Miami Beach Itinerary June 12-15
We celebrate Dad with an action-packed weekend he’s sure to enjoy. We’re steering away from the frilly and girly (mostly) to create the perfect guy’s vacation. Celebrate the top pops with cold beer, sizzling steaks and a 168-foot drop down a sparkling water slide… Just say, “Let’s go daddy-O” and we’re off! Here’s your itinerary for June 12-15
| Thursday June 12 |
| Breakfast |
Taste Cafe / 900 Alton Road / Kick off dad’s special weekend with a quick breakfast at this popular sidewalk cafe and then a hop over to Carr’s, an old-fashioned Barber Shop specializing in signature haircuts and hot shaves. Nothing fancy and girly here, there are no “stylists,” just some proper guy’s grooming for your favorite guy’s guy. Carr’s Barber Shop 1318 Alton Road 305-673-0877
| Lunch |
Scotty’s Landing / 3381 Pan American Drive / Waterfront dining in Miami is tough to find and Scotty’s is definitely worth the hunt. Tucked behind a busy Coconut Grove marina, this bay front bistro features cold beers, hot fish & chips and friendly service. Grab a table under the shade of a market umbrella and spend a while just enjoying the view. Welcome to Miami!
| Evening Action |
Lowe Art Museum / 1301 Stanford Drive / Myrna and Sheldon Palley have donated their $3.5 million glass collection to the Lowe Art Museum including works by Dale Chihuly, Marvin Lipofsky, Harvey Littleton, and Therman Statom. Starting today, more than a hundred pieces are on view at the brand new Palley Pavilion at the Lowe, the first major addition to the museum in 12 years.
| Cocktails |
Hotel Victor Lounge / 1144 Ocean Drive / Still crazy after all these years, Thursday nights at the Victor are the perfect combination of chill people, strong drinks and an upscale lounge vibe.
| Dinner |
Joley / 956 Washington Avenue / Whether seated in the busy Art Deco dining room or the ultra-romantic patio, this brand new South Beach restaurant is sure to please. Grilled baby squid over arugula salad and fresh local snapper served with a side of heavenly white truffled grits sets the mood for fine Florida-style dining. It’s tres Joley!
| Nightlife |
Mokai / 235 23rd Street / Good news travels fast and we’re wild about “Front Page, ” a party night with DJs Patrick M and Stephan Luke on the decks. Follow the crowd to 23rd Street where Mokai is definitely tweaking the sounds of cool.
| Friday June 13 |
| Breakfast |
Pelican Cafe / 826 Ocean Drive / Lucky for you we think Friday the 13th is a whole lot of fun. Take the chill out of the morning with a tall stack of pancakes, a fluffy omelet and a side of crispy bacon at our favorite place to start the day.
| Lunch |
Prime 112 / 112 Ocean Drive / Serving lunch from noon-3pm, our favorite way to avoid the beach-going crowds is at a patio table enjoying the sea air and a 1lb. Kobe beef burger, truffled fries and a cold, cold beer. Now THAT’s a cheeseburger in paradise…
| Evening Action |
The Fillmore / 1700 Washington Avenue / Eddie Izzard is simply our favorite cross-dressing comedian whether he’s dressed as a girl or not. Not-So-Straight out of the classic Benny Hill and Monty Python School of British Comedy where absurdity rules, Eddie does it all - in platform sandals! Shows at 8pm tonight and Saturday.
| Cocktails |
Social Miami / 1671 Collins Avenue / Social is a culinary lounge experience where you can sip, sup and seduce in an all-white gallery dining room, a cool art/video lounge or outside in the terraced video garden. Modern art plus cocktails? Cheers!
| Dinner |
Nobu / 1901 Collins / Settle into the depths of cool far beneath the Shore Club for Japanese-fusion dining made famous the world over by super star chef Nobu Matsuhisa. From black miso cod to Latin-infused Asian classics, this South Beach outpost is an oasis of serenity offering some of the best sushi in town.
