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Twenty-first-century dating is weird. Luckily, Miami is a mecca for enjoyable and quirky activities. From traditional sunsets on the beach to off-the-wall theater speed dating, there's something here for every fledgling relationship. So use your best judgment, pick a date, and wear your favorite outfit. Hey, if your initial meeting goes south, at least you won't be able to blame the location. The microplays are quick but intimate, with each troupe performing up to six times in one night.
That means nearly 42 plays happen every Wednesday through Sunday night. Think of it as speed dating for theater lovers.
The pop-up space on NW 29th Street between NW First and North Miami avenues sports a full-service bar, culinary concepts, and a guarantee for an energetic night. The location hosts unique events just about every day, from cooking classes to outdoor concerts and food festivals. While you're there, venture out and walk the ever-growing arts district, which is free, making it one of Miami's cheaper date options.
If you go, make sure to nosh at the Yard's Japanese-Spanish fusion spot Kuenko or ice cream truck Wynwood Parlor , which can be found nearby. Spend the Afternoon at Vizcaya Date-goers who find themselves bonding over a love-hate relationship with the should spend an afternoon at Vizcaya, which features 10 acres of European-style gardens. The venue, which reached its centennial this year, is known for a sensory experience, offering visitors a glimpse into a room estate house as well as surrounding gardens and land sporting endangered primary growth forests.
Take a tour of the main house and gardens or roam the manor one on one with a partner.
Whatever you choose, the afternoon will give you and your date a much-needed break from reality. Try a New Restaurant with a Foodie Foodies unite! The best dates are the ones spent over a glass of wine and a gourmet-style plate. Miami's restaurant industry has grown tremendously in the last few years, and this year has already brought dozens of newly opened spots, from fast-casual eateries to upscale, epicurean experiences.
Last month alone brought over 20 new spots. For a traditional sit-down date, consider Cindy Hutson's Zest , which recently opened in downtown's Southeast Financial Center. And for those with a liking for bars or fast casual, check out the Anderson or Coyo Taco's new location in Brickell.
The downtown Miami-based space stays open until 9 p. Verde , the restaurant inside the museum, is perfect for a post-art bite too. Watch the Sunset at Bill Baggs Park If you're a local, there's a good chance you love the beach but don't take advantage of it nearly enough. Crandon Blvd. The dining room is dotted with little pink exclamation points and you will demand to know what material the awesome bar is made of. The food - a pretty creative Italian menu - is also incredibly good.
But it can be less of a challenge with this list of great Miami date ideas appropriate for any season. A scant 20 miles or so from downtown, we have one of the most The Weirdest Roadside Attractions in the United States. Better known as PAMM, Downtown Miami's world-class museum is a glorious architectural structure set along Biscayne Bay. Walk through the.
Chat up your server about a bottle of wine and split a couple of scoops of their custom ice cream flavors for dessert. Your significant other watched a documentary and now refuses to eat anything that once had a central nervous system. If dinner goes well, take a little stroll down to South Pointe Park afterward and debate whether or not vegetables have souls. Try to show up early or grab a reservation. Sometimes - especially if this relationship is comfortably in the sweatpants stage - you want a date where you can eat enough sugar to knock out a baby elephant.
They serve those kinds of stoner fantasy milkshakes with donuts dangling from the straw and Twinkies jutting out of the whipped cream which will guarantee your night ends in sweatpants - just like you planned.
Next date: Fri, Oct 9th at PM. However, feel free to look around, as the city is packed with other companies. Availability We Price Match. If you sign in or create an account , you'll unlock unlimited access to your lists from any computer, tablet or smartphone. Great food Sure, Miami has plenty of superb restaurants, but what could be more predictable and sterile than an awkward dinner date at a conventional eatery? This property has an ATM on site.
The dinner will end, your date will exhale one final satisfied breath, and will never underestimate you again. Or at least for like a week. Start with a dozen of those and repeat as needed. The good news is that any date at Lucali will come with the best pizza in Miami.
Lucali is going to be a lot more comfortable for a date and your patience will pay off. If Lucali seems like too much of a mission, but you still want pizza, head to Ironside. The space is very cute, with mismatched wooden furniture and an open kitchen where you can watch the pizzas get fed into the oven. The menu includes everything from a few salads to lasagna, but the Neapolitan pizzas are what you should focus on.
Most special occasion places try to make you feel important by addressing you as Mr. Come for an anniversary, birthday, or because you both finally taught your dog its first trick. The restaurant is stylish but subdued, especially compared to the giant pink diner and bottle-service megaclub down the street. The menu changes quite a bit, but the seafood here is outstanding and the snickerdoodle cookies for dessert are even more satisfying than teaching your new corgi how to twerk.
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