Italian Luxury: Mr. C Coconut Grove
What does Italian luxury look like in the eyes of Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, fourth-generation brothers of the famed Cipriani hospitality family? The brand-new Mr. C Coconut Grove, their sleek property perched dramatically on sculptural stilts. “For Mr. C Coconut Grove, the aesthetic is a modern version of old-world simplicity blended with a bit of European glamour and design elements inspired by a sleek Italian yacht,” says Ignazio. Italian details are everywhere – linens and bedding by Casa Rovea, coffee machine by Lavazza, La Bottega bathroom amenities – and Bellini Restaurant and Bar goes well beyond its namesake white-peach and Prosecco cocktail created by Giuseppe Cipriani for Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1948. “It is a combination of recipes from different regions and many of personal favorites,” says Ignazio. Menu items include baked polenta with stracchino cheese and crispy mushrooms and fritto misto, along with lots of fresh seafood.
