For our December cover story, Lifestyle celebrates nine prominent professionals whose charitable efforts impact countless lives in South Florida. This week, we highlight Jessica Triana, Carlton Washington and Andy Cagnetta Pictured above from left: Jessica Triana, Julie Jones-Bernard, Erica Morse and Liz Caldwell Jessica Triana Director of Philanthropy, American Cancer Society Charitable Involvements:
The new year is just around the corner, but it’s accompanied by an age-old style question for many South Florida women as high season shifts into gear. What do I wear? The December-to-March run of cocktail events, dinner dances, holiday parties and charity fundraisers produces heavy foot traffic in walk-in closets throughout the region as
Don’t ask Niven Patel to categorize the food he cooks. Whether it’s Indian or Italian, he’ll offer the same response every time. “There’s no fancy category to put us in,” he says. “What we do is make really good food that we like to eat. It’s that simple. It’s about producing quality and approachable food.”
Casa Sensei 1200 E Las Olas Blvd #101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 “Coquito” This famed Puerto Rican holiday cocktail is crafted with eggnog and white rum and topped with a cinnamon stick. Whiskey Neat 1035 Southeast 17th St, Fort Lauderdale 33316 “Blanco Fizz” This holiday treat is crafted to resemble snow in a glass. It’s
Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker When: Through Dec. 22 Where: Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami What: George Balanchine’s beloved choreography to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece comes to life once again during Miami City Ballet’s annual performances, featuring costumes by Isabel and Ruben Toledo and a live orchestra. Info: arshtcenter.org A Christmas Story: the Musical
Blended malt Scotch whisky brand Monkey Shoulder is bringing something special to town: a cement truck that features a giant cocktail shaker. Holding 2,400 gallons (that’s 123,000 bottles of whisky), the shaker is making its way across the U.S. and today is the last day to check it out. The award-winning whisky brand’s mixer is
City Oyster & Sushi Bar Craving sushi? Go ahead and indulge during the holidays. The restaurant is open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with specials such as Rock Shrimp Tempura (Creamy Spicy Sauce, Scallions and Straw Mushrooms), Sweet Miso glazed Atlantic Black Cod (Japanese Spinach, Carrots and Shiso Leaf) and Roasted
Tuesday, December 17th – Holiday Mule; a festive combination of Vodka, cranberry juice, ginger beer, rosemary, cranberries Wednesday, December 18th – Cran-Apple Sangria; a tart blend of White wine, apple cider, whole cranberries, diced apples, club soda Thursday, December 19th – Cranberry Margarita; a holiday twist on a classic mix of Tequila, Cointreau, cranberry juice,
Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker When: Dec. 13-22 Where: Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami What: George Balanchine’s beloved choreography to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece comes to life once again during Miami City Ballet’s annual performances, featuring costumes by Isabel and Ruben Toledo and a live orchestra. Info: arshtcenter.org Victorian Christmas When: Dec. 16-23 Where:
Anna Noriega doesn’t believe in luck—hates the word, actually. To her, making it in life is a matter of commitment, dedication and hard work in pulling what you want from the universe. But Noriega admits there was something serendipitous about her being in the right place at the right time when she accompanied her friend
