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This week in Miami ✦
Curated for Vicky & Sam · Edgewater · May 17, 2026
🍸 Date nights this week
Date 1 — Tap 42
- Neighborhood: Midtown Miami
- Location: 3411 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
- What to do: Settle in for craft beers on tap alongside a chef-driven menu in one of Midtown's most consistently crowd-pleasing spots — great for grazing through small plates with a rotating beer selection.
- Budget breakdown: $60–$90 for two with food and drinks
- Pro tip: Ask the bartender what's new on tap — they rotate frequently and staff usually have strong opinions.
Date 2 — Amal
- Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
- Location: 3481 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- What to do: Start downstairs with Lebanese mezze and bold cocktails, then head up to the rooftop bar for live music and Biscayne Bay views — it's a full evening in one spot.
- Budget breakdown: $120–$160 for two with cocktails, mezze, and a main
- Pro tip: Go on a weekend night when the live music energy peaks and the rooftop fills up beautifully.
Date 3 — New Restaurant Spotlight — Mimi Kakushi NEW · Opened Early 2026
- Neighborhood: Miami Design District
- Location: 140 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137
- Opened: Early 2026
- What to do: One of Miami's first U.S. outposts of this Dubai-born concept blending Japanese Far Eastern cuisine with a sultry, late-night supper club atmosphere — ideal for a date that stretches into the night.
- Budget breakdown: $150–$200 for two with cocktails and sharing plates
- Pro tip: Dress up — the vibe rewards it and the room is genuinely stunning.
Date 4 — Happy Hour Hopping
- What to do: Hit two happy hours back to back — start at the first spot then walk to the second.
- Stop 1: AmSo, 101 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33130 — Social Hour with $7 margaritas and $8 signature appetizers; check current hours directly as times vary seasonally.
- Stop 2: Level 6, 2801 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 — Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Biscayne Bay views; ask about their current happy hour specials when you arrive.
- Budget breakdown: $80–$120 for two across both stops with drinks and bites
- Pro tip: Head to AmSo first to catch the sunset over the river, then Uber to Level 6 for the bay views as the sky goes dark.
✈️ Weekend getaways
Date 5 — Weekend Getaway — Marco Island, FL
- Why this destination: Emerald Gulf waters, soft white sand beaches, and a relaxed upscale vibe that feels worlds away from Miami's pace.
- Getting there: Approximately 2 hours by car from Miami.
- Where to stay: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145.
- What to do: Spend a morning kayaking through the Ten Thousand Islands; hit Tigertail Beach for a long walk and a swim; dine at one of the waterfront restaurants along S Collier Blvd for fresh Gulf seafood at sunset.
- Budget breakdown: $350–$500 per night for the room plus $150–$200/day for food, activities, and drinks
- Pro tip: Book a paddleboard or kayak rental in advance through the resort — they fill up fast on weekends.
Date 6 — Weekend Getaway — Tulum, Mexico
- Why this destination: Jungle-meets-beach energy with world-class cenotes, open-air restaurants, and a music and wellness scene that pairs perfectly with a festival-loving lifestyle.
- Getting there: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes nonstop from Miami International Airport.
- Where to stay: Azulik, Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km 5, Zona Hotelera, Tulum, QR 77780, Mexico.
- What to do: Spend a morning swimming in Gran Cenote just outside the Tulum ruins; explore the Tulum Hotel Zone's open-air beach clubs for sunset cocktails; catch a live DJ set or music event at Papaya Playa Project on the beach.
- Budget breakdown: Flights from $300 roundtrip; hotel from $400–$600/night; budget $100–$150/day for food, drinks, and cenote entry
- Pro tip: Book Azulik or any top Tulum property months in advance — the best rooms disappear quickly even mid-week.
📅 What's happening in Miami this week
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves · May 18–21 · loanDepot Park
Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets · May 22–24 · loanDepot Park
Inter Miami CF vs. Philadelphia Union · May 24 · Nu Stadium
R&B Only Live · May 23–24 · Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Santigold · May 23 · ZeyZey Miami
💬 This week's question: If you could wake up tomorrow already fluent in any language, which would you each choose and where would you go first to use it?
