Stop the Car : Best of Miami Neighborhoods Ranked
Miami differentiates its communities: Wynwood, Mimo, Little Haiti, Doral, Allapattah, Downtown Dadeland, Hialeah, Little River, Coral Gables, South Beach, Brickell, Calle Ocho, Lincoln Road, Design District, Sunset Harbor, South Miami, Key Biscayne, etc. So let’s explore one area at a time over the next few months starting with Coconut Grove. Old timers spoke of the old Grove or West Grove, young folks know the new Grove and Cocowalk, but with the effects of our blessed developers and beloved gentrifiers, let’s just leave it with the Grove. Jaguar, Strada, Ariete, Bombay Darbar, Glass & Vine, Peacock Garden, Lulu, Kush, Atchana’s, Mister 01, Harry’s and Sapore di Mare all bring cred. The Barnacle, Kennedy Park and Peacock Park are spacious and busy.
communitynewspapers.comCity plans to temporarily pause construction of Miami’s ‘deepest’ underground parking garage
Miami building officials decided to pause construction of the city’s “deepest” subterranean parking garage to conduct a holistic engineering evaluation after a series of groundwater breaches and complaints from concerned Brickell residents.
Development of one of Miami’s tallest buildings gets approved in Brickell
For residents already complaining about the amount of traffic in Brickell, this news may not be so welcome. According to The Next Miami, plans to build a giant residential tower in Brickell site are moving forward following a vote on Monday. The news was first reported by the Miami Herald.
Judge denies ‘stand your ground’ defense for gunman in racist tirade on MLK Day 2019 in Brickell
Videos show Mark Bartlett wielded a loaded gun while yelling racial slurs to Black protesters — some of whom were as young as 11 years old — while they were blocking Brickell Avenue on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019 in Miami.
Gunman in racist tirade at young Black protesters in Brickell wants ‘stand your ground’ defense
Witnesses testified in Miami-Dade County court on Monday during a Stand Your Ground hearing in the case of Mark Bartlett, who wielded a loaded gun while yelling racial slurs on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Miami’s Brickell Avenue Bridge.
Running for election to City Commission Group II : Mayra Joli
Mayra Joli is running for election to the Group II seat of the Coral Gables City Commission in the Apr. Joli is an immigration attorney and founder of the Joli Law Firm PLLC, a Brickell-based boutique firm, exclusively practicing immigration law. ● Propose a one full day workshop/training to establish an official, published, job description for the commission members and city manager, focusing with clarity on respect for the input of the concerned citizens of Coral Gables. ● Re-emphasize the commitment of the City of Coral Gables to comply with Florida’s open meeting “Government in the Sunshine” laws, including better Web-based access to city government activities and communications. “My top priorities as a city commission member would be:• A moratorium on pet projects, pending a conflict of interest review of all pending expenditures over $25,000.
communitynewspapers.comCarrot Express Opens in Downtown Dadeland Wednesday, January 20th
This Wednesday, on January 20th Carrot Express will open their doors in Downtown Dadeland. He shared, “We are so excited for this new chapter of Carrot Express! The space will incorporate the similar relaxed atmosphere of Carrot Express featuring their branded colors of orange and green. Downtown Dadeland is located at 8880 SW 72nd Pl., Kendall, FL 33156. Currently, Carrot Express has locations in Downtown Miami, Midtown, South Beach, North Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables and Miami Shores.
communitynewspapers.comCrema Gourmet lovers now can enjoy fresh coffee in Brickell
With delicious all day breakfast, crafted drinks, and mouthwatering options from which to choose, Crema Gourmet has something for everyone! Crema Gourmet offers a wide range of delicious options from which to choose, and residents of 1010 Brickell are invited to enjoy 10 percent off their order at Crema Gourmet, every time. Ioannis Sotiropoulos and Efthymios Paliouras, co-owners of Crema Gourmet said, “We are so excited to see Crema Gourmet grow. Join them at its new location in Brickell at 1010 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131. Learn more about Crema Gourmet by visiting its website at www.cremagourmet.com, and following them on Instagram at @crema_gourmet and Facebook at Crema Gourmet.
communitynewspapers.comYohan Marley Pens A New Single And Says His “Goodbyes”
Yohan Shares His Musical Prowess With Musical Lovers Globally[NEW YORK] – Yohan Marley continues to show his musical prowess with the release of his single “Goodbyes”. With an industry that is constantly evolving, Yohan Marley is looking to make his contribution to the music with his creativity and ingenuity as he continues to grow his fan base. With the release of the single, Yohan has also gifted us with a visual to accompany the single. “Goodbyes” video directed by Yohan Marley, Produced by Michael Zoyes, Stylist Axi Mines, was filmed in Miami, Florida. Yohan Marley remains the embodiment of a youthful fusion of reggae, pop, and life as he takes the nexts steps in carrying on the musical legacy.
