"Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban" and "Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban"
Jorge: We rarely make a trip to South Beach without stopping at the Lincoln Road Mall.
Glenn: No, it's not your typical mall. This one is a beautiful tree lined street about 10 blocks long with numerous outdoor cafés, boutiques and art galleries.
Jorge: It's full of the art deco architecture that has made Miami famous.
Raúl: This used to be one of the worst areas -- the city had really let the area get run down.
Glenn: But a huge renovation has brought the Lincoln Road Mall back to it's full splendor -- they called it the "Fifth Avenue of the South" back in the 1950's, and once you get there, you'll see why.
Glenn: Like to escape the sun for a couple of hours? Check out the 18-screen Regal Cinema, on the west end of Lincoln Road. There is a giant Banana Republic store here as well.
Glenn: On Sundays, there is a small farmer's market with fresh vegetables, fruits, and some remarkable fresh made bread.
Jorge: A good place to pick up some flowers for that significant other.
Glenn: The Lincoln Road Mall also features antique shows on weekends, with vendors setting up their wares along the sidewalk.
Raúl: A lot of old stuff!
Jorge: The Colony Theater and the New World Symphony also make their homes here.
Raúl: Our wives love the shopping, of course, but they particularly love the Frieze ice cream shop.
Glenn: I wonder why?
Jorge: Lincoln Road Mall gets really fun after dark when you can see street performers and do some serious people watching.
Raúl: Don't be surprised to see the occasional celebrity here. It's also a great spot to be if you are one of the few males who enjoy looking at supermodels.
Glenn: NOT that any of us fall into that category.
Jorge: Many models like to hang out here after an all-day South Beach photo shoot.
Glenn: We also just like to sit in a café sipping a cool drink and watching the guy who plays the garbage cans.
Raúl: Very entertaining.
Jorge: If you can get into the 24-hour parking garage at 17th Street across from Miami Beach City Hall, do it. It's one of the better parking bargains in Miami Beach at just $1 per hour with an $8 maximum.
The mall features several restarurants and numerous shops.
Restaurants include Yuca (Nuevo Cuban), Da Leo Trattoria (Italian), Cafe Papillon (Euro), TiramesU (Italian), and Pacific Time (New World). Shops include Galleria, Luggage Gallery, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, William Sonoma, and Victoria's Secret.
This is an area with many art galleries: Mayfair Fine Art, Carel Gallery, Continuum Gallery, and the The South Florida Art Center, a three-building complex that features the works of more than 80 artists.
Farmer's market every Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
ATMOSPHERE: You can be casual, but be aware that many restaurants are more upscale here.
HOURS: Open seven days a week.
