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Rainbow Connection
Redecorating your home? Choosing the right colors isn’t just a matter of taste: Different hues have profound impacts on our mood, stress level and mental state. Match your intent for the room with the right shade by following the tips below.
Canine Retreat
If dog kennels were hotels, then D.O.G. Miami would be The Ritz-Carlton…but not priced like the Ritz.
LOVE LOL
Whether you’re in a relationship or not, it’s inevitable that you’ll find yourself on a “date” at some point in the near future — with your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, best friend or a complete stranger. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
Royal Splendor
Make her feel like a queen during the month of romance with these one-of-a-kind pieces
from Mikimoto’s Regalia Collection.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Flavors of Love
When it comes to aphrodisiacs, not all foods pass the test. Herewith: A quick guide to some time-tested favorites and the reason why they yield the desired results with every bite no matter how — or where — you choose to devour them. — Text by David C. Cleland
Martini, Please
Next time you shimmy up to a bar, think about ordering a true martini to mix things up a bit — just make sure it’s done right. — Text by David C. Cleland
Where Romance Reigns
If a short trip is in the cards this month, you may want to grab a special someone and head over to fall in love in — and with — one of the most romantic cities in the U.S.: St. Augustine. — Text by Francesca Cruz
H2O Surge
From cosmopolitan pocket yachts to nimble sporty day cruisers, there’s something for every taste in these innovative 26’-40’ nautical-bound models…so leave the excuses at home and make sure you ride one of these out on the water for some sun and fun. — Text by bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands
Encounters w/ Brickell World Plaza — January 2013
1. Christian Miller, Gabriella Miller, James Miller, Mike Castillo, Soraya Rivera-Moya 2. Richard Gomez, Lisa DePriest, Loretta H. Cockrum 3. Toshikazu Dezaki, Henri Crockett, Joy Lundeen, Loretta H. Cockrum 4. Dyan & Dan Calello 5. Kristopher Pearson, Claudia Torres 6. Scott & Joy Lundeen 7. Maria & Mike Castillo 8. Rachael & Silvio Amico 9. Sajan Canton, Manny Gonzalez
Encounters w/ Brickell Travel — January 2013
1. Ennio Gonzalez, Sylvie Tannhouser, Juanita Carvajal, Fernando Da Silva 2. Allan Stein, Gabrielle Conea, Richard Crisonino 3. Francisco Mancada, Antonio Jimenez 4. Jose Barquin, Eduardo Perez 5. Pedro Teran, Luis Montano 6. Ashdon Stunda, Paige Johnsen 7. Sylvie & Mike Tannhsauser, Leyla Role 8. Fernando Da Silva, Esther Soto, Stefano Campanini
Encounters w/ Vizcayne — January 2013
1. Philip Spiegelman, Amir Korangy, Craig Studnicky 2. Shane Hillsley, Alex Wertheim 3. Alex Britell, Mitash Kripalani 4. Dario Florez, Brigitte Beltran 5. Diana Florez, Camilo Castillo 6. Debbie, Ken Golden, Veronica Escobedo 7. Diana Quiceno, Shelley Figueroa, Paula Maya, Carlos Hernandez 8. Elaine Reinoso, Nicole Debs, Laura Steinbruckner
Encounters w/ United Way — January 2013
1. Nanci Hellinger, Lisa Mendelson, Goldie Hawn, Arlene Mendelson, Kim Mendelson, Tammy Hellinger 2. Marixa Franco, Marilyn DeVoe, Iraida Nigaglioni, Martha Pantin 3. Frances Sevila-Sacasa, Donna Shalala 4. Leslie Miller Saiontz, Sue Miller, Goldie Hawn, Jean Scheinman 5. Maria Teresa Rojas, Lourdes Gimenez, Lisa Martinez 6. Jayne Abess, Tracy Wilson Mourning, Sue M. Cobb 7. Katherine Jones, Stephanie Lawson, Goldie Hawn, Alexis Peterson, LaKeisha Sanders Woods, Kathleen Woods-Richardson.
