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Moving & Shaking
1. Brian Mejia, Claudia Barraza 2. Tomoko Kamehata, Gene Harkey, Jay Mota, Luis Angulo 3. Victor buj, Diana Wualdron 4. Jeanette Ramos, Sebastian Rusk 6. Nancy Clara, Fabiola Castro 7. Sandra Speir, Tiffen Baker 8. Cairo Rivera, Camila Osorio
Network Away!
1. Victor Barbarino, Freddy Abella, Pablo Reynoso 2. Keith Doughty, Frederic Marq, Vincent De Paul 3. Victoria Chase, Nick Betancourt 4. May Yeo-Lavine, Nicole Doebrich 5. Zachary Scott, Dr Tal Roudner 6. Peter Green, Olivia Koehler, Chadwick Lang 7. Victoria Krutova, Malinka Max
City Living
1. Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, Harvey Hernandez, Ali Lamadrid 2. BrickellHouse Team (Cervera Real Estate & Newgard Development Group) 3. Kinga Konosorska, Griselda Carrero 4. Kenny Baboun, Marc Coleman 5. Susette Prada, Luis Garino 6. Karen Elmir, Nelson Rios, Kathy Smuts 7. Thiago Costa, Griselda Carrero, Cassio Galiza 8. Alejandro Sanchez, Alexandra Fersaca, Cecila Sosa, Jose R. Sosa
BulletProof Travels
A lot of luggage companies toss around the term “bulletproof” to indicate how sturdy their products are.
Modes of transport
1. Maikel Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez 2. Fernando Da Silva, Jenny Acevedo 3. Carlos Londono, Karina Balestrini 4. Jeff Klok, Enrique Raphael 5. Alette Valdes, Jorge Escobar 6. Gustavo Machado, Isabela Constantini 7. Jeisa Gutierrez, Gladys Lage 8. Patricia San Martin, Alicia Mora
Taste Spot
1. Chef Aaron Brooks 2. Simon Pettigrew, Chef Aaron Brooks, Tony Rodriguez 3. Sara Tayte, Andrius Stankus 4. Lori Rombeiro, Brett Graff 5. Dale Hendricks, Simon Pettigrew 6. Marleen Herrera, Larry Carrino 7. Pastry Chef Marko Krancher with guest 8. Devonie Nicholas, Lauren Singer
Impact Rising
1. Philip J. Spiegelman, Sonia Figueroa, Carlos Rosso, Jorge M. Perez, Aaron Sinnes, Craig Studnicky 2. Viana Taylor, Nirka Burns, Anneliese Velazquez, Alejandra Arrieta 3. Nihan Goren, Sam Uresin 4. Alejandra Arrieta, Andres Valdivieso 5. Carla Roeder, Yvonne Perez 6. Alejandra Arrieta, Nirka Burns, Tanya Castellano, Anneliese Velazquez 7. Hector Pinto, Kea Browning, Christian Tupper 8. Hector Pinto, Maria-Pia McLeda, Julio Espinosa
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Global Creativity
1. Ana Rusconi, Jorge & Darlene Perez, Daniel Maman 2. Carolina Prat, Rogelio Polesello, Marisa Koifman 3. Marketing team of Revista D&D w/ Lucía Uriburu 4. Pina Darcyl, Daniel Maman 5. Marcela Gotlib, Jorge & Darlene Perez 6. Gilda Viceconte, Michelle Imar, Andrea Ezquerra
Sweat It Up!
