Miami is to me...

I was born and raised in Miami and take pride in being a Miamian through and through. I absolutely love this city and all it has to offer. With its diverse cultural influences, this city has a flavor and richness to it that is unparalleled. No matter how many places I travel to, Miami still tops the list as one of the most electric and sexy cities in the world (out of fairness I should note that Barcelona is a tight second).

I love to eat, drink, and you guessed it, be merry.

• Restaurants:

  Great food, no frills: El Toro Taco (Mexican), Ruson (Japanese), Rock A Bangkok (Thai), and Blu Pizza e Cucina (Italian)

  Best date spots: Sardinia Ristorante, Wine It Down, Poblanos, Azul, Michy's, Atrio at the Conrad, Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita

• Nightclubs:

  To Party: Purdy Lounge, White Room, Vagabond, and The Florida Room at the Delano, Love-Hate

  Beer drinkers unite: Abraxas, The Bar, Titanic, Scotty's Landing

• Neighborhoods:

  For lunch: South Miami, For dinner: Coral Gables, To party: South Beach, Bars: The Grove, Home sweet home: West Kendall

• Teams:

  Oooooooh C-A-N-E-S CANES! The Heat

• Secret Hangouts:

  Purdy Lounge: ridiculously great music, cheap drinks, spacious, and without the typical South Beach pretentiousness