Cafe Emunah, Nectar of the Gods

I stopped by Cafe Emunah in Ft. Lauderdale the other night and I had one of the best meals of my life. The place bills itself a "Kabbalah Cafe" and that comes through in its use of organic ingredients and it's oasis-like atmosphere. The place just feels healthy when you walk in. Yet the food is actually gluttonously good. And for a kosher place it is fantastically better staffed and better designed than any kosher eatery in South Florida. The servers there actually enjoy working there and pay attention to you. And the Scandinavian-Zen decor is nice and soothing. We tried a sushi platter, which included a "Moses Roll" and an "East Meets West Roll" with white tuna and shitake mushrooms.

A salad of hydroponic garden greens, avocado and candied ginger.

A halibut with swiss chard and tasty little organic tomatoes.

And a meaty hunk of Chilean Sea Bass with bonita mash and passion fruit vinaigrette.

Desserts were "Kabbalah Carrot Cake," chocolate cheese cake and "Chai Tea Brulee," all of them superb.

The best thing about eating organic is that you feel so much better afterwards. I don't get that crazy heavy-listless-Jabba-the-Hut feeling I usually get after big meals. And the place is also vegan-friendly, a rarity in South Florida.
Cafe Emunah is located at 3558 North Ocean Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale.

Palm Beach Film Festival Awards Gala @ Boca Raton Resort

Couldn't help posting these pics I took at the Palm Beach Film Fest Gala Saturday night. Damn, people in Palm Beach are old! Every time I venture to Boca or Palm Beach I am SO thankful that I live in Miami, home of diversity and tanned people. I think this woman is almost as pickled as those olives in her martini...

I managed to snag a picture of Malcom McDowell, he of Clockwork Orange fame. The festival awarded him with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Could he be any whiter?

Monterey Wine Country Tour @ Nikki Beach

Oenophiles had their day in the sun at Thursday's Monterey Wine Country tasting at Nikki Beach's St. Tropez-like backyard. There were over 20 wineries represented at the tasting, with smaller boutique operations in attendance. I discovered some new favorites like Michaud Vineyard's 2001 Chardonay and J. Lohr Vineyard's Arroyo Vista Chardonay.

Nikki Beach was a great setting for this kind of relaxed browsing with white canvas chairs and outdoor beds positioned on the sand for lounging. There was also plenty of decadent treats to stem the tipsiness. Student chefs from hospitality school Hialeah concocted chocolate covered strawberries and other appetizers.

The venue prepared platters of desserts like mini-tarts and key lime pies. There was also some hearty beef but I was too busy trying all the sweet stuff. Overall, it was a great culinary experience and made me feel a little closer to the characters in Sideways.

Miami Beach Polo World Cup

Watching the FedEx Polo World Cup competition on the sand behind the Setai Hotel in Miami Beach was a fantastic way to spend last weekend. Despite the cloudy weather on Sunday (the rest of the weekend was blazing hot sun) Polo enthusiasts gathered on the beach to watch the games and to bask in the smell of horses, the ocean and champagne. The spectator tent was teeming with polo players taking a break, fashionistas in their best party dresses and lots of people wearing white BEFORE Memorial Day, mind you. Miami channeled a little bit of the Hamptons that weekend, and if that means wearing stilettos and gold to the beach, than so be it.

Uri Grossman, et al

Today is Memorial Day in Israel, a time to remember the 22,305 soldiers who have died in combat or in Arab attacks since 1860. There is an ambient sadness in Israel on Memorial Day. The radio stations play sad music all day long, the TV channels run documentaries and shows about the wars and soldiers that have died. Like Holocaust Remembrance Day there is a 2-minute siren of silence where everything, everyone stops and stands silent to remember the dead. This Memorial Day is particularly raw since it commemorates the soldiers who died in Lebanon this summer, including Uri Grossman, who died at age 20 along with 34 other soldiers in the last weekend of the war. Uri was the son of Israeli author David Grossman, a noted leftist peacenik and the author of Someone to Run With, a book that every Israeli teenager reads and loves, much like Catcher in the Rye. I recommend picking up a David Grossman book if you're interested, as his writing is powerful. Here is an excerpt from the eulogy he wrote for Uri:

