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Great Dining Options in Miami Beach

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Are you looking for some takeout or delivery in Miami Beach beyond what’s available on Ocean Drive? Several places offer plenty of distinct dining options, and today we’re highlighting a few of them.

The Italian-skewed restaurant Macchialina is a family-owned option located on Alton Road renowned for its stellar pasta. You may wish to kick things off with the creamy polenta and end the delectable meal with an always reliable tiramisu. Besides takeout and delivery, the restaurant also boasts an outdoor patio dining option called “Il Giardino”.

The curiously 100 x 35 Cocina con Raices earns its name from the size of the island of Puerto Rico in miles. This recent debut in the barrier island on West Avenue has appropriately Puerto Rican food options like pork chops, mofongo, alcapurrias, as well as a variety of cocktails inspired by the Caribbean. Much like Macchialina, customers also have the option of dining outdoors.

Here’s a name that will sound familiar to locals: Smith & Wollensky. Indeed, the perennial steakhouse favorite on Washington Avenue in the “SoFi” area offers steaks on the go or you’re welcome to enjoy the meal outside while watching the sunset.

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

Save While Enjoying Miami Beach

As the sultry summer continues, many hotels and restaurants in Miami Beach are aiming to lure locals and visitors to kick back a few days basking in the barrier island and its delights. If it is a holiday or a visit, several places have enticing offers for those wanting to enjoy a little rest and relaxation.

One of the most popular and acclaimed hotels in Miami Beach, the Fontainebleau has day passes good for a pair of people. The passes provide access to treatments at its luxurious Lapis spa, a delicious lunch to where guests can dine at La Côte, access to the pool, and beach chairs. The price is a simple $389.

COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach also provides beach and pool service. Its pass (also good for the day) includes complimentary champagne in addition to a percent discount on drinks and food. The day pass is eligible for up to four people as compared to Fontainebleau.

You’re a local? If you are, Dream South Beach will cut its prices by 25 percent while also tossing in a lenient cancellation, a free room upgrade, and guests can even check out late. When it’s time for a meal, the Naked Taco restaurant provides Mexican fare.

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Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

Miami Spice in Miami Beach

In the past, Miami Spice has consisted of a series of restaurants offering three-course lunch dinner menus for $25 and $39, respectively. However, with indoor dining not being an option in many places, the celebration of the longtime event is a little different this year as most places are offering takeout only options.

Azabu Miami Beach on Ocean Drive is one example. It’s kicking things up a notch by offering a four-course menu with options like braised black cod, wagyu gyoza, and more. Customers can have their meals delivered via GrubHub, UberEats, or Postmates.

To the northwest in Alton Road, Tanuki is celebrating Miami Spice with Bento Box selections like grilled salmon, sashimi, Miso soup, and more. Customers can order through the restaurant website to receive free delivery while entering the promo code FIRST will shave ten percent off of their first order.

Just a few blocks north of Tanuki is the Asian-themed Drunken Dragon, also participating in Miami Spice. Its special menu is available for dinner dining from Sunday to Thursday and it includes crispy bok choy, miso salmon, and desserts like the Amsterdam, a brownie with vanilla ice cream, and hot chocolate foam.

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

South Beach’s Major Makeover

If the mayor of Miami Beach has his way, the South Beach area is poised for a potential makeover. Among the plans, the mayor wishes to transform the district into an “Art Deco Cultural District” where the sale of alcohol will cease at midnight in the majority of places to hopefully spur the reduction of crime and debauchery.

The mayor states that South Beach has turned into a “victim of its success” and has evolved into something of a Bourbon Street by the beach. For those unaware, Bourbon Street is the historic thoroughfare located in New Orleans’ French Quarter well-known for its several bars. While the mayor’s plan will cut off midnight alcohol sales, some businesses can apply for conditional approval to extend the time provided they meet other conditions. Currently, the city has an 8 pm curfew in place in certain areas.

As part of this South Beach renaissance of sorts, standalone bars and drinking establishments will not be permitted in the Art Deco Cultural District unless they are part of a hotel. Rooftops will be relegated to restaurants regarding their commercial use. Interestingly, there are also plans to permanently pedestrianize popular Ocean Drive.

To read more, visit https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/07/22/miami-beach-mayor-plans-for-a-reimagined-south-beach-with-more-culture-less-trouble/.

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

Uber Expands Its Services

If you’re a fan of delivery or takeout, chances are you’re quite familiar with the Uber Eats app and service. The service makes it easy to have food delivered from a variety of local restaurants and has become especially useful during the pandemic as businesses are forced to close to indoor dining.

Uber is now looking to build upon its food delivery foundation and will soon debut the evolution of its delivery service: Uber Grocery. As the company moves toward introducing the service in the United States, Miami is one of the first two cities that will see the service rollout. The news comes after Uber paid billions of dollars to acquire the food delivery service Postmates.

Similarly to Uber Eats, Uber Grocery will allow customers to track the movements of their order as well as request no contact delivery if they choose. Customers that currently pay for Eats Pass or Uber Pass can also look forward to receiving free delivery provided their order is more than $30. Uber has yet to release further details on delivery fees or what products may be available.

Are you excited to see Uber expand its delivery footing into grocery delivery?

