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N THIS ISSUE, WE KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH OUR WINE & FOOD ISSUE IN ANTICIPATION OF THE 2017 SOUTH Beach Wine & Food Festival. We take a look at Miami’s 10 biggest names in the food & beverage industry. We also highlight this year’s honorary guest at the SOBEWFF Tribute Dinner, the famed chef José Andrés—who has also just opened a brand-new Bazaar in the SLS Brickell. Multimillion-dollar producer Brett Ratner is our cover story, and he discusses his new whiskey venture, The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey. Also coming up is the 2017 Yachts Miami Beach Boat Show, so we take a sneak peek at some of the massive vessels coming to

Miami Beach to line Collins Avenue and Island Gardens Deep Harbour. Of course, we recap on some of this season’s hottest events, including our week-long Art Basel parties. Miami’s season is just kicking off, and it’s already off to a tremendous start. We look forward to what’s coming next. To keep up, make sure to tune into our social media channels @hauteliving on Instagram and /hautelivingmiami on Facebook, as well as our new Haute Living mobile app available on the app store.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

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UPLAND Stephen Starr’s new SoFi hotspot.

Brett Ratner at Hilhaven Lodge

EDITOR’S LETTER

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The best of Park City during Utah’s famed Sundance Film Festival

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Multimillion-dollar producer Brett Ratner talks new whiskey venture

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Haute stories trending on HauteLiving.com and the Haute Living app.

WOMEN: Going Tribal MEN: City Hiker

Extraordinary Complications

HAUTE AUTO

2017 The Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Cabriolet

HAUTE INSIDER On Miami’s rising sea levels and the real estate market

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On his upcoming SOBEWFF Tribute dinner and new restaurant

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SHOPPING.

Brickell City Centre finally opens in downtown Miami

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Plant-based chef Matthew Kenney discusses his wellness retreats

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Miami’s three new must-try restaurants for the upcoming year

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The scoop on Komodo’s signature mule cocktail

bivalves from Sugar ShoppingFabulous at the Brickell City Centre

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Glitter and Glam Diamonds and gold shine in intricate settings

HAUTE FASHION

Man of Style: Actor Justin Hartley sports the coolest new pieces from the Louis Vuitton denim collection

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Alicia Piazza takes us through Piedmont, Italy

Miami’s power players in the food and beverage industry

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A look inside Yachts Miami Beach 2017

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Art of Innovation Opening of DÔA TAG Heuer and Alec Monopoly Basel Takeover Philippe Starck & Sam Nazarian Cover Dinner Hublot After-Party on Star Island World AIDS Day with Victoria Beckham Black Jaguar-White Tiger Charity Brunch DJ Khaled’s Birthday WBC Dinner with Lennox Lewis Rolls-Royce Holiday BBQ Roundup

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David Sinegal on his new business in the wine world

Power broker Dora Puig on her favorite neighborhoods

Yachts Miami Beach megayacht

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HAUTE LIVING APP Check out the best of what’s happening in your city and the latest news about restaurants, shops and night spots on the new Haute Living app.

Salotto Beauty at the 1 Hotel

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the high-rolling charity event at Nobu Miami with partners Hublot, Louis XIII and

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more for the All-In for All-Stars organization, where celebs like Vivica A. Fox showed up. We also shared how to go to the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (the world’s richest horse race) in the utmost style. The 1 Hotel has haute new openings on its spa level to be explored. Whether you’re on your laptop or on the go, you can find everything you need to know in Miami on HauteLiving.com or our new Haute Living app.

F’rosé at the Standard

Haute Living was a proud media sponsor of the 3rd Annual All-In for All-Stars charity poker game. The event was held at Nobu Miami Beach and raised more than $450,000 to directly benefit the organization, which is the nation’s largest after-school based program targeting middle school youth. The fun philanthropic day drew in celebs and boldface names who all joined in to help support the cause.

Brad Pyatt prevailed and took home the first-place prize.

HauteLiving.com shared a haute 5 guide on the top healthy cocktails in the city. So, for those of you who wanted to maintain your 2017 resolutions without doing the month dry, we’ve got you covered. Our picks that made the list included Tocaya Organica’s Hibiscus Margarita; the Spicy Nina from Nina’s House at The Confidante; Plant Food + Wine’s The Sacred; Marrakesh Garden from Byblos; and of course, the famous F’rosé from The Standard. With these haute picks, you’ll have no problem staying healthy in the new year. Who says you can’t have it all?

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GUCCI Small shoulder bag in red crocodile with metal snake closure, $18,000.

Available at Gucci stores nationwide.

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Available at select Oscar de la Renta boutiques.

CHANEL Tweed aged ruthenium metal bag, $6,300 .

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VALENTINO GARAVANI Resort 2017 heels, $1,295.

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GOING TRIBAL

Designers were inspired by all things tribal in their spring/ summer 2017 collections. The catwalks were full of exotic color, prints, patterns, and intricately designed fabrics that reference rich cultures worldwode.. What’s remarkable about tribal-inspired design is how so many disparate patterns can work together, which makes for a very fresh take on haute boho style.

DOLCE & GABBANA Sequined payette and fringe MJ pumps, $1,175.

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RALPH LAUREN Black grain calf leather sling bag, $1,350.

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LOUIS VUITTON Steamer backpack, price upon request.

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BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Lightweight double fleece trousers with crete, $795.

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GUCCI Leather sole booties in black leather, $1,190.

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ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Sneakers, price upon request.

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WATCHTrend

BY ROBERTA NAAS

Every January, one of the most exclusive watch exhibitions in the world takes place in Geneva. The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is a by-invitation-only event, where premiere watch brands show off their newest timepieces, including some over-the-top grand complications.

The incredible chiming timepiece— the brand’s first Grande Sonnerie—was in research and development for 11 years.

The Greubel Forsey Grande Sonnerie houses 855 movement parts, including three cathedral gongs and two hammers.

Eleven years in the research and development stages, this is Greubel Forsey’s first Grande Sonnerie. It retails for about $1.4 million.

MUSIC TO THE EARS GREUBEL FORSEY, makers of some of the most complex and exclusive timepieces in the world, unveils the nearly $1.4 million Grand Sonnerie. The incredible chiming timepiece, the brand’s first Grande Sonnerie, spent 11 years in the research and development stages and has two patents pending.

The elaborate movement consists of 855 individual components (the watch has 935 parts in total), including a specially developed acoustic resonance cage to perfect a pure chiming sound. The Grande Sonnerie incorporates cathedral gongs and multiple striking hammers enabling it to sound in three modes: Grande Sonnerie (strikes the hours and the quarter hours in passing); Petite Sonnerie (strikes the hours in passing); Silence (to quiet the striking). It also has 11 security functions built in to protect from damage. Also incorporated into the manual-wind watch is the brand’s signature Tourbillon 24 Seconds (inclined tourbillon escapement to compensate for errors in timekeeping due to gravity’s effect on the watch). Only five to eight pieces will be built annually.

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WATCHTrend CELESTIA BLISS The world’s oldest continually operating watch company, Vacheron Constantin, wowed everyone with the unveiling of its one-of-a-kind supercomplicated Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600. Representing the brand’s most complicated wristwatch to date,

The Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 represents Vacheron Constantin’s most complicated wristwatch to date.

it was five years in the making and completed by one single master watchmaker.

The two-sided 18-karat white gold watch boasts 23 functions and complexities, and miraculously measures just 45mm in diameter and is about half-an-inch thick. It displays civil (mean) time, solar, and sidereal time indications—each with its own dedicated gear train. Additionally, the watch displays the equation of time (the difference between solar and mean time), calculates running equation of time and offers a host of other sky, moon, and calendar functions. It has one patent pending for the transparent sapphire celestial sky disk. The integrated Caliber 3600 consists of 514 individual finely finished components.

The timepiece is so accurate that it will need only one adjustment to the perpetual calendar once every 400 years and one to the moonphase display once every 122 years. The watch, which bears the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva Seal attesting to its craftsmanship and superior standards, is valued at over $1 million.

LES CABINOTIERS CELESTIAL ASTRONOMICAL The astronomical watch was five years in the making—and completed by one single master watchmaker.

The timepiece offers 23 functions and complications, and the integrated movement houses 514 parts.

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HauteAUTO

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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 CABRIOLET An elegant and stylish vehicle with unlimited headroom

HIGH MARQUE The AMG S65 Cabriolet looks both fast and luxurious — and it is.

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o car people of a “certain age,” Mercedes-Benz used to mean racing cars, like the storied 1950s 300SL sports car of the stars and the 300SLR race car. As time progressed (or at least went on), Mercedes seemed somewhat more interested in creating the ultimate luxury car, a job that it handled very well, but which, at the same time, made the brand somewhat of a meme for newer wealth (especially as Rolls-Royce and Bentley had staked out the old-money garage space). But Mercedes has always had the performance bug, and never has

it been more apparent than in the past decade or so. Not only were V-12 variants available, but AMG, the manufacturer of racing engines for M-B since the 1960s, steadily became more aligned with Mercedes-Benz until, in 2005, AMG actually became part of Mercedes-Benz.

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enough suspension and braking nannies to fill the classroom at Mary Poppins University, and you have a car that doesn’t know that its raison d’être is not road racing. Yet with the “AIRMATIC semi-active suspension,” the car still provides the trademark Mercedes-Benz ride, sloughing off bumps, speed humps, and potholes like they don’t exist yet minimizing roll on the corners.

The Mercedes-Benz folks have outdone themselves with this baby, adding luxurious touches to everything they could think of, so much so that when the “all-season power soft top” (as they call it) is up, the car is amazingly quiet. And here’s a new option—the “AIRSCARF neck-level heating system (love the all-caps in the first word of their features).

Little vents in front of and just below the front-seat head restraints provide three-level heating for those chilly, top-down runs—a nice touch.

While much of what Mercedes markets

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and red-painted brake calipers (about $700).

to you, Horacio Pagani). And who doesn’t love

flat. In a car with this much panache and a

Clearly the Mercedes pricing genies have de-

the Mercedes SLR, SLS, and now the AMG

heft of 4,971 pounds (good thing they used

cided that it’s a worthy competitor to certain

GT, all of which are absolute delights to drive.

smaller dash knobs or it would have hit a

other cars in that same price range (which

Which lead us nicely to today’s topic, the

cool 2 1/2 tons), that kind of performance

shall remain nameless, if that’s okay with you,

über-elegant and extra-rapid AMG S65 Cab-

is remarkable. Add in super-duty brakes and

Bentley), and I agree.

TRUTH IN ADVERTISING Four exhaust pipes hint at the power motivating this rapid drop-top.

PLUSH ERGONOMICS The driver becomes the pilot of a very luxurious and technically advanced car.

CREATURE COMFORTS With leather everything and a dynamic sound system, passengers will enjoy being coddled, even at top speed.

The Mer“cedes-Benz

folks have outdone themselves with this baby, adding luxurious touches to everything they could think of, so much so that when the “all-season power soft top” (as they call it) is up, the car is amazingly quiet.

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A lifelong petrolholic, mechanic (cars, motorcycles, boats), and automotive journalist since penning a column for his high school newspaper, internationally recognized attorney Tim Lappen is a partner at a major Los Angeles–based law firm, where he chairs the firm’s Family Office Group and its Luxury Home Group and is, of course, a member of its Motor Vehicle Group. He can be reached at tlappen@gmail.com.

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BRICKELL CITY CENTRE Swire Properties’ newest addition to downtown Miami is reshaping the shopping and food scene in a huge way with the eco-friendly, luxury mall.

SHOPPING Brickell City Centre

DESTINATION LUXURY The New Brickell City Centre is Open and is Transforming Downtown Miami.

It’s finally here. The long-awaited Brickell City Centre from Swire Properties is finally open for business, after undergoing years of construction, planning and hard work to create the final masterpiece that has, at last, graced Miami’s downtown Brickell area. What was once an underused, worn-down center of closed stores, chain restaurants and construction sites is now Miami’s newest shopping mecca, downtown area and even throughout Miami, the Brickell City Centre gives us something we’ve long been craving since the inception of the storied Bal Harbour Shops: our own shopping mall. However, it’s not simply a mall. The innovative design is unique and one of the first of its kind, transforming Brickell into a sustainable consumer hub: Besides being LEED registered, the project also features a $30 million CLIMATE RIBBON™ trellis soaring above it that acts as an environmental management system, able to use nature to cool the outdoor air and enhance consumers’ experience on-site.

As for the shopping, let’s begin with time. Located next to the soon-to-be-opened massive Italian Food Hall sits top luxury watch retailer Westime, marking the brand’s first-ever Miami location. With four hugely successful locations already underway in Los Angeles, Miami is destined to be the company’s second city in the U.S., signifying a large growth for the retailer. Next door, you can find luxury Swiss watch

Photos: Courtesy of Brickell City Centre

filled with every luxury store one could imagine, as well as a handful of bespoke boutiques and haute dining destinations. For those in the

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brand boutiques Audemars Piguet

a quick seafood fix at the legendary Luke’s

and Richard Mille. All three high-end

Lobster. For more of a sit-down dining ex-

boutiques ensure that your shopping es-

perience, visit Pubbelly Sushi at its newest

sentials in the luxury watch department

location, which features the same dishes you

are handled with their brand-new, opu-

know and love from the original Sunset Har-

lent store designs and impressive time-

bour locale, situated in a hip and funky dining

piece selections.

setting with great music. Another must-try is

Moving on from there lies a plethora of

designer-clothing

and

Big Easy Winebar & Grill, a gorgeous eat-

accessory

ery with an inventive South African-inspired

stores from the first to the third floor.

fusion menu and a serious wine selection.

