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FEATURES 86 MOVING MIAMI FORWARD Mayor Francis Suarez, entertainment magnate Emilio Estefan, eMerge conference founder Melissa Medina, inclusivity director Carla Hill and Brightline Trains president Patrick Goddard are using their influence to impact the future of the 305.

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in this issue �� THE LOCAL 19 TRADITIONAL POLKA Connect the dots to find your favorite spring look featuring one of the season’s most on-point trends.

20 HOME SWEET HOME Make a daring proclamation of style with touches of delicate pastel tones sprinkled throughout your home.

22 LAUNCHING NOW A service that instantly steps up your wardrobe, frozen sweet treats for salty days, and more new businesses to take a chance on.

24 CULTURE Special exhibitions and art-related happenings across South Florida.

26 BEAUTY The tools, products and professionals in the local market that help keep tresses looking permanently flawless.

28 A DAISY THING Tastemakers Jose and Heide Dans merge their passion for art and fashion in an enchanting home.

30 FITNESS Moves that will help you stay in shape no matter where life takes you.

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32 JEWEL BOX The ethereal beauty of opal has enchanted jewelry makers — and their clients — for centuries.

34 PHILANTHROPY Italophiles dug into delicious regional fare during SOBEWFF at Barilla’s Italian Bites on the Beach bash.

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THE MOVERS 41 RAINMAKER The secret to developer Edgardo Defortuna’s success is to help his buyers live their best lives in the manner in which he does.

64 RECIPE Rising star chef Pablo Lamon has a dish that always takes him back to his abuela’s table.

66 POUR The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne teams up with Casa Herradura to create a unique signature tequila exclusively available at the seaside resort.

44 MUSIC ICON Cuban singer Albita is back with an upcoming project and local performances that will have diehard fans moving to the beat of her sounds.

46 HEATING UP HOSPITALITY Hoteliers Diego Colmenero and Charlie Porchetto find the sweet spot for visitors to South Beach.

70 #FOLLOWINDULGETO As we head into spring, writer Angela Caraway-Carlton clues us in to her favorite places to dream of frolicking in when the sun warms up.

48 ANTI-AGING AMBASSADOR Danielle Smith singlehandedly built a flawless reputation by tending to her client’s anti-aging needs.

72 STAYCATION Never heard of Ponte Vedra? You’ll want to keep this slice of heaven on Florida’s northeast coast a secret.

50 BUILDER OF DREAMS Contractor Marc Angles brings his impeccable eye for architecture and design to one of the city’s most anticipated projects, Chateau Miami.

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77 ESCAPE Darwin may have put the Galápagos Islands on the map, but a bucketlist luxury voyage brings the drama of the remote islands alive in the modern-day world.

52 BLING LEADER Miami-based stylist Nicki Galper shows off her knack for jewelry design with a collection of pieces that bring the “oh” to faux.

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editor’s letter

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can recall only a few times in my life when I have been rendered speechless, though with a head filled with racing thoughts. Today, an otherwise beautiful almost-spring day in Miami, is counted as one of those moments. As I see the numbers of coronavirus cases rising in our nation and in our very own city, the safety of our residents comes to mind and I wonder for the very first time in a long time what the future will bring.

Then I remember Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Wilma years later. The economic crash of 2008, and of course, on a national level, September 11, 2001. What we are facing is without a doubt shocking and incomparable to anything we’ve had to endure in the past, but I’m confident that the South Florida community will band together to move forward — because that’s what it has done unfailingly in trying times.

One way to demonstrate solidarity is through the #SupportLocal movement, something we highlight throughout the Spring 2020 At Home issue. While this was originally our annual travel edition (a considerable amount of pages had already been finalized before the coronavirus scare erupted in Miami), the dedicated INDULGE team and I revised some of the content to reflect what everyday life so quickly became by the third week of March: a total restart that found us reacquainting ourselves with the simple comforts of staying home.

Always three steps ahead of what’s hot in fashion and decor, our talented Style Editor, Claudia Miyar, gives us the 411 on the latest trends for our living space in stress-soothing pastel and neutral shades (p. 20). In our beauty section (p. 26), INDULGE contributor Erin Michelle Newberg offers up advice on the must-have tools and products to try at home on what a lot Jenny Starr Perez of us consider our “mane” attraction physically: our hair. Some of these items can be found at local retailers that have recently Editor in Chief closed temporarily, but have websites where you can still purchase these beauty essentials.

Our friends in the restaurant industry have been greatly affected by the necessary measures taken to keep us safe. Presently, a number of the city’s eateries have shut down regular dine-in hours and are offering meal kits and curbside pickup service instead. In an effort to lend much-needed encouragement, INDULGE is highlighting the recipes of some of our favorite menu items in a new editorial series called “The Daily Dish” on our website. If you don't own an apron, but still want to enjoy a homestyle meal in one hand while you master the TV remote in the other, browse Gourmet To Go in The Life: Dish (p. 61). We've gathered a handful of our favorite gourmet markets, along with their popular specialties — and taking out is a delicious way to support our local businesses.

From stone crabs and vegan-friendly empanadas to pot pies and orange-ginger duck breast, a night in never tasted so good.

The topic of “moving Miami forward” has never been more prevalent than it is now. For the industry leaders featured in our cover story (p. 86), it’s an ever-present box to check on their to-do list. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (who at press time has released a video journal of his first day of self-isolation due to testing positive for COVID-19), Emilio Estefan, Melissa Medina, Carla Hill and Patrick Goddard are all on the frontlines of positive change, be it through causes that help fight poverty and homelessness in the community, events that bring brilliant minds in technology to Miami, or programs that raise the bar on inclusivity in our schools. INDULGE Features contributor Shayne Benowitz chats with each of our subjects about the projects and people that are closest to their hearts, as well as where they like to jet off to (when the occasion arises). Fun fact: Mayor Suarez and I graduated together as part of Immaculata-LaSalle High School’s Class of 1996. I’d like to send special wishes to every member of South Florida’s senior classes, whose exciting year has turned out differently due to mandated school closures. The future is bright, I promise.

To our readers, I send the same message.

Wishing you safety and light. See you in the summer.

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EDITORIAL Editor in Chief Jenny Starr Perez Contributing Design Director John Michael Coto Contributing Lifestyle Editor Daisy Olivera Contributing Senior Fashion Editor Elysze Held Contributing Style Editor Claudia Miyar Contributing Beauty Editor Erin Michelle Newberg Contributing Copy Editor Claudia Killoran Contributing Writers Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard, Eric Barton, Shayne Benowitz, Angela Caraway-Carlton, Christie Galeano-DeMott, Ginger Harris, Drew Limsky, Carlos Martín, Jacquelynn Powers-Maurice Contributing Photographers Felipe Cuevas, Nick Garcia, Manny Hernandez, Carina Mask, Christina Mendenhall, Kellie Walsh Contributing Social Media Manager Katrina Vargas Vila Color Correction Wilbert MooYoung Marketing and Community Partnerships Director Lourdes M. Alvarez

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nprecedented times, these are.

Paris, March 15: LVMH, the world's leading luxury company and INDULGE advertising partner is converting its perfume and cosmetics factories to manufacture free hand sanitizer for France in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Miami, March 16: Mayor Francis Suarez, who tested positive for COVID-19 barely a week after being photographed for our cover, keeps a daily video journal of his experience in quarantine. Thankfully, he is experiencing “mild to almost no symptoms right now” and he is strongly encouraging social distancing.

Washington DC, March 16, 17: The White House advises the public to avoid groups of more than 10 to limit the spread of the coronavirus. And the virus is now in all 50 U.S. states.

These are just a handful of bewildering headlines weighing heavily on my mind as I sit down to write this letter.

So where to begin?

Every issue of INDULGE comes together with meticulous planning. Our readers tell us how they appreciate the diversity of our content: the people that make this paradise their home; the unique restaurant dishes representing a world of delicious flavors; the remarkable nightlife, arts and retail experiences. We bring you what’s new at iconic hotels like the Fontainebleau, Lesley DeCanio and hidden gems like Life House in Little Havana. We transport you to faraway destinations like the Galapagos Islands, a bucket-list experience beautifully captured by Angela Caraway-Carlton in our Escape feature (p 77). And we recommend fabulous staycations, as Angela does with Ponte Vedra in northeast Florida — a place so exquisite, I now wish she had invited me to ride shotgun in her aging convertible. Next time, and soon.

Of course, “soon” can’t come soon enough, as our carefully considered editorial plans have been upended by this crisis. My hope is that by the time this Home issue publishes, these destinations will hold the same allure as when Angela shared the journal of her travel experiences — and possibly even more, as a cure for cabin fever. I feel much the same way about the many local stories lovingly penned by our staff. A handful of these are top of mind for me now, as they fill my personal need for staying close to home and supporting our community.

Two people who appreciate both staying home and supporting their community are Jose and Heide Dans, profiled by lifestyle editor Daisy Olivera in The Local: Creative Manor (p. 28). For those of you who know the Dans family from their passion for organizing fundraising galas or their personal philanthropic efforts, take a peek inside their stately home, designed specifically for entertaining. Inspired by their travels in Europe and the Caribbean, this magnificent retreat is a showcase for their impressive Cuban art collection, and a place they enjoy to the fullest with their family, friends and fortunate guests.

Whether at home with local gyms closed, or when traveling, sometimes we need to get creative with our workouts. In The Local: Fitness (p. 30), Ginger Harris brings us several do-anywhere exercise moves customized to your preferred routine. Since we live in such tropical splendor, you may be inspired to practice your yoga asanas in the privacy of your own backyard. And if the “couch potato” has been your go-to move, I recommend the Superman — just don't attempt it on the couch!

Feeling refreshed from your outdoor stretch? Consider taking on a new recipe. The Argentinian Locro, by rising star chef Pablo Lamon from Nativo Kitchen + Bar and featured in The Life: Recipe (p. 64), is the perfect comfort food for long days at home. The image of the dish captured by photographer extraordinaire Felipe Cuevas is so appetizingly rendered, you’ll reach for a spoon and a glass of Caymus to wash it down.

They say home is where the heart is, and right now during these challenging weeks, our home-bound hearts go out to everyone touched by the effects of this pandemic, like our ever-optimistic Mayor Suarez. It’s times like these when we draw strength from knowing we’re all in this together. So from the entire INDULGE team, be safe, be well, be helpful and be grateful. The simple joys of normalcy are just around the corner.

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1. Carolina Herrera runway. Carolina Herrera at Shops at Merrick Park. 342 San Lorenzo Avenue, #1030, Coral Gables; 305-448-3333; carolinaherrera.com. 2.-3. YSL Kate small monogrammed wallet on a chain, $1,790, and Ippolita Lollipop 36” Carnevale necklace in 18k gold with multicolor stones and white ceramic, $8,295. Neiman Marcus at Shops at Merrick Park. 385 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-576-3501; neimanmarcus.com. 4. Manolo Blahnik Campari Mary Jane, $775. Nordstrom at Shops at Merrick Park. 4310 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 786-999-1313; nordstrom.com.

5. - 6. Caliope bodysuit lemon splatter dots, $350, and Gimme skirt, $589. Silvia Tcherassi at Shops at Merrick Park. 350 San Lorenzo Avenue #2140; 305-461-0009; silviatcherassi.com.

7.Printed georgette mini wrap dress, $190. GANNI. 3906 Northeast 1st Avenue, Design District; 786-676-8139; ganni.com. 8. Zinnia halter jumpsuit, $595. Zimmermann at Bal Harbour Shops.

9700 Collins Avenue, #250, Bal Harbour; 305-397-8231; zimmermannwear.com. 9. Button front vest, $695. Max Mara. 106 Northeast 39th Street, Design District; 305-770-6200; us.maxmara.com.

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19501 Biscayne Boulevard, #761, Aventura; 305-933-3512; anthropologie.com. 3. Otto Mosaic Dusk wallpaper, Designers Guild, to the trade. Designers Guild. Ammon Hickson, DCOTA. 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach; 954-925-1555; designersguild.com. 4. Missoni Wael embroidered chevron throw, $1,399. Nest Casa at Brickell City Centre. 701 South Miami Avenue, Suite 234-B, Miami; 786-220-6480; nestcasa.com.

5. Kelly Wearstler Portman table lamp, $445. Ferguson. 4119 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 305-507-6221; ferguson.com. 6. Large oval pink Murano glass mirror, $4,200. Michel Contessa Antiques.

8650 Biscayne Boulevard, suite 8-9, Miami; 305-761-5243; michelcontessa.com. 7. Vine Lines side table by Pilar Proffitt for Ralph Pucci, $11,520. Ralph Pucci, 343 Northwest 25th Street, Design District; 305-438-3771; ralphpucci.net. 8. Zap by Fiona Curran handknotted Tibetan wool in various sizes, from $3,288. The Rug Company at the DCOTA. 1855 Griffin Road, Suite C-116, Dania Beach; 305-576-9898; therugcompany.com. 9. Aileron decorative bowl, $640. Roche Bobois. 3454 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; 786-655-4747; rochebobois.com.

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the local LAUNCHING NOW

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By Eric Barton

A VACATION NEXT DOOR

Last-Minute Jet Set Style If you need to step up your wardrobe tonight, there's good news: Palm Beachbased Lady Jetset now offers same-day delivery of designer clothes throughout South Florida. The idea is that you’ll no longer need to invest in wear-it-once ball gowns, casual wear like coverups and floral dresses or even ski gear, most of which is available for about $80 per wear. The company ups the clothing rental business with the addition of stylist Page Haggerty, available for a video consultation on how to put an outfit together. ladyjetset.com.

Pioneer-era settler Byrd Spilman Dewey built herself a Palm Beach spread she nicknamed Ben Trovato, from the Italian phrase meaning “even if it is not true, it is a story well told.”

Now you can come up with your own elaborate story, true or not, at a newly opened hotel inspired by Dewey’s estate. The Ben is downtown West Palm Beach’s only waterfront hotel, beckoning Miamians to holiday there, especially considering the place is steps away from the Brightline station.

