26 Sushi & Tapas

You might think a restaurant that keeps kosher is hamstringing itself, limiting what it can do as far as ingredients, techniques, and flavors. You understand how wrong you are shortly after starting a meal at Surfside’s stark-white 26 Sushi & Tapas. The place is run by the Chang family, and patriarch Fernando has long been […]

Artisan Beach House

What’s better than breakfast, lunch, or dinner presented by none other than former Hell’s Kitchen contestant, and one of the region’s foremost culinary darlings, Paula DaSilva? Artisan Beach House reunites DaSilva with nightlife concept creator and restaurateur Seth Greenberg, who first teamed up with the chef at the now-defunct 1500 Degrees at the Eden Roc. […]

Asia Bay

Bay Harbor Islands’ Asia Bay Bistro & Sushi Bar boasts nouvelle Asian cuisine, but apart from the sushi, it’s really a traditional Japanese restaurant with some token Thai tossed in for good measure. The sushi bar visually dominates the room, and its fare occupies quite a bit of the menu – to the tune of […]

Carpaccio

This longstanding anchor tenant of the upscale Bal Harbour shops is beloved by locals and tourists alike for its affordable and unpretentious Italian fare and flawless service. From the moment you sit down (preferably you snag a spot on the lovely outdoor terrace), the staff brings a rack to hang your jacket, shopping bags, and […]

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 […]

Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe

In the bad old days, prior to the advent of the digital universe and 24/7 connectivity, we barely had time to grab something at the store after work, rush home, and cook it before falling into bed like a sack of dead cheese. Today we barely have time to grab something at the store after […]