The Official Magazine for Brightline | APRIL 2019, Issue 101
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president’s letter
TIME TO CHANGE THE JOURNEY The age of modern mobility began in the 1950s when America built the interstate highway system. The car was a symbol of freedom, and our cities and towns were reshaped by roadways that could get us anywhere in no time. But today, the love affair with the automobile is waning and record-high congestion has us all seeking a better way to move. Today’s trends in transportation are fascinating and based on the demands of a more productive and time-sensitive way to arrive better. The increasing popularity of shared mobility has resulted in fewer people buying cars, fewer people getting driver’s licenses and more people using rideshare than ever before. All of these trends provide a huge opportunity for Brightline, Central Fare and the live-, work- and play-environment we have developed at Virgin MiamiCentral. These distinct yet linked environments offer a scalable blueprint for ensuring our urban settings enable us to be near the people and places we care about. This is exactly why we built Brightline. Our philosophy is simple: We’re focused on the guest and want to make every moment with us one that stands out. We believe in comfort, convenience and hospitality, and we believe getting there should be as enjoyable as being there. Let’s move forward together, because now is the time to change the journey.
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contributors
Bill Panoff Publisher Linda Douthat Associate Publisher/Creative Director Grant Balfour Managing Editors Phillip Crandall
Chanel Samson Copy Editor Laura Roche Senior Art Director Skip Anderson Art Directors Caroline Geertz
Maria Baro Production Director Tammy Robinson Ad Services Director Alexandria Geubelle Creative Assistant Phillip Crandall Contributing Writers Alex Darlington Kara Franker Jen Karetnick Elizabeth Martinez Chanel Samson Valerie Sands Sara Linda Proofreader Alamy Contributing Photographers Getty Images
Juan F Ayora @juanfayora Cover Image
KARA FRANKER is a Miami-based luxury travel writer and attorney. She has been featured as a Florida travel expert in Condé Nast Traveler, Coastal Living and on the Travel Channel. Additionally, Kara is the Editor-in-Chief of two luxury lifestyle print magazines for Modern Luxury.
Sharon Cherry Vice President, Brand Sales and Development Brett Grady Director, Global Sales Iris Rodriguez Director, Americas Sales Richard Collins Regional Sales Manager
Miami-based dining critic, poet and writer JEN KARETNICK is the author or co-author of 19 books, including The 500 Hidden Secrets of Miami and Ice Cube Tray Recipes: 75 Easy and Creative Hacks for Cooking, Baking, and Freezing in Ice Cube Trays. Her work has also appeared in TheAtlantic.com, Miami Herald, Southern Living, USA Today, WestJet Magazine and elsewhere. See more at jkaretnick.com.
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ELIZABETH MARTINEZ is a former music and nightlife journalist whose love of writing is second only to her love for traveling and going on adventures. She finally found the courage to leave her upwardly mobile corporate job in order to follow her dream of returning to writing, visiting new places and perfecting her photography skills.
BRIGHTLINE
Patrick Goddard President Johanna Rojas Vice President of Marketing Teri Hernandez Associate Creative Director
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VALERIE SANDS is a professional photographer, writer and certified feng shui consultant based in Fort Lauderdale. Through home, business and landscape feng shui, she works with clients to help provide a smooth life path and realizations of visions. To find out more about how she makes the world a better place one home at a time, visit www.thatfengshuilady.com.
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ALL ABOARD IN THE SUNSHINE At the end of the 19th century, the very height of the Gilded Age, the world’s wealthiest came to a new luxury resort town of Palm Beach by riding a train known as the Celestial Railroad. Now, in the 21st century, we can enjoy the same heavenly tradition, riding in style across all of South Florida. It’s not so much the destinations — the nightlife of Miami, the restaurants of Fort Lauderdale, the artsy boulevards of West Palm Beach and soon, the theme parks of Orlando — as it is the simple joy of getting there. This is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and being able to actually look out the window and take it all in without worrying about traffic or where to park is a great feeling. In fact, I find the whole travel experience, from the seats to the food to the lights in the stations, absolutely stunning. How did these amazing trains get here? Read how Michael Lefevre slept in baggage compartments and discovered America’s heartland as he brought these brightly colored train sets to their new Florida home (p. 22). Of course, there’s also plenty to do once you’ve reached your station, too! In this issue, we highlight the world-class shopping on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue (p. 12) and the outdoor art experience of Fort Lauderdale’s Mockingbird Trail (p. 48). We visit the best breweries and bakeries of all three cities (p. 10 and p. 20), as well as the greatest culinary innovators in the area (p. 40) and the local buildings that best evoke the ancient design principles of feng shui (p. 32). Wherever you ride these rails, there’s something wonderful to explore. Hope you have a great journey,
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contents
DEPARTMENTS 2 WELCOME ABOARD!
From Brightline’s president, Patrick Goddard
6 CONTRIBUTORS 7 PUBLISHER’S LETTER
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10 CHEERS!
Finding Your Hoppy Place Where to belly up for a taste of South Florida By Elizabeth Martinez
12 IN THE BAG
Palm Beach Boulevard of Boutiques
FEATURES 22 SIGNALS Loco Motives
Meet the man who crossed the country with the barest essentials so Brightline’s trains could get here safely. By Phillip Crandall
32 SOUTH FLORIDA’S FENG SHUI With its abundance of wind and
water complementing nature’s other elements, South Florida energy is something to experience.
Worth Avenue’s cozy courtyards conceal world-class luxury shopping right here in the Sunshine State. By Alex Darlington
16 DAY TRIPPER
The Perfect Palm Beach Itinerary What to do with a day in the city By Kara Franker
18 STOP! FOR THE LOVE OF … SCIENCE
The Theory of Fun
South Florida has educational entertainment down to a science.
By Valerie Sands
By Chanel Samson
38 ON THE COVER
20 SWEET SPOTS
A Grand Central Estación With Miami’s new La Estación American Brasserie, Brightline guests will feel like they have a culinary wonder all their own.
Lovin’ From The Oven Hungry South Floridians knows “warm and toasty” is more than just a weather forecast. By Elizabeth Martinez
48 INSPIRATION STATION
40 DINE ALONG THE LINE
Mockingbird Magic
restaurateurs will whisk you out of the
flora, fauna and industry creates its
South Florida’s up-and-coming stations and into their incredible eateries. By Jen Karetnick
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This unlikely intersection of art, own immersive force of nature.
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52 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Let Brightline lead the way to these APRIL 2019, Issue 101
can’t-miss events all over South Florida.
