Though plenty of special events including the Orange Bowl are planned for New Years Eve, we also love the idea of an intimate gathering at home. Whether its just the two of you or your inner circle, heres a rundown of sources for all you need to host a fun, memorable evening and spend quality time over the weekend. Heres to a terrific 2022!
Salut Sips
Bubbly or not, a celebratory libation is called for. Among Floridas explosion of wine options, visit Fort Lauderdales Wine Watch, Palm Beachs Virginia Philip, Key Biscaynes Vinya, Vero Beachs Varietals & More and Palmetto Bays 305 Wines. Treat teetotalers with N/A sparkling ross like Chteau del ISH and Pierre Chauvins Pierre Zero Ros. winewatch.com | virginiaphilipwineandspirits.com | vinyawine.com varietalsandmore.com | 305wines.com
Surf n Turf
One of the advantages of Florida holidays is fresh stone crabs. If you arent trapping your own, locals line up for claws at North Palm Beachs Cod & Capers, Captains Tavern in South Miami and Milams Markets locations. Complement them with fine butcher cuts from Wassis in Melbourne and Palm Beach Meats. codandcapers.com | milamsmarkets.com/specials | captainstavernmiami.com wassismeatmarket.com | palmbeachmeats.com
Tip-top Tablescapes
Set a beautiful table thanks to our darling home stores. Matildas Lifestyle in Stuart loaded up in anticipation with items like these handwoven lattice glass holders. White bamboo and stainless-steel cutlery from Soho Beach Houses Mrs. Mandolin (online too) works for Florida. Aerin Lauders Aerin in Palm Beach soon expands to Miami. matildaslifestyle.com | mrsmandolin.com | aerin.com
Mood Moments
When entertaining, the devil is in the details. Burn Loewes literally yummy candles in scents like oregano, beetroot and luscious pea. Or make your own at Melbournes This Little Light of Mine. Spotify playlists are fine, but vinyl records have made a comeback. Shop for them at Miamis Sweat Records and Fort Lauderdales Radio-Active. loewe.com | thislittlelightofmine.us sweatrecordsmiami.com | radio-active-records.com
Happy Trails
The Brevard Mountain Bike Association oversees miles of off-road trails for beginner and intermediate cyclists that run along creeks and marshes in Old Florida pinelands and hammocks. Of Everglades National Parks five biking trails, its 15-mile Shark Valley tram loop with an observation tower sees lots of activity from cyclists to gators. ridebmba.org | nps.gov
Time Together
Its been so busy that you may have missed that art exhibit or holiday display on your list. This weekend is the perfect window to see the Palm Beach Zoo Lights (or daytime for animals) and museum shows from Miami art week, such as Alex Israel x Snapchat at the Bass. palmbeachzoo.org | thebass.org
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