At twenty to three on Saturday night, there was a ring at our door. Over the intercom, they announced themselves as army officers. We had already been through three days when almost every thought that entered our minds began with a negative. He won't come. We won't speak. We won't laugh. There will be no more of that boy with the ironic grin and the crazy sense of humor. No more of that young man with wisdom beyond his years. No more warm smile and no more healthy appetite. No more rare combination of determination and delicateness, no more shrewd common sense and wise-heartedness. No more the infinite gentleness of Uri, and no more silence in which he could calm the stormy atmosphere. No more watching The Simpsons and Seinfeld together, and no more listening to Johnny Cash. No more of your strong hugs, and no more seeing you walking with [your brother] Yonatan, gesticulating wildly as you speak. No more hugs for your beloved [sister] Ruti. No more. No.

Uri, my love, throughout all your short life, we have all learned from you. We learned from your strength and your determination to go about things your own way. To follow your own path even if there was no chance that you'd succeed. We observed in astonishment as you fought to be accepted to a tank officers' course. You were not prepared to be satisfied with giving any less than you knew you were capable of giving. And when you succeeded, I thought, here is someone who knows his abilities so simply and so soberly. Someone with no pretenses and no pride. Who is not influenced by what others say to him. Someone whose source of strength is lodged firmly within himself.

Full text here.

Literary Connections between China and Israel

Haaretz has an interesting article on Dr. Zhiqing Zhong, the foremost scholar of Hebrew literature in China today. In her work Zhong draws connections between post-WWII Hebrew and Chinese literature. She examines how Israeli literature responded to the Holocaust and how Chinese literature responded to the Japanese occupation of China.

"Israeli authors of the 1950s were influenced by heroic concepts of the Holocaust," she says. "In response to memories of suffering and humiliation, they sought to glorify the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the partisans. They were influenced by the Zionist ideology of David Ben-Gurion and attempted to provide an example for Israeli youth by fostering a myth of rebellion and power. A good example of this is Aharon Megged's play, 'Hannah Senesh.' That literature also contained elements of negation of the Diaspora."

And what about Chinese literature of that period?

"China, following the establishment of the republic, was also influenced by heroic myths," she says. "Writers then tried to educate the young generation by means of heroes. Most of the heroes in books of that period were strong and they fought foreign invaders. That literature ignored the daily suffering of simple people." Zhiqing points to Li Yang-Ru's "City," "Old Spring Flower," and "Wild Fair," and Feng Deying's "The Bitter Flower," as examples of that genre.

The hero narrative plays a significant role in the act of nation-building. It's fascinating to think about in the context of the Massada story and how it is being dealt with in contemporary Israeli society.

Recent Articles

Been doin' some writin':
A cover story I wrote about the Jews of Florida for February Hadassah Magazine. And another piece in Hadassah about the Jewish builders exhibit at the Jewish Museum of Florida.
My Gen Art fashion show coverage in Biz Bash.
My Forward article about the Florida condo mezuzah scandal. Who knew a 5-inch scroll would cause such a ruckus?

Caffe Da Vinci: Italian Splendor

The word “homemade” is bandied about too easily on Italian menus. At Caffe Da Vinci you can really taste the difference. Fresh pasta has a certain snap to it, a bite that signals perfect al-dente execution and freshness that can not be faked. All pasta at Oggi restaurants are made daily at the restaurant's resident pasta factory, and it shows. From the minute you enter the cozy Bay Harbor Isles outpost of the famed Oggi restaurant empire you know you are in good hands.
Caffe Da Vinci's décor is striking in that it makes use of more wood and brick than typical restaurants in Miami. It gives the dining room a Northeast feel, a welcome change to the ubiquitous travertine and pastels. A regal old-school walnut bar flanks the left side of the restaurant where one wouldn't feel out of place ordering a Macallan single-malt scotch before dinner, along with the locals that pack the restaurant on any given night.

