Life + Culture

LOVE OF FAMILY AND THE SEA

A Conversation With John Ruiz Article by Marcia Morgado | Photography by Armando Coll John Ruiz has a love affair with the sea that began when he was fifteen years old. From the moment he took out “the first boat that I owned: a 28-foot Pantera that I built pretty much on my own,” he experienced a passion for boating and a sense of being wholly disconnected while at sea: “it’s pretty much my favorite place.” From his law school days at the University of Miami through today, that emotion has...

May 2022

Life + Culture

Family and cooking are his passions

An Interview with Chef Samuel "Sam" Gorensteing Article by Marcia Morgado | Photography by Anabella Padula The last eighteen months have been very gratifying for Chef Samuel "Sam" Gorenstein: he became a father and opened Abbale Telavivian Kitchen in Miami Beach. His initial culinary steps were in his mom's kitchen in Barranquilla, Colombia, where he was born. The family moved to Miami when he was 14, and as a teenager worked at Les Halles in Coral Gables, Florida. The next stop was at Union...

May 2022

Health + Wellness

Eric Horstmeyer

The Reward of Helping Others Photography by Armando Coll As a divisional sales leader for USHEALTH Advisors, Eric Horstmeyer currently heads a team of insurance agents to fulfill the needs of his Miami Beach office. Eric and his team are readily available to help by answering your questions, explaining the intricacies of the health insurance options available in the market, and finding the product best suited to each customer’s requirements. Eric answers some questions about USHEALTH Advisors...

May 2022

Entertainment

DJ Shaq

From Tel Aviv to South Florida without skipping a beat Photography by Armando Coll That could be the introduction to D.J. Shaq, who began his career as a D.J. while turning his passion for performing into a profitable business. Influenced by Solomun, Noir, Karmon, The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tupac, Bob Marley, Tiesto, and more, Shaq began as a performer in neighborhood bars. Back in 2009, he launched a D.J. company that grew into a lucrative operation: the...

May 2022

Food + Beverage

Steakhouses for Dad

From myth to reality Article by Marcia Morgado What is it about men and steakhouses? Could the myth about cowboys wildly roaming the prairies, stopping to rest around a fire, and cooking a piece of meat to replenish their tired bodies impressed masculine imagination? Many steakhouses transcend the myth creating a sophisticated eating experience for meat lovers. Miami has always offered its residents a steakhouse option. With the area’s culinary expansion in the last twenty years, some exciting...

May 2022

Food + Beverage

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS

Two different pairings Article by Marcia Morgado Here are two options to celebrate Mexican food, paired with specialty brews or tequila, Either way, delicious food, music and fun will be at the heart of Cinco de Mayo.   The Cinco de Mayo celebration at Crafted by Corsair will consist of beer pairing in a four-course dinner. A careful selection of  J. Wakefield brews and Mexican-inspired cuisine. Florida Ceviche paired with Slammin Bones, a New England Style IPA Street Tacos, which feature...

April 2022

Life + Culture

Eva Hughes

A Leader in Fashion Article by Marcia Morgado | Photography by Nick Garcia Behind Eva Hughes bright smile, soft Spanish accent, and flawless style are a work ethic and perseverance as strong as steel, which together with a commitment to family, define her. Eva returned to Miami after a twenty-year career in the editorial industry –including an eight-year stint in Mexico City, as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue and CEO of Condé Nast Mexico and Latin America­­­– carved through hard work and...

April 2022

Food + Beverage

Chef Michelle Bernstein

One of Miami's Culinary Stars Article by Marcia Morgado Known for her innovative fusion of Latin food and a burst of bright, contagious laughter, Miami native James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein is one of South Florida's culinary stars. This multitasker is currently involved with three restaurants: Little Havana's Café La Trova, Bayside Marketplace's La Cañita, and Miami Beach's Sweet Liberty. While she is often on national television judging culinary shows, Bernstein hosts PBS...

April 2022

Home Services

Blake Roses

The love of flowers Article by Marcia Morgado | Photography by Armando Coll Blake Roses has served Miami-Dade and parts of Broward County for over 20 years. Even though "the flower business was not part of the plan originally, it has been a wonderful surprise and welcome addition to the family." Initially drawn to the business's entrepreneurial aspects, they soon appreciated it for its connection to nature and creativity. As Farzanah Angus explains, "it's a feel-good business that allows us to...

April 2022

Life + Culture

Lotus House

A conversation with Constance Collins Article by Marcia Morgado | Photography by Courtesy of Lotus House In 2006, the Sundari Foundation (known as Lotus House Women's Shelter) established its first facility to address homeless women in Overtown, Miami. Lotus House provides shelter and supportive services, including primary medical and mental health care, dental and eye care, and diverse counseling and training programs. A national leader in addressing the needs of homeless women and children...

April 2022