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Encounters w/ Neiman Marcus Coral Gables — May 2009
1. Marysol Patton, Mari Alarcon Grimalt, Sheri Swerdlow, Designer Zac Posen,Stephen Brunelle, Julie Dill, Carolina Argiz & Evangeline Delgado 2. Ashley Turchin & Erin Newberg 3. Evangeline Delgado, Zac Posen & Carolina Argiz 4. Daisy Casuso & Cynthia Rodriguez 5. Carlo, Parmenter, & Shubin 6. Julie Dill, Lydia Touzet, Stephen Brunell, & Rubino 7. Marysol Patton & Jillian Sanz 8. Stephen Brunell & Zac Posen 9. Julie Dill & Lydia Touzet
Encounters w/ Roberto Giordano Salon — May 2009
1. Virginia Lopez, Julieta Henke & Carolina Sanchez 2. Ximena Ortigueira, Gustavo Copia & Melina Cespedes 3. Carlos Echeverria & Julieta Henke 4. Fabio Faerman & Matias Cavalieri 5. Aida & Javier Uriarte 6. David Lee Roth & Natalie Alanez 7. Pepe Mirabet & Paola Gonzalez 8. Matias Cavalieri & Dolores Marianeschi 9. Carlos Echeverria & Marcel Del Prado 10. Nicolas Poletto & Soledad Rodriguez
Encounters w/ Darlene Perez and Kara Ross — May 2009
1.Jayne Abess, Alicia Cevera, Darlene Perez, Kara-Ross 2. Bobbie Der Vlugt with friend 3. Darlene Perez with friend 4. Jamie Joe Harris, & friend 5. Kara Ross and Darlene Perez 6. Michelle Rubell, Katharine Rubino 7. Therese Gibb with friends
Encounters w/ Terra Group — May 2009
1. Elizabeth Keller, Abram Best 2. Erin & Volker R. Anding 3. Michael & Steve Furgeson 4. Lora & Fred Drasner 5. Lilia Villella, Maria Furgeson 6. Dr. Sanford & Dolores Ziff, Christopher Surridge
Encounters w/ Casa Salvatore — May 2009
1. Julio Castilla, Maria Boccia & Danilo di Nardo 2. Liane Del Valle & Victor Sanchez 3.Julio Correa & Lizeth Hernandez 4. Lynn Hojacket & Monica Elliott 5. Travis Vocino, Katy Lynch & Carolina Schwarz 6. Todd Branson & Tony Bayona 7. David & Lisa Morales 8. Gabriel Salas & Maria Boccia 9. Scott Cartwright & Venus Hafler 10. Maria Roca & David Lubarsky 11. Peter Hanna & Hal Kreitman 12. Muriel Boteau & Marc Rosset 13. David Leon & Susie Garcia 14. Cynthia McGuire & Patricia Diniz 15. Mario Cuberos & Josh Barnard
Encounters w/ Mortar & Pestle — May 2009
1. Fernando Silva, Nathalie Sowinski, Natalia, and Jackeline Tamayo 2. Mercedes Silva & Isa Zapata 3. Ingrid Ruiz & Michella Powery 4. Lizzette Martinez and Michella Powery 5. Vanessa Oliva & Cori Burnett 6. Vicky Echeverri 7. Mercedes & Fernando Silva 8. Mercedes Silva & Jacqueline Tamayo 9. Debbie Dennis & Alejandra Hernandez 10. Vicky Echeverry & Isa Zapata
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
Floating Inns
If the typical hotel accommodations on land have you yawning, it may be time to try a stay at one of these nautical versions of the traditional Bed ‘n’ Breakfast with full-service and panoramic and ocean views avaiable day and night. — Text by Clint Brownfield
Culinary Evolution
Michelin-starred Chef Michael Psilakis and Restaurateur Donatella Arpaia have partnered with Kor Hotel Management to open Eos, a striking Mediterranean-inspired small plates restaurant on the 15th floor of Kor’s new Viceroy Miami at the Icon Brickell urban resort enclave on Biscayne Bay. — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos courtesy of Eos
Business Rise
As the first and only LEED Gold pre-certified Class A office tower in Miami, 1450 Brickell is poised to be Brickell’s most in-demand commercial real estate space complete with one of the nation’s most wind-resistant curtain wall system to get you through hurricane season and beyond. — Text by Kaya Baez Renderings courtesy of Rilea Group
Hey, Doll!
Add these sophisticated looks to your wardrobe to ensure you get the attention you deserve whether you’re at work or at play. — Photography by Jose Amigo | Models: Tara Wilkinson & Whitney Spaulding for Wilhelmina Hair & Make-up: Jenna Hughes | Stylists: Logan Alexander and Adelie Jo Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland | Timepieces: TechnoMarine; TechnoMarine.com Jewelry available at Sowinski Jewelers; Mary Brickell Village 305-372-7844 Location: The Nash Hotel, Miami Beach
Legal Instinct
For Kenneth M. Damas and Amy Adorno, attending law school seemed like a natural course of action, and joining forces with Operations Manager John Cunill to open Adorno, Damas & Associates P.L. is turning out to be a perfect fit. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
Beauty Bliss
Beauty has many forms and the folks at Roberto Giordano at the edge of Brickell focus on them all at their spacious salon featuring everything you need to look and feel your best all summer long — hairdo, highlights, waxing, tanning, skincare, body treatments, massages, teeth whitening and nail polish included! — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos courtesy of Roberto Giordano
Chic Boutique
There’s no need to window-shop at Green Grass across Mary Brickell Village — the clothes and action inside will be enough to lure you in to buy the perfect outfit even if all you originally planned to do was browse. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Jose Amigo
Welcome Home!
