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SN Postcard: Welcome to Miami

By SN Edit

February 23rd, 2022

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ICYMI: We love Miami. So much so it was time to put together a list of our favorite places to eat, stay, and shop so you can enjoy it just as much as we do! See below for our Guide to Miami.

Where to eat

Miami Beach

Chotto Matte for a posh vibe and a mix of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine
Lucali is one of NY's best imports and the pizza is to die for
Planta for delicious vegan options and trendy vibes
Call Me Gaby for great Italian food and a lush garden
Casa Tua for incredible Italian cuisine and the chicest outdoor villa space in the city
Makoto for sushi and modern Japanese-inspired dishes
The Surf Club Restaurant for an à la carte menu of Continental cuisine (one of Arielle's favorites!)
Joe's Stone Crab, a Miami classic
Carbone takes Miami. If you don't already know, try the Spicy Vodka Rigatoni
Taquiza for a traditional Mexican taqueria

Brickell, Wynwood, & The Design District

Komodo for high-end Southeast Asian plates
Doya for upscale greek and craft cocktails
Mandolin Aegean Bistro for Greek and Turkish food. The intimate garden courtyard transports you straight to the Greek Isles
Swan from hospitality mavens David Grutman and Pharrell Williams, this chic spot is a must
Cote Miami for incredible Korean BBQ
Pura Vida for something fresh and healthy
La Mar for seafood and a chic waterfront setting
Le Jardinier for a chic lunch when shopping around the Design District
Hutong Miami for upscale Chinese and hip cocktails
Zuma for minimalist Japanese cuisine overlooking the Miami River
Itamae for sleek Japanese and Peruvian cuisine

Coconut Grove

Greenstreet Cafe for the best breakfast all-around
Sadelle's for a little taste of NYC in Miami
Ariete is a Coconut Grove mainstay serving comfort-food dishes with a Cuban flair

What to do

South Beach. You can't go to Miami without the quintessential Miami experience. Sit on the beach or take a stroll in the sun

Wynwood Walls. An outdoor gallery of art surrounded by great restaurants

Miami Design District and Bal Harbour Shops for some of the best shops, boutiques, showrooms, galleries, and restaurants

Lincoln Road Mall runs the entire width of South Beach. This mile-long pedestrian trail is just steps away from some of the best bars and restaurants in Miami

Where to stay

Miami Beach

Mondrian South Beach ($$). On the new bayfront destination, Baia Beach Club, this hotel embodies a Mediterranean coastal flair and brings the effortless sophistication of international coastal living to Miami
The Miami Beach EDITION ($$). This boutique, design hotel is all the rage with luxury amenities near South Beach
Faena Hotel Miami Beach ($$$). An art-deco-inspired luxury hotel with a private beach club and more
The Setai Miami Beach ($$$$). A luxury hotel nestled into South Beach
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club ($$$$). A luxurious oceanfront destination to say the least (Arielle's pick!)
1 Hotel South Beach ($$$). You can never go wrong with 1 Hotel. Designed with chic, reclaimed materials, this luxury hotel is just steps away from the ocean
The Goodtime Hotel ($). Pharrell, David Grutman, and Ken Fulk were inspired by a simple state of mind and a 'good time.' (Did you see our Pre-Spring Editorial shoot?! It was shot here!)
Hotel Esme ($). A unique, boutique hotel with artfully-detailed rooms on Espanola Way
The Betsy ($$). A beachfront, luxury boutique hotel at the quiet end of the iconic Ocean Drive

Brickell

SLS ($$$). Right in the heart of Brickell, this modern hotel is the place to be
Mandarin Oriental ($$). A unique urban resort located on the exclusive island of Brickell Key
EAST ($$). Modern, minimal, and brings an Asian twist to downtown Miami