Fashion is at its height in the BCC, hous-

Coming soon, be sure to look out for Tacol-

ing many stores that mark the first U.S.

ogy, a new taco establishment on the fourth

branches of popular Latin American

floor; the 38,000-square-foot La Centrale—im-

and European outlets such as MIRTO,

agine Miami’s own Eataly, just a bit smaller—

a Spanish men’s shirt brand that has

and the highly anticipated, iconic Casa Tua

been in business since 1956. The brand

Wine Bar located within the Saks depart-

is known for its impeccable quality shirts with exclusive fabrics and

ment store. And of course, for some luxurious and relaxing entertainment,

innovative patterns stemming from the heart of Madrid. The Miami

the upcoming dine-in Cinemex movie theater is sure to be a hit.

location houses the MIRTO signature collection of men’s luxury

The Brickell City Centre ensures that your shopping and dining experience

shirts, furnishings and sportswear, each designed with artisan tex-

is complete and encourages guests to make the most of it through the use of

tiles and contemporary styling. The shirts can be made-to-order and

its innovative technological features. The project recently launched a website

monogrammed on-site in the boutique, making it a destination for dis-

with a “Create Your Own Itinerary” feature, which crafts a custom BCC itiner-

cerning gentlemen and ladies who want to buy unique gifts. Another

ary based on the guest’s interests, length of visit along with shopping and

is Acqua di Parma, the iconic Italian brand that was previously only

dining preferences. Also, look out for the unveiling of the center’s new BCC

available through select shop-in-shops, and has now opened its first

mobile app, destined to be one of the most innovative apps ever created for a

U.S. boutique in the Brickell City Centre. Picking Miami is kind of a

shopping center, ensuring that the whole experience is seamless.

The space “evokes a

sense of an elegant Italian home, where each detail has been curated with the utmost attention to delight all senses.”

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big deal. “We selected Miami as our first city due to its international recognition in art, design and culture, which are values that define the essence of Acqua di Parma,” said Giovanni Lepori, the brand’s President of North America. Acqua di Parma invites customers to an ultimate Italian experience based on tradition and heritage in its branded boutique. The space evokes a sense of an elegant Italian home, where each detail has been curated with the utmost attention to delight all senses. The Miami boutique has been outfitted with the brand’s signature design characterized by Calacatta marble and dark wenge wood that emphasizes the yellow Acqua di Parma-colored walls. At the center of the boutique is the design hallmark of a giant leather-covered pyramid artfully displaying bottles of the brand’s most famous and timeless Colonia. Most anticipated is the intimate and luxurious Barber’s Shop where devotees can enjoy the ritual Photos: Courtesy of Brickell City Centre

of shaving reminiscent of a classical Italian barbershop while seated in an original barber’s chair. Shaving and skincare products from the Collezione Barbiere have been created to accompany each phase performed by a skilled, expert barber. Other new stores making their debut in Miami include Jorge Bischoff, Harmont & Blaine and Baldinini.

Before you shop ’til you drop, make sure to try out one of the mall’s new haute eateries ranging from healthy bites and juices at Dr Smood, farm-to-table fresh lunches from American Harvest or

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Upland Stephen Starr’s newest restaurant in SoFi is beautifully decorated with wood and copper finishes, green leather banquets and jars of brined Meyer lemons to set the distinctly American scene.

HauteCUISINE

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Upland, Fi’Lia and Bazaar Mar are shining in the spotlight of the Miami dining scene as they debut in time for the new haute season.

As we welcome in the new year, we get to know the newest slew of Miami dining hot spots that are making their debut just in time for the height of season. Amongst the newcomers, three standouts have caught our eye, each excelling in their cuisine of choice in a unique way.

The first on our list is Stephen Starr’s newest gem in SoFi: Upland. Unless you’re familiar with the original New York eatery, Upland doesn’t sound like the name of a restaurant. It sounds like a beautiful place—perhaps in upstate New York with lakes and trees.

But it is indeed a beautiful restaurant that is giving Miamians a new hot spot to buzz about. As at Upland NYC, Chef Justin SmilUpland’s house-made ricotta

lie, a Jean-Georges Vongerichten alum known for his stunning California-inspired cuisine, created the menu and helms the kitchen.

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right from plants sitting on the table. Chef de Cuisine Tim Piazza comes to Fi’lia from his post as sous chef at Michael’s Genuine, bringing to life Schwartz’s food and approach in this new kitchen. Dinner draws guests in with irresistible “snacks” including Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with stracciatella and basil and Charred Eggplant Spread on freshly grilled bread with grated bottarga. Working down the menu, dishes are conveniently listed by size, ranging from light but satisfying “small” dishes like the bright Citrus Salad with pistachio and aged piave vecchio, to

Warm brandade from Fi’lia

large ones like the flavorful traditional cut in the 42 oz. Bistecca Fiorentina, executed simply on Smillie first rose to prominence as chef at Il Buco

again and made culinary magic with Fi’lia. The

the wood grill with Meyer lemon and rosemary.

Alimentari before partnering with Stephen Starr

James Beard Award-winning chef has proved

A special, not-to-miss part of the Fi’lia experience

and has received critical acclaim including nods

worthy of his stellar reputation with the creation

is its Tableside Caesar, a classic salad presented

from The Wall Street Journal and The New York

of a cozy-yet-modern, hearty-but-not-

Times for Upland NYC’s contemporary California-

heavy Italian restaurant downtown.

inspired menu. Upland Miami boasts an open

The restaurant, which boasts a natu-

kitchen, along with a bar-type seating offering a

ral, airy design by Philippe Starck

front-row view of the show inside. Wood and cop-

and wood-burning ovens, is the chef’s

per finishes, green leather banquets and jars of

first Italian concept. “It’s not specific

brined Meyer lemons set the distinctly American

to a particular region. This is the

scene, which was created by Roman and Wil-

way I like to cook and eat Italian—

liams. Upland showcases Smillie’s sophisticated

straightforward and with handmade

sensibility with a menu featuring rustic and sea-

touches,” says Schwartz. In keeping

sonally influenced fare that mirrors the New York

with Schwartz’s ethos that good food

location. Dishes range from expertly prepared

should speak for itself, Fi’lia serves

pastas, pizzas, fresh vegetables and wood-fired

unpretentious food with the fresh-

proteins. Highlights include wood-fired prawns,

est ingredients from the hearth and

Pappardelle with spicy sausage ragu, kale and

the attention to warm hospitality for

parmigiano, and Roasted Short Rib for Two

which he’s known. Warm, artisanal

with Castelvetrano olives, walnuts, celery and

bread comes out of the oven and onto

horseradish. Situated at the southernmost end

the table served with high-quality

of Collins Avenue, Upland features indoor and

olive oil and fresh oregano snipped

Photos: Courtesy of Upland, Fi’lia and Bazaar Mar/sbe

outdoor seating and a gorgeous modern bistro setting with an open exhibition kitchen. Design

Warm, “ artisanal

bread comes out of the oven and onto the table served with high-quality olive oil and fresh oregano snipped right from the plants sitting on the table.

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the old-school way—made right in front of the table, dressing and all, which is the point—and tuned to perfection with garlic croutons toasted on the cart. Pasta is made fresh daily, which is creative and worth the trip alone. There is a nod to the classics in Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe with black pepper and pecorino coating the noodles with just the right amount of sauce, and a more modern approach in Bucatini with the salty, briny punch of bottarga to balance the comforting heat of chili flakes, garlic and breadcrumbs. Desserts and drinks treats are meant to be explored, too. Sam Nazarian, Chairman and CEO of sbe, boasts his own dish on the menu, “Sam’s

Fi’lia Cocktails are standouts on the menu, and just as important to explore as the decadent cuisine.

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elements—including walls lined with wine and preserved lemons and artichokes—pay homage to Upland’s New York City counterpart. Meanwhile, the kitchen is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and thoughtful details including a woodfired grill, pizza oven and humidity-controlled room that ensures perfect pasta and pizza dough all year round.

Next we take a look at Miami’s newest star: the SLS Brickell. Located right on the bottom floor of the brand-new luxury hotel and residences, Michael Schwartz proves that he has done it

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HauteCUISINE Chicken Parm.” Clearly, it’s his favorite dish on the menu, one which he thinks will help Brickell’s growing restaurant profile. “We are looking forward to making SLS Brickell a true culinary destination,” says the CEO. The culinary magic at the SLS Brickell does not stop there. Right next door is Chef José Andrés’ newest Miami restaurant, Bazaar Mar. The original Bazaar South Beach restaurant at the SLS immediately won over the Miami crowd, with dishes just as eye-catchingly beautiful as they are delicious. Now, the chef has proven that his knack as both a culinary expert and an artist can prevail in any type of cuisine—this time, he’s BAGEL & LOX As with all José Andrés dishes, this one is as much a work of art as it is a delectable bite.

The dish comes shaped as an adorable-looking fish, with the air bread filled with cream cheese and topped with Russ & Daughters’ smoked salmon.

bringing the sea to Brickell. As with all of Andrés’ restaurants, each takes on its own unique theme, and this one comes straight from the ocean, created by legendary designer Philippe Starck. From

Bazaar Mar dining room

the moment you walk into the restaurant, you’re awestruck by the beautiful contrasts of blue and white hand-painted tiles emblazoning the walls with images of the high seas, from Mykonos and the South Pacific. The sleek design, complete with stark white furnishings and an eye-popping sculpture of a fish head with horns, embodies all elements of the sea to create a whimsical theme and culinary underwater journey. Chef Andrés has become famous for his playful and innovative dishes, which not only taste remarkable but also create an entire sensory experience, especially visually. Each dish is presented as its own unique work of art. Starting with the Sea Little Snacks section, a few of the standouts included the sig-

From the “ moment you

walk into the restaurant, you’re awestruck by the beautiful contrasts of blue and white handpainted tiles emblazoning the walls.

nature Sashimi Cones, made with uni Bazaar Mar brings the sea to Brickell with an amazing selection of fresh seafood.

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and topped with caviar, which bursts

is the Ceviche Oysters. This dish truly embodies the

with an amazing amount of flavor in

impeccable finesse of Chef Andrés’ skill, as he delicately

just one bite. To combine the dishes

wraps the oyster around a flavorful ceviche, which goes

with some flavorful libations, we rec-

down smoothly with just the right kick. Two of the more

ommend the Sangria Cava-Sherry, a

playful yet mouthwateringly tasty dishes were the Bagel

citrusy yet light and refreshing cava

& Lox—an adorable-looking dish shaped like a fish made

sangria made with manzanilla sher-

out of air bread, topped with Russ & Daughters’ smoked

ry wine and citrus. Or for more of a

salmon, pickled onions and filled with cream cheese on

show and a very Bazaar-esque ex-

the inside—and the Po Boy José, a little sandwich on

perience, opt for the LN2 Caipirinha,

a steamed brioche bun bursting with flavor from fried

made with avuá cachaça and fresh

baby squid and aioli. And lastly, the dessert is the per-

lime, and frozen by using liquid nitro-

fect way to end the vibrant and rich meal. Two stand-

gen, presented tableside. The artfully

outs are the Key Lime Pie, of course, created with a fun,

plated California Seaweed Funnel

artistic twist, as it comes out served in a sand castle

Cake is not to be missed: a delicious

made out of graham crackers; the other is the Banana

combination of crunch from the sea-

Soufflé, a warm and rich soufflé made with caramelized

weed funnel cake and soft, flavorful

bananas and a side of banana-flavored ice cream, which

avocado, blue crab, salmon roe, mayo

deliciously brings together the cold and warm sweet

and cucumber. The absolute must-try

tastes.

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HauteDRINKS

GINGER PASSION FRUIT MULE RECIPE: • Belvedere Vodka • Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur • Yuzu • Passion fruit purée • MIO sparkling sake • Mint and candied ginger garnish

SWEET & SPICY Komodo’s Belvedere Ginger Passion Fruit Mule is a Star

Between holiday withdrawals and daunting New Year’s resolutions, the months of January and February can be a real pain—but this is one mule that we can’t complain about. Created by the ever-so-talented Komodo cocktail team, the hip Downtown restaurant and lounge is serving up a special twist on the classic Moscow Mule. The special Ginger Passion Fruit Mule is our haute drink of the moment, crafted to perfection with its key ingredient, Belvedere Vodka. Between the sweet flavor of passionfruit and the spicy hints of ginger, the subtle differences in flavor perfectly complement each other to make a smooth and refreshing drink—and a pain-free way to kick off the night.

