Your Ultimate Guide to Miami Lifestyle

North Italia will be opening in Brickell at the end of January. At every North Italia location, their teams of passionate and dedicated people work hard every day to deliver the perfect handcrafted experience. They use only the best ingredients to create and serve consistently crave-worthy food, like the chef’s choice daily pizza and fresh pasta made from scratch daily. From the warmth that draws you in, to the vibrant energy letting you know you’re in for something special, the North experience invites you to indulge in not just what you taste, but what you feel.

Come enjoy the new Brickell location! Latin Café 2000 combines the best of traditional Latin-American fare, with an exciting, tropical and entertaining environment. The concept is distinct in that it stands alone in this fast-growing segment of the restaurant industry.

Indulge in flavorful, made-from-scratch soups, hearty salads with fresh from the garden ingredients, and piled-high sandwiches. Mason is a chef-driven concept that features house-made everything – from bagels and breads to smoked deli meats and condiments. This family-run eatery reflects Chef Brian’s lineage as well as inspired takes on classic American dishes with an approachable menu that has something for everyone. Open daily from  10AM-2AM.

Lost Boy is a rustic lounge converted from a clothing and vinyl store, hence the term “dry goods.” With exposed brick and deer skull ornaments, its retro progressive era style is atypical of downtown Miami. Lost Boy features free to play darts, pool, and board games. This neighborhood bar is straightforward and no-nonsense. Get comfy Monday through Friday from 4-8 p.m. and enjoy Lost Boy’s happy hour: half off menu and wells. According to The New Tropic: “The store opened a few years back specializing in high-end denim and apparel for men and women but converted into a bar just in time for the spread of World Cup fever here in Miami. Stop by for a drink and check out the stylish decor and chill vibe while catching sports action on the multiple TVs around the bar.” According to Time Out: “In Randy Alonso’s eyes, Lost Boy (the bar) should be a mash-up of an English pub, western saloon, and classic salty American sailor bar. Lost Boy has only been open for two months but—we’ve got to say—he and his partner Chris Hudnall kind of nailed it. It might look a tad confusing on paper but after a drink in Lost Boy, a roomy joint filled […]

Mama Tried, a cozy and affordable throwback in the center of Downtown Miami, is the brainchild of the co-founder of popular spots like Purdy Lounge, Sweet Liberty and Blackbird Ordinary. Along with Dan Binkiewicz and Mauricio Lacayo of The Bend Liquor Lounge, they’ve created a low-key, funky spot in the otherwise 9-to-5 neighborhood. According to YELP: “Great decor, like nothing I’ve ever seen before and friendly bartenders.” “A bigger and full operated bar, cool lighting, live DJ, and spacious spot to hang out. And the name is so catching and just feels like the ‘Locals Bar.’” According to UrbanDaddy: “Partly because of the drinks, partly because of the vibe. Walking in, you’ll feel the ’50s Vegas dive influence. The gold disco lamps. The bright red carpet. The black, gold, dark green and burgundy colors. The “no regrets” mural. All this, you’ll think, embodies a swanky dive bar.” Stay tuned at Miami City Social for more information.

Chef Michael Schwartz combines latin flavors on charcoal ovens and wood-fire grills to make spectacular dishes such as the Amara feijoada. Guests can also enjoy from a tropical experience when having the Calm Before the Coconut cocktail served in an actual coconut! Now playing every Sunday at Amara from 11am-4pm your favorite weekend past time: brunch a la cart! In addition to our printed a la carte menu, you’ll be visited by sweet and savory food carts with more from which to choose. Servers will mark orders from the cart on a card at the table to be tallied with the check at the end of the meal. The a la carte menu offers Snacks, Raw Bar, Empanadas, Small Plates, and Large Plates. Brunch drinks from Assistant General Manager Maria Pottage offer a vibrant and refreshing celebration of Amara’s extensive agua fresca and freshly-squeezed juice program that invites the guest to craft their own journey. Brunch is offered every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music. $5 valet is available. For reservations visit amaraatparaiso.com, email reservations@amaraatparaiso.com or call 305-702- 5528. Amara is a breathtaking venue for private parties and events; for groups larger than 12 guests email lindsay@michaelschwartzevents.com. From 5:30-7:30 pm every […]

Considered one of Miami’s best pastry chefs, Soraya Kilgore opens MadLab Creamery in Miami’s Design District. Have a taste of the “Fancy Tropical” a cone-like no other with passion fruit coconut swirl ice cream, edible gold, maracuya boba, and pina colada candy to name just a few of the toppings. According to the Miami Herald: ”She creates desserts that challenge the palate: a chocolate curd with rooibos tea, cherry marmalade, and black sesame gelato, or a so-called fruit curry, with strawberries and jalapeño.” According to Zagat: ”Walking in, you’ll note the multiple shades of pink, the hand-painted ice cream cones on the floor and the ice cream sculptures on top of the shelves which will lead you to the realization that there’s ice cream here, too. And so many other things, like cookies and chocolate barks. Things from Soraya Kilgore who gave the pastries at Alter their fame.”

This is Maurizio Farinelli’s third Coconut Grove eatery, he opened La Rue with partner Diego Uribe. This is their first french concept restaurant where you can enjoy some delicious escargot or choose from a selection of 120 global wine labels.  Monday through Thursday from 5 pm to 7 pm enjoy special pricing on select wine bottles, cocktails, small bites, and more! Exclusive bar specials include $30 bottle of Cremant and $1 oysters. According to Local Guide: “We were so pleased to have a new French restaurant open its doors in Coconut Grove. The location is perfect, the decor is clean and comfortable, and the food is authentic French.” According to Trip advisor: “Glad to write the first review of this little gem in the heart of Coconut Grove!.Great creativity in the menu where each plate has its charm.”

La Centrale located in Brickell is the largest open dining option and a food hall with 14 different dining spaces, with pastries that are out of this world and mesmerizing architecture. Taste the amazing Italian flavor in the heart of Brickell City Centre. Every weekend from 4 pm to 7 pm, check out La Centrale’s Social Hour in the Aperitivo Bar. The happy hour includes special drinks, bites, and a free-flowing negroni fountain! According to Zagat: “ I must say, this place is phenomenal. The pastries are out of this world. The architecture is mesmerizing. Will definitely be going back. This place is a new local favorite.” According to Urbandaddy: “If only there was a gigantic, three-story food hall built specifically so that I might revel in all the Italian delights that my mind and appetite could possibly dream up. Rejoice for that day is today”

There is an undeniable spirit surrounding the Stubborn Seed that stems from Jeremy Ford. His tenacious demeanor and candor define the cuisine, but his technique boosts it. Stubborn Seed is the result of pairing unrelenting passion with an unapologetic approach. It aims to unearth cravings of the palate while constructing a reward in each bite. Every Sunday from 11:30 am – 3 pm, check out the Stubborn Seed’s brunch specials. According to foodandwine.com “He describes Stubborn Seed as directly inspired by his time working for famed chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Dean Max—the varied menu will rotate constantly based on what’s in season. ” According to foodnewsfeed.com “Servers will guide guests through the rotating menu of seasonal specialties encouraging them to share and explore various dishes as a table.”