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Makoto Named Top 100 Restaurant in Miami

Japanese Restaurant, Makoto in Miami Beach Named Top 100 Restaurants in the Country

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Makoto Named Top 100 Restaurant in Miami

Makoto, a modern, upscale Japanese restaurant in Bal Harbour Shops, was the only restaurant from Miami-Dade County to make OpenTable’s annual Top 100 Restaurants list. Makoto Okuwa, the restaurant’s chef and partner, leads the restaurant, which opened in 2011, and serves sushi and robata dishes that is cuisine cooked on a fire grill.

Makoto relocated to the third floor of the luxury outdoor mall earlier this year and was updated by international designer India Mahdavi. The space now has indoor and outdoor seating for 244 people, as well as a new terrace and sushi counter. The restaurant’s ownership group’s Stephen Starr responded to the news by praising the Makoto staff.

According to Starr, “The team at Makoto has demonstrated excellence in hospitality from the beginning, and it’s great to have those efforts recognized by our patrons. To be named as one of the top 100 restaurants in the country is an exciting honor and a reflection of our incredible, dedicated staff members.”

With ten restaurants each, Florida and Nevada tied. Fort Lauderdale had two favorites on the list, Louie Bossi Ristorante and Takato, while Tampa had three. To compile the list, OpenTable analyzed more than 13 million verified reviews from 47 cities in 21 states. Only those who book through OpenTable and dine there can leave reviews.

MAKOTO is located at Bal Harbour Shops at 9700 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach.

Palazzo Del Mare on Fisher Island

Another Fisher Island Condo Sold at $21 Million

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Palazzo Del Mare on Fisher Island

After spending 5.5 years on significant renovations and imported furniture, Igor Olegovich Nesterenko, a businessman in the meatpacking industry from Moscow, sold his Fisher Island property for $21 million.

The unit located at the Palazzo Del Mare unit 7153, features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a terrace, a playroom, and a conference room spanning over 7,025 square feet. It also has a private 2-car garage on the parking level of the building and a private cabana near the pool.

Nesterenko spent the 5.5 years refurbishing the condo because Fisher Island only allows for roughly half of a year’s time for construction due to noise restrictions.

Furthermore, much of the furniture was purchased from abroad and was rather large and proved difficult to ship overseas. The bathtub in the master bedroom was fashioned from a solid block of Greek White Thassos marble and was carried into the apartment using a crane. The majority of the furniture was also brought by crane since it was too large for the elevator.

The 7,025-square-foot Unit 7153 located at Palazzo Del Mare was sold to Fana Fisher Palazzo 7153 LLC, managed by a trust in Bellevue, Washington purchased the condo for $21 million equals $2,989 price per square foot.

The trust is under the umbrella of the Fana Group of Cos., a real estate corporation located in Bellevue led by Chairman and CEO Firoz Lalji.

The apartment was designed by Augusto Busnelli of Milan, according to Flikshteyn. The previous owner spent around $10 million on upgrades. The property was last sold in 2011 for $8.3 million.

The Palazzo Del Mare was built in 2007 and with an expansive amenity package including a 9-hole golf course, 18 tennis courts, a marina and yacht center, a gourmet market, 8 restaurants, and Spa Internazionale. A Fisher Island Day School and a mile and a half of pristine beaches.

Fisher Island, America’s wealthiest zip code, is a 216-acre barrier island located across Government Cut from Miami Beach. Fisher Island condominiums are in a class of their own when it comes to ultra-exclusive living in South Florida.

The island, which can only be reached by ferry, boat, helicopter, or seaplane, provides unrivaled protection. All visitors to the island must first be checked by security at the Fisher Island port.

Palazzo Del Mare #7153
Palazzo Del Mare Luxury Unit

Madonna's Former Waterfront Mansion Sold

Madonna’s Former Miami Waterfront Mansion Sells for $29 Million

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Madonna's Former Waterfront Mansion Sold

Madonna’s former home located in Miami was recently traded for $29 million while Queen of Pop originally sold the home in 2000 for $7.5 million.

Sited on 1.14 acres, the waterfront estate is located at 3029 Brickell Avenue just south of the Brickell neighborhood. With just over 8,400 square feet of living space, the mansion features 9 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.

The property was built in 1928 and over the years it has been renovated and expanded for each owner’s needs. With the sub-tropical and Mediterranean style, the home showcases gorgeous stone archways throughout.

