It's the Half of the Sphere you want to be on

Hemisphere Lounge at the Loews Hotel ! has to be one of the most fun bars I've been to.

The live music and the chill people this bar has one of the BEST bartenders─if not The best─in South Florida (believe me I've met quite a few)

Her name is Alexis! and she serves amazing drinks, on or off the menu

We actually met her at the Mondrian Hotel last September when me and my husband decided to go have some drinks, after we visited the spa

She was so cool , not just her personality but she made all the right drinks! This past weekend we stayed over at the Mondrian for the weekend and went looking for her at the bar. 

We were disappointed that she was no longer there; asked around and they told us she was bar tending at The Loews...Then we called an she was working that night! took a cab there and we saw her again 9 months later! She remembered us, and not only that, she remembered what we drank! that was so cool. We spent the night drinking away, her Delicious drinks! 

Alexi's Mango Mojito

Alexi's Cucumber Tom Collin's

Alexi's some Brazilian Passion Fruit- Amazing!

My glass got taller =)!

If you are ever in town, make it a must to go and see Alexis! tell her I sent you =).

We also did a shot; she made it. No idea what it was but it was super good (I couldn't get a picture, by then I had no idea where my phone was hehehehe) 

No reservations needed, but make sure she is working that night, you will have a great time

Loews Hotel

1601 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Phone: (305) 604-1601

What an Animal!

For some strange reason I kept forgetting to write this review. Let me try to make this story short, before I go into the review.
I went to LA to meet up with my husband for the weekend. I had never been to LA so aside from doing all the Tourist stuff I wanted to really do something special; so that week before I went I was doing some research (with the help of my favorite food guru, Shah K- he will be famous one day-) and found this place called Animal 435 North Fairfax Avenue  Los Angeles, CA 90048


I read some reviews and they were all great. However I didn't look at the menu, It's called "animal" of course there is meat, chicken, etc. I called and made reservations! 
The day came and we got there
this is what the menu looks like 

We got to the place and It small and cozy; the menu was something we had never seen before, but since it was a very hot spot I was willing to try something...my husband, not so much. He was expecting something more like a steak house, that might had been my fault - when he asked me if it was a meat restaurant i said Yes! hahahaha- 
Anyways we ended up getting the following:


Polenta six-hour bolognese parmesa

Melted petit basque, chorizo and grilled bread
                                               

                                                             


and last but not least, even though I was super hesitant to get it. We got the foie gras, biscuit and maple sausage gravy! ( I was hesitant to get it because I had just had it In Miami and did not care for it)

Guys...everything was so Delicious! with the first 2 plates we went on the safe side; but let me tell you this foie gras tasted nothing like peanut butter and jelly (from my last review at Sra Martinez- Miami). This one was as rich and flavorful as our waiter Jake mentioned...

Oh I almost forgot, my favorite part, dessert! We got the Bacon Chocolate Crunch bar with s&p ice cream and the Dark knight carrot cake, parsnip cream cheese, rootbeer and walnut.

Both of them were really good, but for me (since I'm a chocolate gal) the Chocolate bacon did it!

     

I give this place 5/5! not only that the food was extremely good, and filled us up but the service was outstanding! Believe me next time I'm in town I will try some pig face for sure. Ohh and the menu changes Daily!

check out their website 

http://animalrestaurant.com/

note: Be prepare to have only wine as they don't have a full liquor bar. We enjoy wine so for us it was not a problem

H&M in Miami

As you all know it was the big opening of the pop-up store H&M in Miami, this past June 1st
I knew that they had an H&M in Palm Beach Gardens and I have been meaning to go for the past month or so. 
When I found out that it opening in Miami I was so happy! I wanted to go the same day! well I went the next one. Saturday afternoon I decided to go and also to drag my husband with me; I knew that it would be insane so I needed him to stand in line while I did the shopping (how smart am I? lol).
There was a long line, but it went by fast...we were in line for 20 minutes, standing in the heat(there was an OK breeze)just to come in to come into the store where it was hotter than hell!. They didn't have the full collection, it was mostly summer things. As soon as we walked in he stood in line. I was done in literally 15. 
It was sooooo hot, so small and packed I just couldn't do it, and my poor husband was there standing in line with for me. I didn't try on anything, I just wanted to get the hell out of there, and so we did.
Out of the 4 things I got I have to return 2.


This is what the lines looked like 

1669 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach

I would definitely recommend that you all wait for the actual store that will be on Lincoln Rd.or take the time and go to the one in Palm Beach Gardens (3101 PGA Boulevard  Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Just 20 minutes north of West Palm Beach)

If you want the heat of the store then go, but know that you will find mainly summer clothing.  

  

Escape to Tuscany...or stop by BRIO!

This is my second time there; and I have to say I will go again and again!
Even though it was Mothers day The service was great and the food... Mamma Mia! Delicious.


