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Pick a neighborhood in Miami: South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood or Little Havana. No matter the night of the week, the Magic City is brimming with things to do. Now that we're hurtling into the holiday season, it's time to take advantage of thinner crowds and breezy beach weather (or explore what to do in Miami when it's raining). Art, music and cultural events are popping off across Miami this week, including the return of Miami Beach's free outdoor SoundScape Cinema Series, a jazz cabaret and wine tasting at Pinecrest Gardens and a vintage auto show at the historic Deering Estate. Of course, we've got a week utterly stacked with Halloween festivities for adults demons and baby ghouls alike. We've got tons of activities to jump into whenever the mood strikes—plus festive fall activities and tourist attractions that even locals approve of. In this list, we've handpicked special events and happenings over the next seven days, enough to have you saying, "This was the best week ever." And if you're looking specifically for weekend events in Miami, we've rounded those up into a handy guide, too. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in Miami Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in Miami news, culture and dining.

In between the occasional deluge, it would seem that Miami has finally entered its brief but beautiful autumnal window. These breezier, less humid afternoons are the reminder we need that winter is around the corner, and that's really when this city hits its stride. In the meantime, spooky season is peaking and suddenly, there's a whole lot more to do. This weekend, a three-night warehouse rave in Hialeah, a vintage car show in Coconut Grove, a James Beard dining event in Coral Gables and so many Halloween parties are on our agenda. If it's too chill for that beach day you had planned, perhaps a fabulous Miami spa day is in order. If the sun's out but you'd rather avoid getting your toes sandy, sunset vibes at a Miami waterfront bar could be the move. There's a free art exhibit, bustling farmer's market, picture-perfect pumpkin patch or raunchy drag show for every stripe of weekend warrior. Ready to have some fun in the 305? Here are the best things to do in Miami this weekend.  RECOMMENDED: Things to do in Miami

You could revisit San Francisco countless times and always have a different experience, so we’ve compiled a list of the city’s best hotels which are sprinkled across its broad array of different neighborhoods at a range of different budgets. You’ll find ultra-luxe stays in the swanky Nob Hill as well as kind-on-your-budget spots near Fisherman’s Wharf, and pretty much everything in between. So, without further ado, here are Time Out’s picks for the best hotels in San Francisco, including new reviews of the Four Seasons at Embarcadero, the Ritz-Carlton and The Battery for Fall and Winter 2025.  Which area is best to stay in San Francisco? First time visiting the Golden City? To have as much of San Francisco as possible within easy reach, opt for somewhere near Union Square, and if you’re traveling with your family, we’d recommend Fisherman’s Wharf. However, San Francisco is vast and gloriously varied when it comes to where to stay, so other brilliant options are Nob Hill for that quintessential architecture or The Castro if you want to explore the city’s LGBTQ+ scene. Hayes Valley and Haight Ashbury are excellent for spots which are a little less central.  San Francisco’s best hotels at a glance: 💎Most luxurious: Four Seasons at Embarcadero 🛍️Best mid-range: The Clancy 👛Best budget: San Remo Hotel 🍝Best restaurant: The Jay 🤩Most iconic: Golden Gate Hotel 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best boutique hotels in San Francisco How we curate our hotel lists Our team of

In Miami, fall means manifesting pumpkin spice and everything nice, even when it's 90 degrees outside or thunderstorming. When you live near the equator, chasing those cozy autumnal moments can be a challenge, sure. But as soon as the months start ending in "-ber," we do our damndest to channel the festive season. That means filling our calendars with all the best fall events in Miami, calling any faint wind that ruffles our hair a "crisp fall breeze" and adding at least one layer to all our outfits, even if we look ridiculous. One thing we do have is pumpkins aplenty, from pumpkin patches at Miami's quaint farms to pop-up events with far more than just gourds. (We're talking antique tractors, corn mazes, apple cider slushies and New England-style decor galore). For all those classic fall feels you crave, peruse our up-to-date picks for the best pumpkin patches in Miami. RECOMMENDED: The best farmers’ markets in Miami for produce, plants and handmade goods

Halloween is approaching and all you’ve got is a vague idea of what you’ll be, an oversized bag of candy in your pantry, tempting you, and a half-baked plan on where you’ll go for the spookiest night of the year. Your first order of business: Nail down the outfit. Rather than go the Amazon route, we suggest starting your search for something to wear at America’s coolest costume stores. Not only will you find a ton of inspo from years of curation and creativity but you’ll also be supporting local as many of these spots have been staples in the communities they’ve serviced for decades. Below, we highlight independent costume shops nationwide, from Los Angeles and New York to Miami and Boston, ready to help with all your Halloween needs.

