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5 to Try: Rooftop Bars in Miami
If you want to party under starry skies, Miami won't let you down if you know the way up. With the wind in your hair, imbibe your cocktails alfresco at the top of these high-rise hotels and low-rise watering holes known for their sizzling scenes. As you pound the night away, don't let the penthouse guests below you bite.
Miami's Best Jeans
Everything goes with denim. Unfortunately, it seems as if every apparel retailer in town is also selling blue jeans. If you want to stand out, your jeans can't come off the racks of some mega-chain in the mall. Here are some of the obscure Miami clothing stores that will deck you out in denim that the major retailers aren't selling.
Girls Night Out in Miami
Heading out for a night of fun with the ladies? Miami offers plenty of places to make it a memorable night. Whether you decide to sip caipirinha cocktails in an outdoor cafe, share plates of Florida-inspired Caribbean dishes in a festive, time-tested eatery, or prefer to relive your youthful days of inviting the girls over for a slumber party, we have you covered.
Ultimate Singles Guide
Don't waste the right pickup line at the wrong place. Miami offers up plenty of magnetic places to meet that special someone. From a trendy restaurant with sensuous menu items to an exotic nightclub with several rooms to dance the night away, find the best singles spots in Miami and improve your batting average.
24/7 in Miami
Maybe you need a shot of Cuban coffee as you stumble out of a nightclub at 3am. Maybe that 5am spinning class is calling to power you up for the long day ahead. Whatever your reason for being up in the wee hours, these 24-hour restaurants, bars and service providers can help. Enjoy, and for chrissake, get some sleep.
Miami Shops: A Recessionista's Guide
You feel like shopping but you don't want to make promises your pocketbook can't keep. It's only natural to cut back during an economic downturn, but it doesn't mean you have give up your passion for shopping. Here are some Miami's best retail bargains.
Miami Picnic Planner
Before you throw another backyard barbecue, consider that other alfresco idea: planning a picnic. We went on the hunt for the tastiest nibbles and noshes for your basket and Miami's most picturesque locations for outdoor dining. And not to worry, we also thought of places for when Mother Nature threatens your adventure with rain.
5 to Try: Only in Miami
Every city is unique, but how many places treat visitors to jai-alai and a 28-ton coral castle built by a jilted groom? Call it quirky, but we here in Miami are proud of our offbeat rep, tropical heat and pastel backdrop. Visit these South Florida attractions and hot spots for a lesson on our unconventional, yet lovable culture.
Photo: Alligator by Rodney Cammauf for the National Park Service
Kid-Friendly Miami
Don't let the city's reputation as a hotbed for retirees or European club-goers fool you. It's not all shuffleboard and DJ booths. Young families have plenty to do around town. So go ahead, strap Junior into the Maclaren and hit these kid-friendly spots in Miami.
Miami Getaways
Get away from it all without leaving Miami. Instead of heading out to a funky Key West boutique hotel or an over-the-top family resort in Orlando, why not trade in the "are we there yet" road trip chants for a staycation? These top hotels feel a million miles from home, minus the travel time.
Dog-Friendly Miami
We've sniffed out the area's best spots for a full day of doggie nirvana. Whether you're hungry, sleepy, or playful, there's no reason to hand over your pooch to relatives or a boarding kennel when you're in Miami. Grab a leash and lap up the fun.
Top 10 Freebies in Miami
Pockets with holes can be a problem, but there are plenty of free diversions around town that give you more than your money's worth. From folkloric dances to inspired table games, check out these hot spots in Miami that won't tax your pocketbook. Getting there may be your only obstacle.
5 to Try: Adrenaline Surges
Miami is more than just a place to relax, sip a mojito and ogle at the hard bodies on the beach. If you want to really give your heart a rush, here are the memorable places and experiences to really make your pulse quicken.
Miami Green Living Guide
Being green is always in fashion, and we're not just talking wearing a fluorescent lime bathing suit as you lay out beneath a palm tree. From natural foods at Wild Oats to organic pesticides at Wayne's, check out these eco-friendly hot spots in Miami.
Miami Wedding Planner
The big day doesn't have to bring out the bride (or groom) "zilla" in anyone. For a stress-free prelude to the altar, consult our guide to Miami's top reception sites, florists, photographers, bakeries and more.
Miami Mainstays: Classic Places to Eat in South Beach
Eateries and watering holes come and go in South Florida. People love to check out new things. However, there's nothing wrong with relying on dependable institutions that have weathered the storm for decades in a very finicky town. Here are some of the great destinations that have not only stood the test of time, but passed with flying colors.