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MAKE LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
We invite you to visit Las Olas Boulevard and discover a wonderfully unique gathering place that has become Fort Lauderdale’s #1 destination for shopping, dining, and hospitality. A quiet,
S H O P | D I N E | S TAY | P L AY
One Mile of Style
pedestrian-friendly street lined with palms, oldfashioned street lamps and fragrant flora. Charming boutiques and shops filled with silken finery, imported footwear, jewelry, delightful crafts, and sweet treats. Galleries exhibiting paintings and sculptures from some of the country’s most skilled artists. Restaurants and gastropubs with savory cuisine, tasty drinks and lively music. It’s all here in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, just a short walk from the Fort Lauderdale Brightline Station.
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cheers
Funky Buddha Brewery
Wynwood Brewing Company
FINDING YOUR HOPPY PLACE By Elizabeth Martinez
ACCOMPLICE BREWERY
FUNKY BUDDHA BREWERY
WYNWOOD BREWING COMPANY
& CIDERWORKS
This cavernous but cozy watering hole
The walls of Miami’s Wynwood
Tucked away in a nondescript
serves some of South Florida’s most
neighborhood are covered in stunning
commercial park is an oasis of old-world
imaginative blends, including the No
street art, and the graffiti emblazoned
European brewing. Boasting a rotating
Crusts brew featuring hints of your
on this outpost says their brews are a
tap of 10-plus flavored hard ciders, this
childhood PB&J, and the Key Lime Tart
“work of art in every glass.” And with 18
unique gathering place features an
Ale, a tangy fusion perfect for our hot
made-on-site craft beers on tap, there
open brew room sandwiched by a fun,
summer days. Pair these or one of their
is definitely something for everyone
industrial-chic main tasting room and
other more traditional beers — like
at WBC. Father and son team Luis
similarly styled game room featuring
their most popular Floridian
video consoles, giant Jenga and board
wheat ale — with a
games. Co-owner/founder Matt Stetson,
warm and chewy
a sommelier by trade, chose to work
pretzel served
mostly in cider — which is naturally
with your choice
gluten-free — because his partner and
of two sauces
co-founder (and main accomplice!),
or some maple
Felonice Merriman, is affected by celiac
and coffee
imaginative limited
disease. But for those not hip to the cider,
candied bacon.
edition seasonal
Accomplice also serves select wines
Taproom tours
and will soon be brewing their own craft
are available on
beer, wine and sodas. And on Friday and
the weekends and
Saturday evenings, assorted food trucks
you can take home a
stop by to feed your appetite, too!
little bit of Buddha in crowlers,
1027 N. Florida Mango Rd., #3,
growlers and kegs.
for your next house party.
West Palm Beach
1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park
565 NW 24th St., Miami
accomplicebrewery.com
funkybuddhabrewery.com
wynwoodmiami.com
(561) 568-7242
(954) 440-0046
(305) 982-8732
Brignoni Sr. and Jr. produce distinct blends, from the light and refreshing La Rubia — their most popular
Accomplice Brewery & Ciderworks
selection — to the robust Pop’s Porter as well as some
blends. Try a flight of four to find your favorite, get a growler to go or even rent a keg chockfull of one of their signature brews
FUNKY BUDDHA BREWERY; WYNWOOD BREWING COMPANY; LYNN STUDIOS COURTESY ACCOMPLICE BREWERY & CIDERWORKS
Where to belly up for a taste of South Florida
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Welcome to
LE A D R E D U A L FORT
Hop Off The Train... and Hop On The Water Taxi
For The Best Way to Explore Fort Lauderdale
Stop 1 Conveniently Located at Las Olas Blvd
between the Stranahan House & the Riverside Hotel
(954) 467-6677 Watertaxi.com
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in the bag
PALM BEACH’S BOULEVARD OF BOUTIQUES
In considering where to travel
Before you step inside a single store, it’s easy to be awed by
for luxury shopping, most
just the environment. The appealing layout of high-end shops,
discerning consumers tend to
The legendary architect Addison Mizner provided much of the
restaurants, boutiques and galleries promises beauty and elegance.
think of cities like Singapore,
Mediterranean-inspired architecture.
Milan and Dubai. But Floridians
avenue, but also eight small, Old-World side streets known as “vias” that
hold a delightful secret: when
branch off from it, opening into lush, vine-covered courtyards. To wander
it comes to tasteful fashion,
This graceful exterior, lined with palms, includes not only the main
along the sidewalks, even without buying anything, is balm for the soul. But what self-respecting shopper can stay outside looking in through the
fine dining, art and home
windows of world-class fashion meccas like Chanel, Gucci, Ralph Lauren,
furnishings, the four-block area
inviting destinations?
of Palm Beach known as Worth Avenue is a goldmine.
Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and more than a hundred other There are also one-of-a-kind places found nowhere else in the world. It’s hard to pin down which of these enchanting spots are the most satisfying places to fill a shopping day. But here’s a short list of five to start you off:
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Worth Avenue’s cozy courtyards conceal world-class luxury shopping right here in the Sunshine State. By Alex Darlington
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(RARE BOOKS)
Remember bookstores? Yes, they still exist. Raptis is a stand-alone shop not likely to be outdone by Amazon. Raptis features old and rare books, many signed by the authors. But don’t expect to pay Barnes and Noble prices. If you have $22,500 laying around, you can pick up a signed first edition of Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are. All autographs are professionally authenticated.
LILLY PULITZER (FASHION PRINTS)
The newest addition to the roster just opened in November 2018 – or more correctly “re-opened.” The 60-year-old fashion brand actually started on Worth Avenue in 1959 and made several moves since. Lilly prints are characterized by bright colors and Florida-inspired designs. “It’s … more of an experience rather than just shopping,” says Worth Avenue Association President Ashley Berry. This flagship store’s unique feature is an in-house print studio that allows beauty-loving customers to design their own custom shift dress! Just pick the style, print, length and detailing, and the inhouse artist will construct your whimsical dream dress. Talk about an interactive experience!
STUBBS AND WOOTTON. OPPOSITE PAGE: LILLY PULITZER; RAPTIS; STUBBS AND WOOTTON
RAPTIS
STUBBS AND WOOTTON (SLIPPERS)
Where else would you find such elegant specificity? An entire store that specializes in handmade slippers — velvet and needlepoint. The designs of their men’s and women’s footwear combine fine style with wit and humor. 13
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KASSATLY’S INC. (FINE LINENS)
The oldest shop on Worth Avenue opened its doors 95 years ago. The Kassatly brothers, Edward and Robert, took over after the death of their father, Sam, who started the business in 1923. The store features Madeira linen covers for beds and tables and uniquely embroidered men’s and ladies’ handkerchiefs. You’ll also find men’s cashmere sweaters and sportswear. Oldest Shop Worth Worth Avenue’s Avenue’s Oldest Shop
Jennifer Garrigues
(INTERIOR DESIGN)
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Garrigues started as a Christian Dior fashion model before she began to create her world-famous imaginative furniture and décor designs that combine comfort with elegance. Her work appears in New York’s Carlyle hotel and, closer to home, at The Palm Beach Polo Club. Her showroom is full of luxurious pillows, textiles and unique furniture for both private residences and commercial use.