The fettuccine with salmon cream sauce (above) was chewy and hearty, the meaty chunks of salmon providing heft to the dish. Heavenly pillows of ricotta ravioli were delicate yet held their own beneath a chunky tomato sauce. The restaurant also offers a treat for carb-conscious diners in the form of seaweed spagettini from Korea, with less than 10 carbs per serving. It was fine enough, made much better with the shitake basil sauce, but it's no contest compared with the real thing.
Service is staggering in its efficiency. Plates are promptly cleared, water filled, pepper freshly ground, wine poured with an orchestral rhythm rarely observed this side of the Atlantic. Food arrives just when you wish it would, everything is timed right, the servers trade barbs with regulars with a genuine attentiveness. The wine selection is wide-ranging with plenty of choices from Chile and Argentina in addition to Italian varieties.

Caffe Da Vinci also excels at steaks and seafood, with a mahi entree that comes topped with capers and tomatoes and a side of whipped mashed potatoes. Appetizers also provide adequate company to the spotlight-stealing pasta. A handsome eggplant rollatini (above) came wrapped around warm mozzarella and topped with fresh basil. A portobello starter was a generous portion of marinated strips of mushroom. The “maestro” salad is a nice pairing of apples, Gorgonzola cheese, fennel and mixed greens. Portions are bountiful so there may not be room for dessert but one should not miss the indulgent Tiramisu (below), its mascarpone cheese whipped to an airy lightness.

Italian restaurants are not hard to find in South Florida. Spaghetti joints dot our coast like lifeguard shacks, each displaying little more individuality than the neighborhood Olive Garden. An Italian restaurant that does things well and does those things consistently and with the kind of grace and charm rarely seen in dining circles hard to find. Caffe Da Vinci is one of those places.
Caffe Da Vinci
1009 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Isles

EarthFest this Sunday

Rebbecca of Greener Miami and Stephanie at Rag Trade are helping organize an Eco extravangza this weekend.
EarthFest 2007
Crandon Park Visitor’s & Biscayne Nature Center
Sunday, April 22nd, from Noon to Sundown
Crandon Park on Key Biscayne North Beach Entrance (map)

Free Admission; $5 parking fee per car

Eco Village inlcludes:

• “Green” film screenings throughout the day
• Rain Barrel Workshops
• Exhibitors of sustainable technologies & eco-friendly products and services
• Environmental education organizations
• Water Conservation Displays & Activities

• Free Swap
  • Bring things to give away to a new home like clothes, books, toys, and more!
  • Take what you want for FREE
• Computer Recycle Shack
  • Bring cell phones, computers, printers, PDAs, and other electronics for recycling FREE of charge!

Design Crib, Wynwood

On Saturday night's Art walk we stopped by the 2020 Gallery (a new hush-hush space) located in a converted loft on North Miami Court and 20th and happened upon the cavernous Design Crib on the ground floor. The place sells independently manufactured furniture and clothing and has a funky vibe. There was a chandelier composed of wine glasses and a modular bar set with retractable storage. The table set below seemed adequately quirky, but not as whimsical as....

this Naugahyde bench with rickshaw wheels and an impressive stereo system at its base. It was wheeled into the store booming its musical abundance and held court at the front of the store the rest of the night.

Post Secret @ Nexus Pavilion

The Post Secret event at the Nexus 4 sales center was a highlight of this weekend's Art and Design Night in the Design District. We stopped by at around 9pm and the place was packed with everyone from young hipsters to retirees enjoying the free drinks and tasty bites from Pasha's (their spinach cakes are deelish). The postcards were displayed along one wall and there were consistently people perusing the cards at any given moment. I was struck by the card that said something like "I sell cosmetics and lie to women all day." I knew it!
Frank Warren (below, in the white shirt), the man behind the project, was on hand to sign books, chat and be his congenial self.

