Best Of Miami^® 2013

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Miami New Times began a search for the best this city has to offer. In this distant past, there was little beach time and lots of crime. New Times' first Best of Miami® issue gave the people hope. They discovered good places to eat brunch to grow like Jabba the Hutt, walk their mighty canines in the manner of Chewbacca, and quaff their Jawa beer.

Now, in our 26th annual Best of Miami® edition, the sunshine strikes back. New Times has explored the farthest-flung corners of Miami-Dade County, hung out in the sketchiest bars this side of the Mos Eisley Cantina, and tasted dishes that would make even a droid drool, all so we could bring you more than 300 winners.

You'll find intel even the Imperial Guard couldn't turn up, such as a great buffet tucked into an anonymous Kendall strip mall, a thrilling thrift store hidden in Palmetto Bay, and an eye-opening art collection right in the middle of Florida International University's campus. You can also scope our picks for the year's top politician, savviest blogger, and most prolific artist.

We're not the only explorers staking a claim in Dade. More than 6,000 readers cast ballots in our annual Best of Miami Readers' Poll, naming O Cinema the runaway favorite for Best Art-House Cinema, nudging Coral Bagels past the Front Porch Café for Best Breakfast, and crowning Burger & Beer Joint for its superior burgers.

So dive in and check out something new. May the Force be with you, Miami.

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Best Of Miami® 2013

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Arts & Entertainment

Best Band

Teepee

Best Young Talent

Chalk.

Best Solo Musician

Xela Zaid

Best Unknown Band

Day Music Died

Best Songwriter

Steven A. Clark

Best Concert

Public Image Ltd

Best Music Video By a Local Band

"Lips" by Kodiak Fur

Best Bar, South

Little Hoolie's

Best Bar, Central

Magnum Lounge

Best Bar, West

Bryson's Irish Pub

Best Bar, North

Our Place Lounge & Billiards

Best Bar, Miami Beach

Clandestino Pub

Best Latin Club

Pax: Performing Arts Exchange

Best Venue for Local Acts

Tobacco Road

Best Happy Hour

Sunset Tavern

Best Poolside Bar

Pilikia By the Pool

Best Hotel Lounge

Rec Room

Best Beer Garden

Royal Bavarian Schnitzel Haus

Best Gay Bar

Eros Lounge

Best Sports Bar

Sports Grill South Miami

Best New Bar

The Regent Cocktail Club

Best Cocktails

The Hoxton

Best Frozen Drink Bar

Let's Make a Daiquiri

Best Dive Bar, Coconut Grove

Tavern in the Grove

Best Dive Bar, Miami Beach

Ted's Hideaway

Best Pool Hall

Sunny Beach Billiards

Best Karaoke Bar

Sing Sing Karaoke

Best Ladies' Night

Viceroy Miami

Best Drag Show

El Show de Marytrini

Best Open-Mike Night

Stone Groove

Best Weekly Party

Casey Zap's Ladies' Night

Best Jukebox

Barracuda Bar & Grill

Best Drink Special

Thirsty Thursdays at Shots Miami

Best Radio Station

WVUM, 90.5 FM

Best Recording Studio

Audio Vision Studios

Best Record Label

Mr. Nice Guy Records

Best Music Blog

Jolt Radio

Best Nightlife Impresario

David Grutman

Best Electronica Artists

Best Of Miami^® 2013

Best Of Miami^®