By: Robert Lovi By: Robert Lovi | April 26, 2022 | Culture, Food & Drink, People, Lifestyle,
One of the most exciting weekends is coming to Miami for the first time. Making it extra special includes enjoying the most delicious food, unwinding at the best hotels, and partying at the most incredible nightclubs because it's always a blast in the 305!
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So, to celebrate F1 2022 Miami Grand Prix Weekend, we have rounded up the best parties, stays, and eats to amplify your vibes and experience during this energetic event. Find below the best of the best because you have to be up to speed for the F1.
2219 NW 2nd Ave / Website
Located in the heart of Wynwood, Freehold has crafted a stacked 3-day lineup for Cinco de Mayo & the Miami debut of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in collaboration with Project 91.
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Thursday, May 5 - Walshy Fire of Major Lazer (9:00 p.m.)
Friday, May 6 - Gold Room (9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 7 - Whethan (9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, May 8 - F1 Viewing Party (3:00 p.m.)
29 NE 11th St. / Website
While the F1 race is only one day, the week preceding up to it will be jam-packed with exciting activities and events. And the lineup at E11EVEN Miami is one that partygoers won't want to miss: from Tiesto to Diplo to Travis Scott, E11EVEN Miami will be a must-attend all week. Below, please find the complete lineup to date. Tickets and tables are on sale now via the website. Guests can get additional information on the packages, by emailing [email protected].
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Wednesday, May 4: Rick Ross
Thursday, May 5: Diplo
Friday, May 6: Special Guest
Saturday, May 7: Travis Scott
Sunday, May 8: Tiesto
136 Collins Ave / Website
From May 5 to May 8, TAO & STORY will welcome chart-topping artists to their Miami Race Weekend. From Thursday to Sunday, the club will be packed with fans and celebrities excited to watch some of the best names in music, like DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, and others, perform live at the club in the South of Fifth district. Doors open at 11:00 p.m.
485 Brickell Ave / Website
On May 8, ADDiKT, W Miami's trademark restaurant, will host a watch party on their gorgeous outdoor terrace with 360-degree views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami during the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The stylish rooftop restaurant, which opens at noon, will show the 3:30 p.m. race on their outside TV screens. Guests may refuel with ADDiKT's delectable food and drink offerings before cheering on their favorite racer.
Multiple Locations / Website
Ferrari and Total Wine wil teamed up to host F1 Watch Parties in multiple South Florida Locations on May 6 and May 7. Guests will enjoy delicious foods from several Ferrari wines and pizza trucks while enjoying the race trials on a big jumbotron.
Total Wine And More Boca Raton
Firday May from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Total Wine And More Aventura
Saturday May 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Total Wine And More Doral
Saturday May 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2335 N Miami Ave / Website
On May 6, 7, and 8 Oasis Wynwood is bringing a weekend must-attend concerts to F1 Miami Race Weekend. On Friday, May 6, EDM legend KASKADE will take the stage. On Sunday, May 8, Diplo will awe fans with wonderful special guests Shiba San & LP Giobbi, and another exciting, to-be-announced, artist is slated to take over on Saturday, May 7.
4441 Collins Ave / Website
BleauLive at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach, in collaboration with The Creative and Capture Studios, and co-produced by unKommon events, is pleased to announce 'Miami Race Nights,' a three-night, star-studded beachside music experience with performances by Claptone, Meduza, and Vintage Culture, with an opening set by Korolova; Calvin Harris with DJ Ruckus and Plastik Funk; David Guetta with Loud Luxury and Morten; and more. From Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8, 2022, the energizing fan festival will take place poolside at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The party starts at 8 p.m. and lasts till 1:00 a.m. Tickets for the May 6 and 8 performances are on sale you can find them at the website.
Miami Race Nights will transform the 60,000-square-foot beachside pool of The Fontainebleau Miami Beach, into a multisensory audio-visual experience by combining a main stage of music, 80+ VIP tables and cabanas, and state-of-the-art special effects.
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Friday, May 6 (8:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
● Claptone, Meduza and Vintage Culture with an opening set by Korolova
● For the first time in history – Claptone, Meduza and Vintage Culture will unite for a B2B group set
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Saturday, May 7 (8:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
● Calvin Harris with DJ Ruckus and Plastik Funk
Sunday, May 8 (8:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
● David Guetta with Loud Luxury and Morten
Tickets start at $300 per night and include a premium open bar. Private tables and cabanas start at $5,000 and go up to $55,000. Bottle service and a special VIP access are included in table packages, which offer an exclusive location for 10 to 30 guests.
2250 NW Second Ave / Website
SWARM, Florida's biggest 360 experiential and live event agency, presents Us Weekly's Racing Fan Fest.
