September 8, 2009

Casale Pizzeria-Mozzarella Bar Miami

A genuine Italian joint. Rustic with a second-story outdoor lounge, mozzarella bar (cheese made on-site), thin-crust pizza with fancy toppings, and a specialty shop selling tomato sauce and olive oil.

  Bayshore, Food & Drink, Good for Groups, Late Night

January 21, 2009

Monty's Miami

  South Beach, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Cheap

October 1, 2009

Midtown Sports Bar Miami

The authentic dive (next to The Lost and Found Saloon) charms with pool tables, free Wi-Fi, and cheap drinks ($1.75 drafts; $3.50 well). Go on football Sundays.

  Design District, Food & Drink, Cheap, Divey

November 19, 2009

SPF4 Sun Deck Miami

Expect a slightly cheesy vibe at this year-round spring break fest, where locals looking to pick up unsuspecting tourists down shots at the wild pool parties.

  Flamingo/Lummus, Food & Drink, Good for Groups, Kinda Shady

September 8, 2009

Zeke's Roadhouse Miami

This super-casual spot is on people-watching mecca Lincoln Road. (Sit outside. The inside’s a dive.) There are more than 80 varieties of brew — from Belgian to Japanese — all for just 4 bucks.

  City Center, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Cheap

May 21, 2009

Club 50 Miami

The views from this wowzer 50th-floor lounge steal the spotlight — even from famed interior designer Kelly Wearstler’s fab decor. After work (a.k.a. sunset), drinks are a must.

  Brickell, Food & Drink, After Work, Good for Groups

June 16, 2008

Philippe Miami

Look, we’re not going to lie to you: It’s loud. The place goes almost full-club on weekends. But it serves top-notch Chinese food. Get a cocktail and let someone else foot the food bill.

  City Center, Food & Drink, Good for Groups