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Oh, Abundance!
The words handmade and refrigerator are not normally used in the same sentence, but then La Cambusa Refrigerator by Meneghini is much more than a fridge.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Sips & A Show
In 2013, Andy Davila left his stagnant marketing job to dive into the exciting world of Wynwood’s spirits scene. That didn’t mean he had to quit moonlighting in the film industry, and fortunately he’s been brilliant in both settings. — Text by Rony Mo Photos by Korey Davis
Batman & Ramen
Ah, Ramen, how we love (and hate) thee. From weeknight gobble sessions in childhood to insane all-night study sessions in college to “I’m so hungry, I’ll even eat Ramen” moments in adulthood, most of us have had many experiences with the microwaveable version of this staple. But there are so many more ways to enjoy this drippy treat. — Text by Rony Mo
The Rules Of Numnum
We’ve all been out with one of them: the picky eater, the over-drinker, the one who has to order the most expensive thing on the menu, or even the self-proclaimed foodie on a quest to try any and everything sprinkled with truffles, or kale…or worse. It’s time to take the menu back and order up a big serving of reality check. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
A Smorgasbord Of Attraction
Discovering exactly what makes men crane their necks and women bat their eyelashes at the opposite sex is a conundrum for the ages. But there are some tried-and-true steps you can take to make sure anyone who’s eyeing you is looking at you for the right reasons. — Text by Rony Mo
Plates & Pours 2015
Introducing some of the most delicious, delectable and downright buzz-worthy dishes, desserts, drinks and dining experiences we’ve discovered — and devoured — around town. — Text by Rony Mo
Jaw-Dropping Cookspaces
Kitchens are one of the most popular upgrades to existing residences and one of the most carefully planned areas of a new build. What would our lives be like without fancy appliances, eye-catching cabinetry and lavish surfaces? — Text by Sandy Lindsey
View from the Top
This breathtaking condo at Icon Brickell features all of the luxurious comforts you’d expect along with sprawling, expansive views of the water and city that you’ll look forward to day in and day out. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Golod Group Realtor: Hernan Golod; 305.370.2176; 305.400.6393; GolodGroup.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?
Hard Candy
Colorful, bold & extravagant, these clothes and jewels will exhilarate the season’s mood. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair: Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Make-up: Joshua M. Ribadeo Jewelry: Diamonds On The Key; +1 305.851.1460; DiamondsOnTheKey.net Model: Anastasia Pysanko for Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Candy: Smooshies; 260 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne; 305.361.9393
C’est la Vie
The summer is just on the horizon in its full splendor, and these demure resort looks will help you embrace an elegant yet relaxed demeanor wherever you go — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair: Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo Model: Anastasia B. for Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Location: Seaspice, 422 NW N. River Dr.; 305.440.4200; SeaspiceMiami.com
Encounters w/ Fortune International Realty and Otabe restaurant — March 2015
1. Jacok Guggenthaler, Jessika Gomez, Gabriela Bailom, Tripti Zehdnicker, Alejandra Alonso, Enrique Del Campo, Carla Defortuna, Walter Defortuna, Adriana Vargas, Millie Sanchez, Giselle Vergara, Liz Benitez 2. Walter Defortuna, Mercedes Toruno, Lisandra Lopez, Hugo Lopez 3. Juan Camargo, Dolores Saudino, Enrique Del Campo, Ana Gomez 4. Daniel Jachtchenco, Renato Soriano, Veridianh Perez 5. Katie Adams, Viktoriya Sazonova, Staphany Lopez 6. Anthony & Kim Martin 7. Maria Korolyzen, Virginia Pastor 8. Vincenzo & Marie Avanzato 9. Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, Adriana Vargas, Ruben Alvarez 10. Maritere Rivera, Edith Colon, Jackie Rivera Motwani
Encounters w/ VHERNIER — March 2015
1. Ferne Toccin, Sam Robins, Jillian Posner, Dana Shear 2. Carlos De La Cruz, Cristiana Vigano, Carlo Traglio 3. Gingi Beltran, Iran Issa Khan, Carole Seikaly 4.Linda & Shelby Lee Goldberg
