Local development
CHRISTINE MARTINEZ DE CASTRO • CMC Group
WORK • Thursday Routine
CHRISTINE MARTINEZ DE CASTRO • chief marketing & sales officer • CMC Group
Neighborhood you work in: Downtown Miami
Neighborhood you live in: Sunset
It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
I’m touching base with our construction team to discuss any pressing matters that need attention. We’re finalizing details at Onda, our newly completed development in Bay Harbor Islands, to officially turn over the condominium to the Homeowners Association. Meanwhile, we’re also preparing for the upcoming delivery of our Vita at Grove Isle development later this year and strategizing for our newest condominium, the Four Seasons Residences Coconut Grove.
Any bar or restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
Tonight, I’m heading to a classic and local favorite, Hillstone. This weekend, I’ll likely end up in Coconut Grove. There are a lot of great new restaurants popping up, but a consistent classic is Sapore di Mare. It’s reliable, fresh, and high quality.
How about a little leisure or culture?
The office has really enjoyed playing padel as a group. It’s a fun activity that’s brought us all together outside of work. My three daughters are really into pickleball, so I’ve been playing with them, too, when they’re visiting from college. I guess my leisure time has become a lot of racquet sports.
Any weekend getaways?
As a Miami native, I love escaping to the Keys, whether for a weekend or just an afternoon. The energy shifts the moment you arrive — everything slows down and life feels simpler. Living near the water is a true gift. A few of my favorite spots are Fish House in Key Largo and Square Grouper for seafood. Catching the sunset at Pierre’s in Islamorada is a must.
What was your last great vacation?
Any vacation with my daughters is full of adventure, belly laughs, creation of core memories and many pictures. We made a quick girls’ trip to New York City recently and just shopped, ate, and walked our way through the city. We stayed at the Hotel Elysee, home to the iconic Monkey Bar. The hotel has so much charm; it’s unique and intimate, and the service was excellent. We also hit the usuals, like Eataly, Fifth Avenue, and Balthazar. I’m a big fan of Chinatown and love the dives that serve dim sum and hand-pulled noodles. Thanks to the girls, TikTok often determines where we eat these days. Some of the spots like Liberty Bagel were actually great, so I cannot complain.