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The World’s Best Pizza Is Coming to Miami Beach

Just about everyone can appreciate a good slice of pizza. However, not all pizza is created equal and you’ve probably had a slice or two that you weren’t too fond of. Miami Beach has no shortage of pizza places that have received high ratings, but they may soon be overshadowed by the world’s best pizza.

In Naples, Italy, Gino Sorbillo is something of a celebrity. His pizza is often regarded as being the best in the country and apparently, it’s so good it was even blessed by none other than Pope Francis himself! Despite the tremendous praise, Sorbillo takes an uncomplicated approach to making his highly-regarded pies.

If you’re curious to see whether the lofty praise heaped on Gino Sorbillo is true, you’ll soon be able to try it for yourself when Sorbillo opens its doors right here in Miami Beach on Wednesday, October 30. The restaurant menu will have a variety of Neapolitan-style pizza in classic and seasonal varieties plus foods like pasta, calzones. And more. In keeping with the tradition of the other locations in Tokyo, New York, Naples, and Milan, the pizzas ranging from $16 to $28 will be limited to 300 per day on a first-come, first-serve basis. This limit does not apply to the rest of the menu.

Sorbillo will be located at 100 Collins Avenue.

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Where to Enjoy Stone Crab in Miami Beach

Today, the classic Miami Beach restaurant Joe’s Stone Crab on Washington Avenue is celebrating its 106th season, welcoming diners looking to try some of the best stone crabs in South Florida. Since it doesn’t accept reservations, you may run into difficulties in getting a table. In the meantime, you can try a couple of other places serving stone crab and great seafood.

Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina on Ocean Drive is found in the mansion that was once the home of late fashion designer Gianni Versace. The ambiance is upscale and you can dine on chilled stone crab claws.

Also on Washington Avenue is Lobster Bar Sea Grille. Starting tomorrow, it will start serving jumbo stone crab claws and even colossal ones when they are available. If you’d prefer to explore the Time Out Market food hall, Salt & Brine is a raw bar that is celebrating the stone crab season for the first time.

Stripsteak by Michael Mina on Collins Avenue is found in the popular Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Try some of the freshly caught stone crab claws caught daily available in jumbo, colossal, and even supercolossal sizes served with the restaurant’s signature dijonnaise.

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Get Ready for the 106th Season of Joe’s Stone Crab

One of the best times of the year in South Florida is the stone crab season and one of the best places to celebrate it is at Joe’s Stone Crab. This iconic Miami Beach mainstay will be opening its doors to celebrate its 106th season on October 15 at 5 pm sharp.

Joe’s Stone Crab is named after Joe Weiss and its history goes back to 1913. Born in Hungary and living in New York, Weiss arrived in Miami Beach with the hopes of finding some relief for his asthma. Joe and his wife originally opened a shack focused on seafood located on Collins Avenue. After an ichthyologist noticed the many stone crabs in the area, he brought them to the attention of Joe Weiss, asking whether they were suitable to eat.

Today, Joe’s Stone Crab is notable for attracting notable names including actors, politicians, and athletes. Despite its popularity and many years of operation, it remains a a family-owned and operated restaurant. A notable aspect of the restaurant is its stance on reservations, which it does not do. Hence, anyone who wants to dine there should arrive early or they may have to wait several hours before they can be seated.

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.

The Best Bar in Florida Calls Miami Beach Its Home

What places would you think of if someone were to ask you which bars in South Florida were the best? You may have some favorites in Miami Beach, but is there a specific one that you’re fond of? A single bar in Miami Beach was named as one of the world’s top 100 bars, and that honor was bestowed on Sweet Liberty, located on 20th Street.

Sweet Liberty managed to rank 67th place in the list of the world’s best bars. This yearly ranking is determined by several global experts in all things drink. In addition to the loft ranking, Sweet Liberty also earns the distinction of being the sole bar in all of Florida to be named on the list.

The Sweet Liberty drinks are creatively named and the ingredients suggest that its ranking is well-earned. You can try the cleverly named Basic Bitch featuring ingredients like St. Germain, Aylesbury Duck Vodka, lemon, and Prosecco strawberry. For something celebratory, consider the limited Dancing Queen. The pandan leaf stock, Absolut Elyx, offcuts oleo, fresh pineapple, and Ancho Verde drink comes served in a disco ball bowl, adding to its unique presentation.

Sweet Liberty is open from 4 pm to 5 am Monday through Saturday. On Sundays its hours are noon to 5 am.

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.

New Events for Next Year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival isn’t returning until February of next year yet plans are already underway to make the 2020 event bigger and better than ever. As the case has been in previous years, new events are in the works, all centered around great food and social experiences. Let’s explore a highlight or two.

You may know Samantha Schnur of The Naughty Ford. She will be hosting the Chef Mashup, a late-night event where a bunch of Miami’s finest chefs will bring their acclaimed dishes together for a night of fun and food celebration. The event is being held at Ace Props Miami and will kick off at 10 pm on February 20 and continue until midnight at Ace Props Miami.

The Wynwood- based Zak the Baker is welcoming Gospel & Falafel on Friday, February 21, a late-night event featuring plenty of saccharine treats. Min. Desmond Jackson & the Sovereign Ministries will perform the music while you try the delicious bites. Similar to Chef Mashup, the event kicks off at 10 pm and ends at midnight.

Few people say not to pizza. Michael Schwartz is bringing a late-night pizza party called Sliced: A Genuine Pizza Party to Jungle Plaza in Miami. Pizza in all types of shapes and sizes will be offered at this event while the rock band Hails unleashes its musical talent. Make sure to bring your appetite!

