Raleigh Hotel in South Beach Sold

Two investment firms have taken ownership of the Raleigh hotel in South Beach. Molinaro Koger represented Andre Balazs in the sale of the 105-room icon. The new owners—Brilla Group and AJ Capital Partners—plan to enhance current operations and explore...
HD Boutique: Wave of the Future

HD Boutique: Wave of the Future

Each year, the editors of Hospitality Design (HD) magazine tap the industry’s rising talent—young enough to be thought visionary, but tested enough to be recognized for their achievements—for their annual Wave of the Future Award. International,...
HD Boutique: Puccini Dishes on Restaurants

HD Boutique: Puccini Dishes on Restaurants

Bob Puccini, the founder of the Puccini Group and a force behind some of the most innovative and interesting restaurants (such as Domaso, pictured here), took some time at last week’s HD Boutique to discuss his outlook on design and restaurant trends to look out...
Best of Boutique Winners Announced

Best of Boutique Winners Announced

Hospitality Design (HD) magazine is pleased to announce this year’s Best of Boutique (BOB) Winners. Over 50 entries were received in categories ranging from lighting to outdoor furniture to flooring. This year’s BOB judges were: Orit Kaufman, principal,...