Writer ARIADNA FERNÁNDEZ UJJA
While the definition of ‘hipster’ generates a controversial debate around the world, in Miami it is quite the opposite, as this new social class is open to be discovered in all its facets. Miami hipsters radiate a vibrant and different atmosphere throughout the city.
The city of the arts offers endless opportunities and support for local creatives, who are often successful entrepreneurs. These small business owners, professionals, and creative and innovative artists are looking sponsors to reap the rewards of their work, whether in a bar, boutique, art gallery, or salon.
Here’s a little tour through the most hipster Miami:
Day 1
9 a.m. The day begins in the Wynwood neighborhood, at Panther Coffee, where they offer a concentrated brew that packs an addictive smoothness. The flagship of this coffee shop is inside, where you can see how they roast the green coffee bean.
10 a.m. Strolling through the murals of Wynwood, we see a labyrinth with nooks and crannies full of changing art. At the center is Wynwood Walls, created by the most famous graffiti artists. We recommend visiting the interior of the galleries and the famous collections of the Rubell Family Collection and the Marguiles Family Collection in the Warehouse..
Time to eat! The delicious culinary offerings of the Wynwood neighborhood:
JugoFresh’s: for fans of organic and vegetarian food. It offers juices and smoothies.
Joey’s Italian Café: focused on authentic Northern Italian and Mediterranean food, with an elegant and casual atmosphere.
Pride & Joy: where they serve barbecue, beer and Bourbon.
2 p.m. At the Art Market, the endless galleries (there are more than 70) in Wynwood, such as the Emerson Dorsch and the Robert Fontaine Gallery, are good places to start your visit. At Plant the Future (http://www.plantthefuture.com) you’ll see extravagant terrariums, desert gardens and a variety of cacti.
At Del Toro Shoes you can discover what LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, among others, call the “Mecca” of athletic footwear.
8 p.m. You can embark on a nighttime adventure full of music and mustaches at Lagniappe, which offers New Orleans-style white wine (it has more than 150 bottles) and where you can enjoy jazz music shows in the purest Southern style.
Day 2
10 a.m. The District Art Deco, The Wolfsonian is a must-see. The museum at Florida International University offers a collection of 120,000 objects from between the years 1885 and 1945. At lunchtime, you can go to Subatomic Sandwiches, in the same museum, where Chef Jeremias serves local meats, sauces and culinary accompaniments.
4 p.m. A walk to experience the current exhibition at Primary Projects, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Miami.
11 p.m. Closing this route, we recommend spending a night at The Corner, downtown, a dimly lit lounge that attracts many Miami hipsters who want to sip beer and classic cocktails accompanied by grilled cheeses.
Other hipster places in Miami:
Upper Eastside / The MiMo District: dotted with boutiques, cafes and mid-century architecture. MiMo is home to “foodie hotspots” like The Federal Food, Drinks & Provisions and Blue Collar, as well as venues like 55th Street Station and Jimmy’s Eastside Diner.
Instagramers Gallery: technology, social media and mobile photography; from pets to exotic locations, outstanding and original captures are presented. The gallery also hosts local “meet-ups,” where photographic explorations from around the city are promoted.
Wood Tavern: inside, a comfortable bar; outside, picnic tables, string lights and board games invite you to linger. A parked van doubles as a bar to serve free tacos on Tuesday nights.
Information provided by Patricia Vélez of www.aqa-consulting.eu
