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May 2024: Miami's spring is oh-so-brief and soon we'll be staring down another long, muggy summer. For now, though, the days are sunny, the nights are breezy and most of the tourists have vanished. So before it's too late, dine outside, on the water or in the sky at a Miami rooftop restaurant. Now is also a great time to book at any of the Michelin Guide's newly-starred Miami restaurants. Our top places to eat in the city are a true mix of flavors and feels, from white tablecloth fine dining—like some of Miami’s best steakhouses— to tried-and-tested cheap eats in Miami that never, ever disappoint. And where there’s a solid cocktail there’s likely to be an epic dish that follows, so expect to run into some of Miami’s best bars on this list. Just as we've always done, Time Out’s local experts scour the city daily for great eats, great value and insider info. We emphasize fun, flavor and freshness at every price point, and update this list monthly with standout finds. If it’s on the list, whether it's a short-lived pop-up or a mega clubstaurant, we think it’s awesome and hope you will, too.

The second weekend of May brings us tons to do in Miami, and much of it is outside to bask in this sunny weather. On deck, we've got the epic Fort Lauderdale Air Show, fresh theater and so many Mother's Day Brunches. An immersive exhibit tracing the illustrious life and career of Leo Messi, a prehistoric garden installation and a slew of adorable farmers and flea markets round out the festivities. 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

May 2024: New restaurants in Miami continue to open at an astonishing clip—and all of them seem to be vying for a nod in the recently updated Michelin Guide Miami. We don't mind: All that competition simply means even more delicious food for us! We’re always keeping tabs on what’s new and hot in Miami’s dining scene and update this list every quarter. Here are the best new restaurants in Miami to try right now. 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.

Summer in Miami is a peaceful time of year. Snowbirds tend to flee as the hottest, wettest days set in, and that's fine by us. Summer events shift from mega tentpoles like Art Basel Miami Beach, Ultra Music Festival and the F1 Miami Grand Prix, to more laidback activities, including park exhibitions, fruit festivals and other fun things to do with kids in Miami. The city slows down a bit, which makes it the perfect time to cool off at a Miami water park and spread out on our beautiful Miami beaches before the crowds return. Though we admit, these days it seems like Miami doesn't have a slow season at all. So take a pause from the chaos in Miami while you can this summer, and be sure to put these choice concerts, festivals and food events on your calendars now.

May 2024: Miami is heating up (literally) and we've got tons of May events in Miami to ensure you get out and make the most of this glorious time of year. Of course, there's so much to explore in the Magic City no matter the season (though we're partial to a great rooftop bar where you can really soak it all in). Below, check out all of our picks for the best things to do in Miami right now.  Locals and tourists can agree that the best things to do in Miami extend beyond lounging 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 to the Magic City 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. By the way, this list is curated, as always, but isn’t ranked—we just couldn’t choose favorites.

If self-care were a sport, Miamians would be among its most rabid fans. As with most things, we tend to take our beauty to the extreme here—you can find a gym, hair salon, spa, botox injector or plastic surgeon (or ten) within your immediate radius pretty much wherever you are, at all times. But while there’s a nail salon seemingly on every block, from South Beach to Brickell, we wouldn’t recommend entrusting your digits to just anyone. Whether you're seeking a reliable, go-to mani-pedi spot or you're deep into the high-design Japanese gel game, head to these top polish parlors for quality results and friendly service.  RECOMMENDED: The best spas in Miami

It's safe to say we are still "in season" here in Miami. Art exhibitions, food and music festivals, major sporting events, block parties, immersive theater, dance—spring has officially sprung. The Magic City is brimming with things to do, even on school nights. We've got tons of activities to jump into any day of the week, plus tourist attractions that even locals love. 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."  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 Miami, we have an al fresco brunch season that begins always and ends never. Views of the water and the skyline serve as pretty stellar backdrops to our rooftop brunches, which run the gamut from trendy and stylish to even more trendy and stylish. Our journey into Miami's most coveted restaurants serving breezy weekend brunches turned up something surprising: These unbelievably pretty perches also happen to serve up amazing daytime meals. So dress up for that perfect posed shot along the railing and join us for the best brunches in Miami with a view.  RECOMMENDED: The best bottomless brunches in Miami

Miami might not be the gay mecca it once was (R.I.P. Magnum, Mova, Score and so many others). Still, this city is home to a diverse and welcoming queer community, as evidenced by our plethora of Miami drag brunches, the epic Miami Beach Pride and Wynwood Pride festivals and a new wave of inclusive queer parties popping up all around the city. Plus, a quick jaunt up north will get you to Wilton Manors, one of the most highly concentrated gay communities in the U.S. Basically, there’s plenty of action to be had if you know where to find it. So, without further adieu: Our roundup of the best gay clubs and bars in Miami right now.