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While you’re exploring Worth Avenue, enjoy a fine Tuscan meal at an outdoor table at Café Flora. It’s nestled just off the avenue on the peaceful Via Amore.
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With major events like Spring Training, SunFest, polo matches and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, there’s always something happening here. ThePalmBeaches.com/events | The Best Way to Experience FloridaŽ
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What to do with a day in the city. By Kara Franker
With lively entertainment, pictureperfect weather and a bevy of hot restaurants, mainland West Palm Beach and the ritzy island of Palm Beach both offer plenty to do. Here’s a round-up of some of the top experiences to enjoy both in one day.
Once on the island, you’ll notice The Society of The Four Arts. Originally founded in the 1930s, this cultural hub is home to lush botanical gardens with museum-quality outdoor sculptures, and the Addison Mizner–designed Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building with its rotating art. There’s always something going on at
Let’s start and end the journey on infamous Clematis Street, the heart of entertainment on the downtown waterfront.
The Four Arts and all programs are open to the public. Keep following the scenic Lake Trail
Add a kick to your step and begin with a cup
north until you run into the grand Henry
of joe at Subculture Coffee Roasters, located
Morrison Flagler Museum, a designated
just two blocks from the West Palm Beach
National Historic Landmark. With its stately
Brightline station. Specializing in small
columns, you can’t miss this Gilded-Age
batch artisan brews, they roast fresh and
estate, formerly the lavish mansion of
seasonal coffee daily. Then lace up your
Florida’s most notorious railroad pioneer
tennis shoes for a scenic morning walk or
and luxury hotel developer. Inside the
bike along the picturesque Lake Trail. It’s just
museum, opulence and grandeur abound.
a quick jaunt over the pedestrian crossing
From ornate works of art to glittering
at Royal Park Bridge to Palm Beach,
chandeliers, it’s no wonder turn-of-the-
where you can soak up those panoramic
century-era Whitehall is the ultimate
views of downtown and get a glimpse of
destination for luxury weddings and
mega yachts on the Lake Worth Lagoon.
charity galas. After your tour, it’s just a half-
SUBCULTURE COFFEE
The Perfect Palm Beach Itinerary
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day tripper
mile walk east to another one of Henry
on your tan and playing in the waves.
Flagler’s extravagant properties: The
Or if you’re in the mood for something a
Breakers, Palm Beach.
little more thrilling, head over to Rapids
Get to the resort early enough for a late breakfast in The Circle, with its breathtaking
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30-foot frescoed ceiling and eight
Water Park and take the plunge down a choice of over 30 waterslides. After an afternoon with plenty of
Renaissance murals. On the weekends, the
sunshine, it’s time to head back downtown
spectacular Sunday brunch is a society-
for a cool night out in the city. Reserve a
style culinary experience—truly the crème
table at one of West Palm Beach’s many
de la crème of breakfast buffets. Stroll along
delectable dining hotspots like Queen
the oceanfront veranda where rolling waves
of Sheeba Ethiopian Restaurant in the
crash into the shore, and you’ll instantly
Historic Northwest neighborhood, the
realize how The Breakers got its name.
Italian-style Il Bellagio at CityPlace, or
On your way back south to the
Rhythm Café, an eclectic American eatery
Worth Avenue shopping district, stop
with a fiercely loyal clientele. Don’t let the
by Bethesda-by-the-Sea to observe the
fun stop with dinner. There’s still plenty to
iconic gothic revival style architecture
do along Clematis Street, where you can
at the oldest house of worship in Palm
stop in for a night cap at one of the many
Beach. Then at the intersection of Worth
popular pubs. Or, listen to live music at
Avenue and S. Ocean Boulevard, you’ll
Respectable Street, a venue that’s hosted
find the often-photographed clock tower,
everyone from little-known indie bands
serving as a picturesque gateway from
to living legends like The Red Hot Chili
the Atlantic Ocean to Florida’s version of
Peppers. At the end of the day, kick back
Rodeo Drive. If high-end shopping isn’t on
into one of those plush seats and let the
your to-do list, spend some time working
train drive you home.
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stop! for the love of science
THE THEORY OF FUN
South Florida has educational entertainment down to a science.
PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST
lens and watch mahi-mahi, devil
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
rays and hammerhead sharks swim
AND SCIENCE
A 250-seat, state-of-the-art
overhead. At the top, not only will
Albert Einstein once said, “the only
planetarium; a three-level aquarium;
you see the same stunning marine
source of knowledge is experience,”
a science museum so big it needs
life in open waters, but also the most
and the Museum of Discovery and
two buildings — these would all be
breathtaking view of Miami’s skyline.
Science in Fort Lauderdale is exactly
impressive attractions on their own,
1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
that. From the atrium’s Great Gravity
but at the Frost Museum in Miami,
frostscience.org
Clock (a kinetic energy sculpture)
they’re one and the same. Separated
(305) 434-9600
to the newly opened Science Park
into four architecturally stunning
(larger-than-life pulleys and gears),
structures across four acres, the worlds
each exhibit invites guests to interact
of science, technology, engineering
with the concepts they’re learning
and math (STEM) are ready for
about. Some of these concepts are
discovery through experimental
quintessentially Floridian: Where
and interactive exhibitions (you can
else can you ride an Everglades
touch almost everything!). Begin
airboat simulator, view the fossils of a
your aquatic explorations on the first
prehistoric Floridian turtle and feel the
floor of the aquarium, where you
rush of hurricane force winds in the
can stand below a 31-foot oculus
same day? If that’s not enough, the
PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE (2)
By Chanel Samson
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Albert Einstein once said, “the only source of knowledge is experience.” museum also
West Palm Beach’s
round series of eco-excursions that
boasts plenty of
Brightline station
explore Florida’s diverse coastal
exciting science demonstrations by a community of MUSEUMOFDISCOVERY&SCIENCE (2); LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER (2)
experts and the biggest
and a donationbased admission fee, you can see all five species thriving at the
ecosystem in the conservation’s park and around the shores of Juno Beach, just across the street. 14200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach
screen in South Florida featuring
Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
marinelife.org
IMAX with dual 4K laser projection.
