Miami Beach Itinerary for Superbowl Weekend
Superbowl weekend in Miami is always a crowd pleaser. Whether you’re an NFL fan or someone who wants to soak in the sun while FANboy finds a TV, we’ve got great things to keep everybody cheering from January 29 through Gameday February 1!
Music lovers have been cheering for months about John Legend’s return to Miami Beach and the huge after-party he’s hosting at Mansion. Hope you’ve got your tickets in hand or stubhub online. The city is filled with people looking for a warm breeze and a hot party. Have a Great Weekend!
Thursday January 29
Breakfast
Elemis @ Loews/ 1601 Collins Avenue / Following a refreshing fruit smoothie, indulge your senses with aroma stone therapy, a deep tissue massage with hot Basalt stones placed at key energy points on your body to balance the spirit with soothing penetrating heat. Emerge ready for adventure in South Florida!
Lunch
Joe Allen / 1787 Purdy Avenue / Casual and understated, this clubhouse for Miami Beachers “in the know” has big juicy burgers, strong cocktails and an insiders’ vibe that locals flock to on the (very hot) west side of town.
Afternoon Action
Plastic Surgery Fashion Show / 1140 Kane Concourse / While this might sound like an episode of Nip/Tuck, there are plenty of folks interested in seeing the “AFTER” looks created by Miami’s foremost plastic surgeons. Today a DJ spins while guests sip cocktails, nibble hors d’oeuvres and check out post-surgically enhanced models at Dr. Michael Salzhauer’s Bay Harbour office. 305-861-8266
Cocktails
Rose Bar / 1685 Collins Avenue/ As the sun sets and the weekend begins, the terrace at the Delano sparkles with the sheer potential for romance. Grab a drink at the legendary Rose Bar and find your place in the twilight to see what happens next!
Dinner
OLA @ Sanctuary / 1745 James Avenue / Taking the best of South American cuisines to create a new fusion of tastes and textures, Douglas Rodriguez has re-invented Nuevo Latino dining. Sample the highlights of his explorations tonight with a dozen clever small plates, signature ceviches and crispy plantain-encrusted mahi mahi. Buen Provecho!
Nightlife
Drop the Lime @ Vagabond / 30 NE 14th Street / DJs Craze, Doormouse, Induce and Alex Castro join forces at the Vagabond for this All-Hands-On-Decks party. Drop the Lime (aka Luca Venezia) is an electronic musician and singer who promises to electrify the crowd with his funky breakcore style.
Friday January 30
Breakfast
David’s Cafe / 1058 Meridian Avenue / Solid Cuban cuisine in the heart of South Beach is a challenge and David’s makes us proud to point the way. From tasty breakfast specials to midnight crispy pork sandwiches, this 24-hour shop is the go-to spot for locals, police on the beat, sleepy shoppers – and you!
Lunch
Go Go Fresh Food Cafe / 926 Alton Road / Check out all the post-gym hard bodies who line up here for empanadas, delicious soups, and eye candy for dessert. Thank Gold’s Gym for the visual buffet that makes eating healthy so much more rewarding.
Evening Action
John Legend @ Fillmore / 1700 Washington Avenue / See the man behind the hits at Miami Beach’s best new rock venue. John Legend makes his way back to South Beach direct from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he crooned for – well, you know who! Tickets at livenation.com
Cocktails
Provocateur / 323 23rd Street / This hot new club in the former GrooveJet space with indoor and outdoor lounge areas promises to be the brand new heavyweight in no time. There’s a Moulin Rouge theme indoors and a breezy white-curtained garden too. Find your favorite atmosphere and enjoy…
Dinner
Casa Tua /1700 James Avenue / A destination restaurant with a nightclub vibe late night, this pricey Northern Italian hot spot feels like you’ve entered someone’s luxe mansion in the heart of South Beach. Service on the romantic outside patio is overindulgent and over the top. Celebrities flock here for the discrete treatment (though the gossip columns always get the scoop) so rumors of Jen and John or Giselle and Tom are all true.
Nightlife
John Legend After Party @ Mansion / 1235 Washington Avenue / Homeschool Records hosts the hottest after-party at midnight with DJ Ideal spinning the “We Rock Hip Hop” format hosted by the man of the hour, John Legend celebrating his EVOLVER album.
Saturday January 31
Brunch
Saturday Brunch @ Maison D’Azur / 956 Washington Avenue / Tommy Pooch knows how to mix things up so we’re breaking format in his honor today with the announcement that all the cool kids eat now brunch on Saturdays! Call 305-403-1062 to get on the list for the St Tropez inspired feast starting at noon today featuring Rosé champagne, truffles and DJ ZonZon spinning in the garden. Don’t ask why, just find something sexy to wear and be there!
