Miami Fun Guide » Directory http://www.miamifunguide.com Family Fun Things to Do in Miami, Miami Beach and South Florida Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:31:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Morton’s Steakhouse in Miami Beach http://www.miamifunguide.com/fun-blog/mortons-steakhouse-in-miami-beach/ http://www.miamifunguide.com/fun-blog/mortons-steakhouse-in-miami-beach/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:36:27 +0000 Mary Tuttle http://www.miamifunguide.com/?p=1823 Last October, Morton’s Steakhouse opened in Miami Beach. While their steak is not bad, it is definitely not worth the $15 valet parking, even if their motto is “the best steak anywhere.” The famous “onion bread” wasn’t bad either, but it isn’t anything to write home about. Do I sound like I ‘m complaining? In honesty I expected more. It’s hard for this restaurant chain to compete here when the public can get just as good for less or the same at other restaurants. Our server was great– prompt, friendly and knowledgeable; Morton’s gets high marks for training their staff well. The presentation of the menu was too cool; especially the live lobster on a platter! We were also entertained by the unexpected fire from the oven in the open kitchen. The black leather seats were comfortable, but I thought it odd that they provided no butter knife (and expected us to use the steak knife to butter our bread?!).

Overall, the food was not necessarily better than the high-end competition. Smith & Wollensky, The Forge, Joe’s Stone Crab, Houston’s– these places don’t have anything to worry about. We tried some other things on Morton’s menu. The steamed asparagus were a bit stringy, and the broiled sea scallops wrapped in bacon were acceptable. The culinary highlight of the evening was the sauteed button mushrooms which were absolutely fabulous. The baked five-onion soup tasted all right, again nothing spectacular. The raspberry souffle was a letdown, baked well on top but slightly undercooked in the middle. So this restaurant gets a mixed review.

]]> http://www.miamifunguide.com/fun-blog/mortons-steakhouse-in-miami-beach/feed/ 0 Balans in Brickell http://www.miamifunguide.com/fun-blog/balans-in-brickell/ http://www.miamifunguide.com/fun-blog/balans-in-brickell/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:27:11 +0000 Mary Tuttle http://www.miamifunguide.com/?p=1819 For those who like the outdoor café atmosphere without the crowds of South Beach, checkout Balans Restaurant in Brickell. A quick walk from the Miami Metromover, the Brickell area has recently expanded to include many quaint stores, art galleries and a number of yummy eateries. The cuisine at Balans is international modern, including luscious breakfast selections served until 5pm and fresh eclectic entrees for every palate. For lunch I ate a colorful African chicken salad that was full of curry flavor paired with light and fluffy taboule. My kids loved the burgers and fries, but careful: the portions are substantial. Newcomers will get a kick out of the bathrooms with glass walls that transform from clear to opaque when in use. Afterward, you can enjoy strolling around to see some beautiful sculptures, including a gigantic depiction of Samson Agonistes.

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FREE

561 Northwest 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305-576-2828
Seven days a week
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Bakehouse if over 3,000 square feet of space serving over 65 local artist who search for expression and create and display their work. Year round they conduct Children’s programs.

Fiscal Sponsorship: Fiscal Sponsorship is a critical way for individual artists, artists’ collaborative projects, and emerging arts organizations in all disciplines to apply for funding usually available only to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The right fiscal sponsor will not only allow you to manage your project efficiently, but can actually help artists to raise more money and realize their artistic visions more fully.

Immigrant Artists Project: Through the Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program, the bi-monthly IAP Newsletter, and other programming, the Immigrant Artist Project seeks to expand the constituency it serves by nurturing and fostering a community of empowered artists with diverse educational, cultural, and creative backgrounds.

Please RSVP: Lauren Wagner @ info@bacfl.org
Lucky You! 2
(An Art Raffle)
Bakehouse Art Complex: 4th Annual Fundraiser
Thursday – January 28, 2009

More information coming soon!

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Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Thursday – Monday
January 21-25, 2010
Jan 21- Jan 24, 2010: 12 pm to 8 pm
January 25, 2010: 12 pm to 6 pm
$15.00 for all five days

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show is considered one of the most prestigious antiques events in the country. This show has the reputation of being a virtual Mecca for serious and casual collectors and is anticipated to, once again, be an unprecedented success.

Over 1000 national and international exhibitors will be bringing their collections from London, Paris, Rome, Beverly Hills, Milan, New York, Geneva, Tokyo, Munich, Brussels, Vienna, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Sydney (Australia), and much more.

Included in the selection are thousands of the finest antiques in the most relaxed and vibrant ambiance in Miami Beach. Beautiful 18th, 19th and 20th century furniture; Asian art; fine prints; American and European 19th and early 20th century; mid-century modernism; Russian Impressionist paintings; antique jewelry; textiles and rugs; sterling silver and ceramics; and objets d’art.

This is the show where dealers from around the world come to shop!

Bring one item to the show on Saturday, January 24th and receive a free appraisal with your admission!

http://dmgantiqueshows.com/ombas/visitors.html

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Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Thursday – Sunday
Jan 7-10, 2010

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Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Various Locations on Miami Beach

Wednesday through Sunday
December 2-6, 2009

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Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
November 13-15, 2009

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24801 SW 187th Avenue
Homestead, FL 33031
305-247-5727
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission:
$7.00 Adults
$1.50 Child 6-12
FREE Children under 6

This the only tropical botanical garden in the United States of its kind. This 37 acre public park has over 500 varieties of fruits, spices, nuts, herbs and vegetables. The includes 70 varieties of bamboo, 75 banana varieties, and 150 mango varieties. You will be invited to taste some at their tasting counter inside the Park Store.

Please check out the following list of up coming events:

The Great Green Family Festival
November 14 & 15 from 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
Admission $6.00 (Children under 11 FREE)

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Homestead-Miami Speedway
One Speedway Boulevard
Homestead, Florida
33035-1501 Main Office:
305-230-5000
Ticket Office: (866) 409-RACE

Reach speeds up to 120mph as yu ride shot gun for 3 laps in a NASCAR – style race car.

To drive at Homestead-Miami Speedway you must be at least 16 years old, be able to drive a standard transmission and have a valid drivers license.

AVAILABLE DATES AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
Rookie Experience
November 13, 2009 09:00 AM $499.00
10:30 AM
November 14, 2009 09:00 AM $499.00
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
02:00 PM
November 15, 2009 10:30 AM $499.00
12:00 PM
01:00 PM
Kings Experience:
November 14, 2009 08:30 AM $849.00

Ride in or drive an authentic NASCAR Winston Cup-style race car. Riding programs last from 15 to 30 minutes. The Driving programs last for three hours.
The web site for the Petty Driving Experience: http://www.1800bepetty.com/home.aspx

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Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Friday through Sunday
October 23 to November 1, 2009

See nest years model today.

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