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MIAMI BEACH (South of the convention center)

81⁄2—Morocco meets Peru and India at the ClintonHotel. 821 Washington Ave. 786 276-3850.

1220—Outdoor seats aplenty at the historic Tides hotel.1220 Ocean Dr. 305 604-5130.

A la Folie—A must stop for Paris-style café-au-lait andcrepes. 516 Espanola Way. 305 538-4484.

Altamar—Award-winning local find for seafood at thetop of Lincoln Road. 1223 Lincoln Rd. 305 532-3061.

Afterglo—Boldly intriguing raw gourmet cuisine. 1200Washington Ave. 305 695-1717.

Ago—Robert DeNiro’s Italian L.A.-to-Miami transfer atThe Shore Club. 1901 Collins Ave. 305 695-3244.

Barton G. the Restaurant—Wildly inventive dishes ina lush garden setting. 1427 West Ave. 305 672-8881.

Dogma Grill—The only place to get a real hot dog com-plete with all the trimmings. 1500 Washington Ave.305 695-8259.

Eleventh Street Diner—An old-fashioned diner with avast menu, open 24 hours a day. 1065 Washington Ave.305 534-6373.

Front Porch Café—The best bet for brunch, heartyvegetarian options, and light fare with a view of theocean. 1418 Ocean Dr. 305 531-8300.

Jerry’s Famous Deli—The ultimate delicatessen fromBeverly Hills, open 24 hours a day. 1450 Collins Ave.305 532-8030.

Joe’s Stone Crab—An institution since 1912, buteither dine early or expect a long wait. 11 WashingtonAve. 305 673-0365.

Johnny V South Beach—Innovative New Americancuisine colorfully set at the Astor Hotel. 956 WashingtonAve. 305 672-9998.

La Locanda—A tiny Italian gem where Ocean Drivestaff members can be found daily. 413 Washington Ave.305 538-6277.

Mr. Chu’s Hong Kong Cuisine—Authentic lunchtimedim-sum service and superb Szechuan in an authentic,dramatic setting. 890 Washington Ave. 305 538-8424.

Mark’s South Beach—Award-winning Mark Militelloserves tremendous New American fare in the historicNash Hotel. 1120 Collins Ave. 305 604-9050.

Nemo—An old, local favorite for world fusion-inspireddishes, raw bar and a fabulous Sunday brunch. 100Collins Ave. 305 532-4550.

Novecento—Argentine and Mediterranean cuisinekeeps regulars happy. 1080 Alton Rd. 305 531-0900.

Oliver’s Bistro—A relaxed, casual restaurant that

packs in locals with reasonable prices and great food.959 West Ave. 305 535-3050.

Osteria Del Teatro—Find first-rate service and deli-cious Northern Italian cooking at this romantic nook.1443 Washington Ave. 305 538-7850.

Prime One Twelve—A juicy steak and a bustling barscene mean you’ll always see someone you know orwant to know. 112 Ocean Dr. 305 532-8112.

Shoji Sushi—A South of Fifth standard, fresh sushi andlots of sake in a lovely garden setting. 100 Collins Ave.305 532-4245.

Smith & Wollensky—A quintessential New York steakhouse on the very busy waterfront. 1 Washington Ave.305 673-2800.

Tantra—It’s all about the scene at this lavish, late-night,longstanding restaurant and lounge. 1445 PennsylvaniaAve. 305 672-4765.

Tap Tap Haitian Restaurant—Colorful art, music andan authentic menu at reasonable prices make it a defi-nite stop for local cuisine. 819 Fifth St. 305 672-2898.

Taverna Opa—It’s fun to dance on the tables and theGreek food is really quite good too. 36-40 Ocean Dr.305 673-6730.

Toni’s Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant—A local insti-tution that is almost always packed. 1208 WashingtonAve. 305 673-9368.

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Jacques-Garcia-designed Hotel Victor. 1144 Ocean Dr.305 779-8888.

Wish—Uber-romantic Asian-American fusion at TheHotel. 801 Collins Ave. 305 531-2222.

LINCOLN ROAD AND SURROUNDING AREA(Convenient to the convention center

and Art Positions)

Blue Door—Enjoy French Nouvelle Cuisine in thePhilippe Starck-designed space at the Delano Hotel.1685 Collins Ave. 305 672-2000. (The Delano will behome to Art Bar.)

Bond St—An intimate outpost of the highly praisedManhattan sushi restaurant, in the casual TownhouseHotel. Also open for lunch during Art Basel. 150 20thSt. 305 398-1806.

