by | August 25, 2016
Bird’s Eye View: Where to Wander in Wynwood Arts District
Absorb the artsy charge electrifying this area, an inside-out art gallery of sorts, with a maze of painted buildings, open-air cafés, shops and an eclectic mix of locals and savvy sojourners.
- Alejandra Von Hartz Gallery Geometric abstraction and Latin American works are the highlights of this contemporary art gallery. 2630 NW 2nd Ave.
- Wynwood Letterpress Pick up paper goods and gifts here—including several imprinted with our favorite bird! 2621 NW 2nd Ave.
- Plant the Future Fusing a greenhouse and a gallery, this eco-wonderland sells terrariums, vertical gardens and sleek home designs. 2511 NW 2nd Ave.
- Frangipani Olive-wood bowls, beaded animal sculptures and other fanciful goods line the shelves of this stylish store. 2516 NW 2nd Ave.
- Wynwood Walls Murals by internationally renowned artists such as Kenny Scharf and Shepard Fairey decorate several blocks of this neighborhood. 2520 NW 2nd Ave.
- Wynwood Kitchen & Bar This Latin-mode eatery turns out small plates and creative cocktails. Try the Tony G (bourbon, house-made spiced lemonade, Drambuie and a rosemary garnish), a tribute to the developer behind Wynwood Walls, Tony Goldman. 2550 NW 2nd Ave.
- Zak The Baker Zak Stern traveled through Europe to learn the art of natural leavening. South Florida restaurants clamor for his loaves and pastries. 405 NW 26th St.
- Panther Coffee This artisanal shop roasts small-farm beans onsite and serves desserts, small bites, wine and beer, along with occasional live music. 2390 NW 2nd Ave.
- Coyo Taco “Fresh” fanatics flock to this Mexican place, which serves guacamole smashed to order, tortillas baked onsite and margaritas made from scratch. 2300 NW 2nd Ave.
- Hausammann Gallery Italian siblings and their mother curate this collection of urban and graffiti art. 251 NW 23rd St.
- Rubell Family Collection An impressive array of contemporary art, along with the Contemporary Arts Foundation, is housed in a 45,000-square-foot repurposed DEA confiscated-goods facility. 95 NW 29th St.
- Fireman Derek’s World-Famous Pies This neighborhood favorite offers house-made cakes, pies, cookies, croissants, savory quiches, pizzas and empanadas. 2818 N. Miami Ave.
- Beaker & Gray A former ice factory now serves as a hot spot for globally inspired dishes and inventive cocktails. 2637 N. Miami Ave.
- Made in Italy Gourmet A huge wine library distinguishes this eatery and market. 10 NE 27th St.
- Gary Nader Art Centre The 55,000-square-foot gallery exhibits works by famous artists, such as Abu Naba’a, Monet and Picasso, and features a bonus sculpture garden. 62 NE 27th St.
