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Julie and Jamie celebrate August birthdays with Miami adventures, family history, and restaurant highlights.

August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 2: Miami, Family & More Florida Adventures Episode Summary Julie and Jamie continue their August birthday month celebration with a trip to Miami, a visit to Aventura Mall, more restaurant stops, and a meaningful look at Julie's family history. From South Beach and Fogo de Chão to an unexpected overnight stay in Boca Raton, they share the highs and lows of their adventures. They also talk about taking down the Wall of Fame at Julie's mother's house, a collection of photos celebrating the famous people her father cooked for throughout his career. And of course, they wrap up with more restaurant recommendations, including one of Julie and Jamie's favorite discoveries of the month. 🌴 Miami & South Beach Julie and Jamie spend a night in South Beach, staying at Hotel Balfour. While the hotel was not Jamie's favorite, they enjoyed being in Miami and reflecting on how much South Beach has changed over the years. They also realize they missed some of the iconic South Beach experience, including walking Ocean Drive and seeing famous landmarks, so a return trip may be in order. 🍽 Restaurant Highlights Fogo de Chão A definite favorite from…

People in this episode

Hosts: Julie, Jamie

Topics covered

• birthday celebration
• Miami adventures
• family history
• restaurant recommendations
• South Beach
• Boca Raton

Keywords

• August birthday
• Miami
• South Beach
• restaurant recommendations
• family history
• Fogo de Chão
• Boca Raton

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fogo de Chão, Hotel Balfour

Places: Miami, Aventura Mall, South Beach, Boca Raton

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