Apparently, it’s the Gabriel Miami South Beach, (Curio Collection), one of many Hilton properties in South Beach. Our server said the hotel doesn’t have a kitchen – I’m wondering if this kind of marriage is common on Ocean Dr., or I misunderstood him.
We chose to sit by the front row on the sidewalk, for a change: getting close to the pedestrians may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
From the archives: “Between 1942 and 1945, Miami Beach played a significant role in WWII. Nearly half a million men, including matinee idol Clark Gable, were stationed there for training by the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command.
We always come here for a stroll, drink or meal. This is the main drag of South Beach, and the heart and soul of Miami Beach. The west side of north to south one directional traffic is jammed with nightlife spots, entertainment, restaurants, shops, and cafes. Touristy yes but crowds fuel the businesses and make the strip alive.
The scenic path on the eastern side / Atlantic Ocean of Miami Beach, stretches from South Pointe Park northward for 7 miles to the Surfside border. It’s good for pedestrians, pets, bikers alike.
We walk on this path often but it’s the first time I biked: rode 8+ miles, from the Kempton hotel to 4925 Collins Avenue and back to our hotel. It’s great!
Next to South Pointe Park, this steak house has great location, service and food.
Spoon on the bread is a first. Maybe they know I drink butter -:) … if I’ve to pick a bone from eggs, it’s their wiped butter – pls serve real butter.
We’ve
tomato salad
chowder
burger
All are delicious. The chowder is the best so far. It’s the first time trying something other than steaks and I’m happy to report, that their huge burger is as delicious.
Will return for food, not the fake flowers and greens.
This is one of three highly rated restaurants two steps away from our hotel: a Cuban, this Colombian and a Mexican.
Inside is small and feeling pressed, so outside it is.
Noise from the non stop traffic and the exhaust pipe – don’t know it’s theirs or the Mexican restaurant next door, with whom they actually share the bathrooms.
Relaxed atmosphere, to the point good service, and delicious food – large portion.
We’ve skirt steak and deep fried fish – bone in, which is the reason we went. The steak is silky and the fish tastes better than it looks. With my hands I throughly enjoyed it.
This 17-acre urban park is the southern most tip of the South Beach, on Miami Beach Island. Whenever we visit Miami, we come here.
It reminds me of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, in which they all face east to Atlantic Ocean, which has the pounding waves. (Miami is in the north and Rio’s in the south of Atlantic Ocean.) But a slight angle to the South, the body of water becomes calmer.
Bikers, walkers, joggers, kids, pets, beach, Smith & Wollensky, meter parking can be tough.
What are they doing?
The water is aqua blue or green: extremely clear and very beautiful.
I first came to Miami Beach in 2009, on my way to Nicaragua. Six of us reserved two tennis courts to play during our layover. Unfortunately, it rained. So we used the unplanned extra time to drive through South Beach. It was two way traffic (if I remembered it right). Many restaurants had young women dressed to kill, showing salvage and skins, stationed up front, by the curbside. Oh well. Now, there isn’t any need for that anymore.
From the Park, looking west to the Ocean Dr.: Park Central Hotel and The Tides ()Flamingo/Lummus).
I first came to Miami Beach in 2009, on my way to Nicaragua. Six of us reserved two tennis courts to play during our layover. Unfortunately, it rained. So we used the unplanned extra time to drive through South Beach. It was two way traffic (if I remembered it right). Many restaurants had young women dressed to kill, showing salvage and skins, stationed up front, by the curbside. Oh well. Now, there isn’t any need for that anymore.
餐馆里属中规中矩 清一色白男中/中老年服务生 多数微肥. 是市长Giuliani (1944-) 常光顾的地方 (大概
餐馆多但没有牛排屋) 他总有一大桌人. 路过对上眼神 他会礼貌的打招呼. 癌… 他怎么会这个结尾啊 跑题了
男. 已经很不爽了. 微肥还郑重其事的告诉俺 “他叫的
