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Aug 20 2019

🍽️ Eat bougie on a budget

Plus, how to explore Pinecrest Gardens

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday! We’re about a month into Miami Spice season here in the 305, and if you still haven’t made it to a restaurant to take advantage of the meal deals, this list has some tips on how to do it in style.

It includes spots like La Mar and The Bazaar by José Andrés for anyone looking for a special date night, or just a fancy night for you and your friends witho
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Aug 19 2019

🐶 The 305’s best doggo destinations

Plus, Florida’s craft beer credentials

Welcome to the week, Miami! If you spent this weekend toasting to Veza Sur or Wynwood Brewing as they celebrated anniversaries, then you might not be surprised to know that SoFla is a hub for craft brewing. And a recent study shows that Florida ranks fifth in the nation whe
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Aug 16 2019

😋 Foodie hidden gems to find this weekend

Plus, a tiny Target is open in South Beach

Hey hey, it’s Friday! We’ve got good news for Beach residents who have longed to get their Target fix without having to head to the mainland. A new location is now open in South Beach, and you can snag a free reusable bag at the grand opening event on Sunday morning if you get there early.

But heads up that this is a much smaller Target than the usual stores, so maybe you’l
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Aug 15 2019

🍫 Find us at a chocolate factory tonight

Plus, Miamians that made us say ‘Wait, what?’

Welcome to Thursday, Miami! Tonight’s the night where we’ll be hanging out in Little Havana for our Taste of Summer event. You’ll find us at Exquisito Chocolates at 6 p.m. and the evening will include some sweet chocolate, local fruit, and Instagram-ready charcuterie from read more



Aug 14 2019

💰 How to celebrate Black Business Month

Plus, how to discuss the budget in your backyard

Happy Hump Day, Miami! We’re about halfway through August and wanted to take some time to salute Black Business Month. The annual celebration has been going on for more than a decade, and there are a few ways to get involved locally.

Organizations like the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and Black Professionals Network are encouraging folks to promote, connect, and support black busine
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Aug 13 2019

❤️ What you told us about friendship in the 305

Plus, the latest on traffic and toll roads

Hey hey, and Happy Tuesday! A few weeks ago we told you about O, Miami starting a new arts advice podcast, and yesterday “Now That We’re Friends” officially launched.

The first episode is a collection of recommendations for a friend looking for ways to stay motivated. The hosts’ suggestions include everythi
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Aug 12 2019

🏕️ The latest on North Beach Yard

Plus, big news on marijuana in Miami

Welcome to the week, y’all! We’re going to dive right into some big news about the future of a beloved and long-anticipated destination here in the 305. So keep on scrolling to find out the latest on the North Beach Yard.


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Aug 09 2019

🌀Why hurricane season just got worse

Plus, our North Miami guide

Happy Friday, Miami! Another week has flown by and summer is going by pretty fast, too. But it’s not quite over, and we want to hang with y’all.

Next Thursday, Aug. 15, we’ll be teaming up with Exquisito Chocolates to combine the tastes of their in-house chocolate with some locally-grown fresh fruits. If you’re a New Tropic membe
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Aug 08 2019

😋 An only-in-Miami eating contest

Plus, North Miami’s library is more than books

Happy Thursday, y’all! Ever watched those hot dog eating contests on the Fourth of July and figured, “Eh, not for me.” OK, what if it was pastelitos?

Next Thursday night, the folks at Chug’s Miami are hosting a pastelito-eating contest where the first person to eat 10 of the flaky treats (or just not quit when they get too fu
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Aug 07 2019

🔥 Look who's got the Heat on repeat

Plus, a look at a local Ironhack grad

Happy Hump Day, y’all! The NBA season is still months away, but for fans of our hometown Heat, there’s at least one familiar face coming back for a final hurrah. Udonis Haslem, a Miami native and three-time champ, signed a deal to play at least one more season for the team.

He’s not a big-time scorer or a superstar on the level of Dwyane Wade, but the #HeatLifer has been like
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