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BEAUTIFUL TIME
Roberto Giordano Salon in Brickell welcomed some of South Florida’s most beautiful men and women to tour their spacious diggs and world-class offerings in the heart of the city.
GRAND OPENING
Darlene Perez and Kara Ross, wives of Jorge Perez (Chairman and CEO of The Related Group) and his best friend and partner, Steve Ross (The Related Companies in New York) hosted a fashionable luncheon event during the Viceroy’s Miami Grand Opening Weekend to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute.
Ballet bash
The Terra Group hosted The Miami City Ballet’s Artist Circle at 900 Biscayne Bay for a pre-show cocktail event where the ballet’s top-tier donors and patrons mingled on the building’s 15th floor. Before departing for the performance, guests enjoyed the sunset off the balcony that offered a sprawling view of downtown Miami.
CUISINE FIESTA
Besides live music of every kind, Casa Salvatore at The Four Ambassadors in Brickell offers Happy Hour Mon.-Sat. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all-you-can-eat lunch buffets on Thursdays and Fridays. Stop in to meet the Executive Chef and GM and tell them we sent you.
MARVELOUS MAKE-OVERS
Mortar & Pestle in Mary Brickell Village recently hosted a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”-themed party promoting make-overs and eyebrow shaping from Jane Iredale‘s Mineral Makeup and Tea Forte Cocktail Infusions. Guests left better looking than when they came in.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Members of Leading Ladies League hosted a fabulous gathering at Roberto Giordano Salon & Spa in Brickell to benefit the women who reside at Agape Women’s Shelter in Homestead. Guests networked, shopped MIAU Fashions, and enjoyed delicious food & wine catered by Pasha’s.
SUPER SOUNDS
900 Biscayne Bay hosted the Friends of New World Symphony season finale event with an exclusive crowd that mingled on the property’s 17th floor pool deck, enjoying picturesque views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay while sipping Chopin cocktails and Ecco bites as a series of musical performances played on the palm-tree framed stage.
BENEFICIAL BIZ
The Dominican Republic Export & Investment Center hosted a cocktail networking reception at the Hotel Sofitel in Blue Lagoon Dr. During the event, guests learned about ways the Dominican Republic can offer business growth during these tough economic times.
CITY SOCIAL
Club 50 welcomed Fabulous Miami for a social networking extravaganza that had everyone talking long after the festivities had concluded. Firm handshakes and introductions defined the event overlooking Brickell and Downtown Miami
HAUTE HUB
From fashion to artwork to glamourous gatherings and everything in between Green Grass near Mary Brickell Village is at the forefront of the excitement of The Magic City. Even their online boutique at GreenGrassHouse.com is haute, haute, haute!
GRAND TIMES
Roberto Giordano Salon & Spa in Brickell is known for more than just transforming Miami’s finest into the best they can be. The salon is also recognized for its social networking events featuring some of the most stunning VIPs in the city.
Business Soar
Latitude One teamed up with the Spanish-U.S. Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable gathering full of optimism for current projects and for future endeavors. Latitude One has been well-received by the international business community thanks to its ideal location, unmatched rates and sprawling views.
FUN FEASTS
Grimpa Steakhouse in Mary Brickell Village will satiate your social appetite while your belly is filled with their cooked-to-perfection meats and delectable desserts. Families, couples and singles are invited to mingle every day of the week.
Brickell Beauty
Trini in Private hosted a lovely launch party in Brickell that had guests looking and feeling their best. The area’s finest can now look forward to Trini’s personal touch by appointment only at 941 Brickell Ave.
FINANCIAL FIESTA
The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) celebrated their annual Membership Meeting & Election at the Hotel Intercontinental Concourse Room at 100 Chopin Plaza. John Rodriguez was elected to serve as the organization’s President for 2009-2010. He is also a VP and Division Manager for Wells Fargo.
EURO FLAIR
South Florida’s most sophisticated professionals head over to Badrutt’s Place in Brickell for an authentic European exerience in the heart of The Magic City for lunch, dinner and late-night revelry.
Serious SERIES
Avant Gallery and Fabulous Miami hosted a cocktail reception celebrating the exhibition finale of the Summer Pop Art Series with a special tribute to The King of Pop.
IN FOCUS
The Terra Group hosted the Miami International Film Festival, Miami Film Society and Georgetown Club of Miami at 900 Biscayne Bay to honor the Miami International Film Festival’s 2009 Florida Focus Winners.
ART STYLE
Green Grass presented LaLucca’s ArtBags to benefit Kids Hope United in an unforgettable trunk show. Guests saw the complete design process of these unique handbags: from the painting of the canvases to their transformation into clutches.
