Miami Beach Weekend Itinerary for April 17-20
Recovering from Tax Time and not sure how to revive your spirits? May we suggest a pampering morning at a luxe new spa followed by good food, strong drink and… porn stars. Buckle your seatbelts, it’s another wild weekend in South Florida. Here’s your itinerary for April 17-20
| Thursday April 17 |
| Breakfast |
Elemis Day Spa / 1601 Collins Avenue / Pop out to the terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy Emeril’s Enlightened Eating menu while you prepare to relax and recharge for another exciting South Beach Weekend. We like “Beauty and the Beach,” an acupuncture facial rejuvenation, a tri-enzyme resurfacing facial and GoSmile teeth whitening to get you bright and shining for the rest of your vacation. http://www.elemis.com/usa/spaMenuloews.html
| Lunch |
Dynamo Cafe / 1001 Washington Avenue / Multi-taskers rejoice at the Dynamo because they get to shop and lunch at the same time. Select a few cool souvenirs while you feast upon East Indian chicken piled high on a bed of couscous. At the Wolfsonian, the art on the walls gets a bit of competition from the beautifully prepared plates.
| Afternoon Action |
Wolfsonian Museum / 1001 Washington Avenue / “Fashioning the Modern French Interior: Pochoir Portfolios in the 1920s” features delicate, hand-colored templates used in interior design during the Art Deco era. Explore the works of notable artists Robert Mallet-Stevens and Eileen Gray at South Beach’s unique design museum.
| Cocktails |
Abraxas Lounge / 407 Meridian Avenue / Off the radar and very hip, Abraxas Lounge offers good music, reasonable drink prices and a great variety of imported beers from Belgium, Canada, Europe and more. Ray Milian hosts “Apartment 407″ parties Thursdays with drink specials, live bands and guest DJs.
| Dinner |
Tap Tap / 819 Fifth Street / Escape to the islands tonight with colorful Haitian murals, strong sweet mojitos and crisp malanga fritters in cilantro sauce. One of our favorite hidden treasures on South Beach serves Caribbean cuisine to happy patrons who groove on the vibe of live music and friendly servers all night long. More Tap Tap info here…
| Nightlife |
Chromeo @ the Fifth / 1045 5th Street / The soul-driven electro-funksters hit town tonight with a BANG! Fans of their albums, “She’s in Control” and “Fancy Footwork” will be lining up early to rock with the bad boys of Montreal tonight. www.myspace.com/chromeo
| Friday April 18 |
| Breakfast |
11th Street Diner / 1065 Washington Avenue / You’ll swear you’ve found the BEST exit off the Jersey turnpike as this gleaming aluminum dining car greets you today. Cuddle up in a cozy booth and feast on a short stack of pancakes or a cheezy omelette and get ready to enjoy a morning exploring the sights (and bites) of the Deco District.
| Lunch |
B & B Cafe / 933 Lincoln Road / Chef Bernie Matz’s new menu is the talk of the town, especially the crisply fried calamari and chorizo sofrito served over fresh field greens. Grab a book and a sunny sidewalk seat and prepare to dazzle your taste buds this afternoon.
| Afternoon Action |
Bikini Bash at Nikki Beach Club / 1 Ocean Drive / Cosmo Magazine hosts a record breaking run at the Guinness Book today and you’re invited. Log onto www.cosmopolitan.com/magazine/cosmo-bikini-bash to register for a day of fun in the sun and FREE swimwear, manicures, beauty consultations and massages to prep you for the world’s largest swimsuit photo shoot.
| Cocktails |
Townhouse Hotel / 150 20th Street / 80’s and Retro tunes fill the air on the roof of this hip, South Beach hideaway. Lounge on chic sun beds and enjoy 2 for 1 drinks until 10pm.
| Dinner |
Prime 112 / 112 Ocean Drive / Book a table at the hottest steakhouse on South Beach and feast on the great looking crowd! Prime dry-aged steaks are paired with your choice of garlicky creamed spinach, giant onion rings or succulent truffled mac & cheese. Dress your best and book in advance (insist on a downstairs table) - 305-532-8112
| Nightlife |
Stormy Daniels at Mansion / 1235 Washington Avenue / The eXXXotica opening night party heats up tonight featuring the sizzling combination of hip hop and porn stars. Dress to impress and prepare to party all night with DJ Ideal and his buXXXom new friends.
| Saturday April 19 |
| Breakfast |
Balans / 1022 Lincoln Road / Direct from the streets of London to the sidewalks of Miami, this chic cafe can do an upscale eggs benedict or a down home “English Fry” for your breakfast today. Serving daily from 8am, this popular restaurant is a locals’ favorite and a long-standing Lincoln Road hot spot.
| Lunch |
Inside InStyle / 800 Ocean Drive / Lunch with the ladies today at this fashionable event on Ocean Drive. For just $15 you’ll enjoy a glamorous and luxurious day of fashion shows, makeovers, and a live performance by the band The Dey all in support of the Junior League of Miami.
| Evening Action |
B-Live @ Bayfront Park/ 301 Biscayne Boulevard / Head Downtown tonight for a Bacardi-fuelled evening with DJ Cedric Gervais, Rocker Dave Navarro, Deep Dish and Groove Armada. http://www.myspace.com/blivemiami
| Cocktails |
Jazid / 1342 Washington Avenue / Xperimento fills the night air with cumbia and reggae tonight at one of the few venues where live music rules.
| Dinner |
Alta Mar / 1223 Lincoln Road / The quiet end of Lincoln Road houses one of the most popular seafood restaurants in town. Tables are few and hard to come by so call and book for a busy weekend. Dress is casual (and so is the service), but the shrimp in pineapple mango salsa make it all worthwhile. Before you decide, check out the daily specials and be certain you bring along someone who likes to share. Call 305-532-3061
| Nightlife |
Cameo / 1445 Washington Avenue / Not for the faint of heart, tonight’s world famous “Sex Party” features some pretty frisky live entertainment and DJs Shawn Rudnick and Ruen. While not a swinger’s party, this adult-themed event is sure to send shivers up your spine. www.cameomiami.com
| Sunday April 20 |
| Brunch |
Joley @ Hotel Astor / 956 Washington Avenue / Gospel singing fills the air this morning as you feast on jumbo lump crabmeat omelettes and fluffy pancakes. Maryel Epps performs from 12:30 - 3pm. Somebody say AMEN!
| Afternoon Action |
AIDS Walk Miami / 1901 Convention Center Drive / With free transit, free parking and a free after-party for all participants, this leisurely 3 mile trek through town today raises much needed money and awareness about HIV/AIDS. Visit www.careresource.org for all the details.
| Cocktails |
Gemma / 529 Lincoln Road / Lovely open areas and a patio overlooking Lincoln Road make Gemma one of our favorite watering holes just slightly above the maddening crowd.
| Dinner |
Macalouso’s / 1747 Alton Road / The art of the perfect meatball stirs passions in most Italian kitchens, but many Miamians believe that Macalouso’s rolls the most tasty orbs in town. Presented with a flourish and topped with delicate ricotta cheese, these flavorful “Grandma’s Recipe” favorites go down easy with a chilled Peroni beer and a sprinkle of aged romano sprinkled on top. Mangia! It’s Sunday night…
| Nightlife |
Buck 15 / 707 Lincoln Lane / Art Gallery-meets-Nightclub at this tiny hipster lounge where Sunday finds the DJ spinning chill tunes and retro hits. Check out the entire collection of Homies on display and then try to grab a prime spot on the couch to prop up your feet and show off your vintage Nikes.
Have Fun!
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