Nightlife kingpin David Grutman’s Komodo made its debut on the Miami scene only about one year ago, and it has already made a name

The bar at Komodo in downtown Miami

for itself by bringing the food and beverage industry and the Miami nightlife scene together in one place. The look and feel of the restaurant is unique in itself, a three-level indoor/outdoor space separated by a

resulting in a delicious libation that goes down easy. General manager

main dining room, downstairs bar, mezzanine level and a cozy floating

Chris Cuomo explains why this cocktail is one of the bar’s biggest

“bird’s nest” area upstairs, all illuminated with modern, red lights and

hits. “Mules are having a moment right now, but Komodo’s Ginger Pas-

an Asian-design theme that creates a dark and sexy atmosphere.

sion Fruit Mule is truly a step above the rest,” he explains. “The ginger

Since the spot is just as equally an entertainment scene as it is a

liqueur and sparkling sake are a nice variation to ginger beer, and truly

fine-dining restaurant, it’s ensured that its drinks are all uniquely inven-

set this drink apart from any other mule you’ve had. It’s not too sweet

tive and tasty, and the Ginger Passion Fruit Mule certainly lives up to

and is so refreshing when served with Komodo’s special crushed ice in

the job. The 100% Polish vodka offers a smooth, velvety texture with

the classic copper mug. This drink is the perfect Florida beverage for

a hint of spice that delicately offsets the gentle kick from the ginger,

any time of year.”

Photos: Courtesy of Belvedere and Komodo

Belvedere Vodka Belvedere is a 100% Polish vodka, expertly crafted with Dankowskie Rye through an 11-step filtration process.

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HauteINSIDERS

BY LEAH ZITTER

Sciences and who has studied South Florida for more than 50 years, forecasts that it will be only half a century until most of South Miami will be completely submerged.

Goihman’s opinion is that “our governments need to work towards improving the infrastructure of the waterfront communities of South Florida.” At the same time, she says, “The city of Miami Beach has done an outstanding job of implementing pumps and elevating sidewalks in densely flooded areas.”

A series of articles published in 2016 noted that Floridians are ditching coastal estates to relocate inland, while economists warned that property values will go under water long before the properties themselves do. Goihman is more optimistic: “Our buyers, as of yet, have not ex730 Southard St., Key West “The Albury Mansion” has been restored with meticulous attention to detail and historic preservation.

pressed major concerns on this topic. The pros must definitely outweigh the cons of living in South Florida.”

619 SIMONTON ST., KEY WEST Right: Handsomely appointed, this two-story home is a tropical retreat.

RISING ABOVE MIAMI’S WATER LEVELS

Nearby, residents in the island communities of Key West and the Florida Keys understand the challenges faced, as well as some of the solutions of coastal home flooding, according to

The housing market in South Florida is looking for solutions to stay afloat as water levels continue to rise.

Miami may be known as the Magic City, but it’s

da, confirms that coastal flooding in Miami Beach

often knee-deep in water. The problem is aggra-

and its surrounding barrier islands has become

vated for buyers who like to settle near the ocean

a serious issue in the last decade. “All the new

and have to consider irritating issues first, such

construction being done has taken into account

pumps. The water has a way of creeping under security gates and up driveways. It is not uncommon for parked Porsches and Mercedes-Benz to be immersed with waIVONN GOIHMAN Ivonn Goihman’s 20 years of experience representing buyers and sellers in the South Florida luxury real estate market provides her clients with the highest level of expertise in real estate marketing today.

ter up to their chassis, or even for water to gush into barred garages.

Waves of concern first flooded Miami in 1926, when a Category 4 hurricane inundated Miami Beach.

Engineers built a storm-drainage system. Environmentalists soon

in “ Flooding Miami

Beach and its surrounding barrier islands has become a serious issue in the last decade.

lectured on climate change. Locals

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this flooding,” she says.

More recently, the topic has become more relevant in the news. President Donald Trump appointed Myron

Brenda Donnelly, realtor at Berkshire Hathaway

Ebell as the new director of America’s

Knight & Gardner Realty. “For decades, we’ve

Environmental Protection Agency. En-

proactively researched and implemented solu-

vironmentalists link the ocean’s rise to

tions that allow us to live in harmony with the

temperature increase and call for go-

changes in sea levels, king tides and ‘sunny day’

vernment regulations. However, Ebell

flooding,” she says.

denies that global warming exists and that it is caused by people.

All over Florida, solutions are being executed—from the installation of new storm-water

The National Oceanic and Atmos-

systems, to raising existing and new-build cons-

pheric Administration (NOAA) predic-

truction above base flood elevations. Donnelly

ted that Florida’s water level could

adds, “Florida’s government is taking the en-

called floods a “recurring nuisance,” but the water

rise up to six and a half feet before this century

vironmentally smart steps to ensure our homes

proved otherwise—it was there to stay.

comes to a close. Hal Wanless, chairman of the

and our water-based lifestyles are preserved for

University of Miami’s Department of Geological

our children’s futures.”

Ivonn Goihman, a luxury realtor in South Flori-

Photos courtesy of Brenda Donnelly / Ivonn Goihman

as emergency power and sump

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HauteTRAVEL

CELEBS IN THE SNOW Either Skiing or Screening—Utah sizzles in winter

WESTGATE PARK CITY RESORT & SPA The stately hotel glistens at dusk sitting atop the snowy mountain in Utah. The spot has become a celebfavorite in recent years.

In late January, a few tiny towns in Utah get a lot of attention, and the highest celebrity-per-capita ratio is due to the Sundance Film Festival. Salt Lake City, Sundance and Park City are ground zero for the nonprofit indie film festival started by Robert Redford in the mid-’80s.

While actors, producers, partygoers and hangers-on flock to the festival, skimming the towns for swag bags and first viewings, it’s a great time to hit the otherwise-empty slopes, from the skis-only mountain of Deer Valley to Park City. The Canyon’s impressive and newly joined mountain allows snowboarders to climb steep peaks to go off-piste in fresh powder. And those who want a laid-back experience can take endless winding trails to find hidden restaurants, bars and lodges.

Now that it’s been combined with The Canyons following an acquisition by Vail and a $500,000,000 investment that boasted new gondolas joining the two, once separate sides, Park City’s mountain is now so extensive that it is the biggest ski area in the country, with 300 ski runs on more

A look at the view from Westgate Park City Resort & Spa

than 7,300 skiable acres that run the gamut from easy-peasy to howl-thewhole-way-down double black diamond runs.

While Utah tends to be more low-key than Colorado, it has a number of luxury destinations. It might be tough to spot who is who, as billionaires choose to wear North Face in favor of fancy après-ski getups.

tions, there is no greater luxury than ski-in/ski-out access, and Park City and neighboring Deer Valley have some of the best.

Located at the base of Canyons Village at Park City lies Westgate Park City Re-

Some resorts offer butlers and car service to the slopes, but you just

sort & Spa, a sprawling wood, glass and river rock ski lodge. Westgate not only

can’t beat being right there. That’s why when it comes to ski accommoda-

offers luxurious accommodations with family-friendly three and four-bedroom

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villas with mountain views, but amenities galore. Serenity Spa, a 30,000-squarefoot Western-style spa complete with waterfalls, hot pools, steam rooms and saunas, offers treatments that use local ingredients like birchwood stick and salt from the Salt Lake. It’s not surprising that Serenity is considered one of the best in the state. There is also a yoga studio offering unique classes like hot Pilates, as well as One Fitness Camp, a gym packed with private trainers offering classes.

Additionally, there is a complete ski rental equipment store and wine shop packed with rare and popular cuvees, perfect for drinking back in your suite after a day on the slopes. However, you’re more likely to be at Edge Steakhouse, their luxe American steakhouse, with dishes like American Kobe beef sashimi and lobster and black truffle risotto that have earned it the title “Best Restaurant in Utah” on more than one occasion.

If you can bring yourself to leave the complex, head to Main Street in picturesque downtown Park City. It is on this quaint strip filled with galleries, local boutiques and restaurants that Firewood, the newest fine-dining stop in the state, opened in December. The cozy, wood-clad restaurant features a literal window into the kitchen, which features rotisseries, multiple wood fires and an enormous custom wood-burning grill called the Infierno 154, of which there are

ers—unless they are on skis). The mountaintop resort combines the luxury you’d

only four in the world. The mastermind behind what’s being called literally and

come to expect from St. Regis, like a J&G Grill and a world-famous Remède Spa

figuratively “Park City’s hottest restaurant” is chef John Murcko. Imagine updat-

that clocks in at 14,000 square feet, offering localized luxury treatments like the

ed American classics using locally sourced ingredients. Standout dishes include

Bear Dance Ritual body treatment. They also have some special things perfect

a rack of lamb, Arctic Char with fire-roasted clam, Salmon with oysters and

for a St. Regis in the Rockies including nightly s’mores, a hot chocolate bar, two

American kobe with shiitake mushrooms and black garlic. Just make sure to

hot tubs for soaking tired muscles and even ski boot driers to keep your feet

get a seat with a view of the roaring fires in the kitchen for a perfect gourmet

dry and toasty the next ski day. It’s no surprise that this property is one of the

après-ski experience.

first to sell out when the Hollywood glitterati alight on this little corner of Utah,

A few minutes away in Deer Valley lies a St. Regis tucked into the slopes of Deer Valley Ski Resort known as a “skiers’ haven” (they don’t allow snowboard-

which, in our opinion, is the quintessential spot for first-class winter sports—at least until the snow melts.

The lobby of the St. Regis in Deer Valley

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HOME NEAT HOME

BRETT RATNER LAUNCHES HIS FIRST WHISKEY AND REFLECTS ON HIS CAREER AND LIFE •

BY: LAURA SCHREFFLER PHOTOGRAHY: BRIGITTE LACOMBE GROOMING: CANDICE BURNS SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE HILHAVEN LODGE

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PEOPLE PAY TRIBUTE TO THE THINGS THEY LOVE IN SOMETIMES

Kim Novak; and, up until his death in 1999, it was the home of Grease and

inexplicable ways. Marc Jacobs secured his dog a book deal. Karl Lagerfeld’s

La Cage aux Folles producer Allan Carr, who liked a good party so much that

cat was, reportedly, the inspiration behind one of his collections for Chanel.

he installed a discotheque (complete with its own disco ball) in the basement.

As for Brett Ratner? Well, he paid tribute to his house by giving it its own

Such a property would have been nearly impossible for a guy like Ratner,

whiskey.

a self-proclaimed party boy, to resist. And he didn’t. “I always wanted an old

And if any home was worthy of its own brand, it would be Ratner’s Hilhaven

Hollywood house with history,” he admits. “So I found a broker and he said,

Lodge, an iconic Hollywood party spot for the rich and famous—a place that

‘Houses like this—historic Hollywood houses—don’t become available until

has seen more action than all of Tom Cruise’s movies combined. The gated,

someone dies; people live in these houses forever.’ And I said, ‘Okay. I’ll wait,

five-bedroom, stone-and-redwood 1927 behemoth was initially built as the

I guess.’”

‘entertainment quarters’ of a monolithic mansion by Hoover Dam architect Gordon B. Kaufmann, and it has steadily upped its reputation ever since.

Six months later on a Sunday, he received a call at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where he had been living temporarily. Ratner remembers the day like it

Hilhaven Lodge was the first home of scandalous Casablanca star Ingrid

was yesterday. “The broker said, ‘Hurry up, get over here… somebody died.’

Bergman, who became pregnant with Roberto Rossellini’s child while still

Literally, they were carrying the body out of the house when I arrived. That’s

married to another man; it was where director Richard Quine romanced

how good of a broker he was.”

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Ratner isn’t going to pretend that he felt anything but an instant arrow

Red Dragon and X-Men: The Last Stand, among others. He was very con-

through the heart the moment he set foot in Hilhaven. His initial reaction

tent. And then, nine years ago, he met the chief marketing officer of Dia-

was, in fact, “‘Oh my God, I have to own this house!’” He loved everything

geo, a global liquor company whose brands include everything from John-

about it, from the English country lodge vibe to Carr’s ostentatious, orange

nie Walker and Crown Royal to Guinness and Captain Morgan. “He said,

mirrored disco, copper floors and ball (which remains in the house to this

‘Hey, we should do some business together’ and I said, ‘Yeah, I have an idea.

day). At the time, he couldn’t afford such a property—he had only directed

We should do a brand named after this house, because it deserves its own

two feature films, Money Talks and Rush Hour—but he couldn’t let the

brand, it has such history. Many celebrations took place for decades in this

opportunity pass him by. And, in 2000, Hilhaven Lodge became his.

house. It was built for the sole purpose of entertaining.”