Dinner-and-a-Movie Dates in Miami
There's nothing wrong with Olive Garden. Those Red Lobster cheese biscuits are tasty. But when it comes to dinner and a movie, you can--and should--do better to make your sweetheart feel special. Here are some of the truly special places to eat, just paces away from the box office of Miami multiplexes.
7 Deadly Sins, Miami-Style
In a town where it's not always easy to be good, here are places to be bad. Really bad. Then it's time to rinse, repent, and repeat.
Where to Pop the Question
Miami has plenty of romantic places to go down on one knee and ask that special someone to marry you. Here are a few of the picture-perfect spots.
5 to Try: Sports Celebrity Eateries
Just because you're an ESPN star doesn't mean that you'll make the cut on The Food Network. Here are a few former athletes that have scored with their dining concepts around town.
Neighborhood Guide: Little Havana
You haven't seen Miami until you've hit a few spots down Calle Ocho, where Cuban culture is always on display and in fashion.
Large Portions in Miami
Totally over tapas? Think that the small-plate fad has run its course? You can't always live large in Miami, but here are the places that will give you food portions so big that you'll have leftovers for days.
What's in a Name: Eponymous Cocktails
When a bar names a drink after itself, it has to be good, right? You be the judge. Check out the ego-centric libations at these five spots around Miami.
5 to Try: Hot Dogs
Ketchup, mustard, and relish? That is so yesterday. Here are the places in town that really know how to top their franks.
Editor's Favorites: Rick Munarriz
Favorite way to spend a weekend afternoon: In the water, during the summer. As a Miami Dolphins season ticket holder since the Marino days, you know where I am on Sundays in the fall
Favorite bands: The Killers, Modest Mouse, and any band that can take modern spins on the carefree alt-rock of the 1980s. I was part of the Miami dance scene in the late 1980s with my band Paris By Air, and I'm still passionate about music
Last splurge: Finally giving the kids what they wanted and springing for a backyard pool
Favorite drink: When in Miami, how can you not try a mojito? Raspberry mojitos seem to bring out the best in me lately
Best New Bars of 2008
Whether it's a massive Vegas-inspired dance club or a swanky after hours lounge, these are the new stars of Miami's nightclub scene.
Best New Restaurants of 2008
This year hasn't exactly welcomed new restaurants with open arms. However, despite the tough times, nine culinary powerhouses soldiered through, opening to rave reviews and crowds in 2008. Whether it?s a brand-new bistro or recently opened eatery that?s red hot, these are the new stars of Miami?s restaurant scene.
Blind Dates
First dates are exciting, but blind dates can be frightening. Here are the best places to go to either impress that sight unseen date or to get lost in the crowd if things don't go quite right.
Neighborhood Guide: Design District
A culinary transformation has turned the fashion-forward Design District into a hotbed for foodies. Here are the top places to grab a memorable meal and the drinks to go with it.
Neighborhood Guide: Design District
A culinary transformation has turned the fashion-forward Design District into a hotbed for foodies. Here are the top places to grab a memorable meal and the drinks to go with it.
Neighborhood Guide: Bayside
Bayside Marketplace is a tourist magnet. Adjacent to the American Airlines Arena, it's also an event-driven magnet for locals. Here are the places to eat, drink, and shop in the waterfront neighborhood.
Picture-Pretty Restaurants
Whether it's sweeping vistas, dazzling food displays, or out-of-this-world decor, these are the places to go when your eyes are as hungry as your mouth. Don't forget your camera--these spots are ready for their close-up.
Giving Back: Where to Volunteer Locally
If you want to make a difference locally, here are some of the South Florida organizations that offer volunteering opportunities to improve the community.
Neighborhood Guide: Miracle Mile
Technically, it's really just half a mile, but this hotbed of fine dining and upscale boutiques in the heart of Coral Gables can still be miraculously entertaining.
$5 Finds Near Public Transportation
Want to save the environment and save money at the same time? It's possible--just hop on a bus or Metrorail to seek out these food, shopping, and fun bargains in Miami.
Miami: Best Dog Parks
Looking for the perfect park to roam free with Fido? Check out these Miami dog parks that are sure to offer fun for you and your canine companion.
5 to Try: Bread Pudding
Comfort food is fine, but comfort desserts are even better. Bread pudding is an old standard being taken to new heights lately. Here are five places that will satisfy your sweet tooth with sweeter dough.
Dog-Friendly Miami
We've sniffed out the area's best spots for a full day of doggie nirvana. So grab a leash and lap up the fun.