Rooms start at $���, but go all-out on your weekend getaway with the Marooner Junior Suite $�,��� a night. thebenwestpalm.com.

Desserts with French Flair Longtime Joël Robuchon protégé Salvatore Martone has opened a new Design District ice cream shop, Frohzen. As you might expect from someone trained by one of the world’s best chefs, the dishes are Instagram-ready towers of creativity, including: pastel macaroon sandwiches rolled in crushed cookies and candies; intricately decorated tres leches coconut cake popsicles; and cupcakes made by blending ice cream with cake and topped with soft serve adorned by colorful crumbles and sprinkles. frohzen-miami.com.

Your Virtual Home Renovation Scavolini in Coral Gables now offers a virtual reality walk-through before work even begins on your kitchen remodel. The program, Virtuo, gives homeowners the chance to virtually walk through their future space to see finishes, open doors, pull drawers and imagine the rocking party they’ll have around that new waterfall granite island. scavoliniusa.com.

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the local CULTURE

By Eric Barton

The Antidote to Theme Parks

A MICHELIN-STARRED PARTY Bal Harbour’s second-annual Haute Cuisine event is stepping things up this year by bringing in six international chefs with a combined nine Michelin stars to their names, including Jacques Pourcel, Sergi Arola and Thierry Drapeau. The event runs May �-� and includes dinners showcasing fashion and art themes, collaboration dinners pairing the chefs together, and immersive cooking classes. balharbourflorida.com/hautecuisine.

Trips to Orlando often come with the stress of theme park craziness, so relax away those headaches at Margaritaville’s St. Somewhere Spa. Just like you might expect from a Jimmy Buffett-themed property, the spa adds zen-inducing CBD products to treatments, including the It’s Five O’clock Somewhere massage that’s designed to mimic the rhythm of a Florida rainstorm. margaritavilleresortorlando.com.

Where the Beach and Polo Meet Like champagne and OJ, the combination of polo and South Beach is a brilliant marriage — the sport of kings and a glamorous beachfront spot. The World Polo League Beach Polo event runs from April 9-12, combining luxurious events with matches between eight international teams. Viewing matches is free, but last year’s VIP tickets sold out, so grab them soon. miamipolocup.com.

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Unexpected Poetry O, Miami Poetry Festival returns for the month of April and, as usual, brings written verse to unexpected places:

A Look Into Black Florida The everyday lives inside black communities throughout Florida are highlighted in a HistoryMiami Museum exhibition that hopes to shed light on what it is like in these rural and urban neighborhoods. Embracing the Lens: The BlackFlorida Project, which opened March 20, includes an archive of personal histories and the photographs of Johanne Rahaman, who was there for a March 19 opening reception. historymiami.org.

Gumball machines with poetry written by inmates The third-annual Poetry in Pajamas Party The Carnal Pleasures Queer Film & Drag Party The “Bring Your Ma” poetry workshop about and for moms Poetry-covered beer can wraps Rooftop verse below the MIA flight path Free cuts at Overtown and Little Haiti barber shops for patrons who read a poem For more information, visit omiami.org.

It’s a Redland Holiday Most likely, you’re looking about now for somewhere to take the fam this Easter or that special lady in your life for Mother’s Day. The good news is that Taste of Redland has brunches planned for both holidays. The meals highlight locally grown Florida produce and beef, along with music from Maryel Epps, mimosas with fresh juice, and food stations featuring the creations of chef Vincent Gourmet. tasteofredland.com.

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The Mane Event The best tools, products and professionals in the local market that help keep tresses looking permanently flawless.

Davines Shampoo A collection of shampoos that offers the cleanest feel ever.

Nourish your waves with LOVE, shine with MELU or hydrate with MOMO. With this sustainable and eco-friendly line, the options are endless.

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Bella Skin Beauty – Hair Oil Mask No oily residue here. The formula’s potent rosemary, sage, and Bulgarian lavender oils are extra healing, too.

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CHI – Volcanic Lava Ceramic Hair Styling Iron This tool fuses the power of CHI Ceramic with volcanic lava to provide gentle heat during styling, delivering the sleek and shiny results you desire.

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Better Not Younger – Superpower Providing necessary nutrients to aging hair, the scalpstimulating product contains ingredients like caffeine and ginger, which strengthen hair follicles and promote healthy growth.

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G.TOX – Scalp Scrub Furthering our deep dive into Goop fanaticism, this mineral-rich whipped shampoo made with Himalayan pink salt, cold-pressed moringa oil, and pure rosehip oil goes from exfoliating scrub to clarifying suds with a touch of H20. shop.goop.com.

Baiser Beauty – Hair Oil After you iron, gently rub three drops in your hands, and run them through your hair for the perfect non-greasy (and cruelty-free!) shine. Baiserbeauty.com.

Elchim – Xlite The Xlite, one of the lightest dryers in the market, comes with two add-on tips for both styling and brushing needs, plus three brightly colored filters to interchange at your whim.

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NatureLab – Perfect Volume Texture Mist Just like its name, this tiny bottle is loaded with volumizing magic. Just a few spritzes and the job is done. Ulta.com.

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THE MASTER COLORIST IGK’s top stylist has Miami’s A-listers in the palm of her hand. Meet Jennifer Quita.

Perhaps it’s the bright strawberry blonde hair color. Or, maybe it’s that 1970s-style haircut she struts. Either way, Jennifer Quita’s trademark eclectic style makes the Miami stylist stand out in a crowd. If you're lucky enough to nab an appointment with the highly sought-after colorist at Design District’s IGK Salon, prepare yourself for the dye of your life. Like an artist with a brush, Quita will blend and strategically color strands, adding her signature touch: a pop of bright color near the face that instantly brightens the complexion. And with a roster of clients that includes Rachel Taylor, Catherine Zeta Jones, Anastasia Koutsioukis from Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Nina Johnson, Alexia Echevarria and Karent Sierra, this lady’s mixing skills are more in demand than ever. Interested? Prepare to wait for two weeks, but be blown away by the results. Book via text at 305-573-5520 or send an email to miami@igksalons.com. Follow her on Instagram at @jennifer_quita.

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Jose and Heide Dans in the foyer alongside the stair banister designed by Jose himself. Flowers by D’Storyteller.

Left: Tower of Innocence by Cuban artist Leonel Matheu.

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“It reminded us of a favorite house we’ve visited at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. We wanted a resort feel with large indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining,” explains Jose. The 8,000-square-foot house, built in 2005, had great bones but desperately needed a modern revamp.

The dazzling upgrade began by replacing ubiquitous white marble floors with wide planks of ebonized, Brazilian walnut. “We loved the contrast of dark floors with white we’d seen in St. Tropez,” recalls Heide. Adding substantial crown moldings and tall baseboards was more in keeping with the home’s soaring ceilings and stately grandeur. “It was a beautiful, blank canvas,” she says about the elegant backdrop for their art collection.

“We are passionate about our Cuban roots and collect Cuban art,” says Jose about the works that surround them by Cuban master Cundo Bermúdez, Mijares, Tomás Sánchez, Milian, Kcho, Portocarrero and more. The family room centerpiece is a painting commissioned from artist Humberto Calzada. “We got to select our favorite things to depict the ocean and stained glass from Cuba,” says Heide.

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A CONTEMPORARY TWIST But after the remodeling, the couple, known for their definitive taste in fashion and lavish entertaining, had not found inspiration for the rest of the interior. It was a walk through the Miami Design District that would unexpectedly provide the springboard for the décor. “I saw it in the window at The Rug Company. A showstopper in brilliant, cobalt blue and white,” explains Jose. The hand-knotted Tibetan wool and silk masterpiece is a riff on ancient Chinese porcelain and was designed, not surprisingly,

by Rodarte, the high-end fashion label. Like the house, the rug is a contemporary twist on the traditional.

Making bold, creative decisions is not foreign to Jose. He is the exuberant marketing innovator behind Wow Factor, the company he founded with Heide in 2005 as a premiere marketing and event production company, celebrating its 15th anniversary in May. In 2016 it evolved into WOW MKTG, the fastest-growing, full-service marketing agency in the state of Florida, with clients including the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center, UHealth, Maserati and the Marlins. The celebrated couple is also well-known in philanthropic circles. They chair various fundraising galas each year and have inspired their family and company to give back to the community, together donating more than $3 million to major

HEIDE IS WEARING A FAVORITE GOWN BY RALPH LAUREN PURPLE LABEL; JOSE IS IN HIS OWN ZEGNA DINNER JACKET AND TROUSERS.

Tastemakers Jose and Heide Dans merge their passion for art and fashion in an enchanting home, guided by their innate sense of style and frequent jaunts around the world.

Left: Contributing Lifestyle Editor Daisy Olivera with Heide and Jose Dans.

Floral centerpiece by D’Storyteller.

nonprofits in the markets that WOW MKTG serves. Prior to co-founding their company, Heide served as Associate Director for Alumni Events at her alma mater, Florida International University, where she produced fundraising events for capital campaigns for then-president Modesto Maidique.

Above the sofa is a work by Humberto Calzada, with accent pillows by fashion designer Trina Turk, and a whimsical Lucite hippo

by Jonathan Adler. Below: The Tibetan wool and silk rug is from The Rug Company by fashion brand Rodarte, while the right back wall highlights two works by Cuban master Cundo Bermúdez and a painting by Cuban artist Kcho.

ENTERTAINING DETAILS The home, where an outdoor party for 200 is executed as breezily as a cozy dinner for eight, had to have a cleverly planned setting.

“Every inch of the exterior is set up for entertaining,” confides Jose.

“After so many years of event production it changed how we entertain at home. Our goal is to create a unique experience that’s completely memorable.”

“We knew we loved bright, bold colors, but needed courage to go down that path on a big scale,” explains Heide laughing.

So they tasked interior designer Vivian Mata with the project. “Vivian knows how to achieve an elegant, tropical feel because she designs a lot of homes in Cat Cay in the Bahamas,” adds Jose. Mata was a knowledgeable sounding board for ideas. With aplomb, they chose imported fabrics, upholstery and wall coverings, such as the richly textured grass cloth wallpaper throughout. Travel with their three children, whom they include in many decisions, plays a significant role, whether buying art or adding to the home’s ambience. A stay at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris inspired them to have a custom fragrance created for their home, while a trip to Capri nailed down the décor for the outdoor dining area, replete with lemon trees and colorful mosaic tiles. “When I’m home relaxing, away from the hustle and bustle of our hectic life, I feel like I’m at my own private resort with Old World charm and modern amenities,” Heide confesses.

“I disconnect and enjoy what to me real life is all about, our family.”

WORDS BY DAISY OLIVERA / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

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the local FITNESS

By Ginger Harris

IF YOU’RE INTO YOGA

Can’t bring your yoga instructor with you on your trip? Yogini Miriam Ghandour suggests this flow to pack with you on your journey. For more tips, follow her at @mimillicious on Instagram.

Sun Salutations: Increases flexibility, increases circulation and tones muscles.

Start by standing tall with your feet together, shoulders relaxed, and arms by the sides. Inhale, reach arms high, press palms together. Exhale, fold forward over legs, inhale, lift chest looking forward, exhale, step back to plank pose and engage core. Lower down to low plank then inhale to upward facing dog leading with chest. Exhale to downward facing dog. Separate fingers wide on mat, lifting the tailbone high toward the ceiling. The gaze is at the belly. Take five deep breaths, then step back to front on mat and repeat exercise. Repeat 5 to 10 rounds.

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Moves that will help you stay in shape no matter where life takes you.

No gym? No problem. Here are a few ways to burn calories and keep your fitness momentum going, wherever you may be.

IF BOOTCAMP IS HOW YOU BURN YOUR CALORIES

Soho Beach House’s Fitness Manager Thalita Pascual suggests four sets of 20 reps each, but says, “You can modify accordingly to your fitness level.”

Squats: Works the glutes, hamstrings and inner thighs.

Place feet shoulder-width or slightly wider apart.

Extend your hands straight out, chest up. Sit back, legs parallel to the floor, knees over the ankles. Push through heels to bring back to starting position.

Elbow Planks: Works abdominals, back and shoulders.

Place forearms on the floor with elbows below the shoulder. Tuck in tailbone, contract abs and activate quads so hips don’t sink. Keep your back flat and hold for 20-60 seconds.

IF PILATES IS YOUR THING

Adore your core? Then don’t forget about it on your trip. Jackie Weiner of The Pilates Place Studios Miami and South Beach shares her favorite move to do when you’re away from home.

Bridge: Works hip abductors, gluteus maximum, hamstrings, back muscles and abs.

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Take a deep breath in as you raise your hips off the floor so your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Pause at the top, then exhale as you slowly lower your spine down one vertebrae at a time. Repeat 10 times.

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IF FUSION FITNESS IS HOW YOU SWEAT

Need to turn your hotel room into a gym?

TruFusion Coral Gables Fitness Director Dwayne Frection is here to help. His quick 15-minute total body workout can be done on the go. Complete 45 seconds of each exercise and rest for 15 seconds for a total of five rounds.

Thrusters (Squat to Overhead Press): Works quadriceps, glutes and shoulders.

Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointing forward. Weight should be held shoulder level with elbows tucked in at the sides.

Squat down while inhaling. Exhale as you ascend from the squat and press the weight over head.

Return the weight to shoulder level and repeat.

Superman (Back Extension): Works lower back.

Begin by lying face down with arms and legs fully extended. Inhale to prepare and exhale lifting arms and legs off the ground simultaneously. Inhale to return to starting position and repeat. Thumbs should be pointing to the ceiling, toes pointed, and eyes looking toward the ground.

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the local JEWEL BOX

By Claudia Miyar

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Few other gems have been the subject of lore and superstition like the opal has.

These days, the ethereal-looking stone brings its magic to the wearer simply because of its eye-catching uniqueness.

