BlueHeron's Miami Information: 2009

Monday, June 8, 2009

Way Cool Websites To Whom Attention Must Be Paid

These websites are invaluable:

http://www.lastminutetravel.com (I once got the Hotel Victor, which is swank as hell, for $183
per night in peak season when the rack rate was $695)

http://www.burgerbeast.com/

http://www.miamibeach411.com/

http://www.southbeach-usa.com/

http://www.greatermiami.com/

http://www.brazilchamber.org/

http://www.latinchamberbroward.com/

http://www.camacol.org/

http://www.coralgableschamber.org/

http://www.doralchamberofcommerce.org/

http://www.nmbchamber.com/

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/

http://www.freemiamievents.com/

http://www.coconutgrove.com/

http://www.coconutgrovechamber.com/

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Miami Area Restaurants:

Michey's (she's one of the best chefs in the USA)http://michysmiami.com/
Ortanique (OMG good food!) http://www.cindyhutsoncuisine.com/
The Forge (Miami institution built by the mafia in the 1920s complete with Tiffany stained glass ceilings) http://www.theforge.com/ Just re-opened and have not been yet.
Tantra (what can I say they play soft porn from the 1970s on big screen TVs in the dining room)http://www.tantra-restaurant.com
Prime 112 (Steak!) http://www.prime112.com/
Monteys (One in South Beach and one in Coconut Grove) http://www.montyssouthbeach.com/
Davids II (favorite Cuban) http://www.davidscafe.com/
Tap Tap (favorite Haitian) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tap-Tap/66757784266
NoBu (where else can you eat the best sushi and sit beside Jay-Z and Beyonce?) http://www.noburestaurants.com
Nikki Beach (the experience is fun with great sushi) http://www.nikkibeach.com/miami/
Jimbos (smoked fish and no tourists know about this place) http://www.jimbosplace.com/
Michaels Genuine (organic local) http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/
La Palme D'or (so many wines by the glass) http://www.biltmorehotel.com/dining/palme.php
River Oyster Bar (best oysters) http://www.therivermiami.com/
Barton G (fun and touristy) http://bartong.com/restaurant/
Jerry’s Deli http://www.guysbar.com/cgi-bin/jerryfd/showpage.plx?chain=6:1&catid=13
Quattro http://www.quattromiami.com/
Las Culebrinas http://www.culebrinas.com/
Casa Tua http://www.casatualifestyle.com/
Pascals http://www.pascalmiami.com/
Chef Allen http://www.chefallens.com/
Azul http://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/dining/azul/
Cacao http://www.cacaorestaurant.com/
Capitol Grille http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/
Van Dyke http://www.thevandykecafe.com/ (Lincoln Road Mall outdoor people watching)
News Cafe http://www.newscafe.com/ (Ocean Drive outdoor people watching)
Larios On The Beach http://www.bongoscubancafe.com/
Big Pink http://www.bigpinkrestaurant.com/
Front Porchhttp:www.frontporchcafe.com at The Penguin Hotel
River Oyster Bar http://www.therivermiami.com/
Sushi Samba http://www.sushisamba.com/
Pizza Rustica http://www.pizza-rustica.com/
Scotty's Landing http://www.sailmiami.com/scottys.htm#BY CAR
Big Fish http://www.thebigfishmiami.com/flash/news.html
Red Fish Grill http://www.redfishgrill.net/
Joes Seafood (NOT Joes Stone Crab) http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/12/153213/restaurant/Little-Havana/Joes-Seafood-Miami
Palacio de los Jugos http://www.miamiherald.com/METRO/story/1254033.html
Puerto Sagua http://www.frommers.com/destinations/miami/D41379.html
Scarpetta http://www.fontainebleau.com/gcm/nar/en-us/miamibeach/savor/restaurant/scarpetta.htm
Nena Restaurant http://www.yelp.com/biz/nena-restaurant-miami
Smith & Wollensky http://www.smithandwollensky.com/locations/miami_beach_steakhouse.htm
Nexxt Café http://nexxtcafe.com/
Balans http://www.balans.co.uk/site/
Yard Bird http://runchickenrun.com/

Friday, June 5, 2009

Fixed Rate Cab Fare From MIA:

Bal Harbor - $43
Coconut Grove – $21.70
Coral Gables - $19
Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades - $76.90
Downtown Miami - $21.70
Key Biscayne - $41
Port of Miami - $24
South Beach - $32
Sunny Isles - $52

Miami Hotels

South Beach

http://www.visitsouthbeachonline.com/
http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/

Tons of Shopping:

Aventura Mall http://www.aventuramall.com/
Dolfin Mall http://www.shopdolphinmall.com/
Miracle Mile http://www.shopcoralgables.com/
Shops at Ball Harbour http://www.balharbourshops.com/
Dadeland Mall http://www.dadeland-mall-fl.com/
Sawgrass Mills http://www.sawgrassmillsmall.com/
Mary Brickell Village http://www.marybrickellvillage.com/
Merrick Park http://www.villageofmerrickpark.com/html/index7.asp
CocoWalk http://www.galleryatcocowalk.com/
Bayside Marketplace http://www.google.com/www.baysidemarketplace.com/
Shops at Sunset Place http://www.simon.com/mall/mall_info.aspx?ID=143
Mayfair In The Grove http://www.mayfairinthegrove.net/
The Village at Gulfstream Park http://www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com/?si=1

Get out on the water with a boat tour or rent a boat.
http://www.miamitours.us/tours/tourType.cfm?ttid2=1449

There is just so much to do in Miami and I've barely scratched the surface. I haven't listed a single museum, professional sports game (basketball; Miami Heat, baseball, Florida Marlins, football; Miami Dolfins), tons of restaurants, lots of tours, attractions, nightlife all over Miami and Miami Beach, the kazillion parks, the historical buildings, yadda, yadda.

Go to to the Miami CVB site and order a FREE guidebook:
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/Index.asp

Things to do in Miami and the surrounding areas:

Let's start with a tour of Key Biscayne and Bill Baggs State Park. Some of the best beaches in the Miami area. You can see the lighthouse and the remaining houses of Stiltsville from the tip of the park. Bring your beach chairs and cooler and spend the day there. Stop at The Rusty Pelican on your way in for lunch or on your way out for dinner. Go out to Virginia Key to the Maimi Sea Aquarium.

http://www.keybiscaynechamber.org/
http://www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida/
http://www.stiltsville.org/
http://miami.therustypelican.com/
http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/

Tour Coral Gables and go to the Venetian Pool, Coconut Grove and by all means take a tour of Vizcaya. Check out Little Havana and the Design District.

http://www.coralgables.com/
http://www.coconutgrove.com/
http://www.galleryatcocowalk.com/
http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/
http://www.venetianpool.com/
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visit...tle_havana.asp
http://www.miamidesigndistrict.net/

For other activities, Take a tour with Dr. George with The Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Check out MiamiArt Museum, go to Parrot Jungle or Miami Metro Zoo.

http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/
http://www.hmsf.org/programs-adult.htm
http://www.hmsf.org/
http://www.parrotjungle.com/

Go to SouthBeach. Check out Lincoln Road Mall. Watch the ships come and go through the Government Cut at SouthPointPark. Pretend you are rich and famous and have a mojito at The Delano Pool Bar. Crash the Sunday Pool Party (Soiree Sunday) at The Raleigh Hotel. See the fabulous jellyfish tank at The Hotel Victor. Go shopping at Lincoln Road Mall or shop on Espanolia Way. Take an Art Deco Walking Tour. Go topless on the beach. Eat Cuban food at Lario's, Puerto Sagua, or Davids. Have a decandent fabulously fun meal at Tantra. Party until the sun comes up at Mansion and don't feel guilty about it.

http://criticalmiami.com/2006/09/15/SouthPointePark (REALLY close picture of cruise ship sailing it)
http://www.miamibeach411.com/Sports/south_point.html
http://www.lincolnroad.org/
http://www.lincolnroadmiamibeach.com/
http://www.miamibeach411.com/Sports/south_point.html
http://www.delano-hotel.com/
http://www.delanohotel.com/delano_hotel_pool.asp
http://www.raleighhotel.com/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/miami/H42201.html
http://hotelvictorsouthbeach.com/
http://www.southbeach-usa.com/scene/...panola-way.htm
http://www.mdpl.org/ (Art Deco Walking Tours)http://www.10best.com/Miami,FL/Resta..._FL_BID_45047/
http://www.miamibeach411.com/Restaur...avidscafe.html
http://www.tantrarestaurant.com/

