Coral Gables’ Newest Gastropub By Gail Scott As you walk through the door of Trust & Co., you get a local vibe; it’s definitely a place where you want to meet your friends. And although the new darling of Coral Gables and the brainchild of restaurateur Jerry Flynn may feel like a casual watering hole
7 Questions with Mitchell Panter
1 You went to law school at the University of Miami. How did that shape you into the attorney you are today? By attending law school at UM, I formed lasting relationships with others who have gone on to become successful attorneys, state and federal judges, co-counsels, referring attorneys and friends. I am celebrating my 30th
All in the Family
Mothers and their children turn to familial ties to strengthen their businesses By Michelle F. Solomon Sometimes it can be a challenge keeping family and business life separate—especially if you happen to work with (or for) your mom. In this issue, Pinecrest honors Mother’s Day by featuring mothers and their offspring who not only have
Dishes Dressed to Impress
By Angela Caraway-Carlton and Steven Mayer Many chefs say, “we eat with our eyes first,” and these beautiful dishes will make your eyes pop and your mouth water with their stunning presentations. Enjoy the art of plating—from design to deliciousness. Persian SundaeSundae, beautiful sundae! This Persian delight at popular Fooq’s is made with saffron and
7 Questions with Peter Miller
Professional fisherman and host of “Bass2Billfish” on NBC Sports 1 How did your professional fishing career begin? My professional fishing career started in 1990, the year I graduated from the University of Miami. I entered local fishing tournaments, then ventured to St. Thomas, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. After graduation,
the ultimate wingman
Chad Barb oversees a kingdom at Butterfly World It would be easy to mistake Chad Barb’s workspace for a mad scientist’s laboratory, what with all the test tubes and Waterpiks—not to mention the containers filled with small fuzzy creatures. But there’s nothing evil happening inside a room where Barb performs day-to-day duties that only a
Spa in the Family
A mother-daughter outing prompts Holly and Cayla McDonald to say Aloha to an entrepreneurial venture By Michelle F. Solomon | Photography by Luccia Photos Mother and daughter Holly and Cayla McDonald do everything together. “We’re best friends,” they say in unison. Despite their 34-year age difference, the two connect on a variety of levels—traveling abroad,
It’s Good to be Queen
By Angela Caraway-Carlton Tiffany & Co.’s gemologists travel the world in search of the rarest and most exotic gemstones—and it’s evident in the stunning 2016 Blue Book collection. Mom can live life in color with a 27.08-carat pink spinel ring adorned with blue cuprian elbaite tourmalines. Or, add some star power with this unique starfish
VENUS WILLIAMS
By Angela Caraway-Carlton | Photography by James Woodley Most people know Venus Williams for her heavy-handed domination on the tennis court, but the winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles also has found a winning career off the court: She’s quickly becoming a powerhouse interior designer, and she’s doing it her way. “My parents started
playing with the PROS
The Rainones of Parkland take to the ice in South Florida By Michelle F. Solomon Rich Rainone recalls about five years ago when he was packing up to move his family to South Florida from Rhode Island. “I had hockey equipment, and I threw it in the dumpster because I never thought I’d use it.”