Café at Books & Books—A favorite for great peoplewatching and a varied lunch and dinner menu. 933Lincoln Rd. 305 532-3222.

Cafeteria—Gourmet diner open 24 hours a day. 560Lincoln Rd. 305 672-3663.

Casa Tua—Superb, intimate Italian restaurant withupstairs lounge and a dolce vita vibe. 1700 James Ave.305 673-1010.

David’s Cafe II—After the restaurant closes, the 24-hour diner is the stop for late-night Cuban cravings.1654 Meridian Ave. 305 672-8707.

The Forge Restaurant & Lounge—A decadent MiamiBeach institution for steak and glamour. 432 41st St.305 538-8533.

Icebox Café—This cool-sounding bakery-cafe is a true

local favorite for amazing dishes anddecadent desserts. 1657 Michigan Ave.305 538-8448.

Joe Allen Miami Beach—Americancomfort food in a laid-back setting. 1787Purdy Ave. 305 531-7007.

Macaluso’s Restaurant—Staten-Islandstyle Italian with just 7 tables wherelocals and celebs go to be treated likefamily. 1747 Alton Rd. 305 604-1811.

Madiba Miami—Traditional SouthAfrican dishes and products for sale makeexpats feel at home. Eclectic globalsounds in the downstairs lounge. 1766Bay Rd. 305 695-1566.

Miss Yip Chinese Café—AuthenticAsian food with many Dim Sum faves.1661 Meridian Ave. 305 534-5488.

Nobu—Looking for a real scene? NobuMatsuhisa’s trendy spot at the Shore Club has an inter-national fan base. 1901 Collins Ave. 305 695-3100.

Pasha’s—Inexpensive Mediterranean cuisine healthyenough to satisfy even the strictest South Beach diet.900 Lincoln Rd. 305 673-3919.

Pacific Time—An oldie and very reliable goodie for

critically acclaimed Pan-Asian seafood. 915 Lincoln Rd.305 534-5979.

QUATTRO GASTRONOMIA ITALIANA—The cool,luxe setting is the latest and greatest for NorthernItalian food and hipster spotting on Lincoln Road.1014 Lincoln Rd. 305 531-4833.

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Sardinia—A new addition to the Sunset Harbour nabe;excellent Italian food and a well-stocked wine bar. 1801Purdy Ave. 305 531-2228.

The Setai Restaurant—Eclectic, multinational cuisinefor diners with no budget in a designer setting. 2001Collins Ave. 305 520-6000.

Social Miami—Small plates meant for sharing find theirhome in this chic and trendy restaurant at the artsySagamore Hotel. 1671 Collins Ave. 786 594-3344.

Sushi Samba Dromo Lounge—Go for the Brazilian-sushi fusion, but stay for the trendy late-night scene. 600Lincoln Rd. 305 673-5337.

TALULA—Steps from Art Positions, find an ambi-tious and successful Creative American menu.Flavors are bold and refined and the wine list isaward-winning. The dining room’s exposed redbrick walls make it feel rather familiar and oversizedred booths are perfect for couples cozying up to talkabout their favorite artist. 210 23rd St. 305 672-0778.

Touch—Stop by for visual overload at this long-runningmonument to South Beach excess. 910 Lincoln Rd. 305532-8003.

Vita—Sit outside in the enchanting garden to minglewith chic Europhiles and dine on Italian by candlelight.1906 Collins Ave. 305 538-7855.

MIAMI(Near the Miami Art Museum)

Azul—The award-winning restaurant at the MandarinOriental provides a great view of Brickell Avenue andBiscayne Bay. 500 Brickell Key Dr. 305 913-6358.

Big Fish—The name sums up the food, but the realdraw is the setting on the Miami River. Hard to find, butworth it. 55 SW Miami Avenue Rd. 305 373-1770.

Capital Grille—Powerhouse steaks, and a setting tomatch. 444 Brickell Ave. 305 374-4500.

Duo—Ignore towering construction cranes and find thiscozy, insider’s bistro that serves creative American cui-sine. 1421 South Miami Ave. 786 497-4386.

Garcia’s—Hard to find, but with great prices and ultra-fresh seafood. 398 NW North River Dr. 305 375-0765.

Perricone’s Marketplace & Café—This modestItalian restaurant is housed in an old New England barna few steps from Brickell. 15 SE 10th St. 305-374-9693.

Porcao—Take a meat-lover’s appetite to this waterfrontBrazilian churrascaria. 801 Brickell Bay Dr. 305-373-2777.

River Oyster Bar—Warm urban decor and extensiveoysters and seafood make this an easy choice. 650 SouthMiami Ave. 305 577.8500.

