Mario’s Cuban Cuisine

Mario’s Cuban Cuisine is an irresistible Homestead gem that serves sizable portions of Latin American goodness. Whether you’re enjoying lunch inside at a comfortable booth or a late-night snack on the awning-covered patio, you can count on a good deal for a good meal. Most dishes are affordable, and the menu largely consists of traditional […]

The Melting Pot

Inside a $1 million building, you can indulge in the guiltiest of pleasures: melted cheese, savory meat, and chocolate fondue. Imagine a pot filled with molten cheddar and Swiss mixed with garlic and beer. Next to this concoction sit bowls of sliced bread, apples, and veggies to dip and munch. Or picture a platter of […]

Mercado Brasil

Missing your South American roots? Or just dreaming of a Brasilian beach? Mercado Brasil will get you as close as can be with their array of Brasilian delicacies like empada, coxinha and feijoada, along with gourmet sammies, wines, pastries and other products. Now all you need are some Brasilian bikinis and you’re on the way […]

Miami Brewing Company

There’s nothing like a day trip to the Redland to shed those urban blues. Sharing the property with Schnebly Redland’s Winery, Miami Brewing Company is situated amid a lush landscape blessed with waterfalls, a koi pond, live music on the weekends, and more. The taproom is a family-friendly affair that offers generous indoor and outdoor […]

Miami Fly

Being human kinda sucks sometimes, what with the whole lack of airborne ability. Unless you’re Superman, Ironman or another superhero, you’ve probably dreamed of taking flight. Luckily, we’ve got those handy things called airplanes, and at Kendall’s Miami Fly, you can learn how to head towards the heavens in your very own steel bird. Put […]

Michael’s Cafe

This Middle Eastern restaurant in Kendall is not a mirage. It was once a gas station next to the railroad tracks but has been transformed into an outdoor café that serves as an oasis for locals. There is live music almost every night and a vast assortment of ice-cold Middle Eastern beers. The large-screen TV […]

Misha’s Cupcakes

Admittedly, Miami is a bit behind the cupcake craze. The market was ripe for a clever cupcake entrepreneur to step forward and put the city on the miniature dessert map. Offering ooey-gooey deliciousness in bite-size portions, Misha’s red velvet is the most talked-about flavor, but our favorite is cookies and cream. Or is it coconut? […]

Miss Saigon Bistro

The interior of Miss Saigon looks otherworldly. The folks who work here dress in traditional odia (brilliantly hued long dresses) and have a knack for making guests feel welcome. Have no fear if this is your first time eating Vietnamese. The traditional beef pho is large enough to share and comes with rice noodles and […]

Monkey Jungle

With a name like Monkey Jungle, it’s gotta be bananas. And if you’re into primates, this is definitely the place for you. They’ve got more than 30 species including gibbons, guenons and spider monkeys at this Cutler Bay alterna-zoo. Walk under the mesh-covered path and the monkeys will surround you on all sides. You can […]

Mr. & Mrs. Bun

Near the edge of the Everglades, husband-and-wife team Vanessa Rivera and Gian Carlo Accinelli forwent a white wedding and instead opened a quaint space with romantic quotes scribbled in chalk on every wall. Peru’s Asian influences emerge in sandwiches like the pollo chi jau kay, made with fried chicken thighs doused in a combination of […]

Musicians Discount Center

Forget the big box stores, this small, family-run spot is the best place to snap up all things musical. From random vinyl finds to electric guitars to sheet music – if it’s noteworthy, they’ve got it. They’ve got new and used instruments, rent-to-own options, repair services and pretty much anything else you need to keep […]