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 […]
WAKING UP MIAMI
Between glamorous beachfront parties and pulsating nightclubs, nobody takes Miami by storm quite like Ken Fulk. The legendary interior designer, known for his bold choices and bon vivant attitude, has become the city’s hospitality hitmaker with three recently launched projects that are sweeping the Miami’s nightlife scene. The first project to make its debut was […]
Palm-Lined Paradise
The aptly named Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort promises sanctuary and wellness. In today’s perpetually connected world — where work emails, family group chats, and social media and news notifications light up our phones day and night — it can be difficult to take a break. And yet, the importance of disconnecting and fostering a healthy […]
Force of Nature
Rugged wilderness meets ultra-luxury at a new wellness sanctum in Colorado’s San Juan mountains. Speaking with Dylan Bates, the owner and visionary behind RESET, an exclusive wellness and trekking retreat in the heart of Telluride, one quickly realizes that the man is dedicated to his mission. “As a hard-charging CEO, work duties were overwhelming, and […]
The Case for Wine
If you are willing to reconsider how you define “return-on-investment,” putting some money into fine wine might be a smart play after all. With apologies for the boorish introduction, it seems useful to begin with some numbers. First, take 1990 — just another year, for most of us, but for observers of the Burgundy region, […]