Nominations for the 31st Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award are now being accepted. The nominees will be presented and the award made by the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board at the luncheon, to be held on November 10, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Miami, the Presenting Sponsor of the event. The deadline for South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year nominations is October 7, 2022 and the nomination form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/59vk3hbe In addition to the Hyatt Regency Miami being the Presenting Sponsor of the event, Show Technology, a South Florida based audio visual production company, is supporting the event as a Signature Sponsor. Nominees for this prestigious award and additional sponsors will be announced in the coming weeks. Distinguished past recipients of the Tourism Professional of the Year Award include Dr. Peter Ricci, Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Paul George, History Miami, George Neary, Tours “R” Us, Wendy Kallergis, GMBHA, Henry Delgado, Smith & Wollensky, Rocco Angelo, Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, William Talbert, III, Alvin West, Sr. GMCVB, and Academy Founders, Stuart Blumberg, Retired, Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association, Bob Dickinson, Retired, Carnival Cruise Lines, and the late Alyce Robertson, Miami Dade Downtown Development Authority, Tony Goldman, Goldman Properties, and Jeanne Westphal. Celebrating 35 years of success, the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism is a member of the non-profit, NAF. NAF has refined a proven model that provides young people access to industry-specific curricular, work-based learning experiences and prepares them for college and industry careers. Academies (Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary, Education, and Arts and Entertainment) are in 20 Miami-Dade County public high schools. Proceeds of the luncheon benefit work-based learning activities and scholarships for AOHT students and professional development for teachers. Tickets for the South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award luncheon are $130.00 for an individual ticket or $1250 for a table/vendor sponsorship. Tickets can be purchased online at , go to https://tinyurl.com/yc5u67rj By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Tourism Professional

The Miami Beach EDITION welcomes in the Fall season with a new lunch menu at the hotel’s signature eatery, MARKET at EDITION, curated by Michelin Star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The local bistro is the perfect one-stop-shop for all-day eats spanning a variety of exquisite flavors and sourcing local ingredients whenever possible. MARKET at EDITION is an imaginative reinvention of the classic Miami Beach coffee shop. The new Fall menu offers an array of favorites for any and all cravings. Begin the morning on a healthy note with the Egg White Omelet ($23) filled with Spinach and Goat Cheese served with a side of crispy French Fries and a Tomato & Arugula Salad. For lunch, experience a twist on a classic, the Roasted Free Range Turkey Cuban Sandwich ($26) packed with Ham, Aged Cheddar, Gruyere Cheese, and House Made Pickles, perfect for a quick, but delicious meal. Market at EDITION also showcases veg-froward and vegan options, such as the Beluga Lentils ($17) with Chili Oil, Black Vinegar, Sweet Potato, Broccoli, and Cilantro great for a midday snack. Full menu available here. The food bazaar—part patisserie, part boulangerie, part salumeria — also offers a spectacular Happy Hour available Monday-Friday from 4PM-6PM that includes sparkling Rosé ($12) paired perfectly with East & West Coast Oysters ($2each). For those looking for something a bit stronger, try the Smokey Ginger Margarita ($12) best paired with the variety charcuterie boards ($10) amongst other things. Entire menu available here. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of The Miami Beach Edition

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is excited to host the 21st Annual Stiles Light Up Downtown, presented by Michele and Joe Maiuro, at The Plaza on Las Olas on Tuesday, Nov 29, at 6 p.m. Adults are invited to ring in the holiday season while giving back to the community with cocktails, light bites and festive live entertainment. The event will culminate with the magical lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree, illuminating downtown Fort Lauderdale. All proceeds will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement. Since it was established in 1999, The Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5 million and volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of the Center's children and families. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942. Where: The Plaza on Las Olas (Stiles Plaza) 301 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 When: Tuesday, Nov 29, 6 – 8 p.m. How: This event open to the public and is an adults-only affair. Individual tickets may be purchased for $125 in advance of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/lud/. For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact Director of Special Events Jennifer Swercheck at 954.463.8772, ext. 206 or jswercheck@jack​andjillcenter.o​rg. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Friends of Jack & Jill Center

