Recommended Restaurants – South Beach Magazine https://www.southbeachmagazine.com The Very Best of Miami, Miami Beach & South Beach. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:47:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cropped-favicon-16x16-32x32.png Recommended Restaurants – South Beach Magazine https://www.southbeachmagazine.com 32 32 67359685 Recommended South Beach Restaurants for Nov 3-10 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-1103-2016/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:21:44 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=13782 [...]]]> Enjoy the best bites of the season at Miami and Miami Beach’s top restaurants where a brand new 24-hour French brasserie debuts, truffle season kicks off on Lincoln Road Mall and SUSHISAMBA celebrates 15 years of fun on South Beach. The restaurants and bars at The Gale Hotel throw a party celebrating four years in the business, FOOQ’s hosts a Chef’s Tasting Dinner and Chef Marcus Samuelsson joins the Cypress Tavern team for a very special brunch in the Design District.

Paris 6 / 2200 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Perfect for night owls and early risers, Paris 6 offers a 24-hour dining experience in the heart of South Beach featuring Chef Atilio Padra’s classic French bistro fare. Stop in for breakfast treats like a croque monsieur or contemporary favorites including salads, burgers, pastas and risottos. The first US outpost in a global chain of successful brasseries, the Collins Park eatery is the eighth location after Sao Paulo, Rio, Porto Alegre, and Belo Horizonte.

Celebrate truffle season at Quattro Gastronomia Italiana on Lincoln Road Mall
Celebrate truffle season at Quattro Gastronomia Italiana on Lincoln Road Mall
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana / 1014 Lincoln Road, South Beach

Experience the finest flavors of fall at Quattro Gastronomia Italiana where truffle season brings prized white truffles from Alba, Italy to the menu for a limited time only. Served through December for lunch and dinner, Chef Dario Bellofiore prepares Fonduta Tartufata con Crostini, a cheese fondue with poached egg and 2 grams of truffles or Tartare Di Filetto All’Albese, a classic steak tartare with artichoke salad, crisps of Parmigiano Reggiano and shaved truffles.

Celebrate 4 years of fun at Dolce Italian Restaurant
Celebrate 4 years of fun at Dolce Italian Restaurant
Dolce Italian Restaurant @ The Gale Hotel / 1690 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Dolce Italian Restaurant, Rec Room and Regent Cocktail Club celebrate their 4th Anniversary at The Gale Hotel with plenty of surprises including live performances by Slick Rick and The Javier Garcia Band plus a dedicated prix-fixe menu served November 14-20 featuring handcrafted pastas and pizzas plus traditional Italian sweets. Guests ordering the Dolce celebration menu will enjoy a free Kettle One Cucumber Mule at the Regent bar.

Treat yourself to a very special brunch at Cypress Tavern in the Design District (photo: MGFD Hospitality)
Treat yourself to a very special brunch at Cypress Tavern in the Design District (photo: MGFD Hospitality)
Cypress Tavern / 3620 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami

Meet celebrated chef and author Marcus Samuelsson at Cypress Tavern on November 13 from 11-3pm where he’ll autograph his cookbook, “The Red Rooster Cookbook: The Story of Food and Hustle in Harlem.” Chef Max Makowski and the Cypress Tavern team will conjure up the best dishes from the New York Times top-selling book and give lucky foodies a chance to meet the Food Network’s charming “Chopped” judge in person.

FOOQ
FOOQ
FOOQ’S / 1035 North Miami Avenue, Miami

Join in the fun at “OLLA,” a collaboration Mexican dinner at FOOQ’s with guest Chef Scott Linquist of COYO Taco on Wednesday November 9 to preview the menu of Chef Scott’s upcoming Miami Beach restaurant. Enjoy a selection of classic moles from Oaxaca, Mexico plus Island Creek oysters, pistachio crepes, roasted bananas, goats milk dulce de leche and spiced coffee with a mezcal crema. Reservations available between 6-9pm.

SUSHISAMBA
SUSHISAMBA
SUSHISAMBA / 600 Lincoln Road, South Beach

Celebrate 15 years of food and fun this Sunday November 6 at SUSHISAMBA on Lincoln Road Mall where a brand new $55 tasting menu offers guests a choice of welcome cocktails plus five of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. Choose a Caipiroska or a Caipirinha followed by Wagyu Gyoza, Crispy Yellowtail Taquitos, Assorted Anticuchos, Tuna Tiradito, a Samba Roll with salmon and asparagus plus sweet Mochi for dessert.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for 10/27-11/3 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-10-27-2016/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:12:13 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=13760 [...]]]> Enjoy Fall’s Best Dishes at Miami and Miami Beach’s top restaurants where Chef Michael Pirolo celebrates Australian lamb, Adonay Tafur fries up crispy chicken and Jeremy Ford hosts a classic wine dinner. Spike Mendelsohn prepares a dog-friendly Halloween brunch, Mina’s Mediterraneo invites you to happy hour and Chef Daniel Roy debuts a new menu on Washington Avenue.

1. Commonwealth Miami

1216 Washington Avenue, South Beach
Check out Commonwealth Miami, South Beach’s latest hotspot featuring a farm-to-table menu crafted by Chef Daniel Roy plus a selection of over 60 whiskeys and 50 beers. Designed to appeal to locals and tourists, this Washington Avenue destination has a warm, rustic feel and a “By the People, for the People” point of view. Enjoy drink-friendly fare like sweet potato or duck fat fries, shrimp ceviche with garlic aioli plus tacos, burgers and more.

Macchialina Taverna Rustica
Macchialina Taverna Rustica
Macchialina / 820 Alton Road, South Beach

In celebration of National Sandwich Day, South Beach’s favorite Italian restaurant Macchialina partners with True Aussie Lamb to offer a limited edition panino created with Australian lamb on crisp, house made bread. Chef Michael Pirolo welcomes guests to a festive Happy Hour Wednesday November 2 from 6pm – 8pm with $10 drinks and free bite-sized sandwiches and appetizers to kick off this two night lamb special served November 2-3.

Join in the fun at "Fried Chicken and Bubbles at The Dutch" at the W Hotel Miami Beach
Join in the fun at “Fried Chicken and Bubbles at The Dutch” at the W Hotel Miami Beach
The Dutch @ The W Hotel / 2201 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Keep the glow of summer fun alive at The Dutch at the W Hotel on Miami Beach where Chef Adonay Tafur creates “Fried Chicken & Bubbles” Thursday night, October 27 from 6:30pm – 10pm. For just $45 per guest, feast on crisp fried chicken with all the fixings plus specially priced bottles of Veuve Cliquot Rich and Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label. Enjoy sounds by DJ Brie and plenty of outdoor games at this alfresco event held poolside in The Grove.

Matador Room at Miami Beach EDITION Hotel
Matador Room at Miami Beach EDITION Hotel
Matador Room @ The Miami Beach Edition / 2901 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Matador Room at The Miami Beach Edition hosts this season’s final Wine & Dine Dinner along with Twomey Cellars by Silver Oak Thursday November 3 in Chef Jean-Georges’ dazzling round dining room. Join Top Chef Jeremy Ford and Winemaker Erin Miller for a unique five-course supper which follows a welcome reception in the Matador Bar. Seating is limited to 35 guests so advanced reservations are a must.

Campton Yard
Campton Yard
Campton Yard at The Hall 1500 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Celebrate HalloWeekend with your pampered pup at the Halloween Pawty Brunch at Campton Yard at The Hall. Dress to impress and your dog might win a valuable prize at this howling good party featuring Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty hot dogs and bark bites plus plenty of foodie favorites Sunday October 30 from 11am until 3pm. Meet fellow dog lovers as you play giant jenga or beer pong and participate in a fashionable pet parade.

Taste the freshest regional cuisine at Mina's Mediterraneo in the MiMo District at brunch, happy hour or dinner
Taste the freshest regional cuisine at Mina’s Mediterraneo in the MiMo District at brunch, happy hour or dinner
Mina’s Mediterraneo 749 NE 79 Street, Miami

Taste the rich flavors of the Mediterranean region at Mina’s Mediterraneo, a gorgeous eatery in Miami’s MiMo District. Stop in for Happy Hour Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm – 7pm when beer and wine are priced 2 for 1 and well drinks are $8. Enjoy tasty bites like Spanakopita or Fried Calamari, Gyro or Lamb Sliders all discounted at the bar. Mina’s offers weekend brunch service from noon until 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for October 20-27 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-10-20-2016/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:01:57 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=13725 [...]]]> Enjoy the best dishes of the season at Miami and Miami Beach’s best restaurants where soulful roast mushrooms top a Peruvian classic at Coya, Miami’s top chefs celebrate heritage pork, and one of South Beach’s favorite Italian restaurants launches Mangia Mondays. A quaint bistro in Brickell invites you to their first anniversary soiree, Daniel Boulud discounts his award-winning burger and Chef Bee crafts an amazing secet dish that’s already a favorite of locals in the know!

Coya / 999 Brickell Avenue, Miami

A Downtown Miami hotspot owned by the same team behind Zuma, Coya announces a new Power Lunch Special inspired by the Miami Spice dining program. Enjoy three courses for lunch at $23 and three courses again at dinner for $39 including Peruvian potato salad, Papa Seca con Champinones (a vegetarian delight with potato and woody mushrooms) plus a coconut cheesecake with mango curd and roast pineapple ice cream.

