Luxury Guide: Miami Winter 2021-2022

CRAFT BEER BASTIONS Miami’s small-scale brewery scene is thriving. EST. 33 brings a bit of Bangkok brewery know-how to Brickell City Centre, courtesy of the creator of Singha beer and Thailand’s top brewer. Select from an array of house-made ales and lagers, complemented by Asian- American BBQ offerings. 701 S. Miami Ave., Ste. 412A, Miami; 305.425.9266; est33.us Don’t expect run-of-the-mill beers to come out of Wynwood-based J. Wakefield Brewing ’s on-site brewery. When ordering in the taproom, check out their lauded sours; El Jefe, which is a coconut-infusedHefeweizen; or the Hops 4 Teacher IPA. 120 NW 24th St., Miami; 786.254.7779; jwake eldbrewing.com Cervecería La Tropical traces its ancestry back to the first brewery established inCuba back in 1888. Theproduct of this modern Wynwood craft brewery has a Latin and Caribbean influence. Check out the flagship La Original or Nativo Key beers, poured directly from the tank! 42 NE 25th St., Miami; 305.741.6991; cervecerialatropical.com BEACONS FOR BRUNCH Makes for a weekend well-spent. The brunch menu at Yardbird contains plates that emphasize the restaurant’s Southern cooking influence. Be sure to check out its famed fried chicken, smoked brisket sandwich, steak and eggs grits bowl, and other southland staples. 1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach; 305.538.5220; runchickenrun.com It’s brunch, Italy-style, at Osteria Morini . There’s Old Country spirits in the mimosas, plus antipasti, pastas and contorni galore. Don’t pass on the battilardo, a chef-selected assortment of Italian cured, sliced meats and cheeses. 1750 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 305.918.1037; osteriamorini.com Ariete ’s brunches aren’t run-of-the-mill, combining chef Michael Beltran’s roots in Miami, his Cuban-American lineage, and culinary training in France. Among his innovations is the Frita Benedict, jazzed up with chorizo and papitas. 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove; 786.615.3747; arietecoconutgrove.com The beauty of Biscayne Bay is front and center at the upscale-yet-casual Verde , located in the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Take in the vista on the terrace with a glass of wine from the carefully curated list— accompanied by a local cuisine-inspired meal or a pastry. 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786.345.5697; pamm.org/dining Head skyward at THēsis Hotel Miami for Mamey on 3rd , the main restaurant’s rooftop extension. See the landscape from the terrace while munching on light bites, sipping cocktails and listening to live music. 1350 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables; 305.266.2639; mameymiami.com Dive into authentic Peruvian gastronomy courtesy of La Mar by Gastón Acurio at Mandarin Oriental. Grab a specialty cocktail and enjoy the view of Biscayne Bay and theMiami skyline. 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami; 305.913.8358; mandarinoriental.com DINING WITH A VIEW Enjoy eats from a stellar vantage point.

Estiatorio Ornos

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Tomahawk steak at MILA

Chicken and waffles at Yardbird

Waterfront views at night at La Mar by Gastón Acurio at Mandarin Oriental

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