Whether you have a mega yacht or a dingy, Miami is a great place to own a boat. In addition to the many marinas, the ultimate in boat ownership is to be able to pull up right to your own dock. There are many waterfront homes in Miami that have ocean access.
I have been seeing more commercial buildings going up in Miami as well. All small signs the economy is improving.
I love mussels and think determining which restaurant has the best mussels is going to be tough, but I am going to try. Each restaurant has their own nuanced recipe so “best” is really just a teaser to get to taste a lot of “best” mussel receipes. So far, I really like:
Ortanique on the Mile: Red Stripe Beer Steamed Mediterranean Mussels
Michaels Genuine: Steamed in a roasted tomato harissa broth
George’s: Steamed with Garlic, Shallots and Parsley in White Wine
Cafe Pastis: Steamed in Shallots and White Wine.
My favorite’s are the first two. Have you tried any of these? Where do you rate them? Write down your favorite mussel spot…I am looking for some with a curry flavor.
Where am I and what do you know about the location? No clue? Stay tuned for future blog with answer.
Where am I and what do you know about the location? No clue? Stay tuned for future blog with answer.
Whether it is the bathroom in a home you just purchased or the one in the home you have lived in for years, a new bathroom is within easy reach, thanks to BathSimple.com. You design your bathroom on their website and everything you want comes in a box. When you are done with your project, send the materials you took out back in the box for recycling.
New World Center Soundscape Cinema Series
August 3: Ghostbusters
August 10: Spider-Man
August 17: Back to the Future
August 24: Iron Jawed Angels, presented in cooperation with HBO
Gulliver’s Travels, Megamind (August 2, 3, 4)
The Exhumas, Bahamas is where the rich and famous are buying islands, according to an article in the July 28 edition of the Wall Street Journal.
Some of the issues that arise with developing these islands, such as importing electricity, cell phone towers, water purifiers, the building materials and even, in some cases, the palm trees, can make development extremely costly.
San Jose Island, in the Pearl Islands off the coast of Panama, does not have a lot of these issues. Granted, at 11,000 acres, approximately twice the size of Key West, it is a much larger island than the ones in Exuma. It has its own rivers and streams, providing fresh water, as well as a water treatment facility capable of producing 3,000 gallons of water an hour, and a 10,000 gallon storage tank. It has a 5000 linear foot landing strip, lots of trees, including palm trees, mooring facilities, and a boutique resort, Hacienda del Mar.
A short 20 minute flight to Panama City, Panama, means you are in close proximity to world class entertainment and medical facilities, including John Hopkins at Punta Pacifica Hospital.
Compared to the most expensive island for sale in the Bahamas, Cave Cay, at $440,000 per acre, San Jose Island , at $22,545 per acre, seems like a downright bargain. Oh, I almost forgot…Panama doesn’t have hurricanes!
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.
Christie’s will be auctioning off The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor over 4 days in December, 2011. Starting in September, there will be a three-month tour, with stops in Moscow, London, Los Angeles, Dubai, Geneva, Paris and Hong Kong, highlighting portions of her collection. This is sure to be a historic auction.
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