My Favorite Things In Miami

I love Miami. Great sunny weather, clear blue ocean waves, peachy sandy beaches, palm trees, good looking people, and delicious food. It's perfect. Where else can I wear my bathing suit to the beach, then shopping, and then clubbing at night? Miami is my home away from home. When I'm there I make sure to hit all of my favorite spots:


Big Pink's
157 Collins Ave (2nd St)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-4700

Big Pink's is the ultimate diner. They have a HUGE menu and everything is delicious. There's more on the menu on the back! Portions are about as big as their menu so be prepared to share or bring the rest home! It's a great place to just hang out and have some good food. Here's an excerpt from their website:

"Big Pink quickly became an everyday eatery for just about everyone. At Big Pink we stress value and do everything in a “Big” way. In fact, because we give you such big portions, we don’t expect you to clean your plate. We do want you to take food home for a midnight snack. Our philosophy at Big Pink is simple - great food and a lot of it, fun atmosphere, quick and friendly service and unparalleled value.

My particular favorite is the Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich with a side of homemade chips. The sandwich is made of sushi quality tuna served medium rare on a homemade brioche bun with wasabi mayonnaise, sweet soy glaze, and pickled ginger. The wasabi mayonnaise is the bomb...make sure to dip your chips into it!


The Smoothie Shop
1229 Washington Ave (btwn 12th & 13th st)
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
(305) 531-5633‎

When I'm in Miami I can live off these smoothies! Get a large and it becomes a meal when you are looking to stay slim! I remember my first year at WMC, this is what sustained us partying from morning til night. My favorite is the Mango Tango with mango, papaya, pineapple, and bananas with an energy boost.


La Sandwicherie
229 14th street (btwn Collins and Washington Ave)
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Come to this sandwich shop and get a kick ass sandwich. This little booth is always packed with people eating and taking food to go. I always get the Smoked Salmon & Camambert on French Bread with everything (lettuce, tomatoes, green & hot peppers, black olives, onions, cucumbers, cornichons, mayo and vinaigrette) and extra vinaigrette on the side because its that good. Feel free to flirt with the french owner, he's really suave and charming with that french accent. Get one for the plane ride home to make leaving Miami a little less painful.