A quaint Mediterranean locale tucked in the heart of Miami’s South of Fifth neighborhood, Café des Arts {22 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.534.2555} boasts cozy vibes, tasty food, and an adorable terrace that keeps patrons coming back for more. As its name implies, this haute haunt also puts an emphasis on art–evident in the pop art strewn across its walls, the Mickey Mouse statue at its main entrance, and a revolving art gallery that never fails to catch your eye.

Acting on its love for art, Café des Arts has partnered with famed photographer, Alexy P., to take visitors and locals alike on a unique journey of love, titled “Place to Kiss,” through the Magic City. Creating what he believes to be an interactive artistic expression, the photographer has strategically graffitied his Place to Kiss circle in symbolic destinations throughout South Beach, Wynwood, and Downtown, all to encourage lovers, friends, and family (or even strangers) to photograph themselves kissing in front of it, or on it.

When they do, the idea is that they would then post their photo on social media with the hashtag #place2kiss. If a couple hits every spot on the map with a photo to prove it, Café des Arts steps in–giving them a complimentary bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne when they celebrate their love (and the journey!) at Café des Arts.

To kick-off the event, on Saturday, May 21, Café des Arts will host a live presentation of Alexy P.’s work and an unveiling of the “Place to Kiss” map, making it the official home base of the project. In honor of Prince and his hit, “Kiss,” this special evening will be a “purple night,” one involving cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres from 7-9pm. Dinner reservations will be available immediately afterwards, allowing guests an opportunity to munch on what the restaurant does best: Half Maine lobster salad, foie gras au torchon, Wagyu rib-eye, tomato and burrata rigatoni, and much, much more.

By Jennifer Agress