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Conrad Hotel

1395 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131 1.800.266.7237 www.conradmiami.com

The Conrad Hotel is located in Miami’s Financial District, hosting a plethora of banks, condominiums, shops and hotels.

Catering to the business set, The Conrad is a peaceful escape from the lively South Beach set with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami.

Formerly a common meeting place for bankers and executives, the Conrad has now become a common location for weddings, receptions and a honeymoon locale for newlyweds near and far. This can be attributed to its in house wedding planner and catering team who work hand in hand with brides to fully transform the hotels ball room into the wedding of each bride’s dreams.

While paying a visit, you can’t leave before stopping for at least one of the day’s meals - or a drink - at the hotel’s Level 25, a restaurant and bar on the 25th floor of the building. While the interior is beautiful and also often used for events, most guests take pleasure in sitting outside along the balcony where they can see Biscayne Bay, South Beach and more.

The hotel also hosts a spa where guests can be given the royal treatment from head to toe in privacy.

The Miami Institute - Four Seasons

Four Seasons Hotel at 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 www.miami-institute.com

Surgery has never been this sexy. That may seem like an overstatement until you’ve made a visit to The Miami Institute inside the Four Seasons.

Upon entry guests are greeted by coordinated receptionists who operate with ear pieces and a constant attention to detail. Later guests can be ushered to comfortable waiting rooms with massage chairs and computer access unless of course they’re apart of the VIP set where they can ushered in through a back door and into a very private holding area.

In addition to a floor plan and interior design concept inspired by the Golden Rule Ratio - a concept that explains what we find beautiful - the office also works similar to a hospital. Offering procedures that can change the body from head to toe, the location holds private consultation rooms, an operating room, a recovery room, a dental room and more, patients don’t have to worry about splitting their time between a doctor’s office and a hospital.

Afterward, patients are invited to heal in piece by checking in to one of the rooms at the legendary Four Seasons, which is literally right outside the front door

Gansevoort - Miami Beach

2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.604.1000 www.gansevoortmiamibeach.com

An ideal stop for the trendy set, this 340-room hotel sits directly on the beach making for an ideal spot for night life loving tourists.

Located in Miami’s Art Deco district, its no surprise that the Gansevoort has an art-deco infused floorplan that includes a 50-foot, 40,000 gallon shark tank situated in the lobby.

In addition to a rooftop pool that makes a perfect meeting place to sit under the sun, near the water and overlooking the city, the hotel also hosts dining that serve as familiar favorites to New Yorkers, like STK and Philippe along with Pool Plaza.

Nearby is Lincoln Road where visitors can shop at Jimmy Choo, Chanel, Neo Accessario and more while passing by other enticing restaurants and shops. Also nearby are some of the biggest nightclubs in Miami including B.E.D and Mansion.

The hotel is also available for private meetings and events in its 100,000 square feet of creative function space, the ballroom, presidential suite or private beach club.

Best of MiamiMiami has long been the perfect get away for hard-working - and hard-playing - New Yorkers who need sun, sand and space, topped off with an exciting nightlife. What’s not to love? Its the perfect mixture of work - lately being noted for playing to home to some of the biggest business men and women in the U.S. - and play, hosting beautiful beachfronts, private islands, intriguing restaurants and spicy latin culture.

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Asia de Cuba

Location: Inside The Mondrian South Beach 1100 West Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.514.1500 www.mondrian-miami.com

If you happen to be a guest at the Mondrian South Beach, much of your room service menu will be from Asia de Cuba. The fusion between cuban cuisine and asian sentiments are enough to make a guest keep coming back.

Designed by Marcel Wanders with menus from renowned restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow, the restaurant incorporates the best of Asian and Latin cuisines producing intense flavors all its own. The restaurant delivers imaginatively prepared signature dishes such as Calamari Salad “Asia de Cuba,” with chayote, hearts of palm, banana, cashews, chicory and radicchio in a sesame orange dressing; Tunapica, aa picadillo style tuna tartare with Spanish olives, black currants, almonds and coconut in a soy-lime vinaigrette; Palomillo of Marinated Lamb, Miso-Cured Alaskan Butterfish accompanied by a tempura-battered shisito pepper, and Lobster “Mai-Tai,” with rhum, coconut, red curry and wok crispy boniato.

While the menu is quite exotic, for dessert, the freshly baked cookies take you back to a place in childhood where you couldn’t help but want to grab a fresh baked cookie the moment it came out of the oven.

The Mondrian South Beach is seductive but well groomed with a great nightlife, great pool that hosts a crowd of trendsetters in the day time and rooms you won’t want to leave.

Larios

Location: 820 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139-5801 305.532.9577 www.bongoscubancafe.com

Lario’s on The Beach is common stop for authentic Cuban food, with a casual feel. Owned by Gloria Estefan, the restaurant is popular stop for tourists and locals alike.

While many passersby stop for a midday drink, it would be a sin to miss out on the cuisine. Popular dishes include Lobster Creole, Cuban Style Steak and a classic Chicken and Yellow Rice.

Guests can choose to sit in doors to enjoy a casual and friendly dining experience complimented by first rate service or sit outside for an up front view of the beach.

