Even in the midst of the economic crisis, The Setai stands out as a temple of monied chic Asian-inspired calm, and is arguably the finest of all Miami hotels. Chef Jonathan Wright partners with Pastry Chef Noah French and Sommelier Dwayne Savoie to create meals and special events that are truly unique to these shores.
The Restaurant offers family-style service prepared in an open, demonstration kitchen where chefs from across the globe craft dishes from their homelands of China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Wright includes prix fixe menus that allow guests to sample the best of the season and hosts “Bottleshock,” a specialty off-price wine pairing available nightly. Continue reading

The 2005 opening of Michy’s – Chef Michelle Bernstein’s flagship restaurant – signaled the birth of Miami’s Biscayne Corridor as a top, new, off-the-beaten path dining destination. Since then, it has remained a gem in South Florida’s dining crown, drawing visitors and a loyal local following hungry for Bernstein’s creative contemporary American fare, served in an energetic, unpretentious, comfortable setting. Recently, Bernstein introduced Michy’s new summer menu, resplendent with the vibrant flavors and lush compositions that have cemented her reputation as one of the top chefs in the U.S.
There’s a great schedule of Halloween events that was just posted over at
Viceroy at Icon Brickell is kicking off an over the top Independence Day pool party for the family from noon to 5pm on the massive 2-acre deck. The celebration features bbq grilling, drink specials and kid-friendly wading pools. At night, the floating fireplace, private cabanas and top DJs spinning party beats set the scene for a chic evening beneath a canopy of the city’s best fireworks displays visible from Key Biscayne,
Here’s an interesting find. The Grill on the Alley serves up classic American fare, good service and a celebrity following up in Aventura. It’s modeled after the big city grills of the 1930’s and 40’s, and offers a timeless menu of prime steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and classic cocktails paired with uncompromising service.
Kevin Rusk, restaurateur and owner of TITANIC Restaurant & Brewery, can hardly believe it’s been 10 years since he opened his doors to a public looking for something different. What he delivered certainly was – a combination of a microbrewery, seafood restaurant and showcase for live entertainment. While other microbreweries in Miami
Segafredo Española Way is now open on the corner of Española Way and Drexel Avenue. The café favorite will provide the same great café, food, drinks, service and atmosphere at Segafredo Española Way that guests have been accustomed to at both the Segafredo Brickell and Segafredo Bal Harbour locations.
Finalizing a $200 million renovation, the Eden Roc hotel welcomes Starbucks to its mid-beach location. Starbucks will now give Eden Roc guests as well as locals the privilege to enjoy America’s most popular coffee.