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1. Shanghai Nights at Bazi

When: Every Sunday beginning April 10
Where: Bazi {The Marlin Hotel, 1200 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.695.0101}
What: Starting April 10, every Sunday, Bazi will offer a special Shanghai Nights menu allowing diners to indulge in some of their favorite dishes—such as Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp Lo Mein; Beef and Broccoli, General Tso’s Chicken, and Mu Shu Pork—for only $10 each.

Quattro Miami Interior Photo credit Gary James

Quattro’s Wine Tower

2. Bacco Nights at Quattro

When: Every Monday night
Where: Quattro Gastronomia Italiana {1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.531.4833}
What: Lincoln Road’s top destination for authentic regional Italian cuisine introduces Bacco Night every Monday during dinner, where bottles of wine on La Bucca di Bacco, Quattro’s impressively diverse wine list of over 200 bottles from 20 different Italian regions, will be 50-percent off.

3. Half-Off Wine Bottles at TiramesU

When: Every Tuesday through October
Where: TiramesU {101 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.532.4538}
What: At its new South of Fifth location, the 25-year-old TiramesU continues to bring familiar flavors to the next level by creating specials that feature fresh seasonal produce and imported ingredients. Starting this month, every Tuesday, the restaurant will offer any of its bottles of wine at 50-percent off, a weekly occasion to indulge in one’s expansive taste or try different wines.

4. Administrative Professionals Day

When: Through April 27
Where: Bulla Gastrobar {2500 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 305.441.0107}
What: In honor of Administrative Professionals Day on April 27, Bulla is offering a free glass of sangría or dessert to all administrative professionals just by showing their business card. Bosses too can show their appreciation: Purchase a gift card for your assistant and receive a $10 gift card for every $100 you spend!

DIRT recipe

Beet & Goat Cheese Toast by DIRT’s Jeff Latulippe

5. StarChefs 2016 Rising Stars Gala

When: Wednesday, April 13, 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Marlins Park {501 Marlins Way, Miami}
What: StarChefs honors up-and-coming chefs and hospitality professionals who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. The 2016 winners, which include Chef Diego Oka of La Mar by Gasón Acurio and Jeff Latulippe of DIRT, will be honored and will showcase their finest dishes alongside the winning sommeliers and bartenders. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Feeding South Florida, a nonprofit food bank that distributes more than 40 million pounds of food per year. General Admission: $85 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.

6. (Mostly) Jazz at The Betsy

When: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8-11pm
Where: The Betsy-South Beach {1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.760.6900}
What: Twice per week, guests are invited to enjoy sumptuous BLT Steak cuisine at the Lobby Bar while enjoying the live jazz music. Upcoming performances include:

  • Wednesday, April 13: Roxana Amed / Martin Bejerano
  • Thursday, April 14: Mike Gerber
  • Thursday, April 21: Liz Bieler
  • Wednesday, April 27: Davis and Dow Duo
  • Thursday, April 28: Markus Gottschlich
Quality Meats_Double Rib Steak for two

Quality Meats Double Rib Steak

7. Quality Meats Three-Day Steer Roast

When: April 14-16
Where: Quality Meats {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333}
What: Over the course of three nights, Executive Chef Patrick Rebholz is partnering with up-and-coming Chef Norberto “Negro” Piattoni for a whole steer cookout extravaganza. A 900-pound steer will be cooked in a specially constructed “fire kitchen” on Quality Meats’ expansive terrace. Events are as follows:

  • Thursday, April 14: Asada Barbecue ($59 per person including beer pairings) with whole ribs, sausage, and various steaks including bavette, hanger, flank, and skirt steak.
  • Friday, April 15: Family-Style Meal ($79 per person including wine pairings) with menu items such as Beef Liver Pâté, Fried Ground Beef Empanadas, Smoked Brisket, and Roasted Bone Marrow.
  • Saturday, April 16: Formal Night, a seated four-course affair ($99 with wine pairing) with a sophisticated menu to match featuring a main course of tender grilled Bone-In Rib-Eye with wild mushrooms and Charred Beef with grilled bok choy and dashi. Click here to reserve your space.

8. COYA Miami’s One-Year Anniversary Celebration

When: Thursday, April 14, at 7pm
Where: COYA Miami {999 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 305.415.9990}
What: Brickell’s chic Peruvian eatery COYA is celebrating its first year in Miami with a special celebration featuring complimentary Para Picar and Pisco Sours in the Pisco Bar until 8pm. Guests who make dinner reservations will also receive complimentary bubbles and dessert. RSVP here: [email protected].