sflcn.comMY CEVICHE SOUTH MIAMI REOPENS WITH FREE AVOVADO TOAST AND WEEK-LONG SPECIALS
Over the past few months, South Florida’s popular seafood shack has slowly reopened their Brickell, South Beach and Midtown outpost and South Miami will reopen this Monday, November 16th. To help celebrate, the first 50 customers will receive a free Avocado Toast [on November 16th]. – November 22nd, South Miami locals can enjoy the BOGO deal on options varying from a Ceviche Bowl, Burrito Bowl and Poke Bowl redeemable for in-store purchase or through takeout and delivery on the My Ceviche App. Founder of My Ceviche, Roger Duarte shared, “After much demand, we are thrilled to reopen South Miami and my third baby. My Ceviche South Miami is located at 5900 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143.
communitynewspapers.comMY CEVICHE SOUTH MIAMI REOPENS WITH FREE AVOCADO TOAST AND WEEK-LONG SPECIALS
Over the past few months, South Florida’s popular seafood shack has slowly reopened their Brickell, South Beach and Midtown outpost and South Miami will reopen this Monday, November 16th. To help celebrate, the first 50 customers will receive a free Avocado Toast [on November 16th]. – November 22nd, South Miami locals can enjoy the BOGO deal on options varying from a Ceviche Bowl, Burrito Bowl and Poke Bowl redeemable for in-store purchase or through takeout and delivery on the My Ceviche App. Founder of My Ceviche, Roger Duarte shared, “After much demand, we are thrilled to reopen South Miami and my third baby. My Ceviche South Miami is located at 5900 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143.
communitynewspapers.comEst. 33 Thai Craft Brewery and Kitchen to Open This Fall in Brickell
Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited, the maker of Singha and Leo beers, will open its first United States-based craft brewery and restaurant this fall in Brickell. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen will be located on the fourth floor of Brickell City Centre. 33 head brewer Todd Space, the brewery and kitchen alike will reflect Thai brewing traditions complemented by tropical Miami influences. "Miami was a natural choice because of the diverse population and similar tropical climate we share with Thailand," Space says. Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-374-7535; est33.us.
miaminewtimes.comMiami Pizzeria Mister O1 Fined After Customers Leave Two Minutes Past Curfew
Six minutes after this screenshot, Miami police cited Mister O1 $500 and ordered the pizzeria to close for 24 hours. The Miami restaurant industry continues to reel since coronavirus brought about mandatory lockdowns and a 10 p.m. curfew. One of those is Umberto Mascagni, owner of Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, who says he was recently fined and punished for not following curfew procedure at his Brickell store. They see us following the rules, and the one day we have customers inside a few minutes late, we get penalized." For us, we have been following rules and safety procedures from day one.
miaminewtimes.comHeres how three brothers are 3D printing masks
Creators of a local nonprofit, Miami Strong Masks, Marc and Lance Levine print and assemble masks during the week in their Brickell apartment and then distribute them with Mitchell Levine to nearby homeless communities on the weekends. Theres never a time when theyre not printing, Marc Levine said. For the finishing touches, Lance Levine uses skills he learned in medical school tying surgical knots to help keep parts of the masks together. This is soon to improve though, as the team has ordered a new 3D printer, which will bring their printing capacity to more than 50 masks per week by mid-May. Click here to read the full story on how Miami Strong Masks came to be.
themiamihurricane.comIn the Age of Social Distancing, Balcony Concerts Keep Miami's Urban Core Entertained
In this period of social distancing, when live music venues, movie theaters, museums, and other venues are closed, South Floridians have found an ingenious workaround: balcony parties. "We don't want to encourage nonresidents to come because that defeats the whole purpose of social distancing," he notes. Denial is very much aware that Paraiso Bay and Gran Paraiso residents are a diverse group. "We are following all social-distancing guidelines, so right now, only residents can enjoy the live music, but we will be livestreaming. Unfortunately, with the strict guidelines we are abiding by, if nonresidents drive to Downtown Doral to try to enjoy the live music, they may be asked to leave."
