick, into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

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AROUND TOWN

Culinary GEMS Foodies in the know have likely heard of Delray Beach’s Craft Food Tours that take over Atlantic Avenue. That same team, comprised of Matt Guidice and Anthony Guzman, is now bringing the fun south with a new Fort Lauderdale rendition. During this three-hour walking tour, head out with Taylor Davis (who’s leading the expansion south) to explore five spots on Las Olas, where you will enjoy three cocktails and 10-plus tastings. A sample itinerary might include brunch bites at Wild Sea & Oyster at the historic Riverside Hotel followed by Mexican fare at El Camino, American classics at B Square, Cuban delights at Cuba Libre, and a pick-me-up at Ann’s Florist & Coffee Bar. There’s even a brief stop at the Historic Stranahan House Museum to discuss Fort Lauderdale’s history—and take a much-needed culinary break. “The value of the tour is you may go to new places you’ve never been, and you may try new foods you otherwise wouldn’t have,” says Davis. The group plans to add happy hour tours into the mix soon. Tours are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (craftfoodtours.com)

Discover Fort Lauderdale’s hottest spots with a new Craft Food tour taking over Las Olas.

A selective guide to Broward County restaurants THE LISTINGS The Broward County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky Fort Lauderdale gastropubs to iconic waterfront restaurants dotting the county coastline. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact information, and price details for each. What the icons mean: $ $$ $$$

Dinner entree under $10 Most entrees $10-$25 Most entrees $25 or more

While not all-inclusive due to space limitations, our dining listings may vary every month and are constantly updated to showcase the culinary diversity of the area. Find more information on local dining options on fortlauderdaleillustrated.com.

NOTICE TO RESTAURATEURS: The establishments listed and their descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors of Fort Lauderdale Illustrated. They are not a form of advertisement, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com

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AMERICAN AMERICAN SOCIAL A cool atmosphere and elevated comfort food classics are the hallmarks of this Las Olas hot spot. 721 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (americansocialbar.com) $$ BIG CITY TAVERN The aroma of house-made breads, pastas, and desserts combined with rustic, tavernstyle interiors evoke an inviting atmosphere in the sprawling dining room. 609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (bigcitylasolas.com) $$ BLUE MARTINI Live entertainment pairs well with one of the bar’s quintessential martinis and a margherita flatbread or luscious brie baked in puff pastry to share. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2432 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (bluemartini.com) $$ CANYON The bold flavors of Southwest, Asian, and Latin American cuisines blend in Canyon’s famous prickly pear margarita, shrimp tostada, tuna tartare, and white chocolate bread pudding. 620 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (canyonfl.com) $$$ THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY Find an extensive menu with more than 200 pastas, seafood dishes, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and cheesecake options.

600 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (thecheese cakefactory.com) $$ THE FOXY BROWN Offering nouveau American cuisine at its finest, Foxy Brown has a neighborhoodlike feel with big-city taste. 476 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (foxybrownftl.com) $$

HARD ROCK CAFE Grab a bite between shows at the Hard Rock’s diner-inspired dining room where great music is always playing. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood (seminolehardrockhollywood.com) $$

ASIAN CASA SENSEI Sushi meets Asian-Latin fusion in signature dishes like the lobster guac, Korean steak chimichurri, and the Fish Burnt Roll. 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd. Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale (casasensei.com) $$ KURO The Seminole Hard Rock’s nouveau Japanese darling serves up inventive dishes with ingredients imported from the Land of the Rising Sun and local offerings from the Sunshine State. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood (seminolehardrockhollywood.com) $$$ TAKATO The sleek, waterfront restaurant features a fusion menu of sushi and Korean-influenced appetizers, plus fresh fish and meat. 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (takatorestaurant.com) $$$$

CAFÉ / COFFEE OSOM CREPES This crepe-focused place offers a variety of sweet and savory crepes to fit every mood.