It’s an interactive exhibit hall, a
(561) 627-8280
401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale
research lab and the only sea-turtle
mods.org
hospital between Orlando and the
(954) 467-6637
Florida Keys. Led by a team of enthusiastic guides, guests
LOGGERHEAD
are welcome to partake in
MARINELIFE CENTER
an hour-long tour of the
Five of the seven species of sea
outdoor turtle hospital
turtles can be found in Florida’s
and learn about the
waters. All are classified as either
current conditions of
threatened or endangered. For the
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sweet spots
Colada Cuban Coffee House and Eatery
Paneterie
B Bistro + Bakery
LOVIN’ FROM THE OVEN B BISTRO + BAKERY
COLADA CUBAN COFFEE HOUSE
PANETERIE
In Miami’s chic Brickell area, you
AND EATERY
The French are no strangers to
have to stand out to stay open. And
While there’s no shortage of Cuban
good food, and a visit to Paneterie
on a quiet (for Brickell) side street,
coffee windows in Miami, a cafecito is
will remind you of that. Perfectly
B Bistro does just that. With indoor
slightly harder to come by in Broward.
positioned on popular Clematis
and outdoor seating, the stylish
Thanks to Colada, though, you can
Street, you know you’re in for a
industrial-meets-natural décor is the
satisfy your craving for the Cuban-style
treat — and a genuine Francophile
perfect home for imaginative dishes
super espresso as well as other Latin
experience — when you see the
with Instagrammable presentation.
treats such as a traditional Cuban
raspberry-and-white wicker and
Best known for their weekend brunch,
sandwich, empanadas, croquetas or
wood outdoor seating reminiscent
B Bistro is also open for breakfast
fritas, the Latin hamburger stacked
of every sidewalk café in Paris. Pick
and lunch during the week. So
high with crunchy potato sticks. Open
your favorite flavor of macaroon,
good that it’s served all the time, the
everyday from breakfast through
indulge in a pain au chocolat (ask
piled-high Mexican Avocado Toast
early dinner; plan to stop by on the
them to pop it in the oven for you)
overflows with a delicious combo of
weekend for $15 bottomless mimosas,
or grab one of their signature
flavors. And the Truffle Bun is a tasty
craft beer or sangria. And while you’re
almond meringue twists to go. The
update to a ham and egg sandwich.
there, have the Cuban French Toast for
bakery café also serves several
Not to be overlooked are the fresh
a deliciously decadent treat. Want to
other freshly baked French pastries,
bakery items including a mixed nuts
take it all home with you?
sandwiches (including a crispy and
croissant that is fluffy and crispy in all
They cater, too!
delicious croque monsieur), salads,
the right places.
525 N. Federal Highway #400,
coffee, beer and wine.
600 Brickell Ave., Miami
Fort Lauderdale
205 Clematis St., West Palm Beach
bbistromiami.com
coladahouse.com
paneterie.com
(305) 330-6310
(954) 368-4705
(561) 223-2992
B BISTRO + BAKERY; COLADA CUBAN COFFEE HOUSE AND EATERY; PANETERIE
Hungry South Floridians know “warm and toasty” is more than just a weather forecast. By Elizabeth Martinez
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OCOMotives NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO SOUTH FLORIDA … IN THE OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT?!? MEET THE MAN WHO CROSSED THE COUNTRY WITH THE BAREST ESSENTIALS SO BRIGHTLINE’S TRAINS COULD GET HERE SAFELY.
by Phillip Crandall
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Brightline’s state-of-the-art high-speed trains can top 120 mph, are aesthetically gorgeous, and boast the most unexpected comforts, instantly launching a local transportation revolution the moment that first train pulled into the station. To call these trains heaven-sent or even out-ofthis-world would be an understatement laughed at by both transit gods and intergalactic dispatchers alike; it would also just be factually incorrect. These trains came from Sacramento, dragged about 3,000 miles across the country behind rickety freight trains while Brightline employees like Michael Lefevre slept on Star Wars pillows in the overhead compartment and ate mac and cheese for days on end. 23
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The Long Ride Brightline employees had been going back and forth from South Florida to Northern California for years throughout the manufacturing process. “It’s not like we just sign-and-drive for these trains,” says Lefevre, the current director of operations control center. “We were involved from the purchase order to the delivery.” Lefevre found particular pride in one intrain contribution he originally saw in a Miami restaurant: a Dyson faucet with an Airblade built in, thereby eliminating inadvertent water spillage on the bathroom floor. When the first train set, BrightBlue, was completed in December 2016, the options for delivering the two-locomotive, four-coach set were limited. It was too big to ship on a truck, and the plan to haul it behind an Amtrak passenger train across the northern United States was nixed in the 11th hour. Ultimately, Brightline went with a Union Pacific freight going a southern route, which was geographically shorter but would take longer.
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“Could we have just told Siemens (the manufacturer) to make trains and send them to us? Absolutely,” says Lefevre. “But that’s not the kind of company we are. We are so involved in the creation of the equipment that it made no sense to not have a representative, both in terms of the liability of the equipment but also to be there for this remarkable moment in company history.” The company split each weeklong cross-country trip between a couple crews of two to three people, but the process of swapping out those crews along the way was unpredictable given there were no precise schedules on the freight railroads. Lefevre actually calls the process “horrifying,” recalling how, on one delivery, he flew into Tucson, Arizona, to catch the train, texted with people on board to find out where it might stop, and then had to sweettalk his way onto “some railyard in the middle of nowhere that didn’t care who we were.” Like all team members who boarded along the way, he was also responsible for bringing a re-supply of microwavable food. Those first riders had no showers and no beds, so the options for sleep were either upright in a seat, in the vestibule floor next to the bathroom, or in the aisle … in the way of those going to the bathroom. “I looked up and realized that the only way that no one was going to step on me was if I went above them,” Lefevre says. “I climbed up into the overhead rack, and it was fantastic. The luggage racks are long and I’m not, so it works.” Brightline spared no cost in making the train interiors top-notch, but when it came time for these crews to get sleeping bags and pillows, they “looked for the cheapest stuff possible because you knew you were going to burn it as soon as you got off the train five days later,” Lefevre says. The cheapest sleeping supplies were in the children’s sections, which is how all the adults ended up with Star Wars, Batman and other cartoony goods.
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Joys of Transport They didn’t have music or movies to pass the time — “I mean, there were supplies I can’t talk about,” Lefevre laughs, “but other than that, it was just water” — but in the end, the nearby window was more than enough entertainment. “Everyone thought we’d be bored, but the reality is train travel is fascinating,” he says. “This was a train that was never going to be in this part of the country again. In fact, most of us would never again be back in these towns. And it was beautiful.” The journey through Texas with BrightRed proved particularly noteworthy, starting with an unplanned 26-hour stop in West Texas when a bridge flooded in front of them. Later, Lefevre documented the historic and likely never-tohappen-again moment when their Brightline train was passed by an Amtrak train operating on the same route. Then, during a stop in Houston, they had enough time to wander around the city;
there, Lefevre found a park with an open-to-thepublic clubhouse. “We were stumbling off the train, smelly, hungry and disgusting, and there’s literally a first-rate clubhouse offering showers for 50 cents,” Lefevre remembers. “I bought everyone a round of showers.” He then ordered pizza delivery to the train, with explicit instructions on how to find them — as if their reflective vests wouldn’t be enough. “We didn’t want to announce (these trips) for the safety of the train,” Lefevre says, “and we went through some very rural places where nobody knew what the hell this was. You would see people mowing their lawns who would stop and stare at the train because nobody had ever seen anything like this, with these colors and big windows and streamlined nosecone. We knew we had done something right if you’re getting people to stop and stare.”