Evening Action
Monster Jam @ Dolphin Stadium / 2267 Dan Marino Drive / In the current climate of economic uncertainty, fluctuating gas prices, global warming and gloomy news shows, it’s easy to see why people are hungry for an escape. Nothing fills the bill in political incorrectness more than the Monster Jam, an evening of oversized trucks tweaked to burn maximum fuel as they crunch across the stadium floor on giant tires, crushing cars in their wake. Get ‘er done!
Cocktails
Plunge @ Gansevoort / 2377 Collins Avenue/ Check out the panoramic views from the 18th floor of this Collins Park hot spot where models meet mortals at the edge of the most breathtaking pool deck in town.
Dinner
Indomania/ 131 26th Street / Explore this Dutch-Indonesian restaurant featuring “Rijsttafel,” a series of savory dishes served with steaming rice to mix and sample. Try ayam opor, chicken braised with coconut milk, grilled, skewered chicken sateh, crisped green beans, pickled cucumbers, and a hard-boiled egg splashed in curry sauce.
Nightlife
Sydney Blu / 1235 Washington Avenue / Canada’s leading lady of sound spins her dirty tribal house beats tonight bringing her signature Toronto style to the streets of South Beach. Fans of her house parties at The Guvernment will want to arrive early to catch the hottest set of the weekend.
It’s SUPERBOWL SUNDAY February 1
Brunch
Emeril’s / 1601 Collins Avenue / Start the big day with a BAM! at Emeril’s Sunday brunch featuring BBQ shrimp biscuits, roast duck hash, broiled oysters on the half-shell and the gumbo of the day! You know you’ll need to fortify yourself to be ready for kickoff… Mint Julep anyone? 305-695-4550
Afternoon Action & Cocktails
There is no escaping the Superbowl and even though it’s WAY up in chilly Tampa this year, Miami loves to watch the tube and jeer and cheer the other teams that always seem to go ALL the way… Who knows? Maybe next year the Dolphins will prevail.
A Dirty Dozen of our favorite Superbowl watching hotspots include:
The Playwright Irish Pub /1265 Washington Avenue, South Beach – watch the game with the Irish pub crawlers
Ted’s Hideaway /124 2nd Avenue, South Beach (next door to Big Pink which is also Big TV friendly) – If the regulars will give you a bar stool, the buckets of beer make this a favorite
Norman’s Bar and Grill /6770 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach – Hottest chicken wings on the Beach + big TVs = paradise
Quarterdeck/ 1430 Alton Road, Miami Beach – Fans know the best thing about sports mania here is the TVs in the BATHROOMS!
Monty’s at the Marina/ 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach – Enjoy the raw bar, the bikinis, the water view and the big game.
Shucker’s Bar and Grill /1819 79th Street Causeway, North Bay Village – Dine on the dock with the friendliest folks in town
Lucky Strike Lanes /1691 Michigan Avenue, South Beach – Projection TVs and gourmet bar snacks make this an ideal retreat. Giant leather sofas attract all the SoBe couch potatoes.
Finnegan’s & Finnegan’s Way /1344 Ocean Drive and 942 Lincoln Road, South Beach – Two locations on South Beach make Finnegan’s an easy destination. Two for one drinks make them a big hit.
Finnegan’s River /401 SW Third Street, Downtown Miami – A huge river side sports bar in the heart of busy Downtown Miami.
Liquor Lounge /1560 Collins Avenue, South Beach – Strong drinks, friendly bartenders and a fun-loving crowd.
BBQ Beach /1555 Washington Avenue, South Beach – Lots of room, plenty of TVs and BBQ pork – need we say more?
Tobacco Road/ 626 South Miami Avenue, Downtown Miami – Miami’s oldest bar promises to keep things dark, dank, and divey. Heaven!
Dinner
Cafe Charlotte / 1497 Washington Avenue / Foodies in Miami Beach are always on the lookout for cool new places and their radar is rarely wrong. We discovered this unassuming, family-owned and operated storefront in the heart of South Beach that’s authentic, inexpensive and delicious. This marriage (literally) of Venezuelan and Argentinean cultures and cuisines serves regular specials including garlicky skirt steaks, Milenesa de carne, lime chicken and a homemade red garlic hot sauce that will change your life.
Nightlife
LA Clippers’ Ricky Davis Party/ 1235 Washington Avenue / While the day belongs to football, the basketball players will all be at Mansion tonight for the LA Clippers’ Strip Tease party hosted by Ricky Davis and featuring some nearly naked exotic dancers. DJs Mr Mauricio and Bulletproof spin for a crowd that’s ready to rock.
Have Fun!
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