2019-10-22 12:32
The Commodore Cocktail Club is hosting a Great Gatsby themed Halloween Party - dress to impress in roaring 20's costumes for prizes. The party is Thursday, October 31Join the party in your b… Read More
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Coconut Grove, Florida. News, Views, Opinions and Gossip in this artsy little Miami village.
2019-10-22 11:54
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce in a joint chamber event for the popular twilight sundowner cruise on the M/T Celebration last Wedne… Read More
2019-10-21 14:53
LETTER TO THE EDITORBoth Notre Dame Cathedral and the Coconut Grove Playhouse hold a special place in the hearts of those communities. Notre Dame shall rise like a phoenix and be restored af… Read More
2019-10-21 14:50
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove is having a Happy Hour to welcome their new members, everyone is welcome.Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, find out more about the programs the club supports… Read More
2019-10-20 08:00
LETTER TO THE EDITOR A peacock in the process of damaging a carOther than the coconut itself, nothing in Coconut Grove is more emblematic of our neighborhood than the Peacock. Its beau… Read More
2019-10-19 13:12
BeforeOn January 18, 2018, we had a story on Charlie's Woods titled, "Charlie's cottage is saved!" Well, that was short lived. Earlier this week, the cottage was torn down.Charlie Cinnamon's… Read More
2019-10-19 08:00
Interesting column in the Charleston Post and Courier, their daily newspaper. It's called "Charleston is on the cusp of losing its identity," and I guess it proves that the whole countr… Read More
2019-10-18 12:30
This is St. Gaudens, 2A.Where are the trees and why is this structure almost from lot line lot line?How greedy can you get?I thought trees were protected? I thought there was a certain perce… Read More
2019-10-18 10:15
The Coconut Grove Goombay Festival is back next year, the date is set for Saturday, May 16,2020 it will at the north side of Elizaberth Virrick Park. This is one of the Grove's original fun… Read More
2019-10-17 13:49
A community visioning workshop on mobility in Coconut Grove is being held at Ransom Everglades school on Saturday, November 2 from 8:30 am to noon."The idea is to bring people together to co… Read More
2019-10-17 10:54
The candidates, in the back, and the moderators, up front.The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove held a forum on Wednesday night to host the four District 2 City Commission Candidates. A full hou… Read More
2019-10-16 08:00
The Blond Tulip has expanded - into their old space!17 years ago, the flower shop opened at Florida Avenue at The Mayfair, eventually they moved next door and a liquor store opened in their… Read More
2019-10-15 08:00
Wendy ZaneThe Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce has new officers, I'm happy to say my friend Wendy Zane is the new president! Wendy is Senior Sales Manager at Fisher Island and at The Mutiny… Read More
2019-10-14 17:42
Russell, Fried, GonzalezThe Coconut Grove Woman's Club is hosting a District 2 Commission Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.Palomino.The four candidates will… Read More
2019-10-14 17:20
Atchana's is having its inaugural Siracha Challenge on Thursday, October 17. This has a focus on Sriracha and local made sauces which will include:Steve, the owner's “Steve’… Read More
2019-10-14 08:00
Christian Narkiewicz-Laine, Museum President, Chicago Athenaeum; Laurinda Spear and Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Founding Principals of Arquitectonica, and Coconut Grove resident, Peter Studl, Pas… Read More
2019-10-13 14:11
So much of the daily scene these days consists of construction workers who are part of the fabric of the Grove. They are all over - even on scooters! They are part of the community, they are… Read More
2019-10-13 08:00
Grovetoberfest, the largest, most anticipated, all-inclusive beer festival in the country took over Regatta Park on Saturday. Over 400 craft beers were on hand, there were tastings… Read More
2019-10-12 14:00
Isn't she pretty? That's the elephant in front of Saffron, the Indian restaurant on Grand Avenue. Those are scarves and silk and flowers from Maya Hatcha next door.That area of the Grove is… Read More
2019-10-12 08:00
Chef Juan BorjasJuan Borjas is the new Executive Chef at The Spillover.He started his culinary career working at Hillstone in Coral Gables, where he met Matt Kuscher, The Spillover's owner… Read More