5 to Try: Mojito
When in Miami, you would be cheating yourself if you didn't belly up to the bar for a mojito, the minty-fresh and rum-based Cuban cocktail. Check out the popular hot spots that have mastered the art of the Miami classic.
Faking It: Gourmet to Go
Want to impress at a dinner party or want to have an upscale picnic lunch, but you lack the time or culinary skills to make it happen? Here are the places that make those decadent edibles.
Lincoln Road Neighborhood Guide
The pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road is the picture-perfect heart of South Beach, where supermodels walk their pooches by day and club hoppers fuel up by night. Discover the places to wine, dine, and spend a lot more than a dime.
5 to Try: Apple Martini
What could be more refreshing than the taste of a crisp, crunchy apple on a warm summer night? Perhaps a well-shaken martini? Miami?s notoriously hot summers beg for something cool down your throat, so check out these popular hotspots that have mastered the art of the appletini.
Best Steakhouses
Luckily for meat lovers, quality chophouses are never in short supply--even in the seaside bliss of South Florida. Here are some of the choice cuts in this booming niche to satisfy any carnivorous craving.
Cool Down
As the temperatures heat up, these are the chillest places to go for either a watery refuge or air-conditioned shelter.
Meat Me in Miami, Rodizio Style
The "all you can meat" churrascaria concept is alive and skewering in Miami. Here are some of the best places to have unlimited rounds of steak cuts carved by gauchos at your table.
One-of-a-Kind Cheapskate Dates
Dinner, movie, and dancing again? Break out of your routine without breaking the bank by taking that special someone to someplace out of the ordinary, but cheap.
The Hottest Gay and Lesbian Nightspots
Even though most Miami nightclubs welcome partygoers of all denominations, these are the hotspots where gay and lesbian clubhoppers come in droves.
One-of-a-Kind Pizza Toppings
Cheese and pepperoni again? Get out of the rut and check out some of the more eclectic pies being baked in Miami's hottest pizza ovens.
Get Your Milkshakes Here
Miami's best milkshakes come in all varieties. If they don't bring the boys to the yard, at least they'll cool you down.
Your Favorite Places to Get Soaked
Water is everywhere in Miami, but these are your best tips for places to take a dip.
Get in Touch with Nature
Miami is loaded with great restaurants, clubs, beaches, and shopping, but here is where the locals go when they want to get in touch with nature.
Doggie Treats: How to Spoil Your Pooch in Miami
Your dog deserves the perfect day out, so take him for the ultimate day out in Miami. From special doggie menu items to leash-free play time, here's how to bark up the right trees in a canine-friendly town.
Bigger is Better: Where to Indulge in Miami
If money and waistlines are no object, here are some of the city's most decadent servings that will fill you up (and then some). It's okay to share.
Miami's Best Cafecito
There's no liquor involved, but the sugary sweet-bean water packs a caffeinated wallop. A cafecito is a staple at every Cuban eatery, supermarket or bakery. Most of the time, you don't even need to walk inside, as window counters are available to dispense the Cuban octane. Here is where to sip the best ones in style.
It's Over
What do you when that special someone becomes that not-so-special someone? Maybe it's somebody else. Maybe it's the need for anybody else. Here are some of Miami's best public places to break up a rocky relationship.
Reverse the Curse
Some of Miami's most popular hot spots are located in establishments that failed miserably. Let's see what it took to exorcise the demons. Location, location, relocation.
Filmed in Miami
If you can't be a movie star, the next best thing is to go where the stars have gone when the cameras are rolling. Check out our guide to Hollywood in Miami.
Miami's Dance Club Scorecard
Miami has hundreds of hot spots to spend your evening: Hotel bars, dingy dives, restaurants that transform into chic cocktail lounges--the list goes on and on. But what about when you just want to go to a proper dance club where there are hundreds of bodies on a packed dance floor with amazing DJs, dizzying light shows and great looking people who are wearing minimal clothing? For starters, you can check our ever-expanding list of dance clubs and find one that sounds interesting. Then go to it and let us know what you thought of the place.
Legendary Miami
From famous live music spots to places Madonna has made infamous, our editors recommend the most legendary spots in Miami.
Restaurants and Bars Near Dolphin Stadium
From pregame meals to postgame drinks, set your game plan now.
Miami Tourist Hotels
Planning a vacation to Miami? Find a hotel near everything you want to do and see while on vacation.
Smoke-Free Miami
Avoid secondhand smoke at these smoke-free Miami restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels.
Best Spots to Kiss in Miami
From a sexy nightclub to an intimate restaurant or bar, find fresh spots to kiss in Miami.
Top 10 Ways to Show Off Miami
From South Beach to The Biltmore Hotel, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Miami.