9. Fontainebleau’s Cellar 1954 Wine & Dinner Series

When: Thursday, April 14, at 8pm
Where: Scarpetta at Fontainebleau {Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412}
What: Fontainebleau’s Cellar 1954 Wine & Dinner Series continues with dinner at Scarpetta featuring Napa Valley’s legendary Opus One Winery. The evening will be hosted by France Posener, sales director for the winery. Diners will enjoy a five-course menu prepared by Chef de Cuisine Neil O’Connell, each of which will be paired with a different varietal from the winery. Price is $350 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by clicking here.

10. Standard Sounds Presents Jazz Lounge

When: Thursday, April 28, 8-11pm
Where: The Standard Spa, Miami Beach {40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.673.1717}
What: The Standard Spa, Miami Beach is bringing live jazz to The Lido. The hotel has teamed up with Peroni to bring you the best of Magic City’s scene the last Thursday of every month, April through June, curated and hosted by Dr. Chad Bernstein, trombonist, social entrepreneur, and lover of mollusks. Click here to RSVP.

Snail of Approval chefs and hosts

Slow Food Miami’s 2015 Snail of Approval chefs and hosts

11. Slow Food Miami’s Snail of Approval Tasting Party

When: Friday, April 29, 7-10pm
Where: 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach {2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach}
What: Join world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and TV host Tom Colicchio for Miami’s “Freshest Night Out.” The fifth-annual celebration will welcome South Florida’s best farm-to-table chefs, including Anthony Sitek of Apeiro Kitchen & Bar, Nicole Votano of Dirt, Mark Zeitouni from The Lido at The Standard, and many others. All event proceeds benefit Slow Food Miami’s Edible Garden Program. Click here to purchase tickets.

12. Las Olas Wine & Food Festival

When: Friday, April 29, 7:30-10:30pm
Where: Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
What: The 2016 LOWFF will welcome 45 wineries and 60 restaurants to take over Las Olas Boulevard, one of the few nights of the year Fort Lauderdale’s main thoroughfare closes down to pedestrians. This year, the American Lung Association has partnered with CI Management to create an unforgettable evening. Each street will have a little flair with live music, DJs, culinary and mixology demonstrations, interactive retail displays, and more. Also new this year: Best of the Best Restaurant Competitions on the main stage featuring various dueling restaurants. An expert panel of judges from will decide who will be named best of the best. For a complete lineup of events and ticket information, visit lasolaswff.com or call 954.727.0907.

13. Villa Azur’s Five-Course Menu + Wine Pairing

When: Every Friday evening
Where: Villa Azur {309 23rd Street, Miami Beach; 305.763.8688}
What: Delight your palate with Villa Azur’s flavorful, refined, yet approachable Mediterranean cuisine with a five-course menu that changes weekly. Each dish is paired with a hand-selected wine—all for just $80 per person. Plus, on the last Friday of every month, the restaurant will feature live music to enhance your dinner experience. This month’s featured artist (April 29, 9pm-Midnight) will be the R&B/soul/funk musician Keba and her band.

—Sherri Balefsky | Miami Editor

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Double rib steak for two quality meats

On Monday, February 1 at 7pm, Quality Meats Miami Beach {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333} will host an exclusive dinner featuring the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley’s Paul Hobbs Winery. Guests will be joined by owner and winemaker Paul Hobbs himself, who has been named “Wine Personality of the Year” two times by leading U.S. wine critic Robert J. Parker and was dubbed the “Steve Jobs of Wine” by Forbes.

Quality Meats Chef de Cuisine Patrick Rebholz has created a very special menu for the evening designed to pair perfectly with Hobbs’ stellar 90 point plus vintages:

To Start
Assorted QM Canapés: Caviar Cones, Black Truffle Croquettes, Foie Gras Mousse, House-Cured Slab Bacon Peanut Butter and Jelly, and Iberico Ham Station

First Course
Fruit de Mer: Assortment of raw, smoked, and fried seafood

Second Course
Charcuterie Bouquets: House-cured salamis, terrines, and hams

Third Course
Bacon-Braised Long Bone Short Ribs

Fourth Course
Artisanal Cheeses

The dinner is priced at $165 per person, including tax and gratuity. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Email [email protected] to make your reservation today.

