Miami Concours Car Show Returns February 17th to the Miami Design District
The Miami Concours, returns to the Miami Design District in 2023 with a highly curated, distinctly modern celebration of automotive history. Displays begin on Friday, February 17th, and conclude on Sunday, February 19th, with three red-carpeted streets featuring distinct Concours activations.
The annual event, now in its sixth year, exhibits the most significant automobiles ever produced in the heart of Miami, at the epicenter of art and design. The acclaimed event, led by Co-Founders John Temerian Jr. of CURATED and Ronnie Vogel, as well as Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, has carved an inimitable niche at the intersection of automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie, and luxury lifestyle.
The prestigious event showcases the world’s most sought-after exotic post-war automobiles as well as celebrated, iconic models from the world’s most recognizable luxury motoring brands. The event kicks off on Friday, February 17th, with a special showcase of cars dotted among the neighborhood’s artistic installations as static works of art themselves.
As collectors and enthusiasts witness real-time, official judging; discover an unrivaled, historical display of Lamborghinis on 39th Street – a nod to the Italian manufacturer’s 60th Anniversary; and discover an unforgettable display of Hypercars from Pagani Automobili as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary alongside Czinger Vehicles, as they present the 3D printed 21C.
Miami Concours features superlative examples from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani, Maserati, Jaguar, Ford, BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, with judging led by Mark Moskowitz MD who is the Board of Directors of Carolina Motorsports Park.
EVENT INFO
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11AM – 8PM
CONCOURS PREVIEW – SELECTION OF CARS
ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT
SUNDAY, 19TH: 11AM – 5PM
MAIN RED CARPET EVENT
CONCOURS & JUDGING
Rooftop Restaurant Giselle to Open Friday February 3rd
On Friday, February 3, the glitzy new restaurant Giselle will open on the rooftop of the illustrious nightclub E11EVEN Miami. Giselle is brought to you by E11EVEN and hospitality group The Restaurant People, where executive chef Gustavo Zuluaga will weave together global flavors in dishes like whole crispy snapper with aji amarillo aioli and Peruvian salsa criolla.
Giselle’s menu is extravagant, with items such as bluefin tuna truffle cones topped with 24-karat gold leaf. Truffle toast, flaming lobster thermidor, Peking chicken, Japanese A5 snow-aged wagyu, a flaming Australian wagyu tomahawk, caviar, seafood towers, oysters with Champagne mignonette granita, and other extravagant offerings are available.
Truffle toast, pork ribs, Chilean sea bass, filet mignon, and a flaming lobster thermidor are among the dishes on the menu. For those who can’t decide, a six-course tasting menu is available.
The cuisine incorporates French, Asian, South American, and Mediterranean flavors. This makes sense given his background, which includes stops at L’Atelier de Jol Robuchon in Miami, Zuma, Komodo, and Juvia before becoming executive chef at Laurent Tourondel’s Dune in Fort Lauderdale.
Guests enter the restaurant by taking a private elevator up to the rooftop restaurant, where they will walk through the mosaic-lined tunnel into the space, which features a retractable roof that spans the entire indoor-outdoor restaurant.
Giselle’s marble-adorned 14-seat bar features digital art display cases showcasing the work of Miami-based filmmaker and producer Frank Kelly, who was commissioned to create a custom short film series for the space. The adjacent lounge and terrace area features black marble dining tables with views of the Miami skyline, while a neon sign that reads “I’ll be here, if by chance, you’ll be here too” rules the space.
Giselle is located at 15 NE 11th St, Miami, FL 33132 with hours at Wednesday through Sunday 6pm to 3am.
Sales Launch for Twenty Nine Indian Creek in the Faena District Miami Beach
JMH Development has officially launched sales for Twenty-Nine Indian Creek Condos, a boutique collection of only 11 private residences will rise at the nexus of Indian Creek Drive and Collins Avenue in the heart of the thriving Faena District in Miami Beach.
Twenty-Nine Indian Creek will reflect timeless sophistication and serve as an emblem for historic preservation, with architecture, interiors, and landscaping designed by renowned firm Urban Robot. The seven-story modern structure will house eight three-bedroom residences and one sprawling full-floor penthouse with an expansive wraparound terrace and panoramic views.
The development site is home to a 1930s Art Deco structure that has been hidden from public view for nearly 60 years. JMH Development will restore and relocate the structure to harmoniously integrate the past and present, resulting in two sprawling townhomes that will pay homage to the inherent design qualities of its former era.