1. Christine Martinez de Castro, Nelson Duque 2. Michelle Shaw, Elana Hilf 3. Claudia Hyde, Zulema Socarras 4. Vanessa Cruz, Juana Recio 5. Crisseyda Castillo, Karen Hernandez, Jennifer Rivera 6. Henry Merida, Ane Landaeta 7. John Scheidel, Xochitl Roberts, Nicole Fiorellino, Maritza Torres 8. Sandy Villegas, Sandra Shenker
Warm Welcome
1. Natasha M. Smith, Donovan Woodbine, Ingrid Branch 2. Juan Gonzalez, Ignacio Barbolla 3. Shakil Rehman, David Delgado 4. Guy Kathe, Luis Sousa, David Gerrits, Jim Eagleton 5. David Delgado, Greg Barnes, Jim Cason, Drew Kern, Mark A. Trowbridge, Emilio Sauma Jr. 6. Tracy Koço, Denie Harris 7. Rafael Fuentes, Sam Wilson 8. Debby Menegay 9. Emilio Sauma Jr., Jackie Garcia Casals
The Future Of Beer
It’s nice to be inebriated but NOT impaired. The secret to achieving this nirvana of imbibing is to learn to love, understanding and appreciate the beauty of session beers. — Text by Rony Mo
Here’s To Health!
1. Roberta Stokes, Wayne Brackin, Patricia Rosello, Tomas Regalado 2. Denni Jordan, Marc Marchello M.D, Alicia Coker 3. Ricardo Cury, Jacqueline Canales 4. Alex Beniacasa, Julia Chen 5. Leo & Lianne Aballe 6. Ice Sculpture 7. Lenny Wilcox, Eric Jenssen, Tim Gamelin, James Palmieri 8. Dustin Greenwel, Johanna Ruiz, Nick Pointer 9. Camilo Lopez, Eduardo Perez Hedrich 10. Mike Freyer, Melanie Kocher 11. Noris & Leonel Cordova 12. Rooney Brodie, Christie Grays 13. Patricia Rosello, Christie Grays, Jessi Berrin 14. Jose Cruz, Kris Dawkins, Dr. Luis Simpson 15. Joseph Casares, Gusner Garcia, Pablo Lago 16. Sherelle Washington, Joe Wagner
Friendly Pours
Bartender Aubrey Russell of The Corner pours blast-from-the-past cocktails in a forward-thinking bar that allows dogs. — Text Rony Mo. Photos by Christopher Almeida
Haute Housewarming
1. Edgardo Defortuna & Alicia Cervera 2. Ali Lamadrid, Javier Cervera, Alicia Cervera 3. Anthony Burns, Michael Comras, Jordyn Comras, Daniele Swaebe 4. Alison Antrobus, Tara Solomon 5. Geanie Arciga, Tom Marrazza 6. Adriana Pinto Torres, Jackie Busato, Claudia Dunin 7. Annie Thompson, Bill Thompson, Sildy Cervera 8. Ricardo Dunin, Alicia Cervera, Harvey Hernandez, Kenny Baboun 9. Jessica Burns, George Helmstetter, Andrea Greenberg, Anthony Burns 10. Anthony Burns, Lisa Petrillo 11. Steven G & Lyndsay G with guest 12. Ruby Ramirez, Alison Antrobus 13. Wyatt Larsen, Anthony Burns, Jessica Burns, Sandra Rodriguez 14. Veronica Cervera Goeseke, Linda Flanagan, Ken Gorin, Alicia Cervera 15. Maria Campos, Fernando Campos, Consuelo Stewart, Bob Stewart
Worthy Showcase
1. Isa Zapata, Iran Issa Khan, Michele Oka Doner, Athina Marturet 2. Antoine Lamarce, Angela Garcia, Ivonne Chicheportiche, Philippe Bardo 3. Antoine Lamarche, Iran Issa Khan 4. Jamie Futscher, Eduardo Marturet 5. Pilar & James Gagel 6. Astrid Poletti, Athina Marturet, Isa Zapata 7. Johnathan Breen, Michele Oka Doner, Criselda Breen
Residential Matters
1. Christopher Zoller, Jeanne Nicastrri, Emilio Palomo, Alyce Robertson, Elsa Rodriguez, Ivan Ochoa 2. Joann Forster, Anita Cachaldora, Craig Studnicky, Patty O’ Connell, Ron Shuffield 3. Despina Ikonomidou, Sildy Cervera 4. Marie Charlotte Piro, Suzanne Oostolyle 5. Raymond Boldnc II, Joelle Oiknine, Fernando Valdivieso 6. Anthony Askowitz, Joel Freis, Bob Peddocord, Rafael Lopez 7. Carole Smith, Joann Forster, Iliana Abella, Ralph De Martino 8. Christopher Zoller, Craig Studnicky, Phil Spiegelman
Esteemed Arrival
1. Rebecca Trinkler, Bruce Booken, Jack Kessler, Dr. Stephen Nimer 2. Jennifer Olmedo Rodriguez, Tracy Koço 3. Alex Rodriguez, Bruce Heyden 4. Anne Cote, Amy Ferguson 5. Armando & Melissa Estrada 6. Frank Mendez, Frank Mendez, Jr., Kelly Mcgovern, Jerry Aguirre 7. Richard A Morgan, Dr. Stephen Neimer, Jack Barbour 8. James Doddo, Amin Rajani, Matt Feely, Ramon de Legoburn
