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ISSUE #7 | 02/16/12

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BY DANE STEELE GREEN The good news: the world-recognized Skytrax ranking agency has tipped its hat to those airlines with the best Business Class seating. The bad news: the carriers are all on the other side of the planet. The silver lining of the bad news: these are the flying palaces that make 13-hour long-hauls the most sybaritic in the sky. The flight crew may end up having to pry you off the plane. #1: OMAN AIR Time to haul out the atlas; on the vaguely boot-shaped Arabian Peninsula, Oman forms the toe, and is a Middle Eastern standout for not being in perpetual self-destruct mode. Oman Air became a standout, and earned its gold-medal laurels, when it became the first airline in the world to offer in-flight mobile phone calling, SMS, and WiFi Internet services, on top of the standing USB and Ethernet connections in its Business Class seats. Too much tech? Travelers can revel in 77.5inch long, 22-inch fully convertible/adjustable lie-flat seats, each overlooked by a 17-inch Gen III TV monitor. Throw in a personal cocktail table, buddy seat, and reading light, and you can see how this airline became the leader of the pack. #2: SINGAPORE AIRLINES The only shock here is that somebody actually managed to break the historic stranglehold Singapore Airlines has usually had on first place. So busy - the airline actually has three types of Business Class - travelers can stretch out in ensconced 30-inch wide upholstered leather seats (largest in the biz), each with USB ports and overlooked by a 15.4-inch LCD TV, before blissing out into a restful sleep swaddled by a light duvet, larger pillows and fresh linens. Upon waking, a true epicurean delight awaits: the food. Each menu is especially created by Singapore Airline’s International Culinary Panel of celebrated chefs from around the globe, served on tableware from Givenchy. #3: QATAR AIRWAYS Back to the Middle East. If Oman forms the toe of the Arabian Peninsula, tiny Qatar is the bone spur on the shin. With one of the youngest fleets flying, Qatar Airways enshrines Business Class travelers in their own personal sanctuary. Stay connected with a laptop power outlet, USB plug, and private telephone. Chill out with over 1,000 entertainment options, including the latest movies, TV, and games or create your own audio playlist with your personal jukebox. Drift away on fully flat beds (with built-in massager!) cloaked in woolen blankets and 100% cotton sleeper suits to luxurious Molton Brown amenity kits. You can even eat when you want, with the wines that you want. Visit Steele Travel Blog (www.steeletravelblog.com) for more information.

LOOKING GOOD

BY KEN HUNT

TRAINING TIPS TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY & STRETCHING

FLEXIBILITY AND

STRETCHING

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN @ TWIST PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

No night out in South Beach would be complete without TWIST, and Friday nights are some of the best. Guests of all kinds couldn’t wait to get some late night fun with great beats, hot dancers, and a variety of bars for their choosing. “Never A Cover… Always A Groove.”

I want to address one of the most neglected aspects of any workout routine – the warm-up and flexibility. Stretching can help your body get ready for exercise. It is also an essential part of recovering from aerobic activity. All exercise sessions should end with stretching. The more flexible you are, the less likely you are to be injured during exercise. The simplest way to warm up is to do an aerobic activity at an easy pace. How long you spend warming up will depend on your fitness level. If you are new to exercising, your body will respond better with a longer warm-up routine. Adding stretches to your warm-up routine may improve your exercise performance. Once your muscles are warm, spend a few minutes on stretching. Keep in mind that an effective cool-down gives your body time to recover. Your cool-down begins as you gradually decrease your intensity level at the end of your aerobic exercise session. For example, if you have been walking at a quick pace, begin cooling down by slowing your steps and taking your arms out of the movement. Walk at a comfortable pace until your breathing and heart rate have returned to normal. Once you are breathing easily, stretch while your muscles are still warm. When people are pressed for time during their workout, usually stretching is the first thing that is eliminated. This is a huge mistake and can reduce the effectiveness of exercise. By increasing your flexibility, you can improve your ability to move around. You will have less muscle tension and your posture will likely improve. Most importantly, stretching after each workout reduces your risk for injury. Get the most out of your flexibility training by following these simple guidelines: • Holding a stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. Doing it for any less won’t sufficiently lengthen the muscle. Stretch the muscles gradually and don’t force it. Avoid bobbing. Bobbing or bouncing while stretching may damage the muscle you are stretching. This damage may even cause scar tissue to form. Scar tissue tightens muscles and can get in the way of flexibility. • Even if you are a righty, it doesn’t mean that you should neglect the left side of your body. Make sure you stretch both sides equally, so all of your muscles are evenly ready for action. • Always warm up before your stretch. Stretching cold muscles can cause injury. • Stretch slowly and gently. Breathe into your stretch to avoid muscle tension. Relax and hold each stretch 10 to 30 seconds. • Do not bounce your stretches. • Stretching should not hurt. If you feel pain, take the stretch easier, breathe deeply, and relax into it. Ken Hunt is an AFI-certified trainer and fitness expert who owns New York and Miami’s Steel Gym. Steel Gym has been named the No. 1 gym in New York two years in a row by the American Fitness Institute. In Miami, Steel Gym is located at 5556 NE 4th Ct. 305.751.7591. www.SteelGym.com 8 | wire magazine | issue #7, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter

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LOOKING GOOD: FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

DR. RODGER PIELET

LOOKING GOOD

FROM TOP

TO BOTTOM BY JAMES CUBBY

I think I bring some new and unique talents, not only to Dr. Tachmes’ practice, but also to all of Miami.

