Aristides Pallin & Livia Casale-Pallin

Cellar Club members since 2004
Healthcare professionals committed to quality

Aristides Pallin held top posts at Mercy Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital prior to joining Leon Medical Centers, where he currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Throughout her career in radiology, Livia Casale-Pallin held managerial roles at Diagnostic Imaging/MRI Centers throughout South Florida.

How has the Cellar Club enhanced your personal and professional life?

We have spent many enjoyable times at the Biltmore. The incredible pool, interactive lunches, brunches, and the fitness center are all part of our social lives. Biltmore has also provided a perfect setting for business dinners or casual cocktails with business associates.

As Premier members, you have full access to Biltmore’s Fitness Center, Wellness Programs and Spa. How do you incorporate these facilities into your lifestyle?

We use the fitness center as much as possible and have had the benefit of Fitness Director Theresa McQueen’s guidance in our wellness. Unfortunately, it is difficult to pass up a poolside mojito on the way to the gym! Our next plan is to take advantage of the Golf program.

What are some of your favorite travel destinations?

We are great fans of cruising and take several cruises per year. It is a great way to disconnect and see the world.

Do you have an affinity towards a particular type of cuisine?

We enjoy all types of food and love to explore new restaurants.

Ardy: I love to cook and will cook anything. But my favorite is a deep-fried Thanksgiving Day turkey!

Do you have a favorite drink you regularly enjoy at the Biltmore that you would like to share with us?

Livia: I love margaritas

Ardy: I love mojitos

And we are both fans of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon!

Both of you are actively involved in various charitable organizations focusing on helping those in need, including animals. Can you tell us a little bit about the organizations you support?

We both served on the planning committee of United Way for the annual Mayor’s Ball and focused on building participation from the healthcare sector. Our other focus has been The Cat Network, which advocates the humane treatment of all animals.

What would you say is your one true shared passion?

We love to travel and enjoy each other’s company!

What has been the most memorable experience (so far!) you have had at the Biltmore?

Livia: For Ardy’s recent birthday celebration at Biltmore we held a poolside “mojito party.” This was a truly great event with great food, friends — and of course, mojitos!