Tips from a Miami native!

Having lived in both Miami and LA, Pura Vida is the spot. Whether in Malibu or Aventura, the Miami mocha and matcha pistachio cookie have never let me down.

Now on the Upper East Side, NoMad, and Flatiron, PV’s signature pastel blues, breezy tropical atmosphere and Palm Beach morning sea scent smell have followed me to NYC. Having over 2000 PV points, I curated a list of my absolute favorites (*fav fav).

Breakfast & Brunch

PERFECT EGG SANDWICH: artisanal toasted bagel, soft boiled eggs, smashed avocado, red pepper flakes, ripe tomato, and melted mozzarella. A dream! *Add Smoked Salmon!

OVERNIGHT OATS ❤️: sweet and creamy plant-based overnight oats with dates, goji berries, almonds, sweet strawberries, blueberries, and granola. My go to always. *Add Almond Butter

*Highlights: THE NEW YORKER, SCALLION & FETA OMELETTE (instead of feta I do mozzarella & soft boiled eggs)

Lunch & Wraps

TUNA POKE ❤️: sashimi-grade tuna with warm cilantro jasmine rice, arugula, creamy avocado, sweet carrots, and cucumber. My favorite item on the menu, literally sushi made a wrap. *Add SPICY AIOLI!!

SPICY SALMON: oven-roasted salmon, edamame, sweet shredded carrot, smashed avocado, cucumber, and ponzu yuzu. Warmer than the tuna poke! 

Highlights: CHOPPED CHICKEN CEASAR, everyone gets the SPICY TUNA (order that if you want to look like a frequent goer)

Smoothies (signature PV!🤍)

MIAMI MOCHA❤️: espresso, cacao, dates, sweet banana, velvety almond butter, almond mylk, and grass-fed vanilla whey protein. My forever-go to always (+ overnight oats).

OMER’S POST-WORKOUT: blueberries, sweet banana, spinach, almond butter, almond mylk, and vegan vanilla protein. Huge menu hear me out!

MIAMI VICE: strawberry, banana, collagen protein, coconut water, rich coconut yogurt, chia seeds, dates, and maple syrup. PV’s current staple in Miami.

Highlights: GOLDEN HOUR, ICED BANANA BREW, MANGO MATCHA

Bakery

MATCHA PISTACHIO COOKIE❤️: 10/10. Literally perfect, deserves its own love letter.

VEGAN WALNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE: Get it. 

Highlights: CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO TART and RUGELACH (only available in specific locations though!)

PV Tips🤍

  • Always ask for a GF wrap even if you’re not GF (it’s so good)
  •  SPICY AIOLI ALWAYS. 
  • Get the PV app: accumulate points → FREE smoothies/wraps + PV merch.
  • Always ask for EXTRAS (I do soft boiled eggs) and there is also a water fountain!

PV is my go to spot for brunch & smoothies after CorePower. It takes me back to Coral Gables and Coco Grove, literally Miami in the middle of Manhattan. And with a new PV opening on the Upper West side, you better keep this list!

With love, and see you in Miami! 🤍

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