Issue - January 2018

Join us as we showcase the colorful history and unmatched allure of some of Miami’s most secret, exclusive neighborhoods, all just a short scenic drive from the city’s core.

Credit scores are an integral part of our lives, yet we don’t think of them until we need a loan. Many people don’t even know what goes into their score or how to improve it. The following are some helpful facts as well as some interesting trivia.

The ancient art of tai chi is more than just a stress-relieving exercise. There are a plethora of hidden benefits associated with this form of martial arts, and some of them may surprise you.

A magnificent monument to the singular can-do character of our city, is there any more stunning before-and-after montage than the ones below?

An artful (and advertorial) solution to that most vexing of modern day maladies, Chargello and its founders have found fertile new ground for advertising.

Although we didn’t realize it at the time, the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage is essentially the DB11 created for the 2015 James Bond movie Spectre. Now we can all have Bond’s car.

From a tough start as an orphaned boy in Havana to an esteemed professional that has dedicated his life to preventing domestic violence, Dr. Sergio Llanes went from dark times to a pillar of his community.

Miami has turned into a world-class destination recognized for its effervescent nightlife, beaches, and increasingly, for its conscientious fashion. Check out 3 boutiques leading the way.

Globaltex Fine Linens offers a wide range of exquisite bathrobes, bath towels, pool/beach towels, bedding such as duvets, bed sheets and pillowcases and many custom-made products out of their Miami showroom.

Bruce Wayne (and his alter ego Batman) is well known for his impeccable sense of style and an insistence on only the most reliable equipment. Now there is a timepiece that is ideally suited for both personas.

A soulful solution to Southern Florida’s unfortunate lack of traditional roots music, J. M. & The Sweet consummate musicality and slick lyricism make for a superbly satisfying listen.

It’s something that many Miami citizens run into: Newly gifted a hound for the holidays, just how do you ensure you keep that hi-rise condo carpet clean while still properly training your little bundle of joy?

Augmented Reality (AR) has been generating a lot of buzz recently and with good reason. It’s transforming how consumers shop for their home and taking the guesswork out of design.

An oasis of calm in an already beautiful section of our city, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens is a must-visit for residents and tourists alike.

From Wynwood Walls, to the halls of a hospital, Artist Miguel Paredes shares his passion and talent with the community for a greater good.

When it comes to their X Social Communities Division, PMG is filling a void in the marketplace that Ryan Shear wishes existed when he was looking for a new place 10 years ago.

Offering a luxe (if laid-back) introduction to vegetarian cuisine, plant-based pub Soul Tavern offers a poignant counterpoint to the more mainstream meat-manic menus of our city’s finest restaurants.

From dining with Dali to poetry readings with Cuban-American artists, check out the newest and hottest art-related book releases this winter.

No mere music festival, sophomore iteration of the South Beach Jazz Festival offers a compassionate twist to the more typical multi-day musical medley.

It’s a relatively rare accessory that still has the power to make or break your most coordinated costumery: The overcoat. We think we have the ideal iteration of outerwear to trendily terminate your winter woes.

Being married to one of Miami’s top Land Use, Zoning & Real Estate attorneys comes with its perks…my favorite of which is getting a personalized tour of some of the most jaw-dropping hidden enclaves the city has to offer nearly every time we venture out.

What do you put in your new multi-million dollar Miami penthouse that will make even your most jaded neighbors gasp in awe?

Biltmore Parc hosted a reception featuring entertainment, networking and an exhibition of works by world-renowned artists.

Hair By Hisham hosted a special “Jingle & Mingle” holiday party at their Coconut Grove location, welcoming their expert team as well as clients from around South Florida to join in the festivities.

A spectacular tree lighting by the bay took place when Mercy Hospital hosted “All Aboard: The Mercy Express” complete with complimentary photos with Santa, train rides and free hot chocolate and churros for the holidays.

Lineaire, Miami DDA and The Real Deal hosted the 4th Annual Building A Better Miami Event at the Lineaire Showroom.

Associates and staff of Brown Harris Stevens celebrated their annual holiday party in style, overlooking Coconut Grove Marina while enjoying an evening of dinner and dancing under a canopy of stars.

The City of Miami inaugurated November 9th as Shalva Day with a celebration at Brickell City Centre honoring Shalva, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding those with disabilities of all ages.

KAR Properties hosted an invitation-only event at the One River Point site with Vanquish Yachts to showcase the waterfront lifestyle One River Point will provide its residents.

Robeco opened Art Basel with a live painting session by Leonardo Hidalgo with approximately 100 guests comprised of financial execs, collectors and art enthusiasts.

Globaltex Fine Linens invited guests to a special fashion show at their showroom for their Winter Collection featuring Designer Gigliola Gomez.

Audemars Piguet hosted a deluxe evening together with Richard Mille and Westime at Brickell City Centre, including a panel discussion on luxury timepieces and an exclusive look into the high-end watch brands carried in the three stores.

Irene Zingg & Federica Riveroll invited guests to a showcase of the latest Sazingg Fall/Winter jewelry collection with proceeds from sales benefitting Fundación Venezolana Pro-Cura De La Parálisis.

Global entrepreneurs gathered at Cantina La Veinte for the inaugural dinner of Endeavor Miami’s 76th International Selection Panel.

Art, wine and jazz took center stage at UVA Bar inside Atton Brickell Miami with Artium Miami during a special launch event.

Cantina La Veinte hosted a special evening sponsored by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Saks Fifth Avenue and Sazingg to benefit Mexico Earthquake victims under the umbrella of Joshua’s Heart Foundation.

Patricia Field, the Emmy Award- Winning costume designer for Sex And The City hosted an ARTFASHION Runway Show during Miami Art Week at White Dot Gallery in Wynwood.

KAR Properties and RBC Wealth Management hosted a private dinner during Art Week at The Setai in Miami Beach.

Always eager to stretch the limits of our oenophilic knowledge, below we take on a tasty, if tepid, taboo gaining new traction in the U.S and around the world.

An established mixologist who’s devoted his life to top-notch Magic City service, Toro Toro’s Adam Beech gives us the skinny on life behind one of Miami’s most brilliant bartops.