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1. Alicia Cervera, Kim Stone, Andrew Goldberg, Thom Collins & Robert Geitner 2. Robert Geitner & Alyce Robertson 3. Phillip Friedman & Glenn Ekey 4. Kim Stone, Andrew Goldberg, Thom Collins & Robert Geitner 5. Seth Gorgon & Alan Fertel 6. Robert Geitner, Lauren Bourgoyne & Josie Correa 7. Kim Stone & Hector Torres
The Zuma Experience
Chef and restaurateur Rainer Becker brings Zuma to The Magic City, the next obvious location for an exquisite dining experience worthy of only the world’s most discerning diners. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos courtesy of Zuma
Law Leaders
When the going gets tough, the couple behind Miami Law Title & Trust get creative — and successful, thanks to a commitment to outstanding customer service and enough experience to get you through just about any legal conundrum you may find yourself in. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Opulent Force
Let luxury take center stage this season with the perfect mix of flair and opulence. These must-have essentials will ensure you’re noticed for more than just your smile as you navigate the social tides in style. — Photography: Andrés Hernandez; AndresHernandez.net | Fashion Stylist: Marisol Gómez; Marisol-Gomez.com | Stylist Asst.: Guillermo Lugo | Hair & Makeup: Cory Bauer; CoryBauer.com | Wardrobe: Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. Azul Boutique, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. | Jewelry: All jewelry available at Vhernier Miami, 135 San Lorenzo Ave. by appointment only; Vhernier.com | Fabrics, Feathers & Hair Accessories: Rex Fabrics; 823 S.W. 37th Ave.
View from the Top
From his new offices atop 1450 Brickell, Brian Bilzin has a clear view of progress. He is witness to the renaissance of a business center turned vibrant residential community and entertainment hub. The multiple floors and 80,000 square feet his team occupies signal the growth of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, a firm he pioneered based on hard work, savvy expertise and teamwork. And when he reflects on the elements of the evolution surrounding him, he proudly recognizes that he’s in a position to pay it forward. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Mario Pascual
Marvel in the Sky
Join us on a tour of a spectacular condo residence at Bristol Tower in the heart of Brickell Ave. sure to take your breath away. This sky-high home boasts panoramic views of The Magic City and enough amenities to keep you entertained for a lifetime. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos Courtesy of Obeo Realtor: Miriam Poggio, Luxury Homes Specialist; EWM Relators; [email protected]; 786.356.2610; MiriamPoggio.com
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 Eco State
From the Panhandle down to The Keys and over to the Paradise Coast, The Sunshine State is rapidly turning “green” thanks to a series of eco-friendly initiatives in the public and private sectors that are sure to influence generations to come while setting an example for the rest of the nation to follow
— one environmentally sound step at a time. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Color Code
For Mario Pascual of SayOrange, being creative comes naturally. And it’s his unique perspective on the world that has helped him become one of the most sought-after creative professionals in The Magic City and beyond. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Classic Glamour
Step into a bygone era at the Olympia Theater, one of the city’s best-loved hidden gems. Built as a silent movie palace in 1926,...
Skin Savers
Take a peek inside your bathroom cabinets. They’re loaded with anti-aging products for your face, aren’t they? Well, we’ve got a news flash for...
Cell Assist
Need a way to keep track of your life? The Jott Assistant turns your cell phone into the world’s smallest personal assistant. Just call...
Neck Knack
There’s no doubt that jewelry and accessories are essential parts of any stylish outfit. The trick to wearing a necklace is to match the...
Stand OUT with your Blowout…
If your hair is curly, frizzy, unruly or especially susceptible to Miami’s heat and humidity, protein-based treatments are the newest way to get straighter,...
Doggie Relief
Finally, dogs in Miami can do their “business” in style. Fresh Patch works because it caters to a dog’s instinctive attraction to natural grass....
Big Daddy
What leaps from zero to 60 in less than 6 seconds, and can still climb over fallen tree trunks like a savvy squirrel? The...
Fitness Factory
Planning on packing on those holiday pounds? Unleash a pre-emptive strike on your “Winter 10” (or 15, or 20) at The Sports Club LA-Miami....
Paper Light
Bright, ephemeral and utterly flexible, this softwall partition system from design wizards Molo is so cool, it’s become part of the permanent collection at...
Urban Oases
The holiday season is upon us, which means that in addition to juggling home, work and social life, a whole host of parties, dinners,...
Change is in the Air
After all the emails, calls, texts, letters, I.M.’s, Facebook comments, Skypes, and in-person pleas to change my totally played-out editor’s pic you’ve been seeing...