—Sherri Balefsky | Miami Editor

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Happy New Year, Miami! 2016 promises to be an incredible year for the local culinary scene and we can’t wait to see what’s in store over the next 12 months. Here are nine of our must-do/must-try January events taking place throughout the city.

Chicha Morada

Chicha Morada from La Mar by Gastón Acurio


1. Healthy “Mocktails” at Mandarin Oriental
When: Ongoing
Where: Mandarin Oriental, Miami {500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell; 305.913.8288}
What: Keep your New Year’s resolutions going strong with creative new non-alcoholic “mocktails” made with fresh, flavorful ingredients. At MO Bar + Lounge, Steven Minor presents the Purple Plush, with a floral and sweet blend of hibiscus tea and lychee purée finished off with club soda. At La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Lef Kraounakis makes fresh daily Chicha Morada, a traditional Peruvian purple corn juice cooked with pineapple, green apples, cinnamon, and cloves, then served with a splash of lime and sugar.

2. Whites of Winter Special at Oceanaire
When: Through February 5
Where: The Oceanaire Seafood Room {900 South Miami Avenue, Suite 111, Brickell; 305.372.8862}
What: Upgrade your dining experience and sample up to four three-ounce white wines of your choosing for just $19 when you purchase an entrée. Choose from a list of 15 fine white wines from all over the world, from Napa Valley to Provence to Marlborough, New Zealand, and many more. Purchase additional pours for $5.

Chicken Parm Pizza from Quality Meats

Chicken Parm Pizza from Quality Meats


3. New Menu Items at Quality Meats
When: Ongoing
Where: Quality Meats {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333}
What: Chef de Cuisine Patrick Rebholz is kicking off 2016 by adding several new dishes to his already-acclaimed menu. Perhaps the most exciting addition is the signature Chicken Parm Pizza, which is making a special “pop-up” appearance from Quality Meat’s NYC sister restaurant, Quality Italian. Intended for two people, this 14-inch chicken Parmesan topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and pecorino is delivered on a pizza rack and sliced tableside. The dish is so popular in New York that the restaurant often runs out midway through dinner service.

4. Paella Cooking Demonstration and Dinner at Bulla
When: January 16 at 6pm
Where: Bulla Gastrobar {2500 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 305.441.0107}
What: Share your passion for paella at Bulla’s next Let’s Eat Dinner Series. After tapas on the terrace, you’ll join Chef Miguel Rebolledo in preparing authentic Spanish paella, a dish he learned at one of the world’s most famous restaurants, El Bulli. Top off the culinary experience with a flavorful feast paired with fine Spanish wine and a tantalizing dessert. Cost is $65 per person. Click here for tickets.

5. Weekly Wine (and more) Tastings at Uvaggio
When: Saturdays, 5-6pm
Where: Uvaggio Wine Bar {70 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305.448.2400}
What: Join Head Wine-O and Managing Partner Heath Porter for weekly fun and education wine tastings. Upcoming themes include:
January 16: Spain with an Attitude, Not Your Parents’ Rioja
January 23: Piedmont and Tuscany … an ode to the next Uvaggio wine club trip
January 30: Beers Around the World … from the USA and Belgium, to our own backyard
Tastings are limited to just 24 people, so it’s best to reserve your space in advance. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 305.448.2400.

Fried Chicken and Waffles Hyde Beach Kitchen

Fried Chicken and Waffles from Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails

6. Waves and Rosé Brunch at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails
When: Every Sunday
Where: Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails {111 South Surf Road, Hallandale Beach; 954.699.0901}
What: Hallandale’s newest hot spot is now offering a sweet-meets-savory brunch menu featuring delicious comfort dishes such as the Hang Over Burger, Banana Nutella Waffles, and Very Berry French Toast. In addition to the mouthwatering fare, you’ll never go thirsty with bottomless Whispering Angel rosé for just $30 a person.

7. Wine Dinner at Fontana at the Biltmore
When: January 21 at 7pm
Where: Fontana at the Biltmore {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 877.624.2830}
What: Take part in an enchanting, seated, four-course wine dinner hosted by Wine Director Christophe Bristiel with wine from Chateau La Nerthe in Rhone Valley, France, sponsored in part by Pasternak Wine Imports. Cost is $45 for members, $55 for guests.