Although Ratner says he loves nothing more than a good party and

Ratner suggested a whiskey, inspired by a beautifully-shaped whiskey

respects Carr’s dedication to a good time, the director in him saw the

decanter from the 1920s that he had found in the house. Diageo had to

property for what it was initially intended and set about to restore it to its

carefully evaluate his pitch of ‘It’s cool because that’s what people were

former glory. Out went the dark stained walls and leopard spot carpeting,

drinking in this house for several decades’ and ‘Frank Sinatra drank whiskey;

while the original wooden flooring was lovingly refurbished―(the reason

everybody cool drinks whiskey’ because, nine years ago, whiskey was not in

why, should you ever be invited, Ratner will ask you to remove your shoes).

high demand. Two years later, when the sale of the Japanese version of the

“There were such great bones here. You feel the history. It had a personality

liquor suddenly skyrocketed and was becoming more popular, the brand

of its own, the character... so I decided to go back to its original design, made

came back to Ratner with a game plan.

some adjustments, changed some things, but it was basically a restoration.”

Diageo sent specialists to Hilhaven, who smelled the garden and sniffed

He replaced the outdated furniture with Danish, French and Japanese

the lodge’s living oaks in order to bottle the very essence of the house—

pieces of leather, linen and wood that he

which, if you’re a whiskey enthusiast,

loved. “My taste is more eclectic. This

smells a lot like candied fruit, cloves,

[pointing to the living room around him]

vanilla, honey and caramel. The bot-

is more me; it’s my personality.” Ratner

tle’s pattern mirrors the beveled glass

continues, “There’s a round table in the

in the sitting room; its top, the wood

dining room that I already owned. I didn’t

of the floor; the burgundy, a nod to the

know I was going to have a house with a

flowers that dot the lodge’s grounds.

round room, so when I saw that room

“Everything in that bottle is like a

I was just like, ‘Oh my god! My dining

living, breathing embodiment of what

table!’” When he catches us giggling at his

the house is,” Ratner notes. The fact

unabashed, over-the-top exuberance, he

that the Hilhaven Lodge whiskey, a

adds, “Remember: I was 30 and had never owned a house… this was my first!”

Hilhaven Lodge, as befitting the home of a movie mogul, has its own screening room

unique affair that is hand-bottled at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery

PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK ME WHY I DO THIS, AND [THE ANSWER] IS BECAUSE I LOVE STORY-TELLING. I GET JUST AS EXCITED TAKING A PHOTOGRAPH AS I DO TELLING A STORY OR MAKING A MOVIE. Playing house was, and still is, exciting for Ratner. He added a digital

in Louisville, Kentucky and comprised of three different kinds—aged

projector to the existing, 35mm screening room, as well as refurbished

bourbon, rye and Tennessee—from three different decades, has become an

the disco and added a game room to showcase his movie memorabilia and

overnight success is even more gratifying to the blockbuster filmmaker.

ephemera. He also bought instruments—not because he plays, but because he constantly has famous musician friends over, and they like to jam.

“We just won the Double Gold medal at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which is literally like winning an Oscar in the spirits

In true form, the self-proclaimed good-time guy decided to continue the

business,” he enthuses. A beat later, Ratner adds, “I’m so happy I waited

lodge’s legacy as a place to entertain in a big way. “I had an old-fashioned

nine years to get it right. [The Hilhaven Lodge] isn’t the usual spirits brand

photo booth. I had no furniture. I would have tons of people over, and they

that has a celebrity endorsing it. I wanted the house to have its own spirit

would jump in the photo booth,” he recalls with a big, happy grin. “So I felt

and Hilhaven is just that.”

like I was kind of carrying on the tradition of the house.” And on went the

No presence is felt as greatly as Ratner’s infectious, almost childlike

stupendous shindigs, the likes of which have been attended by practically

charisma. Everything brings him joy, whether he’s showing off Helmut

every mover and shaker in Hollywood.

Newton portraits casually propped up against the mantle, or making sure

Meanwhile, Ratner’s directorial credits grew to include Rush Hour 2,

DISCO INFERNO (Above) One of Hilhaven Lodge’s feature attractions is a discotheque in the basement, built by producer Alan Carr.

we’ve seen his cheekily-titled Variety article, “Why I Hate the Hotel du

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Crap,” his moniker for the Cannes hotel favored by (mostly) everyone.

But not everything reflects Ratner’s personality quite like his new whiskey. “I feel like Hilhaven is […] so much of me,” he says. “I would say [the overall feeling you get from us both is] happiness. It’s not too harsh, it’s not too masculine. It’s very high quality without being pretentious. [When people] meet me, [they] assume I live in a marble, modern house—probably because I’m a Miami Jew—which can be boisterous and colorful, aesthetically. But when they come into my home, people are surprised.

It’s understated, in my opinion. It isn’t flashy; it’s not pretentious. It’s down-to-earth.

I have some really nice art, some nice things but, in my opinion, it’s not in-your-face.”

Ratner’s home isn’t a ‘Look, but don’t touch’ ice palace. It’s lived-in, warm and filled with foot traffic,―including his ‘roommate,’ director Peter Bogdanovich, his live-in girlfriend, his dog, his grandmother (who, believe it or not, is always the last person to leave the festivities… and she’s never missed one) and a slew of assistants.

It suits him to a T—and he knows it. After all, he did design it that way. “I never want to leave here. I’m going to live here forever [like Alan Carr did],” he vows, before saying with a smile, “Hopefully I’ll have a family one day, and kids, and they’ll live here with me. They can even have their bar mitzvah parties in the basement, with the disco ball.”

GOOD TASTE PAYS OFF When people ask Brett Ratner how he picks which films to direct or produce, he tells them, “[I] don’t really have a strategy for my own career, so I always go with my gut instincts.”

As a director, he first ran to big-budget action flicks like the Rush Hour series, and movies similar to the ones he grew up watching, such as Beverly Hills Cop and Midnight Run. But then, he decided to branch out and try something new, resulting in the romantic comedy The Family Man, starring Nicolas Cage; the Silence of the Lambs prequel, Red Dragon; and comic book fodder with X-Men: The Last Stand. The fact that he chose these particular scripts—while turning other, surefire hits down—was no accident. “I was always challenging myself,” he says. “I was always excited to try different genres of movies.”

He turned down Ocean’s Eleven after he developed it to do Rush Hour 2. Crazy?

Maybe, but he has his reasons. “If a movie had a great script and great story, but I couldn’t bring anything to it or make it my own, I would pass,” he admits, continuing, “The great filmmakers are the ones where you can watch their films without having seen the credits and know [for example] that it’s a Martin Scorsese movie. Same thing with Roman Polanski and the Coen brothers. These directors have their own style, points of view and perspective.”

He also references Spike Lee’s signature shot, where one character appears to be floating towards the camera, or Michael Bay’s stylistic slow motion movement. But what makes a Brett Ratner movie unique? “All my movies have humanity in them,” he says. “They’re focused on the characters. Even if you don’t remember one scene in Rush Hour, you’ll remember the relationship between the two guys [played by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker]. There’s also an element of fun: not [necessarily] humor per se, but that they’re enjoying themselves. [My films] are happy, positive and energetic, because I’m [like] that.”

And we can tell. Although he’s currently 47, Ratner has a boyish quality that makes him seem at least 15 years younger. Sitting there in his pajamas and socks, legs tucked underneath him and a big smile on his face, it’s hard to believe that he’s not just barely out of college.

That said, he is in his 40s and, as such, has taken a short break from directing—

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in part because he and billionaire business partner James Packer have

me with a lot of money. When he believes in somebody, he really backs

struck a massive, $450 million, 75-movie financing deal with Warner

them up 100 percent. He’s the best partner ever. It’s been an incredibly

Bros. that, needless to say, keeps him pretty busy.

rewarding and great experience.”

When we suggest his current mogul status has been the reason for his

He’s aware that the RatPac/Warner Bros. deal has changed his rank

directorial decline, he’s quick to correct us. “As you get older, it takes a lot

on the hierarchy of the Hollywood ladder, and it isn’t always a welcome

out of you to direct a movie,” he confesses. “I was doing one movie a year,

change. “I came from being the talent to being a buyer. I’ve always had

back-to-back. Now, I’ve taken a few years off to produce movies and build

great relationships with directors, other filmmakers and actors because

my business; 2017 will be the year that I direct [again].”

they still see me as a director but, instead of just being someone who

Those expecting to see him

is trying to sell the studio an idea,

at the helm of The Libertine

It’s also an entirely new skill set

a powerful French politician

for a guy who was used to calling

under house arrest in luxury

the shots on his own films. “You

Manhattan—well, you’ll have to

have to understand each decision

wait a little longer. Ratner says

that you make and how it’s going to

that, while it will still happen,

affect your time. It’s managing the

it isn’t his next project. He is,

filmmaking process [and] being

however, developing a script

fiscally responsible about budgets

about

and story-telling, all in one. It was

wealthy

Russian

oligarchs— of

a challenge for me, and one that I

the former Soviet republics

businessmen

never thought that I would have,

that became rich, seemingly

but I love it. I can’t believe I get to do

I THINK, WITH PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE, NOT HAVING FEAR OF FAILURE ALLOWS YOU TO SUCCEED. overnight, during the era of privatization after the dissolution of the

what I do. It’s really a dream come true.”

Soviet Union—as well as a film about the German R&B duo Milli Vanilli’s lip-syncing scandal.

DRINKING IT ALL IN

Given that Ratner was the executive producer of Alejandro G.

It’s no secret that Brett Ratner loves being surrounded by people. Chalk it

Iñárritu’s 2015 multiple Oscar-winning film, The Revenant, it’s hard not

up to the fact that he grew up in a boisterous middle-class Jewish family

to trust his judgement. “Ultimately, it’s about good taste and instincts—

in Miami Beach, the son of Marsha Ratner (née Pressman), a Cuban-

not just with movies, but with people and relationships. We have great

born socialite, and Ronald Ratner; his surrogate dad is businessman,

relationships with talent. People want to work with [business partner

philanthropist and attorney Al Malnik, the man behind Miami’s famous

James Packer and I]. They want to bring us their movies to produce. And

Forge restaurant.

it’s not easy; it’s a competitive world out there. There are a lot of places to go for filmmakers to get their movies made.”

He’s the guy who, at 16, talked his way into studying film at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and convinced the great Steven

Hollywood, as a whole, was surprised when Ratner and Packer an-

Spielberg to fund his senior project. He’s the guy who moved to Hollywood

nounced their RatPac Entertainment deal with Warner Bros. in 2013,―a

and made a name for himself with his jovial nature, determination and

joint venture with Dune Capital Partners that covers 75 films (a.k.a.

blind ambition.

most) of the studio’s four-year slate.

“When I was at NYU, almost every kid was connected to someone in

It was also the first time in history that a director had agreed to a

the business, the daughter of a famous film director, or son of a studio

financial undertaking of this magnitude—and surprising because this

head. There was always somebody who had the connections and talent

wasn’t something Ratner knew much about. But he’s a scrappy guy, and

as well. A lot of the times, it made me want to quit. But, because I didn’t

he learned the ropes pretty quickly, especially with Packer as a guide.

quit—because it was my only dream, I stuck it out—I became one of the

“I would say [that starting RatPac was] the most educational thing

most successful unknowns to go to NYU because I had nothing to lose,”

I’ve ever done. I got to learn something I had no clue about, literally.

he says. “I knew my mom would still love me if I didn’t become a director.

From negotiating with the banks to understanding credit facilities and

I knew my grandparents were still going to take care of me. I became

film financing... it’s a whole other world, you know? My partner entrusted

fearless.”

ADDITIONAL PHOTO COURTESY OF DIAGEO

THE HILHAVEN LODGE (Above) The Hilhaven Lodge is crafted from aged bourbon, rye and Tennessee whiskey, with a rich profile of spice, sweet oak, candied fruit, dark brown caramel, clove and vanilla.

(Right) An inside look at Ratner’s Hilhaven Lodge

we’re also investing in that idea.”

with Johnny Depp—who plays

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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Hilhaven Lodge is truly home to Ratner, who has made the mansion into a stylish, yet cozy and very liveable place.

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In addition to his family’s love and support, he succeeded to spite those who assumed he would fail. “All my life, people said, ‘You can’t be a film director—you’re from Miami Beach!’ and ‘You don’t know anyone in the business.’ Everyone was shaking their heads like, ‘How can you become a big director? That’s not going to happen.’ But I would tell people, ‘I’m going to be a movie director no matter what... positive reinforcement [to myself ] because everyone said I couldn’t do it. But I think, with passion and perseverance, not having fear of failure allows you to succeed.”

However, unlike some of his peers, he does not consider himself to be a disruptor. “I think that, in order to be a disruptor, you have to not care, or not hear the noise of people distracting you or disregarding your passion. I’ve

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS The bevelled glass of Hilhaven Lodge’s windows inspired the design of its whiskey counterpart’s bottle.

always surrounded myself with people that were much, much, much more successful than me; [they] never gave a shit about what people thought, and I learned from them.”

Whatever he’s doing, it’s working. He’s making the films he wants to make (including his beloved genre of documentaries—of which he’s produced several about filmmakers that inspire him, like Peter Bogdanovich or Sidney Lumet), has published books and music, and takes professional photographs for the fun of it. He’s edited magazines and written op-eds on topics that also inspire him. It all boils down to the same thing for Ratner: story-telling.