The REAL ITALIAN
Puntino Downtown’s recent arrival onto the radars of authentic Italian food lovers in South Florida has left a good taste in everyone’s mouth thanks to their delicious traditional Italian menu with Mediterranean influences. Benvenuto!
Brickell beauty
Once again Trini in Private had the city’s most beautiful people under the same roof with the opening of Trini’s newest salon at 941 Brickell Ave.
Nocturnal Networking
Skyline Realty International recently hosted a special “Midsummer Night” at The Miami River Lounge at The Epic. South Florida’s movers-and-shakers networked the night away in elegant attire.
BIRTHDAY GIVING
The Viceroy Miami’s Club 50 hosted Ish Santiago’s Birthday Food Drive with the Tim Hardaway Foundation. Notable guests included Hardaway, Kim Bacardi, Ruby Bacardi, Jillian Jacobson-Altit and Senator Frederica Wilson.
Oh, WHAT A LAUNCH!
OMG! Who knew the lure would be so intense? Hundreds showed up to The River Lounge at Epic for the highly anticipated launch of FabulousMiami.com, a new private online social club catering to networking professionals of all ages. Drinks, food and dozens of raffled goodies kept guests entertained. At the end of the evening, everyone left a winner.
PARTY SQUARED
Brickell Magazine’s “Top 20 Under Forty” and “Dressed For Success” cover guys and gals joined Photographer Jose Amigo to celebrate the iconic covers that graced the summer editions of the magazine. After the party, it was announced that the “Top 20 Under Forty” cover earned a 2009 Gold Ink Pewter Award! There’s a lot to live up to next year!
FASHION TIME
TechnoMarine joined forces with Cosmopolitan En Español at The Setai on Miami Beach for Summer Splash, an afterparty for “Premios Juventud” showcasing the hottest swimwear trends.
CELEB-STUDDED
ESPN Deportes and Viceroy Miami recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the new owners of the Miami Dolphins and Miami’s Who’s Who. Photos by Seth Browarnik/Red Eye Productions
Preserving Brickell’s future
The Law Office of Adorno, Damas, & Associates hosted a Q&A forum with City of Miami mayoral candidate Tomas Regalado. During the event, Brickell residents were able to have their concerns addressed.
Iconic italian
Puntino Downtown is quickly becoming the place to be seen. The authentic Italian menu and amicable staff has diners coming back for more day in and day out for lunch and night after night for dinner.
BEAUTY BOAT
A pop-up GBS, The Beauty Story beauty lounge aboard a private yacht at Epic Hotel’s River Lounge attracted South Florida’s movers-and-shakers to the latest installment of Welcome Channel’s “Toast to Social Season” series.
Latin Biz
Peabody Real Estate hosted the Latin Business Club of America networking event at Latitude One along the Miami Riverwalk. Among the attendees were members from a variety of industries and local small businesses.
Living Excellence
Camden, Brickell’s leading urban mid-rise, welcomed Brickellites and non-Brickellites looking to relocate to the “Manhattan of the South” to tour the renovations of their world-class rental community.
TOTALLY EIGHTIES
Legwarmers, jelly bracelets and ‘80s hair made a comeback during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami’s Impact Circle’s ‘80’s Party at Badrutt’s Place.
Pool Party
ArTech, the high-tech and high-design luxury condo in Aventura hosted a pool party and BBQ on the project’s sprawling waterfront pool deck while mingling and dancing to the sounds of DJ Troy Kurtz and Josh Lekach.
LUCKY #3
Chic boutique Green Grass celebrated its 3rd anniversary with an ‘80s-inspired party featuring a main art exhibit by Aleksandar Kirilov, a recycled functional art installation by J.Cano+Schmidt and music by DJ Carlos Ledesma. Guests showed off their best outfits all night long while perusing Green Grass’s latest men’s and women’s collections.
NEIGHBORS UNITE
The Downtown Partnership and Miami DDA hosted a “Meet Your Neighbors” event at the Downtown Athletic Club featuring fit people and enough entertainment to hold guests over until the next meet-and-greet extravaganza.
Lit Launch
Jade Ocean in Sunny Isles hosted Jill Martin’s Fashion for Dummies book launch with a star-studded turnout who enjoyed social cocktails and formal sit-down meal.
Art Love
Brickell Gallery Night had another strong showing at Green Grass near Mary Brickell Village. Art aficionados, creative collectors, fashionistas and socialites united to celebrate the evolution of the arts in South Florida.
Giving Back!
More than 100 attorneys and staff members from Bilzin Sumberg partnered with Hands on Miami and Phillis Wheatley Elementary School to help the historic Overtown school get a face lift.
Power Bags
Ana Cristina Defortuna hosted an intimate luncheon for the unveiling of the Laura Buccellati Collection, an exquisite line of exotic skin handbags, at Jade Ocean.
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