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Down Home On December 13, 2016, when BrightBlue arrived in Jacksonville, it was greeted by Brightline managers who had driven up to welcome the train to its home state. Many even boarded so they could be the first to pull into South Florida nine hours later. “We got there very late at night, like 2:00 in the morning, and everybody was waiting for us in West Palm Beach,” Lefevre remembers. “We popped a bottle of champagne and everybody had a toast.” Every Brightline employee remembers how thrilling it was to see that train pull into the station for the very first time, even if they can’t quite put the feeling into words. Lefevre just happened to have that indescribable feeling thousands of miles earlier … back when mac and cheese still sounded appealing and overhead compartments hadn’t yet fulfilled their potential. “It was like waiting for prom night,” he says. “It was something special.” ● 30
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Words and photos by Valerie Sands ave you ever been to a place that feels special? Be it peaceful or vibrant, quiet or high-energy … you just leave in a better mood. And when you think about that place, does
it bring up the same feelings? Chances are that there was some good feng shui going on there. Translated from Chinese, feng shui (pronounced fung-shway) means “wind and water.” The ancient Chinese practice of interior design is aimed at guiding energy through the home, business or landscape. By using nature as its guide, the five elements — water, wood, fire, earth and metal — are all incorporated to encourage energy to follow a specific path, relaying messages about the life you wish to lead. As each area in the home represents a different aspect of life, everything you dream of can be achieved under your roof. Be it money, love, career, health or fame, it’s all accessible to you. There are also other cues beyond raw elements that energy will follow to produce the same results. For instance, a properly placed purple accessory in the southeast corner of your home could bring some money you didn’t know was coming,
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Creative Learning
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Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami arely a mile from Virgin MiamiCentral station, the contents of The Pérez Art Museum Miami spotlight the booming culture and diversity of the Magic City. The architectural and design
elements exemplify a space of learning and growth. And while the learning happens in the galleries and exhibitions, it’s the feng shui that brings the energy — and you — to the museum. Located directly on Biscayne Bay, the 200,000-square-foot campus greets visitors with a massive façade of windows, creating a nearly seamless divide between nature and urbanization. The striking hanging gardens — massive, vertical columns covered in lush foliage — naturally add a wood element, representing rooting and growth, which are essential to our learning ability, memory retention and personal development. The immense white gallery walls support creativity and are the perfect backdrop for the incredible exhibitions that pass through.
BY USING NATURE AS ITS GUIDE, WATER, WOOD, FIRE, EARTH AND METAL ARE ALL INCORPORATED TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY TO FOLLOW A SPECIFIC PATH, RELAYING MESSAGES ABOUT THE LIFE YOU WISH TO LEAD.
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Love is in the Air Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale
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rederic Clay Bartlett and his wife Helen Birch, the original homeowners and art collectors, created The Bonnet House, a
compound which simply screams “love.” As you enter, two stone obelisks (representing a “pair”) flank the entry to the main house, sending the message of romantic partnerships and love. Beyond the front door, lush foliage makes way to the walls of the art-filled historical home; the doors to individual rooms are also flanked by pairs of matching statues. Romance further beckons beyond the home from the grounds as 30-40 couples a year exchange their vows at the Bonnet House. It’s so popular among lovers, in fact, that an engagement area was created to make proposals that much more special. Whether you go with loved ones or with the one you love, it’s well worth the 3.6-mile Lyft ride to visit this splendid home.
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Here’s to your Health Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens 253 Barcelona Rd., West Palm Beach
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soft yet solid foundation of support, earth is the element that represents health in feng shui. Be it physical or emotional, earth provides us with the natural, healthy footing
we need to remain vibrant. Less than two miles from Brightline’s West Palm Beach station, you’ll
find the embodiment of physical health and longevity at The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Former residence of sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982), the grounds of the property are a walking showcase of the artist’s skill and passion. In 1948, Weaver married the museum’s founder, Ralph Hubbard Norton, and dedicated the next three decades to planting the stunning gardens and constructing purposefully placed sculptures. Soft earth, shaped into blocks and fired, made bricks hard enough to survive generations. The monoliths stand up to 30 feet high and 48 feet wide and are strategically placed to guide you through the grounds. Amidst the massive brick monuments, you’ll find “Seven Beings.” Constructed from granite and standing at 15 feet tall and 21 feet wide, the sculpture portrays seven individuals, each looking in a different direction, acting as sentries over the property, ensuring its healthy survival for generations to come. Next time you’re somewhere that feels special, look around. You might see some feng shui hints as
SOFT EARTH, SHAPED INTO BLOCKS AND FIRED, MADE BRICKS HARD ENOUGH TO SURVIVE GENERATIONS.
to why it makes you feel better than others. ●
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If there’s anyone who knows anything about dining in Miami, it’s Jonas and Alexandra Millan. Together, they own and operate such renowned restaurants as Sushi Garage, Sunny
With Miami’s new La Estación American Brasserie, Brightline guests will feel like they have a culinary wonder all their own.
Poké and Lincoln Road’s rooftop hotspot, Juvia, a mixture of stunning views paired with French, Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. Now, the duo is bringing their talents just a bit west of South Beach with their latest venture: La Estación American Brasserie, a 10,000-square-foot, 240seat bistro-casual restaurant and bar opening this April at Central Fare in the heart of Virgin MiamiCentral. Serving as an anchor to Central Fare, the new downtown food hub debuting this April, La Estación American Brasserie will combine urban and upscale chic with delicious fare, offering global favorites from barbecue ribs and burgers to steak frites and Japanese selections. The bar features specialty cocktails, happy hour vibes and even live music from bands and DJs. Private-dining and group-dining options are offered as well, instantly making La Estación American Brasserie a true downtown destination. “We want La Estación American Brasserie to be the go-to community restaurant for Brightline’s guests, neighboring residents and the professionals who work right upstairs at Virgin MiamiCentral and surrounding the project,” says Jonas Millan. Next time you’re at the Miami
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By Jen Karetnick
When it comes to the urban planning of transportation centers, journalist Feargus O’Sullivan makes an excellent point: “Stations are more than pragmatic transit hubs to be designed solely with fluid movement in mind. They are social centers and expressions of civic identity,” he writes in his City Lab article, “Planning the Transit Hubs of the Future.” Clearly, Brightline was considering this same viewpoint when it built hubs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Not only do the designs reflect South Florida’s clean-lined modernity, they are located smack-dab in downtowns rather than being end-points in isolation. When travelers exit the stations, they have endless opportunities for entertainment — and singularly exciting culinary options. Grapefruit Hamachi from Brad Kilcore’s Kaido 41
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MEMORABLE MEALS NEAR VIRGIN MIAMICENTRAL Connected by the Metromover, Metrobus
debuted his first American restaurant,
Kaido is built out on the second floor,
or Miami Trolley, Virgin MiamiCentral
Obra Kitchen Table, this past
above the American bistro Ember,
is ideally positioned close to Museum
summer at the condo building Jade
another of Kilgore’s restaurants.