2019-10-11 16:12
Attorney David Winker has filed a brief in the Coconut Grove Playhouse case."I am bringing to the court’s attention that by failing to provide a complete record of the underlying proce… Read More
2019-10-11 13:42
Looks like Rocky the boulder left something behind. Is it one of the minuscule pieces that he was jackhammered into? No, it appears that one of those bricks that is piled up in front of… Read More
2019-10-11 08:00
Grovetoberfest is one day away! The biggest beer fest around is Saturday, October 12. Tickets are still available.The event is at Regatta Park (3500 Pan American Drive).Tickets are still ava… Read More
2019-10-10 12:35
I am told that the Kampong/FIU is eager to please the neighbors so they agreed that the County could relocate the bus shelter several feet back onto Kampong frontage, thus freeing up the bik… Read More
2019-10-10 12:03
I was in New York City last week and I was reminded of how New Yorkers revere their boulders. They are placed around important areas to protect them from cars driving into crowds, they… Read More
2019-10-09 20:51
Salt & Straw, the new ice cream place opening at CocoWalk, we wrote about it here, is having an Ice Cream Social here in the Grove on Saturday, October 12 from 1 to 4 pm.Experience the d… Read More
2019-10-09 09:14
People are questioning the wisdom of this - a pole, placed smack dab right on the Commodore Trail, which is a bike path."How about we put it in the middle of the roadway. Why not? Almost as… Read More
2019-10-08 12:20
Zaida AlfaroMeet author Zaida Alfaro who will be signing her new book "The Last Note," at the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove on Thursday, October 10.Stop by from 5:30 to 8 pm and listen to th… Read More
2019-10-08 08:00
Fried, Gonzalez and Russell at Monday's forum.If you missed Monday's candidates forum, there is another next week.The Coconut Grove Woman's Club is hosting a District 2 Commission Candi… Read More
2019-10-06 08:00
Bike Coconut Grove, a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 to promote bicycling and walking in Coconut Grove, announced two important steps toward achieving its goals. The organization has… Read More
2019-10-05 08:00
A lady posted something on the NextDoor website. She says the City of Miami's Building Department posted a "Stop Work Order" on her door, yet she was not having any work done.She was disturb… Read More
2019-10-04 12:00
There is a Candidates Forum for those running for District 2 Commission seat on Monday, October 7. The event starts at 7 pm.Featured candidates are current Commissioner Ken Russell, alo… Read More
2019-10-04 08:00
Salt & Straw is the latest tenant to sign up at CocoWalk. Salt & Straw is the newest thing from the west coast of the country, founded in Portland, OR, eight years ago founded by two… Read More
2019-10-03 12:30
Bring your cats, dogs, birds, horses and whatever to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 6 for the Blessing of the Animals, a beautiful event that takes place all over the coun… Read More
2019-10-03 08:00
An old Ensign Bitters sign at the Mayfair.A friend showed me an oldish book he acquired recently. It's a 1990 Guide to Coconut Grove - almost 30 years. It's hard to believe that 1990 is 30 y… Read More
2019-10-02 18:32
Burger King on 27th Avenue in Coconut Grove, hosted Coffee with a Cop Wednesday morning.This is a regular event that moves around the village where residents can come out and meet the local… Read More
2019-10-02 08:00
The Grove's favorite pie shop, Fireman Derek’s Bakeshop has announced October’s “Pie of the Month.” Join the team as they welcome the autumnal season in South Florida… Read More
2019-10-01 20:51
The King Mango Strut lives! The last Sunday of the year, as it has been for the past 39 years, will be King Mango Strut Sunday! Again, the 40th King Mango Strut will happen on Sunday, Decemb… Read More
2019-10-01 15:00
Tonight, October 1, there is a fundraiser to benefit Act4Me at Greenstreet. Act4Me is a charity to help children with special needs. The event is from 5-8 pm with a $10 admission d… Read More
2019-10-01 13:50
Somebody has a sense of humor out there.This morning, this notice was at the location where Rocky was last seen.I checked the number, it's the City of Miami's main number. Read More
2019-10-01 12:30
