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14 TOP 5 Some of the cool ways to experi- ence the city, from day to night.
16 CALENDAR Where to go and what to do for the next two months.
18 INSIDER The inside scoop on the latest gadgets, South Beach Wine & Food Festival and date night.
24 #WHEREMIAMI This magic city is filled with gram-worthy neighborhoods.
26 WHAT'S NEW IN 2018! The new year ushers in a bevy of new restaurants to try, places to shop till you drop and fun venues to gather with friends and family. Adventures await!
32 GUÍA PARA EXPLORAR LA CIUDAD Attracciones, tiendas y restau- rantes especialmente seleccio- nados para hispanohablantes.
36 Shop 50 Sights
40 Food 55 Explore
44 Scene 58 Be Well
47 Art 60 Maps
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Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd DERMATOLOGIST/CREATOR, SPECIFIC BEAUTY
Q: Tell us a bit about There’s a misconcep- Q: What do you love about Specific Beauty? tion that people with living in Miami? A: Miami has such a dark complexions don’t A: Miami is a great city diverse population and need to apply sunscreen because there are so after hearing many of because they are less many things to do. The my patients with differ- likely to get burned, art community is great ent ethnic backgrounds which is completely false. here and I really enjoy and skin tones complain Sunscreen is essential. going to shows featur- that there wasn’t a skin ing local artists. There care line that addressed Q: When you travel, what’s are also so many great their needs, I created a the first thing that you do restaurants that combine range that was meant at your destination? good food with a fun for all women. The goal A: If I am going to be atmosphere. It is defi- of Specific Beauty is to “Miami is a there for a few days, nitely never boring. make women feel good great city because I often check out the not only on the outside there are so many local gyms to see what Q: What places are but on the inside as well. things to do ... a kind of classes they have. on your travel bucket list? I love to do Zumba and A: fun atmosphere. Bali or Bora Bora. Q: Share one beauty tip for fitness dance classes and I have always wanted visitors to Miami. It is definitely I’ll usually take a few to visit the islands A: The best beauty tip is never boring.” if possible when I’m in the Indian and always wear sunscreen. traveling. Pacific Oceans. COURTESY DR. HEATHER WOOLERY-LLOYD HEATHER DR. COURTESY
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Art Deco Weekend Jan. 12-14 Everything art deco is on display in nearly 85 events throughout Miami Beach that celebrate this iconic style of architecture. artdecoweekend.com
ArtPalm Beach Jan. 17-21 One of the most popular art fairs with critics and art
Y COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL ARTS GROVE COCONUT Y lovers presents the works of contemporary and emerg- ing artists as well as fi lm screenings, lectures and tours. nextlevelfairs.com /artpalmbeach
February 16-17 Miami Beer Fest Jan. 20 L.A. Dance Project Sample dozens of craft beers from the best local Bursting onto the dance scene in 2012, the internationally acclaimed dance com- and international breweries. Held on the fi eld of the pany, L.A. Dance Project (LADP), has been turning heads with its fresh, contem- Marlins Ballpark. porary vision of dance and stylistically diverse repertory. Among the evening’s new miamibeerfestival.com choreography is a performance by Benjamin Millepied, founding artistic director of LADP and former choreographer for the Paris Opera Ballet, performing a powerful triple bill including a ballet. 