Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for February 7-10th
If you’re coming to Miami Beach and not sure where to go or what to do, we can help! Each week we create free custom itineraries for those seeking the very best that Miami Beach has to offer in restaurants, clubs and events. Here’s your itinerary for February 7-10th.
| Thursday February 7 |
| Breakfast |
| Balans / 1022 Lincoln Road / Start your shopping day on the sidewalks of Lincoln Road with delicious Eggs Benedict, steak and eggs or a fluffy omelette. All entrees are $2 off if you pop by between 8am-11:30am weekdays. (And turn that savings into a new pair of shoes!) |
| Lunch |
| O Asian Grill / 330 Lincoln Road / Pop onto a swivel stool and take in the busy street life as you sip and slurp delicious Asian noodle bowls topped with roast duck or seafood. This chic but casual eatery is the first New York style noodle shop on South Beach and promises to tempt even the most carb-o-phobic diner. |
| Afternoon Activity |
| Some Like It Hot - Brownes Beauty / 841 Lincoln Road / Start the weekend with a quick pick-me-up Mani-Pedi at Brownes. Do not hit the beach or the clubs without tending to the body beautiful! After primping at the second floor lounge, check out the latest designer cosmetics on your way out. |
| Cocktails |
| Lapidus Lounge - Ritz-Carlton South Beach / 1 Lincoln Road / “Tapas and Tinis” is an innovative concept at this ultra-sophisticated lounge space that’s opened ’til the wee hours. Sip pure sunshine with the Grey Goose Martini infused with fresh orange peel. If you can’t make up your mind, the bartender will help you take flight with three different 1.5 ounce custom ‘tinis served on a silver platter. |
| Dinner |
| Vix at the Hotel Victor / 1144 Ocean Drive / Chef James Wierzelewski’s globally influenced menu features pan-seared scallops so delicate they might distract you from the jellyfish dancing in the aquarium. Vix has one of the most expensive cigar menus in the world, with a 1937 La Corona cigar costing $1,000 which comes accompanied by a complimentary bottle of Prohibition-era whiskey. |
| Nightlife |
| Mynt / 1921 Collins Avenue / Romain Zago invites you to BATUCADA 2008, the 5th annual Brazilian Carnaval Night with Luciano from Mano Santa Live Sambistas from Brazil and the Myntini Dancers. Resident DJ Julian Ingrosso. |
| Cameo / 1445 Washington Avenue / “Porn 2 be a Star” party at Vice with DJ Andretta… Undress to impress the door denizens and you’ll have no problem getting in. Vice promises to unleash the devil inside. |
| Friday February 8 |
| Breakfast |
| Front Porch Cafe / 1418 Ocean Drive / Enjoy fresh squeezed juice, whole grain pancakes and a view of the shoreline that can’t be beat. Dress casual - nothing more than flip flops and a swim cover-up is necessary at this fun patio spot. |
| Lunch |
| Joe Allen / 1787 Purdy Avenue / The view from the street gives nothing away. The vibe at Joe’s is strictly “insider” as locals gather in the afternoon to hang out and chat at the super-friendly bar. Feast on comfort foods like big juicy burgers, meat loaf or old-fashioned liver and onions. |
| Evening Activty |
| Go-Go’s at the Fillmore / 1700 Washington Avenue / The 80s can’t be that long ago judging by the still-cute girl band performing on Miami Beach tonight. Pull on your leg warmers and shoulder pads and relive the decade we all “Walked Like an Egyptian.” True fans can party with the girls at Mansion after the show. http://www.wantickets.com/EventDetail.aspx?e_id=37750 |
| Cocktails |
| DiLido Beach Club - Ritz-Carlton South Beach / 1 Lincoln Road / Enjoy the lovely beach front promenade while feasting on “Sun Cuisine,” a Mediterranean-inspired tapas menu that works perfectly with white peach sangria. With live music from 4-8pm, the Ritz Carlton really knows how to extend a Happy Hour. |