“My focus has always been on a great story. I read something and, if it speaks to me and I feel it, I do it. People always ask me why I do this, and [the answer] is because I love story-telling. I get just as excited taking a photograph as I do telling a story or making a movie.”

Even if he didn’t start out seeking retribution or rewards, he’s getting them: this year, Ratner will receive his own star on the storied Hollywood Walk of Fame. And yes, damn it, that’s validation.

“I had this desire to just make movies, to tell stories. When I was a kid sitting around the table with my whole family, we all took turns telling each other about our days. My grandfather told us stories about growing up in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Everybody was sharing. That’s how we communicated, through stories. I think it [is] part of Jewish culture, really.”

He pauses a moment and, with the guileless grin of a man who’s perfectly and utterly content, says, “I can’t imagine doing something else. I can’t imagine any other job I would have.”

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Bazaar Brilliantly

CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS TALKS UPCOMING SOBEWFF TRIBUTE DINNER, NEW RESTAURANT AND MORE

Ryan Forbes

BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

Spanish culinary mastermind José Andrés is more than a chef. He is a creative, a teacher, a philanthropist, TV personality and so much more. Thus, it’s only fitting that the James Beard award-winning toque receives the prestigious title of Honorary Guest at this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Tribute Dinner. The celebratory meal is the pinnacle of the week-long event taking over Miami Beach that brings the top global names in the food and wine world together under one roof.

Yes, it seems obvious that a man of this caliber, who has accomplished so much success in the culinary world over the years, would be awarded with this dinner. However, Chef Andrés is somewhat surprised. “It’s an incredible feeling. But in a way, I was at first a little surprised, because I consider myself a millennial—a millennial in the sense that I’m still somewhat new, and not done yet. I don’t think I’ve yet hit the height of my career, but it is a great honor to receive such a prestigious award,” Andrés explains.

Whether the humble chef has met the standards of greatness is certainly under no debate. Let’s recap a bit. The chef and owner of ThinkFoodGroup first started out learning the tricks of the trade in Spain with mentor and close friend Ferran Adrià (to whom he credits much of his success) in 1988, eventually coming to the U.S. and working in the kitchen of El Dorado Petit in New York City in 1991.

BAZAAR MAR José Andrés’ second Miami restaurant, Bazaar Mar, is located within the new SLS Brickell.

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UP CLOSE From here, Andrés describes his journey as, “walking forward, mov-

city—this time, bringing the ocean to land with Bazaar Mar, the chef ’s

ing step by step.” To Chef Andrés, he didn’t get where he is today by one

first seafood restaurant. While both venues have the same signature

big, decisive moment in his career. Rather, his journey started, “simply

small and inventive plates, their menus and restaurant designs are very

by walking, and never looking back,” he explains. “My success as a chef

different from one another.

has been a slow-building process. Brick by brick, I became better and better, and learned more about the industry.”

“For me, it would be easier to make the same Bazaar everywhere, but I realized that I was correct in choosing to make each one different

Throughout the next 15-plus years, Andrés worked his way through the

because that’s what Bazaar is. You never know what to expect,” he ex-

industry in D.C., Virginia, Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, until he

plains. “My team and I have been able to keep a very good thing going,

amassed a strong brand name and nationwide scale of restaurants, each

and we have a very good melody for what Bazaar is. My restaurants are

receiving critical acclaim and taking on its own unique theme. However,

like Star Wars to me—they each have the same feeling and the same

Andrés attributes much of his success to others. When questioned on

storyline, but each one is different from the other. We have just the

one of the first things he learned in the business, he easily states, “I am

right amount of eclectic, tradition and modernity in a very comfortable

only as great as the people around me. So, it’s not about only trying to

environment.”

succeed for myself, but to try to help others around me be great as well.

That’s the only true way to measure success.”

While the original Bazaar South Beach is known for its dark and sexy interior, Bazaar Mar contrasts the look of the original spot with a stark

While Andrés has become a household name around the world, we’d

white and blue sea theme. The eye-catching, hand-painted blue and

like to focus in on Miami. Chef Andrés left his mark on the city when

white tiles adorning the walls are one of the most extraordinary design

joining forces with sbe Entertainment Group’s Sam Nazarian and re-

elements of the restaurant, which also came from a friend of Andrés’

CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS brings his signature Bazaar concept to Miami Beach at the SLS

nowned designer Philippe Starck to open the SLS South Beach, upon which his signature Bazaar South Beach restaurant and Bar Centro hot spots were created. The Bazaar South Beach, which was the chef ’s second Bazaar restaurant following Los Angeles, showcases the chef ’s Spanish background, debuting an authentic Spanish tapas-style menu with a heavy Latin influence.

The interior design is magical, with playful elements that take the restaurant both inside and out, highlighted by warm contrasts of white, red and gray as well as dramatic chandelier lighting dangling from the ceilings. In typical Andrés style, he also adds a personal touch to the room with a large Spanish bull’s head, a masterpiece created by his close friend. The small plates are just as playful as the décor, as Andrés uses his expertise in culinary physics to bring an entirely artistic experience to the plate.

After the huge success of his first Bazaar South Beach outpost, it was only natural that Andrés would open a second in the culturally rich

Bazaar at the SLS South Beach - Rojo Room

that he incorporated into the space. Additionally, the sleek design of the restaurant features a popping fish head with horns, paying homage to the restaurant’s theme.

On transitioning to a sea-based menu, Andrés is delighted. “Bazaar Mar is fish my way, meaning seafood in a very Spanish and Latin style. I am a big seafood guy, so it was great to be able to create this new menu,” he says. Although he can’t choose favorites, he predicts that the hard shells of the ocean, including the oysters, clams and other bivalves, will remain the big hits and lead to a growth in popularity for the future of seafood.

The people of Miami seem to agree. Now, with two of Miami’s most popular restaurants open for business, we hope to see more of the chef around, and he is very fond of the city. “My team and I were welcomed by the people of Miami with open arms, and I am super-proud to see the love we have been receiving,” he says. “Although I am not there all the time, every time I return to the city it feels like home.”

Ryan Forbes

Bazaar at the SLS South Beach - Blanca Room

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GREEN Living PLANT-BASED CHEF MATTHEW KENNEY DISCUSSES HIS 2017 RETREATS AT TURNBERRY’S ÂME SPA & WELLNESS COLLECTIVE INTERVIEW BY: HADLEY HENRIETTE

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atthew Kenney is paving the pathway toward a greener and healthier life as the world’s leading plant-based chef. With his successful new restaurant, Plant Food + Wine, in Miami along with several others throughout New York, California and even Bahrain, Kenney is revolutionizing the way we eat our food and live our lives. Kenney maintains

a strong focus on wellness and both mental and physical health, seeking to educate others on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and giving them the tools to incorporate it into their everyday routine. He will bring his expertise in raw food, fitness and meditation to four weekend-long retreats this year at Turnberry Isle’s âme Spa as a part of their new integrative wellness program, “Camp ÂME.” There, Kenney will educate guests on adapting to this lifestyle, showing them how to assimilate healthier practices into their daily lives. Between the spa’s newly renovated, 20,000-square-foot luxury facility and the gorgeous backdrop of Turnberry, guests chef on this new project: Tell us about your new project at the Turnberry spa in Miami. How did it all get started?

I first got into plant-based food through yoga, so it was actually wellness that led me to this. I was a classically trained chef, but I was focusing a lot of energy on yoga, mindfulness and wellness, and the more that I got connected, the more I wanted more grounding food, and I realized that’s what I wanted to cook as a chef. These became critical factors for me, and I came to understand that it’s not just about eating well or just exercising; it’s about it all coming together. So, as I’ve built a foundation for the company, we’ve tried to partner more with wellness experiences. We often do short, intensive courses, which is what we’re focusing on at Turnberry. Here, we

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share our knowledge on the benefits amd beauty of these foods, and how to incorporate this lifestyle into your own. We have three-day retreats, four times a year.

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if someone just leads you to that.

Well, maybe if you’re eating raw. But if you’re a vegetarian, does that change things?

For a long time, yes. But, for example: I’m in a hotel room, so I have a little kitchen, but I don’t have any of these tools. So, for lunch I’ll make smashed avocado, sauerkraut, some greens—it’s all really good. As long as I get an avocado that’s great quality and some salt and olive oil, I’m all set.

What is an example of how people combine eating and wellness into this lifestyle at your retreat?

I think it always helps when people can consume plant-based food at a Is each retreat an intro or is it for people to get back on the bandwagon?

It is a three-day intensive workshop where we’re exploring the most modern ways to incorporate this lifestyle. And when I say modern, I don’t mean complicated—like buying 50 different pieces of intricate equipment—these are all easy ways to do it. It’s not about preaching to them to change the way they eat every day, but it’s about giving them the tools to incorporate this into their lifestyle—exactly the way you might give

time when they are also doing a spa treatment and moving their bodies around, because it is typically one or the other. You’re at a resort getting spa treatments and eating resort food or you’re eating great food, but then you’re traveling on a plane. My idea is that if you put the two together, even for just three days, it can completely change the way you feel. For me, it can change my mood, my brain chemistry and my body.

I think three days can really be an interesting experience for people. It’s

somebody the tools to exercise.

amazing how fast the body reacts.

Do you think that three days is enough time to accomplish this?

Are you guys able to take advantage of the grounds at Turnberry?

Yes, I think it’s enough time to give them what they need to go out and experiment with it, because for me, it was just one meal. I was ready, but I wasn’t listening to my body, and then I had one meal in a restaurant surrounded by these super health-conscious people preaching about plant-based food. But more than that, they were simply loving the food and were so passionate about it, so I ate it. I listened to my body and how I felt the next day and I was like, “Oh, that’s pretty cool.” I wasn’t tired; I walked around Manhattan all day and felt great. I started reading more into it and began thinking, if it can taste great, it can change the relationship we have with food.

Yes, we have a garden growing out there. To be able to connect with the

EXPERIENCING THE OUTDOORS Camp ÂME encourages its students to go outside, exercise and meditate throughout the retreat.

food in a sensory way is important. Additionally, going for a walk and being outside is all very critical to the whole experience. With some of our students, we do a lesson and then go for a meditating/nature walk and have a conversation about food or the work we’re doing. I actually do that with everything in my life. When I make a business call and I’m home in California, I get on my bike, real slow, and just ride through the back allies of Venice with my headphones on just to keep moving. It helps the brain work better. So we make sure to incorporate that. It’s all about the whole circular experience.

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Are you more of a strictly raw-type eater or just vegetarian?

I am just all plant-based vegan. We actually own a vegan pizza concept in

Main lobby and staircase in the âme Spa and Wellness Collective at Turnberry Isle Miami

New York and we have a ramen concept, as well. I like raw because that’s my passion and I think pure, unprocessed foods are the best for us, but no, that’s not the only thing I do. At home in the winter I might bake a sweet potato and steam a head of kale. So the first part of educating others would really be showing what it is, and then the second part is more practical—how you do it. It’s a combination of tastings and exercises to show them how to create simpler meals.

What else does the program entail?

The last part of the course is giving them the knowledge to do it on their own. “How do you do it at home?”—that’s the question that everyone has. But people overthink it. You don’t need dehydrators or all these complex utensils; it’s pretty easy to make a healthy meal at home

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HauteAMBASSADOR

BY ALICIA PIAZZA

VINO, PER FAVORE A Look into Italy’s Famed Winemaking Region

valleys and long stretches of vineyards, as far as the eye could see.

”

For example, my dear friend

known for its medieval origins and cathedrals,

ami’s iconic South Beach

Maurizio Campiglio’s proper-

many of which are still open to the public.

Wine & Food Festival, it

ty has been in their family since

This was a special experience, one that had

seems appropriate to turn our

1850, formerly owned by his

more meaning because I have known the family

attention to the region where

grandfather and then passed

for many years and felt a connection to their farm-

many of these wonderful wines

down to his children, and now

land and heritage. I have a different respect and

are grown and produced. Long

the grandchildren. They refer

admiration for winemaking these days. The hard

before we actually acquire and

to the property as “our country

work, time and patience that go into it are admira-

enjoy our vino, it has gone

home.” Maurizio’s grandfather

ble, and the love for the process is palpable. Wine

through

and truffles equal sweet sensations. Cheers!

complex

was a well-known vintner in the

steps, embarking on a long jour-

vigorous,

early 1900s and their vineyards

ney before it hits our lips.

still produce wonderful wines

I recently visited Piedmont, Italy, a vast and hilly territory lo-

such as Barbera, Moscato and Alba Rossa, to name a

cated about one hour south of Milan, where many

few. The breathtaking property and vineyards tell

of these vineyards are located. I witnessed miles

their own story, with mature vines and historic

of valleys and long stretches of vineyards, as far

landscapes that are astounding. While standing

as the eye could see. The land is a protected terri-

amongst rows of vines, it was a magnificent yet

tory, only allowed for use by vintners and farmers,

humbling feeling to be in the midst of nature’s

which helps keep it pristine. And, of course, I sam-

marvels. It was delightful to sample wine and feel

pled some magnificent wines. Piedmont and its

the sunshine from every direction. Harvest season

surrounding areas are known for their farms, vine-

is from August to October, and during this time

yards and rich truffles. Many of these vineyards

Piedmont and the surrounding towns draw wine

are passed down from generation to generation.

lovers from all over the world. The area is also

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

witnessed “ Imiles of

As we are on the heels of Mi-

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Food& Beverage

Power Players

in the

Industry

AS WE APPROACH THE SEASON OF FOOD AND WINE IN MIAMI, IT’S FITTING TO TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES OF THE GAME IN THE MAGIC CITY. HERE, THEY DISCUSS INDUSTRY SECRETS, TIPS, HAUTE DISHES AND SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE MEMORIES.

