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See Miami from new heights via Treetop Trekking, discover four out-of-the-box date ideas for Valentine’s Day, Tigre Studios queues up global sounds to add to your Spotify playlist, and Pharrell Williams’ new Wynwood store serves a mashup of art and retail therapy
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Nadege Green brings the Magic City’s Black history into focus
Five must-dos (plus our insider tips) for making a splash at this month’s Miami International Boat Show
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Fashion that dares to go digital, plus styles sure to please the kid in you
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It’s not every day that you get to hang with a culinary great. So you can imagine why I was willing to break a serious sweat around the prodigious wood-fired megagrill of Francis Mallmann’s protégé, Argentine chef Sebastián Benítez. I learned about his mentor’s famed livefire cooking techniques and later savored Los Fuegos’ Sunday asado, a meal of meat and more meat (plus some roasted vegetables and an unlimited dessert bar for good measure). Not a bad way to spend a Sunday.
One of the pleasures of living in Miami is being able to enjoy the outdoors yearround—whether that means partaking in a leisurely meal, going on an active excursion, or simply soaking up a little sun. That’s why this issue of Aventura is dedicated to the variety of ways Miamians can venture out in our palm-studded paradise, complete with sunscreen and shades, of course (see our favorite products on page 32).
Even in the middle of a city like Miami, nature can give us perspective to see things from new angles. Take, for example, Treetop Trekking, a new zip line and ropes course park that winds through six acres on Watson Island, letting you travel via tree canopy while spotting gibbons, lemurs, and other critters at the adjacent Jungle Island (page 21). Or if a high-flying adventure isn’t your speed, turn to page 68 to see Miami through the eyes of photographer Alessandro Sarno and his new book, Miami: Contemporary Visions from a Tropical Jungleland
Dining outdoors and grilling poolside are beloved pastimes in Miami. But at the Faena Miami Beach, chef Sebastián Benítez takes your average barbecued fare to new heights with his Sunday asado at Los Fuegos. Don’t miss Christie Galeano-DeMott’s “Up in Flames” feature, beginning on page 54, to learn more about Benítez’s native Argentinian tradition of cooking with fire, his training with renowned chef Francis Mallmann, and his tips for how you too can become a true grill master.
A Magic City mainstay returns this month, as the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show drops anchor February 15-19. Turn to page 30 for our must-dos and insider tips for making the most of your visit to what’s billed as the largest boat and yacht event in the world. The latest industry trend that’s sure to turn heads and draw crowds at this year’s show? Electric watercraft, which are not only eco-friendly but whisper quiet, too. Howard Walker shares the top 10 coolest battery-powered vessels on the market in “Electric Waves” on page 60.
No matter how you choose to do it, here’s hoping this month’s issue inspires you to get out there and enjoy life in the great outdoors.
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It’s a jungle out there thanks to Treetop Trekking Miami on Watson Island, where adventurers can explore the Magic City via tree canopy. The newly opened six-acre park features dozens of challenges like zip lines, balance bridges, swinging logs, Tarzan swings, cable crossings, and other elements for children and adults alike. Protected with a helmet and buckled into a safety harness, guests can traverse three courses: Explorer Trek, Thrill Seeker Trek, and the Discovery Course. “We harmonize with nature so people can feel inspired and enjoy transformative experiences that heighten all the senses,” says Jean-François Couture, chief marketing officer of The Trekking Group. Some elements will put you as high as 55 feet in the air, offering what Couture calls “a very different perspective of Miami.” And with the park’s proximity to Jungle Island, you may even get a peek at gibbons, lemurs, capybaras, and ibis. (miamitreetoptrekking.com) –Christiana Lilly
SCRATCH THE TRADITIONAL DINNER-AND-A-MOVIE CLICHÉ AND INSTEAD TRY ONE OF THESE FOUR OUT-OF-THE-BOX, DADE-BASED DATE NIGHT IDEAS—FOR VALENTINE’S DAY OR ANY DAY
BY CHRISTIANA LILLYYou don’t need to have the skills of da Vinci to take part in a Raw Figs figure drawing pop-up. Hosted at various locales around town, the donationbased, self-guided sessions give artists of all levels a primer in drawing diverse models using pencils, watercolors, and pastels. (rawfigspopup.com)
Does competition fuel your passion? Then head to Axe Habits in downtown Miami or Palmetto Bay to determine your lumberjack skill level. Guests enter cages to throw axes at targets and then tally points to crown the winner. End the outing with a celebratory glass of wine or beer at the adjacent bar. (axehabits.com)
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Fans of The Crown or Downton Abbey can dress up and head to The Biltmore in Coral Gables for afternoon tea. While relaxing in the dazzling lobby and listening to a live harpist, couples can enjoy selections from a fourcourse menu and sip on tea—or unlimited bubbles, should the mood strike. Tea is served from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. (biltmorehotel.com)
Slow down, get outside, and explore North Miami Beach’s Oleta State Park by kayak. Soak in the sounds of scurrying and splashing critters, or turn the romance up a notch by partaking in the park’s full moon kayaking sessions. After paddling through the waterways, enjoy s’mores ashore around a fire. Cuddling is encouraged. (floridastateparks.org/oletariver)
Argentinian psychedelic blues, Arabic reggae, Ethiopian jazz—these are not the typical genres you’ll hear on the radio. But Isabella Acker is hoping to change that as the founder of Tigre Media. A veteran in the Miami music scene, she and a small team of international writers are connecting music lovers with global sounds by curating playlists to enrich your Spotify shuffle. They’ve since expanded to include a recording studio (Tigre Studios) and intimate concerts at the Tigre Den. “Tigre has always been [about] music discovery for citizens of the world,” says Acker. “We assume people don’t really know what’s happening around the world musically, so we like to be that cool curator friend. It’s definitely in the spirit of humanizing the algorithm.” Here, Acker shares more about curating global sounds. (tigresounds.com) –C.L.
XAVM: Tigre Media has a foundation in Spanish-speaking music. Why did you start there?
Acker: I always felt that the Latin scene [and] industry is pretty insular if you don’t speak Spanish. I have felt this calling to create a more expansive, open, welcoming narrative around world music— Latin and beyond—for people who appreciate music in other languages but don’t necessarily speak them.
Tell us more about Latin artists breaking into the English charts in Miami and elsewhere.
Reggaeton has paved a lot of bridges. It is the main representation [on the charts], and I’m excited to show people what else is out there. We did a post called
“Five Colombian Artists That Aren’t Maluma.” We weren’t trying to throw any shade at Maluma; it’s just an opportunity to show there’s such a diaspora that exists. We have playlists that many people feel really connected to and playlists for moods and [others for] countries and cities.
Where else can music lovers experience live music with you? We launched a world music series at the Miami Beach Bandshell; we’ve made it free and open to the public. We want to continually ... build an ecosystem where people feel their music taste is represented in a way that they can experience it live. I feel like we’re just getting started. It’s been a really exciting space.
Part clothing shop, part art gallery, Wynwood’s Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream flagship store is on brand for its founders: rapper and producer Pharrell Williams and Japanese designer Nigo. “It’s going to be a place where people can come in to get inspired by the mix of fashion, culture, art, and design,” says Williams. New York design firm Snarkitecture transformed a 5,000-square-foot warehouse into a one-of-a-kind boutique. The designers drew inspiration from Everglades National Park, choosing a palette in greens and blues, and using environmentally friendly materials like recycled plastic, glass, and wood panels. More than just a store, the space will be a venue for artwork and installations, spotlighting artists from around the globe, while offering product collabs with brands like Human Made, Comme des Garçons, Bamford, Yellowpop, Baggu, Bunny Shapiro, Krink, Humanrace, and more. (bbcicecream.com) —C.L.
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As a self-described “Miami girl” who was born and raised in Miami-Dade County, Nadege Green has always taken an interest in local history. But she often found a discrepancy between the recorded histories of the region’s white and Black residents.
“If you learn about Henry Flagler and Julia Tuttle, you should also learn about Jessie Trice, a pioneering Black nurse from Miami, and you should know Dana Dorsey, the Black man who once owned Fisher Island on Miami Beach,” Green says. “We have never really done a great job of teaching local history. It’s why people in Miami know about the Montgomery Bus Boycott but can’t really speak to what it was like to desegregate Miami-Dade Transit.”
Utilizing her skills as a journalist, researcher, and storyteller, Green launched blackmiamidade.com in February 2019, a history and storytelling platform highlighting the contributions and existence of the county’s Black past. Green has compiled scores of articles, timelines, maps, videos, audio files, and books, posting them online for anyone
looking to learn about parts of the city’s past that are often not mentioned or perhaps even forgotten.
“I remember feeling frustrated about how hard or difficult it was to digitally find Miami’s Black history,” Green says. “I [decided to] make it because it’s something that I care about and that I want other people to know about. It’s not that it doesn’t exist, it’s that people don’t know where to find it.”
At the center of the project is the site’s Instagram account,
@blackmiamidade, which shares images of Black life in Miami dating back to the late 1800s with its nearly 16,000 followers. You’ll find some of the biggest moments in Miami-Dade’s history—from Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) defeating Sonny Liston in Miami Beach in 1964 to the “wade-in” protests at Baker’s Haulover Beach that lead to Virginia Key Beach being designated as a “colored beach” for Black residents. Then there are the celebrity stories, including Tupac Shakur signing autographs in North Miami in 1994, a photo of rapper Katrina “Trina” Taylor from her days as a student at Miami Northwestern High School, and even snippets of performances by R&B singer-songwriter (and Miami native) Betty Wright. But most posts feature regular folks
NADEGE GREEN IS ON A MISSION TO SAVE, SHARE, AND CELEBRATE THE MAGIC CITY’S BLACK LEGACY
“One of my favorite images is actually circa the 1960s,” Green says. “It’s at Mount Sinai Hospital, and it’s of a Black nurse in the segregated ward caring for a Black patient who has just given birth. It is the most tender photo. The nurse is kind of rubbing her upper shoulder, and it looks very much like she’s saying ‘Good job, mom. You did a good job.’ It’s so sweet.”
