Guidebook for Miami
Food Scene
Soyka
Part of the Vagabond Hotel, which was originally a motel, this 120-seat eatery serves international fusion cuisine and is a hot reservation. The bar has a retro feel with its midcentury-modern furniture.
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Vagabond Sushi Bar
7301 Biscayne BoulevardPart of the Vagabond Hotel, which was originally a motel, this 120-seat eatery serves international fusion cuisine and is a hot reservation. The bar has a retro feel with its midcentury-modern furniture.
A popular food truck turned store, this is a homage to the grilled cheese sandwich. Diners can build their own or order one of the 17 custom-made combinations, such as spiced apples and havarti cheese on multigrain bread. For dessert: roasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumble on sourdough.
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Ms. Cheezious
7418 Biscayne BlvdA popular food truck turned store, this is a homage to the grilled cheese sandwich. Diners can build their own or order one of the 17 custom-made combinations, such as spiced apples and havarti cheese on multigrain bread. For dessert: roasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumble on sourdough.
Restaurateur Mark Soyka first rose to culinary prominence when he opened News Café on Ocean Drive in 1988—Miami Beach's epicenter during the early 90s heyday. Cafe Roval, his first opening in 15 years, is a buzz-worthy addition to MiMo’s burgeoning dining scene. The restaurant is housed in a historic coral-rock house done up with vintage oil paintings, chandeliers, and gilded mirrors. It's the perfect setting for globally inspired dishes like Mediterranean mussels, sprouted chickpea cakes, and short-rib grilled cheese. Be warned: tables at the lavishly green outdoor patio are especially hard to come by during weekend brunch.
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Cafe Roval
5808 NE 4th CtRestaurateur Mark Soyka first rose to culinary prominence when he opened News Café on Ocean Drive in 1988—Miami Beach's epicenter during the early 90s heyday. Cafe Roval, his first opening in 15 years, is a buzz-worthy addition to MiMo’s burgeoning dining scene. The restaurant is housed in a historic coral-rock house done up with vintage oil paintings, chandeliers, and gilded mirrors. It's the perfect setting for globally inspired dishes like Mediterranean mussels, sprouted chickpea cakes, and short-rib grilled cheese. Be warned: tables at the lavishly green outdoor patio are especially hard to come by during weekend brunch.
Latin favors and Southern comfort food come together at Loba, a cozy spot run by Colombian restaurateur Jessica Sanchez. Mouthwatering plates like slow-cooked baby back ribs with house-made barbecue glaze and whole red snapper with avocado, lime vinaigrette, and tostones (smashed fried green plantains) are served in a welcoming dining room with rustic wood paneling, framed mirrors, and a wall of shelves stocked with vintage finds.
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LOBA Restaurant
7420 Biscayne BlvdLatin favors and Southern comfort food come together at Loba, a cozy spot run by Colombian restaurateur Jessica Sanchez. Mouthwatering plates like slow-cooked baby back ribs with house-made barbecue glaze and whole red snapper with avocado, lime vinaigrette, and tostones (smashed fried green plantains) are served in a welcoming dining room with rustic wood paneling, framed mirrors, and a wall of shelves stocked with vintage finds.
Balans Restaurant & Bar, MiMo Biscayne
6789 Biscayne BlvdLove it!
Shopping
This vintage boutique sells furniture, jewelry and clothing dating to the 1920s. A standout is the designer clothing.There is a bit of wiggle room on pricing, so shoppers are free to negotiate.
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Fly Boutique
7235 Biscayne BlvdThis vintage boutique sells furniture, jewelry and clothing dating to the 1920s. A standout is the designer clothing.There is a bit of wiggle room on pricing, so shoppers are free to negotiate.
Rebel
7648 Biscayne BlvdSightseeing
A stretch of industrial warehouses just off Biscayne Boulevard was recently turned into Miami's hottest new center for art and design, Ironside. The venture by developer Ofer Mizrahi houses rows of showrooms for architects, designers, and visual artists, all arranged along a central piazza that features striking public works (look out for segments of the Berlin Wall painted by Thierry Noir) and a biodynamic community garden. Browse the handful of home décor boutiques onsite before hitting up the restaurant for wood-fired Neapolitan pies.
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Miami Ironside
7580 NE 4th CtA stretch of industrial warehouses just off Biscayne Boulevard was recently turned into Miami's hottest new center for art and design, Ironside. The venture by developer Ofer Mizrahi houses rows of showrooms for architects, designers, and visual artists, all arranged along a central piazza that features striking public works (look out for segments of the Berlin Wall painted by Thierry Noir) and a biodynamic community garden. Browse the handful of home décor boutiques onsite before hitting up the restaurant for wood-fired Neapolitan pies.