High on Fried

 
Summer maybe over but your once a month hankering for a funnel cake does not hibernate with the cooler weather.  Well does it ever actually get cooler in Miami?  Prob not and that's why Gorilla B's exists.  Not exactly a place to hit up every day, but once in a while a fried hot dog is just something you need.  However, you may not be at the state carnival or on the boardwalk so head over here.  Their menu reads like what your childhood memories were made of.  If it can be dipped in batter and then fried you can order it up.  They have the gluttonous classics like Oreos and Snicker bars and some new ones like Poptarts.  I know your sugar receptors are firing off right now and there is usually a time of month when these do taste the best.  In addition, to the fried baddies, Gorilla lets you get down in a thick slice of cheesecake.  There is the classics and the tropical.  We are in Miami, so get a guava or a key lime version, both which I am pretty sure the fruits were just picked from the vine.  And now that it is unfortunately fall, there is the delicious Pumpkin, that everyone looks forward to. Don't worry, you can get a Diet Coke to wash everything down, so your guilt and glutton won't consumer every bit of your conciseness. 

The Clothing Cycle

Recycling is trendy, so why not look trendy when participating in this everlasting trend. Well let's just say you will be wearing those recycled goods. With this far from stellar economy consignment shops have popped up and are currently booming. In Miami the latest shop to open in town is The Sale Rack, which brings customers designer goods at deep discounts. Since the ladies of Miami love the finer things in life expect to see some great labels from Marc Jacobs to Paul and Joe. Nothing on the racks are over $75 and most start at $12, that's better than the after Christmas sale at Saks. On the other, you know your wardrobe will be augmented by your loving friends and family this season, bring in that whole wardrobe with the tags still left on or those never worn shoes to The Sale Rack. If your goodies sell you can keep 30 percent of the profit to go to Aventura for a dress that will probably end up back at The Sale Rack. Or take a gander at what the other ladies of Miami have brought in and get 35 percent of your profit to store credit. All items accepted are in excellent condition. This is not like walking into the Goodwill and finding the needle in the hay stack. This is like stepping into the trendiest boutique and leaving with the looks of the runway. Go step on that catwalk and show them all what you just scored at the Rack
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Wine and Beer!

You like wine, he likes beer. When you go out you usually have to sacrifice one for the other. What if there was a beer bar within a wine bar. Did you just step into an oasis? Well if you answered Yes you are probably at Bin18 in Miami. This new place is a match made in heaven for those who fight the fight over wine or beer. We know you could go to any bar in town for the run of the mill stuff, but Bin actually has artisan beers and a wine list to ponder over for more than a hot second. As you are savoring your beer, his wine, you can sustain your taste buds with their menu that are perfect for pairing with all their beverages. Celebrating local and fresh, the food is a great price for the value and flavor you will be paying for. This place will tickle your taste buds as you unwind with your favorite adult beverage at the end of the week. Appropriately located in Miami's art district, once you emerge for your experience you will feel enlightened to conquer the world through your creativity.

We're Going to Miami Trick

Tivo is set, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami is set to premier tonight. Catch the recap here. But now you are ready to plan your trip down south. You want that life, or at least the appearance you live it. So while you are shopping at Dash and sipping on drinks at the Fountainebleau, you are catching your Z's at Hollywood Beach Hotel + Hostel. Face it you do not have the money to partake in all three activities, so something has to give. And you are still young enough for a hostel experience. Remember Madrid? Where was that toilet?
Well, there will not be a toilet in the shower. This is a new concept hotel to accommodate those on a budget (aka LTLOAB readers) looking for a chic hotel right on the beach. The hostel option will give you the social option to make memories with your friends or the new ones you are about to make. Drawing inspiration from a Key West style cottage, along with their "no worries" attitude you will have the vacation you have so desired. Located right on the Hollywood Beach boardwalk, you are steps from paradise. Offering both private and shared accommodations you will receive the best quality for the dollar you are paying. There are 200 beds for guests to choose from to co-ed, single sex, and private hotel rooms. In addition to the beach, there are a ton of free amenities from surfing, and biking. Constant activity will fill your days from barbecues, fishing, surfing, kayaking and beach volleyball just steps from your door. You may never actually see the Miami you came down for. When the most expensive bed in the place is under $70, you have no excuses to get down to Miami for weekend away.

Eating Is The Spice Of Life

So I love to eat. Can't you tell from some of my recent posts? Well now I am spreading my appetite all the way down to Miami. Like New York, Miami is celebrating their version of restaurant week with Miami Spice. Showcasing Miami's hottest eateries you can have 3-course meal at lunch for $22 and dinner for $35. Lasting all the way through September, you have plenty of time to try all the places participating. You will get to indulge in all the exotic flavors Miami is known for. Check out which of your favorite restaurants are participating on the official website. Now go pick where you are going to have dinner. All cuisines are represented, so its going to be a hard decision.

You wish the holiday weekend would last the whole summer. You can't even believe I am mentioning the word work right now. I know this is true, but after all the fun is done, you have to face the fact that reality is knocking this Monday morning. But hey, there can be fun during the week. That's what Happy Hour is for. If you are working, living, playing in the Miami area this summer head over to Badrutt's Place. Until the 15th of July enjoy free white sangria or 2-for1 cocktails from 5-8pm. Enjoy your drinks with their tapas that are under $10. Located at 1250 S. Miami Ave gather your colleagues or friends and decompress after a long day at work. Situated in the booming Financial District, it looks like it won't even be a far walk or drive from the office. Now this is the perfect way to continue the perfect holiday weekend into the work week