Chef Cindy Hutson

Chef Cindy Hutson

8. A Taste of Jamaica Cooking Class with Chef Cindy Hutson
When: January 23, 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Ortanique on the Mile {278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305.446.7710}
What: Join Chef Cindy Hutson for an interactive cooking class featuring staples of Jamaican cuisine: Guinness-Braised Shredded Oxtail on a crispy cassava cake; Red Snapper Rundown with boiled green banana mash and Caribbean veggies; and Drunken Banana “Stamp and Go” Fritters with rum-raisin ice cream and salted caramel. Cost is $108 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing [email protected].

9. Fontainebleau’s Cellar 1954 Wine & Dinner Series
When: January 23 at 8pm
Where: StripSteak by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.535.3283}
What: The Cellar 1954 Wine and Dinner Series pairs the world’s most prestigious wines and winemakers with the award-winning cuisine of the Fontainebleau’s signature restaurants. The 2016 season kicks off with a five-course meal prepared by StripSteak Chef de Cuisine Derrick Roberts. Each course will be complemented by a different variety from the Napa Valley winery, Darioush, hosted by proprietor Darioush Khaledi. Cost is $225 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by clicking here.

—Sherri Balefsky | Miami Editor

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Quality Meats

Located in a historic former Art Deco hotel, Quality Meats {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333}—the acclaimed New York-born, meat-centric restaurant—has certainly made an impression on food lovers in Miami. This is Fourth Wall Restaurants’ first venture outside the Big Apple, and it’s electrifying appetites all over town.

Father-and-son team Alan and Michael Stillman—Fourth Wall Restaurant founders—collaborated with AvroKO design to update the space’s worn Art Deco ambience, introducing the family-owned butcher shop feel while preserving the signature Miami look. Here, raw edges and rough textures like leather and canvas give the interior a warm and rustic feel with design elements reminiscent of the inspirational butcher behind the first Quality Meats location.

For instance, the reception desk of the former Miami hotel took on new life as a service bar disguised as a butchery retail counter. A butcher’s tools—cleavers, knives, and meat hooks—still decorate the space as part of this legacy.

Of course, it was important for Quality Meats to take on a personality truly grounded in Miami culture. The iconic fountain situated near the entrance—with integrated lighting and aerodynamic lines—recalls classic Art Deco style, even in its state of mild decay. In the restaurant, it’s used as a planter and cloaked in creeping vines, representing bygone days as well as new life forging ahead.

Charcuterie Bar

The charcuterie bar

Quality Meats also introduces design elements such as stained-glass panel work, a vintage stone fireplace, and iron gates—all of which speak to the influences of classic architecture and colorful outdoor scenery that define the Miami landscape.

Indeed, this contemporary steakhouse combines the original butcher shop-inspired concept with the fresh, vibrant flavors for which Miami is known, resulting in a restaurant that is truly one-of-a-kind. Here, you’ll get a taste of house-cured, smoked, and aged meats with entrées like the Short Ribs for two, Roasted Suckling Pig Confit, and Tomahawk Rib Steak, all courtesy of Executive Chef/Partner Craig Koketsu. Guests will find a lighthearted playfulness in the menu’s rendition of classic dishes like the House-Cured Slab Bacon, served with jalapeño jelly and miso-infused peanut butter, as well as the Steak Tartare, which is hand-cut in-house and served with salt, black pepper, capers, shallots, and Dijon all presented on a wooden spoon. Fresh seafood also has a place on the menu, with enticing items like Pan-Roasted Local Snapper and Halibut with brioche, poached egg, and truffles.

Take a seat in the main dining room, on the lush outdoor patio, or in one of the private rooms, and take in all the design elements that surround you. After all, that’s what makes this place—and the cuisine—so special.

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Miami Spice is less than a week away, and we can hardly contain our excitement! Throughout August and September, over 200 restaurants throughout Miami-Dade are participating in Spice by offering special prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at discounted prices (lunch: $23; dinner: $39). This is the 14th year that Miami Spice has been in effect, so there are plenty of tried-and-true favorites on the list. But there are also some 50 restaurants entirely new to the program this year. Here, we’ve selected five of our favorite newcomers—and our Spice menu recommendations for each.

