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S’Mores, Floats and More for the Weekend

Happy Friday, everyone! For those of you that don’t like to stay home too much on the weekends, there are plenty of events going on to give you something fun and different to do before heading back to work on Monday.

Want to enjoy a cool root beer float as well as contribute to a great cause? Check out Root Beer Float Week at Market at Edition in Miami Beach! The event is a celebration of more than thirty years of Marriott International’s relationship with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. To enjoy a root beer, all you have to do is make a donation. Your donation will help to raise funds for the Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, so it’s definitely worth a visit. The event will be held on Sunday.

Today, Kiki on the River in Miami is celebrating National S’mores Day. Enjoy this delicious treat for just nine dollars and share some fun experiences with your friends and family as you make them yourself over your personal fire. The celebration begins at noon and will continue until 7:30 pm.

Don’t forget Miami Spice is in full effect. Enjoy a prix-fixe lunch and dinner menu at numerous restaurants for just $23 and $39, respectively. A bunch of Miami Beach restaurants are participating, so it’s a great excuse to get out there and discover some fun, delicious new places to eat!

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in theContinuum 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.

Miami Spice Suggestions in Miami Beach

Miami Spice is here and with it comes more than 200 different participating restaurants. Over seventy of those restaurants are located right here in Miami Beach, offering lunch and dinner menus for just $23 and $39, respectively. With so many options, how do you narrow down your choices? Here are a couple of suggestions if you can’t make up your mind.

We’ll start off with the perennial favorite Stubborn Seed which we’ve mentioned before. Thanks to the culinary talents of chef Jeremy Ford, you can dine on warm celery root with crackling maitake and creamy mushrooms or some tasty organic chicken with truffle butter. Dessert duties are handled by pastry chef Dallas Wynne whose whiskey cake with toffee in brown butter and smoked banana ice cream is definitely a must.

Estiatorio Milos is different from many of the other Miami Spice restaurants in that the Miami Spice menu can be enjoyed no matter what day it is. Seafood fans may wish to try the salmon tartare or the charcoal grilled octopus.

If you watched the Emmy-nominated series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, you’ve probably thought about visiting the famous mansion. Gianni’s at the Villa gives you the opportunity to dine in the same dining room that once belonged to the late fashion designer. Risotto ai Funghi di Bosco and chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream are two choices available during Miai Spice.

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.

Music Festival Tips

It’s music festival season, and Miami is the place to be! There’s lots of festivals in the summer. After you buy your ticket and get ready to go, make sure you brush up on these music festival tips. You want to have the most fun possible, after all.

Bring sunscreen to the festival. Miami heat can be brutal, and most music festivals will hold shows outdoors. A nasty burn can ruin the festival for you. You should also bring some sunglasses, and wear summer clothes.

Buy water, or bring a refillable bottle. Because of the heat and the dancing, you’ll get dehydrated fast. As most festivals don’t allow outside drinks, you’ll have to buy water. Or you could bring in a refillable bottle and fill up at a water fountain, which would save you some money.

Plan things out. You should know when your favorite artists are playing so you can get in early. Make sure to look over the set times and plan out the best way to hit all of your favorite artists.

Going to music festivals is a great way to make your summer memorable. Make sure you have a good time, and not a miserable one.

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 Cont i nuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Miami Spice in Miami Beach

There is Miami Spa Month and then there is Miami Spice kicking off next month. During Miami Spice, some of the most upscale restaurants in Miami and beyond offer lunch and dinner menus for $23 and $39, respectively. Do note, however, that those prices do not include tax and gratuity. Since the program began nearly twenty years ago, it has grown to more than 200 restaurants. So, which ones should receive some of your hard earned money? Here are some Miami Beach suggestions.

We’ll begin with Stubborn Seed on Washington Avenue, which features a menu devised by a former winner of the reality competition show Top Chef. Warm celery root with crackling maitake and creamy mushrooms is one of the Miami Spice options available. You may wish to consider ending your meal with some whiskey cake with brown butter toffee and smoked banana ice cream.

The vegan-friendly Planta restaurant on Commerce Street has become one of the go-to spots for major names like actor Mark Wahlberg and musician Pharrell Williams. Shiitake mushroom-filled steamed dumplings, pickled cucumber and coconut ceviche, and zucchini cream bucatini are considered some of the restaurant’s best dishes.

Meat eaters may want to visit Red the Steakhouse, also on Washington Avenue. To celebrate Miami Spice, the restaurant’s chef has put together four different menus, ensuring a unique dining experience each week of Miami Spice.

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.

Enjoy a Miami Weekend Summer Brew

There’s something special about drinking some beer and sharing some fun experiences with friends, provided you’re beer drinker of course. With so many different places offering a brew to imbibe, we’re here to tell you about a few of the standouts you may wish to check out this weekend as a way to keep cool from the summer heat. Cheers!

We’ll kick things off right here in Miami Beach with Abbey Brewing Company on 16^th Street. Its Immaculate IPV isn’t your typical summer fare yet the Midwest malt and Pacific Northwest hop still provides that extra kick that you just won’t get from something like Hefeweizens.

Concrete Beach Brewery in Miami is among the more well-known places on this list. Its rosé ale is the perfect fusion for those that like their beer and can also appreciate a nice glass of wine. You’ll notice elements of blueberry and Zinfandel grape and a tinge of sweetness. Concrete Beach Brewery’s address is 325 NW 24th Street.

