February 13-15, 2026
Welcome to Miami!!!
Thank you for coming down to Miami for my big 40th birthday! I am so excited to share my favorite place on earth with you.
Please use this site all weekend for reference, but we'll also all be in the WhatsApp community - there is a chat called 'everyone join here!' ya can't miss it.
Please note the weekend of my bday is also the MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW. Please check out the info here re: traffic in case you are considering moving on and off south beach - traffic can be a nightmare but there is a water taxi.
Timeline of Events
Friday
Welcome to Miami!
Bodega
1220 16th St, Miami Beach
There will be tacos and drinks. It's in the back - you have to go through the hall with urinals in it.
Food!Brother's Keeper
1710 Alton Rd, Miami Beach
This is like 2 blocks from Bodega but no pressure if you're tired from traveling and need to get some rest.
More Food!McDonalds
1601 Alton Rd, Miami Beach
Conveniently located basically between these two places.
Saturday Day
Beach
873 Ocean Drive
Please note I do not recommend leaving ANY food out for even 4 seconds - the birds will snatch it right from your hand.
Saturday Night
This is the main event!
Eat First!
Wherever you want
Twist will not have food because catering inside a gay club feels illegal. I recommend going to the diner next door which has a huge menu and cranking AC. The back room has an amazing mural!
Twist
1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
This is like, the main party. Go up the stairs to the right and that whole bar is where my party is. Upstairs bar is reserved from 8-10pm!
Main Party! Open Bar!The Abbey
1115 16th St, Miami Beach
Maybe we'll go here if it gets too crazy at Twist.
Sunday
Brunch
Dealer's choice
Depends on the night before... We recommend Bastille, 11th St Diner, Puerto Sagua for Cuban, or News Cafe where Versace used to go every morning.
Beach Day Pt. 2
Around 9th St Beach
This will probably be around 9th st (the beach right behind Muscle Beach) since it's the closest walk for me, the birthday girl.
Sunday Sunset Pennis (Pizza + Tennis)
5401 Collins Ave (15 min by Uber)
Sunday night we will be slappin some balls around while the sun sets. You DO NOT NEED TO PLAY TENNIS OR KNOW HOW - we are just ordering pizza to the courts which we have reserved and it's super chill and private.
FAQs
What's the dress code?
The dress code is "Nowhere to wear it..." it means wear anything in your closet you've wanted to wear but haven't had the opportunity to. You can also just go comfortable (my MO). But also please feel free to upstage me. Go big.
How do I get around?
WALK! You can do Citibike as well. The Citibike app here is not the same as NYC (stupid) but the stations all have consoles with touch screens where you can get a bike. I love biking.
I want to shop
Designer stuff is concentrated in the Design District on the mainland but there are 100 slutty little boutiques on South Beach where you can get bathing suits, dresses, hats that say IM IN MIAMI BITCH, etc. I honestly love them and recommend Grooveman Music at 1121 Washington Ave.
Is Pura Vida good?
Not really. It's not even that healthy.
I don't know what to wear!
Join the WhatsApp group called "is this OK to wear?!" in the main party community and send your pics there for analysis by real life fashion experts.
Help I am so hungover
Go get a big smoothie at Sunlife on Alton (not actually healthy but very satisfying), or go to the hot bar at Meridian Market on 6th to get a plate of oxtail and rice.
I need a vegetable
There is a Whole Foods on Alton, and 'Under the Mango Tree' on 5th is cute and healthy.
What are the big banger food spots on South Beach?
Joe's Stone Crab (crab cakes), Sandwicherie (SoBe Club, scooped, extra sauce), Puerto Sagua (oxtail), The Joyce (the burger), La Leggenda (mistica).
Where can I get a good coffee?
Las Olas has an amazing cortadito and the best chicken empanada you have ever had in your life. Caffe Umbria on West Ave is decent. Also check out Maman (one in Sunset Harbor and one south of fifth). Otherwise unfortunately South Beach is not amazing for coffee. You know me I go to Starbucks.
What should I bring to Miami in February?
Weather is 70s/80s. Temp doesn't usually drop at night. Basically perfect. Check the weather though bc sometimes there are cold snaps.
I want to go to the beach
Anywhere up and down South Beach is nice! Don't pay for the $100 chaise/cabanas. Haulover is nude if you want to take a little Uber ride up north (not that far) to let it all hang out.
I am injured/sick
Baptist Urgent Care is close by and very nice - 709 Alton Rd. I am also a certified doctor if you need medical help.
Where should I get breakfast?
Go to Sunset Harbour and go to True Loaf or Maman they are both banging. True Loaf has no seating but the PB&J goes crazy. There is also a Maman south of 5th St which is gorgeous and chic. News Cafe is where Versace used to go eat breakfast every morning! It's mid but historic.
Where can I get cigs?
I'll have 10 packs of Camel Crush stored in all my utility bags and sportswear but if you need em or a vape (grow up!) you can buy them at the spots on Washington + 9th, or all along 11th St between Washington and Ocean Drive. It's Florida these places are literally everywhere.
I need (insert literally anything)
The Walgreens and CVS' along 5th St and on Washington are some of the world's finest - you can get everything from snorkeling gear to hard-to-find UTI meds at most of them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Is the Versace Mansion good food?
No. Only dessert.
Should I rent a car?
No you don't need it unless you're staying for longer or want to leave my birthday premises. Parking on South Beach absolutely sucks.
How do I get from the airport?
Take an Uber it's like 15 minutes.
Idk anyone here and wanna link up with people
PLEASE use the WhatsApp group for this! There is a main channel for everyone, 'ask a local' if you need reccos, and an out of towners chat for everyone else who is visiting. There are (unpaid) volunteers who will be making sure everyone is having the time of their life so you will not get crickets if you use the WhatsApp group I promise. The whole point is for everyone to meet everyone and leave bff. Don't be shy.
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