Gridline Properties, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm based in Miami’s urban core, is pleased to announce that Shelly Argy Poston has joined the company as a senior associate. With over five years of commercial real estate experience, Poston’s role will focus on the sale of multifamily properties and development sites within South Florida. Prior to Gridline Properties, Poston worked at Marcus & Millichap where she also focused on multifamily and development sales, and in 2019, she won the Prospector of the Year Award. As of September 2022, Poston’s sales in 2022 alone have reached the $21.5 million mark. After nearly four years at Marcus & Millichap, Poston’s decision to join Gridline Properties was motivated by its culture of innovation and collaboration. Her methodology stems from her studies of organizational psychology, which she earned a master's degree at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC Herzliya, now known as Reichman University) located in Tel Aviv, Israel. As part of her studies, Poston evaluated the ecosystems of struggling companies and guided them in ways to improve strategies and streamline communication to keep them flourishing. This knowledge has helped Poston throughout many of her negotiations and while dealing with clients. “Gridline Properties is thrilled to have Shelly join the team,” said Alfredo Riascos, broker and principal at Gridline Properties. “We are certain that she will add value and new skills to our growing team of successful agents.” Gridline Properties is a best-in-class brokerage firm that is paving the way for its team of successful agents. By helping its agents develop professionally, the team has been able to grow strong together. More on Gridline Properties Founded in 2018, Gridline Properties is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm based in Miami’s urban core. The firm specializes in brokerage services that include landlord and tenant representation, strategic real estate planning, investment sales, and dispositions. Under the leadership of Principal and Broker Alfredo Riascos, Partner Mateo Romero, and a team of experienced agents, Gridline Properties strives to be a market leader in the industry and a dependable resource to its clients and shareholders. In recent years, Gridline Properties has proven to be a leader in its industry by successfully brokering a notable portfolio of transactions in some of Miami's most exciting submarkets including Wynwood, Midtown, Downtown, Allapattah, Little River, MiMo, Little Havana and East Hialeah. Additionally, Gridline is swiftly expanding its presence to Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Gridline is a best-in-class brokerage firm that is paving the way for its team of successful agents. By helping its agents develop professionally, the team has been able to grow strong together. To learn more, visit www.gridlineproperties.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Gridline Properties

Miami Living is excited to share Gucci’s latest creative endeavor- a true embodiment of the house’s boundless imagination. In an unprecedented performance, 68 sets of identical twins showcased Gucci’s Spring 2023 Ready-to-Wear Collection in Milan, presenting an ode to the small Ohio town, Twinsburg. Infamous for its annual Twins Day Festival, this destination lent the perfect backdrop for Michele’s synchronic vision. The Creative Director orchestrated side-by-side shows inside a singular venue, each unbeknownst to the other, until a wall lifted, revealing twins in identical looks, walking as one. Dubbed “Gucci Twinsburg”, this collection juxtaposes identity with dress, addressing the key distinction between twins and everyone else. As Michele puts it, “twinship imposes an experience of decentralization. Leaning towards the other. Recognizing oneself as flesh of the world”. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Gucci