Welcome to Miami Beach, the little strip of man-made heaven where the water is warm, the clothing is scarce and the parking is even scarcer. Aside from the low inventory of spaces, visitors looking to drive in must contend with obstacles from King Tide flooding to shady tow companies, elusive residential zones and pedestrian-only areas. But it's all worth it once you finally dip a toe in. Parking in Miami Beach? Let's start with the basics: Arrive as early as possible, avoid the congested streets closest to the ocean and always triple-check for tow-away signs. Avoid wasting your precious time on the sand circling the block. For best results, download the ParkMe app (which helps you locate an open spot) and ParkMobile (which lets you pay remotely). Here’s our full guide to parking like a pro in Miami Beach. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to public transportation in Miami

For years, the good people of South Florida were left wondering which of our Miami restaurants are worthy of a Michelin star. For those of us who eat out for a living, or at least go to restaurants like it’s our job, it was a dinnertime game: Who would you award a Michelin star? The need to guess ended when the Michelin Guide finally arrived in Florida in 2022, awarding stars to 15 restaurants in the state. Unsurprising to those who live here, 11 of those restaurants were in Miami. Each year since, the guide has rolled out new selections representing the best of Miami, Tampa and Orlando. For its 2024 awards, Michelin doled out stars to three new Miami restaurants, bringing the Magic City's grand total to 14 starred restaurants, including one with a two-star disinction. We’re happy to report that Michelin continues to assemble a worthy collection of our favorites, places deserving of all the accolades, and your next night out. RECOMMENDED: These Time Out Market spots made the Michelin Guide

Despite its penchant for opulence, Miami is a surprisingly excellent place to spend an afternoon shopping while giving back and saving a few bucks. Not only is secondhand shopping better for the environment, but so many Miami thrift shops donate a portion of their proceeds to worthy causes. Plus, digging around thrift shops full of hidden treasures is a fun, air-conditioned alternative to another steamy day spent at one of Miami’s best beaches and a great thing to do when it rains in Miami (which is often). From funky vintage wares to gently worn labels, the best thrift shops in Miami have a little bit of everything. As long as you come with some patience and a sharp eye, you’re basically guaranteed to go home with a few special gems. RECOMMENDED: The best shopping in Miami beach

Chef Michael Schwartz hosts this pop-up dinner series through the summer, inviting an acclaimed chef buddy to Amara at Paraiso each month to showcase their culinary talents with a meal that reflects their roots. The experience begins at 6:30pm as the sun sinks over Biscayne Bay. Take in the expansive views with passed apps and a tropical welcome cocktail made with Brugal rum. Each intimate, seated dinner comprises four courses of Latin-inspired dishes prepared from the open kitchen and wood-fired grill plus wine pairings by Brazos Wine (except Chef Diego Oka's Brugal Maestro Dinner, which is accompanied by Brugal cocktails). A percentage of proceeds benefits Miami-based non-profit Viernes Culturales. Schedule May 28: Michael Beltran, CubaExecutive chef/owner and partner of Ariete Hospitality Group June 11: Diego Oka, Peru*Executive chef of La Mar by Gastón Acurio *This Brugal Maestro Dinner features rum pairings by Brugal Brand Ambassador, author and FIU Hospitality professor, Gabe Urrutia. July 24: Pablo Zitzmann, ColombiaExecutive chef/owner of Zitz Sum August 27: Jose Mendin, Puerto RicoFive-time James Beard semifinalist and co-founder of Pubbelly Sushi, Casa Isola, Hitchihaika and June Burgers September 26: Karla Hoyos, MexicoExecutive chef/owner of Tacotomia and World Central Kitchen Disaster Relief Head Chef

