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Style / Ambiance: Participants at this Downtown Miami eatery often report a strange sensation; they feel as if they have been to Italy and back. The food, furnishings and staff have managed to create an authentic Italian ambiance that has amazed and delighted customers. Coupled with a striking view over Biscayne Bay, it’s easy to... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Somewhat unusually in Miami, Spiga is a low-key restaurant with a high-class clientele. Many of South Beach’s socialites haven’t even heard of the place, yet it has been the port of call for top actors, including Julia Roberts. Offering simple but elegant Italian cuisine, Spiga is considered to be one of the... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Located in the newly renovated Fontainebleau Hotel, the Hakkasan was a landmark moment for Miami when it opened in 2009. Not only did it exemplify the standard and quality that Miami dining had finally reached, it created a restaurant that would continue to raise the bar even more. The Hakkasan doesn’t disappoint,... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Since its opening in 2008, Sra. Martinez has become one of the go-to places in Miami. Owner Chef Michelle Bernstein, known for her work at other Miami restaurant Michy’s, and her appearance as a guest judge on ‘Top Chef’, has created a Tapas restaurant that focuses on the qualities of Spain and... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: It’s difficult to not be taken in by the spectacular views on offer from the floor to ceiling windows at the Azul, that is, until the food takes your eye from the picturesque views of the Bay outside. Chef Conley has created a menu that perfectly blends Mediterranean flavours with a subtle... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Michelle Bernstein’s first restaurant, Michy’s, isn’t located in a trendy location, nor is it trying to be a particularly trendy restaurant. What it is, however, is a cozy place that delivers excellent food, without any attempt at being pretentious. The interior design is retro and may remind diners of a bygone era,... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Nobu Miami is located in the ultra-trendy Shore Club, and considered as one of the places to be seen in Miami. The restaurant offers Japanese food prepared by acclaimed Chef Matsuhisa, who has blended the traditional fare of his native Tokyo with influences from Peru and Argentina. The ideal place for those... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Located in the architecturally impressive Biltmore Hotel, the Palme d’Or restaurant more than lives up to its surroundings. Chef Philippe Ruiz has created an excellent menu of French culinary delights, and guests can custom design their own dining experience around 20-plus offered tasting dishes. Consistently regarded and rated as one of Miami’s... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Since its opening in 1913, Joe’s Stone Crab has remained a perennial favorite among locals in Miami. Joe’s specialises in the delicious local stone crab, as well as other regional seafood. Expect a lively time in Joe’s; there’s no reservation policy, but don’t let the idea of a packed house put you... View Article

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