With exceptional representation at the 2022 Mu Alpha Theta National Math Competition, the prestigious American Heritage Schools is proud to announce that its Broward campus has ranked as the No. 1 private school math team in the Nation and the Palm Beach campus as the No. 2 private school math team in the Nation for the 12th consecutive year. 430 students from the top math schools across the nation met in Washington, D.C., to participate in 62 challenging events. The competition covered such advanced topics as analytic geometry, logs and exponents, open probability and combinatorics, and calculus. 76 students from American Heritage Schools spent a week in Washington, D.C., earning a variety of awards and recognitions, including 26 perfect scores, four first place rankings under Team Events, 63 students ranking in the top 5 of their categories, 18 individual first place finishes, and top ranked private school in all three major divisions (algebra - theta, precalculus - alpha, and calculus - mu). “From January to July, most of the big competitions take place and we have test practices and Saturday meetings to prepare us,” said Saathvik Selvan, a senior from American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, who has been accepted to the Georgia Institute of Technology and University of California, Berkeley. “I’ve competed in these types of competitions since middle school, so I’m used to the pressure, but it is always exciting. Mu Alpha Theta has created a lot of enthusiasm for math in general and has generated a common bond among the math community.” Due to this great accomplishment and other winnings in state and regional math competitions, world-renowned mathematician and national coach of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team, Dr. Po-Shen Loh, will be personally visiting both campuses in December 2022 to congratulate and meet American Heritage Schools’ mathletes. Mu Alpha Theta is a math honor society. At the national convention, each division represents a different type of math. Mu represents calculus, Alpha represents pre-calculus, and Theta represents algebra/geometry. Each grade level competes in one of these categories and is based on what type of math the student studies in school. The competition consists of a general 60-minute test of 30 multiple-choice questions and three tests related to the specific area of math in which the students are competing. Aside from the main events, students can also choose to participate in smaller competitions such as mental math, speed math, and a presentation poster. “Every math competition gives an individual the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and talent they have developed and hopefully win an award,” stated Richard Rovere, Director of Math Competition for American Heritage Schools. “With the right attitude, no one ever loses — you either win or learn.” About American Heritage Schools: American Heritage Schools, founded in 1965, is a nationally-ranked private, nonsectarian, and co-educational college preparatory day school with two 40-acre campuses: the Broward Campus is located in Plantation, Florida, and the Palm Beach Campus is located in Delray Beach, Florida. Its campuses serve approximately 4,800 students in PK3 through 12th grades, and the student body represents over 60 different countries throughout the world. Approximately 70 percent of the faculty hold postgraduate degrees. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 138 honors classes, 28 Advanced Placement classes, and 75 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering,business & entrepreneurship, and computer science with classes taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. For 13 years, American Heritage Schools has been ranked the No. 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars, and the school is home to the No. 1 math competition team out of all private schools in the U.S. The Model UN team is top 3 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. American Heritage Schools is ranked among the top private schools in Florida in STEM, according to Niche. For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website at www.ahschool.com Broward Campus: (954) 472-0022 ext. 3021 or email admissions.broward@ahschool.com Palm Beach Campus: (561) 495-7272 ext. 219 or email admissions.palmbeach@ahschool.com By ML Staff. Image courtesy of American Heritage Schools

ACS Laboratory, the largest hemp and cannabis testing facility in the eastern U.S., is pleased to announce its entrance into Decentraland’s Automatic Slims Metaverse Marketplace. Powered by blockchain company, Blockticity, Automatic Slims is a virtual Metaverse Marketplace featuring four floors of dynamic experiences merging retail, education and entertainment. Visitors will find ACS Laboratory on the first floor, where they can leisurely explore the 3D lab or take ACS Laboratory’s Cannabis Quest to learn about the industry and redeem real-world prizes. On the laboratory floor, Slims visitors will discover ACS Laboratory’s instruments and learn how to read test results from Blockticiy-verified Certificates of Analysis (COAs). In the process, they’ll realize how hemp and cannabis