Aventura Magazine May 2023

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FEATURES

46 DOWN ON THE FARM Innovative, sustainable farming is on the grow in Miami-Dade

52 THE PLANT EATER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

An intro to South Florida’s premier plant-based eateries

60 FAST TRACK

A behind-the-scenes look at the elite world of Formula 1 racing

66 SULTRY DAYS

Today’s hottest designers put a modern spin on the fashion of yesteryear

Photography by Gabor Jurina

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CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS

12 FROM THE EDITOR AVENTURIST

15 INSIDER

The triumphant return of Carbone Beach promises star-studded parties and performances

16 THE MIX

Tighemi Concept brings Marrakech to the Design District, luxe perfumer Krigler rolls out bridal rent-a-scents, and a new kind of horsepower to bet on at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

18 NEIGHBORHOODS

Sunset Harbor is blossoming as Miami Beach’s bayside hot spot

20 HAPPENINGS

Rev your engines for the 2023 Miami Grand Prix with our spectator’s guide

22 PROFILE

How Mark Potter’s sunrise snapshots became a form of self-care

STYLE

27 THE LOOK

Fashionable favorites for babies, kids, and moms, plus fresh takes on garden florals and butterfly motifs

30 THE EDIT

Our editors share their essentials for chic alfresco feasts

32 JEWELRY BOX

Sparkling safety pin jewelry for your inner posh punk

34 BEAUTY BEAT

Our picks for products that provide a sun-kissed summer glow

JOURNEYS

37 WANDERLUST

Discover the duality of New Orleans

42 HIGH ROAD

BMW’s iX M60 all-electric SUV

44 HIGH SEAS Invictus Yachts’ flagship TT460

TOP DOCTORS

76 PHYSICIAN PROFILES

Miami-Dade’s premier doctors

SIP & SAVOR

93 OPENINGS

X 37

Succumb to the sultry allure of Giselle, E11even’s new rooftop restaurant

94 LOCAL BITES

Five reasons to love Catch Specialty Fish Market, F1 for foodies, Italian fare at Doma, plus trending hot honey pizzas

98 MINDFUL MIXOLOGIST

Celebrate May with a festive libation

HOME

101 INTERIORS

A condo at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sunny Isles Beach proves that square footage is nothing but a number

102 BY DESIGN

Upgrade your style with these wardrobeworthy closet organization tips

103 ELEMENTS

Infuse your decor with a taste of the tropics courtesy of Caribbean colors and textures

SOCIAL STUDIES

106 SEEN ON THE SCENE

Pics from Miami’s most fabulous events

LAST LOOK

112 BEACH, PLEASE

3rd Street Yoga offers sunrise and sunset stretch sessions on the sand of Miami Beach

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Editorial Director

Daphne Nikolopoulos

Editor in Chief

Kristen Desmond LeFevre

Creative Director

Olga M. Gustine

Executive Editor

Mary Murray

Associate Editor

Karina Wensjoe

Fashion Editor

Katherine Lande

Automotive Editor

Howard Walker

Travel Editor Paul Rubio

Web Editor

Abigail Duffy

Social Media Editor

Roxy Rooney

DESIGN

Art Directors

Airielle Farley, Ashley Meyer, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto

Photo Editor

Lydia Harmer

Digital Imaging Specialist

Leonor Alvarez-Maza

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Allison Wolfe Reckson

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jules Aron, Alena Capra, Christiana Lilly, Michele Payer, Jesse Scott, Kerry Shorr, Liza Grant Smith, Jess Swanson

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Gabor Jurina

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EDITOR’S PICKS

DESIGN DARLING

Few things thrill this sartorial soul like pre-loved designer fashion finds, and Consign of the Times in Sunset Harbor is hands down one of my favorite spots to go hunting for the best in couture consignment (page 18).

YOUR BEST LIFE

What does it mean to live your best life with health and purpose? To find answers, sometimes it helps to look to Miamians who seem to have it all figured out (or who are at least on the right path). That’s the focus of this month’s wellness issue of Aventura

Mark Potter is one of those folks. As a former photojournalist and reporter for national and local outlets, he spent more than 40 years in front of the camera covering all manner of news stories. But when his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he became her caregiver, Potter turned his camera on South Florida’s sunrises as a form of self-care. Don’t miss “Rise and Shine” on page 22 to read about his journey and the healing power of photography.

The Magic City is known for its glitz and glam, but that’s just one facet of our slice of paradise. Miami-Dade County is also home to a robust farming community. Starting on page 46, we look at two small local farms making a big impact on the agriculture industry in our region.

If you’ve been thinking of giving your diet a little plant power (or if you’ve already committed to a plant-based lifestyle but are looking for some inspo to stick to it), check out “The Plant Eater’s Guide to the Galaxy” on page 52 for the best in vegan options across South Florida.

In need of a new doctor? This issue’s Physician Profiles section (beginning on page 76) offers a curated list of hundreds of Miami-Dade’s top docs in nearly every medical specialty imaginable, all chosen by their peers for their experience and trustworthiness.

This month marks the return of Miami Race Week with all its activations and parties— culminating in the second iteration of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix taking place at Hard Rock Stadium. From our spectator’s guide to the race (page 20), to a feature story that goes behind the scenes to reveal what it takes to race at the world’s highest level (page 60), to the best foodie fare to pair with your F1 experience (page 95), you’re sure to find something that revs your engines.

Here’s to wellness in all your endeavors this month—and to living your best life!

PIE PERFECTION

The next time a pizza craving strikes, I’ll be hitting up Prince Street Pizza to try their collab with foodie influencer

Samantha Schnur (@thenaughtyfork), featuring a mashup of spicy vodka sauce, pepperoni, ricotta, and a hot honey drizz (page 97).

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AVENTURIST

COVETABLE FINDS, HOT HAPPENINGS, AND MUST-ATTEND EVENTS

INSIDER

BEACHING IT

« Get ready for the ultimate supper on the sand with the return of Carbone Beach May 4-7, just in time for Miami Race Week. Last year’s ultra-exclusive event brought out some major star power, with performances by Andrea Bocelli, Wyclef Jean, Kygo, Nas, and Chloe Flower—plus notable attendees such as David Beckham, James Corden, Kevin Love, LeBron James, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Jamie Foxx, Hailee Steinfeld, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce. This year’s four-night experience promises an even more impressive list of still-underwraps performers, plus decadent culinary offerings curated by Mario Carbone himself. (carbonebeach.com)

—Kristen Desmond LeFevre

With Love, From MARRAKECH

Lisa Walsh has had a love affair with Morocco for more than 20 years. While living in London, she found herself returning to the North African country time and time again to photograph its topography and people. During her visits, she developed relationships with a number of artisans and store owners. Eventually, her daughter, Lauren, joined her on her excursions. “We started getting known as the mother-daughter duo in Marrakech,” Lauren says.

Now living stateside, the two opened Tighemi Concept (“tighemi” is Berber for “home”) in the Miami Design District in 2019. Customers

SCENTS of Place

Smell can take us back to the best moments of our lives. Now brides- and grooms-to-be can memorialize their nuptials by leasing a scent from the House of Krigler

The perfumerie has expanded to The Ritz-Carlton in both South Beach and Bal Harbour, offering the chance for couples marrying on property to select a wedding day fragrance from Krigler’s archives. The scent comes in a custom-made decanter housed in a trunk for an unforgettable way to commemorate the big day. We’ll say “I do” to that. (krigler.com) —C.L.

quickly fell in love with the store’s linen kaftans, cashmere tunics, leather goods, and velvet smoking jackets. In 2021, the Walshes took over the neighboring storefront to offer a line of housewares. Later, they added a by-appointment-only showroom in Miami Ironside.

Working with a dozen creatives (many of whom manage teams of master craftsmen who utilize traditional techniques), Tighemi Concept brings genuine Moroccan goods to Miami. “The relationships we have with our artisans are really at the heart of what we do,” Lisa says. “In many cases we know the people who have made every single piece.” (tighemi.com) —Christiana Lilly

HORSE POWER

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino may be known for its wagers, but place your bets on a new kind of horsepower in Hollywood. On the second Saturday of each month, the venue hosts Supercar Saturdays Florida, showcasing more than 200 high-end whips—with price tags from $1.5 million to $6 million. Think: a 1967 Toyota 2000 GT, a Mansory Bugatti Veyron, the fiftieth anniversary Lamborghini Aventador, plus Ferraris, McLarens, Porsches, and other eyepopping specialty speed machines. (supercarssaturdayflorida.com) —C.L.

Strolling Sunset Harbour

SUNSET HARBOUR BOASTS TRENDY SHOPS, INTIMATE RESTAURANTS, AND WATER VIEWS ON THE BAYSIDE OF MIAMI BEACH

Sunset Harbour exudes that old Florida feel. It’s an area best explored on foot: a blossoming, waterside enclave filled with boutiques, gyms, restaurants, and more. Here are a few of our favorite Sunset Harbour haunts.

If clothing were a hug, you’d find it at Eberjey (eberjey.com). The Miami-based brand’s Sunset Harbour location is the neighborhood go-to for lingerie and pajama sets for the entire family. Breathable cotton and lace-trimmed pieces are the staple here, but the line recently introduced silks, expanding the aesthetic from sporty to sexy and everything in between.

Skip the trip to Italy (for now) and make a reservation at Casa Bufala (casa-bufala.com). The Italian eatery welcomes diners with recipes inspired by dishes from Naples and decor that recalls the lemon trees and bright colors of the Amalfi Coast.

Calling all high-end fashionistas: You’re sure to find your next sartorial score at Consign of the Times (consignofthetimes.com). Owner Carin Kirby opened her luxe consignment shop on Lincoln Road in 2001 and later relocated to Sunset Harbour. The store boasts racks stuffed with clothing from top fashion houses, rows of Birkins and Chanel bags, and shelves lined with shoes from Valentino, Dior, Manolo Blahnik, Saint Laurent, and more. Get your nails in check without sacrificing your

health at Glosslab (glosslab.com), where manis and pedis are done with nontoxic polishes. The salon eschews drilling, acrylics, and water soaking, ensuring a hygienic experience with killer looks to boot.

Named for the historic shacks off Biscayne Bay, Stiltsville (stiltsville fishbar.com) is an old-fashioned fish house serving up fresh, locally caught seafood. Take your pick from the decorative bathtubs filled with the day’s haul or opt for a tackle box bursting with raw oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster salad, and tuna ceviche.

Whether the medium is displayed on hangers or on the walls, it’s all about art at Fred Black (fredblack store.com). Amanda Mullen brings her New York sophistication to the fashion boutique, offering looks from brands like Cinq à Sept, Fleur du Mal, Significant Other, and more. Don’t miss the impressive display of artwork from Mullen’s personal collection, including pieces by Marilyn Minter, Bert Stern, Daniel Cherbuin, Deborah Turbeville, and Laurie Simmons.

Learn the way of the fist at Gotham Gym (gotham gymnyc.com), a boxing gym with roots in New York. Complete with an actual fighting ring for the full experience, the gym offers both group fitness classes and personal training sessions, with the experts at the ready to help you meet your goals. «

ON THE HORIZON

SUNSET HARBOUR IS BOOMING, WITH MORE “COMING SOON” SIGNS THAN WE CAN COUNT. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SOON-TO-POP HOT SPOTS LIKE KAAN HAIR DESIGN, SOL YOGA, AND VEGETARIAN OUTPOST SACRO MIAMI, NOT TO MENTION TOM BRADY’S TB12 HEALTH AND FITNESS BOUTIQUE.

GEARING UP

THE 2023 MIAMI GRAND PRIX TURNS UP THE HEAT IN THE MAGIC CITY THIS MONTH

ecember’s Art Basel has some serious competition when it comes to Miami’s biggest party week: Miami Race Week, featuring the return of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

Last year, the race zoomed into town for the first time. And while Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen captured the competition’s biggest moment and won the inaugural race, there was much more to the experience than cars zipping around the track.

If you missed out on the fast-paced fun in year one, here’s your chance to make up for it: The race takes place May 5-7, with the first two days comprised of practice and qualifying sessions.

However you decide to participate, you’ll find this year’s experience to be chock-full of fan-friendly innovations. Race organizers have increased the capacity of the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, including expanded grandstands (bringing the total number of seats to 56,000), 61 new hospitality suites, two new luxury club spaces (including a revamp of the popular Yacht Club section also known as the MIA Marina, where mega-yachts filled with VIPs sit atop faux water as the race whizzes by), and an updated three-day Campus Pass for general admission spectators. A new F1

Paddock will be expanded to the field of Hard Rock Stadium, creating a Team Village featuring racing hospitality units, with some areas accessible to fans.

While the premiere event had its share of growing pains, the 2023 track will be resurfaced to address driver concerns. And for the ultimate in F1 viewing, a new permanent Paddock Club will span multiple levels along the side of Hard Rock Stadium, offering unrivaled views of both the pit lane and the start/finish line, and featuring luxury hospitality spaces and catering. “We have been working flat out to ensure the 2023 event is an even greater experience for everyone visiting the Miami International Autodrome,” says Tyler Epp, president of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. (f1miamigp.com)

THREE WAYS

TO REV YOUR F1 ENGINES

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IF YOU’RE A FAN OF A PARTICULAR DRIVER OR TEAM, KEEP TABS ON THEIR OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER. FOR EXAMPLE, THE RITZ-CARLTON HAS JOINED FORCES WITH THE MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM TO OFFER HIGH-OCTANE EVENTS, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, AND INSIDER ACCESS. (RITZCARLTON.COM)

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RISE and Shine

MARK POTTER BEGAN PHOTOGRAPHING SUNRISES DURING HIS WIFE’S CANCER BATTLE. NOW, AFTER HER DEATH, THE IMAGES HAVE TAKEN ON A LIFE OF THEIR OWN.

As a reporter for local and national network news stations, Mark Potter spent more than 40 years in front of the camera covering hurricanes, smugglers, and drug wars. But every morning for the past four years, Potter has positioned himself behind the lens to document his latest assignment: the sunrise.

“I’ve gone from chasing disasters to beautiful sunrises,” Potter says. “You might be surprised to find that it takes the same skill set to surreptitiously photograph a smuggler on the beach as it does to anticipate the flight patterns of birds, the right angles on alligators, and the different patterns of light throughout the year.”

Since November 2018, his days have begun mostly the same way: up at 5 a.m. with a fresh pot of coffee. In those quiet pre-dawn hours inside his Coral Gables home, Potter studies the weather forecast and determines where he’ll greet the sun that morning. Matheson Hammock, Everglades National Park, and Hillsboro Inlet are some of his most reliable backdrops.

Potter arrives an hour before the first sunray peeks over the horizon. Armed with a tripod and two Canon 5D Mark IVs (one with a long telephoto lens, the other with a shorter zoom lens), he captures the instant when the moon and stars fade away as a giant celestial fireball casts cotton candy and ruby streaks during its slow ascent across the sky. It’s what Potter calls “magic time.”

“That hour from pure darkness to when the sun comes up is one of the best light shows on the planet, a big Technicolor movie in the sky,” Potter says. “I feel sorry for people who sleep through and miss all this stuff.”

Some might question why Potter adheres to such an early call time. The answer? Just one month after he celebrated his retirement, his wife, Judith, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. His plein air photography habit was born in an attempt to mitigate his

grief, isolation, and stress. And as Judith’s full-time caregiver, Potter could only leave the house in the mornings.