On May 8, as part of the Fan Fest Live Series, Alesso and ACRAZE will throw a concert.
The interactive fan zone will feature exhibits from Oracle Red Bull Racing, a five-time world champion team, as well as Scuderia AlphaTauri. The Red Bull Fan Zone, Official Formula 1 Merch Store, VR Racing Simulators presented by AT&T, The Kid Zone presented by Gryph & Ivy Rose, IGK Color Bar, and much more will be available to spectators. In addition, Manhattan's newest nightclub, Nebula, will open within the Wynwood Marketplace and will feature the international act BASSJACKERS. The Pink Paloma, Disco Pizza, and the curated Wynwood Marketplace classics will be open to guests for dining and shopping.
To purchase tickets for this event, visit the website. To RSVP for Racing Fan Fest, click here. You can also enter to win two tickets to Formula One Racing.
101 Ocean Drive / Website
Race aficionados, start your engines. In honor of the highly anticipated and sold-out Formula One Miami Grand Prix, which will take place from May 6 to May 8, Hilton and McLaren Racing will throw a special VIP event at the Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach on May 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a special DJ performance by Paris Hilton. Hilton and McLaren Executives, Formula One Drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo, and NetFlix’s “Drive to Survive” Executive Producers will be in attendance. Guests will also be able to enjoy delightful cocktails and canapes that Miami has to offer.
888 MacArthur Causeway / Tickets
After 14 years of success in New York City, PARTNYC brings its innovation and experience to Miami, where an incredible event will take place on Friday, May 6.
To honor the first-ever F1 weekend in Miami, the event will take the form of "Once Upon a Time in F1," which will feature the best music, imaginative installations, unique performance art, and, as usual, the most handpicked guest list. DJ Tennis and Serge Devant are two world-renowned powerhouse names who will be performing at the event. Tennis has just returned from a fantastic B2B gig in Rio with Seth Troxler, while Serge has just graced Tulum with his funky energy.
PART is bringing the funky beats of a rising artist, Salome le Chat, from Paris, as well as the best daytime DJ ever, Pabels from Argentina, as foreign support.
The Deck at Island Gardens is a small, intimate gathering spot with just enough space for a small group to enjoy panoramic views and fresh air directly on the ocean...
"Just sayin', play your part!"
485 Brickell Ave / Website
During F1 Miami, stay at an urban oasis located in one of Miami’s most eclectic neighborhoods. W Miami has 146 rooms, all featuring private balconies with stunning views of the city or the Miami River and floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms with fabulous amenities. This hotel is the perfect getaway to channel the energy of the race with the heart of the city. Here guests can detox at the spa, enjoy the fantastic rooftop pool deck and lounge and sip on delightful cocktails before exploring the Magic City because W Miami offers a wonderful experience.
1438 Washington Ave / Website
Esmé Miami Beach, which opened in November 2021, is a lovely Spanish paradise on Española Way, South Beach's historic esplanade with local restaurants and stores. Originally built as a 1920s bohemian artist community and frequented by gangsters like Al Capone and celebrities like Lucille Ball, this Miami Beach hidden gem recently underwent a $40 million refurbishment and reopening, spearheaded by the prestigious Infinity Hospitality Group. In addition, the hotel's eight buildings are connected by intimate Spanish paseos and offer five Latin-inspired food and beverage concepts. Lost Boy & Co. co-founder Chris Hudnall and Chef Fabian DiPaolo, two of Miami's most inventive restaurateurs, are behind these concepts. Each diner provides an epicurean experience like no other in Miami. Inside El Salón, a cocktail bar, features a proprietary selection of spirit blends, to Bar Pintxo, a tapas concept inspired by Basque Country.
801 Collins Ave / Website
Guests can retreat in an intimate South Beach setting during F1 weekend at The Tony Hotel. The Tony offers guests a chance to experience its ocean-view rooftop pool, its immaculately maintained 1930s Art Deco building, and its landmarked "Tiffany" spire sign that soars majestically over Collins Avenue. This boutique hotel spans two buildings along Eighth St., fronting both Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive with 74 rooms and suites adorned in rich colors, shapes, and textures that highlight and pay homage to its historic neighborhood. The Tony Hotel was Originally built in 1939 by master architect L. Murray Dixon and beautifully reimagined in 1998 by American fashion designer Todd Oldham.
