When I think of Wynwood, I think of art. This eclectic and colorful neighborhood has transformed in front of my eyes. Driving pass the ghetto you will find the most interesting mix of artsy, hipsters, musicians, and yogis in Miami. This is like nothing you expect when you visit the magic city. Far away from the luxury resorts from Miami Beach, Wynwood offers a vast selection of picturesque art galleries, local shops, organic restaurants and interesting coffee shops. This is where the creative people take a break. Mid day coffees at Panther coffee, pastries at Zack the baker, lunch at Coyo Taco and late night drinks at gramps or Wood Tavern... Many options to choose from. Wynwood is the new face of Miami, this is a different type of tourist but nevertheless a very interesting kind. This neighborhood is now one of the most important in the city as far as tourism and one to watch for FAST economic growth. Who says artists are broke?
PANTHER COFFEE - There is not one time of the day where this spot stays quiet. Hipsters, students, artists, and wannabe cool kids all drive or walk into this joint to get a powerful doses of their brew. It is very cool to watch people working on their music while people watching. Others do some reading, some just seat down to play on Facebook or maybe get some inspiration, I have spotted groups having from one to 3 or 4 cups of coffee through out a lunch break of an afternoon relaxing session. Cops even take their coffee break here. The crow at Panther coffee is colorful and the smell of their coffee is to die for. Even when is storching hot outside, the patio chairs stay FULL. It is hard to imagine that just about 5 years ago, this was a warehouse district where you would never step a foot to socialize. Today Panther Coffee has become a thriving local business with export quality. Thumbs up as the best café in Miami.
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| How I feel after my double shot of espresso!!! |
WYNWOOD WALLS - Step into the magic of Miami. Walking through these walls will transport you to a parallel world where the crazy thoughts in your head transform into beautiful art. All dancing together, each wall offers a variety of styles to get inspiration from. Big or small, bright or dark, Wynwoodwalls have showcased some of the biggest graffiti artists in the industry such as: Ryan McGinness, Ron English, AIKO, FAFI, Lady Pink, Maya Hayuk, Miss Van, and last but NOT least - Wynwood Walls very first tenant - Peter Tunney.
People flock from all around to get their "cool art" fix. With Art Basel taking over Miami every December, the city has become the epicenter from modern art in this side of the globe. And wynwood is at the middle of it all. Their rapid growth and platform for many international artist has put an eye in the magic city as well as this incredible neighborhood. LOVE to finally have such a strong presence in the artistic world with our very own and unique Wynwood.
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Shepard Fairey is renowned for his...
"Obey" campaign and for his Obama "Hope" poster. His mural for the Wynwood Walls, visible from 2nd Avenue, is a stunning example of his wheat-pasted work. When Shepard first heard about the project, one of the things that impressed him most was the idea that the outdoor pieces curated for the project would not only be very accessible to the public, but that they would also be maintained. From the years he spent putting artwork up in the streets illegally, Shepard was accustomed to the opposite, that street art pieces are usually short-lived.
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| SWOON from Brooklyn to Miami with LOVE!!! |
PETER TUNNEY ART GALLERY - I clearly remember the first time I visited his gallery. The experience was different because I have never seen "this" type of art up to this point. I was new in the scene and had no idea what modern art really was. Overall, it was a unique, very cool experience and I'm glad to see his art in far away places like "Nantucket" (so random) - I was walking around the island a few days ago and I recognized his brand right away. Very proudly I told my friends I know him from Miami ( I was static!!! ). His work probes our culture by mining images from newspapers, magazines, and art books and reinterpreting them through his own unique perspective. His recent works, where refreshingly optimistic phrases and quotes are colorfully painted over collaged headlines, serve as a subtle attack on our culture of fear and ennui. As our media sources relay stories of death, destruction, hysteria and greed, Peter whimsically overpowers them with his own headlines, such as "DON'T PANIC", "BELIEVE", "GRATTITUDE" and "CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE EVERYTHING".
After having a career on Wall Street, Peter turned to art and opened his first gallery in New York in 1991. In 2010, he became the Wynwood Walls first tenant when he opened the Peter Tunney Experience gallery inside the Walls. One of my favorite places to feel positive and artsy at the same time.
Fafi - yes, where all of us girls take pictures outside the Peter Tunney Gallery LOL
As part of the Women on the Walls program for Art Basel 2013 Fafi created a beautiful mural constructed entirely of flowers on one of the gates and also collaborated with Joey Goldman on a mural of one of her Fafinettes inside the Wynwood Doors.
WOOD TAVERN - "Get comfortable" in this laid back neighborhood bar with great old school hip hop and Jinga!! This is a place where everyone wants to be, because anyone is welcome. Always expect good music and killer drinks, so catch a picnic table with your friends on the patio and relax. You never know what type pf character could show up at WoodTavern. There is almost a college vibe to it but withvery cool people. The food truck, backyard grill set up makes it easy to talk to strangers. One minute you could be eating tacos with your friends and the next monute you might win your first game of Junga. Seriuouly, Junga? YESSS, it's the perfect way to talk to stragers and make new frineds. This is far frmthe boring, low key local spot. I have spotted old school hip hip legends playing here. It is also a cool spot during the week with it's daily speciasl andthemes. Overall this is a MUST if you areplanning to do bar hopping in Wynwood. Casual, fresh is the dress code and most importantly come thistry because their drink selection is as packedas their patio.
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| How you can dress to go to Wood Tavern - CONFY!! |
JUGO FRESH - If I could go back in time, this would be a business that I would like to have. LOVE their healthy concept and store design. They have taken over Miami. This is the perfect place to re charge and boost you immune system. Jugo Fresh doesn't offer just "fresh juices", they offer your prime healthy choices in a container. This is a lifestyle that you don't want to miss. Allow yourself to surrender to nature's best kept secrets. 100% organic I don't compromise with what I put into my body. This place has it ALL! I could literally grab my bed and move in here LOL When I step into it's temple I immediately feel re boost with energy and cleanse from outside toxins. It is a great place to gather after a workout or for a midday power smoothie. Your body will thank you for it. Going natural and ingesting all kinds of greens/fruits through out the day will improve your body from the inside out. This place has a Great business model (that many others have follow) and it's a pioneer in it's craft. LOVE LOVE my green smoothies!! Try them all and try them often.
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| Exactly! Dreaming of Jugo Fresh right now |
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| ME after my ginger shot at Jugo Fresh |
Some other things to do in Wynwood:
Art Walk:
This is bananas, every 2nd Saturday of the month. Come eraly with confy shoes
Drift Shopping:
Usually at art walk but sometimes they have good pop up stores on a regular weekend. I have purchased some pretty interesting things here.
FOOD TRUCKS:
Come hungry and get ready to get messy while you eat. Also bring cash and an open mind as youwill try new things (specially if you are not from Miami).
Bardot (chill European style lounge - I like it on Fridays)
Cafeina, Gramps are also some good spotsif you are looking for nightlife in Wynwood
Wynwood Brewing Company
Kush ( BEST CHICKEN AND WAFFLES)
Morgans, Miam Café are also some of the local's favorite.
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