As Miami Beach moves to allow restaurants to re-open under certain restrictions and policies, one notable eatery will be opting out and will remain closed, albeit with some options for customers in place.

One of the city’s oldest restaurants yet a perennial favorite, Joe’s Stone Crab typically remains closed for the summer anyway but those wishing to try some of its legendary food options can take advantage of Joe’s Take Away. The restaurant is expected to open its doors in October with restrictions in place including operating at fifty percent capacity,

Opening its doors in 1913 by its namesake Joe Weiss, Joe’s Stone Crab has become a landmark of sorts in Miami Beach and continues to draw major crowds. Athletes, politicians, and actors have dined at the restaurant and it’s even made several film appearances, including The Mean Season in 1985 and the 2002 film Big Trouble starring Tim Allen. It has also earned the distinction of being the Highest Grossing Independent Restaurant in the United States several times, with sales of nearly $40 million.

Joe’s Stone Crab is located in the South Beach area. Its address is 11 Washington Avenue.

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If you’re concerned about COVID-19 and want to make sure you’re free of the virus, you may have thought about visiting one of the testing sites. However, most of these may be far from Miami Beach, they were/are relegated to those that show symptoms, or they may be open to those that are asymptomatic but require an appointment.

All of that is changing now.

There is now a COVID-19 test site open in the barrier island, at the Miami Beach Convention Center to be precise. It is a combination of drive-thru and walk-ups. Someone who is eighteen years of age or older can visit the site to be checked and, if supported by a parent or guardian, children can do so as well. Similar to the testing site in Miami that opened at Charles Hadley Park, patients are not necessarily expected to be screened for visible symptoms. However, unlike the test site in Miami, no appointments are needed.

The COVID-19 test site at Miami Beach is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Testing is limited to a maximum of five per car for those who are using the drive-thru and everyone in the car will need to have an ID and wear a face mask.

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This weekend, many of us will be recognizing one of the most important people in our lives: mothers. Mother’s Day is on Sunday but due to a certain virus, the tradition of taking mom to eat at her favorite restaurant isn’t feasible. No need too much, however, Several restaurants throughout Miami and beyond are cooking up specials on mom’s special day.

The restaurant RWSB at W South Beach is offering a full three-course menu for just $39 a person via curbside pickup. Opt for some avocado toast or grilled octopus, go for a bit of slow-braised beef bourguignon, and throw in some fresh fruit tart. Customers can call directly or use apps like Uber Eats and Postmates.

Pubbelly sushi recently debuted a new sushi cake capable of serving six to eight people that comes with freshly pressed juice to prepare mimosas as well as a bottle of sparkling wine. The restaurant has several different locations, including one right here in Miami Beach.

Semilla is a French bistro on Alton Road offering seven-course gift boxes for two. The gift boxes feature avocado toast accompanied by smoked salmon, organic quinoa, and more. They’ll also throw in a gift bag with skincare products for mom.

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Miami Beach recently revealed its tentative plans to re-open the barrier island, a plan expected to be carried out in a series of phases. These plans were presented to the city by the Finance and Economic Committee and will begin with the re-opening of the city’s restaurants.

Despite the plans, there is no intention of proceeding with them unless Miami Beach sees at least fourteen days of COVID-19 cases drop. Although no specific date has been set, city commissioners are anticipating that the re-opening plan could begin to go into effect around the middle or the end of May. Again, this will depend on whether cases of infection and hospital numbers do indeed begin to decrease.

As for phase one of the plan, restaurants would be limited to a maximum of fifty percent capacity and there would be a required six-foot minimum distance between the tables. Guests would be allowed to sit outside but seats at the bars would remain closed. Employees will also be required to face masks and they would also need to work staggered shifts.

It’s worth noting that hotels nor beaches are part of the initial phase.

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Moderation is key to enjoying a savory-sweet dessert treat. With the stress of being indoors and so many things being closed, you may be craving something to indulge your sweet tooth. Let’s take a look at a few places with great treats, including one right here in Miami Beach.

We’ll begin with Stubborn Seed. Already known for its dishes, its snickerdoodle cookies are near-legendary. If cookies aren’t your thing you can choose one of the ice cream sandwiches, the brownies with salted fudge, the key lime crumble, or the coconut flan. Customers can also purchase a gift box that includes a six-inch cake complete with accompanying candles, a card, and even a bubble bottle.

Just west in Miami is Bunnie Cakes, known for its vegan-friendly cake flavors. Go for the triple chocolate, the guava, or upgrade to the “Party in a Box” that includes more than twenty candles, balloons, party blowers, a birthday banner, and more.

To the northwest of Bunnie Cakes is Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop. Its popular options include the brownie bomb pie, the cookie monster pie, the coconut guava cake, and more. If you can’t make up your mind, the cake sampler offers different flavors equal to the size of an entire cake.

