ART SAKE : ART BASEL 2012 LMNT

During Basel we hit up the Gentleman Jack event at LMNT which actually turned out to be the most memorable of our Basel experiences. The art was edgy and underground, yet mature and serious; the music was just beyond with a surprise set by Shock G and ScarFace; and the spectators were refreshingly original and stylish. This was definitely the place place to be.  

LMNT is one of Miami's coolest cultural-defining destinations. We call it the heartbeat of the Wynwood Arts District. LMNT is where trend-setting artists of all genres go to work, showcase and thrive.

There's just something so distinctively different about it... no rules and nothing but possibilities.
Equipped with event space, a full production studio, and great gallery space, it's the place where COOL, creative things happen.
(NO WE DIDN'T GET PAID TO SAY SUCH NICE THINGS ABOUT THEM)

Visit LMNT during 2nd Saturday Gallery nights. 

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ART SAKE : HELLO ART BASEL

The 11th edition of Art Basel is upon us.

For about a week, Miami will be taken over by artists.
From 3-9 December more than 2,000 artists from all around the world 

will be showcasing their work at various locations throughout

Miami and Miami Beach. The event has grown so much that major fashion

brands like Louis Vuitton, Louboutin, Prada, Hermes and many more

are hopping on the Basel wagon. Pop-up shops and sponsored art projects 

(such as the Heineken Mural Project) have emerged. Additionally,

There will be an unbelievable amount of events, openings, concerts, and parties 

at the coolest hotels, performing arts centers, and venues throughout Miami.  

One of the coolest event concepts is Where is Le Baron.

Here is a description we pulled from a recently published Interview Magazine article:

From Dec. 4-9, Le Baron will travel to a new venue each night,

with the location kept hush-hush until 6 p.m. 

"Art Basel Miami is a moment to reunite the artists and people I love in a 

new city at the same time," Saraiva explained. 

"We wanted to avoid being mainstream. Le Baron is not about

being comfortable and easy—we like to find new things and new challenges."

The information will be released each night, digitally, via the Le Baron website, 

Twitter, and Facebook, in addition to the venue's new "Where Is Le Baron?" 

droid app. "Before, I would do a flyer to announce an event

and hand them out on the street," Saraiva recalled.

"Now you have to use an app. It is the new version of a flyer and a way to stay contemporary."

We hope to see you out and about at Basel!

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FOODIE FEATURE : America’s Most Prestigious Gourmet Gathering

YAY!!!!  Food Network's SOBEWFF is coming!

You know we here at COOL love good food... who doesn't?!

What makes the Festival so cool are the unique event locations throughout Miami Beach. One of our absolute favorites are the Grand Tasting Tents located directly on the beach so you're literally walking on sand and enjoying the gorgeous view while sipping delicious wines and savoring the best flavors of South Florida.

So here are some official Festival deets for you fellow Miami foodies:

Starting Monday, October 8, 2012, the Festival is happy to offer MasterCard^® cardholders exclusive pre-sale access to its events. MasterCard^® cardholders can get tickets for the 2013 Festival beginning Monday, October 8 at 9:00 AM (EST) through Sunday, October 21 online at www.sobefest.com or by calling 877.762.3933 (phone sales open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST).  

General public ticket sales open on Monday, October 22, 2012.  Stay up-to-date with the excitement by following the Festival at www.Facebook.com/SOBEWFF or follow founder and director Lee Brian Schrager at www.twitter.com/Lee_Schrager.    

The 2013 Festival will feature a plethora of new events and an unprecedented roster of wine, spirits and culinary talent.  New dishes on the 2013 menu include:

• Jiro Dreams of Sushi: Film Screening and Q&A hosted by Anthony Bourdain, followed by a Sushi & Sake Reception with Katsuya Uechi
• Garden to Glass hosted by Emeril Lagasse featuring BarLab Cocktails & My Ceviche
• Celebrity Chef Golf Tournament hosted by José Andrés at Turnberry Isle Miami
• Discover Ceviche & Pisco Sour hosted by Gastón Acurio & Laurent Tourondel
• Chicken Coupe hosted by Andrew Carmellini
• Taste & Toast with Target, and so much more!

Passionate foodies looking for a one-of-a-kind dining experience can choose from a variety of options with renowned culinary talent.  The weekend begins with Best of the Bay hosted by Michael Mina with Tyler Florence, Nancy Oakes, Richard Reddington & Thomas McNaughton sponsored by Far Niente Wine as well as NIGELLISIMA Dinner hosted by Nigella Lawson with Andrew Carmellini and the Carnivorous Dinner hosted by Michael Symon, Tribute Dinner honoring Nobu Matsuhisa and Moët Hennessy’s Christophe Navarre with Mistress of Ceremonies Martha Stewart, and Southern Kitchen Brunch hosted by Trisha Yearwood are additional examples of the unique culinary possibilities found in the 2013 Festival program.

The Festival brings back its classics too, including:

• Moët Hennessy's The Q hosted by Paula Deen and Sons presented by Omaha Steaks sponsored by MIAMI magazine
• Amstel Light Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray presented by Pat La Frieda Meats & Diet Pepsi
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator's Best of the Best sponsored by Bank of America
• Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen
• Dolce Brunch hosted by Daniel Boulud
• Barilla Interactive Lunch hosted by Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos
• Thrillist’s BBQ & The Blues hosted by Geoffrey Zakarian
• Swine & Wine hosted by Michelle Bernstein presented by Pat La Frieda Meats, and more!   

Signature white tents stretching between 10^th Street and 13^th Street off Ocean Drive will once again be home to the epitome of all tasting events – the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village featuring star-studded KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations and the MasterCard^® Grand Tasting Tents, which will showcase offerings from 40 different restaurants and more than 80 wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage suppliers from the Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida portfolio.

   

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GEEK CHIC : BOOMBOX DOCK

We recently spotted a pic of Jay Z carrying the iHome Stereo Boombox while boarding his yacht to St. Barts with the fam (must be nice). Although boomboxes are retro/vintage, iHome's design is actually fresh and modern. We're thinking it has something to do with the tone-on-tone treatment of the all knobs and buttons combined with the matte finish and the modern color choices: all black everything or neon pink. 

Lasonic also makes their own version of retro boombox docks. They're not as stylish but still have major cool factor. The gold one is hot to def!

Boombox docks are a must have for a COOL summer.

Order your iHome boombox here and the Lasonic boombox here.

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FASHION FILE : GLOW IN THE DARK PANTS

While so many beautiful collections graced the runways this week at NY Fashion Week Fall 2012, I had yet to find something with some real break-out COOL factor. In my fervent search... I stumbled upon Hudson Jeans LouLou Glow Stripe Pants, tuxedo-inspired pants which feature a stripe on each leg that glows under black light. I mean hello!!! This is what I was looking for! Now these aren't the first glow in the dark jeans on the market. Naked & Famous Denim created glow jeans where the entire pant glowed in the dark. I'm just not sure that I'd want to be walking around like I took a dip in a nuclear pool... know what I'm sayin'? I am a strong believer of: “too much of a good thing can go bad.” The Hudson LouLou pant gives you just enough of the glow effect with the side stripe. They even had a fabulous concept for the NYFW F2012 launch where they took over the NY meat-packing district with an event they called the “Phosphorecent Invasion.” It was a brilliant mélange of performance art and black-light rave which featured the glowing denim. That is so cool! Get your pair of these amazing creations at Hudson.