Go Shop View archives

• GREEN GRASS

  Colombia-native Claudia Sanz’s environmentallyconscious boutique specializes in carefully curated essentials, but with a twist. Whether hand-painted, reversible, or made from one-of-a-kind fabrics, each locally-sourced bikini, top, dress or pant is made to appeal, not reveal. Slow-selling items are even refashioned to reduce waste. (9/2011)

  54 SW 10th St
  305-373-7423
  greengrasshouse.com
  

• Item

  While you won’t find whale watching or clambakes here, this new boutique just off Lincoln Road will inspire a jaunt to The Vineyard (its other locale is in Provincetown). Beachperfect dresses, swim trunks and accessories are all in stock. (9/2011)

  1673 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach
  305- 673-1600
  myfavoriteitem.com
  

• Therapy

  When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. And this aptly named boutique at the W is here to help. In the 3,000-square-foot space, find Genetic Denim, Chrome Hearts shades and King Baby accessories. Top it off with an appointment at the in-house Warren-Tricomi salon. (9/2011)

  At the W Hotel, 2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  305-673-9101

 

Go See View archives

• 8th Annual Butterfly Days

  Fairchild is breathtaking year-round, but fall brings a new kind of fluttery fun for the family. Experts give butterfly walks, interactive exhibits explore their colorful world, and visitors leave with butterfly plants to attract their own beauties at home. Sept. 24-25 (9/2011)

  At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables
  305-667-1651
  ftg.org
  

• Miami Beach Cinematheque

  One of the more popular (and only) art cinemas in town, Cinematheque’s new, fancier digs have been years in the making. With the doors officially open, guests can enjoy stadium seating, hi-def projection and gourmet café dining. (9/2011)

  At Historic City Hall 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
  305-673-4567
  mbcinema.com
  

• FLORIDA MARLINS

  A cold beer, a bag of peanuts and an afternoon with nothing to do but relax. Ah, baseball season. Catch the summer sluggers at home, where they’ll step up to the plate against teams including Houston (July 7-10) and the New York Mets (July 22-24). (9/2011)

  2269 Dan Marino Blvd
  305-626-0500
  marlins.com
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Sra. Martinez

  Warm wood, comfy leather and soft lighting characterize Michelle Bernstein’s Design District take on tapas. Grab an outside table and go straight for the crispy artichoke, squid ink risotto and egg yolk carpaccio, which is so good it made Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate. (9/2011)

  4000 NE Second Ave
  305- 573-5474
  sramartinez.com
  

• Andalus

  Despite the “small plates” concept at this authentic Spanish restaurant, don’t expect to go home hungry. Tapas such as cod carpaccio and grilled cuttlefish with aioli are sure to satiate even the hungriest diner. $$$ (9/2011)

  35 NE 40th St
  305-400-4324
  andalusmiami.com
  

• Cevichery Restobar

  Newsflash: Miami’s hot in the summer. Like sauna in the middle of a rain forest hot. Do as the Peruvians do and dig into some refreshing ceviche— there's lots of it here. Wash it all down with the two-for-one sangria or a pisco sour. $$ (9/2011)

  448 Espanola Way, Miami Beach
  305-532-6620

 

Go Party View archives

• The Blue Piano Music Lounge and Wine Bar

  Locals boast about having this chic yet unpretentious haunt sans all that South Beach hassle. This dimly-lit joint in historic Buena Vista sure knows its jazz and blues, but the wine list was curated by a sommelier and there’s a world-class array of craft beers to boot. (9/2011)

  4600 NE Second Ave
  305-576-7919
  bluepianomia.com
  

• Kill Your Idol

  If a group of hipsters opened a college bar, it would look like this spot tucked off busy Washington Avenue. Funky décor—pinball machine, board games, Bruce Lee statue—compliment reasonable drink prices (by SoBe standards, of course). (9/2011)

  222 Espanola Way, Miami Beach
  305-672-1852

• Blue Piano

  This cozy lounge with a dreamy garden is all about jazz and blues. Settle in and enjoy tapas with wine or beer while taking in the nightly local talent. (9/2011)

  4600 NE Second Ave
  305-576-7919
  bluepianobar.com