October in Miami has plenty of frights. The mayoral election race, the downtown “spider bridge” and the omnipresent chance of hurricanes, to name a few.  Considerably less scary is Halloween, perhaps the city’s favorite holiday, where everyone is invited to let their freak flag fly. There are no rules to celebrating Halloween in Miami. Matching costumes with your dog? Sure, why not. A haunted garden party? Check. Dancing like a zombie for 12 hours straight? There’s a festival for that.  From a blood-soaked warehouse rave to a spooky night swim, here are some of the best Halloween parties in Miami for 2025.  RECOMMENDED: Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort: our ultimate guide to tickets, dates and more

In case you've missed it, Miami's dining scene has emerged as one of the most exciting in the country and, arguably, the world. Over the last decade or so, the city's collective palate has matured to encompass so much more than steakhouses, Italian chains and homey Cuban spots (though we've still got plenty of those, too). One day, you can be sipping cocktails at a sleek new omakase counter; the next, tucking into a bowl of golden-hued Peruvian ceviche. It's a beautiful, flavorful and occasionally overwhelming melange of cultures colliding on our plates in Miami, and we wouldn't want it any other way. Then there’s trying to balance out all these newcomers from New York with the old-school spots. You’ve got the classic restaurants—the ones your parents went to, the ones their parents went to—and you’ve got the new kids, the restaurants that pop up with a bang, get a few glossy reviews, and then vanish before you’ve even had a chance to figure out the parking situation. Some spots manage to straddle both worlds, delivering the kind of meals that stick with you long after the check has been paid. These are the places our editors have listed below: Miami’s best restaurants right now, along with our tried-and-true tips for reserving, ordering and more. Best restaurants in Miami at a glance: Best for a celebratory night out: Sunny’s Steakhouse – lavish tropical atmosphere, martini service and reimagined steak classics in Little River. Best for inventive Italian: Boia De – Modern p

We know, it’s not exactly sweater weather here in Miami. Our October days are still long, hot and primed for spontaneous mornings at the best Miami beaches—that is, unless the forecast calls for storms (in which case, there are still plenty of fun things to do when it rains in Miami). And yet, there's something special in the air this time of year. Yes, it's spooky season. But October in Miami also marks the unofficial kickoff of our festival season. Many of the best October events are massive celebrations held outdoors in Wynwood, on the sand in South Beach or even inside the coolest Miami theaters. Of course, we close out the month with Halloween, so be sure to sprinkle in ample visits to pumpkin patches, haunted houses and spooky sights around town. Wondering what to do in Miami in October? Here are our picks to mark your calendars and prepare for a busy season ahead.

Locals and tourists can agree that the best things to do in Miami extend beyond ounging on the sand—though it goes without saying that spending some time on the best Miami beaches is fundamental to life in the 305. Aside from dabbling in our famous nightlife and exploring Miami's best bars, no trip would be complete without scoping out the booming culinary scene and our award-winning Miami restaurants. In between sunbathing, swimming and sipping cocktails, check off these essential Miami experiences, a mix of year-round attractions, seasonal events, cultural staples and exciting one-offs vetted by our expert editors and contributors. (We're a team of born-and-raised locals and passionate Miami transplants with an unhealthy aversion to staying home). By the way, this list is curated, as always, but isn’t ranked—we just couldn’t choose favorites. Best things to do in Miami at a glance: House of Horror Haunted Carnival – South Florida’s largest haunted experience inside an abandoned Sears. (Until Nov 2, 2025) Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – World’s biggest in-water boat show across seven locations. (Oct 30–Nov 2, 2025) Wynwood Walls – Miami’s open-air museum showcasing international street art. (Free, daily) Pérez Art Museum Miami – Contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay. ($18 admission) Vizcaya Museum & Gardens – Historic waterfront villa with European-style gardens. ($25 admission) October 2025: It might still be hurricane season, but the season of pum

