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| If you’ve got a hot date and you need the right surroundings to seal the deal then take these recommendations to heart. | |
The Delano Hotel Hotel Impala Joia Restaurant Escoppazo The Blue Door | |
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DELANO HOTEL 1685 COLLINS AVE., SOUTH BEACH (800)555-5001 | |
| Sexual encounters in these stark white rooms takes on new meaning thanks to the massive mirrors that rest on the wall next to the bed. The phallic, aluminum, phillippe Starck designed candlesticks are mounted to the mirrors, creating well-lit views of the evenings erotic activities. Do it to the beat of your favorite drummer via the in-room CD players. When you get bored, sneak down to the pool side cabanas, pull the curtain and go for a nighttime quickie before the night guard catches you. Room rates range from $425 to $2,000 in high season. | |
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HOTEL IMPALA 1228 COLLINS AVE., SOUTH BEACH (800)646-7252 | |
| Sleigh beds dressed with imported cotton sheets says it all. South of France decor without the typical South Beach attitude. (See the Hotel section for a full review of the Impala). Summer rates: $169 to $329 for the grand suite, high season rates: $199 to $379. The fabulous and affordable Spiga restaurant is on site. | |
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JOIA RESTAURANT 150 OCEAN DRIVE 305-674-8871 | |
| Book a table on the patio where the flames from the candles flicker against the white washed walls. It conjures up images of your last trip to the Italian Riveria or perhaps Greece. The food is Tuscan and the view is of lots of models adorning the white cushioned couches. A sensual spot indeed. Hedonistic is more like it. | |
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ESCOPAZZO 1311 WASHINGTON AVE. (305) 674-9450 | |
| You’ll feel like you went to Venice for the night. This tiny Italian restaurant gets rave reviews from the locals who go here for a romantic night filled with Gnocchi and chilled haricots verts with mussels. Pastas run $10-$22. | |
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THE BLUE DOOR/THE DELANO HOTEL 1685 COLLINS AVE., SOUTH BEACH (305) 674-6400 | |
| The covered terrace of The Blue Door restaurant is the most romantic spot in South Beach. Dinner has a more erotic feel, guaranteed to help you close the deal at the end of the evening. Lunch works well for those watching their wallets. How does the Delano keep those flowing white curtains so clean? | |
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