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Do Your Hair, Have a Drink at The Blind Barber

 

When is the last time you visited The Nautilus by Arlo Hotel in Miami Beach? If it’s been a while, the hotel is probably not going to look the way you remember it. The city’s instantly recognizable Art Deco property recently received a considerable facelift, and the results appear to be earning it lots of praise.

A major highlight of The Nautilus by Arlo Hotel’s makeover is the small, trendy cocktail lounge nestled in the lobby called The Blind Barber. The name originated in New York where the first Blind Barber opened its door in the city’s East Village nine years ago. The Blind Barber can also be found in Los Angeles and Chicago.

True to its name, The Blind Barber functions as a classic barbershop and salon during the day but then transforms into a stylish bar when night falls. You can visit during the day, get your hair done for a night on the town and then return in the evening through the back doors of the shops for drinks and a fun time. Drink options include handcrafted cocktails which you can sip as you enjoy bites like grilled cheese sandwiches and bop your head to the live music.

The Blind Barber’s décor includes the use of luxuriant green and pink velvet seats, tables in terrazzo, walls in copper, plus a sizable projection wall used for screening films or sports games. The hours are from 10 am to 7 pm while the cocktail lounge opens at 5 pm. Both are open daily.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.
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The Faena Festival Returns

Art Basel is perhaps Miami Beach’s largest and best known art-related event but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find there is much more going on. This year, for example, the city will welcome the Faena Festival for the second time around.

Unlike Art Basel which focuses on a richly broad array of art in different mediums, the Faena Festival concentrates on spirituality and ritual. This year’s event is being dubbed “The Last Supper” and will bring a host of installations, videos, performances, and commissions depicting topics like religion, food, and more. Some of the names visitors can expect to see include Gabriel Chaile, Zhang Huan, and Myrlande Constant, to name a few.

Speaking of Myrlande Constant, her voodoo flags will adorn the lobby of the upscale Faena Hotel. Zhang Huan’s work will include a pair of buddha sculptures made from incense ash and aluminum, the former expected to be disintegrated on the beach as a symbol of impermanence. Artist Yael Bartana of Israel will showcase her 2013 film Inferno.

There is no cost to attend the Faena Festival which runs from December 2nd through the 8th, coinciding with the Art Basel festivities. The festival will take place across different venues.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum South Tower for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Weekend Events to Enjoy

The threat of Hurricane Dorian affected Labor Day weekend celebrations, but we can now enjoy a weekend free of any major storm threat. In case you need ideas on what to do this weekend after being stuck indoors, here are a few suggestions.

Tonight, veteran DJ and record producer Paul Oakenfold is bringing his acclaimed musical talents to Treehouse in Miami Beach. With three studio albums plus numerous mixes under his belt for artists like Madonna and The Rolling Stones, you can see for yourself why DJ Magazine twice named him the world’s number one DJ for two consecutive years. Tickets are only $15 to $25.

Tomorrow, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts will host its ArtsLaunch fall preview. Expect to see lots of performances, workshops, activities, tours, and even a farmers market. There is no cost to attend this event which, among other things will feature a complimentary lesson in public flamenco by Siudy Garrido. ArtsLaunch kicks off bright and early at 9 am and continues ‘til 8 pm.

Also on Saturday, Vive Miami Fest will welcome over twenty different Latin music acts to Wynwood. These names include Alex Sensation, Zion & Lennox, Amenazzy, and plenty more. Tickets range from $40 to $95.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Bring the Pooch to Miami Beach

Few experiences that provide the exhilaration and lasting memories like those enjoyed when spending a summer in South Florida. The entire family can find something fun and exciting to do, and that also includes the four-legged members of the family. You may not like the idea of having to leave them behind and with the several pet-friendly Miami Beach hotels, you don’t have to.

Style and substance permeate throughout Casa Faena. Among the many features found at this upscale hotel is the fact that pets can stay for no additional fee. Fees only come into the equation if you want to make sure your pampered pooch gets to enjoy some toys or a luxurious bed.

Also ranking alongside Casa Faena when it comes to style is the W South Beach. You and your pet may spot a household name as you’re welcomed like a VIP. The hotel features what’s called P. A.W. (Pets Are Welcome), a program where your best friend will be treated like royalty, from tasty treats to toys and they’ll even get a pet tag to commemorate the experience.

The COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach is all about maximizing the enjoyment of the quiet, breezy, surroundings. For only $50 a night your pooch is welcomed to join you at this quiet hotel found in the historic area of the scenic city.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Keep Cool with a Miami Beach Drink

The temperatures this summer season have us wanting to grab a drink to stay cool! Whether you prefer one with or without alcohol, there is no shortage of places to enjoy one right here in Miami Beach. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

While Time Out Market has made its mark by being one of South Florida’s largest food halls, it also has a trio of bars serving various craft cocktails, a broad selection of wine, brews, and even frozen concoctions if you prefer.

Then again, you can always head over to Purdy Lounge on similarly named Purdy Avenue. This late night staple found in Sunset Harbour has beer starting at just $5 or you can choose one of the craft cocktails for $11. The prices always remain the same so you won’t need to worry that you didn’t make it in time for happy hour.

Over at Lincoln Eatery, you can take advantage of the Summer Fridays specials where beers start at just $3 or you can get $2 off of spirits, cocktails, and wine if you visit on Fridays at 3 pm. If you’re not satisfied, head up to the rooftop bar of Juvia for its $11 craft cocktails available weekdays starting at 6 pm until 8 pm.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.