#ThankYouMiami for One-Of-A-Kind Weekends

Miami's social calendar is constantly hustlin' and bustlin' and it can be overwhelming, especially on weekends when we are pulled in a thousand different directions. Earlier this week we received an e-mail from a friend who will be in town for the next few days and wanted some help sorting through the chaos. We figured since we went through the exercise that we'd share the goods with our readers. Check out the exciting programming we're looking forward to this weekend. As always, if you catch us out and about, say hi! We'd love to meet you. Happy weekend-ing!

Saturday, May 30

Cine Al Fresco at O Cinema Wynwood (Wynwood Arts District Social)

Grub & Pub Tour Little Havana (Little Havana Food and Pub Crawl)

Sunday, May 31

Lazy BrunchBQ at Canvas Miami (Arts & Entertainment District Social)

Guitars over Guns at Clandestino Pub (Local Charity Event)

Cocktail Consciousness at Repour (Yoga, Cocktail Class & Boutique Pop-Up)

National Hamburger Month Food Truck Competition (Local Food Blogger Hosted Event)

What are your plans for the weekend? Will you be attending any of these events? Are there any exciting events that we missed? Leave a comment below or send us a tweet @ThankYouMiami!

#ThankYouMiami for Fashion - Summer Look Inspired By Jose Cuervo

This past weekend, we evacuated the Memorial Day mayhem for which Miami is known for the tranquil, salty shores of Key Largo. We spent a beautiful three days relaxing with friends, boating, cooking and, of course, enjoying refreshing cocktails. For today's post, at your request, we share more Miami fashion with a new personal style story for our "#ThankYouMiami for Fashion" column. The featured look is a casual one that is composed of some of our favorite finds for summer. It is on trend, easily customizable, and inspired by the unique design of the new Jose Cuervo "Reserva de la Familia" bottle. Read the excerpt below and click on the photo for the full feature.

Would you wear this outfit? What are your go-to pieces for summer? Where do you draw the inspiration for your summer outfits? What is your favorite color for the season? Where will you be traveling to in the summer months? Leave a comment below or send us a tweet @ThankYouMiami!

#ThankYouMiami How-To: Renting or Buying in Miami

 

One of the questions we get asked most frequently about Miami life is whether it is affordable. It is a determining factor for everyone who wants to know if the Miami dream is within their grasp. If you're already a local, you witnessed rental rates increase substantially in the past few years - we're talking $1,500 for a 300 sq ft studio - and, still, available rentals disappeared like hot cakes. In fact, according to Zillow, rents in Miami rose nearly 2.8 percent from January 2014 to January 2015.

As your friendly Miami informant, we are in the process of cooking up a Resources page to help locals and visitors alike navigate Miami more easily. In the interim, we want to share with you one of the resources that will be featured on the page: Zillow's Miami Home Prices and Values. Why is this information important? Because the Breakeven Horizon currently shows that renters should consider buying in Miami if they plan to live here for more than 1.7 years. Even if you cannot afford to buy, this information will help you better understand the local market and make more informed decisions about your living situation.

In our opinion, regardless of what the real estate market looks like here, if you want to make the Miami dream happen, you can make it happen. As Sir Nike once said, "Just do it." It just takes a little creativity, patience, and perseverance. For us, it meant living in a dingy studio on Washington Avenue until we found our dream home on Ocean Drive and, from the photo above, you can see that our view was well worth the wait. So, if you ever need advice, shoot us an e-mail at info [at] thankyoumiami [dot] com or send us a tweet @ThankYouMiami!

Do you rent or own? How did you find your rental? Is there a real estate agent you recommend for Miami newcomers? Do you have any advice for someone looking to move to Miami? Leave a comment below or send us a tweet @ThankYouMiami!

#ThankYouMiami for (Travel) Fashion

Today's "#ThankYouMiami for Fashion" column is a short and sweet travel style post dedicated to all of those escaping the Memorial Day Miami mayhem. Read the excerpt below and click on the photo for the full feature, including four travel style looks.

Are you traveling this weekend? Where are you going? If not, how do you prepare for Memorial Day weekend? How do you prepare for traveling? What is your go-to travel look out of the four we presented? Leave a comment below or send us a tweet @ThankYouMiami!

#ThankYouMiami How-To: Get Your Bikini Body Back with Davidson's Eggs

Last week we joined a dozen food bloggers and experts at the Biltmore Culinary Academy kitchens for an egg focused cooking class with celebrity chef Brooke Williamson. Chef Brooke is best known for being the Top Chef: Seattle runner-up, competing and winning Knife Fight, and for being the youngest female chef to cook at the James Beard house. In addition to her professional accolades, she’s an egg magician. In just two hours, she took eggs from breakfast blah to an all-dish staple AND she kept us from burning down the Biltmore Hotel. Has there ever been a more accomplished woman?

At the “Egg Mixer”, which you can relive through our photos below, Chef Brook used Davidson’s eggs to whip up an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and cocktail. All four dishes were delicious and relatively simple to cook. But, while we enjoyed the eating part the best, the preparation process was priceless because Chef Brooke revealed three tips for cooking eggs that vastly improve their taste, texture, and ease of use.