Dadeland Mall

Malls are the epicenter of our consumer culture. And like anything else, there are good, bad and mediocre. Kendall's Dadeland Mall is one of the best, with 1.5 million square feet of opportunities to overspend. There's everything from Florida's largest Macy's to an Apple store to the proverbial Cheesecake Factory. All your big chains make an appearance, the cheap and chic alike - Charlotte Russe, JC Penney, Claire's -- Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Koko & Palenti. Plus ample parking and a full-fledged food court. It's all you need for an afternoon or evening of budget-busting extravagance. Or wallet-friendly frugality. Whatever.