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JENNY STARR PEREZ • Courant Miami
WORK • Thursday Routine
JENNY STARR PEREZ • publisher & editor • Courant Miami
Neighborhood you work in: Edgewater
Neighborhood you live in: Miami Beach
It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Most days, I work from home. And for someone who publishes a magazine, it’s surprisingly organized. Courant Miami launched in 2024 and (while publishing can feel gloriously chaotic at times) I’m very much a systems-and-lists person. It’s a calm, creative space where a lot of planning happens before things get loud.
When I’m at our Edgewater office, it’s a completely different energy. That’s where the buzz really kicks in. I’m usually juggling meetings, layouts, calls with writers, and lots of quick check-ins with my business partner. I’m usually running from one meeting room to the next or heading out for a sales call. It’s fast-paced, collaborative, and exactly the kind of momentum you want when you’re building something.
What’s on the agenda for today?
I’m finalizing the outline for Courant Miami’s upcoming dining issue, out in February. I’m genuinely excited about it. The cover is so good, and Miami’s dining scene deserves its own love letter. I also contribute to publications like Business Traveler, which lets me flex my storytelling muscle. I’m currently working on a piece about how Miami just keeps expanding culturally, creatively, and globally.
Any bar or restaurant plans today, tonight, or this weekend?
Tonight, I’m heading to Las’ Lap for the second time. Kwame Onwuachi is one of my favorite chefs in the country and the food is incredible. But I also love that space; it’s so visually inspiring. This weekend, I’ll be in the Miami Design District for lunch and cocktails at Michael’s, a forever classic, followed by dinner at The Joyce, which also happens to double as an art experience. Food plus art is a sweet spot for me.
How about a little leisure or culture?
I absolutely loved El Monte by Elliot & Erick Jiménez at PAMM. It’s the duo’s first solo museum exhibition, inspired by Lucumí spiritual traditions and Lydia Cabrera’s seminal text El Monte. The work is powerful, layered, and incredibly thoughtful. I’m planning to go back; it’s on view through March 22.
I’m also a huge fan of public art, and with the madness of Basel, I somehow missed the new Lincoln Road installations by both local and international artists (I’m definitely fixing that soon!). Looking ahead, I’m already counting down to ICA Miami’s Dolce & Gabbana exhibition opening February 6.
Any weekend getaways?
Weekend getaways are even better when there’s an event involved. I love Palm Beach this time of year and recently attended the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival. It was such a fun whirlwind, hopping from tasting to tasting, seeing familiar faces, and discovering new favorites.
What was your last great vacation?
In June, I did a weeklong tour of Corsica and Sardinia with Sea Cloud Cruises, and it was unreal. The cruise line partners up with some incredible chefs and culinary figures, so every stop involves tastings, dinners, and very serious eating.
Chef Mario Naar from Chèvre joined us on the trip, which meant a week of cheese, caviar, and absurdly beautiful Mediterranean views. One standout moment was visiting Locanda Minerva in Sardinia, where the owner — whose family has had the property for generations — made fresh sheep’s-milk cheese for us, right before a lavish lunch overlooking the countryside. Gorgeous food, gorgeous views, zero complaints.
What store or service do you always recommend?
Beach Boutique in Sunset Harbour, always. Patricia, the owner, has an incredible eye and curates the store beautifully. It’s fashion for people who really love fashion, but don’t need the attitude that sometimes comes with it. I’ve bought some of my favorite Forte Forte pieces there, and people always stop me when I wear them. That’s how you know it’s good.