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida — Text by David C. Cleland
INDIAN INFLUX
In the heart of New Delhi, just off action-packed Connaught Place, is a hotel that rivals the best stays around the world. It’s name is The Park and it welcomes guests with the traditional hospitality and eye-catching innovation that has come to define the “new” New Delhi. — Text by Charles Day | Photos courtesy of Design Hotels
Relocation celebration
1. Luis de la Aguilera, James Quinlan, Gene de Souza 2. Luis Castro, Charles Castro 3. Alfonso Bastos, Maria Eugenia Martinez 4. Carolina White, Isabel Diaz 5. Jose Purroy, Catalina Jimenez 6. Cristina Galha, Miriam Moreno 7. Daniel Pedrosa, Sandra Dominguez 8. Luis de la Aguilera, Jorge Rossell, Tomas Regalado, Barry Johnson 9. Emilio Sanchez, Mario Buisan, Alfonso Goeneche, Javier Palencia 10. Chef Rose, Betty Anderson, Melroy Sterling 11. Martha Guerra with Guest, Claudia Bergovigna 12. Laura Icaplan, Jeff Lex, Patricia Amaty 13. Marlen Bedoya, Patrich Lapone 14. Michael Lewis, Carmencita Lewis, Arthur Boschetti 15. Patricia Gonzalez, Danny Diaz, Diana Perez 16. Ruben Gotlieb, Claudia Santiano 17. Saela Mohammad, Gus Perdomo, Meredith Harlow 18. Ana Maria Li, Rosi Solis, Eliana Solis 19. Mario Buisan, Jorge Rossel, Alfonzo Goeneche
Artful Evening
1. Alan Ojeda, Stella Holmes 2. Gabriela Maseli, Dana Amador 3. Dora Valdez Fauli, Nina Torres 4. Marcos Rodriguez, Daniella Stroppa 5. Gabriella Macias, Yvonne Castanedall 6. Maria Luisa, Martino, Stella Holmes, Valeria Yamamoto, Martin Wormull 7. Adriana Verdeja, Emilio Calleja 8. Michael Audi, Ezequial Cignoni, Jennifer Budman, Eric Don 9. Joel Hollander, Olga Ortiz 10. Ana Maria, Christopher Felpeto
Green Scene
1. Richard Frazier, Laura Kirar 2. Beat Husler, Matthias Hollwich 3. Chad Oppenheim, Amy Prince 4. Gigi Guerra, Eddy Volchko 5. Ken Gorin, Linda Flanagan 6. Mario Cader-Frech, Robert Wennet 7. Richard Frazier, Laura Kirar, Stephan Pepe, Sabrina Rodriguez 8. Ali Codina, Andrew Frey 9. Tony Chambers, Chad Oppenheim, Georgia Dehn
Glitzy Launch
1. Wade Hundley, Victor Ballestas, Peggy Fucci, Jon Pertchik 2. Jorge Villamizar performing for the crowd 3. Stephanie Cruz, Natalie Mims, Karen Olin 4. Pete Marino, Sue Duffy, Beth Facette-Dent 5. Jon Pertchik, Matt Tuthill, Jim Dow, Matt Chamberlain 6. Meredith Harrigan, Mike Leipart 7. Martin Wormull, Ted Ratcliff 8. Robert Zemnickis with ST Residential Model 9. Raul Valdes-Fauli, Michael Vassilaros, Paul Kelly, Pearce Klevan
In Good Taste
1. Carrie & Miguel Brenna, Luvdmila Oliveira 2. Carlos Prio-Touzet, Jacqueline Gonzales 3. Esther Schattan, Chad Oppenheim, Roberto Cocenza 4. Celia Dominic, Maria Penorio 5. Claudio Faria, Michael Gongora 6. Susan Preville, Andres Hoyon, Isabel Tragash 7. Ingemar Thylen, Deborah Wecselman 8. Michael Capponi, Piret Johanson, Ken Gross 9. Renata Pfuner, Anna Almen 10. Lee Schrager, Claudio Faria, Rene Gonzalez
Culinary wonders
1. Elizabeth Brown; Shelly Margolis; Nancy Radlauer, Hal Small 2. Leila Warren; Henry Warren; Jean-Pierre Miquel; Claudine Miquel 3. Bruce Ozga; Jeanette Ozga 4. John MacKenizie, Isabel Overend, Ron Overend 5. Tom Moran; Sandi Moran; Jill Backman; Bruce Nichols 6. Moises Rivas; George Brown, Lenny Castronuovo 7. Charles Radlauer; George Brown; Reimund Pitz; Larry Krams 8. Judith Wormull; Martin Wormull 9. Marco Andrea Cozzolino; Sabrina Cozzolino 10. Pedro Duarte; Connie Danluck; Gary Ciuca
Zoom Off
1. Pepe Delfino, Gaby Delfino and Jaime Flores 2. Peter Bedrosin, Scott Vazin 3. Linda Johnston, Tony Serrato 4. Mike Betts, Mark Williams 5. Mike Herzing, Jeff Ross 6. Paternie, Jim Mc Craw 7. Arv Voss, John Shilling
Beach Jam
