Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for April 10-13
Hundreds of lovely models are pouring into town right now to help us celebrate Fashion Week! We’re keeping an eye on the runway and our toes in the sand as pro beach volleyball players, superstar tri-athletes and a few brave amateur boxers step up and compete in matches benefiting charities all over town. If you’re ready to strut and shine, we’ve got the best events lined up just for you. And in the true spirit of South Beach, every night this weekend is an amazing Fashion Week party at all the top clubs. Here’s your itinerary for April 10-13.
| Thursday April 10 |
| Breakfast |
News Cafe / 800 Ocean Drive / The most popular spot for a quick bite and a view to the seaside, the News is our pick of the week. Getting into the spirit of the city is easy as you scan the local newspapers and check out Ocean Drive at daybreak. No wonder Versace started his days here…
| Lunch |
Balans / 1022 Lincoln Road / A delicate crabcake sizzles on a plate while you take a break from a little morning shopping. Lincoln Mall offers you the perfect respite for an early morning stroll through the sale racks or a peek into the art galleries on Meridian Avenue.
| Afternoon Action |
Spa at the Ritz Carlton / 1 Lincoln Road / One of the challenges of parenthood can be finding time for yourself and that’s where MiMo comes in today. “Mi-ami Mo-mmy” offers you a 50 minute massage, Carita hand and foot treatments and an RC spa gift bag filled with $50 worth of spa goodies to takeaway PLUS a half day of child care during your appointment at the resort’s Ritz Kids program. There is no better way to start the weekend than this!
| Cocktails |
Mansion / 1235 Washington Avenue / Broker Boxing pairs local Miami tycoons in a mano-a-mano high stakes boxing event! See high-profile Miami real estate types Thomas Kramer, Grant Killingsworth, and Nathan Lieberman duke it out in a real-live eight-bout fight card. Proceeds will benefit Alonzo Mourning Charities, and Zo and Brooke Hogan will be hosting. Info - www.bbfmiami.com
| Dinner |
Touch / 910 Lincoln Road / Tender tuna tartare with a spike of chili oil over crisp field greens starts a winner of a dinner tonight. Touch feels special without being stuffy or too dressy. The potato wrapped grouper fillet offers a taste of our local waters gently napped in a delicate mango puree.
| Nightlife |
Opium Garden / 136 Washington Ave/ Fashion Week celebrates Argentina tonight at the VIP after party for Laurencio Adot, Marcela Senra, Veronica de la Canal, & Benito Fernandez.
Money Shot @ Vagabond / 30 NE 14th Street / Fans of the Downtown club scene will be following the crowds to this Thursday night port-a-party (born at the Pawn Shop, raised at Love Hate Lounge, and now all grown up at the Vagabond). Danny Daze stomps it out here Thursday night. Table reservations available at 305-379-0508.
| Friday April 11 |
| Breakfast |
Ocean Juice / 1451 Ocean Drive / With a busy day in front of you, grab a healthy breakfast and a power smoothie at this popular seaside cafe. Fresh juice is squeezed right in front of you (so you know the taste of the tropics didn’t come out of a can). We like the “Good Morning” wrap filled with eggs, cheddar cheese and a garden variety of veggies to take along to the beach.
| Lunch |
Quattro Gastronomie Italiana / 1041 Lincoln Road / Nothern Italian cuisine is often lighter than the savory tomato sauce favored in the south and twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro work tirelessly to update their market-fresh menu each day. After a spin along the mall, stop in for a perfect cucumber martini and a bowl of heavenly pasta.
| Afternoon Action |
AVP Crocs Pro Beach Volleyball Tour / 800 Ocean Drive / See the biggest names in pro beach volleyball sweat and spike on the sand from 9am-6pm this weekend. Phil Dalhausser will be there vying to represent the US in Olympic Beach Volleyball so cheer on our rising American stars on South Beach today. Visit www.avp.com for a full weekend schedule.
| Cocktails |
Doraku Sushi / 1104 Lincoln Road / Sidewalk cafe society is a big part of life on South Beach and the combination of fresh sushi and a breezy evening is simply perfect. With 2 for 1 drinks and a sushi buffet, Doraku gets the evening off to a great start.
| Dinner |
Vix / 1144 Ocean Drive / The undersea motif soothes and seduces as house music surrounds diners anticipating another big night on South Beach. Sample house-made ceviches (some kicked up with a sliver of habanero pepper) and an internationally inspired menu. Be sure to save room for the chocolate tasting dessert, 8 fabulous confections guaranteed to satisfy your every craving!
