94th Aero Squadron Restaurant

94th Aero Squadron Restaurant is a wartime-themed restaurant nestled between Miami International Airport and the Dolphin Expressway. There are hand-painted signs and an Army jeep stand outdoors, while guns and war propaganda posters line the walls inside. Diners can watch the airplanes come and go while listening to the control tower through headphones placed at […]

Airboat in Everglades

Living in a concrete jungle, there are some days when you just want to wild out, wilderness style. Lucky for us, the Everglades is at our doorstep, so there’s always an opportunity to get your adventure on. Hitch a ride with Airboat in Everglades, and you’ll get up close and personal with birds, gators, fish, […]

Aquaknots Dive Center

If you’re looking to make like Ariel and spend some serious time underwater, it’s tough to choose a dive shop from the multitudes across Miami. But Aquaknots Dive Center is a shining beacon. This small, locally-owned shop has gear for any and every budget, from masks to spear guns to fins and everything else under […]

Arbetter’s Hot Dogs

It’s not necessarily the hot dogs themselves that are better at Arbetter’s. Rather, these all-beef or pork-and-beef franks are ideal blank canvases for the three garnish combinations that solidified Arbetter’s reputation when this family-run institution opened more than a half-century ago. The basic onion/relish dog is nicely tangy, and the sauerkraut/mustard dog, loaded with beautifully […]

Bahamas Fish Market and Restaurant

Not really a Caribbean restaurant, this family-style operation is, however, a good spot for fresh standard seafood dishes with Cuban nuances. Don’t miss the escabeche, a chilled extravaganza of lightly breaded and fried pickled kingfish smothered with a tart onion-and-pepper-studded marinade. Nothing is frozen here, and seasonal catches are priced by the pound. Bahama’s is […]

Beehive Natural Foods

Vegans, vegetarians, and even carnivores will enjoy Beehive’s natural food selections. Nestled within a quaint shopping center, the eatery draws crowds with its organic, tasty, healthful foods. The size of the juice bar – offering only a handful of seats – is no indicator of the friendly service or the variety of offerings. Lunch specials […]