There were 9 of us each one got a different plate...I only tood pictures of mine and my husbands

Pasta Alla Vodka
Delicate Ricotta filled handmade pasta, with crispy pancetta, garlic, basil and a spicy tomato Parmesan cream sauce $15.15 ( I added chicken so it might a little bit more)


This sauce was soooo amazingly yummy! it was just the perfect amont. What makes this different you ask? Well this Pasta a la Vodka doesn't come with your regular angel hair pasta, or penne pasta, it was these pouches of Ricotta! I have never tasted something so yummy.

Crab & Shrimp Crepes With Fontina, scrambled eggs, asparagus, Hollandaise and charred tomato. Served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit $14.85


This was also super good! i had a bite or two. I think that if it was earlier I would have had it, but I was in the mood for pasta that day.


And last but not least we had the Peach Sangria! I had ordered this before...honestly it's so refreshing ! and addictive and the fruits in it uhhhmmmm it's just the best! 
White Peach Sangria peach nectar, fresh berries and citrus fruits, peach schnapps and chardonnay, served on the rocks
But then this time, they decided to change the recipe! there were no fruits at all! i was sooo disappointed! I still drank it but I didn't enjoy it as much
here is a Before and After pic

Before- It looks so refreshing!

After - Doesn't look so fresh now

Overall I really like the food and the ambiance; the service was also great! 

Hope you guys get a chance to try it!

I guess it depends where the location is, this was at

The Shops at Pembroke Gardens 14576 Southwest 5th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL (954) 431-1341 l - 

My dreams aren't like this

I have to say sometimes I go on these makeup hauls...not even hauls but maybe a brand will come out with something new, I see it on Facebook and then go buy it. maybe this time it was a mistake =(

I got the new Dream Bouncy Blush, what a wist of money; this is just a shimmery cream, it's almost like a thick lotion. 

I read in some blogs -after btw - that you had to use the right tools so that it won't get messed up (they probably meant my fingers), but i Honestly had no luck

this is what it's suppose to look like (online picture)

And this is what mine looks like, after using it for a week

it keeps getting worst and worst! ugggghhhhh I just hate it. I feel like they made this makeup for little girls or even teenagers.

And you can't even see the color, it just looks like a light, light shimmer.

I don't recommend it at all =(. I should have done some research instead of looking at the pretty colors and shapes, and that name! Dream Bouncy Blush; who wouldn't want to have a dream bouncy blush as part of their makeup?

This was more like a nightmare!

ps: I need to take better pictures, I know 

Very Very Juicy

Long story short...I tried this perfume because I smelled it on a girlfriend of mine, day after day, after day, then I went to Ross (yes, ross) and bought the 1.7oz bottle ($29.99), carried it in my purse, wore it almost everyday, until  I ran out of it. Then I debated weather I should buy another one or not, maybe I should try something else - I thought - and I did, but I had to go back to it, after all it is Juicy Couture! Viva la Juicy
Went online to perfumania.com and got the whole package

Viva La Juicy Gift Set

Et voilà!

Perfume Spray 3.4 FL oz (so is the big one )

Perfume Spray .33 FL oz - perfect size for your purse -

Body Lotion 4.2 FL oz - Good because I don't like body wash, I find them useless -
 

I wanted to explain how this perfume smells; I read that someone posted this " when ppl smell you theyll wanna be all over you because its just that kind of perfume!!! but yeah it reminds me of making out"
She's right! it is like making out! It's just sexy!!!

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What a Catch!

I had the most improvised visit to this restaurant, Catch of the Day in Miami.

My friends had a layover in Miami, we only had a couple of hours to grab a quick bite...my cousin recommended that we all met at the Restaurant right by the airport " Catch of the day" my first thought was " why in the world would I want to go eat fish, right by the airport?" but anyways we were all in a rush, and had to go some place quick.
Parking in this place is a bit of a hassle, but once you make it (btw i don't recommend valet parking; the vale bumped someones car into another car; so park your car yourself)
People were very friendly they sat us fairly quick even though the place was packed; it was a Friday night.
They took our order and everything started coming out quick. We all shared everything, there was 8 of us:

1. Parrillada de Mariscos ( Grilled Seafood platter) = Grilled Shrimp on skewer, Blackened fish bites, Mussels, Clams, Scallops. They said it was for 2-3 but we all had a little bit of it.
2. Fried Calamari 
3. Lobster Bisque
4. Crispy Whole Red Snapper
5. Plantain Chips
6. Fries

Every single thing that we got was so fresh, so delicious! I also saw other peoples order and they really all looked so yummy! I will definitely visit them again. The pictures on the website look just like their food!
I didn't really have time (or battery) to take pictures...sorry guys =(

http://www.catchofthedayrestaurant.com/www.catchofthedayrestaurant.com/index153a.html?page=homepage

Miami
1050 NW LeJeune RD
Miami, FL 33126
305.446.4500
Fax: 305.446.0070

There is another restaurant at dolphin mall, but i don't know who good that one is.
Hope you guys can visit