Each elegantly appointed residence, ranging in size from 1,750 to 4,800 square feet, is designed to maximize space and seamlessly connect to the outdoors, with sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows and doors allowing in an abundance of natural light. Spacious terraces with iconic, undulated railings showcase exquisite craftsmanship that continues indoors – with meticulous attention to detail.
Gourmet chefs’ kitchens feature bone white lacquered custom cabinetry, Miele appliances with wine storage, and marble countertops and islands. Freestanding soaking tubs, dual vanities, honed flooring, and premium Hansgrohe fixtures are among the indulgent features found in spa-inspired bathrooms. Townhomes have double-height great rooms that are 18 feet tall, as well as private terraces with landscaped gardens and a summer kitchen.
Residents will enjoy a palm-tree shaded pool deck with daybed lounge chairs and tanning areas, a summer kitchen with barbeque and dining area, an outdoor shower, and direct access to a dedicated beach club. The Art Deco-inspired geometrical design of the building is complemented by lush landscaping with terraced walls and cascading greenery, water features, and a natural color palette, creating an immediate sense of serenity.
Twenty-Nine Indian Creek will be located in the city’s most vibrant neighborhood, allowing residents to easily explore world-class dining, hospitality, and cultural institutions such as the Faena Hotel and Faena Forum, The Miami Beach Edition, the upcoming Aman Miami Beach, and Bvlgari Hotel.
Prices range from $2.5 million to $10 million, with construction set to begin in Spring 2023 and completion expected in Q1 2025.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Twenty-Nine Indian Creek, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Lofty Brickell Condos Officially Breaks Ground
The official groundbreaking on the 44-story Lofty Brickell occurred this morning with Newgard Group in attendance and a celebratory champagne toast.
Lofty Brickell is a $300 million project with 362 condo units while 88% of the units already under contract.
Designed by internationally acclaimed, Arquitectonica, interiors will be designed by a New York-based interior design company INC New York. Developer Harvey Hernandez is also responsible for Brickell House and Centro towers. Hernandez purchased the Lofty lot for $50 million.
The contractor is named as Americaribe-Moriarty JV. According to a late October FAA approval, Lofty will soar to a height of 574 feet.
Lofty will feature a number of wonderful amenities including a butler service, rooftop pool, car service, and a 5-star restaurant that hasn’t been disclosed. This tower will also include a private marina with available docks for boating.
Building Amenities
Exotic resort pool with pool-side cabanas
Bar and grill on pool deck 24/7
Co-working lounge Private meeting rooms
Event room with exclusive terrace
A fully-equipped, state-of-the-art fitness center with HD TVs and wireless audio Private Peloton studios Yoga lounge and terrace
LOFTY Rooftop Experience
Residence Features
Urban luxury residences with modern open layouts from 485SF—930SF Studio, one and two-bedroom units
All residences are delivered fully finished and furnished specially curated by INC
Panoramic Miami River, and Miami skyline views
Private balconies for every residence
Corner units offer wrap-around balconies
High ceilings ranging from 9’ to 11’
Owner closets in every residence
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and sound-attenuating impact-resistant laminated glass throughout
Advanced technology Smart Building wiring for HD TV,
Multiple telephone /data lines and ultra-high-speed internet access
Individually controlled energy-efficient central air conditioning and heating system
Kitchen
Imported European cabinets with premium hardware and drawer pull
Top-of-the-line appliance package including stainless steel refrigerator, oven, cook-top, microwave, dishwasher, and sink disposal
Elegant imported stone countertops and backsplashes
Contemporary stainless steel under-mounted sink
High-arc gourmet faucet with integral sprayer
Master Bathroom
Imported European cabinets with premium hardware and drawer pulls
Elegant imported stone countertops and backsplashes
Beyond the initial Lofty tower, there are plans for additional expansion. In September, utilities for 782 residential apartments, 11,364 square feet of restaurant space, and 13,928 square feet of commercial space were secured.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Lofty Brickell, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Developer Files Permit for Vertical Construction on Riverside Wharf in Downtown Miami
Developers for the newest construction development, Riverside Wharf, located at 114 SW North River Drive in downtown Miami, has filed a permit for vertical construction.
Plans for the project include the construction of a 10-story building across 1.5 acres that will serve as a world-class entertainment destination, designed by highly-acclaimed architecture firm Cube3 Architects, with interiors by world-renowned iCrave and landscape design by Savino-Miller Design Studio, and developed by a joint venture partnership between MV Real Estate Holdings, Driftwood Capital, and Merrimac Ventures.