“Sharonya Green, who is a professor, submitted an image of her grandmother, who worked at Ransom Everglades [School] back when it was called St. Alban’s,” Green says. “Her grandmother worked in the cafeteria. She was just talking about how her grandmother was just such a great cook and made French toast for the school cafeteria. They moved to Miami in the ’50s to pick tomatoes and pole beans before moving to the Grove. I love just getting a snapshot of other people’s family histories.”
Xliving their daily lives—whether they be a family posing in front of their home, children playing together, or a student beaming with her county spelling bee trophy.
“I like visualizing Black people in Miami’s history in sweetness and in joy, seeing Black glamour and Black performers, and just seeing the mundane,” Green says. “I’m really obsessed with beauty. I think Black people are beautiful, and I think rendering us visible is important in this place.”
To find the photos, videos, and stories she posts, Green scours academic databases, old newspaper archives, and eBay, looking to uncover and even buy back pieces of Miami’s history from third-party sellers as far away as Tennessee and England. “It’s like a treasure hunt,” she explains. “Repatriating these images back to Miami is important.”
For Green, it’s all about what she calls “the democratization of information,” which means everything she posts is always available for free, accompanied by written explanations that are conversational and accessible.
To make history applicable to the city’s youngest residents (and those without internet access), Green commissioned coloring book pages of important moments in Miami’s Black history, including a page dedicated to Christian Hospital, Miami’s first Black hospital, and another of Silas Austin, a Black man who was the first name listed on the City of Miami’s charter in 1896.
“Many of the books that are written about Miami Black history are more academic text, so they’re like college-level reading [and] not for younger readers,” Green says. “If we’re democratizing information, that means also acknowledging that everyone does not have digital access freely in the same way. Even if you have a cell phone that doesn’t mean you have a cell phone plan that allows unlimited streaming.”
Green is currently working on creating zines about Miami’s Black history, which she plans to post on the Black Miami-Dade website for free, and is curating an exhibition about Miami’s Black LGBTQ+ history titled “Give Them Their Flowers,” which will debut at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in March.
“It really takes a village, and I’ve always had a beautiful village of Black people in Miami who have been a part of my life,” Green says. “For me, this is a love offering back to the community that I have absolutely felt loved in.” «
“This one came from the State Library of Florida, and it’s of a Black man clearing mangroves in Miami Beach in the early 1900s in order for things to be built,” Green explains. “I just love this photo, because when we talk about who built Miami, quite literally we’re talking about, in a lot of instances, Black labor. This is a photo that visualizes that. This is the early 1900s: There were no large cranes or construction materials. A lot of this clearing of the palmetto trees, bushes, and things like that was manual labor.”
“Phil Harris, who was a Black gay man from Overtown, was a sought-after emcee,” Green says. “He was in the musical Bubbling Brown Sugar that played at the Coconut Grove Playhouse. He was also an actor. He was a dancer. He trained with the Katherine Dunham Dance Company. He brought the first Black chorus line to Miami. He was also very well-known and seen in Miami’s Black clubs. It’s just a really beautiful photo of him.”
BY HOWARD WALKER
The nautical extravaganza that is the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show cruises into town February 15-19. For boat lovers, this event offers the chance to kick the fenders of thousands of watercraft— from pint-size kayaks to 300-foot megayachts. Here, we share five not-tomiss picks, plus our insider tips on how to navigate what’s claimed to be the largest power and sail event in the world. (miamiboatshow.com)
Don’t leave the Miami Beach Convention Center without stopping by the Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park. This vast, familyfocused space includes the AquaZone with its 60-footby-30-foot, 40,000-gallon freshwater pool to showcase the latest in water toys.
Among the venues at this year’s show, the sprawling two-floor display of powerboats at the convention center is a must visit. You’ll need the better part of a day to stroll the miles of aisles where you’ll find hundreds of center consoles, bow riders, cruisers, RIBs, and runabouts up to 49 feet—plus every outboard motor, electronic gizmo, and marine accessory known to man.
Museum Park Marina
Take a free water taxi or bus shuttle from One Herald Plaza to the Museum Park Marina. Peruse the newest cruising and racing sailboats, catamarans, and sailing accessories in this easy-to-navigate space nestled among Biscayne Boulevard’s skyscrapers.
BE A VIP NEED TO CHILL AFTER YOUR NAUTICAL RETAIL THERAPY? BUY A TICKET TO THE WINDWARD VIP CLUB. HERE YOU CAN RELAX, EAT, DRINK, AND DREAM. TICKETS ARE $325 A PIECE AND INCLUDE ENTRY TO THE SUPERYACHT MIAMI ENCLAVE AT THE IGY YACHT HAVEN GRANDE MARINA. THIS YEAR THERE’LL BE TWO WINDWARD VIP CLUBS: ONE AT ONE HERALD PLAZA AND A SECOND AT THE CONVENTION CENTER.
Aimed at the serious superyacht buyer or charterer, SuperYacht Miami at the IGY Yacht Haven Grande marina focuses on exclusivity. Even if you splurge $130 for a ticket, there’s no guarantee that brokers or builders will let you past the velvet rope to step aboard. To avoid disappointment, make an appointment to view beforehand.
This is ground zero for the show, with hundreds of floating docks showcasing the latest powerboats and motor yachts from around the world, ranging in size from 30 to 125 feet. Need to beat the heat? The site also includes a multitude of air-conditioned tents brimming with the latest in marine gadgets, engines, and tenders—plus everything from jacked-up Jeeps to seaplanes.
TAKE THE TRAIN AVOID MIAMI’S GRIDLOCK TRAFFIC AND PARKING HEADACHES BY LETTING THE BRIGHTLINE TRAIN TAKE THE STRAIN. AFTER DEBARKING, IT’S JUST A SHORT WALK OR A METROMOVER TRAM RIDE TO THE ACTION.
GO DIGITAL HEADS UP! WITH NO BOX OFFICES ONSITE AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW, YOU’LL NEED TO BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO.
Founded in Miami and assembled in Lauderhill, Vivélo handcrafted bicycles are as adorable and cool as they are functional and fun. The fully customizable rides offer colorful spokes and hand-sewn seats in models like beach cruisers ($1,200-$1,500) or choppers ($1,500-$1,570). No matter which model you pick, your bespoke designs are sure to stand out even in a place as bright as the Magic City. (vivelo.com)
Twelvesixtynine doesn’t want Miamians sporting the same stock shades from mall kiosks. That’s whythis Coconut Grove shop offers a curated assortment of one-of-a-kind eyewear that will stand the test of time and trends, such as these stunners by Matsuda (from left, $875, $725). (twelvesixtynine.com)
The Miami-based sunscreen brand Vacation began as a collab between Poolsuite (a viral internet radio station pairing super-summer music with ’80s visuals) and sunscreen entrepreneurs Lach Hall and Dakota Green. The Classic Lotion SPF 30 ($18) is the best smelling sunscreen we’ve ever tried. But we also can’t resist the fun of the Classic Whip SPF 30 ($22), a foamy sunscreen inspired by everyone’s favorite after-dinner indulgence, and the Chardonnay Oil SPF 30 ($22), a modern elevation of the tanning oils of the ’80s and ’90s. (vacation.inc)
CATCH ‘EM ALL
Nautilus Reels has earned a nearly fanatical following for its fly reels ($325-$1,300), which boast innovative designs and technical advancements. Fans also claim that these reels—all handcrafted in the Magic City—are virtually indestructible. Whether you’re flyfishing for steelhead in British Columbia, trout in Montana, or tarpon right here in the 305, Nautilus has the right reel for you. (nautilusreels.com)
Stand-up paddleboards by Indigo are made in the company’s West Kendall factory and inspired by the South Florida surroundings. Take the Storm Chaser ($1,800) for a morning SUP-surfing session on South Beach, cruise the Gables waterway on the Gator recreational board ($1,400), or test your physical stamina and competitive spirit on the Seagull race board ($2,500-$2,700). (indigo-sup.com)
Born in Miami Beach, South Florida Clothiers’ resort wear (with its darling Stone Crab logo) can be spotted around town. We wouldn’t venture out for a day of fun in the sun without the brand’s UPF rash guard ($55). Known as the S4 shirt—short for sun, swim, sail, surf—it’s made from a performance UPF 50–rated fabric to keep you dry while protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays—all while sporting your SoFla pride. (southfloridaclothiers.com)
BY KATHERINE LANDE
1. Good Game tote bag ($2,900), Gucci, gucci.com, Gucci’s Good Game capsule collection honors the brand’s connection with the world of gaming with a reimagined monogram that hearkens both to founder Guccio Gucci and the “good game” exchanges between e-sports competitors. | 2. Multicolored cotton T-shirt with gooDGame print ($345), Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com, also inspired by the “good game” salute, Dolce & Gabbana created a genderless collection that is available to purchase online and through the metaverse. | 3. Virtual .Swoosh shoes (prices vary), Nike, the iconic footwear brand recently launched .Swoosh, a web platform where customers can buy, sell, and trade virtual Nike pieces. | 4. Spring 2023 ready-to-wear collection (prices vary), Loewe, loewe. com, inspired by games such as Minecraft, Loewe designer Jonathan Anderson crafted real-life pixelated outfits that would feel at home in the metaverse. | 5. Blade 2049 heels ($1,450), Casadei, casadei.com, Casadei celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Blade heels with an NFT collection that allowed buyers to connect the physical shoes with metaverse wearables. | 6. Wallrunner and C2172 metaverse jackets (prices vary), Adidas, adidas.com/metaverse, the Adidas Virtual Gear collection is the brand’s first-ever foray into completely NFT garments for fashionable avatars.
