Nobu Hotel Miami Beach Made the List of the Top 100 Best Hotels in the World

A hotel in Miami Beach made the list of the 100 Best Hotels in the World just published by Travel & Leisure. Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, which came in at number 81 on the list and is styled to resemble a Japanese beach house, was hailed for its comforts.

According to the Travel + Leisure article, “The list of world-class amenities at this David Rockwell-designed beachfront hotel is impressively long: exceptional epicurean delights, a beautiful 22,000-square-foot spa, three pools, a private marina, and luxurious penthouse-level villas.”

Nobu also made the Best 15 Resorts in the Continental US coming in at #8. Faena Miami Beach also made this list at #14. These two resorts also topped the list for the 15 Best Resort in Greater Miami, followed by Ritz-Carlton South Beach, the Four Season Hotel at the Surf Club, The Setai, and the Standard Spa.

The rankings are weighed by consumer opinions and travel experiences, which are rated by the location, services provided, food services, facilities, and value.

According to Nobu’s website, Nobu Hotels create the idea of a lifestyle hotel by fusing contemporary cool luxury with modest Japanese culture. Together, Nobu Hotels, Restaurants, and Residences offer goods and services that are representative of the distinctive culinary experiences offered at Nobu.

Each offers a distinctively local experience in a space with a cutting-edge design. The Nobu Hotel idea is a tailored experience with each hotel being unique, under the direction of Nobu Matsuhisa, a well-known chef, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper.

Top 5 Events at the Sobe Wine and Food Festival 2022

Today begins the long-awaited Food Network & Cooking Channel Sobe Wine & Food Festival. This national 4-day event, located in South Beach, showcases the world’s top culinary geniuses including chefs, wine connoisseurs, spirit producers, and notables taking you on a delicious tour of local and international cuisines.

This festival is a 21-year-old tradition that began as a small local event to showcase southern wines and spirits and now it has evolved into an event that brings 60,000+ people to Miami from all over the world. The Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management hosts the event and brings in more than $31 million to cover scholarships, programs, and future events.

The festival itself features 70+ events and we have broken down the Top 5 Must-Visit shows for this year’s festival.

Coke Zero Sugar presents Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives LIVE with Guy Fieri

Thursday, February 24th, 7 pm-10 pm at North Venue Beachside at Delano– Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, your favorite Food Network show, is heading to the dunes of South Beach for a one-night-only appearance. Guy Fieri, the iconic chef, restaurateur, New York Times Best Selling book, Emmy Award-winning TV personality, and now 2022 Tribute Dinner recipient, will take you on a gastronomic journey that will leave your tastebuds screaming for more

All foodies are invited to sample Guy Fieri’s journeys around America in pursuit of some of the greatest “greasy spoon” eateries featured on his hit program. Fieri is no stranger to organizing the Festival’s most memorable festivities, and to commemorate the 21st year, he’ll be returning on the beach with some of America’s finest local food places to establish a collective of 25+ eateries to produce their mouth-watering concoctions on the sand.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best Friday

Friday, February 25th, 7:30 pm-10:30 pm at Fontainebleau– Gathering 50+ of the nation’s greatest chefs to exhibit their most gourmet samplings to pair with over 60 wines. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach sets the perfect stage for this grand walk-around affair, which will feature a lineup of critically acclaimed chefs, James Beard Award nominees, and finalists, and Food & Wine Best New Chefs.

Only the founders and winemakers from each winery are asked to serve their finest varietals so you can learn how some of the world’s best vino is selected. There will also be a Wine Wall raffle entering you for a chance to take the Best of the Best experience home with you. Following its record-breaking success at last year’s event, the Wine Wall is returning to provide participants the opportunity to experience the appeal of Best of the Best for themselves at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach!

Foodventure at Citizens MiamiCentral Culinary Market hosted by Dwyane Wade

Saturday, February 26th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Citizen MiamiCentral Culinary Market – Downtown’s newest food hub awaits with a three-time NBA Champion and one of the most successful and legendary players in Miami Heat history, Dwyane Wade, during this walk-around eating experience. Citizens Miami, opened this winter by Sam Nazarian and his team at C3 by sbe, features a 26,000 square foot, 16-stall culinary market featuring C3’s popular culinary brands such as EllaMia, Umami Burger, Sam’s Crispy Chicken, and many more.

