Cheat Sheet: Miami
Top picks on hotels, restaurants, contemporary art, surfing & more
It's sultry, stylish, and a saucy mix of cultural influences. From the live music to the spicy dishes, this city always pulls me back with its soothing rhythm and hip vibe. Here is a round-up of some my favorite restaurants and boutique hotels, plus a top Miami surfing school and fantastic contemporary art galleries and exhibitions.
Hotel Victor
Miami Beach
I have one word to describe the Hotel Victor—seductive. The 88-room boutique hotel was designed by the in-demand Parisian Jacques Garcia; expect rich, exotic interiors, great service and an indulgent Turkish spa. Rooms have a slightly Asian look, with dark woods and bright satin headboards. I love the little touches ...read more on the Hotel Victor
www.hotelvictorsouthbeach.com | Phone: 1-305-428-1234
1144 Ocean Beach Drive | Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Setai
South Beach, Miami
Walk in the lobby and you're hit with "I've arrived." Asia meets American Art Deco at The Setai, one of the stars of Miami's luxury hotels collection. As with its sister hotels in Asia, the emphasis here is on efficient, no-fuss service with cutting-edge comforts in a glorious beach setting ...read more on The Setai
www.setai.com | Phone: 1-305-520-6000
2001 Collins Avenue | Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Raleigh
South Beach, Miami
Miami wouldn't be Miami without its decadent Deco past, and The Raleigh is a great oceanfront spot for old school glamour, right on historic Collins Avenue in South Beach. The hotel was built in 1940 by famed architect Lawrence Murray Dixon, and has been given a sensitive re-vamp by hip hotelier Andre Balazs ... read more on The Raleigh
www.raleighhotel.com | Phone: 1-305-534-6300
1775 Collins Avenue | Miami Beach, FL 33139
Acqualina Resort & Spa
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
This lovely resort is on Sunny Isles Beach, just outside Miami. The vibe is laid-back Mediterranean rather than East Coast buzz. Don't be disheartened by the eyesore of a 51-story tower—there are only 97 hotel rooms ...read more on the Acqualina Resort & Spa
17875 Collins Avenue | Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
WHERE TO EAT
Restaurant File: Miami
Baleen
If you're looking for something romantic, Baleen at the Grove Isle Hotel and Spa in Coconut Grove, offers a lovely setting with waterfront dining and stunning views of Biscayne Bay. While the main restaurant is delightful, book the Dining on the Rocks experience where you dine out on wooden platforms perched on rocks overlooking the Miami shoreline ...read more on Baleen and Miami's top restaurants
Miami's Best Cuban Food
Tinta y Café
Left Bank style, complete with the politics. When CBS needed to interview moderate anti-Castroites, they headed to Tinta. The food is traditional Cuban sandwiches with a Miami make-over. La Noche Entera is a heartier American-ized version of medianoche. The atmosphere is rife with friendly banter ...read more on the Tinta y Cafe and Miami's best cuban food
WHAT TO SEE & DO
Private Surf Lessons
It always seems to be summer in Miami—great beaches, warm water, rolling waves-making it an ideal place to learn to surf. The Florida Surf School has top instructors, uses the safest and highest quality surfboards and offers a wide choice of classes and clinics for all skill levels. One of the best ways to learn is with a private instructor-the school offers two-hour classes with one-on-one expert tuition ...read more on the Florida Surf School and other sporty adventures
Must-See Contemporary Art Galleries & Exhibitions
Britto Central, Inc.
Michael Jordan, Elton John, Oprah Winfrey, and the Guggenheims, are just some of the high-profile fans of pop culture icon Romero Britto, but you don't have to move in such elite circles to enjoy his unique and colorful artwork ... read more on Britto Central and other top contemporary art galleries and exhibitions in Miami
Michael Jordan, Elton John, Oprah Winfrey, and the Guggenheims, are just some of the high-profile fans of pop culture icon Romero Britto, but you don't have to move in such elite circles to enjoy his unique and colorful artwork ... read more on Britto Central and other top contemporary art galleries and exhibitions in Miami
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