If you’re in the market for an exclusive, sprawling home right in the middle of paradise far away from South Florida’s crowded concrete jungles, this Key Biscayne residence may be just the address you’ve been searching for. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Miami Waterfront Realtor Brigitte De Langeron; 305.244.7493 [email protected]
Top 20 Professionals Under 40 2009
We scoured The Magic City to bring you what we deem to be the next generation of business leaders at the tip of the Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy. They are at once inspirational and successful and all have managed to seamlessly balance their careers with their personal lives while continuously giving back to the community that has helped mold them into who they are. Without further ado, flip this page to meet this year’s Top 20 Under Forty. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by Jose Amigo Timepieces provided by TechnoMarine Special thanks to Green Grass in Brickell for providing STUDIO & wardrobe changes
Travel Rocks!
When it comes to travel, planning is hardly ever part of the fun. That’s why the team at SiennaCharles does the hard work for you so you can make sure there’s no stress when you start thinking about your next excursion overseas or in your own backyard. — Text by Jillian Lobato Photo by Ana Alba
Groove Table
Never was a piece of furniture so aptly named. The Groove Table by Jennifer Newman Studio is so sleek and funky, we can’t imagine...
Summer Sizzle
Use the sunrays to your advantage this season by putting the spotlight on your wardrobe and turning up the heat with these savvy looks...
Wrinkle Patrol
It happens to the best of us. We look at our aging reflection in an unfamiliar mirror at a friend’s house, in a hotel...
Stylish Streets
A road near you will soon hit the asphalt running with Mercedes-Benz’s bold acceleration into the future with the C250 CDI BlueEfficiency Prime Edition....
Entrepreneur Aesthetic
The entrepreneur is someone who creates his or her own path to success. They are ambitious leaders with a creative outlook and an insatiable...
$ucce$$ful $hift
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, each year more than 500,000 small businesses close their doors, including 20,000 to 40,000 that are shuttered...
President’s Brief
Now more than ever, it is crucial for us to “Act as if.” If we want to flourish in our business and personal lives,...
Editor’s Memo
The future is upon us, or at least it’s featured on our pages this issue. After much ado, we’re proud to introduce you to...
Movie Vault
Got a serious motion picture addiction and tired of the clutter? Before you buy another DVD rack, splurge on the Kaleidescape 3U Server System....
Encounters w/ Grimpa — March 2009
1. Erin, Pete Lawton, Gary Tschetter, Jerry Johnson & Christine Chiappe 2. Tim Broderick & Julie 3. Gigi Garcia, Thalia Puente & Ricardo Rongen 4. Silvia & Alberto Maspons 5. Zuleyma Bebell, Angela Scheffler, George Jousma (President/CEO), Cambry Czuplak, Steve Martin, Marty Lowe & Albert Prego 6. Mike and Wendy Bauerschmidt, Albert Prego, Julie & Tim Brodericki 7. Mike Abbott, Debbie Bishop, George Jousma & Bart Bishop 8. Jean-Guy Lalonde, Marlene De Sousa, Marcia Pereira & Eduardo Pereira 9. Adrianna Campusano, Heidi Amacher, Esther Amacher & Daniel burger
Encounters w/ Alberto Linero — March 2009
1. Antonio Malavasi, Hortensia & Alberto Linero, Rosaria Lombardi 2. Francisco, Carolina, Francisco Jr & Lilana Espinosa 3. Juana Alonso & Itzel Infante 4. Ricardo & Maria Eugenia Segovia 5. Juana Alonso, Alberto Linero, Javier Alonso, Gustavo & Gina Eckardt 6. Judy Armstrong, Hortensia Linero, Barbara Smith, Alberto Linero, Jonathan Previant 7. Pilar Villa, Joyce & German Molano, Alberto & Hortensia Linero, Mauricio Villa 8. Hortensia & Alberto Linero, Stefan & Ana Buzzi
Encounters w/ Skyline Equities — March 2009
1. Stylianos Vayanos, Jonathan Snyder & Michael Bilor 2. Orlando Carrillo & Brian Tague 3. Cecilia Maldonado & Fernando Perez 4. Jonathan Snyder & Evangeline Gouletas 5. Bruce Jay Colan, Rosie & Arturo Giacosa 6. William Strahan & Ted Miller 7. Frederic Letzelter & Donovan Comric 8. Joel & Armelle Cohen 9. Julie Vayanos & Jacqueline Ferrer 10. Daniel Rolon & Sara Kochene 11. Wilma Dwake & Cecilia Maldonado 12. Hugh Wiedman & Fernando Perez 13. Jessica & Mario Cristobal 14. Albert Bolter & Evangeline Gouletas 15. John Catalano & Jessica Frank
