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Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for May 15-18

Alice — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:09:35 +0000

Girls just want to have fun… and we dedicate this weekend to them from start to finish. Why? Why not! Without their shiny hair, tawny legs and sexy clothes, South Beach would be - well, it wouldn’t be - and that’s just OUT of the question! There will be a few thousand MORE women in town this weekend celebrating at the beaches and clubs. If you are in town for SweetHeat or AquaGirl - welcome! This is definitely a GREAT weekend for the Girls, Girls Girls. Ready for the weekend? Here’s your itinerary for May 15-18. (more…)

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Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for May 15-18

CHANEL Cruise Collection Rallys at the Raleigh

Alice — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:05:09 +0000

“The concept of the Cruise Collection is based on traveling, and Miami is the ideal destination: A city that moves and has energy, with its small districts and its animated streets.” ~ Karl Lagerfeld…

There is an official state of LOCKDOWN at the Raleigh Hotel right now as the Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld is staging his legendary CHANEL Cruise Collection Thursday, May 15th at the hotel’s breathtaking pool. If the rest of the planet seems a bit less “Super,” know that the top supermodels and fashion editors are making (more…)

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CHANEL Cruise Collection Rallys at the Raleigh

Another Throwdown Party Weekend in Miami

Alice — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:47:04 +0000

Here’s a pre-sale alert for another huge throwdown party weekend in Miami. Friday night at the Shelborne, locals are invited to preview Anthony Pappa’s brand new album at the SHINE House Party. Best news for real Floridians is that you’re getting in free with a Florida ID (before midnight). Party in three environments at (more…)

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Another Throwdown Party Weekend in Miami

The New Clevelander Hotel in Miami Beach

Joseph Brown — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:10:03 +0000

The Clevelander Hotel on Ocean Drive has long symbolized the tourist side of South Beach, and now the hotel is getting a major renovation that includes a complete new wing containing more rooms and a new bar area. (more…)

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The New Clevelander Hotel in Miami Beach

Photographing South Beach Girls

Joseph Brown — Sat, 10 May 2008 19:53:25 +0000

Scott over at ipanemic.com takes us on an adventure as he transitions from street photography to photographing models in South Beach. Some guys have all the luck…

…Read the full article here.

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Photographing South Beach Girls

Maison d’Azur at the Angler’s Boutique Resort in Miami Beach

Alice — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:57:58 +0000

Maison d’Azur brings the phrase “seafood brasserie” to the lexicon of South Beach diners. Emerging from the ashes of a former transients’ hotel, the Angler’s Boutique Resort is HOT - and it’s chic new dining room is firing on all cylinders and climbing the Top 10 lists of foodies all over the city. Why? Well there are few French restaurants of any quality in town with such panache. (more…)

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Maison d’Azur at the Angler’s Boutique Resort in Miami Beach

Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for May 8-11

Alice — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:41:31 +0000

This weekend is all about Mom - unless you flew to Miami for a little more “Me-Time” and a bit less guilt? We are here to help you celebrate your mom or enjoy the time and distance from your childhood! May is turning out to be a wild ride for most of us so buckle your seat belts and get ready for another fast-paced weekend in the Sunshine State! Here’s your itinerary for May 8-11. (more…)

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Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for May 8-11

Tomas Maier in Miami Beach | Designs that Shine

Alice — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:35:34 +0000

Shopping for something special? We’re exploring the side streets of South Beach this month to bring you a wee bit closer to the hidden treasures the city has to offer. Today’s discovery is popular with those in-the-know fashionistas who need unusual treats to gift their most discerning friends. Enter the world of Tomas Maier… (more…)

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Tomas Maier in Miami Beach | Designs that Shine

Mother’s Day in South Beach

Alice — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:07:20 +0000

We’d like to help you plan a perfect Mother’s Day on South Beach, so here is our 2008 Brunch and Pampering Guide. To be certain your Mom is not left standing on some sunny sidewalk, make a reservation NOW!

Joley Restaurant and Lounge at the Hotel Astor (956 Washington Avenue) relaunched the popular Gospel Brunch recently and we have picked this as our Mother’s Day Inspirational Idea. Food, a pleasant atmosphere and someone with a real gusto for singing keeps the mood light and the spirit soaring. Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Maryel Epps has toured the world spreading the gospel and returns to town for a limited engagement at Joley. (more…)

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Mother’s Day in South Beach

MiamiVue | Hoffman’s Cafeteria | South Beach

Joseph Brown — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:47:21 +0000

This is a roof design element above what is now Jerry’s Famous Deli. This building was originally Hoffman’s Cafeteria built in 1940 and designed by Henry Hohauser. The building was the site of numerous nightclubs over the years including Club OVO, China Club, Rhythm Club, and the notorious Warsaw. The building was featured in a 1985 episode of Miami Vice titled “Made for Each Other.”

