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Cuisine Couture
Eager to eat out but bored with lackluster local eateries? Head to Gianni’s At The Villa to enjoy a feast for all the senses. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Insightful Interiors
An integral presence in our nascent Miami Design District, Italian design connoisseurs Areatonic offer The Magic City a spectacular array of solutions for any interior design dilemma. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Sunny Days
Imagine a future where there is no need to stop at the fuel dock, where you can cruise in silence…except for the waves lapping against the hull. Marine solar technology is making great strides in that direction. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Party Of 5
Impelled by the bustling boom of millennial Midtown inhabitation, Midtown 5, a newly opened mixed-use tower of epic proportions, is altering our city’s skyline for the better. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Heart Healthy
In celebration of American Heart Month, Mercy Hospital is focusing on the devastating effects heart disease has on women and the steps needed to prevent it. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Charitable Capital
The local arm of a global game-changing philanthropic effort, Endeavor Miami is seeking to make The Magic City even more paradisiacal, one entrepreneurial effort at a time. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Lavish Love
The gold standard of South Florida jewelry stores, Freddy’s Certified Diamonds & Fine Jewelry has been a must-stop for lovers since 1975. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Hello, Beautiful!
Check out a few makeup trends that have transcended from fall to winter with tips from top makeup artists in South Florida and beyond. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Fair Plié
Always eager to awash Miami in well-choreographed culture, Miami City Ballet premieres another fantastical show this February. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Sketch by Jerome Kaplan Photos by Daniel Azoulay & Sasha Iziliaev
Straight From The Shaman’s Mouth
Shaman, and resident healer at Faena’s Tierra Santa Healing House, Carlos J. Gomez hails from Mexico and shares purification rituals that also assist with attracting love, just in time for Valentine’s Day. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Perfect Timing
It’s no coincidence that Rolex timepieces have long been associated with yachting. The Yacht-Master II is a great example: The watertight, eminently robust “oyster” case protects a reliable and accurate movement that’s uniquely engineered for sailboat racing. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Yacht Hopping
Around this time of year many years ago, I landed a dream PAID internship at a publishing house that produced a portfolio of luxury lifestyle magazines. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
Gold Standard
There’s nothing like wearing your status on your face — especially when the sun is blazing high overhead or reflecting off the crystal-clear waters of some exotic destination.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Making Connections
Just a sip of one of Bryan Canales’s concoctions at Bitter Truth will have you dreaming of ordering another before you have a chance to finish your first. — Text by Irene Moore Photos by Edward Leal
Artful Wander
Miami has become an international enclave for the art world. In honor of that, we time-capsule back to another seaside destination that fostered the great artists of its time:
The French Riviera of the 1920s. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Sailing Through Life
One writer recounts a series of adventures she’s experienced on, in and around the water throughout a life where boarding a yacht has become second nature. — Text by Irene Moore
Dedicated Designer
As Architect and Furniture Designer for El Dorado, Tere Mattos is
willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the beautiful homes of Miami look their very best. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Love Me Tender
Every vessel in this collection would make an excellent choice as a tender to a superyacht, providing transportation to and from shore, taking guests fishing, diving or on cruises to explore local waters where the main yacht can't go. Each would also be a great choice as a primary boat.
Text by Bill Lindsey — Photos courtesy of respective brands
Sail Accessories
In honor of the Miami International Boat Show, we’ve collected some of our top picks for necessary accessories and décor for any seaworthy vessel ready to set sail. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Boating Basics
We all know Moses is responsible for the 10 Commandments, but if he was a boater, he would have had to make one more trip up the mountain for the following words of wisdom. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Caribbean Ascendants
It’s taken just over 80 years for The Boolchand Group to penetrate the North American continent, and with partnerships with such diverse brands as Pandora Jewelry, Canon and Crocs, this Caribbean conglomerate is ready for their next chapter. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Graphic Punch
Bold in color and illustrative in graphic and texture, make sure to welcome 2017 wearing these vivid looks that will add a dose of optimism to your mood and wardrobe. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Makeup & Hair: Cesar Ferrette @ Rik Rak Salon Model: Logan Avidan @ Elite Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla
Chronicle of a City Foretold
One writer’s perspective shows how recent decades shaped what Miami was to become with a first-hand account of life in the city that rewinds to “back then” and fast-forwards to the future. — Text by Irene Moore
Power Houses 2017
In one of the country’s most expensive municipalities, to say real estate is at a premium is an understatement. Interested in knowing more about the brokers that make living in Miami a reality, we’ve gathered some of Miami’s most successful realtors and found out just what it is that makes these titans tick. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Edward Leal
New Horizons
After a grueling 2016, Miamians are probably wondering what this next year holds for our emerging city. The answer may surprise you. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Capturing Miami
Our city is constantly changing, especially in the last decade. Kiko Ricote has lovingly photographed it from every angle possible — terra firma, on the water and from the sky. The result is Miami: Visually Speaking. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photo courtesy of Kikor studio
Skill Shared
If you can’t book a D’Oleo Analytica training and development session, paging through Venture Dynamics: Concepts, Theory & Practice by Jonathan D’Oleo is the next best thing. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Beautiful Bacalar
Situated between dense jungle and The Caribbean, and accentuated by a freshwater lagoon of 7 hues of blue, there’s no denying that Bacalar, Mexico, wears its title of pueblo mágico well. — Text by Francesca Cruz Photos by Sam Vasquez
Dreaming In Italian
Yes, there’s always that association to La Cosa Nostra when the topic of Sicily comes up. But there is so much more to this island, particularly the city of Palermo and the incredible gastronomy just waiting to be discovered. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Tony Fixed It!
In the 1960s, The Beach Boys ruled the radio and small sportscars ruled the boulevard. Those who wanted something more exotic than the frumpy MGB snatched up the sexy Fiat 124. The Spider is back and sexier than ever. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Eat Feasts
There are few things in life that most of us love more than a good meal. Here is 24 hours worth of meals to be had at a few local hole-in-the-wall establishments you may not have heard of. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Website 101
You’ve got a modest business and you’re ready for the next step, or your business is booming yet lacking a social media presence, check out these easy options to build your website and online persona in a jiffy. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Carbon Vows
Say “carbon fiber” and you’ve got the average guy’s complete attention. Traditionally, the term is in reference to high-tech car bits. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
