October 13, 2009

Metro Organic Bistro Miami

Everything’s fresh, fresh, fresh. The ahi tuna gets raves as does the local produce at the organic food-lovers’ paradise. Go for lunch (it’s next to a car wash).

  Bayside, Food & Drink, Laid Back, Locavore

October 13, 2009

Aileen Invitations Miami

Your go-to for wedding invitations and such. Owner Aileen Corcia stocks super-cute stationery, like Lucky Onion’s Seeded Invites (you can plant them!), and does custom work. 

  North Miami Beach, Home & Garden, Weddings

October 13, 2009

Feverish Ice Cream Miami

The for-hire ice cream truck serves vegan, coconut milk-based, and fresh fruit ice cream, which comes from local sources and is wrapped in ecofriendly packaging.

  Food & Drink, Ecofriendly, Locavore

October 8, 2009

Cleber Lopes Beauty & Life Institute Miami

The beauty mecca — the first U.S. location of the Brazilian import — offers a full menu of nail and hair care, facials, waxing, plus a private bridal suite.

  Downtown Coral Gables, Beauty, Relax, Weddings

September 17, 2009

The Awarehouse Miami

An indoor/outdoor venue in Wynwood. The multimedia event space was designed to house everything from art exhibits and concerts (there’s a stage!) to open-air movies on the lawn.

  Miami Fashion District, Culture, Alfresco, Artsy

October 23, 2007

Paper Emporium Miami

The quaint neighborhood paper shop sells stationery, pretty journals, unusual calendars, and wrapping paper. You can also get custom invitations and attend a calligraphy workshop. (Perhaps it’ll calm the stressed bride-to-be.)

  Coral Gables, Home & Garden, Good for Gifts, Weddings

April 24, 2007

Peter Dooling Photography Miami

Strike a pose. The talents behind the lens at Peter Dooling Photography have photojournalism backgrounds, so you’ll remember whooping it up — not leaning on a tree.

  Culture, Birthday Parties, Private Parties