Little River is not the glossy high-rise scene you find in Downtown or Brickell (mercifully so). By contrast, it’s the strip malls and warehouses that shape Little River’s charm. Or, more specifically, what’s inside of all that unassuming real estate: a moto-themed coffee shop, hand-beaded pearls, towering moss sculptures, and possibly the most-loved steakhouse in Miami, among other surprises. What makes Little River especially fun is that its coolness derives from locals. Nearly every business featured on this list is locally owned. As a lifelong Miamian, I can tell you that a cluster like this is rare to see these days. It’s a refreshing change of pace from the influx of NYC outposts that have proliferated once-local spots (Coconut Grove, I miss you). Let’s cherish it while it lasts! Get to know Miami’s creative hub with our locals’ guide to Little River.

This list is from 2024. Our latest ranking for 2025 is live here. In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is

September 2025: For this update, we’re featuring a couple of restaurant transformations—spaces that’ve been refreshed under new ownership (sort of pop-up adjacent) or undergone a complete rebranding. Plus, José Andrés adds Mediterranean flair to Mid-Beach and Cotoa brings a taste of heavenly Ecuadorian cooking to North Miami. All the new restaurants on this list have opened within the last 6 to 9 months, most having swung open their doors closer to the six-month mark. In a city where something fresh and flashy is always vying for your attention, our list of the best restaurants in Miami is designed to cut through the noise with a handful of trusted picks for your next night out.  You’ve got your go-to spots. You’ve probably made your way through Miami’s best restaurants, maybe twice. And when it’s time to down mimosas over chit chat, you know exactly where to brunch or sit down for a cup of joe at the best coffee shops all around town. But here's the thing about Miami—just when you think you know everything to know about this city’s food scene, more and more new restaurants keep opening up around town. Whether you’re a proud foodie, an avid early adopter, or you just want to shake up your list of favorite restaurants with something new, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best new restaurants in Miami to try right now.

Escape the bustle of the city and stroll the tropical gardens by moonlight at this walk-around wine tasting and live jazz cabaret. On Saturday, November 1, Pinecrest Gardens takes adult guests on a curated tour of the wines of France and Croatia, followed by an intimate cabaret performance with French-American vocalist Laura Anglade and jazz pianist and accordionist Ben Rosenblum. The wine tasting includes 12 selections, a keepsake tasting glass and a detailed wine notes guide. The sound session takes place in the venue's moody Cypress Room, where guests can choose from either of two showtimes (6 or 9pm). The all-access experience costs $90 ($85 for members), with a wine-tasting-only option for $60 ($55 for members).

Gulfstream Park returns with its annual Halloween featuring plenty of all-ages thrills. The free party spans the Village Center and a route of candy stations doling out 2,000 pounds of sweets at participating shops from 7 to 8pm. Once you've conquered the candy trail, stick around as the night unfolds with a live emcee and DJ, roaming performers, food trucks, bars and a beer garden by Yard House.

Lincoln Road lights up for one of its biggest nights of the year: Halloween. All eight blocks of the iconic Miami Beach promenade will transform into a catwalk of costumed revelers with live music throughout the night and ample outdoor restaurants from which to take in the annual spectacle. Arrive early to snatch up good seats, or dress up the little ones and bring them along for trick-or-treating from 5 to 7pm, complete with candy stations, face painting and more for kids in costume.

Delilah is giving sultry Halloween decadence this October 31 during its Great Gatsby Halloween party. Expect a lavish soirée along the Brickell waterfront as the live (or dead) band revives the Jazz Age until late. Come dressed in your finest flapper dresses, dapper suits and sparkling headpieces. Dinner service highlights Delilah’s newly debuted menu, featuring showstoppers like the tableside A5 Miyazaki New York Strip and Lobster Malfadine.

