Miami Beach Itinerary for August 7-10, 2008
August heats up with big time comedians, small scale art exhibits and a Deadmau5. What’s that all about?
We’ve scoured the scene to find out where the best action awaits the dedicated traveler in town this weekend. From a kinky gathering of fetish photos to a night of free drinks with cool costumed funksters, the round-up of activities for August 7-10 makes us wish we didn’t have to take time out to sleep.
Eat, drink and go crazy! It’s another wild weekend in South Florida. Here’s the Game Plan for August 7-10…
| Thursday August 7 |
| Breakfast |
News Cafe / 800 Ocean Drive / Mornings in South Beach tend to be very quiet
because - frankly - everyone’s a bit hung over! If this is your first day here
or you’ve already experienced the coming of the dawn, know that the kitchen at
The News is opened 24/7 to keep you on your feet or to pour you a bit of the
Hair of the Dog to get you going on another fabulous weekend…
| Lunch |
Curly Camp/ 18545 West Dixie Highway / The girls are meeting up at Prezzo for their famous chopped salad (18831 Biscayne Boulevard) and then heading across the street to GBS day spa for Curly Camp with the famous Lorraine Massey who wrote the book on brilliant curly hair! If you noticed that our Miami Heat is impossible on your locks, join us for lunch today at this hilarious how-to seminar on anti-frizz from 2-6pm! Appointments 305-937-0601
| Evening Action |
Ralphie May @ Improv / 3390 Mary Street / Celebrity Fit Club Big Boy Ralphie May shares his tales of beating anorexia tonight at the top comedy spot in the Grove. Share the spot light at 8:30pm. Shows through Sunday.
| Cocktails |
Victor Lounge / 1144 Ocean Drive / The Thursday night happy hour at the Hotel Victor is always the sexiest spot to sip on the strip. The place is so delicious, were staying for dinner…
| Dinner |
Vix / 1144 Ocean Drive / Asian fusion dining meets it master in Chef Vincent Muraco who’s Miami Spice menu features a sampling of grouper and prawn ceviches, a lush duck confit tart and a seafood hot pot of lobster, shrimp and scallops. Top it all off with coconut banana cream pie for dessert. A variety of 3-course prix fixe dinners are available all over town for just $36 - Check out all the Miami Spice options at ilovemiamispice.com
| Nightlife |
DJ Ross One @ Aerobar / 247 23rd Street / Mash ups are a Ross One trademark and the tunes crank and crunk
nightly at this brand new heavyweight at the north edge of South Beach. The HOT Thursday night party is called “Guilty Pleasures…” Come find out why!
| Friday August 8 |
| Breakfast |
La Marea @ The Tides / 1220 Ocean Drive / Chef Pietro Rota celebrates the history of this spectacular Deco hotel with a 1936 Breakfast menu including fresh fruit, organic eggs and brioche French toast with caramelized bananas. Explore the dazzling L. Murray Dixon landmark Art Deco hotel this morning.
| Lunch |
La Piaggia Beach Club / 1000 South Pointe Drive / Frenchman and Bon Vivant Robert Pascal has created an exclusive oasis at the southern tip of the island where you can dine in a swimsuit and feel like you’re on the Riviera. While the menu features lighter bites with a French twist (including our favorite King Crab Club Sandwich), Bill Clinton is rumored to have consumed the whole fish the last time he stopped in for lunch.
| Evening Action |
Lochai @ WEAM / 1205 Washington Avenue / The World Erotic Art Museum is one of South Beach’s favorite adult playgrounds featuring art and antiquities that celebrate human sexuality. A brand new exhibition by famous fetish photographer Lochai will tickle your fancy through August 30. Museum hours are 11am-midnight. For a hot preview, check out the very NSFW website kirinawa.com
| Cocktails |
Maguinha Machado @ Tap Tap / 819 5th Street / Keeping the weekend rolling at the spot for the best mojitos in town, we direct your dancing feet to Tap Tap where rum drinks are half price from 5-7pm and Maguinha Machado performs with Paulo de Carvalho (guitar), Zé Rubens (flute), and Felipe de Souto (percussion) during dinner.
| Dinner |
Tap Tap / 819 5th Street / The Haitian folk art lining the walls of this fabulously laid back South Beach eatery makes the vibrant island cuisine even more appealing. Start out with a potent mojito and enjoy the band while you feast upon crackling roast chicken, curried goat or deliciously fresh seafood. Tap Tap is one of our favorite vacation destinations.
| Nightlife |
Ron Luna @ Prive / 136 Collins Avenue / DJs Ron Luna and Konflikt rock the house at Prive for Friday’s DOLLHOUSE party. Out in the garden, DJ Radamas spins a sweaty set starting at 10pm.