Dr. Leonard Tachmes, one of Miami’s premier plastic surgeons, has added a new member to his already very successful practice. Dr. Roger Pielet, a board-certified plastic surgeon and facial rejuvenation specialist, recently joined the team at Miami Beach Plastic Surgery Center & Medspa. Dr. Pielet, who comes to Miami from a private practice in Chicago, will be bringing his expertise in rhinoplasty and sliding genioplasty techniques, as well as highly sought-after buttock augmentation capabilities. Dr. Tachmes, practicing in Miami since 1994, opened the Miami Beach Plastic Surgery Center & Medspa in February of last year. Dr. Tachmes tells us he is very pleased to welcome Dr. Pielet to his practice. Dr. Pielet, known for his expertise in rhinoplasty, has been featured on Discovery Health channel and the Oxygen Network’s Oprah After the Show. Wire Magazine chatted with Dr. Pielet about his practice and his move to Miami. What is your connection with Dr. Leonard Tachmes? We met during our fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery in the early ‘90s. I understand that you and Dr. Tachmes have been friends for over 20 years. How did your friendship start? It started in the trenches. When we first met, I had a broken wrist and a cast on my arm. I think he was worried that I was a slacker and he would have to carry the weight of both of us. Fortunately, I quickly learned how to manage with one hand for about six weeks. We had a similar background, work ethic, etc., and maintained a close friendship all these years. Why did you decide to join Dr. Tachmes’ practice in Miami Beach?

You’re known for your renowned rhinoplasty and sliding genioplasty techniques. What patients are best suited for these procedures? The best candidate is someone who is interested in facial harmony and is realistic about the outcome. I use computer imaging as a teaching tool. It allows me to show someone what he or she can expect; it also allows that individual to give me feedback based on the visual representation. You are also skilled in buttock augmentation, which can either increase or redefine the contours of one’s lower body. Is this a technique that works for both adding shape to the buttocks and trimming down the size of the buttocks? In general, I have not had requests for “trimming down” of this area. I, personally, do not do a lot of liposuction; however, this would be an option. I find that people who do not have enough fat elsewhere on their bodies are potential candidates for buttock implants. If a patient is having cosmetic surgery, what do they need to do to prepare? It is important that they communicate with the doctor. We do a very good job of preparing the patient in all aspects of the procedure. This includes educating, explaining and managing expectations. Do patients come to you with unrealistic expectations of cosmetic surgery? Fortunately, this is not a common occurrence. I spend a lot of time with each new patient so I can get a sense of his or her motivation, goals and expectations. What’s the time range for recovery from cosmetic surgery? For many procedures, people are usually back to work within a week or so.

What type of people are not candidates for cosmetic surgery? People with unrealistic expectations and/or other medical or psychological problems that would increase their risk of an undesirable outcome. Most of the surgeries I do are entirely elective and it is imperative that we do not take any unnecessary risks. What do you see as the difference in the Chicago and Miami markets for cosmetic surgery? In general, the Midwest tends to be a bit more conservative. We also do not see as much “competition” from unqualified doctors. I feel it is very important to distinguish ourselves, Dr. Tachmes and myself, as Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and to educate the public on what sets us apart. Do some people come to you for the wrong reasons? Yes, but I think I am pretty good at sorting this out at the initial consultation. I personally see all new consultations and ask specific questions to determine their reasons for desiring specific changes. What are some of the cases that you’ve seen that cosmetic surgery has improved someone’s life? To be honest, pretty much everything I do should result in a positive influence on someone’s life. If there is any negative impact, whether it is medical, emotional, physical or financial, it simply should not be done. What happens if someone isn’t happy with the results? The most important thing is to determine why someone isn’t happy. There are three main reasons I can think of. First, if I didn’t spend the time to understand what someone wants, including his or her goals and expectations. Second, if I failed to explain what can and can’t be accomplished with the particular procedure given their starting point and what they hope to achieve. Last, someone would not be happy if the skill level and experience of the surgeon is sub-optimal. As far as the first two, we are less likely to have someone unhappy if we spend the time to establish a thorough understanding. And the third is highly unlikely with either Lenny or myself given our training, skill level and experience. Is there an age limit to cosmetic surgery? Chronological age is usually irrelevant as long as someone is in good health and understands details of the procedure. What kind of research do you recommend for someone thinking of cosmetic surgery? First and foremost, they should check out the credentials of the physician performing the service. It should be a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Also, ask to see examples of his or her work. Is there anything else you would like to tell Wire Magazine’s readers about yourself, your practice, or your relationship with Dr. Tachmes? I am honored to join forces with Dr. Tachmes. We worked really well together over 20 years ago and have been friends for all those years. It is as if our friendship and careers have come full-circle and we are entering an exciting new chapter. So far, Dr. Tachmes and all of Miami have been extremely welcoming.

