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5 to Try: Martini Bars in Miami

Miami's Art Deco architecture and throwback coastal charm make it a natural in attracting martini bars and the well-heeled cocktail drinkers to fill them. From an adrenaline-fueling martini to one that literally glows in anticipation, this town knows how to load up your martini glass. Let's check out a few of the stars serving up this classic cocktail. (Photo: Shutterstock/SergioZ)

5 to Try: Pumpkin in Miami

It's time to carve those jack-o-lanterns, but don't toss out Jack's innards. From pumpkin-based facial treatments to creamy soups and spiced martinis, there are plenty of places around town that raid pumpkin patches for more than just seasonal decor. Let's go over a few of the best pumpkin masters.

5 Days of Freebies in Miami

The only thing better than a bargain is a freebie. Miami has no shortage of places that believe in taking a charitable hit in the near-term in landing a long-term customer. From free chocolate and wine tastings to an art gallery fit for empty-pocketed art lovers, this town has it all. Rejoice, skinflints. (Hint: The seafood buffet at Sunset Tavern is a good place to start.)

Best of Citysearch Spas in Miami

It's time to get pampered. We're kicking off our Best of Citysearch campaign to seek out your favorite places for relaxing spa treatments, drop-dead gorgeous hairstyles, and bronze-worthy tans. If you have a few in mind, just go to that business listing on our site, click on the "Nominate for Best of Citysearch" tab and vote! To get you in the spirit, here are a few of my personal favorites.

5 Dark Bars in Miami

Who needs bright lights in a big city? Some clubs, lounges, and dive bars prefer to ease up on the filaments. From darkened pickup joints that are forgiving on both ends to celebrity hotspots where the stars don't want to get noticed, these are the watering holes in Miami that will make your eyeballs dilate.

6 Foods With Fear Factor in Miami

One of the benefits of living in a cultural melting pot is that diving into any country's native cuisine is just a short drive away. It's not all pasta, pudding and paellas, though. From a young calf's thymus to barbecued frog legs, the culinary challenges await those with the bravest of stomachs. (Photo of Pan Con Minuta sandwich--bones and all--by Rick Munarriz)

6 Sports Bars in Miami

The great thing about spectator sports is that there's always a big game worth catching. Instead of sweating it out in person, Miami has no shortage of cool taps with an arsenal of TVs to make sure you won't miss a single play. From waterfront watering holes to lively enthusiast haunts, kick back at Miami's favorite sports bars.

Miami Thanksgiving Planner 2009

Thanksgiving Day in South Florida doesn't mean slaving over pop-up turkey thermometers or recalling hand-me down cranberry muffin recipes. From catered turkey feasts to holding it all in one hand with a "Thanksgiving on a Roll" sandwich, here are the restaurants open for business, catered options for takeout turkeys and gourmet shops for all the fixins'.

5 to Try: Churrasco in Miami

Meat lovers around town can be pretty passionate about churrasco. While the term has several meanings throughout Latin America, in Miami it's the Nicaraguan-style churrasco that became a staple in the ritzy Cuban chophouses of yesteryear. Nicaraguan churraso is a long cut of juicy skirt steak, topped with a parsley and cilantro spiked olive oil sauce called chimichurri. Let's check out the five carnivore magnets that do the cut justice. (Photo: Shutterstock/pixshots)

5 to Try: Miami's Best Ice Cold Drinks

Between the busy dance floor and the local humidity, it's easy to work up a sweat in Miami's lively club scene. When it's time to cool off, why not beat the heat with the coldest cocktails and beers in town? From Heineken slushies to a pina colada so icy that you have to spoon your way through, these are the coolest drinks in Miami.