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1. Tiffany T Two diamond and pink opal circle pendant in 18k rose gold, $2,250. Tiffany & Co. 114 Northeast 39th Street, Design District; 305-428-1390; tiffany.com. 2. Tresor Floral Ethiopian opal and diamond earrings in 18k yellow gold, $7,200. Kirk Jewelers at Brickell City Centre. 701 South Miami Avenue, Suite 327-A, Miami; 305-371-1321; kirkjewelers.com. 3. Jamie Wolf 18k diamond-edged boulder opal stud earrings, $2,950. Neiman Marcus at Merrick Park. 385 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-576-3501; neimanmarcus.com. 4. Pamela Love Collection (available only at Mayors), 18k yellow gold Luna opal and diamond ring, $3,000. Mayors Jewelers at Shops at Merrick Park. 342 San Lorenzo Avenue, #1000, Coral Gables; 305-446-1233; mayors.com. 5. Courant Marin bracelet with a 33.80 cabochon-cup opal, sapphires, lapiz lazuli and diamonds in 18k white gold, price upon request. Van Cleef & Arpels. 140 Northeast 39th Street, Suite 128/228, Design District; 786-792-3925; vancleefarpels.com. 6. B Blossom bracelet in pink opal, diamonds, mother-of-pearl, pink and white gold, $8,500. Louis Vuitton. 140 Northeast 39th Street, Design District; 305-573-1366; louisvuitton.com. 7. Solari cluster ring in 18k gold with pink opal and diamonds, $1,600. David Yurman at Aventura Mall. 19501 Biscayne Boulevard; 305-936-3095; davidyurman.com. 8. Mediterraneo ring made with yellow and white gold, diamonds and opal, $125,000. Buccellati at Bal Harbour Shops. 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour; 305-866-8686; buccellati.com. 9. Premier Hypnotic Opal Mosaic 36mm timepiece with diamonds and 18k white gold, price upon request. Harry Winston at Bal Harbour Shops. 9700 Collins Avenue, Suite 151, Bal Harbour; 786-206-6657; harrywinston.com.

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By Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard “Beautiful Costa Rica.”

Steve Frazier

“San Francisco” Ivan and Julissa Lopez

“The beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii.”

Angela Galassi

“Florence.”

Alicia Walkers

Italophiles dug into delicious regional fare during SOBEWFF at Barilla’s Italian Bites on the Beach bash. We couldn't help but ask….

“Tulum, Mexico.”

Guerline Prophet

“The Amalfi Coast.”

Jennifer Osorio

“Reykjavik, Iceland.”

Ricky Elias

Where are you looking forward to visiting again soon WHAT: More than thirty chefs served up mouth-watering dishes from various regions of Italy from burrata to pizza to pastas galore. This was just one of many foodie fêtes at The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

WHO: Celeb chef and Emmy Award-winning TV personality Giada De Laurentiis teamed up with the food world’s most famous butcher, Dario Cecchini, to welcome Italian food lovers to feast and imbibe on the many sumptuous dishes and Aperol drinks.

“South of WHERE: The star-studded tasting France.” event boasted delish bites at Brian Elias The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), which was hosted on the sand on South Beach.

WHY: All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. PHOTOS BY MANNY HERNANDEZ

Natalie Osorio “Amsterdam.”

Lana and Michael Bernstein

“Monaco.”

Julian Hooker

“The Philippines.”

Emil Layacan

“Paris, of course!”

Soraya Gonzales

“St. Barths.”

Christine Legris

“Los Angeles.”

Aaron Hutcherson

“The Bahamas.”

Alyssa Hernandez

“Sanibel.”

Maria Tapia “Aspen.”

Jocelyn Quintana

“Barcelona.”

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ADDRESS 7515 SW 122 Street, Pinecrest OFFERED AT $2,650,000

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11065Marin.com

WATERFRONT BEAUTY IN GUARD GATED HAMMOCK OAKS – OCEAN ACCESS Majestic 6BR/5.5BA on 40,000 SF lot. Incredible views of Matheson Hammock. Beautifully designed & crafted. 6,765 SF, 12' ceilings, formal LR with fireplace, eat-in kitchen. Master with water views. Pool, 36' dock, tennis court, cabana, 2-car garage.

ADDRESS 11065 Marin Street, Coral Gables

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1690SBayshore.com

Gracious acre estate. 5BR/3.5BA + 1BR/2BA guest house, marble floors, impact glass, modern kitchen, pool, patio, lush lot.

ADDRESS 5800 SW 104 Street, Pinecrest OFFERED AT $1,995,000

Drew Kern 305.282.3000 DrewKern.com

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SPECTACULAR GROVE RESIDENCE OVERLOOKING THE BAY

EXQUISITE PINECREST HOME ON BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED STREET

Grand 2-story condo – entire 10th floor & half of 11th floor. 5BR/5.5BA. Panoramic views, balconies run length of unit on both levels. Includes deeded boat slip & 6 parking spaces.

Beautiful 5/4.5 with 5,997 Adj. SF on lush 33,105 SF lot. Great entertaining spaces, gorgeous island kit, Italian porcelain flrs, impact windows/drs. Amazing pool & patio, 2-car gar.

ADDRESS 1690 S Bayshore Lane, 10A | Coconut Grove

ADDRESS 11401 SW 69 Avenue, Pinecrest

OFFERED AT $3,100,000

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 AshleyCusack.com

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Beautiful 5/5.5 on 44,000+ SF lot. 6,266 ASF, frml LR, updtd gas kit. Pool, spa, covered patio, re-purposed tennis ct. 2-Car gar.

ADDRESS 10102 Hidden Place, Pinecrest OFFERED AT $2,199,000

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 AshleyCusack.com

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3845Wood.com Exquisite 4/4.5 on 14,806 SF lot in Ye Little Wood. Perfectly updated, new 1st floor master, designer kit. Special guest house.

GRAND TROPICAL ESTATE IN COVETED PONCE/DAVIS

ADDRESS 3845 Wood Avenue, Coconut Grove

Lush builder’s acre home on the most secluded street in Ponce-Davis. 6BR/7.5BA, grand spaces, gourmet kitchen, volume ceilings, master with oversized balcony. Large porch with pecky cypress ceilings, pool, gas firepit, 3-car garage & generator.

OFFERED AT $1,975,000

ADDRESS 5002 SW 86 Street, Ponce/Davis

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 Barbara Merkle 305.281.5093

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1202Asturia.com

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6100sw128street.com

CHARMING 1920S OLD SPANISH HOME

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING – SUPERB UPDATES – MODERN FEEL

Beautiful 13,399 SF corner lot. 4 Bedrooms, office, fam rm, gracious LR with fireplace. Formal DR. Newer roof, wd flrs. Updated elec, new kit. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath up (+ sitting rm) 2-car gar.

Beautiful 5/4.5 with 5,369 ASF on 32,028 SF lush lot. Great entertaining spaces, gorgeous island kit, new Italian porcelain flrs, impact wndws/drs. Amazing pool & covered patio, 2-car gar.

ADDRESS 1202 Asturia Avenue, Coconut Grove

ADDRESS 6100 SW 128 Street, Pinecrest

OFFERED AT $1,125,000

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 AshleyCusack.com

OFFERED AT $1,925,000

Ashley Cusack 305.798.8685 AshleyCusack.com

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach are not owned, developed or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., or its affiliates (“Ritz-Carlton”). Sunny Isles Property Venture, LLC uses The Ritz-Carlton marks under a license from RitzCarlton, which has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements or representations made herein.

ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. FOR NEW YORK PURCHASERS, SEE CPS-12 APPLICATION FOR FULL TERMS. FILE NO. CP17-0018 The Developer is Sunny Isles Property Venture, LLC which has a right to use the trademark names and logos of Fortune International Group and Chateau Group. This is not an offer to sell, or solicitation of offers to buy, in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. The rendering contained herein is an artist impression, conceptual interpretation, proposed only and merely intended as illustration. No guarantee is made that the described features, services, amenities or facilities will be available or built. Developer reserves the right to make any modifications, revisions or withdrawals in its sole discretion and without prior notice. All improvements, design and construction are subject to first obtaining permits and approvals for same by the relevant authorities.

the movers

PEOPLE WHO M OV E M I A M I .

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Edgardo Defortuna The secret to this developer’s success is to help his buyers live their best lives in the manner in which he does.

the movers

MEETING OF THE MINDS That would be the legend himself, Pierre-Yves Rochon. “He had an office five minutes away,” Defortuna recalls. “We took a taxi over — we were in Paris for two days. His assistant said Pierre-Yves was booked for next three weeks. I told her we were leaving tomorrow, but here’s my business card, and asked if he could please look at our projects.” An hour later, the Defortunas were granted a 10-minute appointment. The couple rushed back to Rochon’s office. The meeting lasted two and a half hours, and the Defortunas ended up hiring the esteemed designer to work on their Key Biscayne home. That’s how the Defortunas roll. So when it became time to develop Jade Signature, Defortuna asked himself, “Why can’t we give our clients the same look and feel as our home?” Rochon, as everyone now knows, became the designer of the luxury residences in Sunny Isles.

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Lightning also struck with Herzog & de Meuron. After a 10-hour flight to Zurich, the Defortunas were driving to Basel, in the snow. Ana took Edgardo’s hand. “What are we doing here?” she asked as the windshield filled up with white. “We have wonderful architects in New York and Miami.” But they took the meeting, the inconveniences soon forgotten. “They’d come up with everything on our wish list,” Defortuna says. “Every detail had been studied. We left saying, ‘This is it. This is who we want to work with.’” That’s how the Pritzker Prize-winning firm came on board as Jade Signature’s architects. It’s not about celebrity for the Buenos Aries-born real estate titan; it’s about chemistry.

SEASONED STARCHITECTS And now, with Fortune International’s latest addition, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, more marquee names have put their stamp on a Fortune International condominium: Arquitectonica is the architect, while Michele Bonan, the Florentine master known to Miamians for his work on Cipriani Downtown, created the interiors. Defortuna says that to see what Bonan did with the club room on the 33rd floor — perfect for an Aperol Spritz — is to see “the reality surpassing the dream.”

A LIFE REALIZED As he tools around in his Rolls-Royce, playing chauffeur to clients or to Ana Cristina and their three boys, life is indeed a dream — one that he conjured. And as the Defortunas are enjoying branzino and burgers at Jade Signature’s grill, residents tend to drift up to say they can’t believe he’s given them their idyllic Miami lifestyle. He can believe it — because he lives it.

WORDS BY DREW LIMSKY / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

PHOTOGRAPHED AT JADE SIGNATURE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH.

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icture the scene: Edgardo Defortuna and his wife, Ana Cristina, his closest collaborator, were in Paris at the Four Seasons Hotel George V. This is the hotel that turned Paris on its ear.

Its 1920s heyday was long past, so when it was announced, in the late-1990s, that the property would be resurrected to rival the City of Light’s famed “palace hotels,” Paris sniffed. Then the George V reopened; Paris, which enjoys novelty even more than snobbery, cheered.

For their part, the Defortunas were suitably impressed. Many well-to-do couples would have left it at that. But when you’re the founder, CEO and president of Fortune International, one of the top development firms in Florida and Latin America, you want to meet the interior designer.

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the movers Even though she had established herself in Cuba, the singer was a relative unknown when she arrived, which posed the exciting challenge of reinterpreting herself. Albita worked with Emilio Estefan and fulfilled a three-year contract with Sony Music, but eventually decided to set off on her own. “It can be an arduous path for artists without a label, but that’s also a challenge,” she says. “This is a great time to be a recording artist. I’m still at it, working hard with plenty of backing from supporters who have become an indispensable part of what I do.”

Albita

In 1993, Albita Rodríguez took Miami by storm, electrifying audiences from all parts of the world with her raw talent. Today, she's back with an upcoming album and local performances that will have die-hard fans and new devotees alike moving to the beat of her music.

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ack in the 90s, celebrities including Madonna, Gianni Versace, Quincy Jones and Sylvester Stallone were entranced by her rhythm, and her very presence was a shot in the arm for the local scene. Sophisticated and unabashedly Cuban, the artist known simply as Albita was a star on the rise in the USA. A picture of her captured by none other than Annie Leibovitz

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made guayaberas and cigars staples of the new “it” look overnight, and her name was at the heart of any reference to the Magic City’s burgeoning cultural renaissance.

“It was a magical time in Miami,” she recalls while lounging at her home. “What took place was a genuine revolution, and even though it was a lot of work, the results couldn’t have been more rewarding.”

A SHEER DEVOTION TO THE MUSIC Albita can boast a bevy of accomplishments throughout an illustrious career: two Grammy awards, two Emmys for her show “La Descarga con Albita,” critical acclaim for her rendition of Evalina Montoya in “Mambo Kings” and, most recently, the part of “La Señora” in the first run of “Carmen la Cubana” — all in addition to her ongoing collaboration with countless international stars.

Even with that impressive bio, she emphasizes that her most valued achievement, without a doubt, has been earning the love and respect of an audience that has stood by her throughout the years. “My Miami story was built on love and hard work. It’s been incredibly fulfilling to win people over little by little through music.

I feel honored to have this city’s affection. I am, of course, eternally grateful and hold a tremendous regard for the people here.”

WORDS BY CARLOS MARTÍN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

PHOTOGRAPHED AT YUCA RESTAURANT, MIAMI BEACH.

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MUSICAL EXPECTATIONS Currently working on a new project — a musical — and a return to Lincoln Road’s Yuca restaurant and lounge, where she will perform later this year, Albita is also preparing her annual Mother’s Day concert at the Dade County Auditorium, where fans can witness the star’s show-stopping onstage collaborations with other top female names in Latin music. “Lucrecia, Lena Burke and I will join for a musical tribute to celebrate our experience as female artists, mothers and daughters.”

The singer is still proving why her success was not a matter of star alignment or a simple stroke of good fortune. “There are no tricks here.

There’s authenticity and perseverance.” Far from ignoring her Cuban roots, she still treasures them and projects her heritage with pride on every stage. “I have been a passionate proponent of my country’s music my whole life, and it is validating to see the force and impact our rhythms have around the world,” she shares. “It’s beautiful to see packed showrooms and be at the receiving end of so much acclaim and recognition from so many different people.”

