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Miami Living brings you the culinary talent shaping Miami’s dining scene in our special Michelin Guide. From tasting menus to innovative dining concepts, these restaurants represent some of the city’s most notable dining destinations. In the 2026 Florida Michelin Guide, Greater Miami and Miami Beach earned 15 Michelin stars across 13 restaurants, including Florida’s only two-star restaurant. The 2026 edition also marked a milestone as Mutra became the first kosher restaurant

The holiday season is taking a delicious turn at TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, where festive dining, vibrant flavors, skyline views, and live entertainment come together at W Miami in the heart of Brickell. This holiday season, TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant invites Miami locals and visitors to gather around the table for a lineup of special experiences designed to make Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the start of the New Year feel anything but ordinary. Loc

A packed house of food, hospitality, trade and media professionals gathered at Meraki Greek Bistro in Downtown Miami on Tuesday, September 15, for an exclusive B2B tasting and networking event hosted by the EU-financed EUKIHAL Campaign celebrating European Halloumi PDO from Cyprus and European Kiwifruit from Kavala, Greece. Held during the Americas Food & Beverage Show 2026, the evening brought together U.S. importers, distributors, restaurateurs, hospitality professionals, m

The Scapegoat’s latest chapter starts with hunter green walls, amber lighting and a healthy dose of 1980s South Beach. Eight years after opening in South of Fifth, the intimate, 30-seat cocktail den has debuted a reimagined interior and refreshed identity that looks to the decade’s after-dark spirit for inspiration. Led by internationally acclaimed bartender Tom Lasher-Walker, the refresh is less reinvention than evolution. The team traded the bar’s dark brown-black walls for

Coffee drinkers can now find Cambio Roasters during their regular grocery runs, as the coffee brand expands into select Publix locations with three of its popular varieties. The rollout brings Cambio Roasters’ Colombian, Special Dark, and Donut coffees to participating Publix stores, each available in convenient 10-count boxes. The expansion gives consumers another option for upgrading their at-home coffee routine without adding an extra stop to their day. Known for its appro

Negroni Week started on September 21 and continues through Sunday, September 27, 2026. Negroni Week in Miami offers several ways to explore the cocktail, including a barrel-aged recipe in the Design District, limited-time drinks in South Beach and a new Thursday event in Brickell. With the celebration already underway, these three neighborhood routes organize six stops around announced specials and established house variations. Photo/Allan Francis/Unsplash Owned and operated

A communal table in Little Haiti, a café with bookable workspaces on Lincoln Road, and a neighborhood stop on West Avenue offer different answers to the same question: where can you settle in with coffee and a laptop? These five laptop-friendly cafes in the Miami area put the emphasis on usable workspace, with options for an afternoon of writing, a meeting or an evening deadline. Photo/Brett Wharton/Unsplash The selection includes Miami Living’s firsthand recommendations alon

Move over, sake bombs. South Florida is giving sake a seriously new spin. National Sake Day arrives October 1, and while there’s always a time and place for a classic pour, restaurants across Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale and Hallandale Beach are proving sake deserves plenty of room behind the cocktail bar, too. This year, the celebration goes well beyond the bottle with bright yuzu spritzes, silky lychee martinis, matcha-spiked sours and cucumber-forward

Savor September at Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab at its two South Florida restaurants in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. From Miami Spice and Dine Out Lauderdale to the Cocktail of the Month, National Lobster Day, late-night happy hour and power lunch, Truluck’s is giving surf-and-turf lovers plenty of delicious reasons to keep summer on the menu. Whether they’re craving a seafood feast, a perfectly crafted cocktail or a midday power meal, there’s still plenty of time

When I walk past the luxury boutiques and galleries in the Miami Design District (MDD), I often stop at the many coffee spots along the way. From sleek cafés with a modern vibe to cozy corners perfect for people-watching, these are some of my favorite spots worth sharing. BIGFACE BIGFACE brings bold energy to MDD with a sleek La Marzocco espresso bar, grab-and-go ReadyBev offerings, and an exclusive line of premium apparel and gear. More than a coffee shop, it’s a cultural h

Miami’s culinary scene reaches its peak during the highly anticipated Miami Spice months. Running from now through September 30, 2026, this premier event offers specially priced, three-course prix-fixe menus at the city's most prestigious dining destinations. Sexy Fish Miami. Photo: Paul Stoppi From MICHELIN-recognized icons to stunning waterfront gems and exciting new openings, this curated guide highlights the absolute best of Miami Spice 2026. Explore the elite establishme

Brunch may technically live somewhere between breakfast and lunch, but in South Florida, it has a way of taking over the entire afternoon. Photo Credits: R House Wynwood National Brunch Day arrives Sunday, September 20, and a simple plate of eggs with a lone mimosa simply won't do. Across Miami and Fort Lauderdale, restaurants are turning the weekend ritual into a full-blown affair, complete with bottomless bellinis along the intracoastal, free-flowing rooftop spritzes overlo

