Reminiscent of St. Tropez, Miami Beach’s Villa Azur {309 23rd Street, Miami Beach; 305.763.8688} is a sexy restaurant and lounge that makes you feel like you’re in a world of your own. Walk inside, and prepare to be transfixed: white draped canopies and glittering chandeliers hover over glossed wood-plank floors, majestic fireplaces, dancers carrying magnums of Veuve Cliquot, DJs, an enchanting covered courtyard, and of course, some of the most beautiful people in town. Known for its glamorous Thursday Night Dinner Parties, French-Mediterranean influence and haute, over-the-top vibes, this extravagant spot is the ultimate place to “see and be seen.”
And on Saturday, April 1, Villa Azur threw a fabulous all-white soirée to celebrate its fifth anniversary.  As showgirls donning shimmering white leotards and oversized feather headpieces greeted guests, smiling waiters buzzed around with handcrafted cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres by Executive Chef Erwin Mallet. Then, as a live singer, violinist, and saxophonist moved the dancing crowd, ballet dancers pranced around the courtyard with bottles of Stoli Elit Vodka, professional dancers dazzled diners with their sexist moves, and stilt walkers towered over the crowd to keep the party going. Of course, in true Villa Azur form, this glamorous event went all night—proving that, for this A-list hotspot, five years is just the beginning.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor