For the Love of Food
Forget fame, celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito cooks for a higher purpose. For Rocco DiSpirito — James Beard Award-winning chef, Food Network star, South Beach Wine & Food Festival headliner, and the author of 14 cookbooks, including five New York Times bestsellers — food means community. Growing up in Queens, NY, he got a job at […]
Rock this Boat
This fall, Azimut Yachts dominated the Cannes Yachting Festival, proving that the mega boat trend is not slowing down any time soon. The privately owned, Italian-rooted Azimut Yachts recently celebrated 50 years in business. They put a feather in their cap by also cleaning house at the World Yachts Trophies 2021 with six awards. The […]
Rising Star
One local chef spills the tea on what it takes to be on the cusp of stardom. After launching her YouTube series titled “Searching for Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne,” opening of several restaurants, and working on an MBA from Harvard Business School, it’s tempting to call chef Adrianne Calvo a rising star with lots […]
Diving In
Your in-depth guide to the crown jewel of epicurean delights. For an average caviar connoisseur, enjoying the roe is the easy part. Ordering it is often times a challenge. So much to consider. What are the differences between Sevruga, Osetra, and Beluga? Where the caviar is sourced from? Does the price determine quality? With the […]
THE PLATT-ASTIC SHOW OF REVERIE AND ROCK
Maybe you know him from a Tony Award–winning performance in Dear Evan Hansen, or from the small screen with leading roles in shows like “The Politician” or anecdotal chats on late-night talk shows. Ben Platt is everywhere. Period. And considering the expert level of his Kunsthandwerk (ahem, craft), that’s a great thing. For Platt’s next […]
OVER PAR
When it comes to golf, playing the most vaunted private clubs may be worth the price. The National Golf Foundation says approximately 25 million people currently play golf at private clubs, public courses, and resort courses. And while each category has its share of great experiences, it’s golf’s most exclusive private clubs that define the […]
GIRL ON FIRE
What does crypto currency and Miami’s growing place in its evolution have in common? Otmara Marrero, a budding home-grown actress, may be the answer. From the moment I met her, I knew she was the next Angelina Jolie,” says Miami casting director Ed Arenas about his “it girl” progeny-by-proxy, actress Otmara Marrero. And as the […]
TREASURE TROVE
The rejuvenated grand dame of Moroccan hospitality is overflowing with riches. Given a chance to either connect through Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca or take the nearly three-hour drive from Morocco’s largest city to Marrakesh, most adventurers opt for the smooth ride down the A3 highway that connects two of this kingdom’s most important […]
HIGHER PURPOSE
A former Methodist church repurposed as a multidisciplinary space may be the greatest example of how the arts can change a community. It has often been said that art spaces are our new places of worship. A literal version of this intriguing notion stands in Sag Harbor, N.Y., where a former Methodist church, built in […]
HAUTE MEAT
The Design District’s culinary quest tastes like a Michelin star. Because luxury shopping marathons require refuels between boutiques, it’s fitting that Miami’s Design District has nurtured a curated culinary brood. COTE Korean Steakhouse, Itamae, ZZ’s Club, and Okami now join Pharrell Williams’ romantic Swan, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, and Mandolin Aegean Bistro for the enclave’s […]