“My wife loved the photos,” he explains. “But I had to be done by 8 in the morning. I had to come back, have everything edited and done to begin what often was a 14-hour day of cancer care.”

Potter’s wife passed away in April 2019. It’s because of her, Potter says, that he’s photographed thousands of South Florida sunrises. He has donated several of his prints to the Lennar Foundation Medical Center, where his wife was treated. “I know it can be a nerve-racking time,” he says. “I wanted there to be beauty on the walls.”

More than 200 of Potter’s photographs have recently been published in Sunrise: A Photographic Journey of Comfort, Healing, and Inspiration. It was fi tting that Potter dedicated the book to Judith.

“To me, the sunrise symbolizes a new beginning, when darkness turns into light,” he says. “Even on cloudy days, it’s something upon which we can always rely.” «

OUR

STYLE

CURATED FINDS, LUXE ACCESSORIES, AND RUNWAY REPORTS

CHIC PETITE

FASHION IS FUN AGAIN WITH THESE COOL FINDS FOR BABIES, KIDS, AND MOMS

1. Louis teddy bear ($1,370), Louis Vuitton, us.louisvuitton.com, this cotton bear is part of the first-ever Louis Vuitton Baby collection. | 2. Bloom Wind wallpaper in blue (price upon request), Marie-Chantal x Schumacher, mariechantal.com, this collection of wallpapers, fabrics, and trims was inspired by Marie-Chantal’s sleepwear designs. | 3. Delicate heart bracelet in 18-karat gold ($1,385), Aurelia Demark, aureliademark. com, this bracelet for moms can be engraved with a baby’s initials and birthdate. | 4. Baby Dior T-shirt (price upon request) and shorts (price upon request), Dior, similar styles, dior.com, the Villa Rhumbs Baby Dior Summer 2023 line exudes the same joyful spirit present at Christian Dior’s French home and garden. | 5. Charmed Life bracelets/hair ties ($28 each), Mermaid Pool Party Mega Set with necklace and bracelet ($39), Pink Splash goggles ($29), and Daydream Queen play shoes ($36), Super Smalls, supersmalls.com, this brand by Florida native Maria Dueñas Jacobs boasts accessories and play gear that foster creativity.

THE LOOK

IN THE GARDEN

FRESHEN UP YOUR LOOK WITH BLOOMING FLORALS AND FLUTTERING BUTTERFLIES

MIRROR IMAGE

Marquetry butterfly earrings with diamonds and pink tourmaline ($4,180), Silvia Furmanovich, marissacollections.com

ETERNAL SUMMER

Multi-floral Alibi printed minaudière ($2,690), Oscar de la Renta, Miami, oscardelarenta.com

HERE COMES THE SUN Smoked emer-

ald sunflower sunglasses ($175), Lele Sadoughi, lele sadoughi.com

STYLE NOTES X

FLOWER POWER: Opt for prints with a mixed assortment of botanicals.

TAKE FLIGHT: Add a dash of whimsy with butterfly accessories.

NEW AGE: Finish your fit with an accent in an unexpected shape.

DOUBLE TIME

Two Butterfly between-thefinger ring with lapis lazuli and diamonds set in 18-karat gold ($23,000), Van Cleef & Arpels, Miami, vancleef arpels.com

BUDS OF MAY Small Flower Puzzle Edge bag in satin calfskin ($3,400), Loewe, Miami, loewe.com

LADY IN RED

Ruby sandals with cut-out wing detail ($880), Sophia Webster, sophia webster.com

Botanical prints in a modern silhouette

CHRISTIAN DIOR SPRING/SUMMER 2023 Botanical prints in a modern silhouette offer a new take on floral attire.

STOMPIN’ STEMS

Patent leather sandals with floral embellishment ($2,495), Dolce & Gabbana, Miami, dolce gabbana.com

($4,200), Dior, Miami, dior.com

BASKET CASE

Yorkshire picnic basket ($730), Williams Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com

For the ultimate “have basket, will travel” experience, this summer I plan to pack as many picnics as possible for out-of-home dining endeavors. Williams Sonoma’s handwoven wicker basket overflows with premium picnic accoutrements for four—including plates, wine glasses, silverware, a cheese board, and more— ensuring its starring role in all my upcoming excursions.

Alfresco FEASTS

GET PREPPED FOR OUTDOOR SUMMER DINING WITH OUR EDITORS’ ESSENTIALS

ICE ICE BABY Riviera bar ($998), Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com

Keep guests hydrated in style with this outdoor console that’s part bar, part cooler. Teak lids (which double as a prep space) hide two watertight bins that can be filled with ice to ensure your open-air entertaining stays cool all summer long. Highlight and share your favorite ingredients and tumblers on the shelf below.

SERVING LOOKS

Essential apron ($85-$105), Hedley & Bennett, hedleyandbennett.com

There’s a reason why the world’s culinary set—from professional chefs to aspiring home cooks—suit up in these simple yet iconic aprons. Not only are they crafted from durable cotton twill fabric to last a lifetime, but they’re loaded with pockets to store your gear, making them the perfect staple for grill masters, hosts with the most, and bar cart mixologists alike. —Abigail Duffy, web editor

BUZZ OFF

LIV Smart mosquito repellent system ($699 for three repellers), Thermacell, thermacell.com

I love everything about the South Florida outdoors, except the mosquitoes. Bug sprays and citronella are only marginally effective (and smell awful, to boot), so I have my eye on Thermacell’s LIV Smart mosquito repellent system, which comes with three to five repellers that form a barrier against the buzzing insects. The guaranteed protection is priceless.

—Daphne Nikolopoulos, editorial director

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Laguiole grill set ($398), Terrain, Anthropologie, anthropologie.com

LOW AND SLOW

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto ($30), barbecue sauce trio ($30), Franklin Barbecue, franklinbarbecue.com

When it comes to grilling, I prefer to keep the utensils simple. Made by a renowned French knifemaker, Terrain’s set contains a grill fork, knife, and tongs made from Swedish Sandvik stainless steel and wood, all rolled in a leather case for elegant storage and travel. It’s an easy-to-use set for flipping, slicing, piercing, and more.

When my husband and I visited Austin, Texas, we waited in line for three hours to dine at Franklin Barbecue. I’m not proud to admit it, but it’s something I’d do again in a heartbeat. In the meantime, we settle for re-creating Aaron Franklin’s word-renowned brisket (to the best of our ability) using his cookbook and sauces. If all else fails, it’s now available to order via goldbelly.com too. —Mary Murray, executive editor

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1. REBEL GIRL Anita Ko safety pin earring with pink sapphires set in 18-karat rose gold, $1,050. The Webster, Miami (thewebster.com)

2. MARQUEE MOON Colette Oberon earrings with diamonds and lapis set in 18-karat white gold, $9,410. (colettejewelry.com)

3. TEENAGE ANARCHIST Ali Weiss safety pin earring with black diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $400. (aliweissjewelry.com)

4. WAITING ROOM Versace safety pin brooch finished in Tribute Gold, $225. (versace.com)

5. BASKET CASE Zoë Chicco safety pin medium curb chain bracelet with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $1,350. (zoechicco.com)

6. LUST FOR LIFE Aaron Basha safety pin and chain with diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $7,600. (aaronbasha.com)

set in 14-karat gold, $1,350. gold, $7,600.

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7. I WANNA BE SEDATED La Enovesé safety pin earrings in 18-karat vermeil, $168. (laenovesedesigns.com)

8. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN The Last Line safety pin ring with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $895. (thisisthelast.com)

9. ROCK THE CASBAH Provident Jewelry safety pin ring with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $2,500. Provident Jewelry locations (providentjewelry.com)

10. ONE WAY OR ANOTHER Jacob & Co. safety pin cuff bracelet with diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $12,700. (saksfifth avenue.com) STYLE

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As the days get longer and steamier, fun in the sun is sure to beckon. Hit the beach, pool, or water with a beauty bag stocked with goodies that accentuate a sun-kissed glow, moisturize bronzed skin and salty locks, and excite those “ready for summer” senses: Yon-Ka Paris Huile Delicieuse, a nourishing body and hair oil with sunflower, sesame, and baobab oils ($64, shop.yonkausa.com); Ilia DayLite Highlighting Powder in Decades ($34, Sephora locations); Truly Barbie Whipped Body Butter, a light-

as-air cream with acai berries, matcha, and vegan collagen booster ($40, trulybeauty.com); Olita Beach Be Gone Sand Remover in Tangerine ($15, olitashop.com); Sol de Janeiro

Bum Bum Body Firmeza Firming & Debloating Body Oil ($52) and Rio Radiance Perfume Mist with notes of solar tuberose and leite de coco ($38, Sephora locations); and Benefit Cosmetics Beach Vacay Butter Balm for lips ($19) and limited-edition Wanderful World Hoola + Shellie Cheek Duo ($24, benefitcosmetics.com). —Abigail Duffy

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NOUVEAU NEW ORLEANS

DISCOVER A DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE BIG EASY, WHERE NEW ADVENTURES AND TRIED-AND-TRUE FAVORITES AWAIT

Despite its historic reputation, New Orleans is a city in constant evolution. Part of the thrill of such a destination is the promise of duality, where you can plant one foot in the past and another in the future. Dine at a modern Mexican restaurant then catch a show at a jazz joint that dates to the 1950s. Discover the city’s cultural heritage via interactive displays at Vue Orleans before savoring a Sazerac at Peychaud’s cocktail bar and embarking on a ghost tour. Or simply post up on a veranda and soak in the sounds of the city as you scroll through social media to decide where to grab lunch (but hurry, because Turkey and the Wolf’s stoner-friendly sandwiches often sell out).

Such a veranda—and then some—can be found at Hotel Saint Vincent (saintvincentnola.com). MML Hospitality resurrected this circa-1861 building (which had its first life as an orphanage) and debuted the hotel in June 2021. From the red brick to the

wrought iron, many of the original exterior architectural flourishes remain. Inside, however, sophisticated Italian decadence commingles with mid-century furnishings and cool ’70s elements such as vintage Murano glass chandeliers. There’s a hint of hedonism across the 75 rooms and suites, all unique in their layouts but inclusive of retro-tiled bathrooms awash in a custom psychedelic wallpaper by Voutsa.

The Italian vibes continue at the on-site San Lorenzo restaurant, while the adjacent Elizabeth Street Café serves French-Vietnamese fare with a Creole tinge. Think: a fried shrimp banh mi with Cajun hot sauce, plus daily special macarons like orange Creamsicle and mint chocolate chip. You can also get your cocktail on—a beloved Big Easy pastime no matter the era—at the Paradise Lounge, Chapel Club, or poolside bar.

One of Hotel Saint Vincent’s draws is its location within the Lower Garden District. Not only is this neighborhood supremely walkable, but it’s far enough from the more touristy corners to remain insulated from the intense crowds. However, should the French Quarter call, it is just a quick Uber or trolley ride away.

Highlights within the Garden District itself range from gallery hopping to ogling nineteenth-century mansions and side-hall homes. Along the way, pop in and out of local watering holes like The Bower and

Barrel Proof before a dinner reservation at Lengua Madre (lenguamadre nola.com). This spot by chef Ana Castro has garnered an avalanche of accolades, including being named one of Bon Appetit’s best new restaurants in America and landing on The New York Times’ 2021 list of the country’s 50 most delicious and vibrant restaurants. Herself a 2023 James Beard nominee for Best Chef: South, Castro crafts multicourse tasting menus that change seasonally, reflect her Mexican heritage, and celebrate Southern ingredients. The meal is a surprise—with the menu only presented at the end—but recent highlights have included a traditional quesadilla with crawfish gobernador and trout roe, and octopus with salsa negra, little gem lettuce, and a coffee-forward aioli.

To get the full scope of Southern cooking, head to the nearby Southern Food & Beverage Museum (southernfood.org). Belly up to the circa-1850s bar pulled from one of New Orleans’ oldest restaurants, peruse the Galerie d’Absinthe, or learn about the city’s rich culinary history, from red beans and rice to Popeyes and beyond. The museum also hosts cooking classes that provide a hands-on introduction to such staples as jambalaya and gumbo.

One woman who is becoming synonymous with New Orleans cuisine—in the same vein as Emeril Lagasse, Leah Chase, and Willie Mae Seaton—is Nina Compton. A Top Chef finalist and 2023 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Chef, Compton operates two NOLA restau-

THREE WAYS TO JAZZ IT UP

1. PRESERVATION HALL: Order your tickets early to attend an intimate jazz show at this historic venue, where an unassuming facade gives way to a living room–style performance space. These concerts truly feel like casual jam sessions between friends—that is, if your friends were some of the South’s foremost musicians. (preservationhall.com)

2. BLUE NILE: Accent an evening out on Frenchmen Street with a late-night visit to Blue Nile. Catch New Orleans native and trumpeter extraordinaire Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers at this hot spot every Friday. (bluenilelive.com)

3. RIVER CRUISE: For some jazz with a sweet breeze,

rants: Bywater American Bistro and Compère Lapin (comperelapin.com), which translates to “brother rabbit,” a figure in Caribbean and Creole folktales. This reference alludes to Compton’s playful marriage of the two cultures as seen in dishes such as hamachi tartare with jerk pineapple and fried okra, her signature curried goat served atop sweet potato gnocchi and garnished with cashews, and her addictive scialatielli, which eats like a Creole carbonara, dotted with crawfish and andouille.

Compère Lapin is part of the city’s Ware-

you cannot beat a river cruise. The New Orleans Steamboat Company hosts sailings along the Mississippi River, complete with views of the city, a jazz trio, and options for lunch, brunch, and dinner add-ons. (steamboatnatchez.com)

house Arts District, which is also home to attractions including the National World War II Museum, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and Mardi Gras World, where you can check out the event’s famous floats year-round. For a more off-the-beaten-path stop, walk to the other side of the French Quarter to visit Studio Be (studiobenola.com). The resident gallery for artist Brandan “BMike” Odums, Studio Be covers some 35,000 square feet and boasts floorto-ceiling artworks that reflect the spirit of New Orleans and those who call it home.

Speaking of spirits, few American cities have as much ghost lore as New Orleans. If you have a penchant for spooky stuff and plan to explore the French Quarter, do so on a ghost tour. Given the destination’s association with hauntings, vampire sightings, and everything voodoo, there’s no shortage of companies offering these types of experiences both day and night. A standout is NOLA Historic Tours and its Haunted French Quarter Tour (tourneworleans.com). Start at the icon-

ic St. Louis Cathedral to hear the tale of Père Dagobert, followed by stories of the Ursuline Convent’s casket girls, the gregarious ghoul who demands his own table at Muriel’s restaurant, and the city’s most notorious murderess, Madame Delphine LaLaurie.

The LaLaurie Mansion, like much of New Orleans, has grown beyond its physical constraints to occupy a distinct place in the imaginations of travelers. The mansion’s insidious reputation has attracted tourists for generations, and the city’s promise of debauchery continues to entice. But should you choose to explore beyond Bourbon Street, you’ll find that New Orleans never plays anything the same way twice. (neworleans.com) «

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ADRENALINE RUSH

To quote the nineteenth-century British poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.”

In this famous sonnet, Browning is praising her significant other. Had she been around today, she might have directed her adoration toward a far more exciting source—say, BMW’s astonishing new iX M60 electric SUV.

No words—not even those from one of the English language’s most eloquent bards—can come close to adequately describing the eyeball-watering, punch-in-the-solar-plexus way this family five-door spears down the road. That being said, allow me to explain what I love about this SUV that thinks it’s a supercar.