Riverside Wharf will feature 222,279 square feet of space, including a 165-room Dream Miami luxury hotel, a world-class 30,000-square-foot nightclub and rooftop day club, a high-energy 12,000-square-foot event hall and mezzanine, the rebirth and expansion of The Wharf Miami with 16,000 square feet of signature restaurants, a private marina capable of accommodating megayachts,
The permit was filed in December and no general contractor has been listed. MTCI Private Provider is in charge of the project’s plan review and inspections, according to Building Department records.
The developers stated in August 2022 that they intend to begin construction in the second quarter of 2023. Once construction begins, The Wharf Miami will close temporarily before reopening permanently as part of the new Riverside Wharf complex.
37 Story Tower Designed by Arquitectonica and Developed by 13th Floor Investments in Now Complete
Cascade, a 37-story multi-family building at 3050 Southwest 37th Avenue in Miami, is now complete. The building, designed by Arquitectonica and developed by a joint venture partnership between Miami-based real estate developers 13th Floor Investments and Adler Group, in collaboration with global investment manager Barings, contains 421 modern apartment homes ranging in size from 510 to 1,323 square feet.
The residential tower is the second to be completed within the 7-acre Link at Douglas master plan, which is bounded to the north by Peacock Avenue, to the east by Southwest 37th Avenue (Douglas Road), to the south by Shipping Avenue and South Dixie Highway, and to the west by Southwest 37th Court. The building’s general contractor was Civic Construction, and it received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) from Miami-Dade County on January 5.
The 37-story tower is located at the intersection of two of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, and is adjacent to the Douglas Road Metrorail Station, US-1, the city’s main thoroughfare, and The Underline, a 10-mile linear park, urban trail, and public art destination. Residents have direct access to the Metrorail system, bus lines, and the Miami and Coral Gables Trolleys, making commuting to Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Health District a breeze.
The property’s interiors, designed by DesignAgency, feature teak wood and textured wall designs that contrast with matte black accents, creating effortless elegance without exclusivity. Earth tones can be found throughout, from the lobby lounge’s relaxed greenery and natural wood details to a lush garden display outlining the expansive amenity deck, providing serenity in each space.
Stone-wrapped kitchen islands, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in-unit washers and dryers are features of the residential units. Tall matte lacquer soft close cabinets, full tile backsplash, modern ENERGY STAR® appliances, porcelain tiled showers, front-lit vanity mirrors, and wood-look flooring are among the superior features and finishes. Select residences have inboard private balconies.
Cascade’s amenities include a resort-style pool with luxury lounge seating, cabanas, a poolside bar, an outdoor movie screen, and a game room with a foosball table, billiards, shuffleboard, and card tables, a basketball half-court, a yoga studio, grilling stations, outdoor dining areas, an indoor social lounge with comfortable seating, modern kitchen, media room, and a kids’ playroom, and an onsite dog run and wash.
The Link at Douglas master plan will include approximately 1,600 residential units, over 32,000 square feet of retail space, and a public plaza connecting to The Underline. Cascade’s sister property, CORE, a 22-story multifamily tower with 312 apartment residences and 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, opened in 2021.
The Queen Restaurant and Lounge Opens in Miami Beach
What was previously Miami’s Paris Theater is now The Queen Restaurant and Lounge!
The Queen located at 550 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach will offer a unique blend of Japanese and French inspired cuisine. Small plates such as maitake tempura with scallion ash and truffle mayo, dressed oysters East and West with an apple Szechuan mignonette, and duck and pork tsukune with tare, scallion, and baby gem lettuce kick off the menu.
Following that are crudos such as steak and tuna tartare, beef carpaccio with uni and caviar crème, and deluxe seafood towers. The Josper Charcoal Oven or the Robata Flame Grills are used to prepare Japanese Wagyu, Prime Ribeye, roasted Branzino with Thai chili ponzu, and Australian lamb with chipotle miso.
Sushi made from fish flown in from Japan will also be available, as will a special selection at the eight-seat Omakase Counter. Following that, craft cocktails, many of which incorporate Japanese spirits, will be served in whichever lounge guests choose.
But The Queen isn’t just about the food – the atmosphere is just as noteworthy with the transformation of the Paris Theater. A custom mosaic created in Italy using Venetian and Palladian techniques and a black and white mural, “Parade of the Carmens,” by Miami artist Gonzalo Fuenmayor celebrating Carmen Miranda can be found at the entrance. The Salon Lounge features curved burgundy chairs and a central banquette, burgundy carpet with plum and apricot fanned leaves, gilded original crown moldings, Lobmeyr brass, hand cut crystal, Swarovski crystal and gold finish chandeliers, and a Calacatta Viola marble bar.