With delectable bites, trendy pop-ups, and wines from Wade Cellars, as well as delectable cocktails from the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio, this early evening soirée will feature culinary creations perfectly executed by chefs from around the world, as well as local stars from South Florida. During the event, restaurants featured at Citizens Miami will exhibit new menus inspired by renowned chefs such as ‘Chef’s Table’ star Dario Cecchini, ‘Iron Chef’ Masaharu Morimoto, Umami Burger’s Chef Alvin Cailan, and Ella Mia’s pastry chef and babka king Shimi Aaron.

King St. Vodka presents Peace Love Yoga: A Soulful Yoga Experience at Nikki Beach with special guest Kate Hudson

Sunday, February 27th, 10 am-11:30 am at Nikki Beach – Practice self-care at this deeply nourishing yoga experience sponsored by celebrated actress and businesswoman Kate Hudson and King St. Vodka, an ultra-premium spirit inspired by her old home on King Street in New York City.

This DARLEE production is the brainchild of two of Miami’s most accomplished women (and yogis): philanthropist and marketing maven Arlene Chaplin, and the soulful Dawn B, who will lead the morning’s practice with her encouraging words and invigorating attitude. Nikki Beach will be transformed into a soothing pop-up yoga class, replete with a well-deserved post-session selection of healthy snacks, tunes by DJ Taz Rashid, King St. Vodka beverages, and Barton & Guestier wines that will respect both your practice and your palette.

Bacardi Carnival

Sunday, February 27, 2022, 6 pm-9 pm – Beachside at The Ritz-Carlton of South Beach – Join the celebration at The Ritz-Carlton of South Beach to wrap up the 21st anniversary of the Sobe Food and Wine Festival which will be hosted by James Beard Award-winning TV personality Andrew Zimmern, who also works as a chef, food writer, and teacher.

Zimmern is widely recognized as one of the food world’s most varied, knowledgeable, and “bizarre” characters, and he’s ready to add his vivacity and enthusiasm to this sand feast. The name of the game is free-flowing spirits, as BACARDI creates delightful cocktails with spirits from their extensive collection, including Bombay Sapphire, Tequila Cazadores, Dewar’s, D’ussé, Grey Goose, and Patrón.

The vibrant and colorful environment will be enhanced by live music, creating the perfect beach carnival to close up your Sunday Funday at the Festival!

Visit Sobe Wine & Food Festival for information on tickets and other events.

Cindy Crawford & Rande Gerber Buys Waterfront Condo at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach

We’ve confirmed with multiple sources that Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber recently purchased a luxury waterfront residence at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach. The ultra-luxe, ultra-exclusive waterfront development is centrally located in Miami Beach at 4701 North Meridian Avenue, just minutes from the art-centric Faena District and, more importantly, within blocks of 4404 North Bay Road, the address of the waterfront home the celebrity couple purchased this past December for $9.625M. Crawford and Gerber plan to tear down the house currently residing there and build anew atop the 17,000-square-foot lot featuring over 100 feet of water frontage and wide-open bay views. By living so close to their North Bay Road address, the duo will be able to keep a close eye on construction. (After all, we all know that everything runs behind schedule in Miami!)

Two-bedroom condos at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach range from 1,879 to 3,207 interior square feet plus terrace. The residences feature private elevator foyers, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a Boffi-designed kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, and a jetted soaking tub in the master bath.

Other notables who have purchased property at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach include MLB Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza; CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, Jay Schottenstein; and former Miss Germany Petra Levin.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is no longer Miami Beach’s best-kept secret. Since December, including Crawford and Gerber’s recent purchase and our own Lucas Lechuga’s record-breaking penthouse sale in January, over $125M worth of property has sold at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach!

Introducing the Villas at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach

Have you ever wished you could have the best of both worlds: a private and independent abode coupled with world-class amenities and service? If so, you’re in luck…the developer of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach recently released a collection of 15 stand-alone villas comprised of 8 waterfront villas with private boat dockages and 7 landside villas surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Each two-story residence, designed by Master Italian Architect Piero Lissoni and executive architect Ralph Choeff, includes an air-conditioned two-car garage, a private pool, and a fenced private yard. In all, the villas have five different types of floor plans: A, B, C, D, E, and F (towards the bottom of this post, you will find a rendering of each different type along with pricing info).