miaminewtimes.comBrickell's Riverside Opens First Phase of Its Dining and Entertainment Complex UPDATED
Patio Rivera an upscale Mediterranean restaurant by chef John Iatrellis and San Lorenzo Gelateria will begin operating in the coming weeks. Riverside, a 120,000-square-foot dining and entertainment park nestled along the Miami River, is now partially open. Located between South Miami Avenue and SE First Avenue in Brickell, the venue was originally scheduled to debut last August. Riverside will also house Cage a casual concept from the team behind Le Chick and Crush Pizza Bar. 431 S. Miami Ave., Miami; riverside.miami.
miaminewtimes.comInstagram Post of Sidewalk Closures in Brickell Draws Outcry
Few things piss off Brickell residents more than a blocked sidewalk. She maneuvered around the closure in a few seconds and pushed the stroller back onto the sidewalk near the corner. "Highly appreciate this post as I couldn't cross the street with my newborn son and his stroller to go into Brickell City Center. However, one of the advocacy groups Rancano tagged in his post the Brickell Homeowners Association appears to have had success moving city officials into action. Brickell residents have submitted photos and videos of unsafe intersections and blocked sidewalks, which are then reposted to one of Brickell Living's permanent Instagram stories.
miaminewtimes.comAifos Agency to add Caribbean Flavor to the Lifetime Miami Marathon 2020
MIAMI The Miami Marathon, an annual sporting event taking runners through the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Brickell and Downtown Miami has added culture to its list of very attractive event experiences. See also: Aifos Agency scores touchdown for the Caribbean Culture during Super Bowl LIVE celebrationThe cultural tapas type experience will feature, light Caribbean breakfast bites, fresh pressed juices, Caribbean music, race giveaways and lots of energy, ensuring that those who come out to support the race participants, experience as authentic a Caribbean experience as possible. Having the opportunity as a boutique multicultural agency, to work alongside the mega Miami Marathon brand, while featuring our rich cultural program is both an honor and huge responsibility, as I represent for an entire region. states Asa Sealy, CEO, Aifos Agency. The group really does a great job in cheering us on to complete the race. states Yaquelin Muradas past Miami Marathon Finisher. Join Aifos Agency, Raw Juce, Miami Under 40, CVG Consulting Co and the Lifetime Miami Marathon for some culture this coming Sunday, February 9th from 6:30am to 10:30am as we cheer on those up for the endurance event.
sflcn.comJanuary 2020 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 786-276-4000; ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 786-276-4000; ritzcarlton.com. 800 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 786-706-0744; milarestaurant.com. 800 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 786-706-0744; milarestaurant.com. 2107 NW Second Ave., Miami; 786-579-9995; omakaisushi.com.
miaminewtimes.comPF Changs Relaunched
PF Changs newest menu creations will take your foodie soul to Asia no passport required. The Westside Gazette had an exclusive invitation to experience the restaurants brand relaunch event at the Brickell (Miami) restaurant location earlier this month. Rich in flavor, dishes like the Korean Bulgogi Beef and Spicy Miso Ramen are visually stunning and impressive to the palate. The casual-dining restaurant was able to capture a more authentic culinary experience by traveling to the source of their inspired cuisine China. There, the PF Chang executive team learned traditional techniques and studied a variety of dishes.
thewestsidegazette.comMiami Feels Tremors From Earthquake Near Cuba and Jamaica
Twitter users in Miami reported feeling the ground shaking in areas across the county. Earlier this afternoon, a powerful but shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered between Cuba and Jamaica shook the island nations. According to local news reports, several buildings in downtown Miami and Brickell have been evacuated as a safety precaution. @OfficialJoelF Ground shaking. pic.twitter.com/Y8uXx1aYkf Nikki (@nikki__anne) January 28, 2020Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell tells New Times ten buildings in downtown Miami and Brickell have "self-evacuated."
miaminewtimes.comTop Chef's Pablo Lamon Opens Nativo Kitchen + Bar in Brickell
The era of the celebrity chef may be sunsetting in Miami, but at least one recently opened a new restaurant in Brickell. Taking over the 25th-floor space at the Conrad Miami, Top Chef alum Pablo Lamon debuted Nativo Kitchen + Bar this week. Lamon entered Season 16 of the Bravo cooking show as an accomplished chef. Since settling in Miami, Lamon has worked under world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford. EXPAND Nativo boasts an extensive drink menu, with wine, beer, and custom cocktails.
miaminewtimes.comMiami Bars Open on Christmas Day 2019
Here's a list of bars that will be open Christmas Day. Gramps.The Wynwood bar is open Christmas Day from 6 p.m. to 2 or 3 a.m. This downtown Miami bar is open from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Christmas Day. This upscale bar at the Miami Beach Edition hotel is open from 6 p.m. to midnight on Christmas Day. This award-winning South Beach bar is open from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Christmas Day.