Park, where the Pérez Art Museum
at Brickell. It’s worth the quick Lyft
Miami’s Verde offers brunch and lunch
ride there to dine on yuca and bacon
shopping to be done in the District that
(and, on Thursdays, dinner) on the bay.
mille-feuille topped with foie gras,
Brightliners can occupy themselves
For a more urban outlook, however,
wwor fried snapper with “trifongo,”
until it’s time for dinner and drinks
check into CVLTVRA (pronounced
a pan-Latin version of mofongo.
at Swan and Bar Bevy, owned by
North of the station in the
Groot Hospitality’s David Grutman,
floor of the ME Miami Hotel, almost
Miami Design District, Japanese
partnering with Pharrell Williams
directly across Biscayne Boulevard.
concept Kaido, from acclaimed
and executive chef Jean Imbert.
This Latin fusion restaurant, executive
chef Brad Kilgore (of the innovative
Conceptualized by designers Ken Fulk
chef Fabian Di Paola at the helm, wows
Alter restaurant in the Wynwood
and Raymond Jungles, the restaurant
patrons with its artsy vibe and street-
Neighborhood), tempts visitors with
and lounge is split in three distinct
side patio. The fare is wholly original,
their signature dish: an innovative
spaces — the resplendently pink
too, with dishes ranging from avocado
uni (sea urchin) fondue. It’s a creamy,
Swan, the vintage-style Bar Bevy,
hummus with cotija cheese, pistachios
intensely flavorful emulsion into
and the lush, green garden patio.
and yuca arepas to Worcestershire-
which diners dip everything from
Not feeling so formal? Two food
braised short rib with roasted ayote,
scallops to mushrooms. Located
halls — 1-800-LUCKY in Wynwood
pickled shallots and pepitas.
in Paradise Plaza, where Jean-
and St. Roch Market in the Design
George Vongerichten and Joël
District — provide plenty of delicious
Robuchon restaurants are joining,
imagery for any social media feed.
Also on the Latin scene, renowned Venezuelan chef Carlos Garcia
ST. ROCH MARKET, MIAMI.OPPOSITE PAGE: MORELLI BROTHERS; VERDE; KAIDO (2); SWAN
Cul-TOUR-a), located on the ground
Fortunately, there’s so much
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Opposite page: St. Roch Market. Clockwise from top left: David Grutman and Pharrell at Swan; Cheeseburger at Verde; Jasmine Gimlet, Kaido; Kaido exterior; Caesar salad, Swan.
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A FOODIE’S FORT LAUDERDALE If you’re heading to Fort Lauderdale,
Diaz has joined with Riverfront Gondola
drinking craft cocktails, but not many
you’ll also appreciate easy access to
Tours. Guests can embark on a watery
throw in live music. The Balcony, a
the city’s best food destinations. Hop
safari (plus a dish from the menu) for $37
New Orleans-inspired eatery that
into a Lyft, a Sun Trolley or Water Taxi to
per person.
opened this past spring, does. With
get somewhere … like the dock-and-dine
At the other end of the Asian
a jazz brunch, Big Easy décor, and
Boathouse at the Riverside. Open for
spectrum, ETARU Las Olas debuted
an enormous array of dishes, it’s
brunch, lunch and dinner, this convivial
in the Icon Las Olas this past summer,
hard to go wrong. True to its name,
space at the historic Riverside Hotel
less than a year after its successful
The Balcony’s second-level rooftop
features inventive New American items
Hallandale Beach launch. Although
boasts grand views of the Las
that resonate with every generation,
it’s owned by Zuma’s Rainer Becker
Olas strip, with a resident DJ and a
from olive-brioche French toast to
— and depends on the central robata
rotating draft selection to keep the
octopus fritters with shisito remoulade.
grill for small plates such as lamb
party going into the wee hours.
Also on the water (but with a pan-
cutlets with Korean spices and sesame
Soften the blows of those beers at
Asian-meets-Latin-American focus),
cucumber — the Las Olas site has a
Henry’s Sandwich Station in FATVillage,
the lushly designed Casa Sensei
more urbane flavor than its Hallandale
where the meats are smoked and cured
overlooks the Himmarshee Canal. The
sibling. Led by executive chef Luca
in house, the bread is baked locally,
staff supplies guests with chili-infused
Spiga, the restaurant is known for its
and the cheeses and condiments are
popcorn at the start of every meal and
sophisticated tokusen (special sashimi
artisanal. Finally, top it off at Pizza
cotton candy at the end, which frames
dishes), including wagyu sushi with
Craft, with the speakeasy Apothecary
lobster guacamole, kimchee fried
ossetra caviar, scallions and ginger.
330 hidden inside. It’s just right for a
rice and pad Thai. For an immersive
endless opportunities for dining and
nightcap — or a day drink — before getting back on the train.
THE APOTHECARY; OPPOSITE PAGE: HENRY’S SANDWICH STATION; BOATHOUSE; CASA SENSEI; THE BALCONY
experience — literally — owner Victor
Las Olas Boulevard houses
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Opposite page: The Apothecary. Clockwise from top left: Sign to Henry’s Sandwich Station; lunch riverside at Boathouse; Henry’s Sandwich Station French dip; Casa Sensei’s Gondola tour; The Balcony’s bartenders.
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At the West Palm Beach station,
Palm Beach County. One of the first
travelers have near-instantaneous
chefs to launch in West Palm Beach,
access to arts and culture, fashion, and
Clay Conley is still pleasing customers
especially food, thanks to the Palm
with Grato, where every dish — from
Tran bus and the free Palm Trolley,
the Japanese eggplant “Parm” to the
which stops throughout downtown. For
kalamata olive gnocchi — has a little
one of the best (and closest) meals,
twist. Batch New Southern Kitchen &
head to The Regional Kitchen & Public
Tap, which already has a location in
House at CityPlace. Here, North
Delray Beach, brings bourbon, brunch
Carolina–native chef Lindsay Autry has
and big Southern flavors to Clematis
combined her Southern sensibilities
Street. It joins Loïc Bakery Café Bar a
with a Mediterranean approach. The
few blocks away, where chef-owner
dishes – crispy freshwater trout with
Loïc Autret – a proud veteran who was
green tomato slaw, local greens
born in Champagne, France – and
and soy-and-lime vinaigrette is a
his American wife, Pauline, supply
mouthwatering example – have earned
sumptuous baked goods like quiches
her multiple honors, such as a James
and croissants as well as cheeses
Beard nomination in 2018. Try her work
and wines.