Villa Features

• Custom two-story residence designed by the late Piero Lissoni
• Waterfront villas with private dockages
• Air-conditioned two-car garage
• Private pool
• Variable refrigerant flow HVAC system
• Laundry room with Electrolux front-loading washer and dryer
• Lualdi solid-core oversized doors
• Expansive hurricane-resistant windows and doors
• Fenced private yard

Kitchens Custom-Designed by Piero Lissoni

• Boffi kitchen designed by Piero Lissoni
• Gaggenau built-in fully integrated side-by-side refrigerator and freezer
• Gaggenau gas cooktop
• Gaggenau microwave oven
• Gaggenau stainless steel wall oven
• Gaggenau wine cooler
• Gaggenau coffee maker
• Gaggenau full-sized fully integrated dishwasher
• Elica range hood
• Expansive stone countertops
• Fantini plumbing fixtures

Master Bathrooms Designed by Piero Lissoni

• Soaking tub
• Fantini plumbing fixtures
• Oversized glass-enclosed rain shower
• Stone floors and walls

Villa A

• Asking: $5,975,000
• Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/4.5-Bath
• Interior: 4,295 square feet
• Garage: 466 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,627 square feet
• Total Living: 6,388 square feet
• Lot Size: 9,733 square feet

Villa B

• Asking: $6,950,000
• Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/5.5-Bath/Family Room
• Interior: 4,294 square feet
• Garage: 527 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,578 square feet
• Total Living: 6,399 square feet
• Lot Size: 8,733 square feet

Villa C

• Asking: $7,500,000
• Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/4.5-Bath/Family Room
• Interior: 4,643 square feet
• Garage: 511 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 2,048 square feet
• Total Living: 7,202 square feet
• Lot Size: 9,743 square feet

Villa D

• Asking: $4,375,000 to $4,700,000
• Beds/Baths: 3-Bed/3.5-Bath
• Interior: 3,306 square feet
• Garage: 486 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,257 to 1,303 square feet
• Total Living: 5,049 to 5,095 square feet
• Lot Size: 7,499 to 7,505 square feet

Villa E

• Asking: $4,990,000
• Beds/Baths: 3-Bed/3.5-Bath/Family Room
• Interior: 3,263 square feet
• Garage: 571 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,455 square feet
• Total Living: 5,289 square feet
• Lot Size: 9,933 square feet

The villas are currently under construction with completion slated for 2022. The waterfront villas are expected to be delivered from May to August 2022 while the landside villas are expected to be delivered from August to October 2022. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the villas at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.

Just Sold – Penthouse 12 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach – Sold for $15M

Lucas Lechuga of the Miami Condo Investments Team at Luxe Living Realty is proud to announce the sale of Penthouse 12 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach. At $15,000,000 and $2,369 per square foot, the sale is (1) a record-breaking sale for the building, (2) the highest-priced sale for a bayfront condo on Miami Beach since 2013, and (3) the highest-priced sale on a per square foot basis for a bayfront condo on Miami Beach since 2012. With an astounding 8,600 square feet of OUTDOOR space (including a 40-foot-long rooftop pool and whirlpool spa), 13.5-foot-high ceilings, and some of the best views in Miami Beach, Penthouse 12 is truly a one-of-a-kind property.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach Penthouse 12 Residence Features

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 5.5
• Ceiling Height: 13.5 feet high
• Living Area Sq Ft: 6,332
• Terrace Sq Ft: 8,578
• Rooftop pool deck with 40-foot-long pool and whirlpool spa
• Hot tub
• Private elevator foyer
• Boffi-designed kitchen by Piero Lissoni
• Gaggenau kitchen appliances
• Zucchetti plumbing fixtures
• Boffi-designed bathrooms by Piero Lissoni
• Jetted soaking tub in the master bathroom
• Private, air-conditioned parking garage
• Boat slip

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach Amenities

• Legendary 5-star Ritz-Carlton services
• Half-acre rooftop pool deck
• Private captained day yacht
• House car
• Beach concierge services for beach club access
• Two 24-hour attended lobbies
• 24-hour valet parking service
• Waterfront social room with bar, catering kitchen and
• state-of-the-art entertainment system
• Expansive infinity-edge pool with waterfall
• Spacious private poolside cabanas
• Poolside grille restaurant
• Private BBQ/dining area
• Meditation garden
• Clubroom with bar, virtual golf, and pool table
• Cinema-style screening room
• On-site spa with Steam room, sauna, and treatment suite
• Whirlpool Spa
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Indoor & outdoor yoga studios
• Boardroom/Library
• Art studio
• Kids room
• Sharing room
• Carwash facilities
• Dog walk
• Pet grooming room