First, a little background. In November 2020, BMW revealed its all-new, all-electric iX xDrive50. Its look was a tad divisive, complete with a massively swollen upright kidney grille, origami-esque bodywork, and an interior George Jetson would love. Fast-forward to

Spring 2022 (about the time when iX hate mail had started to subside) and BMW unveiled the kind of magic the pros at its M for Motorsport division are capable of.

Enter the iX M60, a $108,900 electrified bundle of fun that is nothing less than the automotive equivalent of riding Space Mountain and the Daytona Beach Slingshot at the same time.

Visually, the M division amped up the drama with new 21- and 22-inch rims, blue M-

branded brake calipers, and blacked-out M60 badges. The main change, however, is beneath that aerodynamic skin. While the front electric motor is the same, the rear one got a serious increase in electrons, bringing the combined output to 610 hp and 749 lbft. When launch control is activated, that latter figure jumps to 811.

If you’ve never experienced this type of insta-torque from a high-powered electric

vehicle, go test drive an M60 right now. It’s just a pedal push away from full-on warp speed. Even better: The M60 delivers this intergalactic thrust with zero noise and no gear shifts breaking up the action. Click a stopwatch and you’ll see zero to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, with no lull until the speedo needle shows 155.

Speed doesn’t come at the expense of battery range either. On a full charge, the M60 can whir along for 280 miles. BMW will also give you two years of complimentary charging at any Electrify America station, where 30 minutes of juice into the 111-kWh lithiumion battery should add 200 miles of range.

This iX boasts tighter handling courtesy of enhanced dual-axle air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and electric-assist steering. And with the low center of gravity that comes with having a battery pack mounted low under the floor, this new M carves curves like it’s running on invisible rails and rides surprisingly smoothly for such a performance-focused machine.

POWER FILE

PRICE: FROM $108,900

ENGINE: TWIN ELECTRIC MOTORS POWER: 610 HP TORQUE: UP TO 811 LB-FT RANGE: APPROX. 280 MILES

0-60: 3.6 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 155 MPH LENGTH/ WIDTH: 195/77 INCHES

WEIGHT: 5,769 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT MIGHT JUST BE THE ULTIMATE ELECTRIC DRIVING MACHINE.

With no pesky internal combustion engine up front, the cabin floors are flatter than Kansas and the legroom is positively limo-like. Luxe materials—including the open-pore walnut panel on the center console, the crystal glass controls, and the clear-to-opaque panoramic glass roof—help to justify the lofty sticker price. Sprawling across the dash is the

iX’s curved screen display, with its 14.9-inch digital gauge cluster and 12.3-inch central touchscreen. But be warned: You may have to enroll in a college-level computer course to get the hang of the iDrive 8 command screens. Tech demands notwithstanding, I’ve counted at least 20 ways to love this fast and feisty BMW. Your turn, Ms. Browning. «

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Taste of ITALY

INVICTUS YACHTS’ LUXURIOUS NEW FLAGSHIP IS THE BELLA MACCHINA OF THE SEAS

If it were any more Italian, Invictus Yachts’ brand-new flagship TT460 weekender would run on Chianti Classico, blast Andrea Bocelli from its speakers, and use spaghetti as mooring lines.

Built in Roccelletta di Borgia, this axe-bowed cruiser comes with the kind of handcrafted luxury features you’re more likely to find in a high-end boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. The sun pad cushions, for example, are held down with hand-stitched belts and engraved buckles that wouldn’t look out of place on a Prada handbag. Check the options box, and you too can protect your Invictus against that slimy, barnacle-encrusted dock piling with a set of fenders wrapped in cream leather. Even by the standards of such high-luxe Italian builders as Riva, Azimut, and Benetti, this Invictus stands out.

The TT460 excels in its impressive deck space, as well. Deep side decks make it a breeze to sashay from the cockpit to the sun pad on

the bow. In the cockpit, there are twin sofas with a pair of teak tables that join to accommodate groups of eight or so. Two fold-down terraces make for great dive boards and expand those water views from the dining table. On the back deck there’s another sun pad and steps that lead to the hydraulically lowering swim platform. At the push of a button, the sun pad rises to reveal a tender garage.

Should you want to spend the night, the TT460’s accommodations are surprisingly spacious. The beautifully finished cabin can be configured with the forward part either as a salon with a big sofa or as

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PRICE: FROM $830,000 LENGTH:

46 FEET, 8 INCHES BEAM: 14

FEET, 5 INCHES POWER: 2 X VOLVO IPS 650 TOP SPEED:

35 KNOTS WEIGHT: 14.8 TONS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE THIS ITALIAN STALLION MIGHT JUST BE THE COOLEST DAYBOAT MONEY CAN BUY.

a separate master suite with a leatherwrapped double bed. Both layouts come with a second restricted-headroom cabin under the cockpit with twin beds that slide together, plus a bathroom with a separate shower and designer fixtures like a vessel sink.

This new Invictus also boasts a headspinning exterior from the drawing board of Christian Grande. Yes, there are plenty of blunt, axe-shaped bows out there. But the TT’s has added visual drama with contrasting colors and stainless-edged, three-quarter-length hull windows. The stainlessframed windshield and carbon-fiber hardtop that flows off it are gorgeous, and the wing-like panel in the top that rises to direct cooling air to the helm looks like something off a Lamborghini supercar.

Sadly, there are no screaming Lamborghini V12s spinning the props. The 460 comes with a pair of 650-hp Volvo D6 turbo diesels driving forward-facing IPS pod drives. With its smooth, wave-slicing, stepped hull, the 460 can lift on to the plane in just 7 seconds and hit a top speed of close to 35 knots. Those 6-cylinder Volvos are economical too, especially at a relaxed 20-knot cruise speed.

As for pricing, this flagship TT460 (which made its debut at the recent Miami International Boat Show) starts at around $830,000, though those leather fenders will no doubt bump up the price. Want smaller? Invictus also offers a similarly sleek TT420 and TT280, along with an open-top GT series in 37, 32, and 28 feet.

But nothing can compare with the posh appeal of the new TT460. Take it for a couple trips around the bay, and you’ll be speaking Italian like De Niro in The Godfather Part II in no time.

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Miami-Dade farms are focusing on growing smaller,smarter, and more sustainable crops

arming might not spring to mind when you think of the Magic City. But maybe it should: Miami-Dade County is Florida’s largest producer of sweet potatoes, okra, and avocados, and the No. 2 producer of sweet corn and squash. And then there’s the economic impact. Agriculture employs more than 20,000 people countywide and produces more than $2.7 billion in sales, accord-

ing to Miami-Dade County’s Office of Regulatory and Economic Resources.

Those numbers are bolstered by industrial farms that grow mass quantities of produce. But don’t overlook Miami-Dade’s small farms—including Imagine Farms in Little Haiti and Tiny Farm in Homestead—which grow lettuce, herbs, vegetables, and more that are not only good for you, but good for the earth.

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For the owners of Little Haiti’s Imagine Farms, it was a full-circle moment. As kids, the Miami natives had pushed shopping carts around the store (which was then a Publix). Suddenly, it was the place where their product was being sold to the general public.

Fast-forward two years, and their greens are available at Aventura’s Plum Market and Kosher Kingdom, and the Village Market on Fisher Island, and served on dishes at hot spots like the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1 Hotel South Beach, the Pritikin Longevity Center, Boia De, Michael’s Genuine, and Zak the Baker.

The sisters were inspired to start farming after Merkle’s successful battle with cancer.

pair and their staff to produce 365 days a year and maintain perennially ideal conditions.

To get growing, Imagine Farms partnered with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences extensions in Hillsborough County and Miami-Dade County, and received support from the Florida Department of Agriculture. Then, they brought on Australian wellness celebrity ebration. In the produce

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Working with a contractor, they purchased a shipping container and built an indoor, hydroponic farm fueled by light, water (using 97 percent less than traditional farming), and minerals. The 2,400 square feet of growing space is indoors, allowing the

Joe Cross, known for his documentary, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, to help raise funds to expand the farm. They also recruited expert farmers from around the country who marry traditional farming with new technology. Merkle and Arnold point to their network of fellow small farmers throughout Miami-Dade County (and beyond) as a source of support and encouragement.

“There’s such an amazing, supportive community out here and we were able to really flourish,” Arnold says.

Imagine Farms currently has 14 varieties of lettuce in rotation, as well as herbs, microgreens, watercress, and gourmet mushrooms. Their crop list has been carefully curated;

the sisters say they only want to work with the crunchiest, sweetest, and most tender types.

Kyle Cummings is the numbers guy and CEO at Imagine Farms, but he shares the sisters’ passion for “fresh, clean, healthy ways to grow produce locally.”

“I believe in the industry, I believe in the product,” Cummings says. “It’s not going away, it’s not a fad. Controlled-environment agriculture is basically the cutting edge.”

Arnold agrees, and wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s cool that we’re creating this legacy for future generations,” she says.

(imaginefarms.com)

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For Roberto Grossman, farmer in chief at Homestead’s Tiny Farm, size is a mindset. Sure, his growing field measures only threequarters of an acre. But now in its fifth season, Tiny Farm has exponentially expanded its yield since Grossman tucked his first seed into the earth.

A first-generation farmer, Grossman says he’s always been drawn to nature and getting his hands dirty. Pair that with his growing dis-

satisfaction for the industrial food production process, and you can begin to see why he wanted to try to grow his own food. To educate himself and better understand the business, Grossman says he listened to podcasts, read books, and visited other farms.

“I started a garden in the back of my house,” he says. “That’s where the name Tiny Farm comes from.”

Grossman brought his homegrown produce

to the office to share with coworkers (he used to work in marketing) and it was a hit. Eventually, he decided to become a full-time farmer. He rented land from a local family and Tiny Farm was born. Today, he leads a team of five who grow more than 40 varieties of vegetables, from tomatoes and eggplants to kale and cauliflower. Locals can participate in the farm’s CSA (community-supported agriculture) program or dine at Miami-area restaurants that

use Grossman’s produce, including Mandolin, Itamae, Ariete, and Macchialina.

“You can always find people who support your vision and your project, and they’ll lend you a hand,” Grossman says. “I’m producing food for a dozen restaurants, a CSA, and a farmers market.”

Still, Grossman says, his farm and its impact is “tiny in the grand scheme of things.” No matter how big his operation gets, Grossman pledges to stay true to his ideals: making only a positive impact on the environment and the people who work the land. That means competitive wages and earth-friendly practices. “We do everything by hand. Zero fossil fuels. No machine is operated by gas in the field.”

As for the future, Grossman will only hint at bigger things to come. “There are some plans in the works,” he says, coyly. (tinyfarm miami.com)

Not ready to start farming your own food? Here are three spots where you can try on the vibe for the weekend.

Kna Berry F m, Homestead

It’s been said that there are only two seasons in Miami-Dade: when the Knaus Berry Farm bakery is open, and when it’s closed (during the summer months). But come November, you can bet folks will be making the trek west for the farm’s famous strawberry shakes and cinnamon rolls, plus the seemingly endless fields of u-pick strawberries and tomatoes. Pro tip: Bring home a few dozen extra cinnamon rolls and store them in your freezer to reheat at your leisure. Thank us later when your kitchen is filled with the warm scents of cinnamon and vanilla. (knausberryfarm.com)

Pinto's F m Redland

If it’s farm critters you crave, make your way to Pinto’s Farm (just across the street from Monkey Jungle). Goat yoga sessions for all ages aside, kids can enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, and feeding encounters with an array of adorable animals from exotic Muntjac deer and Fennec foxes to common cuddly creatures like ponies, pigs, bunnies, donkeys, and more. (pintosfarms.com)

The Berry F m, Homestead

What isn’t there to do at The Berry Farm? With acres of sunflowers blooming year-round (pick them yourself for $1 per stem), strawberry fields bursting with u-pick fruit by the pound from December through March, tractor-fueled farm tours, plus a kid-friendly obstacle course, bounce floor, playground, and giant hay barrel stack (complete with tunnels), this is your go-to spot for family fun and Instagram-worthy escapades. (visittheberryfarm.com)

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veganism has gone mainstream. Once relegated to the counterculture, the vegan lifestyle is gaining steam among the general public, with millions of Americans reporting that they eat a primarily plant-based diet and the market for plant-based alternatives to animal foods growing into a multibillion-dollar industry.

Everyone has their own reasons for embarking upon a plant-based path. While many vegans cite animal rights, another leading factor is the detrimental impact that meat and dairy production has on the environment. This industry accounts for as much as 60 percent of agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford, who tout following a vegan diet as the “single biggest way” to reduce one’s carbon footprint. From a health perspective, numerous studies have found that a vegan diet is a cost-effective and low-risk way to both prevent and alleviate high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.

But not all vegan foods are created equal. Take Oreos, for example. Though they’re not made with dairy or meat, these treats are certainly not doing much to lower cholesterol or mitigate diabetes. This is one of the primary distinctions between vegan and whole-food, plant-based diets: While the former

PLANT EATER’S GLOSSARY

Vegan: One who abstains from consuming food that comes from animals such as meat, eggs, fish, or dairy products, as well as using any products derived from animals (such as leather) or tested on animals.

Raw vegan: A subcategory of veganism that also involves eliminating foods that require cooking and highly processed foods. Raw vegans eat foods either completely raw or heated at temperatures below 118 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plant-based: A diet that either solely or primarily consists of plants such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, and whole grains. Those who take a whole-foods approach to eating plant-based avoid highly processed foods.

can include highly processed imitations of meats and cheeses, the latter prioritizes eating minimally processed foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. And although vegans abstain from all animal products and byproducts, those who follow plant-based diets opt to primarily eat plants but may not eliminate animal products altogether. Whether it be for morality or to delay mortality, more and more Americans are vegan-curious. And while South Florida—with its sizeable Hispanic population and penchant for lechon—may not be top of mind when it comes to vegan utopias, the region is making headway, with restaurateurs creating more vegan menu items and new vegan eateries, bakeries, and delis opening to meet demand.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to travel the world and go to these vegan communities, and I would say South Florida ranks in the top 10,” says Sean Russell, who founded the vegan directory and app SoFlo Vegans in 2017. “What sets South Florida apart from anywhere else in the world—because of our geographic location and being the gateway to the Americas—is we have a lot of Latin-inspired vegan restaurants, and the Caribbean influences are felt in the vegan options down here as well.”

Read on to learn more about vegan cuisine and discover plant-based culinary highlights from across South Florida.

Vegetarian: One who abstains from eating meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. While there are subcategories within a vegetarian diet, most vegetarians (like vegans) do not eat products or byproducts of slaughter, but they will consume animal products such as eggs, dairy, and honey.

Flexitarian: A “flexible” approach to vegetarianism. A flexitarian will primarily eat vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, and whole grains, but might also eat meat on occasion.

Omnivore: Someone who eats animals, animal byproducts, and plants.

Protein: Substances made up of amino-acid residues linked together by peptide bonds, elements, and a variety of essential biological compounds such as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies. The National Academy of Medicine recommends adults eat 7 grams of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight each day.

Amino acids: The primary components of proteins that are synthesized by living cells or obtained as essential dietary components.

Organic: Per the USDA, produce that is labeled as “certified organic” has been grown in soil free of prohibited substances including synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Have you recently embraced a plant-based diet? We demystify the lifestyle and spotlight where to go to satiate cravings while keeping vegan.

