Haute Scene | September 22, 2023

Haute Residence Celebrates Cover Stars Gil Dezer And Todd English At Bentley Residences Miami

Haute Scene | September 22, 2023

Haute Residence celebrated cover stars, Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development, and Todd English, James Beard Award-winning chef, at Bentley Residences Miami Sales Gallery in Sunny Isles Beach.

Gil Dezer and Todd English

Photo Credit: Romain MauriceNotable attendees included: Naeem Khan and Madlena Kalinova, Michael and Nikki Simpkins, Johnathan Schultz, Kamyar Marouni, Silvia Disderi, Michelle Lynn Judd, and Ian Reisner.

Naeem Khan, Madlena Kalinova, Natalie Younan, and Gil Dezer

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice

“We live in paradise and the world is finally waking up to it,” said real estate visionary Gil Dezer.

Tablescape for the dinner celebration for Todd English’ upcoming resident-only restaurant at Bentley Residences

Photo Credit: Romain MauriceThe intimate 40-person curated dinner and toast kicked off with a flavorful baby buttery bibb Caesar salad with Tuscan croutons, caper berry citrus dressing, and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano.

Todd English

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice

For the main dish, Chef Todd and his staff served up succulent double-bone lamb chops paired with pickled fennel, garlic shallots, a romantic tomato chimichurri, and citrus crème topped with petite mint leaves.

Todd English, Michelle Lynn Judd, and Ian Reisner

For the vegetarian option, guests enjoyed a roasted cauliflower complemented by grilled red pepper, carrot, cilantro, and chimichurri sauce.

As the grand finale, the dinner concluded with a festive Bentley spiced cheesecake adorned with gold sparkling chocolate strawberries and a refreshing side of citrus gelato.

Todd English and Gil Dezer

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice“Nobody wants to cook, but everyone wants to eat very well, and that’s where Chef Todd English comes into play,” said Dezer. “It will be the most exclusive restaurant in the world.”

Kamal Hotchandani, Todd English, Johnathan Schultz, and Gil Dezer

Photo Credit: Romain MauriceCelebrity artist Johnathan Schultz was commissioned for a piece that will remain at Bentley Residences Miami sales gallery, in addition to presenting custom works to Todd English and Gil Dezer.

Johnathan Schultz

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice

Joey Goldman, Todd English, Michael Simpkins, Nikki Simpkins, David Martin, Kamal Hotchandani, Christy Martin, Gil Dezer, and Natalie Younan

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice

Kamal Hotchandani and Todd English

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice

Michael Simpkins, Sebastian Tettamanti, David Martin, and Joey Goldman
Kamal Hotchandani and Gil Dezer

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice

April Irene Donelson and Melissa Barragan

Photo Credit: Romain Maurice

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