for brunch, lunch or dinner. But do try it. “Southern,” “European,” and “chefdriven” are certainly the keywords in
In the recently dubbed Dixie Dining
with business partner/general manager Jason Lakow. The updated Old World fare ranges from a Moroccan lamb knish to pork cutlet paprikash. Daily specials are seasonal and stylized, and could be anything from lobster thermidor to duck à l’orange. For a casual yet ever-evolving experience, Grandview Public Market is a 12-vendor collective where you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks in between. Owners Chris and Kristen Vila are hands on, bringing in artistic and cultural events and partnerships, so the culinary arts are enhanced by different communities. Which is, in essence, what Brightline is all about: connecting South Florida by making us more accessible to each other and
Corridor, chef Eric Baker founded
allowing us to enjoy what truly has
Mazie’s (named for his grandmother)
always been within reach. ●
SOUTH MOON PHOTOGRAPHY; OPPOSITE PAGE: BATCH NEW SOUTHERN KITCHEN & TAP; THINK.SHOP; BATCH NEW SOUTHERN KITCHEN & TAP; GRANDVIEW PUBLIC MARKET; GYORGY PAPP PHOTOGRAPHY
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Opposite page: Chef Lindsay Autry at The Regional Kitchen and Public House. Clockwise from top left: The Batch exterior; Grato’s meatballs parmesan polenta with broccoli rabe pesto; Batch’s tator tots; Grandview Public Market; Chef Loïc Autret of Loïc Bakery Café.
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MOCKINGBIRD MAGIC
This unlikely intersection of art, flora, fauna and industry creates its own immersive force of nature.
Rebecca Bradley, Cadence’s cofounder and design principal, says their use of “native materials, designing with kindness and thoughtfulness infused in our process (and) using our design solutions as teaching moments” is the firm’s calling card … something breathtakingly clear as you walk this urban art trail. We spoke to Bradley about the trail, its mythical mockingbird and Fort Lauderdale’s ever-evolving landscape.
The sudden emergence of Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village out of its not-so-humble warehouse beginnings can be attributed to many factors, but it’s primarily the artists whose collective spirit and nuanced work has set the area’s charming, alluring tone. In the midst of it all — combining the urban with the art while keeping a necessary focus on the nature — is Mockingbird Trail. Here art installations inspire, contemporary design awes, and natural wonders share space with an elusive, mythical creature inviting you to discover even more. It’s all the creation of Cadence, the landscape architecture firm whose vision and services have implemented more than 65 projects throughout the tricounty region since 2010, with more than a dozen more under construction or scheduled to break ground soon. 49
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“The more time I spent here, the more I realized the abundance of unique native plant diversity that used to exist here, and that often has to be really searched out to find, especially in Broward County. (I’m inspired by) the need to conserve and raise awareness for this beautiful South Florida bio-diversity we have been gifted. The ability to design for year-round use is something unique to our location, as is the year-round growth cycle for plants. We also have access to a local stone — oolite — that can be used in various ways for retaining soil, vertical applications and horizontal paving. This stone gives us a special material that is truly our own ‘South Florida’ look.”
SOUTH FLORIDA … IN 10 YEARS “(It will be) infused with nature. A redefining of urbanity — where we have woven the urban mass with an urban landscape that is more porous (increased areas for our storm water to drain), more tree canopy (to sequester water and pollutants), more plant life (to absorb heat and provide opportunity for humans to see wildlife in the city), and provide more opportunities to connect with nature (to serve our fast-growing urban populations with the countless benefits nature provides for humans when they are connected to it).” KELLY COULSON (X3); CADENCE (X2); FRAMAGA PHOTOGRAPHY
HOME SWEET HOME
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More Than A Walkway “From its inception in 2015, (Mockingbird Trail) has been influenced by inclusive input from residents, business owners and artists who believe Fort Lauderdale has an evolving story to tell. The route, the various events we have programmed around the trail, (and) the interactive art pieces are all influenced by our community as a reflection of them. The local art and business community
also sees a bolder vision for the trail in the next three to five years, serving as the primary pedestrian route that knits all of our downtown neighborhoods together. Our community wants this trail to provide a new civic identity for Fort Lauderdale, a trail where everyone can go for exercise, alternate transportation and to have a little fun searching for the elusive mockingbird.”
“(There were) organized activities and discussions … through a community workshop process … around the mockingbird, the Florida state bird. Similar to other mythical creatures that have lasted decades through storytelling — why not create our own? A giant mythical mockingbird that eats Florida citrus and turns orange. Driven by intrigue and perpetuating the story by those that visit the trail, our ‘evidence’ is the sculptures along the trail route. This component adds an entire level of spontaneity to the trail itself, so people are able to create their own stories about our mockingbird while on the trail and viewing the public art pieces. The trail map shares the story and the route you can explore by foot to view both the ‘evidence’ series and our multi-sensory mural ‘Main Course.’”
HOPEFUL TRAIL TAKEAWAYS “A connection with nature, a perspective of the city that can’t be had from inside an automobile (and) a new outlook on how respite can be found even in a very developed urban setting.” Field guides can be viewed at www.mockingbirdtrail.com and on Instagram @mockingbirdtrail.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Let Brightline lead the way to these can’t-miss events all over South Florida.
APRIL Now until April 22 Downton Abbey: The Exhibit CityPlace 575 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach April 2 - 7 Dear Evan Hansen Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale
LAS OLAS WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
April 5 Las Olas Food and Wine Festival Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale
April 6 Brew at the Zoo Palm Beach Zoo 1301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach April 7 Miami Beach Pride Parade Ocean Drive Miami April 9 Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers American Airlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami April 12 – 14 Tortuga Music Festival 1100 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale
Sample dishes from more than 50 South Florida eateries and drinks from almost as many beloved wineries, all while strolling lovely Las Olas Boulevard and raising money for the American Lung Association.
April 13 - 28 Sweet Charity Lake Worth Playhouse 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth April 13 Record Store Day Various participating locations, including Radio-Active Records, We Got the Beats (two locations), Sweat Records, Technique Records and Brooklyn Vintage and Vinyl April 13 & 14 NYSW Anniversary Party NYSW Jazz Lounge 107 SW 6th St. Fort Lauderdale
April 20 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way Miami April 20 Free Our Seas Environmental Art Festival Hollywood Beach 4414 N. Surf Road Hollywood April 28 Sweet Corn Fiesta South Florida Fairgrounds 9067 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach
LOCATION COLOR GUIDE PALM BEACH
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May 17 Chick Corea & Béla Fleck Kravis Center 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach May 31 & June 1 Ariana Grande AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami
TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL Country music plants its flag in the sand at Fort Lauderdale’s biggest beach party with favorites like Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean leading the lineup at this three-day event that supports ocean conservation.
