1. Carel Gallery
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 534-4384
Address: 922 Lincoln Rd.
Description: This gallery has been on Lincoln Road for over 30 years and touts itself as the first. Parisian Michel Carel focuses his gallery on “the old masters” of modern art and is known for providing art to high-end clientele and its personalized service. Open Mon through Sat from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2. Collection Privée
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (786) 276-7600
Address: 918 Lincoln Rd.
Description: This Lincoln Road gallery features contemporary fine art that range from sculpture to oil paintings. Featured artists include Frederick Hart, Richard MacDonald, and Walter Girotto, to name a few. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
3. Gallery Deja Vu
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 604-5993
Address: 631 Lincoln Rd.
Description: This gallery specializes in bronzes, oil paintings, sculpture, furniture, lighting, and rare collectibles ranging from antique to contemporary art. Signed and numbered pieces by artists like Chagall and Dali are available here as well. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4. Peter Lik
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (786) 235-9570
Address: 701 Lincoln Rd.
Description: Raised in Australia’s weathered outback, Peter Lik developed an eye for capturing the intrinsic beauty in nature, which would eventually lead to his acclaimed landscape photographs. His fine art photography of outdoors and landscapes are featured at his Miami Beach gallery. He has also published several coffee table books detailing his travels around the world, which have collectively sold over a million copies worldwide. Open 10 a.m. to midnight daily. Appointments preferred.
5. Ground Up And Rising, Inc.
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 529-6233
Address: 2100 Washington Ave.
Description: This company specializes in theater and film; Dying City by Christopher Shinn, The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, and Violet Hour by Richard Greenberg were featured in past seasons. Check the website for tickets and schedules. This theater also hosts the annual free Shakespeare in the Park event.
6. Brownes & Co. Apothecary
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 538-7544
Address: 841 Lincoln Rd.
Description: This beauty emporium carries a range of cosmetic products from old standbys (Bare Escentuals, Aveda, Crabtree and Evelyn) to cult favorites (Caudalie, Dr. Hauschka, Bond No. 9). Full-service salons and spas are also housed in both stores, which gives weary travelers an opportunity to rejuvenate themselves. Rates are surprisingly reasonable with haircuts starting at $45 and highlights at $100. Want to focus more on inner beauty? The Lincoln Road location has daily yoga classes for $18 each.
7. Ricky’S Nyc
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 674-8511
Address: 536 Lincoln Rd.
Description: This is the only Ricky’s location in Miami and is a go-to spot for everything from wigs and beauty products to greeting cards and adult paraphernalia. The Revolver Salon (www.revolversalon.com) is located inside Ricky’s and is a full-service hair salon. Appointments can be made online.
8. Rik Rak Salon
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 532-6109
Address: 1671 Collins Ave.
Description: Rik Rak is an all-purpose salon, boutique, and bar wrapped in one. The catchy name comes from the owners, Ric and Raquel Watters, who have backgrounds in styling and fashion. The salon component offers hair, nail, and skin services. The boutique carries fashionable items including accessories, jewelry, shoes, and clothing. At the bar, snacks, meals, and drinks are served and events are frequently held at all Miami-area sites. Additional locations are at 1428 Brickell Ave., Brickell (305-371-5577) and in the Sports Club LA at the Four Seasons Hotel, 1441 Brickell Ave. (305-381-3981).
9. Books & Books
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 532-3222
Address: 927 Lincoln Rd.
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Description: This local, independent bookstore has managed to attract literary heavyweights such as Kurt Vonnegut, Allen Ginsberg, and Salman Rushdie as well as former President Bill Clinton. The store is known for its numerous in-store events. The knowledgeable staff, comprised of avid readers and writers, is happy to assist and make recommendations. Pick up a book and enjoy a glass of wine at the shop’s cafe, which has one of Miami’s most vegan-friendly menus. Additional locations are at 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables (305-442-4408) and 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour (305-864-4241).
10. Taschen
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 538-6185
Address: 1111 Lincoln Rd.
Description: This swanky, international bookstore is the brainchild of Benedikt Taschen who began his book career in Germany and sought to make books affordable and accessible. He now has bookstores in Berlin, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, New York, and various German cities and focuses the collection on various types of art. The store also plays host to book talks and welcomed Muhammad Ali in 2010.
11. Consign Of The Times
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 535-0811
Address: 1635 Jefferson Ave.
Description: Since its opening in 2002, Consign of the Times has become a favorite of shoppers and consignors alike. Top-notch names like Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, and Prada are available for purchase and merchandise is changing daily, which keeps patrons coming back. Consignment merchandise is accepted from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon through Thurs (preferably in the morning) and on the weekends by appointment. Though there are not a maximum number of pieces consignors can bring in, new customers have a 5-piece minimum. For those who can’t make it in person, items can be sent directly to the store as well with advance notice. All items must be in perfect condition and adhere to the contemporary designer policy. Consignors get 45 percent of the selling price and payments are made via check.
12. See Eyewear
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 672-6622
Address: 921 Lincoln Rd.
Description: With a variety of locations around the country, See sells itself on its fashion emphasis—both by look and by price. Their goal is to feature unique products that are not mass-produced and are made exclusively for See. Eye exams are available and a look book of the store’s inventory is viewable on the chic website.
13. Alchemist
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 531-4653
Address: 438 Lincoln Rd.
Description: Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Martin Margiela. The Alchemist focuses on avant-garde designers whose high-concept creations used to be somewhat elusive in Miami. The all-glass storefront is aptly located high above Lincoln Road in the middle of a parking garage designed by acclaimed Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron. Floor-length windows expose diaphanous T-shirts and asymmetrical jackets to bystanders below.
14. Cascella
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 532-0256
Address: 1106 Lincoln Rd.
Description: Miami is home to this 40-year-old Italian atelier’s first, and currently only, Stateside outpost. Naturally the store carries a wide variety of Italian designers along with other European imports such as Repetto and Viktor and Rolf.
15. Cherry Bomb Boutique
City: Miami Beach, FL
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (305) 397-8036
Address: 1517 Alton Rd.
Description: Opened by a mother and daughter-in-law team (yes, you read that correctly), this contemporary boutique carries a well-chosen mix of casual (Ella Moss, Splendid), flirty (Alice & Olivia, Joie), and cutting-edge (Ali Ro, BB Dakota) designers. There are also Dolce Vita shoes, Voluspa candles, and jewelry from various up-and-coming designers. Be sure to take advantage of the store’s parking lot, a rarity in South Beach.