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Art Extravaganza
Are there any other words that bring to mind unbridled creativity as succinctly as “Art Basel”? The 11th incarnation of this unparalleled art...
Punch Packer
2 cups Sorrel
¼ cup thinly sliced Ginger
1 tsp. whole, lightly crushed Allspice
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 cup Sugar
8 cups Water
White Rum to taste Bring the water to...
Dickens’ Drinks
Raised up north, my holidays were filled with those scenes you would read about in just about any Charles Dickens novel. The crackling fireplace,...
Fine Time
1. Rene Aldana, Denie Harris 2. Bruce Townsend, Lee Brian Schrager, Nick Tierno 3. Denni & Scott Eisen, Nicole Waters 4. Bobbie Wiles, Samantha Matallana 5. Frank Pena, Donovan Woodbine 6. Tara Nyack, Raj Aditya 7. Patricia Patty, Luciana Santos 8. Bobbie & Duane Wiles, Jaylan Ochoa 9. Jorge Berrios, Juan Gonzalez 10. Kerri-Lynn Mello 11. Laura Hartmann, Maude Eaton 12. Luis Rios, Maria Brolley 13. Melissa Pate, Jackie Hassine 14. Shakil Rehman, Robert Corso 15. Silvia Burgoa, Monica Stumacher 16. George Cioroba with Ariel Manso
PERFECT HARMONY
1. Maria Hamilton, Chef Jackie, Athina Marturet, Lisette Rondon, Isa Zapata 2. Cristina Sullivan, Valerie Warfel 3. Jim Fields, Luisa Basnuevo 4. Joe Moreno, Susan Taing 5. Melissa & Matt Marshall 6. Alfredo Armas, Anne Chicheportiche, Stephanie Platt 7. Maria Hamilton, Eduardo Marturet, Chef Jackie 8. Mark O’Connor, Anne Chicheportiche, Muriel Affriat
Creative Cause
1. Patricia Arzu, Paulina Montes, Claudia & Robert Alvarez Vela 2. Victoria Lara, Ana Somarriba, Charlotte Somarriba 3. Michelle Shurtleff, Vera Saeme 4. Tatiana Selle, Macarena Zubiria 5. Mariano & Sol Grimaux 6. Thelma Espina, Isabel Arzu, Adelina Close, Anna Ricci 7. Maria Eugenia Labrador, Monica Ledezma, Claudia & Caterina Castillo 8. Bibi Delfino, Joanne Callaway, Elisa Braschi, Jennifer Callaway 9. Marirosa Betancourt, Jeanine & Marisabel Ruata 10. Cindy Suarez, Nicolas Mavri 11. Vanessa Barra, Maria Luisa Benavides, Ana Maria Barassi 12. Juan Romero, Begonia Lluch, Charlie Bickford 13. Gabriela Arango, Elena Ituriaga, Adela Regera, Ikebana Arango 14. Robert & Sofia Spiess, Estela Urruela, Joana Spiess, Juan Urruela 15. Luli Ballestrin, Silvana Larrarte, Alicia Mendez, Valentina Silva, Carola Urtubey 16. Geraldine Lafaurie, Maria Eugenia Palacio, Luna Daes, Bianca Torrente
Giving thanks
1. Giulietta Ulloa, Lorena Garcia-Morillo 2. Ron Shuffield, Vivian Galego-Mendez 3. Encina Neira, Florencia Moni 4. Group picture 5. Esther Pratt, Florencia Moni 6. Pity Betancourt, Isi Alvarez 7. Margiory Peña, Heidi Brito 8. Anabella Siblesz, Mari Mayoral, Marilyn Borroto 9. Maria Donnelly, Beba Mann 10. Pasty Aballi, Natalie Abreu 11. Carmen B. Llano, Marianela Montenegro 12. Pity Betancourt, Ana Pinto 13. Noelie Blanco, Ifigenia Gonzalez 14. Jenny & Federico Macia 15. Gilberto, Angela Ocampo 16. Isis Alvarez, Vivivan Galego-Mendez, Heidi Brito
Real Honor
1. Susie Glass, Blanquita Rivero 2. Claudia Succar Ferre, Sonia Succar Ferre 3. Paola Padovan, Donnie Hall 4. Francoise Dreuil-Wynne,
Nico Mantis, Cindy Suarez 5. Amy & Jaime Zambrano 6. Revati Roberts, Jack London, Felicia Albanese 7. Gisella Remos, Brett Graff, Ronda Fuchs
ARTSY GATHERING
1. Daniel Fiorda, Susana Pais, Rob Vale, Naydu Commenoz 2. Tatyana Camejo, Sylvie Paray, Nora Camejo 3. Gilda Alvarez, Ann Mora 4. Charles Lee, Yaribel Hernandez, Laura Cobo, Ramon Carulla, Sergio Ruiz 5. Jacques & Sylvie Paray, Stan & Barbara Domanski 6. Pedro & Sebastian Fernandez, Chris Rathjens, David Moran 7. Rosario Montavanes, Maggie Isern, Sheyla Rodriguez 8. Angela Gonzalez, Aditya Reddy, Beatriz Struck, Eduardo Gonzalez
BLOODY THIRST
Growing up, the coolest thing someone could drink (at least in my mind) was a Bloody Mary. Forget Martinis, Manhattans, even straight whiskey…for me...
