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Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland

Officers learned Scottish traditions and de-escalation tactics before the World Cup.

Public Safety

A festive crowd gathered on South Beach last month, holding beers and playing music. Some even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="climbed onto" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" target="_blank">climbed onto</a> a fire rescue ATV.The big picture: This wasn&#x27;t spring break; it was a World Cup parade led by Scottish football fans known as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Tartan Army" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">the Tartan Army</a>.<ul><li>While Miami Beach has historically <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="imposed strict rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" target="_blank">imposed strict rules</a> on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring break party crowds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" target="_self">spring break party crowds</a> — due to years of fatal shootings and rowdy behavior — city leaders marched alongside the Scottish supporters.</li></ul>

Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James

Miami is where James won his first NBA championship.

Sports

Sixteen years after &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Decision" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" target="_blank">The Decision</a>&quot; brought <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBron James" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" target="_self">LeBron James</a> to Miami, the world is again waiting to learn where he&#x27;ll take his talents next.State of play: The 41-year-old NBA legend has been linked to a handful of teams as possible destinations, including Golden State, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Miami.

Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more

Things to Do

We&#x27;re back with another roundup of weekend events! Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around town. <ul><li>Reminder: The World Cup is ongoing, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="watch parties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" data-vars-content-id="58ae6111-d5fd-4de4-8c32-892d905cb851" data-vars-headline="Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" target="_self">watch parties</a> around town. </li></ul>

Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match

This is your chance to join the Norwegian Viking row.

News

Norway fans will bring their famous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Viking row" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" target="_blank">Viking row</a> to Miami ahead of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" target="_self">World Cup</a> clash with England this weekend.Why it matters: From the Scots to the Argentinians, some of the world&#x27;s best soccer fans have taken over South Florida following their teams.<ul><li>Norway and England are next.</li></ul>

Martin's favorite lunch spots around Miami: Tinta y Cafe

Nothing says lunch time like a good sandwich.

Food and Drink

Over the next few weeks, I&#x27;ll be featuring some of my favorite lunch spots around Miami. <ul><li>🥁 First up: Tinta y Cafe.</li></ul>Why it matters: In Miami, a $13 sandwich is something to write home about.

Yoso Sushi outshines its small space

After months of having it on my &quot;places to try&quot; list, plus a failed attempt at dinner one day, I finally made it to Yoso Sushi in Upper Buena Vista. Why it matters: Amid Miami&#x27;s expansive (and usually expensive) omakase and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hand roll scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/23/wynwood-pari-pari-hand-roll-lunch-dinner" data-vars-content-id="71d54a30-d403-40e6-801a-17e440c6ff51" data-vars-headline="Yoso Sushi outshines its small space" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/23/wynwood-pari-pari-hand-roll-lunch-dinner" target="_self">hand roll scene</a>, the small, six-seat sushi bar offers really great rolls at an affordable price — especially during happy hour.

America is turning 250, so Miami is rolling out a $250 "lobster dog"

A Miami Beach hotel is trying to one-up the $100 "Golden Glizzy" hot dog.

If you thought Miami&#x27;s $100 &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Golden Glizzy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" data-vars-content-id="271c8863-9550-4647-831a-f57c1045c54f" data-vars-headline="America is turning 250, so Miami is rolling out a $250 &quot;lobster dog&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" target="_self">Golden Glizzy</a>&quot; was excessive, one local hotel may have one-upped the caviar-topped hot dog.Why it matters: Meet the $250 &quot;Lobster Dog,&quot; a limited-edition spiny lobster sandwich combo at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort celebrating America&#x27;s 250th anniversary.<ul><li>Each lobster dog features 5 oz. of spiny lobster tail torchons and smoked oyster remoulade, topped by half an ounce of caviar. </li><li>The two-dog meal — crafted by Carillon executive chef Christopher Robertson — also comes with a bottle of Pommery Brut Royale Champagne.</li></ul>If you go: You can find it at the Carillon&#x27;s Fourth of July barbecue on Saturday, which will also feature regular hot dogs, Tank Beer, a DJ and outdoor games.<ul><li>12pm-3pm.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RSVP" data-vars-click-url="https://www.carillonhotel.com/en/experiences/4th-of-july-250th-celebration/" data-vars-content-id="271c8863-9550-4647-831a-f57c1045c54f" data-vars-headline="America is turning 250, so Miami is rolling out a $250 &quot;lobster dog&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.carillonhotel.com/en/experiences/4th-of-july-250th-celebration/" target="_blank">RSVP</a> required. Ticket proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.</li></ul>

Review: Gaby Cucina at Aventura Mall is tasty but pricey

I always liked <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Call Me Gaby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.callmegaby.com/menu/" data-vars-content-id="4f5d2ed7-3b2e-46ac-869a-52a61cbb7028" data-vars-headline="Review: Gaby Cucina at Aventura Mall is tasty but pricey" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.callmegaby.com/menu/" target="_blank">Call Me Gaby</a> in South Beach, so I checked out its sister restaurant, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gaby Cucina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.opentable.com/r/gaby-by-call-me-gaby-aventura" data-vars-content-id="4f5d2ed7-3b2e-46ac-869a-52a61cbb7028" data-vars-headline="Review: Gaby Cucina at Aventura Mall is tasty but pricey" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.opentable.com/r/gaby-by-call-me-gaby-aventura" target="_blank">Gaby Cucina</a>, at Aventura Mall.State of plate: Just like the South Beach location, Gaby Cucina is pricey but delivers high-end flavor.

