19th Hole Bar and Grill at the Biltmore

Locals in the know call this a hidden gem. Located on the Biltmore Hotel’s golf course, it offers hot dogs, burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, and beer, all with a great view. Of course, there are also plenty of TV screens to stare at. Ceiling fans keep cool air circulating, and the hotel’s signature architecture is […]

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre

Take one look at the lineup at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, and you’ll believe that regional theater is alive and well in Miami. The gorgeous, restored Coral Gables landmark boasts a 600-seat mainstage auditorium that’s home to a full season of grown up shows, kid’s productions, educational activities and community services. Their […]

Akashi Japanese Restaurant

If you live in or frequent South Miami, you’ve seen Akashi. It’s that small Japanese joint nestled a block from the Shops at Sunset Place and adorned with two large graphics of a koi and a baby-like geisha. According to the restaurant’s website, other than being a city in Japan renowned for its seafood, akashi means […]

American Harvest

This fast-casual eatery concentrates on clean farm-to-table fare that’s ready in less than five minutes. It’s the latest from Grove Bay Hospitality Group, the folks behind Glass & Vine in Coconut Grove. The counter-service eatery has a menu that’s divided into four sections: bites, handhelds, salads, and harvest bowls and skillets. The Harvest Cobb salad […]

Anacapri On The Mile

Anacapri sits pretty on a Ponce de Leon Boulevard corner in Coral Gables. The restaurant’s unfinished beige walls and balconies with draping foliage boast a rustic Italian feel. Inside, lights are dim and table linens are crisp and white. Italian music lingers. Everything screams vintage wine and overpriced dishes. But at Anacapri, fine dining is […]

Angelique Euro Cafe

Eating here might seem like a blessed event. First, the owners christened this breakfast, lunch, and dinner café their “little miracle” in gold letters above the bar. And second, they have become quite popular for one particular dessert: wedding cake. Miracle Mile shoppers long ago discovered this great stopping point for a slice of the […]

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 […]

Bachour

Bachour, the namesake restaurant and bakery from Antonio Bachour, is an oasis of the Instagram-worthy pastries that made the Puerto Rican pastry chef a national sensation. The clean, industrial setting is the perfect backdrop for the brightly hued pastries, cakes, and other confections. Open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, Bachour’s all-day menu of salads, […]

Bagel Emporium

Located across from University Metrorail station (in the same plaza as T.G.I. Friday’s and Pier 1 Imports), this little deli is perfect for a student or alum craving a shmear of Jewish soul food. Bagel Emporium bakes their soft, savory, donut-shaped treats daily (a dozen costs $9.95), and uses them for sandwiches that include hot […]