compounds synergize to create the unique strains and products they love. Those who embark on the Cannabis Quest will answer pop quizzes, earning virtual prizes when they complete the journey. After interacting with ACS Laboratory, quest-goers will move to the second floor, where they’ll visit cultivation, extraction, and edibles processing stations, earning more points as they complete the quizzes at each one. They may even stop at the retail store to purchase NFT collections from their favorite cannabis brands. ACS Laboratory’s Cannabis Quest is just one of several Slims Metaverse Marketplace experiences that allow visitors to learn about the industry, connect with brands, and ultimately buy safe products verified by ACS Laboratory and Blockticity’s blockchain technology. Other experiences include product treasure hunts, influencer podcasts, live-streaming music events, health and wellness company interactions, and digital brand activations. “The metaverse is a new and exciting medium for cannabis users to learn more about products, how they affect their body and how finished goods are made. We are proud to be part of the cannabis metaverse community and look forward to harnessing this medium for cannabis compliance,” said ACS Laboratory President and CEO Roger Brown. For an invitation to Automatic Slims Cannabis Metaverse Marketplace’s opening event this Fall, brands, consumers, operators, and influencers can visit https://blockticity.io. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of ACS Laboratory

6 international creators were invited to collaborate on a digital project sharing their personal vision of the Gucci Diana and Gucci Bamboo 1947, including Cinthia Mulanga, Hailun Ma, Nicole Mclaughlin, Juan Francisco Bertoni, Lorenzo Vitturi and Masayoshi Matsumoto. Gucci Diana A bamboo handle tote first presented by the House in 1991 is reimagined by Alessandro Michele in the Gucci Diana. The current iteration is distinguished by removable, neon leather belts—a nod to the functional bands that once came with the original bag to maintain the shape of the handles—the latest expression of the Creative Director’s contemporary approach to archival elements. Alessandro Michele explores the concept of embodiment in the line, which is designed to evoke an aesthetic, but also an attitude. At the edge of inspiration, he takes a step beyond in a contemplation on the vast and impactful influence that a person, or perhaps, a persona, has had across generations and cultures. The Gucci Diana is reflective of a certain era—even its silhouette echoes a moment in which practicality took its rightful place in the wardrobe—but the line maintains its timeless appeal. It represents the notion of style in constant evolution, fitting perfectly into the conventions of sophistication one day and undergoing reinvention the next, speaking to the House’s message of fluidity, freedom, and embracing fashion as a powerful medium of self-expression. More on Gucci Bamboo 1947 Alessandro Michele takes inspiration from the historic Bamboo Bag and presents it through a contemporary lens in the new Gucci Bamboo 1947. The renowned design, now part of the signature Gucci Beloved lines, forges a connection between past, present, and future, representing a reiteration of heritage and an iteration of the Creative Director‘s own legacy within the House. In 1947 – amidst Italy’s post-war era in which traditional raw materials were difficult to come by – the enterprising founder, Guccio Gucci, with the help of the House’s visionary Florentine artisans, decided to use the lightweight and durable bamboo for the handle of a purse, thus forging an instant emblem. In the decades to come, the Bamboo Bag became a fixture among Hollywood’s leading ladies and the international jet set, consolidating the style’s status as an innovative icon around the world. The current version of bamboo top handle style is distinguished by interchangeable leather and Web straps, casting a contemporary light on the sophisticated silhouette, presented in various sizes and in a palette of vibrant colors. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of GUCCI

