Gold Coast Railroad Museum

It’s rather horrifying to imagine that many younger generations may not know what a real train is – particularly those growing up in Miami. But the Gold Coast Railroad Museum is keeping the legacy alive. There are lots of rarities on site at this unique spot, from Roosevelt’s presidential locomotive to a rescue train that […]

Golden Rule Seafood Market

If you can’t cast a line off your very own 40-foot catamaran, Golden Rule Seafood is the next best thing. This family-owned purveyor has been around since 1943, serving up fresh fish, stone crab, lobster, oysters, live blue crabs, shrimp and all other forms of the ocean’s bounty. So if you’re in Palmetto Bay and […]

Macita’s Restaurant & Bakery

While flashier Colombian eateries abound — especially the fast-food style joints keeping drunks happily munching on hot dogs — the truly authentic, homey spots are hard to find. That’s why Colombians and fans of Latin cuisine in general make the trek south to Macita’s, on the southern end of South Dixie Highway in Cutler Bay. […]

Monkey Jungle

With a name like Monkey Jungle, it’s gotta be bananas. And if you’re into primates, this is definitely the place for you. They’ve got more than 30 species including gibbons, guenons and spider monkeys at this Cutler Bay alterna-zoo. Walk under the mesh-covered path and the monkeys will surround you on all sides. You can […]

Musicians Discount Center

Forget the big box stores, this small, family-run spot is the best place to snap up all things musical. From random vinyl finds to electric guitars to sheet music – if it’s noteworthy, they’ve got it. They’ve got new and used instruments, rent-to-own options, repair services and pretty much anything else you need to keep […]

Peg’s Pocket

You better be a die-hard dive bar fanatic to take a trip to Peg’s Pocket. Either that, or a pool shark. In a city that’s all about the scene – this strip mall fixture is where to go when you don’t want to be seen. Sweatpants and flip flops are perfectly acceptable attire. Drink, play […]

Pho Thang

At this extremely modest, bare-bones little Vietnamese restaurant, you’ll find all the comforts of home-cooking, if few of the creature comforts of home. No matter. For such wholesome, delicious, and blessedly inexpensive food, you won’t begrudge the simple decor. Most of the menu is built around noodle soups, pho, and variations with different noodles and […]