With art deco finishes and a traditional floor plan, the estate flows gracefully from one room to the next. The chef’s kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, European white cabinetry, and quartz counters.

The Mediterranean style continues outside with Italian stone pathways, fountains, and a gorgeous in-ground pool. Entertaining is made easy with the expansive covered and uncovered patio that overlooks Biscayne Bay and a dock with a boat lift.

This property is just 1 of 6 mansions on Biscayne Bay that reside on Brickell Avenue. The sale price of the home equates to $3,452 per square foot.

The sellers for the mansion are listed under a trust incorporated in the Bahamas with the President of the trust as Miami Beach attorney Monica Tirado. The buyers are listed as Paul Morelli who is the trustee of the Brickell Holdings Trust in care of Cenna Lanier who resides in Chicago.

Chris Bosh's Previous Miami Beach Mansion

Sold Less Than 1 Year Ago- Chris Bosh’s Previous Waterfront Mansion Lists at a 192% Increase

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Chris Bosh's Previous Miami Beach Mansion

Retired Miami Heat player, Chris Bosh sold his waterfront mansion in January 2021 for $14.4 million. The property located in Miami Beach has now been relisted at $42 million in less than 9 months.

According to county records, the current owner of the property is AquaBlue Group, a building design company also located in Miami Beach. AquaBlue is led by Philippe Harari and mainly does business in Miami. AquaBlue currently owns 2 Palm Island properties, 1 Hibiscus Island property, 1 Venetian Islands property, and a bayfront resort-like retreat.

The Miami Beach property was originally purchased for $695,000 in 1991 and the current home that sits on the lot was developed in 2008. In 2010, Chris Bosh purchased the property for $12.3 million. Over the years, Bosh has tried to sell the property for $18 million and $15 million, later selling in January 2021 for $14.4 million.

The waterfront Miami Beach mansion located at 6396 North Bay Road features 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms with 11,709 square feet of living space. The lot itself sits on 0.55 acres of water frontage directly on Biscayne Bay. This modern waterfront was architecturally designed by Touzet Studio with double-height rooms.

The custom Italian kitchen features unique modern cabinets, high-end appliances, and an expansive island. The master suite features direct bay views and a wet bar. The outdoor area is a perfect entertaining space with an outdoor kitchen, cabana bathrooms, infinity pool, gym, guesthouse, and boat dock. Custom branded Italian furniture will be included in the purchase.

The market has been surging with waterfront property transactions, including those on North Bay Road. In June, Dwayne Wade and his wife’s Gabrielle Union sold their home on North Bay Road for $22 million. Phil Collins also sold his waterfront home in January for $39.2 million. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rented a waterfront estate just 2 doors down from Wade for $150,000 monthly.

Nick Jonas and Sophie Turner

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Make a Move to Miami with a Purchase of an $11 Million Waterfront Mansion

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Nick Jonas and Sophie Turner

Joe Jonas and his wife Sophie Turner are the newest celebrity couple that has made the move to Miami along with countless others.

Their recent purchase of a waterfront property located at 4400 Island Road in the Bay Point Community, sits directly on a channel leading to Biscayne Bay. The couple paid $11 million for the 6 bedrooms, 8.5 bathroom estate.

This unique property was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, an American architect who has designed over 1,000 structures over his 70-year career. This specific estate was designed with harmonic accents while incorporating outdoor aesthetics. The Island Road mansion utilizes indoor gardens, a koi pond, and a grand salon with 30-foot ceilings to create a tranquil ambiance.

Over the years, this home was renovated with no expenses spared in the designs. Walking through, you’ll find Calcutta baths, Ornare closets, a sauna, gym, and steam room. Other features include a climate-controlled wine cellar and gorgeous cherry hardwood floors. The home also features a 10-foot pool, 94 feet of water frontage, and a boat dock.

The home was previously owned by Cuban-American musician Willy Chirino. Chirino is a Miami native and began his artistic career in Miami, releasing his first album in 1974. Since then, he has recorded over 20 albums and was nominated for multiple awards in 2007 at the Latin Grammy Awards. Chirino sold the home in 2014 for $4.2 million.

According to county records, the current sellers are Luis Arguello Jr. and Sylvia Chamorro. Arguello is the chairperson and CEO of DemeTech, a Miami-based maker of surgical sutures, mesh, and bone wax.

