Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink
130 N.E. 40th St.
Miami, FL 33137
305-573-5550
Ambiance
With a main dining room and courtyard, Michael’s is the perfect restaurant to enjoy people watching and the beautiful weather of Miami. Comfortable and welcoming, this modern restaurant is known just as much for the scene as the food.
What to order
Specialties from the wood oven include whole roasted dayboat fish and Poulet Rouge chicken. During Sunday brunch, try the Breakfast Pizza topped with a local farm egg and house-smoked bacon.
Who comes here
In the heart of the Design District, artists, intellectuals, families and shoppers alike frequent Michael’s for fun fare and socializing.
Sweet Tooth
Original desserts like the Macallan Brownie Sundae with Smoked Vanilla ice cream and Scotch Toffee sauce or the unique Tangerine Creamsicle Pot de Crème with warm doughnuts and blackberry tarragon jam.
Edge steak & Bar
Four Seasons Hotel
1435 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-358-3535
Ambiance
With vintage 50s, and 60s French accents, the restaurant is sleek and contemporary. Two private dining rooms, are the perfect environment for special occasions and group dinners while the terrace is the perfect touch of outdoor elegance.
What to order
The steaks are the stars here, lightly dusted with a homemade rub, they come in exotic cuts and smaller sizes to appeal to lighter appetites.
Who comes here
Young Brickell professionals mingle with well-heeled hotel guests and downtown financiers and power brokers.
Sweet Tooth
From the Southern bound – Meyer lemon chiboust, tupelo honey roasted pineapple and poppy seed Melba toast to the very-Miami Coffee and Doughnuts – mini cinnamon doughnuts with chocolate cortadito foam and strawberry marmalade, these desserts are one of a kind.
Prime 112
112 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-8112
Ambiance
At this haute spot, modern and chic décor meet steakhouse comfort to see and be seen. The sleek leather seating and simple yet chic atmosphere allow for a great spot to socialize and dine in a casual yet elegant setting.
What to order
The menu boasts the finest quality beef, dry-aged for 21 to 28 days and steaks that range from an eight-ounce filet mignon to an impressive 48-ounce porterhouse. The Tuna Poke Special and Truffled Lobster Mac n Cheese are also amazing.
Who comes here
Here, you will find the ultimate celebrity saturated scene with musicians, athletes and the who’s who of Miami.
Sweet Tooth
At Prime 112, good things come in small packages. A modern twist on a childhood favorite make the Fried Oreos one of our favorite foods on the menu.
The Dutch
2201 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-938-3112
Ambiance
The Dutch is where NYC meets Miami Beach. It’s laid back, light and airy with indoor and outdoor seating, a great bar scene and relaxed vibe with a sexy yet masculine-cool décor.
What to order
We can’t get enough of the Steamed Yellowtail Snapper in a Mussel-Ginger sauce.
Who comes here
From people staying at the W coming in for breakfast, to a great mix of locals, tourists and industry folks looking to socialize and dine in Miami’s newest haute spot.
Sweet Tooth
An all-American restaurant perfects an all-American classic; the pie, of course, is a perfect after-dinner treat.
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December 22, 2011A DAY IN THE LIFE :: ALEXIS BARBARA