The Nexus group, the company building the eco-friendly COR building by Chad Oppenheim, has been putting together some innovative events the last few weeks, including the performance by the Krane theatrical troupe at last month's Design Night. I will be working with them on a Green event for next month, so stay tuned, t'will be very exciting!

Dinner Plates Take Flight

Adi Fainer's Birds Eye View ceramic dinner pieces have the potential to be objects of obsession. They are simultaneously delicate and rigid yet they express movement in a very palpable way. And I lurve the little "feet" at the bottom. When I called Fainer to see where I could buy these babies he told me they're not yet manufactured for sale. That's the case with a lot of Israeli designers. They create fabulous pieces for furniture shows and then most ends up not getting produced for consumption. Shame. They'd be a lovely addition to anyone's dinner table.

Plastic Persian Carpets

I am really digging Israeli designer Yair Amishay's plastic pegged Persian rugs. Conceptually they're not that exciting (the relationship between old and new, technology meets tradition, etc.), but the execution is fun and texturally pleasing. I also love that these pieces are functional and can be hosed down very easily. In my world, all things should be hosed down easily.

This Weekend: Polo, Fashion, Dance and Post Secret

Channel your inner Anna Wintour with Miami Fashion Week.
"Anna Karenina on Film" @ The Wolfsonian Friday 7pm.
The Polo World Cup gallops into town this weekend with FREE matches behind the Setai.
Miami Beach Dance Festival gives everyone a reason to get out and move.
Post Secret comes to the Design District Arts Walk for a Charlee House fundraiser.
Sunday is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Come hear Daniel Pearl's father speak at the Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial.

GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion @ Flamingo South Beach

The setting: Flamingo South Beach's massive outdoor courtyard. An 80-foot runway is positioned over the pool. Over 1,000 young and fabulous people.
Everything overlooks the bay.
The details: 7 emerging fashion designers will tout their wares to a trendy crowd.

3 beverage sponsors - Belvedere vodka, some energy drink and smartwater.
1 small dessert station in the VIP lounge and one Sticky Fingers cupcake table = lots of tipsy skinny people. The cupcake trend has fully descended upon the Magic City.

The pre-reception is rife with product placement. Trays of Biore samples. Keratase shampoo tables. Girls with some new beauty accoutrement called Tweezerman hype its heretofore unexplained potential - it's a lotion that helps you tweeze!

A Moet & Chandon VIP lounge includes gift bags (weighed down by an issue of Ocean Drive) and a fun photo booth - everyone is ready for their close-up.

The show starts at 9 - the crowd vies for the rows of white plastic chairs flanking the runway. If your name is not Tinsley, Sandi or Belkys you best watch out. The VIP's chill on their balcony overlooking the pool. Finally, finally, they can get to the champagne bar. Flamingo residents relax on their balconies, a perk of condo living.

The designers are young and fun, the clothes not ground-breaking but not ho-hum either. Afterwards everyone seems more at ease, more likely to try that wacky energy drink going around. Some head out to the after-party at Cameo, others sip espressos from the coffee bars. The models and designers now venture into the crowd, accepting free products and compliments from attendees. Eventually the sprawling Flamingo grounds empty out, the line at the valet swells and everyone makes their way into the Miami night, another glitzy event under the belt.

Vogue Eyewear Fashion Show@ Karu & Y

Through my jet lag haze I managed to attend the Vogue Eyewear show at Karu and Y's Tottem Gardens last night. Like beauty itself most fashion shows are blessedly brief in a fleeting, now you see the gazelle-like models, now you don't kind of way. But watching a fashion show for sunglasses requires a modicum of concentration since the model's clothing never really changes, just their eyewear. So it was nice that the models were a playful bunch, sporting lots of pink bikinis and ultra-bronzed limbs. Giselle hosted and aside from a breathy introduction where she invited everyone to love "Vohgh" sunglasses, she held court in one of the roped-off cabanas. The weather was perfect and the Tottem Garden space was quite pleasant with plenty of room to mingle after the temporary runway was dismantled. There were plenty of models and the modelizers who love them in attendance. The only caveat was the minuscule appetizers proffered by be-striped waiters. Why does Karu even bother to put food out at these things when they literally have like 4 bites of something per tray? And everyone walked away with a gift bag of - you guessed it - Vogue sunglasses.

