Trade

Thanks to the Magic City’s porous earth and position right at sea level, it’s a scientific fact that Miami is one of the toughest places in America to get underground. There’s a reason no one has a basement around here, folks. South Florida’s musical underground, however, is a very different beast, and we’re happy to […]

Treehouse

This high-end venue with a cool treehouse theme and indoor outdoor areas is one of the hippest new clubs on South Beach. The club boasts cutting-edge bookings of internationally renowned electronic dance music DJs and live performers. But there are also more mainstream nights to keep pop-hungry tourists happy as well. The mix of locals, […]

Tropezón

With Tropezón, Lost Boy cofounders Randy Alonso and Chris Hudnall (cf. Fox’s Lounge, Brother’s Keeper) have brought the art of the gin and tonic to Miami Beach’s Española Way. The Andalusian-themed tapas and gin bar, tucked inside the Esmé Miami Beach hotel, proves that a G&T is more than ice, booze, and soda. In Spain, […]

True Loaf

What makes this South Beach bakery’s croissants so incredible? True Loaf uses high-fat butter and good flour, and it has very high standards. In addition to offering various croissants and several varieties of sourdough, True Loaf also sells baguettes, ciabatta, pastelitos, buns, and cookies. And if you stop by on a Friday, you can purchase […]

Tudor House Restaurant

Diners are started with hot spherical puffs of pretzel rolls, the type you can still get on the streets of American cities, but much fresher. A wide array of bar snacks — olives, Marcona almonds, bruschetta variations, and the like — can come in handy for munching with predinner drinks. Seafood plates among them — […]

Twist

A mainstay on Washington Avenue for over 15 years, Twist is the mother hen of South Beach gay clubs. Inside the spacious club you’ll find seven different bars; a tiki bar, something called a “Frolic Lounge,” a salsa room in the bottom floor, and a house music dance floor at the top. Still one of […]

Umi Sushi & Sake Bar

Located in the Delano’s chic, club-like lobby, the old Blue Sea is now Umi Sushi & Sake Bar. Don’t worry, though, old faves like the FDR roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and crab in soy paper) and the über-posh Delano roll (poached lobster, Wagyu beef, and black truffle) are still on the menu.

Uncle Sam’s Music

Independent record stores are a rare find these days. But for those who want a little dose of classic counter culture, there’s still Uncle Sam’s Music. This Washington Ave outpost has been Miami Beach’s flagship music shop since 1984. They’ve got all things vinyl – plus CDs, t-shirts, DVDs, candy, music gear, incense and all […]

Varanda’s Brasil Cafe

Aziza Yuself’s cafe is small, the decor low-key, the clientele overwhelmingly Brazilian,the best sign possible for a Brazilian restaurant! The food is all tasty, but try the excellent muqueca de peixe, a firm fish simmered in coconut sauce, or the feijoada of black beans and pork.