Cry Baby Creamery is Miami's best ice cream shop, Axios readers say

This homegrown shop beat out other longtime Miami staples and nationally recognized brands.

No tears over here! <ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cry Baby Creamery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/crybabycreamery/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="0c90ac5a-c56a-4c86-9f79-8c996beaf88a" data-vars-headline="Cry Baby Creamery is Miami&#x27;s best ice cream shop, Axios readers say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/crybabycreamery/?hl=en" target="_blank">Cry Baby Creamery</a> has been crowned the best scoop in Miami, as voted by our readers.</li></ul>

Miami restaurant earns first Michelin Star

One Miami restaurant earned its first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/15/miami-michelin-guide-restaurants-added" data-vars-content-id="940db7cb-40f1-4aa3-891a-06e9214c215a" data-vars-headline="Miami restaurant earns first Michelin Star" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/15/miami-michelin-guide-restaurants-added" target="_self">Michelin</a> star while four others earned a Bib Gourmand in this year&#x27;s Guide, announced Thursday.Why it matters: The annual guide rounds up what those in the industry consider to be the best of the best, and can elevate a restaurant into fame far beyond its city.

Miami restaurateurs brace for another brutal summer slowdown

Last summer, a slew of high-profile and longstanding restaurants and bars closed.

When Blue Collar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXuWrxxxbt/" data-vars-content-id="6d5d1056-caaa-4015-94f6-91fa8a8adf5b" data-vars-headline="Miami restaurateurs brace for another brutal summer slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXuWrxxxbt/" target="_blank">announced</a> it was closing after 15 years, I was struck by a wave of sadness, then a sense of dread: &quot;Oh no, here we go again.&quot;<ul><li>Just a few weeks before, Mignonette, the beloved seafood bar with the same owner, had also <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced its closure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWctLNPERMu/" data-vars-content-id="6d5d1056-caaa-4015-94f6-91fa8a8adf5b" data-vars-headline="Miami restaurateurs brace for another brutal summer slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWctLNPERMu/" target="_blank">announced its closure</a> after more than a decade.</li></ul>Why it matters: The news came just before Miami&#x27;s slow season and followed a series of other closures, signaling a possible <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="repeat of last summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/30/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-2025" data-vars-content-id="6d5d1056-caaa-4015-94f6-91fa8a8adf5b" data-vars-headline="Miami restaurateurs brace for another brutal summer slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/30/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-2025" target="_self">repeat of last summer</a>, when a slew of high-profile and longstanding restaurants and bars closed.

Coral Gables pub calls for mayor to resign over World Cup spat

Mayor Lago says he remains open to meeting and working with the owner of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus.

Politics

The owner of Fritz &amp; Franz Bierhaus is calling on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/30/coral-gables-election-charter-mayor-lago" data-vars-content-id="97f21758-9a66-4eb8-9a85-82401f108840" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables pub calls for mayor to resign over World Cup spat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/30/coral-gables-election-charter-mayor-lago" target="_self">Coral Gables</a> Mayor Vince Lago to resign after a dispute over the venue&#x27;s desire to host World Cup watch parties.Why it matters: The public call is the latest escalation in the monthlong dispute between the two parties.

Tata's Yogurt Bar expands Miami's froyo craze

Miami&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frozen yogurt scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/07/meli-frozen-yogurt-miami-froyo" data-vars-content-id="e146188a-a2e6-4945-95c5-8ec5ccb274bd" data-vars-headline="Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar expands Miami&#x27;s froyo craze" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/07/meli-frozen-yogurt-miami-froyo" target="_self">frozen yogurt scene</a> continues to expand, and I finally tried <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/tatasmiami/" data-vars-content-id="e146188a-a2e6-4945-95c5-8ec5ccb274bd" data-vars-headline="Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar expands Miami&#x27;s froyo craze" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/tatasmiami/" target="_blank">Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar</a>. Why it matters: I kept delaying my visit to the Coconut Grove eatery because my trusted sources (aka friends who also love froyo) had mixed reviews and frankly, I couldn&#x27;t handle a disappointing sweet treat.

No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump

&quot;If the cost of living goes up, at least it taste better.&quot; That&#x27;s at least what the folks at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Seasons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/no_seasons_/" data-vars-content-id="7e9810b5-cc13-42e3-aaf7-6305789a3bc8" data-vars-headline="No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/no_seasons_/" target="_blank">No Seasons</a> are saying. The intrigue: The micro brewery in Little River, formerly known as Off Site, introduced on social media this week <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Pump Price Burger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9w9pfR2fI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="7e9810b5-cc13-42e3-aaf7-6305789a3bc8" data-vars-headline="No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9w9pfR2fI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">the Pump Price Burger</a>. <ul><li>For the entire month, also National Burger Month, the brewery would follow national average gas costs and price the burger accordingly. </li></ul>

Food and Drink 🍽

Martin's favorite lunch spots around Miami: Tinta y Cafe

Yoso Sushi outshines its small space

America is turning 250, so Miami is rolling out a $250 "lobster dog"

Review: Gaby Cucina at Aventura Mall is tasty but pricey

Cry Baby Creamery is Miami's best ice cream shop, Axios readers say