Versailles Restaurant—The Miami-Cuban landmarkon Calle Ocho is worth the late-night drive. 3555 S.W.8th St. 305 445-7614.

ARTS DISTRICT, DESIGN DISTRICT, AND UPTOWN - MIAMI

(From the Beach, cross any of the causeways

to get to the Mainland)

A—The menu is organic French-Caribbean withvegetarian and vegan options that everyone will like.It’s a tiny, newly opened, 10-table restaurant wherethe English chef Marc Solomon is visible from thefluorescent-lit open kitchen and his wife, Blue,greets you at the door. Open for dinner only. 4582NE Second Ave. 0305 972-3358.

Andiamo—Consistently listed as the best pizza inMiami. (And there’s a car wash right next door!) 5600Biscayne Blvd. 305 762-5751.

Cane a Sucre—French bakery and gourmet sandwich-es on the fringe of the Design District, popular withartists and collectors. Lunch only. 3535 NE Second Ave.305 572-0111.

Canela—A little place with affordable and trendyCuban food. Open for lunch & dinner. 5132 BiscayneBlvd. 305 756-3930.

Charcuterie—Classic French fare is served at the old-est restaurant in the District. 3612 NE Second Ave. 305576-7877.

Clive’s Café—A great hole-in-the-wall for Jamaican

counter food. 2818 N Miami Ave. 305 576-0277.

ELEMENTS—The place to see and be seen in theDesign District. Chances are you’ll spend more timetable-hopping than you will with your seared ahituna. It’s an easy stop for mostly light fare. There’seven outdoor seating that adds neighborhoodcharm. During Art Basel, Elements will serve dinnernightly. 3930 NE Second Ave. 305 573-0444.

Orange Café—The spot for an authentic cappuccino:No 20-oz. cups here. Great for light fare and desserts.

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Open for lunch. 2 NE 40th St. 305 571-4070.

Karma Car Wash & Cafe—First-rate tapas and wineserved while your car is cleaned. 7010 Biscayne Blvd.305 759-1392.

KARU & Y—Cesar Sotomayor knows that goodthings come to those who wait. And the entranceover water offers a calming moment after you navi-gating Miami’s mean streets to get here. The decoris avant-garde and the menu provides creative fusionyou won’t easily forget. After dinner at Karu, passthe night away at Y. 71 NW 14th St. 305 403-7850.

Luna Café—Ideal Italian spot on the way to the DesignDistrict and Wynwood from the Carpaccio chain. 4770Biscayne Blvd. 305 573-5862.

MICHY’S—The funky decor, with blue floors andorange wallpaper, was done on a budget but it isboth glamorous and comfortable. You can feel bringjust about anyone to Michy’s. The menu changes fre-quently, but it’s fun to order half portions ofMichelle Bernstein’s creative dishes. Be warned,however, ongoing area construction on BiscayneBoulevard makes traffic a nightmare. Locals use NE.Fourth Court. 6927 Biscayne Blvd. 305 759-2001.

Pasha’s—Fast, fresh Mediterranean food. 3801 N.Miami Ave. 305 572-1150.

Secret Sandwich Co.—Pressed panini and sand-wiches, from a classic burger to a grilled portobello.Open for lunch. 3918 N. Miami Ave. 305 571-9990.

SHEBA—For the longest time, Ethiopian food didn’texist in Miami. Filling the void, Sheba offers a suc-cessful meeting point between African andMediterranean tastes. Read about the Queen ofSheba and order the South African cabernet fromBoekenhoutskloof ($75). It’s worth the price just tobe able to pronounce it. There are many vegetarianoptions in this choice Design District spot. 4029 N.Miami Ave. 305 573-1819.

Soyka—A factory mess-hall setting coupled with comfortfood succeeds at this modern, stylish bistro that’s a sceneat lunch or dinner. 5556 NE Fourth Ct. 305 759-3117.

W WINE BISTRO—With more than 200 wines fromaround the world, this bistro/wine shop focuses onsmall wineries and organic growers. Its cozy anddimly lit; truly a romantic nook to break from artsyfodder. The light lunch menu changes to tapas-styleplates at dinner. And there’s no corkage fee at happyhour, from 5:30 to 7 pm. 3622 NE Second Ave. 305

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CORAL GABLES(Near Miami Art Central and Miracle Mile)

Acqua—Come for lovely city views in elegant sur-roundings at the Four Seasons Hotel. 1435 Brickell Ave.305 381-3190.

