Social
Networking power
Northwestern Mutual The Miami Group held a reception, conference and Q&A networking event for Income Tax and Estate Tax Reduction at the Grand Bay Club in Key Biscayne, complete with cocktails and tapas.
HAUTE SHOWCASE
Hublot Bal Harbour Boutique recently hosted an extravagant champagne showcase of exclusive pieces created especially for the boutique. Style aficionados from around the world stopped in throughout the event.
Dr. On the Move!
Dr. John Martin recently relocated his offices to 2912 Douglas Rd. in Coral Gables. The Open House party showed just how popular the celebrated doctor is in South Florida and beyond!
Tastes Good!
Tasty, fresh and satisfying, Super Deli has created quite the buzz in town with foodies and aficionados alike thanks to a wide variety of delicious offerings for any taste and a devoted crowd of area VIPs.
City talk
Marquis Residences hosted over 200 local real estate community members and Downtown Miami inhabitants for the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s annual discussion, focusing on Miami’s role as a destination for entertainment, culture and sports.
Relocation celebration
TotalBank celebrated the grand opening of its newly relocated Brickell Banking Center with a private ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Artful Evening
Brickell Gallery Night was recently held at Conrad Hotel to launch the new West Encounters East series featuring four rising artists, Guillermo Ueno, Lucila Heinberg, Ary Kaplan Nakamura and Valeria Yamamoto, with Japanese-Argentine roots, and their works in photography and sculpture.
Green Scene
Renowned “green” architect Chad Oppenheim opened his home, Villa Allegra, for an intimate dinner hosted by Ferrari North America in collaboration with Architizer.
Glitzy Launch
ST Residential, a world-class asset management company with a $4.5 billion real estate portfolio nationwide, launched its South Florida portfolio at an exclusive event in Mint at Riverfront.
In Good Taste
Ornare’s 4th annual Tastemakers Showcase honored 21 of the most prestigious architects, designers and builders of 2010 with a showcase of their professional styles, ideas and perspectives.
Culinary wonders
Members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s largest gastronomical food and wine society with over 28,000 members in over 100 countries, celebrated their annual Gala Dinner & Induction at the Conrad Miami.
Zoom Off
Nissan hosted a one-of-a-kind event in Miami to let enthusiasts, fans and loyal owners of the brand know what the venerable automaker is up to. Guests did not leave disappointed.
Beach Jam
Ocean Drive was renamed “Orange Drive” during a 3-day festival hosting dynamic events leading up to the Discover Orange Bowl Game.
Good Deeds
Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2011 kicked off with a buzzworthy 2nd Annual Humanitarian Awards event at Mondrian. During the event, 10 of South Florida’s most philanthropic residents were honored for their efforts.
RITZY GATHERING
Design, architecture and style aficionados gathered at The Ritz-Carlton for an evening of elevated conversation, savvy sipping and effective networking with some of South Florida’s most elite.
TOP HONORS
Conrad Miami was recently named “2010 Hotel of the Year” by Hilton Americas. The hotel received 4 awards for outstanding achievement for its 2010 performance.
COOL GATHERING
Cool-de-Sac recently hosted a private party for investors, partners, family and friends. Among other notables, Samy Sosa and the stars of El Gordo Y La Flaca were in attendance.
FOOD DREAMS
Taste of Brickell Food & WIne Festival welcomed foodies to their inaugural fest with plenty of food, drinks and VIP experiences to keep guests busy day and night.
HERE’S TO HEALTH
The National Cancer Preservation Fund hosted their annual “Men’s Event” at Morton’s in Brickell. The educational evening benefitted prostate, colon and rectal cancer research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
WELL WISHES
The American Cancer Society’s 2011 White Out Cancer Gala at Miami’s JW Marriott Marquis raised more than $375,000 as a result of the event.
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
Some of miami’s most influential philanthropists, business people and civic leaders celebrated Miami Jewish Health Systems’ 70th Anniversary at its “MJHS Platinum Homecoming Gala” at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.
LOVE SHOW
Florida Grand Opera celebrated the company’s newest production of Don Giovanni, a tale based on the world’s most infamous lover, Don Juan.
TASTES GOOD
Brickell Magazine and SkyPalace at Mary Brickell Village as well as more than 50 other sponsors and several area restaurants took part in The Inaugural Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival.
GALA TO REMEMBER
Women of Tomorrow ushered in its 10th Anniversary at Mandarin Oriental with some of South Florida’s biggest philanthropists and community supporters.
GLAM SOIREE
A sold-out crowd of 500 well-wishers dressed in purple to help the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce honor four corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community at its 10th Anniversary Gala Awards Celebration at Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel.
PERFECT SERVE
The Bryan Brothers and the tennis elite united at Icon Brickell for the launch party of TennisDaily.com. The social networking site is solely for professional tennis players and enthusiasts.
PROPER WELCOME
The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention hosted a special evening to welcome acclaimed plastic surgeon, Dr. Phillip Craft to the team.
POWER GATHERING
Various local and international chambers united at Scalina Ristorante along with Casa de Madrid, Mercado de Dinero and Rotary Club of Miami-Brickell for a night of networking that included the introduction of a new liquor brand.
GOOD EATS
Scalina restaurateur Tom Billante hosted a special VIP Grand Opening party to welcomed some of the most influential business people in South Florida to his restaurant.
BEAUTIFUL TIME
Rik Rak Salon & Spa and Gilt City celebrated the “Spring into Beauty” event at Rik Rak’s newest location at JW Marriott Marquis Miami.
FULL SPEED AHEAD
The Port of Miami hosted a VIP sneak peak and celebration of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Miami is the only North American stop for the race, arriving in the port at the same time next year.
GLAMOROUS GATHERING
Florida Grand Opera’s top donors and prominent members of the Hispanic community came together at Gary Nader Gallery for the first of many Zarzuela & Beyond events.
TASTY HAVEN
The first Gelato Nostro gourmet gelateria in the U.S. celebrated its grand opening on Brickell with an event that welcomed them to the neighborhood in style.
WELCOMED ARRIVAL
City National Bank celebrated their grand opening with some of the area’s most influential movers-and-shakers on hand to witness their arrival.
WOW FACTOR
Brickell Magazine celebrated the 2011 “Top 20 Under 40” issue with an unforgettable evening at Segafredo in Brickell.
SLEEK LAUNCH
Vallvé hosted their official grand opening with quite the reception at their showroom on Biscayne Blvd.
TOP DOWN
SAMAS’s first convertible competition, appropriately called “Topless in Miami”, took place this summer and it was a hit!
CITY VIEWS
Vizcayne, Downtown Miami’s luxury real estate twin 49-story towers located alongside Biscayne Bay, welcomed more than 350 guests to their “Summer in the City” beach party.
Momentous celebration
The 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Miami-Dade County marked its 100-year anniversary at the Centennial Gala at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Miami.
POLITICAL POISE
A fundraising reception honoring Hipólito Mejia, Dominican Republic Presidential Candidate, was recently held at One Tequesta Condo.
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Rewriting A Love Story
On the edge of the Miami River, where sun meets memory, her spirit lingers. Elia — radiant, free, unforgettable. We chose the restaurant Elia on the River as the setting for this story, drawn to its ability to embody both the romance and the raw beauty we imagined. With its stunning waterfront views and a menu that marries coastal flavors with the richness of locally sourced ingredients, Elia on the River offers more than just a dining experience — it creates a world where every detail feels intentional, layered, and alive.
