Bubble Cafe & Tea Lounge

In a hidden corner of a far-flung strip mall, Manny Sulbaran serves a thoughtful, concise list of fare that won’t send you away in a coma. Perhaps you know Sulbaran. He was once chef de cuisine at Michael Schwartz’s Harry’s Pizzeria in the Design District. It may seem odd to find him all the way […]

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 when a guy from Buffalo, New York traveled to Ohio to judge an amateur figure skating competition and failed to find any wings that measured up to the ones at home. Now B-Dubs, as it likes to call itself, has spread to nearly every state in the U.S. […]

Bulla Gastrobar

The Spanish gastrobar Bulla (pronounced boo-yah) is younger, cooler, and better than ever. At the freestanding marble bar under the mahogany marquee, it’s always time for a drink. Cocktails are delicious and fussy, infused with cardamom and currant syrup, lemongrass, and cucumber purée. Venture to the dining room, where chalkboards listing Spanish dishes swaddle blond-wood […]

Bunnie Cakes

Cupcakes are good. Cruelty-free cupcakes are even better. And at Bunnie Cakes, there are no animals involved in the making of cookies, cupcakes, or other baked goods. This adorable sweets shop in Wynwood has garnered legions of loyal fans who flock for the guava, red velvet, chocolate chip, and other mouthwatering cupcake choices. If you’re […]

Casa Mariano

Mariano Araya has opened his newest Mediterranean restaurant, Casa Mariano, where he shares the cooking aesthetic borne of 20 years spent on the Miami dining scene. At Casa Mariano, diners can find new favorites among dishes like the tartare de filet served with quail egg, carrot aioli and crispy rice; lobster thermidor, a classic preparation with […]

Catch of the Day

Many nautically themed seafood restaurants exist, but they usually serve subpar fare. It’s almost as if the kitsch is intended to lull patrons into a fall sense of security. Catch of the Day, however, is an exception. Run by people who obviously care about the quality of the food and about having a good time, […]

CMX CinéBistro Dolphin Mall

CinéBistro is an eatery inside the Cobb movie theater at Dolphin Mall. Diners reserve advance movie tickets, arrive 30 minutes before start time, order food, and eat before the movie begins. They can also order during the movie; they’re given a buzzer to alert them when food is ready. Service is quick and attentive; waiters […]

Crackers Casual Dining

For down-home cooking at a family-owned spot, head to the quaint Miami Springs. Like the town in which it’s located, Crackers Casual Dining is otherworldly. It’s a cozy, comfortable place that feels far from the traffic-snarled Dolphin Expressway and even farther from the jockeying of South Beach. And to Jeff and Jo Mitnick, it’s home, […]