FROM LEFT: The original 5 Napkin burger; the Italian turkey burger

With executive chef Andy D’ Amico steering the creative menu at the new 5 Napkin Burger on Lincoln Road, you might find yourself dining there more than regularly. The location serves up the same classic menu items that its New York City and Boston outposts are known for, including its signature dish: the Original 5 Napkin Burger. Inside this culinary gem, find drizzling Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions and rosemary aioli layered over 10 ounces of ground beef. Although the American bar and grill specializes in burgers, sushi lovers and vegetarians alike will be pleased with the selection of seafood and meatless platters. And the dark wood bar houses a satisfying selection of 80 beers, 10 cocktails and 40 bourbons. Milkshakes (cookies and cream, salted caramel and strawberry) are also on the menu. 455 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-538-2277

Waterproof up to 100 meters and designed to make a statement, the Time Teller P watch from Nixon ($60) is an excellent addition to any timepiece collection. The sleek contours and various neon colors are ultra eye catching. The Webster, 1220 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-7899

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For practicality matched with style, try these reversible plaid shorts ($98) from Scoop. The chambray, denim or seersucker shorts are comfortable, cool and range from yellow-orange to blue-green. Doesn’t every father deserve more than one look? Scoop NYC, The Shore Club Hotel, 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-5929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For an item that suits an adventurer, pick up a Peasants & Travelers bag at Koto Aspen. Lining its bags with waxed cotton, leather or natural cork, the line offer a variety of duffle, weekend and overnight styles ($125–$240). Throw in a pair of Waiting for the Sun bamboo sunglasses ($250), and dad will be set. Koto Aspen, 811 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-532-5686

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giuliana Rancic and friends

E! News personality and Fashion Police staff member Giuliana Rancic hosted the first annual Catwalk for Charity last Sunday at The JW Marriott on Brickell Avenue. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefited the nonprofit Breakfast with Santa of Florida, which is dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children in Miami’s Little Haiti and Haiti itself. We caught up with Rancic backstage about the event, her fashion sense and why she’s thinking of buying a home in the Magic City.

Why did you decide to co-host Catwalk for Charity?
GIULIANA RANCIC: About a week or so after the 2010 earthquake. My husband really inspired me. Having no connections to Haiti, he got people together—like a guy with an airplane, a guy who worked at Sara Lee who could donate a lot of food—and they went to Haiti to help. He really proved to me that a lot people don’t know how they can help. Granted not everyone has a friend with an airplane, but everyone can play a role. Now I really do try to go out of my way to help.

You’re one of the best-dressed journalists on TV. Have you always been into fashion?
GR: Yes. As a little girl I’d always wear things to school that the other kids would make fun of me for wearing. I remember I was the first kid to get sparkly Superga shoes. I got them in pink and baby blue and people thought I was crazy, but then the next year everybody started wearing them. I love fashion. I’m working on my own fashion line right now. I think my father definitely inspired me. He’s been an Italian tailor since he was 10 years old and he’s 70 now. So I think I got it from him.

Who are your favorite designers?
GR: There are so many. I wore Zac Posen recently and I think his stuff is beautiful. I think Carolina Herrera is so gorgeous, and Oscar de la Renta is breathtaking. As far as newer designers, I really love Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s The Row and Elizabeth and James.

What do you love about Miami?
GR: I feel like I’m in another country. I love the weather and I love heat. What I love more than anything is that at 1 o’clock in the morning the streets are full and there’s energy and people just want to have fun. In Miami, people work to live and in the rest of this country people live to work. My husband and I were even thinking of getting a second home here.
 

Cleo Combi shorts romper ($230)

St. Barths and Miami have plenty in common, including postcard-worthy beaches, balmy tropical weather and a need for clothing that works as well on the sand as it does at cocktail hour. Poupette St-Barth opened an outpost in Coral Gables late last year, providing locals with pieces that are light, a bit whimsical and perfect for humid summers. Wear the look here (the romper is available in seven color combinations) at the pool or on a beach day. Poupette St-Barth, 330 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables, The Village of Merrick Park, 305-648-3333

SEE Eyewear is the latest boutique to pop up in South Miami. After 10 years on Lincoln Road, owners Richard and Shelley Golden have expanded with a second outpost that sits on busy Sunset Drive. Richard, a Michigan native and son of an optometrist, says his store’s slogan is “hip without the rip.” “We don’t carry any brands—SEE is our brand,” he explains. “We sell glasses between $200 to $350 that are like designer glasses except you’re not paying $800 for them.” When it comes to choosing the best frames for your face, he says there are rules. “You actually wear the opposite of what the shape of your face is, but you can always break the rules,” he says. “If it looks good on you, we tell people to run with it.”
 

The new sandwich menu at the bar at db Bistro Moderne is an excellent reason to take a quick proper lunch. Enjoy a cup of homemade soup d’jour and a handcrafted sandwich along with a side dish like Bavarian potato salad and pommes gaufrettes (waffle-cut French fries) for under $20. Among the sandwich options find the lobster-shrimp roll with crudités and tarragon dressing; the DB smoked salmon club; and the Croque Señor—a delicious local twist on a French classic and a Cuban medianoche sandwich with mojo roasted pork, French ham and Gruyère. The menu is offered weekdays in the bar and lounge. 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, 305-421-8800

The courtyard at The Setai

What: Buddha Bar XIII Launch
Where: The Setai (2001 Collins Ave., 305-520-6000)
Why: XIII is your lucky number, plus good music in a beautiful courtyard.
When: Friday, June 10 (8 PM–1 AM; complimentary cocktails from 8–9 PM)
RSVP: To RSVP (required), call 305-520-6400 or e-mail setaidining@ghmamericas.com.

