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Arts, Culture, The Issue

The Ultimate Guide to Art Basel Miami 2015

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November-December Issue 2015 By Alyse Mier Miami has exploded into a well-known destination that attracts some of the top artists and galleries from around the globe. Events take place all over Miami that appeal to both the cultural connoisseur and the urban art lover. There are events of all kinds and tickets available at all price points. We’ve compiled a list of some events you need to mark down on your calendar. ARTE Cuba at Spectrum Miami Discover Spectrum Miami, a five-day contemporary art show featuring a wide selection of artists and galleries from around the world. Unique to the event this year is the exhibition ARTE Cuba. Curated by Stacey Conde, ARTE Cuba will showcase a carefully curated collection of Cuban modern, contemporary and cutting-edge art. ● When: December 2nd -6th ● Where: Spectrum Miami Tent/1700 NE 2nd Ave at NE 17th St Miami,  FL 33132 ● Times: December 2nd, 6-10pm December 3rd – 5th, 12-8pm December 6th, 12 noon-5pm Late parties will be held nightly from 7-9pm ● Tickets: Can be purchased at eventbrite.com ● Additional Information: A percentage of all ticket sales will benefit LIFE is Art, a local Miami charity Red Dot Art Fair Red Dot Art Fair will be returning to Miami for its 9th edition, and to celebrate this moment art veteran Jane Sauer will curate the fair. Offering a unique selection of over 70 galleries, Red Dot Art Fair will exhibit the works of emerging, mid-career and established artists. The layout of the show presents visitors with a sophisticated environment to view the artwork presented by the galleries and dealers. ● When: December 1st-6th ● Where: Red Dot Art Fair/3011 NE 1st Ave, at the corner of NE 31st St Miami, FL ● Times: December 1st, 6-10pm December 2nd, 11am-5pm December 3rd-5th, 11am-8pm December 6th, 11am-6pm ● Tickets: Can be purchased at eventbrite.com Miami Project Bringing the best in modern and contemporary art, this year’s show will feature 60 top galleries from around the world in a bright and sunny beachside showcase. The event promises to produce a singularly elegant environment that will allow for visitors to view artwork in the most unique way possible. ● When: December 1st-6th ● Where: Miami Project Pavilion/7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL ● Times: December 1st, Opening Party 7-10pm December 2nd, 11am-2pm December 3rd-5th, 11am-7pm December 6th, 11am-6pm ● Tickets: Can be purchased through miami-project.com Art Miami One of the most important contemporary art events in the United States, Art Miami attracts more than 82,000 collectors, curators, museum professionals and art enthusiasts from around the globe. In its 26th year, Art Miami remains committed to exposing the most important artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries in collaboration with some of the world’s most respected galleries. ● When: December 1st-6th ● Where: Art Miami Pavilion/3101 NE 1st Ave Miami, FL ● Times: December 2nd-5th, 11am-8pm December 6th, 11am-6pm ● Tickets: Can be purchased at eventbrite.com Miami River Art Fair The Miami River Art Fair was conceived as a way to showcase world-class artists and galleries, while keeping the Miami River at the core of all its events. It has paved the way for artists as the pioneer art fair in the Downtown Miami/Brickell area. The art fair is committed to creating a luxurious ambiance, providing spectacular views and a waterfront experience, fine dining and world-class entertainment. ● When: December 3rd-6th ● Where: James L. Knight Center 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL ● Times: December 3rd VIP Collector’s Preview 6pm-11pm December 4th-5th, noon-7pm December 6th, noon-6pm ● Tickets: Can be purchased through universe.com Click here to view this post in the November/December 2015 digital issue