During the notoriously slow summer months, Miami’s top restaurants offer an irresistibly good deal that gets hungry locals sprinting from their houses to snag a table: three-course, prix-fixe menus at lunch and brunch ($30/$35) and dinner ($45/$60, depending on the menu). Your swimsuit body never stood a chance. Various locations

There are few better places than sun-soaked South Beach to show off what’s hot in bikinis, coverups and beyond. Art Deco swimming pools and beachside catwalks make the perfect backdrop for this annual fashion extravaganza showing the latest trends in swimwear. For 2024, expect more than 50 events, 200 designers and satellite events at hotspots including Strawberry Moon, M2, Joia Beach and E11EVEN. The Official Shows go down at the SLS South Beach from May 29 to June 2. At various locations

Kick off the season with an assortment of South Florida’s sweetest all-natural treats. The annual event showcases local and tropical fruit and fruit trees, and guests are invited to browse, sample and purchase their favorites. Once you’ve indulged in the cornucopia of tropical fruits, partake in arts and crafts activities and lawn games and make sure to walk the grounds and experience the gorgeous park.

Willy's is the full-fledged, no-frills LGBTQ+ bar that's long been missing in the bustling mainland neighborhood known for its colorful street art and nightlife. Though Miami has an estimated 190,000 LGBTQ+ residents, the metro area has only a handful of gay clubs and bars, and most of them are across the bridge in Miami Beach. Created by the founders of Wynwood Pride, Willy's Neighborhood Bar reinforces their original mission to carve out more space for those who call Miami home. Located in an intimate, indoor section of the now-shuttered Shots Bar, the team envisioned a small, magical space where everyone is welcomed. The 75-person bar is cozy, camp, cheerful and, in this economy, affordable. "We took the features we love most from our favorite gay bars around the world and brought them to Willy’s," says co-founder Jose Atencio. Specialty cocktails range from $11 to $13 and beers and seltzers start at $7. Happy hours are offered from 5 to 7pm on Thursday and Friday, with $8 cocktails and $2 off bar bites. Atencio's family-run shop, Milly's Empanadas, is on snack duty, serving up convenient handhelds like tequeños, mini empanadas and pastelitos for $8. As for Willy's programming, the team is drawing on their years of experience running the neighborhood Pride festival to platform a stellar lineup of local queer talent. Guests can look forward to dance parties, themed nights, RuPaul watch parties and album release nights. And, save the occasional special event, there won't eve

The 40th-annual Miami Carnival culminates with a massive Parade of Bands and Concert taking over the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Grounds. Celebrating all the diverse flavors of the Caribbean, Sunday’s parade features food, crafts and the colorful display of costumes of over 30,000 masqueraders and revelers, plus a mega-concert showcasing the infectious Soca vibes of more than 20 international artists from Trinidad & Tobago, Antigua, Haiti, St. Lucia and South Africa.

Our beloved, homegrown indie music festival continues to outdo itself. Now on its eleventh run, the Miami-born music, art and tech festival will serve up oodles of trippy, immersive installations and tropical-goth fashion alongside a cutting-edge lineup of indie, electronic and hip-hop heroes. Justice, Toro y Moi, Rick Ross, Jungle, Yung Lean, Jamie XX and Bad Gyal feature on the initial lineup announcement for III Points 2024. Similar to last year, the late-night fest will still go down at its longtime home, Mana Wynwood. 

Sustainably farmed Rabble Wine is hosting a weekend of celebrations in honor of Earth Day in Miami. On Saturday (2-6pm), enjoy live mural painting with artist Pao Saenz, DIY spin art stations, upcycled swag giveaways and live music from DJ Furbzz at Wynwood Walls. On Saturday and Sunday, hop over to Smorgasburg (2-8pm), where Rabble will be popping up for the street food market's plant-based weekend. The mini-festival with live music and DJs also features a holistic wellness and workout session, yoga, a plant care class, nutrition workshops and more.