New World Center’s annual SoundScape Cinema Series season is officially underway. Pack a blanket and picnic with friends and family at these free screenings under the stars, running on most Wednesdays through May, starting at 8pm. The venue accommodates 200 to 300 on the lawn, but prime spots get scooped up quickly, so plan accordingly. The closest public parking garages are 17th Street Garage (1755 Meridian Ave) and Pennsylvania Avenue Garage (1661 Pennsylvania Avenue). View the full program below. OctoberOctober 1: Thunderbolts October 8: The Phoenician Scheme October 15: Karate Kid: Legends October 22: Frankenstein October 29: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice NovemberNovember 5: Jurassic World: Rebirth November 12: Superman November 19: Perfect Days November 26: How to Train Your Dragon DecemberDecember 10: Lilo & Stitch December 17: The Nightmare Before Christmas JanuaryJanuary 7: Shrek January 14: It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley January 21: Freakier Friday January 28: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning FebruaryFebruary 4: Nickel Boys February 11: Love & Basketball February 18: Crooklyn February 25: Devotion MarchMarch 4: La Vie En Rose March 25: Cabrini AprilApril 1: Shrek 2 April 8: Captain America: Brave New World April 15: A Minecraft Movie April 22: Loving Vincent April 29: Shrek the Third MayMay 6: Past Lives May 13: The Ballad of Wallis Island May 20: Cunningham May 27: Shrek Forever After

Fairchild hosts a two-night spooky rager in the garden on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, from 7 to 11pm. Expect haunted trails, hidden bars and live performances at this new after-dark experience that transforms Fairchild’s lush landscape into a realm of eerie tropical debauchery. Wander through misty pathways that lead to a dancefloor with aerialists and contortionists, create your own haunted birdhouse, get your tarot cards read and end the night with a glowstick dance party under the stars.

Smorgasburg, the sprawling open-air food market in Wynwood, hosts another pre-Halloween weekend takeover, featuring themed contests, games and prizes in addition to a slew of guest vendors and Halloween-inspired dishes. Partake in a Wednesday Addams Look-Alike Contest on Saturday, October 25 from 6 to 7pm (sign up on-site), and the fan-favorite Dog Costume Contest from 4 to 5pm on Saturday, October 25 (sign up in advance). Veta Ceti closes out Saturday with a live concert from 6 to 10pm. As always, Smorgasburg platforms over 30 local food vendors serving a wide range of eats, plus pet-friendly and kid-friendly vendors.

Lakou, Little Haiti’s colorful new outdoor hub for live music, tropical drinks and spicy Caribbean eats, gets into its weekend groove with a regular program of local artists and cultural connections. Saturdays spotlight live performances across Caribbean, Afrobeat and global genres. On Sundays, wind down with a lineup of smooth, ever-changing jazz bands, plus the interactive Ti Ayiti Drum Circles on Sunday afternoons. The next Ti Ayiti Drum Circle takes place on Sunday, October 26 from 3 to 6pm. Led by professional drummers, the free community event teaches the traditional rhythms and songs of Haiti, including Nago, Yanvalou, Petwo, Rara, Ibo and Kongo. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums. Additional programming this weekend includes Rey Rodriguez performing live on Saturday, starting at 9pm, and free yoga on Sunday at 10am.

Join three fabulous queens—Ginger Minj, Jujubee and Sapphira Cristál—plus drag king Landon Cider as the lovable Billy in this hilarious, fully scripted theatrical homage to the cult classic film. Expect witchy vocals, outrageous adults-only comedy and plenty of potent potions at this one-night feature on October 19 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale.

Find your new furry friend at Puptoberfest 2025, one of Miami's biggest and most action-packed pet adoption festivals. The free, family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 6pm at Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park and features hundreds of adorable shelter dogs and cats ready for loving homes—all spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Partake in a full day of fall-themed festivities with a farmers market, food trucks, live entertainment, free pet vaccines and microchips and more. Plus, thanks to partnerships with Best Friends Animal Society, the Miami HEAT and Kaseya’s ADD$1 program, all adoption fees will be waived. 14445 SW 122 Ave, Miami

Art, sexuality and cultural taboos converge at the Museum of Sex with the debut of its latest exhibition, Hard Art: Unruly Selections from the Beth Rudin DeWoody Collection. Explore decades of boundary-pushing works spanning the 1930s to today, pulled from the private collection of one of the world’s most dynamic collectors. From playful to profound and, at times, deemed too provocative for public display, the featured works include a wide range of media that challenges convention and invites conversation. Curated with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices and celebrating uncensored expression, artists on view include Marco Brambilla, Jimmy DeSana, Bunny Yeager, John Kayser and others.

