Jimmy Buffetts daughter is a total Miami boho babe
Savannah Buffett grew up hopscotching between New York, Nashville, Aspen, Malibu and St. Barts.
But the daughter of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett finally laid down roots in palm-fringed Miami, where 10 years ago she bought a charming canal-front bungalow in emerging MiMo, a historic corridor on Biscayne Boulevard.
The once-dilapidated neighborhood, named for its post-World War II Miami Modernist architecture, has undergone a remarkable renaissance in recent years. As an investor in the district’s happening new bar the Anderson, Buffett is part of that revival.
“To see the change has been incredible,” says the 36-year-old creative consultant, DJ and radio personality, who lives with her boyfriend. She gives Alexa the lowdown on her favorite MiMo hot spots.
1.The Vagabond Hotel
7301 Biscayne Blvd.; thevagabondhotel.com
“The first hotel to open in the neighborhood after being renovated from near ruin, it offers a cool, deco feel with reasonable rates and a great laid-back vibe. The restaurant, headed up by chef Alex Chang, has affectionately earned the title ‘The Cafeteria’ among people in the neighborhood, since so many of us dine there on the regular.”
2.Choices
646 NE 79th St.; choicescafe.com
“I feel beyond lucky to have the best vegan organic restaurant in town minutes from my doorstep. This cafe may not be fancy, but it is one of my favorite stops for breakfast, lunch or dinner.”
3.Cena by Michy
6927 Biscayne Blvd.; cenabymichy.com
“Miami’s own James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein was staking claim in MiMo long before anyone else. Her restaurant was the one shining beacon in the early days, and now, with a recently remodeled dining area and bar, it’s better than ever.”
4.Vanity Projects
7338 NW Miami Court, Unit 2; vanityprojectsnyc.com/miami
“The beautiful brainchild of Rita Pinto, this is nail art at its finest. Truly anything you’ve ever wished for, from a portrait of your beloved pooch to out-of-this-world space nails . . . you name it and the ladies can make it happen!”
5.Fly Boutique
7235 Biscayne Blvd.; flyboutiquevintage.com
“I was thrilled when this quaint but abundantly stocked vintage store moved to the hood. You can find everything from frocks to furniture, not to mention a great section for the boys. I’ll often pop in on my way home just to see what treasure I might find.”
6.The Anderson
709 NE 79th St.; theandersonmiami.com
“It’s basically two bars in one. We offer a classically cool cocktail lounge with a killer jukebox, piano singalongs and late-night weekend dance parties, as well as a funky island-themed outdoor ‘shack’ for those who just want to kick back, enjoy a specialty frozen drink and listen to some old-school reggae.”
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