The Federal, Miami

The first words that come to mind when one thinks of Miami aren’t “rustic”, “patriotic” or “nostalgic”, but that’s exactly what the newest addition to the Biscayne restaurant scene is trying to change. The Federal, a self-described “modern American tavern” opened its doors in January and has already become a … Read more

Altamare Restaurant

In Miami’s South Beach, the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall is a nightly magnet for the tanned and the beautiful, with one phenomenal restaurant after another fronting the scenic promenade. If you’re spending a few days there, all the dining choices can easily become a quandary with a decision difficult to … Read more

Miami’s Ceviche 105

At CVI.CHE 105 every table is full.  The warehouse space in downtown Miami hums and buzzes like a beehive.  Cement columns anchor stark white tables and chairs cramming the space where white paneled walls with illuminated vitrines harbor Latino-centric curios.  All the more to keep you in the mood.  It’s … Read more

The Rusty Pelican

  Wow, talk about an entrance.  After a breathtaking drive over the Rickenbacker Causeway out of Miami to Key Biscayne, the landmarked Rusty Pelican creates big drama.  Like most restaurants hugging the water, the approach sets up expectations for a true waterfront dining experience. As one of the Florida Keys … Read more

Miami’s Four Seasons Hotel and Restaurant

EDGE, Steak & Bar @ The Four Seasons Hotel A Zen waterfall greets you as you pull into Miami’s Four Seasons Hotel.  It’s a welcoming touch … water soothes the body and the soul especially in a tropical destination like this. Past a massive female sculpture by Bottero that leads … Read more

The Clinton Hotel and Spa Miami Beach

The Clinton Hotel and Spa New Miami Newly opened in 2004, The Clinton Hotel fully embodies the new Miami, with its finger on novelty but with a subtle nod toward the past. This boutique hotel and spa in the heart of South Beach just steps away from its white sandy … Read more