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A First Look Inside Chef Jean-Georges’ Miami Residential Building
A living room and kitchen.
French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten might be known for his culinary empire, but now the famous chef is expanding his reach with his first-ever residential project: Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences.
Vongerichten partnered with developers Terra and Lion Development Group to launch the 48-story tower, which will house 329 condos ranging from one to four bedrooms. The building will have 41,000 square feet of amenity spaces, including landscaped gardens, a swimming pool with cabanas, a private rooftop restaurant, and a podcast recording studio. The ground floor of the building will have 27,500 square feet of high-end retail space. New York-based design firm Yabu Pushelberg is responsible for all of the interior spaces and Arquitectonica did the architecture. It’s located in the bustling Design District, known for its ultra-luxe stores, impressive art galleries, public art, and historic architecture.
The terraces.
“Yabu Pushelberg’s timeless design in the homes and spaces throughout the building is simultaneously serene and vibrant,” says David Martin, CEO of Terra. “The goal was to create a multi-layered experience. From the entrance to the residences, every detail reflects Yabu Pushelberg and Jean-Georges’ joint vision of fine living and entertaining.”
Previously, Vongerichten worked with Yabu Pushelberg to design The Fulton by Jean-Georges in New York, a waterfront restaurant within the city’s Seaport District. Unlike most of Miami’s white box interiors with stark-white walls and floors, Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences is infused with plenty of color that reflects the surrounding nature found in Miami. The interiors feature deep green hues, plenty of spectacular greenery. Walking through the entrance of the building is like walking through a garden oasis, with soaring green tiled walls and tropical plant-flanked walkway.
The spa.
“We integrated shades of green, natural woods, and stones found in the tropics as a nod to Miami’s lush environment, allowing the surrounding flora and fauna to influence the interiors,” George Yabu, co-founder of Yabu Pushelberg tells Forbes. “We also layered in bold, playful textures throughout the project and added vibrant commissioned art to pay homage to the culture of Miami’s Design District.”
The residences feature warm textures and hues, with warm wood, and rose-colored tiling in a few of the kitchen layouts, and a living room with colorful furniture with yellow and green hues. Each residence is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that open to a terrace with incredible views of the city and water. There are two color palettes: dawn, reflecting the delicate hues of early morning light, and dusk, featuring evening-inspired hues. The kitchens in the dawn color palette features Crema Marfil marble countertops and an orange-brown ceramic tile backsplash, warm champagne metal accents, and Italian wood cabinetry with a Beachwood finish. Meanwhile, the dusk kitchens have Green Diabaz stone countertops, dark-blue ceramic tile backsplash, rubbed metal accents, and Italian wood cabinetry in a dark finish. One of Vongerichten’s primary focuses was creating a versatile and ergonomic kitchen. He helped select materials and appliances and wanted the island to be the focal point of each kitchen.
A bathroom.
“Our friendship with Jean-Georges naturally evolved from being neighbors in the West Village to creative collaborators,” says Glenn Pushelberg, the other co-founder of Yabu Pushelberg. “Introducing him to this project felt like a perfect fit—not only as a friend but as a visionary whose charisma and wisdom bring energy to every project. Our first collaboration, The Fulton restaurant, embraced the rich history of New York’s Pier 17, and with Miami Tropic, we drew similar inspiration from Miami’s vibrant surroundings, bringing to life the vision of the city we all dream of. Partnering with Jean-Georges to reimagine Miami living felt like a natural next step.”
While this is Vongerichten’s first residential project, it’s not his first foray outside of the restaurant space. This year, he helped open New York’s latest members’ club, Chez Margaux.
Miami, FL
2025 Miami Art Week: Top events, exhibits and experiences across South Florida
Miami Art Week 2025 is packed with massive installations, new exhibitions, neighborhood takeovers, and special events stretching from Miami Beach to Wynwood and to North Miami.
Whether you’re heading to the fairs or exploring outside the tents, here are the standout experiences to catch this year.
“The Power of Her Hands: Black Washerwomen in Early Miami” at YoungArts Gallery
Dates: Dec. 1-7
Location: YoungArts Gallery, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
This moving exhibition spotlights the largely untold stories of Miami’s early Black washerwomen—women whose labor shaped the city’s domestic and economic foundations. Presented during Miami Art Week, the show brings archival materials, photography, and narrative installations together to honor a vital legacy often left out of history books.
Faena Art Week: “Library of Us” by Es Devlin
Dates: Dec. 2-7, 1-9 p.m.
