Florida isn’t the first state I think of when it comes to BBQ, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some seriously kickin plates in the state. When in the Miami area Shiver’s BBQ [28001 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033] is an institution for the cuisine. It gets packed […]
Monthly Archives: May 2017
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It’s funny how a huge international city can feel like a small town sometimes. I met a fellow birder at Fairchild Gardens who gave me a local tip when I lamented that I had not seen any hummingbirds in the wild. He said go to Castellow Hammock Park [22301 SW […]
I cannot pass up a quirky roadside attraction. Since the 1940s, right off U.S. Route 1 the Coral Castle [28655 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033] has been raising questions. How did one man build this structure and why on earth did he do it? We may never know, but […]
Everybody knows about the swampy gator filled Everglades National Park, but did you know there is another natural wonderland in the NPS, easily day-trip-able from Miami? Biscayne National Park is mostly aquatic, but you can take an amazing boat tour and hike around a little island – it’s a delightful […]
Orchids are among the most elegant and delicate of blossoms in our world. They can be difficult to grow, rare to see in the wild, and an absolute pleasure to witness thriving in a garden. R.F. Orchids [28100 SW 182 Ave. Homestead, FL 33030-1804] is the premiere spot in Florida […]
South Florida’s take on the Garden of Eden, Fruit and Spice Park is a paradise where you can forage for delectable exotic fruits. This is another dreamlike location for me, I love horticulture – must have been passed down from my grandma who worked at the NY Botanical Gardens. Start […]
Exotic fruit is my favorite thing to get at a foreign market, and this one has the craziest variety I have ever encountered! Robert is Here Fruit Stand [19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, FL 33034] is my dream come true. It’s a really cool learning experience, walk around to see […]
A seasonal farm whose cinnamon rolls are so sensational, lines queue up before 8AM! Hop right on, because Knaus Berry Farm [15980 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL 33031] is a South Florida tradition not to be missed. I arrived just past eight and waited for about twenty minutes, positively drooling. […]
Nestled between Miami and the Florida Keys is the city of Homestead, filled with an array of really eclectic things to do. You can… +Hop on line for a delicious cinnamon roll from Knaus Berry Farm +Discover exotic fruits and drink them in a shake Robert is Here +Forage for […]
I actually did some things in Palm Beach County other than hiking and bird watching, believe it or not! Hit the beach: Ocean Reef Park, 3860 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Free and spacious parking lot with a little boardwalk leading to a lovely beach and a cool […]
Palm Beach County is another Florida tourism hot spot, popular cities including Boca Raton, Delray, Jupiter, and Palm Beach. While everyone else is out shopping, dining, and beaching it – you should hit the trails because this area has some of the best bird watching in Florida State. I was […]
Swap Shop, 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 I’m going to share another family tradition with you all. While my mother and grandmother were shopping for hours on end, my grandpa would take my brother and I around the 80 acres of Swap and entertain us. It wasn’t […]
Dandee Donuts, 102 N 28th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020 With all the hip places cropping up, you can forget how good a traditional donut tastes. This old school spot delivers stellar donuts without the bells and whistles.You could just sit here with a cup of coffee and a donut and […]
Davie, Florida is a bit more off the beaten path and local – probably because it doesn’t touch the coastline. It’s just a few minutes away from Fort Lauderdale and it’s got some really cool spots for an afternoon of post-beach fun! Flamingo Garden, 3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL […]
Miami isn’t the only spot in South Florida to grab some killer Cuban. If you’re staying in Fort Lauderdale here are two spots to get your fix! Lunch at Juana la Cubana Café, 2850 SW 54th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Tucked away in a residential area, I was beginning […]