Visit the famed waterfront estate dressed in your finest plant and flower-themed garb, whether it's a DIY costume, an intricate makeup look or both. This family-friendly Earth Day celebration invites the community to wander through Vizcaya's sun-dappled gardens and explore the opulent rooms of the Main House to become a part of the estate’s living landscape. A Friends and Family level membership to the museum is up for grabs if you come dressed to impress and participate in the day's social media photo contest.

Stiltsville Fish Bar links up with Vinya for a one-night wine dinner in Sunset Harbour. From 4 to 7pm, chef couple Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth and Vinya's resident wine expert Allegra Angelo will take guests on a coastal-inspired journey. Instead of its usual raw bar delights, Stiltsville’s clawfooted bathtub will be filled with bottles of red, rosé, white and more selections curated by Angelo. Meanwhile, McInnis and Booth will dole out complementary snacks like hog snapper ceviche, tuna tartare on shrimp puffs and surf n’ turf carpaccio. The casual, cocktail-style tasting ($40) includes five wines and seven bites per person.

James Beard Award-winning chef Nina Compton and her acclaimed restaurant Compère Lapin transplant from the Big Easy to the Magic City for a month-long residency on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell. Expect a selection of Compton's signature dishes, like fried chicken with coconut grits and pickles and blackened lobster served with maque choux, served in a lively indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking the city.

This oceanfront public green space boasts towering baobab and palm trees, manicured walking paths and the neon rainbow-hued installation Miami Mountain by artist Ugo Rondinone, part of The Bass museum's permanent collection. 

First, the spring breakers vanished from its shores. Now, one of South Beach's most popular tourist destinations is getting a whole lot more chilled out, too. That's thanks to Chime Garden, a mesmerizing new sonic installation stretching across six blocks of Lincoln Road. The Lincoln Road BID tapped artist Erica des Roches to transform the pedestrian thoroughfare into a tranquil tapestry of soundscapes intended to evoke a "profound sense of peace, serenity and connection with the natural world," according to her statement. Chime Garden is one of the largest installations of its kind in the country, comprising 333 tubular wind chimes of varying sizes and materials strung from the shopping and dining district's mature tropical trees. Find the chimes starting at the 400 block, woven through the foliage and flowering orchids through to the 1000 block. Photograph: Courtesy Lincoln Road BID The installation has been divided into four themed zones. The Harmony Garden (400 block) presents a range of multilayered tones like a choir of instruments playing in harmony, symbolizing unity in diversity. The chimes of the Latin Garden (690 block) infuse the atmosphere with vibrant rhythms and a joyful energy. In the Paradise Garden Block (800 and 900 blocks), find gentle sounds that promote relaxation, mindfulness and a sense of inner peace. End your journey at the Celestial Garden (1000 block), where each chime represents a different celestial body contributing to the cosmic music of the

Delilah Miami—the glamorous and notoriously difficult-to-book supper club in Brickell—just announced the opening of its new waterfront patio. Guests who manage to snag an al fresco table can now enjoy their meals with 180-degree views of Biscayne Bay and the Magic City’s towering skyline. The opening of the patio also coincides with the launch of Delilah's boat service, which invites guests to pull up to the restaurant's private slips for an appropriately grand entrance. Available Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm, the boat service must be arranged in advance by filling out the online form or emailing BoatService@delilahmia.com to set up arrival.  Similar to its indoor dining room, the 1920s-inspired patio at Delilah boasts a variety of plush seating options, including booths for larger parties. Expect dim lighting, tropical prints and lots of greenery to accent the glittering Miami bayfront. Located on Brickell Point at 302 Brickell Key Drive, Delilah is the Miami outpost of L.A.'s swanky celebrity hotspot, which has a third location in Vegas. Our reviewer awarded the nostalgia-soaked supper club five stars for its sophisticated, old-school service and decadent American dishes like a $120 strip steak with a $32 add-on stone crab claw.  Though the outdoor terrace technically adds more seating to the restaurant, we can't imagine reservations becoming any easier at Delilah anytime soon.