Joe Jonas is known as an American singer-songwriter and boy band member of the Jonas Brothers who debuted in 2006. Their band split in 2014. In more recent years, Joe has reunited with the Jonas Brothers and has created songs that we all know and love, including What a Man Gotta Do, Cake by the Ocean, and Sucker. Joe married Sophie Turner in March 2021.

If you’ve watched Game of Thrones, you know that Joe’s wife, Sophie Turner doesn’t need an introduction. From 2011 to 2014, she played the very difficult role of Sansa Stark. Game of Thrones was her first television role at the age of 14. Her career also placed her in other movies including X-Men, Barely Lethal, and The Prince. She has also modeled for Louis Vuitton and Gucci.

The couple listed their Enchino, California mansion in June for $16.8 million. Their home is still on the market.

This Bay Point community has seen a lot of activity in recent months with a former Goldman Sachs exec purchasing a waterfront mansion for $11.3 million and a record sale of $17.4 million in May 2021.

4400 Island Rd, Miami, FL 33137
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Nicky Jam

Nicky Jam Purchases a One Thousand Museum Luxury Condo for $6 Million

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One Thousand Museum Unit 1602
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Nick Rivera Caminero, also known as Nicky Jam is an American singer, actor, songwriter, and rapper. He is best known for hits “Travesura,” “Te Busco,” “El Amante,’ and ‘En la Cama.”

He is especially known for his fast-paced reggaeton compositions mixed with his romantic lyrics. He has collaborated with many well-known artists including Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Plan B, and Anuel AA. Nicky has also won 20 Billboard Latin Music Awards and 1 Latin Grammy Award.

More recently, Nicky has made Miami home, with the purchase of a luxury condo at One Thousand Museum in the Park West subdivision of Miami for $6 million. The unit features 4,600 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and staff quarters. This specific unit stretches over a half-floor

This incredible unit boasts all of the finest finishes including Sub-Zero, Duravit, Apure lighting, Gaggenau, Dornbracht, and Crestron. Nicky will enjoy stunning Biscayne Bay, park, and Miami skyline views from all areas of the unit.

Miami-Dade country records show the property was sold by Green House Domestic Holdings Four LLC., managed by Humberto C. Bethencourt. Bethencourt is listed as the President of R&A Consulting & Investments, Inc. The property was last sold in 2019 for $4.54 million.

One Thousand Museum was designed by the late Pritzker-winning architect Zaha Hadid and developed by Louis Birdman, Gregg Covin, Kevin Venger, and Regalia Group.

One Thousand Museum is the first residential development in South Florida to have its own rooftop helipad, making it possible for residents to travel to nearby islands, private and commercial airports, and private yachts at a moment’s notice.

One Thousand Museum Amenities

  • Spacious fitness center with state-of-the-art strength and cardio training equipment
  • Spa with private treatment rooms, steam and sauna rooms, plunge pools, and relaxation lounge
  • Multimedia theater for private movie screenings, lectures, and presentations
  • Sun & Swim Terrace with pools, lounge chairs, cabanas, and poolside towel service
  • Aquatic Center with indoor, infinity-edge pool
  • Private dining room
  • Triple-height event space overlooking Biscayne Bay
  • Private rooftop helipad
  • Specialized security and valet personnel
  • Full-service concierge
  • Bank-quality vault with individual safe deposit box for every residence

One Thousand Museum Residence Features

  • Custom Italian cabinetry by Poliform
  • Fine quartz countertops by Silestone
  • Induction cooktop, oven, steam oven, microwave, dishwasher, and integrated coffee maker by Gaggenau
  • Refrigerator by Sub-Zero
  • Faucets and fixtures by Dornbracht, Duravit, and MTI
  • Interior doors by Lualdi Porte with door handles designed by Zaha Hadid
  • Custom-designed, Italian-made walk-in closets
  • Extensive state-of-the-art home automation by Crestron, allowing residents to control a range of in-residence applications including lighting, heating, air conditioning, audio, video, window treatments, and security
  • Oversized terraces
  • East-to-west flow-through floor plans

Current notables that live at One Thousand Museum include David and Victoria Beckham and David Grutman.

These unique and luxurious units range from $4.95 million to $20 million and with the popularity of the luxury condo market, the inventory has become limited. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the One Thousand Museum Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.