BY KATHERINE LANDE
Feather-trimmed satin sandals ($1,080), Mach & Mach, Intermix, Bal Harbour, intermix online.com
FALLEN ANGEL
Heavenly crystal sandals ($1,155), Sophia Webster, sophiawebster.com
Asnières family house trunk for small treasures (price upon request), Louis Vuitton, multiple locations, us.louisvuitton.com
Twinning details make a visual impact on the runway.
FOREVER
Nostalgia Bear earring set ($88), Crystal Haze, matchesfashion.com
Alice’s Picnic one-of-a-kind charm necklace (price upon request), Brent Neale, brent neale.com
Teddy bear minaudiere with green crystals, Double G pattern, and metal chain shoulder strap ($49,000), Gucci, Miami, gucci.com
Silver and enamel bead bracelet ($2,115), Lauren Rubinski, netaporter.com
MORE IS MORE: ELEVATE THE LOOK WITH HEAVY EMBELLISHMENTS.
RAINBOW BRIGHT: LEAN INTO KITSCHY AND COLORFUL ACCENTS.
SUBTLE SOLO ACT: OPT FOR ONE WHIMSICAL STATEMENT PIECE.
LITTLE LAMB
Special-edition wool-blend top-handle handbag ($1,130), Moschino, moschino.com
Washable silk high-rise pant set in black ($278), Lunya, lunya.co
If rest, relaxation, and a good night’s sleep are a holy trinity in your life (like they are in mine), dreamy lounge and sleepwear are essential. The washable yet luxurious silk sets by Lunya are surprisingly low-maintenance, thanks to a special wash treatment that leaves the silk supple and sumptuous, perfect for bringing out your inner sloth. —Abigail Duffy, web editor
The Impossible Collection of Champagne ($995), Assouline, assouline.com
Over the years, my greatest extravagance has been expanding my library. At the top of my wish list: Assouline’s curated compendium of “the 100 most exceptional bottles from Champagne.” What better way to enjoy an evening of flipping and sipping?
—Allison Wolfe Reckson, contributing editor
Skyhigh 145 platform slides ($550), Stuart Weitzman, stuartweitzman.com
Large Dior book tote in white multicolor Rêve d’Infini embroidery by artist Pietro Ruffo ($3,500), Dior, dior.com
Don’t let the simplicity of this bag’s silhouette fool you; each tote takes more than 37 hours of work and 1.5 million stitches. Versatile enough to carry as a handheld tote or sling over your shoulder, it’s the ultimate everyday indulgence, sure to make even my most mundane carry-all tasks look and feel luxe.
—Kristen Desmond LeFevre, editor in chief
Jumbo chocolate chip cookies ($49 for six, $85 for a dozen), Buccan Sandwich Shop, buccancookies.com
When I’m craving a cheat meal, I head to the Buccan Sandwich Shop on Palm Beach and order a turkey club, ginger lemonade, and jumbo chocolate chip cookie. Buccan recently unveiled direct-to-your-door cookie delivery, so you can enjoy these sinful sweets anywhere in South Florida and beyond. —Mary Murray, executive editor
One thing that always brings me joy? Buying new shoes. This season I have my eye on this killer pair by Stuart Weitzman. The emerald color and platform style are guaranteed to be great conversation starters. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor
LET THEM EAT CAKE
Anniversary cake crystal tote ($2,850), Rosantica, rosantica.com
Who says a girl can’t have her cake and eat it too?
Dinner and an overnight stay (prices vary), The Breakers, Palm Beach, thebreakers.com When life precludes a longer getaway, I orchestrate a “flash escape” to The Breakers—on a weeknight. I check in after work, treat myself to a mani or pedi at the spa, move on to HMF for a Champagne cocktail and small plates, and stay overnight in an oceanfront room. It’s less than 24 hours, but it’s absolutely restorative. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editorial director
Overindulge in style with this multitiered, crystalembellished confection. Handcrafted in Milan in celebration of the brand’s tenth anniversary, this sweet treat tote will look as chic perched on a cocktail table as it will on your arm.
—Katherine Lande, fashion editor
JEWELRY BOX
WITH ITS RICH PURPLE HUE, AMETHYST IS FIT FOR A QUEEN
BY MARY MURRAY
1. LINK UP Lionheart Donya ball-link statement necklace with amethysts and diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $5,480. (lionheartjewelry.com)
2. SQUARED AWAY Assael drop earrings from The Colors collection with Brazilian amethysts, lavender spinel, and natural-color Tahitian cultured pearls set in platinum, $11,000. Neiman Marcus locations (neimanmarcus.com)
3. DIVINE DÉCOLLETAGE Picchiotti necklace with an amethyst and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $41,400. Carrazza Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale (carrazzajewelers.com)
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4. GARDEN PARTY Lydia Courteille earrings with amethysts, sapphires, and diamonds set in 18-karat gold with rhodium, price upon request. (lydiacourteilleshop.com)
5. EMERALD CITY Lagos Glacier large ring with an amethyst and 18-karat gold Caviar beading set in sterling silver, $1,000. (lagos.com)
6. OPULENT OVAL Eden Presley ring with Rose de France amethysts, purple sapphires, and diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $2,750. (edenpresley.com)
7. HIGH FIVE Robinson Pelham Marnie five-stone ring with amethysts set in 14-karat gold, $2,950. (robinsonpelham.com)
8. IN PARALLEL Misahara Zaliv cuff with amethysts set in 18-karat gold, $3,200. (misahara.com)
9. PRINCESS DIARIES Effy Jewelry earrings with amethysts, pink tourmaline, and diamonds set in 14-karat rose gold, $4,250. Macy’s locations (macys.com)
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You only have 18 summers with your kids. Make them count.
That’s a bit of cowboy wisdom bandied by the folks at The Resort at Paws Up, and it’s meant to remind parents—and anyone, really—that time is precious and the best way to spend it is together, preferably in wild places that awaken the spirit and get the adrenaline pumping.
Paws Up is that kind of place. A mountain resort sprawled across 37,000 acres (for comparison purposes, Manhattan is 10,890 acres) near Greenough, Montana, Paws Up tantalizes visitors with nature’s majesty and the promise of adventure. The setting is an exquisite wilderness with mountains stretching to the horizon, rivers running through ponderosa forests, and wide-open meadows where you see more elks
than humans. Being surrounded by the stillness and silence of the land has the net effect of slowing you down so that you notice things like a patch of bluebells in a field of oxeye daisies, or the halo of afternoon light
around a horse’s mane.
This is balm for work-weary adults, but for children, it’s pure magic. When kids get out into the wild, away from screens and regimented schedules, a transformation happens. It’s fun to watch them sing along with the cowboys by the campfi re, become experts in s’more construction, or learn to thread a fl y onto a fi shing rod. Why watch Yellowstone when it’s outside your door? And who needs a video game when you can race an ATV through a muddy road?
Few places facilitate familial bonding like Paws Up. It starts with the accommodations, which are as luxurious as they are cozy and offer families plenty of roaming space inside and out. The 28 ranch homes nestled within the pines come in one- to four-bedroom configurations and have all the amenities: large stone fireplaces, Western-chic decor, private decks out back, use of a Lexus SUV, and—the most important of all—mountain views for days. For the more rugged, there is “glamping” (fun fact: Paws Up actually coined this term) in tented camps by the river or deep in the woods. These aren’t ordinary tents. Appointed with luxe beds and en-suite bathrooms (with
heated floors!), and tended by a camping butler, they give a whole new meaning to “roughing it.”
Activity-wise, there is everything under the (big) sky. The horseback-riding facilities may be the best in Montana, and that’s saying a lot. Paws Up has the state’s largest equestrian center with 52 horse stalls, 100 miles of trails, and a 29,000-square-foot riding arena. Rides range from short trail walks along a creek to a six-hour Frontiersman Ride that crosses the Blackfoot River and climbs 1,000 feet to breathtaking lookouts. Since Paws Up is located within a cattle ranch, there are opportunities for cattle drives and unique pastimes like cow croquet, which was invented here.
A favorite for all ages is ATV touring. These allterrain four-wheelers will take you just about anywhere, including a ghost town dating to the late 1800s. Garnet was a mining town in the Gold Rush days, and you can see evidence of its heyday before it was abandoned. The general store still contains relics of the era, and the saloon is so well preserved you might be tempted to order a drink—in a dirty
glass, of course. Whether on- or off-road, every ATV adventure comes with an adrenaline rush, which inevitably leads to great stories by the fi re.
And then there’s the food. Be prepared to taste real Big Sky Country cuisine, prepared with foraged ingredients like huckleberries and locally sourced meats and freshwater fi sh. Not to be missed: the Chuck Wagon, an authentic dude ranch cookout. Feast on tomahawk chops, ribs, and Dutch-oven cobblers while you work on your lasso and hatchetthrowing skills, or chill out on a wagon ride with a driver who deals out local lore and hums cowboy tunes. Days end fi reside under a spectacular show of stars, often with a song or an impromptu banjo concert, and always with a full heart. (pawsup.com) «
In Montana’s Big Sky Country, ATVs are the vehicle of choice. The Paws Up fleet includes both ATVs and Polaris General vehicles for backcountry cruising.
GOLF IS STILL KING AT THE RITZ-CARLTON NAPLES, TIBURÓN, BUT THE PROPERTY HAS EVOLVED INTO A TRUE FAMILY DESTINATION
BY CATHY CHESTNUT
Change sets the course for the future— something that the venerable Ritz-Carlton clearly understands.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples first reinvented itself in 2021, when it debuted a 14,000-square-foot aquatic play area called The Reservoir. It features a 600-foot lazy river, kiddie splash zone, and three waterslides. Also poolside: Private cabanas at the adults-only pool and the Ría outdoor restaurant focused on diverse Latin American flavors from Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and wherever else executive chef Aldo Novoa Rodriguez takes his inspiration for seasonal menus. Whether you order the tacos de camarón estilo Baja stuffed with beerbattered shrimp or bife de chorizo 12-ounce New York steak, be sure to finish with the house-made flan with horchata ice cream and fresh, hot churros with abuelita chocolate sauce.