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the movers The hoteliers find the sweet spot for visitors to South Beach.

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rgentinian transplants Diego Colmenero and Charlie Porchetto began their real estate business back home two decades ago, and when the developers transformed one of their properties into a boutique hotel, they caught the hospitality bug. That’s how their stylish Urbanica brand was born. But with political and economic troubles in Buenos Aires, the pair went looking for opportunities in Miami. The search did not bear fruit right away.

EMERGING LOCALE And then they came upon the Meridian Hotel, an abandoned property on South Beach at Fifth and Meridian. Fifth Street was not a prepossessing destination, to say the least: It feeds into the MacArthur Causeway and until recently, was known mostly for its car rental storefronts. The dividing line between a modest part of residential South Beach and upscale SoFi, the busy thoroughfare lacked a neighborhood feel. But things have been changing in the last few years. Buon Pane Italiano Bakery opened a few years ago and became a local treasure; then the organic juice joint Under the Mango Tree relocated to Fifth. Foot traffic increased.

“Immediately, we saw the potential,” Colmenero says. The partners snapped up the adjacent building as well, connecting the two with bridges. When the 71-room Meridian reopened in 2017 under the Urbanica flag, it represented a design-forward, entrylevel luxury category perfect for its location, featuring rich materials and a tropical-urban aesthetic. When its first guests were handed a mojito as they approached the lobby desk, which was constructed from vintage luggage, they knew they would be in for an experience that would be a cut above the usual on South Beach. But the goal was not to come across as desperately trendy. “You can find very luxurious hotels in Miami, and very edgy hotels, with a motorcycle on the wall,” is how Porchetto describes the landscape. “We are right in the middle — design-savvy but approachable.”

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EXPANDING EMPIRE Urbanica The Euclid Hotel, boasting Orilla Bar & Grill, followed the Meridian in 2019 with 30 rooms. “We have the same restaurant in one of our hotels in Buenos Aires,” Colmenero says. “It’s a chef-driven modern steakhouse.” Executive chef Fernando Trocca oversees the kitchen and the 2,000-square-foot space, where flat-iron steaks straight off the charcoal grill are set down in a stage outfitted with wood finishes and jungle-themed murals.

Porchetto has his mind on the future hotels: one on Collins and 67th Street (one of the last lots on the water) and another on Biscayne and 32nd Street. And the Meridian will soon be able to nod to a second Urbanica on Meridian and Fifth, on the opposite corner, with 50 rooms and a Spanish dining venue.

The two partners, who met at St. Andrews University in Buenos Aires, make each other laugh, demonstrating a camaraderie that bubbles above a deep reservoir of respect. “I take care of the financials, and Charlie is more on-the-ground, in terms of construction,” Colmenero says. For his part, Porchetto thinks of himself as aggressive while his partner is “centered,” providing stability. The final judgement comes from Colmenero: “We’re a great team. He’s intelligent and I’m the pretty face.”

WORDS BY DREW LIMSKY / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

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hose who know, know. Danielle Smith is the lady to have on speed-dial (or WhatsApp) if smooth, flawless skin is your personal holy grail. The sought-after Smith has every intention of making Miami’s residents feel beautiful. At the Sunset Harbour location of her Smith & Co. offices, Smith uses her favorite Allergan products to execute her work, the proof of her commitment to perfection reflective on the faces of those she transforms. “Sometimes going more natural, and other times more enhanced, depending on the needs of the client,” she says.

A plumper pout? A more defined jawline? Clients attest to finding that here on the reg. But for Smith, the important thing is that her loyal following never has regrets.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE ICU With dreams of becoming a doctor, Smith moved to South Florida in 2007 to attend the University of Miami. After working under the fast-paced stress of the ICU, she realized that the doctor life for her was less M.D. and more N-O. Not for her.

“I decided to shift the trajectory of my career knowing that I wanted to help people,” she says. “When I was accused of being overly compassionate toward my ICU patients, my integrity came into play, and I knew it was my time to depart.

Funnily enough, what was perceived as a weakness by my colleagues became the recipe to my success.” She set her sights on the plastic surgery industry, where her natural empathy could be put to good use in helping patients with their confidence, which sometimes means enhancing the outside to feel happier on the inside.

“I cold-called a few doctors and was hired by Dr. Leonard Hochstein, where I merged my nursing and ICU expertise to prep all of his patients pre- and post-operation,” recalls Smith.

It was during her tenure with Dr. Hochstein that her skills were ultimately honed and with his blessing and guidance, Smith was set up on trainings. The rest is history. “I still reminisce sometimes about the first injection I ever did. It was on my father,” she laughs, “I knew I belonged.”

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Danielle Smith

This nurse practitioner singlehandedly built a flawless reputation by tending to the anti-aging needs of her clients.

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ON MY OWN A few years back, Smith launched Smith & Co., a relaxing, boho-chic space with million-dollar Miami Beach views where patients can jam to a playlist that includes Fleetwood Mac. Though her hands have worked on the faces of many of Miami’s elite, Smith acknowledges a calling to make all people look their best. “I’m conscious of budgets and offer extremely reasonable rates in the competitive market for my skill level.”

One piece of advice: call in for a consultation sooner rather than later. “I advise that you give yourself a few weeks beforehand to book, as my appointments are far and few,” she says. “After all, I am a one-woman show!”

WORDS BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE SAVOY HOTEL, MIAMI BEACH.

LOVE AT FIRST INJECTION Soon after, Smith continued her education at George Washington University, locking in a master’s degree in nursing science. Still based in Miami but traveling to Washington, D.C., every month for classes, she found her next mentor in dermatology guru Dr. Mariano Busso, whom Smith interned for.

“He encouraged me to build my boutique practice and instilled the tools that led me to become the success that I am today.”

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the movers {BUILDER OF DREAMS}

Marc Angles The contractor brings his impeccable eye for architecture and design to one of the city’s most anticipated projects, Chateau Miami.

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arc Angles was destined for the architecture and construction business. A native of West Miami, he began his career as a drafstman at his father Manuel Angles’ MA Architects firm before striking out on his own as a developer of high-end spec homes. He soon leveraged his portfolio to win contract clients and shifted his focus to a full-service construction company.

With a background in architecture and design, he’s earned a reputation for taking on challenging projects that other contractors might shy away from, including lifting a century-old historic home, originally designed by John Volk, five inches above its foundation for new foundation to be installed, and building a Jeff Smith-designed Mediterranean mansion with duct work running underground to accommodate a vaulted ceiling, both in Palm Beach.

On a three-acre estate in Coconut Grove overlooking Biscayne Bay, his team spent eight months prepping and installing an elaborate Bisazza mosaic pool where each of the tiny golden, green and white squares were laid whole without cutting a single tile.

“Throughout the years I’ve accumulated guys who are highly specialized and only do work for me,” says Angles of his team of about 30. Their expertise includes everything from the aforementioned tile work to painting, carpentry and wood flooring. “It affords me control of the end project.” For clients, that quality in a contractor is priceless.

A NOUVEAU CHATEAU It wasn’t until he was hired to restore Chateau Miami — the forthcoming restaurant by James Beard Award-nominated chef Clay Conley situated inside a historic 1930s-era chateau in Brickell — that the role of project manager took on a whole new dimension.

“Marc not only became our builder, but also the glue that brought this project together,” says Mary Chappell, owner of Chateau Miami.

Angles was tasked with bringing the historic building up to structural code and modern-day hurricane standards, while also preserving its original historic architecture, which was modeled after a chateau in Douy, France.

He also installed their chef after a chance encounter and tip from Evan Benn, Indulge’s former editor-in-chief, at South Beach Wine & Food Festival in 2017. Conley, the celebrated chef of Palm Beach’s Buccan and formerly of Azul at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, was interested in a Miami comeback. Angles would go on to assemble the project’s entire creative team, including interior designer Ken Fulk, landscape architect Nievera Williams and Smith Architecture Group.

Slated to open this spring, Chateau Miami will feature Conley’s take on progressive global cuisine with cocktails by the team behind New York City’s iconic Death & Co., all inside the stylishly restored chateau.

“From the inception, Mary was committed to not just building a restaurant, but an institution with serious longevity,” says Angles.

“The chance to be a part of that in my home city, it really spoke to me.”

WORDS BY SHAYNE BENOWITZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

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Nicki Galper This Miami-based stylist shows off her knack for jewelry design with a collection of pieces that bring the “oh” to faux.

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hen Nicki Galper was gifted a faux-diamond necklace from her grandmother, it sat hidden away in her jewelry box for years. While the sought-after stylist for luxury fashion brand Intermix has always been a jewelry addict — her signature look consisting of rows of bracelets inching up her arms, stacks of rings and layers of necklaces — in her mind, costume jewelry was reserved for black-tie events. One day, Galper pulled out the necklace, and started pairing it with day-to-night outfits. “People thought it was real, and I kept getting so many compliments,” she says. It became crystal clear what Galper should do next; in 2019, she revisited a previous jewelry line that she had designed, and reinvented it into Nicki Roxx, a faux-diamond line offering the look and feel of the real thing.

FAUX-SHION SHOW The jewelry business is a serious side hustle for Galper, who is one of a few select fashion stylists and brand ambassadors for Intermix. She’s constantly shuttling between the flagship store in swanky Bal Harbour and north to Boca Raton where she pulls, and curates looks for South Florida’s fashionistas and a range of loyal international clients. “I love seeing people walk out the door wearing a hot outfit. I live for what I do,” she says of her day job of 14 years, which always leads to new inspiration for the jewelry line. “I design with my clients in mind, considering what would go with these fabulous pieces they’re wearing.”

With an accessible price range of $130-$400, it’s easier to buy more Nicki Roxx pieces for mixing and mingling. “That’s the point. I don’t want to sell one ring. My clients are buying three or four rings, and two necklaces to wear together,” says Galper, adding that she also promotes layering her

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pieces with other high-low jewelry lines. And, if you’re a first-time buyer, she has a plan for making the ultimate statement with her jewelry. “Start with the Sasha Floating Stars necklace, then add a Sydney choker, and the Zoe, a single star necklace,” she advises.

By summer, expect another collection, as Galper continues to shoot for the stars with plans to be in every major department store one day.

“I have potential designs planned for years, this will never stop.”

WORDS BY ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK GARCIA

PHOTOGRAPHED AT LULULAB.

(DON’T BE) FOOLED BY THE ROXX With a flair for the whimsical and glamorous, Galper creates a colorful palette of edgy-yet-soft and ethereal necklaces, rings and earrings showcasing simulated diamonds of the highest quality — so authentic looking that we dare you to spot the real from the fake — set in sterling silver and plated with 14-karat gold and rose gold. Most impressive: her now burgeoning business started with one ring in 2018. “I had no capital to start this business, and I came up with a ring that I sold at $50 each. People were buying four or five at a time, which gave me the money to manufacture more jewelry,” she says. “One ring made this entire company. That’s the proudest part of my business.”

The designer’s current collection, The Floating Collection, includes 25-30 pieces which allow you to drape your neck in chokers and lariat necklaces and pile on vibrant rings that dangle with sparkling stars, butterflies and hearts. “My pieces are game changers for any outfit,” she says of the line that can be found at Jessie Boutique, Veronica Beard and stores nationwide including Shop Marcus from Aspen to Montecito.

Top Doctors Dermatology, Dentistry and Plastic Surgery: INDULGE presents four medical minds that are at the top of their fields, each with a mission to make their patients feel like the best version of themselves. Discover what makes these experts standout in their industry and how they manage to stay one step ahead of their game.

WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIALTIES? I specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, breast and body.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN PRACTICE? More than 25 years.

WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE? My team and I provide maximally personalized care. A patient is seen in the office three times before undergoing surgery. That is followed by multiple after-surgery visits until the patient is fully recovered.

WHAT PROCEDURES ARE YOU MOST WELL KNOWN FOR? Natural-looking facelifts, breasts and tummies.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED AS A PHYSICIAN? Tell patients the truth and don’t promise fantasies or what you can’t deliver.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR PATIENTS? Do in-depth research before any surgery. Understand what you are signing up for and with whom. Afterwards is too late. Be realistic and don’t indulge or believe in magic. Surgery is real and so are the results.

WHO DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR ROLE MODEL IN MEDICINE? In plastic surgery, my mentor of four years: the late Dr. D. Ralph Millard, Jr., a pioneer and giant within our field. Also, Dr. Charles Kalstone, a unique physician and exceptional individual.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE THAT SET YOU APART? I provide natural-looking results that do not look like you had surgery — so you look your best but keep everyone guessing why.

This is a consequence of extensive training and actual experience, powered by an artistic passion for what I do.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRACTICING MEDICINE IN SOUTH FLORIDA? Having grown up in the mostly chilly climate of central Germany, I love the warm weather of South Florida. Miami also has become very cosmopolitan and one of the epicenters of plastic surgery in the U.S. and the Americas, so I feel fortunate to be practicing here.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING WHEN YOU’RE NOT SEEING PATIENTS OR IN THE HOSPITAL? Being with my wife and son and watching him race in sailing competitions around the world.

WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE THAT THEY SHOULD?

Stephan Baker M.D. FACS

Leader in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.

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Our practice philosophy is truth and integrity. We don’t believe in hype or false promises. We tell patients what can and what cannot be done.

Then we all strive to provide the best experience and outcome for each patient, and in the safest way possible.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB? Cosmetic surgery isn’t easy. So creating a beautiful and natural appearing result is challenging and aesthetically satisfying.

Of course, ending up with a happy patient is the most important and rewarding part.

