SILVER ON THE SAND
South Beach Food and Wine Festival celebrates a 25-year milestone. BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA It began, as these things often do, with a modest act of opportunism. A quarter of a century ago, Lee Brian Schrager—a young hospitality director—pitched a simple idea to Florida International University (FIU) to raise money for its hospitality program. […]
ZERO-PROOF BOOM
Mocktails make the menu! BY JEN KARETNICK Given the prevalence of nightlife in South Florida, you’d think that indulgence in alcohol would be on the rise. In fact, it’s on the decline. As of July 2025, Gallup reports, “The percentage of U.S. adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%, the […]
CUISINE CURES
A personal health crisis sparked a culinary empire, proving that fine dining can be a path to wellness. BY IZABELLA CANELLE What if the key to a successful business wasn’t just a great idea, but a health crisis? For Chef Elizabeth Willard, her personal journey to heal from the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s through […]
IN GOOD TASTE
At Château de Chanteloup, savoir-faire culminates in haute hospitality, served alongside a perfectly poured glass of eau de vie. BY ANETTA NOWOSIELSKA The audacity of tapping out the details of an evening so impossibly rarefied is, let’s be honest, an intellectual farce. I, the guest of said experience, am now committing to print […]
HIGHER GROUND
Just outside London, the estate that hosted Prince Harry’s final night of bachelorhood now caters to the most discerning clientele. Coworth Park sets the new standard for five-star living, fusing world-class art with a transformative spa experience. BY ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG Let’s dispense with the quaint notion of the “country escape.” What we’re […]
BRAID THAT BINDS
In a digital world, artist Danié Gómez-Ortigoza finds a new language in the timeless act of braiding, transforming strands of hair into a powerful narrative of identity. BY IZABELA CANELLE Oh, the delights of a well-told story! And what could be more enchanting than one spun not from mere words, but from the […]
KORS CURATOR
For South Florida’s connoisseurs, one American legendary designer isn’t just selling clothes— he’s mastering the art of keepsake fashion. BY DENISA PALSHA Michael Kors has long reigned as the master of translating high-art sensibility into American luxury, and his Spring/Summer 2026 Michael Kors Collection is the ultimate, sun-drenched proof. Perfectly suited for South […]
TIME AND SPACE
Artist and collector Dennis Scholl’s new body of work continues his explorations of the sublime nuances of history and memory. BY SEBASTIAN PHILLIPS Dennis Scholl is in the midst of a most interesting evolution. After years of holding top positions at cultural institutions including Oolite Arts and the Knight Foundation, Scholl decided to […]
YACHT CENTRAL
After a long-awaited homecoming, Miami’s floating village of superyachts has re-docked on the beach, promising more convenience, innovation, and an unmistakable rush of high-stakes glamour. BY RILEY KAMINER Miami’s most splendid event on water is back. The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show (DBMIBS), scheduled for February 11–15, 2026, will return to Collins […]
FLASH FORWARD
A new monograph reveals the best and most enduring photographs by Patrick Demarchelier, who redefined the way we look at fashion and glamour. BY DAVID MASELLO Before the great, late Bill Cunningham would famously stand on a very particular corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in New York City to take his […]