Encounters w/ Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables & Trini Salon — January 2013
1. Khloe Duke, Michelle Aguirre 2. Francis Khawly, Wilma Maciel, Marlui Rivas 3. Anna Stedsemko, Marina Alex 4. Jason & Priscilla Myrick 5. Joanna Salazar, Victor Ramirez 6. Amanda Medermott, Allie Filipowski 7. Guilherme Moretto, Lisandra Carballosa, Cristobal Toral 8. Malena Assing, Caro Criado
Encounters w/ Concept Int’l Realty — January 2013
1. Stephanie Pedroza, Roberto Romagnoli, Maria Antonieta Laviosa & Daughter 2. Flor Guerrero, William Vela, Tania Castellanos 3. Jorge Camba, Graciela Berger 4. Katherine Mendoza 5. Kenny Silva, Viviana Gallardo 6. Nury Enamorado, Velvet Arvelo, Stephanie Pedroza 7. Andrea Wagner Markey, Eddie Garcia, Chris Hernandez 8. Ariel Rubalcava, Fiorella Lucca 9. Robert Taylor, Viviana Taylor 10. Simone Manrique 11. Eliana Del Latte 12. Valentina Urdaneta 13. Roberto Romagnoli, Maria Antonieta Laviosa, Marco Romagnoli 14. Nury Enamorado, Marial Antonieta, Flor Guerrero 15. Javier Rivera 16. Denise Andrews 17. Alessandra Pluchino, Alex Berg
Encounters w/ ONE Sotheby’s & CIFO — January 2013
1. Claudia Fernandez, Marisela Cisneros, Mayi De La Vega, Ella Cisneros 2. Jack McAllister, Sheila Gasson, Anna Luisa Almonte, Yury Byliner 3. Jarred Shapiro, Marielle Emlow, Mike Kiely 4. Jennifer Hoberman, John Turchin, Susan Turzakn 5. Madeleine Romanello, Frank Kirschaer, Veronica Caraccido 6. Paolo Viaconti, Elaine Dweck, Raymond Bolduc 7. Ella Cisneros, Mayi De La Vega, Reginald Fairchild
Encounters w/ Baxter Shop Miami @ Internum — January 2013
1. Ivette Ananda, Arturo Lagunes, Maria Elena Holguin, Mauricio Garcia 2. Marc Malkoun, Nada Nakhle, Danilo Di Michele, Camilio Alvarer, Jiany Massad 3. Pipe Yanguaz, Monica Rengifo 4. Liana Proctor 5. Patty Scheer, Mirtha Arriaran 6. Darin Held, Sogol Afsharjavan 7. Lukas Klessig, Kimberly Shenker Bacardi 8. Bea Pernia, Giada Andreoli 9. Patricia Herbas, Edwin Berrios, Paula Arranha 10. Freddy Vivas, Gisselle Gema 11. Eva L Weiner, IgnacioMaurino 12. Miriam Possenti, Ilaria Andronicos 13. Madeline Then 14. John Bilboa, John Varvatos, Robert I Guda 15. Debora H Ausina, Rodrigo Covian, Miriam Barquera 16. Yanitza Ramirez, Juan Carlos Pulido, Gabriella Smith de Lenchig
Encounters w/ D.O.G — January 2013
1. Hector Antunez, Susy & Juan Vega, Lourdes Rabionet 2. Ingrid Almaza, Marjan Polder, Colleen Kastan, Leeanna Balgobin, Stephanie Kastan 3. Dana Pollitt, Camila Pantano 4. Claudia Melo, Manuela Llinas 5. Erica Garcia, Thomas Lipzer 6. Joanna Souza, Johnny Rodriguez, Raysa Felix 7. Julie Ruffolo, Vagner Venancio, Juliana Ferreira, Sebastian Toro
Encounters w/ Toscana Divino — January 2013
1. Ana Oliveira, Barbara Gummels, Emerance Gummels 2. Akua Williams, Michelle Mavris 3. Alessandro Reggioli 4. Tommaso Morelato, Mauro Bortignon 5. Chef Marco Stabile, Chef Julian Baker 6. Fernanda Romero, Ingrid Valencia 7. Monica Garcia, Cristina Rinaldi 8. Alessandra Fiorini, Mauro Bortignon 9. Veronica Tinajero, Mary Burke 10. Michelle Jean Pierre, Tommaso Morelato 11. Jenny Dudasszabo, Elizabeth Velasquez 12. Tommaso Morelato, Edison Sabala 13. Chef Julian Baker, Marco Stabile 14. Melissa McLain, Jennifer Maceda 15. Michelle Jean Pierre, Alessandra Fiorni 16. Enrico Pucci, Manuela Pucci, Adolfo Barattolo 17. Natalie Diaz, Matt DeVivo
Encounters w/ Miami Tennis Cup — January 2013
1. Claudia Lombardo, Carolina Zichy Thyssen, Caroline Wendling, Barbara Macial Blanco, Elodie Wendling 2. Hector Nieto, Jose Fernando Ycaza, Luca Merlini 3. Michael Vallejo 4. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Nicolas Almagro 5. Jose Luis Molina, Alexis Cogul 6. Elizabeth Juelle, Mauricio Behar 7. Max Barbieri, Adrian Borda 8. Ines Ramirez, Rafael Cores
Encounters w/ Johnnie Walker — January 2013
1. Shalimar Rivera 2. Andreissa Platt, Raphael Estevez 3. Elizabeth Fonseca, Rick Moran 4. America Negrete, Nayana Nava 5. Evelyn Gonzalez, Gisell Campos 6. Hortensia Castillo, Odrix Bandez 7. Yady & Robert Yacovone 8. Patricia & Alfredo Camara
Encounters w/ Venegas Int’l Group — January 2013
1. Official Groundbreaking Ceremony 2. Sergio Grosskopf, Moises Gorin, Monica Venegas, Kobi Karp 3. Tasio Lorente, Monica Venegas, Carlos Gimenez 4. Tasio Lorente, Daniel Gaviria 5. Diana Florez, Camilo Castillo 6. Lewis Thaler, Jennifer Levin, Norman Edelcup, Isaac Alion, Carlos Gimenez, Monica Venegas, Sergio Grosskopf, Manuel Grosskopf 7. Luis Percul, Manuel Grosskopf, Sean Murphy, Jeff Lee 8. Les Obryan, Ricardo Quadri, Dan Whiteman 9. Maria Kubach, Ana Luz Rodriguez, Miriam Borax 10. Juan Heredia, Tony T. 11. Ivette Batista, Valerie Bustamante 12. Eli Klinger, Mario Klinger 13. Jake Torres, Celia Izquierdo 14. Alexandre Grendene, Kamal El-Nashar 15. Max Rojas, Dixie Barreneche, Hernan Cho 16. Roberto de Armas, Walter Fischer 17. Pablo Atchugarry, Alfredo Frohlich
