Miami summer bucket list

highlights not only reviews a few places to venture to, the staff has also provided some recommendations for activities to boost a staycation. From free yoga to discounted park admissions, one can not claim their lack of activity on an empty wallet.

Clutch Burger is a unique burger restaurant with menu options that, as they say, are “Never Basic, Always Clutch.” The restaurant has made a name for itself with their high-quality burgers and diverse dishes.

Co-founder Steven Bradley’s love for food and the resturant scene inspired him to open.

“You’re not going to hit a home run with every burger, so we were constantly taking feedback from our guests for the frst six months,” Bradley said. “We just listened to our audience, adjusted our menu and now we got it down to a trim, welloiled machine.”

When it comes to dishes, Clutch Burger is known for very large portions, so bringing a friend or two along is a good idea. They pride themselves on their certifed Wagyu beef burgers, each having a unique twist.

Their “Clutch Burger,” consists of two 6-ounce grilled Wagyu beef patties, American cheese, taleggio cheese fonduta, arugula, tomato, hand-breaded onion rings and their signature Clutch sauce. Additionally, “The 305,” is a seared 6-ounce Wagyu beef and chorizo patty, Swiss cheese, pickled onions, crispy potato strings and cilantro garlic aioli all served between two fried tostones to give it a local Latino twist.

For those that are vegan or vegetarian, Clutch Burger has plant-based options. Their “The Impossible” burger incorporates a seared plantbased patty with honey caramelized onions, hummus, alfalfa sprouts, pea shoots and tomatoes served on a bed of arugula.

Now, a burger at Clutch Burger typically ranges from $15 to $20. However, considering their use of Wagyu beef and gourmet toppings, the price point is a good deal. Aside from burgers, the restaurant shows other specialty dishes, such as octopus, yuca cheese bites and cod fritters.

But, the menu is not limited to savory dishes. The dessert menu includes cheesecake and their signature Clutch Milkshake, which is either a chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or Oreo shake with whipped cream, perfect for a hot summer day.

Furthermore, Clutch Burger is an impactful piece of the Gables community as they are heavily involved. For example they participate in culinary-related events like Tour of Kitchens or Burgerlicious and they started a program called Clutching Forward, which is aimed to feed frst responders

Clutch Burger also has some community engaging activities such as a Power Hour Comedy Show from 8 to 9 p.m. every other Wednesday.

On the frst Tuesday of every month, they also host a lively Gringo Bingo night where the crowd competes for prizes in an intense bingo match. All the proceeds go toward charity - donated to the Coral Gables Woman’s Club Dental Clinic and other good causes.

Located at 146 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, among an array of various restaurants in the area, Clutch Burger remains, as the restaurant’s motto says, “Never Basic, Always Clutch.”

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- Clutch Burger

- Farniellies 1937

- Salt n'Straw

- Motek

- Arbetter's

- Icihimi

- Grilled Cheese Gallery

- Tran An he ampong as frst purchased by Dr. David Fairchild in 1916 to serve as a winter home for him and his wife. Fairchild desired to cultivate many fruits, vegetables and other plants on the property. Today, The Kampong functions as a sanctuary under The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG), conserving a variety of diverse species.

SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS: The delicious mountain of a burger is known as the Volcano.

Located at 4013 South Douglas Road, The Kampong is embedded within the Miami community. he ampong is one of fve NTBG gardens, with the other four located in Hawai’i.

Florida is home to 4,700 naturalized plants, according to the University of South Florida. The Kampong currently houses collections of fruit from Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and Central and South America, including candle fruit, peanut butter fruit, egg fruit, cocoplums and over 30 varieties of mango. Having such a high degree of plant diversity, Kampong allows for a wide range of botanical research, including FIU’s International Center for Tropical Botany where students studying various environmental sciences can conduct their research on-site.

“The point of a partnership was to create a center to train the next generation of botanists,” operations manager of The Kampong Nina Jungman said. “Every summer we host students from all around the world that come to study tropical botany.”

Starting again in October, the Kampong is hosting a Symbiotic House Lecture series about learning how to re-imagine a home as a potential site for climate care. The lecture series is $10 for all guests and free for members.

The Kampong is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours occur at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on-site. The Kampong’s admissions vary with adults (13 years old and above) at $15, children (4-12 years old) at $5, seniors (ages 62 and above) at $10 and children 3 years and under along with veterans go free. Students with a school ID are priced at $10. It is recommended to bring

All throughout the year, yoga instructors offer free sessions conducted at both 3rd Street in Miami Beach and in the Underline Park at Brickell Metrorail Station. This opportunity frees the mind of the worry of having an empty wallet making it a perfect, fun summer activity.

The sessions are open to all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners and are led by ualifed instructors ho guide participants through various poses and breathing techniques.

To join, one must bring a mat, a small towel for personal use and water for health precautions as it is conducted outside. Some sessions also utilize small weights on certain occasions to make the sessions more physically demanding.

The Miami Beach location hosts sessions from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or at 5. p.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The sessions at Brickell’s new Underline Park are offered every Saturday at 9 a.m.

At the Miami Beach sessions, they introduce a variety of poses, from sun salutations to warrior poses. The morning sessions are targeted for participants to start their day with mindfulness and fresh air. All the sessions end with meditation, allowing participants to set intentions for the day.

“Yoga has been transformative for me and I want to share that with my community,” instructor Maria Rodriguez said. “By offering free classes, I hope to make yoga more accessible to everyone.” a refllable water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen and closed-toed shoes as the garden does not have any paths.

In Brickell, yogis gather under the Metrorail tracks at The Underline, a newly opened public park and urban trail. The session begins with a series of seated poses, including seated forward folds and twists. Participants are asked to close their eyes and focus on their breath, tuning out the sounds of the city and tuning into their inner selves.

“It [The Kampong] is just a place to forget that you are in a city for whatever time that you’re here,” Jungman said.

The practice transitions into more active poses, including downward dog, plank and chaturanga, which is a transitional pose that involves lowering the body from a high plank position to a low plank position with the elbows bent at a 90-degree angle and the body held parallel to the ground.

The free yoga sessions at The Underline are part of the park’s mission to promote health and wellness in the community.

“We believe that access to parks and green spaces is essential to the health and well-being of our community,” founder of The Underline Megan Daly said. “We’re thrilled to offer free yoga to promote physical and mental health.” .

Depending on the instructor, the session emphasizes different points. For instance, in Ceasar Ramirez’s sessions on Miami beach, he emphasizes the importance of alignment and breathing, ensuring that each participant practices mindfully.

“Yoga is about more than just physical exercise,” Ramirez said. “It’s about connecting with ourselves, with each other and with the world around us.”

With the arrival of summer, free yoga sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for one to practice yoga, improve physical and mental health and connect with the community.

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- ere Art M se m

- bell Art Collection

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- enetian ool

- Gables Art Cinema

- i caya M se m and Gardens

- ttshack

- Coral Gables aterway

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