| Nightlife |
Aero Bar / 247 23rd Street / With apologies to those who made the scene last weekend only to be tossed out of the Grand Opening of this new club by the Miami Beach Fire Marshall, we offer a make-up date tonight with DJ Shawn Rudnick and Diaga celebrating CASAdAMOR. RSVP 305-674-1110
| Saturday June 14 |
| Breakfast |
Lido Restaurant / 40 Island Avenue / Start the day by the bay on the quiet west side of town with “Eggs Lido,” freshly smoked salmon with steamed asparagus, poached organic eggs and a yellow tomato béarnaise or a burrito-style wrap filled with scrambled eggs, tomato salsa, manchego cheese and choice of bacon. With food this tasty, it’s hard to believe it’s healthy too!
| Lunch |
La Marea / 1220 Ocean Drive / San Marzano tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil create a Pomodoro soup that tastes like - Italy! Pietro Rota’s pasta is freshly made and just al dente, served with a crown of baby clams or a spicy tomato sauce like Mama used to make. The lushly landscaped entry terrace provides intimate al-fresco lounging perfect for a lunchtime
escape.
| Afternoon Action |
Miami Science Museum / 3280 South Miami Avenue / Fans of the Jack Black movie “School of Rock” flock to the Planetarium tonight to watch a laser-light show while students from the Paul Green School of Rock play their first gig - Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” Support these REAL guitar heroes and celebrate the future of Rock and Roll in Miami. Long Live Rock!
| Cocktails |
La Boheme @ Christabelle’s Quarter / 3157 Commodore Plaza / Laissez les Bon Temp Rouler at this outpost of New Orleans in the heart of Coconut Grove. A dazzling stained glass-filled restaurant and jazz bar caters to a standing room only crowd weekends. La Boheme is the third floor hideaway where a DJ spins and the bartenders work their magic til
3am
| Dinner |
Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar / 3067 Grand Avenue / Creating the perfect combination of fresh fish, Latin-style grilled meat and some potent Mexican cooking under one roof is no easy task. Lucky for you the folks at Jaguar make it look simple with a delicious sampling of raw and cooked seafood, palomilla, falda, churrasco and even a pork “porterhouse” kicked up a notch with garlic-infused chimichurris and salsas.
| Nightlife |
Nikki Coconut Grove / 2889 McFarlane Road / This hot new nightclub features a restaurant, lounge and a street level, European-style deli cafe with custom-made Vietnamese-inspired furniture, free-flowing white curtains and plush champagne beds and lounges. The party moves from a chill happy-hour vibe to an after-hours throwdown as the night heats up. Come get naughty with Nikki!
| Sunday June 15 |
| Brunch |
Mandarin Oriental / 500 Brickell Key Drive/ For the Ultimate Father’s Day brunch, enjoy dry-aged porterhouse steaks carved at your table, butter-poached Maine lobster with black caviar pasta, and a fresh seafood buffet served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $95 per person ($25 for kids).
| Afternoon Action |
Jungle Island / MacArthur Causeway Watson Island / Enjoy a special Father’s Day event at this tropical animal theme park just minutes west of SoBe. Dads get in free to see Hank the 2,000-pound Crocasaurus, Peanut and Pumpkin the orangutan wonder twins, and Hercules the liger (lion+tiger = interesting stuff!). Bring along a swimsuit as there will be a 168-foot water slide to cool things off. Go Daddy!
| Cocktails |
Tequila Chicas / 1501 Collins Avenue / Dad doesn’t do fruity drinks - does he? Tequila Chicas celebrates real men with a bucket of beers for just $15. Grab dad and a bottle opener and say, “I love you, Man…”
| Dinner |
Prime 112 / 112 Ocean Drive / Dad loves steak and we love the bacon strips served as warm ups at the bar… Treat pop to a huge lobster and truffled mac-n-cheese tonight and show him why it’s OK to carb-load once in a while. Reservations are a must, so call 305-532-8112
| Nightlife |
SkyBar / 1901 Collins Avenue / The soignée set migrated north from the Raleigh poolside up to SkyBar Sundays bringing the chill vibe and hot nights to the Shore Club. Dress in less and stay ’til late.
Have Fun!
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