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When it comes to dining in South Florida, we can all agree on one thing: The hardest part is always deciding on where to go.

Restocking that executive bar? Skip the single malt and opt instead for DeLeón’s 51 Extra Anjeo Tequila.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Listen up: Nostalgic, time-tested cocktails are making a steady comeback in our own backyard and beyond. — Text by David C. Cleland

Whether or not you’ve taken advantage of the Asian Fusion craze in town, you should make it a point to keep the historic roots of this culinary genre on your radar no matter where your gastronomic adventures take you. — Text by David C. Cleland

Take these luxury sports cars for a spin and find out why once you get into one of these babies, you’ll never want to reach your final destination. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective manufacturers

Leave your worries at the door and immerse yourself in a world of utter peace and serenity at Caruna Spa & Wellness Center, a refuge of calmness and relaxation that promotes beauty from the inside out. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Caruna Spa

1. Albert Niels, Kelly A. Lyles 2. Chris Soares, Sarah Anthony 3. Daniel Ickowicz, Karina Ivkovic, Patricia Musa, Hercules Pimenta 4. Constance Simmons, Troy Simmons 5. Ellie Harovitz, Fred Ropchik, Estelle Kushner, Rose Marie Minio 6. Frtiz Dominiique, Paul Caesar 7. Howard Brisgel, Neiher Brito, Michael Ifrah 8. Dean Dworkin, Nikki Shein

1. Michelle Guerra, Veronica Martinez 2. Edmee Mattei, Taci Lima 3. Henry Sanchez, Carlos Pinella, Betsy Rivera, Amy Cinnamon,Steve Dorfman 4. The Legendary JC’s 5. Amy Cinnamon, Andy Paskow, Albert Guilarte 6. Veronica & Ignacio Zulueta 7. Milana Kuznetsova, Kim Robeson 8. Fernanda Martina, Elena Estol

1. Nancy Borkowski, Dir. of Healthcare Management Programs at FIU; Fernando Valverde, CEO of FIU’s College of Medicine’s Health Care Network; Kevin Kearns, Pres. & CEO Health Choice Network; Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, Assoc. Dean for FIU’s Graduate Medical Education & Medical Officer for Health Care Network; Diego Martinez, Miami Beach Community Health Center 2. Over 100 people attended the Health Care Quality Institute Forum 3. Attendees had an opportunity to engage in lively discussions through breakout sessions 4. Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, John A. Rock 5. Kevin Kearns 6. St. Anthony Amofah, Chief Medical Director, Community Health of South Florida

1. Judge Patricia Marino-Pedraza, Alan Kluger, Ivonne Cuesta 2. Ana Maria Camacho, Jonathan Jonasz 3. Linda & Mike Bittel, John Kozyak, Barbara Silverman 4. Morgan Hartman, Antoni Yelamos 5. Peter Valori, Melanie Damian, Patrick & Helen Montoya 6. Marco Ferri, Alexandra de la Asuncion, Henry Martinez 7. Bob & Jill Granat 8. Marielis Aponte, Fernando Ruiz

1. Abby Portuondo, Gloria Sesana, Karin Figueroa Cisneros 2. Brianna Brown, Carlos Muñoz 3. Michael Gongora, Mayi de La Vega, Daniel de La Vega, Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, Jerry Libbin 4. Claudia Fernandez, Marisela Cisneros 5. Beth Butller, Mayi de la Vega, Shannon Selby 6. Daniel de la Vega, Mayi de la Vega 7. Johanna Berg, Jorge Uribe 8. Lucy Cruz, Robert Jacobson, Claudia Fernandez

1. Dwight Hill, Manny Diaz 2. Helena & Andre Rodriguez 3. Mickey Minacari, John Timoney 4. Judge Ivan Fernandez, Judge Samantha Ruiz-Cohen, Christopher Berga 5. Isabelle Lydecker, Dwight Hill, Judge Beatrice Butchko 6. Judge Ana Pando, Commissioner Carollo, Judge Antonio Martin, Commissioner Bruno Barriero 7. Onier Lopez, Carla Barrow, Steven Berlin 8. Mark Sarnoff, Richard Lydecker, Javier Fernandez

