Things To Do In Miami For Valentine’s Day

Only one week to go before Valentine’s Day, so here is a quick list to help start planning.

1. Deering Estate Moonlight & Music Concert

2. Valentine’s Concert at Fairchild

3. Glady’s Knight at Hardrock Cafe

 4.  Willy Chirino at the Fillmore

5. Dinner at Casa Tua

6.  Dinner at Azul

7.  Dinner at Romeo’s Cafe

8.  Pick up chocolates at Romanico’s

9.  Pick up a nice bottle of wine or bubbly to accompany the chocolates

10.  Walk along Miami Beach barefoot with your feet in the water.

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Where Are You Watching Superbowl 2012?

If you don’t have a party to go to, here are some places to watch the big game where it is sure to be a party:

Brickell Irish Pub - Brickell

Hole in the Wall - Palmetto Bay

Miller’s Ale House - various locations

Burger & Beer Joint – Brickell and Miami Beach

Where will you be watching the game?

 

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Key West: A Great Weekend Getaway!

Truman Hotel

There are so many great weekend get-aways in Florida.  I took a quick trip to Key West this weekend for a historic tour.  Most bed and breakfasts require a two night stay, but the lovely and updated Truman Hotel, two blocks from Duval Street, did not. 

 
We watched the sunset, did the tourist Conch Train Tour, ate a couple of really nice meals (dinner at Pisces was particularly delicious) did some shopping (really cute towels and gifts at Towels of Key West) and enjoyed the trip both there and back.
 
Next time I go down, I am going to focus on the water activities!  We really are lucky to live in South Florida.

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Lokal: Great Burgers in Grove

Lokal, a great burger and beer joint that specializes in food using local (get it?) produce and ingredients and features microbrews, is having their grand opening tonight from 5-7. Follow on Facebook

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Things To Do In Miami: Visit A Farmers’ Market

Fresh! Keys Gate Carrots

Well, normally the weather has cooled down enough by mid-December for to thoroughly enjoy the local Farmers’ Market that pop up in the fall and last through spring.  Even though temperatures are still in the 80′s, head over to one of the markets for a fun day out and a chance to purchase produce straight from the farm.  Many also have great gift ideas and live plants for your garden.

Pinecrest Farmers Market

South Miami Farmers’ Market

Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market

Keys Gate Farmers’ Market

Redland Farmers’ Market

Miami Beach Farmer’s Market

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Laurenzo’s Italian Market Holiday Wine Tasting

Lots of wines, people, food and fun!

For years, my dad trekked up to North Miami Beach to shop at Laurenzo’s Italian Market and I go by every time I visit my sister in Aventura.  Last night hubby and I decided to make the drive to attend their annual Holiday wine tasting.  I had never been to one before and am so glad we ventured out of our neighborhood for an evening out.  So many wines were poured there was no way to try them all, even with a designated driver!  Picked up a bunch a great food on the way out, so we will be eating wonderful Italian food this week.  If you have never been to Laurenzo’s it is worth the trip.  They are holding wine tastings through the holidays on Saturdays, from 1-4 p.m. 

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Liberty Caffe In Coral Gables – Last Week’s Where’s J Wo Answer

The entrance to the Liberty Caffe, located in the historic Country Club of Coral Gables, is last week’s Where’s J Wo answer.

The Country Club, recently restored by the Liberty Group out of Toronto, was originally the Merrick family’s vegetable garden.   Designed by Hampton and Reimert, it  was the first public building in Coral Gables.   When it opened on January 15, 1923,  it rapidly became an important part of the social scene as well as  in promoting Coral Gables as a place to buy real estate.  It was often used by George Merrick to entertain prospective buyers for his single family homes.

Don’t miss Liberty Caffe’s  half off gelato Tuesdays!

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Friday Night in Miami & Nothing To Do? Impossible!

There is always something to do in Miami, but with busy schedules and so many different options, it is easy to get into a rut or have Friday creep up on you.  Here is a short list  to kick off the weekend.   Some of these events are free and others have a charge.

Wine tasting at Atelier Monnier in Pinecrest 6-9 p.m.  FREE

Scenes of Modern America Exhibition at Wolfsonian Museum 6-9  FREE

Cultural Season Kick-Off at Vizcaya  Coconut Grove 6:30 – 9 FREE

 Movie and Martini’s at Pinecrest Gardens 6:30 p.m.

Champagne Tasting at Wolfe’s Wines in Coral Gables 7-9 p.m

Opening of Miami City Ballet at Arsht Center 8 p.m.

Miami Environmental Film Festival various times and locations

The Incredible Dog Show Bicentennial Park

House of Horror 6:30 t0 midnight

 

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Food Glorious Food….

Modern Meals: Remaking American Foods from Farm to Kitchen  now through December 31 at the Frost Museum

Fairchild Edible Garden Festival October 22 & 23

Pinecrest Farmers Market Every Sunday

University of Miami Food Day October 24

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Miami Spice Offers Great Discounts At Select Restaurants

Miami Spice has grown into an annual two month event, running August 1 through September 30, offering deals at some of our areas finest restaurants.  Make sure to check the site frequently for updated restaurants, menus, and specials.

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