Fairway Tennis Courts

Knocking balls around is an immensely satisfying way to de-stress, and it’s all that much better when you aren’t battling the masses for court space. Enter Miami Beach’s Fairway Tennis Park. Hidden in Normandy Shores, far from the madding crowd, these courts are clean, hard and well-kept. And did we mention, free? So you can […]

Fifi’s Seafood Restaurant

Owners Nelson Sanchez and his wife Mayneth (the cook, better known as Fifi) have brought a warm neighborhood seafood eatery to North Beach, and residents have responded by packing the joint nightly. They come mostly for fresh selections of the day, such as hogfish and mutton snapper. Customers choose whether they want their fish served […]

The Forge

The Forge is as famous as any South Florida restaurant not named Joe’s Stone Crab. After a $10 million renovation, the museum-like mahogany interior has been lightened and brightened to invigorating effect. Yet the six cuts of proffered beef remain the most sought-after entrées. Pair a steak with a glass of wine in one-, three-, […]

Freehand Miami

Hidden on an overgrown side street near the ocean, this hostel/local hideaway known for its pool parties and friendly, communal vibe was actually inspired by summer camp. And that’s excatly what the North Miami Beach property feels like – but with high class booze. The Broken Shaker, with its vintage wallpaper and wooden paneling, serves […]

Goldstein’s Prime

When Goldstein & Sons opened at Collins Avenue and 74th Street 30 years ago, there was no shortage of competition with three other kosher butcher shops and deli markets in the surrounding North Beach neighborhood. Today, rechristened with a slightly different name, the mom-and-pop store is the last one standing. Jews and gentiles from all […]

Hakkasan

Alan Yau’s London Hakkasan has earned a Michelin star, but many of the dishes at the Miami outpost are similar to those found at any other Chinese joint – just much better. Among the many standouts on the extensive menu are traditional roast Peking duck breast bursting with five-spice flavor; jasmine tea-smoked pork ribs whose […]

Hoshi & Sushi

Chef Dongwook Seo thinks eating fresh seafood is one of life’s richest pleasures. His first restaurant, Hoshi & Sushi, serves sushi that’s a mix of simplicity and invention. Located on the ground floor of a condo building on Miami Beach’s Millionaires Row, Hoshi & Sushi is a two-room, 60-seat eatery filled with hanging lanterns, wooden […]

House of Chang

When it comes to serving up fast Chinese food, House of Chang doesn’t hold back. Not even hurricane warnings stop this joint from cranking out take out orders. For foodies who like nontraditional dishes, House of Chang serves up Moo Shi, which consists of shredded cabbage, woodear mushrooms golden needles, bamboo shoots, scallions and eggs […]