3850 Bird Road, Suite 702, Coral Gables; 305-381-8837; sbaker@drbaker.com; @StephanBakerMD; drbaker.com.

WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIALTIES? My specialty is dermatologic surgery. I am a board-certified dermatologist and a fellowshiptrained Mohs surgeon. My practice is exclusively surgical and is focused on the surgical removal of skin cancer.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN PRACTICE? I have been in practice in Miami, Florida, for 16 years and I am most known for performing Mohs surgery, a specialized procedure for removing skin cancer. This procedure has become the treatment of choice for many types of skin cancer because it is safe, performed in an outpatient medical office, and offers the highest cure rates of all currently available treatments for skin cancer.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB? The most rewarding part of my job is the relationships that I have developed. I am grateful for the trust of the doctors who have consistently referred their patients to me. I am also grateful for my staff, who have all been with me for many years. We are like a family and spend time together outside of work and even travel together.

Ultimately, I am most appreciative and impacted by the loyalty of the patients who have followed me over the years from my first practice location to now my own private practice. It is a joyful experience to treat people over time and then be recommended and entrusted with the care of their families and friends.

WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE? My approach to patient care has always been patient-centric. My office is known for my amazing surgical team. Collectively, my co-workers create a warm and welcoming environment which patients notice and comment on. All patients are given my cell phone number on the day of surgery. This simple act demonstrates my responsibility and commitment to their care.

Should there be a question or concern after business hours, they know they can reach me, not an answering service or a covering physician.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE?

Dr. Alysa Herman Dermatologist specializing in Mohs surgery to treat skin cancer.

Going forward in 2020, I am looking forward to incorporating more holistic healing into my practice. For the past year, I have been studying the impact of how diet, exercise, supplements and meditation can modulate our overall health.

My goal is to share this knowledge to empower patients to better care for themselves and achieve more optimal healing.

135 San Lorenzo Avenue, #700, Coral Gables; 305-444-4979; dralysaherman.com.

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Aron Nusbaum, M.D. A leader in the treatment of hair loss and hair restoration surgery at Miami Hair Institute.

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Aron Nusbaum, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in hair restoration surgery as well as non-surgical treatments for hair loss. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Miami, where he was recognized for excellence in dermatologic surgery and completed a research fellowship in regenerative medicine.

robotics to harvest permanent hair from the back of the head in a minimally invasive procedure with no linear scarring. For the more traditional strip method, Dr. Nusbaum performs an advanced closure technique that allows hair to grow through the donor scar so that patients can cut their hair very short without evidence of the procedure.

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Microscopes are this dentist’s secret weapon in his quest to improve patients’ smiles and bolster their overall health.

WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIALTIES? “I specialize in minimally invasive, microscope-enhanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry. I use operating microscopes to perform all of my cosmetic and restorative work. This includes examinations, implant-supported restorations, porcelain veneers, crowns, onlays, inlays, bite reconstructions, and tooth colored composite bonding and fillings. The magnification, illumination and comfort provided by working with the microscope allow me to deliver extreme precision in the work that I do.”

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN PRACTICE? “I have been practicing dentistry for 30 years.”

WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE? “I have always strived to practice the best dentistry by staying focused on my patients, keeping abreast of the latest advances in medicine, and by using cutting-edge technology that provides long-lasting beautiful work in the most comfortable way possible. I have always relied on a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working and communicating with specialists for the benefit of my patients. My approach is also comprehensive and relationship-based. I take the time to listen to and get to know my patients. This requires a one-on-one doctor-patient interaction, which I greatly enjoy.”

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED AS A DENTIST? “As a dentist, always appreciate and be sensitive to the fact that there is a person and soul connected to the teeth. Always appreciate that we are privileged to be able to literally change people’s lives every day by the work that we do. Never take what we do for granted and never lose the love for your patient as a fellow human being. Love thy patient.”

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR PATIENTS? “Your teeth are a window to your overall health. Healthy teeth with proper function have an important effect on our diet, health, and overall sense of happiness and well-being. Positive human interaction begins with a smile, and almost every smile can be improved cosmetically and/or functionally.”

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE THAT SET YOU APART? “I have been working with operating microscopes exclusively for more than 15 years. It is estimated that only 2 percent of dentists worldwide use microscopes to perform their work.”

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRACTICING MEDICINE IN SOUTH FLORIDA?

Dr. Ozzie Mayoral

“I have lived in South Florida almost my entire life. I attended undergraduate and dental school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, so I have always stayed close to home. Aside from the ability to take care of and stay in contact with many childhood friends and their families, I love being accessible to a vast international clientele. One of the benefits that I enjoy is the camaraderie that I have with dental specialists from the United States and around the globe in taking care of my patients.”

Pinecrest Dental Center for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Towncenter One at Dadeland, 8950 Southwest 74th Court, Suite 1212, Miami; 305-670-8088; pinecrestdental.com; smile@pinecrestdental. com. On YouTube: OZMDMD.

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A 28-year veteran of The Best Lawyers in America © continues to expand his practice platform.

Edward Shohat has specialized in the defense of criminal cases since his admission to the Florida Bar in 1972. In 2014, after 40 years in a boutique-style practice, he joined the Miami office of Jones Walker LLP, a firm with more than 350 lawyers in 13 offices throughout the nation, offering services in 34 specialty areas.

At Jones Walker, Mr. Shohat has expanded his practice platform, representing clients not only in civil litigation related to collateral criminal investigations, but also in commercial and other types of civil litigation. His practice remains focused on complex white-collar business-related investigations and criminal charges. These cases are currently concentrated on alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, money laundering and healthcare fraud, which are a major focus of the U.S. Department of Justice. He is also defending a Chinese national in a serious federal criminal case in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jones Walker, provides a full range of law services.

This includes everything from maritime and admiralty, construction, industrial, gaming, lobbying, banking and financial, healthcare, real estate, labor, energy and environmental; to family law, complex litigation, compliance and white-collar defense. Mr. Shohat recently won a jury verdict of more than $1M in a civil legal malpractice case for a client represented in a federal criminal case.

Working with his co-counsel he also settled two complex litigation defense cases, including one lawsuit over the ownership of a major South Florida hotel and golf course resort, and another involving alleged civil theft and fraud in connection with a major national trucking company.

Edward R. Shohat, Attorney

Unlike other firms, Jones Walker is focused on exceptional client communication. With 127 of its attorneys listed in The Best Lawyers in America © for 2020, the firm prides itself on providing clients with top-notch services at fair prices. This clientoriented approach has allowed Jones Walker to grow their South Florida practice. Last year, attorney George Fowler brought his boutique New Orleans and Miami practice group to the two offices. Jones Walker is continuing to grow its presence in ways that will further expand its services in South Florida.

Jones Walker LLP, Citibank Center, 201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2600, Miami; 305-679-5716; joneswalker.com; eshohat@joneswalker.com.

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D I N I N G. E N T E R TA I N I N G. AND GETTING OUT IN THE 305.

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GOURMET TO GO

Make it a Netflix and chilled caviar night with an array of exquisite gastronomic goodies offered at these tempting Miami markets.

JOANNA’S MARKETPLACE For homestyle meals made with love since 1992, head over to this charming South Miami spot with its deli cases brimming with tuna salad, grilled vegetables, Mediterranean fusilli pasta, mini quiches, chicken cutlets, corn salsa, artichoke hearts with vinaigrette, Israeli couscous, sesame seed snow peas and more.

The entire vibe is family-oriented, from the hand-iced cookies in the bakery to the comfort food offerings.

Daily specials span luscious soups (like chicken noodle and tomato bisque), hearty entrees (chicken Parmesan and beef brisket) and flavorful sides (mashed potatoes and honey carrots). They even make pot pies every Friday! At the fullservice sandwich counter, choose from to-die-for sammies with bread baked on premises on a stone deck. joannasmarketplace.com.

Joanna’s Marketplace

NORMAN BROTHERS One of the mainstays of Miami, this Kendall area produce market started in the ’70s and has grown into an emporium of fine foods and epicurean delights. Peruse the barn-like structure for a selection stretching from imported cheese and fresh seafood to just out of the oven breads, pies, cakes and cookies. Elevate your meals with prepared butters (honey, blue cheese, chipotle cilantro and sriracha garlic), spice rubs, and pâtés. The butcher sells Wagyu beef burgers, whole Bell & Evans

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A plate of Joe’s Stone Crab’s famous claws; a myriad options of fine caviar at Marky’s; handmade gnocchi at Mr. Pasta; The Plantisserie’s flavorful vegetarian empanadas; Norman Brothers’ welcoming South Miami storefront.

chickens and bone-in veal chops, just next to the seafood counter with its array of wild lobster tails, sea scallops and stone crabs. If you don’t want to cook at all, take home their prepared smoked mussels, stuffed potatoes (including gruyere and pancetta), potstickers (try the edamame version), spicy turmeric cauliflower, snapper with garlic herb butter, and orange ginger duck breast. normanbrothers.com.

JOE’S TAKEAWAY While Joe’s Stone Crab has been around since 1913, their takeaway is relatively newer. Insiders used to go through the alley to get the coveted crustaceans to go, but nowadays the “claw set” can visit the next door annex for homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood, sides and, of course, stone crabs — including the perfect mustard, drawn butter and heavenly rolls.

Whether you’re catering a party or just craving delicacies from the sea, you’ll find fresh shrimp cocktail, oysters, ceviche, lobster mac & cheese, jumbo lump crab cakes, king crab claws and lobster rolls.

Decadent side dishes round out any meal including their famous hash brown potatoes, creamed garlic spinach, grilled tomatoes, skinny sweet potatoes and onion rings. Top it off with Key lime pie and a curated selection of wine and bubblies. joesstonecrab.com/joes-take-away.

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MARKY’S For a taste of Russia, pull into the nondescript, fenced-in parking lot off 79th Street crammed with Bentleys and Ferraris. Entering Marky’s is like visiting a grocery store in Moscow, with the largest selection of authentic Russian delicacies in South Florida. Cases of caviar, smoked salmon, foie gras, escargot and truffles line the store, perfect for entertaining, holidays, special occasions and just your everyday Miami snack.

While most connoisseurs come for the Osetra caviar, Marky’s offers so much more: The dairy section is loaded with cheese, sour cream, yogurt and butter imported from Russia, and there’s smoked fish aplenty. Recreate a typical Russian meal, from headcheese to creamy mushroom salad and pierogies (Eastern European dumplings). On the higher end, an entire area of the market is devoted to truffles,

olive oils, vinegars, salts and dried mushrooms. Pick your favorite fine wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Provence and pair them with Japanese Wagyu beef and lobster tails. markys.com.

items like gluten-free pasta, whole wheat noodles and vegan gnocchi.

With a rainbow of ribbons to choose from, there’s no need to buy supermarket pasta ever again. mrpastausa.com.

MR. PASTA When Laurenzo’s closed last year, it left a void in the Italian gourmet community. However, local nonnas have long known about Mr. Pasta, a North Beach gem literally cranking out homemade pasta on a daily basis. The flavors and fillings are endless: Red pepper, black squid, spinach, egg and porcini for the pasta; ricotta, spinach, beef, lamb and chicken for the ravioli; goat cheese, wild mushrooms, crab and asparagus for the panzottis. Gnocchi is equally elevated from the traditional potato pillow, to combinations spanning potato basil, ricotta Parmesan, spinach ricotta, red pepper ricotta and pumpkin. Dress it all with savory sauces like marinara, vodka, four-cheese, lobster, pesto, Bolognese and carbonara. More recently, they’ve added specialty

THE PLANTISSERIE Perched in the burgeoning Little River neighborhood, The Plantisserie is an adorable vegan market and café with an organic kitchen that recreates gourmet dishes with plant-based ingredients for conscious eating. Pasta dishes like lasagna and cannelloni exchange almond ricotta for cheese, and roasted jackfruit makes a refreshing substitute for pulled pork. Vegans will savor staples like potatoes au gratin, quiche, broccoli and spinach soup, lentil balls, and stuffed artichokes without the guilt. Portions are sold by the pound, and the refrigerated cases are always filled with gluten-free pizza and gnocchi, beet and bean burgers, quiches, pomodoro sauce, fresh soups and vegan-friendly empanadas. theplantisserie.com.

WORDS BY JACQUELYNN POWERS MAURICE

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Rooted in tradition Rising star chef Pablo Lamon has a dish that always takes him back to his abuela’s table.

WORDS BY ERIC BARTON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELIPE CUEVAS

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he message Pablo Lamon’s family instilled in him growing up in Buenos Aires was unquestionably an uncommon one. It was, whenever possible, to be as wild as you want to be.

At the parties that broke out anytime family got together, the absolute hardest-partiers were his grandparents. Often, everybody had to hide the wine from them.

“They kind of showed me the way to be crazy,” Lamon remembers of his family. “They let me be the way I wanted to be.”

Maybe — admittedly now — a bit too much. When Lamon was 22 he had an absolutely awful motorcycle accident. By the numbers: 2 surgeries, 2½ months in bed, 1 year relearning how to walk. Afterward, he decided change was in order and set off on the path that led him to where he is today, at the helm of the new Nativo Kitchen + Bar, with a lot of people (foodies and beyond) watching to see what’s next.

He’s a long way from home now, and when we asked Lamon for a favorite recipe, he gave us one that reminded him of his family. It seemed appropriate for our Home & Away issue, a dish that, even while away, always manages to bring him back to his roots.

CIRCLING BACK After Lamon’s accident and the long recovery, he took a job on a Celebrity

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cruise ship. “Just like everybody said,” he says, “it was super, super hard.”

Working the line double shifts without a break no doubt honed his skill. He eventually landed in Miami and found a mentor under chef Jeremy Ford. It was Ford, who won “Top Chef” season 13, who convinced Lamon to apply for the show. Lamon appeared on season 16 before coming back to Miami and into his old job as chef de cuisine at 27 Restaurant & Bar. But with his new acclaim, that wouldn’t last long.

When the ownership team approached him about Nativo, now open in the Conrad Miami, Lamon said yes quickly. “Their offer was for me to do what I do. The limitations were close to none.”

NATIVE INTUITION Taking over in January, Lamon didn’t want a concept that was pigeon-holed to one type of food, so he looked for inspiration in his adopted city. He considered the mix of cultures we have and how, at any point in the day, food from every corner of the planet are a few blocks away. He also takes inspiration from Argentina.

