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Partying it Up at the Gym

By Jspace Staff on 1/20/2012 at 5:01 PM

Partying it Up at the Gym

In Miami, let’s face it—everyone has amazing bodies. There’s no need to be jealous. You don’t have to just envy them, you too, can have those killer abs. The David Barton Gym, located in the trendy Gansevoort South Hotel, is the perfect place to work out and people watch. With its low lighting and music, it's been compared to a nightclub. It draws an eclectic group of people, from artists to musicians to models—which is a good thing, because being around beautiful people can be the …More

Elevator Up: Miami's Rooftop Bars

By Jspace Staff on 9/22/2011 at 3:48 PM

Elevator Up: Miami's Rooftop Bars

Whether you're born and raised in Miami or there for the first time as of yesterday, you've probably heard the news—it's a city known for the sun and the beaches and the glamour.  The perpetual question from the uninitiated is, “but what do you do at the beach all the time?”  Well, for one, you go up a few stories.  A few more.  And... one more—to the roof.  To the bars on the roof in and around Miami Beach, that is.  The Miami rooftop bar scene is thriving, …More

A Taste of Home by the Beach

By Jspace Staff on 4/14/2011 at 12:39 PM

A Taste of Home by the Beach

Whether you’re on vacation in Hollywood (Hollywood, Florida, that is), or taking a stroll from your summer house in South Beach, you may want to sample a new taste—thick, soft pita bread; fresh, tender sushi; or crispy, spicy samosas. The meal needs to be kosher. No problem: you’re in Miami, you will be able to find a kosher meal close by. Here are some of the best kosher restaurants in the region. Café Emunah, Fort Lauderdale This organic kabbalistic café and tea bar features a …More

Plan Your Dream Night in Miami

By Jspace Staff on 4/14/2011 at 12:34 PM

Plan Your Dream Night in Miami

Picking the right nightlife destination in South Florida is like finding the perfect pair of shoes—it needs to be sexy and exciting, yet comfortable and dependable. The wrong ones will leave you blistered, and just plain annoyed. Still, everyone has their own style so we thought we’d list a few choices for those who want to walk in our shoes for a night out or two. Now get to steppin’! Purdy Lounge  A refreshingly low-maintenance SoBe spot, Purdy Lounge doesn’t stray too far from …More

The Attraction of South Beach: A Slow Sip of Collins

By Jspace Staff on 4/14/2011 at 12:06 PM

The Attraction of South Beach: A Slow Sip of Collins

Glamour, fashion, the beach, and nightlife, and that’s just what you can see from your car! South Beach is the primary destination if you’re headed to South Florida. The reason to go is the constant party. You can feel the excitement building as you drive south on A1A from Fort Lauderdale Beach. The gently winding road eventually turns into Collins Avenue. As you get closer to Miami Beach, you inch through luxurious suburbs, past antique condominium complexes, and large shopping malls. All of a sudden …More