The Beach Read Vol. 14

FROM AROUND THE WEB
The classic, refreshing, 100-degree swimming pool. How the Mona Lisa became so famous. Magician David Copperfield's latest disappearing act has NYC neighbors upset and a penthouse in disarray. Your food choices may be causing anxiety. Inside the world's most luxurious end-of-the-world bunkers. Football is for the girls! The NFL's new stars. Jurassic Yacht? The world's most expensive yacht is gold-plated with walls made of dinosaur bones. KitchenAid has made the standing mixer a work of art. 9 spots to make you fall in love with South Beach again. Hollywood's hottest commodity is actresses over 40. Will this Prince documentary ever see the light of day? The seven best countries to which Americans can move (based on expert insights).
AS SEEN ON IG
We've been having fun on IG lately - memes, crude photoshops, tweet round-ups. Here's a couple favorites from the month: movie & TV scenes involving sunscreen, and the meteoric rise of Moo Deng (which, fun fact, translates to "bouncy pork").
FOUNDER FAVES
Britt
- Miami Pilates is a beautiful new pilates studio in Wynwood in Miami. A great workout with a combo of Reformer & Cadillac plus various props to help build strength, and lengthen muscles. Cool, chic, and the perfect thing to do on a weekend morning with a girlfriend.
- Maybe I'm late to the party ok (I don't really wear makeup much), but this stuff is an instant glow up for any busy woman looking to start her day off fresh!
- Nobody Wants This just came out on Netflix, and is one of my favorite shows I've watched in years - certainly comedies. Great cast, writing, premise. Highly recommend.
- An author of three best sellers before 30, Brianne Wiest has a beautiful way of writing about self awareness, acceptance, and determination in her books - even in her instagram posts. Worth a follow and a read.
- The best $7 I ever spent.
Mikey
- A healthy substitute for sour candy that doesn't have natural flavors. I have packs on packs in the freezer right now.
- The new kids furniture item that we love: not an eyesore, sturdy, safe.
- Speaking of kids, these colorful, customized step stools with your kid's name are great.
- The Apres Pant is almost like an upscale sweatpant? It's very comfortable and breathable, yet I can wear it around town without looking like a schlub.
- One of the big struggles for me living in a place that gets so hot in the summer has been figuring out how to dress after years in NYC. I'm not there yet, but the linen henley has been a step in the right direction.
THINGS WE'RE DOING (OR WANT TO DO) THIS OCTOBER
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NYC
- EEEEEATSCON NYC - a two-day food experience from 10/12-10/13 created and produced by the popular restaurant discovery platform The Infatuation.
- Fall Foliage Cruise - Cruise down the Hudson Valley in a riverboat to see the seasons most stunning colors.
- Our Halloween-themed activity for the season: A spooky tour of the St. Patrick's catacombs .
- Apple Picking - while this sounds basic, you're sure to have a blast during one of New York's best apple harvests. Sip on some cider, snap some pics, and have fun with the whole fam.
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LA
- Explore a twinkling night market at this 100-year-old lavender farm
- Is the paranormal your thing? Visit some of the most haunted places in LA.
- Taste of Soul LA - The largest free one-day street festival on historic Crenshaw Blvd. on Saturday 10/19!
- CicLAvia - Enjoy some of LA's closed-down streets on 10/13 from 9am-4pm inspired by the first Ciclovías in Bogotá, Colombia, that welcomes bikes, tricycles, skateboards, strollers and basically anything else without an engine to ride a rotating cast of car-free routes.
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MIAMI
- South Beach Seafood Festival - Saturday, 10/26, featuring live music, 30-plus bars, and nearly 60 menu items to try.
- Celebrating stone crab season - 10/15 designates the official start of stone crab season in Miami which means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and dig into some extra fresh, hearty claws.
- Miami Carnival's 40th anniversary - Alllll the coloral and cultural fun and delicious food too, what else could you ask for?
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DALLAS
- Having drinks and watching football outside! - It's finally cooling down and football season is the perfect excuse to gather your friends at a fun patio bar.
- Texas State Fair - Running from 9/27 through 10/20, the fairground becomes a bustling hub of excitement and entertainment. Snack on all the fried foods, ride some rides, and listen to some music!
- Autumn at The Arboretum - See all 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, and 150,000 beautiful fall blooming plants throughout the garden. This year, the Pumpkin Village will feature the theme “Texas Town,” taking visitors on a journey through Texas pioneer life.
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