Little River is a neighborhood well-known to older Miami natives, and has recently entered the radar of younger generations. One of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, Little River was established as an agricultural community. A natural evolution led to its development into one of Miami's most vibrant commercial, entertainment, and residential areas. Speak to those who grew up in Miami from the 1920's-1960's, and they'll fondly recall hamburgers and birch beer from Royal Castle, go-carting behind St. Mary's Cathedral, and movies at the Rosetta Theater. Having fallen into a decline after the development of Interstate 95 and the increased popularity of the shopping mall, this culturally diverse neighborhood, along with those that surround it (Little Haiti, West Little River, and the historic residential neighborhoods of El Portal and Palm Grove) is now experiencing another evolution - this time led by creative entrepreneurs.
Squad goals, indeed.
New York City's best nail art salon opened their Little River outpost in 2015, and the manicures of Miami girls have never been the same. The salon's concept is truly rooted in art - owner Rita Alcenar de Pinto's background as an independent curator informs the video art installations projected onto the walls, while the salon operates a "residency" for visiting nail artists from NYC to Tokyo. The nail artists (don't call them manicurists) can translate your favorite artist's work (Jen Stark was an Art Basel 2015 favorite), or help you develop a custom design. Not feeling creative? Don't worry, no one will turn a nose up at a good old fashioned single-color gloss.