2022 marks the 60th year of Bond—James Bond. What better place to celebrate than GoldenEye, the lush Jamaican hideaway where Ian Fleming wrote all fourteen 007 novels? Travelers who book a minimum four-night stay from September 28-December 19 will unlock 30 percent off accommodations, among other perks. Go to the source of Fleming’s literary inspiration by booking the five-bedroom villa that the author built and resided in as he penned classics like Casino Royale and Live and Let Die. As a guest of GoldenEye, you’ll celebrate 60 years of Bond in killer style. A complimentary arrival cocktail will set the tone, followed by a bottle of Bollinger Champagne and a flask of Blackwell rum in the room. When you’re not lounging on the golden sounds or strolling the gardens where Fleming sought inspiration, enjoy complimentary use of the tennis court, non-motorized water sports, and the fitness course. Starting from $575 per night; booking is subject to availability, blackout dates apply (November 24-28, December 20-January 3, 2023); services and tax not included; valid for new bookings only, not combinable with other promotions. The 60th Anniversary package is one of GoldenEye’s many offers for this year. Others include License to Chill, an exclusive promotion that gives guests US$500 to put toward dining during five-night minimum stays. Booking is subject to availability; blackout dates apply (April 13-18, July 1-4, November 24-28, 2022); travel window: January 4, 2022 to December 19, 2022; Booking window: now to December 14, 2022. There’s also the Hut Life offer, where you can reserve four nights for the price of three (or seven nights for the price of five) in a Beach Hut—owner Chris Blackwell’s preferred accommodation—some of which have private verandas, outdoor showers, and claw foot tubs set amid lush gardens. Booking is subject to availability; blackout dates apply (April 13-18, July 1-4, November 24-28, 2022); Travel window: January 4, 2022 to December 19, 2022; Booking window: now to December 15, 2022; Valid in Beach Hut category. To experience the diversity of Jamaica, consider the Two-Post Outpost package, which includes three-night minimum stays at both GoldenEye and Strawberry Hill, another property in the Island Outpost portfolio, set in the heart of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. At GoldenEye, enjoy a guided coral reef snorkeling excursion and a rum and brown sugar scrub included. During the 2.5-hour drive to Strawberry Hill, you’ll motor through Jurassic Park-like scenery and steep roads with bends tighter than a hairpin, passing jerk shacks with names like “Pon di Road Nyammings” that cling tightly to the mountainside. Once you’ve arrived at the 12-room cottage hotel, unwind with a signature in-room spa treatment, complete with views over the city of Kingston and beyond. Minimum length of stay: 3 nights per property for Goldeneye & Strawberry Hill, 6 nights in total. Subject to blackout dates (April 13-18, July 1-4, November 24-28, 2022); Cannot be combined with any other promotion; Travel window: January 4, 2022 to December 19, 2022; Booking window: now to December 13, 2022. More on GoldenEye Once the Jamaica home of renowned author Ian Fleming, GoldenEye was developed by Island Records founder, Chris Blackwell, and opened as a resort in 2011. GoldenEye is home to private beaches, secret coves, a seawater lagoon and The Fleming Villa (where all 14 James Bond books were written). There are four dining options (The Gazebo, Bizot Bar, Shabeen and the Bamboo Bar), a newly expanded FieldSpa and accommodations that include Beach and Lagoon Villas, Lagoon Cottages, Beach Huts and an ocean front villa. GoldenEye is located 20 minutes east of Ocho Rios. It’s 90-minutes by car from Montego Bay Airport and an eight-minute drive from Ian Fleming International (private aviation only). By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Ian Fleming

The new flagship location, with architecture by Johnston Marklee, celebrates the brand’s heritage and vision for the future. Marking an important step forward in their evolution, HOLLY HUNT – America’s premier luxury design brand – expands its Los Angeles presence with a new showroom on North Highland Avenue. Spanning half a block in the city’s up-and-coming Sycamore District, the new flagship location was designed in collaboration with L.A.-based architecture firm Johnston Marklee and conceived as a hub for the brand’s international and local clientele. The space contrasts sophisticated architecture with a mix of rich materials set against the backdrop of a raw industrial-style building, thus creating a unique sense of place that marries the brand’s elegant aesthetic with L.A.’s characteristic urban grit. The grand opening will take place this October. In keeping with the tradition of adaptive reuse in Los Angeles, HOLLY HUNT’s SVP and Executive Creative Director Jo Annah Kornak collaborated with Johnston Marklee to transform the 1940s-era building into a space that would serve as a cornerstone of the client experience – a physical representation of the brand’s values and heritage – and also demonstrate HOLLY HUNT’s vision for the future. Bringing to life Kornak’s concept of creating a “house within a house” (a nod to the company’s roots in residential design), the Johnston Marklee team designed a pair of freestanding villas set inside the building’s original two-story concrete structure. Surrounded by a gallery space that is reminiscent of an exterior promenade, the villas showcase a series of curated residential interior