Haute Secrets: Keith Menin’s Guide to Miami

WHERE WERE YOU BORN: Miami
HOW LONG IN MIAMI: 29 years
NEIGHBORHOOD: Miami Beach
OCCUPATION: Developer
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: OLA Restaurant
BEST SUSHI: Nobu
BEST ITALIAN: Macaluso’s
BEST PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT DINING: Pizza Bar, it’s always open
BEST DESSERT: Banana split at Asia de Cuba
BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DATE: Ordering room service to my rooftop at sunset

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH: Asia de Cuba
COOLEST CLUB/LOUNGE: Florida Room
BEST PLACE FOR A POWER BUSINESS MEETING: Joe’s Stone Crab
ALL-AROUND FAVORITE SPOT IN MIAMI: Miami Juice

IF YOU HAVE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, WHICH HOTEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? Mondrian
FAVORITE SHOPPING VENUE/BOUTIQUE: Bal Harbour
BEST PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY/WATCHES: Moray Jewelers
BEST SPA: Sanctuary Hotel
FAVORITE CHARITY EVENT: Best Buddies
FAVORITE CULTURAL EVENT: Bubble Q at South Beach Wine & Food Festival
FAVORITE CULTURAL INSTITUTION: Holocaust memorial
BEST ASPECT OF MIAMI: The historic preservation of the Art Deco District
BEST STEAKHOUSE: Prime 112
BEST PIZZA: Pizza Bar
BEST LUNCH: Joe Allen
BEST GYM/ATHLETIC FACILITY: 1st Street beach
BEST MASSAGE: Carol at the Sanctuary
BEST LIMOUSINE/DRIVING SERVICE: Carefree Lifestyle
BEST MUSEUM/EXHIBIT: MOCA
FAVORITE HISTORY/LEGENDARY PLACE TO SEE OR EXPLORE: Vizcaya
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