Swire Properties One Brickell CityCentre will not only be a monumental addition to the communitys aesthetic and lifestyle offerings, but will also be hitting the record books. Pending the Federal Aviation Administrations approval of designs, the tower on Biscayne Boulevard will be the tallest building in Miami at 1,100 feet. It will outshine [...]
Units at ONE SIRs Vela Vista property in Broward County are selling out quickly, with 7 of the 10 condo units already under contract. The sales performance is not surprising given the address in [...]
Escape Miami's Memorial Day weekend mayhem by hopping a flight to Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve just west of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The former plantation and swank, midcentury modern resort for Hollywood royalty consecutively owned by Dr. Alfred Livingston and Laurance S. Rockefeller has undergone a stunning $342 million [...]
Move over Miami Delray's got this one. Three partners with a delectable pedigree including Alinea and db Bistro Moderne opened the Grove, a small eatery off Atlantic Avenue that feels like stepping into a slice of Napa. California cuisine pioneer Alice Waters would be proud of their attention to ingredients prepared simply [...]
For the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale fell short on quality seafood restaurants. The Riverside Hotel's Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille not only brings the underrepresented cuisine to bustling Las Olas, but with 21st-century sustainability and freshness-inspired daily menus. Happy hour parties gather around the Gorge, a raw bar [...]
SOUTH OF THE BORDER BRUNCH
Champagne and caviar brunches are fine indeed, but one also needs his huevos rancheros. Already famous for its from-scratch fare of enchiladas, ceviches and tacos, the Mexzican Gourmet introduced brunch served Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef Ze Carlos Jimenez perfectly prepares the signature breakfast dish of [...]
Esperanza Spalding, the barefoot bassist who stole the Grammy from under Justin Bieber's nose for best new artist in 2011 (a jazz first for the award!), returns Friday to the Arsht Center where she performed during an Obama fundraiser. Politics aside, the Austin-based musician, vocalist and composer is campaigning worldwide [...]
Miami native Hernan Bas is among the city's handful of contemporary artists who have successfully leaped to the international market. Exhibited tomorrow through May 27, at Fredric Snitzer Gallery in Wynwood, the current Detroit [...]
When the biggest brands (LVMH, DVF, Swarovski) entertain in Miami, they call Karla Dascal. After perfecting her talents in floral and staging design, the founder of Karla Conceptual Event Experiences expanded with catering from gourmet fare to craft mixology. Her team customizes cocktails and menus based on seasonal ingredients, [...]
Chanel unveiled its belle of a Bal Harbour boutique. The decades-old store feels roomier and more inviting at the same time, thanks to a residential makeover by starchitect Peter Marino, who borrowed elements like crystal balls and coromandel screens from Coco Chanel's Parisian apartment. Signature tweed appears on pastel seating [...]
Unless you've been hiding under a glow stick, you may have noticed the nation's largest electronic music festival is going down in Miami this weekend on top of Spring Break. Sounds like the perfect excuse to head for the more relaxing shores of Palm Beach. Toast over your smart move at HMF, the stunning new lounge at the [...]
If your house is overflowing with guests, this chic, 18-room boutique hotel is just the place to park them. Rebranded as Sense Beach House, its vibe is more Hamptons than Miami minimal - think reclaimed wood floors, soft blues and cozy nooks. For such a small property, the new owner crams in a lot through six distinct areas. [...]
The Bass Museum of Art hosted its annual gala A Night at the Museum in conjunction with the opening ofFrom Picasso to Koons, The Artist as Jeweler on Thursday, March 14th. Curated by French jewelry collector Diane Venet, the exhibition features 200 wearable sculptures from 135 artists including Anish Kapoor, Yoko Ono and Max [...]
Dont feel like making dinner tonight? No problem since a couple of over-the-top supper clubs are prepping lavish, multicourse meals right this minute. Conscious Bite Out kicks off its vegan-themed evening by chef Keith Kalmanowicz formerly of Michaels Genuine at 7:30 p.m., in Wynwoods Sacred Space. His challenge has been to source [...]
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