Also in Miami on 24^th Street is the famous Wynwood Brewing Company, home of La Rubia, which translates to “The Blonde”. With an alcohol by volume of five percent, it’s an ideal summer brew which combines Czech Saaz hops, German pilsner malts, and more to create a drink that tastes light and crisp.

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

What to Check out on Miami Beach

You might think that there’s nothing to do now that the 4^th of July is over. Not true at all! There’s always something happening on the Miami Beach. Here’s a quick roundup of the events you should check out.

This month is Miami Spa Month. Head over to a spa and find some great deals on spa treatments. The spas around Miami and Miami Beach are well-known and very luxurious. Some Miami Beach spas that are participating are The Spa At Fountainbleu Lapis, Escenia Wellness, and The Spa at Carillon Miami.

The Pérez Art Museum is hosting an exhibition this month called “Within Genres.” You can walk through the galleries and check out five different genres of art – Still Life, Landscape, Scenes of Everyday Life, Portraiture, and History Painting. If you’re a fan of art, then don’t skip out on this event.

Deering Estate is holding their Summer Butterfly Walk on July 28^th. The butterflies will be out to play all summer. Check out the uniquely-colored butterflies as you walk through the gardens and flowers. Deering Estate will also have guided butterfly walks on July 28^th, from 11am to 12pm.

Miami Beach is never dull. These events will keep you busy for the rest of July.

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.

Spend the Summer in a Corner Unit Paradise

One thing we can all probably agree on is just how hot these summer temperatures are. It’s almost as if they’re forcing us to spend all day at the beach to keep cool. South Beach is certainly a top spot to have some fun, sunbathe, and cool off in the ocean. Its nearness to the Continuum condo is also one of the numerous reasons why the building is an ideal choice for a high-end summer rental. To help you find your rental, we would like to tell you more about Unit #510 in the South Tower.

Unit #510 is a three bedroom, three bathroom residence corner residence boasting just over 2,100 square feet of living area. Some of its features include a private entry foyer, elegant marble flooring, an Italian kitchen with modern appliances, and much more. The floor plan provides the resident with a spectacular vista of the cerulean ocean, which is definitely a nice view to wake up to each day. With its floor to ceiling windows, there is always something worth admiring even if you’re just sitting back and relaxing in your spacious living area.

Combine the living experience of Unit #510 at Continuum with the various resort-like amenities and you have an irresistible place to spend the summer. A trio of pools, a world-class fitness center, tennis courts, beach services, walking distance to the beach, all of this awaits you. Your summers will never be the same at Continuum.

South Beach-Miami Trolley Line Might Become a Reality

Everybody knows about the horrors of Miami traffic. The route from Miami to Miami Beach can be especially congested. However, the city of Miami is trying to turn that around with the plans for a new trolley. This planned trolley will run from downtown Miami to South Beach.

The City of Miami hopes that the trolley will get some commuters off the MacArthur Causeway. The trolley would start from the Bayside Marketplace, go down the MacArthur Causeway, hit 5^th street, and then loop back around to the Bayside Marketplace. Riders can get off at 5^th street and transfer to another trolley that takes them deeper into Miami Beach. Right now, the city plans for four trolleys that run seven days a week, from 4pm to midnight.

The city planners are hopeful that this trolley will be popular, because more and more riders have been using the trolleys in Miami and Miami Beach. It’s better for the environment, and faster than sitting in traffic.

Let’s hope that the South Beach-downtown Miami trolley system will help reduce traffic.

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 Cont i nuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Fourth of July Events in Miami

Independence Day falls right in the middle of the workweek this year, which might make it harder to party for too long. You can still celebrate and have some fun with these exciting Fourth of July events happening this week. Let’s see what’s going on.

The Wynwood Yard is kicking off its celebrations early with the Fourth of July Eve celebration beginning tomorrow at 7:30 pm. Keep the mood festive with barbecue food choices by names like Kuenko and Food Dude while bopping your head to the musical stylings of ¡Suénalo! You won’t have to spend a dime on event admission.

Bayfront Park is kicking off its Fourth of July celebrations early at 2 pm on Wednesday. Expect to see and enjoy live music, a “fun zone” for the whole family, the Budweiser Beer Garden, and more. Stick around until 9 pm to witness the fireworks show. Considering it’s a free event, you may wish to use public transportation such as the Metrorail or Metromover to avoid the inevitable traffic snarls.

These are only two of what’s sure to be many Fourth of July events happening this week in Miami as well as Miami Beach. Which ones will you be attending? Have fun and stay safe!

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.

Enjoy Miami Spa Month in Miami Beach

Next week marks the return of the ultra popular Miami Spa Month, when numerous high-end spas throughout the Magic City and beyond will offer great deals centered around relaxation and rejuvenation, all at significantly discounted prices. Despite the name, the deals will be sticking around until the end of August, but don’t wait too long as these spas are sure to be booked. Without further ado, let’s highlight some of the best ones in Miami Beach.

The Fontainebleau’s massive 30,000+ square foot Lapis Spa is offering a host of treatments such as an eighty-minute facial, an eighty-minute Swedish massage, or a complete head-to-toe “rescue” that’s a whopping 100 minutes long. If that’s not enough, you can choose “The Perfect Pair” package which provides a pair of treatments for just $199. Guests will also have access to the Fontainebleau’s various amenities such as its near-legendary pool.

How does a “Miami Livin’” hot stone massage sound? For $109, that’s exactly what you’ll get at the Eden Roc on Collins Avenue. If you need something a little more fulfilling, the “Ocean Glow” includes full body exfoliation plus a 25-minute massage for just a little more. Complimentary fitness and wellness classes will also be offered.