Weekend in Miami Beach: January 28 – 31 2010
There’s music in the air and football players EVERYWHERE…
Let’s show the PROS how we party this weekend as the Superstars of the NFL huddle up in South Florida hoping to make PRO BOWL History. While the big game moves back to Hawaii next year, we know you will enjoy all the action in Miami right now, so get out there and Party like a Linebacker!
Get your Backfield in Motion at the pre-parties at BED and Pangaea and then hit the Beach at the Clevelander for the Pro Players big Champagne and BBQ Bash! Set sail on Biscayne Bay with Warren Sapp and then dance all night at after parties with sultry strippers at Mansion or at the brand new Club MI-VI at Gulfstream Park.
If football isn’t your thing, there are two hot club nights with DJs Richard Grey and legendary DJ Benny Benassi plus a major tribute to the King – Elvis Presley – with some of the best impersonators to ever dare to wear a big white jumpsuit!
Wherever you go, this weekend is bound to be a classic… Enjoy!
Thursday January 28
Breakfast
Balans
1022 Lincoln Road
With glorious weather and a tiny dog in tow, start the morning at “People Watching Central,” where the eggs benedict, English Fry or crisp toast and coffee start your day on the right foot (or paws).
Lunch
BLT Steak
1440 Ocean Drive
A table on the terrace, a leggy red wine and the juiciest burger on the strip make the Betsy Hotel our favorite midday refuge. Choose something colorful like crumbled blue cheese, grilled red peppers and double wood smoked bacon on top of your Black Angus patty and peanut butter chocolate mousse for dessert!
Evening Action
BED
929 Washington Avenue
If you’re here for the Pro Bowl and hope to catch hold of an NFL Hottie in BED, here’s your big chance! The Pre-Pro Bowl Bash at BED starts with a gourmet dinner, the burlesque Cat’s Meow Show and a chance to party with NFL legends Tank Tyler and DeAngelo Williams and all of their big league friends… in BED!
Cocktails
Seminole Hard Rock Casino
5711 Seminole Way
The Pro Bowl Welcome Party kicks off with the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles in the house for a little “Cleats & High Heels” action at the Pangaea Lounge. Meet Antonio Dixon and Bruce Johnson and some of their leggy friends from the Pinch SoBe Model Agency!
Dinner
China Grill
404 Washington Avenue
There is something about family-style dining – the camaraderie of sharing sizzling plates of deliciously grilled, spicy Asian dishes with friends and lovers – that makes China Grill one of the most popular restaurants in the SoFi district. With dramatic indoor dining options overlooking the exhibition kitchen or breezy street side patio tables, China Grill’s daily 6-9pm happy hours and Tuesday wine deals are your best bets.
Nightlife
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
The PRO BOWL players party kicks off at The Cleve tonight with Warren Moon and Tony Gonzalez hosting dozens of famous players who will rock the night away including Jared Allen, Miles Austin, Vernon Davis and Reggie Wayne. Come fill your autograph book (and your digital camera) with the biggest names in the NFL!
Friday January 29
Breakfast
Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
The shaded pool terrace at the Raleigh Hotel provides a welcome respite for breakfast or lunch where Chef Alex Asteinza serves American grill classics with a Latin flair. Enjoy a quiet meal overlooking one of the city’s most magnificent swimming pools and you may never want to leave!
Lunch
Casale Pizzeria & Mozarella Bar
1800 Bay Road
Share a perfect pizza, an overstuffed calzone or house-baked focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, goat cheese and black olives and taste the artisanal Italian cuisine at this popular west side restaurant which low carb dieters should definitely avoid! The Brooklyn Panini with veal meat balls, eggplant and treccione is heaven on a loaf.
Evening Action
Lincoln Theater
541 Lincoln Road
Not sure you noticed, but the folks at the New World Symphony are shouting the news from the rafters, “BACH is BACK!” The talented musicians who comprise Miami Beach’s teaching orchestra will celebrate a little Johann Sebastian tonight around 7pm with cocktails and a performance of “Authentic Incarnations,” Overture No. 3 in D Major.
Cocktails
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Join DJ Jermaine Dupri and DJ Irie at the Pro Players BBQ bash at the Clevelander with Jonathan Vilma, DJ Williams, Vernon Davis, Ty Law and Louis Oliver starting at noon!
