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What to Pack for Miami

What to Pack for Miami

May 6, 2011

Knowing what to pack for Miami can be the key to saving time and money. Packing strategically for any trip is more important than ever as the length of time it takes to check luggage in airports increases and the rates per piece become more exorbitant.

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Fine Dining in Miami

Fine Dining in Miami

May 6, 2011

When it comes to food culture, few other cities in the country can top Miami. Its heavy Cuban and Spanish speaking influences have inspired phenomenal fusions with other cultures, as well as exceedingly authentic ethnic eating experiences.

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Dining in Miami

Make your reservations early because dining in Miami is a hot ticket! Miami restaurants are known for their ethnic diversity and fabulous food fusions that bring diners from all over the world. In fact, anyone who knows Miami knows that the miles of beaches and excellent shopping are only part of the reason so many people visit or call Miami home.

Few things can be hotter than the exotic dining scene in Miami. Heavily influenced by the Cuban culture, the wide range of dining options will tantalize your pallet with fresh ingredients and fiery flavors.

Some of the most well-known and successful chefs have restaurants in the city, all of them well worth a visit. However, there are also lesser known Miami restaurants favored my residents for their authentic flavors. You also won't want to miss the great places serving the fall-off-the-bone barbeque for which the south is known or seafood centric menus which many restaurants offer.

41 Miami Restaurants

  • a la folie

    519 espinola way, miami, florida, 33139
    South Beach

    intimate french bistro

    305.538.4484
    mon - sun 9:30a - midnight

    www.alafoliecafe.com

  • Area 31 Restaurant

    EPIC, A Kimpton Hotel 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL, Miami, 33131

    Eat delicious fresh seafood at the Area 31 Restaurant. The restaurant is in the beautiful Epic Hotel. The unique creations coming out of the kitchen are sure to please all visitors.

    http://www.area31restaurant.com/

    This attraction is at a Recommended Hotel

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  • boteco

    916 ne 79th street, miami, fl, 33138
    Biscayne Corridor (mimo) / Upper East Side

    indoor/outdoor brazilian “bar”

    305.757.7735
    mon - sun noon - 1a

    www.botecomiami.com

  • buena vista bistro

    4582 ne 2nd avenue, miami, fl, 33137
    Design District

    frenchy, neighborhood bistro

    305.456.5909
    mon 1p - midnight tue - sun 11a - midnight

    www.buenavistabistro.com

  • buttercream

    1411 sunset drive, miami, florida, 33143
    South Miami

    cupcakes and coffee

    305.669.8181
    mon - thu 11a - 9p fri - sat 11a - 10p sun noon - 9p

    www.buttercreamcupcakes.com

  • delicias de españa

    4016 southwest 57th avenue, miami, florida, 33155
    West Miami

    spanish grocery and restaurant

    305.669.4485
    mon - wed 7a - 9p thu - sat 7a - 10p sun 7a - 4p

    www.deliciasdeespana.com

  • dogma grill

    7030 biscayne boulevard, miami, fl, 33138
    Biscayne Corridor (mimo) / Upper East Side

    gourmet hot dog joint

    305.759.3433
    mon - sun 10a - 9p

    www.dogmagrill.com

  • el palacio de los jugos

    5721 w. flagler, miami, fl, 33144
    West Miami

    legendary cuban food stall arcade

    305.264.1503
    mon - sun 7a - 9p

  • el rey de las fritas

    1821 southwest 8th street, miami, florida, 33135
    Little Havana

    the king of the fritas

    305.646.1495
    mon - sat 8a - 11p

  • enriqueta's sandwich shop

    186 ne 29th street, miami, fl, 33137
    Design District

    great cuban diner

    305.573.4681
    mon - fri 6a - 4p sat 6a - 2p

  • fratelli lyon

    4141 ne 2nd avenue, miami, fl, 33137
    Design District

    modern italian cuisine

    305.572.2901
    mon - thu 11:30a - 10p fri - sat 11a - 11p

    www.fratellilyon.com

  • garcia's seafood grille & fish market

    398 nw north river drive, miami, fl, 33128
    Downtown

    seafood market and waterfront dining

    305.375.0765
    mon - sun 11a - 9:30p

  • hiro's yakko-san

    17040 west dixie highway, north miami beach, fl, 33160
    North Miami

    authentic japanese cuisine

    305.947.0064
    mon - thu 6p - 2a fri - sat 6p - 3a sun 6p - 2a

    www.hirosyakkosan.com

  • indomania

    131 26th street, miami, florida, 33140
    South Beach

    traditional indonesian cuisine with dutch flair

    305.535.6332
    tue - thu 6 - 10:30p fri - sat 6:30 - 11p

    www.indomaniarestaurant.com

  • jimbo's shrimp shack

    duck lake road, virginia key, florida, 33149
    Virginia Key

    the last place at the end of the road

    305.361.7026
    anytime, but jimbo's only around on the weekends

    www.jimbosplace.com

  • Joe's Stone Crab

    Joe's Stone Crab 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL

    For some of the best seafood in Miami, go to Joe's Stone Crab. You will be able to choose from anything out of the sea, or a delicious steak. The restaurant is also recently celebrated its 98th anniversary.

    http://www.joesstonecrab.com/

  • jumbo's restaurant

    7501 nw 7th avenue, miami, fl, 33150
    Liberty City

    all night, down home diner

    305.751.1127
    24/7

  • karlo bakery

    1242 coral way, miami, fl, 33145
    Coral Gables

    spanish and cuban pastries and sandwich shop

    305.858.1080
    mon - fri 6:30a - 7p sat 6:30a - 6p sun 7:30a - 3p

  • la palma

    6091 sw 8th street, miami, fl, 33144
    West Miami

    churro stand

    305.261.1113
    24/7

  • Las Culebrinas Restaurant

    Las Culebrinas Restaurant 4700 W. Flager Street Miami, FL 33134

    Take advantage of the strong Cuban influence in Miami, and eat at Las Culebrinas Restaurant. You will find fine Cuban dining with some Latin influence in the deliciously prepared dishes.