Miami Beach Plastic Surgery Center & Medspa 1674 Meridian Ave., Suite 204, Miami Beach For more information call 305.531.9800 or visit www.tachmesmd.com

TOP TRAX

BY DJ F8-O

WHITNEY HOUSTON 1963-2012

FLIX

BY ALYN DARNAY

THIN ICE

THIN

ICE

We Will

Director: Jill Sprecher

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Writers: Jill Sprecher & Karen Sprecher Cast: Greg Kinnear Billy Crudup Alan Arkin James Detmar David Harbour Lea Thompson

Love Y

Few recording artists have moved the world like Whitney Houston has. Her platinum voice set our hearts in motion in the mid 80s and they haven’t stopped dancing since. Every one of us has at least three Whitney songs that take us back to a happy moment in our lives or gave us the courage to get through tough times. For over two decades her inspiring vocals and comforting lyrics of strength and uplifting emotions have been a beacon for anyone struggling with loss, fear, helplessness and betrayal. Although at times those songs were all we needed to get through, sadly they weren’t enough to keep her with us. Houston began singing in her church choir when she was only 11 years old. With a long line of female singers in the family, like her mother (Cissy Houston), godmother (Aretha Franklin) and cousin (Dionne Warwick), it was only a matter of time till Whitney brought her voice out of the chapel and into the spotlight. While performing at a club with her mother, the New Jersey native was discovered by Arista Records mogul Clive Davis who immediately took her under his wing and helped her record her first album. Her 1985 debut, Whitney Houston, was the best-selling debut album by a female at the time. Rolling Stone named it the Best Album of 1986 and one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Her second album Whitney (1987) became the first by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. With album sales totaling over 170 million, she’s also one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time and the only artist to have seven consecutive No. 1’s on the Billboard Hot 100 (“Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “So Emotional” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go”). By 2009, her list of achievements landed her in The Guinness Book of World Records as the most-awarded female act of all time. She’s received 415 awards in all, including two Emmys, six Grammys, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 22 American Music Awards. Musical success wasn’t enough for the ambitious diva who also starred in the box office hits, The Bodyguard (1992) and Waiting To Exhale (1995). One of the most memorable songs of Whitney’s career emerged from her film debut—the iconic ballad “I Will Always Love You.” It was only fitting that another musical phenomenon, Jennifer Hudson, perform the song at last week’s Grammy Awards in memory of the star who inspired her career. Jennifer punctuated her emotional serenade with a slight change in the lyrics: “Whitney, we love you.” And we do. We will always love you, Whitney Houston. May you rest in peace. 12 | wire magazine | issue #7, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter

So I started watching this film and I said to myself, “self, what’s this all about?” It seemed dull, dull, and dullier. “What was Greg Kinnear thinking when he took on this role?” Then all of a sudden, the film takes this funky turn and I’ve fallen through the ice and am absorbed in the story up to my neck…and it keeps getting better and better. With rapid and unexpected plot twists and turns and a climax that just sings, Thin Ice is a small gem of a film with great performances and a crafty everyman story. Very reminiscent of both Fargo (1996) and A Simple Plan (1998) for its Bible-Belt characters and wintery location, Thin Ice carves out a place all its own that holds your attention and takes you on a dangerous journey of deceit and double-dealing. The story goes like this, a Wisconsin-based conman insurance salesman (Greg Kinnear), separated from his wife (Lea Thompson), broke, and precariously near the end of his rope, discovers that an elderly client (Alan Arkin), whose account he stole from a new associate, has inherited an extremely valuable violin from his ailing sister and is not aware that it’s worth $25,000. Hatching a plan to grab the violin and sell it himself, Kinnear tries to build a friendship with the befuddled old man. But Kinnear is hopelessly out of his depth and that’s when things start to get really complicated. Kinnear is wonderful in his endless desperation, Arkin is masterful as the old man, and Billy Crudup is explosively dangerous as a locksmith caught up in the whole scheme. The writer-director team of the Sprecher sisters (Clockwatchers − 1997), themselves Wisconsin natives, show they have an intimate knowledge of their subject and place it on the screen beautifully, warts and all. Good job everyone. Thin Ice gets all the elements just right, taking the audience on a wild ride with an abundance of cannily plot contortions combined with some wonderful comic touches that will have you agonizing right along with the main character. It a solid enjoyable film experience. Rating: 4 Stars (out of 5) Thin Ice is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). Time: 97 min.

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WIRE COVER: 2 OF MIAMI’S SUPERSTAR CHEFS WILL AMAZE YOU!

“Harvard Business School taught me how to succeed in business, but the Food Network taught me how to succeed in the kitchen. The knowledge I acquired over the years by watching so many amazing chefs on the Food Network and the Travel Channel was a great culinary education.”