Turns out, 25 years calls for an encore. If your Miami Spice wish list was far too ambitious to conquer in just two months, consider this your sign to reopen Resy and stat plotting your next reservation. Miami Spice Restaurant Months is officially extending its milestone 25th anniversary celebration through October 31, giving foodies another full month to eat their way through Greater Miami and Miami Beach, at a fraction of the usual price. Photo Credits: Sexy Fish Miami Afte

Internationally acclaimed hospitality concept Amazónico has officially launched its first United States location at 800 Brickell Avenue in Miami. Created by husband-and-wife founders Sandro Silva and Marta Seco, the brand's Miami output represents its largest venue to date, joining established international locations in Madrid, London, Dubai, and Monte Carlo. The concept centers on the culinary practices, vibrant ingredients, and cultural traditions of Brazil, the Amazon regi

Watching an NFL game at a sports bar is easy in Miami. Finding a bar where the room is filled with people rooting for the same team is different. South Florida’s mix of longtime residents, transplants and seasonal visitors has produced dedicated pockets of Bills, Eagles, Giants, Vikings, Steelers, Ravens and Dolphins supporters. Some meet through established fan clubs, while others have turned particular bars into regular game-day gathering places. Photo/Amit Ahav/Unsplash Fo

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab is marking September with National Lobster Day specials, a TRU Hurricane cocktail, extended happy hour, a Miami power lunch and lunch-to-go program, and extended Miami Spice and Dine Out Lauderdale menus at its Miami and Fort Lauderdale locations.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District will present Brunching in the Grove, a neighborhood-wide celebration bringing together the Grove’s restaurants, retailers, cocktails, live entertainment and walkable village atmosphere. And getting there will be easier, too. Visitors can enjoy $5 valet parking from 10 AM–3 PM at four convenient locations, making it easy to come for brunch and stay to shop, sip and explore the neighborhood. Restaurants, retai

Miami Living introduces a world where time is the most valuable ingredient. The Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old “Valerio Adami” sold for $2.7 million. Photo/Sotheby's Scotch whisky occupies a singular place among spirits because it is governed by rules that leave little room for shortcuts. To be called Scotch, a whisky must be distilled and aged in Scotland, resting in oak casks for a minimum of three years, though the most sought after bottles spend decades maturing quietly in s

LOUIS XIII Cognac has officially released Black Pearl: Tribute to the Birthplace of Louis XIII, a limited-edition expression within its flagship Black Pearl collection. Inspired by Le Grollet—the historic cellar where the brand originated—the release pays homage to the microclimate and unique aging conditions of the original estate. Limited to 398 decanters worldwide, the release is available through the LOUIS XIII network of private client directors at a suggested retail pri

There are few universal pleasures quite like sharing a good glass of wine. It brings people together, slows the moment down, and turns an ordinary evening into something worth savoring. And did you know that back in 1822 in Paris, French merchant Louis Nicolas revolutionized the industry by selling quality wines in individual bottles rather than traditional barrels? This simple and clever convenience laid the groundwork for the modern wine shop that we are all accustomed to.

Move over, matcha. One of 2026’s most unexpected food trends is a fruit that has been hiding in plain sight: the banana. Once largely relegated to smoothies, breakfast bowls and the occasional banana split, bananas are getting a serious menu makeover. According to Technomic’s Ignite Menu data, banana mentions on restaurant menus have climbed 9.6% over the past three years, as chefs and bartenders find new ways to work the familiar fruit into everything from cocktails and coff

Mac’s Club Deuce is marking its centennial in 2026, providing a timely starting point for exploring Miami’s oldest bars. Across Miami-Dade, drinking spots with roots stretching back decades still serve neighborhood regulars and visitors. Their histories include long closures and changes of address, so an original opening date does not always mean uninterrupted service. These six bars appear in order of their original beginnings, with reopenings and relocations noted along the

Artisan baking represents the perfect balance of science and culinary tradition. While the croissant is universally recognized as a French staple, it actually originated in Austria as the kipferl before arriving in Paris during the 1830s. Today, masterful laminations and slow-fermented sourdoughs define the modern luxury bakery experience. Photo: dbakers Sweet Studio Miami features a vibrant collection of pastry studios blending traditional European techniques with bright coa

There's no shortage of places to dance in Miami, but few places feel quite as alive as Hoy Como Ayer on Calle Ocho. Beginning Thursday, September 10, Salsa & Sip will make its second return to Hoy Como Ayer, continuing every Thursday through November 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Designed for all experience levels, the lively series invites guests to learn the basics of salsa, indulge in Cuban-inspired bites and sip on a complimentary drink inside one of Little Havana's most storied mu