Encounters w/ Brickell Heights — March 2015
1. Carlos Casal, Kari Fernandez, Arden Karson, Mike Hammon 2. Carla Wilson, Vivi Wolak, Ishmael Perez
3. Luzdary Munoz, Yeney Hanley, Claudia Vargas
4. Jennifer Lopez, Adriana Brito, Raquel Dominguez, Katia Fernandez
Encounters w/ Florida East Coast Realty — March 2015
1. Tibor Hollo & Boy Scouts 2. Phil Dahan, Esther & Bob Raynor 3. Brick Huffman, Edward Knight, Boy Scout, Lee Popham 4. Jerome & Bettina Hollo, Sheila Hollo, Jonathan & Ana Karina Politano, Tibor Hollo, Isabel Santo Tomas, Wayne Hollo
Encounters w/ Singles For Switchboard & Brickell Magazine — March 2015
1. Jackie Florczak, Tracy Koço, Andre Siegel, Robin Annon, Jennifer Seoanes 2. Albert Ghitis, Jacob Kodner, Vonnell Martinez 3. Andrew Ghitis, Alejandro Guardiola, Andre Siegel, Andrew Bennett, Andrew Hinkes 4. Boyan Valchanov, Jon Bragman, Reed Nicol 5. Kyle Obradovich, Alejandro Guardiola, Les Bradley II, Marc Schaevitz, Mike Langley 6. Caroline Goeseke, Yudi Fernandez, Amy Crismond 7. Debbie Leiva, Kevin St. Cin, Estela Gachoua, Anamaria Saaibi 8. Evan Berger, Franco Fiorio, Claudia Pernudi, Dr. Gaga Ophori, Gerald Christiansen 9. Jessica Bergman, Andria Velasquez 10. Joyce Kuschinsky 11. Victoria Lopez, Gisela Escobar 12. Rachel Benitez, Lauren Rotmil 13. Jordan Harris, Kevin Dennis, Jorge Salazar, Kevin St. Cin 14. Brad Sonnett, Brandon Rose, Brian Breslin, David Carson. Diego Orlandini 15. Maribel Jurado, Michelle Hernandez, Adriana Tineo 16. Lonia Zylberman, Lisset Pinelo, Mike Langley, Ashley Capo 17. Gerald Christiansen, Jacob Kodner, Jared Kein, Jason Lord, Jason Martin, John Leinicke 18. Rose Sanon, Michelle Johnson, Indhira Ceballo 19. Eric Bluestein
20. Priscilla Rosa 21. Nicola Siso, Yesenia Padron, Andre Siegel, Ann Delgado, Esther Besomias 22. Marina Foglia, Maria Mas Blet, Catherine Penrod, Yudi Fernandez
23. Sabrina Ferris, Hilda Lopez, Miranda Soto 24. Russ & Ella Kodner 25. Nizar Lavji, Oscar Guerrero 26. Brandon Rose, Cristina Mas 27. Les Bradley II, Diana & Les Bradley 28. Breatriz Dongnia, Vonnell Martinez, Patricia Prinz, Yvette Vooley 29. Samantha Ketant, John Leinicke, Wendy Eustache 30. Reed Nicol, Andrew Hinkes, Evan Northrup, Kevin St. Cin 31. Helen Brown, Natasha Schooltz
32. Rush Bowles, Marina Foglia, Jorge Salazar
33. Vincent Loughlin, Zachary Mandler, Vonnell Martinez
Encounters w/ Property Markets Group and co-developer S2 Development — March 2015
1. Scott & Gloria Ellis, John Lenus, Nicole Scannell, Lynn Pera, Glock Ruby 2. Craig Studnicky, Michael Landa 3. Emanuele Viscuso 4. Kevin Maloney, Ryan Shear, Marc Schmulian, Claudio Stivelman 5. Jimena Pintos, Andres Valdivieso 6. Noelvis Rodriguez, Mike Foster, Noelquis Rodriquez 7. Mr. & Mrs. Alex Vidal 8. Mr. & Mrs. Ian Ludmir 9. Karen & Sharon Silverman 10. Jennifer Levin, Bud Scholl 11. Silvia Ansal, Alex De Leon
Encounters w/ Lionheart Capital and VanDutch — March 2015
1. Inna Horuzhik, Irene Horuzmik, Luda Broich, Raul Morales 2. Amalia Leandro, Paolo Viglino, Alex Turco, Jimena Turco 3. Brent Sudeck, Miles Vrahimis, Denise Fraile, Vincent De Paul 4. Cristian Del Rio, Vivianne Del Rio, Ricardo Dunin, Michael Comras
Encounters w/ Natcom — March 2015
1. Eddie Sarasola, Richard Roer, Alvaro Garnica, Mario Pascual 2. Jose Antonio Vera, Marian De La Fuente
3. Elena Tablada, Manuel Silverio, Olga Conner 4. Jaime Angulo, Susan Angulo, Xavier Suarez
Encounters w/ Mike Fernandez — March 2015
1. Pedro Martin, Jorge Perez, Mike Fernandez, Patrick Campbell 2. Mike Fernandez 3. Ysha Arteaga, Hilda Jacobson 4. Vicky Perez-Iorido, Constance Fernandez, Diana Boytell 5. Tessie Barrinat, Alan Goldfarb 6. Tyger Paris, Gustavo Somoano 7. Katherine Bazante, Claudia Eusse 8. Sandra Centeno, Andreina Lecue 9. Drew Hunsicker, Andrea Lopez-Irlanda 10. Vanessa Mosquera, Brian Scully 11. Mike Fernandez, Darlene Perez, Jorge Perez, Constance Fernandez 12. Rafael Leon, Tony Rodriguez, Elaine Kauffmann
Encounters w/ American Social Brickell and Brickell Magazine — March 2015
1. Eugene Newman, Michelle Renee, Margene Munoz, Lourdes Castellon, Mike Scull 2. Christianne Christensen, Jose-Antonio Valencia, Gigi Guermont 3. Chris Tosi, Aaron Puckett, Joshua Stosic 4. Ben Stein, Margie Sernik
Liquid Remedies
