Eco Chic City Guide: MIAMI
and S. FLORIDA
JUL / AUG 2011: ISSUE 18
Our eco chic South Florida excursion all begins with a flight on our fave airline, VIRGIN AMERICA into Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport. This airport is a breeze to maneuver through.
Traveling around South Florida one needs wheels to get to and from all the eco friendly cool places. AVIS has started a green initiative, Beyond SmartWay® certified vehicles a new fleet of fuel-efficient cars also includes electronic toll collection, smart GPS systems and carbon offsets. Half of Avis vehicles get at least 28-mpg highway and a fourth of their vehicles are at least 30-mpg highway or better. If that isn’t enough to make you feel better while cruising to the beach Avis has also started smart company policies for water, energy, noise, use of natural resources, landfill contribution and other areas in which they impact the environment. So enjoy the wind in your hair and extra gas money in your pocket!
WRITTEN BY
Nicole Landers with Kristen Penfold
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
Courtesy of Featured Company
STAY
Were to stay? Fort Lauderdale, Downtown Miami or South Beach?
B Ocean Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale will never be the same with the latest addition to cool resorts, B Ocean Fort Lauderdale. B Hotels & Resorts® has a brand signature called B Humane™, an eco friendly and socially responsible program that will be consistent across all B Hotels & Resorts® properties, it is all about giving back to endangered animals. This hotel features the sea turtle, in their artwork as well as there are stuffed turtles available on the beds for purchase, and portion of proceeds are donated to a save the sea turtles association. B Ocean has an unique room accommodations from the Master Suites, B Enhanced Junior Suites, Stunning and Stunning Curve Rooms – boasting panoramic floor to ceiling windows – and the Chic, Captivating and Captivating Curve Rooms. Other cool amenities include an infinity edge pool with poolside cabanas and complimentary wireless internet throughout all guestrooms as well as public areas. To top it off, B is one of the first hotels to feature the touch-screen Monscierge in the lobby, which is like a giant iPad where you can check flights, print airline tickets, book excursions from their B Adventurous program, e-mail directions to their smart phone and have access to grounds maps, photos and menus for the hotel’s restaurants, as well as local hot spots.**
999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954.564.1000
www.bhotelsandresorts.com/b-ocean-fort-lauderdale
EPIC Hotel
The trendsetting and sustainable EPIC Hotel division of the Kimpton Hotel Group operates their 50 hotels (and growing) in an eco friendly manner under Kimpton’s EarthCare program. The EPIC Hotel recently earned its Silver level Green Seal certification utilizing more than 100 environmentally responsible operational practices. It has the style of a luxury cosmopolitan boutique hotel with the all the amenities of a resort, artfully designed by Cheryl Rowely to create a sophisticated oasis for guests. It is conveniently located at the edge of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, so when booking definitely ask for a bay view room so you can have one of the private balconies to enhance your stay. The added bonus is they have a spa, yoga and fitness center operated by Exhale, from NYC & LA. What can be better than that? Their amazing pool with wrap around deck, endless views and two great restaurants too.**
270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131
Clifton Hotel
While many larger hotels groups seem to have mastered staying green, it is intimate two-story Clifton Hotel in the heart of iconic South Beach that brings eco friendly to the boutique level. This 35 room hotel is LEED certified and includes mattresses made from 100% renewable materials, furniture that was custom made locally from bamboo, zero VOC paint, LED lighting, pillows made from recycled bottle material, and plenty of other environmentally friendly choices. Sound too good to be true? With a fantastic nightlife right around the corner, a location steps from the ocean and a continental breakfast with plenty of organic specialties, it might be. **
1343 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305.455.1630
EAT
Juice and Java
Breakfast, lunch or just a quick bite, Juice and Java organic juice, coffee and tea offerings are so vast, yet it is the natural and organic menu that keeps you coming back for more. From organic fare egg white sandwiches, pita melts with mixed greens, to the 34 different smoothies options there is so much too choose from and it is all crafted from 100% pure food, no artificial anything! With three locations it is easy to run in and grab a healthy and delicious bite to eat before you get your day on or during.**
The Promenade Shops- 20335 Biscayne Blvd. #L 26, Aventura
tel. 305.466.2233
South Beach- 1346 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
tel. 305.531.6675
Pizza Fusion
