Emma González greets me every morning now when I walk into my office. Her two-page story from the April issue of Lifestyle, which we dedicated to Parkland in the aftermath of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, hangs in vertical poster form on my wall. Seeing Emma’s photo, for me, is a daily
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Where: 545 NW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale Website: jeygroup.com The journey: The goal for the latest offering from JEY Hospitality Group was clear: The team behind such concepts as ROK:BRGR, Himmarshee Public House and Pizza Craft wanted to open a boutique sandwich shop in burgeoning FATVillage. But before opening Henry’s Sandwich Station, JEY co-founder
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Chef Rainer Becker doesn’t deal in one-offs. There are 13 of his Zuma restaurants around the world—including ones in downtown Miami, Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi. After Zuma took off, Becker opened Roka, which now has four locations in London. For the time being, Becker’s latest ode to contemporary Japanese cuisine—Etaru in Hallandale Beach (Hyde
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Peruvian hot spot Pisco y Nazca has brought a flavorful menu of South American fare to West Kendall. Located at The Palms at Town & Country plaza (8405 Mills Drive, No. 260), the restaurant debuted in 2015 and opened a second outpost in Doral less than a year later. It has become a local favorite,
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It began with a love story. Michael and Deborah Gregg met in art history class and quickly connected. Fast forward and the Parkland residents, now married for 28 years with two grown children, have both enjoyed career success through creative outlets in the fine arts and design, as well as teaching (Deborah) and advertising/marketing (Michael).
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American Harvest wants to revolutionize the way you think about fast-casual dining. Created by Miami-based Grove Bay Hospitality Group—the company best known for restaurants such as Glass & Vine in Coral Gables and Stubborn Seed in South Beach—American Harvest unites quality with speed by fulfilling made-from-scratch orders in less than seven minutes. “Fast-casual is the
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When it comes to interior renovations, everything, it seems, is at the touch of a fingertip. The do-it-yourself market has exploded, with socially driven platforms bringing homeowners easy access to design ideas. Pinterest, for example, has revolutionized the concept of visual bookmarking, while Houzz inspires with photos of finished spaces and then sells the
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It began with a deep love for his country’s cuisine, and a desire to share. Ariel Caminada and his wife, Adriana, are bringing the tastes of Argentina to Coconut Creek with their new restaurant, Argengrill, which opened in January The Caminadas, originally from Buenos Aires, moved to the United States 18 years ago, coming first
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1. the cary briefcase by stuart and lau: $295; stuartandlau.com; 2. baxter of california 3 and 5 cartridge razon: $100; baxterofcalifornia.com; 3. herb and lou’s infused ice cubes: $17.99; herbandlous.com; 4. bartending glasses by kikkerland $21; set of 4; kikkerland.com; 5. no. 1827 pocket comb: $40,ezraarthur.com; 6. no. 215 travel case by colsen keane: $110;
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Where: 6235 SW 135 St., Pinecrest Floor size: 7,620 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms Details: Lush oak trees frame the gated entryway of this European-inspired home, creating an enclosed paradise of comfort. The luxurious grand master suite is complemented by an elegant, custom-built office and classically designed bathrooms. Intimate
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Where: 2965 Surrey Lane, Windmill Ranch Estates, Weston Floor size: 8,949 square feet under air; 11,843 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half-baths Details: This sprawling, award-winning masterpiece, inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, earned House of the Year honors for outstanding craftsmanship by the Construction Association of South Florida. And
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Where: 12024 NW Ninth Place, Coral Springs Floor size: 4,248 square feet under air; 6,249 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half-bath Details: This sprawling custom estate overlooking Lake Coral Springs is set on point in a cul de sac lot. In addition to the breathtaking views, outdoor highlights include a
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