Posts categorized: Nightlife

  The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler Lucas Peterson recently paid our fair, seaside city of South Beach a visit and like so many travel writers and first time visitors before him, he fell into the typical tourist traps of Ocean Drive and its surrounding streets, rattling off (for the most part) a list of bars that no self respecting local would be caught dead in. He even called Mango’s the “quintessential” South Beach club experience—uh, not quite, bro. See: LIV, Story. To […]

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Just back from a brilliantly executed girlfriend’s weekend in New Orleans with my besties Lisa and Krista. We hit up so many great spots in the Big Easy for strong drinks, live music and a great party. Here’s where we went. You should probably check them out too. For where to eat, see last week’s post.   Jean Lafitte’s Old Absinthe House: Come for the absinthe frappe, stay for the delightfully convivial dive bar atmosphere on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville streets. 240 […]

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  Long a sanctuary for celebrities in search of an under-the-radar retreat, Anguilla is also an up-and-coming foodie destination for both authentic West Indian cuisine and elevated organic fare. However, its reggae roots run deep with the annual Moon Splash reggae festival. Read on for eight spots to enjoy Anguilla’s sublime food and night life. 1. Blanchards  Situated in a cozy cottage on Meads Bay beneath a pink facade and teal shutters, Blanchards is run by an American ex-pat couple and has […]

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From The New York EDITION to the new Whitney, there’s so much to see and do in New York before summer’s end. If you’re planning a late summer trip, I’ve got you covered with something new in every category: Do, Eat, Drink Shop and Stay, plus one bonus—my favorite sailboat-turned-oyster bar, Grand Banks, is back for its second season on the Hudson River. Do – The new Whitney   With last fall’s Jeff Koons retrospective marking the final exhibition in its longtime Upper East […]

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We got to Cake Shop right before 11 p.m. just in time to see my brother Brett take the stage as headliner with a solo singer/songwriter act. The whole Benowitz family was there, along with my friend Rebekah and a bunch of Brett’s friends. Every time I see him perform, I’m reminded of just how talented he is. He played an hourlong set of all original music along with the occasional guest artist, which he calls “Friends with Benowitz.” It’s […]

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The first big name DJ I ever saw at a club after moving to Miami was David Guetta with his F*** Me I’m Famous party during Art Basel at Mansion. I’ve always loved a good party, but this was a totally new experience. From the light show to the confetti to the glow sticks and the robot men, not to mention the beats you can’t stop dancing to, I’ve been a big fan ever since. While he’s had a slew […]

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They say that switching up your normal routine is a great way to meet guys. You know, go somewhere different for happy hour or take up a new hobby. Well, Miami does the work for you every year during the first week of December when Art Basel Miami Beach washes ashore an international import of men you’ve never met before. While I, for one, have sworn off long distance love affairs (at least until the next really tempting one comes […]

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There’s a reason South Beach is renowned for its nightlife. It’s because we party harder and later than any other city I can think of. And because we have nightclubs like Mansion. A mainstay on the Miami club scene for almost a decade, with a massive renovation in 2012, including a multimillion dollar sound system and lighting upgrade, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Imagine Champagne showers, confetti showers, a crazy light show, aerialists, robot men, and a packed dance […]

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Thanks to an invitation from Robert Fontaine of the Robert Fontaine Gallery in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, I spent last weekend in Key West. Along with a group of about 20 people, we were there to celebrate the opening of Nick Gentry’s solo show XCHANGE–running now through May 4. Having lived in Key West for about four years before moving to Miami, it was sort of like two worlds colliding. We spent much of the long, leisurely weekend relaxing around […]

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So, I went to Ultra Music Festival this weekend. It was the 15th anniversary. Here’s a few pictures and highlights. Day 1 Friday night was all about Swedish House Mafia closing out the Main Stage. I would love to say that the girl in the picture on someone’s shoulders is me, but I don’t know how that’s possible, considering I’m pretty sure I took this picture. Although, I did scale a few different shoulders during their set. SHM is my favorite […]

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