He hasn’t been back in five years, and so he uses food to bring him there. Like the dish on these pages, locro — it’s a recipe his grandmother wrote down for him a few years back, before she died, on an old scrap of paper.

“It’s one of the strongest memories I have from Argentina,

ABUELA’S ARGENTINIAN LOCRO INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons, plus cup paprika 4 links Spanish chorizo colorado cup cumin 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 3 cups canola oil 2 yellow onions 3 red peppers ½ lb smoked bacon 1 lb stew beef, cut in 1-inch cubes

30 oz canned tomato sauce 17 oz beans, soaked overnight 26½ oz white hominy corn, soaked overnight ¼ head green cabbage, diced 2 medium Idaho potatoes ½ butternut squash 2 medium boniatos (or sweet potato) 2 medium carrots Salt and pepper to taste

1. Bring to a simmer in a saucepan 1/8 cup paprika, one link chorizo colorado diced, cumin, cayenne pepper and canola oil. Let chorizo colorado oil cool 2 hours, strain and refrigerate.

2. In a deep pot, sauté yellow onions, red peppers, 3 links chorizo colorado, bacon and roast beef for five minutes.

3. Add tomato sauce, beans and rest of vegetables and cook five minutes.

Season with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons paprika.

4. Add water until covered and simmer. Cook until beef is tender, about 45 minutes. Add water if necessary to achieve thick stew consistency.

5. Like Lamon’s grandmother, serve locro with tablespoon drizzle of chorizo colorado oil. my grandmother making me locro,” he says. “For me, there is nothing greater than when people cook for you.

One of the most beautiful feelings in the world is sharing a meal someone has made for you.”

When Lamon sits down with a bowl of it now, it undoubtedly brings

him back to those crazy nights with his family, the last bottle of wine hiding somewhere from his grandparents.

Nativo Kitchen + Bar. 1395 Brickell Avenue, 25th floor, Miami; 305-503-6529; nativokitchenandbar.com.

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A RITZY TEQUILA

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne teams up with Casa Herradura to create a unique signature tequila exclusively available at the seaside resort.

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or some of us, the thought of tequila sends shooting pains straight to our head as foggy images of salty shots and sour lime wedges creep into our memories.

It’s a bad rap for a spirit that’s been around for centuries.

But The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne and Casa Herradura are changing all that by allowing us to go behind the curtain and beyond the gates of the tequila brand’s hacienda in Mexico, where the agave spears rise from the copper-colored soil.

DREAM TEAM As a way to elevate its tequila selections, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne began a tradition eight years ago of annually selecting an exclusive barrel of tequila from Casa Herradura to bottle and serve to its distinguished guests.

“The passion and dedication that the Casa Herradura team puts into creating a beautiful, delicious and quality product is truly aligned with The Ritz-Carlton’s core values,”

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Rows of agave plants nestled against the Mexican region’s rugged terrain make for dramatic views; a bottle of Casa Herradura’s Double Barrel Tequila Reposado.

says Rosa Tamajon, the hotel’s food and beverage director.

But choosing a barrel that has the flavor profile to suit a variety of palates is harder than it seems.

This year, Huseyin Ozdemir, food and beverage manager for Cantina Beach — one of the Miami hotel’s restaurants — was entrusted with the task. Ozdemir was presented with three barrels while in Mexico.

Using the metal venencia, he gracefully poured the honey-hued nectar into our tasting glasses and we settled in at the hacienda.

From notes of spearmint, cinnamon and marshmallow to cooked agave, orange peel and pepper, tequila has layers that I’d never experienced.

Then again, it’s hard to notice those subtle tones when slurping down a shot.

The tequila inside the American white oak double reposado barrel, which Ozdemir ultimately chose for the hotel, is aged for 12 months before being poured into 240 bottles and shipped to the island resort for guests and visitors to enjoy.

Guests of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne can indulge in Casa Herradura’s specially crafted blend for the luxury resort; agave piñas ready to be cooked in a clay oven — an important part of the process; the facade of Casa Herradura’s hacienda; a bevy of colorful tequila-based cocktails at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.

ROOTED IN TRADITION Casa Herradura began distilling tequila in 1870 in Mexico’s Jalisco state, tequila’s mecca. The hacienda is located in the town of Amatitán, about an hour from the western state’s capital of Guadalajara.

Named for the Spanish word for horseshoe (a storied lucky charm), the family-owned business flourished and persevered for 137 years until 13 years ago when spirits company Brown-Forman purchased it for nearly a billion dollars. This year it celebrates its 150th anniversary; an accomplishment considering it has survived rebellions, wars and political upheavals and is now the only tequila house that still produces at its original hacienda.

The drive to Casa Herradura is checkered with symmetrical rows of agave plants — resembling a spiky vineyard landscape — nestled on the foothills of the inactive Volcán de Tequila. As the wrought iron gates peel open it’s hard not to marvel at the historic buildings, cobblestone paths lined with hundred-year-old trees and the colossal cement mill, imposing itself on the horizon.

Jimadores, or agave farmers, work in the fields to harvest the agave plants from where tequila is derived.

Plants can only be harvested after the seventh year by carefully stripping the heart, or piña, from the leaves, or pencas, using a sharp paddle-like metal instrument called coa.

In this volcanic land, there is no harvest season. The hacienda produces tequila year-round. A jimador can strip a plant in about two minutes, a team of farmers harvests 200 tons of agave every day, and it takes approximately 12 pounds of agave to make one liter of tequila.

The piñas are cooked for 26 hours and then cooled inside the ovens for 9 hours before they are removed and crushed to extract the syrupy juice. While some companies have replaced their ovens with stainless steel pressure cookers, Casa Herradura’s dedication to its original recipe ensures that up to 40 tons of piñas are hand loaded into 15 clay ovens that run daily.

“The better sugar you have, the better alcohol you can produce,” says Rubén Aceves, the brand’s global ambassador. “It’s like cooking a ribeye (steak) on the grill versus the microwave,” he illustrates with a smile.

Other ways the brand elevates its tequila is by its natural source of water from its five spring wells, only using natural yeast during fermentation and double distilling to remove all impurities, which if not taken out do attribute to those killer hangover headaches.

Each year, sixty thousand guests enter through the hacienda’s gates, each with a different perception of tequila. Upon our departure, we all leave with a new appreciation for the spirit and this legendary brand.

So next time the opportunity rises, think twice about hastily taking that shot of tequila. Instead, pay tribute to the Mexican land and its people by sipping and savoring it the way it was intended. Salud!

WORDS BY CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

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#FOLLOWINDULGETO As we transition into the warmest months of the year, thoughts of traveling to Insta-ready locations across the globe make us smile and give us a major case of wanderlust.

WORDS BY ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON

LAKE EFFECT. If you’re in need of a glam vacation that’s not-the-typical-beach stay, head to Il Sereno Lago Di Como, Lake Como’s first and only contemporary luxury hotel. The Italian destination checks all the boxes with a Michelin-starred restaurant, indulgent spa treatments, and arrive-in-style experiences like a Maserati for private transfers and boat shuttle service for guests to explore the lake and nearby restaurants. ilsereno.com.

EPICUREAN CELEBRATION. Pack your best Vineyard Vines and Lilly Pulitzer for the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival — five days of hobnobbing with winemakers and renowned chefs on the picture-perfect island located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. At this annual spring fête, choose from prestigious signature events like the Grand Tastings, with more than 150 wineries and food pairings, the elegant Harbor Gala, and even posh dinners held at private homes.

May 13-17, nantucketwinefestival.com.

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HOLLA AT HOLLAND! Celebrate spring by tiptoeing and twirling through the rows of vibrant tulip fields at Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest flower gardens that will be in full bloom through May. Armed with your camera, arrive early in the morning or before sunset for the best photos.

Make a stop in Amsterdam for King’s Day on April 27, the biggest street (and canal) party of the year for the Dutch. keukenhof.nl/en.

ELEVATED WINE & OYSTER CULINARY PAIRINGS EVENTS AND STAYCATION-

Mignonette co-owner READY HOTELS IN Ryan Roman and SOUTH FLORIDA general manager Matt ANGLING FOR A STAY. Staycay-all-day at the recently reimagined Kimpton Angler’s South Beach, a gem with Mediterranean panache that feels so removed from all the madness. The hotel impresses with a new wing featuring 85 guest rooms fitted with soaking tubs and balconies, and a panoramic rooftop pool. We suggest staying in one of the four historic buildings where you’ll find villas boasting spiral staircases and private outdoor hot tubs. We have extra love for Kimpton’s gratis wine hour, and K’Alma Spas will also visit your room for a heavenly massage. anglershotelmiami.com.

DIM SUM DELIGHTS. For dim sum and stunning ocean views, head to Dune restaurant at the coastal-chic Auberge Beach Residences & Spa in Fort Lauderdale for their Sunday Dim Sum Brunch. Pluck a range of small plates like lobster and crème fraîche popovers, chickenfried quail waffles and bao buns from the roving cart — and, don’t miss the dessert cart with donut holes — while sipping on brunch cocktails or choices from their Napa-inspired wine list. dunefortlauderdale.com.

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SEXY SERAFINA. Favored by A-listers, royals and billionaires, escape to the pristine shores of the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey, where Serafina Restaurant Group has opened a second hotel, Serafina Mare Deluxe Residence, a seeand-be-seen destination that includes Serafina Mare restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine. Expect a residential feel, with the always-ready-to-party beach club, and those shockingly blue waters, as the focal points. maredeluxeresidence.com.

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COSTA MED BISTRO + WINE

Our modern bistro cuisine offers homemade pasta and the finest wine collection in the area.

Experience the best tastes of the Mediterranean with our eclectic cuisine. Premier cooks who have mastered their craft prepare our exceptional dishes. Try our foie grass, escargots, crab cakes, mussels, and all varieties of homemade pastas. Taste perfectionby indulging in our lamb chops, veal, and filet mignon.

Every dish is prepared with the freshest ingredients available and presented just as beautiful as the flavors. Our intimate dining room is perfect for a special date night to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or to simply share a magnificent meal. We also offer an exceptional wine list, rare local & imported beers, port and dessert wines, all a perfect way to end a great night.

Reserve today for an unforgettable meal.

260 Crandon Boulevard, Suites 45 & 46, The Square Shopping Center, Key Biscayne; 305-361-7575; info@costamedrestaurant.com; costamedrestaurant.com.

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Experience Japanese cuisine at its best at this contemporary and chic restaurant in Key Biscayne. Bright and earthy interiors with modern decor greatly complement its new range of creative menus created by the Chef, a pioneer in Japanese cuisine. We choose only the finest ingredients; they add passion to our recipes to deliver unique flavors to our customers. Come and experience a whole new level of hospitality at Kazumi — your new favorite Japanese restaurant.

260 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 16, The Square Shopping Center, Key Biscayne; 305-361-2675; kazumirestaurant.com.

From Flagler Street where it all began, to Brickell City Centre: Visit the new boutique from Kirk Jewelers, designed to offer a true luxury buying experience for Swiss timepieces and major jewelry brands. Family owned and operated, and genuinely committed to provide first class service. Since 1947. Kirk Jewelers, Brickell City Centre, 701 South Miami Avenue, Level 3, Miami; kirkJewelers.com.

GOLD MARQUESS FINE CHINESE CUISINE

We invite guests to experience a casual atmosphere where modern Asian decor meets a retained authentic Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy dishes like Peking Duck and Dried Scallop Fried Rice along with a harmonized wine and cocktail menu. Sample the expansive Dim Sum dishes carefully hand-crafted from scratch every day.

Or come celebrate an exclusive event with family and friends. We invite enthusiasts of both classic and modern Chinese dining to sit down for an experience worth remembering. 8525 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines; 954-367-7730; GoldMarquess.com; Follow us @GoldMarquess.

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Never heard of Ponte Vedra? You’ll want to keep this slice of heaven on Florida’s northeast coast a secret.

aking my way from Miami to the ritzy seaside enclave of Ponte Vedra Beach, located about 40 minutes from historic St. Augustine on Florida’s northeast coast, A1A escalates into an eye-popping parade of homes. And by homes, I mean extravagant mansions not often seen in cookie-cutter beachside communities. The top is down on my aging convertible, and the salty ocean breeze is like medicine to my lungs after five hours of interstate driving. Pulling into a red-bricked roundabout, a fountain festooned with seahorses that sweetly spew water into a pool signals my arrival at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, a AAA Five-Diamond resort that’s been a landmark vacation spot and private club since 1928. While many have never heard of it, the resort’s laidback luxury and amenity-rich offerings

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Though synonymous with golf, the exclusive Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (above) offers other charms including beachside lounging and dining (left).

draw a who’s-who of past presidents, celebs, athletes and families with standing reservations. Swallowing up 300-plus acres, with a half-mile of private beach, it’s a stately place where attendants know your name, but it’s easy to disappear for secluded relaxation.

SEASIDE RECHARGE Boasting a historic inn with beautiful magnolia floors and crackling fireplaces, 10 buildings, and posh sister property The Lodge & Club located two miles away, guests can choose how they want to vacation.

Each building has its own décor

ranging from beach house-chic to French country, and most offer the chance to have your toes in the silky sand within a few steps. The resort will even set up beach chairs/ umbrellas in front of your place, so you can conveniently pop in and out of your room. I spent two nights in the contemporary Atlantic House, where my room was decked out in a crisp, beachy palette, yet modern with a marble bathroom fitted with a freestanding oval tub and a high-tech mirror with a TV in it.

While staying there put me in easy walking distance to all the sprawling resort’s offerings, it was my night at The Lodge & Club, the 66-room sister property with a more intimate feel, that captured my heart.

Right and center right: Both the Inn and Lodge offer guests grand spacious suites, modern bathrooms and colorful views of the shoreline.

After enjoying their complimentary daily afternoon tea, I literally didn’t leave my spacious suite. A gigantic king bed, soaking tub, a parlor with a fireplace and cozy window seat meant for languorously gazing at the ocean, and room service — this place gets me. Guests have access to all the amenities of the Inn & Club, but you’ll want to linger at the adults-only pool or the fire pit on the oceanfront lawn.

