1. In the Beginning: The concept began to take shape during a Fourth of July family barbecue in 2010. Cousins Otto Othman and Nedal Ahmed talked about opening a fast-casual restaurant focused on Latin street food—and starring Brazil’s popular kebabs, known there as espetinhos (in Spanish, kebab is pincho). 2. Mom Knows Best: Othman’s mom,
Where: Las Olas Isles, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 17,352 total square feet Bedrooms/baths: 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 5 half baths Details: This majestic estate on an elevated, full-acre double point lot features three property sides along the water (as well as a 350-foot concrete dock) and panoramic views of the Intracoastal and New River.
People don’t necessarily know what they’re going to be attracted to, what’s going to be the key to their heart. Sometimes they just have to experience it. We come in, sometimes, with unrealistic expectations. We have to look at what’s realistic at the age you’re at, the stage you’re at in life, [and] say, “You
Where: 1849 Middle River Drive, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: Units range from total areas of 1,842 square feet to 2,855 square feet Bedrooms/baths: Units range from 2 bedrooms/2.5 baths to 3 bedrooms/3.5 baths Details: The architectural visionaries at Garcia Stromberg are bringing boutique waterfront luxury to east Fort Lauderdale in the form of RiverHouse at
Where: 11100 SW 64 Ave., Pinecrest Floor size: 4,074 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Details: Live indoors and thrive outdoors at this elegant, one-story contemporary home. Interior elements include marble and wood floors, impact windows and doors, and a gourmet kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops, Thermador appliances and a cooking island. The
It’s been more than a half-century since Paul Rodgers was playing bass in a garage band whose lead singer couldn’t handle Little Richard. The band turned to Rodgers, 14 at the time, and asked him to step up to the microphone and take a crack at “Good Golly, Miss Molly.” The die had been cast.
Page 1 So Charming: Chamilia’s limited-edition Valentine’s Rebus Charm gift set spells out “I love you” ($99; chamilia.com, Snow’s Jewelers at 6837 Main Street, Miami Rain, rain go away: Brighten up a wet, dreary day with this wind-proof, heart-shaped umbrella ($32; uncommongoods.com). IOU: Present your significant other with Vouchers for Lovers, detailing his or
La Nouvelle Maison: Arturo Gismondi’s ode to sophisticated French fare guarantees an evening to remember. Menu highlights include twice cooked Jurgielewicz Farms duckling, Holland Dover sole, roasted rack of lamb—and artistic dessert creations (like the soufflé) that have to be seen to be believed. (455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 561.338.3003) Caffe Luna Rosa:
More than 20 years ago, Joan and Bob Nast often would visit local hospitals and pray for sick children. Though they saw many children recover and go on to lead happy lives, they also saw a lot of pain—pain they felt they could help alleviate in some way. “Bobby and I said to each other
First on the Scene: Gianpiero and Karen Cangelosi opened Tarantella in 1992, inside a little barn on Saddle Club Road. They closed it in 2000 to become one of the first restaurants to open in the newly developed Weston Town Center, in November 2001. They’ve been serving the community there since. Artistic Decor: The artwork
