Surfside/Bal Harbour in Miami New Times
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In just a 1.4-mile stretch, you’ll find pristine white sand, kites, dog-friendly areas, and the option to swim and sunbathe in the nude. You won’t find any tan lines in the northern section (between lifeguard towers 12 and 16) of the self-proclaimed “top clothing-optional beach in the United States.” As you head south to the […]
There are New York delicatessens that don’t go as hard as Josh’s Deli. It’s amazing to see thick cuts of house-cured pastrami gleaming with moisture and capped with ribbons of fat. The Angus brisket is cured for ten days, smoked, and then steamed; it evokes a smoky flavor (with a hint of sweetness) that puts […]
Le Sirenuse is more Italian fantasy than a place to grab a quick after-work beer. The elegant transplant has its roots in Positano, a magical city that hugs the Amalfi coastline. Located inside the Surf Club, whose rich history dates to the 1930s, this stateside Sirenuse is a lush romantic confection of a bar, filled […]
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Within the luxurious confines of the Faena Hotel Miami Beach, orange flames lick a multifunctional grill designed and built in Texas. Oak and charcoal fuel its plancha, parrilla, and smoker. It’s also the source of scalding ash for rescoldo, a process in which vegetables are gently roasted in the fire’s refuse. There’s also an open […]
“Lula” are grilled Kazakh kebabs made from minced, seasoned lamb, customarily served over a bed of thinly sliced onions dusted with sumac. That’s just how they’re done at Lula Kebab House, and they’re delectable. A piquant pepper dip of chutney consistency comes alongside the lula, as does a choice of basmati rice, tabbouleh, or mashed […]
Your first choice for a seat at any respectable sukibiyashi should be at the sushi bar. Mind your manners. Offer your itamae a slight bow. At Makoto, nestled into the pricier-than-you-can-afford Bal Harbour Shops, you’ll find yourself seated before a glacial-looking block of Himalayan pink sea salt. A verdant leaf is laid on top, and […]
Neomi’s Grill is tucked into the second floor of the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach. You’d be hard-pressed to find it unless someone told you how to get there. Despite decor reminiscent of the ’80s, the place serves American classics with Caribbean and Latin American influences – foods you want to eat […]
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Here, on the oblong Bay Harbor Islands, where people rarely glance left and right as they make their way to or from the beach, Paon Eatery’s Federico Cassino has assembled a menu of hearty bistro fare offered at far more reasonable prices than what can be found at the nearby Bal Harbour Shops. It comes […]
A kosher frozen-yogurt shop may seem rather innocuous upon first glance, but this Bal Harbor purveyor of frozen desserts offers options that pack on the booze. Serendipity Yogurt Caf
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Frugal diners who crave Italy’s signature simple yet perfect sun-intensified fresh fish and vegetable flavors are in luck at casually stylish Specchio Cafe, which comes about as close as one can get in Miami to the authentic Italian dining experience. Try the grigliata di vegetali, not quite in the ripeness league as what one would […]