Consider this your annual reminder: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. Regardless, it’s a great day to celebrate our southern neighbors while taking advantage of festive parties and specials around town, including on some of the best tacos in Miami. As usual, seemingly every restaurant and bar in Miami, Mexican or not, is getting in on the action this year, and we’ve rounded up the best of it below. Listed in no particular order, all fiestas go down Sunday, May 5 unless otherwise noted. 1. Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl – Brickell & Wynwood Go all out with two days of bar crawls spanning two rowdy neighborhoods, Wyndood (meet at The Dirty Rabbit) and Brickell (meet at Blackbird Ordinary). This longrunning tradition beckons the tequila-fueled youth with tickets that include your cover charge, holiday “swag” and a drink at each stop along the way. May 4, 5; $20–$40 Photograph: Michael Pisarri 2. Blackbird Ordinary Even if you’re not participating in the official bar crawl, Blackbird has plenty of specials on tap for May 5, like $10 margaritas, $11 Palomas and $14 micheladas with a shot of Astral tequila—plus live mariachis, should the dancing mood strike. Free entry begins at 5pm.  Photograph: Courtesy Coyo Taco 3. Coyo Taco Celebrate Cinco at all five locations of the beloved homegrown chain with $5 margaritas all day long. Each outpost has its own special party plans, but expect a proper Sunday Funday with live music, cocktails and Mexican-inspired street food.  4. T

The party is never over. But it's officially going on summer break. That's according to a Thursday night Instagram post by Club Space co-owner David Sinopoli, fondly addressed "Dear Space Invaders." The announcement confirms that, despite "the old tale that Space will be closing at some point—that there will be an end to this beautiful dance at 34 NE 11th St," the renowned after-hours nightclub will indeed live on, with plans to reopen this fall after closing for months of renovations. "With the collaborative help of our city officials, landlords, partners at Insomniac and the developers building around us, we have engraved solutions for the continuation of Club Space as a cultural center in the heart of Downtown Miami," the post explains. "In order to solidify our club’s future, we are making proactive improvements in our building to remain a part of the 11th Street neighborhood development. All other construction inside of the club will focus on maintaining the vibe and leveling up our dance floor experience." Space is set to close after a series of marathon parties over the last two weekends of May. The series kicks off on Thursday, May 23 and will run Thursdays through Sundays until June 2. The official lineup on the Space Terrace has yet to be announced, but tickets are already live on the Club Space website for shows at The Ground and Floyd on the lower level. According to the Space website, a handful of shows are booked in June and July at The Ground, so the complex's

III Points just dropped an initial lineup for its 2024 festival, and we're already impressed. Returning to Mana Wynwood this October 18 and 19, the late-night, homegrown music and art festival has curated another mixed bag of artists for the follow-up to last year's sold-out 10th-anniversary edition. French electronic duo Justice, Miami-raised rapper Rick Ross, British dance project Jungle, Swedish cloud rap innovator Yung Lean, Grammy-winning producer and longtime friend of the fest Jamie XX, Spanish singer-songwriter Bad Gyal and chillwave pioneer Toro y Moi top the bill so far, with additional lineup releases planned as the festival approaches.  Expect over 100 rising and legacy acts from across genres—everything from hip-hop, rock and electronic to left-field dance, classic house and driving techno—to grace 10 stages at III Points this year. There'll be a full lineup of satellite parties, too, with 60 more artists playing around Miami in the week before the main event. Don't worry, we're keeping track of it all here, so check back often. Here's the full Phase One lineup from today's drop: III Points 2024 Phase One Line-Up (A-Z order) Arca Bad Gyal Cloonee Jamie XX Jungle Justice Mochakk Pawsa Rick Ross Sammy Virji Sara Landry Toro y Moi Yung Lean Signups for the III Points ticket pre-sale are open now at iiipoints.com. Full ticket on-sale kicks off at 1:11 ET on Friday, April 26. Buy tickets here.