Culinary, The Issue

Dig into Modern Garden

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By Gisel Habibnejad Photography by Alex Markow Walking into Modern Garden, inside Seaspice, one can’t help but feel as if they’ve just stepped into an oasis – a modern version, that is. Large floor-to-ceiling trees, made from wood, expand to the top; and orchids of fuchsia petals line up across the dining booths. Watching diners admire the architecture and unique interior design that went into the permanent art installation, by architect Santiago Jose Palaez, assures the sheer elegance the eatery has successfully accomplished. An extension of the popular Seaspice, the Crudo bar and hot-stone concept are what make up most of the dishes offered by Modern Garden. Located on the Miami River, you can choose to arrive by boat as the restaurant offers a 550ft private dock. Upon arrival, your only worry for the next few hours will be deciding which exquisite items to choose from. We can assure you each dish is equipped with bountiful flavor and delightful notes of zest hitting you from different directions. Start off your night with the delicious Meli Melo. The delectable dish includes tuna, yellowtail, ginger, and crispy pappadum topped with hummus made from edamame. However, the ingredient that takes center stage is the salmon, which sits beneath the hummus. This particular top quality salmon comes from the Faroe Islands located between Iceland and Norway. If this dish sounds familiar to you, it is probably because it was on the Seaspice menu previously – except now with an added twist. A newbie to the menu, Summertime adds the right amount of flavor to Florida native amberjacks with mango puree and watermelon radish in every bite. True to the name, the watermelon pieces add the perfect refreshing element for those hot summer nights. Another new dish racking up the freshness with watermelon radish is the Watermelon Radish Salad, which really lets this special produce stand out as the main ingredient. The homegrown vegetable stars alongside edamame, almond snowflakes, ginger sauce, and wasabi. When an 8500 volcanic stone slab is served at your table, you know this restaurant means business. Housed in an 8500 oven for 24 hours, the stones are used by guests to cook their steak at their own table to their very liking (preferably medium rare). The Spinalis is the most exceptional cut of meat from the cow with clear marbelization to prove it. Just add your desired amount of volcanic salt to get started on your culinary adventure. Perhaps it is the carefully crafted dishes, amazing view of the Miami River bank, or the impeccable service provided that keeps Miamians coming back for more. One thing is for sure – the restaurant serves as the perfect triple treat! Modern Garden is located at 422 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128 For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.SeaspiceMiami.com/about/ModernGarden Click here to view this post in the July/August digital issue. Click here to view the online issue.