    http://culebrinas.homestead.com/index.html

  • los pinarenos fruteria

    1334 southwest 8th street, miami, florida, 33135
    Little Havana

    open air market specializing in batidos and cuban snacks

    305.285.1135
    mon - sat 9a - 6p

  • michael's genuine food & drink

    130 ne 40th street, miami, florida, 33137
    Design District

    contemporary american

    305.573.5550
    lunch mon - fri 11:30a - 3p dinner mon - thu 5:30 - 11p fri - sat 5:30 - midnight sun 5:30 - 10p

    www.michaelsgenuine.com

  • michy's

    6927 biscayne boulevard, miami, fl, 33138
    Biscayne Corridor (mimo) / Upper East Side

    fine, festive dining

    305.759.2001
    tue - thu 6 - 11p fri - sat 5:30 - 11:30p sun 5:30 - 10p

    www.michysmiami.com

  • moises bakery

    7310 collins avenue, miami beach, fl, 33141
    Miami Beach: North Beach

    venezuelan bakery

    305.868.0548
    mon - sun 6a - 10p

  • mr. pasta

    7311 collins avenue, miami beach, fl, 33141
    Miami Beach: North Beach

    handmade pasta

    305.866.8020
    mon - sat 9a - 7:30p sun 10a - 2p

  • out of the blue cafe

    2426 ne 2nd avenue, miami, fl, 33137
    Wynwood Arts / Design District

    coffee bar and casual restaurant

    305.573.3800
    mon - thu 8a - 10p fri 8a - midnight sat 9a - midnight sun 10a - 5p

    www.outofthebluecafe.net

  • puerto sagua

    700 collins avenue, miami beach, fl, 33139
    Miami Beach: South Beach

    authentic homestyle cuban food

    305.673.1115
    mon - sun 7:30a - 2a

  • red light

    7700 biscayne boulevard, miami, fl, 33138
    Biscayne Corridor (mimo) / Upper East Side

    regional dining lounge

    305.757.7773
    mon - thu 6p - mid fri - sat 6p - 2a

  • river oyster bar

    650 s miami avenue, miami, fl, 33130
    Downtown

    sophisticated seafood restaurant

    305.530.1915
    see website for hours

    www.therivermiami.com

  • romanicos chocolate

    1801 coral way, miami, fl, 33145
    Coral Gables

    beautifully crafted chocolates

    305.854.9936
    mon - fri 10a - 8p sat 11:30a - 8p

    www.romanicoschocolate.com

  • s & s diner

    1757 ne 2nd avenue, miami, florida, 33132
    Wynwood Arts District

    classic miami diner

    305.373.4291
    mon - fri 5:30a - 5p sat - sun 5:30a - 2p

  • sardinia

    1801 purdy ave, miami beach, fl, 33139
    Miami Beach: South Beach

    sardinian cuisine

    305.531.2228
    mon - sun noon - midnight

    www.sardinia-ristorante.com

  • Spartico

    Mayfair Hotel and Spa 3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL, Miami, FL, Miami, 33133

    Come to the trattoria called Spartico inside the Mayfair Hotel and Spa. Handmade pizzas are cooked in a wood burning oven using the finest local and organic ingredients. You can also enjoy the large wine selection.

    http://www.mayfairhotelandspa.com/dining/

    This attraction is at a Recommended Hotel

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  • tap tap

    819 fifth street, miami, fl, 33139
    Miami Beach: South Beach

    haitian restaurant and music venue

    305.672.2898
    tue - thu, sun 5p - 11p fri - sat 5p - midnight music thu - sat at 8:30

    www.taptaprestaurant.com

  • the abbey brewing company

    1115 16th st., miami beach, fl, 33139
    Miami Beach: South Beach

    good quality beer—straightforward pub

    305.538.8110
    mon - sun 1p - 5a

    www.abbeybrewingcompany.com

  • the dynamo café at the wolfsonian-fiu

    1001 washington avenue, miami, florida, 33139
    Miami Beach: South Beach

    great cafe tucked in the museum's shop

    305.535.1457
    lunch thu - tue noon - 6p

    www.wolfsonian.org/visitus/shop/index.html

  • the frieze ice cream factory

    1626 michigan ave, miami, fl, 33139
    Miami Beach: South Beach

    the quintessential south beach ice cream shop

    305.538.0207
    sun - thu noon - midnight fri - sat noon - 1am

    www.thefrieze.com

  • the lost and found saloon

    185 nw 36th street, miami, fl, 33127
    Wynwood Arts District

    cozy neighborhood pub

    305.576.1008
    sun - thu 11a - 10p fri - sat 11a - midnight

    www.thelostandfoundsaloon-miami.com

  • The Rusty Pelican

    The Rusty Pelican 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149

    Take a trip across the bridge to Key Biscayne for one of the best dining experiences in the Miami area. The Rusty Pelican is a perfect romantic dining destination with unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, and award winning cuisine.

    http://miami.therustypelican.com/

  • wall's old fashioned ice cream

    8075 sw 67th, miami, fl, 33143
    South Miami

    classic ice cream treats

    305.740.9830
    mon - thu noon - 11p fri - sat noon - midnight sun noon - 10:30p

    www.wallsfl.com

  • whisk gourmet

    4702 s le jeaune road, coral gables, fl, 33146
    Coral Gables

    simple gourmet lunch and take out

    786.268.8350
    mon - fri 11a - 7p

    www.whiskgourmet.com