Forgot to ad the link for Mansionhttp://www.cooljunkie.com/miami/mans...iami_8417.html

Take a ride to the Deering Estate at Cutler:

http://www.deeringestate.com/index.aspx

Fun Non Touristy Local Places To Have A Beer:

Club Deuce http://www.myspace.com/deucebar or http://deucers.com/main/
Jimbos Virginia Key http://www.jimbosplace.com/
Tobacco Road http://www.tobacco-road.com/

Good Food:

Versailles Cuban (Little Havana) http://3guysfrommiami.com/versailles.html
Davids Or Puerto Saga: http://www.southbeach-usa.com/news/dining/2008/02/12/miami-beach-best-cuban-dining/
Tap Tap (Haitian) http://www.taptaprestaurant.com/ or http://www.nbcmiami.com/around_town/the_scene/Mojito_Madness_at_Tap_Tap.html

Miami Information

Things to do in Miami and the surrounding areas.Let's start with a tour of Key Biscayne and Bill Baggs State Park. Some of the best beaches in the Miami area. You can see the lighthouse and the remaining houses of Stiltsville from the tip of the park. Bring your beach chairs and cooler and spend the day there. Stop at The Rusty Pelican on your way in for lunch or on your way out for dinner. Go out to Virginia Key to the Maimi Sea Aquarium.

http://www.keybiscaynechamber.org/
http://www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida/
http://www.stiltsville.org/
http://miami.therustypelican.com/
http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/

Tour Coral Gables and go to the Venetian Pool, Coconut Grove and by all means take a tour of Vizcaya. Check out Little Havana and the Design District.

http://www.coralgables.com/
http://www.coconutgrove.com/
http://www.galleryatcocowalk.com/
http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/
http://www.venetianpool.com/
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/little_havana.asp
http://www.miamidesigndistrict.net/

For other activities, Take a tour with Dr. George with The Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Check out MiamiArt Museum, go to Parrot Jungle or Miami Metro Zoo.

http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/
http://www.hmsf.org/programsadult.htm
http://www.hmsf.org/
http://www.parrotjungle.com/

Go to SouthBeach. Check out Lincoln Road Mall. Watch the ships come and go through the Government Cut at SouthPointPark. Pretend you are rich and famous and have a mojito at The Delano Pool Bar. Crash the Sunday Pool Party (Soiree Sunday) at The Raleigh Hotel. See the fabulous jellyfish tank at The Hotel Victor. Go shopping at Lincoln Road Mall or shop on Espanolia Way. Take an Art Deco Walking Tour. Go topless on the beach. Eat Cuban food at Lario's, Puerto Sagua, or Davids. Have a decandent fabulously fun meal at Tantra. Party until the sun comes up at Mansion and don't feel guilty about it

.http://criticalmiami.com/2006/09/15/SouthPointePark (REALLY close picture of cruise ship sailing it)
http://www.miamibeach411.com/Sports/south_point.html
http://www.lincolnroad.org/
http://www.lincolnroadmiamibeach.com/
http://www.miamibeach411.com/Sports/south_point.html
http://www.delano-hotel.com/
http://www.delano-hotel.com/delano_hotel_pool.asp
http://www.raleighhotel.com/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/miami/H42201.html
http://hotelvictorsouthbeach.com/
http://www.southbeach-usa.com/scene/scene1/espanola-way/espanola-way.htm
http://www.mdpl.org/ (Art Deco Walking Tours)http://www.10best.com/Miami,FL/Restaurants/Cuban/Larios_on_the_Beach_Miami_Beach_FL_BID_45047/
http://www.miamibeach411.com/Restaurants/davidscafe.html
http://www.tantrarestaurant.com/ Mansionhttp://www.cooljunkie.com/miami/mansion_venue_mansion_miami_8417.html

Monday, June 8, 2009

Way Cool Websites To Whom Attention Must Be Paid

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