P NT-BASEDpointers

Three tips from chef David Lee of Planta and Planta Queen

Ever since the Toronto-based vegan restaurant Planta and later its Asian-inspired sister, Planta Queen, entered the South Florida food scene, vegans and omnivores alike have been singing its praises with their mouths full of elevated plant-centric iterations of bao buns, udon noodles, truffle fries, pizza, carbonara, and even sushi. Currently, the restaurant group operates Planta locations in West Palm Beach and South Beach and Planta Queen locations in Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale.

“Our mission is to reinvent and revitalize the plant-based dining experience,” says executive chef David Lee. “Coconut Grove, South Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach all have different demographics, but we’re really grateful to the community as a whole and the impact they’ve allowed us to make.”

For Lee, eating plant-based gives him “more energy” and allows him to “think sharper.” It’s not just a specific dish or menu, but a lifestyle he’s proud to promote and introduce to omnivore diners.

Demand quality produce.

“Ingredients are very important. They tell the story. If you buy crappy ingredients, you’re going to tell a crappy story. [At Planta] we obsess about vegetables for obvious reasons. I’m a firm believer that you have to be the fussiest client so that you get the best. When you buy a great ingredient, you can let it speak for itself.”

Experiment with new, seasonal ingredients.

“For instance, citrus in Florida tastes amazing. I can go to Canada, and it just doesn’t taste the same. So, the first step is to go to the farmers market. I have so much respect for all the little purveyors that are out there, and we try to support them as much as we can. Then buy the fruits and vegetables, cook them, and experiment with them. I have the greatest job in the world because I get to research, look for, and work with all these great ingredients. Bringing them to the table is really rewarding.”

Don’t rush the process.

Cooking vegan at home? Lee shares some advice to help you get started. (plantarestaurants.com) 1 3 2

“There’s a big misconception about the time it takes to cook [plant-based cuisine]. For instance, we have 10 ingredients in our burger, and they’re all natural. When you look at a regular burger, it’s just basically one ingredient: red meat. But we have to cook all 10 ingredients that we put inside, handle it, mix it. In the end, we get a great product.”

THE SCIENCE BEHIND EATING PLANT-BASED VEGAN POWER

A resident of Pompano Beach, Geoff Palmer has led a plant-based lifestyle for more than 30 years. He is the founder and CEO of natural sports nutrition company Clean Machine, which presents the Vegan Health and Fitness Expo and the World Vegan Bodybuilding Championships at the Broward County Convention Center. Ranked by Plant-Based News as one of the 100 most influential vegans in the world, Palmer is a self-described “science geek” who takes to Facebook Live every week to debunk many of the misconceptions associated with a plant-based diet. Here, he offers insight into vegan nutrition. (cleanmachineonline.com)

Aventura: What are the most important nutrients in a vegan diet?

Palmer: I know the typical response would be protein. Although protein is important, to be

honest, polyphenols are probably the most impor tant. Polyphenols are a class of phytonutrients. They exist only in the plant kingdom and include most of your antioxidants, catechins, and all these different things with very powerful healing properties. They’re also prebiotic, so they feed our bacteria and then break them down into other metabolites that do wonderful things for weight loss, brain health, and eye health.

Is getting adequate protein a big concern in a vegan diet?

There is no real protein deficiency in the United States. In fact, 95 percent of Americans are fiber deficient, and fiber only comes from plants. I understand a lot of people, when switching to a vegan diet, will want to try the vegan versions of their favorite comfort foods … but if you’re serious about your health and nutrition, and if you’re wanting to add muscle and lose body fat, it’s best to keep a wholefoods, plant-based diet as much as you can. You’ll cover your nutritional needs.

[For muscle gain] make sure you hit 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. For example, I weigh about 180 to 190 pounds, so that’s about 120 grams of protein per day. That ends up to be about 30 grams of protein per meal if you’re consuming four meals a day. It’s so easy: A peanut butter and jelly sandwich

For concentrated forms of plant protein, Palmer recommends legumes, grains such as quinoa, nuts, and seeds. Among legumes, he cites lentils, white beans, and black beans as having the highest amount of protein per gram.

on whole grain bread is 30 grams of protein, a stir-fry easily has 30 grams of protein, a good-sized bowl of oatmeal with some nuts and pumpkin seeds is 30 grams of protein. It’s not as hard as most people think.

Do vegans build muscle differently than omnivores?

It has to do with the amount of inflammation. Plants are naturally alkaline. Proteins are naturally acidic. When you work out, you produce lactic acid. The acid has to be equalized by alkalinity. So, vegans recover much faster and can build stronger and healthier muscle than people on an omnivore diet. So [it’s] just the opposite of what people think that you can’t build muscle; you actually build it a lot better and stronger on a plant-based diet because of the alkalinity. Some bodybuilders who still don’t want to go plant-based are [consuming] baking soda because it’s super alkaline, to try to replicate or reproduce the effects of a plant-based diet.

Love Life Café

Veronica Menin and Diego Tosoni run this bright and cheery café in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. From breakfast sandwiches to pizzas to hearty grain bowls, the menu is completely plant-based yet versatile enough to accommodate any eater. Just ask Payal Doshi, who runs the popular @vegansofmiami Instagram account. “I took my husband, who is a carnivore, and he loved it there,” she says. As for herself, Doshi recommends any of the café’s pizzas, which are topped with a Parmesan substitute and can be made with gluten-free crust. Regardless of what you order, save room for dessert. “They have the best carrot cake,” Doshi adds. (lovelifecafe.com)

HIT LIST Vegan

Where to try the most droolworthy plant-based cuisine in South Florida

Manna Life Food

Since 2016, this inconspicuous eatery inside the historic Alfred Dupont building in downtown Miami has been a staple among the neighborhood’s hungry workforce—regardless of their dietary restrictions—who are often looking for a meal that won’t induce a food coma yet will keep them full until dinnertime. It’s a fine line to walk, but Manna Life Food does it, offering a robust vegan and gluten-free menu with smoothies, bowls, seafood-less “ceviche” made with oyster mushrooms and coconut meat, and more than eight types of vegan arepas. “The peanut butter and jelly arepa is my favorite,” says vegan bodybuilder Torre Washington, who lives in Tamarac. “Everything there is super organic and just so good.” (mannalifefood.com)

BROWARD COUNTY

The Rabbit Hole

The decadence of barbecued meat is hard to replicate. While the scent of The Rabbit Hole’s cuisine in Pompano Beach is enough to ruin anyone’s vegan streak, the good news is you won’t have to: Everything on the menu, from the Southern barbecue platter to the jerk chicken and the surf and turf dinner, is completely plant-based. When the cravings for comfort food staples hit (think: mac and cheese, cornbread, fried okra, and shrimp po’boys), The Rabbit Hole promises to quash them without compromising your plant-based beliefs. (therabbithole.life)

PS Green Vegan Express

AFTER GETTING HIS START AS A KID IN HIS FATHER’S RESTAURANT IN ARGENTINA, CHEF JOSÉ PABLO LUQUE WORKED IN SOME OF THE MOST RESPECTED VEGAN KITCHENS IN SOUTH FLORIDA, INCLUDING PLANT AND HOLI VEGAN KITCHEN, BEFORE LAUNCHING PS GREEN VEGAN EXPRESS IN 2020. FROM THE OPEN KITCHEN AT HIS CAFÉ ON OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LUQUE DOES IT ALL—INCLUDING WHIP UP BLUEBERRY AND LEMON ZEST PANCAKES, HEARTY LENTIL SOUPS, BARBECUE JACKFRUIT BURRITOS, CHIMICHURRI-MARINATED TEMPEH TACOS, AND HIS VEGAN TAKE ON THE CLASSIC BLT. (PSGREENVEGAN.COM)

Darbster

NAMED IN HONOR OF THE OWNERS’ POODLE, DARBY, THIS WEST PALM BEACH RESTAURANT PANDERS TO PATRONS AND THEIR FOUR-LEGGED COMPANIONS. DARBSTER SERVES PLANT-BASED VERSIONS OF CLASSIC DISHES SUCH AS “CHICK’N” PARMIGIANA, AS WELL AS ELEVATED VEGAN ORIGINALS LIKE EGGPLANT “SCALLOPS.” SINCE 2009, THE RESTAURANT HAS COMBINED THE ARTISTRY OF A FRENCH TWEEZER KITCHEN WITH THE ETHICS OF AN ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, WITH ALL PROFITS BENEFITING THE DARBSTER FOUNDATION, WHICH FUNDS SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS AND ASSISTS WITH OTHER ANIMAL ISSUES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. “THEIR BRUNCH IS REALLY GOOD, AND EVERYTHING ON THEIR LUNCH MENU IS GREAT,” ALEXANDRE SAYS. “BUT I REALLY LOVE THEIR DINNER STAPLES, AND THE EGGPLANT SCALLOPS OVER MASHED POTATOES WITH BOK CHOY ARE REALLY, REALLY GOOD. I’VE ORDERED THAT MEAL MORE THAN ANYTHING—EVER.” (DARBSTER.COM)

PALM BEACH COUNTY

La Chia Vegana

South Florida has a sizeable Hispanic population, and when immigrants or first-generation Americans consider a strictly vegan lifestyle, letting go of the meaty platos tipicos reminiscent of home and family is no small ask. But chef Jennifer Rosa of La Chia Vegana doesn’t want you to. From her cozy café tucked inside the City Soccer indoor sports facility in West Palm Beach, she whips up plant-based iterations of Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, loaded arepas, and Mexican street corn, plus original creations such as a café con leche parfait and a Latino bowl packed with pico de gallo, black beans, and rice. Come November she offers “jacfurkey,” “shicken” pot pie, and mushroom gravy to order—a feat South Florida vegans can all give thanks for. “It’s this little hole-in-the-wall place, but everything’s perfect,” says West Palm Beacher Anuella Alexandre, who chronicles her plant-based lifestyle on her blog, The Green Goddess Diary (@lachiavegana)

Dina’s Vegan Deli

Chef Dina Lauro is proof that while you can’t take the Philly out of the girl, you can certainly take the cheese and steak out of the Philly cheesesteak. Lauro is the granddaughter of a Philadelphia steak and hoagie shop owner, so serving an authentic Philly cheesesteak is part of her family legacy, but she also wanted to use clean and healthy ingredients. Though her Riviera Beach deli serves vegan Italian hoagies and Buffalo cheese fries, the Philly cheesesteak is the bestseller; it’s made with seitan “steak” and vegan cheese whiz, and topped with fried onions, hot peppers, and ketchup. “The Philly cheesesteak is the bomb, and their loaded fries are so good,” Washington says. Alexandre concurs: “I don’t believe in cheat days, but if I have a girlfriend in town who’s not vegan [and] we want to eat junk food and have a good time, this is the place where we always want to go.” (dinasvegandeli.com)

THE ART of the Plant-Based Patty

THE ULTIMATE VEGAN ITERATIONS OF AN AMERICAN STAPLE

Snail Mail, United States Burger Service (USBS)

“United States Burger Service is a little vendor inside The Citadel food hall in Little River, and they make my hands-down favorite burger in Miami, but I love how their veggie burger [the Snail Mail] isn’t just an afterthought,” says Ryan Pfeffer, an omnivore food critic and senior editor at Infatuation Miami. “They make just about everything in-house, from the spectacular little potato bun to their beautiful cheese sauce. The veggie patty they use could probably fool me into thinking I’m eating beef if I wasn’t paying close attention.” (usbsmia.com)

Junkie, Vegan Junkie

Vegan Junkie has “a food truck at the Art of Coffee Café in Dania Beach, and they’re known for their plant-based burgers,” says Doshi of Vegans of Miami. “My favorite thing is their patty, which is made in-house. I really like the way they use beans to solidify the patty, and that makes it so delicious.” The Junkie burger is made with a “superfood” patty, melted cheddar “cheeze,” grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and the signature Junkie sauce. (veganjunkieburgers.com)

The Dope Burger, Dope Vegan

“Of course, you have a lot of restaurants that have [plantbased] burgers on their menu, but there are not a lot of [vegan] places in West Palm Beach that really only focus on burgers,” SoFlo Vegans’ Sean Russell says of the Dope Vegan. The Dope Burger is served on a brioche bun and packed with a plant-based patty, vegan cheese, vegan bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomatoes, and dripping in their homemade Dope sauce. (eatdopevegan.com)

TRY THIS!

Anuella Alexandre of The Green Goddess Diary (@thegreen goddessdiary) shares a savory vegan recipe to whip up at home

Squash

INGREDIENTS

1 butternut squash

Extra-virgin olive oil (amounts specified in directions)

3 tsp. sea salt (divided)

3/4 tsp. black pepper (divided)

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. Herbs de Provence (or Italian seasoning)

6 garlic cloves (2 minced, 4 whole)

8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 tsp. Trader Joe’s Umami

Seasoning (or similar product)

1/2 tsp. dry basil

1 lb. pasta (such as Whole Foods’ organic papillon)

3 cups basil leaves

1/3 cup pine nuts

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 Hass avocado

1/3 cup Violife Shaved Parmesan “Cheese”

1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

2 tbsp. chopped basil

Lightly oil a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup and set aside. Using a sharp vegetable peeler, peel the outer layer of the butternut squash. Cut the ends off the squash and then cut down the middle lengthwise. Scrape the seeds out with a spoon and cut each half into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with 1

tbsp. olive oil before seasoning with 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, garlic powder, and Herbs De Provence. Toss until cubes are evenly seasoned. Transfer cubes to the baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until squash is tender (25 to 30 minutes).

Meanwhile, prepare the mushroom base. In a large skillet, brown the minced garlic in olive oil on medium heat. Add in the mushrooms and red bell pepper. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, umami seasoning, and dry basil. Cover and simmer until tender. Let cool uncovered. Add the pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water with an additional 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. olive oil to keep from sticking. Cook until al dente (about 9 minutes). While the pasta cooks make your pesto. In a food processor, add the basil leaves, pine nuts, whole garlic cloves, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, avocado, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Blend until combined. Drain your pasta in a colander and rinse. In a large serving dish mix your pasta, mushroom mirepoix, and pesto sauce well. Once evenly mixed, add in the squash and toss lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan “cheese.” Garnish with cherry tomatoes and chopped basil before serving.

DON’T FORGET Dessert

Butter, cream, and eggs are staples in many dessert recipes, but these South Florida bakeries are enabling vegans to indulge their sweet tooth

Parlour Vegan Bakery

With two cafés in Plantation and East Boca Raton, Parlour Vegan Bakery serves vegan lattes, including a brown butter white chocolate latte with coconut whipped cream and caramel sugar bits, as well as “beef” empanadas, chocolate salted caramel and peanut butter doughnuts, carrot cupcakes topped with frosting and cinnamon crumbs, a chocolate chip cookie dough cookie sandwich, and guava and cheese pastelitos (parlourvegan.com)

Bunnie Cakes

IN A BUBBLEGUM PINK STORE IN DOWNTOWN DORAL, MARIANA CORTEZ WHIPS UP VEGAN THREE-LAYER AND BUNDT CAKES, PLUS MORE THAN 15 FLAVORS OF CUPCAKES, INCLUDING COOKIES NO CREAM AND DULCE NO LECHE. (BUNNIECAKES.COM)

Bakery by Pamela Wasabi

From brownies and blondies to mini matcha-, rose-, and churro-flavored doughnuts, baker

Pamela Wasabi’s array of vegan sweet treats can be found at more than two dozen retailers across Miami and as far north as Jupiter. Opt for the guava and rose cheesecake, avocado key lime pie, or her thin crisp cookies, which come in such flavors as Celestial Chunk, Lavender Heaven, and Majestic Chai.

