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Miami<br />
FLORIDA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
BOOKS & BOOKS<br />
265 Aragon Ave • 305-442-4408<br />
booksandbooks.com<br />
This independent bookstore has three<br />
locations in Miami, with Coral Gables being<br />
the largest. Along with an impressive selection<br />
of books, it boasts frequent author readings<br />
and a notable café with outdoor seating.<br />
THE FASHIONISTA BOUTIQUE<br />
33135 Commodore Plaza • 305-443-4331<br />
thefashionistaboutique.com<br />
This vintage boutique carries high-end<br />
designer clothing, handbags and shoes, often<br />
at huge discounts off suggested retail.<br />
Play Carrie Bradshaw with the stiletto<br />
selection, which often includes notable names<br />
like Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin<br />
and Manolo Blahnik.<br />
OSKLEN<br />
1111 Lincoln Rd • 305-532-8977<br />
osklen.com<br />
The Brazilian company recently debuted in<br />
Miami on bustling Lincoln Road. Discover a mix<br />
of printed sundresses, neutral-colored staples,<br />
bathing suits and sparkly bags and shoes. Don’t<br />
worry, men: There are fashions for you, too.<br />
GO SEE<br />
COCONUT GROVE ORGANIC<br />
FARMERS MARKET<br />
3300 Grand Ave • 305-238-7747<br />
glaserorganicfarms.com/market.html<br />
Feed your urge to eat locally produced food<br />
with organic fare from this Miami farm that<br />
sets up a market every Saturday. Peruse a<br />
rainbow of fruits and vegetables, as well as<br />
raw pizza, vegan pie and delicious guacamole.<br />
BAHAMAS<br />
4 hours east of Miami by boat<br />
onedaycruise.com<br />
Many cruise lines offer daily, one-day trips<br />
to the Bahamas for less than $100. Swim<br />
with dolphins, take advantage of being in<br />
international waters at the casino or simply<br />
enjoy the islands’ pristine beaches. Make sure<br />
to bring your passport.<br />
MIAMI HURRICANES<br />
At Sun Life Stadium<br />
2269 Dan Marino Blvd • 305-623-6100<br />
hurricanesports.com<br />
The Hurricanes have a challenging schedule,<br />
but it’s the home games pitting them against<br />
other Florida teams that really draw local fans.<br />
Check them out when they take on the Florida<br />
GO MAGAZINE OCTOBER <strong>2010</strong><br />
State Seminoles. While the game is destined<br />
to be a grudge match between cross-state<br />
rivals, the real action happens in the parking<br />
lot during the pre-game tailgate. Oct.9.<br />
GO EAT<br />
ALTAMARE<br />
1233 Lincoln Rd • 305-532-3061<br />
altamarerestaurant.com<br />
Escape the hustle and bustle of South Beach<br />
at this elegant seafood restaurant. Savor<br />
locally caught fi sh like beer-battered snapper,<br />
as well as grass-fed beef and homemade<br />
pasta. $$$<br />
D. RODRIGUEZ CUBA<br />
In the Astor Hotel<br />
956 Washington Ave • 305-673-3763<br />
drodriguezcuba.com<br />
No Miami trip is complete without Cuban<br />
cuisine. Go to the experts at D. Rodriguez<br />
Cuba, where Chef Douglas Rodriquez puts a<br />
modern spin on traditional fare. The threecourse<br />
prix-fi xe menu for $39.99, served<br />
Monday to Thursday, is a sweet deal. $$$<br />
ZUMA<br />
At the Epic Hotel<br />
270 Biscayne Blvd • 305-577-0277<br />
zumarestaurant.com<br />
This London import serves pricey Japanese<br />
in a chic atmosphere (soaring ceilings,<br />
mod chandeliers). Nosh on tuna tataki and<br />
miso black cod, or sample sakes from the<br />
impressive collection at the bar. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
PINKROOM<br />
739 Washington Ave • 305-534-7465<br />
pinkroommiami.com<br />
Everything is pink at this aptly named,<br />
hip South Beach hotspot: the specialty<br />
cocktails, photos of lips, couches... and so on.<br />
When the DJ gets going, it’s a bachelorette<br />
party haven.<br />
MAITARDI<br />
163 NE 39th St • 305-572-1400<br />
maitardimiami.com<br />
The draw of this lounge-restaurant is the<br />
large, cheery patio with colorful tiled walls<br />
and plush couches. The accessible wine list is<br />
conveniently divided into $20, $25, $30, $35<br />
and $40 bottles.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Flipper, America’s favorite TV dolphin, lived at<br />
the Miami Seaquarium.<br />
Milwaukee<br />
WISCONSIN<br />
— Brooke Siegel — Jeanette Hurt<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GENERATIONS CONSIGNMENT INTERIORS<br />
W62-N556 Washington Ave, Cedarburg<br />
262-376-2966<br />
generationsconsign.com<br />
Looking to spruce up your house or condo<br />
without maxing out your budget? Look<br />
no further than Generations, a downtown<br />
Cedarburg shop that features gently used<br />
furnishings and accessories at reasonable<br />
prices. The shop also offers upholstery<br />
services and custom window treatments.<br />
NORTHWEST BEADS, JEWELRY AND GIFTS<br />
N88-W16741 Main St, Menomonee Falls<br />
262-255-4740<br />
northwestbeads.com<br />
If you like to make your own bling, stop<br />
by this shop in the historic district. Swarovski<br />
crystals, Czech glass and hundreds of other<br />
bright, baubly beads beckon. If you’re not<br />
a do-it-yourselfer, the store also features<br />
already-made pieces.<br />
BOOKSELLER<br />
At Milwaukee Central Library<br />
814 W Wisconsin Ave • 414-286-2142<br />
mpl.org<br />
The condition of tomes at some used bookstores<br />
makes librarians cringe. Not so at the<br />
Bookseller, because the Friends of the Milwaukee<br />
Public Library rigorously vets donated<br />
books to make sure they don’t have underlined<br />
passages, missing pages or the faintest whiff<br />
of mildew.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CABARET<br />
At Milwaukee Repertory Theater<br />
108 E Wells St • 414-224-9490<br />
milwaukeerep.com<br />
“Life is a cabaret, old chum” goes the famous<br />
line, and it’s true when the Milwaukee<br />
Repertory Theatre kicks off its <strong>2010</strong>-2011<br />
season with the musical of the same name.<br />
You can pretend the Quadracci Powerhouse<br />
Theater is the Kit-Kat Club. Through Oct. 24.<br />
FALL GALLERY NIGHT (AND DAY)<br />
Historic Third Ward • 414-273-1173<br />
historicthirdward.org<br />
Gallery Night is a fun way to take in good art,<br />
often accompanied by free wine and eats.<br />
This quarterly event has grown from just a<br />
Friday night on the town to include Saturday<br />
afternon. The event is mostly centered around<br />
Historic Third Ward showrooms and artrelated<br />
stores, but other galleries throughout<br />
downtown also open their doors. Oct. 15-16.
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