The Raleigh
12/4/24
Among the burgeoning blocks of new and redeveloped luxury properties known as Billionaire’s Beach, The Raleigh centers on its namesake, legendary Art Deco hotel and baroque pool. Development firm SHVO commissioned architect Peter Marino for its makeover as a Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Miami Beach; a new 17-story, glass tower, and three acres of landscaped grounds dotted with Les Lalanne sculptures. Completion is slated for 2026. https://www.theraleigh.com/
Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove
12/4/24
Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove, the hospitality brand’s first standalone property in Florida, rises 20 stories through a partnership between CMC Group and Fort Partners. Michele Bönan designs interiors for 70 homes spanning up to nearly 4,000 square feet, while four penthouses start at nearly 6,500 square feet. Owners can expect traditional hotel amenities like a spa, serviced pool deck and room service. https://www.2699coconutgrove.com/
Miami Art Week 2024
12/4/24
One of the many perks of living in Miami, the annual art week returns during the first week of December with fairs and exhibits throughout the city. Visit Art Basel Miami Beach with six sectors like Galleries and Meridians in the Miami Beach Convention Center and Design Miami fair across the street, as well as mainland events including Art Miami, Pinta Miami, NADA and design-focused Alcova. https://www.artbasel.com/ https://designmiami.com/ https://www.artmiami.com/ https://miami.pinta.art/ https://www.newartdealers.org/ https://alcova.xyz/
Holiday Happenings
12/4/24
Fairchild Garden’s Night at the Garden (through January 12) and Holiday Jazz Sip & Stroll (December 10) make a perfect family outing or date night. Gather friends and family (ages 21 and up) for the Deering Estate Foundation’s Mistletoe & Martinis fundraiser (December 13). The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove hosts its North Pole Breakfast with gingerbread house building, and Santa photos and letter writing (December 15). https://fairchildgarden.org/ https://deeringestate.org/ https://www.ritzcarlton.com/
New Stores
12/4/24
When hunting for gifts for the holidays (or oneself), check out these new stores. John Varvatos, Lacoste and Marc Jacobs opened in Brickell City Centre. Hippólito, a luxury collection made with Irish linens and Loro Piana fabrics for men and women, expanded to the Shops at Merrick Park. Women’s designer fashions can also be found at Silvia Tcherassi in Bal Harbour and Kirna Zabête in Miami. https://brickellcitycentre.com/ https://hippolito.do/ https://silviatcherassi.com/ https://www.kirnazabete.com/
Dining Guide
12/4/24
Miami’s dining scene continues to soar with several newcomers. Sunny’s has evolved from a pop-up steakhouse to a permanent space for signature martinis, Caesar salads and fine chops in Little River. Los Angeles chef Evan Funke imported his opulent, Roman-themed Mother Wolf to the Miami Design District. Major Food Group strikes again with the debut of Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove on December 7. https://sunnysmia.com/ https://www.motherwolfmiami.com/ https://coconutgrove.carbonevino.com/
Great Performances
12/4/24
Isabel and Ruben Toledo are behind the magnificent costumes and sets for Miami City Ballet’s “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” (Arsht Center, December 13-24). Be enchanted by New World Symphony’s “Sounds of the Season” (New World Center, December 20-21), and Andrea Bocelli’s 30th anniversary tour (Kaseya Center, December 22). Ring in the New Year early with “Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert” (Arsht Center, December 28). https://www.arshtcenter.org/ https://www.nws.edu/ https://www.kaseyacenter.com/
The Residences Six Fisher Island
12/3/23
Located on one of Miami’s rare, truly private islands, The Residences at Six Fisher Island presents an exceptional investment and lifestyle. Choose from a total of 50 three- to eight-bedroom layouts and enjoy amenities like a beach club and deep-water marina. The dream team behind the project boasts developers The Related Group, architecture firm Kobi Karp and interior designer Tara Bernerd. https://6-fisherisland.com/
