David Siguaw
Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Sales and Marketing Director David Siguaw gives us an insider’s look at his favorite haute spots in Miami.
Name: David Siguaw
Where were you born:
Spokane, Wash.
How long in Miami: 3 years
Neighborhood: Surfside
Occupation: Marketing executive
Favorite restaurant: 1500 Degrees
Best steakhouse: Gotham Steak
Best sushi: Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi
Best ethnic restaurant: Mr. Chow
Best Italian: Casa Tua
Best pizza: Pizza Rustica
Best lunch: Cabana Beach Club
Best place for late night dining: News Cafe
Best dessert: Chocolate ice cream
Best place for a romantic date:
A moonlight walk on the beach
(with champagne)
Best Sunday brunch: Scarpetta’s
Hautest club and/or lounge: Soho Beach House Club Bar
Best place for a power business meeting: Smith & Wollensky
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend?
Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
Favorite shopping venue/boutique:
Bal Harbour Shops
Best place to buy jewelry/watches:
Van Cleef & Arpels
Best spa: Elle Spa
Best gym/athletic facility:
David Barton Gym
Best massage: Deep tissue at Elle Spa
Best limousine/driving services:
Miami Beach Taxi
Favorite charity event: The Blacks’ Annual Gala, Rally for Kids, Best Buddies
Favorite cultural event:
Andrei Sharov’s Art Basel exhibit
Favorite cultural institution: Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts
Best museum/exhibit:
MOCA
Favorite historic/legendary place to see
or explore: Villa Vizcaya
All-around favorite locale in Miami:
Ocean Drive
Best aspect of Miami:
The people, of course.
Raul Casares
The man behind RC Aluminum gives us an inside look at his favorite spots around the city.
Name: Raul Casares
Where were you born: Cuba
How long in Miami: Since 1949
Neighborhood: South of Fifth
Occupation: Owner of RC Aluminum
Favorite restaurant: Prime 112
Best steakhouse: Capital Grille
Best sushi: Nobu
Best ethnic restaurant: Hakkasan
Best Italian: Osteria del Teatro
Best pizza: Pucci’s Pizza
Best lunch: Caffe Abbracci
Best place for late night dining: Jerry’s Deli
Best dessert: Profiteroles at Caffe Abbracci
Best place for a romantic date: The Forge
Best Sunday brunch: The Biltmore
Hautest club and/or lounge: Mynt
Best place for a power business meeting: My office
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Marquis
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Damiani
Best place to buy jewelry/watches:
The Seybold Building
Best spa: Canyon Ranch
Best gym/athletic facility: Portofino Tower
Best massage: Lauren, my masseuse
Best limousine/driving services: My driver
Favorite charity event: Make-A-Wish
Favorite cultural event: Art Basel
Favorite cultural institution: The Clevelander
Best museum/exhibit: MOCA
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore:
Villa Vizcaya