Having grown up in a family food business started by my grandpa Mario and my grandma Cavita in their garage, I love food. The day I discovered the Food Network I was in heaven. I remember watching Chef Emeril Lagasse for hours every night and going online to save his recipes to my computer and Blackberry so I could prepare the dishes later. My passion for food and dining led me to discover so many other great chefs whose shows on the Food Network entertained me for hours, but also educated me on the fine art of cooking and dining. Harvard Business School taught me how to succeed in business, but the Food Network taught me how to succeed in the kitchen. The knowledge I acquired over the years by watching so many amazing chefs on the Food Network and the Travel Channel was a great culinary education. The cooking skills I learned from my mom growing up were fantastic, but top chefs and culinary celebrities such as Emeril Lagasse, Giada De Laurentiis, Alton Brown, Rachel Ray, Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Paula Deen, Robert Irvine, Anthony Bourdain, and Andrew Zimmern helped me truly build on the basic culinary abilities my mom taught growing up in Costa Rica.

BY RAFA CARVAJAL

and skills with me and Wire Magazine’s readers − and I am forever grateful to them for it. I will never forget going to Michy’s to prepare Michelle Bernstein’s famous fried chicken and walking out a couple of hours later having learned how to make two versions of her fried chicken (single dipped and double dipped), her wonderful watermelon salad, and fresh pasta. Michelle wanted us to learn and took time out of her really busy schedule because she really cares. So did Douglas Rodriguez at De Rodriguez Cuba with his delicious sangrias, Peter Vaulty at Red Steakhouse who taught me all about the best cuts of beef and how to prepare a perfect steak, Timon Ballon at Sugarcane who showed me how to make the best octopus I have ever eaten, and Tim Nickey, an accomplished deep sea sports fisherman who also happened to run China Grill at the time and knew not just how to catch the best fish, but how to prepare it to perfection. Just when I thought I have met most of the great chefs who make Miami their professional home, I had the opportunity to meet two phenomenal young Executive Chefs, Todd Erickson from Haven South Beach and Paula DaSilva from 1500°. These two young emerging superstar chefs run two of my favorite restaurants in Miami and truly prepare some of the best food I have every tasted in my life. So after dining at their respective restaurants, and finding out they will both be participating in this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February 23-26), I had to sit down with both of them to learn more about their restaurants, culinary delights, and backgrounds. I also decided for this cover story to let all of you learn more about Todd and Paula by visiting www.wireweekly.com to read their complete bios and access their restaurant websites.

It was that love of anything and everything culinary that led me to embrace the idea of bringing dining and Wired Inside the Chef’s Kitchen to the pages of Wire Magazine. Doing these editorials opened my eyes to a wonderful new universe by allowing me to cook with some of Miami’s best chefs in the kitchens of their top restaurants. I have had the great pleasure of cooking with too many chefs to name them all here, but a few of my favorites are Michelle Bernstein, Douglas Rodriguez, Peter Vauthy, Timon Balloo, and Tim Nickey. These culinary professionals are all very accomplished in their own right, but they are also wonderful human beings that made time to share their knowledge Here is what Todd and Paula had to say.

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Chef Todd Erickson Haven South Beach

How would you describe Haven to a Wire Magazine reader who has never been there?

What is your inspiration for creating Haven’s cocktails?

Haven is definitely a multi-sensory experience. From the moment you walk through our front door, you are surrounded by welcoming and intriguing sights, sounds and aromas. Water trickling down our river rock wall, sexy beats emanating from our DJ booth. Aromas of fresh herbs and grilling skewers waft from the kitchen. Warm and friendly staff to cater to your every whim − not to mention the 110” video wall capable of transporting you to any locale on the planet. Haven has a little something for everyone.

When we created the original cocktail menu, we all wanted there to be a nice cohesion between the kitchen and bar. With that agreed on, Dana (our bar manager) and I came up with cocktails that utilize the finest in fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit purees. We also utilize small batch distilleries and liquid nitrogen for some extra fun and excitement.

Describe the Haven concept for Wire’s readers.

As with our cocktails I utilize liquid nitrogen. I make the ice cream bases every morning from scratch using delicious and sometimes crazy ingredients, such as bacon, black beans or Cap’n Crunch! When the order comes in for the ice cream, I add liquid nitrogen to order. The -320 degree liquid nitrogen instantly freezes the cream into a sweet dreamy confection fit for the snootiest connoisseur or pickiest kid.

The concept of Haven is to make this space your haven. We provide delicious, world-class small plates, sexy leather banquettes, amazing cocktails, exciting scenery, great music and friendly service in order to make the guests as comfortable as possible. Sink in, drink up, chow down, repeat. What is your inspiration for creating your menu items? Haven’s menu is sexy, playful, light and adventurous. I have broken it down into seven sections that include raw bar, salads, sushi, crisp, skewers, sliders and desserts.

How do you craft your amazing ice cream desserts?

What is your favorite thing about being the Executive Chef at Haven? My favorite thing about being the Executive Chef at Haven would be the interaction with my guests. I love chatting with them, listening to their stories and recipes. They teach me how to be a better chef!