Caffé Abbracci—Fine, progressive Italian dining in anelegant restaurant with a loyal clientele. Snails withpolenta is a favorite. 318 Aragon Ave. 305 441-0700.

Chispa—The name’s “spark” refers to the interplay ofLatin ingredients in the menu. 225 Altara Ave. 305 648-2600.

Christy’s Restaurant—Twenty years and going, thisgrand steakhouse has a prime rib you won’t easily forget.3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305 446-1400.

Norman’s—The New World menu has legendary statusamongst foodies. 21 Almeria Ave. 305 446-6767.

Francesco—A consistent crowd pleaser for authenticPeruvian fine dining. 325 Alcazar Ave. 305 446-1600.

Ortanique on the Mile—A sophisticated mix of islandingredients make this Caribbean fusion restaurant trulystand out. 278 Miracle Mile 305 446-7710.

Palme d’Or—The Biltmore Hotel’s signature Frenchrestaurant ranks among the best in South Florida thanksto small plates and varied ingredients. 1200 AnastasiaAve. 305 445-1926.

Pascal’s on Ponce—Another contemporary Frenchrestaurant in charming, yet cozy surroundings. 2611Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305 444-2024.

Red Fish Grill—Go for romantic views along the shoreand dine in an historic coral-rock building in MathesonHammock Park. Open daily except Monday. 9610 OldCutler Rd. 305 668-8788.

Restaurant Brana—Another newbie, this is whereexquisite quality will overshadow quantity at what’sbeing described as the best restaurant in town. 276Alhambra Circle 305 444-4595.

COCONUT GROVE (On the way to Miami Art Central)

Baleen—Exceptional seafood in a tropical setting over-looking Biscayne Bay. 4 Grove Isle Dr. 305 857-5007.

Bizcaya Grill—European bistro meets the Americangrill; indoor and outdoor dining at the Ritz-Carlton,Coconut Grove. 3300 SW 27th Ave. 305 644-4670.

Le Bouchon du Grove—A genuinely French spot per-fect for fine wine, cheese and all the like. 3430 MainHighway 305 448-6060.

Chart House—A casual, elegant waterfront restaurantfeaturing seafood and steak, with great views of KeyBiscayne and Dinner Key Marina. 51 Chart House Dr.305 856-9741.

Romeo’s Café—An intimate dining room where Chef

Romeo will prepare a meal just for you based on yourpersonal tastes. 2819 SW 27th Ave. 305 448-4090.

NORTH MIAMI(MOCA and the North Miami Arts District)

Burrito’s Grill Café—Authentic Mexican food. 899NE 125th St. 305 891-1041.

Boulevard Bistro—A small neighborhood restaurantwith Italian-style comfort food. 7100 Biscayne Blvd. 305762-7600.

Café Prima Pasta—A must stop for hearty Italian onthe north part of Miami Beach. 414 71st St. 305 867-0106.

Captain Jim’s Seafood—Get the stone crabs. 12950W. Dixie Hwy. 305 892-2812.

Christine’s Roti—West Indian-style delights like cur-ried chicken and shrimp wrapped in light fluffy rotibread. 16721 NE Sixth Ave. 305 770-0434.

Dogma Grill—Corner stand offering classic andnewfangled takes on hot dogs. 7030 Biscayne Blvd.305 759-3433.

Mario the Baker—An old-school pizza parlor/Italianclassic. 13695 W. Dixie Hwy. 305 891-7641.

Luna Star Café—Ten years and counting, this localhang-out is great for light fare and an open mic. 775 NE125th St. 305 799-7123.

Nuvo Kafé—Caribbean cuisine, a favorite of NorthMiami locals. 13152 W. Dixie Hwy. 305 892-1441.

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Hiro Yakko-San—An unpromising strip mallhides a late-night Japanese gem for those inthe know. 17040 W. Dixie Hwy. 305 947-0064.

NIGHTLIFE

MIAMI BEACH(Near the convention center)

Automatic Slims—Local rock bar with aCoyote Ugly vibe. 1216 Washington Ave. 305695-8476.

Buck15—Tightly-packed gallery-cum-loungepopular with a mixed scene. 707 Lincoln Ln.305 538-3815.

Blue—Everything is blue at this hiddenbar/lounge dedicated to deep house. 222Espanola Way 305 534-2274.

Club Deuce—Local dive bar. 222 14th St.305 531-6200.

Crobar—After months of renovations, CallinFortis of Big Time Design unveils his contem-porary overhaul. 1445 Washington Ave. 305672-8084.

Ink—The selective boutique lounge playsEuro-house and chick-hop. 717 WashingtonAve. 305 531-4465.

