Weekend in Miami Beach: January 14-17 2010
Forget those New Year’s Resolutions of “Early to Bed and Early to Rise!” South Beach shifts into overdrive this weekend and our game plan for January 14-17 includes an extra special birthday bash for Miami HEAT star Dwayne Wade, a benefit for Medical Marijuana and a free vodka bar on Lincoln Road.
Temptations abound as we tour some of the fine dining spots in Miami and the Beach and discover the ancient artifacts at the Lowe Art Museum or the collected drawings of Beatle John Lennon. This weekend brings jazz superstar Arturo Sandoval to the stage and local hero Manno Charlemagne performs in support of Haitian relief efforts at Tap Tap.
Wherever you go, remember to check in with us to see what’s happening in town from bountiful brunches to all night dance parties. The weekend doesn’t quit until you do, so slip into something sexy and follow us to all of the fun!
Enjoy…
Thursday January 14
Breakfast
Ago
1901 Collins Avenue
The outdoor patio at this charming trattoria serves breakfast starting at 7am. Chef Agostino Sciandri brings a Tuscan flair to his menus and breakfast highlights include challah French toast with caramelized bananas and chantilly cream or sweet ricotta topped Belgian waffles with golden pineapple.
Lunch
Smith & Wollensky
1 Washington Avenue
Now that the weather has mellowed from blustery to balmy again, try a waterside table at this popular SoBe steakhouse where lunch with a view to the Government Cut is as good as it gets in a town with too few al fresco seaside spots. Sample a juicy burger or a belly busting club sandwich and then toast your good fortune with a frosty brew.
Afternoon Action
Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
Paradise Found… Experience the stunning mosaic panels unearthed in Tunisia in the 1800s that date back to the ancient city of Naro where a temple floor from the third to sixth centuries AD depicted the Creation and Paradise. The exhibit, “Tree of Paradise” features artifacts, textiles, jewelry and statues in gold, bronze and marble.
Cocktails
TapTap
819 Fifth Street
As Haiti recovers from this week’s devastating earthquake, we remind you of South Beach’s favorite Haitian restaurant and lounge where political activist and soulful troubadour Manno Charlemagne performs Thursdays at 8:30pm. Donate to the cause at redcross.org
Dinner
Creek 28
2727 Indian Creek Drive
Chef Kira Volz invites you to explore her culinary interpretations of the Mediterranean at this boutique property on South Beach. Warm up with a classic chicken pot pie or the tender pork tenderloin with caraway spaetzel.
Nightlife
Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue
In the Studio with the 400 presents award winning recording artist Fabolous who celebrates a night of hip-hop and R&B with DJs Affect and Konflikt spinning back to back sets.
Friday January 15
Breakfast
Asia de Cuba
1100 West Avenue
Chef Bryan Fyler invites you to discover the enchanting views over Biscayne Bay mornings starting at 7am when the breakfast menu is served in the striking white on white dining room at the always fashionable Mondrian Hotel and Spa. If your only experience of South Beach centers on The Strip, escape to the west side of town today.
Lunch
BLTSteak
1440 Ocean Drive
Try an updated riff on the Cuban sandwich with freshly roasted pork shoulder, ham and provolone cheese served with a side of sizzling garlic fries to see what Chef Laurent Tourondel can do to a local classic. Burgers, salads and even a spicy tuna BLT make for a memorable and gourmet lunch on Ocean Drive.
Afternoon Action
Miami Beach Community Church
1620 Drexel Avenue
John Lennon is best remembered as the bespectacled Beatle assassinated in front of his New York City home in the 80s and the star of the new Guitar Hero box set. For some however, the musician’s drawings are considered a highly collectible part of his legacy so Yoko Ono is hosting an art show on South Beach this weekend where his works on paper will be sold from $200 to $20,000 with proceeds benefitting Miami charities.
Cocktails
Louis Bar & Lounge
2325 Collins Avenue
Join Team Overthrow and DJ Damaged Goods and Konflikt for Misfit Fridays, a celebration of indie, electro and fabulous funk at the Louis Bar starting at 10pm.
Dinner
Hakkasan
4441 Collins Avenue
While the talk of the town is the brand new weekend dim sum service at the Fontainebleau’s trendy Asian restaurant, we’re partial to the Peking Duck served at dinnertime in the gloriously opulent dining room that’s the only US outpost of Michelin star Chef Alan Yau.
Nightlife
Bar 721
721 Lincoln Lane
Fans of the former Laundry Bar will thrill to HYPE, a brand new Friday night party with a free open vodka bar from 10-11pm. Chill with the randy regulars and then dance your ass off to DJ Charlmix until 5am
Saturday January 16
Brunch
Barolo Ristorante
444 Ocean Drive
Executive Chef Lindsay Spalding starts breakfast service at this casually elegant SoFi sidewalk cafe at 8am incorporating a variety of Italy’s finest products with organic produce and local meats and seafoods. Spalding’s interpretations of modern comfort foods will have you rethinking Italian cuisine.
Afternoon Action
Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Avenue
Everybody must get stoned at 4:20pm for today’s 12th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit, a concert in support of Miami’s Reefer Madness. Join Johnny Dread, Sweetbone, Shawn Snyder, and dozens more at this 3 stage extravaganza at Miami’s favorite honky tonk Bar Downtown.
Cocktails
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Arturo Sandoval, the godfather of Afro-Cuban jazz performs at 7pm at the Coral Gables casino. Drink, gamble and shake your booty!
Dinner
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
1801 Purdy Avenue
While there are dozens of fine Italian restaurants in town, this unique regional dining room showcases the rustic dishes of Sardinia including an antipasti of imported meats and cheeses, roast suckling pig and salt roast branzino. Pair your dinner with a selection from the well-edited wine list and you’ll see why Chef Pietro Vardeu is one of the most popular men on South Beach.
Nightlife
LIV
4441 Collins Avenue
LIV lights up the Miami Beach skyline tonight as Michael Capponi invites you to party to the sounds of Lavelle and DJ Ross One. See why everyone’s talking about the Vegas style party scene at LIV.
Sunday January 17
Evening Action
90 Degrees
90 NE 11 Street
So few nightclubs in South Florida offer events for all ages but tonight starting at 8pm the doors to 90 Degrees open for PAINT 3, a full color paint dance party where everyone wears white and comes out in splashes of day-glo color. Best of all, if your birthday is in January you get in free.
Cocktails
LIV
4441 Collins Avenue
DJ M.O.S. DJ Don P and DJ Stevie J take turns on deck tonight for an “All Black Birthday Affair” celebrating Miami HEAT superstar Dwayne Wade’s birthday. Expect plenty of extra tall professional ball players and any number of surprise celebrity guests.
Dinner
Solea
2201 Collins Avenue
Spanish cuisine gets a much needed boost from Barcelona Chef Marc Vidal who brings his passion to bear on the tapas service and the spectacularly savory regional menu. A well selected wine list by North One 10′s Dale LoSasso completes the experience at this chic new eatery in the W South Beach Hotel.
Nightlife
One Ocean
1 Ocean Drive
The raging new hot spot at Nikki Beaach Club – “O1″hosts Pearl Sundays with Miami’s favorite DJ Joe Dert rocking the decks alongside DJ Nando for a crowd that knows the weekend never quits until YOU do…
Have a Great Time!
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