Bring your pup out for a fall-themed shopping spree along the waterfront, or make it a meet-cute and find yourself a new four-legged soul mate at this doggie market and adoption event at Regatte Grove. On Saturday, October 18, the Howl-O-Ween meetup brings together local dog-friendly vendors, furries looking for their forever homes and a fun community of pet lovers to enjoy the outdoors with plenty of snacks, drinks and breezy views. Have your doggo wear their best costume for a chance to win a grand prize, and don't forget to swing by Regatta Grove's pumpkin patch for an adorable autumnal photo moment together.

Poolside, Santigold, Future Islands, Peter Bjorn and John, Joe Jonas, Neil Frances, Major Lazer, The Marías, Sister Sledge, Arc De Soleil. What do all of these artists have in common? They make up a small fraction of the unbelievable roster that has graced the stage at ZeyZey over the last year or so. Created by Grassfed Culture Hospitality—the same group behind Michelin-recognized restaurants Los Félix and Krus Kitchen in Coconut Grove—ZeyZey opened in the summer of 2023 as a pop-up music venue and culinary hub on the edge of Little River. Back then, programming was a Latin-focused mix of Afro-Cuban funk, Brazilian disco, salsa, boogaloo, cumbia and Afrobeat sounds. (The name is derived from Iku, the language spoken by the Arhuacos, an indigenous community of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada.)  Photograph: Courtesy ZeyZeySantigold performs at ZeyZey in Little River, Miami Today, ZeyZey already has its sights set on the next level, from pop-up to grown-up. This means more space, bigger artists (calls had been exchanged with Justice’s team as I arrived for this interview) and a wider scope. With the same unpretentious, community-driven DNA, I am assured. For the uninitiated, entering ZeyZey feels like being let into the eclectic compound of some world-traveling band of musicians, a free-flowing space perpetually spilling over with their fashionable friends and loyal disciples. The open-air stage, shipping container bar, mismatched patio furniture and loft-like indoor disco are all n

Konro is a fine dining restaurant in West Palm Beach serving a wildly creative tasting menu of whatever chef Jacob Bickelhaupt has dreamt up for the night. Nadia Bickelhaupt, Jacob’s business partner and wife, takes the lead as host and also presides over the wine pairings. Though the food at Konro is exceptional—and every bit worth our trek from Miami—the intimate dinner party experience is perhaps more noteworthy, a 10-seat counter that feels both familiar and thrillingly unknown. This is achieved in no small part through Nadia, a bright and bubbly foil to Jacob's more quiet, methodical presence behind her in the kitchen. Though speaking to her from across the counter comes easy, like catching up with a friend over drinks, Nadia is an accomplished sommelier with thousands of hours of education and self-study under her belt. Each of her selections comes with a story, and her approachable delivery makes for genuinely interesting dinner table conversation as the night progresses. The pacing picks up around mid-meal, when it’s almost a one-for-one ratio of drinks per plate. But take your time: You’ll want to have all your faculties to appreciate just how well how each of Nadia’s pairings complements the chef’s whimsical, multi-layered food. After venturing to Konro to try the restaurant for ourselves, we were eager to learn more about the young somm’s journey to Konro and pick her brain on all things wine and hospitality. Keep reading for firsthand insight into one of South Flo

