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Even Ritz-ier
Inspired by Key Biscayne’s renowned laid-back sophistication, the new design elements of the island’s landmark Ritz-Carlton will feature subtle beach tones of blues with...
Chic Night Out
OH, GRANDPA!
A laid-back club with a minimalist vibe and crisp, charming cocktails, Gramps should win awards for aura alone. Opened in 2012, it has...
Best Friends
BUZZER
Buzzer’s a pugnacious young pup with a classically scrappy aesthetic. Part Terrier, Part Labrador Retriever and all heart, he would enjoy a loving place...
Glittering Gifts
In an age of homogenized big brands and cookie-cutter luxury, procuring gifts that both stun the eye and sizzle with novelty can take a...
Brain Throb
1.With fewer adverse side-effects, acupuncture has been proven to combat migraines. Thin needles are inserted under the skin to realign the flow of the...
Dream Builders
South Florida real estate news has been abuzz this last year with an innovative new developer making a big name for itself. But don’t...
Fabulous Mood
Their success has been in no small part due to their ability to stay on the cutting-edge of design. Their latest offering, the MOOD...
Blank Canvas
When I was a little kid, whenever someone would ask me what my favorite subject in school was, I always responded without hesitation: Art....
The 411
Nautical Knowledge
It’s sad when citizens of a great metropolis are ignorant of the history and landmarks that make up their cityscape. Do your duty...
Colorfully Delicious
1.5 oz Zacapa Rum
1 cup 2% Organic Milk
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 cup each: Mango, Banana (Chopped)
2 cups each: Raspberries, Blackberries
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1...
PLATING PROWESS
It never ceases to astound me when my foodie family — always careful to prize the freshest and most socially just of ingredients, cautiously...
Garnish Art
The drink sent me reeling. And not in the way we all love. My Bloody Mary was a weekly tradition, a ritualized way to...
Getting Crafty
The Commonwealth is the latest joint to open in South Beach and it has true locals and insiders thrilled with its laid-back vibe delivered...
Uncle Claude
We all have a blindspot when it comes to art. There’s an etymological distinction that divvies art when it crosses the threshold of domesticity...
See The Light
More than most cities, Miami prides itself on innovation. We don’t bear the historical onus of our Northeastern brethren, we weren’t the site of...
Craft Chairs
1. Spring Seasonal Embroidery Chair Cost: Contact for pricing Why we picked it: An ode to a period in history when the arts weren’t...
Life On Top
The living room features detailed woodwork, mirrors, lighting and built-ins. It’s the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends. The South exposure is bathed...
POWER HOUSES 2017
Brigitte Nachtigall
Great Properties Int’l Realty
305.710.9664
[email protected]
BNachtigallProperties.com
“I am a very grateful person, and to me gratitude is essential in life. I feel extremely blessed to have...
Editor’s Picks Services
Maritza Minor Photography
Throughout South Florida
By appointment only
Call for details
786.210.4499
[email protected]
Why we picked it: Martiza Minor sees a beautiful world through her camera lens and transfers...
Editor’s Picks Home & Office
M. Z. Design, Inc.
104 Crandon Blvd., Ste. 401
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.371.7606
MZDesign.com
Why we picked it: A full-service interior design, remodeling and construction company that combines...
Editor’s Picks Beauty
Martha’s Unisex Hairstyling
961 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.361.6667
Why we picked it: Looking to develop a new style? Want to get rid of flat or...
Editor’s Picks Dining
Costa Med
260 Crandon Blvd., Ste. 46
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.361.7575
CostaMedRestaurant.com
Why we picked it: A modern Mediterranean bistro offering an eclectic mix of pasta, seafood and...
Editor’s Picks Shopping
The Island Shop
654 Crandon Blvd.,
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.361.1389; TheIslandShop.com
Why we picked it: From bridal registry to bed linens, baby clothes and their custom-print department,...
Editor’s Picks Entertainment
PAMM
1103 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305.375.3000
PAMM.org
Why we picked it: The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) solidified Miami’s position on the international art world’s stage. The...
Editor’s Picks Acommodations
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Dr.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.365.4500
RitzCarlton.com/KeyBiscayne
Why we picked it: This island oasis is all about indulging — from refreshing dips in...
Directory
Accountants
Carlos J Fernandez CPA
615 Harbor Cir
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-9668 Kiene Hand & Co
240 Crandon Blvd # 203
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-2742 Lancaster & Reed LLC
50...
To-Do List
Our Annual Guide is always one of my favorite issues to get together each year because it’s a culmination of all the “Best Of”...
Let ThE Light In!
The glass-encased upper level family room is the ultimate space for entertaining. The area features a bar, TV, BBQ, upstairs office and 270 degrees...
Boating Basics
Thou Shall Not Assume Driving A Boat Is Easy
Driving a boat is more correctly refereed to as “operating a vessel.” Doing so may look...
Radical Core
Safari Dress by Alexander Wang, pants by Stella McCartney and shoes by Gianvito Rossi, all @ Saks Fifth Avenue, Brickell City Centre. Corset top...
Allure on Board
Silk kimono top by Urban Zen @ En Avance, Miami Design District. Leather and suede track-trousers by Prabal Gurung. Shoes by Manolo Blahnik and...
Dedicated Designer
Unable to separate an interest in design from even her earliest memories, Tere Mattos recalls being intensely fascinated by the elementary aspects of her...
YACHT SPECTACULAR: Navigating the new & improved Miami International Boat Show
The Making Of A Legend:
From 50 Boats To Over 1,300 As World War II raged across the ocean in 1941, a small boat show set...
It’s Alpha-BOATIcal!
A
is for Adventure
While many an executive leans back in the middle of a hectic workweek imagining the exotic and indolent life of those no...
Marine Advocate
Nicolas Estrella, Jr.’s, dedication to boating safety through education via the Monica Burguera Foundation is open to all in the hopes of saving lives....
Artful Architecture
In line with some of Strang’s other local masterworks, the boutique development’s construction will seamlessly incorporate the community’s local ecosystem, utilizing primarily natural stone...
Insured Tides
There are many factors to take into account when choosing boat insurance. This includes knowing if the company is financially solvent. Insurance companies are...
Smiling Faces
It’s a sad fact that many disabled children are less likely to take part in traditional leisure activities and less likely to interact with...
Beauty Hacks
LASER TOUCH
Tria Age-Defying Laser is a device approved by the FDA that brings the same fractional non-abrasive laser technology used by professionals into the...
Heart Healthy
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease and stroke cause approximately 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, meaning that almost one woman...












