Do you feel like nutritionists are always changing their minds? Do you want science-based information about diet but don’t know whom or what to believe? If you’re nodding in agreement, you’re not alone: More than 80% of Americans are befuddled. Yet it’s a lament that’s getting quite tiring – if you’re a nutrition scientist, that is. So much so that I refocused my career to shine scientific light on today’s critical food conversations, which have profound impacts on public hea

The 19th annual Wine Spectator's Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival presented by RBC Wealth Management is returning from December 10–13, 2026, featuring 24 momentous events across four days. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Els for Autism Foundation. Thursday, December 10 The First Bite featuring Terlato Wines: Hosted by Chef Clay Conley with guest chefs James London, Dean Neff, and Jonathon Sawyer for a five-course family-style dinner paired with Terlato Wines ($350 p

Who doesn't like good chocolate? Here, we bring you some of Miami's finest sweet ateliers serving chocolate. But did you know that the transformation of bitter cacao seeds into a refined delicacy dates back more than three millennia to Mesoamerican civilizations, where it was first brewed as a sacred ritual beverage? Although some of that ritual has been lost, it has gained in other ways, as chocolatiers now do all kinds of things, from small-batch bean-to-bar production to f

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and South Floridians are going to spend it the way they spend every long weekend: eating well. Instead of the usual “where to eat” list, here’s a go-to selection organized by who you’re with and what kind of weekend you’re having. Grocery deals: Lobsterfest at Plum Market Aventura Get ready to shell-ebrate lobster season with Lobsterfest at family-owned specialty food and natural grocery retailer Plum Market Aventura. Div

Before Uchibā makes its Brickell debut this fall, Uchi Miami is giving diners a dedicated first look to taste what’s coming. On Thursday, September 24, the Wynwood restaurant will host an exclusive 10-course collaboration with its soon-to-open sister concept for one night only, officially concluding the 2026 Summer Dinner Series. The evening will be hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, founder and owner of Uchi and Uchibā, who will bring his signature approach

In anticipation of the Americas Food & Beverage Show 2026, the EU-financed EUKIHAL Campaign will bring the flavors, heritage, and innovation of the European food industry to Miami with an exclusive B2B tasting and networking experience taking place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00PM at Meraki Greek Bistro (190 SE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33131). The event will showcase two signature European products: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Halloumi cheese from Cyprus and pre

Friday, Sept. 18 is shaping up to be a very good day for burger lovers. Forgot National Cheeseburger Day was coming up? Don't sweat it because South Florida restaurants have you covered. Whether you're a cheeseburger purist, craving a luxe masterpiece topped with foie gras or ready to double down, literally, on BOGO burgers, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the cheesiest foodie holiday of the year. Expect waterfront classics, glamorous supper club showstoppers, Frenc

Bored Cuban and sister brand Latin Cafe 2000 have introduced limited-time fall coffee and dessert menus across their Miami locations, featuring cookie butter and pumpkin spice drinks and pastries available through November 5, 2026.

Puff ’n Stuff Catering, one of Florida’s leading full-service catering and event companies, today announced its expansion into Greater Miami, bringing more than four decades of experience producing standout events across Florida to the South Florida market. From luxury weddings and milestone celebrations to galas, corporate events, meetings and large-scale social functions, Puff ’n Stuff has built its reputation by pairing chef-driven food and beverage with elevated design, p

For this issue, Miami Living brings you a selection of Italian pantry essentials that make it easy to prepare flavorful, satisfying meals at home. We love traditional pasta, Italian tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. These simple yet classic ingredients can serve as the foundation for everything from quick weeknight dinners to timeless Italian dishes. A great place to start is with quality pasta. De Cecco (dececco.com) has been making pasta in Abruzzo since 1886, although t

Italian cooking celebrates fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and shared meals. BelGioioso cheeses add authentic Italian flavors to all the classic recipes. Whether you're preparing a comforting lasagna, a vibrant Caprese salad, creamy risotto, homemade pizza, or an elegant mascarpone dessert, the right cheese can elevate every bite. BelGioioso Ricotta Puff Pastry With a wide selection of artisan-inspired cheeses and countless recipe possibilities, BelGioioso helps home c

Matcha has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months, leading to reports of global shortages and price increases. If you haven’t been caught up in the craze, matcha is a powdered version of green tea. On a cafe menu you might see a hot or iced matcha latte, or even a matcha-flavoured cake or pastry. A quick google brings up countless recipes incorporating matcha, both sweet and savoury. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Retailers and cafe owners have suggested the main reaso

BOL Hospitality Group has opened Common Room, a modern American neighborhood restaurant, and its invitation-only Brooklyn Room speakeasy near Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood, Florida.

