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Fontainebleau {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.538.2000}

Fontainebleau is a beacon of Miami glamour for many reasons, one of them

The Fontainebleau

The Fontainebleau

being the amount of fine-dining options under one roof. Dive into the bold Asian flavors at Hakkasan; have a tête-à-tête over French cuisine at La Côte; indulge in the rich Italian cooking at Scarpetta; and finally, top off your night at Fontainebleau’s latest venture, Michael Mina 74, part restaurant and part ultra-lounge set inside one of the hotel’s former clubs. fontainebleau.com

Avalon Hotel {700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.538.0133}

Located on one of Ocean Drive’s busiest blocks, the Avalon Hotel is an icon of Art Deco glory. It also happens to house one of South Beach’s most iconic

The Avalon

The Avalon

restaurants, A Fish Called Avalon, which epitomizes everything you’d ever want from a dining experience in Miami. avalonhotel.com

JW Marriott {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami; 305.421.8600}

The JW Marriott has a secret: Drakes. This lounge has the feel of a private club, where only Miami’s most powerful and elite congregate, but it’s every bit as inviting as you’d expect for a restaurant at the Marriott. marriott.com

SLS Hotel South Beach {1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.674.1701}

Such an emphasis was placed on dining at the SLS that the hotel forewent a lobby, choosing instead to greet guests with the sumptuous smells of small plates from the kitchen of The Bazaar by José Andrés. Beyond that, the doors to Katsuya lead to one of the most tantalizing sushi experiences ever to hit your taste buds. sbe.com

The Catalina Hotel and Beach Club {1732 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.674.1160}

Whether you’ve headed to Maxine’s for a post-party burger or you’re just starting out your night with drink specials and Korean barbecue at Fung Ku, The Catalina never fails to provide a fabulous ambience and great food. Just remember: What happens at The Catalina, stays at The Catalina. catalinahotel.com

The Setai {2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.520.6000}

The Setai

The Setai

An air of mystery may surround The Setai upon first inspection, but one bite into any dish from The Grill or The Restaurant and you’ll realize quickly that these establishments are so grand, they need no name to be recognized. thesetaihotel.com

The Four Seasons {1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami; 305.358.3535}

Whether you come for happy hour on EDGE Steak & Bar’s rooftop terrace, or you’re slicing into a juicy cut of meat in the restaurant’s bustling indoor dining area, there’s no doubt that EDGE is one of the best establishments to have happened to Brickell Avenue. fourseasons.com

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne {1 Lincoln Road, Miami; 786.276.4000}

One need not go to Mexico for an authentic Mexican dining experience. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne houses Cantina Beach, an intimate outdoor oasis where you can dine under a breezy tiki hut and pair your meal with the perfect tequila as recommended by the restaurant’s tequilier. ritzcarlton.com

Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach {101 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.938.4600}

No time spent in Miami is complete without a solid meal at a Cuban establishment; with a vibrant ambience, an extensive cocktail and food menu, and a prime location on Ocean, De Rodriguez at the Hilton Bentley is one you must try. hilton.com

The Essex Hotel {1001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.534.2700}

The Essex House is a boutique hotel in Miami Beach done right, especially when it comes to dining at Zen Sai, the Asian fusion grill located within its Art Deco walls. Whether sipping on sake or enjoying any of the restaurant’s delectable seafood dishes, a meal at Zen Sai is everything right about Asian cuisine. essexhotel.com

The Ritz-Carlton South Beach

There are myriad restaurants facing the ocean, but surprisingly none with an actual ocean view. DiLido at The Ritz-Carlton is the only fine dining establishment on Collins to boast this view, which is comparable only to the restaurant’s perfectly crafted menu. ritzcarlton.com

The Biltmore {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 858.311.6903}

Two concepts anchor the world-class Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables: Palme d’Or and Fontana. At Palme d’Or, an upscale ambience welcomes guests both

