April News in Downtown, Coral Gables!

April 4, 2013 Giralda Under the Stars Friday, April 5 at 7pm Downtown Coral Gables' Restaurant Row will be bustling with al fresco dining and live entertainment tomorrow, April 5th during the last Giralda Under the Stars of the season. Enjoy live music, cool weather & great food as you dine at over a dozen delicious eateries. For more info & a list of participating restaurants, visit our website, and don't forget to use the hashtag #Giralda on Twitter & Instagram! New Openings Around Town The Spring season means new openings blossoming in Downtown Coral Gables! Say hello to Imagine at 80 Miracle Mile, your one-stop party planning shop for making your event look absolutely perfect. Just a few doors down at 88 Miracle Mile, Sweet Amor Baby has infant and children’s clothing specializing in the softest cotton and linens around. And over at 153 Giralda Avenue, Pete’s Authentic Cooking is a French breakfast & lunch spot with soups, sandwiches, homemade goodies & more. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Final Shows of In The Heights Don't miss the final performances of the Tony-award winning smash musical, "In The Heights" at Actors' Playhouse, 280 Miracle Mil, where the show's creator, Lin Manuel-Miranda, will watching in person on Sunday to celebrate their final performance! A place where the coffee from the bodega is light and sweet & the breeze carries the rhythm of generations of music, this show will leave you full of passion and hope. For tickets, showtimes & more info, visit their website. PaellaFest at Fritz & Franz Be sure to stop by Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way, next weekend, April 12-14, for their 10th annual Paella Fest. The event is free admission and promises good company, great drink specials, live music, and delicious paella of course! For more info, call 305-774-1883 or visit their website. On The Road at the Cinema The Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue, is premiering their new film, “On The Road,” tomorrow, April 5th at 7pm. Based on the cult-classic novel, the movie follows an aspiring New York writer and his friendship with a devastatingly charming ex-con, as they embark on a series of road trips across America. Tickets cost $11.50; for more info, call 786-385-9689 or for show times and to purchase passes, visit gablescinema.com. Cooking Class at Aragon 101 Join Aragon 101, 101 Aragon Avenue, this Saturday, April 6th at 11am for their Mary Little Lamb cooking class. Learn how to prepare delicious lamb skewers with mint, olives & preserved lemons served over a butter and pine nut couscous. Then for dessert, enjoy almond stuffed dates!. Spaces are limited, so reserve now while you still can by emailing them here. For pricing & full details, call 305-445-7335 or visit their website.

This Week on Gables Style & Bites Dare to wear bare with this spring’s latest trend color, nude.  Plus, take a look at the best burgers on the Mile, and your mouth will soon be watering! View the blog here, and remember to check each Tuesday for new posts!

Bridal Blowout Sale at Twinkle Twinkle Attention brides-to-be, birthday girls & ladies who just love to shop! From April 5th-13th, Twinkle Twinkle, 40 Miracle Mile, is holding their huge semi-annual sale for all those looking for the best bridal jewelry and accessories. Stop in for 25% off store-wide and BOGO 50% off sale items, plus receive free parking garage validation.  For more info, call 305-444-3262 or visit their Facebook page. Planning your big day just got even better!

Mercado Italiano at the Museum The Farmer’s Market may be over, but the Mercado Italiano presented by the Societa Dante Alighieri at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, is just starting! On the first Saturday of each month beginning this Saturday, April 6th from 9am-2pm, stop by for fresh produce, artisan foods, Italian wines, antiques, photography, art, flowers & much more. For more info, call 305-603-8067 or visit the Museum’s website.

05|02|13 Manolito of The Gypsy Kings at La Dorada- Enjoy a paella dinner and live performance complete with rumba dancers. $75 per person. For more info, click here. 05|17|13 Cuba Libre at The Globe- The 10th annual street party is back all night long with live music, food & drink specials, and much more! Visit their Facebook for more info.