1. Schuyler Smith, Maria Jose Monti, Carla Barrow 2. Ralph MacNamara, Karina Gonzalez, Ivan Garces, Guillermo Benites 3. Matthew Bennett, Alejandra Bermudez, Oscar Andres Enriquez, Elina Basham, Mike Simmons 4. Mike Simmons, Scott Ames, Larry Weinstein 5. Marisol Vilasuso, Dana Mashburn, Peggy Fisher, Gregory d’ Incelli, Schuyler Smith, Aaron Finesilver, Emanuel Galimidi, Carla Barrow, Elina Basham 6. Jason Chorlins and Oscar Andres Enriquez 7. Gigi Guerra, Jonas Emilsson, Indiana Jones 8. Erik Muelle, Martha Mora, Manny Rodriguez

1. Eloise Carroll, Maria Ullrich, Kathleen O’Neil, Paula McMahon 2. Croquet Chair Emily Damiano, Mercedes Carlson 3. Harry Liu, Elisa Boyer, Stuart and Joanne Harries 4. 2nd Place Foursome Dr. Eugene Sayfie, Morten Aagaard, Chet Ranawat, Jordan Sayfie 5. Jan Hart, Jennifer Valoppi, Dr. Diane Walder, Penny Magor 6. Karey Spence-Fitzgerald, Golf Chair Yvonne Eldredge, Gina Heise, Patty Frankel 7. Paco Figueroa Ariel Manso, Victor Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez 8. Harry Mohney, Betsy Perez, Linda Levy Goldberg, Brian Whiteway

1. Joo Won Kang, Courtney McKeown, Brittany Ann Robinson 2. Olga & David Melin 3. Mark Walters, Johanna Hedman, Victoria Garrigo, Robert Heuer 4. Elizabeth Caballero, Mikael Josef 5. Eva U. Gordon, Chris Diamantides, Nicola Bowie 6. Victoria Garrigo, Nicola Bowie, Jose Ramon 7. Florence & Robert Werner 8. Charlene Esserman, Ron Esserman, Dr. Lisa Esserman, Jim Herron 9. Maestro Ramon Tebar, Veronica Olivo-Tebar, Robert M. Heuer 10. Michael Fabiano, Mike Eidson, Nadine Sierra 11. Corinne Winters, Bruno Rubeiro 12. Terry Moore, Louis Harms, Juan Toro 13. Jeffrey Buchman, Rosa Mercedes, Maestro Andrew Bisantz

1. Harvey Hernandez of Newgard Development Group, Fareed Asadi, Alicia Cervera Lamadrid of Cervera Real Estate 2. Kenneth Baboun of Newgard Development Group, Priscila Perales, Daniel W. Hudson 3. Maria Tartaglia, Andres Asion 4. Susie Glass, Anuca Valverde 5. Luis Garcia of Garcia’s Seafood Grille, Brenda Bichili 6. Selene Aversu, Brandie Gordon, Goldi Steel 7. Jessica Gomez, Dennis Mancino 8. Zachary Scott, Kadeem Fisher

1. Christian Slater, Oscar Seikaly 2. Marysol Patton, Zoraida & Bruno Barreiro 3. Jennifer Valoppi, Christian de Boudaire 4. Paul Dimare, Yolanda Berkowitz, Jeff Berkowitz, Swanee Dimare, Beth & Richard Tasca 5. Donald & Lisa Pliner, Jennifer Valoppi, Christian de Bouda 6. Jeff Berkowitz, Teresa & Mark Sarnoff 7. Lydia Touzet, Colleen Schiff 8. Richard Berkowitz, Sandy Grossman, Yolanda & Jeff Berkowitz 9. Shannon Hori, Cogan & Christina Getty-Maercks 10. Patrick Murphy, Brittany Rawlings 11. Nelson Hincapie, Roosevelt Badger, Carla Smith, Shannon Hori 12. Matt Giraud, Paul & Gina Castronovo 13. Lydia Touzet, Marysol Patton, Carol Seikaly, Maria Lowe 14. Trish & Dan Bell

