The Magic City - With its melting pot of diversity, Miami is like no other party city in America. It’s the perfect blend of a beach town and dynamic metropolitan city, with the best of the day and nightlife. The Miami culture is in the music, food, fashion and art.  If you're visiting and want to see a bit of everything, here is a curated list of my top picks to give a glimpse of Miami.

Simply Gharib Travel Guide To:

Miami, FL

Living in Miami for a few years, I’ve learned a thing or two about where to go and what to do here. I call it the 6th borough, since to me it feels like an extension of New York.

There a so many things to do in Miami – from beaches to parties to art – I personally love Miami’s art culture and food scene.

Miami, FL

WHERE TO GO OUT: 

• Wynwood Walls: unique outdoor street murals by artists

• Perez Art Museum: contemporary (20th and 21st century) art.

• Basement: club lounge with a bowling alley and ice-skating rink.

• Lagniappe: chill bar, with beer and wine, live music, and patio furniture.

• LIV: the as-seen-in-music-videos atmosphere of your club dreams.

Where to shop:

• Miami Design District – upscale designers

• Lincoln Road

• Brickell City Centre – central outdoor mall

BEST CAFE:

• Small Tea

• Panther Coffee

• OTL

• Dr. Smood

WHERE TO EAT:

• Drunken Dragon: hidden restaurant with Korean BBQ (family-style).

• Komodo: southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibes

• Seaspice: perfect spot for brunch on Miami River.

• Beaker & Grey: trendy Wynwood place with amazing cocktails/ food.

• Coyo: delicious tacos (home base in Wynwood).

Over the years (since Miami is such an awesome vacation spot) I’ve suggested all my favorite restaurants, places to visit, and nightlife I love, to friends who visit Miami. So now I’ve decided to include a Miami post (of all my personal suggestions) to share will all!