Interior at One Thousand Museum
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Master Bathroom View of One Thousand Museum Unit 1602
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Views from One Thousand Museum
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Indian Creek Island

Developer Todd Micheal Glaser buys Indian Creek Waterfront Mansion for $24 Million

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Indian Creek Mansion Miami
Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman

Developer, Todd Michael Glaser is a Miami native and a well-known developer who has made a name for himself with projects like 1000 Museum. Most recently, Glaser and his partners purchased an Indian Creek mansion for $23.8 million. The property was originally listed in October 2020 for $20 million and taken off the market in March 2021.

The Indian Creek waterfront mansion is located at 37 Indian Creek Road featuring 7,236 square feet of living space set on 1.2 acres. This 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom estate boasts an expansive brick driveway leading to a Mediterranean-style home. The large pool overlooks Biscayne Bay with a 20-foot boat dock.

37 Indian Creek Road on Indian Creek Island
Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman

The seller of the home was Don Francisco, host of ‘Sábado Gigante’ a Spanish language variety show that showcased musicians and comedians. He hosted the show for 53 years ending in 2015 and returned to TV with a new show “Don Francisco Te Invita.” Francisco originally purchased the property in 1993 for $2.6 million and has made several updates throughout the years.

Pool View of Indian Creek Mansion
Photo Credit: Douglas Elliman

Glaser and his partners plan on demolishing the home to build a mansion double the size and double the value. With the help of architect Kobi Karp, this new estate will be one of a kind. It will feature 2 pools and with plans on being listed around $50 million. The anticipated completion for construction is set for December 2021.

Indian Creek Island is a gated island north of Miami Beach. It has its own police force that patrols 24 hours a day. Billionaires are known to call this place home because of the security and exclusiveness it offers.

Notables like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner as well as Hotels.com co-founder Bob Diener own properties on the island. Last year alone, Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bundchen purchased a lot for $17 million, where they plan on building a new estate.

There is only one property currently on the market on Indian Creek Island. The property located at 29 Indian Creek Drive is listed for rent at $100,000 monthly and features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms with gorgeous southern exposure of Biscayne Bay. For more information on this property or about Indian Creek Island, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Venetian Islands Miami Beach

Doubling in Value – Venetian Island Waterfront Mansion Sells for $30 Million

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Venetian Islands Miami Beach

The Venetian Islands in Miami are man-made islands connected by the Venetian Causeway from downtown Miami to Miami Beach. These islands offer some of the most lavish and unobtrusive island living in Miami. Totaling 6, each island offers its on appealing qualities.

Homes on Venetian Islands

In the winter months, you will see socialites, notables, and celebrities flocking to these gorgeous islands for a private and luxurious getaway. These islands offer a mixture of Mediterranean and Italian inspired architecture and landscaping. With swaying palms, stone exteriors, you will feel like you are on a secluded resort island.

More recently, a waterfront mansion with one of the largest lots on the Islands sold for $30 million. Doubling its value, this property was originally purchased for $13.5 million in 2014. The new purchase price equaled $3,870 per square foot and was sold off-market.

Venetian Islands Miami Beach

Located at 943 N. Venetian Drive, this lot faces north on Biscayne Bay, making it one of the most desirable locations. The property features 7,752 square feet of living space on 1.08 acres with private gate entrance.

The estate was built in 1937 with additions in 1994 and 2004. Guests are greeted with a circle drive leading to a Mediterranean stucco finish mansion with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 7 statues, a pool, balcony, and boat dock.

Sellers for the home include Marjorie E. Stone and Ricardo Rodriguez, but the buyers are currently unknown with a registered name of Delaware LLC.

Exterior of Waterfront Mansion on Venetian Islands
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Foyer for Mansion on Venetian Islands
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Luxury Kitchen Venetian Islands
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Luxury Estate on Venetian Islands
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Luxury Waterfront Mansion on the Venetian Islands
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Waldorf Astoria Miami Rendering

Waldorf Astoria Hosts its Official Sales Gallery Grand Opening

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Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami

The long awaited sales gallery launch for Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami has officially arrived and we couldn’t be more excited! Last night Waldorf Astoria hosted their official sales gallery grand opening located at 400 Biscayne Blvd across the street from Waldorf Astoria’s official pre-construction tower site.

PMG developers Ryan Shear and Kevin Maloney were in attendance as well as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences architects Carlos Ott and Charles Sieger (of Sieger-Suarez Architects). Mayor Suarez stated, “we are so proud of this iconic project that is going to help redefine who we are as a city.”