These new amenities are an inescapable draw for intergenerational families since there are likely to be non-golfers in the group. On a cloudless summer day, smiles were aplenty as grandparents emerged from the lazy river and siblings splashed down a tandem slide. Children stood excitedly at the free sunscreen stations in anticipation of afternoon fun.
But back to golfers. The resort is home to the Tiburón Golf Club’s pair of 18-hole signature Greg Norman courses that host the PGA Tour QBE Shootout and LPGA CME Group Tour Championship each year.
Another change came in December, when the resort announced its name change to The RitzCarlton Naples, Tiburón to encompass a broader
experience, according to the resort. In addition to tennis drills and fitness classes, these experiences include a virtual reality entertainment lounge, live music at the Bella Vista Lounge overlooking course greens on weekends, and complimentary, 45-minute “lifestyle” photo shoots. Morning people will appreciate the Early Bird Tour golf cart excursion along the certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary courses that kicks off at 7 a.m., before golfers tee up. An alternative is to drowse lazily before heading to the breakfast buffet at Lemonía—which evokes an Italianate bistro at this Mediterraneandesigned property—and then burning the calories on the resort’s bicycles.
There’ll soon be more in store for visitors to the 20-year-old resort. As part of its evolution, the guest rooms and suites are being updated (to be unveiled in 2024). The facade’s new paint job is expected to be completed this month and another restaurant by chef Rodriguez will open by year’s end.
At press time, the free shuttle to The Ritz-Carlton’s beach resort, which was undergoing a major renovation when it was badly damaged during Hurricane Ian in September 2022, was not operating. When it does reopen—scheduled for March— those staying at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón can revel and relax in cabanas along the Gulf of Mexico, yet another family attraction. (ritzcarlton. com/resortsofnaples) «
The number 707 has quite the provenance. It’s best associated with Boeing’s legendary jetliner, once flown around the globe by the likes of Pan Am, TWA, and John Travolta. It’s also the area code for some of the world’s greatest wineries, nestled in Napa, Vallejo, and Sonoma. Then there’s its spiritual significance as a so-called “angel number.”
But for lovers of high-performance luxury automobiles, 707 is going to have an even more mouthwatering significance: It’s the name of Aston Martin’s new flagship DBX SUV, the DBX707.
Here, the 707 signifies the spectacular power output of the twin-turbo V8 nuclear reactor lurking under that curvy hood. Over in Europe, it’s 707 PS, short for Pferdestärke, which is the metric measure of horsepower. Here in the United States, the output is actually 697 hp, though it’s as close to a nice,
round 700 horseys as not to matter.
That makes this firesnorting Aston the world’s most powerful luxury sport-utility vehicle. It’s more powerful than Lamborghini’s 657-hp Urus Performante, more potent than Porsche’s 670-hp Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, and considerably beefier than Bentley’s 626-hp Bentayga Speed.
In the Aston, the source of all this power is an upgraded version of the DBX’s Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. Equipped with deeper-breathing turbos, redesigned induction and exhaust systems, and a witch’s brew of engineering wizardry, it raises the stock DBX’s 542-hp output to that 707, sorry, 697-hp level. To add to the fun quota, the DBX’s 9-speed automatic transmission has been ditched in favor of a
rapid-shifting, AMG-sourced version with Race Launch Control for truly breathtaking, off-the-line acceleration.
To showcase all this force, the 707 gets some cool visual muscle to enhance that already drop-dead-gorgeous bodywork. The trademark Aston grille is now 27 percent bigger for ingesting even more engine-cooling H2O, and it’s surrounded by acres of carbonfiber intakes and splitters. At the rear, twin exhausts have been replaced by a quartet of menacing pipes, with a longer roof spoiler for better aero. Throw in a set of optional 23-inch black rims—22s are standard—paint numbers on the doors, and this new Aston
wouldn’t look out of place on the front row at Sebring Raceway.
Climb aboard, buckle up, and punch the start button high in the center of the dash to hear that big V8 roar. And yes, this new 707 is insanely fast. Fast as in zero-to-60-mph sprints in a mere 3.1 seconds. Or zero to 100 in just 7.9 seconds. Top speed? A nontrivial 193 mph.
But the true beauty of this he-man Aston is its duality. Select the GT drive mode and the 707 calms and quietens for those times when you don’t want to drive like Mario. Of course, Sport and Sport+ are a click away to bring back the excitement.
What is most staggering is the 707’s sheer nimbleness and agility through curves. With air suspension and an electronic anti-roll system, body lean is almost eradicated. Throw it into a tight curve and it just sweeps around.
Inside, the cabin offers the kind of handcrafted luxury and style you’d expect from Aston Martin. There are acres of perforated,
double-stitched Bridge of Weir leather, genuine carbon fiber, and lots of choices for funky-colored seat panels.
Alas, Aston has to stick with lots of handme-down Mercedes technology, so the 10.3inch display looks and feels like something out of the Dark Ages. Plus, the teeny buttons on the wheel and center console were surely designed for the fingers of a 3-year-old.
PRICE: FROM $239,086 ENGINE: 4.0-LITER TWIN-TURBO V8 POWER: 697 HP TORQUE: 663 LB-FT 0-60: 3.1 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 193 MPH LENGTH/ WIDTH: 198/78 INCHES WEIGHT: 4,940 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE POWER, PERFORMANCE, AND LUXURY COME TOGETHER IN A TRULY BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE.
As you might expect, all this power and performance doesn’t come cheap. The 707’s base sticker is $239,086, or around $50,000 more than a standard DBX. Check the boxes to add a few options, and the price can easily reach the $300,000 mark. But as for owning a load-carrying, family-hauling sport ute that really thinks it’s a supercar, that’s just priceless. «
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BY HOWARD WALKER
It’s not what you’d call a great day for boating. A feisty 25-knot blow is frothing up gnarly, 6-foot, white-capped swells in the Atlantic waters off Fort Lauderdale Beach. As we poke our nose out of Lauderdale’s cruise ship channel into the ocean, it feels like we’re in an episode of that Haulover Inlet show on YouTube, about to get slammed by confused rollers lunging every which way toward us.
Nothing to be concerned about here. We push forward on the throttles, feel the thrust of 3,200 horsepower, and in seconds we’re slicing and dicing the waves at an impressive 32 knots, water cascading off each side of that towering bow.
This is the sleek and sexy Pearl 72, an ultra-luxe, design-focused mini superyacht brimming with innovation. It is the latest debut from British boutique builder Pearl Yachts, which has been around since 1998 and today offers a lineup of flybridge motor yachts that includes a 62, an 80, and a 95. It pulled the wraps off this all-new 72-footer at last year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and we were given the chance to put it to the test.
See the 72 at the dock outside Lauderdale’s Boatyard eatery and she exudes high style. She’s from the drawing board of longtime Pearl naval architect Bill Nixon, who seems to have focused on filling the superstructure with swaths of dark-tinted glass—from floor-to-ceiling saloon windows, to oversize windshield panes, to mile-long windows along the hull.
And the hull is full of cool inventions, like the massive transom garage (unheard of in a 72-footer) that is big enough to swallow a Williams 345 jet tender and a Jet Ski. There are also electric drop-down side sections just ahead of the swim platform where you can tie up those water toys.
Best seat in the house? That would be on the foredeck with its sofa, table, and vast sun pad big enough for an army of sun worshippers. Second best seat? Up on the flybridge behind the wheel.
So much thought went into the flybridge layout, with its full outdoor kitchen, U-shaped sofa alongside the helm, and even more sun pads at the back. Another cool feature is the industry-first, multi-positional,
powered sunshade in the flybridge with louvers reminiscent of extra-large Venetian blinds.
PRICE: $3.4 MILLION BASE/$4.6
MILLION AS TESTED LENGTH: 72 FEET, 2 INCHES BEAM: 18 FEET, 10 INCHES DRAFT: 5 FEET, 7 INCHES WEIGHT: 55 TONS POWER: 2 X 1,600-HP MTU V10 (OPTIONAL) TOP SPEED: 32 KNOTS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT’S THE COOLEST, MOST INNOVATIVE 72-FOOTER OUT THERE.
But it’s inside the Pearl 72 where the style and innovation really shine. The whole interior is the creation of British designer to the stars Kelly Hoppen, who has channeled the vibe of a hip Manhattan loft. In the saloon, that means a central, full-beam galley with the dining area way forward under that huge glass windshield, plus a sofa and chairs close to the back deck and sliding rear doors to facilitate indoor/outdoor living. There’s another surprise on the lower deck: twin master cabins. They’re perfect for when two couples are cruising, so nobody ends up feeling like a second-class citizen.
Easing into the narrow canal leading out into the Intracoastal Water-
way is a breeze thanks to the bow and stern thrusters. Standard power for the 72 is a pair of 1,400-hp MAN V12s, though most buyers are opting for the optional and highly desirable twin MTU V10s packing 1,600 hp apiece. Flat out they’ll punch the Pearl to that 32-knot top speed, or cruise serenely at 25 for a range of around 250 nautical miles.
The mastery of that hull design comes into its own when you spin the wheel hard over for a series of tight figure eights. Even in those big swells, the 72 feels rock solid, unperturbed, and super responsive to the helm.
This is a remarkable cruiser, with great style, form, and performance, all backed up by an unprecedented five-year warranty. You might call it a real pearl of joy. «
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COOKING WITH FIRE IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ARGENTINA’S CULTURE. BY EMULATING HIS MENTOR FRANCIS
MALLMANN, CHEF SEBASTIÁN BENÍTEZ ISFire creates while it destroys, an element that has been revered for millennia. Fire illuminates, gives us warmth, and allows us to cook. These days, when most of us think of fire, we think of sitting around it with mulled wine and a s’more. But fire in its purest form is a profound necessity that enables life to flourish. It has sustained the people of Argentina for thousands of years, with Argentinians fostering a rich cultural tradition of cooking meat by flame across the country’s varied and rugged terrain.