1. Alan Goldberg, Darlene & Jorge Perez, Alex Avila, Isa Zapata 2. Santa Kristopane, Julissa Dominguez, Maritza Vargas, Sheila Bokstein, Kenya Rosario 3. Jorge & Darlene Perez, Jorge Arauz 4. Hector Pinto, Aura Aragon, Kari Fernandez, Christian Tupper 5. Brad W. McMorris, Alan Goldberg, Marlen Bedoya, David Cleland 6. Robin Annom, Tracy Koço, Moira De Luca 7. Craig Studnicky, Philip Spiegelman 8. Alfredo Borges, Dennys Astorga, Esther Prat, Alex Avila 9. Stefano Cioffi, Claudia Lorenzi, Pier Paola Visconti 10. Carlos Rosso, Sonia Figueroa, Jorge Perez 11. Alejandro Gordillo, Juan Hinestrosa, Marcos Melida 12. Kenneth & Oriana Damas, Jorge Perez 13. Juliana Patino, Cristina Ricardo 14. Jessica Camejo, Jose Cabrera 15. Vanessa Dominguez, Dr. Gregg Pizzi

1. Barbara & James Eroncig 2. Beatrice & Sanford Ziff 3. Frank & Gaby Armstrong, Jessica & Dr. Myron Ginsberg 4. Edward Villella, Liam Scarlett 5. Sharon MacClay, Lydia Lane, Choice Gray 6. Dr. Barbara Udell, Maria Ferguson, Julia Ferguson 7. Harriet & Henry Pownall 8. Ron Esserman

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

Better, faster, and more lavish. From compact personal watercraft to yachts over 100 feet, getting on the water should be an unforgettable experience. The following nautical vessels represent the efforts of leading creative minds hard at work to help us get the most out of our ventures at sea. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands

Find out how Jorge Pérez has managed to keep it together despite going through the worst economic downturn in recent memory and surviving a health scare that made him reevaluate what life’s really all about. Now, he’s re-emerged stronger than ever with a new outlook coupled with the same hunger and focus that gained him worldwide renown. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by andres hernandez

If you’re looking to spruce up the only room in your home where you can be guaranteed total privacy (when you demand it, of course), check out these stunning bathroom essentials that give style new meaning in the restroom. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of respective brands

This sprawling Key Biscayne home is at once eye-catching and extravagant with a area for just about any occasion throughout its expansive interior and exterior spaces. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Miami Waterfront Realtor: Brigitte de Langeron; 305.244.7493; [email protected]; MiamiWaterfront.com; 120KnollwoodDrive.com

Get ready to meet a few professionals who are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning spaces sure to transform your house into a functional showpiece that will make you the envy of your friends, your family and the entire neighborhood — one room at a time! — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Start the new business year off the right way by following these expert tips to help you eliminate all the clutter that keeps you unproductive and over-stressed all year long. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Designer Blair Hensley lets her love of travel and her passion for everything creative fuel the exotically comfortable interiors she creates for her clients in South Florida and beyond. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Who says art can only hang on a wall? These gorgeous chairs from Melanie Porter sure look like art to us.

Shiny isn’t always a good adjective, especially when it applies to your face. But however carefully you might make yourself up in the morning, by mid-day or later that stubborn oil spot is making its regular appearance.

Nothing warms you up from the chill of the occasional cool winter night like a sip or two of smooth, full-bodied rum.

Looking for something truly special? Take a look at the blue El Toro.

Does winter have you feeling as though your skin needs a tune-up?

We love the Hepburn-esque vintage style of this beautiful winter coat from eco-loving designers Vaute Couture.

Want to be the lord of your electronic environment? You’ll certainly feel like it with the Peel Universal Remote Control, which will transform your...

It’s common knowledge that using a well-programmed thermostat will save you big bucks on heat and air-conditioning.

Keep your life abroad organized with efficiency and style with this compact traveler’s wallet from Bellroy.

Having trouble sleeping? Before you drag yourself — and your checkbook — off to a sleep clinic, give the Zeo Sleep Manager a try.

It’s one of the oldest fabrics in the world, and still one of the finest: all-natural linen.

This is not your grandma’s Porsche. For 2012, the automaker has totally updated and transformed this perennial favorite. We’re talking about the world’s first...