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1. Brasserie Azur {3252 Northeast First Avenue, Midtown; 786.800.9993}
Spice menus available for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday
Azur Hospitality Group (the same group behind Miami Beach’s upscale Villa Azur) recently debuted Brasserie Azur in the former Mercadito space in Midtown Miami. From the rotisserie station to the raw bar to the fresh charcuterie, there’s always a boatload of sensational flavors to try from the Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Our Appetizer Pick: West and East Coast Shooters with bloody-mary granite
Our Entrée Pick: Butter-Poached Lobster with fava bean ragoût and European cucumber foam
Our Dessert Pick: Warm Banana Pithivier with rum anglaise and caramelized banana chips—there’s only one dessert option available, but we’re confident that this would be our top pick either way.

Quality Meats

2. Quality Meats {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333}
Spice menu available every evening for dinner
Manhattan’s award-winning steakhouse recently opened its second outpost in South Beach, and it’s been bustling ever since. Partner and Executive Chef Craig Koketsu has concocted a meat-centric Spice menu featuring variations on only the best quality beefs, all cured, aged, and smoked onsite.
Our Appetizer Pick: Kale and Manchego Salad with chorizo vinaigrette
Our Entrée Pick: Grilled Bavette Steak with cured orange salad
Our Dessert Pick: Coffee and Doughnuts—coffee ice cream swirled with chocolate doughnuts

SOHO Bay

3. SOHO Bay {520 West Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.618.2788}
Spice menu available for dinner Tuesday-Sunday
Although it’s relatively new to the Miami dining scene, SOHO Bay has been a success in Brazil for over 15 years, with eight locations throughout the country. Executive Chef Ricardo Sauri, formerly of Nobu fame, has devised a tempting Spice menu that can be optimally enjoyed on the breezy patio overlooking the bay.
Our Appetizer Pick: Sushi Tasting (a combination of house rolls)
Our Entrée Pick: Braised Oxtail Donburi served with rice cakes, eggs, scallions, nori, corn, and gochujang
Our Dessert Pick: Coffee-Coated Miso Mousse with dulce de leche, caramel pistachio, and praline

The Gang

4. The Gang {3500 North Miami Avenue, Midtown; 305.570.9430}
Spice menu available for dinner Sunday-Thursday
This eclectic gastropub on the border of Midtown and Wynwood has already proven itself to be one of Miami’s coolest dining spots. The cuisine is a blend of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine staples with a modern twist, while the inside feels like a hip postmodern gallery with distressed wooden floorboards, exposed piping, and vintage washing machines that make up the base of the bar.
Our Appetizer Pick: Vietnamese Pork Rolls—rice paper, lettuce, and fresh tenderloin pork meat with homemade ginger and mint sauce on the side
Our Entrée Pick: Thai Wok Chicken served with traditional homemade egg noodles, mixed vegetables, and lemongrass
Our Dessert Pick: Cheesecake or Key Lime Pie? You’ll be satisfied no matter which one you choose.

StripSteak

5. StripSteak {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412}
Spice menu available for dinner Sunday-Thursday
All four of Fontainebleau’s signature restaurants are participating in Miami Spice this year, but this is the first time that Michael Mina’s StripSteak is around for it. There’s just two options for each course, but considering that the regular menu can be a bit pricey, this is a Spice deal that can’t be beat.
Our Appetizer Pick: Ricotta Cavatelli with English pea purée, sugar snap peas, basil, and ricotta salata
Our Entrée Pick: Red Wine-Braised Short Rib with mascarpone-whipped potatoes and bordelaise
Our Dessert Pick: Chocolate Orange Cream Cake with chocolate Chantilly cream and orange anglaise

By Sherri Balefsky | Miami Editor

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Spring brings warmer temperatures, fresh beginnings, and lots of new Miami restaurants.

TheGang

The Gang Miami {3500 North Miami Avenue, Wynwood; 305.570.9430}
At less than three months old, this urban gastropub has already proved itself to be one of Midtown Miami’s newest hot spots. While the food is decidedly Asian (a blend of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine staples with a modern “Bangkokian” twist), the inside of The Gang feels more like a hipster Brooklynite’s loft: an open space with distressed wooden floorboards, unfinished ceilings with exposed piping, and brick walls displaying random knickknacks that beg to be posted on Instagram. It’s a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, further blurring the line between Wynwood and Midtown.

