Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Spring 2013 - (Page 27)

Like one time I had Bart invent a mnemonic for remembering the governors-general of Canada: Clowns Love Haircuts; So Should Lee Marvin’s Valet. I’m quite conﬁdent that if I hadn’t been born, that joke would never have been written. What are some of the big challenges in keeping a series alive for so long? As long as the writers keep having personal problems, the show will have a very deep well of material to draw on. “The Simpsons” can be quite dark. Is it a challenge to write such a show in a sunny environment like L.A.? Nothing is more depressing than 200 straight days of sunshine — just ask Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. What do you most enjoy doing in L.A. during your nonwork time? My two favorite things are driving aimlessly and laughing with my wife. And it’s even better when I do both together (though hazardous for my fellow motorists). AR ABESQUE This page. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the world’s eighthlargest and features what is reportedly the world’s largest hand-woven carpet. SHOPPING PHOTOGRAPHS BY STEPHEN ALLEN Opposite: Bicycles and carts can be rented all along the Corniche, a park-lined waterfront road. FLORIDA EFFORTLESSLY MERGING BEACHY EASE AND ELECTRIC AMBITION, MIAMI AND ENVIRONS LONG HAVE BEEN A SOURCE OF SIGNAL STATESIDE STYLE. SUZY BUCKLEY WOODWARD MAKES THE MOST OF THE COAST 1. C O C O N U T G R OV E UNIK A 3 4 4 4 M A I N H I G H W AY 305 - 4 45 - 4752 A favorite among style-setting local students, loft-like Unika sells sharp items by nationally known labels Cynthia Vincent, Parker, Joie and Vince — plus a wide selection of Miami lines, such as Karina Grimaldi. Men’s items range from casual jeans and Converse sneakers to button-down shirts by Gant and J.Lindeberg. Near the University of Miami, this is virtually a college town — and the youthful, somewhat bohemian feeling of its streets and shops reflects that. ENTER ABU DHABI 2 M AYA H AT C H A 3 0 5 8 G R A N D AV E . 305-443-9040 M AYA H A T C H A . C O M Owner Vivian Jordan has traveled the world in search of bohemian, handmade clothing, sandals and accessories with a tribal, earthy twist. Think handmade espadrilles from Spain, straw hats from Madagascar and glass-bead necklaces from India. 1 TH E I SLA N D C A P I TA L O F TH E A R A B E M I R ATE S I S A G A LVA N I C M I X O F A N C I E N T I SLA M I C C U STO M A N D B O U N D LE SS M O D E R N R E I N V E N TI O N P H O T O E S S AY B Y M I C H A E L T U R E K 3 T H E R I T Z - C A R LT O N M A G A Z I N E 81 Our trusty Brooklyn-based contributor MICHAEL TUREK (“Enter Abu Dhabi,” page 80) had a true adventure this issue, from exploring the city’s bustling Corniche to canoeing in the mangroves to trekking in the desert. Turek contributes to Condé Nast Traveler, Departures and Vogue, among many others. 48 2. DESIGN BAR 3 0 9 4 F U L L E R S T. 3 0 5 - 4 4 4 - 4 4 74 Coconut Grove’s unique gift store is a tiny treasure trove of curiosities — from colorful geodes, artistic pillows and hand-painted vases to home fragrances by Esteban Paris and Fringe scented soaps. A flower shop operates out of the back, which also adjoins Goldie, a clothing and accessories boutique with an on-site “ecofriendly” makeup artist. EVER AFTER 2 97 7 M AC FA R L A N E ROA D 305 - 4 4 4 -7 30 0 E V ER A F T ER MIA MI.COM The premier Miami weddingdress boutique reserves its front room to showcase a small but well-edited collection of designer dresses, skirts and tops. Elegant eveningwear pieces by Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta and Naeem Khan work as well at a rehearsal dinner as they do at Miami’s best black-tie galas. R ANI’S 3 4 3 2 M A I N H I G H W AY 305 - 4 48 - 0567 While this boutique has existed since 1971, it began focusing on denim in the ’90 s. Today the shop carries top jean brands for men and women — Diesel, Paige, 1921, Citizens of Humanity, Hudson, and more — plus tanks and T-shirts, leather accessories and weekend bags. 3. H&H JE W EL S 3 4 3 4 M A I N H I G H W AY 30 5 - 4 42-9760 HHJE WEL S.COM Much of the jewelry at this nearly 30-year-old boutique is created by an on-site designer, H Bredemeier, although the store also sells beautiful necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more by, say, Marco Bicego, Chopard, and John Hardy — as well as timepieces by the likes of Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross and Ulysse Nardin. P I N E D A C O VA L I N 3 4 6 0 M A I N H I G H W AY 305 -332-1161 P I N E DA C O VA L I N M I A M I .C O M Filled with ties, clutch purses, scarves and shoes adorned with the colorful, mystical prints created by Mexican designers Ricardo Covalin and Cristina Pineda, this boutique is a celebration of Latin culture. Bestselling pieces include elegant silk tunics and a line of corkand-silver jewelry. W W W. R I T Z C A R LT O N . C O M Chicago-born, Miamibred SUZY BUCKLEY WOODWARD (“Shopping Florida,” page 48) has been editor-in-chief of Ocean Drive magazine for the past three years. She writes on travel and lifestyle for Town & Country, the New York Post, The New York Times and Elite Traveler, and has hosted television travel shows (“Living the Life,” “Life’s a Trip”) everywhere from Dubai to St. Tropez. T H E R I T Z - C A R LT O N M A G A Z I N E 27 http://www.MAYAHATCHA.COM http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM http://www.baltica.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Spring 2013

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Spring 2013
Contents
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
President’s Letter
Falling in Love With ... Los Angeles
Design
Technology
On the Boulevards
Shopping
Jewelry
Watches
Family
Local Knowledge
Sports
Abu Dhabi
Seoul
Fashion
Culinary
Let Us Stay With You
Heritage

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Spring 2013