Join in the fun at P.I.G. - Pork Is Good - in Wynwood
Join in the fun at P.I.G. – Pork Is Good – in Wynwood
Wynwood / gastroPod 150 Northwest 21 Street, Wynwood

Chef Jeremiah Bullfrog hosts his seventh annual celebration of all things pork at the Wynwood gastroPod, Saturday November 12 from 3pm -7pm. What started as a modest pig roast has turned into one of Miami’s favorite culinary gatherings with 18 all-star chefs participating in an alfresco cook-off including Dale Talde, Will Crandall, Craig Deihl, and many more. This year’s event features craft spirits and beers, musical performances and lots of amazing food.

Feast on hearty pasta at Mangia Mondays at Dolce Italian
Feast on hearty pasta at Mangia Mondays at Dolce Italian
Dolce Italian @ The Gale Hotel / 1690 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Dolce Italian at the Gale Hotel offers Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir Rose by the bottle for just $29 for lunch guests sharing one of their new pizzas served hot from the wood-burning oven. The cozy eatery has also launched Mangia Mondays with pasta entrees priced at $10 and Wine Down Wednesdays offering a 50% discount on wine served by the bottle or glass.

Celebrate the First Anniversary of Marion at the Thursday Soiree
Celebrate the First Anniversary of Marion at the Thursday Soiree
Marion / 1111 SW First Street, Miami

A cozy dining destination near Mary Brickell Village, Marion celebrates their first anniversary in Miami with a fabulous party Thursday October 20 starting at 9pm. Enjoy champagne and complimentary light bites plus music by DJ Hugo M. A weekly dinner series kicks off Thursdays or stop in afternoons to sample the $24 buffet lunch Tuesday through Friday and Happy Hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Chef Daniel Boulud's db Bistro Moderne offers Burgers & Bordeaux in Downtown Miami
Chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne offers Burgers & Bordeaux in Downtown Miami
db Bistro Moderne at the Marriott Marquis / 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami

Following the success of Miami Spice discount dining this summer, dbBistro Moderne keeps on giving with their Burgers & Bordeaux offer during the month of October. Enjoy the Original db Burger, a ground sirloin patty stuffed with red wine-braised short ribs and foie gras served on a parmesan and poppy seed bun with a side of crispy fries plus an appetizer and dessert for $39. To make the meal more memorable, a glass of Château de Ricaud Bordeaux is included.

Chef Bee offers this popular "local's favorite dish," O'Toro Tartare at NaiYaRa
Chef Bee offers this popular “local’s favorite dish,” O’Toro Tartare at NaiYaRa
NaiYaRa / 1854 Bay Road, South Beach

Experience a dish made especially for locals at Chef Bee’s NaiYaRa called O’Toro Tartare, a blend of blue fin tuna minced with freshly grated wasabi, truffle paste, rayu spicy sesame oil and a house made honey kimchee sauce. This addictive appetizer is served in traditional bamboo boxes, topped with soy sauce, kizami, ikura caviar, edible gold flakes and shaved black truffles. Crispy rice crackers add the perfect crunch.

Get ready for the weekend with our Nightlife Guide and our Pool Party roundup.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for October 13-20 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-10-13-2016/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:50:22 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=13630 [...]]]> Celebrate the breezy fall weather at Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges where stellar views of Biscayne Bay make dining absolutely romantic. Enjoy brisk new tropical cocktails at The Continental’s alfresco happy hour and at “Lip Service” Fridays at STK Miami. A landmark South Beach restaurant has a brand new home at The Marlin Hotel and Yardbird Southern Table and Bar serves hearty weekend brunch dishes to satisfy your soul.

The Restaurant at E11even / 15 NE 11 Street, Miami

Miami’s most notorious UltraLounge, E11even welcomes guests to the gorgeous rooftop restaurant where the “Downtown Spice” menu features three delicious courses and a glass of wine for just $39 per guest. Kick off the perfect night with a choice of Rigatoni with Chicken Bolognese, Jumbo Chicken and Waffles, and Mandarin Spare Ribs with Peruvian Shrimp Fried Rice. Seating is available in the dining room or out under the stars!

Enjoy gorgeous waterfront views at El Churrasco
Enjoy gorgeous waterfront views at El Churrasco
El Churrasco / 801 Brickell Avenue, Miami

Discover premium beef, fine Spanish wines and an amazing view of Biscayne Bay at El Churrasco, an Argentinean steakhouse in the heart of the Brickell Financial District. Executive Chef Atilio Padra prepares classic grilled favorites like Octopus Two Ways, Empanadas Criollas and perfectly-seared Ribeye Steak. Join in the happy hour fun seven nights a week from 4pm – 7:30pm and dazzle your friends at Karaoke Thursdays from 7pm – 10pm.

Osteria del Teatro offers two levels of elegant dining
Osteria del Teatro offers two levels of elegant dining
Osteria del Teatro / 1200 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Landmark Italian eatery Osteria del Teatro has captivated Miami Beach residents with authentic cuisine and charming service since 1987. A popular dining destination on Washington Avenue, the cozy storefront location shared sidewalk space with South Beach nightclub crowds until just last month when owner Gilbert Gonzalez moved operations to The Marlin Hotel at 12th Street and Collins Avenue. Check out the gorgeous new space this weekend.

Time for Happy Hour alfresco at The Continental Miami Beach
Time for Happy Hour alfresco at The Continental Miami Beach
The Continental / 2360 Collins Avenue, South Beach

October brings breezy weather to South Beach where The Continental offers Happy Hour pricing daily from 5pm – 7pm. Sample tropical cocktails like a “Dragonfruit Mule” or a “Dominicana Old Fashioned” or grab some friends to share a massive Rum Punch Bowl that’s large enough to get 3 or 4 of you truly tipsy. Pair $5 well drinks and wine with $5 bar bites including chicken sliders or tacos, crunchy samosas and the restaurant’s signature cheesesteak eggrolls.

Spice up your Happy Hour Fridays at STK Miami
Spice up your Happy Hour Fridays at STK Miami
STK Miami / 2305 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Adding a little extra sizzle to your TGIFriday experience is STK Miami where “Lip Service” Fridays begins at 5pm. Enjoy amazing views from the bar where the “Bubbles, Bites and Booze” Happy Hour lasts ALL night long. Check out the tasty bar bites including Wagyu Sliders, Parmesan Truffle Fries, and Quinoa Crab Cakes for just $5. Sample craft cocktails like the “Apple Bottom” made with rum and apple cider, the “Passion Pit” with passion fruit and the spicy jalapeno “Cucumber Stiletto.”

Spend your weekend in the warm embrace of "Southern Fried Goodness" at Yardbird
Spend your weekend in the warm embrace of “Southern Fried Goodness” at Yardbird
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar / 1600 Lenox Avenue, South Beach

Get your weekend off to a perfect start at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar where crisp fried chicken is only part of the story. Devour Mama’s Buttermilk Biscuits, Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies and tender Shrimp & Grits flavored with real Virginia ham. Everything about this popular South Beach eatery is geared to your comfort, so loosen up those waistbands and order the ’77 Elvis Pancakes topped with chocolate chips, warm banana compote and peanut butter.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for October 6-13 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-10-6-2016/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:59:58 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=13406 [...]]]> Get focused on a cozy weekend at Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants where the options for early risers are better than ever! We’re celebrating the most important meal of the day at Cypress Tavern in the Miami Design District where the Short Rib Benedict is the stuff of dreams. The Continental on South Beach launches a seven day breakfast menu and Big Pink in the SoFi District can satisfy your cravings early morning or late night. Pubbelly hosts an amazing 10-course Chef’s Dinner in Sunset Harbour and cocktail lounges get classy this month with live art presentations at The Drawing Room and Cabaret Discotheque at FDR at Delano South Beach.

Cypress Tavern / 3620 NE Second Avenue, Design District

Cypress Tavern’s Chef Max Makowski gives us new motivation to wake up early as he rolls out some wonderful new dishes on the weekend brunch menu including tender Short Rib Benedict napped in a silky Béarnaise sauce. Enjoy softly poached eggs atop Bucatini Carbonara or fried eggs served on a perfectly grilled Hangar Steak. Saturday brunch features live jazz and both Saturday and Sunday service runs 11am until 3pm.

The Drawing Room Bar & Lounge at the Wyndham Grand hosts a First Thursday Art Event
The Drawing Room Bar & Lounge at the Wyndham Grand hosts a First Thursday Art Event
The Drawing Room Bar & Lounge @ Wyndham Grand South Beach / 1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Experience the glamour of The Drawing Room Bar at the Wyndham Grand South Beach where a monthly Art Talk Series begins Thursday October 6 from 7pm – 9pm. Partnering with Conde Contemporary, the lounge will feature the works of Barbara Hulanicki who will talk about her fashion illustrations along with Cristina Favretto, Director of the University of Miami Library’s Special Collection Department starting at 8pm.

Breakfast is served seven days a week at The Continental Miami Beach
Breakfast is served seven days a week at The Continental Miami Beach
The Continental / 2360 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Great news for early birds! The Continental Miami Beach is now serving breakfast and lunch starting at 7am, seven days a week. Enjoy a breezy respite on the patio or check out the retro-inspired diner indoors where you’ll find Avocado Toast on Zak the Baker Bread, Brioche French Toast or a full buffet service for a modest $26. By South Beach brunch standards, that’s a steal! Stick around for lunchtime burgers and those amazing Cheesesteak Eggrolls until 3pm.

Big Pink
Big Pink
Big Pink / 157 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Keeping South Beach hopping since 1996, Big Pink diner serves more than 200 different menu items from 8am until the wee hours, seven days a week. Popular with visitors and locals, the friendly eatery offers indoor and alfresco tables just across the street from STORY nightclub. If the bright pink stucco exterior doesn’t draw you in, just follow one of their hot pink VW Beetles as they make deliveries all over town. Want to order? Just download the app!