AT YOUR LEISURE Each morning, still wearing my pajamas, I slid open my door and stepped into the sand to watch the sun gloriously emerge over the ocean.

People were already walking the wide stretch of beach or scouring the shoreline for fossilized shark’s teeth. The resort has a clever plan: they don’t want guests to leave the property. That means never-ending activities thanks to two golf courses, 15 tennis courts, four pools, and two fitness centers offering more classes than most gyms; parents can even drop their kids at daycare for three hours as part of the resort fee.

A full day should be devoted to the spa, the biggest in northeast Florida, where a towering fountain made of mermaids and seahorses is the centerpiece of a huge relaxation room which feels more social than tranquil (however, there is a dedicated quiet room). I suggest hitting the steam room/sauna before a treatment, like a rubdown with warm Himalayan salt stones, then posting up at the private pool to sip cocktails in the sun.

If you want to venture off-property, book a guided kayak eco-tour to explore the wildlife rich Guana Preserve, where you could spot bald eagles, wading birds and possibly a skittish alligator.

EXCLUSIVE DINING With 14 dining options sprinkled between the two properties (reserved only for guests/club members) you’ll never go hungry. An absolute-must

Above: Start the evening with the Chef’s Table experience at Seahorse Grille; warm up fireside before settling in for the night (left).

is the ten-course tasting menu at the Chef's Table in Seahorse Grille, where you’ll sit at a table perched on the kitchen line, while chef de cuisine Erik Osol creates dishes that will impress even the biggest food snob. Think miso seabass sitting atop a green curry and pickled strawberry sauce that marinated for more than a year, tender octopus in a chunky peanut-chili oil, and filet mignon crowned with foie gras. It’s a menu created just for you, which means no one else at the restaurant is having it.

That’s the vibe at the resort — you’re treated like you are part of an exclusive club, yet smothered with genteel, Southern hospitality. pontevedra.com.

WORDS BY ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON

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SeaDream Yacht Club is reimagining the most exclusive way to sail the high seas.

rom the moment you step on board the SeaDream mega-yacht you know the experience is going to be different.

Greeted by name and a flute of champagne, personally escorted to your ocean-view suite (there are no interior, windowless cabins here) and the lack of crowds all contribute to a luxuriously serene feeling only surpassed by the idyllic vistas rising from the endless indigo waters.

A Norwegian family rooted in the cruising industry owns the luxury yacht company; its patriarch Atle Brynestad co-founded Seabourn Cruise Line (now owned by Carnival Corporation) and is the former chairman of Cunard Line.

The casual yet posh vessel prides itself on being more yacht-like than cruise-like. Complete with haute cuisine, exclusive land excursions, plenty of water toys, pristine interiors and stellar service, SeaDream embodies the megayacht lifestyle.

With only 56 staterooms, SeaDream’s guest count maxes out at 112. During our trip, there were about 80 passengers, which made the ship feel spirited yet private. There was never a line at the bar, a race to reserve a seat by the pool or an eternal wait for a tender to shore.

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FIVE-STAR SERVICE With a crew of 95, you can count on superlative service. Friendly waiters are at hand to carry your plate back to your table from the lunch buffet bursting with king crab legs, oysters and delicate pastries. Talented bartenders know your drink of

choice by the second day and have it ready as you step up to the bar. Nightly surprises — in addition to Bvlgari toiletries — appear on our beds thanks to our thoughtful cabin stewardess.

It’s easy to see why SeaDream boasts a 50% return guest rate on any given voyage.

From the moment their passengers step into their elegant mega-vessels, SeaDream showers them with luxurious extras that make the voyage to awe-inspiring locations across the world all the more enjoyable.

Clockwise from left: Lie back and experience the breathtaking sights while lounging on the deck of SeaDream’s mega-yachts; indulge in a tower of claws; stretch and tone muscles with an on-deck yoga session; refreshing cocktails, craft beers and more at The Top of the Yacht Bar; international destinations include a très chic stop in glamorous Nice, France.

ON ISLAND TIME For us who live in South Florida, the Caribbean’s proximity lets us vacation in our familiar warm sun, white sand and winsome sea without much effort.

In the same amount of time it takes to drive from Miami to Key West, you can fly to one of the islands from where SeaDream departs and be rewarded with new adventures, discoveries and cultures.

Returning from summers along the Mediterranean, twin yachts, SeaDream I and II island hop from November to April with stops including laid-back lands like the British Virgin Islands (think Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda and Tortola) and the uber-trendy St. Barths. While flip-flops and a bathing suit is your holiday uniform for most islands, make sure to pack something stylish for when you anchor at St. Barths. Most ports do embrace the breezy island lifestyle we all crave during a Caribbean vacation, but there’s something special about the French island’s glamour and understated elegance. Make sure to check out Nikki Beach’s outpost and the gorgeous, recently reopened Eden Roc property.

FUN IN THE SUN SeaDream offers passengers a slew of daily entertainment options. Spend the day on land enjoying one of the excursions exclusively created for SeaDream guests like an ATV adventure, private cooking class or rum distillery tour and tasting. My favorite way to savor the days was lounging up on the sky deck’s plush day beds under a shady umbrella with a book in hand.

When the temperature heated up, I simply wandered downstairs to the ship’s swim platform and into the refreshing sea for a swim, some jet ski fun or a jump or two on the floating trampoline.

Once everyone’s back on board from the day’s adventures, the ship hums with lively chatter

and cheery clicks of glasses during nightly cocktail hours, which precede the coursed dinners that vary each evening to feature truffle pastas, tender duck, lamb and lobster and a separate (and quite delicious) plant-based and vegan menu.

A SeaDream voyage is inclusive of all gourmet meals, an open bar with premium labels and a daily selection of fine wines so indulge in it all, after all you’re on a lavish yacht vacation. Before heading to bed, stop by the piano bar for a song or two, and make sure to reserve the premium Balinese bed on the sky deck to sleep under the stars one evening.

The entire trip is magical with whimsical surprises throughout — like a decadent dessert extravaganza (which takes the pastry chef and team 24 hours to create) and a festive bartender flair show paired with Caribbean-inspired cocktails — but SeaDream’s crowning achievement, a secret that we won’t reveal, is unveiled in an unparalleled spectacle of lavish delights against a breathtaking backdrop. The mystery will be revealed on your own SeaDream luxury tailored voyage and trust us, the anticipation will be well worth the wait. All aboard!

WORDS BY CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

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A World Within Itself

Darwin may have put the Galápagos Islands on the map, but a bucket-list luxury voyage brings the fearless wildlife and drama of the remote islands alive in the modern-day world.

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ithin minutes of our Zodiac fastening off the island of Española, one of the oldest in the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands, what feels like a scene from a Discovery Channel special unfolds in front of our eyes. Yards from the beach, a sea lion has just given birth to a pup in the sand, and the baby is hungrily nursing for the first time. Above, a frigate bird known as the “pirate of the sky” circles, angling to steal its next meal. “There’s always a lot of drama here. It’s like a soap opera,” says our guide, Fernando Sánchez, as the mother sea lion begins barking, and her baby sweetly echoes her distinct call. “If you look around, there are so many stories happening.”

Sánchez’s words ring true as he continues to lead us along a designated trail, where other than the skittish Sally Lightfoot crabs who scurry back and forth along the lava rocks, the animals barely seem to notice us. We’re forced to navigate around clusters of red-and-teal marine iguanas — that look nothing like our

South Florida friends — who refuse to move from their spots in the sun. Like the Big 5 in Africa, they’re one of the fascinating must-sees here, as they don’t exist anywhere else in the world; and these particular ones amazingly morph from black to their present Christmas-like colors during mating season. Winding along the trail, we quickly grab our cameras, as another captivating story plays out. Two magnificent waved albatrosses are involved in a comical courtship dance, the birds rapidly clacking their bills like swords, “mooing,” then bobbing and weaving, as they check to see if the other is a worthy mate for life. All of this as a nearby blowhole theatrically shoots saltwater into the air. As we arrive back to our Zodiac an hour or so later, our minds already racing with stories and our fancy cameras full of images, the newborn sea lion is being nudged into the shallows by its mother, taking its first ceremonial dip in the ocean.

Travelers can lay back and take in the inimitable sights on the deck of Ecoventura’s mega-yachts, the Origin and Theory.

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the life THE LAND BEFORE TIME That breathtaking drama of the Galápagos Islands, a remote archipelago situated around 600 miles off mainland Ecuador that served as the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, comes to life while sailing aboard Ecoventura’s newest mega-yacht, Theory. It’s one of two identical luxury yachts in the Galápagos touting the prestigious Relais & Châteaux brand (the other its sister yacht, Origin), offering guests the chance to embark on a 7-night cruise with two different itineraries.

During the week, you’ll visit around 8-9 islands, each with different personalities, astonishing landscapes that drastically range from idyllic beaches to barren volcanic rock, and mindblowing animal encounters — all while soaking up the posh amenities and gourmet food that are synonymous with the Relais & Châteaux name.

The crisp navy-and-white yacht boasts ten staterooms with large, comfy beds, rainfall showers and floor-to-ceiling windows that forever connect you with the ocean. A plush communal living room that rivals one of a hotel leads to a bar and dining room, where a seemingly neverending banquet of snacks and food awaits each day. In between activities, bartenders who’ve mastered your favored drink greet you with a cold beverage on the sun deck, where a dip in the hot tub is encouraged after long hikes.

One of the biggest advantages: the yacht’s two uber-knowledgeable naturalists/guides, who break guests into small groups to explore the islands each day. A staggering 97 percent of the Galápagos is protected by the National Park, which means visitors must be with a registered guide and stay at least six feet away from the animals to minimize the impact on the fragile environment.

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Opulence on the high seas on Ecoventura’s vessels; a land iguana enjoys a moment of sunbathing; a flock of flamingos graze in the waters of the Galápagos archipelago.

“Otherwise, what we have here will not be around.

The animals are still unafraid of people, and we’ve been able to preserve the unique flora and fauna because of these regulations,” says Sánchez, who keeps a strict eye out for excited guests who wander off designated trails or unleash camera flashes. “We’re still in a bubble. The islands haven’t changed much since Darwin visited.”

BUCKET-LIST EXPERIENCES When Darwin visited the Galápagos Islands for two months in 1835, he fondly wrote, “The archipelago is a little world within itself,” and this cruise plunges you into that dynamic world. Days are jam-packed with three-to-five activities, with the chance to zoom off on Zodiacs to hike and explore the island of the day, or shimmy into a wetsuit for snorkeling.

During our first full day on San Cristóbal, we found ourselves dipping in the cerulean blue waters and basking in the sun with the everpresent sea lions, who sit in yoga-like poses along the shore. Even if you’re not a birder, the seabirds of the Galápagos will amaze and capture your heart. Hiking around Punta Pitt, we’re met with weeks-old blue-footed boobies — adorably enveloped in fluffy feathers and whose feet haven’t yet burst from white to bright blue — who wobble and fall as they awkwardly test out their wings. This is the only place to see all three of the iconic species, including the red-footed booby and Nazca booby, and as we continue along the rugged trails, we spy all

Red-footed boobies may feed at sea, but they can often be seen perching on coastal trees; the native Galápagos tortoise is the largest living species of its kind; witness lava flows and unique wildlife (like brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crabs) on Fernandina Island.

three perched in trees and on rocks nestled close to the walkway. They inquisitively stare back at us, allowing us to photograph their brilliantly colored beaks and feet that I’ve only seen in books. Things become somber, though, when our guide reminds us that sworn enemies like the thieving frigates often sleep in the same trees. “While it can be heaven for us, these desolate islands can be hell for some species.

It’s a constant fight for food, partners, or a nest,” says Sofía Darquea. “You’re always sleeping with the enemy.”

Our hope is later renewed on the small island of Floreana, where we stalk (from afar) bright pink Galápagos flamingos wading in a brackish lake, and then giddily watch as the flock pierces the sky in a pink explosion. And, one of the most incredible spectacles happens on North Seymour Island, where male frigates grandly inflate red pouches on their chests (that look like they could burst at any moment) in an effort to look more attractive to female mates.

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dotted with hotels, shops and restaurants. That overwhelming feeling quickly fades when we ascend into the highlands to see the world-famous giant tortoises with their dome-shaped shells and long necks roaming free at El Chato Tortoise Reserve. Even after snapping tons of photos, none truly captured their massive size. Later in the day, during a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, we meet a super-hero of sorts, Super Diego; the tortoise was brought in from the San Diego Zoo to help bring back his subspecies after goats and rats threatened to wipe them out. “He’s the father of 800 babies,” Sánchez informs us, as we look at the 100-yearold-plus tortoise who barely moves and is in “retirement” after a job well done.

BELOW THE SURFACE If you travel between June and November, the Humboldt Current brings cold, nutrientrich waters to the Galápagos, which means an extraordinary abundance of marine life.

“Shark!” yells someone in our group, as everyone scrambles off the side of the Zodiac into the water, eagerly paddling to the area off Bartolomé

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Island where the shark was spotted. The shark is quickly forgotten, as tiny Galápagos penguins dive from rocks and dart through the water, while playful sea lions eagerly lead our group through their playground of underwater caves.

As I float in the shallows, leisurely following a group of brightly colored fish, what looks like a rock on the ocean floor catches my attention.

A pair of eyes suddenly flip open and stare back at me — forcing me to blink to see if I was imagining things — until a smartly camouflaged octopus reveals its hiding place in the sand.

All of those once-in-a-lifetime moments, and those brilliantly adaptive and unique animals, are why the park and guides work so hard to keep this natural jewel unchanged. As Darwin wrote, “The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man,” and a trip to the Galápagos will leave you completely in awe of nature’s glory, and hopefully with a stronger drive to protect our planet.

WORDS BY ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON

Find more information at ecoventura.com.

Cruises are priced at $8,050 per person.