The Liaigre-Designed 3-Bedroom Condo at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach – Asking $5.61M

Some properties sell themselves. LPH-20 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is one such property. The Liaigre-designed, 3-bedroom condo is an absolute jaw-dropper. From the moment you walk into the residence, you’re welcomed to sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami skyline. The great thing about The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is that it is surrounded by single-family homes, so the views from it are completely unobstructed from higher floors. Current zoning laws in that neighborhood prohibit structures from being built as high as The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, but the developer, Lionheart Capital, developed the property from an existing 1,000,000-square-foot hospital that had been grandfathered in. Had the developer demolished the hospital and started anew, the new structure would have been required to abide by current zoning regulations. The end result…a condominium development boasting some of the most amazing, 360-degree views of the bay, city, and ocean.

Lower Penthouse 20 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is a sprawling 3-bedroom residence with 3.5 bathrooms, a family room, 3,431 interior square feet, and 420 square feet of terrace space (see LPH-20 floor plan). It features a Piero Lissoni-designed Boffi kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, stone countertops, and a gas cooktop as well as a Piero Lissoni-designed master bathroom with stone floors and walls, a jetted soaking tub, Zucchetti fixtures, an over-sized glass-enclosed shower with a rainfall showerhead, and His and Hers vanities. And those unfamiliar with Liaigre furnishings, they’re nothing short of spectacular. Founder, Christian Liaigre, an iconic French interior and furniture designer who passed away this past September, is renowned for his minimalist design and emblematic use of wood and leather.

As mentioned in a previous post, I truly feel that The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is Miami Beach’s best-kept secret. The 7.5-acre site houses some of the best amenities and services that can be found in a South Florida residential development. But don’t take my word for it. I urge you to check it out for yourself. If you or anyone you know has an interest in touring LPH-20 and/or other options at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, contact me (Lucas Lechuga) at [email protected]. I may also be contacted by phone at 786-247-6332.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach – Miami Beach’s Best-kept Secret

After visiting The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach several times over the past ten months, I can honestly say that I’m absolutely in love with the building and property. In fact, coupled with the iconic service one comes to expect from The Ritz-Carlton brand, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach sells itself! The floor plans are very spacious and well-thought-out, the finishes (which were designed by the late Piero Lissoni) are refined and sumptuous, and the views are truly breathtaking. But perhaps the best thing about The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is its location; it is centrally located in Miami Beach at 4701 North Meridian Avenue. Its location allows residents of the building to be close to the action but not right smack in the middle of it. Over the years, living in the heart of Miami Beach (in South Beach on Ocean Drive or Collins Avenue) has lost its appeal; it is no longer the tranquil place to live it once was. On the other hand, living at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is as serene as living in a waterfront house on North Bay Road.

Some of you may be thinking, “That’s great and all, but I wouldn’t want to live in a building that has a hotel component to it”. Well, that’s the beauty of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach; it is only 1 of 12 standalone Ritz-Carlton properties in the world without a hotel component. Residents of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach enjoy the same Ritz-Carlton service enjoyed by guests of its hotels around the world but without sacrificing any peace or privacy.

Despite being a boutique residential development with only 110 condominium residences and 15 two-story villas, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach offers a laundry list of amenities one would expect from a development three times its size, including a private captained day yacht; a house chef; a house car; beach club memberships at Nobu Eden Roc Resort; a pet grooming room; a private theater; a rooftop pool deck with an infinity-edge pool, poolside cabanas, and poolside grille; an on-site spa with steam rooms, sauna, and treatment suite; an art studio; a kids room; and more. Below, you’ll find a full list of the amenities and services provided by The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach:

Ritz Carlton Residences Mia… by Lucas Lechuga

With prices ranging from $1.8M to $14M, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach offers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom residences ranging in size from 1,969 to 5,936 interior square feet.