Ready for lunch in South Beach before hitting the sand for a tan? Founded in 2007 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, now open in South Beach, Pizza Fusion is a new take on America’s favorite food. They serve up delicious, gourmet pizza in its purest form - untainted by artificial additives, like preservatives, growth hormones, pesticides, nitrates and trans fats (to name a few). While known for their pizza, 75% of the menu is organic with an eclectic variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads, desserts, beer and wine. Additionally, Pizza Fusion offer health conscious alternatives for those of us with selective diets and food allergies, such as delicious gluten-free pizza, brownies and beer as well as other tasty vegan selections. The design is hip and of course eco friendly. **
1013 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954.358.5353
1115 5th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.672.7778
Escopazzo
Dinner is a true toss up with these two hot spots in Miami. Escopazzo opened in 1993 and went completely organic in 2008 is located in the heart of Miami Beach. Some of the best Italian food in South Florida with all organic and mostly locally sourced ingredients along with wild caught fish and grass-fed meats free of hormones as well as antibiotics. Escopazzo boasts an award-winning menu from Chef Giancarla Bodoni, that includes plenty of raw and vegan options from their amazing raw lasagna to their raw butternut squash tagliatelle. Enjoy a perfectly tailored wine pairing, tasting menu, or multiple course meal to complete your evening. Your taste buds will thank you.**
1311 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.674.9450
Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill
The Standard Spa’s Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill is the best of both worlds from their chic indoor dining space to the outdoor that over looks the bay, the ambiance is surreal especially at night. The fare is inspired by Mediterranean diet and lifestyle that is healthy, sun-kissed, wholesome and natural. The Executive Chef Mark Zeitouni meticulously executes the restaurant’s menu with an emphasis on high quality and organic meats and fish, olive oil, fresh herbs, unprocessed foods, grill cooking with organic and bio-dynamic wines. The menu has something for everyone, favorites are there Living Lasagna, the Local Snapper Filet, to the Vegan Fritto Misto. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner.**
40 Island Avenue Miami Beach Florida 33139
305.673.1717
www.standardhotels.com/miami/restaurants/lido-restaurant-bayside-grill
INDULGE
Consign of the Times
In need of that designer dress for the special night on the town? Consign of the Times, a self-proclaimed “must stop for savvy fashionistas, recessionistas, and recyclistas,” Consign of the Times boasts pieces from many high-end luxury brands and is constantly revamping their collection. Upon entering Miami’s first luxury resale boutique, clients are often surprised to learn it is a resale boutique and no additional sizes are offered. Yes, those Manolos, Choos, Birchs that are hardly worn are still in season and now affordable!**
635 Jefferson Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.535.0811
THE STANDARD SPA
Anything but standard the holistic approach to spa and wellness of THE STANDARD SPA is one of the top spas in South Florida. In most traditional hotels treatments are stand alone, at The Standard Spa they encourage communal, shared rituals of traditional bathhouses with our “Do-It-Yourself” menu of hydrotherapy. Check out their effects of water, steam or mud in their Hamam, Aroma Steam Room, Cedar Sauna, Sound Pool, Roman Waterfall Hot Tub and Mud Lounge. If you are seeking a private experience that is okay too, unwind in the spa or choose from an array of in-room treatments including therapeutic massage, acupuncture, Chinese herbal baths and restorative mind-body therapies. Here one can indulge in a steamy mix of health and hedonism and learn the ageless art of bathing indoors and out. They also have retreats and events led by local, national + international luminaries in health, fitness, yoga, meditation, science, art, psychology and more.**
40 Island Avenue Miami Beach Florida 33139
305.673.1717
www.standardhotels.com/miami/spa-wellbeing
Zen Zen Salon
Zen Zen Salon specializes in the blending of organic products and services with the hippest trends and fashion – we are committed to all things natural, healthful, and sustainable, that is what will keep the hair healthy, shiny and gorgeous. The organic services we offer begins with “water testing”, to see what is in the water you bathe in each day. Then we prescribe the right organic routine for you including shampooing, conditioning, retexturizing (wavy or straight), and hair color. We use the finest natural and organic beauty and spa products available on the market today. We are committed to the health, safety, and comfort of all of our clients. **
17830 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
305.936.9369
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