C’est magnifique.
TASTE
Otentic
What: A cozy, affordable French restaurant whose chef worked at famed Parisian bakery Ladurée and trained under chef Alain Ducasse.
Why: Crepes, quiche, vegetarian plates, superb French bread, exceptional coffee, and French beer.
When: Mon.-Thurs. & Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 24 hours.
Where: 710 Washington Ave., Miami Beach (305-531-1464).
FEAST
Chef’s Market Menu at Bourbon Steak
What: A $49 three-course dinner using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Why: Asparagus soup, sashimi, beef short ribs, and carrot cake bread pudding.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Turnberry Isle, 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura (786-279-6600).
POLISH
The Best Manicure Deal Ever
What: Get a full mani for just $10.
Why: That’s a buck a nail — in South Beach.
When: Thru Sept. 1. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Salon Vaso, 1500 Alton Rd., 2nd flr., Miami Beach (305-674-7470).
ATTEND
Malini Murjani Trunk Show
What: Ogle the designer’s collection of spring handbags ($295-$595) first seen on Serena van der Woodsen.
Why: Go girly with champagne, cupcakes, and purses.
When: Wed., 8-10 p.m.
Where: Curve Soleil, in the Gansevoort South, 2381 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (305-532-6722).
WATCH
Cinema Green
What: Screenings of Dolphins in Distress (animals stranded off Marathon in the Keys) and Acid Test (changing chemistry of the oceans).
Why: Introductions by experts from the Marine Mammal Conservancy.
When: Tues., 8 p.m.
Where: Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Espanola Way, Miami Beach (305-673-4567). Tickets ($7-$10) online at mbcinema.com.
Photo: Kervin Tran / Flickr








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