Chicken croquettes from The Bazaar
Christina Getty-Maercks, Dana Shear and Laura Buccellati
Christina Getty-Maercks, Dana Shear and Laura Buccellati
Daniela Swaebe and Michael Comras
Emilio Estefan and José Andrés
Lisa Pliner and James Davis
Luca Lucarelli, Michael Talansky and Gianluca Lagana
Melissa Katz and Tarin O’Donnell
Morten Aagaard and Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard
Regina Arriola and Alexandra Delgado
Sam Nazarian and Arash Azarbarzin
August 21, 2012 | Parties
THE PARTY After many months of anticipation, the SLS South Beach finally lifted its curtain and welcomed a select group of VIPs to the Ringing of the Bell, a soft opening to introduce Miamians to the hotel and its many diverse offerings. The CROWD sbe Chairman Sam Nazarian, sbe President Arash Azarbarzin, Culinary Director José Andrés, GM Albert Mertz and Miami Beach Vice Mayor Jerry Libbin welcomed the likes of Emilio Estefan, Alonzo Mourning and Michelle Bernstein to the property. THE SCENE Wows and ooohs of delight were heard as guests walked into the lobby and came face to face with Philippe Starck’s brand of whimsy at work. The surprises kept coming in the form of hors d’oeuvres from The Bazaar’s kitchen, including chicken croquettes served in a sneaker-shaped dish. Creative cocktails showcasing the hotel’s innovative mixology program kept the conversation flowing. Save the date (and hope for an invite): A much grander, bolder, louder opening celebration will take place in November. Photography by World Red Eye
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