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This week in New York ✦
Curated for Mike · Hudson Yards · May 17, 2026
🍸 Where to go this week
Pick 1 — Jungle Bird Bar — Tropical After-Work Escape
- Vibe: Tropical, lively, social
- Neighborhood: Chelsea
- Address: 401 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001
- Why it works: Caribbean-inspired cocktails and a relaxed-but-buzzy vibe draw a professional after-work crowd looking to unwind without the tourist noise.
- Best time to go: Thursday or Friday starting at 6PM when the after-work energy hits.
- Order this: Jungle Bird cocktail — rum, Campari, pineapple, a classic done right.
Pick 2 — Katana Kitten — Japanese Craft Cocktail Den
- Vibe: Sleek, inventive, buzzy
- Neighborhood: West Village
- Address: 531 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
- Why it works: James Beard Award-winning bar with a sharp, sophisticated crowd and cocktails that naturally spark conversation.
- Best time to go: Wednesday or Thursday at 6:30PM before it gets packed.
- Order this: Japanese Highball with salted plum — clean, complex, and crowd-pleasing.
Pick 3 — Dejavu NEW · Opened Dec 2025
- Vibe: Supper club, theatrical, electric
- Neighborhood: West Village
- Address: 20 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
- Opened: December 2025
- Why it works: Themed rooms, live music, and a lounge format create natural conversation and draw a stylish 30s-and-up crowd early in the evening.
- Best time to go: Friday at 7PM to catch the early dinner-to-drinks energy before it fills up.
- Order this: Ask the bartender for their signature seasonal cocktail — the program rotates with the themed nights.
Pick 4 — Attaboy — Hidden Gem Speakeasy
- Vibe: Intimate, bespoke, no-menu cool
- Neighborhood: Lower East Side
- Address: 134 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002 — no sign on the door, just knock.
- Why it works: No menu means you talk to the bartender, which means you talk to whoever is next to you — a natural social setup with a sharp, curious professional crowd.
- Best time to go: Thursday or Friday at 6:30PM to snag a seat before the inevitable line forms.
- Order this: Tell the bartender three flavors you love and let them build something — that's the whole point.
📅 What's happening in NYC this week
The Knicks host Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals · Tuesday May 19 · Madison Square Garden
Celebrity Autobiography — comedy show featuring readings from celebrity memoirs · Opens May 18 · Shubert Theatre on Broadway
The Met debuts "The Face of Life: Modern Portraits" and "Creatures of Myth and Imagination" · Opens May 18 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
"Frida and Diego: The Last Dream" art exhibition · Through June 5 · Museum of Modern Art
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This week in Cincinnati ✦
Curated for Jimmy & Elizabeth · West Chester · May 17, 2026
🍸 Date nights this week
Date 1 — Marigold NEW
- Neighborhood: Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
- Location: 1401 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- What to do: Marigold is one of Cincinnati's newest and most talked-about OTR restaurants — settle in for creative, seasonal dishes and a well-curated cocktail list in a warm, intimate setting.
- Budget breakdown: Dinner for two with drinks, est. $80–$110
- Pro tip: Make a reservation — this one fills up fast on weekends.
Date 2 — Bourbon Smokehouse
- Neighborhood: Within 15 minutes of West Chester (45011)
- Location: Bourbon Smokehouse — confirm full address locally before heading out.
- What to do: A rustic Southern BBQ atmosphere with a full bar and 30+ bourbons on the menu — perfect for a low-key bourbon-forward date night without the drive downtown.
- Budget breakdown: Dinner and bourbon pours for two, est. $60–$85
- Pro tip: Ask your server to walk you through the bourbon list — the selection rewards a little curiosity.
👨👩👧👦 Family outing this week
Date 3 — Family Outing at Coney Island
- Neighborhood: Anderson Township, Cincinnati
- Location: Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
- What to do: Classic Cincinnati amusement park with rides, attractions, and the legendary Sunlite Pool — the largest recirculating swimming pool on earth — great for all three kids across a wide age range.
- Budget breakdown: 2 adults and 3 kids, est. $100–$150 depending on admission and food
- Pro tip: Go on a weekday if possible — lines at the pool and rides are noticeably shorter.
📅 What's happening in Cincinnati this week
Cincinnati May Festival · May 19, 21 & 23 · Christ Church Cathedral and Music Hall
FC Cincinnati vs. Orlando City SC · May 23 · TQL Stadium
Riverbend Music Center · May 21 & 23 · Riverbend Music Center