Follow the bananas painted along the sidewalk to find Peel, a friendly, sunshine-hued storefront in downtown Miami Shores serving the city’s most popular ice cream. That this soft serve is entirely vegan, wholesome and prepared using rejected bananas does not detract from its deliciousness. Actually, those are the proverbial cherries—or mango, local honey and housemade granola—on top of this super-sweet, sustainable business. Founded by Valeria Alvarez in 2019, the Peel concept began as a stand at the Legion Park Farmers Market before evolving into a food truck and then the colorful brick-and-mortar shop it’s called home since July 2023.  Video: Falyn Wood for Time Out The idea for Peel came to Alvarez on a trip to Indonesia where a fateful smoothie bowl set the wheels in motion for her future product: a simple, two-ingredient soft serve base made by blending ripened bananas with coconut milk. “Bananas are a unique fruit in that they have lots of natural sugar and fiber that are great for making ice cream creamy and delicious,” says Alvarez. “The process is very simple.” And yet, no one else in Miami was doing it. Depending on the serving size, each Peel bowl contains anywhere from 1.5 to two bananas. The shop typically goes through 500 pounds—or 1,500 bananas—each week.  Video: Falyn Wood for Time Out Sourced from suppliers in Allapattah, these aren’t just any bananas. Known as “banano #2,” the fruits that go into Peel’s ice cream are slightly brown and therefore can

May is National Burger Month. Yes, the hamburger gets its own month. Look, we don't know who makes these rules but in this case, we're more than happy to go along with it—especially when we can get two burgers for the price of one. And not just any burgers. These are among the best burgers in Miami.  To celebrate, Blue Collar is offering up its famed Dry Aged Cheeseburger on BOGO for the entire month. This delicacy is made with a prime NY strip steak and brisket patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a Portuguese muffin. It comes with a side of crispy hand-cut fries.  The staple menu item at MiMo's long-running elevated comfort food spot typically goes for $23, but during Burger Month, you can double your order for the same price. The buy-one-get-one deal is only available for dine-in guests and cannot be redeemed on take-out or delivery orders. Photograph: Courtesy Blue Collar Blue Collar’s Burger Month promo kicks off this Wednesday, May 1 and runs Monday through Friday from open to close until Friday, May 31. Blue Collar is located at 6730 Biscayne Boulevard, though it's moving and expanding just across the street later this year.

The esteemed Michelin Guide just dropped a brand new ranking system. Similar to its Stars for the world's best restaurants, Michelin Keys range from one to three, highlighting the industry's very best experiences and stays.  Announced today, the Guide's USA Key selections include a whopping 10 hotels in Miami and Miami Beach, including one- and two-Key stays—plus five more in Orlando and Tampa. That's a hefty chunk of the 124-entry list! To compile the new guide, Michelin's anonymous inspectors sought out accommodations with unique hospitality concepts and distinctive character, in addition to a warm welcome and extremely high level of service. Properties in Atlanta, California, Chicago, Colorado, Florida, New York and Washington D.C. (the same U.S. destinations where the Guide currently recommends restaurants) were eligible for the award. California and New York were the only states with three-Key hotels (seven and four properties, respectively). Here are all the Miami selections: Michelin Guide Miami 2024: One Key Mandarin Oriental Miami, Miami Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove, Miami FL  1 Hotel South Beach, Miami Beach Esmé Miami Beach, Miami Beach Hotel Greystone - Adults Only, Miami Beach The Betsy - South Beach, Miami Beach Michelin Guide Miami 2024: Two Keys Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, Miami The Setai Miami Beach, Miami Beach Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Miami Beach Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Miami Beach In Orlando, Ette Hotel, Lake Nona Wave Hotel and The Ritz

We're already big fans of Café La Trova. But, as has become an annual ritual, the 50 Best Bars awards just came along and reminded us: We need to get our culos to Little Havana more often. The Cuban restaurant and cocktail haven on Calle Ocho has just been honored, yet again, on the esteemed list of North America's best bars. Café La Trova was the only Florida bar to make the cut this year, landing at No.13. (Broken Shaker and Sweet Liberty have ranked in the 50 Best in years past.) New York continues to account for the highest number of North America’s top bars, with 12 entries on the list. This year, Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City made history as the first Mexican to rank No.1.  North America’s 50 Best Bars launched in 2016 as a successor to the esteemed World’s 50 Best Bars, helmed by William Reed and sponsored by Perrier. The annual lists highlight world-class drinking destinations and the outstanding talent mixing things up behind the bars. Historically, the World’s 50 Best Bars are announced in October. Last year, Café La Trova ranked No.24 on the global list, among just five U.S. watering holes. Here's the full list, announced today: North America's 50 Best Bars List 2024 Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City Superbueno, New York Overstory, New York Martiny's, New York, Rayo, Mexico City Jewel of the South, New Orleans Double Chicken Please, New York Thunderbolt, Los Angeles Licorería Limantour, Mexico City Tlecān, Mexico City Zapote Bar, Playa del Carmen Katana Kitten