350 Ocean Drive / Website
The Balfour Hotel, previously The Lord Balfour Hotel, is a historic hotel with 82 guest rooms and suites spread out over two Art Deco buildings joined by an elegant courtyard. The Balfour Hotel, designed in 1940 by Anton Skislewicz, an important architect in Miami Beach's Art Deco history, caters to design-conscious guests with an undoubtedly timeless appeal. The ultimate Instagram photo of swimmers behind the glass wall is captured in an elevated plunge pool with an underwater window. Guests are invited to sunbathe and enjoy seasonal rotating refreshers such as frozen grapes and fruit smoothies, which are served on terracotta mosaic tiles, chaise lounges, and ratan lounge seats—the perfect place to unwind during the F1 weekend.
1801 Collins Ave / Website
The Shelborne was created by renowned Art Deco architects Igor Polevitsky and Thomas Triplett Russel and opened in 1940. Morris Lapidus, a Neo-baroque designer, embellished it in the 1950s. Guests can enjoy the hotel's famous Art Deco pool, eat delicious food at David's Cafe (and authentic Cuban coffee). There's also a lovely Oasis Garden with moon-viewing events and weekend exercise programming.
1 Seminole Way / Website
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood offers fantastic accommodations neat the F1 circuit. It features an outdoor pool with water slides, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Guests can enjoy fabulous amenities and services like massages at the Rock Spa. The rooms at the hotel have minibars and comfortable essentials for a fantastic stay. To wine and dine, guests can visit the excellent Kuro restaurant or enjoy a delightful drink at Wet Willies. Other options are also available in the area. The hotel will also be hosting some exciting events to make F1 even more energetic.
Official Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Kick-Off Concert
Thursday, May 5 at 8:00 p.m.
Maluma at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Friday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m.
Post Malone at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Wednesday Night
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Playing for Change Foundation with Luis Fonsi, Ceelo Green, Mau Y Ricky, & More! OFFICIAL FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX AFTER PARTY at DAER Dayclub Afterdark. Doors Open at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday Night
MALUMA Hosting Party at DAER Nightclub. Doors Open at 10:00 p.m.
Friday Night
The Chainsmokers OFFICIAL FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX AFTER PARTY at DAER Nightclub. Doors open at 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Day
ZEDD (Not official F1 Party) at DAER Dayclub. Doors Open at Noon.
Saturday Night
TIESTO OFFICIAL FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX AFTER PARTY at DAER Nightclub. Doors Open at 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Day
DeadMau5 (Not official F1 Party) at DAER Dayclub. Doors Open at noon.
Sunday Night
Steve Aoki with Celebrity Sports Entertainment (Not official F1 Party) at DAER Nightclub. Doors Open at 8:30 p.m.
1666 Lenox Ave / Website
Chotto Matte, a pioneering worldwide Nikkei eating destination, honors the finest of traditional and inventive cuisine in a colorful, elegant architectural venue less than five miles from the Speed Week activities at Bayfront Park. Nikkei is a unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions, a vibrant mix of ingredients and techniques with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood and seasonal produce. Chotto Matte's unique cuisine keeps loyal to Nikkei mainstays - Ceviche, Tiradito, Anticucho BBQ, Sushi, Sashimi, and Tempura – while assuring organic and responsibly sourced products.
130 NE 40TH St. / Website
Since opening in the Miami Design District in 2007, diners have come to appreciate and crave Michael's Genuine Food & Drink's refreshing combination of a laid-back atmosphere and delicious food. This neighborhood restaurant is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz excels at – homemade, unpretentious, delectable, emphasizing great local ingredients. The restaurant provides lunch, supper, and Sunday brunch. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink has released their enhanced concepts, which combine iconic favorites with new flavors in a larger environment while remaining true to its origins.
2201 Collins Ave / Website
Enjoy upgraded authentic Bejing fare at MR. CHOW, one of the area's most iconic restaurants to dine, imbibe, and be seen for more than a decade while in town for the Grand Prix. The venue, located immediately on the beach in the "W" Hotel in South Beach, offers a variety of outdoor dining options, including private rooms and a dining patio, and its inside seating, bar, and lounge. The menu at this upscale, fashionable hotspot for authentic Beijing fare includes one of the best-prepared Beijing Duck in the world, Chicken Satay, MR. CHOW Noodles, and Ma Mignon, which patrons can enjoy while dining beneath a stunning 123-foot Gold-leaf and Swarovski crystal chandelier designed by Michael Chow himself. Few venues in the Miami area can fulfill and tickle all senses like MR. CHOW. Hence, its loyal international patrons return dine-after-dinner for the perfect blend of art, fashion, music, and cuisine.
