Editor’s Choice

Designing Women Fabulous new designers from the Sunshine State By Carla Canedo Cartier Florida is filled with shopping meccas throughout the state that rival favorite locales of even the savviest New York and Vegas shoppers. And now with sites like Gilt Groupe, Rue La La and Gilt Fuse, Floridians can even take part in the once envied New York Sample salestyle shopping. But where does the true fashionista seek the unique and non-mainstream fabulous finds that become her favorite pieces? No further than her own Florida backyard, of course. Our state is filled with exciting designers—not just for fashion, but accessories and jewelry. After all, our state is known to be home to many successful designers, including... [Read more]

Delicious Dish

Summer Sensations Must-have dining experiences By Sharon Levinsohn Chefs who push the envelope, who pride themselves on sourcing extraordinary ingredients and creating extremely creative dishes, have inspired awe in true foodies. The two chefs and their restaurants profiled in this issue, have distinguished themselves and engendered loyal followings. Although one restaurant is cozy, intimate and free-standing, and one is larger and based in a new hotel, both are serving up memorable meals and helping to make wonderful experiences for diners. EOS Viceroy Miami at Icon Brickell; 485 Brickell Avenue ;Miami; 305.503.0373; eosatviceroy.com THE DETAILS The new kid on the block is a knock-out, thanks to an extraordinarily talented... [Read more]

Medicines & Miracles

Your Hormone Health The naked truth behind hormone science and how to safely rejuvenate mind, body and spirit BY GLORIA HAKKARAINEN MD, FACOG, FASBP, FABAAM The newest data on hormone research shows that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) actually benefits patients when dosing route and medication are properly chosen, and when doctors monitor patients closely. The big scare which had women going off hormone therapy started in 2001, with the preliminary results of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). The WHI study looked into the use of Premarin and Prempro in women who on average were already 17 years into menopause. It showed that Prempro (a mixture of pregnant purified horse mare’s urine and synthetic... [Read more]

Inspiring Ambiances

Fine dining, at its best, is part theater, part therapy. The restaurants profiled here provide outstanding cuisine in a beautiful environment. Wonderful food served by attentive staffers in lovely surroundings, can transform your day and increase your pleasure quotient. These two eateries should definitely be on your short list! BY SHARON LEVINSOHN Casa Tua 1700 James Avenue Miami Beach 305.673.1010 casatualifestyle.com THE DETAILS Casa Tua (your house, in Italian) is a jewel of a restaurant set in a lovely Mediterranean Revival home in the Art Deco section of South Beach. Situated behind a wrought-iron gate and tall hedges sans signage at the corner of 17th Street and James Avenue, this exclusive destination corners... [Read more]

Sandwich Generation Survival

Tips for enduring the current economic climate BY PHYLLIS GOLDBERG, PHD. AND ROSEMARY LICHTMAN, PH.D. These are unprecedented times. With the breakdown of traditional financial institutions, the wildly fluctuating stock market and the trillion-dollar government bailout, Americans are confused about how to respond. Some people are in denial, not prepared to grasp the problems and potential consequences. Others are angry at what they see as awarding recklessness on Wall Street and by their neighbors. Still, others are in a panic about the gloomy economic forecast. These are all common emotional reactions to loss. And for Sandwich Generation Boomers many of whom are financially responsible for their growing children and... [Read more]