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove is holding a Self Defense Workshop on Friday October 4.Stop by for the event which is from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.This workshop raises awareness through martial ar… Read More
2019-10-01 08:00
October is here and pumpkin-flavor aficionados will revel in all that is Fall when the Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival comes back to Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, on October 26 and… Read More
2019-09-30 12:00
The next Coffee with a Cop is Wednesday, October 2 at Burger King.Come out from 1 to 2 pm and meet your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. There is no agenda or speec… Read More
2019-09-30 08:00
Dive bar meets underground rave in an intimate showcase of some of Miami's most talented and well known Djs at Barracuda on Friday, October 4. A chain of invites has kept this party evolving… Read More
2019-09-29 13:00
So I'm out of town, but I'm told that by the end of the weekend, Rocky the Boulder will be dead. Yes, I named him.There will be a murder committed over the weekend.The powers that be, the BI… Read More
2019-09-29 08:00
The 2nd annual Halloween Bash at the Cruz Building is Thursday, October 31 from 8:30 pm to midnight.Enjoy music, dancing light fare and bar.Advance tickets are $70, the even is limited to 25… Read More
2019-09-28 13:00
MCM's open house is September 30 through October 4. Discover the advantages MCA academy offers children in grades 1-12 and tour the campus located at the Mayfair and meet the teachers and pr… Read More
2019-09-28 09:38
Last year's luncheonMiami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc. is holding its 3rd Annual Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. You’re invited you to come and celebrate the or… Read More
2019-09-27 10:20
So as the Grove continues it's unsettling decline from being a little village, I find out that we won't have a Christmas tree this year. With that and no King Mango Strut and of course the n… Read More
2019-09-26 12:50
The Coconut Grove Flea is at The Spillover this weekend - Sunday, September 29 from 11 am to 4 pm!Experience the charm and glory of this local flea for a day of treasure hunting with a mimos… Read More
2019-09-26 08:00
District Commissioner Ken Russell, the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID) and botanists from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden celebrated the installation of 2,000 orchids on… Read More
2019-09-25 12:30
Just in time for their 50th anniversary, Monty's Raw Bar in Coconut Grove has launched a new Express Lunch menu and Taco Tuesday.The 3-course lunch menu ($12) will be available Monday throug… Read More
2019-09-25 08:00
Jorge Luis PratsThe St. Hugh Steinway Concert Series is Friday, September 27, featuring Jorge Luis Prats at the piano. Prats studied at the National School of Arts in Cuba and later he… Read More
2019-09-24 08:00
As you know, FIU seems to be sticking it's tentacles out into the Grove. They are part of the County's plans for the playhouse, which and now FIU wants to build on a portion of the… Read More
2019-09-24 00:52
Maurice Ferré There is a memorial ceremony for Mayor Maurice Ferré on Thursday, September 26 at City Hall at 8 am. City Hall is at 3500 Pan American Drive.Then at 10 am, t… Read More
2019-09-23 10:39
The Chamber of Commerce is holding their popular twilight sundowner cruise on the M/T Celebration on Wednesday, October 16. This is usually a sold out event, so book now. This annual event a… Read More
2019-09-22 08:00
The Barnacle is hosting The Haunted Ballet again this year on Thursday, October 17.The Haunted Ballet, which will be from 8 to 9 pm, is an immersive contemporary dance experience. The audien… Read More
2019-09-21 12:26
On Friday, FIU's teachers and the American Society of Landscape Architect students participated in PARK(ing) Day, here in Coconut Grove. PARK(ing) Day is an annual event that encourages… Read More
2019-09-20 13:48
Unfortunately lately there have been store break-ins in the Center Grove. In the early hours of Wednesday into Thursday morning, the Isabel Riera clothing store on Main Highway had a brick t… Read More
2019-09-19 23:30
PARKing Day in Coconut Grove, Sept. 2010Bike Coconut Grove and students from FIU will be holding PARKing Day on Friday, September 20 from 8 am to 7 pm in the middle of the block on Commodore… Read More
2019-09-19 19:13
