Normally Tuesday’s are my least favorite day of the week. This week was anything but standard.
My amazing mom drove down to Miami on Tuesday night to visit, but mainly to take my Wednesday morning Spin class. I’ve been teaching since my freshman year and she finally got her butt down to a class :) Tuesday night we went to dinner in South Beach, which is not part of the normal routine when my family visits. Even though my school has the word “Miami” in it, the campus is located 25+ minutes from actual “Miami.” As part of my “make the most of senior year” goal I want to visit downtown and South Beach more often. My mom was all for that plan.
We went to Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill at The Standard Spa. The Standard is a chic hotel with well-known locations in New York City and LA. The hotel was more secluded than I expected and pretty distant from the strip of famous hotels on the beach. One of the first things I saw after walking into the hotel was the yoga and fitness class schedule. The sunrise yoga on the docks sounded incredible!
The decor was quirky but trendy (if you can picture that). Sleek and modern with a distinguishing vibe. Lots of odd-shaped chairs filled with (probably rich) people wearing bathrobes and reading books. And then there’s me…
I didn’t take this photo but here’s a picture of their pool from their website.
The view from the restaurant is what made the dining experience spectacular. The food was pretty good but not the best I’ve ever had (said in Drake’s voice, obviously). It was a little overcast but we still caught the sunset and saw tons of jet skiers, paddle-boarders and boaters. Must be nice…*sigh*
My mom ordered the avocado and green apple gazpacho to start, which came with blue crab. It was gluten-free so I tried it. NOT the best I’ve ever had.
For our entrees she got the “Living Lasagna” (raw vegan lasagna made with zucchini, eggplant, basil, cashew cheese and other vegetables). I had a few bites and liked it a lot. I ordered the Branzini (sea bass) with asparagus. Winner winner.
We wandered through the hotel and spa before driving back to my apartment. Pretty much the best Tuesday night I could have asked for. I already have a list of other restaurants that I want to try the next time she visits. Let’s just say I won’t be going without my parents anytime soon ($$$$).
As for spin, other than my first class it was the most memorable one I’ve taught. It was cool for her to take MY class because it’s usually the other way around (she’s a group ex instructor and PT). Next time I’ll have to drag my dad to a class…I’m sure he’s laughing right now.
No go on gazpacho. I don’t do cold soup.
Me either. Glad I tried it but won’t be happening again.
I love your top!! I also love doing things out of the ordinary on random week days to switch things up and just have fun, which it looks like you did! I love visiting new restaurants and seeing new places :).
Have a great holiday weekend!
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I feel like doing things during the week makes them even more special. Normally fun things are reserved for weekend! Hope you’re enjoying your holiday!
What a perfectly lovely way to start a new school year too! You’re mom is so pretty! Haha! What a great mother/daughter date :)
I’ve never had a gazpacho…but I really need to try one!
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I’m sure she’ll appreciate that compliment :) thanks!
I am not a fan of cold soup…LOL…Just not my cup of tea! You and your Mom are beautiful and it looks like a wonderful evening! Happy Friday friend! XOXO
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Love that your mom came down!! Such a great way to break up the week – fun mother daughter date night! :) So not a gazpacho fan… it’s just really not my thing. As far as best day – definitely today FRIDAY because I can’t wait to get this long weekend started :) Hope you have a fabulous one!!
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Not my thing either. I don’t like crab too much so that sealed the no deal. YAY for the long weekend- hope you’re having a great one!
Ahhh okay you and your mom are twins, first of all. Second of all, I want to go to that hotel. I’d kill to stay somewhere like that with those views and the pool. And the exercise classes. Nothing better than some quality time with mom :)
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Our voices sound a lot alike too so I definitely know I’m her daughter. I’m scared to even look at the prices for the hotel. All of the ones on South Beach are crazy expensive! Maybe as a graduation celebration? :)
You have a super special mom who loves you very much! Glad you had such a nice time together!!
I sure do :) Hope you guys are having fun at the beach! xo
So gorgeous! I think food tastes better when you’re in an amazing location like that :) Also, need to know where your top is from because it’s my new favorite thing!
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I wear that top all the time because it’s so simple but cute. Unfortunately it’s a few years old, but it’s from Nordstrom. I need more like it!
How very Florida-y! :) Looks like it was a lovely day. You ladies are so adorable!
Thanks, Em! I said the same thing “how Miami.”
I love mother/ daughter date nights and its wonderful that you had a chance to swap roles for your spin class!
The view from your restaurant looks beautiful and if you get chance to go to some of your bucket list destinations, I look forward to hearing about them :)
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It feels like another world on South Beach compared to where I live for school. I know a bunch of celebrities stay/eat down there so it would be cool to see them!
Your entrees look delish! I am not a fan of cold soup…. just can’t wrap my head around it haha.
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Me either! I don’t even like hot/regular soup all the time so cold is strange to me.
What a cute top! I love that you and mom got to go out for a special dinner together. And that hotel sounds amazing- I seriously want to go swim in their pool!
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Thanks, Liv! Believe me, I did too. Next time I need to go back during the day for brunch.