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Michael Schwartz

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Known for his delectable and unpretentious food, Chef Michael Schwartz is the owner of one of the most celebrated restaurants in Miami: Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, in the Design District. Throughout his career Schwartz has received critical acclaim from top publications, and he was a 2009 nominee for the James Beard Award for Best …

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Barton G. Weiss

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

He’s proudly flying his flag at the famous Versace Mansion, formerly known as Casa Casuarina but now dubbed The Villa by Barton G. His namesake company started in corporate event planning before opening the celebrity-studded Barton G. restaurant on Miami Beach, followed by Prelude by Barton G. at the Adrienne Arsht Center. The Villa by …

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Karim Masri & Nicola Siervo

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Along with Haute 100 Miami member Rony Seikaly, Masri and Siervo are partners in KNR Food Concepts, which is behind Quattro Gastronomia Italiana and its sister restaurant, Sosta, on Lincoln Road. They bring a plethora of experience to the table, as they lent their know-how to establishments like Joia, Hotel Astor, Mynt, and Mokai over …

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Al & Shareef Malnik

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Al is the visionary restaurateur who opened The Forge in the ‘60s, which has served as the stomping ground for every A-list group that has come through the town. His philanthropic efforts are greatly lauded as well; the annual kick-off event to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Ball is held in the confines of his …

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Fred DeLuca

Monday, January 16th, 2012

AnotherForbes 400 member, Fred DeLuca estimated net worth is $1.8 billion. As owner of the second largest fast-food chain, Subway, De Luca started his career at 17. Subway also took part in the recent fashion frenzy during New York Fashion Week and hosted the “Project Subway” fashion show— Elsa Hiltner, a Chicago-based designer, designed her …

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