What do the holidays signify to you? Do you like to bundle in layers of clothing, spend a few hours playing in the snow, curling up in front of a cozy fire with a steaming cup of hot cocoa? If so, South Florida is not for you. You won’t wake up to snowflakes pattering against…
What is Salsa? While salsa originated in Cuba, it started as an appropriate “sauce” of musical and dance elements introduced by European immigrants and African slaves to Latin America. Salsa can be traced to the early 19th Century, though it hit a stride of popularity in 1910 when Cubans started to produce actual records. How…
It’s the spookiest time of year (according to the calendar, anyway). With Halloween around the corner and a plethora of things to do, you might be wondering where to don your werewolf ensemble. Here is a short list of things to do in Miami for Halloween. For everyone: Lincoln Road Halloween Parade October 31 South…
Day trips from Miami are plentiful, and here is one of the best. If you’ve spent any significant amount of time in Miami, you’ve surely heard about Stiltsville. A mysterious collection of pastel-colored houses that jut out from Biscayne Bay’s flat waterline, Stiltsville is a living relic of bygone era. During Prohibition, this area of…
Miami’s food scene ranges drastically from the super fancy (try getting a table at Sexy Fish at the last minute) and casual (who doesn’t know, and LOVE, La Sandwicherie?). There is, however, an undeniable fusion of Latinesque favorites on most menus. One of the most popular indulgences is the otherworldly empanada. But what’s the deal?…
What started as a wild wedding party between Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen changed the course of beer’s history forever. It’s the year 1810 and the location is Munich, Germany. The Royal Wedding is set to take place and the citizens are invited. Well, not to the ceremony itself, but…
If spending a few days in Miami Beach’s fanciest hotel, watching beautiful people strut the most fabulous of swimwear sounds good to you, then you are in luck. Starting July 14, Art Heats Fashion & faena forum will host the official Swim Week 2022. Designers from all over the world showcase their coolest, trendiest swimwear…
The ever-burning question for all recent Miami transplants. How necessary is Spanish, really? Well, let’s answer that as simply as possible. Do you need it? No, you don’t need it. Would it make life a heck of a lot easier? Absolutely. Just as sipping a cafecito in the morning will make you feel more “Miami”,…
If holiday indulgence has you feeling sluggish and out-of-shape, there is no time like the present to get yourself moving again. Miami’s fitness scene is top-notch, and narrowing down your options can feel overwhelming. If classes are what you’re looking for, check out some of the options below to get you started. For Cardio/Weight Training…
Now that temps are dipping below 75, it’s the perfect time to escape to some of Miami’s best movie theaters. Cinema experiences have come a long way since the ‘80s, so if popcorn isn’t your thing, you can now opt for sushi instead! Read below for a list of locations to snuggle into a cushy…