In the late 1800's, Miami was born on the riverbank where some of Miamis most stunning high-rises stand today. Julia Tuttle, a business savvy widow from Ohio, owned land along the rivers swampy shores and had a vision for a great city. Tuttle was responsible, in part, for convincing railroad magnate Henry Flagler to extend the tracks down [...]
In this edition of condo week we are taking a trip over to Miami Beach, known around the world as one of the most glamorous places to live, work and play. With year round sunshine and gorgeous beaches, the area is the perfect backdrop to represent luxury living. From the celebrity hot spot, The Setai, to the architecturally stunning Icon [...]
As its name implies, pop-up restaurant Eating House takestheculinary craft seriously. Forthenew Wakin-N-Bacon Sunday brunch from 1-5 p.m., chef Giorgio Rapicavoli skips staples like carving stations in place of a la carte items dreamt up withthesame ambition as his nightly menus. Fare is either modernized, such as Mexican chilaquiles with [...]
One of Miamis finest bay front neighborhoods had its humble beginnings in the late 19th century when William and Mary Brickell, intrepid pioneers from Ohio, opened a trading post on the south bank of the Miami river to exchange goods with Seminole Indians who traveled downstream from the Everglades in dugout canoes. The husband and wife team [...]
Locust Projects is all grown up.Thecirca 1998 alternative arts space that always kept one foot onthe cool-kids side ofthetracks relocated to a high-profile address intheDesign District. In addition to reapingthe benefits of constant car and foot traffic, its site-specific exhibitions really blossom in doubletheformer venues size including a [...]
Sun, sand, yachts and luxury condos- that's what attracts many to beautiful Fort Lauderdale. The areas skyscraping high-rises and intimate condominiums all have one common element, the proximity to Las Olas Boulevard's energetic dining and entertainment scene as well as South Florida's most sought after beach. Here's a roundup of the most [...]
Dermatologists have been custom blending skincare regimens for years, but an Orlando genomics biotech firm is takingtheconcept to a whole new level. This spring GeneLink BioSciences launches Dermagenetics, a foray into official, DNA-based skin care. Customers DNA swabs are analyzed for environmental pollutants, collagen breakdown and [...]
With splashy dining destinations like BLT Steak on Sam Gorensteins resume, it turned a few toques when theJames Beard nominee departed for humbler digs. My Ceviche,theyoung chefs no-frills, takeout concept is based onthesnack stands dotting his native Colombias coast. His tight space with partner Roger Duarte of George Stone Crab means no [...]
Its not surprising Coral Gables is called The City Beautiful. Wide, tree-lined streets, countless architectural gems, world-class dining and shopping make this one of Miami-Dades most coveted addresses. Founded in 1925 by visionary developer George Merrick, Coral Gables is distinguished by a Mediterranean Revival style of architecture kept [...]
If a pair of jeans is in order, Aventura Mall seems liketheright place to start. Joes Jeans isthelatest newcomer to join its pack of premium denim retailers like AG, Seven and True Religion.TheLos Angeles-based brands fashion collections for men, women and childrenincluding 55! colors of skinny jeans fortheladies alonealong with shoes, bags [...]
This week on the blog we will be featuring some the most distinctive condo buildings in South Florida. We are highlighting buildings from Downtown Miami to Fort Lauderdale to give you an inside scoop to the best in luxury living. Each one has been included for its world class amenities, views and top of the line units.Today we visit areas [...]
A little slice of real Italia, Ni.Do coversthegamut from homemade mozzarellas and pastasto jam-filled crostatas. Its trio of Italian owners is so committed, they import every ingredient down to water from their homeland, withtheexception of fresh produce. Creamy burrata, salty bufala and its opposite fiordilatte are complemented with [...]
Around the world, Fort Lauderdale is known as the yacht capital with spectacular weather, and even more spectacular homes. One of these breathtaking estates is currently listed by ONE SothebysInternational Realty'sagents William and Eilieen Kedersha and is located right on the Intracoastal offering the best of South Florida living with more [...]
London topped competing global cities as the number one favorite among high-net-worth individuals, followed by New York, Hong Kong and Paris. Miami ranked number six just behind Singapore, followed by Geneva, Shanghai, Beijing and finally Berlin at number ten. Respondents from Latin America, however, put New York and Miami after London and [...]
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