In a city full of vibrant restaurants and extravagance, it is nice to find a place that can provide an ambiance of classic elegance and intimacy, while maintaining Miami’s chic and modern styles.
Newly opened, Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden in the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove screams luxury, typical of Coconut Groves most beautiful mansions, decorated with stained woods, brass, leather and a touch of white and green accents, creates an inviting environment, ideal for business meetings, romantic getaways and delightful cocktail evenings.
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Welcome to the Miami Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show! Our MIAbites Dining Guide is updated just for this weekends event, so please enjoy each and every one of our favorite spots while you are here.
NEW this year are special food experiences at the show itself, including the Miami Yacht Shows, Windward VIP Club that includes elevated food and beverages including Rosé and Oysters event, Champagne Tastings and a special Brunch and Mixology Class with James Beard Finalist, Chef Brad Kilgore and his team from Kilgore Culinary. Tickets available here .
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It was literally, a “Dim Sunday”, when we drove through the steady rain to No Name Chinese in South Miami. The modern Chinese restaurant helmed by Chef Pablo Zitzmann was a bright and welcome oasis with brick walls, open kitchen and counter and just the right amount of Asian touches. There is even a framed map of Hong Kong on the wall.
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Fans of Josh’s Deli in Surfside know that Josh Marcus is the real deal. His non-Kosher deli in this primarily religious Orthodox neighborhood is a“fakedeli” as he notes in Instagram hashtags. NEXT JANUARY DATES: 1/18 and 1/25 just announced. DM @Joshsdeli to reserve your spot.
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We just couldn’t wait for Taco Tuesday to feature the new Taquiza location on Collins at 13th Street. After what felt like an eternity to Taquiza fans since the original South Beach location closed over the summer, due to the sale of the building, a new and sparkling Taquiza has opened in a larger space a few blocks south.
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No Sunday Funday is complete without a big brunch with all the fixings, and a few mimosas won’t hurt either. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — Miami loves a good brunch deal. With so many options it’s hard to navigate the ever-expanding brunch scene, so we did the research for you.
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It will soon be a new year, and losing weight or healthier eating is the #1 “New Years Resolution” nationwide, so whether or not you make those resolutions, maybe it is time to rethink your dining habits.
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North Beach has of late become an alternative dining and entertainment destination to the craziness of South Beach. And now, Capri New Style Italian has recently opened on Normandy Isle on the corner that used to house Gol’s Soccer themed restaurant.
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We’re happy to report that there are more options than just Joe’s Stone Crab and Prime Fish in Miami Beach for seafood fare. The Lobster Shack, which is conveniently located south of Fifth next to South Pointe Tavern, is serving up live Maine lobsters and so much more in a laid-back and relaxed restaurant.
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Tall curly metal gates and an overgrown entryway welcome diners to Café Roval in Morningside/Upper East Side. Strolling along a winding stone path you enter the 1920’s genuine coral house with a storied past that includes a water pump station, private home, home for single women and a hair salon.
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Art Basel and Miami Art Week starts next week with previews, opening night parties and of course, ART. But did you know that MIAbites has nicknamed Art Basel… EAT Basel? "Where should we eat in Miami?" Here are some of Our Contributors Best Bites for Art Basel dining in and around Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and the Design District.
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Miami has plenty of steak, seafood, Italian and New American restaurants. Even Thai and Asian fusion have many options, but for some reason, Ethiopian food has never been able to garnish enough support to survive the fickle Miami food scene. Lucky for us, Awash Ethiopian Restaurant opened a little over a year ago in Miami Gardens.
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What better way to celebrate “fall” in Florida than by enjoying brunch with a view of the ocean? Well, you can certainly SEA life’s beauty at Oceans 234. Located in Deerfield Beach just off of A1A, this is the kind of place you do not want to miss out on.
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Chilean wines are so in right now, especially at the higher-end of the economic spectrum. More and more, restaurants and their sommeliers are placing these wines on premium lists around the country, and people are starting to take notice of the expansion in quality coming out of the region. Fogo de Chão on Miami Beach is a great place to experience this revolution.
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Coffee aficionados can rejoice! Miami’s latest specialty coffee café & roaster, Deco Coffee Co., is now open in Allapattah. Deco Coffee Co., is a result of a new partnership between Nick Sharp of Threefold Cafe and Daniel Paguaga, Andre Villarreal, and Kevin Gonzalez from Relentless Roasters.
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One of our favorite renovation projects in Miami has been The Vagabond Hotel. Built in the 1950’s The Vagabond on 72nd and Biscayne was one of the more than dozen mid-century modern motels that lined Biscayne Blvd. Now, The Vagabond is home to Vagabond Village, a F&B and lifestyle concept that is the brainchild of Amir Ben Zion of Bond St, Miss Yip, Bardot and Gigi.
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Europe’s most well known hostel brand, has made its way to the States, and more importantly its first location is in Miami. One big difference — Generator Miami is a boutique hotel, not a hostel as 51% of its rooms are private. While it’s not located directly on the sand, Generator Miami is the tropical oasis we didn’t know we needed.
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