LIFESTYLE, Living, MSM Online, Real Estate, The Issue

Miami Real Estyle – The Miami River District™ – Blueprint for Transformation

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By Angela Betancourt The Miami River District is experiencing a renaissance. Within the past several years the area has become the “it” location for businesses and developers eager to set up shop on the banks of the historic Miami River. Luxury residential towers, ambitious commercial developments, retail stores, and pedestrian focused projects are all on the horizon. “The revitalization of the Miami River District closes a complete lifestyle loop by creating a city within a city,” said Horacio Stuart Aguirre, the volunteer Miami River Commission Chairman. Art will also play a role in the renaissance. Aguirre and Brett Bibeau, Managing Director at the Miami River Commission, have shared that the commission is collaborating with the Nina Torres Fine Art Gallery to place monumental sculptures along the river walk before the year ends. All of these projects and developments are just the beginning of the Miami River District’s transformation. There are numerous other businesses and organizations, especially within the boating industry, that have already claimed their spot in one of South Florida’s most flourishing new neighborhoods. There will be no shortage of things to do at the Miami River Commission. For Aguirre, who has lived and worked in the district for years, these are indeed exciting times. “The Renaissance of the Miami River District is a cornerstone of our lives,” he said. TERRAZAS MIAMI Take Terrazas Miami as the perfect example. Located at 1861 NW South River Dr, just west of Sewell Park, Terrazas is on prime real estate. It’s located within minutes from one of the largest health districts in the country, West Downtown, which is an evolving hub for science and bio-tech research. It’s also very close to the Civic Center, the Miami Intermodal Center, and the up-and-coming River Landing Shops and Residences. Taking all of that into consideration, available units at Terrazas Miami currently start at $260,100. “Terrazas’ price per square foot is unbeatable at $320 on average as well as our maintenance fee that’s only $0.55 per sq. ft.; that’s why Terrazas leads South Florida in value with below replacement cost pricing,” said Terrazas Realtor Andrea Trujillo. Perhaps more important than the price, is Terrazas’ ongoing desire to provide its residents with a combination of value, luxury, and convenience. The residences are sleek and modern with porcelain tile flooring throughout, stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, spacious kitchens, finished closets, expansive terraces, and floor-to-ceiling windows in select units with flowing open living areas. Units also offer city skyline, park, and river views. The lobby and the 20,000 sq.ft elevated pool deck, equipped with two complete BBQ grills and lounge areas, were designed by the award winning Interiors by Steven G. Another one of Terrazas’ highlights is the 200 year old Kapok Tree at the entrance to the building which has been adopted as the company logo. Additional amenities include multiple outdoor lounge areas for socializing, a fully equipped business center, dog park, state of the art fitness center, 24-hour reception desk and onsite security. “Terrazas delivers an instant feeling of wonderful peace and tranquility,” said Trujillo. “All of this, of course, comes with an unmatched additional advantage over pre-construction properties because Terrazas is already 100% built and move-in ready with rapid closings for motivated buyers. Terrazas is a once of-a-lifetime chance to own in Miami’s next hot neighborhood at a smart buy,” she added. Terrazas Miami is located at 1861 NW South River Drive, Miami, FL 33125 For more information on Terrazas Miami, please visit www.TerrazasMiami.com RIVER LANDING SHOPS & RESIDENCES Among one of the latest new projects drawn to the Miami River District is the immense River Landing Shops and Residences. When complete, River Landing will boast 2.2 million square feet of regional open air shopping. The project’s 430,000 sq ft retail complex will be home to 315,000 sq ft of national retailers, 86,000 sq ft of regional and local retailers, and 29,000 sq ft of restaurants on its five levels. “We don’t have any retail here,” explained Aguirre. “This marks the first introduction of retail on the river and in the River District.” The $300 million dollar mix-use project is located at 1400 NW North River Drive, which is situated next to Miami’s Civic Center and Miami-Dade County’s court system. The River Landing Shops & Residences is located at 1400 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33125 For more information, please visit www.RiverLandingMiami.com MIAMI RIVER GREENWAY Situated directly on the river, River Landing gives shoppers access to the Riverwalk and the developing Miami River Greenway Project; a 10-mile scenic pedestrian friendly pathway linking neighborhoods and businesses along the banks of the Miami River. As of today, more than half of the pathway has already been constructed. Potential residents vying to live in the revamped district and take advantage of the Greenway and all the other exciting developments will have plenty of housing to choose from. And unlike other areas in Miami where a piece of the action often means spending a small fortune, the Miami River District has surprisingly affordable yet still luxurious condominium options. For more information on the Miami River Greenway, please visit www.MiamiRiverCommission.org FLAGLER ON THE RIVER Indeed, hot neighborhoods almost always attract hot restaurants and the revitalization of the Miami River District is no exception. Duck and Waffle and SUSHISAMBA have both announced their plans to open in “Phase II” of the new Flagler on the River commercial building development project. The building will be located at 40 SW North River Drive; the site of the former East Coast Fisheries. Phase II has received a lot of attention for its unique look. Itec Design, the architectural firm behind the project, designed the building to look like lobster traps used by commercial fisherman. The design’s creativity extends beyond its construction and into the way they made use of the property. “By today’s standards, they are on a tiny piece of land making it quite the challenge to build there. They have come up with a design that is exciting and interesting,” said Aguirre. “We applaud their initiative and we look

Culinary, MSM Online

Spice Up Your Life!

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By Justina Coronel No, we aren’t singing about the Spice Girls’ pop hit single… We are talking about adding some flavor into your world by visiting Seaspice Restaurant in Miami, the 300 seating seafood brasserie and waterfront lounge. Seaspice embraces great sustenance quality with a blend of comfort food and new-cultured techniques as well. The venue has two wood burning ovens that cook at 1,000 degrees and specialize in its signature dish: seafood casseroles. From the delicacy of caviar, to fresh Florida stone crabs, to a juicy prime U.S. bone-in rib eye, Seaspice’s menu provides it all. The restaurant also hosts Saturday and Sunday brunch on the river from 11:30-3:00 p.m. that tends to pop off, just like the bottles of champagne. The dining experience is held in a post-industrial warehouse presented with nautical touches of sophisticated décor. Located on the banks of the Miami River, Seaspice’s open terrace has a stunning waterfront view of South Florida’s downtown skyline. It offers several dining accommodations such as the interior main dining room and bar, the exterior courtyard, the outdoor bar, a covered patio, and the newest addition of Seaspice’s Modern Garden. Modern Garden is a Crudo Bar that presents the freshest products and brings the stimulating concept of hot-stone cooking. Guests can order seared premium meats and seafood as it cooks on a 850-degree volcanic stone while it sizzles right at their table. This innovative concept adds to the flavorful atmosphere. But Seaspice offers much more than its laid-back elegance and food-heaven galore, it is a place “where leisure becomes remarkable.” This feel good atmosphere is all about the vibrant ambiance and having the customers enjoy themselves. And don’t be surprised if you run into a few celebrity guests that love this energetic vibe too. This extraordinary restaurant will definitely provide a little bit of spice… and everything nice.