Location: Faena Beach, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Admission: Free; no tickets required
Faena Art marks its 10th anniversary with a monumental new commission from Es Devlin. The centerpiece, Library of Us, is a 50-foot kinetic sculpture slowly rotating within a reflective pool and filled with 2,500 books that influenced Devlin’s life and work.
Visitors sit around a glowing, circular 70-foot reading table, some chairs rotate, others remain still, creating a meditative shared space. Inside the Faena Cathedral, Devlin expands the experience with Reading Room, while the Faena Project Room displays drawings and glassworks from her creative process. After Art Week, all 2,500 books will be donated to local schools and libraries.
Miami Art Week in Wynwood
Dates: Nov. 22-Ongoing
Location: Throughout Wynwood
Wynwood remains one of the busiest hubs of Miami Art Week, with international fairs, massive murals, pop-ups, and performances filling the neighborhood.
Highlights include:
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Wynwood Mural Festival (Nov. 22-Dec. 3): Live mural painting, artist tours, and new large-scale works.
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New Wynwood Walls show curated by Jessica Goldman Srebnick, featuring Persue, Miss Birdy, Joe Iurato, Cryptik, Seth Globepainter and more.
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Margulies Collection at the Warehouse (Dec. 1-6): Three major exhibitions; free admission.
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G Camp Art Basel Fun*Raiser (Dec. 7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.): A full-day rave nodding to Miami’s legendary party culture.
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Bakehouse Art Complex – Baker’s Brunch (Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-noon): Open studios, cafecito, and behind-the-scenes access to local artists.
Events throughout Wynwood range from free to ticketed.
MOCA North Miami: New Exhibits and Art on the Plaza
Location: 770 NE 125 St., North Miami
MOCA hosts two new exhibitions: Diana Eusebio’s “Field of Dreams” and Hiba Schanbaz’s “The Garden.” Outside, Magnus Sodamin’s Gateway (between the sun and moon) continues as part of the Art on the Plaza program.
Admission: $10; free for North Miami residents.
The Wolfsonian-FIU: Four Exhibitions and More
Location: 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
Visitors can explore the museum’s extensive permanent collection alongside several exhibitions, including:
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“World’s Fair: Visions of Tomorrow”
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“La Superba: Genoa and The Wolfsoniana”
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“Modern Design Across Borders”
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“Harry Clarke and the Geneva Window”
Admission: Free for Florida residents; $12 general admission; $8 for seniors, students with ID, and kids ages 6-18.
Frost Art Museum FIU: Sculpture, Exhibits and Breakfast in the Park
Location: 10975 SW 17 St., Miami
Stroll the outdoor sculpture park and explore exhibitions featuring Agustin Fernandez, Eduardo Navarro, and two additional shows: “Mosaico” and “Sonder.”
A signature Miami Art Week tradition returns on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. with Breakfast in the Park, featuring Manuela Moscoso from the Center for Art, Research and Alliances, followed by a tour of the Agustin Fernandez exhibition with guest curator Elizabeth Goizueta.
Admission: Free.
The Bass Museum of Art: Extended Hours and Daily Tours
Location: 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
From Dec. 1-7, The Bass offers extended hours and a daily 1-2 p.m. highlights tour, giving visitors more time to explore its celebrated exhibitions and collections during the busiest week of the year.
INK Miami Art Fair at the Dorchester Hotel
Dates: Dec. 3-7
Location: Dorchester Hotel, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
The 17th annual INK Miami Art Fair focuses on fine art prints, featuring 20th-century masterworks and newly released editions by contemporary artists.
Admission: Free with RSVP.
Nina Johnson Gallery in Little Haiti: Three New Shows
Dates: Dec. 1-Feb. 7
Location: 6315 NW 2nd Ave., Miami
Celebrated Miami gallerist Nina Johnson debuts three new exhibitions aligned with Art Week:
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Acid Bath House: A bold, immersive environment curated by Jarrett Earnest, featuring 60 works by 25 artists—velvet sculptures, glitter paintings, liquid mirrors, holographic pieces and more.
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Neon Sun: Emmett Moore transforms the courtyard into a functional outdoor sculpture environment using recycled and industrial materials.
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Star People: Dara Friedman creates a quiet, contemplative upstairs installation offering a space to lie down, stargaze, and disconnect from Art Week’s intensity.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
AfriKin Art Fair
Dates: Nov. 30-Dec. 7
Hours: Sun. 6-9 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
A showcase of African and diasporic artists, AfriKin blends immersive exhibitions with cultural dialogue, sustainability conversations and high-end art experiences.