Bianca
Bianca
Bianca @ Delano South Beach / 1685 Collins Avenue, South Beach

One of our favorite late night haunts, FDR at Delano South Beach announces a daring new Friday night musical series called Cabaret Discotheque. Start your weekend with dinner at Bianca and then enjoy specially themed live performances that will change each week this season. Inspired by some of the most sophisticated cities around the globe, the club will feature unique entertainment from 11pm – 3am. DJ Bormay spins a mixed format to help set the mood.

Pubbelly
Pubbelly
Pubbelly / 1690 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Discover all the richness of Spain’s culinary traditions at a very special dinner at Pubbelly in the Sunset Harbour District when Chef Jose Mendin welcomes Master Chef Angel Palacios from La Broche to partner on a 10-course tasting menu Wednesday October 12. Tickets are still available for the 7pm or 9:30 pm seating for $85 per guest. Chefs Mendin, Sergio Navarro and Maria Orantes welcome their mentor to South Beach for one memorable night.

Plan all your weekend fun with our Nightlife Guide and our Pool Party roundup.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for Sept 22-29 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-9-22-2016/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:38:48 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=12074 [...]]]> Indulge all of your senses at Miami and Miami Beach’s top restaurants including brand new fall menu options at db Bistro Moderne and a roster of live musical performances at Seaspice Brasserie and Lounge. Cheer for your favorite mixologists at “Bar Wars” at Pawn Broker lounge, experience all the elegance of the Jazz Era at Rose Bar’s new Cocktail Hour and at The Traymore’s Gin Bar where Ashley Pezzotti performs live. Finally, energize your dining experience at Jaya with a brand new beer & sake cart filled with imported libations and Florida’s finest craft beers.

db Bistro Moderne @ JW Marriott Marquis Hotel / 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami

Autumn in Miami brings a dash of aromatic spices to area menus and plenty of pumpkin to the agnolotti in Chef Clark Bowen’s db Bistro Moderne kitchen where the tender pasta is plumped with brown butter, smoked cinnamon, ground nutmeg and mascarpone cheese. This elegant entree is topped with caramelized Brussels sprouts, roast chestnuts, butternut squash and crispy sage. Discover all the richness of the season at this sophisticated Downtown restaurant.

Seaspice and Modern Garden on the Miami River
Seaspice and Modern Garden on the Miami River
Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge / 422 Northwest River Drive, Miami

A popular dining destination along the Miami River, Seaspice Brasserie and Lounge offers indoor and alfresco tables where guests can experience Florida’s freshest seafood and Chef Jill Montinola’s delicate pastries. On September 30, the waterfront eatery launches a new series of live musical performances on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10:30pm featuring recording artists Brika, R.LUM.R and Juan Pablo Vega.

Pawn Broker lounge serves cocktails on the roof of The Langford Hotel overlooking all of Downtown Miami (Photo: Juan Fernando Ayora)
Pawn Broker lounge serves cocktails on the roof of The Langford Hotel overlooking all of Downtown Miami (Photo: Juan Fernando Ayora)
Pawn Broker @ The Langford Hotel / 121 SE First Street, Downtown Miami

Swank and sophisticated, the Pawn Broker lounge offers unparalleled views of Downtown Miami high atop The Langford Hotel. On Monday September 26 at 10pm, the bar hosts “Bar Wars,” a cocktail throwdown featuring mixologists from The Anderson, Beaker & Gray and the Pawn Broker demonstrating their creativity in formulating potent punches to see who can dominate the First Annual Punch Off! $10 tickets include all three cocktails.

Enjoy "Gin & Jazz" at COMO Metropolitan, Miami Beach (Photo: Elizabeth Renfrow)
Enjoy “Gin & Jazz” at COMO Metropolitan, Miami Beach (Photo: Elizabeth Renfrow)
The Traymore Restaurant & Bar @ COMO Metropolitan, Miami Beach / 2445 Collins Avenue, South Beach

The Traymore Restaurant & Bar presents this month’s installment of “Gin & Jazz,” Thursday September 22 at 7pm with guest performer Ashley Pezzotti. The Traymore’s Gin Bar will pour specialty cocktails featuring Langley’s Gin while Chef Juan Loaisiga serves complimentary hors d’oeuvres throughout the night. Enjoy signature drinks like the “Collins Park” and the”Traymore 1939.” This event is free and open to the public.

The Iconic Rose Bar offers happy hour pricing Monday through Friday from 4pm -7pm
The Iconic Rose Bar offers happy hour pricing Monday through Friday from 4pm -7pm
Rose Bar @ Delano South Beach / 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Experience the glamour of Rose Bar at the Delano South Beach where an exclusive Cocktail Hour begins this week. This exciting new program features three craft cocktails priced at $10 plus beer for $5 and wine by the glass for $8. Executive Chef Jason Bamford will also present a new roster of gourmet bites to pair with cocktails for $10 each. Celebrate in style at this iconic lobby bar in the heart of South Beach weeknights from 4pm -7pm.

For cocktails on the go, track down Jaya's dedicated Beer & Sake Cart at the Setai Hotel

For cocktails on the go, track down Jaya’s dedicated Beer & Sake Cart at the Setai Hotel

Jaya @ the Setai Hotel / 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Miami Beach’s favorite Pan-Asian restaurant, Jaya at the Setai Hotel launches dedicated Beer & Sake Cart service in the dining room at lunch and dinner featuring a selection of Japanese beers like Echigo Koshihikari as well as local craft beers from Miami’s favorite breweries. Sake lovers can sample Flying Pegasus Daiginjo Koshu and Soto Junmai Daiginjo which pairs perfectly with Chef Mathias Gervais’ flavorful dishes.

Plan the perfect weekend with our Nightlife Guide and our Pool Party roundup.

 

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for September 15-22 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-9-15-2016/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:05:56 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=12043 [...]]]> We’re ready for another exciting season at Miami and Miami Beach’s top restaurants and lounges including a brand new Pan-Asian eatery called Tanuki opening this week on Alton Road. Interested foodies can learn to roll their own sushi at Makoto in Bal Harbour and the Miami Spice Discount Dining Program is still available at the 5-star restaurants at the iconic Fontainebleau Resort. South Beach’s favorite Italian eatery, Via Emilia 9 launches a monthly chef’s dinner series and Chef Paul Qui’s Filipino-style happy hour bites are now being served on the terrace at the Faena Hotel.

Tanuki / 1080 Alton Road, South Beach

A popular dining destination with more than sixty locations worldwide, Tanuki Restaurant debuts on South Beach this week. General Manager Andrew Kaplan touts the brand’s reputation for Pan-Asian Cuisine made from fresh, organic ingredients with a menu that includes custom cocktails, sushi, sashimi, dim sum and Peking Duck. The newly renovated space is lined in barn wood and features a massive Tanuki mascot as a focal point.

Learn to roll sushi with the pros at Makoto at the Bal Harbour Shops
Learn to roll sushi with the pros at Makoto at the Bal Harbour Shops
Makoto / 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour

South Florida Foodies interested in getting their hands on a DIY sushi experience should look no further than Makoto at the Bal Harbour Shops where a “Roll Your Own Temaki” hand roll lesson is available at lunchtime for just $28 per guest. Start with a fully appointed bento box stocked with fresh fish and veggies, perfectly sticky rice and crisp nori seaweed wrappers to roll up and dip into soy sauce or the house spicy aioli.

Enjoy the Sundown Social Menu at Faena Miami Beach (Photo: Nik Koenig)
Enjoy the Sundown Social Menu at Faena Miami Beach (Photo: Nik Koenig)
Pao Bar & Terrace @ Faena Hotel Miami Beach / 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Qui is known for his East King Fried Chicken. Sample it at the Sundown Social Hour at Faena Hotel Miami Beach’s Pao Bar and Terrace Sunday through Thursday from 6-8pm. Enjoy a discounted selection of Filipino “Pulutan” snacks like Crispy Pig Ears, Lumpia Spring Rolls, and Rabbit Terrine plus caviar and oysters that pair perfectly with $10 wine and craft cocktails or $5 beer.

StripSteak by Michael Mina welcomes guests to try the Miami Spice Menu
StripSteak by Michael Mina welcomes guests to try the Miami Spice Menu
StripSteak by Michael Mina / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Experience the glamour of StripSteak by Michael Mina at the Fontainebleau Resort in the heart of Miami Beach where the $39 Miami Spice dining experience includes a choice of Salmon Ceviche, Roast Baby Beet Salad or Pan Roast Scallops followed by either Local Mahi Mahi, Grilled Filet Mignon or Pasta with Beech Mushrooms in a lobster emulsion. Desserts like Chocolate Ganache Cake with ice cream or Key Lime Pie round out the meal.

Hakkasan at the Fontainebleau Resort offers an elegant Asian escape
Hakkasan at the Fontainebleau Resort offers an elegant Asian escape
Hakkasan @ the Fontainebleau Resort / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

One of the city’s most popular Asian restaurants, Hakkasan at the Fontainebleau Resort provides a multi-course dining experience for lunch or dinner as part of the Miami Spice Summer menu program. Enjoy Crispy Almond Prawns, family style service of Steamed Chicken with Mushrooms, Stir-fry Beef with Lotus Root and Sauteed Shanghai Pak Choi with Fried Rice and a choice of Mango Custard or Dulcey Panna Cotta for dessert.

