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Miami: Second Saturdays Art Walk

Art & Design, Events & Festivals, Miami |  April 22, 2013 | By Duane Bobbsemple


Question: Where the hell does one go if they don’t do clubs but they’re looking for something cool do in Miami? Answer: Second Saturdays/Art Walk in Miami’s Wynwood district. On the second Saturday of every month, galleries throughout Miami’s Wynwood district open their doors and allow the public to take in the work of local and internationally acclaimed artists.

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Miami Beer Festival

Drink, Events & Festivals, Food, Miami |  January 16, 2013 | By Duane Bobbsemple


It’s simple math, really: beer festival + Miami equals a fun ass time. And, considering that the next beer festival in your native locale is probably a few months away. It only makes sense to check out Miami’s Beer Festival, well, that’s if you have plans to be there this weekend.
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Miami/LA: OHWOW Art Galleries

Arts, Los Angeles, Miami, Things to Do, Things to See |  October 2, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

OHWOW – You can almost guarantee that anytime the minds behind OHWOW organize a show that it’s going to be good, like really good. OHWOW is a contemporary art gallery, publisher, and a producer of special creative projects. They own galleries and retail spaces in New York, Miami, and LA. However, this post is only concerned with the galleries in Miami, and LA. Where they’re known to organize these stellar exhibitions with FREE booze, music, and oh yeah, art! But don’t expect free booze and music all the time, because this only coincides with the launch of an exhibition.

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My Review of Miami’s Art Basel

Arts, Events & Festivals, Miami |  April 18, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

Back in December of last year I flew down to Miami to check out the Art Basel convention. And let me just say this: I didn’t think that I would enjoy Art Basel as much I did. I thought that I’d jet down to MIA for a few days, check out the convention, some galleries, and maybe hit a party or two.

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Miami: Truevagabond X The Locals

Ask The Locals, Miami |  April 2, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

NAMES: Drea & Bianca Carosio

AGE: 20′s

RESIDENCE: Miami

Q: What are some things that somebody visiting MIA needs to experience while here?

Bianca Carosio

Head over to Cora Gables – It’s a great area for dining and walking. You can catch a foreign/International movie at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, it’s a great thing to do if you’re a couple visiting Miami.

Drea

To Eat

Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita – It’s in the Brickell area but has more of a South Beach Vibe. I love the ambiance of this place and the food is great. It’s not all that expensive either.

Late Night Eats

Gigi – It’s over in Midtown/Design Distirct. The Food is cheap and AMAZING, GO!!

Nightlife

Now for nightlife there’s a few places that you have to check out. The Ambiance and the view that these places offer will take your trip to the next level!!

First place is The Viceroy and they have a lounge/club on the 50th floor. That’s open from Thursday to Sat.

Also, to start your night off head to M-Bar for some drinks. It has the most amazing view of the Biscayne Bay. Go, you’ll love it!

p.s. It’s not the cheapest, but hey, you’re in Miami.

Miami: Truevagabond x The Locals

Ask The Locals, Miami |  March 12, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

NAME: Juan

AGE: Early 20′s

RESIDENCE: Miami

Q: One thing to see?

The sun in the morning at Key Biscaye.

Q: Best place to eat?

Cheen Huaye. Mexican cuisine. Moderate Prices. Really good food.

Q: Nightlife?

Kukaramakara. It’s ridiculous! No matter what Friday you go you’ll have a great time.

Q: Best area?

Brickell. Hands down.

Miami: Truevagabond x The Locals

Ask The Locals, Miami |  January 30, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

NAME: Gail

RESIDENCE: Miami (Via Minneapolis)

AGE: Mid 20′s

Q: What’s a good late night eatery?

A: David’s Cafe. They serve really good cuban food and the prices are moderate. The vibe there is pretty casual and it’s great place to hang out.

Q: A great random thing to do?

A: Go to the beach and play Kadima (South Point Beach). And if you don’t know what Kadima is, ask someone or google it.

Q:Favourite Area? And why?

A: My favourite area in Miami is the Brickell area. It’s not too touristy and there’s a lot of cool shops and restaurants and the nightlife is pretty awesome.

Miami: Purdy Lounge

Featured, Miami, Nightlife |  January 9, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

This place is a Godsend for anyone who wants to have fun in South Beach but doesn’t want to break their bank to do it. I came here on my last night (a Sunday night) in MIA, and I had a blast! The music was amazing. In the main room they played everything from dancehall to new and ol’ skool hip-hop, and in the back room they got a little more experimental with the sounds.

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Miami: Truevagabond x The Locals

Ask The Locals, Miami |  January 6, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

NAME: Nick

RESIDENCE: Miami

AGE: Mid 20′s

Q: Alright Nick, I need you to fill me in on two things. Where do you go for great late night eats and what’s your favourite area in Miami?

A:

Favourite area – If I want heart and soul, I would stick to Wynwood. It has a great bar scene, great restaurants, and it’s a bit more low key. But if I want to whyle out, I’ll hit southbeach.

Late Night Eats – First place I would go to is the the Wynwood Kitchen & Bar. I love the art and overall atmosphere and you can’t go wrong with Latin American menu, plus they have an excellent beer selection. Oh, and I’m a huge fan of the food trucks in the Wynwood area, especially Ms Cheezious (great grilled cheeze sandwiches). And for eating in general I like Sakaya’s Kitchen (Asian Fusion).

Pic taken by Duane Bobbsemple for truevagabond.com

The Wynwood District – One Big Colouring Block

Arts, Featured, Miami, Things to See |  January 5, 2012 | By Duane Bobbsemple

Miami – Out of all the districts that I visited in 2011, the Wynwood Art District located in Miami, Florida has to be one of the coolest. And when you see what they’ve done, you’ll probably feel the same. They’ve turned a stark neighborhood into one big colouring block (yeah, you read right, colouring block!), which is pretty awesome if you ask me. The neighborhood is literally just block after block of these vibrant street art murals. I got a chance to check out the district when I was in Miami for the Art Basel convention, and here’s a little of what I saw.
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