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Who is your greatest inspiration and why? I would be lying if I didn’t say my mom. In addition to her I’m inspired by many non-food related sources: fashion, art, nature, and weather are all great sources for menu inspiration. What’s in store for you in the future? Total world domination. Can you share with Wire readers what you are doing for this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival? I will be preparing Ahi Tuna Poke with sweet potato purée, coconut curry and white truffle ponzu for 5,000 hungry, culinary enthusiasts in the grand tasting tent next Saturday.

Haven South Beach 1237 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 305.987.8885

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How would you explain what your restaurant 1500° is all about to Wire Magazine readers who have not dined with you? Our food is all about letting the main ingredients shine. We use as much local produce and products available to us, and we are constantly changing our menu to reflect the freshest ingredients, as well as to give our returning diners new options to try every time they come in. We have a fun and friendly staff who are passionate about food and drinks and work hard to take great care of our guests. Describe your 1500° farm-to-table concept? We work with about 12 local farmers in Florida that provide us with everything from chicken or duck eggs, to pork, beef, fruits and vegetables, and cheeses. We also work with several other growers in other states that are able to grow other specialties that Florida is not able to produce. We really strive to make this a priority for us, not only to bring the freshest and best tasting food to our guests but to also support our local farmers that share our passion for food and have been perfecting their craft for many years. Tell us about your garden by the pool at the Eden Roc. Our garden is fairly small and we are now on our second location attempting to find the best spot where it gets the most sun and least amount of wind. Last year, we had it positioned a little better and were able to grow a variety of vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, fennel and plenty of herbs and greens. This year, with the new location, needless to say, it has been a challenge for us, given we are on the beach and the garden is poolside. It does provide us with a small amount of fresh herbs and greens for us to use on salads and some special dishes. What are some of the food items that you source from local farms?

Chef Paula DaSilva

1500° at the Eden Roc Renaissance

Chicken and eggs, pork chops, rib-eye steak and picanha (top sirloin), cheeses, tons of vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, greens, herbs, root vegetables, radishes, strawberries, carambola, zucchini − the list

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of vegetables is endless at this time of the year. In the summer, we see a big shortage and have to source outside the state and change the menu drastically. What inspires you to create your menu items?

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How did your experience working in your family’s Brazilian restaurant influence your cooking? Working for my parents gave me such a solid foundation and instilled strong work ethics in me. I learned at a very young age what is was like to work hard and long hours to make something work, and how important it is to be passionate about what you do. Both my mom and dad cooked and did everything. I’d also have to say that one of the most important things I learned from them was seasoning food properly with salt! Can you tell Wire Magazine about your culinary background and how it has allowed you to develop the 1500° dining experience? Working in my parents’ restaurant for 8 years, followed by culinary school at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and then 10 years working with Dean Max at 3030 Ocean.

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A variety of things like availability, reading books and magazines, dining out, and the seasons. For instance, in the winter I crave warmer and heartier foods than the summer months when I like lighter and cooler fare.

What was it like working for Dean James Max as his Chef de Cuisine at 3030 Ocean? I was a very young cook when I started working with Dean and credit him a lot for teaching me about the importance of respecting the product and that simplicity does not need to translate to boring. First, he taught me to work as closely to his style as possible and later on let me fly on my own by making my own dishes while sticking to the 3030 concept. Tells us about your appearance on season five of Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay. What was the best part of being on the show? What was the worst part? It was one of the most intense and most difficult experiences in my life. Gordon is a really intense chef that demands perfection from the contestants. I never had any issues with him because I too always had high standards in my own kitchens and was also raised that way with my parents. The best part was on the days that we would win a challenge and get to enjoy a torture-free afternoon and also, the nights that Gordon would “shut it down” and service would end! The other best part was the very last day when I was done! The worst part, of course, was having punishments; they were brutal. What is your favorite thing about being the Executive Chef at 1500°?

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Coming to work everyday and working with my team, having fun and being creative! The rush of service is also awesome and intense. I love when I go out to talk to guests and they tell me what a wonderful experience they had. Can you share with Wire readers what you are doing for this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival? Beach Channel is producing a show to air after the festival and I will be Mike Justiz’s co-host for the evening at the Burger Bash as we interview chefs and guests! I will also be participating in the Best of the Best and Thrillist’s BBQ and Blues at the Eden Roc.

1500° • Eden Roc Renaissance 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140 305.674.5594

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WIRED ON THE ARTS

FEBRUARY 16 − 22 CONCERTS

THEATRE

Singer Kelly Clarkson, the first winner New Theatre presents Winter, a play and most successful American Idol con- by Robert Caisley, at The Roxy Pertestant, brings her show to the Hard forming Arts Center thru February 19. Rock Live on February 16 at 7:30 p.m. Free Shakespeare in the Park presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Shell Lumber Stage thru February 29. Ira Levin’s Deathtrap, Broadway’s longest-running mystery, plays at the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre February 17 thru March 11.

