Casa Isola Osteria

When Pubbelly Noodle Bar closed in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood back in 2019, it left an empty space in the hearts of fans of José Mend

Casa Tua

On the chance that Casa Tua isn’t advertising, because it doesn’t have a publicist, here’s a fresh and original ad: Seared Foie Gras with ginger and tomato marmalade. Risotto with white truffles. An enchanting and romantic fine-dining experience in a sumptuous setting inside a house. Priceless.

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club

The chic red and white motif inside The Catalina is a magnet for trendy types looking for a chill place to enjoy an $8 glass of Pinot Grigio. But the hotel’s secret appeal lies in its convenient location and layout. From the outdoor patio, regular Joes can stare discreetly at hot chicks in heels hobbling […]

Cecconi’s Miami Beach

A 14-seat bar and an open kitchen bookend the foliated patio dining room, which with tiny white lights wrapped around trees has the look of a rustic winter wonderland. It is at once elegant and comfortable. The cooking philosophy is a clean, basic compilation of fresh, high-quality ingredients. The roasted branzino is prepared with tomatoes, […]

Champagne Bar at the Surf Club

Miami’s ultimate treat-yourself bar is the Champagne Bar at the Four Seasons Surf Club. Home to the largest collection of Champagne in town, this chic oasis transports its guests to the Amalfi Coast. The emerald-green bar just outside the Lido at Surf Club Restaurant is surrounded by a large lounge area and an outdoor patio […]

Charlotte Bakery

Cases at this Argentine bakery contain a vast variety of butter-based cookies as well as fruit tarts, napoleons, strawberry cheesecakes, and mini-pecan pies. Then there are the turnovers tunneled with sweet cheese, fruit, and dulce de leche and trays of facturas atop the counters. The Argentine-style empanada, with its juicy, full-flavored chicken and saut

Cheeseburger Baby

Cheeseburger Baby’s current owner, Stephanie Vitori, started as a delivery driver at the restaurant, before taking over almost two decades ago. The little burger joint, located on Washington Avenue in South Beach, gained worldwide fame after Jay-Z and Beyoncé were spotted enjoying a few sandwiches after hours. The restaurant’s motto is simple: Serve great burgers […]

China Grill

This SoBe pioneer is still bold, boisterous, big on a grand scale. Let’s use one dish to illustrate: Sake-marinated chicken was a half-bird crisply grilled and sliced into thick, moist wedges imbued with smoke and spice. A mound of vinegary napa cabbage salad countered with an acidic tang, as did a thin, dark sauce based […]

Cioppino

The ingredients do the talking at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne’s clean and classic Italian outpost with a modern twist. Raw fish junkies will melt for the Pacific Coast wild salmon crudo, visually pleasing in shades of pink and green, featuring delicate but generous slices that come nestled beside a manicured micro-herb salad drizzled with Sicilian […]

Circa 39 Hotel

Common wisdom dictates that staying in a South Beach hotel means one of two things – exorbitant prices or shitty digs. But Circa 39 Hotel bucks the trend, offering affordable accommodations in a clean, comfortable, boutiquey environment. They have requisite nearby beach access, a charming pool, a restaurant and bar on site and Art Deco-esque […]

CJ’s Crab Shack

Despite its location at the center of the tourist universe, CJ’s feels like a hole in the wall that you might find on a beach in Clearwater. The ambiance is perfect for unwinding; the outside has shell-adorned mirrors hanging from the walls while flat screens peep out from second floor windows. After sunset, tea-light lanterns […]