Weekend in Miami Beach: September 3-6 2009
We’re ready to make this a September to Remember! South Beach sizzles this Labor Day Weekend and we’ve put together a game plan from September 3-6 that promises to keep you entertained, energized and extravagantly well fed at some of the hottest restaurants and clubs in the city.
As Summer turns to Fall, we’re ready to party all night long with SuperStar DJs Steve Aoki, LeMonde Duo Arno Cost & Norman Doray and Miami’s own DJ Irie who Rocks Hip Hop at Mansion. The top chefs in town gather to support culinary scholarships for the American Institute of Food and Wine at their annual “Sand Bake” on Sunny Isles Beach. For those who crave a little more action, head Downtown to check out a no-holds-barred night of Mixed Martial Arts at the James L. Knight Center.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, we wish each of you a Happy and Safe Holiday Weekend! Enjoy the city, drive safely and have a great time…
Thursday September 3
Breakfast
Bistro One LR
1 Lincoln Road
Executive Chef Thomas Connell creates a symphony of flavors at this glam restaurant at the heart of the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Using fresh natural products and a passionate flair for artful presentation, this Barcelona chef brings out his best for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Start the day at one of our favorite seaside dining spots.
Lunch
Clarke’s
840 First Street
Earning the distinction “best burger” is no small accomplishment in a city with so many great restaurants, but Clarke’s does simple things really well including Irish classics like shepherd’s pie and corned beef cabbage rolls. Stop in to this casual gastropub and enjoy a great escape South of Fifth Street.
Afternoon Action
MoCA @ Club 50
485 Brickell Avenue
Climb into the turbo-charged elevators and zoom up 50 flights to discover your “Mystery Date” at this Museum of Contemporary Art happy hour where members and interested guests get a chance to buy tickets to the November 7 dinner and private showing at the home of an undisclosed local collector. Meet art patrons and fellow culture vultures who are all willing to pay now and play later at an exclusive art event.
Cocktails
Wine 69
6909 Biscayne Boulevard
Stop by for a Shiraz/ Sirah Wine tasting tonight at 7:30pm and enjoy special discounts on featured wines or 10% off case prices. Enjoy Lazy Lizard Shiraz, Graham Beck Shiraz, Mandolin Syrah Central Coast, Echeverria Syrah Central Valley and Joseph River Estate Shiraz. Cheers!
Dinner
The Tides
1220 Ocean Drive
La Marea’s new star Chef Gonzalo Rivera Jr. hosts an exciting evening of wine and tapas starting at 7:30 with a six-course tasting menu paired with wines for just $25 per person. The Tides is an elegant landmark Art Deco property with indoor and outdoor terrace seating overlooking the neon lights of Ocean Drive.
Nightlife
SET
320 Lincoln Road
One of the hottest clubs + One of the coolest DJs = a weekend you’re not soon to forget! Steve Aoki plays big clubs to big crowds and tonight finds him spinning at a particularly intimate venue bringing his bubbly brand of party to the cool kids at SET. What can we say except, “Expect Big Things!”
Friday September 4
Breakfast
Blue Door at the Delano
1685 Collins Avenue
The elegant terrace just behind the lobby at the Delano overlooks the breathtaking sweep of the gardens and the sleek swimming pool. Stop in for an early breakfast to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic and one of the most luxurious and chic hotels in the city.
Lunch
Wish
801 Collins Avenue
This Four Star restaurant is revered for it’s innovative cuisine under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Marco Ferraro who serves lunch by the fountain in the cool inner garden or in the quiet reaches of the dining room where fresh local ingredients and simple presentations make a perfect midday escape.
Evening Action
James L. Knight Center
400 SE Second Avenue, Miami
We may be the last Americans to embrace mixed martial arts but if you like watching big dudes lay some serious smackdown on each other, head Downtown to “Shine Presents: American Top Team versus The World!” featuring world featherweight champ Mike Brown, Thiago “Pitbull” Alves, and Jorge “Jorginho” Santiago starting at 8pm.
Cocktails
Oasis @ Mandarin Oriental
500 Brickell Key Drive
Fridays in the Financial District rock to the smooth sounds of DJ Snezana who spins at the beachfront lounge from 6-11pm. Enjoy tropical happy hour cocktails and Asian dim sum bites prepared by the hotel chef.