Sample handcrafted regional pastas at Via Emilia 9's monthly dinner series
Sample handcrafted regional pastas at Via Emilia 9’s monthly dinner series
Via Emilia / 9 1120 Fifteenth Street, South Beach

Via Emilia 9 launches a monthly dinner series showcasing handcrafted pastas with a tableside presentation and a complimentary wine pairing on the third Thursday of each month. Chef Giancarlo “Wendy” Cacciatori and his wife Valentina present Tortellini e Parmigiano-Reggiano Thursday October 20 and Pumpkin Risotto with Stracchino cheese November 17. Via Emilia 9 serves lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch buffet.

Energize the rest of your weekend with our Nightlife Guide and our Pool Party Roundup.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for September 8-15 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-9-8-2016/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:16:54 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=12019 [...]]]> We’re welcoming the fall season at Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges where the Miami Spice Discount Dining Program is still available at the iconic Fontainebleau Resort and at The Gale Hotel. The Miami Design District’s best restaurant, Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink celebrates ten amazing years with the appointment of Chef de Cuisine Saul Ramos and Orlando BBQ hotspot 4 Rivers Smokehouse finally arrives in South Florida. Join in the fun Friday at a flavorful Mexican Independence Day party on Ocean Drive.

La Cote @ The Fontainebleau Resort / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

The glorious restaurants at The Fontainebleau Resort celebrate September with Miami Spice menus available seven nights a week. Enjoy a breezy 3-course lunch on the patio at La Cote for just $23 including a choice of cured salmon salad or a bacon, cheese and onion flatbread followed by a selection of roast chicken, seared Florida snapper or pasta primavera and creme brulee or chocolate profiterole for dessert.

Chef Pablo Dorigato fires up classic recipes for lunch and dinner at Dolce Italian at the Gale Hotel
Chef Pablo Dorigato fires up classic recipes for lunch and dinner at Dolce Italian at the Gale Hotel
Dolce Italian @ The Gale Hotel / 1690 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Bravo TV’s Best New Restaurant, Dolce Italian offers a brand new lunch menu from 11am – 6pm featuring freshly fired pizzas and wine by the bottle priced at $29. The Gale Hotel also hosts a monthly $65 Atlantico Rum Cocktail Class this Friday, September 9 from 7pm-9pm at the Regent Cocktail Club where guests can learn to mix drinks like a pro while enjoying appetizers from Dolce Italian that pair perfectly with every sip.

Chef de Cuisine Saul Ramos' Genuine Burger with bacon & cheddar at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink (photo courtesy of MGFD Hospitality)
Chef de Cuisine Saul Ramos’ Genuine Burger with bacon & cheddar at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (photo courtesy of MGFD Hospitality)
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink / 130 NE 40 Street, Design District

Chef Michael Schwartz’s award-winning Design District restaurant celebrates ten years of service with a brand new Chef de Cuisine, Saul Ramos taking over operations this week. Born in Mexico and raised in Chicago, Ramos started as sous chef and worked closely with the MGFD team to update the current menu with some dazzling new dishes and innovative riffs on original favorites like the Genuine Burger on a brioche bun.

Orlando BBQ giant 4 Rivers Smokehouse opens the first South Florida location this week
Orlando BBQ giant 4 Rivers Smokehouse opens the first South Florida location this week
4 Rivers Smokehouse / 2660 North University Drive, Coral Springs

Orlando BBQ Powerhouse 4 Rivers Smokehouse launches a 5,000 square foot restaurant today bringing award-winning cross-regional barbeque to South Florida for the very first time. Established by Chef John Rivers in 2009, the family-owned brand has already sold over 1.5 million pounds of their 18-hour Smoked Angus Brisket plus pulled pork, chicken and Brontosaurus Beef Ribs served with homestyle sides.

Get Down n' Dirty Celebrating Mexican Independence Day on Ocean Drive
Get Down n’ Dirty Celebrating Mexican Independence Day on Ocean Drive
Down n’ Dirty Tacos & Tequila Bar @ Hotel Victor / 1144 Ocean Drive, South Beach

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Ocean Drive at the Down n’ Dirty Tacos & Tequila Bar Friday September 16 from 11am until midnight. Enjoy all day specials including a set $37.50 menu with a choice of flavored margaritas, appetizers of coconut shrimp or taquitos, entrees of tacos, quesadillas or burritos and flan or cheesecake dessert. Happy hour runs from 4-6pm with drink specials, music and piñatas!

Celebrity Chef Scott Conant offers his signature Spaghetti with Tomato & Basil for Miami Spice (Photo credit - Michael Pisarri)
Celebrity Chef Scott Conant offers his signature Spaghetti with Tomato & Basil for Miami Spice (Photo credit – Michael Pisarri)
Scarpetta @ The Fontainebleau Resort / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Food TV Network’s “Chopped” Judge Scott Conant brings his unique Italian flavors to Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Resort where the $39 Miami Spice dinner menu is available nightly through September 30. Start with Creamy Mushroom Polenta, Mozzarella in Carrozza or Grilled Octopus, then Short Rib Agnolotti, Conant’s Signature Spaghetti and Roast Branzino or Chicken and Coconut Panna Cotta or Torta di Moscato for dessert.

Plan the rest of your weekend with our Nightlife Guide and our Pool Party Roundup.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for September 1-8 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-9-1-2016/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:36:17 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=12000 [...]]]> Labor Day Weekend at Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges kicks off the fall season with plenty of amazing meals. Support Italian Earthquake Relief at area eateries serving Pasta Amatriciana to benefit the Red Cross, enjoy Miami Spice discount dining throughout September at Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, The Traymore Restaurant & Bar and The Forge Restaurant & Wine Bar where your dinner includes a complimentary limo ride. Experience all the wonders of Nikki Beach Club’s Amazing Sunday Brunch and the hot Downtown eatery PB Station at the Langford Hotel.

Ristorante Fratelli Milano 213 SE First Street, Downtown Miami

Twin Chefs Roberto and Emanuele Bearzi craft authentic Italian dishes at their popular Downtown eatery, Ristorante Fratelli Milano where proceeds from a Pasta Amatriciana Special will be sent to aid relief efforts for the recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Central Italy. Spasso in Coconut Grove, Via Emilia 9 and Quattro Gastronomia Italiana on South Beach are also raising funds by serving the pasta dish created in the town at the epicenter of the quake.

Izzy's Fish and Oyster offers Miami Spice dinner service through September 30
Izzy’s Fish and Oyster offers Miami Spice dinner service through September 30
Izzy’s Fish & Oyster 423 Washington Avenue, South Beach

Chef Jamie De Rosa brings all the flavors of New England to Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, his family-friendly seafood restaurant in South Beach’s SoFi District (South of Fifth Street). Throughout the month of September, the $39 Miami Spice dinner menu includes Parker House Rolls, Black Angus Beef Tartar, New England Clam Chowder or Maine Scallops to start, followed by a choice of Lobster or Clam Rolls, Roast Chicken, Local Fish and a slice of pie or Italian Ice for dessert.

Traymore Restaurant at the Metropolitan by COMO Hotel
Traymore Restaurant at the Metropolitan by COMO Hotel
The Traymore Restaurant and Bar at COMO Metropolitan 2445 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Chef Juan Loaisiga brings a passion for Florida’s freshest seafood to his 3-course Miami Spice dinner menu at The Traymore Restaurant and Bar. Start with a choice of salad, steamed mussels or Florida snapper crudo, entrees of trout, squid ink linguine or soft shell crab and fresh mango verrine for dessert. At lunchtime, choose salmon carpaccio or salad and then skirt steak, mushroom pasta or swordfish with berry sabayon for dessert. Served through September 30.

Rolled Ice Cream is featured at Nikki Beach Club's Amazing Sunday Brunch (photo Alexey Olivenko)
Rolled Ice Cream is featured at Nikki Beach Club’s Amazing Sunday Brunch (photo Alexey Olivenko)
Nikki Beach Club One Ocean Drive, South Beach

As Labor Day Weekend heats up, discover the cooling refreshment everyone’s talking about – rolled ice cream – at Nikki Beach Club’s Amazing Sunday Brunch! Chef Frank spreads ice cream and all your favorite toppings on a freezing platter and then deftly rolls up the ingredients into a perfect parfait. Sunday brunch is served buffet style with omeletes made to order, crepes & waffles, rotisserie & carving stations, handcrated sushi, paella, cheese, salads and awesome desserts.

 PB Station serves executives lunch on the fly in Downtown Miami

PB Station serves executives lunch on the fly in Downtown Miami
PB Station at the Langford Hotel 121 SE First Street, Downtown Miami

Chef Jose Mendin offers guests great dining options at PB Station at the Langford Hotel in Downtown Miami including a $25 Express Lunch Service and a $40 Pre-Theater (or Pre-Game) Dinner service. Weekdays from 11:30am-3pm, choose soup, appetizers like taquitos, sliders or avocado toast and entrees including the market burger, roast salmon or grilled chicken. From 6-7:30 pm, choose salads, sweetbreads or BBQ dates, burgers, chicken or swordfish and dessert.

Experience the elegance of an evening at The Forge on Miami Beach
Experience the elegance of an evening at The Forge on Miami Beach
The Forge Restaurant & Wine Bar 432 41 Street, Miami Beach

One of Miami Beach’s most historic dining destinations, The Forge has recently added a unique amenity for diners experiencing Executive Chef Julia Doyne’s delightful cuisine – complimentary chauffeured limousine service. Simply call for a dinner reservation and miRide luxury car service will transport you to and from your evening at the award-winning restaurant in the heart of Miami Beach. miRide to The Forge is available only within Miami-Dade County.

Plan the rest of your Labor Day weekend with our Nightlife Guide and our Pool Party Roundup.