What: The After Party          
Where: Grand Central Lofts (697 N. Miami Ave.)
Why: The afterparty is always better. Add a three-hour open 42Below bar, and you’re golden.
When: Saturday, June 11 (10:30 PM–1 AM; complimentary vodka cocktails all night)
Note: Enter the event on NW Seventh Street.

What: Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Where: O Cinema (90 NW 29th St., Miami, 305-571-9970)
Why: The cinephile in you will love learning about legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff.
When: Sunday, June 12 (1 PM, 3:15 PM and 5:30 PM)

What: Redland Summer Fruit Festival
Where: Fruit & Spice Park (24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead)
Why: Find fresh and rare summer fruits, plus wines and specialty foods
When: Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 (10 AM–5 PM)

 

 

FROM LEFT: Lady Gaga; Lucy Liu

The CFDA Awards creates mini mutual admiration societies between a star and his or her designer date. It all made for one sexy soiree on Monday. Patrik Ervell dressed Kirsten Dunst. She had on the sweetest girly tuxedo and wore a topknot. “He came to my house,” Dunst told Dispatches. She looked seriously cute.  

Calvin Klein designer Francisco Costa escorted Kerry Washington. “This was the very first dress I tried on this morning,” said Washington, who wore a feathery white Calvin Klein gown beautifully. Michael Kors had two beauties, Miranda Kerr and Ashley Greene of Twilight, on his arm. “I love his resort collection, because it’s inspired by Australia,” explained Aussie supermodel Kerr, in a stretchy black dress with cutouts. “It’s kind of like wearing a swimsuit and a towel. It’s great.” 

“I like a glamorous girl,” added Kors. “Our resort collection was inspired by my holiday in Australia. So we brought one fabulous Aussie girl who is a Bondi babe, and Ashley is a sporty, sexy girl. It’s the double whammy.”

Special treat: Lucy Liu smooched this reporter. She wore a dress with a broad black skirt.  “This was the most fabulous option,” said Liu, standing beside her designer Monique Lhuillier. “I could do the splits in it.”

Not so much for Lady Gaga’s 10-inch heels, tights and bustier. “We had this outfit made. I had this drawing, and I sent it to everyone,” she explained onstage. “There was a turban… and it came back and it was lime green. And Nicola [Formichetti, of V magazine] and I went, ‘H’huh!’ So we had about 15 hours to dip it in dye and latex. As usual, designers send me things, and when they see them end up in videos and red carpets, they look nothing like they did. But when I say, ‘Oh, no, what’s Miuccia going to say?, she says, ‘It was so alive!'” 

“She’s an extraordinary, talented young woman who pushes the boundaries,” Diane von Furstenberg said of Gaga. “And that’s what we wanted.” (Jessica Alba, wearing DVF, showed a baby bump at her empire waist.)

Backstage after winning, Prabal Gurung said that there was tension in his row when he was waiting for the Swarovski Womenswear award. “It was me, my date, the Olsen twins—up for the same award—and Joseph Altuzarra, also a contender,” he said. “I was thinking, what should I say?” 

And when he heard his name? “I was all choked up,” said Gurung. “It’s really emotional.  I acknowledged the Olsens. They’ve always been sweet, friendly… I was so nervous.”

Summertime means beaucoup outdoor concerts and festivals. Keep your look together despite the heat and humidity with these five must-have trends available throughout South Florida.

• Sandals: Step things up a notch in the footwear department with wedges or sandals. Check out Vivienne Westwood for Melissa at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bal Harbour (9700 Collins Ave., 305-865-1100), or hit Merrick Park for homegrown brands like Aliette Valcarce’s Cristófoli at Koko & Palenki.
   
• Tribal Apparel: Tribal prints are the look du jour, found on everything from high-waisted shorts to dresses and tunics. Whether you shop a store like BCBG (744 Lincoln Road, 305-673-9997) or go with a local label like Bianca Coletti at Rebel Boutique (6669 Biscayne Blvd.), this ethnically inspired style is a winner.
   
• Crossbody bags: Tote your essentials in a crossbody bag. Accessories designer Rebecca Minkoff has an assortment of brightly hued versions at Nordstrom in Dadeland Mall (7239 N. Kendall Dr., 786-709-4100). If you prefer a neutral tone, try Adriana Castro’s Olivia in brown python at Green Grass in Mary Brickell Village (54 SW Tenth St., 305-373-7422).
   
• Earthy baubles: Local jeweler Adriana Acosta’s oversize cuffs at ISA Boutique in Midtown (3400 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 786-558-8027) feature chunky turquoise and coral stones. Or catch a dream with dream catcher necklaces from H.O.W.L (Handle Only With Love) at Soho House. Miley Cyrus and Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio are fans.
   
• Straw fedoras: When it comes to hats, celebrity milliner Eugenia Kim is the go-to designer for stylish fedoras. Her high-end work can be found at The W Hotel in South Beach, and her Genie by Eugenia Kim line is available at Bloomingdale’s in Aventura Mall (19555 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-792-1000).

The pool at The Standard Miami Beach

Where: Four Seasons Miami (1435 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-358-3535)
When: Saturday afternoons during the summer
The vibe: Sophisticated. Cost is $25 per person, or $150 for cabana packages, which include a cabana for four, mineral water, a fruit platter and one cocktail per person. (Reservations are recommended.)

Where: The Standard Miami Beach (40 Island Ave., 305-673-1717)
When: Sundays year round
The vibe: Laid-back

Where: The Rooftop at The Gansevoort Miami Beach (2377 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-604-6832)
The vibe: Music-centric
When: Saturdays year round (NOON–8 PM)

Where: Wet Deck at the W Fort Lauderdale (401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., 954-414-8200)
The vibe: All-American with cabanas for six guests ($200)
When: Sundays during the summer (1 PM–SUNSET)