AMAVI Miami: Where Dinner Becomes the Night Out

Bold Mediterranean flavors meet Miami nightlife in Midtown’s sleek new hotspot, AMAVI Miami.

For those who crave both a destination dinner and a night out under one roof, AMAVI Miami makes it clear you don’t have to choose. Born in New York, AMAVI has found a natural second home in Midtown Miami, bringing with it bold coastal flavors and a nightlife sensibility that feels distinctly Miami.

Monday Monday: $50 Tasting Menu at Paya by Chef Niven Patel

While the buzz is all about Miami Spice, multi Beard Foundation nominated local chef, Niven Patel, while offering creative Spice menus at both Ghee in Wynwood and Dadeland and Paya on Miami Beach, has also added an incredible 10 course tasting menu for $50 at Paya…but ONLY on Mondays.

MAI Sushi Tapas for easy night out in Coral Gables

With Miami Spice in full swing during August and September, it’s easy to get swept up in the three-course dinner circuit. But sometimes, you just want something lighter, more casual, or a little out of the ordinary. That’s where MAI Sushi Tapas & Bar on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables comes in offering a creative menu of Japanese and Vietnamese tapas that’s perfect for sharing, sipping, and savoring at your own pace.

Preserving Art Deco: Cleo Restaurant on Ocean Drive

Much has been written about the threat to Miami’s iconic Art Deco District and buildings and neighborhoods. So, imagine my pleasure entering the newly renovated Lord Balfour Hotel (now just the Balfour) on 350 Ocean Drive to see that classic era still on display at Cleo Restaurant.

Arcano, Sabores de Esencia Hispana: a Culinary Journey through Hispanic Cuisine

As summer begins, many of us are looking forward to spending quality time with friends and family. And what better way to celebrate than by discovering a new dining experience? If you're ready for bold flavors, good vibes, and a whole lot of corazón, Arcano is ready to take you on a delicious ride.

Fluke: Martinis and Crudo by Chef Michael Pirolo

I could make a pun about it “not being a fluke“ that it was somewhat of a déjà vu to walk into Fluke Martini and Crudo Bar and not feel the presence of many years of the Miami Beach dining institution, Macchialina.

New Restaurants, Restaurants, Todays FeatureEllen BowenMay 28, 2025Macchialina, Fluke, Italian food, Raw Bar, Oysters, Crudo, Martini, Miami BeachComment

GAO: Vietnamese fine dining South of Fifth on Miami Beach

At the helm of GAO is Cathy Arrighi, the owner of South of Fifth’s buzzy Italian hot spot, Call Me Gaby. Arrighi, whose roots trace back to Vietnam, grew up immersed in the vibrant culinary culture of her heritage. Born to a Vietnamese mother and a Corsican father, she honed her appreciation for international cooking through her parents, who operated acclaimed restaurants in Saigon and France.