Phase 2 of The Underline is now officially open to the public, expanding the park's footprint to 2.7 miles and connecting the Shenandoah, Roads, Silver Bluff and Vizcaya neighborhoods via a safe, lush and shady multi-use trail along U.S. 1. Similar to New York’s High Line or Chicago’s 606 Trail except on the ground, Miami’s 10-mile linear park The Underline has been launching in phases since the first section opened in early 2021. Utilizing the path carved by the city's legacy public transportation lines, the innovative urban park and public art trail has become the fastest-growing project of its kind in the U.S.  Construction for Phase 2 began in the fall of 2021, extending from the Metrorail's Brickell Station to just beyond the Vizcaya Station. In addition to increasing connectivity between Miami's frequently gridlocked communities, the latest phase of The Underline provides much-needed reforestation and green space through the city's urban core. The expansion includes over 100,000 new native plants and trees and a series of innovative “bioswales,” green infrastructure aimed at improving stormwater drainage and climate resiliency with CO2 offset and carbon sequestration. Photograph: Courtesy The UnderlineLeaning Arches by Athena Tacha along The Underline's Hammock Trail Three new play, nature and gathering spaces have also opened as part of The Underline's Phase 2 expansion. Hammock Playground (SW 15th Road and SW 1st Avenue) is an all-ages, nature-inspired playground an

Here's a Miami trend we hope doesn't fade anytime soon. One-offs and collaborative projects among players in Miami's blooming hospitality and creative communities not only demonstrate that this city is maturing by leaps, but they also help warm our icy, jaded hearts. The latest example: Better With Friends, a new event series curated by O.G. Miami dance-party-turned-marketing-agency, POPLIFE. Created with the goal of fostering connections in the local community, Better With Friends will bring together standout culinary, cocktail and music talent from across Miami's eclectic scenes. The series kicks off this Sunday, April 28 at The New Schnitzel House with a collaborative menu by the James Beard finalists at Caracas Bakery. Technique Records, just down the road from The Schnitz, is on music duty at the inaugural event. On the food side, expect exclusive dishes that highlight the strengths of both restaurants, like a housemade pastrami on Caracas rye bread with Thousand Island dressing, gruyère cheese and Haus Kraut. Items from the à la carte menu will be priced from $5 to $20. For drinks, Miami's Unfiltered Hospitality consulting group (Monterrey Bar, ALMA San Juan) has designed a cocktail list to complement the meal.  The social dining experience starts at 4pm with local DJs David Rondon and Mike Deuce spinning beats throughout the evening. RSVP to the event is free but does not guarantee entry. Reservations for The New Schnitzel House can also be made in advance via Resy. Po

Morgan's had a great run in Wynwood. Established in 2010, the multilevel American comfort food restaurant quickly became a favorite among Miami's brunch and lunch set for its filling but wholesome family-friendly fare—along with its more indulgent options like the chocolate-dipped waffle and peach bellinis by the pitcher. Though it's closed up its original shop on 29th Street, inside an old purple house at the intersection of Wynwood and Midtown, Morgan's has made itself a new and bigger home nearby in Allapattah. The location at 2800 NW 7th Avenue opens this Wednesday, April 24. Photograph: Courtesy Morgan's Designed by Eduardo Suarez, the man behind the beautiful Tigre and Casa Florida spaces, Morgan's 2.0 has been modeled from the previous concept just blocks away. Though it accommodates more guests, the new location retains an intimate and eclectic vibe, with a punched-up, vintage tropical diner aesthetic.  Photograph: Courtesy Morgan's "It's fun, it's comfortable and we welcome you as always to enjoy a coffee, have a meeting or an interview, a dinner date and of course for any celebration you want to remember," says Morgan's owner, Barclay Graebner. Photograph: Courtesy Morgan's Morgan's plans to host programming like jazz nights and will be available to book for private events.