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Miami

RestaurantsCuban

El Palacio de los Jugos
El Palacio de los Jugos is a firm family favourite in the Flagami neighbourhood, serving up authentic Cuban food and fresh, natural juices.

RestaurantsGastropub

Pubbelly
A critically acclaimed gastropub in Miami Beach, the small dishes at Pubbelly have an Asian twist and more than one nod from the James Beard Foundation.

RestaurantsCatalonian

NIU Kitchen
A Catalan tapas restaurant, NIU Kitchen casts a gastronomic glow over its corner of Downtown Miami with its flavour-packed dishes.

RestaurantsComfort Food

Blue Collar
Lashings of waistband-busting comfort food classics are the draw at Blue Collar, Daniel Serfer’s laid-back restaurant in the MiMo Historic District.

RestaurantsMexican

Mercadito

BarsClub

Jazid
Jazid attracts an eclectic bunch of reggae rock and disappointed acid jazz lovers.

HotelsTownhouse

The Townhouse
The Townhouse pulls off the homely feel with chic aplomb...

CafesDiner

11th Street Diner
This authentic American diner offers an efficient hang-over cure.

CafesRestaurant

A la Folie
A la Folie is wafting out a July Revolution with its stuffed crepes and eccentric chef.

BarsDive Bar

Blackbird Ordinary
The perfect opportunity for the hidden hedonist to let loose and release that mid-week bender.

RestaurantsSushi

Sushi Samba Dromo
Spot the celebrities between mouthfuls and then pretend you weren't looking.

HotelsDesign

Sagamore
Not even Hercule Poirot could find a stray finger print here. The Sagamore is immaculate...

Things to doSpectator Sports

Florida Marlins
Baseball is big business in Florida, which is why the Florida Marlins are so beloved in their hometown of Miami.

ClubsNight Club

Mekka
As one of Downtown's most versatile spaces, Mekka is home to four (or five) clubs in one; indeed, even the most demanding dance floor divas are sure to find something to suit their fickle moods.

RestaurantsMexican

Talavera
Waving the flag for authentic Mexcian cuisine in Miami is Talavera, which champions a menu of intense flavours. Be sure to wash everything down with a margarita or three.

ClubsNight Club

Tantra
Things get feisty here after dinner, especially on Monday nights; expect the tables to be hopping with more than just cocktails as the night progresses.

ShopsMalls & Department Stores

Aventura Mall
Everything you would expect: a bucket load of shops in which to burn your hard-earned cash.

HotelsBudget

Chelsea Hotel
Stylish yet ever so slightly budget, this hotel is a favourite of young models.

BarsCocktail

Vue/Passage Bar
Flanking the pool at Hotel Victor, Vue/Passage Bar is made up of two connected areas that cater to all your eating and drinking needs. Great as your first port of call.

CafesRestaurant

Fontana
Found at the Biltmore Hotel, Fontana is the perfect place for a languid lunch beneath a parasol; work off the calories with a lap in the oversized pool afterwards.

ShopsConcept Stores

Alessandra Gold Concept Store
A concept store so cutting edge it should come with a safety warning.

BarsCocktail

Safari Bar
Whether it's people-watching outside on the terrace or cocktail-sipping inside at the bar, the Safari Bar is one of the coolest places to chillax in the city; happy-hour makes it even better.

BarsBars

The Room
One of the best-hidden secrets that SoBe has to offer. Try a tipple from their international selection of beer and wine, but don't expect a cocktail anytime soon.

BarsLounge

Mova
As is expected of Miami - and indeed, a gay lounge - Mova serves up multi-coloured cocktails amid fabulously flamboyant surroundings.

ClubsClub

The Electric Pickle
Ignore the pretentious air of their blurb but take their own words as a hedonists call to arms - an intimate, liquor fuelled love machine - need we say more? 

BarsCocktail

The Broken Shaker
An utterly charming outdoor garden filled with somnolescent sofas and armchairs glowing under strings of fairy lights provide a picture-perfect backdrop to sip what some say are the finest hand-crafted cocktails in Miami.

Things to doWatersports

Miami Kite Boarding
Take off with Miami Kite Boarding, which will have you flying high above the waves in no time.

RestaurantsItalian

Osteria del Teatro
Top Italian in the heart of the South Beach freak show.

RestaurantsItalian

Spiga
No attitude, just good Italian food in a smart setting.

Things to doCharters & Rentals

Harley Rentals
Rip along Miami's highways astride a Harley police in hot pursuit.

RestaurantsItalian

Dolce Italian
Drag yourself off the beach and into this haven of Italian refinement for the finest Italian on the landmark Collins Avenue. 

Things to doSpectator Sports

Miami Hurricanes
As Florida's favourite sports team, the Hurricanes can do no wrong - unless they lost (which they don't do often).

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Art Deco
The awe-inspiring Art Deco that lines South Beach is one of Miami's defining features, so be sure to take it all in - camera in-hand.

ClubsNight Club

LIV
Gloss has a home at LIV, where glitter balls and strobe lighting abounds.

RestaurantsInternational

Sugarcane
Spacious and sumptuous, Sugarcane draws on inspiration from Havana Nights with beamed ceilings and oversized fans; its menu, which combines a number of different cuisines, is a triumph.

SightsMuseum

Ziff Jewish Museum
A museum and former synagogue that represents the history of the large Jewish community in Miami.

ClubsNight Club

Space
Get your glow sticks swinging at this so-late-you-can-watch-the-sunrise club in Downtown; Space cranks out music by the 'Royal Family of DJs', giving you opportunity to literally dance the night away.

CafesDeli

La Sanwicherie
Fit-to-bursting baguettes and overstuffed sandwiches are the order of the day at La Sandwicherie, which is the perfect place to come to stock up for a beach picnic.

CafesDiner

Morgan’s
American comfort food classics are served up at Morgan's, albeit with a contemporary twist; interesting interior design adds to its panache.

ShopsMalls & Department Stores

Bal Harbour Shops
The Bal Harbour mall is where it's at for every label under the sun.
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