Dinner
Creek 28
2727 Indian Creek Drive
Chef Kira Volz specializes in Mediterranean dishes encompassing the distinctive tastes of Morocco, Turkey, Greece and Spain. Creek 28 is a casually romantic dining room tucked away in the boutique property Indian Creek Hotel. Find a quiet table and prepare to be dazzled by this innovative young chef.
Nightlife
Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue
“We Rock Hip Hop” is the weekly Friday night party that pairs top Miami DJ Irie with some of R&B’s most promising new performers. Tonight join Keri Hilson as she performs live alongside singer songwriter Kevin Cossom who is celebrating his birthday with the release of his brand new single!
Saturday September 5
Breakfast
Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
Find a scenic table poolside at one of the most elegant and luxurious Art Deco terraces to start the day like film legend Esther Williams who once graced the sinuous sidelines of this spectacular pool. The patio bar is as glamorous a location as any in South Beach.
Lunch
Smith & Wollensky
1 Washington Avenue
Grab a patio table overlooking the inlet that serves as the waterway from the Port of Miami to the sea. As you tuck into a juicy burger or a delicious club sandwich, bid “Bon Voyage!” to cruise passengers who will steam by within inches of your french fries! Smith & Wollensky offers you one of the best views in town!
Evening Action
Poprox
2701 Collins Avenue
Check out this fun indy nightclub where LOVE is the theme of a monthly multimedia dance party featuring hip local bands Kill Miss Pretty, EnV, and DPX. Enjoy an art presentation by Anime Pop designer Kawaii Universe, seven dollar beer & shot combos and a trippy new crowd of neo-hippie club kids.
Cocktails
The River Oyster Bar
650 South Miami Avenue
Happy hour at this popular Downtown seafood restaurant features $5 wines and selected cocktails, $3 premium beer plus a selection of gourmet bar snacks like oyster and shrimp po’boys, buffalo frog legs, and bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp.
Dinner
Hakkasan
4441 Collins Avenue
The Fontainebleau hosts some of the finest new restaurants in the city, Gotham Steak, Scarpetta and Alan Yau’s temple of haute Chinese cuisine where innovative fare made famous at the Michelin starred outpost in the UK is finally available here in the States. Located on the fourth floor rooftop, the dining room is as sleek and dazzling as a vintage luxury yacht. Try tender dumplings, perfect Peking Duck and the chef’s famous Asian noodles.
Nightlife
LIV
4441 Collins Avenue
Fans of MTV’s “The Hills” will thrill to party with TV celebutante Audrina Partridge who is in town to celebrate an evening of high level nightclub highjinks driven by the beats of St.Tropez DJ Mitch LJ. The Fontainebleau serves up some of the most stylish parties of the season and tonight’s Belvedere Vodka fete should be picture perfect.
Sunday September 6
Brunch
Scarpetta
4441 Collins Avenue
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat (and drink!) Sunday brunch at Scott Conant’s Italian bistro where a full buffet includes creamy polenta with truffles and mushrooms, and scrambled eggs with pancetta and provolone. Guests can also order from a full menu of second courses plus an array of tempting desserts to pair with limitless Bloody Marys or Champagne Bellinis.
Afternoon Action
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort
19999 West Country Club Drive
The American Institute of Food and Wine invites you to “SandBake,” a great day of holiday fun in the sun with 9 all star chefs preparing tasty tapas bites to benefit the scholarships of worthy culinary students. Enjoy great food and drink with super chefs like Johnny V and Allen Susser from 5-8pm on Sunny Isles Beach. Tickets 305-663-9641.
Cocktails
Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive
Weekend afternoons at the Ritz’s casual Cantina Beach Club feature house made tacos al pastor and tequila tastings with the house “Tequilier” showing guests the subtle difference between the blanco, the reposado and the anejo.
Dinner
BLTSteak
1440 Ocean Drive
While so much of Ocean Drive is dedicated to kitsch and camp, Chef Laurent Tourondel has crafted an elegant oasis to serve as a showcase for his prime beef, fresh seafood and seasonal specials. Each meal starts with complimentary popovers served steaming from the oven and a liver pate and toasted crisps to stir your appetite and prepare your palate for a wonderful meal.
Nightlife
SET
320 Lincoln Road
Sunday night Sundance parties are the stuff of legends and tonight’s event features hot Paris DJs “Le Monde,” Arno Cost & Norman Doray joining Stephan Luke for a dance party that’s driven by the musical chemistry between these two electronic mega-artists.
Have a Wonderful Weekend!
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