Adrienne Grenier commands the 3030 Ocean kitchen with the same vision that crowned her Food Network’s “Chopped” champion in 2012. Understated, yet bold, is the executive chef’s style, with no order too tall for the diminutive culinary star. That doesn’t mean her job is without its challenges. For starters, she has to placate the palates
Design of the Times
Wall Statements The biz: Adam’s Interiors The buzz: While one-dimensional paintings add color to a room, bright, three-dimensional wall art goes another step further—it creates depth. Jonathan Farkas, marketing director at Adam’s Interiors, says that the hottest trend in accessories is wall sculptures, especially those that make a statement in a room. “Not only does
Right on Point
Given his reputation as a world-class restaurateur and Food Network superstar, it’s no surprise that Geoffrey Zakarian would understand a thing or two about creating feasts for the eyes. On the other hand, seeing is certainly believing. During a recent visit to Point Royal—the ode to coastal American cuisine that Zakarian, as chef/partner, developed exclusively
Rocco Mangel
• In a video posted to Facebook on the last day of January, Rocco Mangel, seemingly the picture of health in a fitted white Henley shirt, handed his daughter, Charley, who turns 4 on April 24, some printed cue cards to hold up to the camera. He beamed as the blonde, curly-haired child raised them
Creature Comforts
About Claudia Claudia Sampedro may not have the instant name recognition of Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson or Kristen Stewart—but don’t tell that to her loyal social media following. The Cuban-born model and Miami resident (posing here with a ruffed lemur) has 1 million-plus Instagram followers, more than the top pages for any of
7 questions with Julio Frenk, President, University of Miami
1 What was the transition from dean to president like? There are two big differences that I have found interesting (Frenk became the sixth UM president in August 2015). One is the scope. At Harvard, I was dean of the school of public health, and public health is my specialty. … It was a focused approach.
The French Connection
Paris 6, a favorite in South America, plants its first North American roots in Miami Beach Two bites into one of its unpretentious dishes—whether the traditional croque monsieur, a buttery ham and cheese sandwich that’s fried golden brown, or an avocado puree crowned with tuna tartare, diced mango and aioli—and the question waits to be
Joyful Cooking
After discovering she could get paid for the parties she hosted as a stay-at-home mom, a caterer creates a thriving business Joy Wallace has catered events for the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II, and every president from Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama. She remembers a food taster being sent in
Level up
International cuisine inspires the creative cocktails at a new Brickell restaurant Maxwell Parise knows that, at the end of the day, you just want a vodka soda or a rum and Coke. But the bar manager at Level One (1110 South Miami Ave., Miami) hopes you’ll take a chance and expand your horizons when you
Fighting for Families
While the black tank top that Ellen Blackburn wears might not catch most people’s attention, it did catch the attention of a woman who noticed the shirt’s beaded puzzle piece. She approached Blackburn at a Starbucks and started a conversation about her son, who has autism. It’s not unusual for Blackburn to be approached by