Shopping & Services Valenzuela’s native West Coast and our own backyard. Whether you’re shopping online or at the brick-and-mortar stores in Coconut Grove and South Miami, one thing is guar- anteed: You won’t find anything basic. Splurge on a reversible bikini set and a white cotton coverup or a matching canvas tote and floppy hat set. BES T MALL Dadeland Mall 7535 N. KENDALL DRIVE MIAMI, 33156 305-665-6226 SIMON.COM/MALL/DADELAND-MALL COOL STUFF go here to register to win at miaminewtimes.com/promos WIN Until someone invents a time machine, tak- ing a trip to the mall is the next best thing to rewinding the VHS of your imagination. Stepping into Dadeland Mall is a bit of a throwback: All your teenage favorites are there, from the Auntie Anne’s pretzel kiosk and Mandarin Express in the food court to a two-story Urban Outfitters stocked with thrift-store styles at unaffordable prices. This isn’t to say there aren’t newer addi- tions, including a Sephora, an Apple store, and a Shake Shack. There are plenty of seat- ing areas and phone-charging stations throughout the mall, plus a play area for restless kiddos. Make a day of it or, if you’re so inclined, a night — last fall, an AC Hotel opened up next to Macy’s, offering you the opportunity to extend your retroactive re- spite for as long as you care to. BES T PUBLIC RESTROOM Palm Court 140 NE 39TH STREET MIAMI, 33137 It isn’t often you find restroom stalls with full-length doors — you know, the kind that extend all the way to the floor — let alone in a public facility. But the bathrooms at Palm Court in the Design District offer privacy and more. In addition to men’s and women’s rooms, there’s a genderless “everyone” rest- room for anyone who might need it. In the la- dies’, you’ll find soft, warm lighting and a full-length mirror for last-minute fit checks. Next to the sinks are your choice of paper towels or a Dyson hand dryer. Feeling antsy? Distract yourself with the Buckminster Fuller-designed geodesic dome in the court- yard on the street level or chill in the comfort- able lounge area out front while your girlfriend touches up her lipstick. BES T FREE WI-FI SpecialTEA Lounge and Café 10766 SW 24TH STREET MIAMI, 33165 SPECIALTEALOUNGE.COM 58 58 It’s your real-life Central Perk but with fewer sweaters and a more environmentally con- scious attitude. SpecialTEA Lounge and Café, Tamiami’s very own specialty coffee, beer, and, well, TEA shop, is conveniently located in the Columbia Shopping Plaza within walk- ing distance of Florida International Univer- sity’s main campus, the better for students in need of a cozy study sesh. You can count on the fast, reliable internet, and there are out- lets to plug into arrayed across every wall. Whether you’ve procrastinated on a school or work assignment or just have a hankering for caffeine and organic munchies, SpecialTEA outlasts most café around town, staying open from 11 a.m. till 11 p.m. Make yourself com- fortable on a couch, in a booth, or in a cush- ioned chair while you jack the Wi-Fi to your heart’s content. Having a rough day? The ex- pert baristas can sling any customized drink you request, with aplomb. Bring a jacket or hoodie, though — the air conditioning’s top- notch too. BES T SPA The Standard Spa, Miami Beach 40 ISLAND AVENUE MIAMI BEACH, 33139 305-673-1717 STANDARDHOTELS.COM Listen, spas are a dime a dozen in Miami. But there’s a reason locals continue to flock to Belle Isle on the Venetian Causeway and make their way to the Standard Spa. Sure, it’s a hotel — and a great one at that — but you don’t need to spend the night here to avail yourself of the spa amenities. Anyone who spends $125 on services Monday through Thursday (there’s a $225 minimum Friday through Sunday) can enjoy everything the hotel offers without booking a room. The “Standard Massage” (get it?) starts at $216 for 60 minutes and ascends from there as your tensions melt away propor- tionally. There are sound-healing and Thai massages ($300 for 90 minutes), a “Hurts So Good” ($228 for 60 minutes), and more. And there are body treatments, facials, and nail services. Afterward, you can enjoy the Turk- ish-style hammam, take an Arctic plunge in 50-degree water, or chill out by the infinity pool overlooking Biscayne Bay. Seriously, what’s not to love about the Standard? BES T F A CIAL Sana Skin Studio 167 NW 25TH STREET MIAMI, 33127 305-707-5176 SANASKINSTUDIO.COM Sana prides itself on its “goal-driven” facials, but the experience is refreshingly meditative in a society that too often prioritizes produc- tivity above all else. Sure, you could drop in during your lunch break for a quick refresh, but even a 50-minute facial feels restorative, not rushed. Before commencing, your facial- ist will have you take a few deep breaths and give you the opportunity to recenter your JUNE 23-29, 2022 JUNE 23-29, 2022 NEW TIMES NEW TIMES BEST OF MIAMI® 2022 BEST OF MIAMI® 2022 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com