Former City of Miami Mayor Maurice Ferré has passed away, he was 84.Mr. Ferre was the mayor from 1973 to 1985, for so many years when I was growing up. The Herald obit is h… Read More
2019-09-19 12:56
Villa Woodbine todayAn organized group of concerned neighbors has been working together to keep Carrollton School from turning Villa Woodbine into a school. Villa Woodbine is used… Read More
2019-09-18 11:41
We talked about Maya Hatcha yesterday, what we didn't mention was the site. It's now called Coconut Village, at 2982 Grand Avenue; the former Sephora space which has been other things over t… Read More
2019-09-17 12:30
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove is having it's last BINGO of the year on Thursday, September 19.Doors open at 6:30 pm, BINGO starts at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.Part of the proceeds will g… Read More
2019-09-17 09:04
After 51 years in the same, and original location, Coconut Grove's oldest store, that is still operating, Maya Hatcha, has moved, this is all due to a large rent increase. When the store fir… Read More
2019-09-16 13:00
Volunteers are needed to go door-to-door to survey the needs of homeowners and tenants in the West Grove community on On Saturday, September 21, starting at noon, Canvassing training wi… Read More
2019-09-16 08:00
Enjoy a concert by Miami-born singer/songwriter Marquise Fair is performing at The Barnacle on Saturday, October 12.Marquise found his love for music as a five-year-old singing Gospel songs… Read More
2019-09-15 13:37
Over-development has ruined so much in the area, not just Coconut Grove, but most of Miami. And this isn't an issue of pro or con development, it's the actual work I'm talking about, th… Read More
2019-09-15 13:00
This is the morning full moon over Coconut Grove and it's bird of choice, the construction crane, taken early Sunday morning.Here's a much nicer image of the full moon Read More
2019-09-14 08:00
Grovetoberfest is back October 12 at Regatta Park this year where you will experience the largest, most anticipated, all-inclusive beer festival in the country. The beers you have been looki… Read More
2019-09-13 08:00
Is there anything more picturesque than this scene? Fall is almost here and so is the Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch!Recently lauded as one of the top 20 Best Fall Harvest Festivals and E… Read More
2019-09-12 10:54
We had lunch at Saffron the Indian restaurant yesterday. We hadn't been there in awhile, and forgot how great it is.We had the lunch special, which is a platter with lots of goodies in it. T… Read More
2019-09-11 12:30
The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove will host their third art related event this year on Thursday, September 12. This is all part of their effort to maintain their legacy alive of being… Read More
2019-09-11 08:00
Neighbors are upset over the volleyball courts at Kennedy Park. Still.You may remember that they were against adding the lights to the volleyball courts, now they are upset that a private fo… Read More
2019-09-10 08:00
Chef DiegoThe Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is presenting Wellness Wednesday, "Food As Medicine" with Chef Diego of Love Life Cafe. Sample plant based dishes.The event is at th… Read More
2019-09-09 08:00
I found this article from March 2008. It seems to apply today:This Grapevine article from March 2008 applies today:I was talking with an artist/gallery owner the other day about the Art Stro… Read More
2019-09-08 13:00
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment during The Barnacle under Moonlight Concert Series at The Barnacle Historic State Park on Saturday, September 14.Purchase tickets at the gate beginning… Read More
2019-09-08 08:00
As you know, Grovetoberfest is coming back to the Grove on October 12, and the Grapevine is happy to be a sponsor again this year, but if you can't wait until then, the 10th annual… Read More
2019-09-07 08:00
Yesterday's article on the upcoming Flea Market reminded me of the Antique Market that we had for quote some time at the Mayfair Promenade. This story ran in September 2010. The Merv Griffin… Read More
2019-09-06 12:30
Mr. C HotelThe Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is having a Networking Happy Hour at Il Giardino at Mr.C Coconut Grove Hotel on Tuesday, September 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.Come and… Read More
2019-09-06 08:00
