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News • Miami Beach • Miami • Florida • United States • 2012-02-07

OUT AND ABOUT IN MIAMI February 2012

JUVIA: A Sanctuary for the Senses Slated to Open at the 1111 Lincoln Road Building on South Beach, February 2012: Juvia is the beautiful new 10,000 square foot indoor/outdoor restaurant and lounge located on the penthouse level of the 1111 Lincoln Road, adjacent to the architecturally-stunning Herzog & de Meuron building on South Beach. Slated to open to the public mid-February 2012, Juvia is owned and operated by celebrated restaurateurs Jonas and Alexandra Millan of Bonito restaurant in St. Barth. The restaurant is inspired by Miami’s cultural diversity and will beautifully blend in which the city’s natural beauty and cool, Deco landscape. The space will feature a vertical garden, designed by internationally acclaimed botanist Patrick Blanc, which will invoke the lushness of the Amazon rainforest. Surrounded by Lincoln Road’s sizzling, cosmopolitan allure and unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and South Beach’s famed Art Deco District, the ambiance will exude understated luxury. Overseeing the kitchen will be a team of talented chefs: executive chef Laurent Cantineaux, a protégé of celebrated chef Daniel Boulud; executive chef Sunny Oh, who was at the helm of Nobu Restaurant on South Beach for more than a decade; executive sous chef Kaoru Chang, also a Nobu alum and corporate pastry chef Gregory Gourreau, who worked alongside iconic toques Alain Ducasse and Francois Payard. Juvia’s menu – a harmonious blend of the regional cuisines of Asia prepared with classic French techniques and the vibrant flavors and ingredients of South America and Florida – will offer diners an abundant selection of ceviches, tiraditos, fresh seafood and prime meats, served tapas-style. Named after the indigenous Brazilian nut tree that nourished a culture, Juvia will be accessed via an entrance on Lincoln Road with an over-sized door leading to the restaurant’s private elevators. Atop the splendid building, nine stories above the city, a unique trackless retractable roof will act as an umbrella and make dining on Juvia’s terrace a year-round experience. For more information, please visit www.juviamiami.com.

MIA SETS NEW RECORDS FOR ANNUAL AND DAILY PASSENGERS: Miami International Airport reached a new all-time high for annual passenger traffic in 2011 with 38.3 million passengers and an increase of 7.3 percent over 2010, according to recently released statistics from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. International passengers led the way with a nine-percent increase over 2010 to 18.4 million travelers, while domestic passengers also surged by 5.8 percent to nearly 19.9 million. Despite projections from industry association Airlines for America, formerly known as Air Transport Association of America, for a one-percent decline in air travel nationwide from December 21 to January 8 (http://www.airlines.org/Pages/news_12-20-2011.aspx), MIA drew more than 2.2 million passengers during the 21-day travel period for an increase of 8.7 percent. MIA’s busier-than-projected travel season helped the airport surpass the 38 million passenger mark for the first time ever on December 30 and also included a new single-day passenger record at MIA - more than 135,000 passengers on January 2, 2012.

PREMIER SOUTH BEACH HOTEL, FORMALLY KNOWN AS GANSEVOORT, PURCHASED BY STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP, LEFRAK ORGANIZATION AND INVESCO: A consortium consisting of affiliates of Starwood Capital Group, the LeFrak Organization and Invesco Ltd. announced today that they have jointly purchased one of South Beach, Miami\'s premier luxury mixed‐use properties, including a hotel formally known as the Gansevoort. The property consists of 334 hotel rooms, 255 condo units totaling 294,000 square feet, 90,000 square feet of retail space including a 42,000 square foot David Barton Gym, three outdoor swimming pools, and multiple indoor and outdoor food and beverage venues. The property also includes a 26,000 square foot rooftop pool and lounge with sweeping ocean views, a 32,000 square foot elevated pool plaza and restaurant, and a 48,000 square foot private beach. The property occupies the entire block between 23rd and 24th Sts. on Collins Ave. and enjoys more than 600 linear feet of beach frontage. The consortium is planning to invest more than $100 million in an extensive renovation of the overall property while repositioning it as one of the premier hotel and

condo destinations in Miami Beach. The 334‐room hotel will be renamed The Perry South Beach until it is re‐launched in late 2013 with a new brand after an extensive renovation. The repositioning will also include several new local and national stores and restaurants in the retail corridor along Collins Avenue. For more information on The Perry, please visit its Web site at URL www.perrysouthbeachhotel.com .