compositions outfitted with pieces from the HOLLY HUNT portfolio. “Our new L.A. location is more than just a showroom; it is an expression of our core values of design, quality and craftsmanship,” says Jo Annah Kornak. “We approached the interior architecture in the same way that we would design a new product, being very thoughtful with our use of scale, proportion and materials. I think we’ve created a remarkable space that is authentic to the HOLLY HUNT brand, but also to our new neighborhood. We were very intentional about incorporating elements that celebrate L.A.’s signature urban aesthetic, like the original exposed concrete walls, beams, and other details throughout the space.” “The existing structure –– a prototypical 1940’s Los Angeles corner warehouse –– is left as a framework of raw concrete, as-found archaeology,” says Nicholas Hofstede, Managing Director of Johnston Marklee. “The two new ‘villas’ nested within combine contrasting urban histories of Southern California: those of the industrial landscape of factories and studio backlots and the elegance of Hollywood domesticity.” Lead architect Sharon Johnston elaborates on the design, which reflects the fluidity of space characteristic of architecture in Southern California. “The raw concrete shell frames an interior street; a double height promenade space around the villas, together with the villa interiors, creates an atmosphere and experiential narrative for the display of elegant domestic furniture for house and garden. The visitors’ journey through the spaces reflects a spatial dialogue between exterior and interior, linked through richly finished in-between spaces.” Left: Sharon Johnston and Jo Annah Kornak, photo by Ye Rin Mok. Right: Photo by The Ingalls Located in a neighborhood that has seen recent growth and transformation with new art and design galleries, pioneering retail shops and mixed-use developments, HOLLY HUNT Los Angeles is uniquely positioned to engage the local creative community and reinforce its authority as the leading destination for luxury furniture, wallcovering, window shades, lighting, textiles, rugs and accessories in the region. “Brick-and-mortar locations have been the nucleus of our brand for almost 40 years,” shares Marc Szafran, President of HOLLY HUNT. “HOLLY HUNT Los Angeles shows our commitment to creating the most luxurious showrooms while also advancing our digital platforms, ensuring our clients are provided the best experience, no matter how they choose to engage with us.” Inside the showroom, the North Villa serves as a gallery space to display iconic pieces from the brand’s Vladimir Kagan and HOLLY HUNT Studio collections. The vaulted ceilings, signature lighting and illuminated wall niches create a distinct point of contrast with the architecture of the surrounding promenade, which features a sweeping open volume with tall ceilings and exposed concrete beams. On the opposite end of the floor plate, the South Villa presents another series of curated residential interior rooms featuring product from across the HOLLY HUNT Studio, Vladimir Kagan, CASTE, Christian Astuguevieille, Mark Albrecht Studio, Pouenat, McCollin Bryan, Draga & Aurel and Moss & Lam collections. A large circular atrium at the center of the South Villa reveals the upper mezzanine level, which is home to an extensive library of textiles, leather, trim and rugs, along with wallcovering brands HOLLY HUNT Walls, ASSEMBLAGE, Carlisle & Co. and a new addition to the HOLLY HUNT portfolio, CONRAD Shades. The two villas share a common theme of custom oak floors in a light gray wash; honed gray, veined marble-clad openings; and accents of bronze, leather and more quality finishes that are foundational to the HOLLY HUNT aesthetic. Bronze also makes an appearance in various architectural features throughout the showroom, such as the entry vestibules, stairwell and lighting gallery. In contrast, the interior promenade features terrazzo flooring, concrete walls and hand-troweled plaster –– all in a matte finish to capture the city’s grit and emphasize the more refined materials and finishes that are synonymous with HOLLY HUNT’s specialty offerings. The balance of these sophisticated details set against the backdrop of elemental materials and raw surfaces further cements HOLLY HUNT’s place within the context of L.A.’s urban environment. Along the showroom’s eastern façade, the interior promenade is flooded with natural light, framed by tailored draperies made with HOLLY HUNT textiles. The open space is defined with entry pavilions, custom millwork niches and compositions that showcase a range of offerings across HOLLY HUNT’s diverse brand and product portfolio. Designed specifically for the L.A. showroom, a monumental 24-foot Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Sofa anchors the space and demonstrates one of HOLLY HUNT’s