The restaurant is one of many from International Superstars Gloria and Emilio Estefan. You may notice the decor is not particularly modern or trend. Larios on the Beach opened in 1992 where the essence of Old Cuba is masterly captivated by the exotic decor, portraying its 1950's Glory Days. Featuring traditional Cuban fare, celebrated classic & flavored "Mojitos" and a magnificent beach view as you dine along South Beach's famous Ocean Drive.

This is the exclusive location for this restaurant.

“I know that if I see you today, I am going to see you tomorrow” - Luis Gajer

Las Vacas Gordas

Location: 933 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141 305.867.1717 www.lasvacasgordas.com

Las Vacas Gordas is not simply an Argentine Steak House with an abundance of food and steak that would satisfy even the most sensitive palette. Visiting Las Vacas Gordas is like a having a fine dining experience with family.

Yes, there is the The Rolled Steak that no one person could possible finish, the mouthwatering chicken breast, the “sweet breads”, the Blood Sausage and an entire menu of authentic Argentine cuisine but what you’ll find most impressive is the friendliness of the staff and the man that runs it.

Owner Luis Gajer, who began the restaurant with humble means and his wife by his side, is an energetic and friendly soul any person would find pleasure in having in their company.

“I know that if I see you today, I am going to see you tomorrow” says Luis, who makes it a common practice to greet and chat with everyone in the restaurant. “In Argentina and Uruguay, we all love to cook...we don’t like to go by recipes, we cook from the heart.” A message that is understood any time you sit down to have a meal at this unique restaurant.

Why “the Fat Cow”? (as “Las Vacas Gordas” translates to an English.) “...it stands for richness, abundance and prosperity.” but that isn’t what Luis wants more of from his successful venture, instead he says, “Whoever

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Therapy

Therapy, 2201 Collins Avenue, inside W South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.673.9101 www.wsouthbeach.com

Situated in the W South Beach Hotel, Therapy offers a chic and sophisticated alternative to the South Beach shopping experience. Guests are invited to experience the 3,000 square foot three-in-one concept store for the ultimate fashion, accessory and beauty experience.

Located on Collins Avenue, Therapy partners with Warren-Tricomi salon, housing six styling stations where patrons can receive a number of services including cuts, colors and blowouts. Unlike many Miami boutiques that boast storefronts of low cost party dresses, Therapy houses racks of high-end and premium designers for both men and women including Earnest Sewn and Genetic Denim.

What may be the most appealing is the mix of serenity, structure and art infused in the store’s decor. With floor to ceiling draperies, white windows and whit walls accented by varying textures and treatments, black wall paper with golden tear drops, crystal chandeliers and a mural painted by artist Peter Tunney, the space is inviting enough for clients to want to stay around for a bit.

Co-owner Stacy Josloff is also designer of the collection Inca, a line of luxury swimwear that has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, Luxury Magazine and The Oprah Winfrey show among others.

Silvia Tchressi

4101 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146 305.447.4540 www.silviatcherassi.com

Silvia Tchressi boutique is the namesake of its owner and designer Silvia Tchressi. Located a short drive away from Miami’s happening South Beach area, the boutique takes on the aura of the Colombian-born designer.

Tcherassi boasts 20 years in the industry, having showcased her prêt-à-porter collections at the fashion weeks in both Milan and Paris as a special guest of the organizers. Her style has been defined by the Dizionario della Moda as eclectic, her clothes, as having the delicateness of a ballet dancer, while at the same time, the strength of a rock star. Her prêt-à-porter gave rise to the concept of demi-couture while her wedding gowns have become the perfect vehicle for her creative talent; recognized by the invitation to have one of her pieces at the “Unbridaled: The Marriage of Tradition and Avant Garde” exhibition in Paris.

Recently, Tcherassi released one of a kind Mochila bags handmade by the local Wayuu women of Colombia and embellished with Swarovski Elements, which have recently been seen on Vogue.com and featured on The Martha Stewart Show where Silvia and Martha made the bags together.

While the store may be a bit distant from a downtown or beach front hotel, its certainly worth the drive.

The Webster

1220 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL33139 305. 674.7899 www.thewebstermiami.com

The Webster is a home away from home for style conscious New Yorkers who are more than familiar with their favorite brands. Think Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Tom Ford.

This three floor lifestyle shop takes luxury in South Beach to new heights infusing menswear, womenswear and a lounge where visitors can enjoy champagne, wine or caviar, artwork - which rotates monthly - wireless internet or just a quiet time with friends.

This shop is modern, think art deco, international accents and 5th Avenue meets Collins. Founded by Laure Heriard Dubreuil, Frederic Dechnik and Milan Vukmirovic the expansive shop has international appeal.

Formerly a boutique hotel, The Webster also has a 3,000 square foot private third floor and a 1,100 square foot open-air roof which is used for the lounge as well as private events and exhibitions. Who’s had dinner there? None other than the likes of Emilio Pucci and Viktor & Rolf.

This is very “New Miami”, a stomping ground for creatives, taste makers and business leaders. The Webster is a must stop to relax, shop, work, talk or all simultaneously.

The store’s website offers seamless online shopping and free ground shipping for orders over $500.