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MiamiVue | Hoffman’s Cafeteria | South Beach

Name that Area! Another Creative Challenge…

Alice — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:29:31 +0000

As South Beach becomes a more popular destination, developers are renovating the properties just north of the 21st Street boundary commonly considered the edge of town. We’ve barely grown comfortable with the moniker “SoFi” for the area South of Fifth street, and now there’s got to be a universally approved nickname for the (former) dead zone north of 21st Street.

As always, we welcome your suggestions. TXTRs unite! We drank some wine (for inspiration) and jotted down a few ideas on a bar napkin to get you started… (more…)

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Name that Area! Another Creative Challenge…

Monday Nights in Miami Beach Belong to Chat Noir

Joseph Brown — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:27:55 +0000

Once in a great while a spark of creativity ignites something completely different and serves to redefine the nightclub experience in South Beach… something like the new Chat Noir Club at Dream… Read Complete Article »

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Monday Nights in Miami Beach Belong to Chat Noir

Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for May 1-4

Alice — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:57:01 +0000

Weekends are getting harder to navigate now that the top dining and club scenes span two cities and all of Biscayne Bay. We’re spending more time than ever crossing back and forth across the causeways in search of the best in music, art and cuisine so we can pass on the Insider’s Info to you each week. From Deco to MiMo, May kicks off with celebrations of the Moderne, the Classic and the Kitsch - all the looks that make up Miami. Here’s your itinerary for May 1-4. (more…)

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Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for May 1-4

Photos | Beach Ball Festival 2008

Joseph Brown — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:20:04 +0000

Here are the photos from this year’s Beach Ball Festival on the beach at Ocean Drive on Sunday, April 27th… 2008 Beach Ball Festival photos …

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Photos | Beach Ball Festival 2008

The Beach Ball Festival in Miami Beach

Joseph Brown — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:23:23 +0000

The 4th annual Beach Ball Festival kicks off this Sunday, April 27th on the beach at Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.

Teams made up of bartenders and servers from South Beach clubland and restaurants compete in dodgeball, tug-of-war and rock climbing events to see (more…)

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The Beach Ball Festival in Miami Beach

Miami Beach Polo World Cup Returns

Alice — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:57:21 +0000

The third time is the charm they say and this year we’re planning to spend the weekend cheering those sexy European Playboys and their beautiful polo ponies as they work their magic along the shoreline during the third annual Miami Beach Polo World Cup, April 25-27th!

Players from Germany, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, USA, Canada and Mexico as well as 80 spectacular Argentine polo ponies will compete in three days of matches right on the sunny sands of 21st Street Beach from 2pm-5pm. (more…)

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Miami Beach Polo World Cup Returns

Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for April 24-27

Alice — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:26:24 +0000

Each week we create custom itineraries for those seeking the very best that Miami Beach has to offer in restaurants, clubs and events. Here’s your itinerary for April 24-27.
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Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for April 24-27

Back Door Bamby Returns to Miami

Joseph Brown — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:13:35 +0000

Get ready for some serious shuckin’ and jivin’ when the legendary Back Door Bamby party returns Saturday night, April 26th, at the new Vagabond in downtown Miami.

Bamby was the longest running party on Miami Beach beginning at Lua on Espanola Way, then moving on to a multi-year engagement (more…)

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Back Door Bamby Returns to Miami

Picking up Hookahs in South Beach!

Alice — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:14:13 +0000

Americans are always willing to embrace odd bits of world culture, and on a recent weekend we were dazzled to discover that South Beach seems to have gone crazy over HOOKAHS!

Hookahs are water pipes (the original bongs) with a number of long, silk-wrapped hoses used to share the smoke of a burning “massel” - tobacco soaked in a sweet syrup of molasses and fruit flavor. The world may have made smoking in public places illegal, but hookah devotees flock to a number of Miami Beach nightspots to gather around these elaborate pipes to puff (more…)

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Picking up Hookahs in South Beach!

Alan T. and Lula | There’s Only One

Joseph Brown — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:58:50 +0000

Coming to you direct from The PawnShop in downtown Miami, it’s the fabulous Alan T. and Lula…

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Alan T. and Lula | There’s Only One