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for 8/25-9/1 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-8-25-2016/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:25:46 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11957 [...]]]> Discover Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges where the Miami Spice discount dining program extends through September 30 at great locations like The Dutch at the W Hotel South Beach, Jaya at the Setai Hotel, Giannis at The Villa, Casa Casuarina and db Bistro Moderne Downtown. Visit Perez Art Museum Miami where an artistically themed, 3-course menu celebrates the new Basquiat exhibit and savor an authentic root beer float poolside at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand Hotel’s Sarsaparilla Club.

Chef Kaytlin Brakefield's watermelon carpaccio at Verde at PAMM
Chef Kaytlin Brakefield’s watermelon carpaccio at Verde at PAMM
Verde at Perez Art Museum / Miami 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Celebrating the launch of the new Basquiat exhibit at Perez Art Museum Miami, Chef Kaytlin Brakefield offers a 3-course prix-fixe menu for $26 which includes watermelon carpaccio, housemade pasta with octopus and coconut tembleque with dark chocolate graffiti. Verde’s artistic menu is served through October 16, Thursday through Tuesday at lunch and Thursday nights at dinner.

Bar Primi Chef Sal Lamboglia handcrafts pasta for the Miami Spice menu at The Dutch
Bar Primi Chef Sal Lamboglia handcrafts pasta for the Miami Spice menu at The Dutch
The Dutch at The W Hotel South Beach / 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

The Dutch Chef Adonay Tafur embraces Miami Spice dining this September with a special Pop-Up menu crafted in tandem with Bar Primi pasta restaurant. NY Chef Sal Lamboglia shares his family recipes as part of the 3-course prix-fixe menu including his signature Antipasto Salad, Ricotta Crostini, Rigatoni alla Norma, Spaghetti with garlic crab and a choice of desserts.

Per'La Specialty Roasters combine beans from Indonesia, Central and South America exclusively for the Setai Miami Beach
Per’La Specialty Roasters combine beans from Indonesia, Central and South America exclusively for the Setai Miami Beach
The Setai Miami Beach  / 2001 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Christian Maeder, Director of Food & Beverage at The Setai Miami Beach partnered with Miami’s Per’La Coffee roasters to craft two specially blended grades of coffee for the exclusive enjoyment of guests at the luxury resort in the heart of the Collins Park District. The new Setai House Blend is served throughout the hotel including Jaya restaurant where Chef Mathias Gervais’ Spice menu is available through September 30.

Experience the splendor that is Gianni's at The Villa, Casa Casuarina
Experience the splendor that is Gianni’s at The Villa, Casa Casuarina
Gianni’s at The Villa, Casa Casuarina / 1116 Ocean Drive, South Beach

One benefit of the Miami Spice discount dining program is the opportunity to try an elegant restaurant you’ve always dreamed of visiting. Gianni’s at The Villa, Casa Casuarina sits at the top of our “Special Occasion” list and this month we’re dressing up to dine in the courtyard decked in thousands of sparkling mosaic tiles. Sample Chef Thomas Stewart’s grilled octopus, spaghetti alla chitarra and chocolate lava cake under the stars.

Cool off with the sweet Sarsaparilla Club Root Beer Float
Cool off with the sweet Sarsaparilla Club Root Beer Float
Sarsaparilla Club at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand / 1 18 Street, South Beach

Enjoy all the flavors of summer at Chef Jeff McInnis’ Sarsaparilla Club restaurant at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand Hotel. Working in concert with his partner Janine Booth, the modern American Dim Sum service brings innovative small plates and larger entrees to the table on sleek steel carts. Stop in for a daily happy hour from 5-7:30 pm, then enjoy the Miami Spice dinner menu with one item from the dim sum carts plus a choice of the house fried chicken, shrimp laksa, meat loaf, steamed snapper or pork tenderloin and a dim sum style dessert.

db Bistro Moderne Chef Clark Bowen updates his Miami Spice menu every two weeks
db Bistro Moderne Chef Clark Bowen updates his Miami Spice menu every two weeks
db Bistro Moderne / 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami

One of Downtown Miami’s most elegant dining destinations, db Bistro Moderne celebrates Miami Spice with a brand new menu every two weeks through September 30. Enjoy Executive Chef Clark Bowen’s innovative creations for $23 at lunch and $39 for dinner. The three course menu, DJ spinning Tuesday through Friday until 9pm & extended oyster happy hours from 5-7pm make for a perfect night.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for August 18-25 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-8-18-2016/ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:57:59 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11925 [...]]]> Savor the flavors of summer at Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges where the Miami Spice Discount Dining Program makes going out affordable every night of the week. We’ve reached out to Chef Diego Munoz at 1111 Peruvian Bistro and Chef Cesar Vega at SUSHISAMBA to discover the inspirations behind their seasonal menus. Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink and Cypress Tavern also offer discount dining, Seaspice’s Jill Montinola treats us to her peach cobbler recipe and Chef Bernie Matz has a brand new SoBe sub shop. Enjoy!

Chef Diego Munoz's Salt & Pepper Fried Calamari Jalea at 1111 Peruvian Bistro
Chef Diego Munoz’s Salt & Pepper Fried Calamari Jalea at 1111 Peruvian Bistro
1111 Peruvian Bistro / 1111 SW First Avenue, Miami

Asian Peruvian restaurant 1111 Peruvian Bistro debuts a Miami Spice menu in the Brickell District so we asked Chef Diego Munoz to share his inspirations. He notes, “one of my favorite dishes is the Poached Chicken and King Crab Causa with avocado cream and coriander oil. A Peruvian classic from the coast of Lambayeque is the Arroz con Pato; nice and creamy and a beautiful cooked duck leg, served with radish and avocado criolla salsa.”

Chef Cesar Vega's Salmon Tiradito (photo courtesy of SUSHISAMBA)
Chef Cesar Vega’s Salmon Tiradito (photo courtesy of SUSHISAMBA)
SUSHISAMBA / 600 Lincoln Road Mall, South Beach

Chef Cesar Vega dazzles diners with his Spice menu with unexpected ingredients like alligator ribs and Paiche, a prehistoric Amazonian fish. He tells us, “this year, SUSHISAMBA’s Miami Spice menu is all about trying something new, incorporating unique, regional ingredients that many only experience abroad or if they have adventurous palates.” Enjoy sashimi, broiled oysters, confit gator ribs and drunken coconut cake for dessert.

Michael's Genuine Food and Drink offers a Miami Spice Menu (photo courtesy of The Genuine hospitality Group)
Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink offers a Miami Spice Menu (photo courtesy of The Genuine hospitality Group)
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink / 130 NE 40 Street, Design District

Chef Michael Schwartz’s award-winning Design District restaurant will offer a $39 Miami Spice dinner menu to preview his latest venture into Italian cuisine called Fi’lia at the SLS in Brickell. Starting August 29 at Michael’s Genuine, enjoy a grilled artichoke, short rib crespelle, and toasted olive oil cake or visit Cypress Tavern to sample potato gnocchi, sweetbreads with crispy potato, bouillabaise of local fish or the popular Cypress burger.

Chef Bernie Matz's Shaved Rib Eye with Jalapeno Jack Whiz, Provolone, Sofrito, Crispy Onions on a Sesame Baguette
Chef Bernie Matz’s Shaved Rib Eye with Jalapeno Jack Whiz, Provolone, Sofrito, Crispy Onions on a Sesame Baguette
Halves & Wholes / 1600 Alton Road, South Beach

Miami Chef Bernie Matz joins the Menin Hospitality Team in the launch of a late night sandwich spot on the residential west side of South Beach where he’ll craft classic sandwiches with a unique Miami twist including house roasted meats, artisanal cheeses and the chef’s own secret sauces. The 36-seat cafe offers a shaved rib eye cheese steak (pictured), a chorizo meatloaf sandwich topped with habanero jack cheese, and plenty more!

Executive Pastry Chef Jill Montinola's summery Peach Cobbler is easy to DIY at home
Executive Pastry Chef Jill Montinola’s summery Peach Cobbler is easy to DIY at home
Seaspice / 422 NW North River Drive, Downtown Miami

Seaspice Executive Pastry Chef Jill Montinola’s easy peach cobbler recipe combines 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, a pinch of salt with a stick of butter, a 1/2 cup creme fraiche and one egg to bake atop 8 sliced summer peaches macerated in 1/4 cup each white and brown sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp cornstarch and a pinch of lavendar. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Yum!

Lincoln Road's Meat Market Dining Room (photo credit Lyall Aston)
Lincoln Road’s Meat Market Dining Room (photo credit Lyall Aston)
Meat Market / 915 Lincoln Road, South Beach

Executive Chef / Co-Owner Sean Brasel welcomes select South Florida Foodies to his $85 Chef’s Table Series Thursday, August 25 at 8pm at Meat Market when he’ll present an omakase style dinner at one of just 16 seats adjoining the open kitchen. Guests can interact with the chef and learn about the inspiration behind each dish which will be served with an optional wine pairing for $35. Seating is limited and reservations must be secured in advance.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for Aug 11-18 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-8-11-2016/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:01:42 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11887 [...]]]> If you’re seeking a summer escape, discover Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges where the happy hour meal deals make day drinking particularly memorable. We’re just wild about Campton Yard at The Hall where Spike Mendelsohn’s bar bites and draft beers really improve our ping-pong skills and the complimentary Italian snacks at Market at EDITION’s afternoon drinks party. Explore Miami’s favorite speakeasy The Anderson, Spasso in Coconut Grove and Giorgio Rapicavoli’s Eating House where a 6-course munchie menu has area foodies buzzing.

