Curated Dining
- For ever palate, occasion, night, or mood.
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DATE NIGHT, ANY NIGHT
You don’t need a special occasion to hit up these romantic spots.
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Lobster Tuesday at Marion is the perfect opportunity to treat your date (and yourself) to a lavish seafood feast—the special lobster menu features England-style lobster rolls, grilled lobster tail and more. 1111 SW 1st Ave.; 786.717.7512; marionmiami.com
Translated from the Japanese word “house,” Uchi strikes a delicate balance between elevated food and impeccable service in a welcoming and homey atmosphere. Your date will no doubt delight in some of the fi nest sushi in Miami. 252 NW 25th St.; 305.995.0915; uchimiami.com
COOL VIBE LOUNGES
Leave the stress at the door and chill out in style.
Escape to Seaspice Brassier & Lounge’s waterfront culinary haven for alfresco dining. Sunset makes for the perfect time to toast to Miami’s breathtaking skyline with a signature crafted cocktail. 422 NW N. River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200; seaspice.com
Pearl Champagne Lounge is the epitome of South Beach. Its chic all-white, stylish and modern environment is sure to bring out your cool. 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305-510-6524; pearlmiamibeach.com
Tuck into The Taurus, a longstanding Coconut Grove dining and drinking den (it’s been serving South Floridians for nearly a century) for handcrafted libations, an extensive spirit and beer selection, and elevated small plates. 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove; 305.529.6523 thetauruscoconutgrove.com
HAPPY HOUR HOT SPOTS
As the weather heats up, these hot spots will keep you cool
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Enjoy panoramic skyline and water views as you sip on innovative cocktails at Mandarin Oriental’s MO Bar + Lounge in Brickell. 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami; 305.913.8288; mandarinoriental.com
TAP 42 Craft Kitchen + Bar’s cutting-edge cocktail program combines fresh produce, herbs, and house-made spices and purees with artisan craft spirits to produce refreshing, well-balanced cocktails. Multiple locations beg you to come in for a drink no matter where you are when happy hour strikes. tap42.com
A good ol’ neighborhood bar with an English pub flair and the warm feel of an old Captain’s tavern in a Colorado miner’s saloon, Lost Boy serves up classic cocktails, cold beer from the tap, fresh sandwiches and more. 157 E. Flagler St., Miami; 305.372.7303; lostboydrygoods.com
COOKING CLASSES
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Bring an appetite for adventure and knowledge to this unique culinary experience under the guidance of a professional chef at Two Chefs. By the end of the class, you’ll have all the know-how to recreate tasty dishes in your own home. 8287 S. Dixie Highway, Miami; 305.663.2100; twochefsrestaurant.com/cooking-classes
Go on a journey of flavor and discovery through In the Kitchen’s 160-plus intimate cooking classes that guarantee a fun and delicious experience. 50 NW 24th St., Wynwood; 305.748.6915; inthekitchenmiami.com
Sur La Table Kids & Teens Summer Cooking Class Series – Start ‘em young! Kid and teen chefs will experience five days of cooking, learning and laughing in the Sur La Table kitchens. 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 786.796.0978; surlatable.co
This story comes from the Summer 2021 issue. Read the magazine here.