Posts by Diana Gdula

Hautels: Keith Menin Has Big Plans for the Shelborne South Beach

A postcard scene splashed in ice cream-pastels, South Beach throughout the mid-20th century was art deco on a high. An autonomous design movement was ideal for sin city with an ocean, packed with sunbathers by day and the beautiful and sinister spoiling in nocturnal vices by night. When The Shelborne South Beach Resort opened in December 1940, an oceanfront penthouse went for $15 a night. “This is the right time in my life to recreate it to what it should be today. It’s a big asset on a great piece of property. Everyone’s in trouble, but for me it’s the opposite. It’s my time to go.”

HAutos: The All-New Jaguar XJL

Transform your idea of luxury with the all-new Jaguar XJL, the stunning product of taking the road less traveled. Wipe away everything you thought you knew about the luxury sedan world because the newbie of the XJ series shatters preconceptions of what a luxury sports sedan should be.

Haute Event: Dylan’s Candy Bar – Unwrap Your Sweet Life Book Signing Party at ONE Bal Harbour Reso...

Dylan Lauren, Founder & CEO of Dylan’s Candy Bar and daughter of fashion-icon, Ralph Lauren, lives the sweet life and on Thursday, Feb. 17, Juan Arevalo, Jorge Arevalo, and Lara Shriftman hosted a signing party for her new book, “Dylan’s Candy Bar – Unwrap Your Sweet Life,” at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.

Haute Food: Haight Ashbury Welcomes A Whole Foods of Firsts

The space where Cala Foods once stood has been vacant for the past five years, and with the face of Haight slowly changing, a grocery superstore befitting the area’s organic food craze was a must. Across from Golden Gate Park, Whole Foods Stanyan Street was welcomed to the neighborhood with a surprise soft-opening before its scheduled grand opening on Feb. 16.

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival: Your Comprehensive Event Guide

We’ve digested the haute happenings of the weekend to give you food (and drink!) for thought, and invite those who can stand the heat to get out of the kitchen and head to America’s prodigious cookout on the beach.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami Debuts The Opulent Rejuvenescence Facial

10 products and over 40 years of clinical practice serving the world’s most famous faces have gone into Opulent Rejuvenescence, the latest addition to the spa menu at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. This new facial courtesy of famed surgeon Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, known for the beauty upkeep of his high-profile clientele, combines products from his eponymous Beauty By Clinica Ivo Pitanguy skincare line featuring natural ingredients from Brazil blended in Switzerland.

Rosa Mexicano Brings Mas Tequila To South Beach

You’ve been to Napa, capered about Italian vineyards, and experienced many a wine flight in your lifetime, but tequila flights are hard to come by. Board the flight less traveled when Rosa Mexicano opens its latest location in the Herzog de Meuron building at 1111 Lincoln Road on Feb. Rosa’s festive vibe and authentic Mexican cuisine are bringing the spice to South Beach.

Haute Events: This Weekend’s Miami International Boat Show and Yacht & Brokerage Show

Looking for something to do this weekend? Anchor yourself at Megayacht Row. The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami, along with the Yacht & Brokerage Show, are expected to attract more than 100,000 locals and visitors to Miami Beach this weekend. The fun starts today with events taking place through Feb. 21, giving you good reason to live in Miami.

Get on Board With Cruise Original Glam, the Latest Innovation from TechnoMarine

Make her heart tick with the newest addition to the TechnoMarine Mirror Collection, Cruise Original Glam. Unveiled just in time for Valentine’s Day, Cruise Original Glam is a high-gloss evolution of the striking Cruise Original Mirror collection.

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