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

Posh Miami Beach Hotel Offers Beachside Resort Package

Receiving a pass to a resort isn’t necessarily something new, but they often have a considerable cost or they don’t stick around for too long before they sell out. On top of that, the resort may not be somewhere you’d like to visit.

This summer, however, the unwritten rules of resort passes are changing. If you know anything about Miami Beach, you may be familiar with the Setai, a hotel that has welcomed some notable names from pop star Britney Spears to former first daughter Malia Obama. The hotel is offering a $95 beach package that includes a comfy lounge chair plus an umbrella you can relax under while sunbathing right behind the popular property.

Besides the lounge chair and umbrella, the package also includes $50 you can use toward drinks and food. Lounge by the ocean while sipping a margarita by the shore or dine on sandwiches, pizza, and salads delivered right to your lounge chair. There is also a $149 spa treatment package you can purchase that also includes a food credit.

If you’re interested, the Setai pass can be purchased through the hotel website or by calling the hotel.

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

Celebrate World Ice Cream Day

World Ice Cream Day is this Sunday. If you’ve spent even a few minutes outdoors, you’ve likely noticed that the summer temperatures practically beg for some cool desserts to stave off the heat. With that in mind, let’s look at a few places where you may be able to snag a scoop or two.

We’ll begin right here in Miami Beach with The Frieze Ice Cream Factory on Michigan Avenue. This longtime South Beach local favorite serves everything from cookies and cream to cappuccino chips, ice cream sandwiches, and more. Unlike many other spots, you can choose to purchase by the scoop or by the pint.

Just east in Miami is Lulu’s Nitrogen Ice Cream on Biscayne Boulevard. If you have any familiarity with nitrogen ice cream, the ice cream is made from scratch on the spot depending on the flavors and mix-ins you wish to incorporate.

A couple of blocks to the northwest on Miami Avenue is Mr. Kream Ice Cream Shop. A broad variety of ice cream combinations are available amusingly named after famous rappers and you’ll also find uncommon options on their menu like mimosa popsicles and beer floats.

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

Easily Invest in Miami Beach Real Estate with Monroe Funding Corporation

Few would disagree Florida is amongst the cities where a smorgasbord of worthwhile properties abound for those seeking a beefy return on investment. While the majority of fearless investors may decide a bank is a surefire way to go to procure funding, the approval process includes many hurdles, and substantial bureaucracy is involved before the bank will provide funds. Since the approval process may extend for several weeks, a lucrative property may arise but, due to having to wait for the bank, that property may go to someone else that can offer the money upfront.

As a hard money loans Miami company, Monroe Funding Corporation is all about simplifying and expediting the financing process. Its status as a direct mortgage lender for numerous areas across Florida, the company has developed and fine-tuned its knowledge in helping buyers and investors reach their goals quickly and professionally. The terms and conditions provide considerable flexibility to meet long-term or short-term targets and approval can be expected in mere minutes versus having to wait weeks, with no credit check required.

Should you wish to explore funding opportunities with Monroe Funding Corporation, please visit https:/monroefundingcorp.com. You can also find out more about the simple, straightforward method of hard money lending by watching this informative YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfHH1hMTW9w.

This post is by Blackstone International Realty, LLC, providing buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. For more information on the company, please call 305-588-2451.

Beaches Reopen and Restaurant Businesses Semi-Close

By now you’re probably familiar with the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s decision to place restrictions on indoor dining and various indoor venues. In case you haven’t heard, restaurants will be returning to the way they were before, meaning customers cannot dine within the restaurant. While they will be allowed to remain open, food orders will be limited only to takeout and delivery. Outdoor dining, however, will still be available.

In the mayor’s original order, fitness centers and gyms would also be required to close, but that order has since been changed. Instead, anyone visiting these places must wear a mask or they are required to maintain at least ten feet of distance from others if strenuous exercise is being performed without the use of a mask. This strenuous exercise needs to be done outside.

For those wishing to head to the sands of Miami Beach, beaches across Miami-Dade County are now open once again after being temporarily shut down due to the 4th of July weekend. The beaches are expected to remain open for the time being but the mayor has stated that they will be shut down if people fail to practice social distancing.

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.

Miami Beach Hotels See Significant Demand

Are you planning on spending Independence Day weekend in Miami Beach? Should your plans include a hotel, you may be out of luck. According to hotel officials, hotels are seeing a considerable uptick and demand has grown as people seek to travel and celebrate with family.

With the rise in hotel demand, hoteliers are also very well aware of the pandemic and the need for social distancing. Along with ongoing disinfecting, items as seemingly mundane as pens are now packed in shrink-wrap to protect guests and help prevent the spread.

If you can’t find a hotel in Miami Beach, perhaps a future home at the Continuum will provide a similar experience. Consisting of a north and south tower, both of the Continuum buildings are in the southernmost point of Miami Beach, also known as South of Fifth or “SoFi”. The condos are within walking distance to the beach and many notable hotspots. Joe’s Stone Crab is a classic sight or you can always explore beyond and visit other places like Lincoln Road.

Are you planning on visiting the barrier island of Miami Beach next month? If so, where are you planning to stay?

Blackstone International Realty, LLC provides buyers, sellers, and renters with the access to exceptional properties – both on and off the market – in the Miami Beach luxury real estate market, and throughout South Florida. Each agent is thoroughly trained to provide clients with exceptional service, competency, and professionalism. For more information on the company or Continuum in South Beach call 305-588-2451.