1. DJ Irie 2. Natasha Bedingfield 3. Dawson Hughes, Eric Poms, Jarrett Nasca 4. Michelle Fratima, Ivette Torres, Sabrina Vega, Ailyn Ravelo, Sharon Wilson 5. Leona Lewis 6. Fernando Sole, Michelle Jones, Richard Kiibler 7. Shawn Garrity, Gary Cioffi, Michael Gongora 8. Rachel Levy, Jessica Levy, Michelle Fonticiella 9. Lily McCausland-Hodges, Michelle Levy, Al Levy 10. The Honey Brothers: Ethan Gold, Andrew Vladeck, DS Posner, Adrian Grenier, Ari Gold 11. Eleni Roselli, Donna Cioffi
Good Deeds
1. Albert Bango, Freddy Hernandez 2. Brian Andrews, Beth Sobol, Aaron Perry 3. Brian Andrews, Ileana Garcia 4. David Arditi, Selena Dincman 5. Elsa Orta, Julian Chang, Lorena Gomez, Evelio Gomez 6. Model for Julian Chang 7. Jackie Nespral, Henry Gonzalez 8. Maria Elena Salina, Beth Sobol, Jackie Nespral 9. Nicolas Felizola with Model
RITZY GATHERING
1. Alan J. Fried, Marybeth Sterret, Bruce Helander 2. Diane Kisner, Steven G. 3. George Mato, David Staples, Carolyn Block Ellert, Richard Schlesinger 4. Sandi Lyman, Larry Aft 5. Ophir Sternberg, Monika & Edward Gheiler 6. Ileana Caballero, Anolan Dragitsch 7. Bruce Helander, Ophir Sternberg 8. Tatiana & Campion Platt
TOP HONORS
1. Noel Acosta, Sydney Pelbois, Cherry Bustillo, Enrique Fuster 2. Alexis Matusewitch, Nadege Gedeus, Paola Pardo 3. Conrad Tidswell, Ted Ratcliff 4. Francois Calixte, Daniel Hempen 5. Izan Montenegro, Eduardo Martinez 6. Amanda Simoes, Joseph Metiever, Francois Calixte 7. Martin Wormull, Ted Ratcliff 8. Mercedes Flores, Rosa Campos, Yessenia Campos, Alicia Ortiz, Martha Herrera 9. Marie Joseph, Cathy Williams 10. Viviana Hernandez, Christina Guzman
Tradition of Excellence
French luggage-makers Goyard are in the midst of a modern revival, thanks to their choice to maintain time-honored traditions. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of Goyard
Lavish Estate
This elegant residence will keep you feeling at home for a lifetime thanks to its spacious rooms inside and its breathtaking exterior spaces. Not one ounce of luxury was spared in its creation, and that alone is reason enough to say: Welcome home! — Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtor: Giulietta Ulloa; [email protected]; 305.710.6620
Chef Confidential
In a city filled with glitz and glam, sometimes it’s just nice to sit down and enjoy a good meal, some drinks and a relaxing atmosphere with friends. The chefs we’ve gathered on the ensuing pages will make your tastebuds dance and your senses rejoice — one bite or sip at a time no matter in which part of town you find yourself dining. — Compiled by David C. Cleland Profile photos: Andres Hernandez Food photos: respective establishments
Wearable Art
Fashion and art have gone hand-in-hand since the beginning of time. Historically, as one evolves, so does the other. Get the best of both worlds this season with these creative looks sure to make you a walking conversation piece no matter where you go. — Photography: Sergio Fama Model: Katerina Savenkova from Mega Miami Stylist: Claudia Sanz from Green Grass 54 SW 10th St.; 305.373.7422; GreenGrassHouse.com Hair & make up: Susana Betancourt www.susanabetancourt.com Assistant: Gonzalo Gamas
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 Real Food Heroes
Forget pomegranate. We’ve pulled back the curtain from the super foods trend to find true, time-tested food heroes for six key areas of your life. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Creative Vision
Get ready to go on an adventure where dreams meet reality with tons of entertainment mixed in thanks to Glauber Barceló and his team at Dreammakers Theatrical Enterprises. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa Photo courtesy of Dreammakers Theatrical Enterprises












