DANCE

Miami City Ballet’s Program III includes the romantic ballet Giselle at the Arsht Center playing February 17 – 19.

Jazz Roots series continues with Blues & Soul musicians, Robert Cray and Sh- Choreographer Pioneer Winter’s emekia Copeland, at the Arsht Center Ebb/Flow, a two-person piece to be on February 17. performed upon a floating canoe on South Biscayne Bay, is part of the SoNew World Symphony presents From Bay Festival of the Arts at Deering EsRussia With Love, featuring violinist tate at Cutler on February 18. Gil Shaham and conducted by Mi- chael Tilson Thomas, at New World Evidence, A Dance Company offers Center on February 17 at 7:30 p.m. a performance of traditional African dance with contemporary choreogICONS starring Jacqui Peters and raphy and spoken word at the South David McBride, a celebration of the Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center on music of celebrated singers like Frank February 18. Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Shirley Bassey, plays at the Aventura Arts & OPERA Cultural Center on February 17. Florida Grand Opera presents Rigoletta at the Au-Rene Theater at the BroOlga Tañón, award-winning Meren- ward Center thru February 18. gue and Latin Pop artist, comes to the Fillmore Miami Beach on February 18. COMEDY The Aventura Comedy Series comes Musician Bret Michaels, best known to an end with a performance by the as the lead vocalist of the glam metal hilarious Sarge at the Aventura Arts & band Poison, performs at the Hard Cultural Center on February 18. Rock Live on February 18 at 8 p.m. Miami Int’l Piano Festival presents award-winning pianist, Stephen Beus, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on February 19.

ART

Art Wynwood, the premiere of this new contemporary art fair, exhibits in the Art Miami Pavilion from February 16-20. www.art-wynwood.com

Barry Gibb, of the Bee Gees and one of the most successful songwriters in history, performs at the Hard Rock Live on February 21 at 8 p.m.

“Rembrandt’s Dirty Little Secrets,” an exhibition of 20 erotic etchings of Rembrandt, continues at the World Erotic Art Museum thru March 31.

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THIS WEEK THURSDAY, February 16 ANGLERS: Tonight don’t miss LOCO 4 Locals Thursdays at the Anglers. Enjoy 2-4-1 Well Drinks and $15 Beer Bucket specials. Sit back with a live DJ and enjoy 20% off the menu tonight from 5 – 8 p.m. 660 Washington Ave.

Dustin Reffca presents Glitter Box Mondays, South Beach’s hottest Monday night party with manic beats by Deejay Smeejay & Maximus 3000 & the best drink prices in town. This Monday marked the official kick-off event for Winter Party Festival 2012.

EROS LOUNGE: Presenting Latin Fuego Thursday nights! Get ready for an outrageous night hosted by Teresita La Caliente with shows starting at 11 p.m. Free parking and $6 Cuba Libres all night long. 8201 Biscayne Blvd. MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 to 9 p.m., followed by Vanity Girl hosted by Sookie Stacks. Vanity Girl Thursdays gives you gorgeous girls, great music by DJ Zehno, $4 Miller Lites, $6 Finlandia cocktails, and a free Miller Lite when you buy the shot of the week. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Palace hosts Stiletto Nights with fierce drag shows by host Missy Meiyakie and special diva cast members. Show starts at 6 p.m. Enjoy weekly drink specials all night. 1200 Ocean Drive. SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic pass by. Later in the evening Score hosts Pop Fever Thursday night party with fab beats by DJ Daisy D & VJ Jon paired with an incredible crowd of delicious Partygoers and $6 Long Islands all night. 727 Lincoln Road. TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Pride, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. And if you’re looking for some hot papis, DJ Adora will be hosting Sabroso in Bar 5! “Never a cover... Always a groove.” 1057 Washington Ave. FRIDAY, February 17 EROS LOUNGE: Friday nights at Eros brings you Born to be a Drag! Hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with heart pumping performances. There’s no cover to get in and amazing $5 Stoli cocktail specials all night. JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Get in tonight for Towel Night Fridays! Snag your taste of locker room fun tonight with 30 dancers in nothing but towels. Steamy live shows all night, and private VIP rooms available. Hosted by Josie Love. MOVA: Edison Farrow presents HYPE Fridays tonight at MOVA with DJ Bryan Zero. Enjoy $7 Finlandia and $8 Stoli vodka cocktails all night long. Snag a bottle of Finlandia for $100 to party in style. PALACE: Tonight is Drag Madness with fierce shows by the hot-n-heavy Latrice Royale and her gaggle of guest entertainers! Get ready for the biggest show on South Beach at 6 p.m.

SCORE: Grab your mask and get ready to earn those beads! Tonight the Penny Back Boyz host Mardi Gras at Filthy Gorgeous Fridays with DJ Willy G spinning music and videos, while Score’s hottest Go-Go boys work the speaker boxes. Come prepared to get crazy with masks, beads & drinks!

TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST. Get in for the free Happy Hour BBQ at 6 p.m. Tonight DJ Michael Tank will be in the house mixing up some delicious beats. Enjoy seven different bars, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...Always a groove.” SATURDAY, February 18 DISCOTEKKA: Party Party With With A A Purpose Purpose tonight tonight DISCOTEKKA: at Discotekka’s Discotekka’s official official Winter Winter Party Party Kick-Off Kick-Off at event. Get Get ready ready for for some some hot hot && heavy heavy beats beats event. by DJ DJ Carlos Carlos G G& & DJ DJ Spin Spin in in the the Hip-Hop Hip-Hop by room. Expect Expect amazing amazing shows shows by by TP TP Lords Lords room. & Gina Gina D’Angelo D’Angelo and and get get aa chance chance to to win win & passes to to Winter Winter Party Party Festival. Festival. NO NO COVER COVER passes all night. night. $150 $150 VIP VIP special. special. Sky Sky and and Absolut Absolut all Vodka. 950 950 NE NE 2nd 2nd Ave. Ave. Vodka. EROS LOUNGE: Head over to Eros Lounge for a great happy hour from 3 – 9 p.m. today and then get in on tonight’s Dancing With the Goddess party featuring music by DJ Valencia at 10 p.m. MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest music videos and visual entertainment by VJ Chris Racine till 3 a.m. with $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night. PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, as The Palace Bar hosts Drag Gone Wild with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp! SCORE: Don’t miss Score’s Bigger Saturdays Ca-RIO-Ca Party tonight at Score! Get a taste of Brazilian swimwear and delicious men at Saturday’s largest gay dance party on the Beach staring DJ/Producer Stephan Grondin & Alex Infiniti. $6 Chambord Vodka Drinks all night. Hosted by Alex Prieto. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 to 9 p.m. on everything. Come tonight for MUSCLE BOY Saturdays and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incredible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover...Always a groove.” SUNDAY, February 19 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer. 660 Washington Ave. CHALK LOUNGE: Edison Farrow presents SMASH Sundays. Hop on a ping-pong table, shoot some billards, or chill out as DJ Smeejay works the turntables. The party kicks off at 8 p.m. with free Rokk Vodka drinks until 9 p.m with no cover and Rokk Vodka drink specials all night. DISCOTEKKA: Get ready for the performances of your life at tonight’s Drag’s a Bitch Sundays at Discotekka. Prepare yourself for jaw dropping shows by Justice Divine, Erika Norell, TP Lords, Athena Dion & Melissa Hilton with Daisy Deadpetals as your MC. In-The-Biz get in free, $5 for everyone else. Enjoy a free drink with your college ID & $5 well drinks all night after. Show starts at 12 a.m. Sharp.

THE MANOR: Tonight marks the Coliseum Reunion Party! Join the Coliseum Flaggers with DJ Miik starting at 8 p.m. Erika Norell and Daisy Deadpetals will be joining the performances! No cover. MOVA: It’s time for one of the wildest parties in SoBe, as Sookie Stacks hosts the most scandalous party in South Beach, Out-n-Ugly Sundays with DJ Latrice. Beginning at 9 p.m. with drag shows 11 – 12:30 p.m. Enjoy $4 Miller Lites, $5 Herradura Shots, and $6 Finlandia. No cover. PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary drag brunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with two seatings: one at 11:30 a.m. and another at 2 p.m. Enjoy over-the-top performances by Noel Leon paired with a delectable menu. Afterwards, check out the sexiest Sunday T-Dance in SoBe with local DJs working the turntables. When the T-Dance ends, the BAR CRAWL begins, take the party to MOVA to finish off the Sunday fun.

TUESDAY, February 21 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Downtown’s only gay strip club features the hottest, most diverse men in Miami. Tonight it’s all about the hot hip-hop beats at B2M Service Station with DJs TPromix and Surreal turnout some of your fav beats. Hosted by Sushiman & CocoDorm. MOVA: It’s a SINsational Tuesday night at MOVA with their weekly Service Industry Night. Enjoy $50 bottles of Finlandia Vodka, $100 bottles of Grey Goose, and $7 premium well drinks, while DJ AJ Reddy works the turntables. PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-1 Absolut flavored cocktails till 4 p.m. Better than ever before on Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just hang out at the bar with the locals. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Palace is sure to have it!

SCORE: Come celebrate Mardi Gras with the bois HIP Sundays. If you’re looking for a taste of Caribbean music paired with the best in hip-hop and Latin beats, look no further than Score tonight. Club Boi in association with Score offers a fabulous night of the best beats by DJs Gavin T & Diaz from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. No cover.

SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho tonight, the hottest Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring Divas del Amor and Latin beats by award winner DJ George Ferrero. Watch amazing shows by Miami’s best female impersonators. Check out the dancers on the 2nd level hosted by Teresita La Caliente. Don’t miss this party - it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party!

TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, see one of the most scandalous shows you’ll ever witness with Pussila’s amateur strip contest. Upstairs DJ Paulie will be working it out on the main dance floor. At TWIST: “Never a cover... Always a groove.”

TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight TWIST presents Keeping It Real Fun With Daisy D. Get ready for ridiculous beats and $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Iced Teas all night long. “Never a cover… Always a groove.”

MONDAY, February 20

WEDNESDAY, February 22

KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents Glitter Box Mondays − South Beach’s hottest Monday night party with hot manic beats. Don’t miss out on $1 PBR Beer, $2 Jello Shots, & $3 Jack Shots all night long! 222 Española Way.

JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Drag Star Wednesdays takes the stage tonight with Drag Star Competition for $200 cash. La Nueva Noche Latina. With shows by Teresita la Caliente & DJ Lanner Alvarez spinning. Enjoy $5 drink specials all night. 18+ welcome.

MOVA: MOVA: Get Get ready ready to to be be aa star star at at the the new new Got Got Talent Talent contest contest for for MOVA’s MOVA’s weekly weekly SHOUT SHOUT karaoke karaoke party party with with VJ VJ AJ AJ Reddy. Reddy. Compete Compete for for your your chance chance to to perform perform at at Miami Miami Beach Beach Gay Gay Pride! Pride! Enjoy Enjoy half half priced priced drinks drinks all all night night long long and and $5 $5 glasses glasses of of wine. wine.

MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly College Night Wednesdays, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz and Sookie Stacks. DJ Daisy D will be working the turntables, enjoy $5 Finlandia cocktails or grab five Miller Lites for only $15 all night long.

PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-1 Absolut flavored cocktails all day, while enjoying RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party, and don’t forget to enjoy a snack or two while taking in the show.

PALACE: Tonight Palace presents Elite Nights. Sit back and enjoy live music and comedy presented by the one and only Noel Leon. Sip on complimentary drinks from 8 to 9 p.m. and get through hump day with a night to remember, show starts at 8 p.m.

SCORE: Swing by for one of the best happy hours in Miami Beach where all drinks are 1/2 price, followed by Video Freak where you can request your favorite music videos and enjoy $5 vodka cocktails, $7 martinis and $3 beers. No cover. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 p.m. Then it’s Arrasando hosted by Marco Perez & Nicholas Torres welcoming all new house diva Justice Divine. Tonight catch a special performance by Chyna Girl. Join Nathan in the Frolic Lounge for his signature mix of pop and Top 20.

SCORE: Come and spend a pleasant evening on one of Score’s outdoor couches as they host Martini Madness Night. A half-price Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m. TWIST: Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long. After getting your jam on, head over to the main dance floor to snag some beats from DJ Maximus 3000. 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 to 9 p.m. on everything. “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

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SMASH SUNDAYS PREMIERE @ CHALK PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

Just in time for the Grammys, Edison Farrow presents SMASH Sundays. This Sunday the party kicked off with the Grammys viewing. Deejay Smeejay was working the turntables after for the B-52s official after party.

BY MICHAEL W. SASSER Ah, to be a fly on the wall of meetings of the big political muckety-mucks like national mayoral groups and their ilk – the ham-handing, the back-slapping, the unabashed embrace of bureaucracy. A few years ago, I got to experience such a thing, almost first-hand. A new elected official attended such a meeting and reported back his impressions. On this occasion, the report I got was an amazed recounting of how – when big city officials get together – bragging rights go not to the mayors who balanced budgets or made hard decisions and not to mayors who cut taxes or cut crime. No, achievement in the eye of this group of significant elected was infrastructure – concrete put down, things built, usually for transportation, although there were also props delivered for those politicos who’d managed to get new palaces for their municipal governments. Transportation projects are the local political classes’ favorite things. They include all the things politicians like, such as positive press, funneling public money to the concrete lobby for return later at election time, etc. On the surface, the political class always considers transportation infrastructure to be “progress,” and that is always good. So needless to say, as a reasonably savvy political observer I was less than thrilled to learn that Miami-Dade is edging towards its new (wheeled) trolley

system. Oh, they’re couching it as transit but it’s really part of the new Miami-Dade Taxpayers Baseball Stadium. As planned, the $20 million project will run through the Brickell, Overtown and downtown areas and west to the hospital district before finally culminating at the new ballpark. That terminus at our new stadium stands out, doesn’t it? The full county commission is expected to approve, er, I mean “consider” the item soon. The idea is led by Commissioner Bruno Barreiro, which in this case, isn’t a ringing endorsement for either the man or the plan.

I wonder sometimes if maybe the county commission might accomplish more if they just moved out of their current estate and into the Marlins’ new stadium.

I realize the political class loves attending baseball games. Who doesn’t? But wasn’t that whole Metrorail thing supposed to be expanded to – oh, I don’t know – places where it might get used the most and help alleviate traffic? What, maybe that can happen if the stadium becomes a hub. I wonder sometimes if maybe the county commission might accomplish more if they just moved out of their current estate and into the Marlins’ new stadium. Because that stadium seems to mean more to the county than, well, the actual public does. At least our enlightened leaders will have something new about which to brag the next time they’re rubbing shoulders with their peers. I’m sure local taxpayers are just thrilled.

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