A flea market near the Spillover location in 2009The Spillover is having a Flea Market! Yup, on Sunday, September 29, stop by for the Coconut Grove Flea from 11 am to 4 pm.Are you a fan of p… Read More
2019-09-05 08:00
The City of Miami Office of Resilience & Sustainability has launched an online survey inviting residents to share their concerns about intensifying heat, flooding, severe weather and oth… Read More
2019-09-04 11:51
The Gallery @ the Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) opens its September exhibition, titled "Rewilding," on Saturday, September 7 featuring the works of Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson… Read More
2019-09-03 15:03
Commissioner Ken Russell posted this on his social media pages Monday."I knew this community was ready to help. Coconut Grove is the Little Bahamas of our country. So many Bahamian rooted fa… Read More
2019-09-03 08:00
Photo by Franco CampesatoJoin the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove for an artistic experience with two fun and very talented local artists on Thursday, September 12 for "Artsy Happy Hour" from… Read More
2019-09-02 19:23
Longtime Grovite Bobby Ingram passed away 11 am Monday. If you lived any length of time in the Grove you knew of, or you personally knew Bobby. Here's an interview I did with him in August 2… Read More
2019-09-02 15:03
With the devastation Hurricane Dorian brought to the Bahamas, there is no doubt our neighbors need help. To that end, drop off points and logistics for donations have been set up by the… Read More
2019-09-02 08:00
Celebrate children’s literacy with Barnacle, Books, Birds & Boats on Sunday, September 8 from noon to 3 pm. Bike or walk over to The Barnacle or park in the neighborhood… Read More
2019-09-01 08:00
I'm thrilled that Hurricane Dorian turned or is turning north. I hope it keeps turning and heads out to sea. Truth be told, I saw this path in my head for the past week. Was it a premonition… Read More
2019-08-31 10:58
Lots of precautionary actions have been taken by the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID) to secure the safety of the district. Staff will monitor the storm and assess any damag… Read More
2019-08-30 11:30
Juan Carlos at a Grove Chamber event in 2012.Happy Wine has been sold. Juan Carlos Restrepo and Joanna Fajardo were having hard times, mainly because of Juan Carlos' health. He needed a kidn… Read More
2019-08-30 08:00
Have you seen the new scooters around town lately? They are up from just a few companies to quite a few now, I see orange ones, and bright yellow ones and red ones and the black Bird ones an… Read More
2019-08-29 13:39
They take their saganaki very seriously! Start your meal off with a spark!The new Greek restaurant, Meraki Bistro, is getting ready to open. They have plans for this weekend, but with the hu… Read More
2019-08-29 13:00
Something new at Books & Books is their Mind Body Spirit Reading Circle, which starts tonight, August 29. This is the first of a monthly event which will be the last Thursday of the mont… Read More
2019-08-28 08:00
The last event of the summer season happened last weekend.The Coconut Grove Food and Wine Festival was held at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove on Saturday, August 17, it flowed down… Read More
2019-08-27 12:30
This meme reminded me of the tree story yesterday.It also reminds me of a comic I saw where a kid can't sell any lemonade, so she puts up a sign that says, "Free Wifi" and she has plenty of… Read More
2019-08-27 08:00
On the heels of their line dancing happy hour, the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove is holding Karaoke Happy Hour on Thursday, August 28. Stop by for one last blast of summer fun. The tale… Read More
2019-08-26 12:30
District Commissioner Ken Russell and Congresswoman Donna Shalala are holding a Coconut Grove Town Hall on Wednesday, August 28 from 6 to 8 pm at City Hall.They will update current issues re… Read More
2019-08-26 11:45
This is Ingraham Highwy in the 1950s, but it could possibly be Main Highway near St. Hugh Catholic Church. Either way, with all the destruction of green space here in Coconut Grove, this are… Read More
2019-08-25 08:00
Music Classes are enrolling for Keyboard Kids, Discovery Strings or Discovery Keyboards and Rock Band at Miami Conservatory of Music.Kids will learn music in a fun social group with these th… Read More
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