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Author: Josie Gulliksen

Even though it has its roots in New York City thanks to the Cubans and Puerto Ricans living here, salsa in Miami is serious business for everyone.  While New York salsa breaks on the 2nd beat, Miami salsa breaks on the first beat.  Whatever beat you break to, here’s a look at the best spots in Miami to learn salsa,  where to go once you’ve perfected the hip movements, or just to enjoy the music that beats to Miami’s heart.
Craving a luscious dessert and don't feel like getting in a car to get it? Having a dinner party and need a dessert with a flourish?  You can get some of Miami's finest delivered. Here are 12 Best Desserts in Miami with delivery as well as takeout/pickup. I've enjoyed selections from all of them.
Now is the ideal time to spruce up the yard or do a garden on your balcony since after all, you're spending a lot of time there. And  here are all your resources to do it --from nurseries and free zoom gardening classes, to expert tips, a Seed-a-Thon, a top online source for handsome pots and accessories, and even free wildflower seeds. Nurseries and garden stores in Miami-Dade and Broward counties listed are open and following social distancing rules as well as requiring masks while shopping.
Add tasty, low cal excitement to your in home eating with local produce from Miami's Farmer's markets, now offering delivery and pickup. Vegetables in particular are at the peak of freshness and you can find items that aren't often available in other markets. Sunday Mr. W and I went to the Redlands Community Market, ordered on the spot, and nabbed meaty, large oyster mushrooms; the freshest bell peppers we've eaten in awhile; crisp baby bok choy; to die for baby eggplants, and other goodies. We never had to get out of the car. They put everything in the trunk . Plus, it makes for an outing (and only took us 30 minutes of driving from Brickell Avenue). Here's a list of seven markets.
Many restaurants around town are responding to the dine-in restrictions by offering takeout and delivery, either through services like Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Postmates and others, or by using their own employees. Here's a list of Karen's favorites that are offering Miami restaurant delivery and takeout (she has been to all of them except Boia De which is on her "To Go" list) along with important information to know before you order.
We’ve cast a web around for events, parties and happenings for Halloween Miami and rounded up our curated collection for all -- from couples and singles to families. Here is Part 1 in a two part series.
Next time you’re in the mood for a cocktail, instead of sitting indoors, why not re-think the venue and head up to the roof instead. Enjoy fresh breezes and Miami's ever emerging skyline. Rooftop bars in Miami have become quite popular, and new ones well worth a visit have popped up around town, some with live entertainment. Take a look at the list below for our five new picks. And if you're looking for a restaurant with a killer view, check out an earlier post below.
Places to visit, where to eat, where to stay, entertainment, and the annual not to be missed event:  here's your guide for a day exploring Overtown, one of Miami's most historic areas. There’s no better neighborhood to find authentic soul food or experience an amateur night showcase that’s modeled after the historic Apollo Theater’s long-running one in New York City. And rivaling Wynwood’s famous street murals are those of the late artist Purvis Young, born in Overtown. The building façades and architecture harken back to the early 1900s when black performers played, ate and stayed here. A new B & B, too, a bargain at rates starting at $100 a night.
Whether you're a couple, single, or a group of friends wanting to celebrate Valentine's Day, you'll find choice picks of things to do, special menus, an oh-so-sweet gift idea, and even over the top overnight getaways. Check out our 11 best bets for 2019.
This is the season for dancing in Miami, especially with friends in town for the holidays. We have our picks of the top ten places to go. There are choices for everyone -- from a mellow lounge setting and partytime with a DJ to shows, and of course the Magic City's own salsa.