Our Gurus
Earlier this year we started interviewing Miami Gurus, local experts who have carved out a niche in their area of expertise and are contributing to Miami’s growth as a truly multi-cultural global city.
We are always on the look-out for talented professionals and ask them to tell us their story. We talk to them about the city, their dreams of coming here, and we get to know where they hang out, eat, shop, party, and play. We personally check out all the recommended places first, so you know that all City Life GuruTips ™ are worth your time and wallet. No algorithms, no fake reviews.
Meet the Gurus.
Culture & Arts
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Caribbean Marketplace or “Mache Ayisyen”
Located in an area formerly known as Lemon City, Little Haiti is a vibrant and colorful neighborhood…
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Cauley Square Historic Village and The Historic Redlands Tropical Trail
Cauley Square is a historic village located 30 miles south of Miami and is considered …
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Collective 62
Founded by artist Nina Surel, Collective 62 is an independent art space in Liberty City that combines studio practice with dynamic exhibition programming.
Restaurants & Bars
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Bar Bucce
This relaxed Little River Italian pizza joint has a fun atmosphere with a good wine selection. Expensive for pizza but…
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Bar Nancy
Opened by hospitality veterans Katie Rajsich and Ben Koufopoulos in 2017, this dark nautically themed bar is known for its music with live bands every night of the week.
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Sweet Liberty
A late-night gem that channels the 80s and 90s Lincoln Road vibe, when Miami Beach was effortlessly cool. Frequented by Bass Museum visitors, locals, and chefs…
Wellness
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Ahana Yoga
WHEN WE FIRST MET Dawn at her studio Ahana in the Design District we learned Ahana means “light of day”.
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Anahata Eco Yoga Retreats
MEET Adriana Vergara and Shayne Cohen, co-founders of Anahata Yoga. Both originally from Colombia, they were passing through Miami over 20 years ago and never left.
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Breath Pilates Miami
TUCKED AWAY on the side of the Antiques Plaza on Biscayne Boulevard is a beautiful boutique Pilates studio with a devoted following.
Shopping
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éliou
Handcrafted elegance meets playful sophistication at Éliou. Each piece of jewelry is thoughtfully made from organic materials, blending modern design with a soulful, artisanal touch.
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Beach Boutique
Beach Boutique has cultivated a devoted local following thanks to owner Patricia Costa, who personally hand-picks cutting-edge collections with something for every style.
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Bubbles Miami
Owners Michael and Caroline bring a playful, curated touch to every corner of Bubbles.
When Locals Want To Find New Things To Do In Miami, This Is Where They Come.
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At City Life Guru we go first.
We are curiosity addicts who are always looking for the unconventional, unknown, and yet high-quality alternatives to the so common top 10 to do lists. So, you can skip the tourist traps and enjoy the outright favorite spots of the real insiders…
About Us
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Alison Davis and Michelle Roth Maloy
Co-founders of City Life Guru, they met in their 20s in Argentina and quickly became travel companions. Every weekend they explored markets, galleries, restaurants, and bars uncovering unique places….