Sushi Dreams
If you think all sushi is created equal, you obviously haven’t gotten your roll on as often as you should. Miami has a wide variety of sushi-inspired menu items all over town just waiting for you to devour, experience and thoroughly enjoy one bite at a time. — Text by Rony Mo
Celebrating Success
1. Rosi Garibay, Conrad Tidswell, Tracy Koço, Natalia Cotarelo 2. Sharon Ellis Palmer, Brent Palmer, Ruedi Sieber, Parisa Farnia 3. Anamarie Gaices, Martin Melo 4. Alexander Alfonso, Jessica Muelle 5. Charlene & Felipe Conill 6. Christina Ward, Giovanni Colosi 7. Hilary Guy, David Gonzalez 8. Alexis Cubilla, Alan Goldberg, Jorge Arauz, Alexander Avila 9. Isa Zapata, Alexander Avila 10. Kent Benedict, Emily Heckert 11. Siumy Keys, Jarrett Keys 12. Cristina Ojeda, Uri Man, Lindsey Piessner 13. Paul & Chantal Lawrie 14. Paula Perez and Bianca Espinosa 15. Tracy Koço and Robin Annon 16. Daniel Silva, Marta Medina, Tatiana Alba, Silvio Alba 17. David Gorson, Veronica Escobedo 18. Lara Peña, Pepe Calderin, Carolina Lizarazo
Beautiful Ideal
Our outer selves should represent the finest parts of our inner selves — whether that’s who we are now or who we aspire to become during the next phase of our personal growth. Ecstasy Salon Spa is on a mission to help you accomplish just that and a whole lot more. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Antonio Eli
Entrepreneurial Spirit
1. Mark B. Rosenberg, Pres. FIU; Mayi de la Vega, Owner, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty; Justo Pozo III, Partner, Gotham Holdings; Tibor Hollo, Chairman & Pres., Florida East Coast Realty; Jason Squillante, CEO, TopSource; Alfredo Lardizabal, CEO of MIC Foods; Joyce J. Elam 2. Luis Espinosa 3. Sean McNamara, Neda Augusto, Milana Kuznetsova 4. David Suarez, Melissa Izquierdo 5. Maria Krogh, Paola Atkins, Juan & Alfredo Lardizabal, Sr., Michelle Lardizabal, Alfredo & Cira Lardizabal, Cirabel Olson 6. Caressa Gonzalez and Cristina Marino 7. The 2012 “Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Awards” ceremony
WEDDING WHOA
If a traditional wedding isn’t in the cards for you, it may be wise to consider upping the ante with a destination wedding to Nicaragua, a place so full of adventure and surprises you won’t have time to even think about getting cold feet. — Text by Blue Arauz
Life Flow
Modeled after a system where many disciplines work in unison to support patient care, needs and quality of life, The Biscayne Institutes Of Health & Living heralds the notion of being not just a provider of care, but a 21st Century healthcare community. — Text by Francesca Cruz Photos by Antonio Eli
Dynamic Glamour
Ready to WOW anyone you walk past this season? It’s simple. Just meld sports accents like neoprene, zippers, leather, knit and elastic bands with the glamorous silhouettes of pencil skirts, flared bottoms and cropped tops — and get ready for some fun in the sun. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Styling: Jhon Jairo Santos Hair & Makeup: Ally Pastora for Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Model: Cherish Glaze for Next Miami Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Location: Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach
Oasis Of Taste
Sometimes a meal isn’t just a meal. That perilous gap between going from casual tasting to committed tastebuds needs a defining moment. Seasalt And Pepper might be just the place you’ve been looking for. — Text by Rony Mo Photos courtesy of Seasalt And Pepper