Celebrated Argentine chef Francis Mallmann rose to fame by honoring and elevating the fire-focused cooking methods he learned as a child in Patagonia—and introducing those techniques and flavors to the masses. Lucky for South Floridians, Faena Miami Beach debuted Mallmann’s restaurant, Los Fuegos, eight years ago with the help of chef de cuisine Sebastián Benítez. A Buenos Aires transplant who worked at the Argentine
capital’s Faena Hotel nearly from its inception, Benítez was ready for a new challenge and jumped at the opportunity to open the brand’s next property in Miami Beach.
Mallmann’s passion for cooking over fire is rooted in Argentine gaucho culture, the nomadic horsemen of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries who are frequently compared to America’s cowboys. Living off the land, gauchos relied on fire to cook the animals they hunted. Building the fire, preparing the meat, and then slowly cooking it was all part of their tradition. There was no hustle, no other tasks to complete—just the primitive notion of sitting by the fire while tending to its flames.
It might be easy to light a match and start a fire, but properly cooking on fire takes some know-how. Still, the culinary world initially underestimated Mallmann’s cooking. While some saw only burnt food, others began to understand its beauty and the harmony
that’s necessary to achieve it—the balance between charred and raw or crispy and soft, for example.
“You really need to cook with all your senses—looking, feeling, smelling, listening,” Benítez says. “It’s not easy, and you really need to be present in that moment.”
Cooking outdoors—as Benítez does each week for Los Fuegos’ Sunday asado—comes with its own set of challenges. Monitoring the wind’s direction, for instance, is vital. If left to its own devices, a draft could easily redirect the heat and, even after countless hours, the meat could still be raw.
In conjunction with Argentina’s tradition of cooking over fire, Mallmann also spotlights different ancient cooking modalities and has even created one of his own. He translates the Argentine native techniques of slow cooking and salt baking into his cuisine with salt-crusted fish and his world-famous fiery dome. The dome (Mallmann’s own invention) is inspired by the gaucho’s way of slow cooking an entire animal on crosses strategically placed around an open fire, Benítez explains. The contraption is handmade of metal and can accommodate a variety of proteins, vegetables, and even fruits hung around the fire on hooks or grilled on the dome’s lower portion.
AFTER WORKING WITH FRANCIS, I LEARNED EVERYTHING CAN BE COOKED OVER THE FIRE—BREAD, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SEAFOOD.” —CHEF SEBASTIÁN BENÍTEZ
But it’s not a cooking method that works for all types of food, Benítez adds. Pieces of meat must be thick, and fruits and vegetables need to be hard, like pineapple, cauliflower, or cabbage. Meat is suspended high above the fire so it gets a full, smoky flavor. As the hours progress, it’s moved closer to the heat to cook through. Just before serving, it’s placed right next to the flames to achieve Los Fuegos’ famous char.
“After working with Francis, I learned everything can be cooked over the fire—bread, fruits, vegetables, seafood,” Benítez says. “With the correct technique you can cook almost
everything over the fire.”
Most Argentine homes have a barbecue grill, so cooking over fire is ingrained early. The weekly Sunday asados—or barbecue dinners—are their own quasi-religion, never to be missed and always with a focus on friends and family. For Benítez, the family-style meal is complete with a few choice proteins his dad grills such as chicken, chorizo, and steak, plus a fresh salad, bread, and a bottle (or two) of red wine, of course. At Los Fuegos, Benítez strives to give guests a similar experience, complete with roaring fires and endless delicacies.
Above and left: The fire dome at Los Fuegos is the centerpiece (and red-hot workhorse) of chef Benítez’s Sunday asado.
1. Patience is key: Embrace the fact that cooking over fire isn’t fast and furious. It takes hours. Accept that, Benítez says, and the outcome will be worth it.
2. Practice makes perfect: There’s no manual Benítez can share. He says proficiency comes from making mistakes and learning from them.
3. Commit to the investment: Slow cooking needs an investment—in quality produce and proteins as well as time.
4. Build your burn: Start with hardwood charcoal, which offers an even heat
and temperature, making it easier to cook with than wood.
“You need to understand the language of the wood that is totally different than charcoal,” Benítez says. So, work your way up to playing with wood.
5. Choose the right wood: Once you’ve graduated to wood, Benítez suggests using oak, hickory, or mesquite. Build a chimney-like structure with the logs, making sure there’s nothing in the middle of it. In the hole, place a few pieces of paper and light the fire from there. Once the wood is lit, you
can add charcoal in the middle. 6. It’s all in the prep: First, make sure you have the right cut of meat. For slow cooking, choose a thick cut, like brisket. Then, consider your seasoning. In Argentina, Benítez explains, meat is only seasoned with coarse salt before cooking. That means no brining, rubbing, or marinating. “We’re not really famous for putting too much stuff on the meat,” he says. Finally, there’s temperature. Ensure the meat is at room temperature before placing it over the fire.
Left: Grilled delights include skirt steak, slow-cooked hanging Prime rib eye, branzino fillet, prawns, hanging organic chicken, fire-roasted artichokes, and domino potatoes. A grapefruit salad and a trio of sauces—chimichurri, criolla, and aioli—enhance the food’s smoky char. Opposite page: Chef Sebastián Benítez presents his fiery feast.
“It’s a very genuine experience of what it feels like eating in Argentina,” Benítez explains. “That’s why we do it on Sunday and not any other day. It really brings the vibe of a genuine Argentinian table.”
For Benítez, his pièce de résistance is cooking fish over the fire. It’s a difficult task due to the inherent fragility of the fish, he says, but it’s a challenge he enjoys. For grilling novices, Benítez suggests starting with meat—specifically easy cuts like tenderloin, which you can quickly grill on both sides to the desired temperature. This way, you can experiment and practice tending to the fire. Once you’ve nailed the smaller cuts, graduate to thicker selections like short rib or brisket.
A grill and its roaring flames aren’t just a carnivore’s delight—fruits, veggies, and desserts needn’t be an afterthought. One of Mallmann’s most famous desserts is grilled pineapple, which is brined in vanilla, spices, and simple syrup for 24 to 48 hours and then hung to grill in the dome. The balance of its sweet flavor with its charred exterior results in a concentrated smoky flavor reminiscent of mezcal, Benítez describes. “When you serve it with ice cream, believe me, there’s not many things more delicious than that,” he says. Home chefs can grill just about any fruit can. Try throwing a banana on the grill until the skin gets dark and starts to peel away. Serve it with vanilla ice cream, and thank Benítez later.
Although chef Benítez often doesn’t even have time to eat while running his kitchen, he appreciates the simple pleasure of popping out of the trenches to survey the dining room and see guests savoring the food. “It’s not very romantic in terms of how much we enjoy the food, but there’s a lot of joy in giving,” he says.
His personal indulgence comes when he’s outside, under the sprawling sky, building the fire. It’s a time for him to disconnect, concentrate on the fire’s hypnotic flames, hone his craft, and just be one with nature. «
BY HOWARD WALKER
BATTERY-POWERED VESSELS ARE FAST BECOMING THE COOL CHOICE FOR MARINERS LOOKING FOR SILENT RUNNING, ZERO EMISSIONS, AND FREEDOM FROM THOSE PRICEY MARINA GAS PUMPS. HERE ARE OUR PICKS FOR 10 WATERCRAFT WONDERS LEADING THE CHARGE.
If you have a need for speed but still want zero emissions, the gorgeous 34foot Vita Lion is the dayboat for you. This mighty beast can reach a top speed of 35 knots, courtesy of twin 335-hp electric motors. Throttle back to the Lion’s more genteel 22-knot cruising speed and you can run for 90 minutes or more than 40 miles. It’s admittedly not enough for a sprint to the Bahamas, but plenty for a jaunt to your favorite Intracoastal
watering hole. And if you can find yourself a marina with Tesla-style DC fast-charging, the bank of batteries can recharge in around an hour and a half.
Britain’s Vita Power developed the carbon-fiber-hulled Lion from an Italian design, and it was originally built in France by JFA Yachts. Recently, however, Maine’s Hodgdon Yachts began building Lions for the U.S. market. (vita-power.com)
PRICE: FROM $875,000 LENGTH: 34 FEET BEAM: 8 FEET, 8 INCHES DRAFT: 1 FOOT, 5 INCHES TOP SPEED: 35 KNOTS RANGE: 90 MINUTES AT 22 KNOTS
You can’t talk about electric boats and not talk about Duffy. Since 1970, more than 14,000 of these fringe-topped, cocktail-hour cruisers have been sold. In Duffy’s home port of Newport Beach, California, there are an estimated 3,500 of them silently gliding around. It’s simply the world’s best-selling electric boat.
2The beloved Duffy 22 is the perfect friends and family runabout, with cushy seats for 12, a built-in fridge, and a multitude of cupholders. Don’t expect to get anywhere in a hurry, though. Top speed is a leisurely 6 mph
PRICE: FROM $61,500
LENGTH: 22 FEET
BEAM: 9 FEET, 3 INCHES
DRAFT: 2 FEET, 5 INCHES
TOP SPEED: 5.2 KNOTS
RANGE: 12 1/2 HOURS AT 5 KNOTS
courtesy of a 48-volt electric motor amped by a bank of 16 six-volt batteries. Ease back to 5 knots and it can cruise for more than 12 hours on a charge.
One especially cool feature is Duffy’s patented Power Rudder setup. This integrates the electric motor with the rudder and fourbladed prop, allowing the whole assembly to rotate almost 90 degrees for easy-peasy docking. (duffyboats.com)
PRICE: $620,000 LENGTH: 31 FEET, 6 INCHES BEAM: 7 FEET, 6 INCHES DRAFT: 1 FOOT, 2 INCHES TOP SPEED: 21 KNOTS RANGE: 9 HOURS AT 6 KNOTS
Attention-seekers should turn the page right now. That’s because this adorable electric runabout is guaranteed to spin heads faster than a David and Victoria Beckham sighting outside Joe’s Stone Crab.