Hotel Eden, near the Spanish Steps, is home to two rooftop restaurants with spectacular views of Rome that are worth experiencing. At Il Giardino Ristorante, where I dined, I enjoyed Italian cuisine and a sunset over the Eternal City, making for a memorable dinner. Hotel Eden first opened its doors in 1889, when hotelier Francesco Nistelweck transformed an existing mansion into a luxury hotel with 63 rooms. As Rome grew into an international destination, the hotel attracted t

Traditional Asian tea culture emphasizes mindfulness, precision, and deep respect for the ingredient. While Miami is often celebrated for its high-energy dining, a growing number of dedicated spaces now offer authentic Japanese ceremonies and Chinese gongfu rituals. These serene destinations provide a necessary, quiet counterpoint to the city's vibrant culinary landscape. Admari Tea Photo: Admari Tea Operating out of the Little River neighborhood, this modern merchant space f

Worthwyld on Las Olas Boulevard will participate in Dine Out Lauderdale 2026 with a daily three-course $45 dinner menu available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring appetizers, mains, dessert options and entree upgrades.

Le Jardinier and L’Atelier de Jöel Robuchon in the Miami Design District will offer guests a complimentary Normandie cocktail on Bastille Day, July 14, as part of a celebration of modern French gastronomy.

The ultimate cocktail showdown is returning to the W Miami for the Season 2 finale of Miami Margarita Masters. Set for Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM, this highly anticipated Round 4 event promises an unforgettable evening for cocktail enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Photo/Anastase Maragos/Unsplash Five of Miami's most talented bartenders will go head-to-head, shaking and stirring their best concoctions in a bid to claim the Season 2 title. G

Whole branzino, Athenian lobster pasta, Greek-style lamb chops and a tableside dessert trolley are among the offerings at Manoli, a new Coconut Grove restaurant centered on the Greek tradition of sharing food. The restaurant opened July 22 under chef Emmanouil “Manoli” Aslanoglou, whose menu draws from family recipes and his experience at restaurants in New York and Europe. Born and trained in Greece, Aslanoglou has worked at Nammos, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in the United K

BOL Hospitality Group (BHG) is proud to announce that Common Room, a modern neighborhood American restaurant near Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood, is now open and accepting reservations. The restaurant offers elevated comfort food, from caviar-topped lobster rolls and refined pastas to crispy fried chicken, in a warm, inviting setting, complemented by a curated music program. With a hint of mystery, it’s both intimate and vibrant. Located at 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood,

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab – a premier dining destination, renowned for high-quality seafood, exceptional service, and steadfast dedication to sustainability – is proud to debut its menus for Miami Spice and Dine Out Lauderdale at its two South Florida restaurants in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Taking place from August 1 through September 30, 2026, guests can choose from two three-course Miami Spice menus priced at $40 and $65 or a four-course menu priced at $9

Long before omakase counters became a staple of our local nightlife, early pioneers were quietly introducing authentic Japanese flavors to our coastal city. Today, that rich culinary evolution shines brighter than ever. Nobu Miami Join us as we explore the absolute finest sushi bars and hidden dining rooms shaping our local dining scene right now. Elyu Omakase Bringing an exclusive culinary narrative to Coral Gables, Eiyu Omakase offers an intimate and luxurious dining adven

While most diners associate Italian cuisine solely with heavy sauces and long simmers, traditional coastal trattorias actually rely on remarkably light, acid-driven preparations that highlight the day's fresh catch. Photo: Casa Tua Today, that vibrant culinary heritage shines brighter than ever across our coastal city. Join us as we explore the absolute finest handmade pasta bars and hidden dining rooms shaping the best Miami Italian restaurants right now. Torno Subito Miami

A new waterfront destination is coming into view at Currie Park. Breakwater Hospitality Group has been selected as the top-ranked proposer to design, build and operate Sea Salt Beach House as part of West Palm Beach’s $35 million redevelopment along the Intracoastal Waterway. The group will now enter contract negotiations with the city. Sea Salt Beach House is envisioned as an approximately 378-seat restaurant with indoor dining rooms, covered terraces and open-air seating ov

Step into a French Riviera-inspired rooftop oasis for an elegant celebration of fútbol's final match to sip, savor and score. Vilebrequin La Plage, located atop Miami Beach's UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection, is extending its operating hours from 2-6 p.m. this Sunday, July 19 to celebrate the highly-anticipated final soccer match for an exclusive Final Fútbol Game Screening. The rooftop destination and restaurant will be serving a special Provençal menu from Executive Chef Greg

Strawberry Moon has always drawn crowds with its scalloped cabanas, a mint-and-coral palette, the kind of scene that photographs itself. This season, the kitchen is giving guests a reason to pay as much attention to the plate as to the surroundings, with a refreshed menu that runs from late-morning bites through evening cocktails. Photo Credit: The Goodtime Hotel Strawberry Moon has always drawn crowds with its scalloped cabanas, a mint-and-coral palette, the kind of scene th