Alfresco tables at Campton Yard at The Hall
Alfresco tables at Campton Yard at The Hall
Campton Yard at The Hall / 1500 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Consider this the perfect Summer Camp for Adults; Campton Yard at The Hall is celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn’s beer garden where guests can hang out, play board games or ping-pong and generally have a great time until midnight. Best of all, the sunset happy hour offers a variety of beer and cocktails from $5 – $8 plus select food items like hot dogs and soft pretzels are discounted as well. Stop by The Hall Monday through Friday from 5pm to 8pm.

Complimentary Italian bar bites at Market at EDITION
Complimentary Italian bar bites at Market at EDITION
Market at EDITION / 2901 Collins Avenue, South Beach

A perfect spot for a sundown sip, Market at EDITION offers a summertime happy hour menu with a unique Italian twist. From 4pm until 7pm, enjoy $10 cocktails like Prosecco or a Negroni and Executive Chef Jeremy Ford’s complimentary Italian bites including tangy marinated olives, freshly baked bruschetta and beautifully composed charcuterie boards. As an added incentive, locals get a special ID card that offers a 15% discount on food and drink.

Crispy Chicken Sandwich at The Anderson
Crispy Chicken Sandwich at The Anderson
The Anderson Bar / 709 NE 79 Street, Miami

Discover the hippest happy hour at The Anderson, the latest hotspot brought to you by the Bar-Lab and Broken Shaker team. Located in the former Magnum Lounge near Miami’s MiMo District, the indoor/outdoor bar and grill features Chef Alex Chang’s funky bar bite menu including Tex Mex Queso, Coconut Shrimp and a crispy Chicken Sandwich for just $9. Signature cocktails, shots and beer are priced from $4 to $6 from 5pm to 8pm daily.

Authentic Italian cuisine at Spasso in Coconut Grove
Authentic Italian cuisine at Spasso in Coconut Grove
Spasso / 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove

Discover Spasso, a breezy Italian eatery serving homemade pasta, thin crust pizza and Neopolitan Chef Gaetano Ascione’s classic cuisine. Enjoy the restaurant’s Miami Spice lunch and dinner menu or stop in for happy hour from 4pm to 8pm with beer, wine and pizza priced under $5. The chef also offers his most popular pasta dishes like Penne Amatriciana, Tortelloni with Black Truffle Fondue and Fettuccine Bolognese for half price to guests seated after 9pm.

Asian Fusion bar bites at Kyu's Wynwood Happy Hour
Asian Fusion bar bites at Kyu’s Wynwood Happy Hour
Kyu / 251 25th Street, Miami

One of the most exciting new ventures in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, Chef Michael Lewis’ Kyu pairs wood-fired Asian cuisine with inspiration from Southern BBQ to bring about dishes like Duck Breast “Burnt Ends,” Wagyu Brisket of Beef and Crispy Spicy Snapper Tartare. Stop in for happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm with beer, wine and specialty cocktails under $7 and bar bites like soft shell crab buns and Korean fried chicken priced at just $5.

Enjoy the Chef's Tasting Menu at Eating House in Coral Gables
Enjoy the Chef’s Tasting Menu at Eating House in Coral Gables
Eating House / 804 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Miami

TV’s Chopped Champion Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli invites guests to sample the Eating House’s six-course tasting menu crafted to benefit United for Care, a charity dedicated to treating medical conditions with legally regulated marijuana. This summer dinner service, affectionately known as the Miami Munchies menu, includes Focaccia Pizza, Sweet Potato Poutine, Black Truffle Queso Nachos, Buffalo Duck Wings, spicy General Tso’s Chicken & Waffles and more. Through September 30.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for Aug 4-11 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-8-4-2016/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:45:58 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11864 [...]]]> August is our favorite time to discover Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges where the Miami Spice Discount Dining Program (ILoveMiamiSpice.com) makes it affordable to check out a new restaurant every night of the week!  Taste what’s cooking at The Traymore where Chef Juan Loaisiga cooks up flavorful Spice lunches and dinners or at Klima Restaurant and Bar where the distinctive gastronomy of Barcelona reaches new heights. This week also kicks off global coverage of the Olympic Games, so we’ll help you find the perfect spot to cheer your teams to victory.

Chef Juan Loaisiga, The Traymore Restaurant and Bar (Credit - COMO Hotels)
Chef Juan Loaisiga, The Traymore Restaurant and Bar (Credit – COMO Hotels)
Traymore Restaurant and Bar / 2445 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

COMO Hotels and Resorts’ first property in the United States is home to The Traymore Restaurant and Bar where Chef Juan Loaisiga crafts creative dishes utilizing fresh Florida produce. To kick off Miami Spice Month, a discount dining program that runs through September 30, guests may choose a three course lunch menu for $23 or dinner for $39.  Selections include Salmon Carpaccio, Skirt Steak with piquillo pepper polenta and Berry Sabayon by day or Snapper Crudo, Soft Shell Crab on a corn bread cake and Mango Verrine by night.

Ribbons of fennel topped with creamy burrata for Miami Spice dinner at Klima Restaurant and Bar
Ribbons of fennel topped with creamy burrata for Miami Spice dinner at Klima Restaurant and Bar
Klima Restaurant and Bar / 210 23 Street, Miami Beach

With a menu steeped in the traditions of Barcelona Spain updated for the contemporary palate, Klima Restaurant and Bar celebrates the roots of founders Pablo Fernández-Valdés and Yago Giner. Starting this week, the restaurant offers a $39 prix-fixe dinner menu for Miami Spice Month that includes feather light Fennel Carpaccio topped with creamy burrata or a Caesar Salad followed by Short Rib Canneloni with port wine sauce or Bacalao with white miso and a minty Passion Fruit slush for dessert.

The Lounge at the Setai Hotel hosts Olympic watch parties throughout August
The Lounge at the Setai Hotel hosts Olympic watch parties throughout August
The Lounge at the Setai / 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Still trying to plan your watch parties for the upcoming Olympic Games? Get into the spirit and cheer your favorite athletes at The Lounge at the Setai where guests can enjoy daily telecasts of the games on a big screen TV starting Friday, August 5. Sip on the latest specialty cocktail called “Olympic Rings” with vodka, lemon, lime and a splash of champagne topped with gummy rings for a unique twist.  The Copacabana themed party atmosphere will continue through Sunday August 21.

Celebrating the Olympic Spirit with Kiwi Caipirinhas at SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach
Celebrating the Olympic Spirit with Kiwi Caipirinhas at SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach
SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach / 600 Lincoln Road, South Beach

Celebrate the Olympic Games with Brazilian-themed cocktails and bar bites August 5 to 21 at SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach where the national spirit – cachaça – is muddled with kiwi fruit and lime in the Kiwi Caipirinha for $7. If the summer heat has you feeling weak, try a Kaffirinha Ice Pop which freezes the potent potion with a blend of Kaffir limes and sugar. Pair your drinks with a special selection of Rio street foods including “Coxinha de Pato” (duck confit, catupiry, aji amarillo and cilantro) and “Bolinhos de Bacalhau” (cod, lime and Peruvian potato) for $12.

Enjoy FIVE spectacular Sunset Happy Hours poolside at the Mondrian Hotel on South Beach
Enjoy FIVE spectacular Sunset Happy Hours poolside at the Mondrian Hotel on South Beach
Mondrian Hotel South Beach / 1100 West Avenue, South Beach

Ever wonder what it takes to be truly happy? We’re thinking five hours of discount drinks and snacks poolside at the dazzling Mondrian Hotel overlooking Biscayne Bay and the entire Miami skyline! Enjoy drink and food specials Monday through Friday from 4pm – 9pm including Smashed Avocados with queso fresco and plantain chips, Buffalo-style Chicken Lollipops, Tuna Tartare in a soy-citrus sauce and Crispy Spring Rolls “Cubano” style with ham, roast pork, and a sweet and sour dipping sauce. All bar bites are just $9.

Sip champagne and sample fresh oysters at Le Zoo in the Bal Harbour Shops
Sip champagne and sample fresh oysters at Le Zoo in the Bal Harbour Shops
Le Zoo 9700 Collins Avenue / Bal Harbour

If a full day of European designer shopping leaves you parched, discover L’Aperio at Le Zoo, a sophisticated happy hour oasis in the heart of the Bal Harbour Shops. Recharge your batteries just as they do in Paris with a selection of east or west coast oysters for $1 a piece and a choice of red, white or sparkling wine or a specialty cocktail for $6 to $8. L’Apero is named for the French custom of pre-dinner drinks and finger foods and the afternoon menu at Le Zoo is served from 4pm – 6:30pm.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for Jul 28-Aug 4 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-7-28-2016/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:18:22 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11822 [...]]]> Miami and Miami Beach’s top restaurants and lounges are hosting some of our favorite weekend brunches and tastiest happy hours including Zuma at the Epic Hotel overlooking the Miami River Downtown. Join in the fun seaside at the Matador Terrace at the EDITION Hotel where Top Chef Jeremy Ford crafts modern riffs on Latin cuisine and at B Bar where upscale tacos are just $3 Tuesdays. Enjoy the scene Friday nights when Talde rocks a late night noodle party until 4am.

Zuma at the Epic Hotel / 270 Biscayne Boulevard Miami

One of Miami’s favorite dining destinations, Zuma at the Epic Hotel brings Chef Ranier Becker’s acclaimed Japanese cuisine to South Florida foodies. The dazzling riverfront restaurant offers buffet brunch service Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am – 3pm including premium sushi and sashimi, robata grilled dishes, a main dish from the menu, a rice hot pot with Japanese veggies for the table and a platter of signature desserts served with exotic fruit, ice cream and sorbet.

