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NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE YOUR CONFIDANTE: A TRUSTED INSIDER’S GUIDE TO

4041 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140 - TEL 305 424 1234 - THECONFIDANTEHOTEL.COM /THECONFIDANTEHOTEL @THECONFIDANTE LITTLE

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Ball & Chain Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 1442 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 This iconic nightclub from the 1930s-1950s reemerges as Energetic Cuban eatery famous for their authentic Miami’s top live-music venue with Cuban-style food and mojito menu offers traditional dishes, cocktails and live drinks and lively Latin music from local musicians musical performances amid retro-themed décor Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center El Pub 1465 SW 8th St #106, Miami, FL 33135 1548 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 The story of is told via rotating art and live musical performances. The museum boasts the largest Cuban Art Down-home Cuban kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and Collection from 1800 to 1956, a collection of cigars and a dinner in diner-like digs with outdoor seats. The menu bar specializing in rum with over 450 different brands. reflects traditional Latin joints in the area—think rice dishes, a variety of stews and lots of pork. Little Havana Cigar Factory 1501 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 Azucar Ice Cream Company This is a great place to buy a cigar and also to smoke one. 1503 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 This sophisticated tobacco retailer provides premium cigars Creates artisanal gourmet ice creams and sorbets in and accessories, plus a comfy smoking lounge. Not to Cuban and tropical flavors in the heart of Miami’s Little mention, cigars are rolled in-house by a Cuban expert! Havana neighborhood on Calle Ocho TIP - Azucar Ice Cream is carried hotel-wide at The Tower Theater Confidante, grab some here if you can’t make it to Little 1508 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 Havana! This renovated historic theater built in 1926 features multicultural films, live performances, and cultural and Exquisito Chocolate Factory educational programs 2606 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 Miami’s first “bean to bar” chocolate factory specializes EXPLORE CALLE OCHO in dark chocolate truffles, bars and confections made fresh daily – using only ethically sourced cocoa beans, roasts and grinds. Stop by for a taste or ask us how to Ask a Guest Services Host about a Calle Ocho guided walking tour! book a special chocolate-making class at the factory. Vibrant Cuban culture permeates every aspect of Little Havana — you’ll find it in the colorful murals, cigar rollers TIP - The Confidante is proud to launch the first-ever doing their craft and residents facing off in Domino Park (on custom chocolate made for a hotel – The Confidante the corner of Calle Ocho and SW 14th Ave) while discussing Truffle - created using our signature colors in a politics and drinking Cuban coffee Mango Piña Colada flavor. Purchase custom Exquisito Chocolates Truffle boxes and chocolate bars at our “Calle Ocho” is the center of Cuban life and culture in Little Cafecito Bar located in the lobby. Havana. As you walk up and down SW 8th Street (between SW 17th and SW 12th Ave), you’ll take in Cuban restaurants, Versailles popular ventanitas, Cuban bakeries and colorful street 3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 festivals. This Miami institution has been the unofficial town hall for El Exilio since 1971. The Calle Ocho icon serves more TIP - The sidewalk is marked with pink marble stars that than just cafecito – sit for pastries, Cuban sandwiches make up the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame. This Little Havana and more; or grab some croquetas from the “la version of the Hollywood attraction pays tribute to more than ventanita” to-go window. two dozen Cuban and Latin stars including the legendary salsa singer .