There are the people that like shopping at Walmart and then there are the ones that prefer to shop at Target, often referred to as “Tarjay”. The retail giant recently opened its doors in South Beach but unlike its other stores, this one takes a slightly different approach.

The new South Beach Target located at BLVD at Lenox is a much more compact store than the sprawling Target you may be accustomed to seeing. This smaller store is a mere 33,000 square feet versus the typical Target which varies anywhere from 120,000 to as large as 200,000 square feet. Customers can rest assured that they will find all of the basic essentials like batteries, groceries, wine, beer, clothing, and more. Customers will also notice souvenirs (this is “SoBe” after all), Starbucks to grab that on the go espresso shot, and even a CVS pharmacy.

With this latest “micro” Target, the retailer now operates about 100 of them, which are intended to attract younger shoppers. The store has its own parking garage with great rooftop vistas and it recently held its grand opening this past Sunday.

Should you wish to visit new Target in South Beach, its address is 1045 Fifth Street.

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In just a couple of days, Miami will turn into one massive buffet of various food choices ready to welcome visitors looking to discover new dishes without spending a ton of money. The event is better known as Miami Spice, a longtime tradition where prix-fixe deals are offered at some of the best restaurants in the Magic City and beyond for just $23 for lunch and brunch or $39 for dinner, excluding taxes and the tip.

The 2019 Miami Spice will also serve as the event’s 18^th birthday and it will continue until the end of September. It serves as a way for locals and tourists to discover some of the restaurants they may not have tried before while enjoying discounted three-course meals. It also helps many South Florida restaurants remain afloat during the summer where there are typically fewer diners flocking to the restaurants.

This year’s Miami Spice boasts well over 210 participating restaurants, located in Miami as well as Coal Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, South Miami, and of course, Miami Beach. Several restaurants are making their Miami Spice debut including La Cerveceria de Barrio and The Jim and Neesie.

If you want to start figuring out where to eat, the Miami New Times website has a full list of participating Miami Spice restaurants.

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When you’re trying to perfect your summer beach body and sticking to a strict diet, there is the risk of temptation. With all of the different, delicious foods available, it can be difficult to stay on track. Now, Miami Spice is returning to make it even harder to avoid enjoying a great bite in the Magic City.

For those that have never experienced Miami Spice, the annual event involves promotion where numerous restaurants offer a three-course, fixed-price brunch and lunch menu for $23 a person as well as dinner for $39. Each restaurant decides whether it will offer both menus or just one, and some of them do not offer the Miami Spice promotion on the weekends.

This year, a bunch of new restaurants are joining Miami Spice. The new Coral Gables eatery Ad Lib is one notable addition and so is South Miami’s Fiola. Right here in Miami Beach, the Jim and Neese located at the Generator hotel will also be participating in the promotion which kicks off on August 1^st through September 30^th.

While the full list of participating restaurants will be revealed, you can start figuring out where you’d like to eat by visiting the Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article231903298.html.

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It’s safe to say that for many South Floridians, brunch is one of the most important occasions of the week. When Mother’s Day is approaching, brunch spots become even more popular and considering the big day is just around the corner, you may be thinking about where to go and spend the important day.

The popular service OpenTable recently published the 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in the country and South Florida managed to make the list! In fact, two of the spots mentioned in the list are located right here in Miami Beach. The Palace has become known for its drag shows. After closing back in 2017, the brunch spot was reborn on Ocean Drive. Also making the list is Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, located on Lenox Avenue, not too far from The Palace.

OpenTable has become one of the most popular services for making reservations at many of the hottest restaurants around the world. In fact, the app has booked reservations for millions of people each month and it works with over 45,000 restaurants throughout the world.

Once you visit Miami Beach, you can also check out Louie Bossi’s to the north in Fort Lauderdale which also made OpenTable’s prestigious list.

