Cafe Charlotte

Cafe Charlotte features Venezuelan specialties. A great intro to that nation’s cuisine is a sampler including guayanas cheese (similar to mozzarella but looser), teque

Cafe del Mar

At Cafe del Mar, you can order sumptuous smoothies – with your choice of fresh fruits and nutritional supplements – wraps, salads, sandwiches, and pita melts any time, day or night. You can even order breakfast whenever you want. All breads, including mini-baguettes, bagels, and croissants, are freshly baked and deliciously soft. Salads are prepared […]

Cafe Maurice

Café Maurice enjoyed a successful 11-year run in Los Angeles before relocating to South Beach — more specifically, to the spot held by longtime local bistro L’Entrecote de Paris. Owners David Meunier, Jean Michel Collet, and executive chef Maurice Azoulay have left L’Entrecote’s laminated bar and back-room mural and mirrors intact. The rest of the […]

Cafe Papillon

The menu boasts a mixture of cuisines (some decidedly Italian, while others have more of a French feel). The Italian influence is undeniable in the perfectly seasoned “bruschetta” ($8.95), and the two caprese options — the traditional salad (tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil), or the sandwich version ($8.50). But don’t stop in Italy, or you’ll […]

Cafetto Coffee and Cocoa

Opened in 2006, Cafetto is a French-style coffee shop with a local flavor. On any given morning, owners Anne-Marie and Oliver can be found behind the counter serving freshly roasted java while chatting up the mostly local clientele. There are eight coffee flavors to choose from, including Jamaican rum, tiramisu, and cinnamon. There’s also an […]

Carbone

Sure, Carbone, the New York-based Italian restaurant from Major Food Group, is a hype beast. The restaurant, which offers red-sauce classics in a buzzy setting, is a nearly impossible reservation. There’s good reason, though: Carbone delivers. Its spicy rigatoni vodka is a perfect example. Presented on a plate hand-painted by nonnas in Southern Italy, the […]

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 […]

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