After more than a year of delays, the Museum of Sex (MoSex) finally opened in Miami a few months ago, steadily unveiling bold new exhibits while drawing a stream of visitors clearly intrigued by the promise of a space with such a provocative name. Photograph: World Red Eye Not to be confused with the sex-themed museum on South Beach—that would be the World Erotic Art Museum—the Museum of Sex is a New York City import that actually feels like it could have been born right here in Miami. That’s because, as so many kitschy, Old Florida institutions in the city are being razed, glossed over and Tulum-ified, the Museum of Sex is injecting a healthy dose of humor and delightfully raunchy history back into our South Florida environs. I’m talking about glass cases filled with first-generation vibrators and archival news articles espousing the virtues of birth control pills alongside large-scale paintings of robots and humans engaged in highly graphic sex acts. The museum’s titillating temporary collection comprises thousands of works of art, photography, clothing and costumes, technological inventions and all manner of naughty historical ephemera. Photograph: World Red Eye Photograph: World Red Eye At the end of the exhibitions, you’ll watch a short film tracing the little-known history of fairs as old-timey centers of debauchery and escapism, and then you’ll enter Super Funland. It’s a sprawling erotic carnival and bar where visitors can play glory hole whack-a-mole, practice

I’ve stayed at a handful of all-inclusive beach resorts, but none have come close to my experience at the new Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. First of all: St. Vincent is stunning—like a miniature Hawaii lush with tropical forests, misty cliffs and multiple rainbows a day (seriously).  Before this trip, I admit, I couldn’t point out St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a map. (It’s a little chain of volcanic islands just north of Venezuela and south of St. Lucia.) My primary references for Sandals’ resorts were the heart-shaped pools and steamy sunset silhouettes of '90s-era TV commercials. But I’m no stranger to the beauty and laidback charm of the Caribbean. So when I was invited to visit the latest Sandals property and get acquainted with the brand’s luxurious new direction, of course, I said yes. Photograph: Courtesy Sandals Saint Vincent During my stay, I quickly learned about Sandals’ legacy as a family-owned resort group, founded by Jamaican-born entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart in 1981 and helmed by his son, Adam Stewart, since 2021. Even though the young Stewart has been working on modernizing his late father’s vision, it was clear that he and the company remain committed to the same hospitality, warmth and fun spirit of the originals. It also didn’t take long to discover that Sandals guests tend to be deeply loyal to the brand. Many of my poolside conversations centered around couples’ previous trips to other Sandals and Beaches properties. (Beaches is t

Here at Time Out, our mission is to bring you the very best of Miami, and that very importantly includes Miami's best restaurants. Of course, on that mission, we editors find ourselves dining out quite a lot. Whether we're trying out the latest buzzy concept from one of the city's homegrown star chefs, hunting down the most delicious new smash burger in a tidal wave of Miami smash burgers or suiting up to make it past the velvet rope at South Beach's hottest new clubstaurant, it's all in day's work to present you with our findings. Though we don't give full, rated reviews to every Miami restaurant, bar or venue we visit, we take a lot of time and care with the ones we do. These writeups represent our honest impressions of the place, regardless of whether we were invited to experience it as a media guest or if we paid our own way. Our editors and contributors are committed to helping you decide where to go out in Miami and what to do with your time (and money), because we know it's precious. That said, we'll be recapping all the new Miami restaurants we review each month in one easily digestible post. Here are the new restaurants Time Out Miami editors tried in December—and what we thought. Bon appétit! Photograph: Wonho LeeMother Wolf Miami Mother Wolf Rating: ★★★★ (4 out of 5 stars) "Is it worth splurging your hard-earned (or not) bitcoin profits here? The answer comes with an asterisk. Mother Wolf is a visually dazzling space with Italian classics that range from stellar

In case you need something else to be excited about heading into the last full week of 2024, two new highly anticipated Miami restaurants are slated to open their doors to the public for the first time this weekend. A third, from one of Miami's most lauded homegrown chefs, opened last weekend. As we know, 'tis the season to get your reservations in early, since the snowbirds will soon be flocking ashore, snapping up seats at all of Miami's most coveted restaurants. Let's break down three new Miami restaurants that are destined to become hotspots this winter. RECOMMENDED: Best of the City: The 14 best things Time Out Miami editors saw, ate and visited in 2024 Photograph: Courtesy Carbone VinoSpicy Rigatoni Vodka 1. Carbone Vino 2911 Grand Ave, Suite 194 Opening today, Major Food Group unveils Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove. The newest addition to MFG's ever-growing Miami portfolio follows a similar format as their other spots, including signature dishes like Caesar Salad alla ZZ, Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka and Veal Parmesan, plus new items created by chef Mario Carbone, like a Shrimp Toast with bruschetta featuring ruby red shrimp, Calabrian chili and sesame. As the name hints, Vino also offers a dynamic beverage program featuring an extensive rotating selection of fine and rare by-the-glass offerings. With a design modeled off the original in New York’s Greenwich Village with art curated by gallerist Vito Schnabel, the restaurant's vibe is moody and romantic with a main dinin