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Miami Beach is the place to be for spring thanks to its incredible beaches, rich nightlife, and wealth of culture. To keep things in control, however, the city is implementing several rules to make sure the festivities don’t get too out of control. If you haven’t read up on what these rules are, keep reading for more information.

To begin with, drinking alcohol on the beach is forbidden. Visitors that are looking to perfect their suntan should also know that tents, coolers, tables, and inflatable devices are prohibited from being used on the beach. Depending on where you plan to settle down the beach chair, the city may also place limits on the number of people allowed in a certain section. Should a section reach its capacity, visitors will be prohibited from entering that area.

In previous years, Miami Beach has shut down portions of Ocean Drive to tackle traffic and boost pedestrian safety. This year is likely to follow the same example. In peak hours, the popular roadway may be fully closed or a portion of it may possibly close between 12^th and 5^th Street. There will also be limits in place when it comes to streets visitors have access to, which may be open solely to people that live in Miami Beach or employees and patrons of local businesses.

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Is Lincoln Road in need of a facelift? The South Beach tourism mainstay hasn’t undergone a makeover in many years, and it could definitely use some sprucing up. Whether it’s replacing and installing some new lighting or replacing some of the worn pavement, the outdoor mall may benefit from some new touches to keep it competitive with Miami’s other notable tourism hotspots like the Brickell area and the artsy Wynwood neighborhood.

While Miami Beach figures out how to go about financing Lincoln Road’s $77 makeover, there is already a master plan in place developed by the same firm that designed the popular High Line over in New York City.

Plans to spruce up Lincoln Road have been in the works for about five years now. These plans would likely include adding more green spaces to the roadway, building additional spots for the public to sit, rethinking the organization of the outdoor tables seen at the many various cafes, adding performance spaces, as well as improving the artwork.

Do you think Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road is in need of a much-needed makeover or is its current state part of its unique charm? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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After much anticipation and coverage last month, the Lincoln Eatery is finally getting ready to open its doors on the 17^th of this month. Located just off of Lincoln Road near the new and improved Miami Beach Convention Center, the food hall was originally supposed to open during the fall of last year to take advantage of the holiday season.

When it opens, Lincoln Eatery will have lots of distinct dining and drinking options on the first floor of the building where Marshall’s stands. Visitors will also have the option of dining indoors or out and with seats for about 200, there will be plenty of spots to sit on busier days. Some of the vendors guests can expect to find include Manhattan Paletas, Necessary Purveyor, TYO Sushi, Patagonia Flavors, and more. Those that need their caffeine fix will also find XO Espresso Bar at Lincoln Eatery. The Tavern Bar, meanwhile, will serve a variety of cocktails plus wine and beer.

While Lincoln Eatery is the first food hall opening in the barrier island, it will eventually be joined by the Time Out Market, set to open its doors next month on Miami Beach’s Drexel Avenue. Lincoln Eatery’s address will be 723 Lincoln Lane.

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Happy Friday, everyone! The weather is slightly cooler and the Miami Book Fair has returned. If that doesn’t give you enough of an incentive to go out this weekend, here are a couple of other weekend events worthy of your attention.

The Wynwood Yard is celebrating its third birthday and it just so happens to be doing it during the Miami Folk & Indie Fest. Everything from pop-up shops to poetry and music by locals acts like Foxlove will be featured at this event beginning this afternoon at 5 pm. Best of all, there is no fee to attend the fest.

Did you know that well over ten million tons of clothes are thrown out every year? The staggering number shows there is a tremendous amount of room for improved sustainability. The Funkshion: The Future event is all about fashion and yes, sustainability. Everything from “swap parties” to a runway show are part of the experience of making sure clothing gets the second life it deserves. Visit http://funkshion.miami/the-future/ for more information on events.

We can’t forget about the Miami Book Fair which kicks off this weekend. The fair has something for everyone and it will include appearances by names like former Family Ties actress Justine Bateman and Liane Moriarty, the author of Big Little Lies.

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.