Encounters w/ CREW-Miami — January 2013
1. Terri Blanca, Gail Ackermann, Bill Hunter 2. Margaret Nee, Maria Juncadella, Lyan Fernandez 3. Peter Gardner, Ramon Rodriguez 4. Lyan Fernandez, Sonia Cabello, Danet Linares 5. Jim Bator, Jim Peterson, Jose Ferre 6. Benito Carmona, Ileana Hernandez, Nelson Hidalgo, Frank Casas 7. Julia Bennett, Jose Juncadella, Patricia Birch, Jack Lowell 8. Ron Shuffield, Melissa Tapanes, Thomas Roth, Dean Warhart, Cheryl Jacobs, Carli Koshal
The REAL DEAL
A few of The Magic City’s top realtors share their insights on the state of the market and what selling homes means to them, with a couple of real estate trend predictions for the new year mixed in. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson photos by antonio eli & Chantal Lawrie
Stylishly Structured
When it comes to professional attire, it’s essential to mix the right pieces and accessories to ensure that you look great in and out of the boardroom as you wander about town.
Dream Estate
If your dream home requires more than just an idyllic location, this Key Biscayne residence is sure to meet your standards with plenty of views, space and luxe touches to ensure you wake up each morning happy to be in paradise. — Text by Yoshi Sanz PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIAMI WATERFRONT REALTOR: Brigitte De Langeron; 305.244.7493; [email protected]; MiamiWaterfront.com
Urban Evolution
As the rest of the world watches, Miami’s urban core continues to emerge and solidify its role in South Florida and beyond as the Brickell/Downtown area rapidly evolves before our very eyes. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Enticing Sips
For Zuma’s J.P. Calabria, mixology isn’t just a job — it’s a passion that helps all of the patrons who visit his bar have a good, tasty time day and night. — Text by Francesca Cruz Photos by Chantal Lawrie
Wine Mind
For the uninitiated, ordering a bottle of wine in a restaurant can be daunting.
But once you’ve got this art perfected down to a science, the world will suddenly feel a lot more refined — and aromatic. — Text by David C. Cleland
Breaking Brunch
If you’re of the traditional type that prefers a basic culinary trinity of breakfast, lunch and dinner, it may be time to add a fourth meal to your repertoire. Yes, brunch is back…and it’s better than ever. — Text by David C. Cleland
Upward Build
Architect Jonathan Cardello and his team at ADD Inc., Miami have turned tough times into a recipe for success, thanks to great teamwork, commitment to excellence and a sense of fun — Text by Jacquelyn Benson. Photos courtesy of ADD Inc., Miami
Vitamin Beauty
Florida-based Palladio Beauty creates stunning cosmetics with a health-boosting bonus that’s sure to get heads turning in your direction all year long.
Beauty Win
Get all your beauty needs handled in one go with the efficient, expert staff at WaxMee Salon & Spa.
Fresh Perspective
With Farm Fresh Miami, Erika Rullman Lisman makes getting healthy, locally grown produce easier than a trip to the grocery store.
Hot Stuff
At Mario The Baker, Daniel Siragusa carries on the family tradition of creating mouthwateringly good Italian-style cuisine right in the heart of The Magic City.
Great Resolutions
It’s a new year. Instead of making a bunch of promises you have no intention of keeping come February, try making these stress-busting, self-care resolutions part of your routine. You’ll love the difference they make in your life so much, you’ll be happy to carry them with you all the way through 2013.
Bombshell Maker
Photographer Janette Valentine pays tribute to the pin-ups of yesteryear with her uber-stylish images that meld fashion and glamour with imagination.
Winter Retreat
America’s most famous national park isn’t just an ideal destination during warmer weather. Yosemite has more to offer winter travelers than you can imagine, and The Ahwahnee is the perfect luxurious base for your adventure.
Work It
Looking for the professionalism and amenities of a traditional office, but without the commitment? These hotspots offer an array of spaces and services that will help you take your business to the next level.
Timeless Classic
Some things never go out of style! The classic Cuban guayabera shirt has been a favorite for laid-back fashion and comfort since its debut 300 years ago, and is now being embraced by a whole new generation of wearers.







