May 2 - 5 SunFest Downtown West Palm Beach May 4 Free Comic Book Day Various participating locations, including Tate’s Comics (two locations), Past Present Future Comics & Games (two locations) and Korka Comics May 4 -5 Fort Lauderdale Air Show Fort Lauderdale Beach
May 10 - 12 Rolling Loud Music Festival Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens May 12 Double Dare Live Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale
May 15 MC Lars, MC Frontalot, Mega Ran Respectable Street 518 Clematis St. West Palm Beach May 16 Kinky Boots Kravis Center 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
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May 31 – June 2 We Are the Punx 2 Churchill’s Pub 5501 NE 2nd Ave. Miami
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JUNE June 6 “Weird Al” Yankovic Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale
June 8 Hootie & The Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
June 12 - 16 American Black Film Festival Various Miami Beach locations June 18 O.A.R. with American Authors and Huntertones Mizner Park Amphitheatre 590 Plaza Real Boca Raton June 21 - 23 Wynwood Pride 2019 Miami
June 28 - 30 Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way Miami
Now until June 28 Art on Fire: The Chihuly Collection Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts 481 South Federal Hwy. Dania Beach
Now until June 16 Max Planck Images of Science Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd. Miami
MAX PLANCK IMAGES OF SCIENCE
COURTESY OF PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
From tiny brain neurons to remnants of the early universe, this showcase of 30 striking photographs reveals abstract art from a world normally hidden to the human eye.
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CONNECT TO FOUR SEASONS FORT LAUDERDALE Brightline train offers easy access to Fort Partners' portfolio of Four Seasons destinations, connecting Four Seasons at The Surf Club with Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale and Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Introducing Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, where luxury and legendary Four Seasons service combine to create a new oceanfront destination on Fort Lauderdale Beach. This beachfront property features 90 residences from 1-4 bedrooms, including furnished and fully-appointed as well as unfurnished options, with interiors and exteriors designed by an international team of visionaries including Tara Bernerd, Martin Brudnizki, Kobi Karp, Fernando Wong, and developed by Nadim Ashi. Enjoy living at its best with an array of Four Seasons services and amenities in the comfort of your home. Four Seasons will offer an unprecedented array of features including the newly curated Four Seasons Connect, linking buyers to Fort Partners' premier portfolio across South Florida and the Caribbean. Residents can opt to take a 40-minute Four Seasons private car ride down to Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences at The Surf Club or connect seamlessly to Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach via a short, 40-minute train ride on the Brightline Express train from Fort Lauderdale. Ideally positioned directly on the beachfront, Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale directly connects residents to the yachting lifestyle with its proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway and some of the most renowned deep-water marinas in the United States. Owners of Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale will enjoy an array of Four Seasons Yachting Services including transportation to and from the marina as well as housekeeping and provisioning services. Fort Lauderdale's greatest luxury is its accessibility. Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Fort Lauderdale's Downtown Heliport, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (accessible by car or boat) and much more, are all within a 10-minute traffic-free radius. Enjoy the laidback, easy lifestyle that Fort Lauderdale has to offer. According to Dan Teixeira - recently ranked among top 10 producing agents in Florida, and Sales Director at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale - "With the announcement of Coastal Construction as our General Contractor and construction proceeding in a timely manner with occupancy scheduled for late 2020, the pace of sales has accelerated dramatically. A limited selection of two-tofour bedroom Private Residences with expansive terraces and endless ocean views remain for sale." Tel. 754-218-1979 - fort525residences.com
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Florida Becomes a Leading State in Solar Energy
The solar revolution is well underway in Florida, and the state’s largest energy company, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), is in the midst of one of largest solar expansions in the history of the nation. Through a groundbreaking “30-by-30” plan, FPL will install more than 30 million solar panels across Florida by 2030, making the Sunshine State a world leader in the production of solar energy. To put it in perspective, 30 million solar panels laid end-to-end would wrap around the Earth one and a half times.
So how are they doing it? It all started in 1984, when FPL commissioned its first universal solar installation, a 10-kilowatt PV facility in Miami that helped the company’s employees gain experience with the then-emerging technology. Fast forward to 2019 and the company has more than five million panels installed across 18 solar power plants in operation across North, Central and South Florida. Today, FPL and its sister company, NextEra Energy Resources, are the world’s leading producer of renewable energy form the wind and sun. By far the state’s largest producer of solar energy, FPL leverages its experience and economies of scale to advance solar cost-effectively. These solar plants pay for themselves and are expected to deliver millions of additional dollars in fuel savings to customers over the next three decades. Smart, long-term investments, like this, are one of the reasons FPL bills are about thirty percent below the national average. “FPL is not your traditional electric company,” said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL. “We’re a technology company that delivers power, and we’ve long believed in making smart, forward-thinking infrastructure investments to produce tangible, longterm benefits – cleaner air, lower electric rates and reliable service – for our customers and our state. Now we’re taking our long-standing clean energy commitment to the next level.” In addition to large solar energy centers, FPL is installing fun, interactive solar arrays at museums, zoos, parks and other locations within communities throughout Florida – including at the Brightline stations. From solar trees with charging stations for mobile devices to solar canopies that offer shade, these distinctive arrays serve multiple functions, in addition to generating more emissions-free energy for everyone. These highly visible installations also help to raise awareness for renewable energy and inspire people to learn more about the important role solar energy plays in Florida’s clean energy future.
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Prepare to be blown away by the most incredible ship design you’ve ever seen Take one look at the breathtaking iconic design and expansive outdoor boardwalk on the revolutionary MSC Seaside and you’ll know why she was awarded 2017 Best New Ship by Cruise Critic, the world’s leading cruise reviews site. Sail for 7 nights and enjoy the widest boardwalk at sea, amazing glass catwalks and the largest Balinese spa at sea. Be wowed by the stunning LED canopy illuminating the sky Gather, wine and dine beneath the overhead LED lights in the Mediterraneanstyle indoor promenade on MSC Meraviglia. Then, experience the world leader in live entertainment with two unique Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows, SONOR and VIAGGIO, created exclusively for MSC Meraviglia. Sail the glamorous Sophia Loren-inspired ship on short and long cruises Choose from an exciting array of 3, 7 & 11-night itineraries to fit your ideal travel schedule. Sail the elegant and ultramodern MSC Divina and be sure to pose atop the dazzling Swarovski crystal staircases for a stunning photo memory. Experience the Cuban passion for two full weekend days Savor Cuban culture and flavor on board MSC Armonia while in Havana, in the Cigar Room, with authentic mojitos and live music performed by local groups throughout the ship. Be the first to explore a private island paradise — Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Be captivated by the warm turquoise waters and pristine white sand of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Discover the iconic lighthouse and snorkel vibrant reefs brimming with marine life. Choose between seven world-class beaches, each with a different character and ambience, and spend the day basking in the laid-back vibe of this Bahamian private island, opening November 2019. Contact your travel agent or visit msccruises.com.
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