115 NW 6th St., Fort Lauderdale (osomcrepes.com) $ ANN’S FLORIST AND COFFEE BAR The unique combo of a florist, cocktail, and coffee bar can host many high-class events. 1001 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (annsfloristlasolas.com) $$ FORTLAUDERDALEILLUSTRATED.COM | DECEMBER 2021

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MEDITERRANEAN CASABLANCA CAFÉ A cozy dining room with an Arabian Nights feel, Casablanca serves a variety of cuisines ranging from Moroccan to Japanese to Cuban that will please any palate. 3049 Alhambra St., Fort Lauderdale (casablancacafeonline.com) $$ FERDOS GRILL Authentic Mediterranean fare meets local Florida ingredients at this neighborhood favorite, featuring staples like gyros, shish kabob, and “everyone’s favorite” hummus. 4300 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (ferdos-grill.jimdosite.com) $$

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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 tha 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 Ancient Olympians were crowned with fig wreaths and earned figs for their athletic prowess, while the roman author Pliny the Elder praised the fig’ health and restorative powers. In fact, figs and their leaves are Get Figgy with it packed with nutrients, including VI CO CA Ingredients S antioxidants and fiber, as well E C FRAN 1/4 oz. sweet vermouth as B1, B2, potassium, iron, and 3/4 oz. Amontillado sherry calcium. The ancient plant also promotes healthy 3/4 oz. rye whiskey digestion, is associated with a lower risk of heart 1 /2 oz. fig preserves disease, and may help manage blood sugar.

2 dashes Angostura bitters The sweet fig can be enjoyed raw or cooked Fresh fig slices and is often dried and preserved to savor all year round. With so much deep-rooted history, what Add the vermouth, sherry, rye whiskey, better way to welcome the holidays than with a preserves, and bitters to a mixing glass tipple celebrating the cherished fig? This low-proof with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into twist on the classic Manhattan has equal parts rye a chilled coupe. Garnish with a fig slice. and sherry and a delicious infusion of fig preserves.

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CYTH & CO. This café with many special seasonal drinks and baked goods has an inclusive menu for vegans and gluten-free eaters alike. 3446 NE 12th Ave., Oakland Park (cythco.com) $$

ITALIAN CAFFÉ EUROPA A go-to spot for lunch or dinner, the Calabrian-inspired fare is perfect for sharing with friends and family. 910 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (caffeeuropalasolas.com) $$ HERITAGE Bringing a New York vibe to Fort Lauderdale, this restaurant puts upscale twists on old Italian classics.

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pastas, salumi, and more. 1032 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale (louiebossi.com) $$ CAFÉ MARTORANO Known as being the best Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale for the past 27 years, Café Martorano doesn’t disappoint with chef Steve Martorano’s take on Italian classics. 3343 E. Oakland Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (cafemartorano.com) $$$

LATIN AND MEXICAN BAR RITA This eclectic Mexican and Latin spot is known for two floors of tasty tacos and tequilas set against a splashy facade. 1401 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale (barritaftl.com) $$ EATAPAS An authentic Spanish menu is available with plenty of tapas to accompany a great atmosphere

15TH STREET FISHERIES & DOCKSIDE CAFE OldFlorida charm is palpable at this Lauderdale Marina favorite that features spiny lobster tail, seared diver scallops, and a host of delicious desserts. 1900 SE 15th St., Fort Lauderdale (15streetfisheries.com) $$$ BILLY’S STONE CRAB Stone crab is king at Billy’s, but guests can also enjoy lunch or dinner featuring the day’s fresh and locally caught Florida sea fare. 400 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood (crabs.com) $$$ BLUE MOON FISH CO. Chef-owners Baron Skorish and Bryce Statham dream up Louisiana-inspired interpretations of locally caught seafood at their upscale dining room along the Intracoastal. 4405 W. Tradewinds Ave., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (bluemoon fishco.com) $$$

STEAK HOUSE THE CAPITAL GRILLE Renowned for dry-aged cuts, elevated steak house trimmings, superb wines, and attentive staff. 2430 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (thecapitalgrille.com) $$$ CHIMA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE Brazilian rodízio finds its place on Las Olas, with fountains and flamebearing lamps welcoming diners. 2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (chimasteakhouse.com) $$$ COUNCIL OAK STEAKS & SEAFOOD A signature raw bar, a wine room, and an open kitchen complement the Hard Rock favorite’s famous USDA-certified cuts. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood (seminolehardrock hollywood.com) $$$ DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE A sophisticated chophouse serving up bold renditions of steak and fish alongside modern cocktails. 501 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 150, Fort Lauderdale (delfriscosgrille.com) $$$ STEAK 954 This uber-chic coastal alcove’s menu is studded with decadent dishes. W Hotel, 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (steak954. com) $$$

