Black Friday Pre-Planning...

what's on our list of "must-haves?" Check it out....



Go to http://www.blakroc.com/ to see webisodes of the making-of with some of our fave artists...including Mr. Mos Def.

Just. Love. This.

I heard this song last night in a movie I was watching. Don't cha love when you unexpectedly hear a song you love in random places? love this.

Take On The Challenge

Are you soccer savvy? Record a video of yourelf doing a cool soccer move or trick and have a chance to win $50,000 in cash from Degree Men.

Watch the video below for more info on the video contest.

Good luck to all.

Um...where's the entrance?

Nestled in Miami's up-and-coming Wynwood neighborhood on 34th and N. Miami Ave, there is no fancy entrance or line around the block or any real big bruhaha extravaganza letting you know you've arrived at an awesome location. Instead, look for the "red awning" in the alley, knock on the door and in you go to Miami's newest hot spot - Bardot.

Last night StrictlyMIA and I had a chance to venture over to the grand opening of this new lounge filled with plush couches, a pool table, pinball machines and the type of decorative items you find at a thrift store and think, "where can I put that?" The vibe was chill (the manager walks around in a kimono with burning incense and jams on the drums with patrons), the drinks cheap (had 6 AWESOME, quality beers, tab $30), and the music...well, it was spectacular (no Party in the USA by Miley...THANK GOD). Oh...and I forgot to mention, opening night included an appearance by designer Richie Rich and resulted in some random getting naked for a free trip to LA. Gotta love Miami. Overall - my new fave place. Enough said.

Check it out:
34th North Miami Ave
Park in the alley and look for the awning

It's all fun and games...

Until I get stuck in traffic on the Biscayne parking lot for an hour! I'm literally sitting at home, afraid to venture out again. Today was Miami's Carnival on 2nd ave. Very fun festivities and lively music going on...but for the love of god, I wish they would've planned for some better traffic control! Please take note, City of Miami, you have to do better next time!

Here's a peek of the what when down courtesy of the Miami Herald:

The Soul Collective

Kia Soul Collective presents three days of music, art, and design for FREE at The Awarehouse.

Starting today and running through Sunday, October 4th you can enjoy free live music by N.E.R.D and Clipse and DJ sets by Lazaro Casanova and Danny Daze (just to name a few).

However, In order to score tickets to Sunday's musical guest, N.E.R.D, you must test drive the new KIA soul.

Click here for the rest of the line-up and more info.

The Awarehouse: 550 NW 29 St-Wynwood

Riddle Me This

We just heard about this and wanted to share for our hardcore Nintendo lovers.

Nintendo recently launched a puzzle-based game called Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box for the handheld Nintendo DS/DSi and they are sending a Professor lookalike to a secret location in Miami tomorrow (Sept. 25) from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The professor will be making his surprise appearance with a bunch of games of Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (you can be eligible to win if you solve one of his brainteasers).

Click here tomorrow(beginning 10 a.m. local time) for riddle-like hints that will reveal the Professor’s location.

Good Luck!

The Perfect Proposal

Gentlemen, If you are planning on popping the question soon ...here's an idea.

Picture this:

• Candlelit path
• Oceanfront table, next to the sand
• 4-course dinner
• Overnight stay at a luxurious hotel
  

If this sounds like the perfect night , you're in luck. From now until October 31st, Acqualina Resort & Spa is hosting the "Proposal Dinner Offer" which includes all of that for $295/per couple.

Take it from us, it would be a guaranteed "YES"

For reservations, call 305-918-6860.

Acqualina Resort & Spa: 17875 Collins Ave (Sunny Isles)

Recession Proof Gables Dining...

...courtesy of our friends at Miami.com. My mouth is watering and my liver is yearning with these great deals! Let us know if you try any of these places...personally, Por Fin is one of my faves. Enjoy!

• Red Koi offers $5 summer lunch special through Sept 30. 317 Miracle Mile, 305-446-2690
  
• Tarpon Bend is serving up $3.50 fresh fruit mojitos and $1 tacos every Thursday 3-9pm. 65 Miracle Mile, 305-444-3210
  
• Por Fin dishes out a week of savings: Monday is Local’s Night – bring your FL license or a Gables business card and take 20% off your entire bill; Tuesday is Date Night - bring friend or date for complimentary bottle of wine when ordering three-course menu; Wednesday ushers in Wine Day – take 50% off any bottle of wine; Thursday means Happy Hour and 2 for 1 cocktails, beer & wine, with $5 tapas; and finally, Sunday is Paella Day – order two paellas and indulge in a free carafe of red sangria. 2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 305-441-0107
  
• Register for a CPK Adventure Card (online at CPK.com) and receive 20% off new menu items at California Pizza Kitchen, including pesto chicken pizza, Moroccan salad & Cabo crab cakes. Valid through Sept 15; 300 Miracle Mile, 305-774-9940
  
• Buy a bottle of wine at Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, bring it to Ortanique, Por Fin, Pascal’s on Ponce, Houston’s, Tarpon Bend; La Cofradia, Ruth’s Chris or Spris and your corkage fee will be waived. Valid though Sept 30. 124 Miracle Mile, 305-445-4567
  
• Hit Peterbrooke Chocolatier from 11am-10pm on Wednesdays for a singe $.99 scoop of gelato. 227 Aragon Ave, 305-446-3131
  
• Cold Stone Creamery scoops out a week of excuses to indulge. Monday purchase at medium Love It Signature shake or smoothie and get a free Kid’s Create Your Own; Tuesdays buy one Kid’s Create Your own and get one free; Wednesdays receive a free plain waffle cone or bowl with the purchase of a medium Love It or a large Gotta Have It; Thursdays take 50% off any size shake or smoothie from 12-5pm; and Fridays take $1 off all cakes and cupcakes. 261 Miracle Mile; 305-403-7000.

National Yoga Month

This year let's not think of September as the official end of Summer but as National Yoga Month.

Good thing that Ayama Yoga Center in Aventura is celebrating National Yoga Month with free yoga classes throughout September (to make the ending of Summer a little bit more enjoyable and promote healthy living).

Students of all levels are welcome. For the schedule of classes, click here or call 305-932-7755.

Ayama Yoga Center: 2624 NE 188 St (Aventura)

Photo Courtesy: Natalie Dee