The main dining room is expansive, with lighted cutout walls, a large concentric circle of hand carved teak finished in gold leaf surrounding a bronze mirror, and a ceiling dome that transforms with a kaleidoscope of LED images. Above, on the mezzanine level, is a members-only VIP lounge with 80 seats and a view of the dining room. However, both serve the regular menu, which is overseen by chef Julien Jouhannaud, who was previously in charge of the culinary program at Annabelle’s in London, and produced by executive chef Mitchell Hesse, a Miami native.
The Variety Theater, as it was known in 1946 was a venue for classic revival films such as Alfred Hitchcock’s Suspicion, its opening film. Later renamed The Paris, it has been transformed into an event space and photo studio. However, it retained its Deco elements, which have been restored and enhanced by designer Carlos Rodriguez of Miami’s ModPlay Studio.
The Queen is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6pm until late. So if you’re looking for a fancy night out with exquisitely prepared food, The Queen is the perfect spot. Make sure to make a reservation, as this trendy new spot is sure to fill up quickly.
Shore Club Private Collection South Beach Unveiled by Witkoff and Monroe Capital
With the debut of the Shore Club Private Collection in South Beach, 49 residential units created by Robert A.M. Stern Architects will be available, including a brand-new, 200-foot-tall oceanfront tower that is the renowned designer’s nautically-inspired take on the region’s famous MiMo architecture.
With a rounded shape influenced by ocean waves and replete with nautical and yachting allusions, it will rise 18 floors and no floor plans are the same.
A pool and private gardens are just two of the resort-style features available to members of The Shore Club Private Collection apartments, which are managed by Auberge but offer solitude and seclusion within the 5-star resort.
Interior design elements include mahogany and oak woods, nickel, brass, and other light metalwork accents, swooping walls, and arched windows, all of which are references to the materials and shapes of classic yachts. Units will start at $6 million.
Four duplex houses are located on the upper floors of The Cromwell, a different 1939-built structure that is also being refurbished and integrated as a private entrance for residents.
A 6,000-square-foot single-family beach house for the Shoreclub Private Collection, which was similarly created by RAMSA, is also under construction.
On the project, RAMSA worked with Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design. Landscape planning is being managed by Island Planning Corporation with developers Witkoff and Monroe Capital.
$80 Million in Sales in the Last 60 Days at The Elser Hotel & Residences Miami
In the last 60 days, sales of $80 million have been completed at the 49-story luxury condominium building The Elser Hotel & Residences Miami, which is under construction nearby at 398 NE 5th St.
With 75% of purchases coming predominantly from Colombia, Mexico, and Chile, this enormous sales volume indicates the crucial return of Latin American investment in South Florida as well as the persistently strong demand for turnkey, new construction properties in the center of Downtown Miami.
The Elser Hotel and Residences are located in the same lively area and have the same sparkling views of Biscayne Bay that Elser Pier did in the early 1900s. Elser Pier’s prime location in Miami’s thriving downtown area contributed to its status as the city’s top convention and entertainment hub.
Tourists and locals alike were drawn to the pier’s variety of venues and waterfront views. The legacy and extraordinary success of Elser Pier altered the future outlook for the corridor and created the foundation for the bustling bayfront metropolis we know today.
The Elser Residences Miami is a development of carefully designed studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos. Elser, located in Miami’s most alluring area, Downtown Miami, will provide a vibrant and rich community fuelled by culture, glitz, and wellness. Find a wealth of amenities for living, working, and playing. Units will be available this summer for move-in.
Facts and Features
49-story tower located in Downtown Miami
Developed by PMG and Greybrook Partners
Designed by internationally renowned architecture firm Sieger Suarez Architects
Approved for short-term rentals
On-site hospitality management
Views of the Miami skyline, unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
Over 19,000 square foot double-height amenity deck overlooking Downtown Miami
and Biscayne Bay
132-Foot Resort Style Pool with private lounge areas
Two-Level Modern Gym & Fitness Studio
Co-working Lab
Valet Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Latest Smart Building Technology
Only The Elser Hotel & Residences Miami would have a short-term rental program that was expertly run by a five-star operator among the current inventory in Miami. The structure would be open to unlimited day rentals.
Residences start at $600,000 or the equivalent in bitcoin, according to PMG Residential, the property’s exclusive sales team.