Outdoor Oasis
While much of the country is looking for the first signs of Spring, we’ve been enjoying our backyards for months. Now is a great time to freshen things up with some inspired furniture and decorative accents that will further enhance outdoor living. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands
The 2014 Top 20 Professionals Under Forty
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. 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 40. — Text: Jorge Arauz Photography: Nick Garcia for Blindlight Studio Hair & Makeup Touch-Ups: Teresa Miranda; 786.343.1727; [email protected]; Frisoncoiffure.com Photo Assistant: Alvaro Peralta Location: Blindlight Studio; 4747 SW 75th St., Miami; 305.266.3197; NickGarciaPhotography.com
Greener Pastures
As a culture, we’re more educated about health and food and how they correlate than ever before. This knowledge is essential to decoding the ever-changing buzzwords that decorate our menus and retail shelves. — Text by Rony Mo
Smartphone Cappuccino
How many of us have said that our iPhone (or Android) does just about everything but make us a cup of coffee?
Thai-nomite!
If there’s a 5-alarm fire in your mouth as a result of a misinterpreting of the star system in use at Thai restaurants, these are the beers you want to extinguish it with. — Text by Rony Mo
Art Empire
Steven Steele might sound like the moniker of a cagey tattoo artist, but there’s only one thing he’s passionate about: Helping you build a stellar art collection like none other. — Text by Rony Mo
Crazy Fun
Segafredo takes pride in having a split personality. — Text by Rony Mo
Timed Right
They say that clothes make the man, but the accessories you choose also make a statement. Watch Expert & Founder of ABlogToWatch Ariel Adams looks at 5 iconic watches and the message they send to the world about your personality. — Compiled by Dena Roché
Tech Trip
With a dizzying array of travel gadgets emerging every day, finding the right gear can make or break a trip. We gathered these cool jet-setting tools to make sure your trip is stress-free and that much more fun. — Text by Eric Nathal
Innovative MBA
The old adage of “the customer is always right” is something FIU took to heart when creating its new invitation-only Executive MBA Program designed to teach seasoned professionals the must-have skills for managing in the real world. — Text by Dena Roché
Pick Your Potion
A healthy diet and regular workout isn’t always enough. VitaSquad not only delivers the vitamins your body needs directly to your bloodstream through intravenous therapy, but it actually delivers, wherever you are, so you can get your fix from the convenience of your own home. All you have to do is pick your elixir. — Text by Carla Torres
New Metropolis
At 11+ acres, Brickell City Centre is a city within a city, a carefully planned out cosmopolitan live/work/play milieu that’s sure to put Miami on the map like never before. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Global Style
Adriana Hoyos’ inspiration for her latest collection, BOLERO, started on a recent trip to Seville when she spotted a small chair in the lobby of an 1800s hotel. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Yoshi Sanz
Labor Of Love
Visual Artist Antuan Rodriguez and Restaurateur Rene Buroz want to include you in their interactive art project debuting this month. But don’t rush to personalize your paintbrushes, instead pick up a dessert spoon. — Text by Rony Mo Photos by Christopher Almeida












