LEE SCHRAGER Company: South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Founder and Director; Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Senior Vice President What was the first lesson learned when you entered into the F&B industry? Be careful whose toes you’re stepping on today; you may be kissing them tomorrow.

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do you find differences in this market as opposed to others?

Miami definitely has its own unique style – the city is a melting pot with cultural influences from all over the world, giving it its own personality.

Favorite dish/dishes in Miami: Some of my staples are the roast chicken at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and the bucatini [or the roasted chicken] at Fooq’s – that being said, I’m also loving Boho in the Grove and the new Upland on Miami Beach.

Your most memorable Miami experience: Honoring King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía of Spain during the 2009 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival was a very memorable evening.

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for 2017: I think we’ll see even more reviving of the classics – dishes, cocktails and so forth. Things people will identify with from their childhood or young adult years.

PHOTOS COURTSEY OF SOBEWFF

SOBEWFF The legendary food festival hits Miami Beach every February, drawing in the biggest names in the food & wine industry and bringing in a long list of celebrities.

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How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do you find differences in this market as opposed to others? The Miami F&B industry is definitely unique, and it has to be! Visitors always want fresh, local ingredients. That’s a must. But they also want to infuse a taste of the Miami lifestyle into their experience–young, hip, sexy and energetic. There needs to be a certain quality atmosphere to stand out and keep people coming back.

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They also want to infuse a taste of the Miami lifestyle in their experience - young, hip, sexy and energetic. There needs to be a certain quality atmosphere to stand out.

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Favorite dish/dishes in Miami: Two of my favorite dishes are served right here at Fontainebleau. The American Rib Cap at StripSteak by Michael Mina is the best steak in the world, hands down! The Dim Sum at Hakkasan is a true can’t-miss dish, handmade and authentic.

When I adventure out, nothing beats the great tradition of stone crabs at Joe’s–just the perfect way to feel at home.

De Laurentiis’ namesake restaurant, Giada

Your most memorable Miami experience: I’m fortunate to go to a lot of amazing events, and Miami is an event town. But since we’re in the hospitality industry, my most memorable experience was just this past summer, working hand in hand with world-famous chef Michael Mina to create our Pizza & Burger “pop-up” completely from scratch. From designing the space, testing the ovens, to learning Michael’s unique spin on ingredients and flavors, and

PHOTOS COURTSEY OF SOBEWFF

now seeing how well received it’s been by our

PHILIP GOLDFARB

guests, it was such an amazing experience to be a part of.

Company: Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for 2017:

What was the first lesson learned when you entered into the F&B industry? I

ever have before. From sushi, to grilled fish and

learned early on that people are looking for an extraordinary experience. Great food

Mediterranean-style flavors, I’ve seen a real

goes hand in hand with great service and a special atmosphere.

push towards healthier menu items.

Diners in Miami are eating healthier than they

PHILIP GOLDFARB The Fontainebleau COO spends more time at his hotel than possibly anyone, spending his days and nights there and making sure everything is running perfectly.

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YONA PURI Company: Zuma, Coya, Tamarina, DÔA and

Favorite dish at each of your restaurants: Spa-

La Petite Maison

getto lobster and Pink Risotto at Tamarina, Black cod and Tomahawk at Zuma, Arroz Nik-

What was the first lesson learned when you

kei and Corn salad at Coya, Pork ribs and buns

entered into the F&B industry?

at DÔA.

It is not a walk in the park and the more you connect with people, the more exciting the

Your most memorable Miami experience:

dream becomes.

It was the joy of being creative by designing and

TUNU & YONA PURI The dynamic duo is responsible for creating culinary hot spots throughout Miami, in partnership with Arjun Waney, Ferit Sahnek, Rainer Becker and Raphael Duntoye.

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? It is the

had a reality, as well as learning all aspects of

undisputed “hub of the Americas” because of

the restaurant business by operating Tamarina

the very pre-dominant South American influ-

hands-on. Bringing people together and lead-

ence and of course the people of diverse cul-

ing a passionate team to make my dream a suc-

tures that visit Miami.

cess was amazing.

Do you find differences in this market as op-

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for 2017:

posed to others? Yes. Miami is a young city full

The more creative the better, there will be a rise

of nostalgia, with a mixture of old school and

in hip restaurants, healthier products and in-

hip restaurants. Also, the city has more Peru-

gredients, skilled hospitality and mid-market

vian, Argentinean, Brazilian and other South

concepts to create niche restaurants.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GENUINE GROUP

decorating Tamarina, and making the visions I

American restaurants than in any other big city in the United States.

SHAREEF MALNIK

Company: The Forge

What was the first lesson you learned when you entered into the F&B industry? It is a difficult and competitive industry to make money in, especially when starting out.

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do you find differences in this market as opposed to others?

Miami is unique in that the people in general expect a lot for free—even more so than other cities, except for Las Vegas.

tually happened to a well-known celebrity in the wine cellar…but I can’t speak about it.

What happens at The Forge stays at The Forge.

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for 2017: I think we’ll see a rise in more Middle-Eastern flavors, small batch mezcal, elevated tea ceremonies and a return to prominence of pastry chefs.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FORGE

Your most memorable Miami experience: The most memorable memory at The Forge ac-

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Favorite dish at The Forge: Definitely the Kale Salad, I eat it five nights per week.

MICHAEL SCHWARTZ

duces a year-round growing season. There’s always some

Company: The Genuine Hospitality Group

product coming in from lo-

What was the first lesson learned when you

is a significant influence on

entered into the F&B industry? How to deal with failure. I was working at this fancy Northern Italian restaurant in Philly. I started as a busser but really wanted to work in the kitchen. On my first night, the pasta cook was a noshow, and without any warning, I was on this station, crashing and burning. The chef kicked PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GENUINE GROUP

great weather, which pro-

cal farms. Additionally, there food culture here from South America and the Caribbean.

It’s really a special place to be a chef in that it’s so dynamic and definitely keeps us on our toes at the restaurants.

me off the line.

Favorite dish at one of your restaurants:

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do

en tilefish with whipped potato, warm fennel

you find differences in this market as opposed to others? With the economy down here based in large part around tourism, we have been lucky to develop a base of local regulars, as well as out of town regulars. As for the food scene, we’re in a pretty unique position simply because of where Miami is located. We have

Right now, my favorite is the pan-seared goldand radish salad with the preserved lemon and green olive salsa at Fi’lia. Chef Tim Piazza just really nailed how to work with what’s running in the waters right now. It’s one of my favorite fish; it is a little firmer in texture and has a higher fat content than snapper. It’s plated to

Your most memorable Miami experience: Summer mango hunts with friends in the neighborhood.

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for 2017: Uncomplicated cocktails that are great because they’re measured correctly and well balanced, not because they take 15 minutes to make.

highlight the ingredient in a special way, but with some restraint.

information for a large or small

•Sarsparilla Club – The Green Curry Fried

business, so you can in turn

Chicken

manage effectively.

•Mondrian Caffè – Kale Caesar Salad with

MICHAEL’S GENUINE The pizza at Michael’s Genuine has always been a crowd favorite, made gourmet-style with a variety of toppings,

Chicken

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MENIN HOSPITALITY

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FORGE

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do you find differences

Your most memorable Miami experi-

in this market as opposed to

ence:

others? Miami is very unique

A few years ago we did New Year’s Eve at

because you have a diverse

Shelborne South Beach. The party was

amount of tourists and loyal lo-

sold out and Lauryn Hill was the head-

cals. For us, we try to create con-

liner. All our favorite sports greats were

cepts for our locals to enjoy and

there: Lebron James, Dwyane Wade &

that tourists stumble upon. This

Gabriele Union, and Chris & Adrienne

creates a cool and eclectic blend

Bosh. They all came out to celebrate along

of customers.

with Queen Latifah, The Mayor and Nas

BAKEHOUSE Menin Hospitality’s new SoFi spot, Bakehouse, offers up decadent menu options for brunch.

– who ended up doing a surprise perfor-

KEITH MENIN

Favorite dish at each of your

mance with Lauryn Hill. The highlight of

Miami restaurants:

the night was when I got to go up on stage

Company: Principal, Menin Hospitality

• Bodega – Classico Chicken taco with the

with Jared, LeBron, Wade and Bosh and

Bodega signature hot sauce

do the NYE countdown. That is a party I

What was the first lesson learned when you entered into

• Halves & Wholes – Philly Cheesesteak

will never forget.

the F&B industry? Always know what your restaurant’s “daily breakeven” is. It is essential to understand this

• Pizza Bar – Original cheese slice •Ricky’s – black and blue slider

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for

•Bakehouse – Herb Omelette

2017: Fun, casual, great environments.

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NAVIN CHATANI Company: KNR Hospitality / Homecookin HG

What was the first lesson learned when you entered into the F&B industry?

The first thing that made an impression on me when I entered this business is how important service is. You can have a mediocre product, but as long as you have good-to-great service, people will come back. Ideally, you should have great service and a great product to be successful, but you must have at least one of the two, because if you lack them both you don’t stand a chance.

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do you find differences in this market as opposed to others?

Miami is unique because we have both the tourism factor as well as a large local community that drives us. It is also unique because it’s a melting pot of cultures with many cultural influences, particularly from Latin America. We are also blessed with beautiful weather almost all year round, so many venues here have the option

of being both outdoors and indoors, as opposed to places like Chicago, where they only have four months or 16 weeks of decent weather—if they are lucky.

Favorite dish at Drunken Dragon: Bulgogi (Marinated Beef Tenderloin) with a side of Shanghai-Style Fried Rice Your most memorable Miami experience?

Hanging out with Bono at WALL and watching a fight at Foxhole with Jay-Z and Beyoncé Biggest trends in the F&B industry for 2017: I think as far as the nightlife beverage scene goes, people are going back to the smaller venues versus the large mega clubs, and the bar scenes are becoming more trendy and hip. The millennials prefer going to bars and listening to live music more so than DJ-driven venues. For restaurants, I feel that people like the sharing of food concepts; more tapas-style restaurants are opening, and I feel that it brings people together when they can all share food items.

MICHAEL RIDARD Company: MR Hospitality

Favorite dish at each of your restaurants: • Baoli–Miso Grilled Sea Bass

What was the first lesson learned when

• Marion–the―Ribeye with Roasted Bone

you entered into the F&B industry?

Marrow & Truffle Aioli

Showing true hospitality to our guests and educating our employees on how to

• El Tucán–the―Crispy Tuna Tart & Yellowtail Crunchy Tacos

go the extra miles are essential to making the guest feel very special.

Your most memorable Miami experience: Will Smith taking the microphone

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique?

on the El Tucán stage and performing

Do you find differences in this market as

with our performer.

opposed to others?

The F&B industry is a fun industry, as we

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for

are here to create a unique experience for

2017: Bringing in more entertainment―to

our guests. It’s very complicated to com-

have fun in a place where you can have

pare Miami with others because it’s so dif-

dinner at the same time.

ferent, but what I can say is that the nicest and funniest people I have met are from this industry.

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ences that aren’t experienced in other markets - that definitely gives us an edge when it comes to food, beverage and nightlife.

Favorite Dish at Komodo and OTL: At Komodo, definitely the Peking Duck! It’s the best in town. Wrapped up in a pancake with cucumber and hoisin sauce. For OTL, The Super Seed Toast is sick. There’s nothing like it in town. It’s the best for breakfast or lunch.

KOMODO Grutman’s downtown hot spot Komodo is a celebrity favorite serving up delicious Pan-Asian cuisine. The spot recently opened an exclusive upstairs lounge.

Your most memorable moment: Well besides the time that Kanye jumped on the mic at my wedding and said Isabela and I had the greatest wedding of all time...One of my most memorable moments has to be when

DAVID GRUTMAN Company: MMG

What was the first lesson when you entered into the F&B industry? The first lesson I learned is to treat people as guests and not just as just clients or customers. When you

MIKY GRENDENE Company: Casa Tua

What was the first lesson learned when you entered into the F&B industry? That it’s a lot more difficult than I thought, for one.

People think the industry is very fickle, but if you stay creative and follow your passion, and not just the trend, the industry can be very rewarding.

