There Is A Malibu Barbie Cafe Coming To Miami

2023 was a big year for Barbie with her popularity soaring to new heights and a Malibu Barbie Cafe is coming to Miami.

Barbie has always been popular, however 2023 was her year. The movie broke 17 box office records during it's time in the theaters in July. For instance, the movie had the biggest opening of 2023, the biggest opening by a female director, the highest opening for a non-sequel and the biggest opening for a toy-based film just to name a few. Absolutely a monster of a movie. Well, if you've been a fan or became one this year, get ready for a new Malibu Barbie Cafe to open in Miami.

Bucket Listers, the group behind other pop-up cafe's like Saved by the Max, The Golden Girls Kitchen and The Peach Pit, will be opening a Malibu Barbie Cafe in Miami in January. It'll be a throwback to the beachside 70's energy when Malibu Barbie first hit the scene. According to a press release, the cafe will open January 31st in Wynwood. It'll give guests the opportunity to experience Barbie dining with a variety of dishes including Pacific Paradise Pancakes, West Coast Wave Salad and Tubular Tenders, desserts and beverages. Plus, exclusive merch and fun interactive activities, including roller skating.

Here's a look at the NYC location:

Tickets will start at $29 for kids and $39 for adults. Reservations will begin soon, but you can get on the waitlist here.

Florida is a dream destination for a lot of people and 3 cities here in the Sunshine State land on a list of the best places to live in America.

Growing up in Chicago, it was always my dream to one day live here. It's been almost 6 years since I arrived, first in Sarasota. I've been in Fort Myers now for almost 5 and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. You really can't beat the fact that the weather is always nice (even on these days of 50 degrees in the morning..brrr), there's SO much to do year-round and the beauty of palm trees and our beaches is something you can never get tired of. For some, it's a retirement dream and for others it's a state where you want to put down roots and blossom. I really can't imagine, now, living anywhere else.

The list surprises me, considering my love for living here, with only 3 cities in Florida included. Money put their list together looking at factors including economic opportunities, quality of live and diversity, among others. Atlanta landed in the #1 spot. 3 cities in Florida made the list coming in at #'s 9, 33 and 43. You can see the full list here.

Money said Tampa is "a rare combination of action-packed and affordable". Home sales average just over $380,000. The publication said the downsides of the city include traffic and climate. (If you don't like the heat- stay out of the kitchen!)

Altamonte Springs isn't a city I've visited, though it's only about 30 mins from Disney and about an hour to the beach, so it's close to a lot of fun. Definitely worth bragging about, if getting a good education is important, the area has a 93% graduation rate.

Sarasota was the city I first landed in upon moving to Florida, and I absolutely love it. Money says Sarasota is a "paradise for beach, culture and wildlife lovers". But be ready to pay. The average home price last year was over $565,000.