Palm Beach just got a culinary upgrade with the opening of Malka, a kosher concept from famed Israeli chef Eyal Shani. When the beloved Tel Avivian restaurant opened its first NYC outpost last year, "Both the kosher and non-kosher masses flocked to the destination to indulge in the restaurant's legendary Malka schnitzel stuffed with mashed potatoes," Time Out New York's Anna Rahmanan wrote. Photograph: Courtesy Malka West Palm BeachThe most famous schnitzel Now, South Floridians (some might call us residents of the sixth borough) can try out the schnitzel for themselves, along with a mix of Malka classics and several new dishes original to the West Palm Beach location. Though this isn't the chef's first venture in South Florida (Shani is also behind the flashy HaSalon in South Beach), Malka West Palm Beach marks the concept's first U.S. outpost outside of NYC and the third outside of Tel Aviv. What sets apart Malka West Palm Beach is the history of the space it occupies—formerly (and ironically) a butcher shop and factory. Located at 209 6th Street in an up-and-coming swath of West Palm Beach waterfront, the restaurant already housed an open-fire wood-burning kitchen as its central focal point when Shani moved in. It's served as the inspiration behind much of Malka's menu. Photograph: Amit GeronThe open-fire kitchen at Malka West Palm Beach Mirroring the unique structure of the kitchen, the menu is divided into categories including Knife Works, Cast Iron Works and Fire Wo

Locals' hearts collectively broke when it was announced in July that Shuckers would close after more than 30 years in business. The North Bay Village go-to for casual waterfront dining was nestled at the base of a boutique Best Western hotel that had been charmingly spared from decades of Miami redevelopment waves, until now.  In perhaps one of the fastest renovations and rebrandings ever—even for Miami—Palm Tree Club is set to officially open to the public on December 21 at the former Shuckers and Best Western site. The lifestyle hospitality concept comes courtesy of DJ Kygo and Myles Shear’s Palm Tree Crew, in collaboration with Think Hospitality and New York and Miami-based Continuum Continuum. Photograph: Courtesy Palm Tree CrewPalm Tree Club “We’re thrilled to launch Palm Tree Club and introduce our hospitality offering to Miami,” Shear said in a statement. “This is a new chapter for our brand, and it’s all about blending the energy of live events with the laid-back spirit of this historic waterfront retreat.” Photograph: Courtesy Palm Tree Crew Interestingly, the 1970s-era property doesn’t look all that different than it did a couple of months ago when Shuckers closed its proverbial doors for the last time. This 115-room hotel and restaurant has been given a rapid refresh with tropical-inspired decor throughout, Art Deco-inspired room interiors, a 24-hour fitness center and an updated pool deck with complimentary chaise loungers, green striped umbrellas and automate

Christmas is around the corner and it's time to plan what you'll do (and wear) over the big holiday in Miami. Have you peeped the weather forecast lately? We've been watching the updates to help you make the most of this Christmas. Though we've had a week of warmer temps, higher humidity and scattered showers, things should clear up and cool down over the weekend, with predicted lows in the 50s. By mid-week, it looks like we’re in for a beautiful and mild Christmas Day, with Accuweather describing the outlook on December 25, 2024 as “sunshine and a few clouds.” What will Miami's Christmas Day weather be like?  The topline forecast for the big day is dominated by one word: lovely. According to Accuweather, temperatures in Miami on Christmas Day are expected to sit at around 70°F, with a high temperature of 75°F and a low of 68°F. At this point, the forecast for December 25 is looking relatively consistent across the city, with similar predictions for Miami Beach. Expect about 25% cloud cover throughout the day. Is it going to rain on Christmas Day? Presently, rain in Miami on Christmas Day is looking somewhat unlikely, with Accuweather predicting 0.00 inches of precipitation throughout the day. Other outlets, like The Weather Channel, show a 16% chance of rain in the day and a 24% in the evening. You might encounter a sprinkle or two, but the chances of a Miami thunderstorm on Christmas Day seem pretty low right now. What will the weather in Miami be like on Christmas Eve? Chr