Inspired by Porsche’s iconic 1959 356 Speedster sportscar, this stunning new 32-foot Venus Speedster X joins the builder’s original 22-foot version (pictured) that’s been renamed the Venus Speedster. It’s the creation of British yachting specialist Seven Seas, which operates its U.S. headquarters in Fort Lauderdale.
Gas-powered Speedster Xs are available with up to 600 horsepower and twin jet drives that can rocket it to a top speed of close to 50 knots. But with growing demand for an eco-friendlier version, the Speedster X is being offered with zero-emission electric power. That means a 50kW Torqeedo electric motor juiced by a 40-kWh battery pack giving a top speed of 21 knots. Throttle back to a more sedate 6 knots and you can cruise for up to 9 hours on a single charge.
The boat-loving Beckhams would approve. (sevenseasyachts.eu)
PRICE: FROM $17,490
LENGTH: 9 FEET, 6 INCHES BEAM: 3 FEET, 8 INCHES DRAFT: 6
INCHES TOP SPEED: UP TO 54 KNOTS RANGE: 28 MILES AT FULL THROTTLE
No one likes the droning, swarm-of-bees sound of a Jet Ski at full tilt—not to mention the stinky aroma of the unburned hydrocarbons it emits. Make it all-electric and the droning goes away. So does the smell. People on the beach will smile again.
This is the thinking at Montreal’s Taiga Motors, which recently introduced the world’s first series-production, battery-powered personal watercraft (PWC) it calls the Orca.
There’s the option of 90-hp or 160-hp motors, both juiced by a 24-kWh lithium battery bank that sits low in the craft for added stability. With the 160 you’re looking at a top speed of 54 knots and
a range of 28 miles. Trust me, 28 miles on a Jet Ski is plenty.
When it comes to charging, a Level 1 socket will top off the batteries in 14 hours, or in 3 and a half hours with Level 2. A DC fast-charger will take the batteries up to 80 percent in 30 minutes.
As for pricing, the base Orca Sport costs $17,490, while the top-of-the-range Carbon model with its carbon-fiber hull lists for $26,500. (taigamotors.com)
Anyone who’s watched America’s Cup sailboats in action will know that foiling does wonders for performance. Now Silicon Valley–based Navier plans to use the same technology for its very cool, very clever hydrofoiling electric dayboat, the Navier 30.
With its retractable foils and twin 90-kWh electric motors connected to a large battery bank, the carbon-hulled 30-footer can fly 4 feet above the waves at 35 knots. Throttle back to 20 and the projected range is around 75 nautical miles.
Ease out of your slip, lower the front and rear active foils, and once the speed reaches 15 knots, the hull levitates out of the water and soars above the waves. Retract the foils and the dayboat can
PRICE: FROM $300,000 LENGTH: 30 FEET BEAM: 8 FEET, 6 INCHES DRAFT: 2 FEET TO 5 FEET, 6 INCHES TOP SPEED: 35 KNOTS RANGE: 75 MILES AT 20 KNOTS
even be beached.
Navier signed legendary Maine-based builder Lyman-Morse to produce the Navier 30, with the first versions being delivered this year. Three versions will be on offer: an enclosed cabin, an open top, and a hardtop. (navierboat.com)
Ski boats are all about instant torque to punch you out of the hole and leap on the plane. New California start-up Arc Boat Company is ensuring its Arc One ski boat will do just that, courtesy of a honking 500-hp electric motor.
It’s enough juice to propel this lightweight, aluminum-hulled 24-footer to a top speed of 35 knots, with plenty of amps to keep you skiing or wakeboarding for up to 5 hours. Find yourself a DC fast-charger and you can get an 80 percent top-off in as little as 40 minutes, or overnight with a regular plug.
This is the debut offering from Los Angeles–based Arc, led by Tesla’s former head of manufacturing. The first boats sold out in 2022, but more will be unveiled this year. (arcboats.com)
It’s hard to beat the price of solar power. We’re talking zip, zero, nada. When it comes to the Turkish-built Silent 60 power catamaran, with its rooftop crammed with solar panels, the power of the sun can push it at 6 or 7 knots for 9 hours, or more than 100 miles.
We recently got to try out the Silent 60 on a cruise along the Intracoastal through Fort Lauderdale and came away wowed by the yacht’s silent running, laid-back feel, and island-hopping cruising potential.
That, and the humongous interior space. With a beam that stretches almost 30 feet, the thing is half as wide as it is long. That means a
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LENGTH: 59 FEET
BEAM: 29 FEET, 6 INCHES DRAFT: 3 FEET TOP SPEED: UP TO 20 KNOTS RANGE: 100 MILES
ballroom-size salon, huge entertaining areas, and a full-hull master suite that’s bigger than you’ll find in most apartments.
And while the 60 disappointed us a little in the quality of its interior fixtures and fitting, the newest versions have an all-new interior design with improved craftsmanship and woodwork. (silent-yachts.com)
PRICE: FROM $300,000 (FOR FIRST MODEL)
LENGTH: 24 FEET BEAM: 8 FEET, 6 INCHES DRAFT: 2 FEET, 9 INCHES
TOP SPEED: 35 KNOTS RANGE: UP TO 5 HOURS
Slovenian builder Greenline Yachts has been one of the true pioneers of electric propulsion for power cruisers. Since 2008, it’s been offering diesel-hybrid or fully electric power for its range of sleek, family-friendly yachts from 33 to 68 feet.
One of our favorites is the salty Greenline 40 with its twin 67-hp Torqeedo electric motors, six high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, and roof filled with solar panels. No, it’s not fast; expect a trawler-like 7 knots cruising speed that will take you around 35 miles. But Greenline is happy to work with a buyer to
spec out a boat that meets his or her ideal range and speed, with the option of bigger batteries and more powerful motors, or a hybrid alternative with a compact diesel generator to ease range anxiety.
Beautifully built with a real emphasis on quality and craftsmanship, the Greenline 40 also boasts two cabins and a salon with a rear galley that opens to the back deck. (greenlinehybridusa.com)
PRICE: FROM $377,900 WITH 355-HP POWER LENGTH: 30 FEET, 4 INCHES BEAM: 9 FEET, 6 INCHES DRAFT: 1 FOOT, 6 INCHES TOP SPEED: UP TO 55
KNOTS RANGE: 2 HOURS AT 20 KNOTS
Who doesn’t love Danish design, style, and craftsmanship? Denmark’s Rand Boats has been incorporating all three elements into its lineup of militaristic-looking speed boats since the company was founded in 2013.
Rand’s newest and most exciting offering is the allelectric Escape 30 center console, which gives owners the choice of three power options, from a modest 140 hp, to a mid-range 355 hp, to an insane 616 hp that delivers a 55knot top speed. All this is built into a hull that uses lots of
High-tech Swedish boatbuilder Candela is creating waves in the world of all-electric dayboats. Its latest is the 28foot, all-carbon-fiber C-8 with remarkable foiling technology.
Power up to around 16 knots and the boat rises on its two forward foils and single rear foil to cruise at 24 knots with bursts up to its 30-knot top speed. Its super efficiency is partly due to its single electric motor that’s mounted in torpedolike housing in the rearward foil.
And that efficiency is going to be
heightened with the partnership between Candela and the Swedish carmaker Polestar, which will provide its battery and smart-charging systems. Polestar’s know-how should improve on the C-8’s current range of around 57 miles at cruising speed.
The high-windshield C-8 comes as either an open day cruiser or a more sheltering hardtop version with a retractable sunroof. Below decks the cozy cuddy cabin can sleep two adults and two kids for a weekend away. (candela.com) «
recycled plastic bottles in its construction and boasts waist-high bulwarks and full walk-around decks for safety.
Claimed to have all the space and functionality of a 40-footer, the Escape 30 has seating for 12, acres of sun loungers, an outdoor kitchen, and a surprisingly spacious cabin with a queen-size bed and shower compartment. Best of all, Rand has its U.S. headquarters in Miami, so it can tailor the Escape 30 for Florida boating. (randboats-usa.com)
PRICE: FROM $300,000 LENGTH: 28 FEET BEAM: 8 FEET, 2 INCHES DRAFT: 1 FOOT, 6 INCHES TO 4 FEET, 9 INCHES TOP SPEED: 30 KNOTS RANGE: UP TO 57 MILES
By Jessica Graves
Everyone comes to Miami for a reason. For some, it’s a political safe haven. For others, it’s a respite from brutal winter weather up north. For photographer Alessandro Sarno, Miami offered a sanctuary where he could press a much-needed pause button on his life.
The Italian-born photographer was working in London when he was dealt two very personal losses. Realizing that “it was time to restart and leave everything behind,” he recalls, Sarno decided to trade the grayness of London for the glitz of the Sunshine State.
Having fallen for Miami as a young man watching episodes of the ’80s series Miami Vice, the Magic City was an obvious choice. “I loved the bridges, the bay, the jungles, the architecture, neighborhoods, neon signs, flashy cars ... and the hot chicks,” he says with a laugh. “I loved Miami way before I stepped on its soil for the first time. ... I remember being fascinated by it—and I still am.”
Upon his arrival, he slept on a friend’s couch and spent his days cruising the streets of Miami on his plum-colored Vespa, exploring the unassuming corners, lush landscapes, and tropical modernist architecture of his adopted home.
After a few weeks, he moved into The Betsy, South Beach’s iconic art hotel, where he says he dreamt of having an exhibition. Many years later, Sarno’s dreams would become reality after a chance encounter with Lesley Goldwasser, the hotel’s co-owner and a renowned art collector, who gave Sarno a solo exhibition featuring his photographs of the Bahamas.
Sarno’s first trip to Miami coincided with the beginning of many visits to the lesser-known Bahamian islands. Capturing the daily lives of the Bahamian people became an obsession, as he recalls being “drawn to the intricacies of Bahamian life: worship services, concerts, funerals, civic activities, and all the little details which emerge in between.”