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do you find differences in this market as opposed to others? Miami is a very cosmopolitan city and represents all different types of cuisines and cooking styles. We are in a period of rapid growth now, as new neighborhoods and epicenters have developed that weren’t around when we first opened Casa

some of my favorite hip-hop artists gave a surare entertaining a guest, everything changes; their experience becomes much more mean-

prise performance at LIV on Sunday. We had Diddy, Kanye West, DJ Khaled and more - it

ingful.

was awesome to have all my favorite artists

How is Miami’s F&B industry unique? Do

brand we have built with LIV on Sunday.

performing at my venue. I’m so proud of the

you find differences in this market as opposed to others? In South Florida we have very dominant Latin and Caribbean influ-

Biggest trends in the F&B industry for 2017: Plant-based dishes.

Tua. It’s exciting to see

think “thePeople industry is

how far we will go.

Favorite dish at Casa

very fickle, but if you stay creative and follow your passion, and not just the trend, the industry can be very rewarding.

Tua: An artichoke salad to start followed by our signature branzino or tenderloin. I love to pair with a bottle of Sassicaia for a romantic night out.

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Your most memorable Miami experience: Hurricane

Andrew.

You realize how strong nature is and how little we are in comparison. importance of simplicity, healthy and susBiggest trends in the F&B industry for

tainable food and beverage - all of which will

2017: I’ve never been one for trend, but I do

be very present in our new venture with Saks

see a shift towards going back to basics. The

Fifth Avenue at Brickell City Centre.

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The BUZZ

ON DECK

STARFIRE The outdoor theater on-board of the Starfire megayacht.

Yachts Miami Beach on Collins Avenue

YACHTS MIAMI BEACH RETURNS FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL BOAT SHOW

Miami is get“ting ready for an eye-catching lineup of the world’s finest yachts, superyachts and megayachts.

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Miami is getting ready for an eye-catching lineup of the world’s

Mangusta megayacht featuring a raised pilot house and flybridge,

finest yachts, superyachts and megayachts, which will make a

full en-suite facilities, an upper-level dining space, Jacuzzi, barbe-

splash along Miami Beach very soon. Coming to Collins Avenue

cue and more, estimated at $5.7 million. The Princess is a 130-foot-

and Island Gardens Deep Harbour marina from February 16 - 20,

long, tri-deck $40 million beauty, which includes secluded sun-

Yachts Miami Beach returns for its 29th Annual Boat Show, draw-

bathing retreats, a spa bath, beautiful dining areas and a walk-in

ing in boat enthusiats from around the world.

beach club. The estimated value is not yet revealed. Status Quo is

This year, the show promises additions that are bigger and bet-

definitely one of the show’s biggest stars, with a length of 150 feet

ter than ever before, bringing on the innovative ESDA design team

featuring a tri-deck, beautiful detailing with custom stonework in

to reimagine the show and ensure that it is both conceptually en-

marble, granite and onyx, crown moldings, an entertainment cent-

gaging and aesthetically pleasing. They’ve also incorporated new

er, a touch and go helipad, flybridge Jacuzzi and more, valued at

additions such as water taxis to and from the show to alleviate

$19.9 million. And last but certainly not least, the stunning 151-foot

traffic and lines, as well as moved food and beverage concessions

Katya yacht boasts luxurious interior design styled by Jean Claude

out onto the new floating docks for showgoers throughout the

Canestrelli and the Delta Design Group with gorgeous wood, glass

weekend.

and marble surroundings, as well as a panoramic skylounge with

Highlights of the weekend include a look at the show’s five

a full bar, sundeck Jacuzzi, water toys and a launching system and

largest yachts, which will debut on Collins Avenue: Aquasition,

garage. This one is the priciest, with an estimated ticket value of

Happy Day, Princess, Status Quo and Katya. Aquasition is a

$21.6 million.

124-foot motor yacht, with a spacious five-bedroom layout sleeping

At Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island, which is

up to 10 people comfortably. Its unique features include a gym,

North America’s first superyacht dock able to accommodate ves-

Jacuzzi, two wave runners, custom carpeting and more, with a val-

sels up to 500 feet, expect to see the largest yachts of the show, by

ued ticket of $8.9 million. The Happy Day is a 130-foot Overmarine

appointment only. Only the most serious yachting enthusiasts will

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BY PAIGE MASTRANDREA

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come admire these showstoppers. Last year was

one of the best for entertaining, boasting five-star

the marina’s first year participating in Yachts Mi-

amenities and unique features like luxurious inte-

ami Beach. Island Gardens hosted a “Berth-Day”

riors designed by Zuretti and exterior styling by

event to celebrate, where they showcased 24 su-

Stefano Natucci, along with an outdoor cinema,

peryachts, valued in excess of a whopping $800

massage room, sauna, helicopter accommodation,

million. Will they outdo themselves this year? We

gym, water toys, spa pool on deck and a spa pool

think so.

in the master cabin, modern Art Deco interior and

What we know so far is that this year, the megayacht dock will be the home of six of the world’s biggest and best: Double Down, Skyfall, Starfire, Passion, Casino Royale and Match Point.

To get a look at these monster ships, you must receive an exclusive invite-only “show within a show” pass to the Island Gardens Deep Harbour event. IYC will exhibit Double Down (213 feet), Skyfall (191 feet) and Match Point (160 feet). Double Down is the larg-

more. There will be more than 20

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The shop is back for its second year, located on a swanky Riva Yacht, which will be moored onsite and feature a fabulous selection of the season’s hottest items.

est yacht displayed at the entire show, boasting high-quality, tech-savvy systems to

Aquasition megayacht

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total superyachts on display at this location, which are all available for tour by appointment.

Also coming to Island Gardens Deep Harbour is a pop-up showroom for Miami-based fashion mecca The Webster. The shop is back for its second year, located on a swanky Riva Yacht, which will be moored onsite and feature a fabulous selection of the season’s hottest items. The pop-up is open to the public from Thursday, February 16 through Monday, February

20 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

ensure stability while cruising, nine lavish rooms

Yachts Miami Beach is pulling out all the stops

including a master suite, rich furnishings, a four-

for this year’s boat show in Miami, and we’re ea-

deck glass elevator, gym, movie theater, Jacuzzi,

ger to see the final product. Expect a vast array

large sun beds and more. The hefty estimated price

of marine technology and accessories valued at

tag on this showstopper is $46.5 million. Northrop

$1 billion, some of the world’s greatest yachts

& Johnson will exhibit Starfire (177 feet), Passion

and megayachts, interactive exhibitions, enter-

(173 feet) and Casino Royale (163 feet). Starfire is

tainment and exclusive events.

Princess megayacht

Matchpoint megayacht

PHOTOS COURTESY OF fOREST JOHNSON

New Year’s Eve at Wet at W South Beach

Five Star New Year’s Eve celebrationi on Watson Island

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ART OF INNOVATION DINNER Haute Living hosted its second annual Art Basel round table dinner with partners Louis XIII, JetSmarter and Hausscape at Mr. Brainwash and Yves De Launay

Tamarina. The event brought together a crowd of VIPs for a memorable dinner, while listening to four powerhouses discuss how innovation and art inspire and improve their companies.

The panel included Luis Bebchik, CEO of Hausscape, Paolo Trevisan, chief design officer of Pininfarina, Yves de Launay, vice president of Louis XIII and Sean Wolfington, chairman and CEO of CarSaver.

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HAUTE LIVING’S BASEL FÊTE AT DÔA Pop artist Mr. Brainwash took over famed restaurateur Arjun Waney’s new DÔA restaurant in Miami Beach in honor of the restaurant’s opening. Partners Haute Living, JetSmarter and Perrier-Jouët came together to create a special presentation by Mr. Brain-

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wash on the hotspot’s walls for the perfect Basel-themed party, bringing in Miami celebrities and VIPs to celebrate.

Louis and Angela Birdman & Ruth and Alan Zelzer

Kamal Hotchandani, Mr. Brainwash and Arjun Waney

Jay Ajayi and Mr. Brainwash

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Alec Monopoly and Jean-Claude Biver

TAG HEUER CELEBRATES ART PROVOCATEUR ALEC MONOPOLY:

Alec Monopoly Art Wall outside of the Mondrian Hotel

TAG Heuer announced its latest collaboration with famed artist Alec Monopoly during Art Basel, hosting a three-day takeover of the Mondrian Hotel, which featured a Monopoly boutique decked out in the artist’s signature paintings and colors. TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver celebrated with Monopoly at a private press dinner on Tuesday evening at Cipriani following a presentation at the Miami Design District boutique. On Wednesday evening, they held a blowout party where Monopoly

Fat Joe, Alec Monopoly and Jean-Claude Biver

revealed a 50-foot art wall on the hotel’s façade and special portrait of Mr. Biver.

TAG Heuer Miami Design District Boutique

Alec Monopoly

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PHILIPPE STARCK AND SAM NAZARIAN COVER DINNER AT BIANCA

Kat Juncaj and Nancy Da Costa

Haute Living and Hublot hosted their Art Basel cover-release dinner featuring SLS Brickell visionaries Sam Nazarian and Philippe Starck.

Starck flew in just for the occasion along with wife, Jasmine Abdellatif Starck. The dinner took place at Bianca at Delano, a poignant venue as it was recently acquired by Nazarian’s sbe and is one of Starck’s most groundbreaking design projects in the mid-’90s. Guests enjoyed vintage wines from Sinegal Estate Winery along with an incredible menu specially curated by celebrity chef Michael Schwartz.

Mike Kohlsdorf and Shelly Justice

Michael Schwartz

Ray Crime by Design, Eduardo Serio, and Clemence Janin

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Chris and Adrienne Bosh JR Ridinger, Loren Ridinger and Mayor Philip Levine

WORLD AIDS DAY Haute Living celebrated World AIDS Day with Hublot at JR and Loren Ridinger’s private home during Art Basel. Victoria Beckham along with husband David Beckham co-hosted the event, as Victoria is a UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador. Mr. Brainwash auctioned off his famed paintings and Hublot auctioned a unique Mr. Brainwash timepiece to all directly benefit the organization.

Gloria Estefan, Emilo Estefan, Marco Iacovelli and Carol Iacovelli

Ricardo Guadalupe, Loren Ridinger, Victoria Beckham, Rick De La Croix and Mr. Brainwash

David Beckham and Scottie Pippen

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BLACK JAGUARWHITE TIGER CHARITY BRUNCH

Mr. Brainwash, Ricardo Guadalupe, Eduardo Serio, Kamal Hotchandani, Ronn Torossian, Seth Semilof and Bradley Theodore

Haute Living, Hublot and JetSmarter hosted a charity brunch benefitting the Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation at Bagatelle Miami Beach. It was a resounding success, and the rosésoaked brunch raised a whopping $230,000 to help feed and care for the big cats at the Mexican reserve.

In addition to ticket sales, funds were raised by the auction of donated art

Eduardo Serio and Ricardo Guadalupe

by Romero Britto, Mr. Brainwash and Viktoriya Sasonkina and Charles Moreau

Bradley Theodore.

Romero Britto, Mr. Brainwash and Bradley Theodore

Ricky De La Croix and Rick De La Croix

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HAUTE LIVING & ROLLS-ROYCE HOLIDAY BBQ Haute Living and Rolls-Royce hosted a fabulous holiday BBQ at the private estate of Gonzalo Morales and wife Isabelelena Octavio on Hibiscus Island.

An impressive fleet of Rolls-Royce automobiles was displayed at the front of the house. Guests enjoyed Rolls-Royce Isabaelelena Octavio and Mírela Mendoza

gourmet barbecue food as well as sips of Bertaud Belieu Rose and Ace of Spades as they danced the night away.

Fleet of Rolls-Royce automobiles

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Lance Burstyn, Manoela Burstyn and Lenny Hochstein

BASEL BLOWOUT PARTY ON STAR ISLAND Haute Living and Hublot continued the night with their annual Basel Blowout Party, taking place at the estate of Lenny and Lisa Hochstein on Star Island. The white mansion featured art by Mr. Brainwash 3Dmapped onto the faรงade, playing on loop throughout the night, which served as the ideal canvas for the masterpiece. Later in the evening, guests enjoyed a special live performance by Fat Joe.

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Fat Joe and Ricardo Guadalupe

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WBC DINNER AT BÂOLI Haute Living and Hublot came together with longtime friend Lennox Lewis to support the Lennox Lewis League of Champions Foundation, hosting a posh dinner party at Bâoli restaurant and lounge in Miami Beach during the World Boxing Council (WBC) week-long event. At the end of the evening, Hublot presented a check for $25,000 to directly benefit the foundation, which seeks to

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improve the lives of disadvantaged families and children.

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DJ KHALED’S BIRTHDAY BASH AT KOMODO To cap off Art Basel week, Hublot and Haute Living created a special night for hip-hop star and social media sensation DJ Khaled to celebrate his birthday at Komodo. Hublot Global CEO Ricardo Guadalupe

Jonathan Cheban, David Grutman and Ricardo Guadalupe

gifted the star a unique Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold jewelry bracelet. Khaled also received a portrait from Domingo Domingo Zapata

Zapata and a stylish pair of black Lavati shoes by co-designers Davidson Petit-Frère and Yossi Benshetrit.

