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Update March ’26: Furniture Donations in Miami with Pickup, Clothing Too

Here's our current update along with new additions on  furniture donations in Miami as well as clothing with pickup. New additions are where to donate your extra office or school supplies and garden related equipment, both for good causes. Find our  list of 10 places that would welcome your clothing and furniture donations in Miami along with many other items that are listed below. Note as indicated, that in many cases furniture needs to be vetted in advance before it is accepted.  Many do pickups and for free. Be sure to call before you go to double check opening, times, and what they're looking for.  And if you want to donate your time and expertise, check out the link at the end for volunteering opportunities.
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New Additions! Miami Restaurants with Shows

Now in time for the heart of "the season" in Miami, here are exciting new additions to Miami restaurants with shows as well as updates to ones you've read about before. Find everything from cabaret and supper club, to aerialists, Bollywood,  drag and burlesque, Latin choices,  you won't go wrong. Here's our updated version.
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19 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Miami

Doesn't it seem that food often tastes better with a gorgeous view? And this is the perfect time of year to sit outdoors and take it all in. Plus, restaurants with a water view are a top pick to take out of town guests. Here are our 19 favorite waterfront restaurants in Miami, from the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, to the ocean.
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Best Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

From seafood and steak to Eastern Med and fusion cuisines, here are my picks for the best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, well worth the trip. Plus, this month and next is Dine Fort Lauderdale and all of these are participating with special offers. For details, click here.
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Coffee Lovers, Rejoice! Your Guide to the Best Miami Coffee Shops

Best Miami coffee shops, places to grab a top coffee and choose from an enticing selection of baked goods, breads, and in some cases, breakfast menu items. The picks are from all around town
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New Additions! My Favorite Palm Beach Shops

When I go to Palm Beach it’s as if I hit my “shop button” and off I go. Part of the reason is that “the island” is tranquil, gentle in a way (no crazy drivers), picture perfect and everything is so easy. Any anxiety I have just seems to fade away. And then, one can find wonderful independently owned fashion and accessory boutiques with high quality and, though not inexpensive, much less than the international luxury brands and other local high end boutiques. In fact, my favorite new PB story: Mr W was admiring a blue linen blazer. We went in the store and asked the price. The salesman said 75 or 95. That meant $7500 or $9500!  So what are my favorite palm beach shops? Here’s a guide to my “go to” list of the best Palm Beach shops. And at the end look for a link to my updated list of the best Palm Beach restaurants. 
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Updated Nov. ’25: Miami Restaurants for Birthdays

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.
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New Additions: 26 Brunches in Miami to Get Excited About

Been wondering where to go for brunch in Miami? Here are my top 26 updated picks all around town, with the scoop about what's special -- the kind of cuisine, view, "glam" quotient, the deal, you name it.
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Updated April ’26: Best Palm Beach Restaurants

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.
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Updated: Best Miami Fresh Fish Markets

With staying at home and many of us cooking a lot and doing one's fair share of drinking wine, it's hard not to put on weight. So lately I've been eating a lot of fresh fish, and on the lookout for delicious, easy recipes with few ingredients. You would think it's easy to buy a great piece of fresh fish here, and that there's a good variety. Yes, there are a lot of fish markets, but not many really good ones. Here are my picks of the best Miami fresh fish markets, how to choose the freshest fish, and a great new recipe I've made a few times already.
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