PMG Developers, Miami Mayor and Miami-Dade Mayor

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami will rise 100 stories at 1,049 feet tall making it the “highest skyscraper south of Manhattan.” It will also be the first Waldorf Astoria development in South Florida. Featuring 360 condos, 205 hotel rooms and suites, this incredible tower will truly be one of a kind. Tower amenities include a Peacock Alley lounge, signature restaurant, resort-style pool with cabanas, spa and fitness center.

Designed by Carlos Ott and architecture by Sieger Suarez, the design will feature 9 glass cubes offset from the next. This design will truly be the first of its kind in South Florida.

Waldorf Astoria Miami Rendering

PMG developers, led by Ryan Shear, Kevin Maloney, and Dan Kaplan are the brains of the project and have stated that they have been working on the development project since 2014 and originally announced the launch in 2018.

Property Markets Group, Greybrook, and Hilton are also partnering on the project. The hotel portion of the Warldorf will be the first 3 cubes and Hilton will be managing that portion of the tower.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami Model

The residential units will begin at $656,000 and will increase depending on the location in the building as well as the size

STUDIOS

CUBE 4 – above level 40
From 516 sq ft. to 653 sq ft / Starting at $656,000

ONE BEDROOM

CUBE 5 – above level 50
From 873 sq ft. to 950 sq ft / Starting at $997,500

TWO BEDROOMS

CUBE 5 – above level 50
From 1491 sq ft. to 1951 sq ft / Starting at $1,701,000

THREE BEDROOMS

CUBE 5 – above level 50
2659 sq ft. / Starting at $4,111,000

FOUR BEDROOMS

CUBE 6 – above level 60
3,256 sq ft / Starting at $4,987,000

Sales for Waldorf Astoria launched in March 2021 with an estimated ground breaking in Q4 of 2021. The completion date is currently set for 2025. If you or someone you know have interest in purchasing one of the units at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Indian Creek Island Miami

Inside Miami’s High-Security Billionaire Bunker – Indian Creek Island

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Indian Creek Island Miami

Located on a barrier island on the outskirts of Biscayne Bay, sits a gorgeous Island shrouded in exclusivity and extreme wealth. Indian Creek Island is filed with billion dollar views, Brazilian teak docks, 100+ foot yachts, and extreme security.

This fortress of an island features 41 waterfront properties strategically arranged around an exclusive 18 hole golf-course stretched across 294 acres.

The average home value is $20 million with each lot featuring a minimum of 1.25 acres. In February 2010, one of the luxury estates sold for $50 million, breaking the record for the most expensive single family home sold in Miami.

Security is so tight that the entrance is heavily guarded with a 13 person private police force who patrol the island via boat, jeeps and jet skis 24 hours a day.

According to the 2019 census, the population for Indian Creek Island is 87 and in year 2000 it was considered the 8th highest income area in the United States.

Indian Creek Island Luxury Mansions

History of Indian Creek Island

In the early 1900’s, Indian Creek Island was created as a result of excavation for drainage in Biscayne Bay. Although the golf course was created a few years later, the Village of Indian Creek Island officially established in 1939. The first homes built on the land were vacation homes for the Miami’s rich and famous. Although there are none of the original remaining homes, there are a handful that date back to the 1950’s.

In more recent years, instead of residents using their homes for vacationing, they are living in the community year-round, shifting the typical profile of the residents. The village are seeing more families with children and a recent council meeting approved sidewalks and streetlights for play.

Indian Creek Island Exclusive Mansions

Notables on the Island

With the exclusivity of Indian Creek Island, it brings on many notables who want the privacy and security this island has to offer. Past residents include Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Current notables include:

  • Norman Braman- car dealership billionaire
    • Purchased 1 Indian Creek Drive in 1991 for $3.9 million
  • Russian (anonymous) buyer
    • Purchased 3 Indian Creek Drive in 2012 for $47 million
  • Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
    • Purchased a vacant lot for Julio Iglesias (Enrique Iglesias’ father) in 2020 for $30 million
  • Adriana Lima -Victoria Secret Supermodel
    • Purchased 22 Indian Creek Drive in 2009 for $9 million
  • Don Shula -Retired headcoach for the Miami Dolphins
    • Purchased 16 Indian Creek Drive with a price unknown due to divorce
  • Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen
    • Purchased a tear-down at 26 Indian Creek Drive in 2020 for $17 million.

There is only one property currently on the market on Indian Creek Island. The property located at 29 Indian Creek Drive is listed for rent at $100,000 monthly and features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms with gorgeous southern exposure of Biscayne Bay. For more information on this property or about Indian Creek Island, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.