Highlights include:
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Exhibitions by emerging and established African artists
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Thought-leadership talks and cultural forums
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A red-carpet vernissage and networking event
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Curated programming aimed at collectors and connoisseurs
Tech Basel at The Gates Hotel
Date: Dec. 2, 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: The Gates Hotel South Beach, 2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Admission: Free
A special Art Week edition of Tech Tuesdays, Tech Basel brings together founders, curators, collectors and digital artists for blockchain panels, tech demos, and crypto-forward activations—just steps from the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Miami, FL
Miami-Dade barber says customer assaulted him with gun after dispute over haircut
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — What should have been a routine Tuesday at a Miami-Dade barbershop quickly turned violent, according to the shop’s owner, Samuel Wilson.
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Wilson, who owns Square Cutz in Perrine, said a longtime customer became upset during a haircut and began arguing with him about his hairline.
Video from inside the barbershop shows the dispute escalating.
The customer briefly left the shop. Moments later, the video shows him returning with a gun, pointing it at Wilson as two children watched nearby and another customer attempted to intervene.
“He wasn’t a man when he had that gun,” Wilson said. “He slapped me in the head with it, choked me out.”
Wilson said he recognized the man and had cut his hair “many times before.” He added that the customer was wearing a county uniform during the confrontation.
“I did not think he was going to come around here and come back,” Wilson said. “I thought we might have fisticuffs … but I didn’t think he was going to come back with a firearm. I told him, man, have a good day.”
Despite the attack, Wilson said he does not plan to leave the community where he opened his business five years ago.
“This is a safe place for anybody,” he said.
Wilson said he hopes to move forward, even as he continues to process what happened.
“I don’t hold no grudges,” he said. “I can’t say I can forgive him. But I hope the best for you, homie. Have a good day and have a good life.”
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One huge Miami Heat X-Factor, defending the Detroit Pistons and other keys
The match-up on Saturday night between the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons is more than just a homecoming game for one specific sharpshooter. The number one seed vs the number three seed in the Eastern Conference is quite the draw.
Duncan Robinson making his return to the building is a fun storyline as well, considering the Heat will be giving him a tribute video pregame.
The Heat will be trying to extend their winning streak to seven, yet it should be their biggest test to date.
So, let’s get into some keys for this matchup:
1. How will the rotation shake out now?
Jaime Jaquez Jr’s questionable tag in this game is the one swing factor for game-plans shifting for Miami. Other than that, it’s pretty simple how the Heat need to treat this rotation. For one, many of the fans in favor of Kel’el Ware starting may be in for a treat tonight, as the positional size of the Pistons could cause problems with Heat going small. Aside from the starting lineup talk, staggering Norman Powell and Tyler Herro instead of a five man bench unit again is important. Running Powell with that second unit to allow him to find his offensive rhythm is a definite key. Will the Heat need Simone Fontecchio’s shooting? Can they play both Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith? A tough matchup like this will shine light on the guys Erik Spoelstra trusts most.
2. One X-Factor Heat player tonight.
There’s a real X-Factor in this match-up that I believe will be a big reason if the Heat do indeed extend their winning streak to seven. It’s not their two elite scorers in the back-court. It’s not their two-way big man captain. It’s not even their second year 7 footer who has been on a massive run. Actually, the guy to watch for is Andrew Wiggins. For one, he’s the guy to watch when it comes to evening out lineups across the game, just due to his off-ball fit in many spots. But in this match-up, his defense will absolutely be needed. Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren in the front-court aside, Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham are not easy covers for small guards. Wiggins will be needed to stay out of foul trouble, and bother their lengthy perimeter guys much of the night.
3. What to watch for when defending the Pistons?
The Pistons roster consists of constant paint threats that can hurt you in different ways. Duren around the rim off second chance opportunities or lobs. Thompson or Harris on short paint shots. Cunningham off normal dribble penetration. Yet with all that two point success, they currently rank 28th in three point attempts. Sometimes the Heat’s early clock offense can get them in trouble when taking too many twos, but the Pistons style doesn’t consist of jacking up three balls all night. But the area that will hurt is the free throw line. Detroit ranks third in free throw attempts a night, and it’s the simplest way to slow down Miami’s offense. Easier said than done, but Miami needs to prioritize containing in this one.
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