Jazid—Go for live jazz, blues and rock. 1342Washington Ave. 305 673-9372.

Glass—Alison Spear and Shareef Malnik cre-ated this upscale lounge at the Forge. 43241st St. 305 604-9798.

Hotel Victor—Look closely, Jacques Garcia’ship design incorporates the jellyfish every-where. 1144 Ocean Dr. 305 428-1234.

Lucky Strike Lanes—Celebrate Americanawith bowling, burgers and beer. 1691Michigan Ave. 305 532-0307.

Mansion—Fridays and Saturdays are thenights to check out this huge venue. 1235Washington Ave. 305 532-1525.

The Mark—Flute’s old home has become acool alpine-themed lounge. 500 S. Pointe Dr.305 674-8680.

Mokai—Just opened by the owners ofQuattro, the lounge is cozy, chic and chill.235 23rd St. 305 531-4166.

Mynt—Recently renovated, it’s a trendyEuropean scene behind these velvet ropes.1921 Collins Ave. 786 276-6132.

Nikki Beach—They bring the beach indoors.1 Ocean Dr. 305 538-1231.

Opium Garden—Open-air, Asian-themedclub south of Fifth Street. 136 Collins Ave.305 674-8630.

Pearl—Plush champagne bar. 1 Ocean Dr.305 673-1575.

Privé—Ultra-exclusive VIP lounge within theOpium Garden complex. 136 Collins Ave.305 674-8630.

Purdy Lounge—Hidden local bar for urbanbohemians of all stripes. 1811 Sunset HarbourDr. 305 531-4622.

Rok Bar—Tommy Lee’s rock ’n’ roll joint. MOKAI

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1905 Collins Ave. 305 538-7171.

Rose Bar at the Delano—Philippe Starck, the namesays it all. 1685 Collins Ave. 305 672-2000.

Snatch/Suite—Beware of hordes of people lining upfor either Snatch, the rock bar downstairs or Suite, theglitzy house-pumping club upstairs. 1437 WashingtonAve. 305 604-3644.

The Room—Laid back with a great selection of spirits.100 Collins Ave. 305 531-6061.

FREE SPIRITS LOUNGE—A cozy watering hole witha simple bar and affordable drinks. Free of SoBe atti-tude, this is a place where people can just drink andbe merry. It’s laid-back and the old-school musicwill make you feel right at home. 100 21st St. 305532-5399.

Score—Lincoln’s only gay bar. (Crème is upstairs). 727Lincoln Rd. 305 535-1111.

Segafredo—Uniquely Miami outdoor lounge, great forpeople-watching and scene-making. 1040 Lincoln Rd.305 673-0047.

SkyBar—Start or end your night under the stars at thepoolside bar at the Shore Club. 1901 Collins Ave. 305695-3100.

Social Miami—Fabulous contemporary art and designsurrounds you at the Sagamore Hotel. 1671 Collins Ave.786 594-3344.

The Standard—Andre Balazs brought L.A. style to thislaid-back hotel, right on Biscayne Bay. 40 Island Ave.305 673-1717.

Ted’s Hideaway—Dark and smoky local dive bar. 124Second St. 305 532-9869.

Twist—Notorious late-night gay venue. 1057Washington Ave. 305 538-9478.

MIAMI(Includes the Design District and Downtown Miami)

Amendment XXI—Funky, low-lit hipster spot foreclectic DJs and occasional art shows. 190 NE 48th St.

Bahia—Latin-themed outdoor bar in the Four SeasonsHotel. 1435 Brickell Ave. 305 358-3535.

Barefoot at Oasis—Check your shoes at the door andsink your toes into the sand at the only beach club in theBrickell area. At the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 500Brickell Key Dr. 305 913-8288. Open Fridays, 6 pm to11 pm.

The District—Stylish, indoor/outdoor lounge withunderground rock and left-field dance music. 35 NE40th St. 305 576-7242.

Nocturnal—Ultrachic, three-level nightclub featuring arooftop bar, dancefloor, and notorious afterhours. 50 NE11th St. 305 579-6996.

Pawn Shop Lounge—Mixes retro décor with artsytypes and downtown professionals. 122 NE Second Ave.305 373-3511.

PS14—Unassuming bar where the artists go to unwindto avant-garde sounds. 28 NE 14th St. 305 358-3600.

Space—After-hours partying at its best. 34 NE 11th St.305 375-0001.

Studio A—Young fashionistas enjoy live rock, electroand DJs. 60 NE 11th St. 305 538-ROCK.

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