Fashionably Great — March 2009
1. Austin Jade, Abbi Johnson & Dana Rhoden 2. Shari Liu & Lisa Pacin 3. Raquel Watters & Rick Watters 4. Mario Ortega & Leticia Collazo 5. Jessica Cristobal & Abbi Johnson 6. Leiah Murray & Austin Jade 7. Marcela Tribin & Marcela Gomez
Topping Off — March 2009
1. Alan Ojeda, Enrique Castillo, Miguel Angel Lain & Diego Ojeda 2. 1450 Brickell 3. Willy Izquierdo & Dave Maher 4. Vicky Cortes, Tom Tobin, Nick Breiter, Chuck Hillard, Mike Yahraus & Matt Neville 5. Freddy Castaneda, Steve Cherry, Lonny Schnur & Sean Timoney 6. Guillermo Martinez-Lluch, Alan Ojeda & Elias Padilla
Encounters w/ Casa Felipe — March 2009
1. Juan Carlos Perez & Tomas Rodriguez 2. Christopher Orr & Juan Sebastian Coll 3. Damien B. & Susan Alvarez 4. Yanai Nassar & Sergio Cervantes 5. Iliana Garcia & Maria Larrea 6. Alejandro Sanchez, Rudelania Mesa & Nelson Graveran 7. Daniel Guzman & Andres Arando 8. Martha Diez & Jaime Sala 9. Felicia Vazquez & Mercedes Gonzalez 10. Manuel Seoani & Marusia Zapata 11. Vicente Leon & Maria del Carmen Consuegra 12. Martha Deas & Felix Arteaga 13. Juan Sebastian Coll & Giancarlo Armella 14. Alfredo Marrero, Luis Rodriguez & Daysi Diaz 15. Alfredo Nassar & Abraham Nassar
Encounters w/ Green Grass — March 2009
1. Carlos & Claudia Sanz 2. Anaiyah 3. Rodrigo Godoy & Christian Brugger 4. Melissa Herrera, Andrea Medina & Mirta Anadon 5. Bianca Pelli, Claudia Sanz & Giada Baselice 6. Ana Jaramillo & Jennifer Wolper 7. Lisa Estrada & Tabby Noorbakhsh 8. Alvaro Girardo & Patricia Bustamante 9. Lisa Estrada & Antonio Uguet 10. Marta Gainza & Luis Casas 11. Christianne Arauz & Marco Flores 12. Cece Feinberg & Marcia Martinez 13. Roberto Preciado & Nidia Mallen 14. Claudia Miyar & Liza Waldon 15. Juan David & Nazly Villamizar
Encounters w/ Andu Bistro — March 2009
1. Damaris Hay, Mark Cole & Rebecca Interian 2. Antonio Viejo and Juan Pablo Viejo 3. Robert Bianchi & Claudio Benedetti 4. Alesandro & Paola Ferretti 5. Patrick Pecoraro & Ray Breslin 6. Jeannette Stark & Betty Brandt 7. Bob Kadas & Cherie Silverstein 8. Samantha Hudson & Marjorie Robins 9. Diane Star Hellee & Mona Kornfeld 10. Cristal Berry & Matt Makowski 11. Sheila Goodman, Richard Schewl & Laurie Kaufman 12. Jacqui Chaves & Deborah Hodes 13. Brian & Jennfer Heller 14. Jane & Jean Stark 15. Marjorie Robbins, Toms Frankell & Deborah Kent
Encounters w/ Grimpa — March 2009
1. Regina & Ricardo Cabraia, Lauro & Vania Mendes 2. Eduardo & Marcia Pereira 3. Helder Mesquita & Cecilia Baggio 4. Frank & Solange Alves 5. Flabia Abis & Cristina Cardenas 6. Eliana Mesquita, Teresa & Adan Canisales 7. Luiz & Vilma Silva 8.Javier Marquis, Chuck & Bonnie Trand 9. Melissa & Leo Delazzeir & Juliane Moraes
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Ana Ju
Tasty Retreat
Indulge in a feast of the senses at Casa Salvatore, where a traditional Italian kitchen meets eclectic fusion cuisine — making you wish you had a sixth sense to complete your meal. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
Natural Healing
Healthy habits aren’t born, they’re created. And with personal guides like the team at Mortar and Pestle: The Boutique Pharmacy, a better quality of life is just around the corner at the heart of Mary Brickell Village. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
All Eyes on Her
When Tere Blanca walks into a business meeting, all eyes instinctively turn toward her. And it’s not because she’s beautiful, or because she walked in late, it’s because this woman knows how to successfully flex her professional muscles with a firmness and finesse that people can’t help but notice. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by jose amigo Location: The Havana Club
Brickell Magazine 2009 Sony Ericsson Open Guide
Meet the Maker Whether in a boardroom or on a tennis court, International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Butch Buchholz has always been active in...







































