Miami Empty / Miami New Times
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the country, Miami residents began to practice social distancing - a preventative measure suggested by local authorities, but not yet formally ordered like it has been other heavily affected states like New York and California. Most open public spaces in Miami — including Wynwood, the Design District, downtown Miami, Brickell, and Lincoln Road — were almost entirely empty by Sunday, March 22, except for small groups of wandering tourists and individuals exercising or walking their dogs. Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail and other “non-essential” businesses have been ordered to close, and curtail any food services to pickup and delivery only. Shot for Miami New Times.
Chef Karla Hoyos / Zagat Stories
Environmental portraits of chef de cuisine Karla Hoyos at Bazaar by Jose Andres on Miami Beach. This powerhouse of a woman is a force both in the kitchen and on-site with disaster relief missions like in the Bahamas post Hurricane Dorian, and Puerto Rico post Hurricane Maria. Read her full feature here. Shot for Zagat Stories.
Varying Degrees of Social Distancing / Miami New Times
On Tuesday, March 17, after orders from Gov. Ron DeSantis for all Florida bars and nightclubs to close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., South Beach observed varying degrees of social distancing. Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive were scattered with groups of spring break tourists who didn't seem bothered by the threat of a global pandemic. Miami Beach Police posted in squads along the barricades blocking Lummus Park, ignoring groups of tourists. Española Way maintained moderate crowds enjoying a late dinner, and the walk-up window at Sunny's on Collins Avenue was packed. Lincoln Road, however, was almost completely empty and eerily quiet with outside cafés stacked and restaurants closed up. Shot for Miami New Times.
Stubborn Seed / The Infatuation
A steamy look at a few favorite menu + atmosphere of Stubborn Seed - local kitchen legend Jeremy Ford’s most recent culinary endeavor perched south of Fifth Avenue on Miami Beach. Shot for The Infatuation.
Pride Parade / Ocean Drive
Miami Beach celebrated gay pride all weekend leading up to the official Pride Parade on South Beach's iconic stretch Sunday afternoon, April 8. Patrons lined both sides of Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th streets as floats, skating queens and flamboyant attendees celebrated queer love and culture. Shot for Miami New Times.
Wigwood BBQ / Broken Shaker
Wigwood wrapped up its weekend festivities at the Broken Shaker on Sunday, February 4, with a warm afternoon of crafted cocktails, bbq grill bites, and lounging by the pool with queer family.
