“Eat” listings
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Sra. Martinez
Warm wood, comfy leather and soft lighting characterize Michelle Bernstein’s Design District take on tapas. Grab an outside table and go straight for the crispy artichoke, squid ink risotto and egg yolk carpaccio, which is so good it made Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate. (09/2011)
4000 NE Second Ave
305- 573-5474
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Andalus
Despite the “small plates” concept at this authentic Spanish restaurant, don’t expect to go home hungry. Tapas such as cod carpaccio and grilled cuttlefish with aioli are sure to satiate even the hungriest diner. $$$ (08/2011)
35 NE 40th St
305-400-4324
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Cevichery Restobar
Newsflash: Miami’s hot in the summer. Like sauna in the middle of a rain forest hot. Do as the Peruvians do and dig into some refreshing ceviche— there's lots of it here. Wash it all down with the two-for-one sangria or a pisco sour. $$ (07/2011)
448 Espanola Way, Miami Beach
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Fiamma
Stroll down a cobblestoned, decidedly non-South Beach pedestrian street, across bustling Washington Avenue and into this 10-table, candlelit nook, which projects Italian films on the walls and serves up plates of fennel gratin and tagliatelle verdi Bolognese. $$ (06/2011)
224 Espanola Way, Miami Beach
305- 397-8152
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The Royal
Channel your inner 1930s screen star and take a table next to the hotel’s iconic Art Deco pool. Under trees decorated with twinkling lights, feast on grilled Mediterranean baby octopus, dishes from the raw bar and braised short ribs. $$$ (05/2011)
At the Raleigh Hotel 1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
305-534-6300
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The Lost and Found Saloon
This casual Southwestern spot is a favorite for a latenight bite, Sunday brunch and everything in between, thanks to a menu that includes fresh, flavorful options like the chipotle tofu melt and slow-roasted pulled pork, plus a selection of craft beers on tap. $ (03/2011)
185 NW 36th St
305-576-1008
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Pubbelly
The emphasis at this new Asianinspired gastropub in Miami Beach is on small plates, which include short rib carpaccio, pork belly dumplings and shishito peppers, along with homemade pâtés and sausages. Order a craft beer or wine to wash it all down. $$ (03/2011)
1418 20th St
305-532-7555
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Ristorante Fratelli Milano
Twin Milanese brothers opened this cozy downtown spot a few years ago and quickly earned a loyal following. Hand-rolled pastas include pear-stuffed fiocchi and papparedelle Milano. Portions are hefty, so split a dish or plan not to eat for the next few days. $$ (03/2011)
213 SE First St
305-373-2300
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GIGI
Downsizing usually isn’t a good thing, unless you’re the former chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Miami (and Top Chef contestant) opening a noodle joint in up-and-coming Midtown. Jeff McInnis did just that, pleasing palates with dishes like barbecue ribs and steak chow fun. $$ (01/2011)
3470 N Miami Ave
305-573-1520
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SUGARCANE RAW BAR & GRILL
This concept restaurant boasts a global tapas menu and a hopping late-night scene. Forego the dining room for a table on the lounge-like patio, where bartenders serve pitchers of sangria, caipirinhas and mojitos. $$$$ (12/2010)
3250 NE First Ave
786-369-0353
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SHAKE SHACK
This wildly popular New York burger kiosk recently made its debut in sunny Miami. Expect high-quality burgers, NY-style hot dogs, old fashioned-cut fries, addictive milkshakes and a line out the door. $$ (11/2010)
1111 Lincoln Rd
305-434-7787
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THE CAPE COD ROOM
Step back in time to Miami’s Rat Pack days at this elegant, New England-style seafood restaurant tucked inside the famed Bath Club, a previously private beach club. Don’t miss the melt-in-your-mouth corn bread. $$$$ (11/2010)
5937 Collins Ave
305-864-1262
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