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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....
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...
Style Court
When it’s time to serve up some high fashion on or off the court, these styles will keep you looking your best long after the Sony Ericsson Open has left town. — Photography by Kate Benson Stylists | Gina Gorelik & Pipi Loose Makeup and Hair | Bo Model | Carolin Goethel @ Mega Photography Assistant | Manny Chaves Location | The Tennis Center at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne All Jewelry available at Sabbia Jewelry, Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
Aces
Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?
THE FIT 5
If running around the office all day is your remedy for staying healthy and active, ditch the on-the-clock distractions for these off-the-clock fitness destinations to make sure your body is as sound as your business. — Text by JILLIAN LOBATO
Veggie Vibes
Life-altering circumstances led Cynthia Olmstead and Dionette Kalkhofer to live
a healthy vegetarian lifestyle — and the results they experienced inspired them to share their discovery with the world at Om Garden. — Text by Jillian Lobato Photo by Antonio Eli
Brag Drive
Looking for the perfect accessory to close your next deal? You may want to drive your attention toward the all-new 2009 Porsche 911Targa. Too...
Weight Watcher
Often neglected, restroom décor is not at the top of everyone’s interior design priority list. Now you can add form and function to the...
