Best Ice Cream in Miami and South Florida
By Josie Gulliksen for Miami.com
Humidity, sweltering humidity, it’s a fact of life during a Miami summer. And in spring and early fall, too. It’s a year-round reality, so maybe that’s why ice cream spots keep popping up all over the city. Here’s a few you should definitely check out and keep handy given that July is National Ice Cream Month and the… Continue reading
Take an exclusive tour through the design elements of the iconic Delano Hotel
By Josie Gulliksen for Miami.com
The oversized furniture and blue door between the hedges at the entrance to the Delano Hotel are all reminiscent of the “Alice in Wonderland” fairy tale and the theme continues outside around their famous pool. That’s where you’ll find a chess set and dwarf-like trees that are perfectly clipped to keep a certain shape. But did… Continue reading
Get the details on Brickell City Centre’s major dining game
By Josie Gulliksen for Miami.com
Rising high and straddling Southwest Seventh Street in the Brickell area, Brickell City Centre is set to hold within its 5.4 million square-foot, mixed-use space, a 38,000 square-foot Italian indoor food hall.
The three-level European-style artisanal market and dining area will be the Centre’s anchor space meant to represent Italy’s diverse cuisine from both the country’s northern and… Continue reading
Events you can’t miss in Miami in January 2017
By Josie Gulliksen for Miami.com
Shen Yun
Jan. 6-8
Where: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
www.arshtcenter.orgDancers soar through the air, presenting classical Chinese dance, ethnic and folk dance and story-based dance performed to orchestral music.
Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus
Jan. 6-18 & 12-15
Where: AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
www.Ticketmaster.com Their new… Continue reading
One year later, Wynwood Yard expands
By Josie Gulliksen for Miami.com
The one-year anniversary of hipster hangout Wynwood Yard was a full weekend blowout with the unveiling of several new concepts. If you missed it, there’s plenty of time to explore. Here’s what’s new at The Yard:
Charcoal Garden Bar + Grill
It’s The Yard’s first full-service restaurant and also, the first one in Miami to be built entirely… Continue reading
Where to Eat and Drink on New Year’s Eve in South Florida
By Josie Gulliksen
Toast the New Year with a glass of bubbly, break out the hats and noisemakers and come on an empty stomach to these restaurants.
With these mouthwatering meals, it’s one last hurrah before buckling down with those resolutions.
Here are South Florida’s best options to ring in the New Year (by county, city and neighborhood):
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Brickell
Ahoy! This Miami-based cruise ship brews craft beer aboard
At some point during a cruise, any craft beer aficionado is going to get the urge to knock back a few cold ones.
Then best to book a cruise on the recently debuted Carnival Vista, the first North American-based cruise ship to feature an on-board brewery. The Miami-based Concrete Beach Brewery (a subsidiary of Boston Beer Co., which owns Sam Adams) handles the… Continue reading
7 Places You Must Visit in Key Biscayne
You’ve most likely been to the beaches, tennis tournament and attraction on Key Biscayne. With this list though, we’d like to introduce you to a few spots that might be unfamiliar but definitely worth a visit.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
This special place came to be thanks to the efforts of environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas and her relentless pursuit to educate… Continue reading
Art Basel: Faena Art Dome on beach complete with red carpet
In true Art Basel style, Miami Beach’s newest hotel/entertainment complex Faena is hosting their Faena Art Design Dialogues in what they’re calling at Time Capsule. The colorful dome shaped structure is firmly place directly on the beach, with a long red carpet leading to its entrance.
Inside the crowd gathered, sipping wine and sitting on lounge chairs covered in Faena’s signature red and… Continue reading