Posts tagged Miami Beach
MIAbites: Miami Spice 2026

IT’S HERE! The Great Miami Convention and Vistors Bureau (GMCVB) Miami Spice two-month long Summer special dining program prix fix 3 course menus begin August 1- September 30th with lunch/brunch at $40 and dinner options at $50 or $65.

Here are our MIAbites Contributor picks:

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CHŌ Funky Asian Bistro: A Bold, Playful Bite of Asia in the Heart of Miami Beach

 Step inside CHŌ Funky Asian Bistro, and you are instantly transported into a neon-lit, flavor-packed world where Asian market energy meets South Beach edge.

Located at 1209 17th Street in Miami Beach, FL 33139, right across from Trader Joe’s, CHŌ is more than just a restaurant — it is an experience.

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Stormy Monday: Cocktails, Bites and Live Music

For years, Macchialina claimed the 820 Alton Road space for their authentic Italian taverna, helmed by James Beard nominated chef, Michael Pirolo with an award-winning wine program from his sister, Jackie.

Now, the space is alive and buzzing with a cool cocktail bar with the very appropriate name for South Florida, “Stormy Monday”.

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Leonardo Miami Beach: Elegant dining and a $55 Brunch

Leonardo, Miami Beach’s new restaurant and lounge channeling the golden era of 1930s to 1950s “Speakeasy style” dining, offers an elevated Italian/American dining experience in a cozy and elegant setting with a nod to Leonardo DaVinci, complete with plush seating , whimsical art and a painted Sistine-Chapel like ceiling.

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La Canita and Casa Canita by Chef Michelle Bernstein

Ocean Drive has certainly had its ups and down, especially since COVID, but if Casa Canita and La Canita, the newest addition from James Beard winning chef, Michelle Bernstein is any indication, Ocean Drive as a fun destination is back.

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South Beach Wine & Food Festival: February 19-22, 2026

The South Beach Wine and Food Festival presented by CapitalOne is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and the 4-day event is hosting over 105 different culinary, wine, spirits and food culture events including Signature events like the Goya Foods Grand Tasting Village, Mikes Amazing Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray, and a Drag Brunch with Antoni Porowski and Ana Navarro.

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Las’ Lap: James Beard winner Kwame Onwuachi opens on Miami Beach

Without a lot of fanfare, acclaimed chef and James Beard winning Rising Star Chef Kwame Onwuachi(and 2026 Outstanding Chef semifinalist), known for his NYC Lincoln Center restaurant, Tatiana, has opened Las’ Lap in the cozy space along the Collins Canal on Miami Beach.

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MIAbites: Holidays “At Home” 2025 and gift guide:

While there are plenty of dining options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, if you prefer a cozy celebration at home or need a thoughtful gift for your host, there are excellent local options to make your holiday special. Consider ordering a festive take-out meal or picking up a unique treat from a neighborhood shop to share the spirit of the season.

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Art Basel 2025- Art Shows and Where to Eat in Miami: MIAbites

It’s HERE! 75,000 people have begun to descend on Miami and Miami Beach for Miami Art Week and Art Basel beginning December 1-7. Now is the time to plan ahead your art show travels( be prepared, traffic and Uber surge pricing) and dining options , as Miami and Miami Beach has some of the most creative and diverse dining experiences in the country.

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La Poubelle North Beach: Life is a Cabaret

North Beach on Miami Beach has always been the mostly residential antithesis to South Beach.

It is here in Normandy Isles that Silver Lake Bistro opened in 2018 with Chef Benoit Rablat at its helm at 1211 71st Street and immediately became a local favorite for its French inspired new American cuisine.

BUT did you know that Silver Lake has a partner Cabaret named La Poubelle?

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