Haute Living Los Angeles March/April 2012
Nick
Nick Betancourt


Born in Monticello, NY and grew up on what is now a natural preserve in the Catskill Mountains. After which in 1980 my family moved to Miami and was raised as a local but with one foot in the U.S. and another foot in Colombia, South America. Being born into a highly political family exposed me to cultures of a more global scale and influenced my disposition to embrace them all. When I decided it was time to return to the U.S. I began working for the Casino Princessa and the Atlantic Casino heading up their Marketing and Public Relations department, where I helped them increase their revenue and exposure. I help them create their brand through producing events where celebrities were common place and associate them with names such as Enrique Iglesias, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, Gloria and Emilio Estefan and countless Latin singers and actors. This lead into writing published releases and began exposure in writing and producing for television. Writing and Producing became a joy and flourished into a talk show on Spanish TV and working in house for my first luxury publication. Charities are a large portion of my life and sitting on the board of Joshua’s Heart Foundation is a small part of what I do to give back to our community. I am also involved closely with other numerous charitable organizations and encourage those around me to do the same for the betterment of our city. I currently Co-Host and Co-Produce “Roast or Toast” on The Beach Channel and I produce “The Scene” segments which are all luxury, lifestyle and entertainment segments. My show has given me access to countless celebrities, luxury brands, socialites, galas and fundraisers as well as all the hot and new openings and trends in South Florida. I still pursue and enjoy writing and being published re-assures me that I am on the right path. So I continue to dredge forward.
BLOG ENTRIES BY NICK BETANCOURT
One of the Hautest invitations we get this time of year would have to be the Garden Party at Al & Nancy Malnik’s breathtaking Oceanside home benefiting the South Florida Make A Wish Foundation.
Apr 17, 2012 8:28 AM
 
We are fortunate to live in Miami these days, not because we have the opportunity to go to the beach while the rest of the country is trying to stay warm but, because we are in full swing in one of the best opera seasons Florida Grand Opera has to offer.
Feb 5, 2012 10:35 AM
 
Celebrity Chef Adrianne Calvo takes us on a culinary adventure of the senses with her latest Dark Dining experience of the Chinese New Year. Indulge your taste buds and re-discover the flavors of China with a heightened sense of taste and smell as you are blindfolded to enhance the bold flavors crea...
Jan 19, 2012 3:13 PM
 
Every year we look forward to one of the most mouth watering events of South Beach, long awaited by foodies and wine connoisseurs; The South Beach Food and Wine Festival. The South Beach Food and Wine Festival offers the perfect excuse to indulge in a myriad of gastronomic delights by some of the mo...
Jan 19, 2012 2:26 PM
 
Liam Scarlett is the youngest choreographer ever to have been commissioned by Britain’s Royal Ballet to create a new ballet for its main stage.
Jan 5, 2012 5:09 PM
 
Ocean Drive’s Pelican Hotel, owned by Italian fashion giant Diesel, is hosting the internationally acclaimed Red Room Party of Beijing, Milano, New York City and Moscow, known for its lavish theme and celebrity-filled guest list Saturday December 31st, 2011 starting with dinner at 8pm.
Dec 23, 2011 5:53 PM
 
To the world, Art Basel is known as the premier art event in Miami not to be missed and hails attendance of the affluent from some of the coldest places in the northern hemisphere, offering a warm break from the snow and some impressive pieces of art available to the highest bidder.
Dec 21, 2011 12:32 PM
 
Digest Miami is celebrating the holidays with the Digest Miami Holiday Survival Guide, composed of mouth watering holiday dishes from some of the city’s leading chefs. Specially created for the Holiday season, this extensive collection features recipes from twelve Chefs, many of whom are James Bea...
Dec 20, 2011 10:09 AM
 
 
 
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