Swire Properties President Kieran Bowers Shares His Haute Guide To Miami

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Kieran Bowers serves as President of Swire Properties, Inc., heading up the U.S. operations of the Hong Kong-based conglomerate. He oversees the company’s most ambitious project to date, which is the stunning Brickell City Centre—a sprawling, state-of-the-art 4.9 million-square-foot, mixed-use project located in the heart of Brickell. Comprised of retail shops, residential condos (Reach and Rise) and a five-star hotel, EAST, Miami and two class-A office towers, Two and Three BCC—Brickell City Centre completion was a historic milestone for the growth of the city of Miami. Beyond Miami, it serves as one of the most important large-scale developments in the country.

Bowers uses his expertise in the real estate development industry to oversee the massive U.S. project, as well as their future growth within Miami. Outside of business endeavors, Bowers also serves on the board of directors of Friends of The Underline, a 501C3 non-profit organization that’s aiming to transform the underutilized land below Miami’s Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and cavas for artistic expression.

It’s clear that Bowers is one of the ultimate game-changers for the city of Miami, constantly working to help evolve it and enhance its presence as one of the country’s top cosmopolitan cities. Here, we find out some of his favorite aspects of the city, including eateries, shopping boutiques, beach clubs, spas and more. Find all the details below:

Where were you born: Stafford, U.K

How long in Miami: Three years

Neighborhood: Brickell, Grove, Coral Gables

Occupation: President of Swire Properties, Inc

Favorite Restaurant: Zucca

Best Sushi: With clients –  Azabu, with kids – Matsuri

Best Italian: If not Zucca, Sappore di Mare

Best dessert: Zabaglione

Best place for a romantic date: Café Roval

Best Sunday brunch: Zuma

Best place for a power business meeting: Quinto La Huella

If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? EAST, Miami

Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Brickell City Centre / Sundek

Best Spa: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Westime, Audemars Piguet

Favorite Charity Event: Frost Science Museum’s Annual Celebration of Science Gala

Favorite Cultural Event: Young Arts Week

Favorite Cultural Institution: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Best Steakhouse: The Capital Grille

Best Pizza: Ironside Kitchen Pizza & Coffee Co.

Best Lunch: Casa Tua Cucina

Best new restaurant: Vista Restaurant

Best hidden gem: Tea Room at EAST, Miami

Best cocktails: Broken Shaker

Best wine list: Casa Tua

Best beach club: Soho Beach House

Best Museum/Exhibit: Frost Science Museum

Describe your city in three words: Cosmpolitan, energetic, enchanting

All-around favorite spot in Miami: Alice Wainwright Park or Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Best Aspect of Miami: Miami is a great city for families with ocean and lush tropical gardens as their playground. We have avocado and mango trees next to our house – it’s a city teeming with life, in every sense.