Owned by Barton G Weiss, an A-list caterer, this unique restaurant manages to be both plush and cosy. Fabulous American cuisine is funked up with presentations that include...

With Philippe Starck responsible for the stunning white and billowy surroundings and culinary guru Claude Troisgros in charge in the kitchen, the eyes are as well fed as the...

The latest Design District hotspot, Brosia is casual and chic, with high ceilings, stone floors and rich gold walls. But the best decor is outside: the terrace is backed by a...

A bright spot on a dingy street, this café offers home-made pastas that pack 'em in, with crowds of carbo-cravers queueing up on the pavement. Rich scents of garlic and oil...

Located on the Capitol Hill of Miami's business movers and shakers, this is the quintessential spot for a power lunch. Like the conversation, the food here is quite heavy:...

You can almost taste the power surging through this traditional, clubby steakhouse, where the excellent food and service attract an impressive clientele. A member of the Bush...

The name may mean 'crazy', but the only sign of insanity here is the fact that there are only 90 seats - nowhere near enough to accommodate the legion of die-hard escopazzosos....

The Hotel has all the right style-mag credentials: it was designed in 1939 by architect L Murray Dixon, and redecorated by clothing designer Todd Oldham in 1998. Formerly known...

A suave 1936 streamline hotel buffed up and polished for 21st-century consumption. The intimate lobby is softly illuminated and decorated in sandy hues, while the elegant...

Synonymous with Mediterranean villa charm, the Impala offers a Euro-style respite from the art deco barrage, right down to the Greco-Roman frescoes and perfumed garden. The...

While not buzzing with vibe like most of its neighbours on South Beach, the Nash is nonetheless a lovely place to stay. The lobby exudes jasmine and bougainvillea scents, and...

One of the first boutique hotels on the Drive, the Ocean stands out from the crowd. Distinguished by a Mediterranean feel, the creamy rooms also have hand-picked antiques and...

Best known for its London West End and New York Broadway locations, Joe Allen has a stylish and unpretentious branch in Miami, hidden among the condos on the west side, near...

South Florida's most famous restaurant, Joe's (established 1913) is as much a Miami must-see as Ocean Drive. It attracts locals, tourists and celebs, serving seasonal stone...