Category: Featured Posts

Best rooftop bars in Miami, now is the time to explore them, enjoy the breeze, take in the city and beach vistas, relax with friends and savor a refreshing cocktail. From casual venues to elegant ones with  fine-dining options, the rooftop bars can be found in Coconut Grove, Little River. Brickell, Edgewater,  Downtown,  and of course, South Beach. The list includes the newest addition, Amazonico on Brickell. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual Happy Hour, lunch or dinner, we’ve put together a list that won't disappoint. I've put an asterisk next to those I've done a full review on.
Volunteer Miami, opportunities abound. We've come up with an expanded and updated list in eight categories of organizations that would welcome our help, whether it's a one off thing or an ongoing commitment. This includes children and families, housing, business, museums, environment, animals, literary and nature. Besides doing good, volunteering can also give us opportunities to make new friends and make our community a better place to live.  Here are  local organizations for you to consider, what they're about, and ways you can help. It's an update of a previous post with new additions,  some of which you readers recommended when this was first published (thank you!). And now there's one which I'm volunteering for.
Have a special celebration coming up, maybe your birthday, an anniversary, engagement party and want to be wowed in the décor, food and presentation and “glam” quotient? Here’s a list of restaurants that would be my top list of Miami restaurants for birthdays and other celebrations. Admittedly they’re pricey, but if a wow is what you want, it’s worth it. Go for lunch, dinner or many offer over the top brunches that are true feasts!  Some also offer special lunch deals with high quality and low prices. And I"ve also included a Fort Lauderdale option that's worth the drive.
If you're planning on going to Palm Beach for the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera show at the Norton Museum (until Feb.6) or just for a welcome change, here's my list of the best restaurants in Palm Beach with new additions from last time. Different price points as well. Note that in winter season restaurants can book up very early, so best to reserve two weeks in advance or think about going for lunch at the most coveted spots.  Here, too, is an updated list of new things to do and links to my posts on where to stay.