Miami Beach Itinerary for June 19-22
June turned out to be a month long fiesta! Who could imagine the dazzling crowds flocking to summer-hot nightclubs and sizzling new restaurants in record numbers? The Buzzing South Beach scene creates a roar that overshadows the news casts, the election results and the economic nay-sayers. Who are we to argue? Let’s Party… Here’s your itinerary for June 19-22
| Thursday June 19 |
| Breakfast |
Table 8 / Ocean Drive / Start the morning with tender raisin brioche French toast with warm maple syrup or an old-fashioned fried egg sammie on sourdough bread with crispy bacon overlooking the busy goings-on of Ocean Drive. Welcome to Miami!
| Lunch |
Ritz-Carlton South Beach / 1 Lincoln Road / You say it’s your birthday? Stop by Bistro One LR for a cool ceviche cocktail and a Nicoise Salad kicked up a notch when the traditional tuna is replaced by summer-fresh Maine Lobster. After lunch, the spa tailors your treatment to the month of your astrological sign with an exclusive Astro Balance Massage using key essential oils, evocative music and specially-developed techniques that provide you with complete balance and total relaxation.
| Evening Action |
Alice Russell @ Florida Room / 1685 Collins Avenue / If you’ve been meaning to check out the chic new nightspot at the Delano, do it tonight as Alice Russell takes the stage and belts out her trademark throaty growl to a room filled with adoring fans.
| Cocktails |
Hookah Happy Hour @ DiLido Beach Club / 1 Lincoln Road / Flamenco guitarists serenade you as you lounge in a shaded hammock and sip your first potent rum cocktail - for free. Enjoy the moment, friends… Thursday and Friday nights out on the sand from 5-8pm are the happiest hours in town.
| Dinner |
Osteria del Teatro / 1443 Washington Avenue / Don’t be fooled by the boring Clark Kent exterior, the food inside is super, man! While the menu is chock filled with classic Italian favorites, pay close attention to the waiter as he tells you the evening’s specials which are the secret to this restaurant’s longevity in a town with WAY too many Italian restaurants.
| Nightlife |
Mansion / 1235 Washington Avenue / Hot models, cool cocktails and DJ Nikolas on deck make this a very fashionable evening at Mansion. Runway Thursdays showcase hot new trends with a backbeat provided by DJ Konflikt and a host of trend bending fashionistas.
| Friday June 20 |
| Breakfast |
11th Street Diner / 1065 Washington Avenue / Dine in a shiny club car imported from a roadside in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania this morning and enjoy some classic American breakfast treats. From griddle-fresh eggs to stacks of golden pancakes, the day starts here and leads - straight back to bed!
| Lunch |
David’s Cafe / 1654 Meridian Avenue / Good, inexpensive and OH so tasty meals roll out of this unassuming kitchen 24-hours a day to a crowd of appreciative diners from the four corners of the world and all of the local offices too. David’s is the go-to spot for quality Cuban cuisine and friendly service. Grab a crisp Cuban sandwich piled high with pork and pressed to a warm melting point.
| Evening Action |
Barchetta / 1601 79th Street / The red-hot 4Play Friday event is hosted by hip-hop legend Prince Markie Dee with DJ Griot spinning the hottest R&B, hip-hop, and reggae. Call 305-861-2228 for table or dinner reservations.
| Cocktails |
Boteco / 916 NE 79th Street / This hot, sexy friendly roadside bar fills to overflowing Friday nights with a happy hour crowd you won’t be able to take your eyes off of! Brazilians are the sexiest, wildest partiers in the city and we guarantee you’ll find yourself dancing like a native after a few $5 caipirinhas.
| Dinner |
Red Light / 7700 Biscayne Boulevard / If dinner at a local No-Tell Motel sounds like an adventure, it will be! Chef Chris Wessel has created a low-key scene on the shaded banks of the Little River with New Orleans inspired dishes and a down home atmosphere. Try the baby quail, the BBQ shrimp and a big bowl of mac and cheese washed down with a hearty organic micro brew.
| Nightlife |
Dream / 1532 Washington Avenue / How much excitement can you handle? Tonight at Dream, experience Strip Tease, Comedy, Musical Theatre, Campy Drag Queens, Kinky Contortionists, & Fashions by Tattoo Artist Ed Hardy and Adam Saaks at this Passion for Fashion event. DJ Bill Gotti spins all night long.