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT CORPORATION’S RUSTY PELICAN REVITALIZED LEGENDARY VENUE RE-OPENS: Just in time to celebrate its 40th birthday and after a five-month, $9 million head-to-toe renovation, Miami’s landmark dining and special event destination, the Rusty Pelican, has re-opened the doors to its newly transformed space. Owned and operated by California-based Specialty Restaurants Corporation (SRC) since inception, the restaurant has been known for its breathtaking views of downtown Miami. Now after a total modernization of the space, this waterfront icon nestled on Key Biscayne re-emerges as a contemporary yet comfortable hotspot featuring updated versions of everything from the menu and décor to the lounge and special event spaces. Joining the SRC team to oversee the culinary side of things is executive chef Michael Gilligan, revered locally for his South Florida savvy and culinary creativity. With a menu that centers on innovative Modern American cuisine and an eye towards small plates ideal for sharing, there still remains a place for classic grill dishes of the type that the restaurant’s reputation was founded on. Locals and tourists alike have enjoyed countless moments and myriad special events at The Rusty Pelican since the venue’s 1972 opening. Revamped and reopened, new memories abound every day of the week, whether for a momentous occasion, a business lunch, night out on the town or fun family dinner. For more information visit www.therustypelican.com .

InterContinental Miami Goes 100% Green with Wind Power: Luxury hotel InterContinental Miami today announced that it has partnered with Greenlight Energy to purchase 15,467,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of wind power in 2012. The purchase is part of a broader corporate-wide sustainability strategy and makes InterContinental Miami the largest green power purchaser in Florida to be named to the most recent 100% Purchaser’s List maintained by the EPA’s Green Power Partnership. The purchase also earns the luxury hotel membership in the Partnership’s prestigious Leadership Club. The EPA\'s Green Power Partnership is an industry-government partnership that helps increase the use of green power among leading U.S. organizations. Currently, there are over 1,300 EPA Green Power Partners that are collectively buying nearly 21 billion kWh of green power annually. Beyond the use of renewable energy, InterContinental Miami has a broader sustainability focus that covers design, operations and technologies that reduce energy, water and waste, cut carbon emissions, improve guest health and comfort, reduce operating and maintenance costs and raise guest and staff awareness of sustainability issues. The EPA estimates that InterContinental Miami’s purchase avoids an estimated 10,665 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from 2,091 passenger vehicles each year or the carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity use of 1,330 average American homes for one year. For more information visit www.icmiamihotel.com .

THE DEBUT OF “WYNWOOD GREEN” – “IT’S LIKE A FIELD PARTY WITHOUT THE COPS SHOWING UP”: Local music industry vets, nightlifers, and eco-gurus have created Wynwood Green: a lush 12000sqft field boxed in by graffiti-lined walls, and providing fun ways to save the earth. Scheduled every last Sunday of the month, the event will host fun eco-conscious activities, local vendors, and a live music-filled party. The event has been introduced with the intention of bringing the community together in Wynwood for events that inspire minds to think green and experience something new. Working in collaboration with 305Green, I Am Your Villain, Ground Up Collective and WVUM monthly events will be scheduled with Farmer\'s Markets, half-pipes, educational presentations about environmentally friendly ways to live and will include fun things to do for the whole family in Miami...and it\'s OUTSIDE! Read more: http://thrillist.com//entertainment/miami/33127/wynwood/wynwood-green-_events#ixzz1lEmabrQj

SOUTH OF FRANCE MEET SOUTH BEACH AT VILLA AZUR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Co-Owners Jean-Philippe Bernard, Michael Martin and acclaimed French Actor Olivier Martinez announce the March opening of their restaurant & lounge, Villa Azur. Villa Azur will bring a refreshing concept to South Beach with influences from the South of France combining excellent cuisine & great wines with the glamour and allure found in the French Rivera. In addition to the 6,000 square foot restaurant there is also a private dining room enclosed within an elegant wine cellar as well as a chic outdoor patio. Under the direction of Executive Chef Mickael Bensa, Villa Azur will bring an international taste of the South of France to South Beach with the seasonal ingredients and global flavors served with a stunning presentation. In addition to the main dinner menu, guests will be able to order light bites or take-out from Villa Azur\'s French Gourmet & Delicatessen menu which will consist of items including caviar, smoked salmon, handmade Foie Gras and French macaroons. Villa Azur will combine superior service and quality with the vibe and energy of a neighborhood hotspot. The unique setting is designed to

remind guests of the gorgeous villas from the French Riviera while simultaneously incorporating the magic of Miami’s vibrant lifestyle. Villa Azur will feature DJs from the South of France and all over the world giving guests the energy and after-dinner vibe that will keep them coming back for more. For more information, please visit www.villaazurmiami.com

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