Stained Shirt Chic

Israeli designer Shay Alkalay has found an ingenious way to disguise stains - clear plastic stickers. The iron-on "stickystains" turn unsightly spots into quirky doodles. A creative way to save besmirched clothing. More info here.

A 2-Week Falafel Break

Apologies for not posting, I have been out frolicking in Israel for the past two weeks. It was wonderful and fantastic as always. The country is preparing for Passover and that was nice to see. Reminds me of the ambient nature of being in a Jewish country. This photo was taken in Tel Aviv's Basel neighborhood, a fiercely trendy locale with cafes and design stores. And some Bauhaus gems like this beauty. More to come...

Tottem Gardens Grand Opening @ Karu & Y

Finally, finally all of Karu & Y event spaces/lounges/outdoor gardens/restaurant were open. And what a fantastic way to celebrate than by inviting all 4,000 of your nearest and dearest to partake of the mega-fun at this mega complex. It was an exercise in excess and a contest of simultaneous events. There was a fashion show by Marc Bauer, 2 sushi chefs churning out a constant array of fresh rolls in a cabana in the outdoor courtyard, champagne flowing out of nook and cranny, two gorgeous cheese and crudite tables 'neath the Chihuly chandelier (above) and a huge hot buffet flanked by feathered Island dancers doing some kind of tribal routine near the seared tuna. If you were an ADD party-goer, this was the event for you.

Karu & Y wouldn't be out of place in Vegas, a place where high rollers would feel at home. Judging by the long line of luxury cars idling for the valet station on NW 14th st, they may also have plenty of takers in Miami too.

Free Movie This Friday Night

Wolfsonian Party on Bacardi Plaza

The rum and other spirits were flowing. The gowns were magnificent. Belkys and Louise from Deco Drive were there (among other Miami gliteratti). There was a fresh mojito station, a dessert buffet that included mini-creme brulees, fresh cream and berries and chocolate truffles.

Last Saturday night the plaza overlooking Biscayne Blvd never seemed more glamorous. And the star of the show of course was the Bacardi building's massive mosaic-tile facade. An enduring Miami classic.

This Weekend: Organic Dinner and Free Theater

Saturday - Art and Design Night and the premiere of Pink Zebras, a play by Vanessa Garcia and The Krane (15-minute performances will take place once per hour from 6pm-10pm) at 4 Projects Sales Center 3814 NE Miami Court, Design District.
Sunday - Dinner in Paradise. It's awesome. I know this first hand. Get thee to the organic farm! The guest chefs at this month's culinary collaboration are Kira Volz of Creek 28, Maria Frumkin of Duo and Sandee Birdsong of Tantra.

Miami Film Fest Gala Opening

It was a night filled with the glare of the spotlight, the flash of the paparazzi and the classic elegance of black and white. Miami’s glorious Freedom Tower was the fitting venue for the opening gala of the Miami International Film Festival last weekend. All aspects of the event, from the décor to the beverages enhanced this tribute to Miami’s successful celebration of international film.
The evening’s theme, “Black Book/White Night/Hot Film” highlighted the opening film that preceded the event, Dutch film maker Paul Verhoeven’s dark WWII drama Black Book which was screened at the lavish Gusman Theater earlier in the evening. The dress code for the evening was black tie and white attire and everyone obliged, including the guests of honor Black Book director Paul Verhoeven and actress Carice van Houten.

The pleasure was in the details as gala goers were greeted with espresso martinis by black-tie waitstaff as they glided into the grand entrance of the landmark building and made their way to the event space on the second floor. High-top tables were outfitted in black and white patterned fabric. Tables were lit with glass jars festooned with actual film, giving the light a dewy glow. Black and white film stills from inconic movies were blown up and placed throughout the venue, providing the only dramatic touch to the minimalist event space.