Purdy Reign / 1811 Purdy Avenue / Celebrating their 8th Anniversary tonight with a fabulous costume bash, the hip kids at Purdy are pouring free drinks from 10-midnight for everyone! Funky Friday promises to be another night for the
record books.
| Saturday August 9 |
| Breakfast |
Joe Allen / 1787 Purdy Avenue / Escape the hustle and flow of South Beach at his quiet west side eatery where locals meet to greet and eat. Serving hearty bistro fare (that’s comfort food to you and me), the brunch selections are traditional
and filling. A full bar service only adds to the lazy morning glow you’ll find at Joe’s.
| Lunch |
DiLido Beach Club / 1 Lincoln Road / Beach Bums might do with a hot dog from a snack cart but you’re going to find the Sun Cuisine served at this upscale sandy beach bistro absolutely delicious while you lounge in a swinging hammock or
nestle in the shade of a cozy umbrella. Be certain to ask about the cool watermelon cocktails or the heady peach sangria poured all day by the friendliest staff under the sun. Live music starts at 4pm.
| Evening Action |
Unzipped @ MidTown 4 / 3301 NE First Avenue / Hot models + cool drinks = good times! Join the hipsters MidTown
tonight for a sexy Brazilian fashion show featuring Kristina Ashley’s tiny bikinis and the thumping bass of DJ Black Jesus from 9-11pm.
| Cocktails |
Tony Chan’s Water Club @ Doubletree / 1717 North Bayshore Drive / Keeping our focus on all things Bayside this evening, we direct you to the quiet reaches of Tony Chan’s for a few dim sum tidbits and a cool tropical punch overlooking the bay and (perhaps) overlooking the Beijing Olympics. Enjoy a sporting good time before dinner at the Standard Spa.
| Dinner |
Bayside Grill @ Standard / 40 Island Avenue / Dinner by the Bay is surely one of the most romantic options on the Beach and tonight the grill at the Standard feel like an oasis. Chef Mark Zeitouni’s simple menu of steaks, seafood (and even tofu!) grilled simply and presented with a fresh veggie and a side of sauce will thrill even the picky sidekick you bring along to dinner.
| Nightlife |
Deadmau5 @ Mansion / 1235 Washington Avenue / The hottest ticket this weekend is surely the return of South Beach’s favorite Canadian spin-cyclist Deadmau5 who is joined by Boom Boom Room DJ Sydney Blu tonight at Mansion. Check out these Modern Dukes of Windsor as they work the decks!
| Sunday August 10 |
| Brunch |
Bistro One LR / 1 Lincoln Road / With a buffet featuring chilled gulf shrimp, freshly-shucked oysters and snow crabs, hand-rolled sushi, ceviche and a dozen salads, you’re likely to think this is summer in paradise. Move on to the custom omelet station, the sizzling carvery and then check out the endless selection of desserts. No swimsuit for you today
- it’s just a belly full of fun at this dazzling South Beach brunch at the Ritz Carlton.
| Afternoon Action |
Love Life @ Standard / 40 Island Avenue / Chillax Sundays poolside at the Standard where DJs Matt Cash and Induce spin, guests meet and mingle and the yoga, theme cocktails and lounge vibe make you wish you could live here year round. At 8:30 the bingo starts and your new friends will scratch out your eyes if you win the best prizes…
| Cocktails |
Chocolate Sundays @ Purdy / 1811 Purdy Avenue / Ray Milan and Jessica spin in the back room while the Second String Stunnas (Matt Cash, Induce, Contra, and Doormouse) get things rolling all night in the main lounge.
| Dinner |
Quattro Gastronomie Italiana / 1014 Lincoln Road / A dazzling night of northern Italian cuisine awaits you at this upscale eatery on Lincoln Mall. Twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro bring the cuisine of their native Alessandria to the table nightly with fresh seafood, grilled meats and a tiramisu that re-writes the recipe once and for all!
| Nightlife |
SET / 320 Lincoln Road / Sundays at SET are getting hotter as the summer moves on. This South Beach hotspot rules the tail end of the weekend with an iron hand and a sexy wiggle so arrive early and get ready to dance all night. Reservations suggested 786-303-5872
Have a Great Weekend!
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