House of Dog

Tucked between a salon and a chocolate factory in an ivy-covered is House of Dog, an all-Kosher eatery offering beer infused hot dogs with an endless array of toppings that made us question whether it is actually possible that it’s all Kosher. It is. Dogs here are injected with beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and simmered […]

Indomania

Indomania is a Dutch-Indonesian restaurant. Rijsttafel is the house specialty, but rather than being served as numerous dishes of food, as is tradition, the components — anchored by a mound of steamy rice — come crammed onto a single plate: ayam opor (chicken braised with coconut milk); grilled, skewered chicken sateh (satay); crisped green beans, […]

Izzy’s Cubi Thai

Izzy’s fills that odd dining niche for those days when you can’t decide whether you’re feeling like ropa vieja or panang curry. Luckily, at Izzy’s, you can have both, simultaneously if desired. Located in the once-classic Sherry Frontenac Hotel in North Beach, the sparsely decorated joint boasts a lengthy menu of Cuban and Thai classics […]

Japanese Market Sushi Deli

This Japanese food and sushi spot serves some of the freshest and best sushi in Miami-Dade County. Patrons flock to watch Japanese sushi masters carve, slice, and roll. Miso soup, edamame, teriyaki bowls, and bento boxes are also offered

The Jim and Neesie

The Jim and Neesie, located inside the Generator Miami in Mid-Beach, is a chill yet upscale space designed to resemble the living room of a fictional, chic European couple (that’d be Jim and Neesie). Brick walls and dangling lanterns set the scene for the bar’s unique bottle cocktails. Each one arrives at the table prepared […]

Katana Japanese Restaurant

A hidden gem adored by locals, Katana is a compact yet vibrant Normandy Isles spot that boasts a 25-seat circular bar where skilled chefs whip up an array of dishes in a veritable sushi-go-round. The restaurant’s pricing system, indicated by the color of the plates, adds an element of surprise and exploration to the experience. […]

La Cote

If you’re breezing through the Fontainebleau – be it for poolside drinks or a swanky shindig, La Cote is worth a visit. And above all else, it’s their glorious outdoor patio that really shines. With balmy breezes, beautiful people and fruity cocktails – it’s a first hand view of how the other half lives. We’re […]

La Perrada de Edgar

Despite the belief that they sprung from Yankee Stadium, hot dogs actually trace their lineage a little further back. And Columbians might have it over Sabrett’s. Their “perros” are fatter, juicier, and OH, the toppings! Miami Beach’s La Perrada De Edgar offers up a whole host of weineriffic options, from the Swiss dog (cheese sauce, […]

La Provence

Miami is known for many things, but great bread is not among them, at least if you haven’t tried La Provence’s hearty, rustic artisanal breads. There’s more than just bread, too, starting with a wide assortment of pastries, from light, flaky croissants to lovely little fruit tarts. More substantial fare includes a variety of panini […]

La Sandwicherie North Beach

Since this French-owned eatery began selling sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and shakes in 1988, a crowd has lingered along the lengthy counter at the flagship location that extends up an alley off 14th Street between Washington and Collins Avenues in South Beach. The food is fine, but the funky alfresco charm accounts for a large part […]

Las Vacas Gordas

As soon as you hop out of your car in the parking lot next to Las Vacas Gordas (translation: the fat cows), you’ll smell the hot grill. For avid carnivores, the Normandy Isle Argentine parrilla offers one-pound servings of red meat along with chitlins, blood sausage, chorizo, and vegetables cooked on the grill. A huge […]

L’echon Brasserie

The Pubbelly Boys’ latest creation comes with a healthy dose of joie de vivre alongside plenty of the yuzu juice and pork fat that captured Miami’s heart in 2010 when they opened their namesake eatery in Sunset Harbour. At L’echon Brasserie, Jose Mendin, Andreas Schreiner, and Sergio Navarro take on French cuisine in all its […]

Little Brazil

Brazil, in almost every conceivable way, is the opposite of little. The largest country in South America has an exploding economy and an oversize world presence set to get bigger with the World Cup and the Olympics heading there in the next few years. The excellent Brasile

LIV

Located in the luxe Fontainebleau, LIV is upscale and known for its glamorous oomph. The VIP section is separated with velvet ropes and tight security. Balloon ceiling fixtures and lights displaying an array of trippy colors animate the large main space. The lower level houses a dance floor, and the upper level boasts a bar […]