Good taste awaits diners at these eateries.
Peking duck tacos from CH’I
1. Avo Miami
Homemade Mediterranean cuisine sets the tone at this quaint gem in Sunset Harbour from Dilo Murad. Chef Yaniv Cohen’s menu includes highlights such as thyme grilled branzino with quinoa tabbouleh and grilled chicken breast with sage, honey, Dijon mustard and walnut crust. 1834 Bay Road, Miami Beach, avo-miami.com
2. CH’I
From Grove Bay Hospitality Group, this massive 12,000-square-foot restaurant boasts three bars, two DJ booths and multiple lounge and dining areas. Chef Rafael Perez Cambana’s Chino-Latino fusion menu includes options such as shrimp enchilado dumplings, ropa vieja spring rolls, roasted tacos filled with Peking duck and a 32-ounce porterhouse topped with ginger chimichurri. Guests enter the space through a market where casual items such as soups, salads and bao buns are available for grab-and-go. Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305.257.8726, chibrickell.com
The lounge at Como Como
3. Como Como
This Mexican marisqueria (seafood restaurant) from chef Scott Linquist channels the flavors of Puerto Rico, Los Cabos, Acapulco and other seaside destinations with a menu of highlights such as scallops grilled with pineapple and spring onions, and whole branzino flavored with bitter orange, habanero chiles and achiote. At the center of the bar is a “tequila tree” sculpture made of handblown glass spheres and copper pipes that symbolizes the distillation process of agave to tequila. Moxy South Beach, 915 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305.423.8004, comocomomiami.com
Grapefruit gin and tonic from Forte
4. Forte
The prolific Adrianne Calvo strikes again! This Italian eatery is inspired by the city of Ferrara in northern Italy, where the chef’s Sicilian relatives migrated to years ago. As of press time, the menu was still under wraps, but one thing is certain: pasta, pasta, pasta! 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305.517.6181, fortemiami.com
5. Harry’s Pizzeria
Chef Michael Schwartz has unleashed his beloved pizza concept in Miami Beach. Near Lincoln Road, the eatery serves all the expected pizza offerings (spicy pepperoni, mushroom, roasted eggplant and more), as well as new dishes like hearth-roasted vegetables and chickpea salad. HP’s first cocktail program has also been launched at this location and includes drinks such as the Golden Hour, a mix of mezcal, poppy apricot, lime and agave. 1680 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 786.991.9511, harryspizzeria.com
The outdoor dining area at Marea 1939
6. Marea 1939
With executive chef Sergio Chamizo heading up the kitchen, this indoor-outdoor restaurant draws from the coastal region of Spain, where Chamizo was born. Menu standouts include honey-spiced duck breast, black paella with seared scallops and shrimp, and Spanish octopus. The National, 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305.532.2311, nationalhotel.com
Oreo milkshake from Miami Diner South Beach
7. Miami Diner South Beach
With a name like that, diners know what to expect. The latest concept from Meraki Hospitality Group, this all-day eatery offers classic omelets, sweet and savory waffles, a variety of burgers, chef’s salad, baby back ribs, house-glazed meatloaf and chicken Alfredo. For sweet lovers, the Oreo milkshake is a must. 919 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 786.536.2564, themiamidiner.com
An oyster shot from Nossa Omakase
8. Nossa Omakase
Chef Max Kamakura’s omakase experience at this venue is a dining adventure with plenty of wow factor. We’re talking ambient lighting, dry ice and a 16- to 18-course tasting of exceptional nigiri. Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, 1600 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305.539.9711, nossaomakase.com
The entrance to Pura Vida in Aventura
9. Pura Vida
The seventh location of this Miami favorite features all the signature dishes fans love, including avocado toast, pasture-raised egg sandwiches, wraps, customizable bowls, mango salmon, spicy tuna and lentils. 2980 NE 207th St., Aventura, puravidamiami.com
Roasted chicken and mashed potatoes from Shelter
10. Shelter
This iteration of Brooklyn’s wood-fired restaurant and bar features a hunting lodge-chic design that’s right at home with Wynwood’s bohemian vibe. The rustic fare menu includes a mix of Italian and Argentinean dishes, including steamed mussels, crispy artichokes, truffled mac and cheese and empanadas with traditional and nontraditional fillings. For big appetites, there’s the roasted half chicken or the parrillada for two. 10 NE 27th St., Miami, 305.603.8970, shelterbrooklyn.com
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