We know our way around a piece of meat here at Time Out. So much so that we’ve just dropped our brand new list of the very best steaks in the world. Our writers and editors from across the globe have added to our top 10 of the mightiest meats, with a Miami steakhouse securing the No. 2 spot in the ranking.  Among the barrage of buzzy Miami restaurant openings over the last few years, Klaw in Edgewater stands out as a spot that not only passes the vibe check but also actually has the high-caliber menu to match. Klaw is a luxurious steakhouse perched at the top of a beautifully restored historic building with truly stunning views of Biscayne Bay, especially at sunset. And the prices reflect that. But on the extensive steak and seafood menu you can also find more approachable options, including one we've singled out as our favorite steak in Miami. Klaw has partnered with local ranchers to serve Florida Cracker Cattle, one of the oldest and rarest breeds in the U.S. (It’s claimed that one of their partners can trace the DNA of their cattle back to the original herd brought to Florida in 1521). Priced at $85, we went for the 16 oz. Florida Cracker striploin, cooked medium-rare. It was juicy and tender, and though it came with a side of two delicious sauces, we found its wood-fired flavor shines best on its own. Plus, Florida Cracker meat is high in Omega-3 fatty acids since the cattle graze on grass instead of corn. The list was topped by El Toro in Agadir, Morocco at number one

Waymo has just announced that it will expand its autonomous driving technology to Miami, joining Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin, where the robotaxis have already taken over the streets (kidding!). Beginning in early 2025, Waymo’s all-electric Jaguar I-PACEs will be redeployed around Miami, building on previous road trips throughout Florida that were carried out during the rainy season to enhance driving capabilities. They aim to begin accepting rides in 2026, offering a driverless ride-hailing service via the Waymo One app.  Waymo (owned by Google's parent company Alphabet) has partnered with Moove, a global leader in innovative mobility solutions, to manage its fleet operations, facilities and charging infrastructure. "Ride-hailing has transformed urban mobility over the past 15 years, yet the core experience has largely remained unchanged,” says Ladi Delano, co-founder and co-CEO at Moove. "Together, we’re driving a major shift." So, how do Waymo's robotaxis work? Last year, we got to go for a ride in a Waymo car during the launch of the Waymo One Tour program in Santa Monica and Venice—and we’ve been (mostly) impressed ever since. “Riding in a self-driving car for the first time is anxiety-inducing, exciting and oddly normal—basically in that order," wrote our Los Angeles and Western USA editor Michael Juliano at the time. “Even if you routinely drive a car outfitted with advanced assistance features, it can’t prepare you for the radically different sensati

It's a dining guide that's as exclusive as it sounds: La Liste bills itself as "the most selective global guide of restaurants, pastry shops and hotels, for gourmets and international travelers," and it's just released its annual ranking of the best eateries in the world. The 2025 list is based on a "compilation of thousands of publications, hundreds of guidebooks and millions of online reviews." And four Miami spots have made the cut. We can't say we're surprised! Before we dive into the rankings, here's a bit on La Liste's methodology: According to the website, the staff aggregates reviews from over 1,000 guidebooks and publications, enters them into a database and then assigns each entry a score from 0 to 100 based on standard grades. But it goes even deeper: Chefs around the globe are asked to weigh in on the various guidebooks so that the outlets themselves can be given a "trustworthiness index" score that impacts the standard grade given to the restaurants. Finally, customer reviews are given consideration before each entry receives its official "La Liste score." This year, the top Miami restaurant with an 86.50 La Liste score is Naoe, a five-seat omakase counter on Brickell Key helmed by Kevin Cory, a chef with Japanese roots who studied under masters from Kyoto and Toyama before pioneering the now ubiquitous omakase restaurant experience in Miami. Interestingly, Naoe has yet to receive recognition from the Michelin Miami guide, though it's on our own list of Miami's b