Setai and Eat Your Steak!

Last night I had a chance to check out The Grill at the Setai, the new mini-restaurant at the Zen chic hotel. It features a hearty protein-packed menu. There are no foams, gelees, emulsions or reductions here. It's straightforward food that is fresh and unfussy. Imagine the hearty fare you’d find a Tuscan winery, except throw in a dash of South Beach glamour.
A platter of fresh antipasti greets you at your table. Persian feta shares company with langurian olives, semi dried tomatoes and grilled eggplant. Helming the grill is Setai executive chef Shaun Danyel Hergatt. He's an Aussie, and can throw more than just shrimp on the barby. It's a global grill with Floridian stone crabs, lobsters from Maine and scottish salmon. Four bone rack of New Zealand lamb and Niman Ranch steaks are accompanied by a bevy of sauces including argentinean chimichurri, bernaise and wild mushroom cream with brandy. I tried the salmon and was impressed with the huge portion. The cream sauce features chewy earthy morel mushrooms, a pleasant surprise.
Enconsced between the hotel’s mother of pearl bar and the enormous reflecting pool courtyard, the 48-seat dining room is airy and sophisticated. Setai designer Jean Michel Gathy outfits the room with 20-foot high ceilings, pressed metal tables and the mingling of slate, brick and teak.

Free Israeli Movie - Thursday March 8

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is hosting a free movie under the stars in Historic Downtown Hollywood this week and every 2nd Thursday of the month. The Israeli film "Left Luggage" will be screened this month. It's a touching and emotional story of Chaia, a rebellious philosophy student who is struggling to come of age. Her relationship with her parents, both concentration camp survivors, is strained, and she finds herself unable to accept her Jewish identity. Admission is free.
Thursday March 8, 7pm.
Anniversary Park
Hollywood Blvd. and 20th Ave., Downtown Hollywood
954-921-3016

Rag Trade: Like Your Hip Sister's Closet

Stopped by Rag Trade last week and was very impressed. It's is a funky consignment store
run by eco-conscious, entrepreneurial, and friendly Stephanie. You can bring clothes in to trade (for cash on the spot!) or peruse the store's great selection of new and vintage finds. I love the store's green philosophy, which manifests itself in pleasantly surprising ways. For instance, instead of having your purchases bagged in one of Rag Trade's biodegradable bags, you can put a plastic coin in the baby Buddha (above) and owner Stephanie will donate the cost of the bag to a charity at the end of the week. I was also loving the store's colorful decor, eclectic furniture and neighborhoody feel.

I traded in a couple tennis skirts, a BCBG embroidered skirt, a vintage dress with a patent-leather belt and a quirky-printed top. In addition to the second-hand clothing, Rag Trade also carries brand new indie-designed clothing from England and local designers in Miami. And there is some great swapped clothing on those racks - I spied some Marc Jacobs and Diesel in addition to plenty of obscure brands. It was like raiding your hip older sister's closet. I went looking for something unique and I found it in the form of a turquoises top with a fabric flower applique by Sugar Rush - only $6. So ladies and gents (Rag Trade also has a men's section) go through your closets and bring in those things you know you just never wear but make sure it's all cleaned and preferably not mega-mainstream brands (no Old Navy here). And next time you're in the Design District stop by Rag Trade, the selection's always changing and at the very least you get to meet Stephanie, a great addition to anyone's roster of Miami peeps. You can tell a lot of thought was put into this business, and if it's any indication of where our generation is headed business-wise, it's just plain awesome.

