Issue - May/June 2014

The Wynwood Gateway Complex recent ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed Ducati as the commercial complex’s flagship tenant.

The Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival returned with another round of amazing tastings and VIP experiences for patrons to enjoy.

The always-bustling Seasalt And Pepper welcomes guests to enjoy Ibiza Sessions in addition to extensive menu options all week long.

Sabadell Bank United welcomed Rafael Nadal as the new global ambassador of the brand during an exclusive event at JW Marriott Marquis.

Presidents & VPs of various companies attended LIDE USA 1’s network lunch at Texas de Brazil, with more than 41 different businesses represented.

PhilanthroFest brought the community together by showcasing South Florida’s top non-profits and philanthropic orgs.

Perfecto hosted an Hola Barcelona event to celebrate the Economic Mission To Miami led by the Mayor of Barcelona.

Nando Parrado, survivor of the infamous 1972 plane crash in The Andes, gave a remarkable presentation to real estate brokers from ISG World.

The 12-story boutique-style Le Parc development overlooking Simpson Park recently celebated its groundbreaking.

Starlit Designs hosted a Little Ladies Grand Opening Carnival to benefit the Frank Mejia Angeles Guerrero USA Foundation.

Celebrities and film lovers gathered for this year’s Miami International Film Festival screenings and festivities.

Echo Brickell hosted a Havana Nights-themed event for their brokers with mojitos live entertainment and cigar-rolling to celebrate the project being over 70% sold out.

The Swirlwind Wine Tour brought together excited wine aficionados and passionate winemakers at Viceroy’s Rooftop Lounge.

The Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida held a successful networker at Segafredo in Brickell, bringing together great minds.

The Commonwealth Institute Of South Florida held its 9th Annual luncheon event at Hilton Miami Downtown, honoring women-led businesses.

With more than 1,000 guests networking and mingling, Key International and 13th Floor Investments pulled off a lavish launch party announcing the development of 1010 Brickell.

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.

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.

How many of us have said that our iPhone (or Android) does just about everything but make us a cup of coffee?

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.

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.

Segafredo takes pride in having a split personality.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Run by a team of culturally diverse, internationally experienced attorneys committed to excellence, Piquet Law Firm provides clients with top-notch guidance for complex litigation.

Business books don’t have to be boring. In addition to being practical and informative, the following books are as entertaining to us business-minded folks as the latest thrillers and other fiction best-sellers are to other people.

Paula Begoun, “The Cosmetics Cop,” and her team thoroughly evaluate tens of thousands of beauty products to help you discern which products are the best and worst in every price range. Here are some general tips to keep in mind during your next beauty product shopping spree.

Yes, it’s almost summertime here in Florida and you’re probably already hot. Well, now you can be hot and bothered. Here are a few disconcerting facts about natural gas, which, oh yeah, is making it even hotter…through climate change.

Maserati is synonymous with sleek lines and decadent comfort, but it’s not normally associated with a living room. The Lounge Chair Maserati by Zanotta changes all that.

If you’re looking for unforgettably positive travel experiences around the globe but aren’t sure where to start, let Epic Road help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

There’s nothing wrong with having your cake and eating it too. After all, life is about indulging, but it’s also about being balanced. After one too many slices of cake, going back to the basics for some bodily cleansing is essential.

So much of what we buy is mass-produced. But once in a while, one craves the individuality of something hand-made. Here’s a jeweler who can meet this need with sophistication and finesse.

Life will meet art at The Edge On The River, a streamlined luxury residential tower with 600-ft. tall exterior murals illuminated from within. Miami’s first art boutique design building is on its way and ready to welcome you home in style.

When it comes to whiskey, the type you opt for could say more about your personality than you might guess. But getting a taste of all the varieties is essential to know which one wets your whistle the best.