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The Best Places to Eat in Miami
"You’ll often notice this family-owned, artisanal donut shop because of the winding line outside (don’t worry, it moves quickly). While it started out as a pop-up in Wynwood, The Salty Donut quickly gained a cult-like following thanks to its over-the-top creations and it currently has locations in Wynwood and South Miami. Everything is made from scratch, artificial ingredients are a no-no, and there’s a solid mix of staple and seasonal donuts."
"This family-owned doughnut shop in Wynwood is not your average dessert place and that’s a good thing. Doughnut flavors here change seasonally and all of the family’s yeast-raised doughnuts use a 24-hour brioche recipe (think butter, flaky bread and more butter). The Salty Donut serves cake doughnuts too, which are crunchy on the outside, and moist on the inside."
"Once you try a vegan donut from The Salty Donut, you might never go back. They also have a full coffee bar. Check them out or order online from either location in South Miami and Wynwood."
"The only strictly Kosher bakery on the list is Wynwood favorite Zak the Baker. The daily chalkboard menu changes depending on what's available, with everything made by hand. The seasonal menu features breakfast items like porridge and latke, pastries, ricotta toast, a variety of sandwiches, and daily soups and salads."
"The popular kosher baker, who’s bread can be found all over town in grocery stores and restaurants, also boasts his own successful standalone shop. Expect not only his signature breads, but also an assortment of soups, bagels, sandwiches, and pastries during the day, along with falafel pop-up in the evenings."
"Restaurants Delis Wynwood"
"Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop is available for both take out and delivery using UberEats and Postmates selling popular items like brownie bomb pie, chocolate peanut butter pie, cookie monster pie, carrot cake, and coconut guava cake, and more. Pro tip: order a cake sampler that features five flavors of cake equal to the size of one full cake. View this post on Instagram"
"Fireman Derek’s is open daily for takeout and curbside service at both locations (Wynwood & Coconut Grove) and also available for delivery via Postmates, Seamless and Grubhub. Store hours are Monday-Friday from 8AM-9PM and Saturday-Sunday from 9AM-9PM. www.firemandereks.com."
"Dessert , Bakery/Cafe"
"Spearheaded by a charming Italian duo that hails from Milan, Dal Plin — named after a pinched ravioli from the owner’s hometown — serves up hearty authentic Italian cuisine, made-to-order like bucatini cacio e pepe, poached lobster fettuccine, truffle risotto, and eggplant parmigiana."
"Growing to three different locations in the city, locals have made one thing abundantly clear. Vice City Bean is one of their favorite places to get a cup of coffee in Miami. With a love of genuine hospitality and a commitment to crafting exceptional coffees, the staff and their care rival the warmth coming off of the espresso machines."
"Simply put: Il Gabbiano (Miami) is the finest Italian restaurant you will ever experience, period. Nothing else even comes close (setting, service, food taste, freshness and presentation). We were fortunate to meet and take a photo with the humble owner and master chef Gino Machi."
"This swanky Italian eatery is filled nightly with Miami's movers and shakers who want to dine on lobster ravioli and its famous bread basket, while also soaking up views of Biscayne Bay from its expansive patio."
"Fratellino Ristorante is one of the Italian restaurants in Miami located in the Coral Gables area. Chef Beto DiCarlo serves up family recipes in this warm and inviting restaurant with amazing service!. Located in Miracle mile this small restaurants serves favorites like insalta caprese and pera ( pear) burratini, carpaccio di manzo – thin slices of beef, calamari fritti, and cozzi de mare – Mediterrean mussels!"
"This longstanding Coral Gables Italian outpost offers diners hearty classics that has made it a staple in the neighborhood for years. It features oversized Italian specialties like risottos, eggplant parmigiana, four cheese gnocchi, pear filled ravioli, and more. And don’t skip the bread, the crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside creation has a fan following of its own."
"La Carpaccieria is the place to go if you're looking for fresh, unique and delicious carpaccios in Miami. La Carpaccieria offers a wide selection of Carpaccios — salmon, octopus and zucchini are just a few of the variations available. This authentic outdoor dining experience is situated within Upper Buena Vista outdoor mall."
"July 2021 Great BBQ pork on the bone ribs near the area where they cook the food especially when just prepared. Discovered I can take out."
"This edgy Miami Beach restaurant is oozing with a cool and mysterious feel (maybe because the space used to be an auto garage). Whatever you do, don’t miss the fried rice stone pot, the tuna chicharrón roll, the toro sesame leaf taco and the chirashi, a gorgeous rainbow bowl of the Garage’s freshest fish of the day. 1784 West Ave., Miami Beach; 305-763-8355 orsushigarage.com"
"Restaurants Japanese South Beach. Sushi Garage’s gastronomic merits aren’t threatened by its cool, SoHo-meets-South-Beach vibe. In fact, the packs of models, tourists and other too-cool-types you’ll find here on any given night only add to its appeal."
"In terms of setting and ambiance, this is perhaps the edgiest restaurant on this list. Located in Miami Beach, Sushi Garage oozes with cool and mysterious vibes. That’s perhaps because the space was formerly an auto workshop."
"1001 Three Island Boulevard This park features two playground units with shade structures, benches, fitness stations, swings, walking path and a water fountain."
"Crandon Park Beach boasts some of the clearest waters Miami has to offer, thanks in part to a strict ban on floatation devices and its offshore sandbar — itself an idyllic place to bask like the Floridian lizard you are at heart. Not to worry though, there’s plenty else to keep the whole family entertained, including unique eco-adventure experiences, picnic and cookout areas, and concession stands. If the sun becomes too much, head to the Family Amusement Center open on weekends and holidays only to check out its restored carousel, beachfront playground, and splash fountain."
"An abandoned zoo on a subtropical island, ever since Dade County's main zoological park decamped to way down south, the Crandon Park Gardens, or just Crandon Gardens (both derivations are used) has sat and grown into a hidden, mysterious botanical garden with otherworldly follies (the former animal enclosures) scattered here and there."
"Parents love Candon Park for its gorgeous 2-mile beach, lifeguards, and picnic areas. But kids keep coming back for the vintage carousel, paved roller rink, and a seahorse fountain. Throw in the pretty arboretum and gardens and you've got one of the best spots in Miami for kids of all ages."
"Take I-95 south and grab the Rickenbacker Causeway until you hit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. This beautiful state park is right at the end of Key Biscayne and gives you uninterrupted views of the ocean—a perfect sunset watching spot. The state park has a lighthouse, where guests can climb to the top and look out into the ocean and the beach below. Next to it is a cement lookout spot that serves as a bench to watch the sunset and enjoy your Zak the Baker treats (if you didn't eat them already on the car ride down)."