core competencies in customization. Also being introduced are three bespoke lacquer finishes, featured on the Boulonnais Drink Tables and X Base Consoles by HOLLY HUNT Studio. Illuminating the entire experience are site-specific lighting installations including HOLLY HUNT Collection lighting; new introductions from Alison Berger Glassworks; pieces from Atelier Alain Ellouz, JMW Studio, Kevin Reilly, Stefan Gulassa, VeniceM, Humbert & Poyet for Pouenat and Draga & Aurel; and a custom Elizabeth Lyons chandelier. Prior to the opening of this flagship location, HOLLY HUNT maintained two showrooms in the Pacific Design Center on the third and sixth floors. From July 2022, HOLLY HUNT will maintain just the sixth-floor space in the PDC (Suite B619), focused on textiles, wallcovering and leather. With a renewed mission to support the region’s growing design community through unparalleled client services and first-class product offerings, HOLLY HUNT Los Angeles will celebrate its grand opening in October 2022. The new neighborhood will bring fresh creative opportunities and access to a broader, more diverse customer base as the brand continues to evolve. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Ingalls/Holly Hunt

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Chotto Matte, the pioneering global Nikkei dining destination with locations in London, Toronto and Miami Beach (and upcoming outposts in Doha, Riyadh, San Francisco and Beverly Hills), will transport guests to the heart of the Peruvian jungle with the launch of its Jungle Brunch on October 9. The immersive brunch will be available every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. in Chotto Matte Miami’s expansive dining room, complete with exotic beats, wild atmosphere and live DJs to welcome guests to the jungle in style. A portion of sales from the Sunday brunch will be donated to the South Florida Wildlife Center, one of the highest-volume wildlife trauma hospitals in the United States. The Themed Sunday Brunch Features All-New Menus, Free-flowing Champagne, Live Entertainment and Benefits the South Florida Wildlife Center “We are thrilled to launch Jungle Brunch at Chotto Matte Miami,” says Jordan Sclare, Global Executive Chef of Chotto Matte. “Our team has been working hard to curate an exciting new menu of jungle-inspired dishes and cocktails that complement the vibrant atmosphere, tropical beats and lush surroundings that will ensure guests have a brunch experience unlike any other in Miami.” Chotto Matte’s new brunch will feature two unique sharing-style menus: Jungle Brunch ($75 per person) and Vegetarian Jungle Brunch ($65 per person). Keeping with the theme, each menu features dishes elevated by herbs, spices and citrus fruits found in the Peruvian jungle. Those who opt for the Jungle Brunch menu will start the experience with mouthwatering appetizers, including Oak-Smoked Salmon Tostada, Bao Pato Crujiente, Edamame and Jungle Ceviche, a spin on Chotto’s classic ceviche that incorporates three types of fish rather than just one. Guests will then enjoy a selection of tableside torched sushi, including the Sato Maki and Spicy Tuna Roll. Before digging into Chotto Matte’s Dessert Platter, guests can choose three robata grill favorites from a selection of options, including the Spicy Chicken Karaage with a special Nikkei rub; the Gambas a la Parrilla, Argentinian red shrimp flavored to perfection in a spicy coconut marinade; or the BBQ Huacatay Broccoli with Peruvian black mint, red chili and cilantro. Guests can imbibe with Chotto Matte’s new Free-Flowing Champagne & Cocktails Package ($90), which includes a selection of jungle-themed craft cocktails and free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Brut. Exotic, colorful cocktails span the menu, including the Sach’ara, made with Codigo 1530 Blanco tequila, mezcal espadin, watermelon, raspberry, hibiscus, mirin, roco and lime; Lima Bellini, with Caravedo quebranta pisco, banana, lychee, lime and prosecco and Morning Bird, with Bacardí Añejo Cuatro, Aperol, pineapple, shrub and lime. The Nikkei hot spot is even offering a jungle-inspired take on the classic bloody mary, the Inca Mary, with Tito’s vodka, guava glaze, soy and tomato. Guests who reserve a Free-Flowing Champagne & Cocktails Package from 1-2 p.m. will be invited to the bar to order their first drinks and enjoy passed appetizers from the menu ahead of being escorted to their table. To complete the experience, diners will receive a small bottle of Chotto Matte’s limited-edition yellow anticucho sauce, created by Chef Sclare and freshly prepared in-house. Chotto Matte is located at 1666 Lenox Avenue in Miami Beach. Call 305.690.0743 or visit chotto-matte.com/miami. Follow Chotto Matte on Facebook and Instagram. #ComeAsYouAre By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Chotto Matte Miami