(pamela wasabi.com)

Pink Love Donuts & More

WITH OUTPOSTS IN MIAMI BEACH AND OAKLAND PARK, THIS VIBRANT SHOP IS BRIMMING WITH POP ART, SINFULLY DECADENT DOUGHNUTS, “AND MORE” (CROISSANTS, EMPANADAS, BURRITOS). THOUGH THE VEGAN OPTIONS ARE MOSTLY LIMITED TO DOUGHNUTS, THE SELECTION DOESN’T DISAPPOINT. IMAGINE: VEGAN CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS TOPPED WITH SPRINKLES, OREOS, MARSHMALLOWS, OR SLICED ALMONDS.

(PINKLOVEDONUTSANDMORE.COM)

Christopher’s Kitchen

With its bounty of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, this Palm Beach Gardens café has gained a local following for its plant-based sandwiches, pizzas, tacos, and more. But it is the kitchen’s two-page dessert menu that truly sets it apart from other vegan restaurants. Expect three types of ice cream sundaes, five flavors of ice cream shakes, two kinds of pie, 11 flavors of raw chocolates, and four types of dessert cups, not to mention doughnut holes, chocolate chip cookies, and brownie bites. (christophers kitchenfl.com)

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Haas F1 driver Romain Grosjean emerged like a phoenix from the 15-foot flames engulfing his bisected racecar at the Bahrain Grand Prix in November 2020. He walked away from the circuit with severe burns on his hands, but he was in no condition to race just five days later at the Sakhir Grand Prix (or at the Abu Grand Prix the following week). That’s when Haas F1 test/reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi took over the racing seat. The Miami native, who attended Ronald W. Reagan Senior High in Doral, had been preparing for this moment ever since he started karting as a 4 year old in Homestead, Opa-Locka, and Palm Beach. That may seem young to start driving, but Fittipaldi comes from a line of racing royalty: His grandfather is two-time Formula 1 champion and twotime Indianapolis 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi. Lineage aside, Fittipaldi says it’s about putting in the hard work.

“Everyone feels anxiety and nervousness before the race,” he says. “There’s pressure involved and you’re fighting to keep your seat and stay in the world of Formula 1. But I use the adrenaline from the anxiety and nervousness to switch on: I block everything out and forget about all the other stuff I was worrying about before getting in the car.”

This year marks Fittipaldi’s fifth season with Haas, making him even more senior than the team’s two more well-known drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg, who joined in 2022 and 2023, respectively. The Haas F1 Team itself is a young endeavor, joining the Formula 1 circuit in 2016. It’s the only Americanlicensed team currently participating in Formula 1, hinting at the country’s growing interest in the sport. In fact, the number of domestic racing circuits has tripled, with the addition of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in 2022 and the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2023.

“The enthusiasm in Miami was quite amazing,” says Guenther Steiner, team principal of the Haas F1 Team. “Miami coming on the Formula 1 calendar was the first time it became obvious to everybody that F1 has picked up in the United States.”

The planning and preparation that go into each of the season’s 23 competitions is a machine as welloiled as Haas’ cars. As soon as a new race is added to the lineup, the engineering team analyzes race data using simulators that mirror each circuit’s unique path, surface material, and aerodynamic downforce. The simulators provide accurate braking and steering wheel feedback to the drivers, who can use the information to familiarize themselves with the circuit. The team’s engineers and technicians use the data to develop critical race strategies.

At last year’s inaugural Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, Steiner says the race circuit data arrived three or four months before the event on May 8. “Something new is always more interesting than something you’ve done for the tenth time in your life,” Steiner says of the anticipation for the Miami Grand Prix.

“Obviously, once you get there it’s never like the simulator if you have a new track—you need to react pretty quickly. But the same way that you can quickly understand how to operate a new laptop, the drivers can quickly learn how to operate new cars and courses.”

There’s only a small window of pre-season testing time when teams can drive their debut racing cars with test/reserve drivers like Fittipaldi. This season, each team was allocated three days on the track in Bahrain to gauge tire usage, fuel capacity, and any other issues before the season began. Three days is not enough to really hone your craft—which underscores the importance of the simulators. “Because the track time is so limited, we do a lot of preparation on the simulator to practice on the track you’re going to race at next,” Fittipaldi explains. That’s why nearly every day that he’s not on an actual track, he’s competing with his younger brother, Formula 2 driver Enzo Fittipaldi, on a simulator at their home in London.

“It’s good to always have [my brother] close because we’ve always been very com-

petitive with each other,” he says. “The dream has always been to have both brothers in F1.”

During racing season, the Haas F1 Team mobilizes six shipping containers filled with the equipment needed to run the racing outfit, which is comprised of 60 crew members. For the Miami race, Steiner says, two 40-ton shipping containers and another 30 to 40 tons by air freight arrived prior to the team. “There are so many elements you have to have prepared,” he adds. “It’s quite sophisticated.”

The culinary team comes in first to prepare the meals for the setup crew, which arrives a week before the race to ready the team space. The management and drivers arrive Wednesday. On Friday, there’s a two-hour practice session on the track. On Saturday, there’s the qualifying session, and on Sunday, it’s race time.

“The race doesn’t last more than two hours, but that is why Formula 1 is so complex,” Steiner says. “When you get there, you have to execute the best you can.”

The physical exertion of racing is one aspect that is often overlooked, Fittipaldi says. Constant g-forces (the amount of force drivers feel due to rapid acceleration, braking, and turning) take a serious toll on drivers’ necks, lower backs, and legs. Fittipaldi stresses the importance of neck-training exercises. He says he often puts weights and resistance bands on the sides of his head to build strength.

“A lot of people don’t think racing is physical, but keeping physically fit is super important,” he says. “After a certain amount of laps, it can be hard to hold your head still. By the end of a day in a Formula 1 car, you’re destroyed and extremely tired.”

Fittipaldi has instituted his own traditions before getting in the car: He performs his warm-up stretches, drinks an espresso, and imagines everything he needs to do inside the car. He then visualizes his perfect lap.

Later, though, he visualizes his life in the coming years, manifesting a dream rooted in his heritage. “Big picture is to be able to race full-time in F1,” he says. “To do that together with my brother? That’s a lifetime dream.”

BEHIND THE “FORMULA” OF FORMULA 1

• Formula Fixers: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) oversees all Formula races, including the third-tier Formula 3, second-tier Formula 2, and firsttier Formula 1. It also establishes the “formula,” to which teams must adhere—including restrictions on the cars’ dimensions, engines, and fuel tanks.

• Tech Specs: The single-seater cars are aerodynamically designed with four wheels, an open cabin, and a 1.6-liter, V6 turbocharged engine. They must weigh a minimum of 1,645 pounds and are capable of speeds of up to 235 mph.

• Team Players: Each F1 team designs and produces a racing car every season and competes with two racing cars at every circuit—employing two racing drivers and a test/reserve driver.

• Race Season: The 2023 F1 season will feature 23 race weekends between March and November. Typically, practice sessions are held on Friday, the qualifying sessions that determine the order of the opening lineup, or “grid,” are held on Saturday, and the final race is on Sunday.

• Mile Markers: The average length of an F1 circuit is 3.1 miles, including straight stretches, turns, and corners. The average race is 190 miles long and takes roughly two hours to complete.

• Tread lightly: Refueling is not allowed during the race. However, F1 tires are only built to last between 40 to 80 miles. Throughout the race, drivers will need to “box” to allow mechanics to change the tires and make any adjustments or repairs to the car.

• Playing for Points: Ten teams and 20 drivers are participating in the 2023 season. The first 10 drivers to cross the finish line, or “checkered flag,” at each race are awarded points.

• Trophy Time: At the end of the season, the driver with the most points wins the World Drivers’ Championship. The team with the most cumulative points earned from the drivers of both of its cars wins the Constructors’ Championship.

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“JM” CORREA: THE MAGIC CITY’S COMEBACK

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The accident that claimed the life of a Formula 2 driver and grievously upended another’s career took just 14.6 seconds. It was August 31, 2019, in the second lap of the Formula 2 race at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Guiliano Alesi lost control of his car on turn 3, struck a barrier, and launched onto the track like a first, fateful domino. Ralph Boschung jammed his brakes and veered right to avoid the debris from Alesi’s car. French driver Anthoine Hubert collided with Boschung’s car and hit the barrier with so much force that he boomeranged back out onto the track. That’s when 20-year-old Ecuadorian-American driver Juan Manuel “JM” Correa hit debris from Alesi’s initial accident, lost control of his car, and T-boned Hubert’s “virtually stationary” car at 135 miles per hour.

Hubert’s injuries were fatal, and many feared Correa’s were too. He had broken bones in his feet, legs, ribs, and spine.

Fluid was filling his heart and liver. Five days after the accident, Correa’s lungs collapsed. He was placed into a medically induced coma for two weeks.

“It would have been totally fine and justified to say, ‘You know what, that’s it for me,’” Correa says. “Most people thought that’s what I was going to do—at least people who don’t know me well.”

Correa began karting competitively as a 7-year-old in Ecuador. But it wasn’t until his family moved to Miami when he was 10 years old that his trajectory into Formula races took off. After winning a series of high-profile races, including the World-Karting Championships, Correa was offered a professional contract in 2014. He was 14 years old and living alone in Italy.

“On the one side, I was very excited and glad to have a breakthrough and the unbelievable opportunity of such a contract,” he says. “But it was tough personally for me because I was homesick. I had never lived alone and had to grow up very quickly.”

The accident in Belgium nearly erased 13 years of Correa’s hard-won professional racing career. He had scaled the Formula 1 path, advancing quickly through the feeder series of Formula 4 and to GP3 (now known as Formula 3). Nine months before the accident, he had signed a contract to join Formula 2. What he calls his “naive” childhood dream of winding up in a Formula 1 car seemed imminent until it all came to a screeching halt as collision crews arrived on the track in Belgium to extricate him from his destroyed racecar.

“I gave so much to this sport,” Correa says. “I sacrificed so much of my personal life growing up. I really didn’t want to waste that and throw it away and just give up. Once you’re in such a high-performance environment with that amount of pressure and adrenaline on an almost weekly basis with this sport, it’s very difficult to go back to normal life.”

Correa nearly lost his right foot to amputation. He says his doctors considered him “batshit crazy” for wanting to return to racing. But that’s exactly what he did.

The accident that nearly claimed Correa’s life took just a few seconds. But the road to recovery was long and strenuous. Four days after the accident, Correa was flown to London. He spent two months recovering from the induced coma and undergoing a series of orthopedic surgeries.

In November 2019, Correa’s care was transferred and he moved back home to South Florida. For a year, he focused on his physical therapy before he felt ready to start preparing to race in Barcelona.

“I brought that high-performance racing mentality into the recovery,” he says. “In the beginning, everybody was skeptical, thinking, ‘This guy’s gonna end up hurting himself.’ But they saw that I was willing to put in the extra hours to make the progress faster.”

In February 2021, Correa took his place behind the wheel again. “I was very scared that it was not going to work out, that something would go wrong, that my leg would refracture from bumps in the car,” Correa says. “It was also one of the biggest accomplishments of my life.”

During the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Correa signed a new contract to start racing in Formula 3 with Van Amersfoort Racing. At the end of 2022, the team confirmed Correa would be advancing to Formula 2. He considers 2023 his “comeback season.” Despite it all, his sights have never strayed from Formula 1.

“I’m loving my life right now,” he says. “I want to work very hard as I always do. ... The long-term goal is to still get to Formula 1. My potential has become bigger since the accident because I’ve grown so much and have matured a lot. I want to find those new limits.” «

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Physician Profiles

On the following pages, you’ll discover our carefully curated list of 198 Top Doctors as chosen by their peers. We profile some of the most trusted and experienced physicians across Dade and neighboring Broward County, many of whom give their time and talents to make our community even stronger.

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Maria A. Barcena

The Allergy Group of Florida

Doral

305-549-8869

Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo Allergy and Immunology Care Center of South Florida

Miami Lakes

786-646-9280

Gary I. Kleiner University of Miami Health System

Miami 305-243-8441

Barry J. Mark

Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care

Aventura 954-772-3366

Philip C. Mirmelli

Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care

Miami Beach

305-538-8339

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Brian D. Cohen

Miami Anesthesia Services

Miami

954-383-4265

Mark Eisenfeld

Miami Anesthesia Services

Doral

786-610-4192

Charles Macias

Venture Ambulatory Surgery Center North Miami Beach 305-652-2999

Alexander Portugal Jackson Health System

North Miami Beach 954-838-2390

BREAST SURGERY

Starr Mautner

Baptist Health South FloridaMiami Cancer Institute

Miami

786-596-2000

Jane Emilie Méndez

Baptist Health South FloridaMiami Cancer Institute

Miami

786-596-2000

CARDIAC SURGERY

Irving B. David HCA Florida Heart and Vascular Care

Miami

786-428-1059

Steven R. DeBeer

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach 305-574-9116

David L. Galbut

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Miami

786-268-8289

CARDIOLOGY

Kevin M. Coy HCA Florida Miami-Dade Surgical Specialists - Aventura

Miami 305-571-0620

Esteban Escolar

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach 305-674-2690

Todd J. Florin

South Florida Electrophysiology

Aventura

786-565-2400

Ivan Mendoza

Jackson Health System Miami

305-256-5018

Adam Curtis Nader

Mount Sinai Emergency Center

Aventura

305-692-1080

Leonard Pianko

Leonard Pianko, MD

Aventura

305-384-4720

Assaf Tzur

Jackson Health System North Miami Beach 305-654-6850

Juan P. Zambrano

Jackson Heart Institute

Miami

305-256-5018

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY

Floriano Marchetti

University of Miami Health System

Coral Gables 305-243-9110

Samir R. Shah

Gastro Health

Aventura 305-770-0062

Henry Wodnicki

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach 305-487-8206

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE AND PULMONARY DISEASE

Lawrence Ciment

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach 305-224-8553

Hernando Garcia

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach 305-487-8206

Seth Gottlieb

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach 305-674-2055

Martin A. Valdivia Arenas

Broward Health

North Miami Beach 305-651-3033

DERMATOLOGY

Cheryl Aber

Lazarus Dermatology

Bay Harbor Islands 305-864-6200

Betty Bellman

Betty Bellman MD, PA Miami 305-534-8480

Physician Profiles

Donna Bilu Martin

Premier Dermatology

Aventura

305-521-8971

Elyse Julian

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

Aventura 305-931-6661

Brian J. Katz

Miami Beach Skin Center Miami Beach 305-674-7075

Robert S. Kirsner University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-6704

Melissa Lazarus

Lazarus Dermatology Bay Harbor Islands 305-864-6200

Mark S. Nestor

Mark Steven Nestor, MD, PhD Aventura 305-933-6716

Anna J Nichols University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-6704

Barry I. Resnik

Resnik Skin Institute Aventura 305-692-8998

Peter Teng

Peter Teng Dermatology Hialeah 305-696-5088

Martha Viera

Martha Viera Dermatology

Coral Gables 954-287-2515

EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT

Agustin J. Arrieta

South Florida ENT Associates Miami 786-829-6959

EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT (cont.)

