FAENA - The Key to Miami

THE KEY TO MIAMI

THE K E Y TO MIAMI

The world through our eyes

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Our Commandments

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Our Favorite Restaurants

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Our Favorite Bars & Cafés

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Museums & Galleries

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Architectural Landmarks

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Sightseeing

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Cultural Venues & Fairs

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Retail

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About Faena

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Faena Miami Beach

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About Faena Art

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Faena Rose

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LA FLORIDA, THE NEW WORLD

Columbus landed here, and some points South. This is a grand peninsula, surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean. Even the landmass itself is one big aquifer, a mass of limestone under which flows a river of fresh water.

The islands start here, marching south down the Keys toward Cuba, a road and a railroad crossing the sea to Key West. Miami is a Caribbean City, maybe the Capital of the Caribbean—at least to the capitalists.

That means extraordinary wealth, not just financial wealth, but cultural wealth of the Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominica, Cuba, Haiti, and dozens more cultures that are as lively and productive as any on Earth.

“It furthers one to cross the great water,” says the I-Ching. That means “perseverance furthers.” Looking out from our spot on the broadest beach in Miami we see the same horizon. The sun rises here.

Travelers arrive here on the beach, like the waves with their surfboards.

In Miami Beach we feel like the tide is coming in, bringing great things with it.

These are some of our favorite things, and we would like to share them with you.

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Plan a romantic weekend at Key West with a mojito cocktail at Sloppy Joe’s, the iconic bar that Ernest Hemingway frequented during the ‘30s.

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Savor some ice cream at Azúcar, a Cuban-owned ice cream parlor in the tradition of Coppelia, Fidel’s state-controlled ice cream parlor.

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Don’t miss the full moon rising over the Atlantic Ocean.

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Stop by Joe’s Take Away, get some tasty claws, a Key lime pie, and a bottle of Prosecco and lay down at South Point Park.

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Go for a bike ride through the Miami Beach boardwalk and get the best sandwich in town at La Sandwicherie.

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Try paddle boarding at Sunset Harbor during sunset hour.

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Take a day trip snorkeling at the Florida Keys and stop for a coffee and Key lime pie at Café Moka at Islamorada.

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Your best Cuban sandwiches will be waiting for you at Enriqueta’s, La Carreta, Three Palms Cuban Café, or Café La Trova.

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Rent canoes or kayaks at Oleta River State Park and enjoy dolphins and manatees’ company by your side.

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Hire a sailboat, catamaran or yacht and discover the underwater reefs, the sandbars or Stiltsville.

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Go for a movie night at the iconic Tower Theater after a delicious Thai tapas menu in Lung Yai Thai.

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Discover Coral Castle, an oolite limestone structure created by the Latvian-American eccentric Edward Leedskalnin.

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MANDOLIN AEGE AN BISTRO

As you enter Mandolin’s aquacolored gates, you’re instantly transported to the Greek Islands or Turkish coast with a dose of warm, genuine, Mediterranean hospitality.

Inspired by the tavernas of Aegean coastal towns, Mandolin was opened by the husband-wife team of Ahmet Erkaya and Anastasia Koutsioukis and serves homespun recipes from their native Greece and Turkey. The couple opened the popular locale after a trip to Miami, where they stumbled upon an old 1940s bungalow and decided to leave New York and open their dream restaurant. It now serves simple, unpretentious, healthy food using the freshest ingredients in a welcoming atmosphere.

4312 NE 2nd Avenue, Design District Tel: +1 (305) 749-9140

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CARBONE

Founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick, Carbone is one of the most celebrated Italian restaurants of the last decade. The New York Times probably put it best: “It is a fancy red-sauce joint as directed by Quentin Tarantino, bringing back the punch-in-the-guts thrills of a genre that everybody else sees as uncultured and a little embarrassing, while exposing the sophistication that was always lurking there. The restaurant has a technical prowess that can make you giddy and an instinct for sheer entertainment that makes a lot of other restaurants seem like earnest, unimaginative drones.”