Hannaya

Hannya {1063 Brickell Plaza, Brickell; 305.808.5833}
With a slew of new restaurants opening in Brickell, it’s hard to stand out from the pack. But Hannya manages to do just that, offering quality sushi and Japanese cuisine in a quaint and cozy spot just two blocks from bustling Mary Brickell Village. It is a concept by Larry Chi of Sunset Place’s Akashi, which was one of the first sushi bars in the area when it opened in 1993, and remains a local favorite to this day. A must-try: the Alex #2 Roll. It’s hard to resist this tasty blend of shrimp tempura, crab salad, masago, and cream cheese topped with avocado, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.

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Lique {3957 Northeast 163rd street, North Miami; 305.705.2425}
From the experts at Trust Hospitality Group (the people who brought us Meat Market), comes Lique, an unmatched restaurant and lounge overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway in North Miami Beach. This trendy space offers a cool industrial-meets-nautical vibe with chic décor and an expansive patio complete with 1,000 feet of docking space. An eclectic seafood-heavy menu consists of shared appetizers; a robata grill offering King Crab Legs; various crudo and carpaccio bites; a raw bar with Stone Crab Claws, and much more. And if the food alone isn’t enough to entice you, Lique’s lounge features a 40-foot ice bar and a number of craft spirits.

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Quality Meats {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333}
Manhattan’s award-winning Quality Meats has a tropical place to call its second home, now open in a historic Art Deco hotel in Miami Beach. Partner and Executive Chef Craig Koketsu has concocted a meat-focused menu featuring variations of only the highest quality cuts of beef, all cured, aged, and smoked on site. Guests can expect a few new menu options along with tried-and-true New York classics (think Broccoli and Cheese Bites, Parmesan Waffle Fries, and Corn Crème Brûlée). Father-and-son team Alan and Michael Stillman of Fourth Wall Restaurants partnered with design firm AvroKO to design the two-story space and outdoor patio, combining both the ambience of a traditional family-run butcher shop with the trendy flair of Miami Beach.

BrasserieAzur

Brasserie Azur {3252 Northeast First Avenue, Miami; 786.800.9993}
The masterminds behind renowned Villa Azur (Jean Philippe Bernard, Michael Martin, and Bhanu Choudhrie) will come together this fall to unveil a new Mediterranean dining concept called Brasserie Azur. Set in the former Mercadito Midtown space, Brasserie Azur will face the world dressed from top to bottom in fresh, romantic décor courtesy of Designer François Frossard. Exposed brick, rustic wood accents, low-hanging light bulbs, and floor-to- ceiling windows create an alluring space in which to enjoy lunch and dinner from a true French chef, as well as traditional afternoon tea or a beverage at the expansive bar.

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Piripi {Village of Merrick Park, 320 san lorenzo Avenue, coral gables; 305.448.2423}
Spanish slang for “happy” or “tipsy,” Piripi is the first Miami outpost for renowned Basque Chef Najat Kaanache, who combines her culinary experience with the rustic flavors and fragrant spices from the Spanish countryside. As the newest addition to the Village of Merrick Park, Piripi’s sleek, contemporary atmosphere showcases an impressive attention to detail, from the glowing handblown glass chandelier that hangs in the bar area to Chef Kaanache’s handmade tableware. The menu is a convivial journey across Spain, offering an assortment of “Piripikoteos” (snacks), “Pure Blood,” and “Oh Que So” (Spanish meats and cheeses, respectively), as well as sumptuous main dishes that focus on fresh seafood. Be sure to try one of Piripi’s five signature Spanish gin and tonics or seven signature cocktails—or one of each. Get ready to get piripi.

SohoBay

SOHO Bay {520 West Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.618.2788}
Although new to Miami, SOHO Bay is no stranger to the restaurant biz. In fact, this modern eatery is already an established success in Brazil, with 15 years of experience and eight locations across the country. Located on the more subdued West Avenue in Miami Beach, SOHO Bay serves up authentic Japanese cuisine while offering stunning views of the bay through floor-to- ceiling glass windows. A sleek sushi bar offers guests a more interactive dining experience, while the lovely patio provides a breezy starlit setting. Executive Chef Ricardo Sauri, formerly of Nobu fame, has devised a tempting sushi and sashimi-focused menu, complemented by a sizable list of fine sakes and innovative cocktails.