The extended stays eventually resulted in a collection of coffee-table books and photographic essays on the Bahamas, including Eleuthera: The Garden of Freedom, Exumas: The Kingdom of Blue, Cat Island: Diamonds and Rust, Exuma Cays: Land and Sea Park, and his travel guide, White Bull on the Highway
Meanwhile, as his love affair with Miami persisted and over the course of the next 15 years,
Sarno would return to Miami to document its people and places with his camera. These photographs would eventually become the ultimate love letter to the city, in book form. The idea for Miami: Contemporary Visions from a Tropical Jungleland came to Sarno while he was visiting friend (and now publisher) Stefano Carniato of Giusto Libri.
Soon after, during a visit to the HistoryMiami Museum, Sarno discovered the Miami Stories series, a collection of first-person narratives about Miami’s
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past, present, and future shared through writings, video submissions, and audio recordings. “An idea sparked in my head to accompany the photos with real-life stories,” Sarno remembers.
To achieve this, he reached out to the museum’s folklife curator, Vanessa Navarro Maza. “We collaborated to find stories in our archive related to the themes [in] his photographs,” Maza says. Through QR codes printed throughout the book, readers can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the city, a goal for Sarno who wanted to
create “a book that satisfies all the senses. I thought about the scent, but that became too complicated,” he says, laughing.
Miami: Contemporary Visions from a Tropical Jungleland includes influential moments in and snapshots of the city’s history, such as the establishment of Little Bahamas, ancient ruins from the Tequesta tribe, the rebirth of a Cuban brewing tradition, Miami’s segregation era, and an incredible underwater world beneath the city’s urban development. Jungleland also features stories and commentary from celebrated Miami natives—including celebrity restaurateur Michelle Bernstein, who praises Sarno’s work. “This
is an epic tale of a fascinating city—our city—and its evolutionary narrative,” says Bernstein. “His images flood my senses with memories [from] every decade of my life here in South Florida.”
Other famous contributors include Cocaine Cowboys filmmaker Billy Corben, who notes that “Miami has always been a tale of (more than) two cities: haves and have-nots, natives and immigrants, past and future, paradise and swamp. That dichotomy, tribalism, and allure are captured vividly, vibrantly, and occasionally tragically by Alessandro’s penetrating eye.”
Adding to Jungleland’s full-spectrum experience of photography
and recordings from Miami Stories are poems by Richard Blanco, who was the poet at President Barack Obama’s 2013 inauguration, and Oscar Fuentes (aka the Biscayne Poet), whose verses elicit a warm nostalgia from both natives and transplants alike.
As for Sarno, his own Miami story came full circle when he debuted his book this past December to a packed house back where it all began: South Beach’s The Betsy Hotel. “I would’ve never guessed that all the time spent cruising around Miami on my Vespa with my camera would become the invaluable visual treasure it is today,” he says. (shop.thelonesomephotographer.com) «
I LOVED MIAMI WAY BEFORE I STEPPED ON ITS SOIL FOR THE FIRST TIME. ... I REMEMBER BEING FASCINATED BY IT—AND I STILL AM.”
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Sarno says his images celebrate the everyday scenery they capture. “I believe that once a scene or portrait is captured and framed into a photograph, it is elevated to a higher dimension, to a limbo between reality and imagination.”
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Rewind to 1904, when John Jacob Astor IV founded the original St. Regis Hotel in New York City and his wife, Caroline Astor, would regularly gather her closest 400 friends at the hotel’s King Cole Bar, wowing them with the Napoleonic era tradition of sabrage. Mrs. Astor’s penchant for popping Champagne bottles with a sword soon became integral to St. Regis culture, and the ritual evolved into a nightly performance at every St. Regis worldwide. Now The St. Regis Bal Harbour is taking the tradition to the next level with a monthly sabering masterclass and dining experience that features hands-on instruction in sabrage plus a five-course, Champagne-paired meal by executive chef Adrian Colameco. In the comfort of the wine vault, you’ll sip and slay your way through bottles of Drappier Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne and Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut 2012, while savoring the likes of golden potato served with caviar, crème fraîche, and chive flower, and a main course of Prime strip steak and Caribbean lobster tail. Best of all, you’ll leave a master in sabering, eager to use this slick parlor trick at your next social gathering. (stregisbalharbour.com) —Paul Rubio
BY PAUL RUBIO
The talents of chef Niven Patel, a four-time James Beard nominee and Food & Wine’s Best New Chef of 2020, are apparently endless. With the launch of brunch at his farm-to-table restaurant, Orno, Patel delivers the ultimate sweet-meetssavory Sunday Funday experience. On the savory side, indulge in Maine lobster toast, a healthy slice of grilled sourdough under a mound of lobster salad, crowned with avocado, farm egg, everything spice, and chili oil. Or give into your wildest carby-carnivore breakfast fantasies with the house-smoked bacon pizza, served fresh from the wood-fire oven, bubbling with fontina cheese, roasted tomatoes, and scallions. On the sweet end, gorge on the dense banana bread accompanied by salted honey butter, unravel a mocha cinnamon roll dripping in espresso glaze, and make your way through the layers of the ricotta pancakes, including the strawberries, Nutella, and hazelnut praline housed within. Make it a boozy brunch with bottomless Moët Brut and Rosé Champagne, or go à la carte with brunch cocktails like the Strawberry Rhubarb Spritz (strawberry-infused Aperol, rhubarb bitters, and Cava) and the Pink DeLorean (Atian Gin, Manzanilla Sherry, watermelon, lime, and mint). (ornomiami.com)
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Buckle up for an international gastronomic journey as Japanese and Peruvian cultures unite over Nikkei cuisine at Brickell mainstay Osaka. Though best known for its insanely delicious dinner items, Osaka’s Sunday brunch plates—and bottomless cocktails—are equally excellent. Standouts include the king crab nori buns (think: an elevated lobster roll with king crab, grilled Japanese milk bread, yuzu acevichada sauce, and shiso) and the steak and eggs platter (your choice of grilled Prime cut served alongside crispy bao buns with onsen eggs and lomo saltado demi-glace). Toast to the start of the week by mixing and matching unlimited pours of Srandano Punch (with blueberry-infused pisco), Hakko Shita Sangria (a pineapple-centric red sangria), Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, sake, and more. (osakanikkei.com)
Miami’s superlative gender-bending brunch celebrates queer culture to the max, showcasing the artistry of drag over unforgettable afternoons of Latin-tinged food, drinks, and fun. Join LGBTQI+ identifying individuals, allies, and admirers in a space where all the colors of the rainbow shine, complete with eclectic drag performances, endless drinks, table-side dancing, and a bit of debauchery. The excitement happens every Saturday and Sunday, at 11:30/11:45 a.m. and 2:30/2:45 p.m. Reservations are required. (rhousewynwood.com)
LPM Restaurant & Bar Miami remains a Downtown evergreen thanks to a thoughtful menu of French Mediterranean and Niçoise cuisine, served in a colorful, artdriven setting. It’s equally popular for its farm-to-table cocktails, none more exceptional than the Tomatini, an unexpected but inspiring martini of Ketel One Vodka, Campari tomatoes, and white balsamic vinegar. Here, LPM shares the recipe for the succulent red beauty, perfectly hued for Valentine’s Day but enjoyable any day of the year (lpmrestaurants. com) —P.R.
Equipment Shaker Muddler Strainer Pepper grinder
Ingredients
1 cup ripe Campari tomatoes
1.7 fl. oz. Ketel One Vodka
2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Two pinches of salt and pepper
Ice 1 cherry tomato for garnish
Thoroughly muddle the Campari tomatoes in the shaker. Add the vodka, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and one pinch of salt and pepper. Add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a martini glass. Slice the cherry tomato, coating it with the other pinch of salt and pepper. Add sliced tomato as garnish and grind fresh pepper on top to taste.
Mexican seafood concept Aida may have opened quietly at the close of 2021, but word of its flavor-rich, ocean-to-table creations spread quickly, branding the Coconut Grove restaurant a true foodie hot spot. Nowadays, Aida packs the house nightly with regulars who can’t get enough of its succulent ceviches, aguachiles, shrimp tacos, whole roasted snapper, and more. One obligatory starter is the tiradito de
atun , a plate of thinly sliced, meltin-your-mouth, grade-A bigeye tuna in a morita chile pepper marinade. Another is the ceviche verde de camaron —voted best ceviche in Miami at the 2022 South Beach Seafood Festival —which features large pink shrimp dressed in a powerful blend of cilantro kimchi, red onion, and cucumber. When it comes to mains, don’t miss the huachinango a la talla , a whole red snapper deboned, butterflied, and prepared in a Mexican dry pepper rub, served alongside corn tortillas. Finally, save room for one—or more—offerings from the dessert menu, the highlight of which are the apple crumb churros, with fresh apple compote and crumble, topped with dulce de leche ice cream. (aidarestaurant.com) —P.R.
Ready to get your meat sweats on in the best (and most delicious) way possible? Helmed by New York pit boss Sruli “Izzy” Eidelman, Izzy’s Brooklyn Smokehouse opened its first Florida outpost in Aventura last year, filling a huge hole in the Miami market for seriously tasty ‘cue. Izzy’s offers something rare in barbecue circles: Across the selection of high-quality, slow-cooked meats (which Eidelman describes as “Texas-style with a Brooklyn-Jewish twist”), there is no pork, making the menu a fully kosher carnivore’s delight. Don’t miss these three standouts sure to have you lost in the sauce. (izzyssmokehouse.com) —Kristen Desmond LeFevre
Smoked on the premises in an allwood smoker and finished on a live-fire wood-oven pit, Izzy’s famous beef brisket is so perfectly spiced you’ll want to go light on the house-made tomato-based barbecue sauce so as not to hide its rich, smoky goodness.
Enter the Empanada Texas meets Brooklyn meets Miami in these savory mini meat pies. Izzy’s barbecued, hand-pulled beef is piled inside a flaky pastry and baked until golden, delivered to your table with a kicky horseradish-infused mayo for dipping.