Weekly Hot List
You won't miss a beat with our guide to Miami's top events, red-hot restaurants, sexy bars and swanky hotels.
Top 10 Things to Do This Fall
Make the most of the season: Miami's essential fall experiences.
Romantic Hotels
From Malibu Beach Inn's rose petal romance to the Chateau's sexy sizzle, these romantic Los Angeles hotels are perfect for a weekend of amore.
Miami on a Budget
Low on cash? Get a lot for a little at these Miami restaurants, hotels and favorite attractions.
Kid-Approved Miami
Whether planning a family vacation or just a day of fun, our editors recommend the best kid-approved restaurants and attractions in Miami.
Miami Beach Guide
Soak up some sun on the beach, then find Miami's best lounges and hotels by the water.
Dog-Friendly Miami
We've sniffed out the city's best spots for Spot to hang out or chow down.
Top 10 Miami Experiences
From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Miami's ultimate top 10 experiences.
Yoga in Miami
Catch your breath.
Tiptop Takeout
Too much to do and never enough time? Order dinner to go from a Miami takeout restaurant.
Party Hotels
Who needs a quiet getaway when you can party poolside?
Hotel Dining off the Beach
You don't have to stay at a South Beach hotel to get a taste of Miami. Check out these hotel restaurants in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, downtown Miami and beyond.
10 Romantic Hotels
Whether it's a long weekend, an anniversary celebration or a full-fledged honeymoon, enjoy your alone time at one of Miami's most romantic hotels.
Comfort Food
If it feels good, eat it.
Gourmet Grocers
Score the freshest fish, just-picked produce, handmade pasta, imported cheeses or artisan-baked breads at Miami?s gourmet markets.
Hotel Dining on the Beach
Enjoy an ocean view with your haute cuisine at one of Miami's top waterfront hotel restaurants.
Miami Lounges
Sip cool cocktails, nosh on light eats and enjoy relaxed conversation at these mellow Miami bar lounges.
Top 10 Happy Hour Hot Spots
Blow off some work week steam at these top spots.
Art Deco Hotels
Don't let the neon fool you--Miami's large Art Deco historic district is home to some of the most luxurious hotels.
Hotel Values on South Beach
Need a place to crash for the night? Planning a family vacation? Save money at these budget-friendly South Beach hotels.
SoBe Scenesters
In the land of the hip, here's where the hip dine out.
The Perfect Date on South Beach
The ideal South Beach date is right here.
Beyond the Beach
No surf, no sand, no problem. Good restaurants are everywhere.
Movable Feast
New arrivals spice up the Miami restaurant scene.
Alfresco Dining
Sip cool cocktails and people-watch while dining alfresco at these Miami outdoor restaurants.
Miami's Top Malls
You don't have to pay boutique prices for good shopping in Miami: Find gifts for weddings, birthdays or just-because occasions at these Miami shopping malls.
Rah, Rah, Raw
Three cheers for great sushi and sashimi.
Cuisine Casual
Whether you're looking to relax after work or dine in your weekend wear, these casual Miami restaurants fit the bill.
Celebrated Restaurants, Celebrity Chefs
The fame game comes to fine dining.
Hotels by the Beach
Whether you want to swim in a beachside pool, lounge in the sun or dine al fresco, these beach-side hotels offer all the benefits of the sea within footsteps.
Local Motion
The Many Faces of the Miami Sound
All American Restaurants
Amber waves of grain and more.
Shopping in Coral Gables
From designer shoe stores and hip clothing boutiques to furniture stores and bridal shops, discover the best shops in charming Coral Gables.
Meat Market
Here's the beef
Quintessentially Miami
We're sure not in Kansas anymore, Toto.
SoBe Hotties
They're hot, you're cool. Where else ya gonna go?
Home Sweet Home
Whether you are looking to refurnish your entire house or just need a few new pieces to liven up your office, visit one of South Florida's best home decor stores.
Almost Famous
Hey, you can't eat the hype.
Miami 101
From the Biltmore Hotel to the Florida Everglades, Miami's legendary scenery delights inside and out.
What A Girl Wants
Sugar and spice and everything nice.
Beach Patrol
Embrace the heat and hit the beach.
Prom-O-Rama
Lose the prom night jitters!
Offbeat Wedding Gifts
Make sure your wedding gift doesn't get lost in the shuffle: Wander off the registry and find the happy couple a unique gift that they won't want to return.
Miami Golf Courses
Improve your swing at one of Miami's top public golf courses.
Cuban Cuisine
Get a taste of Havana without leaving the States at these Miami Cuban restaurants.