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BLT STEAK

BLT Steak

 By Sherri Balefsky | Online Editor

1. BLT Steak {The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.673.0044}
Helmed by internationally renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel and Chef de Cuisine Danny Ganem, this modern steakhouse continues to attract locals and visitors alike for its chic ambience and expertly prepared steaks. All beef is Certified Angus and naturally aged for maximum tenderness and flavor; it’s then broiled at 1,700 degrees and finished with herb butter for a juicy, decadent taste. It’s no wonder that the Miami New Times named BLT Steak “Miami’s Best Steakhouse of 2014.”

2. Prime One Twelve {112 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.532.8112}
Of course, no top 10 list of steakhouses in Miami is complete without Prime One Twelve, known for being the first modern steakhouse in the United States. Now celebrating its 11th year inside the Browns Hotel (Miami Beach’s first hotel, built in 1915), Prime One Twelve serves up some of the finest quality dry-aged meats in signature sauces alongside must-try favorites such as the Five Cheese Truffle “MAC” and Rum Baked Sweet Plantains.

3. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener {315 South Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown; 305.487.7130}
Located right on the waterfront overlooking the Miami River, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener is a welcomed addition to Downtown Miami’s dining scene. You can’t go wrong when ordering any of the menu’s signature on-premise, dry-aged USDA Prime steaks. Now a worldwide brand, Wolfgang’s operates eight locations throughout the United States, with outposts in Tokyo and Seoul, and several others coming soon.

Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zweiner

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener

4. The Setai Grill {2001 Collins Avenue; Miami Beach; 305.520.6400}
Tucked away inside the exclusive Setai Hotel is the romantic Setai Grill. Executive Chef Mathias Gervaise and Chef de Cuisine Denevin Miranda have recently added a surprising Asian twist to the menu while still offering an unmatched selection of exclusive cuts of dry-aged meat from New York City’s highly respected butcher Pat LaFrieda & Son. Be sure to try the new six-course prix-fixe menu for only $115, with the option of an additional $65 per person to include wine pairing.

5. Morton’s The Steakhouse {multiple locations}
“The best steak … anywhere!” is just around the corner. Whether you choose to dine at the Morton’s in Brickell, Coral Gables, or North Miami Beach, you know that you’ll be getting the same quality meats and impeccable service that made Morton’s a favorite when it debuted in Chicago in 1978. Morton’s continues to wow visitors in cities throughout the United States and beyond.

6. StripSteak {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412} 
Chef Michael Mina has done it again with Fontainebleau’s newest restaurant. This hip eatery inside Miami Beach’s trendiest hotel is a contemporary alternative to the traditional steakhouse setting, offering à la carte cuts of beef (many from the hotel’s on-site aging room and butcher shop). Be sure to stop by the StripSteak Lounge on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, when DJ Elle is present.

StripSteak

StripSteak

7. Quality Meats {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333}
It was only two months ago that Quality Meats (voted the No. 1 steakhouse in Manhattan by Zagat Survey in 2014) made its Miami debut inside a historic Art Deco hotel on bustling Collins Avenue. The SoBe eatery has already proven to provide the same sophistication and superior cuisine as its New York counterpart. Partner and Executive Chef Craig Koketsu’s meat-centric menu features variations of only the best quality beefs, which are all cured, aged, and smoked onsite.

8. EDGE Steak & Bar {1435 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 305.381.3190}
Situated inside the Four Seasons Hotel, EDGE is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. Executive Chef Aaron Brooks serves up a delicious menu of fresh dishes featuring only farm-to-table ingredients. If you’re lucky, try to score a table on the lively rooftop terrace so that after dinner, you can melt your own s’mores in front of the fire.

9. PM Fish & Steak House {1453 South Miami Avenue, Brickell; 305.200.5606}
PM Fish & Steak House is the Argentinian answer to a traditional American steakhouse. All meats are cooked on the restaurant’s signature grill. Because PM also specializes in fish, we recommend the Surf & Turf Puerto Madera, a combination of lobster (Bogavante from Maine) and Prime tenderloin.

PM Fish & Steak House

PM Fish & Steak House

10. Meat Market {915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.532.0088}
Acclaimed Chef Sean Brasel is at the helm of Meat Market, Miami Beach’s trendy steakhouse located smack-dab in the center of Lincoln Road. The sophisticated menu changes seasonally to reflect the best flavors of the region. Whichever delectable slab of meat you order, we recommend enjoying it with the restaurant’s signature homemade MM A-100 Steak Sauce.

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