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• Casa Tue
  1700 James Ave, MB
  305 673-1010
  (not a cheap option...but worth it.)
• Escopazzo
  1311 Washington Ave, MB
  305 674-9450
  (sophistaicated Tuscan)
• Andiamo Pizza
  5600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL
  305 762-5751
  (this is our favorite pizza in the area. Its in a reclaimed 50s style glass gas station. One sits outside on picnic tables among leafy tropical plants and zealous misters. Have a Moretti Rosso beer !)

 

• Puerto Sagua
  700 Collins Ave, MB
  305 673-1115
  (Cuban-good reviews on Zagat's: http://www.zagat.com/Verticals/PropertyDetails.aspx?VID=8&R=53082)
• Nobu at the Shore Club
  1901 Collins Ave, MB
  305 695-3232
• Canyon Ranch Grill
  6801 Collins Ave, MB
  305 514-7000
  Food was light, very tasty and beautifully prepared. Service was incongruous with space and atmosphere. Lighting was too bright.
  

• Bond Street at the Townhouse (sushi lounge)
  150 20th St, MB
  305 398-1806
• Barton G
  1427 West Ave, MB
  305 672-8881
  Wild experience ! Theatrical, showy, dramatic, expensive. But honestly, good food, a truly entertaining evening.
  

• La Brioche Dorée
  4017 Prairie Ave, MB
  305 538-4770
  (authentic French bakery. Read this description: http://www.southbeach-usa.com/restaurants/reviews/la-brioche-doree.htm)
• Table 8 at De Soleil SB Hotel
  chef Govind Armstrong
  1458 Ocean Dr, MB
  (305) 695-4114 
• Tap Tap Haitian Restaurant
  819 Fifth St, MB
  305 672-2898
  Live Haitian-jazz on Thu & Sat
• Casale
  1800 Bay Road, MB
  305 763-8090
   One of our favorite haunts. Get the family-style sampler of fresh-daily mozzarella !
  

• Joe’s Stone Crab
  11 Washington Ave, MB
  305 673-0365
• Segafredo
  1040 Lincoln Rd, MB
  305 673-0074
• Metro Bistro Cafe
  7010 Biscayne Blvd, Miami (MiMo district)
  305 673-0074
  all organic food; low-key; nice staff

(Note: Aug & Sep are MiamiSpice, when participating restaurants offer a fixed price at $35 for dinner or $22 for lunch.)
  

D R I N K ...

• Buck 15
  707 Lincoln Lane
  305 538-3815
  hip after-hours club above Miss Yip’s
  Thursday night party
  around the corner on Lincoln Lane, follow the hipsters upstairs to the funky lounge space that is open very-very late.
• The Poolside Bar at The Standard. It's our favorite spot for happy hour on a clear evening. Gorgeous sunset. Cool breezes. If you are feeling energetic, its an easy walk from the Fontana...otherwise the valet is very nice.

• Monkey Bar

Dining Links:

Zagat's Restaurant Reviews

Open Table, one of my favorite sites. Make a dinner reservation here !

Chowhound, thoughts about Miami restaurants from foodies around the world.

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