Well-trained local guides lead the way for small groups of visitors at a time; unforgettable up close and personal experiences with wildlife.

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“Life takes you to unexpected places — Love — for family, friends and community brings you home.”

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MOVING

FORWARD

Throughout history, the most significant changes have been accomplished by the banding together of communities.

During those moments, we can count on there being figures that stand out because of their leadership skills and natural charisma. In partnership with Brightline Trains, INDULGE got to know a few of Miami’s power players that influence the city’s culture, be it through public service, entertainment, technology, education, or transportation.

While each one contributes to their respective industries in their own way, there’s one thing on which they all agree: the ��� has got it going on. And it’s only getting better.

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MAYOR FRANCIS SUAREZ Named to the 2019 TIME 100 Next List, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has an eye toward the city’s future as a hub for both technology-based entrepreneurship and climate adaptability. As chair of the environmental committee for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Suarez is on the frontlines of environmental policy across the nation. Locally, he’s created the Miami Forever Bond, a resiliency bond that counts affordable housing a top priority. “We have to make sure we have a Miami that’s not just here forever, but is also here for everyone,” says Suarez.

What exciting things are on the horizon for Miami?

Miami is so diverse and it’s growing incredibly. We continue to have these global events like the Super Bowl, the launch of the Inter Miami soccer team and Formula One. Next year, we also have the College Football National Championships and we just announced the World Baseball Classic. The sky is the limit for this city.

What’s your go-to restaurant for a dinner out with the family?

My wife Gloria and I live in Coconut Grove with our two children, Andrew, 6, and Gloriana, 2. We love going to Bellini at Mr. C — it’s incredible what’s going on in that area. We also enjoy Strada in the Grove and Tigertail + Mary. I just became vegan — it’s something I’ve been

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doing for the last six months. There’s a great place that serves healthy dishes downtown called Manna Life Food that I order from often.

As a now-vegan mayor, how are you leading a healthy lifestyle movement in the community?

We’ve worked with organizations like DeliverLean on a healthy city campaign. During Hurricane Irma, through the city’s emergency procedures, we procured meals through DeliverLean to feed thousands of elderly people.

I want to build on that to make sure our first responders in natural disasters are eating healthy and that the homeless and those below the poverty line in the city are getting nutritious food. We are working on programs that will be announced later this year to help increase the city’s nutrition profile.

Previous spread and this page: Mayor Suarez wears a ROLEX Datejust 41 in Stainless Steel, available at Kirk Jewelers, Brickell City Centre.

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EMILIO ESTEFAN World-renowned music, television and film producer, Emilio Estefan has shaped the careers of superstars like Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Ricky Martin — not to mention his powerhouse wife Gloria. Over the span of a 40-year career, Estefan’s racked up honors including a Presidential Medal of Freedom, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and countless Grammy Awards. Today, his daughter Emily is also a rising star musician. He and Gloria have further solidified their place in Miami culture as local restaurateurs and hoteliers.

Where do you go for live music in Miami today?

I’m so proud of the Performance Series that we produce in the Miami Design District’s Palm Court in the spring and fall. It’s a weekly series that’s free and open to the public. We’ve had incredible artists perform like The Wailers, Il Volo, Gloria Gaynor, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Secada and my daughter Emily.

What are your go-to spots for shopping and art in the Design District?

There are great stores like Tom Ford, Bvlgari and Gucci.

After shopping, you have to stop at Estefan Kitchen

for lunch or dinner and our famous mojitos. We also have live music on the weekends. For art, Gary Nader’s gallery in nearby Wynwood features amazing pieces you won’t see anywhere else in the world.

What’s a travel destination you return to time and time again?

Gloria and I love heading north to Vero Beach, where we have a second home. We go with the family. Costa d’ Este is an award-winning beach resort that we opened in Vero. It’s quiet, relaxing and only a three-hour drive from Miami.

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MELISSA MEDINA Named a 2019 Power Leader in Technology by the South Florida Business Journal, Melissa Medina is shaping Miami’s future as a global tech hub through her role as president of eMerge Americas. Known as the premier technology event of the Americas, the conference will be held November 4-5 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

“My personal mission is to empower women, empower entrepreneurs and empower youth in our community,” says Medina. “eMerge Americas has allowed me to impact each of these groups.”

What’s your favorite app that we might not know about?

I used the app Withlocals on my last trip to Europe with my kids and it was great. The app matches you with a local tour guide and they customize experiences for you based on what your interests are. It’s pretty neat and all of the local tour guides we were matched with were wonderful.

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What's your favorite Florida destination for a weekend getaway?

Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo is a quick one-hour drive from our house. My family and I spend time in the water, take in the ocean breeze and most importantly, disconnect and spend a lot of quality time together.

What’s your top travel hack?

As a mom of five, it’s very important to travel as light as possible. I discovered the Away brand carry-on luggage and it changed my life!

Now, we travel everywhere with our carry-ons.

If we’re going somewhere that requires thick clothing, like ski gear, I ship that in advance.

What do you love about Miami in the springtime?

I love that the weather allows you to be outside more than ever. I enjoy going to parks with my kids, playing tennis, boating, going to my sons’ soccer and lacrosse games, and family meals in outdoor restaurants, such as Glass & Vine in Coconut Grove.

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Jewelry by Roberto Coin and Freida Rothman.

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Available at Kirk Jewelers, Brickell City Centre.

CARLA HILL “I believe Miami has lived in the cultural 21st century for quite some time,” says Carla Hill.

As an education veteran of over 15 years, Hill is the director of inclusion and community engagement at the elite Ransom Everglades School, where she leads their diversity and equity initiatives. “As a community we’ve adopted each other's traditions in such a way that we see a morning cafecito and a lunchtime sprinkling of Haitian pikliz on our rice and peas, for instance, as a Miami norm,” says Hill. “We have so many unique stories that make up our city.”

What's your favorite family-friendly restaurant in Miami?

Jamrock Cuisine in West Kendall has the best Jamaican-style Sunday breakfast. My husband Marlon was born in Jamaica and he says that their Sunday breakfast reminds him of cherished childhood meals with his grandmother in Kingston. I love their hominy corn porridge. It's deliciously sweet and creamy with subtle Caribbean spice notes of nutmeg and cinnamon.

What’s a travel destination you return to time and time again?

I make my way to my family's home country of Trinidad and Tobago at least once a year no matter what and I love going for the famous Carnival celebration. I’ll arrive in time to experience about five days of nonstop fetes before the official two-day-long parade of costumed bands. I'm surrounded by everything I love — soca music and family. Most importantly, the parade is my way of honoring my ancestors and participating in the legacy of this passed down living ritual of freedom.

What’s your ideal Miami stay cation?

Almost every Fourth of July my cousins, who reside in the Atlanta and DC areas, have met us in Miami for a long weekend at the W Miami on Brickell Avenue. After spending a day by the pool, we join the masses of people downtown to watch the fireworks. Directly after the fireworks end, we make a mad dash to Calle Ocho and order what seems like pounds of ice cream at Azucar.

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PATRICK GODDARD As president of Brightline Trains, Patrick Goddard is changing the way we get around in South Florida. The high-speed rail already connects Miami to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach with plans for expansion to Orlando, Boca Raton, Aventura and PortMiami.

“From the daily pleasures of having dinner in a different city to connecting businesses to new markets, I believe the future of South Florida will continue to move in the direction of a car-free lifestyle,” says Goddard.

What’s your ideal Brightline train hopping itinerary?

So many of our weekend guests from Miami enjoy taking Brightline to Restoration Hardware in downtown West Palm Beach for brunch.

After trying it myself, it’s easy to know why.

Anytime you’re in Palm Beach, you can’t forget about the Breakers. I am in awe of the beauty and history within that property every time I visit. It’s also great for Fort Lauderdale to have a Wharf locale now and I enjoy taking the train there on the weekends for a casual bite that’s just a short stroll from the station.

What’s your most memorable experience traveling by train before joining Brightline?

My father is English so growing up in Ireland, we used to take the Car Ferry from Rosslare in Ireland to Holyhead in Wales, visit with my aunt for lunch and continue by car to Liverpool, where my grandparents lived. My three brothers and I all looked forward to loading up on the included complimentary English breakfast.

They didn’t know what was coming for them!

What do you love about South Florida in the springtime?

Brightline doesn’t go to the Keys, but I really enjoy taking the family down to Islamorada and being on the water. The Miami Heat season is usually pretty exciting and now with Inter Miami FC kicking off their inaugural season, there is really no shortage of things to do.

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1. Mireille Chancy Gonzalez, Iran Issa Khan and Amaris Jones. 2. Theresa Chromati and Victoria Rogers together with Franklin Sirmans and Pamela Joyner. 3. Symeria and Gary Hudson.

4. Richard and Laura Parsons with Carol and Ira Hall. 5. Chakaia Booker and Mark Borghi.6. Kriszti Panyi and Maria Jacobo together with George Sura and Gaby Santos. 7. Barron Channer and Theresa Heron. 8. Peter Thomas and Suzan McDowell. 9. Genelle Trader, Dorothy A. Terrell and Valerie Riles.

10. Joan Levien Robertson and Amanda Williams together with Kirk Ivy and Tracey Robertson Carter.

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Honoring philanthropist and collector Pamela Joyner, Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Art + Soul event highlighted the artistic institution’s Fund for African American Art, which allows the museum to purchase and showcase contemporary art by African American artists for its permanent collection.

The fund’s most recent art acquisitions by artists Theresa Chromati and Vaughn Spann were revealed by PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans during the evening, which also included an intimate dinner by chef Amaris Jones, and entertainment by Guitars Over Guns, a nonprofit that offers students from disadvantaged backgrounds both music education and mentorship.

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by Valentino, welcoming Miami’s community of artists, philanthropists, civic leaders and arts supporters for PAMM’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

The evening honored museum Trustee Susana Ibargüen and John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Chairman and CEO Alberto Ibargüen for their longtime support of the museum and vital role in enhancing Miami’s arts community over the last two decades.

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1. Adam and Alexa Wolman. 2. Ana Navarro with Lee Brian Schrager. 3. Craig Robins. 4. The terrace of the Pérez Art Museum Miami was aglow during the dinner and honors portion of the evening. 5. Jorge M. Pérez and Alberto Ibargüen together with PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans. 6. Dale Newberg and Erin Michelle Newberg. 7. DJ Gabby Mejia took control of the tunes at the after-party.

8. Mei Yu together with Wayne and Arlene Chaplin. 9. Julio Frenk and Mayor Carlos A Gimenez. 10. Dorothy and Aaron Podhurst.

11. Tanvi Vattikuti Abbhi, Padma Raj Vattikuti and Susie Wahab.

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An afternoon of delight at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s �th annual Splendor in the Garden luncheon Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, along with honorary chairs Swanee DiMare and Frances Sevilla-Sacasa, celebrated the anticipated Splendor in the Garden luncheon, where high society gathered to view the new spring clothing collections presented by Neiman Marcus. Attended by more than 350 guests, the fashion-forward occasion attracted guests from Pinecrest to Palm Beach to raise funds for lush Miami property. As usual, INDULGE Senior Fashion Editor Elysze Held was on hand to take in the day’s top trends.

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1. Dusty Pinks on the Neiman Marcus runway. 2. Daniela Swaebe in Pucci pink with Gioconda Baltodano. 3. Laura Buccellati in dark floral Giambattista Valli dress and pink Buccellati clutch. 4. Linda Levy Goldberg with Susannah Shubin in light florals. 5. Honoree Jennifer Montoya looked chic in an Alexis Mabille dress. 6. Marysol Patton and Tara Solomon put their best Birkins forward. 7. Lucy Morillo toting a YSL bag together with Marile López with an Hermès Birkin. 8. Gigi Whitman in flowing neutrals. 9. Carole Phillips in monochromic Fendi crème look. 10. Lauren Harrison and Daisy Olivera love a good animal print.

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Amid swaying palms on a moonlit evening, approximately 400 exclusive guests — a who’s who of South Florida philanthropists and community leaders — gathered at this year’s Gala in the Garden, where Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden highlighted the success of their conservation and education-based programs. The elegantly clad invitees dressed to the nines to honor the ambiance of the evening, many dressed in twinkling silver and royal blue ensembles.

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2. Laurie Jennings in Roland Mouret, with Trish Bell dressed in custom sequins. 3. Bob Dickinson with Andrea Dickinson on trend in a royal blue gown. 4. Jane Woolridge in a vintage gown. 5. Symeria Hudson in a Michelle Mason design, together with Gary Hudson in Hugo Boss. 6. Hayden Hosford in a sleek silver Naeem Khan dress. 7. Paul DiMare in a bespoke tuxedo and Swanee DiMare glamorously clothed in a Jovani gown (and dazzling diamonds!). 8. Sonia Gibson in Michael Kors, with John Grisham in Dolce & Gabbana. 9. Yvonne and Scott Silver decked out in Fendi, Gucci and Vuitton. 10. Refined and romantic: Robert Barlick and Ana Codina Barlick.

11. Artists Rachel Mica Weiss and Haley Josephs in their own designs.

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look at every piece of furniture and every object as an individual sculpture,” says Kelly Wearstler, the interior designer whose pieces are some of the most exciting furnishings on the market today. As a designer she cut her teeth creating impactful hotel interiors, including local icons such as The Tides on South Beach and The Viceroy on Brickell Avenue — the last a sexy mix of bold marble slabs, geometric prints and unexpected proportions. Today she is one of the most prolific names in design, her eponymous line includes fabric, wallpaper, lighting, rugs and, of course, furniture. Her new Zephyr Sofa incorporates the features that make her designs so eye-catching: a modern and sculptural silhouette with a deep seat and low back accented by cast brass legs with a hand-applied hammered texture. Shown here in the newly available Tobacco fabric, the print is like a Cubist work of art: bold, yet utterly elegant.

Kelly Wearstler Zephyr Sofa in Tobacco, $9,866. Monica James & Co. 131 Northeast 40th Street, Design District; 305-576-6222; monicajames.com.

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