October 22, 2009

Wok Town Miami

A super-casual Asian eatery. Try classics like gyoza, fried rice, curry noodles, and Mongolian beef while sitting cafeteria-style on long, blonde wood benches.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Cheap, Good for Groups

September 8, 2009

Red Bar Gallery Miami

The drinks are strong and cheap, the crowd is buzzed, and the space doubles as an art gallery. Check out the paintings during the post-work happy hour or go late when things get dark and smoky.

  Brickell, Culture, Boozehound, Cheap

June 16, 2009

Eos Miami

  Brickell, Food & Drink, Boozehound, Brunch

December 12, 2008

Area 31 Miami

Chef John Critchley (trained by Boston’s famed Ken Oringer) cooks up fresh seafood like salt-crusted dorade and cuttlefish. The resto is on the sixteenth floor and the pretty outdoor area looks over all of Biscayne Bay.

  Brickell, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Great View

September 11, 2008

Badrutt's Place Miami

A Swiss import with first class decor (colored lights, creamy leather chairs, and a raised V.I.P lounge). Eats include prawns flambe and steak tartar.

  Brickell, Food & Drink, Happy Hour, Late Night

July 28, 2008

Le Boudoir Miami

Take a lunchtime tour de France at this small bistro with pink banquettes and chocolate walls. Chef Alain Dumas delights customers with Euro-inspired salads, toasty panini, and authentic specials like frog legs and croque monsieur.

  Brickell, Food & Drink

December 6, 2007

Karu & Y Miami

Multitaskers can dance and eat at this luxe club decked out with a blue Chihuly icicle chandelier and glass entrance complete with waterfall. Nosh on small plates like octopus carpaccio in the dining room, then head to the outdoor lounge or VIP club.

  Downtown Miami, Food & Drink, Bottle Service, Dancing Queen