Alan Chen Hao

South Florida ENT Associates

Miami

786-305-5254

Jesse Salmeron

Jesse Salmeron, MD Aventura 305-652-8151

Leonardo Antonio Torres University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-3564

Donald T. Weed

University of Miami Health System

Coral Gables

305-243-0940

ABOUT THE LIST

Medical decisions are some of the most important choices our readers make. In an effort to provide the best medical information available, AVENTURA magazine has enlisted a professional marketing company, Professional Research Services of Troy, Michigan to identify the Top Doctors in the Aventura area. Together we surveyed licensed physicians, asking them to reveal the best medical professionals in our area. These Top Doctors have been scrutinized for the legitimacy of their licenses as well as their status with the Florida Department of Health. While there are outstanding professionals who aren’t listed here, we hope you’ll give these doctors special consideration when choosing a medical professional.

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, AND METABOLISM

Alejandro R. Ayala University of Miami Health System Miami

305-585-5215

Jeremy Bleicher Elite Medical Center North Miami Beach

305-974-5933

Elton T. Shapiro

Aventura Endocrine Associates Aventura 305-937-3000

Maria Del Pilar Solano

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami

305-695-0740

Leonard M. Thaler

Aventura Endocrine Associates Aventura

305-937-3000

Roy Weiss University of Miami Health System Miami

305-243-3636

Ariel Zisman

Dr. Zisman Endocrinology & Weight Loss Aventura

305-466-9500

FAMILY MEDICINE

Michael J. Braun MDVIP

Aventura

305-742-0713

Hendry Perez Pascual PassQual Health

Miami Gardens

786-677-9922

GASTROENTEROLOGY

David Cohen Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach

305-674-5925

Carlos R. Diaz GastroMed Miami

305-270-0402

Howard M. Estrin Surgery Center of Aventura Aventura 305-792-0323

Lewis R. Felder Gastro Health North Miami Beach 305-770-0062

Robert I. Goldberg

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach 305-674-2240

Steven R. Kaplan

Aventura Gastroenterology Aventura 305-466-1836

Francisco R. Maderal Digestive Medicine Associates

Hialeah 305-822-4107

Cristina Marin GastroMed Miami 786-591-1313

Michael Valladares GastroMed Miami 305-402-4563

Alexander Veloso GastroMed Miami

305-262-6060

GENERAL SURGERY

Eddie Gomez

Gastric Sleeve Center - Jackson South Miami

305-256-5030

Gerardo J. Kahane

HCA Florida Miami-Dade Surgical Specialists - Aventura Aventura 305-936-2565

Jose Manuel Martinez

University of Miami Health System

Coral Gables

305-243-2424

Sumana Narayanan

Mount Sinai Emergency Center Miami

305-760-9895

Juan C. Paramo

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach

305-674-2397

GENETICS

Mustafa Tekin

University of Miami Health System Miami

305-243-6006

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Melissa Chamblain

Chen Senior Medical Center

Miami Gardens

855-845-6333

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Ricardo E. Estape Institute for Gynecologic Oncology

Miami

305-666-1811

Alessandra Kostolias

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach

305-674-2655

Brian Slomovitz

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach

305-535-3300

HAND SURGERY

Morad Askari

Revive Plastic Surgery Institute

Coral Gables

305-600-5041

Raul Cortes

Miami Hand Center Miami

305-642-4263

TRIUMPH OVER TRAUMA

While sheltering inside a stairwell in Lviv, Ukraine, Miami trauma surgeon Dr. Enrique Ginzburg recalls the building trembling as air raid sirens blared around him.

“When I was working, I didn’t think about danger,” says Ginzburg of his two volunteer stints in war-torn Ukraine to train doctors unaccustomed to treating victims of war. “It was only later in bed that the fear hit.”

Ginzburg is a University of Miami School of Medicine professor at the DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma Burns, and Surgical Critical Care. But after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the critical care specialist offered his services to the nonprofit Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG), which brings much-needed burn and trauma surgeons and medical equipment to treat patients in war zones.

Ginzburg first went to Ukraine with GSMSG four weeks after war broke out in April 2022, then returned three months later.

Born in Cuba, Ginzburg’s grandparents are two-time refugees— first leaving the Ukraine for eastern Poland during World War II, and later fleeing Cuba to start over in Miami in 1960.

His medical journey began in 1979 at the University of San Diego—as did what he calls his “awakening.” Then 23 years old and a pre-med student, he wiped out while surfing, hit his head on his board, and lost consciousness—yet survived.

“I saw a white light and experienced one of the most pleasant feelings ever,” he says. “When I came to, I realized I had to give back when I had the chance.”

Ginzburg chose vascular and trauma surgery because “they’re among the few areas of medicine where you can literally snatch people from the jaws of death,” he says. When he graduated from medical school in Miami in 1985, he made it his mission to save the gravely wounded. Today, he’s the medical director of trauma at Ryder Trauma Center of Jackson South Medical Center. He’s proud that trauma surgeons he and his colleagues have trained now operate out of places like Israel, Haiti, Ukraine, and Bhutan.

The ultimate goal, he says, is helping nations “have the know-how to take care of their own.”

But he does the work, too. Hours after a 2010 earthquake decimated Haiti, Ginzburg parachuted into Port-au-Prince’s airport with Dr. Barth A. Green, professor and chairman of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami, who co-founded Project Medishare to aid Haiti. The pair, along with several other medical professionals, operated in a hangar at the airport, performing 1,500 surgeries.

How does he balance the trauma he sees? Ginzburg points to his wife of 36 years, Barbara, an occupational therapist, as “my backbone. She grew up on a farm and is tough.”

He also embraces the wisdom of Mark Twain: “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.”

So don’t be surprised if you hear that Ginzburg has returned again to war-torn Ukraine, despite his harrowing experiences—even at the age of 66. “I know I’m mortal and only have limited time,” he says. “But in that time, I want to do things that provide me with purpose and help others.” —Michele

HAND SURGERY (cont.)

Seth D. Dodds

University of Miami Health System

Miami 305-243-3000

Alexander Krawiecki

South Florida Surgery and Hand Care Aventura

786-519-4263

HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

Mike Cusnir

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach 305-535-3300

Brian Hunis Memorial Healthcare System Aventura 954-265-4325

Stephen D. Nimer

University of Miami Health SystemSylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Miami

305-243-1775

Joseph Pizzolato

University of Miami Health System Aventura 305-243-5302

Estelamari Rodriguez

University of Miami Health System

Aventura 305-243-5302

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Maria Gabriela Ale-Castro VilMed, Inc. Miami Shores 305-756-6110

Joseph C. Chan

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach 305-674-2766

Simon Edelstein

InfectionRX

Aventura

305-933-8433

Claudio Tuda

Academic & Clinical Infectious Diseases

Miami Beach

305-674-2766

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Tiffany Lee Berkshire Baptist Health North Miami Beach 305-669-2833

Robert Besen Dr. B. Clinic Aventura 305-792-4500

Andrew Harris Mount Sinai Medical Center Aventura 305-760-9895

Orlando Rodriguez Jackson Health System Miami 305-445-6334

Elliott A. Stein MDVIP Aventura 305-933-8966

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE

Dibe Martin

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of South Florida South Miami 305-662-6367

Carmen Tudela Jackson Health System Miami

786-466-8480

Felipe Tudela Jackson Health System Miami

786-466-8490

NEONATAL AND PERINATAL MEDICINE

Omar de Jesus Costa-Cruz Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Miami

305-666-6511

NEPHROLOGY

Alberto B. Esquenazi

Miami Kidney Group South Miami 305-662-3984

Seymour J. Frankfurt Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach 305-493-8801

Carl Goldsand

Florida Kidney Physicians Miami 305-354-4558

Michael T. Lemont

Kidney & Hypertension Specialists of Miami, P.A. Miami 305-835-7045

Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis Jackson Health System Miami Shores 305-756-4400

NEUROLOGY

Robert C. Coppola

Sunset Neurological & Psychiatry Group Miami 786-705-3709

Jonathan S. Cross First Choice Neurology Aventura 305-933-5993

Jeffrey Gelblum First Choice Neurology Aventura 305-936-9393

Hilary Glazer

Hilary Glazer, MD North Miami Beach

Gillian L. Gordon Perue

UHealth Jackson Specialty Care at Jackson West Doral 786-466-1380

NEUROSURGERY

Linda Sternau

Miami Spine Specialists

Miami Beach 305-532-0065

NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Najib Saba

Center For Diagnostic ImagingDigital Medical Imaging Aventura 786-923-2000

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Clones Lans

Total Women Wellness Center Miami 305-705-4575

Rosana Rodriguez

South Miami OB-GYN Associates Miami 305-665-1133

Remberto Santos

Aventura OB/GYN Advanced Care North Miami Beach 305-931-7960

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Audina M. Berrocal

University of Miami Health SystemBascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami 305-243-2020

Ninel Z. Gregori

University of Miami Health SystemBascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami 305-243-2020

Joseph Hoffman

Eye Centers of South Florida North Miami Beach 305-947-0027

Chad M. Kaplan

South Florida Eye Health Aventura 954-859-2020

ANDREW P. AMUNATEGUI, MD

Dr. Amunategui is celebrating 25 years in practice exclusively in Aventura. His mission has always been to provide superb surgical and cosmetic results in a relaxing and comfortable environment with the highest quality of care. He prides himself on providing individualized treatments all within a state-of-the-art, concierge-style atmosphere in the heart of a cosmopolitan city, which is conveniently accessible from main thoroughfares. Dr. Amunategui strives to enhance the wellbeing, happiness, and positive self-image of men and women while maintaining respect and dignity with sensitivity to their specific needs.

A recipient of numerous honors throughout his distinguished academic career, Dr. Amunategui graduated from the prestigious premedical program at The Johns Hopkins University and took one of the internationally coveted spots studying medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Amunategui then proved his commitment to the surgical field by completing the rigorous five-year general surgical residency at Wayne State University, where he practiced lifesaving surgical procedures at the five affiliated hospitals of the Detroit Medical Center. He was awarded a plastic surgery fellowship under

the guidance of Indiana University and Purdue University’s top-notch faculty and studied the delicate techniques of plastic surgery, including microsurgery.

Dr. Amunategui’s superior credentials won him the honor of a cosmetic surgery fellowship with the internationally respected team of Drs. Baker and Stuzin in Miami. Their years of groundbreaking technique have helped to positively reshape the field of cosmetic surgery. Board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Amunategui’s combination of extensive training and surgical practice qualify him to provide true expertise in the field of plastic surgery.

Combining artistic insight with surgical expertise, Dr. Amunategui is committed to excellence with every aesthetic procedure he performs. Dr. Amunategui provides a full spectrum of plastic surgery procedures, and he is highly sought after for his natural breast augmentations, facelifts, and mommy makeovers.

When not in the office, he enjoys training for triathlons, fishing, and boating with his wife and three sons.

OPHTHALMOLOGY (cont.)

Carol L. Karp

University of Miami Health SystemBascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami

305-243-2020

Matthew D. Kay

Jaffe Eye Institute

Aventura 305-945-7433

Anup Kubal Your Eye Specialists

Aventura 786-955-6256

Susan Luscombe Susan M. Luscombe, MD Aventura 305-931-7995

Sergio Morello Jr. South Florida Eye Health Aventura 954-859-2020

Richard K. Parrish II

University of Miami Health SystemBascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami 305-243-2020

Alfonso L. Sabater Gozalvo

University of Miami Health SystemBascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami 305-243-2020

Andrés G. Sárraga

Storch Sárraga Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Aventura 305-932-3200

Adiel G. Smith South Florida Retina Institute Aventura 786-590-1777

Alex Spratt South Florida Eye Health Aventura 954-859-2020

Anil Vedula Your Eye Specialists Aventura 786-955-6256

Sonia H. Yoo

University of Miami Health SystemBascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami 305-243-2020

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Sophia Deben International Orthopaedic Specialists North Miami 305-341-7280

Jonathan Hyde Surgery Center at Doral Miami Beach 305-532-0065

Eric D. Schiffman

HCA Florida Aventura Orthopedics Aventura 305-933-9440

Ettore Vulcano

Mount Sinai Emergency CenterCancer Center and Diagnostic Center Aventura 305-767-7636

PAIN MEDICINE

Charles F. Mahl

GenLife Regenerative Medicine

Coral Gables 305-332-7234

Dennis J. Patin

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-9369

Chane Naml Price

University of Miami Health System

Coral Gables 305-243-6605

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Jack Bandel Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami 305-933-3035

Juanita Hunter

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-5430

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Juan Pablo Solano

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-689-3627

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

Gary D. Berkovitz

University of Miami Health System Miami

305-243-2920

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Charles D. Mitchell

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-4625

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY

Anselmo Cepero Kidz Medical Services South Miami 305-661-4318

Chryso Pefkaros Katsoufis

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-689-3627

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY

Roberto F. Lopez-Alberola

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-3100

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY

Toba Niazi

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami 305-662-8386

Dr. Bertha Baum is a highly esteemed board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon who recently opened a state-of-the-art practice in Aventura, Florida. As a true skin-care expert, Dr. Baum offers the latest and most advanced treatments available for conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. Her approach to skin care is all about personalization, taking the time to understand each patient’s individual needs and concerns to provide natural-looking results that enhance their quality of life.

Dr. Baum’s new practice in Aventura is a luxurious and modern setting where patients can expect the same commitment to excellence that Dr. Baum is known for. Joining her in the practice are physician assistant Nevada Norris, PA-C, medical aesthetician Keyla Colon, and vascular surgeon Dr. Sholomo Lanes. All three professionals are highly trained and share Dr. Baum’s passion for providing the most advanced and comprehensive care available.

The team at Dr. Baum’s practice offers a range of services, including medical dermatology, cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers, and aesthetic services such as HydraFacial® and PRP facials. Patients

can trust that they will receive the best possible care from Dr. Baum, Nevada Norris, Keyla Colon, and Dr. Lanes, all of whom are dedicated to staying up to date with the latest advancements in dermatology.

Dr. Baum’s commitment to excellence has earned her a reputation as a top dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon and is currently a spokesperson for global beauty brand Neutrogena®. Her patients trust her to provide them with the most advanced care available, and she delivers beautiful, natural-looking results. Whether patients are seeking treatment for a medical condition or looking to enhance their appearance, Dr. Baum is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.

Dr. Baum’s new practice in Aventura is a testament to her dedication to providing the most advanced and comprehensive care available to her patients. With her team of highly trained professionals, patients can expect to receive the same commitment to excellence that has made Dr. Baum a leader in her field. Whether you’re looking for medical dermatology, cosmetic treatments, or aesthetic services, Dr. Baum’s new practice in Aventura is the perfect choice for anyone looking to achieve healthy, beautiful skin.

PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

Luis M. Carcache

FIU Health

Miami

305-348-4147

Nicole Mavrides

University of Miami Health System

Miami 305-243-0214

Fernando Pomeraniec Fernando Pomeraniec, M.D.