Matador Terrace at the EDITION / 2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Top Chef Jeremy Ford craft modern riffs on Latin cuisine at Matador Terrace at the EDITION Hotel where weekend brunch service from 10am – 4pm includes Glazed Short Rib Tacos, Huevos Rancheros with fresh corn tortillas and a heavenly Roast Turkey Cuban Sandwich pressed on the plancha grill. Add on bottomless Bellini, Bloody Mary or Mimosas for an additional $45 and the steamy summer weather won’t matter much at all!

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Marion / 1111 SW First Street, Miami

A breezy Mediterranean eatery near Mary Brickell Village, Marion offers dine in or take out options for lunch and dinner every day but Sunday. Enjoy a $24 buffet lunch Tuesday through Friday including a selection of cheeses and charcuterie, a raw bar and carving stations plus a choice of hot entrees and sides including lasagna, meatballs and artichokes a la Romana. Happy Hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30pm – 7:30pm features fresh oysters, garlic shrimp, and goat cheese croquettes plus beer, wine and specialty cocktails all under $10.

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Talde at the Confidante / 4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Celebrity Chef Dale Talde hosts a late night Happy Hour Noodle Party Fridays at his high energy Pan Asian eatery, Talde at the Confidante (formerly the Thompson Hotel). Enjoy a Hip Hop Midnight Supper featuring Miami’s hottest DJs and a roster of the chef’s noodle and tot dishes (plus $2 off beer, wine and well drinks) until 4am. Choose braised pork Lo Mein, chewy Samosas, chilled Sesame Noodles, and tangy Benton’s Bacon Dumplings priced around ten bucks.

Verde at the Perez Art Museum
Verde at the Perez Art Museum
Verde at the Perez Art Museum / Miami 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Edge Steak and Bar Chef Aaron Brooks lends his talents to Verde Chef Kaytlin Brakefield’s PAMM Summer Dining Series Thursday August 4. Enjoy an alfresco cocktail reception followed by a seated, family-style, 3-course dinner service including wine pairings for $85 per person. Reservations required. Check out more of Chef Brooks’ talents at Edge’s $24 3-course prix fixe lunch service Monday to Saturday, 11:30 am – 3pm and happy hour bar bites from 4pm -7pm.

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B Bar Tapas & Grill 2995 NE 163 Street, North Miami Beach

Making weeknights extra special, Taco Tuesdays at B Bar Tapas & Grill feature $3 tacos plus $3 beer and shot specials from 5pm until 8pm. Join in the happy hour fun Sundays through Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm and Friday and Saturday late night from 11pm until 3am. Chef Guily Booth crafts hard shell tacos with lump crabmeat or sashimi grade tuna and soft tacos with miso shredded beef or fried tuna carnitas with avocado salsa.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for July 21-28 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-7-21-2016/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:50:48 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11563 [...]]]> Enjoy the Best of Summer at the Top Restaurants and Lounges in Miami and Miami Beach where seasonal lunchtime menus offer a perfect midday escape. Choose composed salads and juicy burgers at Prime 112 or the daily Lunch Break at South Beach’s newly renovated Villa Emilia 9. Discover something new in town at Chef Sunny Oh’s delightful Sushi Garage, Stephen Starr’s chic Le Zoo in Bal Harbour, Roberto Dubois’ retro Vagabond Kitchen and Chef Bee’s enchanting NaiYaRa.

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Prime 112 / 112 Ocean Drive, South Beach

While a dinner reservation at Prime 112 may be hard to score, lunch is our favorite time to visit the popular SoFi eatery when the crowds are mellow, the patio tables feel easy and breezy and the menu features summer delights like the house signature Chopped Salad with romaine, spinach, hearts of palm and smoked bacon or a juicy 10 ounce Kobe Burger with all the trimmings (plus a side of white truffle fries). Served daily from noon until 3pm.

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Via Emilia 9 / 1120 Fifteenth Street, South Beach

Exciting news for South Beach Foodies! Via Emilia 9, your go-to spot for handcrafted pasta and regional Italian cuisine, has just reopened following an adorable transformation. Chef Giancarlo “Wendy” Cacciatori and his wife Valentina gave their cozy restaurant a complete makeover so guests can engage with the brand new open kitchen and take home genuine Italian treats from the freshly built market area. Serving lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch buffet.

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NaiYaRa / 1854 Bay Road, Miami Beach

Looking for a new spot to fulfill your happy hour cravings? Check out Chef Bee’s NaiYaRa on the residential west side of South Beach where the discounts on food and drink are available seven nights a week from 5pm – 7pm including bottled beer, house wine, sake and Asian-inspired cocktails. Munch on a bunch of $7 bar bites like White Fish Tacos, Thai Guacamole, spicy Grilled Shrimp and crispy Pad Thai in the trendy Sunset Harbour District.

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Sushi Garage / 1784 West Avenue, South Beach

Juvia Chef Sunny Oh has transformed a former auto paint & body shop near Fresh Market into Sushi Garage, a breezy new dining destination offering innovative riffs on traditional Japanese sushi preparations. Expect the unexpected from a man who once served as Executive Chef at Nobu but now craves a more approachable destination to showcase his magic. Be sure to try the chef’s Tuna Chicharrón roll, a Latin spin on an Asian classic. Serving nightly 5:30pm – 2am.

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Le Zoo at Bal Harbour Shops / 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour

If your weekend brunch plans include a quick visit to Chanel and Gucci, consider an authentic taste of France at Le Zoo, Stephen Starr’s haute brasserie in the heart of the Shops at Bal Harbour. Grab a table on the tree-lined patio and enjoy perfect Eggs Benedict, pineapple French Toast, or a Croque-Madame; an egg topped grilled ham sandwich napped in velvety mornay sauce. Brunch weekends 11am – 4pm, Dinner Sunday – Thursday until 10pm, Friday and Saturday until 11pm.

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Vagabond Kitchen & Bar / 7301 Biscayne Boulevard Miami

The funky MiMo hotspot, Vagabond Kitchen & Bar has a brand new chef and a haute summer menu. Join Roberto Dubois for sharable small plates and salads or a family-friendly whole red snapper or juicy roast chicken carved tableside. Cool off this season at the bar where house signature cocktails pair with gourmet snacks including Salmon Gravlax, Pork Belly Buns and Octopus Pinxto. Sunday’s brunch buffet is served from 11am – 4pm for just $29 per guest.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants for July 14-21 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-7-14-2016/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:31:20 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11778 [...]]]> Celebrate Bastille Day at the Top Restaurants and Lounges in Miami and Miami Beach where a Parisian style street party and an elegant 5-course dinner can readily transport you from the Magic City to the City of Lights! South Beach marks the arrival of another fabulous Swim Week with a Luau-themed BBQ at the Delano Hotel where brand new “Taste of Summer” prix-fixe menus make dining in style more affordable.

If Sunday finds you in a party mood, plan brunch at our favorite hidden hotspot, Drunken Dragon. Celebrate Bastille Day at the Top Restaurants and Lounges in Miami and Miami Beach where a Parisian style street party and an elegant 5-course dinner can readily transport you from the Magic City to the City of Lights! South Beach marks the arrival of another fabulous Swim Week with a Luau-themed BBQ at the Delano Hotel where brand new “Taste of Summer” prix-fixe menus make dining in style more affordable. If Sunday finds you in a party mood, plan brunch at our favorite hidden hotspot, Drunken Dragon.

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Drunken Dragon
Drunken Dragon / 1424 Alton Road, South Beach

Keep that Saturday night party vibe rolling all weekend long! South Beach hotspot Drunken Dragon now serves brunch on Sundays from 11am – 3pm including a $20 bottomless mimosa or bellini option. An inspired new concept from Executive Chef Xavier Torres, the à la carte menu features oysters raw and baked, Thai Coconut Pancakes, and the signature DD Waffle with apples, walnuts and a maple glaze. Keep that Saturday night party vibe rolling all weekend long! South Beach hotspot Drunken Dragon now serves brunch on Sundays from 11am – 3pm including a $20 bottomless mimosa or bellini option. An inspired new concept from Executive Chef Xavier Torres, the à la carte menu features oysters raw and baked, Thai Coconut Pancakes, and the signature DD Waffle with apples, walnuts and a maple glaze.

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Delano Hotel Pool & Beach Club
Delano Beach Club / 1685 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Celebrate Miami Swim Week in the Orchard at the Delano Beach Club July 15-17 with NOBE67’s Pop Up Showcase of over 20 swim designers. Enjoy cocktails and fashions Friday & Saturday 5-8pm and Chef Jason Bamford’s fabulous Luau-themed Hungry Post BBQ Sunday from 5-10pm with a whole roast pig, charred pineapple salad, spring rolls and pineapple upside down cake for $45 per person. Celebrate Miami Swim Week in the Orchard at the Delano Beach Club July 15-17 with NOBE67’s Pop Up Showcase of over 20 swim designers. Enjoy cocktails and fashions Friday & Saturday 5-8pm and Chef Jason Bamford’s fabulous Luau-themed Hungry Post BBQ Sunday from 5-10pm with a whole roast pig, charred pineapple salad, spring rolls and pineapple upside down cake for $45 per person.