The Biltmore

The Biltmore

local and distant, serving Chef Gregory Pugin’s Michelin-starred French cuisine that “has a twist of modernity to it.” At Fontana, the hotel’s courtyard restaurant, Chef Beppe Galazzi dazzles with local and farm-fresh ingredients, rounding out an Italian-inspired menu for any meal. We love Palme d’Or’s flaky Chilean Sea Bass, and Fontana’s potato-ricotta Gnocchi. biltmorehotel.com

The Conrad {1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami; 305.503.6500}

Located within the Conrad Hotel, Atrio is cozy and intimate, save for the grandiose view of Miami’s skyline. The choice cuisine is locally-sourced and sustainable, from the produce to the fish, and the option of sitting within the restaurant’s wine room for a private tasting with friends makes this a definite Magic City gem. conradhotels3.hilton.com

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11:18 am
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A Fish Called Avalon

serves two

Ingredients

Halibut:
8 asparagus spear tips
1/2 fresh orange (12-14 segments)
1 tsp chopped fresh basil, for garnish
12 whole pecans, lightly toasted
2 7-oz portions of fresh halibut

Chardonnay-beurre blanc sauce:
2 tsp chopped shallots
2 tsp vegetable oil (separated)
juice of 1 lemon
3/4 c Chardonnay (separated into 1/2 c and 1/4 c)
1 tsp white rice vinegar
1/3 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes
salt and white pepper to taste

Method

For the sauce: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small stainless steel pot, sauté the shallots with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Add lemon juice, 1/2 cup Chardonnay, white rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper. Reduce liquid by 1/3. Whisk butter into the reduction 1 cube at a time until melted thoroughly. Strain the reduction to remove shallots. Add steamed asparagus tips, orange segments, basil, and pecans to reduction. Set aside.

For the halibut: Season halibut with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a separate non-stick skillet over high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to pan. Add fish and sauté until golden brown on edges (around 2 minutes on each side). Add 1/4 cup Chardonnay. Remove pan from stove and place into preheated oven. Bake for 5 minutes, or until fish is cooked thoroughly (cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fish).

To plate: Place the halibut on a plate and pour reduced Chardonnay sauce over the top. Lay asparagus over the top. Sprinkle with pecans and orange wedges, and garnish with basil leaves.

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9:12 am
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A Fish Called Avalon

In 1989, Avalon Hotel Proprietor Don Glassie opened a seafood restaurant on the quiet, relaxed Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami. The distinct Art Deco bar and beachfront terrace quickly became a hangout for production companies and modeling agencies. Location scouts were not far behind, filming the televisions series “Miami Vice” and the classic film, “Scarface.” The eye-catching architecture and friendly vibe conveyed the culture and essence of a re-emerging South Beach.

Today, that very restaurant—the renowned A Fish Called Avalon—is consistently ranked among the top restaurants in south Florida. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014, the place has been a fixture on Ocean Drive.

Since the late ’80s, A Fish Called Avalon’s winning formula has not changed: excellent seafood, outstanding service, and a classic location. Over the years, Ocean Drive has developed into a lively nighttime destination awash in well-heeled vacationers and jet-setting part-time residents. As time went on, the vibrant energy has attracted visitors from all over the world.

“The cuisine is all about fresh local seafood,” Managing Director Tom Glassie says. “The combination of flamenco guitarists, alfresco dining, and superb service creates a memorable dining experience.” The talented Executive Chef Kal Abdalla oversees the kitchen, and perennial favorite dishes include the Seafood Paella, the Macadamia-Crusted Snapper, and the Mediterranean Octopus.

And that swoon-worthy vintage architecture? Well, the restaurant has even kept their original concept and classic Art Deco look. The entrance still showcases a gleaming yellow-and-white 1955 Oldsmobile, which has graced the cover of most travel and fashion magazines over the years. The car—and the restaurant—have become well-known symbols of Miami.

That’s the kind of legacy that sums up the colorful spot on Ocean Drive known as A Fish Called Avalon. Years ago, Don Glassie conceived of a restaurant based on simplicity and excellence; today, many of the original team members remain, and guests continue to return for the warm service and fresh seafood in a timeless South Beach setting.

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