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Discovering Blacklane: The On-Demand Global Chauffeur Service Transforming Miami Travel

By Francisco Alvarado

Jun 26, 2025

Blacklane offers luxury, on-demand chauffeured service in Miami with pro drivers, premium vehicles, and transparent pricing.

11 Best Burgers in Miami

By Burger Beast

Jun 24, 2025

From Wagyu burgers at Babe's and fritas from Chug's to rib eye burgers from Edan Bistro, here are the 11 best burgers in Miami.

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Best of Miami® 2025 Is Live! Here's How the Sausage Got Made

By Liz Tracy and New Times staff and contributors

Jun 24, 2025

Seek out a print copy or save a link to the online edition to serve as your guide to this Magic City.

Best Power Couple

Tam Pham and Harrison Ramhofer

Jun 24, 2025

Tam Pham and his husband, Harrison Ramhofer, were underwhelmed by Miami's Vietnamese food scene, so they decided to change it. The couple, who met in 2017 and quickly bonded over their mutual love of Vietnamese cuisine, began cooking hard-to-find Vietnamese dishes from their home kitchen a couple years later, sharing...

Best Beach (Miami)

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Jun 24, 2025

Sure, there's a bounty of beautiful beaches in Miami, but Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park has more to offer than just powdery white-sand shores. It's got history! That's right. Find out more when you climb the 109 steps to the top of its recently remodeled Cape Florida Light, a...

Best Mall

Dadeland Mall

Jun 24, 2025

For more than 60 years, the iconic Dadeland Mall has continued to provide Miami mall rats with fodder for commerce and chatter. With 150-plus stores and restaurants across 1.5 million square feet — and expanding with a brand-new luxury fashion wing — it's proof that malls are still valued third...

Best of Miami® 2025

Jun 24, 2025

Imagine for a minute that it’s 2015. You get blasted, Back to the Future Part II-style, into present-day Miami. You find that Biff Tannen did indeed become president. You quickly learn new vocabulary words like “COVID” and “Ozempic.” And, there’s no fluoride in the water, so you’re pissed you didn’t...

Best Chef

Chef Maria Teresa Gallina

Jun 24, 2025

Chef Maria Teresa Gallina, affectionately known as Tere, can easily be described as an "overnight success," but her journey tells a different story. She spent over a decade honing her craft in kitchens like the lauded Alter before stepping into the spotlight. Today, she's the driving force behind Recoveco, a...

Best Local Boy Made Good

Steven Rivera

Jun 24, 2025

Steven Rivera, better known as Canes Barber, has never forgotten where he comes from. Before he traveled around in his tricked-out Sprinter van to groom professional athlete clients, he was the child of immigrants who grew up in small efficiencies in West Perrine. He started out looking at a career...

Best Beach (Broward)

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Jun 24, 2025

With its throwback charm and toes-in-the-sand ease, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is Broward's ultimate beach beauty. This coastal village punches way above its size with a picture-perfect beachscape lined with sea oats, pastel lifeguard stands, and just enough space to actually hear the ocean. Locals and visitors alike love to lounge at El...

Best Restaurant for a First Date

The Gibson Room

Jun 24, 2025

No one needs full, overhead lighting on a first date. No thank you! A first date calls for a bit of mystery and sensory underload. That's why the low-lit, cozy Gibson Room is where you need to take your next Tinder match. They'll identify you as sophisticated because that's exactly...

Best Hotel

1 Hotel South Beach

Jun 24, 2025

If South Beach had a soul, it might just live within the breezy, boho-chic walls of 1 Hotel. This sprawling oceanfront sanctuary is equal parts luxury and laid-back, with driftwood tones, leafy greens, and enough "ahhhhhhh" vibes to make even the most Type A travelers exhale for a day or...

Best Private Event Space

Navi Coffee and Flowers

Jun 24, 2025

Tucked away next to a CVS on Grand Avenue, it's easy to miss Navi Coffee and Flowers in Coconut Grove. Owned by a florist mother and her son, the shop has gained viral popularity for its mix of warm beverages and leafy offerings. It's also Miami's best-kept secret for private...

Best Local Girl Made Good

Cristina Brador

Jun 24, 2025

By day, Cristina Brador is a pediatric nurse, healing and soothing the smallest patients with medical precision. By night, she's a menace in the octagon, channeling that precision into lethal elbows and forced tap-outs. Since her professional MMA debut two years ago, the Miami-born-and-raised Brador has been making waves in...

Best Pool

Flamingo Park Pool

Jun 24, 2025

Open every single day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. — yes, even on holidays — this Miami Beach gem is a hub for early birds and water babies alike. Just before sunrise, you'll spot fit seniors stretching and socializing at the gate, ready to snag one of the pool's...

Best Inexpensive Restaurant

El Carajo

Jun 24, 2025

When you think of the things you can acquire at a gas station off U.S. 1 on a random night, great Spanish food probably isn't one of them. But El Carajo, a Spanish restaurant, bakery, and fine wine shop behind a working Mobil, made it possible. This unique spot is...

Best Local Boy Gone Bad

Enrique Tarrio

Jun 24, 2025

He's back — and like many other far-right leaders who served time for the January 6 insurrection, he's returned with a kind of vengeance. Earlier this year, onetime Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was released from federal prison after serving less than two years of a 22-year sentence for seditious...

Best Endangered Species

Smalltooth Sawfish

Jun 24, 2025

When thinking about Florida's endangered species, the iconic Florida panther or the gentle manatee usually come to mind — and for good reason. But how about giving some love (and perhaps a specialty license plate!) to the smalltooth sawfish? Once found all the way from Texas to North Carolina, the...

Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Jun 24, 2025

Do you have a fancy parent or friend who rushes to lay down their card when the bill comes to the table? Then give yourself a treat and invite them to L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon. This Michelin-starred temple of French fine dining is equal parts art and indulgence, with luxurious...

Best Souvenir Shop

PAMM Shop

Jun 24, 2025

Yes, there is something tackily whimsical about delivering a dolphin snow globe home after a visit to Miami, but we think there's a better way to approach souvenirs. Local museums typically have gift shops with goods that represent cultural coolness and authentic local culture. Thus, our pick for the best...

Miami Decoded

Mr. Worldwide Shares His Favorite Places in Miami

Where in Miami to Take Someone You Hate

Miami Decoded

Mr. Worldwide Shares His Favorite Places in Miami

Where in Miami to Take Someone You Hate

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