Area 31

The restaurant takes its name and gathers much of its menu from Fishing Area 31, an ecologically productive swath of the Atlantic Ocean that encompasses the coastal waters of Florida, Central America, and northern South America. As with any good fishing spot, Area 31 is far removed from the hustle and bustle of civilization, tucked […]

Arnold’s Royal Castle

Those big, juicy, rare half-pound sirloin burgers just won’t do the trick when you’re jonesing for some sliders. Miami has no White Castles (even the southern chain Crystal has only made it as far south as Broward County), but who needs em when we’ve got the last surviving Royal Castle? Now independently run, the 24/7 […]

Aromas del Perú

Craving great ceviche? Stop by Aromas del Perú. This rustic 43-seat restaurant in Kendall has several varieties: fish, octopus, shrimp, and mixed. The original fish ceviche is expertly prepared, particularly the spicy version. Chicharrón de pescado is also excellent: lightly battered corvina, perfectly crisp on the outside and delicately moist on the inside, served with […]

Artistic Vibes

Draw up a list of the many possible places that a hub for newborn creatives might be tucked in Miami-Dade, and a cluster of warehouses stuck behind an Outback Steakhouse in Kendall would presumably be pretty close to the bottom. But get over the odd location and there’s no denying the truth: Artistic Vibes brims […]

Asador 5 Jotas

Although stuck in a neighborhood between Little Havana and Coral Gables better known for insurance agencies than for restaurants, Asador 5 Jotas provides a delicious oasis in a dining desert. Combining traditional Basque touches with a restrained modern decor, the restaurant makes Spanish expats and Miami socialites alike feel at home. The menu, which concentrates […]

Asian Thai Kitchen

There are two kinds of spicy at this Southeast Asian haven tucked inside a Coconut Grove Kwik Stop. The first is for the Americans who stop in to grab a container of shrimp pad see-ew for lunch. The second might be reserved for owners and Bangkok natives KT Mongkolthalang and her mother Toya. The pair […]

Atchana’s Homegrown Thai

It’s bold to name a dish “the perfect bite,” but Atchana Capellini has done just that. The miang kham is a delight handed down through generations. A plate holds wrinkly pale-pink dried shrimp, toasted coconut flakes, and tiny slices of ginger. Even the leaves look different. Rather than the ruffled bright-green fronds of butter lettuce, […]

Atelier Monnier

While France may have cornered the market on croissants, there are still fine, flaky specimens to be found in our primarily Latin city. The best of the buttery bunch are baked up at unsurprisingly French bakery, Atelier Monnier. While their home base is tucked away in South Miami’s Dadeland Plaza, they bring the likes of […]