8 pm. Tickets: $35-$90. Adrienne Arsht Miami International Map Fair Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Feb. 2-4 Miami, arshtcenter.org Rare maps, antiquities and modern treasures are avail- February 17-19 February 23-25 able for purchase from the fi nest dealers. January/February at a Glance Coconut Grove Concours d'Elegance historymiami.org Arts Festival A stellar collection of automobiles and January 14 January 27 motorcycles highlights this charity Night Fever: The Music of the Bee Gees Nearly one mile of art showcasing photogra- extravaganza. Hollywood celebs Tim Allen Life in Color Pegasus World Cup Feb. 10 phy, sculpture, paintings and more take over and Jay Leno are expected to attend. Boca Travel back in time with this Known for pairing some of the biggest names in The leader of North Ameri- the streets of McFarlane Road, S. Bayshore Raton Resort & Club, 501 East Camino Real, trio’s music, which shaped a dance music, including Diplo, Calvin Harris, Skrillex can Thoroughbred horse Drive and Pan American Drive. cgaf.com bocaratonconcours.com generation and still remains and Kaskade, with thousands of gallons of paint, Life racing is in the spotlight popular today. aventuracenter.org in Color’s decade-spanning party will bring party- with a new record-setting ready fans to Wynwood’s Arts District with their $16 million purse. The notoriously high-energy lineup and production. The event attracts the best Andrea Boccelli electrifying fest has played host to up-and-coming art- horses and their owners Feb. 11 ists like Illenium, Carnage, The Chainsmokers, Jauz from around the world to Swoon to the songs of the Italian crooner, with special and Louis the Child throughout the years before they South Florida’s Gulfstream guest Kristin Chenoweth, reached international stardom. Mana Wynwood, 318 Park. 901 S. Federal Hwy., just in time for Valentine’s
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TECH CHARGE UP Cool gadgets to have on your radar
IN THE LAND OF TECH and mobile, battery-guzzling iOS updates can make life frustrating. Ensuring your cell phone Snapchat Spectacles Bayside Marketplace battery is charged up is essential to staying connected. Make posting to Snapchat stories easier Enter a Miami-based start-up, Chargello, on a worldwide with sunglasses with a built-in camera found at a Snapbot near you. mission to solve the world’s phone-charging problems by creating a global network of chargers located anywhere and everywhere. Founded in 2015 by Harvard Business grad Freddy Sidl, Chargello off ers portable charging stations with batteries that can charge devices 3x faster than an electrical outlet. Download their app to discover locations near you, including at the Miami International Native Union Marble Dock+Lightning Airport, W Hotels nationwide, Casa Tua and 4,500 venues Nordstrom worldwide and counting. chargello.com Crafted of white marble, this dock will complement any home décor while charging your iPhone and iPad.
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LET’S EAT! And more to know about SOBEWFF
Education Expand your knowledge at wine seminars (Taste the Champagne of Victors) or cooking master classes (Salty Donut Master Class) and demonstrations.
Signature Events Fan-favorite soirées in Miami Beach con- tinue with the beloved Heineken Light Burger Bash, the Goya Foods’ FOOD Grand Tasting Village and the Bacardí SIP + SAVOR Beach Party. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is back
NAVIGATING THE FOOD NETWORK & COOKING CHANNEL’S annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival (Feb. 21-25) can be an overwhelming endeavor. This year, the fi ve-day fest includes more than 90 events with approximately 400 participating chefs. Besides bringing food-lovers face-to-face with their Head North favorite celeb chefs, the extravaganza showcases the best of all cuisines, Head north for Alabama-style barbecue wines and spirits, for connoisseurs and novices. Indulge in late-night desserts from top pitmaster and dancing at Sweet Moves with father-daughter-duo Bobby and Sophie Chris Lilly or Asian street food with Bizarre Flay ($95). Party like a rock star at a variety of after-dark parties such as Food’s Andrew Zimmern in CRAVE Greater Fort Tacos After Dark ($150) hosted by chef Rick Bayless poolside, Midnight Lauderdale. Munchies ($95) with esteemed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and chef/ For more great food rapper Action Bronson, or bust a move with some serious tracks by Walshy in Miami, visit
Fire & Friends at the Bacardí Rum & Bass beach party ($100). sobewff .org wheretraveler.com (3) FESTIVAL FOOD & WINE BEACH SOUTH COURTESY IMAGES; CABALLERO/GETTY ©GUSTAVO LEFT: TOP FROM CLOCKWISE,
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