Brickell

It’s a bird; it’s a plane; it’s an actual skyscraper! Miami’s pseudo-business district (and the only place to find men in suits) is full of empty condos and swank boom-time hotels. Hit the happy hour junket.

EXPLORE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD:

Exhale MindBody Spa

270 Biscayne Blvd 305-423-3900

The impressive two-story spa is known for its butt-kicking Core Fusion class, which mixes yoga, barre work, and Pilates.

Eos

485 Brickell Ave 305-503-0373

From the same peeps as NYC’s Anthos. The impressive space (on the 15th floor of The Viceroy) was designed by wunderkind Kelly Wearstler. Don’t miss the lamb chops and creative sashimi tapas.

Tobacco Road

626 S Miami Ave 305-374-1198

An old-school Miami institution (since 1912!), where the bands are loud, the food is greasy, and regulars pack the stools. Great for a show, a beer, or both.

Green Grass

54 SW 10th St 305-373-7422

The boutique doubles as an art gallery. Expect cutting-edge lines, mod paintings, and colorful bags, suits, and maxidresses. Hit an exhibit opening for a full-on shopping party.

Dolores but You Can Call Me Lolita

1000 S Miami Ave 305-403-3104

Located inside a historic fire station (complete with pole). The charming patio is usually bustling with a pretty crowd. And each entree comes with an appetizer.

COMMENTS

Posted by rDogg877 on Dec 4, 2009 10:27:03 AM

Brickell is a haven for displaced, white-collar New Yorkers and Bostonians trying to create a comparable urban life in Miami, and it's clear that this is exactly what the developers were looking to achieve: many white-tablecloths restaurants and day spas, an increasing number of clothing boutiques (some local chains, not national), and the occasional Starbucks. The commercial areas are still works-in-progress, as these condos start filling-up I expect to see less glam (albeit more practical) shops: shoe-repair, hardware stores, dry cleaners and the like. There are enough young families to warrant higher-end baby boutiques (like giggle) and other amenities. Brickell can and should be explored on foot~just watch your step, drivers are not pedestrian-conscious, even in this 'hood.