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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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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,

are making remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon on Howell Mountain. While their flagship wine, Adamvs ($350, pronounced “adam-us”) is available in tiny quantities, Quintvs ($200) and Téres ($120) can be purchased on the open market as well as through the winery’s mailing list. These wines are complex and savory, delicious to drink and with no rough edges. California Cabernet doesn’t get much better than this. (adamvs.com) SENSUAL RUM: Ron Abuelo dates to 1908, soon after Don José Varela Blanco arrived in the newly formed Republic of Panama from Spain. At the top of the range is Centuria ($145), a family reserve matured in bourbon barrels with an average age of 30 years. The Ron Abuelo XII Años Two Oaks, Selección Especial ($75) is a blend of rums aged between eight and 40 years; sumptuous on the palate, it has an opulent texture, an intriguing balance between sweetness and spice, and a finish that seems to go on indefinitely.

On the entry level, Ron Abuelo makes a 7 Year Reserva Superior ($27) and a 12 Year Gran Reserva ($41), with the latter a significant bargain for a high-quality añejo rum. (ronabuelo.com) NEW WORLD BORDEAUX BLENDS: Pierre Seillan, a sixth-generation winemaker practicing

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his craft at Château Lassègue in Saint-Émilion, came to Sonoma and collaborated on Vérité with the late Jess Jackson. Each of the three wines—La Muse (93 percent Merlot), La Joie (84 percent Cabernet Sauvignon), and Le Désir (82 percent Cabernet Franc)—is stunning in itself, with great depth, pinpoint acidity, and appealing freshness. Vérité is sold through a mailing list, and after-market prices hover in the $350-$400 range. (veritewines.com)

COURTESY OF LAIL VINEYARDS

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

THE BEST OF WASHINGTON STATE: Alex Golitzin, a Russian émigré and the nephew of the legendary André Tchelistcheff, established Quilceda Creek in 1978. Two of their wines are available to the public: the “CVR” Red Wine ($85), a blend of Cabernet from four designated vineyards, and the benchmark Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($200), which is drinkable now or capable of aging gracefully for decades. (quilcedacreek.com)

GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Once you get over the shock of paying $150 for a bottle of California Sauvignon Blanc, Georgia from Lail Vineyards is a memorable experience. Grown on a dry-farmed, three-acre site in Yountville, it is fermented and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. While the pedigree is California, the style brings to mind Domaine de Chevalier Blanc. (lailvineyards.com) «

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SUMMER SOCIAL WHO: United Way of Broward County’s Tocqueville Society WHERE: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach TO BENEFIT: The event

wrapped up the nonprofit’s fiscal year and thanked Alexis de Tocqueville Society members for their continuous support during these unprecedented times.

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Marina Bay, Fort Lauderdale TO BENEFIT: To celebrate the grand opening, guests enjoyed Champagne, a reception at Chima Steakhouse, and received a special look into the newly revealed sales center.

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FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL WHO: Rotary Club of Weston WHERE: Bonaventure Town Center, Weston TO BENEFIT: The inaugural festival raised more than $35,000 for charity and included sips and bites from various restaurants.

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OASIS POINTE RESIDENCES GROUNDBREAKING WHO: Cymbal Development and DLT Global WHERE: Oasis Pointe Residences, Dania Beach TO BENEFIT: Cymbal Development and DLT Global

HECTOR TORRES, JONATHAN THOMAS

hosted a topping-off ceremony for the new Oasis Pointe Residences, a multi-unit waterfront apartment complex in Dania Beach set to open Spring 2022.

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After a day of shopping and dining at the open-air lifestyle center, witness a display of more than 250,000 lights choreographed to the sounds of holiday favorites from yesterday and today. A 10-minute light show starts at the top of every hour from 6-11 p.m. —Melissa Puppo 80 FORT LAUDERDALE ILLUSTRATED

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