When it comes to good looks, Julia Onnie-Hay, Founder of Bless Botanicals that sets up shop at the Midtown Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning, has a bunch of great easy-fixin’ beauty recipes just about anybody can try at home. Here are a few. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Couture Cycling
South Florida is known for its amazing weather, and Floridians are all about the outdoors, so it’s no wonder so many consider the Gocycle G2 to be the bike that keeps you stylish and on the forefront of what’s cutting-edge as you pedal your way around town. — Text Francesca Cruz
Decidedly Different
Set to rise in the heart of Miami and highlighted by Dutch Artist Jan Hendrix’s 600-ft.-high illuminated glass mural, The Edge On Brickell is...
Spray & Pray
A personal tragedy in 2010 brought Marian Alonso out of her creative shell, and as a result she left her career and started an art empire she markets in an uncommon way through graffiti murals. — Text by Rony Mo
Inside Firelight
Enjoy the warmth and ambience of a blazing fire without the mess. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
Battle of the Bundts
Unless you’re a personal friend of Willy Wonka, Dessert Wars is as close as you’re going to get to laying siege on The Chocolate Factory. — Text by Rony Mo
Watch Talk
About 50 years ago, a watch was all about telling time and Timex’s motto was: “Takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’.” Now they are an extension of your personality, real or imagined. Here are a few types of watch options and what they say about you. — Text by Bill Lindsey
A New Dimension
We’ve all heard about 3D printing revolutionizing medicine, science, technology, art, design and even the culinary world. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Eco Connect
Forget about exploring nature in the summer, wintertime is where all the fun is at in South Florida. With cooler temperatures and less mosquitos, take some time off this winter to explore everything our land has to offer…from alligators to wakeboarding, there’s something for everyone. — Text by Ros Prado
Academic Eats
Those who visit teaching hospitals receive innovative care, those who want to be on the cutting-edge of culinary technique and taste visit one of these teaching kitchens. — Text by Rony Mo
Treasured Finds
One person’s rubbish (the Brits even make trash sound fancy) is another’s treasure — how apropos! Are you in the market for savvy fashion finds but panting and worried over staying within a budget? Why of course, this is Miami, where looking the part is as important as being it. That’s where consignment haven The Recycled Closet comes in. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Oh, Jackie
Whether you find yourself in cooler temperatures or the warmth of The Sunshine State, this winter fashion pays homage to the classic & chic flair of Jackie O, with a spotlight on her signature flowing shin-length skirts. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Peace Out
Set yourself free by following this step-by-step guide to creating a solid foundation for inner peace and happiness in just 7 days — for $100 or less. — Text by Ros Prado
Flower Guru
Ever wonder how that special rose lands in the hand of your lucky lady on Valentine’s Day? We got the scoop on the buds and blossoms from Global Floral Resources, Inc.’s East Coast Flower Inspector Israel B. Osoria, Sr., otherwise known as the #FlowerGuru. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
When Money Is No Object
This page normally focuses on the practical aspects of building wealth. This month, we’re flipping the script and taking a peek at some ostentatious spending. In particular, the wild budgets of the rich & famous. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
I Know What Love Is…
It’s hard work, that’s what it is! People have made millions on the subject and many have tried to explain the differences between men and women in person, online, in print and via any and every medium known to mankind, but not one expert or regular Joe or Jane on this planet has all the answers. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
Regal Romance
Valentine’s Day is traditionally filled with offerings of flowers, chocolates and champagne. And Aston Martin wants you to put your bubbly to good use in their Limited Edition One-77 Bottle Cooler.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey







