Perfectly Prehistoric The Fred Flintstone–worthy dino ribs (a one-and-a-half pound smoked short rib of beef) will transport you back to the caveman days. Get messy and eat it off the bone or ask a server to make it fork-friendly.
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This sultry spritz with hints of bright berries and tropical passion fruit is a modern twist on the bittersweet aperitivo, a cultural phenomenon that started back in eighteenth-century Piedmont. It rose in popularity in part thanks to King Victor Emmanuel II, who chose the local spiced wine known today as vermouth as his sip of choice. Aperitivi prime the appetite, but this spritz may just put you in the mood for more.
In a shaker, add the raspberries and muddle gently. Add ice, the aperitivo, and the passion fruit liqueur and shake well. Lightly mist a chilled coupe glass with rose water and double strain your mixture into the glass. Top with sparkling wine. Serving your drink on a bed of rose petals is optional but highly recommended.
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Shortly after stepping through the narrow entryway of his clients’ future Coral Gables home, Carlos Rodriguez—co-owner, along with Leandro Lantigua, of Miami’s ModPlay—had that sixth-sense jolt all interior designers hope for when approaching a new project. And although the split-level spread had many issues, including a sprawling open floor plan with low ceilings and little architectural character, Rodriguez knew he was up to the challenge.“I felt a kind of pressure from both sides, then the house suddenly opened up,” he explains. “I was immediately connected to how light it was and how fresh it felt.”
When the client learned that Rodriguez had been on the design team of the Faena Hotel
Miami Beach for six years before launching ModPlay, he requested a bar to showcase his vast tequila collection. Rodriguez delivered with a spirits corner marked by the Art Deco touches that fans of the Faena will instantly recognize. Steps away in the dining room, a massive live-edge table can accommodate both dinner parties and large family meals. Rodriguez maintained the ecochic vibe of the space with rustic pendants made from rope and capiz shells.
Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen was the biggest quagmire—and Rodriguez’s favorite space to tackle. The remodeling plan included black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and a wallpapered breakfast nook.
Looking back on the experience, Rodriguez sounds like a proud parent. “I think they really appreciate the home now,” he says. “It was like having a child who wasn’t perfect, but now she’s grown up and has a beautiful soul.” (modplaystudio.com) —Kerry Shorr
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The home is our sanctuary. To make it feel serene, use materials and colors found in nature. It’s a concept known as biophilic design, which not only connects you to nature but creates an environment that promotes general well-being. Whether your look is modern, transitional, or traditional, here are some easy ways to work natural elements into any room in your home. (alenacapradesigns.com)
Nothing brings the outdoors in like accessorizing a room with pieces that actually come from nature. Objects such as coral, driftwood, agate, and crystal are all great options and available in a variety of sizes and price points for tabletop decor or shelf styling. You can often find these materials used as frames for mirrors, furniture bases, and even table lamps—another great way to bring these natural elements into your space.
With so many gorgeous quartzite, marble, onyx, granite, and even semiprecious countertop options, these beautiful stones from the earth can amp up your surfaces. From neutrals to bolder colors, the sky is the limit when it comes to fi nding something unique for your countertops and wall cladding.
Adding greenery brings peace to a space, whether you choose live plants, artificial, or a mix. Gone are the days of fake-looking greenery; if maintaining living plants is not your thing, realistic versions abound. Popular options for large indoor plants include the bird of paradise and the fiddle leaf fig, two species that can easily dress up an otherwise empty corner while adding height. Decorating a table with succulents or moss can also add a pop of green. Another indoor option is a snake grass plant, which can be used in a space where you don’t need a plant with a lot of height or bulk.
Cracked eggshell and black lacquer come together to form a cosmos worthy of your dinner table in these handcrafted placemats ($150 for set of two) by Von Gern Home Destry Darr Designs, Fort Lauderdale (destrydarrdesigns.com)
A black-and-white-striped glaze and gold-stripe detailing make the Lula Park table lamp ($489) from Elk Home the ideal glam accent. Beautiful Things Lighting & Accessories, Coral Springs (beautifulthings lighting.com)
Designer Christopher Coleman of Sanchez Coleman Studio created this sophisticated living room in a downtown Brickell penthouse using a mix of materials, textures, and black accents. “It’s relaxing, easy on the eyes, and perfect for entertaining,” Coleman says of the space. Bronze lamps rest upon limestone end tables, which flank a cream chenille sofa. The room also features Lucite swivel chairs, a suede daybed, and a vintage coffee table that lightens the seating arrangement, Coleman explains. Miami (sanchezcolemanstudio.com)
L’Objet’s chess set ($1,995) boasts a captivating game face made from lacquered Macassar ebony, marble, brass, and shell inlay. Grand Central Stationery, Fort Lauderdale (grand
Connect the dots with this Uttermost pillow ($147), featuring a circular pattern on cotton slubbed fabric. Dida Home, Miami (didahome.com)
This gorgeous salad bowl ($495) is part of the Herbariae tableware collection by Christian Lacroix Maison and Vista Alegre, which was inspired by herbarium collections and antique botanical prints. Violetas, Coral Gables, Brickell City Centre (violetashomedesign.com)
An elevated approach to geometry, Universal Furniture’s Nina Magon Marcel console table ($1,749) pairs a smooth stone top with a bronzefinished base. Baer’s Furniture, Fort Lauderdale (baers.com)
Good things come in small packages, as evidenced by this Anthropologie chair ($498) in woven cotton rug upholstery. Anthropologie locations (anthropologie. com)
According to a study conducted by Mood Media, 75 percent of all emotions generated every day are due to smell. It’s perhaps one of the reasons why more and more luxury hotels are developing signature fragrances and why the concept of home scenting has flourished in recent years. Here’s a cheat sheet on how to cultivate a desired mood in your home’s primary spaces.
1. Burning scented candles, such as those by Boynton Beach–based Wax Buddha (waxbuddha.com) is an easy way to scent a room with the bonus of instant ambience. Mixologist Courtney Siegel and food product creator Robin Alpert founded the company during the pandemic, combining their expertise and creativity to create artisan candles in signature scents such as Good Vibes Only, a blend of sage, palo santo, and rosemary.
2. Scent diffusing has gone high tech, with companies like Aroma360 (aroma360.com) offering both standalone and HVACconnected systems that can scent spaces measuring up to 6,000 square feet. The company has designed more than 90 signature scents for hotels and high-end brands, and it sells oils reminiscent of many of those mixtures. Sample their intoxicating bouquets at Aroma360 showrooms in Wynwood, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach.
3. Fresh flowers serve as a source of fragrance and as a decor accent. With shops in New York and Palm Beach, Renny & Reed (rennyandreed.com) is known for crafting arrangements for the home and special events that have a visual “wow” factor as well as aromas that evoke emotions.
The key in the kitchen is to not compete with the food. Instead, opt for scents that play to culinary flavors such as herbs, sweet fruit, fresh citrus, and baking spices.
Candle Pick: The Recipe by Wax Buddha has hints of berry, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Diffuser Pick: Inspired by the W Hotel, Aroma360’s 24K Magic entices with bergamot, lemon, and lemongrass, before developing into a bouquet of magnolia, jasmine, and lily on a
base of koa wood and white musk.
Flower Pick: “Combine herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and lavender, accented with scented geranium foliage, vegetables, and fruits,” says Reed McIlvaine of Renny & Reed. “Then combine the herbs with nonfragrant flowers such as tulips to prevent them from overpowering the food.”
The desired mood in a living room often changes depending on the day and occasion.
Create a vibe that is inviting, cozy, and a bit alluring with warm wood scents, like cedar or sandalwood mixed with vanilla. Or go for a more fresh and lively approach (i.e., garden flowers) that encourages socialization and boosts energy.
Candle Pick: Wax Buddha’s Enchanted Forest is a nod to the hills and beaches of Malibu, with marine sea salt and eucalyptus drifting into cinnamon, redwood, and sugary clove.
Diffuser Pick: Designed for Margaritaville, Mother Ocean from Aroma360 has hints of bergamot, ivy, and ocean plus notes of peony, magnolia, and sweet honeysuckle, and a finish of oud, warm amber, and sandalwood.
Flower Pick: “Avoid flowers that have an earthy smell, such as tree peonies and fritillaria,” says McIlvaine. “We recommend a pleasant, mildly fragrant array of fresh scents, such as lilac, garden roses, peonies, and sweet pea.”
In addition to being tranquil and balancing, the bedroom is also the most critical room to personalize. Determine scents that soothe you—whether they be herbal and spalike, deep and sultry, or delicate and sweet.
Candle Pick: It Was All a Dream by Wax Buddha was made for the bedroom, with a profile of lavender, eucalyptus, and driftwood.
Diffuser Pick: An homage to Nest’s cedar leaf and lavender scent, Aroma360’s Blue Moon combines deep blue cedar and lavender for a relaxing aroma that becomes even more soothing with notes of lilac, sandalwood, and eucalyptus.
Flower Pick: “Look for sweet, soft fragrances such as lily of the valley, lilac, and sweet pea to create a romantic, fragrant effect,” advises McIlvaine. However, “we recommend avoiding Casa Blanca lilies, which have a tendency to overwhelm the room with their strong scent.”
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Leave it to a born-and-bred Miamian to add a Magic City spin to an otherwise utilitarian space beneath the Metrorail tracks. The result? A vibrant public sculpture garden. The Underline is Brickell’s newest permanent installation, the result of a collaboration between renowned local artist Typoe and EstudioLaava, with finanicial backing from Airbnb and Nasdaq. The space is a happy mashup of modern architectural elements, places to sit, and larger-than-life sculptures—all inspired by children’s building blocks. “This park is my love letter to Miami,” says Typoe. “It is something I hope the entire community can come to enjoy and experience together. My dream has always been to design parks and public spaces. ... As I grew up here, I have always been highly influenced by the Art Deco movement, and it’s a tradition that I wanted to keep in the city, but in a fresh, modern way.” (theunderline.org) —Kristen Desmond LeFevre