miaminewtimes.comRepairs due in 2020 for falling Metromover concrete chunks
Repairs due in 2020 for falling Metromover concrete chunksWritten by Jesse Scheckner on December 10, 2019AdvertisementTwo projects to fix unstable concrete on the Brickell and Omni loops of the Metromover totaling about $5 million will start next year, as Miami-Dade lawmakers Dec. 3 OKd an emergency expenditure to fix problem areas and install new safety netting. Concrete first fell from the overhead transit lines circling the City of Miami in August 2017, when large chunks of debris fell from Metromover tracks onto Brickell sidewalks and streets. Mr. Whitaker told the county commissions Transportation and Finance Committee that corrosion of metal beams supporting the rail lines had caused unpredictable breakdowns in the surrounding concrete. On March 19, after nearly a decade of diverted transit dollars, commissioners voted to detangle the funds this year. However, trust Chairman Joseph Curbelo said that the Metromover concrete repair work is part of the groups five-year plan of leftover operations and maintenance costs.
miamitodaynews.comMetromover repairs of falling concrete may dip into transit tax
Metromover repairs of falling concrete may dip into transit taxWritten by Jesse Scheckner on November 26, 2019AdvertisementRepairs to unstable concrete on the Brickell and Omni Metromover loops could begin next month, provided Miami-Dade lawmakers OK spending $5 million in Peoples Transportation Plan (PTP) funds. If approved next week, Gomez would within 150 days remove concrete, install safety netting and take other steps to prevent more debris from falling off the lines. In June this year, county commissioners approved emergency repairs for the Metromover loops. This year, after years of subsidizing county transit operations and maintenance, Miami-Dade commissioners voted to untangle PTP funds from the county general fund. Trust Chairman Joseph Curbelo told Miami Today that while the separation of the PTP and general fund continues, the Metromover repairs are included in the trusts five-year plan, which includes leftover operations and maintenance projects.
miamitodaynews.comLucali's Dominic Cavagnuolo Brings New Pizza Concept and Secret Bar to Brickell
When Dominic Cavagnuolo opens DC Pie Co. in Brickell later this month, Miamians will no longer have to travel to South Beach to taste one of the best pizzas in town. EXPAND Baked wings at DC Pie Co. Photo courtesy of DC Pie Co. Cavagnuolo notes that Dom's, the bar in the back of the restaurant, is a nod to his six-year-old South Beach eatery. For fans who'd rather stick to South Beach, a DC Pie location is in the works there too. DC Pie Co. 1010 Brickell Ave., Miami; dcpieco.com.
miaminewtimes.comA Guide to Kendall: Where to Eat, Drink, and Skate in Southwest Dade
Liz ToruoFor Coffee and PastriesKendallites are no strangers to morning cafecito, and West Kendall offers a Francophile's option at Bonjour French Bakery & Cafe. Since debuting in 2016, the bistro has been a rare treat at the west end of Kendall Drive near Krome Avenue. The eatery has embraced the area's creative scene by hosting the West Kendall Zine Fest, an event that unites vendors, artists, and music. Find West Dade Craft Beers inside two Chevron gas stations in West Kendall. Both locations are on Kendall Drive one on 157th Avenue and the other on 107th Avenue.
miaminewtimes.comFive Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July in Miami
The city is full of Christmas in July events, complete with drink specials, snowball fights, movie trivia, and parties galore. Thursday, July 25, through Sunday, July 28, at Blue Martini, 900 S. Miami Ave., #250, Miami; 305-981-2583; bluemartini.com. What better way to celebrate Christmas in July than with a classic Miami bar crawl? Your ticket gets you five drinks, plus each bar will offer festive drink specials and possibly some Christmas swag. 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 27, at Blue Martini, 900 S. Miami Ave., #250, Miami; 305-981-2583; miamibarcrawls.com.
miaminewtimes.comNew 50-story Brickell tower to be mostly offices
New 50-story Brickell tower to be mostly officesWritten by John Charles Robbins on June 25, 2019AdvertisementA developer plans a gleaming skyscraper rising 50 stories in the heart of Brickell. Attorney Carlos Lago represented the developer and said the tower will have a rooftop level restaurant with unparalleled views. Primarily an office building, the project has activated frontages on both streets with lobby and retail focused to the corner. An artistic faade of perforated panels creates a kinetic aesthetic on the parking faade. The Property is surrounded by various multi-family residential, hotel, office, and commercial uses, including the Brickell City Centre [Special Area Plan] mixed-use project to the north and the SLS Lux Brickell project to the west, wrote Mr. Lago.
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