252 NW 25th St. / Website
Uchi, owned James Beard Award-winning chef, brings over a decade of experience under two sushi masters to the Wynwood neighborhood, less than 20 minutes away from Bayfront Park. Uchi serves yasaimono, agemono, makimono, toyosu, one-of-a-kind specialties, and a multi-course omakase menu in addition to traditional sushi rolls and freshly caught fish. Guests can watch chefs prepare sushi at the sushi counter, dine in the stylish interior, or relax on the wraparound patio.
3033 NE 32nd Ave / Website
Shooters Waterfront, a fine dining venue along the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, has served fresh cuisine to its patrons since 1982. This seaside restaurant has seen everything from a spring breakers' paradise to a neighborhood eatery. It is just a short drive from the Formula 1 race at Hard Rock Stadium. Shooters were named Restaurant Business Magazine's Top 100 Independents for 2019 and 2020, with the most recent ranking of #39. The restaurant's coastal-inspired cuisine features a variety of meals ranging from Asian-inspired sushi to all-American St. Louis Style Ribs. Shooters' neutral and refined decor, extending from its spacious dining rooms to its trendy outdoor lawn sprinkled with fire pits, transports diners to a coastal haven.
1300 Brickell Bay Drive / Website
LPM Miami is a Riviera-inspired restaurant and bar with superb taste balance and outlandish room harmony. It's located in Brickell and features an informal entrance bar, an open-air terrace for up to 25 people, a covered dining terrace for 53 people, and seating for 100 people inside. LPM offers exhilarating, unique cocktails as well as a light, inventive meal with a delicate intensity and Mediterranean ingredients. LPM's love for ingredient-driven light French Mediterranean cooking is showcased in the beautiful à la carte menu, which is expertly executed by LPM Miami's head chef Brian Brumec. LPM's sleek, pared-back interiors, reminiscent of the Cote d'Azur, are featured throughout the beautiful venue. LPM Miami transforms each meal into a remarkable dining experience that transports customers to the South of France, thanks to its exceptional service, impeccable food, and captivating French charm.
347 NW 24th St. / Website
Erhan Kostepen, the renowned Turkish chef who rose to popularity as the ex-owner of Miami's iconic Mandolin, has opened a Meze Bar in Wynwood (favorited by celebs like Beyonce). Together with his partners, they've designed a love letter to the Aegean, delivering a tranquil refuge in one of the Magic City's most eclectic neighorboods. A high-end, yet uncomplicated approach that emphasizes quality, imported ingredients and excelent service. There are no "additional" activations here. The bar is one of Miami's largest (30 seats), making it ideal for solo eating (the counter has been enlarged to accommodate) or getting drinks with your group while your table is being readied. The exterior is a lush green sanctuary, with a 2.5K SF patio that secludes diners while providing al fresco dining. Indoor-outdoor flow is enabled by accordion doors. The perfect spot to enjoy F1 and just a wonderful experience.
270 Biscayne Blvd Way / Website
The renowned Miami hotspot, which overlooks the Miami River, is the ideal location to take in the Grand Prix F1 excitement. Zuma Miami will be available for lunch all week, building up to race day and their private Grand Prix after-party to commemorate the occasion. Their newly renovated dining room or waterfront balcony, savor their world-famous dishes and heady beverages. Reservations for lunch are now available.
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway / Website
At Rusty Pelican, Miami's best waterfront dining location, put the pedal to the metal and enjoy the Formula 1 race in style. From May 2 to May 7, Rusty Pelican will be serving a Formula 1-themed menu with new plates and beverages in honor of the race. To drink, Checo’s Chicane - Milagro silver tequila, lime, watermelon, and a pinch of pink Himalayan salt with mint and dehydrated lime; Hamilton’s 7 - Hendrick's gin and Fever Tree tonic with juniper berries, dehydrated citrus, mint, sage, rosemary, and prosecco, and more. To eat, Power Unit Packages include the Ferrari - salt-crusted Branzino with grilled broccolini & ricotta cavatelli, paired with a bottle of Minuty Rose ($145); Aston Martin (James Bond Style) - Whole Snapper Fish & Chips with salt & vinegar fries and buttermilk slaw ($90), paired with The Vesper made with Hendrick’s gin, and other delicious options.
2838 NW 2nd Ave / Website
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad will appear at Bottled Blonde on May 7 to give a sampling of their Dos Hombres Mezcal, which will include a Mezcal Jalapeno Passion Fruit Margarita. Bottled Blonde Pizzeria + Beer Garden, which has locations in Scottsdale, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and now Miami (with locations in Nashville and Vegas on the way), serves contemporary Italian cuisine and extravagant drinks. Bottled Blonde is one of Wynwood's liveliest location for all of the above, whether you're looking for an upbeat happy hour, to watch your favorite sports, a stylish brunch spot, or Saturday nightlife.
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