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Are you running out of ways to stay busy in your Miami Beach condo while practicing social distancing? There are still plenty of events going on that don’t require leaving the safety and comfort of your home. Let’s take a look at a few highlights.

Fitness instructor and Miami Beach model Starr Hawkins is making sure you remain active while quarantining. Every weekday at noon, the personal trainer is using Instagram to host live workout sessions featuring routines you can easily do at home. Hawkins is joined virtually by names like fitness fan Julieanna Goddard. To follow Hawkins, look for her username @babymommafit.

On Wednesday, April 15^th, the Wynwood Business Improvement District will launch its culinary demo using the talents of renowned restaurateur and chef Brad Kilgore. If you miss being able to enjoy the foods from his Alter restaurant, make some room in your schedule at 6 pm to fire up Instagram and follow @wynwoodmiami.

On Saturday, a bunch of celebrities and musicians like Stevie Wonder, Stephen Colbert, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and more will be part of the One World: Together at Home live fundraiser. Proceeds will go toward the World Health Organization’s Solidarity Response Fund, which has provided support to healthcare workers across the globe since the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Do you want to do some shopping in Miami Beach? Should you need to, it is no longer an option to wear a mask to shield yourself from COVID-19. The city recently issued an order requiring all staff and customers to wear some sort of cover when they walk into a grocery store, pharmacy, or restaurant. The directive also extends, for example, to those doing deliveries for businesses like drugstores.

It’s worth noting that in terms of the order, the concept of what constitutes a “mask” is quite loose. You can choose to wear a traditional face mask, but if that isn’t feasible due to reasons such as scarcity, you can also wear anything like a bandana, a handkerchief, or even a scarf as long as the nose and mouth are being covered. Such masks are not intended to replace any of the other effective ways of shielding yourself from COVID-19: social distancing and washing your hands often.

Note that it is best to remain indoors unless there is a definite need to go out, such as buying household items or walking your pet so it can take care of its needs.

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous restaurants in Miami Beach were required to follow a mandatory curfew aimed at reducing coronavirus exposure and spread. The city is now relaxing its curfew to some degree by allowing restaurants to continue their operations beyond the stroke of midnight. However, those hoping for some late night takeout on the beach should know these “beyond midnight” services will be limited solely to delivery.

While the efforts are aimed at assisting businesses, the changes are not being wholly embraced, with some restaurants not seeing much business activity during the late night hours. However, there are others that do see lots of buying activity during the later hours. The ability to remain open beyond midnight may help with keeping the businesses afloat as well as serving food to individuals or professionals that are currently doing their part to help the community. These may include security guards, healthcare workers, and first responders, for example.

Do you think extending the hours of operation for Miami Beach restaurants beyond midnight is a good idea? Should you wish to read more about the changes, please visithttps://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/miami-beach-revises-mandatory-curfew-for-restaurants/2212489/ or https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/miami-beach-restaurants-permitted-to-deliver-past-midnight-amid-coronavirus-crisis-11610059.

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With people experiencing anxiety and being required to stay indoors, a cocktail may be the solution for those that consume alcoholic beverages and need to take a load off. Let’s take a look at a couple of places on the barrier island that are serving cocktails to go.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is going strong with its delivery and takeout where guests can try cocktails such as the bottled Pico Picante & Bodega Mule for a mere $7. If you need some food to go with your cocktail, The Alley on Collins Avenue has pizza, pasta, and cocktails like Negronis.

Are you a fan of Pink Taco on Ocean Drive? It has a full bar menu available for takeout or delivery as well as margarita pitchers. What’s more, they’ll shave $10 off of orders of at least $35.

Up in the North Beach area, Taquiza is a name that is arguably well-known in Miami Beach. Order drinks like classic margaritas, sangria, or even a bottle of booze from its location on Ocean Terrace. You can have your order delivered the same day provided you do so before 5 pm while services like Uber Eats will bring the drinks to your doorstep as late as 8 pm.

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Most if not all nightclubs in Miami Beach are currently closed because of the coronavirus concerns. However, once the virus has come and gone, you can expect to see a potentially familiar name among the many places welcoming people looking to have a good time.

Does the name Jazid ring a bell? Located on Washington Avenue, the live music club has earned something of iconic status. Before closing its doors in 2017, the venue had welcomed many notable musical acts including the late legendary musician Prince, Latin music superstar Ricky Martin, Super Bowl LIV co-headliner Shakira, and many more.

Now under new ownership with a new creative director at its helm, the reinvigorated Jazid is keeping its roots in the past as a nod to its history while embracing changes. The downstairs bar now features new styles harkening to the 70s and the Renaissance era while the upstairs social club features comfy leather couches in teal and chandeliers adorned in crystal. Interestingly, guests of the new Jazid are encouraged to dance their cares away on top of the furniture.

The new Jazid can be found at 1342 Washington Avenue. It will be open on Wednesdays through Sundays from 6 pm until late night.

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