Aventura

305-785-5268

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY

Andrew R. Colin

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-6641

Claudia Fernandez Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Miami Lakes 954-332-9400

Maria Franco Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Miami

305-662-8380

Marie Myrtha Gregoire-Bottex

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-6641

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

Juan E. Sola

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-2247

PEDIATRICS (GENERAL)

Adrian Florens Kidz Medical Services

Coral Gables 305-661-1515

William M. Kendrick Pediatric Associates

North Miami Beach 305-940-6016

Jesus Laurente

Pediatric Associates

North Miami Beach 305-940-6016

Nicole S. Torres

University of Miami Health System

Miami 305-689-3627

Marat Zeltsman

Pediatric Associates

Aventura 305-682-9877

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Shaun Corbett

Miami Jewish Health Miami

305-751-8626

Laura Y. Huang

University of Miami Health System Miami

305-243-6605

Diana M. Molinares Mejia

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-6605

Timothy Tiu

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-6605

Top doctors are independently selected from among a prestigious group of local physicians chosen by Aventura Magazine Top Docs. Memorial Healthcare System recognizes all our exceptional doctors and proudly sends congratulations to all physicians who have been named Top Doctors in 2023.

SUSAN FOX, DO

Dr. Susan B. Fox, (DO, RPVI, FSVM, DABVLM) has treated veins and vascular disease for over 20 years and is a pioneer in her field. She was one of the first physicians in the U.S. to perform Endovenous laser and ClariVein for venous insufficiency. She has been at the forefront of vein therapy since 2000 and offers cutting-edge, minimally invasive therapies with minimal to no scarring and little downtime. She has also developed her own vein treatment techniques.

Dr. Fox trained at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland and then opened the first vein and vascular medicine center at Case Western Reserve University, where she served as an associate professor. Over the years, she has served as a physician educator for many corporations and

lectured nationally in English and Spanish.

She is the owner of Fox Vein and Laser Experts, which has expanded to offer laser treatments, microneedling, skin rejuvenation, injectables, body contouring with Physiq, hair restoration, hair removal, peels, facials, tattoo removal, acne, spot treatments, and so much more.

Fox Vein and Laser Experts has performed various studies with many corporations. Dr. Fox recently completed a study for hair restoration with AnteAGE and had amazing results with hair growth. “Patients were always so happy with their legs they asked what else we could do,” says Dr. Fox. “That is when we started expanding.”

We love our and it shows patients

Leonard Pianko M.D FACC

Graduate of Mount Sinai Medical School.

Voted “Best Doctor” by Castle Connolly.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular disease.

Best of VIP care.

House calls, nursing home & assisted living visits.

Accredited Nuclear Stress, Ultrasound & Echo Labs.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Andrew P. Amunategui

Andrew P. Amunategui, MD, PA Aventura 305-931-9316

LEARN

Morad Askari

Revive Plastic Surgery Institute

Coral Gables 305-600-5041

Alan Durkin Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery

Vero Beach 772-234-3700

Ravinder Jarial My Cosmetic Surgery

Miami 305-264-9636

Brandon E. Kallman

Face Miami By Dr. Brandon Kallman

Miami 305-673-6164

Adam J. Rubinstein

Adam J. Rubinstein, MD, FACS

Aventura 305-340-2191

Harry Michael Salinas

Baptist Health South Florida - Miami Cancer Institute Miami 786-596-2000

Natalia B. Vidal Laureano PURE Plastic Surgery Miami 305-902-3432

PODIATRY

Gregorio Caban

The Surgery Center at Doral Miami 305-341-7280

Tamara Fishman

Primary Foot Care Center, Inc. North Miami Beach 305-834-4103

Jean E. Holewinski

Dr. Jean Holewinski, DPM Aventura 305-932-9232

Marie Williams

Memorial Healthcare System Aventura

305-932-9232

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Elliot Dinetz

Dr. Dinetz Timeless Health Miami

786-490-5915

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Michael D. Chuong

Baptist Health South FloridaMiami Cancer Institute Miami 786-596-2000

Martin E. Keisch

Cancer Healthcare Associates Miami Shores 305-545-6685

Minesh P. Mehta Baptist Health South FloridaMiami Cancer Institute Miami 786-596-2000

Mark E. Pomper

CyberKnife Center of Miami Miami 800-204-0455

Maria-Amelia Moreira Rodrigues

Baptist Health South FloridaMiami Cancer Institute Miami

786-596-2000

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY / INFERTILITY

George R. Attia

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-8642

JORGE A. GONZALEZ, DO

Jorge A. Gonzalez, DO, born in Havana, Cuba, has been a family physician for more than 32 years. Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in Spanish and English and has been a solo practioner since 1991 with hospital privileges to top hospitals in South Florida.

Dr. Gonzalez graduated from The University of Miami in 1979 with a bachelor of science, and then attended Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) where he graduated in 1983 with a degree of doctor of osteopathic medicine. From 1983 to 1984, Dr. Gonzalez completed his osteopathic rotating internship at Nova Southeastern. He began his family medicine residency in 1984 at Jackson Memorial Hospital and completed it in 1987. During his residency, Dr. Gonzalez acted as chief resident at Jackson family medicine from 1986 to 1987. From 1987 to 1991, he provided family medicine services to a medically underserved community in Immokalee, FL while working with The National Health Service Corps, a federal program.

Dr. Gonzalez has been providing complete care to patients from

ages 12 years and older for more than three decades and strives to take his time with each patient to make sure they are comfortable and understand his plan of care moving forward. Dr. Gonzalez’ primary goal has always been the early prevention of disease in his patients, and he achieves this goal by providing individual attention to all patients while supplying them with the skills for a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gonzalez has two office locations; one in South Miami near Sunset Drive and his primary office located in the medical office building of Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.

With years of personal hands-on experience and staying current with continued education, Dr. Gonzalez has established himself as a top primary care physician in South Florida. He has received multiple awards including Top Doctor, Patient Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Award, On-Time Doctor Award, and America’s Most Honored Doctors with multiple years running. These awards were only made possible by patients’ appreciation for Dr. Gonzalez, and their trust in him as a primary care physician.

OUR SPECIALISTS NEAR YOU

Jaime Landman, MD • Zevy Landman, MD

Philip C. Mirmelli, MD • Kfir Shamir, MD

Barry J. Mark, MD • Stacy M. Nassau, MD

Ornella Papadias Feria, MD • Jose E. Rojas Camayo, MD

DISORDERS WE TREAT

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) • Anaphylaxis • Asthma

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) • Chronic Cough and Breathing Difficulties • Contact Dermatitis • Drug Allergy

• Food Allergy • Insect Allergy • Oral Allergy Syndrome

(OAS) • Pet Allergy • Pollen, Mold and Dust Mites Allergy

• Sinusitis • Urticaria (Hives)

SERVICES & TREATMENTS

Asthma Management • Drug Allergy Testing

Ear Lavage • Food Allergy Testing • Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) • Insect Allergy Testing • Patch Allergy

Testing for Contact Dermatitis • Penicillin Allergy Testing

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)• Skin Allergy Testing

Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) • Xolair • EVUSHELD

Physician Profiles

RHEUMATOLOGY

Eric L. Greidinger

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-7545

Carlos Sesin

Vanguard Rheumatology

Aventura

305-531-6766

SLEEP MEDICINE

Alexandre R. Abreu

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-6387

Salim Dib

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-6387

SPORTS MEDICINE

Thomas Michael Best

University of Miami Health System

Coral Gables

305-689-5555

Timothy Tiu

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-6605

THORACIC SURGERY

Dao M. Nguyen

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-689-3366

Roy F. Williams

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach

305-614-4823

TRANSGENDER HEALTH

Sidhbh Gallagher

Gallagher Plastic Surgery

Miami

305-204-9598

UROLOGY

Angelo E. Gousse

Bladder Health & Reconstructive Urology Institute

Aventura

305-606-7028

Bruce R. Kava

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-6090

Sanoj Punnen

University of Miami Health System

Miami

305-243-6090

Mark S. Soloway

Memorial Healthcare System

Aventura

305-682-2580

VASCULAR / INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Brian J. Schiro

Miami Vascular Specialists

Kendall

305-274-2030

VASCULAR SURGERY

Micheal T. Ayad

Mount Sinai Emergency CenterCancer Center and Diagnostic Center Aventura

305-692-1072

Hakan Charles-Harris

H. Charles-Harris, MD & Associates Miami 305-691-2941

Jorge Rey

University of Miami Health System Coral Gables 305-243-0783

Omaida C. Velazquez

University of Miami Health System Miami 305-243-0783

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DAVID JATIVA, MD ANDREINA JATIVA, DMD

Jativa has become the name that is redefining the aesthetic industry in South Florida.

Drs. Andreina and David Jativa are transforming lives one procedure at a time by helping patients improve their appearance and selfesteem with New Face MD clinics. The Jativas’ passion for aesthetics and dedication to their patients have earned them an outstanding reputation in the industry. They have mastered the art of combining science, technology, and artistry to create natural-looking results that exceed expectations. Patients from around the world seek their expertise and leave feeling rejuvenated, confident, and satisfied with their results.

The Jativa team understands that every patient is unique, and therefore, they offer a personalized approach to each treatment. They listen to their patients’ concerns, goals, and desires to create a customized treatment plan that addresses specific needs. This individualized approach sets them apart from others, making New Face MD the go-to clinic for anyone seeking aesthetic treatments.

The doctors are not only focused on providing excellent care to their patients, but they are also dedicated to giving back to their

community. Dr. Andreina is actively involved in initiatives such as Give Kids a Smile, Lunch in a Box program, Day for Children health screening, and oral cancer awareness events at Nova Southeastern University. The doctors also focus on educating more health providers on the Jativas’ signature techniques. This new concept shows their commitment to innovation and making their techniques accessible to more healthcare professionals.

In conclusion, Drs. Andreina and David Jativa are leading an aesthetic concept that is redefining the beauty industry. With their innovative techniques, personalized approach, and commitment to giving back to the community, they have earned the trust and admiration of their patients and peers. Their dedication to excellence and continuous innovation makes them a name to watch in the aesthetic industry. They are trailblazers in the field, setting the bar high for others to follow. Anyone seeking aesthetic treatments in Florida can trust that they will receive the highest level of care and attention with Drs. Jativa and New Face MD. To know more, follow them on Instagram @jativamd and @jativadmd.

SIP&SAVOR

BOLD FLAVORS, COOL COCKTAILS, AND LOCAL FAVORITES

OPENINGS

ROOFTOP TEMPTRESS

E11even, Miami’s epicenter of late-night hedonism (and the world’s highest-grossing club per square foot), is now home to Giselle , a new rooftop restaurant. The French-tinged steak and seafood concept complements the naughty nightclub below, while retaining an elevated identity all its own.

With its open-air ambience, Giselle offers a menu and a vibe inspired by an elusive idol who leads diners on a journey of romance, seduction, and excess in Miami. Naturally, the menu skews heavily toward Champagne, caviar, and truffles—Giselle’s favorites—but there’s plenty of cheekiness and ingenuity sprinkled in among the array of luxury goods.

Start, for example, with the Head Over Heels sharedformat cocktail, an intoxicating mix of E11even Vodka,

sparkling rosé, raspberry, lemongrass, and citrus served in a glass stiletto. Next, ooh and aah over the bluefin tuna truffle cones (topped with 24-karat gold flakes). For mains, try the crispy whole snapper (completely deconstructed, deboned, and reassembled for presentation) or the Japanese A5 (snow-aged A5 Wagyu beef over sushi rice, topped with shiso leaves, and dressed in truffle ponzu). Finish with a decadent dessert (hello, flambéed Roquefort tart) and a digestif at Giselle’s 14-seat bar. Then call it a night—or make your way downstairs, where the after-dark fun is just beginning. (gisellemiami.com) —Paul Rubio

5 Reasons to Love Catch Specialty Fish Market

Miami native Brett Heiken was leading his family’s kosher catering service in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic ended the beloved local business. That’s when Heiken, an avid fisherman, decided to take an entrepreneurial gamble: In 2021, he opened a kosher fresh fish market in North Miami, bringing his love of the ocean and all its riches ashore. Two years later, Catch Specialty Fish Market is the local go-to for the freshest of Florida fillets, global selections, oven-ready dishes, sushi, fish dips, and more. Here are five reasons we can’t get enough of Catch. (catchmarketmiami.com)

HYPER-FRESH CHOICES THAT SPAN CONTINENTS

“None of the fish at my store is ever frozen—nor has it ever been,” says Heiken, who makes the daily trek to the airport to receive shipments of branzino flown in fresh from Spain and salmon from the Faroe Islands. “Of course, we often carry fresh-off-the-boat Florida mainstays like wahoo, grouper, yellowfin tuna, and snapper, but my customers also seek top-quality global favorites, and I give that to them.”

THE READY-TO-COOK COLLECTION

After passing the market’s ice trays housing whole fish and cabinets of thick and lean cuts, discover Heiken’s oven-ready preparations of butterflied and deboned branzino and salmon fillets. “Using my skills and recipes from my time in catering, I created several ready-to-cook items that require

almost no work; just preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 12 minutes,” Heiken advises. “Even those who don’t know a thing about cooking can now make a perfect fish dinner.” Among the composed fish dish flavors that are always available: Thai curry with almond shavings, creamy basil with crushed pistachio, and cilantro pesto (Heiken’s personal favorite).

AMAZING CEVICHES, DIPS, AND MORE

Besides ready-to-cook fare, there are plenty of excellent fish-forward products prepared daily, starting with a trio of ceviches. Typically, one is dressed in leche de tigre, another in a traditional lime-heavy marinade, and a third done Caribbean-style with a fruit component. Some fish is smoked in-house to create the cornerstone of creamy dips, while others are dry aged to be enjoyed as toast or cracker toppings.

THE SUSHI COUNTER AND WINE SELECTION

Highly aware of America’s love affairs with sushi

and poke, Heiken complements the traditional fish market setup with a sushi counter offering made-to-order items. Visitors can customize their selections from the counter’s computer screen or engage in old-fashioned person-to-person interaction. Naturally, the ingredients are top-ofthe-line. While Catch’s sushi and poke is mostly a take-out operation, there are a few seats inside and out for those who wish to enjoy their food on the premises. Heiken also sells an impressive variety of Israeli and French kosher wines, allowing patrons to gather all they need for a delicious (kosher) date night or family dinner.

HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

While part of the excitement of a local fish market lies in the visuals, Heiken understands that those who don’t live in North Miami may not want to schlep to Catch. Hence, door-to-door delivery is available (and affordable), meaning it’s possible to delight in all the market’s offerings without ever leaving home.

ON TRACK

F for Foodies

At this year’s Formula 1 Crypto. com Miami Grand Prix, the best (and priciest) suites include cuisine by Miami’s big-name chefs and bigdeal restaurants. Check out our picks for the primo gastronomy fueling spectators. (f1miamigp.com) —P.R.

1. WHAT: Casa Tua Trackside Club

1 3 2 4

WHERE: Inside Paddock east with views of turn 1

WHO: Celeb-frequented restaurant Casa Tua serves refined Italian cuisine at its own indoor-outdoor, high-design space that includes an interior resto-lounge experience.

2. WHAT: Start/Finish Line Suites

WHERE: Atop the start/finish line grandstand with views of the Paddock, starting grid, and more

WHO: Venezuelan celebrity chef

Lorena Garcia (of Top Chef Masters fame) delivers flavor-rich Latin cuisine highlighting Central and South American ingredients.

3. WHAT: The Yacht Club Suites

WHERE: MIA Marina with views of turns 6 and 7

WHO: Michelle Bernstein, Miami’s favorite James Beard Award–winning chef, spins her greatest Cuban hits plus contemporary, tropical remixes.

4. WHAT: 1 North Suites

WHERE: Atop the turn 1 north grandstand with views of turns 1 and 2

WHO: A nominee for James Beard Best Chef: South and the winner of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs in America, Brad Kilgore showcases his talents through menus of Florida-centric, progressive American cuisine.