Culinary

The Wayfarer of the Culinary World: Chef Alfredo Alvarez

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By Nycole Sariol / Photography by Imani Ogden Once known as a river awash with darkness, perniciously welcoming the wrongdoings of drug-traffickers, Voodoo zealots, and spiritual, Santeria rituals, the Miami River’s banks have recently wiped its – then daunting – slate clean and sings a new aubade these days. The reasoning behind this jovial redemption: to shine light on Miami’s new hotspot, Seasalt and Pepper, and to serve as a culinary playground for Chef Alfredo Alvarez. “I was ready to come back to Miami,” Alvarez confesses about his 305 hiatus and the departure from his big-city tenure at Trattoria Dopo Teatro in New York. The chef’s comeback though impactful, was the breath of fresh air that the patrons of South Florida deeply beseeched – or a Mediterranean breeze. A bevy of the freshest sea-food, oven roasted pizzas, and Volcan clay casseroles flagrantly make up Chef Alfredo’s menu of simplistic inventions and add to the nautical, Mediterranean aura that hangs as sea ropes and a suspended installation turn chandelier innovated by local artist, Carlos Betancourt, depicting the history and ex-reputation of the Miami River. “I saw the place and I thought right away that the concept of the menu should be a Mediterranean cuisine where you feel like you’re in St. Tropez; you feel like you’re in Positano; you feel like you’re in Santa Margarita, Italy,” professes the world-class traveler/chef. Having spent most of his life abroad, bouncing from New York to Italy to Miami to New York for round two and back to Miami again, the Venezuelan-born chef has also experienced a real life at sea instead of the decorative one he portrays behind the walls of Seasalt and Pepper. “I decided to go work on a cruise ship as a consulting chef,” the chef recalls, “I stayed there for three years, traveling to places like Tahiti and then all over the world.” It was inevitable that this Lemuel Gulliver of the kitchen would come back with only the most profound flame of inspiration, serving as a compass that would lead him to his latest recognition and the masterful Seasalt and Pepper menu. However, Chef Alfredo isn’t the only one with a pocket full of “travelers’ tales”. For the food being brought out to the daily quintupling guests in tow of its tantalizing aroma, traveling is the norm. “We grab from all over the world,” the chef speaks of the fresh, upscale products being used day-in and day-out. “We fly the Black Cod from Alaska…the clams we bring from Manila…the Caputo flour from Italy.” That’s not including the savory vegetables that cross the country from California, save for the Heirloom tomatoes that hop over the backyard fence from Homestead. The Frankenstein amalgam of international ingredients accrue for the gastronomical makeup for such plates as the Octopus Plancha, a steadfast force and a propitious crowd-pleaser among the influx of Magic City locals and the musically royal that swarm the dining room tables like Beyoncé and Jay-Z. “There’s no where in the world you could find Octopus like that,” the tastemaker says of his tender, grilled octopus with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Though the food evokes a sense of magic from within the Miami food-lover’s heart, the real magic is conjured up in the kitchen. “My chef de cuisine is Venezuelan, my pastry chef is from Turkey; one of my chefs is from Africa, another one from Italy, and another from France.” Joining Alvarez in his 200-person kitchen and intensifying the subject of international imports further. In spite of the obvious subtext gravitating toward traveling and worldwide everything, perhaps the main component behind the radiance being transmitted from Chef Alfredo’s hands is knowledge – accumulated knowledge. “This menu is my whole career; all thirty-six years of cooking put down on this menu,” romance beaming out of from his eyes, expelling innate love from his body and signifying the severity of his most prized possession and what it means to him. “This menu is my life, this menu is who I am.” Click here to view full story in our March/April 2014 issue.

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