Queen Takes King by Gigi Grazer
W South Beach was all abuzz once again as author Gigi Grazer hosted an exclusive signing event for her fourth novel Queen Takes King. Gigi is the former wife of mega-producer Brian Grazer who she endearingly referred to as her “was”-band.
“It’s so much nicer than ex-husband,” she said.
Gigi’s past works include The Starter Wife and Maneater – both of which were adapted into television projects. According to Gigi, Queen Takes King explores the idea of being married to someone for 25 years and still knowing nothing about that person. When asked whether this idea was based on personal experience, Gigi laughed and said, “No, if anything my ex-husband knew too much about me.”
Nick D’annunzio’s Birthday Bash
Club 50 at Viceroy Miami was the location of a blowout “Totally ’80s” themed birthday party for Miami personality Nick D’Annunzio. Party goers were decked out in their finest ’80s attire while the best tunes from that bygone era kept everyone dancing. Notable guests included Sanford and Dolores Ziff, Mel and Fran Harris, Dana Shear, jewelry designer Daniela Swaebe and, of course, Nick’s beloved fiancee and business partner Tara Soloman.
In Lieu of gifts, guests were asked to make small donation at the check in to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that Tara and Nick have supported for many years
Miami to the Mountains
Where’s the best place to go to escape the scorching heat of Miami? Erin Newberg and Ashley Turchin know the spot- The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, North Carolina. With highs in the summer of 70 degrees and 60 degree nights, the cool mountain air of the Blue Ridge Mountains kept these Miami darlings loving life and in luxury. They did it all! Day 1: hike, ice cream and fudge at Kilwins, a car race and swing from a ropes course in the trees. Day 2: vintage shopping in the quaint towns of Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk. Day 3: hike the famous Grandfather Mountain and get messages in the Teepee Village. And if that wasn’t enough, each night they got to sleep 5,000 feet up in the sky at the top of Eagles Nest.
