Posts Tagged: Upper Eastside

Biscayne Plaza Sold; Will A Transit Oriented Development Come to 79th Street?

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  Last week Global Fund Investments and MMG Equity Partners announced they had acquired Biscayne Plaza ($12-14 million unconfirmed), a 347,000 square-foot grocery-anchored center located at one Miami’s most prominent intersections. Biscayne Plaza is located on the northwest corner of Biscayne Boulevard and NE 79th Street.  The property sits just east of the FEC rail line as well;… Read more »

Upper East Side Cuban Cuisine for Foodies

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    YiYa’s Gourmet Cuban Bakery & Café located at 646 NE 79th Street is worth the trip even if you live on the other side of town. Lucky for me I live only 4 blocks from Yiya’s. Since I work from home it has quickly become my go-to spot for awesome Cuban food. Yiya’s has… Read more »

Mi Vida Cafe for the urban veg-I

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For those of you that like to get your vegi on you should check out Mi Vida Cafe on Biscayne Boulevard in the MiMo Historic District. I’m definitely not a vegetarian, but every once in a while I like to indulge in a little vegetarian food.  The weekly specials are excellent.  From the regular menu… Read more »

Upper Eastside Residents Rise-Up; Demand to be Part of the Planning Process

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Last night about 100 Upper Eastside residents came together to discuss the City of Miami’s proposal to create an Upper Eastside Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD) which would include Morningside, Belle Meade, Shorecrest, Palm Grove, Bayside and the MiMo Historic District.  Alex Adams, the Historic Preservation officer for the City, outlined the proposed recommendations. The standing-room… Read more »

Upper Eastside Neighborhood Conservation District

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Tomorrow evening at Legion Park a meeting will be held to discuss the establishment of an Upper East Side Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD). The City of Miami is proposing to create a NCD which would include the communities of Belle Meade, Morningside, Palm Grove, Shorecrest, Bayside and the MiMo Historic District. Although the NCD already… Read more »