Although I am not new to Miami, I’ve visited the destination countless times since the early 2000s, I now consider the city more of my home turf with my current relocation to Islamorada and the upper Florida Keys. My visits are now not just to escape the cold (or experience the cool). I discovered much […]
3 Reasons to Stay at the Four Seasons Miami
by Craig Zabransky on August 28, 2013 in Stay Luxurious, Where to Stay?
You might be surprised to learn the Four Seasons Miami isn’t located in South Beach. Yes, when I think of Miami I think of South Beach, or let’s say I actually thought – South Beach. For over ten years I’ve been visiting south Florida and usually would plan to spend some time on the scene […]
Sunset Sunday-View from the Four Seasons Miami
by Craig Zabransky on August 4, 2013 in Sunset Sunday
After settling into my room at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami located in Brickell, I headed directly to the pool where I spent a wonderful afternoon of leisure. I don’t often think of Brickell as a destination in Miami, but I know the Four Seasons is a destination wherever they are located. And actually, I’d […]
Breakfast at the News Cafe
by Craig Zabransky on September 30, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine
Better breakfast options exist on Ocean Drive when searching solely on food. But people flock to the iconic News Cafe in South Beach for good reason. It’s an institution. And you don’t see the Miami Herald or the NY Times at too many tables, the news shared here is not in the paper. This is […]
The Tropical Garden Brunch Adventure
by Craig Zabransky on September 29, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Culture Thru Cuisine
Sometimes the setting makes the meal. Sometimes, it’s the views, and other times it’s the mission of a place that can make every bite taste a tad better. At the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, an exquisite brunch with an outside garden view made for a perfect Easter Sunday meal. Sunday brunch, buffet style, included unlimited […]
Tasting the Good Life in South Beach – Vita by Baoli
by Craig Zabransky on September 28, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine
I firmly believe we all need to treat ourselves. We must take time to enjoy life’s many pleasures. For many, including myself, that occasionally translates into tasting great cuisine. Simply, food is more than subsistence. Good food makes a good day and great food makes for a great day. And when you travel to South […]
Miami’s Downtown Delight – Bin18
by Craig Zabransky on September 27, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine
A few years ago, I searched for a place to spend time in downtown Miami. I figured I’d write, entertain a bite to eat and perhaps a cocktail; I held low expectations. But, I stumbled on a place I’d return to week after week and then again the following year. I discovered the downtown delight […]
Cuban Cuisine at Havana Harry’s
by Craig Zabransky on September 19, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine
When asked to name the most popular ethnic cuisine in Miami most people think Cuban. And those that provide a different answer probably don’t even consider Cuban ethnic but rather native cuisine. During my time in Kendall, Miami I met many Cuban-Americans. Some even told me stories of how their family left a Castro controlled […]
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