| Dinner |
| Nobu at the Shore Club / 1901 Collins Avenue / Nobu is open only for dinner, so we recommend starting your meal in the Nobu Lounge where innovations on the tropical infused martini set the stage for a wonderful evening. |
| Nightlife |
| SET / 320 Lincoln Road / Dress sexy, be nice to the doormen and you’re all SET. DJ David Vendetta spins tonight. Arrive by 11 or expect spend time cooling your heels on the sidewalk. |
| Saturday February 9 |
| Breakfast |
| Bistro One - Ritz-Carlton South Beach / 1 Lincoln Road / Dine a la carte or gorge on a sumptuous buffet at the Ritz Carlton’s luxe dining space. Cozy up on the couch-type banquettes or dine al fresco every day of the week. |
| Lunch |
| Nexxt Cafe / 700 Lincoln Road / All the best people watching happens on Euclid Circle. Grab a table outside and share something from the huge platters served at this popular sidewalk cafe. This is the best place to relax during a day of power shopping on Lincoln Road. |
| Afternoon Activity |
| BASS Museum of Art / 2121 Park Avenue / Miami Beach history unfolds before your eyes at the Lawrence Murray Dixon Art Deco Exhibit (through May 11, 2008). See the interior design of the original South Beach Hotels at this collection of architectural renderings and sepia toned photographs. |
| Cocktails |
| Smith & Wollensky / 1 Washington Avenue / Locals favorite afternoon watering hole features the best view of the Government Cut. Toast the cruise ships as they pass by and be glad you’re on vacation in South Beach. |
| Dinner |
| The Forge / 432 41st Street / A trip to The Forge is a must for anyone visiting Miami Beach for the first time. Great food and a supurb wine list. |
| Nightlife |
| Mansion / 1235 Washington Ave / Michael Capponi wants YOU at Mansion tonight for SIZEISM with the electronic wonderboy Steve Angello. Dress smart and avoid the crush at the door here - http://www.wantickets.com/EventDetail.aspx?e_id=37317 |
| After Mansion, hit the One Year Anniversary Bash at Cameo featuring DJs Cedric Gervais and Shaun Rudnick. Reserve a table @ 786.281..4529 The Veuve Clicquot will flow til sunrise. |
| Sunday February 10 |
| Breakfast |
| Sunday Brunch @ Talula / 210 23rd Street / Feast on traditional and not-so-traditional brunch items from eggs to fresh carved roasts at this lovely and decidedly quiet Miami Beach dining room. Husband and wife chefs Andrea & Frank Randazzo bring their love of the culinary arts to the table with their subtle and nuanced preparations. If the weather is cool, check out the garden patio out back - it’s paradise! |
| Lunch |
| Monty’s Raw Bar / 300 Alton Road / Dine by the pool with a view of the water. One afternoon at Monty’s Raw Bar helps you feel like you’re on vacation. |
| Afternoon Activity |
| Lincoln Road Flea Market / Lincoln Mall / Check out the best in vintage fashion, jewelry and furnishings with all the hot dealers in town this month from around the world. Know that all the best designers scour the market early to find the top treasures. |
| Cocktails |
| Gemma / 529 Lincoln Road (upstairs) / You’ll never find Gemma unless you’re looking up. This hidden second-level lounge is candlelit and sophisticated - but not stuffy. Slip into something slinky and grab a seat on the patio overlooking the mall. Perfect for a sun-downer or very chill late night. |
| Dinner |
| DeVito South Beach / 150 Ocean Drive / Danny Devito opened his own Italian + Steak house right on Ocean Drive with a decor that gives a nod to 1950s Miami Beach and the Viva Las Vegas lounge era. Devito is simply over the top. |
| Nightlife |
| Shore Club / 1900 Collins Avenue / The chill Sunday Soiree moves to the Shore Club tonight. Dress apres swim and get ready to dive into a glam crowd of martini types. |
| Have Fun! |
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