Historic Sites in Norland

"The Barnacle Historic State Park is home to the oldest house in Miami|© William Silver / Shutterstock. Also in Coconut Grove, this fairly small park tops our list for having the oldest house in its original location in Miami. Visitors can tour the 1891 home, The Barnacle, to learn about the frontier life during the “Era of the Bay” at a time when all travel to the city was done by boat."

"The Barnacle Historic State Park offers an opportunity to relax in a serene atmosphere. Also, there are a few beautiful boutiques (The Showroom, First Flight Out, Nikki's Beachouse Boutique) on Commodore Plaza -beach style clothes, cosy decoration, design accessories. Fringed by trees and cafés with terraces, this district has a cool Caribbean vibe going on."

"3485 Main Hwy This historic Florida State Park is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood and spans about 5 acres. Dade County’s oldest home resides on this five-acre site that overlooks the scenic Biscayne Bay. It was built by Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe in 1891."

"A mere 21 years after Miami was officially incorporated as a city, the mission-style "coral rock" building of the Plymouth Congregational Church was constructed in Miami's oldest neighborhood, Coconut Grove."

"Fort Lauderdale has a rich history which may be overshadowed by the more modern an sophisticated metro area that it has become. Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum chronicles the city's history from the early Seminole era to World War II. It also offers information about the city's historic district and a chronology of its development. Other exhibits feature scale models of historic structures, including a recreation of a Seminole village complete with arts and crafts."

"The building opened in 1925 and became a US National Historic Landmark in 2008.* It’s an impressive landmark. It first started as headquarters for the newspaper Miami News. It now is a contemporary art museum."

"Spanish missionaries and treasure seekers first explored the Florida coast as far back as the 17th century, and the Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach is a fascinating bit of local and international history that dates back centuries before that when it was originally constructed in Spain. Inhabited by monks for nearly seven centuries, in the early 1920s, it was bought by American newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst, disassembled, shipped to Florida, and reassembled on its current site. It has been open to the public since the mid-’60s, and for those who don’t mind spending a few extra bucks, the best way to experience it is by guided tour."

"Fort Lauderdale's rich history for African-Americans is presented in this inspiring museum. Many of the honors that are due to pioneers in the African-American community in Broward County are not recorded, but it is here through exhibits and lectures and special events that visitors and locals can learn more of this interesting and exciting chapter of local history. Built in 1924, this was the region's lone African-American school for children during segregation."

"Oceanfront's Hoshi & Sushi, located at 5401 Collins Ave. in the Carriage House Condominiums building, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot 4.5 stars out of 363 reviews. Chef Dongwook Seo believes eating fresh seafood is one of life's richest pleasures, according to Miami New Times. Hoshi & Sushi is his first restaurant and he's made it a point to serve sushi that's both simple and inventive."

"On a Wednesday night, found the service slightly lacking and the food portions fairly expensive for the portions we received. A convenient eatery if in a..."

"Restaurants Chinese Brickell. David Grutman’s upscale Asian restaurant is crawling with celebrities at any given moment, which is partly why he can charge the big bucks for Peking duck, wagyu beef dumplings and Chilean seabass skewers. If it’s a party you want, the scene-y spot delivers in terms of flavor and quality."

"Komodo opened its doors in 2015, and since then, they have been serving Authentic South East Asian food to the people in South Florida. The Komodo serves over a dozen signature cocktails, all of them delicious and well-balanced in a classy and upscale ambience. Who doesn’t like Authentic Asian Fusion food?"

"At Komodo—the pan-Asian food and fun mecca opened by David Grutman on Brickell—the food is good, the drinks are better, and the stargazing is major. Think of it as cocktails with a side of Kardashians. Sip on the Dragon Punch, made with Grey Goose vodka, ginger liqueur, lychee purée, lemon and raspberry."

"Paperfish is a Nikkei restaurant in Brickell with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a long menu with ceviche, tiradito, nigiri, maki, and sashimi."

"Think back on the Miami of a year ago, when nobody was sure if our city’s meteoric ride to the top of the American food scene would survive the pandemic’s brutal wrath. Flash forward to now, and even in the height of summer, snagging a reservation at a top restaurant is a tough feat, like Art Basel just kept on going right into hurricane season. Whether or not our restaurant renaissance continues is anyone’s guess, but for now we can all revel in a year that’s seen week after week of world-class openings."

"Address: 87 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33133Neighborhood: BrickellCuisine: Wood Fired Pide. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by @thepideplace on Sep 12, 2020 at 5:39am PDT"

"Gainesville import Mora Pizza proudly boasts a 100 percent vegan menu, serving NY-style pizza by the slice. The surprisingly creative and diverse menu offers more options that most pizza parlors in the South Florida area like a chicken and waffles pizza made with vegan waffles, fried vegan chicken, jelly, and a maple syrup drizzle, or the GuapaMole made with a guacamole base and topped with pico de gallo and mini vegan quesadilla bites. View this post on Instagram"

"Mora Pizza is on a mission to change any preconceptions of vegan food with savory pizzas by the slice, pies, calzones and comfort Italian dishes. Their specials rotate daily on their menu and are available for curbside pick-up or via Postmates during lunch and dinner."

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"Nice to know that the more things change, then change again, then get downright effing surreal, some things stay the same. Like how Night Owl Cookies will still bring you a dozen cookies at almost any hour of the night. And, though you can still go into the store to pick them up for now, you’ll have to wait outside until you get a text saying they’re ready.Cost: $2.75 a cookie; order through Postmates"

"We’re never one to turn down the fun flavor creations like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, birthday cake or pumpkin spice on Night Owl’s ever-changing menu. But the Ave Maria has our heart, made with guava, Maria cookies (crunchy tea biscuits), white chocolate chips and a cream cheese frosting drizzle. (FYI: The South Miami shop is opening a satellite location in Wynwood sometime in 2019.)"

"If you want a cookie as big as a frisbee, check out the menu at Night Owl Cookies. They’ve got two locations in the Design District and near FIU. The menu includes a bunch of pretty crazy-looking cookies that would work wonderfully during a movie night or to fling across the room at your disrespectful roommate."

"El Brazo Fuerte Bakery is home to fresh-baked traditional Cuban and French pastries and savory dishes. Cuban pastries come in several delicious sweet flavors, including coconut, guava and cheese, guava only, and cream cheese, plus savory options such as beef, ham, and tuna. The bakery also serves up some beautiful éclairs, Napoleons, Key lime tarts, and pizza-flavored pastries."

"Recently opened in July 2020, MK Takeaways is a family-owned, neighborhood food service concept offering fresh, made-from-scratch, Chef-prepared meals, home delivered in a swift and conscientious manner. The Broward-based business serves American comfort fare to South Florida’s Tri-County area every week, Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM. The MK Takeaways commissary kitchen is located at 12691 West Sunrise Blvd in Sunrise, Florida."