Dinner
Prime Italian
101 Ocean Drive
The Italian sister to Prime 112 Steakhouse serves a savory lobster “fra diavolo” bisque, steamed mussels in spicy marinara and the crispiest calamari in town. Regulars sing the praises of massive Kobe meatballs, tender veal chops and slow-braised short ribs. Access to Prime 112’s signature cuts of prime beef make Prime Italian the best of both worlds.
Nightlife
SET
310 Lincoln Road
Michael Capponi throws some of the hottest parties in town and tonight’s champagne-fuelled fest at SET is no exception as he welcomes DJ Richard Grey to town who’ll spin after 2 back-to-back sets by DJ Chicco Secci and House Bad Boy DJ Laurent Simeca. Expect the unexpected tonight at SET!
Saturday January 30
Brunch
La Côte
4441 Collins Avenue
Dine poolside at the Fontainebleau this afternoon and enjoy Chef Sean O’Connell’s fresh seafood, creative salads, and beach-friendly classics like char-grilled mahi and prawns with grilled fennel. This chic, two-level restaurant has a million dollar view that nearly rivals the food.
Evening Action
BankUnited Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Some people believe Elvis Lives and others accept that the King has left the building for good. To celebrate Elvis Presley’s 75th Birthday, a tribute concert with some of the country’s top Elvis impersonators starts at 7pm to take you through his career highlights of the 50s and 60s in song, dance and multimedia images.
Cocktails
Bayside Marina
401 Biscayne Boulevard
Join Warren Sapp aboard a luxury yacht as it makes it’s way around Biscayne Bay from 5-9:30pm while DJs Self Born and LS One fill the air with music. This ProBowl Yacht Party includes dinner, open bar and non-stop fun – tix 786.348.5674
Dinner
La Marea
1220 Ocean Drive
The dining terrace at the landmark Art Deco Tides Hotel is home to Chef Gonzalo Rivera’s “Coastal Comfort” menu where tuna ceviche, lobster corn dogs and butter-poached lobster with corn tamales speak to the chef’s inventive flair. Local black grouper cioppino with mussels, stone crab and baby scallops is as good as it gets on a breezy January night overlooking Ocean Drive.
Nightlife
Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue
Best of the best tonight at South Beach’s favorite night spot where Resident DJ Chicco Secci spins until midnight and then welcomes Benny Benassi to the decks for an all night romp. Dress to impress, expect NFL Pro Bowl crowds and try not to stare as Benny Brings the Noise!
Sunday January 31
Brunch
Pool Bar at The Setai
2001 Collins Avenue
Chef Jonathan Wright updates the pool and beach bar menu with tempting entrees like saffron-infused Bouillabaisse that’s rich with snapper, shrimp, scallops and calamari or a fun Waygu hot dog on a toasted brioche bun. Whatever you crave, a table overlooking the breezy beachfront makes the Setai an ideal place to dine.
Evening Action
Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue
Striptease Sundays usually feature hip hop music and gorgeous dancers taking it all off and tonight you can add to the excitement with NFL superstars in the house for Desean Jackson and Darren Sharper’s “Making History” Pro Bowl After Party with DJ Affect spinning all night long!
Cocktails
La Folie D’Amor (formerly Dek23)
655 Washington Avenue
Join those naughty PennyBackBoyz for a glam slam tea dance featuring tunes by George Figares and DJ Vinnie plus drag sensation and Special Guest Hostess (with the mostest) Twat La Rouge! Doors at 8pm.
Dinner
Christine Lee’s
901 South Federal Highway
The Gulfstream Racetrack blazes to life with this popular Miami Beach Chinese Restaurant serving mammoth steaks and traditional Mandarin entrees to loyal customers for over 30 years. Run by Christine’s daughter Mary Lee who follows in her mother’s footsteps, the dining room overlooks the racetrack and serves both lunch and dinner during racing season.
Nightlife
MI-VI
901 South Federal Highway
Have you seen the brand new nightclub at Gulfstream Park Casino yet? Celebrate tonight with the all stars of the Pro Bowl as DJ Obscene, DJ Fergie and DJ Springer spin at “Sacred Sunday” the official Pro Bowl After Party. While you might be feeling sporty, know that the club has a strict dress code so dress smart and enjoy the ride!
Have Fun!
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