MIAMI LIFE'S A BEACH Situated in the southeastern part of Florida, along the Atlantic Ocean side of the coast, Miami is considered a top tourist destination. Located in Miami-Dade County- between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean- the local climate offers a near perfect setting for life, work, relaxation and play. The weather makes the city perfect for not just enjoying the beach life, but also to play host to a range of thriving diverse cultural, culinary, and boating activities and events. Perhaps one of the most notable and recognizable events in the world of art is, Art Basel Miami. An international art fair, Miami Beach is one of three worldwide locations for the prestigious event. Dedicated to showcasing the works of contemporary artists both established and newly emerging this highly visible scene. Over five days and organized into well-delineated venues, the show attracts an upwards of 77,000 visitors including private collectors and directors, curators, trustees and patrons of nearly 200 museum and institution groups. A place to see and be seen, a flurry of party’s glitter throughout the duration of the fair. Art, fun, glitz and inspiration thrive at Art Basel, Miami. For culinary fans, the city offers a diversity in dining unlike any other. Rich with the flavors of many cultures, there is never a lack of choices. Whether fine dining or the trendy food-truck fare, Miami offers many opportunities for adventures in cuisine. And of course, because the Atlantic offers an ocean of possibilities, it makes perfect sense that the Miami International Boat Show has become one of the most prestigious, go-to industry events in the world. With a proximity to the water, surrounded by a thriving city, the show now offers an impressive 1,000,000 square feet of exhibition space. For 75 years, the event has impressed buyers with all that’s new and cutting-edge in the boat industry. Catering to approximately 100,000 buyers and enthusiasts, the show offers an exciting and comprehensive shopping and dining experience. While the neighborhoods, food, weather, nightlife and architecture make for an intoxicating world, naturally, the beautiful beaches have been enticing visitors and residents, generation after generation, decade after decade. DINNER BYBLOS One of the most stunning restaurants in town, Byblos serves food worthy of writing home about. Address 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 Website byblosmiami.com BAZAAR MAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS For his second Miami restaurant, Andrés devised a menu that celebrates the cuisine of his native Spain, along with grounded ocean-inspired dishes that offer a twist from the usual South Beach fare. Address 1300 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130 Website sbe.com BRAVA BY BRAD KILGORE For Brad Kilgore’s second Miami restaurant, he partnered up with Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts to give the area a new take on, “Dinner and a show.” Address 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 Website bravabybradkilgore.com
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