| Saturday June 21 |
| Breakfast |
News Cafe / 800 Ocean Drive / Classic South Beach experiences must include a bite at the 24-hour watering hole Versace made infamous. This landmark diner features fluffy omelets and healthy granola, fruit and yogurt parfaits served up to a who’s-who of locals and tourists 365 days a year.
| Lunch |
Monty’s Raw Bar / 300 Alton Road / Weather beaten wood floors and a dazzling view of Government Cut make for a perfect afternoon respite from the heat. Grab a seat at the bar and a plate of peel-n-eat shrimp and a frosted mug of beer and enjoy the most popular hang out for west side locals.
| Afternoon Action |
Aquabooty @ Raleigh / 1775 Collins Avenue / Summertime and the living is easy as the Summer Sessions party kicks off today poolside with fresh house jams and the Martinez Brothers (Straight outta Brooklyn!) spinning at the penthouse after-party.
| Cocktails |
Transit Lounge / 729 SW 1st Street / Free beer, fresh jams and a chance to check out the next hot band awaits at Transit tonight when FatKingBulla takes the stage. Promoted by Peruvian brewer Cusqueña, the drinks are on da house!
| Dinner |
River Oyster Bar / 650 south Miami Avenue / Pop around the corner and taste the freshest seafood in town at this tiny oasis in the steaming city. The River features oysters both raw and cooked under a blanket of manchego cheese with a dash of sofrito butter, steamed mussels in coconut milk and our favorite yellow tail snapper napped in a scotch-bonnet chili vinaigrette.
| Nightlife |
Cameo / 1445 Washington Avenue / Arrive early and stay real late. Tonight is a 3play 3way featuring resident DJ Shawn Rudnick in the main room, DJ Ruen upstairs in Vice and the man of the hour Paul Van Dyk taking Cameo just a little bit higher on his 2008 Vonyc Sessions World Tour!
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| Sunday June 22 |
| Brunch |
Joe Allen / 1787 Purdy Avenue / Off the radar but on the short list of locals who know best, Joe Allen’s is a perfect destination for a quiet Sunday morning by the bay. Sip a potent bloody mary and enjoy overstuffed omelets and perfectly sauced eggs benedict in a serene refuge from the weekend scene.
| Cocktails |
SkyBar @ Shore Club / 1901 Collins Avenue / Gather by the pool as the sun sets and toast another perfect weekend in Miami. Chill vibe, strong drinks and a beautiful crowd make this a popular destination from dusk ’til dawn.
| Evening Action |
Raheem DeVaughn @ the Fillmore / 1700 Washington Avenue /Guess who loves you more than Raheem? Nobody baby! Check out the soulful stylings of this Grammy Award Winning Best Male R & B recording artist tonight at the Fillmore. Lovely Chrisette Michele opens the show with her Billie Holliday voice and impressive hip-hop resume. www.ticketmaster.com
| Dinner |
Sushi Samba Dromo / 600 Lincoln Road / From innovative seafood preparations to Latin-inspired grilled meats, this fusion of Far East and Brazilian Heat strikes a perfect balance. If it’s too hot to dine al fresco, find a cozy banquette and sip a cool cocktail while the chefs prepare a maki roll or a tiradito made to order right in front of you at the wrap-around sushi bar.
| Nightlife |
SET / 320 Lincoln Road / The Sundance Party starts off the night featuring DJs Arno Cost and Norman Doray on deck. Dance and drink in the scene knowing South Beach doesn’t get much better than this - then grab a cab and head Downtown to kick up the party just a little bit higher…
Space / 34 NE 11th Street / Posting these all night events must surely lead to a huge number of Monday “sick days,” but when the hottest DJ on the planet decides to do an after-hours event ALL NIGHT LONG, we have to tell you about it - don’t we? Plug your nose, scratch up your voice, and call the boss’ voice mail now and let him know you’re not coming to work. Paul Van Dyk spins from 4am to 4pm Monday afternoon on the terrace. For SPACE fans, this will be the Best. Night. Ever. (Who loves you baby?)
Have Fun!
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