Rag Trade is located at 4600 NE 2nd Ave. Design District, Miami. (305)573-1478

This Weekend: Chocolate, Film, Design Legends

This weekend is ridonculously busy with everything going on in this little swampy city.
Here are some picks:
Friday - Kick-off of Miami International Film Festival. And Wolfsonian tribute to Design Legends.
Saturday - Late Nite Party @ Bacardi Plaza with the Wolfsonian. And Purim party 8:30pm at Chabad of Midtown Miami.
Sat & Sun - Chocolate Festival at Fairchild Tropical Garden.
Sunday - Andy Warhol Lecture @ MAM 11am. I'm gonna need approx. 3 mimosas to get through that one...

Paul Verhoeven @ Miami Film Festival

The Miami International Film Festival opens tonight with a film by rogue director Paul Verhoeven. A description of Black Book from imdb:

Set during the end of WWII, Black Book is the story of a Dutch Jewish girl who narrowly survives the war in Holland. She joins the resistance to find out who betrayed her family after all of them were killed in an attempt to reach the liberated south.

I've been impressed with Verhoeven ever since Starship Troopers , a fanstastically campy/smart movie, the best kind. And of course there's Total Recall and Basic Instinct. The man is a masterful and quirky filmmaker and we need more people like him in the film world. At the press conference this morning a the Shore Club he and the film's lead actress Carice van Houten shared some details about the making of the film.
On shooting two scenes in Israel, one at the Dead Sea and the other at a kibbutz south of Tiberias: The producers didn't want to spend the money to shoot in Israel but Verhoeven insisted. After five months of haggling they got the green light (and funding). They shot the scenes in June 2006, a few weeks before the conflict with Lebanon broke out.
According to the director, Black Book is the most successful R-rated movie in Holland today. (The only other successful R-rated film in Holland was Spetters, also directed by him in 1980.)
On why he chose to tell this story: What happened to resistance fighters and collaborators after the war was surrealistic, and these were questions Verhoeven had since his youth, growing up in post-WWII Holland.
Carice on working with Verhoeven: He's got this mixture of the curiosity of a young boy and an intellectual...And he's very impressed with women's breasts. It's good to be a woman around Paul.
Verhoeven: It's true...ever since I was 13 I have thought women's breast were the most beautiful things in the world. And I love women.

Upcoming Art-tastic Lectures

Florida Design Legends Tribute | March 2, 2007
At the Lincoln Theatre on Lincoln Road, the Wolfsonian will honor five individuals and one corporation for their exceptional contributions to design and design education. Those honored have strong Florida connections, with local histories dating back more than a quarter century. Honorees are Florence Knoll Bassett, Michael Graves, Nasir and Nargis Kassamali (Luminaire), Dan Paul and Tupperware Brands Corporation. The Master of Ceremonies will be industrial designers Carl Gustav Magnusson. Date: Friday, March 2, 2007
Hours: 7 – 9pm
Location: Lincoln Theatre, 555 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Tickets: Free and open to the public
Additional information: 305.531.1001

Conversations with Miami, Part 2 | March 8, 2007
Last month, art insiders got together at Locust Projects for a talk on Miami’s art scene. It became so popular everyone decided to continue the dialogue. Engage in stimulating conversation tonight with Miami’s insiders. The evening will cover the topic of Public Institutions: Museums and art spaces and their role in today’s market. Questions like how they remain relevant and how art galleries and collections relate to public institutions will be addressed. Date: Thursday, March 8, 2007
Hours: 8pm
Location: The Moore Space, 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, 2nd floor, Miami Design District
Tickets: Public welcome, free
Additional information: www.themoorespace.org

Art Talk with Michael Danoff | March 14, 2007
The Warehouse is hosting an evening of conversation on contemporary art with Michael Danoff. He is VP at Lehman Brothers and Director of the Art Program at Neuberger Berman and Lehman Brothers where he directs their international art collection and advisory services. Michael’s insight will surely make this evening memorable. Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Hours: 6:00pm collection opens for viewing; 7:00 lecture begins.
Location: The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, 591NW 27th Street, Wynwood Art District
Tickets: Free of charge but seating is limited. Reserve at 305.576.1051 or mcollection@bellsouth.net
Additional information: www.margulieswarehouse.com