64 June 22-28, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 3 B E S T M A N I / P E D I Bon Bonite Nail Bar & Wax 2512 NE Second Avenue Miami, 33137 786-420-5803 @bonbonitenail (Instagram) No one likes to watch paint dry on their finger- nails and toenails. Fortunately, the folks at Bon Bonite Nail Bar & Wax can get you in and out of their Edgewater salon in under an hour. It’s not that they’re cutting any square-shaped nail cor- ners. They’re just really efficient. The nail tech- nicians sit side by side, provide color recommendations, and bring you coffee. The menu of services includes gel manicures and pedicures, acrylics, and trendy aprés nails, but it’s the regular ol’ mani/pedi price of $19.99 that justifies biweekly returns. B E S T M A S S AG E Oriental Massage & Spa 1991 NE 163rd Street North Miami Beach, 33162 305-957-8982 orientalmassageonline.com The rules at Oriental Massage & Spa are simple: Lie facedown on the table, and a massage thera- pist will defy physics to bend your body, mind, and soul back into shape in a session that lasts from 30 to 120 minutes. The massage therapists here are committed to untangling any knots: They’ll use their hands, feet, and elbows — even walk on your back — to get the job done. Choose from a menu of 20 massages, ranging from Thai to shiatsu to Swedish, with aroma- therapy included in each one. B E S T S PA Carillon Miami Wellness Resort 6801 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, 33141 866-800-3858 carillonhotel.com Bigger isn’t always better, but it is in the case of the 70,000-square-foot Carillon Miami Well- ness Resort, said to be the largest spa and well- ness center on the East Coast. Choose from a variety of massages, skincare, and body treat- ments that incorporate Western, Eastern, alter- native, and aesthetic techniques. Be sure to arrive early for your appointment and plan to stay late to make the most of the spa amenities before and after — including access to steam rooms, infrared saunas, a hydrotherapy circuit, the oceanfront cabana pool, and a grownups- only saltwater pool on the rooftop. B E S T TAT TO O S H O P Easy Peasy 729 NE 79th Street Miami, 33138 @easypeasytattoo (Instagram) If the dingy, dimly lit tattoo shops on Washing- ton Avenue are the problem, the bright and wel- coming Easy Peasy studio on the Upper Eastside is the solution. The artists, who are mostly queer, gender-nonconforming, and/or BIPOC, take pride in their epidermal masterpieces. Owner Julie Frances (@midnight_moonlighttt on Ins- tagram) is transparent about what the artists earn, the commission she makes, and sincerely promises “reasonable pricing.” Peruse previous works and contact the artists directly to book via the shop’s Instagram page — “all skin tones,” “all genders,” and “all bodies” are welcome. B E S T S E X Y S P L U R G E Earth and Honey Studio 2700 N. Miami Avenue, #408 Miami, 33127 earthandhoney.studio No matter where her clients fall on the meek- to-assuredness spectrum, Sindy Perez is deter- mined to boost their self-confidence with every boudoir photography session at her Earth and Honey studio. Sage is burned to welcome each new visitor into Perez’s light-filled loft, where a sign reads, “No risk, no magic.” Each session in- cludes hair, makeup, and two hours of sensual photography with outfit changes. A former model, Perez helps clients with provocative yet natural poses while she flits about capturing the sultry scenes. Afterward, Perez shares the images and helps edit and retouch selections. With sessions starting at $349 (prints and al- bums cost extra), the price of self-confidence may seem steep, but you’re worth it. B E S T A D U LT S TO R E Playthings 9250 SW 40th Street Miami, 33165 305-485-8404 playthingsmiami.com Online shopping nearly killed the brick-and- mortar adult goodies industry. A department store-sized adult store like Playthings has sur- vived thanks to its approachable, informed, and non-judgmental staff. It’s a one-stop shop for titillating lingerie, vibrators, lubrication, bond- age ropes, chastity belts, handcuffs, nipple clamps, whips — you name it. Customers can even open two toys at a time to compare before purchasing. The store is stocked with dancer gear, including clear platform heels and poles, neon-hued and barely there rave outfits, and Shopping & Services