I’ve included below a full photo tour of the amenities and common area spaces at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach. As beautiful as the property looks in the photos, I promise that you’d be even more blown away when seeing it in person. If you or anyone you know has an interest in touring The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, please contact me (Lucas Lechuga) at [email protected]. I may also be contacted by phone at 786-247-6332.

Live the Luxury Loft Life: Inside The Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach’s Loft Residences

One of the most ambitious redevelopment projects I have seen is preparing to open in a few months, The Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach. For those who aren’t familiar, the project is a redevelopment of the Miami Heart Institute, which was shuttered in 2004 after it was purchased by Mt. Sinai.

For years, nobody knew what would become of this eyesore on a great waterfront lot. Due to building regulations, the structure could not be torn down and rebuilt at the same size. In order to keep the height and size of the structure, all they could do is redevelop the existing structure. It took until 2012 when Lionheart Capital stepped in to propose a new Ritz Carlton designed by famed Italian architect, Piero Lissoni. Why not, right?

Well, here we are in 2017, the project is getting ready to open within the next few months, and 70% of the 126 residences have been spoken for. There are still 4 remaining loft residences with double height ceilings and increased feeling of privacy, let’s have a look at these plans…

Loft 220

3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | Den
3,342 square feet
$2,827,000

This plan is a corner apartment that has southern exposure with a private plunge pool and summer kitchen. One of my favorite aspects of this plan is the bedroom and den upstairs, making it a great guest suite.

Loft 224

3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | Den
3,778 square feet
$3,964,000

This is the last remaining loft with a direct view of Lake Surprise. It also has a private elevator and all of the bedrooms are upstairs, leaving the downstairs perfect for entertaining.

Loft 218

3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | Den
3,292 square feet
$2,925,000

Another of the lofts with southern exposure, Loft 218 also has the plunge pool and summer kitchen on the terrace and guest quarters upstairs.

Loft 217

4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath
4,033 square feet
$3,065,000

This is the last available four bedroom option, although the fourth bedroom could also be converted into a study. It also has a junior master suite upstairs and extra space on the terrace.

The Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach Are Winning Art Basel With Their #RitzRainbow

Lionheart Capital has commissioned the art display to trump all art displays of this year’s Art Basel festival. They have commissioned Yvette Mattern’s ‘Global Rainbow’ to shine over Miami during Art Basel week, visible for 25 miles around and sharing the message of positivity with the beauty of light… something we are all hungry for after a politically heated year on all fronts.

The large-scale, laser light beam installation originates from Lionheart Capital’s headquarters in Miami’s Design District. This gift to the city of Miami celebrates art and the human spirit. Personally, I feel it is extremely called-for at this moment and a welcome beacon for peace. Private boat tours are departing via Von Dutch boats on the hour to view the installation as well as the construction progress of The Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach, although you don’t need to be on a Von Dutch boat in the bay to enjoy it.

To celebrate, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach and Lionheart Capital have teamed up to host a special giveaway. To be entered for a chance to win, share your original photo of The Global Rainbow to Instagram using the hashtag #RitzRainbow. On Monday, December 5th, one photo using the hashtag #RitzRainbow will be chosen as the winner of the grand prize. The winner will be contacted via direct message shortly thereafter with prize redemption details. No word yet on what that grand prize is, but we expect it will be quite nice… as anything with the Ritz Carlton name is.

Located in one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in Mid-Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Residences consists of 111 condominium residences and a limited collection of 15 standalone Villa Residences. The tropical modern luxury development, which is over 60 percent sold, is priced from $2 million to more than $40 million and slated for a timely completion Q2 of 2017.

Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach Drops New Renderings of Its Lobby & Where That Staircase Goes

The Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach, designed by Piero Lissoni, has dropped a series of new renderings of its lobby and library to accompany the already released money shot with that fabulously suspended staircase. (see the last image, below) “Its library will be comprised of collectibles, artifacts, modern design pieces, art and design books, and a canoe artifact paying tribute to Seminole Tribe of Florida.” says Curbed Miami. The renderings look gorgeous, and the canoe is admittedly very cool. It’s a beautiful piece of (authentic?) Native American craftsmanship on display, but a tribute? Well, first maybe someone can explain why there are two of them in the renderings..

The development’s 111 condos and 15 villas make up one of Miami’s most unique and interesting projects, although at times it’s probably a rather tough sell. (it was an old hospital, after all) The Ritz Carlton Residences Miami Beach is currently about 65% sold out.