Classy Cooking
For most people, cooking classes are something only for cheesy first dates or culinary professionals, but whether we know it or not, most of...
Nature’s Finest
As the hype and fuss over Dec. 21, 2012 — the last date listed on the Mayan Calendar (and for some Doomsday) — arrives...
LAVISH SPLURGES
“Whatever may be said in praise of poverty, the fact remains that it is not possible to live a really complete or successful life...
HOLIDAY DAZZLE
Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio; NickGarciaPhotography.com
Model: Regina Sil for Next Models; NextModels.com
Hair & Makeup: Judy Jacomino for Agency Gerard Artists; JudyJacomino.com; AgencyGerardManagement.com
Wardrobe: Randy...
Key Players
Life Guard
“We aim to build lifelong relationships with our clients that guides our actions and the level of service we provide every day.”
“When I...
House Perfect
This spacious living room features high ceilings with large windows that provide unobstructed views to the bay. The large formal dining room allows you to...
GIFTING 101
The month of December is all about parties and presents, which means finding host/hostess gifts for people we may not normally buy gifts for....
Hear Cheer
It started with a frightened child. “When I was 8, I almost lost my hearing,” Orlando Alzugaray recalls. The 640 AM Sports talk host...
Positive Thinking
For Daniela Garcia, it started with a simple goal to inspire. “At the beginning, it was more about the messages on the shirts,” she...
Natural Eye
Cristina Fournier’s love of art was born in her native Costa Rica, where the lush landscapes of wild flowers and birds inspired her to...
Organic Beauty
Naturally Aussie
Australian brand Grown creates luxurious beauty and skincare products using a host of natural ingredients while eliminating glycols, petrochemicals and a host of...
Helpful Party
Buy your ticket and get a night of great food, drinks and some top-notch dancing and entertainment…sounds like a good deal, right? It’s even...
Palette Connection
Color Wheel
The Mr. Jones Watches Ladies’ Cyclops isn’t for those counting every second. This casual, relaxed timepiece uses a moving circle to indicate the...
Holiday Shine
Distinctly modern looks by way of time-tested, traditional techniques – that’s the philosophy that underlies the work of Michael Aram. The American-born artist was...
Fit Reads
Mature Wisdom
Growing older is better than the alternative, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to do it gracefully. Renowned physician Dr. William Sears...
Culinary Paradise
As if you needed another incentive to purchase a little piece of paradise: Mayakoba Residence’s luxurious Banyan Tree & Rosewood resorts are also home...
Great Buys
1. Open Canvas: Your safest investment bets are properties which can be developed “up”…such as land that can be sub-divided, or properties that can...
Taste Sight
Offering the definition of modern, fun and comfortable dining, the iconic restaurant boasts their signature view along with great cuisine from Executive Chef Michael...
Lunar Harmonies
Feeling out of sync? The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne’s new spa treatments might be just the thing to put you back on track. The...
Party Frocks
‘Tis the season for making the rounds of holiday and New Years’ shindigs, which means we’re all in the market for those perfect party...
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Paying Forward
Although $500 might be a fraction of a typical holiday gift budget, for folks seeking loans from Kiva, it can mean the difference...
Extreme Dream
The Ferrari F430 F1, the Lamborghini Gallardo, the Porsche 997 Turbo S — even if you’re lucky enough to own one of these super...
Child’s World
Parenting little ones is easier than parenting older children. I often get calls from parents who are stuck in the parenting process as soon...
‘Tis Is It
We’d gone through 1st-5th Grade together and had lost touch when he moved away. He was at a professional crossroads, had never married and...
The 411
Artistic Influence
The Miami art scene was a completely different world back in 1976, yet the original photograph of the city’s cultural leaders by Martin...
Kir Royale
6 oz. Chilled Champagne or Sparkling Wine
½-1 oz. Crème De Cassis
Frozen Blackberries for garnish
Pour Crème De Cassis into the bottom of champagne flute, followed...
PowerHouses 2013
Brigitte Nachtigall
Great Properties Int’l Realty
305.710.9664
[email protected]
GreatPropertiesIntl.com Brigitte Nachtigall knows a good thing when she finds it. “Key Biscayne is paradise,” she says. “I always tell my...
Editor’s Picks Professional Services
Maritza Minor Photography
786.210.4499
[email protected]
Why we picked it: Whether it’s for business or personal purposes, the right portrait can make all the difference. Maritza Minor works...
Editor’s Picks Entertainment
Paragon Grove 13
3015 Grand Ave.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305.446.6843
ParagonTheaters.com
Why we picked it: A superb movie-going experience with state-of-the-art technology, posh VIP luxury leather seats, the...
Editor’s Picks Health
Beraja Counseling Center
By appt. only
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.858.7763
BerajaCounseling.com
Why we picked it: Expert counseling for individuals, marriage & families is what you will find at...












