WYNWOOD WONDER

Hidden among the urban fl ash and colorful murals of Wynwood is an under-the-radar Southern Italian haunt that forgoes neighborhood trends and embraces timeless

gastronomic perfection. Say hello to Doma , a 2,400-square-foot, indoor-outdoor pocket of understated elegance, where menu headliners include tempura zucchini blossoms, caprese burrata, artichoke and prawn risotto, tagliolini al tartufo nero, and sweet and spicy glazed salmon with a porcini mushroom puree. Each dish is meticulously prepared and plated by award-winning Italian chef Marco Giuliano (whose résumé includes roles as executive chef in Michelin-starred eateries Quattro Passi in London and Taverna Estia in Brusciano, Italy) and his all-star team. Meanwhile, owner Luca

Lomonaco keeps true to his restaurant’s name—Doma translates to “at home” in Latin—making every patron feel like a highly valued repeat guest at his chef-driven residence while also gladly guiding choices and pairings from the restaurant’s 800-bottle wine cellar. (domawynwood.com) —P.R.

TO TRY 2

Hot Honey Pizzas

If you’ve popped into a pizza joint lately, then you’ve likely seen, admired, or feasted on a creation featuring Miami’s unlikely new topping of choice: hot honey. The chili-spiked sweet stuff is trending as a key ingredient on some of the city’s most talked-about pies. Here are two we can’t get enough of. —P.R.

O.G. RONI AT OLD GREG’S PIZZA

Available in both square and 18-inch formats, the O.G. Roni (a red-sauce pie with mozzarella, pepperoni, hot honey, pecorino, and torn basil) is arguably one of the two best things on the menu at Old Greg’s Pizza, a COVID-19-era pop-up turned Design District brick-and-mortar location. The other is the ‘Shrooms pie, a heavenly combo of mushroom crema, mozzarella, local maitake and oyster mushrooms, salsa verde, and pecorino. (oldgregspizza.com)

THE NAUGHTY PIE AT PRINCE STREET PIZZA

NYC-based Prince Street Pizza (PSP) is best known for its trademarked “Original Spicy Pepperoni Square” made with NYC water—even in Miami. Collaborating with foodie influencer Samantha Schnur (of @thenaughtyfork fame), PSP adds some sweet to the fiery goodness with a square pie of spicy vodka sauce, spicy cupped pepperoni slices aplenty, dollops of ricotta, and honey drizzle. (oasiswynwood.com)

MINDFUL MIXOLOGIST

Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms

CELEBRATE THIS VERDANT MONTH WITH A FESTIVE, FRUITY, AND FLORAL LIBATION

Everything blossoms in May, thanks to those unsung garden heroes: the pollinators. These birds, insects, and reptiles fl utter, buzz, and linger from bloom to bloom, feasting on nutritious nectar and taking with them the pollen that fertilizes our favorite plants. In honor of May flowers and more, savor the Fructus et Flores cocktail. With fresh plums, peaches, apricots, and loads of citrus, this easily batched sipper makes for a delicious crowd-pleaser. As an added ode to pollinators, this inviting punch boasts a base of Flora Adora, the newest of the Hendrick’s limitedrelease gins that master distiller Lesly Gracie created by watching nectar-loving pollinators at play and identifying the botanicals they gravitated toward most.

Fructus et Flores

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

1/2 cup Hendrick’s Flora Adora Gin

1 tbsp. honey

1 tbsp. pressed lemon juice

1/2 cup apricot nectar

1 cup sparkling wine

1-2 peaches, sliced

1-2 plums, sliced

1-2 apricots, sliced

1 orange, sliced

1 grapefruit, sliced

1 lemon, sliced

1-2 limes, sliced

1/4 cup edible flowers (optional)

Add gin, honey, lemon juice, apricot nectar, and sparkling wine to a pitcher or punch bowl with ice. Top with sliced fruit and flowers. Stir and serve, preferably in the garden.

SETTING THE STANDARD

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HOME

FROM CITY TO SHORE, THE FINE ART OF MIAMI LIVING

INTERIORS

Sight UNSEEN

Buying real estate on the internet has its disadvantages. Case in point: When a jet-setting couple purchased a 2,200-square-foot unit at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, they thought they’d found their ideal vacation perch. But once they saw the space in person, they weren’t so certain. “They thought it was too small,” says designer Diana Uribe of Dida Home

Their buyer’s remorse didn’t last long, however. Uribe and partner David Miranda promised to deliver a smart design making the most of the (in their eyes) limited square footage.

The duo began by devising a floor plan, guided by the apartment’s spectacular ocean vistas. They then turned their attention to the all-white finished kitchen and sunlit living room. Wood wall panels milled in Italy exude warmth. Concealed storage and a series of

doorways lead to a powder room, closet, and the main bedroom. In the kitchen, the designers reimagined the island and backsplash in green, black, and white marble and introduced a long communal table connected to the island to serve as a gathering spot for meals.

The condo’s comfortable yet refined aesthetic was accomplished with a mélange of custom furnishings and accessories, sophisticated and tactile fabrics, and an impressive collection of art. Mx Silver, a bent steel abstract piece by Aldo Chaparro, hangs in the living room and captures the distorted reflections of passersby. Nearby, a Jonathan Paul lollipop rests on a white bronze Luca stool by Muse Collection, while a Caralarga macramé—woven in Querétaro, Mexico, using ancient techniques—resides in the kitchen.

Once the Dida Home crew was finished, the owners’ previous worries disappeared. “When the clients saw the finished product and their vision of a relaxing and modern space realized, they told us we nailed it,” says Miranda. (didahome.com) —Kerry Shorr

NEXT-LEVEL NEAT

TAKE YOUR CLOSET FROM CLUTTERED TO COORDINATED WITH THESE EASY ORGANIZATION TIPS

The arrival of spring means gearing up for spring cleaning, and decluttering your closet is a great way to start. Here are some of my favorite tips for a tidier and more organized closet. (alenacapradesigns.com)

CLOSET CLEAN OUT

XTHE MORE WE STORE IN OUR CLOSETS, THE HARDER IT IS TO SEE WHAT’S INSIDE. TO BEGIN YOUR DECLUTTERING PROCESS, REMOVE ALL OF THE CONTENTS FROM YOUR CLOSET AND ARRANGE EVERYTHING IN PILES. MAKE AN INVENTORY OF THE CLOTHES AND SHOES YOU WANT TO KEEP AND THOSE YOU WANT TO LET GO OF. IF YOU HAVEN’T WORN THE ITEM IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS, IT MAY BE TIME TO TOSS OR DONATE IT.

Rainbow Reorganization

To maximize closet functionality, section things off fi rst by the type of clothing and then by color according to ROY G BIV—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Then add in neutrals like tan, brown, black, gray, and white. Not only does this look beautiful, it truly makes it easier to fi nd things when you need them.

SHOE STORAGE

Shelving arranged with one shoe facing forward and the other facing backward can increase storage space. Clear shoe boxes (often for special pairs that you don’t wear daily) are another way to stack shoes, keep dust away, and still have everything in view.

DESIGNER DISPLAYS

Hanger HAVEN

A beautifully organized closet starts with hangers. Use the same style and color of hanger consistently throughout your closet for a clean look. Nonslip velvet hangers are elegant and come in a variety of colors. Plus, because they’re sleek, they can double your hanging space. For heavier garments such as coats, sturdy wood hangers are an ideal choice.

For a boutique-like feel, display special bags, shoes, hats, and accessories prominently. There are many varieties of stands on which to hang purses or hats, risers to display shoes, and a myriad of options for showing off key items like sunglasses, ties, and belts.

BINS AND BASKETS

Larger bins are great for jeans, T-shirts, or workout gear. Medium and smaller bins are perfect for wallets, clutches, swimwear, or jewelry. Flip-flops and sandals often work well when stored in a basket or bin—they’ll stay confined in one space, and you can fit many pairs.

ELEMENTS

ISLAND HOPPING

ENLIVEN INTERIORS WITH CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN COLORS AND TEXTURES

FINE FEATHERED FRIEND

Let your tablescape take flight with Kim Seybert’s parakeet napkin ring ($64 for set of four). Destry Darr Designs, Fort Lauderdale (destrydarrdesigns.com)

CABANA COUTURE

Add a pop of color to your white couch with Laura Park’s pink cabana pillow ($195). Grove Gallery & Interiors, Miami (grovegalleryinteriors.com)

BEADED BEAUTY

Although neutral in color, this wood bead and abaca rope lamp ($1,916) from Palecek is anything but bland thanks to a textured facade. Farrey’s, North Miami, Coconut Grove (farreys.com)

ARRIVE IN STYLE

For this grand entrance, creative director Ivonne Ronderos and lead interior designer Anahi Carrillo of DKOR Interiors ushered in an air of conviviality. “We wanted the foyer area to be that first glimpse into the lively and colorful personality of the home starting right at the front door,” says Carrillo. “Thanks to the curated furniture selections layered into the space, the result is a foyer area packed with colors, organic texture, and accent pieces.” North Miami (dkorinteriors.com)

ON THE FRINGE

SHELL RAISER

Hand-applied shells in a motif reminiscent of spouting ocean movement take center stage in the Cecilia mirror ($2,340) from Currey & Company Monica James & Co., Miami (monicajames.com)

TASTE OF THE TROPICS

Rizzoli’s India Hicks: Island Style ($50) goes behind the scenes of the British designer’s world to reveal her bohemian decorating aesthetic. Barnes & Noble locations (barnesandnoble.com)

RETRO ACTIVE

Interior designer Maggie Cruz’s home pieces, such as the Habanera console ($3,410), are inspired by Cuban architecture, her Miami childhood, and her appreciation of Old Florida refinement. Maggie Cruz Home, Miami (maggiecruzhome.com)

Enhance your tropical dining endeavors with fringed raffia placemats ($32 each) from Deborah Rhodes Lakeview Home Accessories, Aventura (lakeviewhome accessories. myshoplocal.com)

SULTRY DAYS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Long lace dress ($22,000), socks ($460), Aime Dior pumps ($1,350), La Parisienne necklace ($1,650), Dior, Miami Design District, dior.com

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Slip dress ($975), trench jacket ($3,300), shoes ($975), Moon padded handbag ($2,950), Prada, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, prada.com

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PVC calf-length dress (price upon request), Dolce & Gabbana, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, dolcegabbana.com; gold liquid metal leather flat lace-up sandals ($895), Jimmy Choo, Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables, jimmychoo.com

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Floral lace dress ($8,800), floral lace shorts ($1,350), socks ($460), Aime Dior boots ($2,090), Grand Bal necklace ($3,300), Dior Book tote ($3,200), Dior, Miami Design District, dior.com

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Feather blazer ($5,600), Valentino, Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, valentino.com

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3D pocket utility dress ($9,000), LV Zoom platform ankle boots ($2,380), Louis Vuitton, Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, us.louisvuitton.com

ZZZZzzzzzz

THE BEST SLEEP GURU IN TOWN

Are you in need of a legitimate beauty rest? Look no further than Aventura Mattress, a one-stop-shop for all your sleeping needs, from custom options that are created just for you to a vast selection of products that were hand-picked by its founder, sleep expert extraordinaire Tania Yumbla.

When you have a health issue, you go to a doctor. So, when you need a great night’s sleep, you must go to an expert who has twenty years under her belt.

Working with interior designers, health providers, chiropractors, etc. Tania explained the benefits and the importance of a good night sleep to prevent any health issues. Many people care only about exercising and diet, without knowing that to achieve a healthy lifestyle, you must have the 3 pillars “sleep, diet and exercise.”

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Trench coat ($4,300), floral bra (price upon request), shorts (price upon request), socks ($460), Dioranger boots ($1,990), Grand Bal necklace ($3,300), Dior, Miami Design District, dior.com

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Short-sleeve mock-neck top (similar styles available), Chantilly lace bra ($158), layered mirrorwork skirt ($2,798), Tory Burch, Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, toryburch.com; La Parisienne necklace ($1,650), Dior, Miami Design District, dior.com.

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Ecru Balladist chiffon maxi dress ($2,350), ecru Dancing Darling earrings ($395), antique ecru Las Calles de Sevilla Mochila handbag ($1,650), Johanna Ortiz, johannaortiz.com; tan suede lace-up sandals ($825), Jimmy Choo, Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables, jimmychoo.com; Geranium sun hat with vintage ribbon ($200), Sarah Bray Bermuda, sarahbraybermuda.com.

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Glittered jacket ($9,950), metal and strass belt ($1,500), mesh, suede, and patent boots ($1,725), metal and strass earrings ($1,400), aged calfskin and metal flap bag ($4,600), Chanel, Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Miami Design District, chanel.com

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Brushstroke floral silk chiffon caftan gown ($5,490), crocodile embossed leather sandals ($550), silver cuff ($350), Michael Kors Collection, michaelkors.com

Shawn David, Director of Provident Fine Art

Shawn is a 4th generation art dealer that brings decades of experience to our Worth Avenue gallery. He takes pride in helping clients whether they are building their collection or divesting of pieces they no longer desire.

The gallery always has exquisite works for those with diverse and discerning tastes. Pieces include 19th & 20th century French and American Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism and Contemporary works, always vetted for quality and condition.

Shawn embodies Provident Fine Arts’ passion for exemplary customer service and placing beautiful art into our customers lives.

Call or visit the gallery and allow Shawn to help you with all your fine art needs.

SOCIAL STUDIES

SEEN ON THE SCENE IN SOUTH FLORIDA

WOMEN IN CHARGE

WHO: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach WHAT: Inaugural Women Shaping Miami Power Breakfast and Panel

WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach HIGHLIGHTS: In celebration of International Women’s Month, the event raised more than $40,000 for the charitable foundation Women of Tomorrow.

SOCIAL STUDIES

AN ODE TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE

WHO: New World Symphony (NWS) WHAT: Thirty-fifth Anniversary Gala WHERE: New World Center’s Michael Tilson Thomas

Performance Hall, Miami Beach

HIGHLIGHTS: In between cocktails and dinner, famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma entertained guests with a special composition in honor of NWS cofounder Michael Tilson Thomas.

SOCIAL STUDIES

CHEERS FOR CHARITY

WHO: CureDuchenne WHAT: Second Annual Napa in Miami Wine Tasting and Auction

WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Twenty of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed vintners showcased their finest vintages to Miami’s top philanthropists, executives, and public figures, raising more than $1.2 million for Duchenne muscular dystrophy medical research.

LAST LOOK

BEACH, PLEASE

Sure, you can do yoga at home or at your favorite studio. But there’s perhaps no better place to practice your Sun Salutation poses than at the 3rd Street lifeguard tower on Miami Beach. Better still? The sessions are offered twice a day, 365 days a year. Rise and shine for the 7 a.m. sunrise class or swing by for the sunset session (5 p.m. during fall and winter, 6 p.m. in spring and summer). The tradition began in 1998, when yoga teacher October Rose (then a newbie to the practice) began her day with stretches and poses on the beach at 3rd Street. Over time, other Miamians joined in for what became an impromptu class. While Rose has since moved to India, other instructors—including local favorites like Sujal Patel, Radha-Krishna Lila, and Neil Fenn—have continued the practice. Classes are free, though donations are welcomed and encouraged. Bring a long beach towel or mat, water, sunscreen, and an open heart for a peaceful morning stretch. (3rdstreetbeachyoga.com) Kristen Desmond LeFevre

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