Hip and Casual, Baby Jane introduces a cozy Malibu vibe to busy Brickell Avenue
Hip and Casual, Baby Jane introduces a cozy Malibu vibe to busy Brickell Avenue
Baby Jane / 500 Brickell Avenue, Miami

Taking the spirit of TGIF to heart, Brickell hotspot Baby Jane offers Friday lunch guests the option to park their cellphones at the door in exchange for a basket of fun & games as part of “Unplugged Lunch.” Colorful baskets of toys and coloring books can create the perfect distraction along with Chef Michael Beltran’s $10 lunch special Glazed Chicken Wings and a choice of Caesar or Beet & Peach Salad from noon until 3pm. Taking the spirit of TGIF to heart, Brickell hotspot Baby Jane offers Friday lunch guests the option to park their cellphones at the door in exchange for a basket of fun & games as part of “Unplugged Lunch.” Colorful baskets of toys and coloring books can create the perfect distraction along with Chef Michael Beltran’s $10 lunch special Glazed Chicken Wings and a choice of Caesar or Beet & Peach Salad from noon until 3pm.

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Brasserie Central / 320 San Lorenzo Avenue, Miami

Celebrate Bastille Day outside by the fountain at Brasserie Central’s annual street fair with Parisian tavern music, wine tasting and family fun, Thursday July 14 from noon until 6pm. Chef Pascal Oudin’s special alfresco menu includes oysters on the half shell, lamb merguez or truffle chicken sausage buns, Lyonnais Beignets, Nutella Crepes and Dark Chocolate Mousse Cups all priced under $6. Find the party at the level one courtyard at Merrick Park. Celebrate Bastille Day outside by the fountain at Brasserie Central’s annual street fair with Parisian tavern music, wine tasting and family fun, Thursday July 14 from noon until 6pm. Chef Pascal Oudin’s special alfresco menu includes oysters on the half shell, lamb merguez or truffle chicken sausage buns, Lyonnais Beignets, Nutella Crepes and Dark Chocolate Mousse Cups all priced under $6. Find the party at the level one courtyard at Merrick Park.

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Pascal’s on Ponce
Pascal’s on Ponce / 2611 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Miami

Coral Gables landmark restaurant Pascal’s on Ponce celebrates Bastille Day with a delicious five course prix fixe menu Thursday July 14. Enjoy an amuse bouche, a choice of seafood quenelle in lobster bisque or a traditional charcuterie platter followed by entrees of black grouper or braised beef shortribs. Desserts include bittersweet chocolate and vanilla ice cream or nougat glace with berries along with a selection of petit fours for $65 per person. Coral Gables landmark restaurant Pascal’s on Ponce celebrates Bastille Day with a delicious five course prix fixe menu Thursday July 14. Enjoy an amuse bouche, a choice of seafood quenelle in lobster bisque or a traditional charcuterie platter followed by entrees of black grouper or braised beef shortribs. Desserts include bittersweet chocolate and vanilla ice cream or nougat glace with berries along with a selection of petit fours for $65 per person.

Bianca Restaurant at the Delano
Bianca Restaurant at the Delano
Bianca at Delano / 1685 Collins Avenue, South Beach

South Beach hotspot Bianca at the Delano offers a 3-course “Taste of Summer” menu served at lunch ($25) that includes a choice of Bruschetta or Summer Salad, entrees of Roast Chicken or Linguini Cacio E Pepe and dessert. Dinner service ($39) starts with Burrata and Tomato Salad or Meat Balls, a choice of Churrasco, Chicken Panzanella, or Fish of the Day and Summer Semifreddo for dessert. Add a wine pairing for just $18. South Beach hotspot Bianca at the Delano offers a 3-course “Taste of Summer” menu served at lunch ($25) that includes a choice of Bruschetta or Summer Salad, entrees of Roast Chicken or Linguini Cacio E Pepe and dessert. Dinner service ($39) starts with Burrata and Tomato Salad or Meat Balls, a choice of Churrasco, Chicken Panzanella, or Fish of the Day and Summer Semifreddo for dessert. Add a wine pairing for just $18.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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Recommended South Beach Restaurants July 7-14 https://www.southbeachmagazine.com/recommended-restaurants-7-7-2016/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:51:50 +0000 http://www.southbeachmagazine.com/?p=11786 [...]]]> Great news! Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges aren’t waiting until August to kick off Miami Spice Discount Menus. Lucky diners can taste the best of Jaya at the Setai and The Forge where Pre-Spice pricing is already in effect. Miami’s best chefs are pairing up with Verde’s Kaytlin Brakefield on a Summer Dinner Series and Sugarcane and Meat Market have added new cocktails and delicious bar bites to their extended Happy Hours this season. Great news! Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges aren’t waiting until August to kick off Miami Spice Discount Menus. Lucky diners can taste the best of Jaya at the Setai and The Forge where Pre-Spice pricing is already in effect. Miami’s best chefs are pairing up with Verde’s Kaytlin Brakefield on a Summer Dinner Series and Sugarcane and Meat Market have added new cocktails and delicious bar bites to their extended Happy Hours this season.

The Forge / 432 Arthur Godfrey Road Miami Beach

The Forge Restaurant and Winebar welcomes Executive Chef Julia Doyne, the first woman to hold the top job at this venerable landmark. She’s celebrating the summer season with a $39 July Pre-Spice Menu that includes a complimentary glass of dessert wine. Join the fun Fridays at the Veuve Cliquot Happy Hour with $50 bottles and $10 flutes of champagne plus free hors d’oeuvres at the bar from 6pm until midnight. The Forge Restaurant and Winebar welcomes Executive Chef Julia Doyne, the first woman to hold the top job at this venerable landmark. She’s celebrating the summer season with a $39 July Pre-Spice Menu that includes a complimentary glass of dessert wine. Join the fun Fridays at the Veuve Cliquot Happy Hour with $50 bottles and $10 flutes of champagne plus free hors d’oeuvres at the bar from 6pm until midnight.

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Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach
Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach / 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

No need to wait for the Miami Spice promotion to begin in August when Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach offers guests a $39 three-course Summer Spice Menu right now! Executive Chef Mathias Gervais’ “East Meets West” dinner includes a choice of four appetizers like Pork Belly Bao or Chicken and Coconut Shrimp, four entrée options including Lobster Laksa, Tandoor Chicken Masala and Peking Duck, and two desserts.

No need to wait for the Miami Spice promotion to begin in August when Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach offers guests a $59 three-course Summer Spice Menu right now! Executive Chef Mathias Gervais’ “East Meets West” dinner includes a choice of four appetizers like Pork Belly Bao or Chicken and Coconut Shrimp, four entrée options including Lobster Laksa, Tandoor Chicken Masala and Peking Duck, and two desserts.

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill / 3252 NE First Avenue, Miami

Midtown’s favorite dining destination celebrates summer with DJs spinning Thursday through Saturday nights and eight new slushy frozen drink specials like the Guayaba Dream; a mix of Ketel One orange vodka, guava and Disaronno. Stop in for weeknight Happy Hour from 4pm – 7pm when beer, bubbles and bar bites including edamame, house made sushi rolls and American Wagyu sliders are priced under $7. Midtown’s favorite dining destination celebrates summer with DJs spinning Thursday through Saturday nights and eight new slushy frozen drink specials like the Guayaba Dream; a mix of Ketel One orange vodka, guava and Disaronno. Stop in for weeknight Happy Hour from 4pm – 7pm when beer, bubbles and bar bites including edamame, house made sushi rolls and American Wagyu sliders are priced under $7.

Sugar's open-air garden area
Sugar
Sugar / 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami

Experience Sugar Rooftop Bar and Gardens, a tropical oasis built high atop Brickell City Centre’s EAST Hotel. This Asian-inspired gathering spot designed by Los Angeles Studio Collective features a Balinese carved oak bar, teak decking and lush landscaping. Enjoy panoramic views with cocktails and tapas like spicy chicken wings, steamed prawn and shrimp dumplings and beef satay seven days a week starting at 4pm. Experience Sugar Rooftop Bar and Gardens, a tropical oasis built high atop Brickell City Centre’s EAST Hotel. This Asian-inspired gathering spot designed by Los Angeles Studio Collective features a Balinese carved oak bar, teak decking and lush landscaping. Enjoy panoramic views with cocktails and tapas like spicy chicken wings, steamed prawn and shrimp dumplings and beef satay seven days a week starting at 4pm.

Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami
Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami
Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami / 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Miami’s premier cultural destination, the Pérez Art Museum announces an exciting Summer Guest Chef Series at Verde Restaurant where Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will partner with some of Miami’s best to craft an exclusive three-course wine and dinner experience. Join in the fun for $85 per person with Chef Michael Pirolo (7/7), Chef Aaron Brooks (8/4) and Chef Niven Patel (9/1). Miami’s premier cultural destination, the Pérez Art Museum announces an exciting Summer Guest Chef Series at Verde Restaurant where Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will partner with some of Miami’s best to craft an exclusive three-course wine and dinner experience. Join in the fun for $85 per person with Chef Michael Pirolo (7/7), Chef Aaron Brooks (8/4) and Chef Niven Patel (9/1).

Meat Market on Lincoln Road
Meat Market on Lincoln Road
Meat Market / 915 Lincoln Road Miami Beach

Lincoln Road’s favorite steakhouse, Meat Market announces a $26 two-course lunch special available noon to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy a choice of summer fresh soups and salads, or BBQ Short Rib Empanadas to start and entrees like Char-Grilled Ribeye, Blackened Salmon and a duo of house signature burgers with a variety of sides. The popular Friday night happy hour now extends through Saturday and Sunday from 5pm – 8pm. Lincoln Road’s favorite steakhouse, Meat Market announces a $26 two-course lunch special available noon to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy a choice of summer fresh soups and salads, or BBQ Short Rib Empanadas to start and entrees like Char-Grilled Ribeye, Blackened Salmon and a duo of house signature burgers with a variety of sides. The popular Friday night happy hour now extends through Saturday and Sunday from 5pm – 8pm.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!

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