| Nightlife |
Mansion / 1235 Washington Avenue / Fashion Week celebrates Colombia tonight at the VIP after party for top Student Designers from Universidad Autonoma del Caribe plus designers Elsa de Jesus Cohen, Marcelo Hernan Garcia, Pili Mirani & Jeronima Polacios.
| Saturday April 12 |
| Breakfast |
Breakfast A la Folie / 516 Espanola Way / A breezy sun dress and a pair of flip flops keeps you right in tune with the casual vibe on Espanola Way this morning. Locals flock to this laid back French cafe for buckwheat crepes filled with soft pears and almond creme or savory ham & cheese all washed down with a bowl of steamy cafe au lait. A sidewalk craft market sets up while you dine for a little apres petit dejeuner shopping!
| Lunch |
Escopazzo / 1311 Washington Avenue / The green movement swept through this exciting Italian cafe replacing all menu ingredients with fresh organic fare. From antipasti caldi to a tempting selection of fresh pastas and crisp, Florida-fresh snapper, a meal at Escopazzo is not just good, it’s even good for you.
| Evening Action |
Margaret Cho at the Fillmore / 1700 Washington Avenue / South Beach’s favorite funny girl, Margaret Cho brings her one-woman comedy show “Beautiful,” to the stage tonight at 8pm. The darkly hilarious feminist icon recounts her awkward teen years, the indignities of trying to conform to the rigors of a network televion sitcom and the empowering discoveries she’s made along the way.
| Cocktails |
Victor Lounge / 1144 Ocean Drive / The evening gets it’s mojo going at Jacques Garcia’s luxe lounge just inside the Hotel Victor where guests are mesmerized by the movements of a real school of jellyfish making their way around a giant fish tank.
| Dinner |
Baires Grill / 538 Washington Avenue / Argentines living in Miami gather at Baires Grill for a taste of home. Sizzling steaks, spicy sausage and tender chicken paired with crispy potatoes and a hearty red wine make dining at Baires like a trip to Las Pampas! Mix it up with the mixed grill platter and you’re off to another great dinner.
| Nightlife |
The Fifth Lounge / 1045 5th Street / Copa Airlines Showcase after party for Judy Hazbun (Colombia), Carlos Valenzuela Men’s (Colombia), Milu Espinosa (Ecuador), Jaime Troncoso (Chile), and Federico Visuetti (Panama) hosted by Two Mundos Magazine.
| Sunday April 13 |
| Brunch |
Enoteca Sardinia / 1801 Purdy Avenue / One of the most popular Italian restaurants on South Beach is launching a new Sunday brunch menu this month and - WOW - how sweet it is! Two lightly scrambled eggs spooned over spring asparagus with shaved pecorino or the heartier Italian omelette with spaghetti and peas (yes, a spaghetti omelette) will make your Sunday just a little bit brighter.
| Afternoon Action |
Nautica South Beach Triathlon / 800 Ocean Drive / Join the “women’s dream team,”Anna Kournikova, Dara Torres (four-time Olympic swimmer) and Katya Myers (Ironwoman/model) as they swim, bike and run and never break a sweat today at this celebrity packed sporting event. Superstar Chef Rocco DiSpirito is also slated to compete, bringing this much-hyped event some culinary street cred! If you think you’ve got the stamina to run with the stars, sign up for open registration at www.southbeachtri.com
| Cocktails |
La Marea at the Tides / 1225 Ocean Drive / A popsicle martini awaits you on the patio this evening al fresco at the Tides. Tiny fruit popsicles on a cinnamon stick are plunged into your drink to freshen up the traditional “shaken, not stirred” cooler.
| Dinner |
Spiga / 1228 Collins Avenue / Quaint and romantic, dinner at Spiga is a like trip to Italy. Friendly servers bring baskets of crisp bread, crunchy salads, a veal with lemon and rosemary that tastes like Mama made it and a ricotta cheesecake for dessert that’s simply heaven on a plate. An intimate and cozy dining area sets the tone for a perfect evening.
| Nightlife |
SET / 320 Lincoln Road / The Red Carpet rolls out tonight for the Miami Moda Awards and fashion show with past New Star in Fashion Award Winners Sitka Semsch 2003 (Peru), Hernan Zajar 2002 (Colombia) and Ruben Campos 2000 (Chile). The after party at SET promises to be the perfect Wrap Party for this fashion forward weekend.
Have Fun!
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