Carnage and Ricardo Guadalupe

Young Jeezy and DJ Khaled

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Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Diana Lowenstein, Alfredo Lowenstein and Diego Lowenstein at Lionstone Development’s 50th Anniversary Party

ROUND UP Miami kicked off the season with fabulous Art Basel fêtes, charity galas, fundraisers and more, drawing in some noteworthy faces. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our biggest names seen around town, from the world’s richest horse race, to the annual Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, to Wayne Boich’s charity brunch at Bazaar Mar and more.

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is very special and unique, but the Sky Villas and penthouses are in a class of their own. These residences are true houses in the sky with amazing indoor/ outdoor spaces, private pools and 270 to 360-degree views that are the most spectacular of anywhere in South Florida,” says Edgardo Defortuna, president and CEO of Fortune International Group.

The building itself has no shortage of amenities, with an oceanfront resort deck perched on the property’s ground floor that offers a variety of copious features: a restaurant providing pool and beach service; an organic free-form

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nly in the Magic City do the dream homes of our wildest fantasies come to life, private plunge pools and all. Starting from $14.2 million, the Sky Villas and penthouses at Jade Signature exceed even the loftiest of expectations,

earning them their right as Fortune International Group’s crown

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jewel listings and the quintessence of architectural luxury.

With a name that aptly precedes the grandiose design of its lofty interior, the two-story, five-bedroom and seven-plus bath Sky Villas feature living areas between 6,305 and 6,735 square feet, with

swimming pool; secluded cabanas

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Every unit at Jade Signature, created by Herzog & de Meuron, is very special and unique.

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and a hot tub; a 25-meter lap pool on the tower’s south side; teens’ tech lounge, toddler sensory and reading center; and an entertainment lounge with billiards, a poker table and a wine bar. The spa and fitness center features a cold-pressed juice bar, water terrace with massage cabanas and ocean-facing Jacuzzis, fully appointed fitness training areas and an outdoor sunset yoga deck.

additional space on the expansive outdoor terraces. Natural light streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating 20-foot, double-height ceilinged rooms and revealing the breathtaking views master suite with a midnight bar, an office/study with a master sitting room, smart technology, a private elevator vestibule to both levels, service quarters and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances by Gaggenau and Sub-Zero.

The building’s upper penthouse spans the entire 56th and 57th floors, with five to seven bedrooms and nine-plus bathrooms, while the lower lays claim to the 55th with five bedrooms and seven-plus bathrooms. Both feature towering 12-foot ceilings throughout, wraparound balconies with unobstructed views of the ocean, Intracoastal and Miami skylines, private garages and private pools.

“Every unit at Jade Signature, created by Herzog & de Meuron,

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WHERE ART AND ARCHITECTURE ARE ONE 3900 Alton, an eight-story, 78-unit highend residence to buoy historic Miami’s Mid-Beach, fuses architecture, sculpture and painting in a sophisticated living environ that evokes a modern gallery.

“I think art and design should be part of every home,” says Camilo Miguel, founder and CEO of Mast Capital, a Miami-based real estate firm that develops the project. With 3900 Alton, which is to welcome its first inhabitants in 2019, Mast Capital has nurtured a type of urbanity that unites the intricacies of nature, luxury and artistry.

As distinct the condominium might be from its neighbors, it is also a tribute to its surroundings.

The first residential venture of acclaimed Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, founder of Barcelona-headquartered Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, 3900 Alton wields its master’s sensitivities to reveal the allure of its location. To accentuate the expansive vistas of Biscayne Bay as well as the tropical-paradise vibe of the Magic City, FERNANDO MASTRANGELO 3900 Alton features a bespoke art collection, including this unique piece from Brooklyn-based Fernando Mastrangelo.

Bofill envisioned uncluttered layouts and translucent glass walls.

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minimalist and sophisticated aesthetic we were hoping to achieve.”

Classic yet contemporary, 3900 Alton’s geometry-enhanced design unfolds into a refined blank canvas that Miguel has coated with a permanent art collection. Boosting the sleek and natural characteristics of Bofill’s style rich in color and texture, the artworks cinch the multi-layered composition of the property.

“[T]he project will feature works inspired by world culture motifs and importantly these international artistic themes reflect the diverse community in Miami,” says Miguel.

The four displayed artists form a diverse bunch, who utilize disparate media to forge highly individualistic creations. “They’re all phenomenal and accomplished international artists, each of them adding a unique perspective to the collection,” says Miguel.

German photo artist Christoph Keller’s high-resolution digital scans and 72 of New Yorker Philip Taaffe’s mechanical-botanical silkscreened monoprints will grace 3900 Alton’s common interior areas. The porte-cochere will exhibit Brooklyn-based Fernando Mastrangelo’s unusual sculptures that combine such common material like salt, coffee, sand, cement and glass, while the double-height lobby will bear a custom-

Fernando Mastrangelo art sculpture

made installation by Italian Loris Cecchini.

As a whole, the collection melds with the building’s architecture into an organic synthesis. “3900 Alton is making a name for itself in Miami’s design and art scene because of its holistic and sustainable approach,” says Miguel.

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areas “areThese hip and

trendy, getting more luxurious every day,” Puig says. “So you see a lot of younger buyers―WallStreeters or hedge-fund guys from the Northeast―or international buyers that want something for the winter.

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Waterfront villa at 244 W San Marino Drive

NEIGHBORHOOD CHARM Miami’s top real estate broker Dora Puig with $363,528,000 in 2016 Sales Volume gives Haute Living the scoop on Miami’s luxury market hot spots.

VENETIAN ISLANDS No matter how uncertain the market gets, the Venetian Is-

Backyard waterfront view of 306 W San Marino Drive

lands seem to be a neighborhood that can’t stop selling. Top Miami real estate broker Dora Puig knows this firsthand with a record for the area’s biggest sale in 2016, a 7,076-squarefoot home at 306 West San Marino Drive that went for $13.2 million during Art Basel. Sold to French buyers that were in town buying art, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom home was designed by Max Strang and sits on a west-facing lot with 60 feet of waterfront and sunset views. The interior features white oak floors, a teak oak kitchen, white marble countertops and Miele appliances, while a heated pool, integrated hot tub, outdoor kitchen in Ipe wood and a Viking gas grill complete the bayfront area of the tropical-modern home.

While the house itself is gorgeous, location is everything.

The five small islands that comprise the neighborhood are flanked on both sides by some of Miami’s hottest areas: MiTKTKTK

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ami Beach to the east and the up-and-coming arts & entertainment district to

or mothers with strollers can enjoy the outdoors in a quieter and more secluded

the west, where the performing arts center, American Airlines Arena, a slew of

setting.

museums and restaurant hot spots create an enclave for urban culture.

A property to watch in the upcoming months is 1021 North Venetian Drive, a

“These areas are hip and trendy, getting more luxurious every day,” Puig says.

seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom home with wide-bay views that Puig admires for

“So you see a lot of younger buyers—Wall-Streeters or hedge-fund guys from the

its “Caribbean-chic” aesthetic and open interior architecture. The 6,591-square-foot

Northeast―or international buyers that want something for the winter.”

home boasts an expansive waterfront master suite, six guest suites, a double-

The neighborhood is popular with families, too, thanks to its pedestrian-friend-

height entry foyer and a white lacquer chef’s kitchen that opens to a spacious liv-

ly streets and the charming, historic bridge that connects them. Unlike Palm or

ing area, along with a bayfront pool, outdoor kitchen and sprawling lounge areas

Star Island where the entry bridges stem from the heavy traffic of I-95 and the

that combine ultra-high luxury with a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere.

MacArthur Causeway, the Venetian Islands are interconnected by bridges lined with old federal-style lampposts that date back to the ’20s, where joggers, cyclers

BAY POINT On the other side of Miami Beach is Bay Point, an up-and-coming neighborhood that Puig refers to as “the next Sunset Islands,” as it boasts a gorgeous lake similar to the one dividing the Sunsets from North Bay Road and consists of 100% privately owned roads. The neighborhood has been a bit of a hidden gem on the real estate scene, hosting only about 250 homes that are only accessible to residents and their guests, which makes it a popular living destination for affluent families with security as a top priority. Unlike the Venetian Islands, the property lots are also a lot larger―ranging from 12,000 to 37,000 square feet—creating a larger outdoor space for living additions like gardens or backyards. Shockingly, they go for about half of what’s selling on Miami Beach.

“The homes on Bay Point are a bit older,” Puig explains. “So the majority of my clients that I have coming there are looking at land purchases, renovations and tear-down homes. But once somebody builds that first modern home that goes for a big number, you’re going to see pricing go nuts.”

A property to watch on Bay Point is 4765 Lake Road, which sits on 18,656 square feet of land with 122 feet of waterfront on

Kitchen of 1021 N Venetian Drive

the northern deep part of the lake and is listed at $5.9 million.

With beautiful views and a bungalow house that could be readily rented during the design phase pre-construction, Puig says the property is perfectly primed for a more contemporary home to be built on it.

While it’s crucial to cater to the emerging markets where the majority of property is torn down or renovated, Puig says she loves working with houses that have “beautiful bones,” which is how she describes 4701 Lake Road, one of her most recent listings.

DORA PUIG is one of Miami’s top power brokers, producing multimillion dollar sales each year. Her current favorite neighborhoods are Bay Point and the Venetian Islands.

Photo above: 4765 Lake Road in Bay Point.

Sitting on three-quarters of an acre with 150 feet of waterfront, the house was the first ever to be built on Bay Point and dates back to the 1940s. “It has beautiful architecture,” Puig says. “It’s one of those houses you want to save.”

Bay Point and the Venetians are two areas to watch in the upcoming year, but Puig thinks that 2017 will be better than ever for Miami’s luxury real estate sales. Now that the 305 is Zika-free, election-free and, as always, bad-weather-free, we can expect Miami’s hottest neighborhoods to hold their own in the market.

Waterfront outdoor area of 1021 N Venetian Drive

Dora Puig, Luxe Living Realty, 305.613.2118 dora@dorapuig.com

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and intimate moments that come with that.

How did your strong business and entrepreneurial background play into this new venture?

DS: By having not only experience in wine but also having experience in retail, and more broadly as a consultant, I knew the ins and outs of many different industries, and it gave me a high level of confidence that I knew how to come into a new and complex world like the wine business without a whole lot of history with it. It’s something I was determined to learn more with time and experience.

What were some of the key factors that you wanted to associate with your brand?

DS: We’re very much committed to making wines that are representa-

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You may know David Sinegal as a powerhouse in the retail industry, working with his father, James Sinegal, the co-founder and former CEO of Costco. But as a man striving for new challenges, David decided to switch gears about four years ago when he moved his family to Napa Valley to start his own vineyard. Since then, David has driven full force into the wine industry, with the inception of his own brand, Sinegal Estate wines.

Now, as a vintner and luxury CEO of a new brand in a large and competitive industry, he has adapted to this world in a new way. Here’s what he has to say on the process of the transition, where he is today and more: Tell us about your journey transitioning into the world of winemaking.

DS: I’ve been in the retail business and in the wine, beer and spirits industry for the majority of my career, so I have a lot of experience working with wine as a senior executive. When I moved to Napa, I decided to buy a winery and vineyard, but obviously that is a completely different experience. I needed to learn a lot, and I wanted to be very hands-on and intricately involved in creating a unique approach to winemaking. Being a consumer-products expert, I felt that wine was specifically one product

DAVID SINEGAL CEO of Sinegal Estate Wines

place and craft wines that are much more reminiscent of the old Napa Valley and made with an incredible amount of finesse, craftsmanship and elegance, so that as a consumer, you can experience and appreciate the complexities and subtleties of the wine.

As one of the newer faces in the industry, what do you find is your biggest challenge as a luxury brand? How do you differentiate yourself ?

DS: There are tens of thousands of wine brands globally—and 900 alone in Napa, making it very competitive. The main challenge is finding a way to communicate your story that is distinctive of what you’re doing. We have a very thoughtful and meticulous approach to product development and winemaking that we follow, which involves 1,403 steps. We’re also trying to focus on afforadble luxury as opposed to some of our peers that are pricing wine substantially higher than ours.

You currently offer four wines. Do you have a best-seller?

DS: Without question our best-seller is our Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, which has a suggested retail price of $90. But our most coveted wine is only available to our clientele who buy from us on a direct basis, and that is our Cabernet Franc., a single-varietal wine. It’s the most coveted because the famed wine critic Robert Parker has said it’s potentially the best cabernet ever from Napa, which is very humbling

category that lent itself to me to express myself as a product designer.

for us.

Was there something in particular in this winemaking world that drew

If you were to host another power CEO at your estate, what would be

you in the most?

DS: I’ve always been very passionate about the experience of sharing wine with others. So, what has really drawn me to it is the process in which people experience wine, the act of people coming together and sharing a bottle of wine together, sharing food together and the unique

the food and wine pairing of your choice?

DS: I would share the whole lineup because all of the wines are great, and also very different. I would do the Cabernet Estate, Cabernet Reserve and then the Cabernet Franc, respectively. The food would definitely involve either a braised short rib or some type of beef.

Photos: Courtesy of Sinegal Estate

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