49 Collins Avenue, South Beach, Miami Beach TIGRE

Nestled by a manatee sanctuary, steps off Biscayne Boulevard, Tigre combines the serenity of

river life with a modern take on Argentinian cuisine. Tigre takes inspiration from traditional Buenos Aires cafes and neighborhood bistros or bodegones, while adding notes from American cuisine and Miami’s many cultural influences.

Chef Deborah de Corral’s menu features a variety of small plates and vegetable-forward dishes, as well as perfectly grilled meats and seafood. A bonus is the incredible breezeway and its waterfront seating on the Little River.

620 NE 78th Street, Little River Tel: +1 (305)456-9540 CECCONI’S

Italian elegance meets beach chic in this Soho Beach House-hosted mainstay serving Venetianinspired classics. The high ceilings and wood-heavy interiors of the Miami locale mimic the other highly successful Cecconi’s outposts in London, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona, Brooklyn and beyond. Executive chef Sergio Sigala, a native of the Lombardy region of northern Italy, creates an ever-evolving menu with an emphasis on fish dishes like branzino and dover sole.

4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (786) 507-7902 MATADOR ROOM

The Matador Room demands your attention with mood lighting that highlights the room’s restored original 1950’s era chandelier which looms over the striking sunken oval dining room. World-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has reinvented the iconic space with reimagined menus mixing Caribbean, Spanish, and Latin and South American cuisines. Seasonal menus are composed of small

and large plates that embrace the freshest, locally sourced, seasonal produce and feature everything from tuna to tacos to tenderloins.

2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (786) 257-4600 ALTER

A casual, chef-driven American restaurant located in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood led

by Chef Bradley Kilgore. The seasonal cuisine is focused on responsibly sourced ingredients highlighting ingredients from Florida and around the world.

Alter’s wine list includes an uncompromising wine selection from top well-known producers to small artisanal growers.

223 NW 23rd Street, Wynwood Tel: +1 (305) 573-5996 CASA TUA

Hidden behind lush foliage in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, an al fresco dining experience unlike any other featuring organic, ethically sourced ingredients and an extensive yet familiar wine list. Recognized as an iconic Italian culinary destination for nearly two decades, this historic villa also houses a boutique hotel and an exclusive private members club. Each welcoming space was crafted by renowned designer Michele Bonan together with owners Miky and Leticia Grendene.

1700 James Avenue, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (305) 673-1010 SWAN

Bringing some swagger to the sometimes-staid Design District, Swan hits all the senses, with creative dishes, intriguing decor, and distinct mood music. The brainchild of hospitality maven

David Grutman and multihyphenate Pharrell Williams, Swan helped cement the Design District’s status as one of Miami’s must-do neighborhoods, bringing in a steady stream of A-listers, and those who follow in their wake.

The menu is eclectic, offering creative takes on comfort food like pizza, pasta, burgers, as well as a creative cocktail list that offers something for everyone, including mixed concoctions like the Kiwi Sunshine and Lychee Mule.

90 NE 39th Street, Design District Tel: +1 (305) 704-0994 COYO TACO

This authentic Mexican taqueria serves authentic tacos, burritos, salads and more, using fresh, smashed-to-order guacamole, farm-fresh, locally sourced vegetables, and meat and seafood that are naturally raised and humanely treated. Aguas frescas and margaritas are made from scratch, staying true to the todo fresco, or ‘everything fresh’ philosophy of this popular Wynwood mainstay.

Don’t miss the late-night DJ sets in the secret back room.

2300 NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood Tel: +1 (305) 573-8228 HARRY’S PIZZERIA

The brainchild of James Beard Award-winning Executive Chef, Michael Schwartz, who’s work under Wolfgang Puck in the 1980s included a venture to Japan to instruct on pizza-making. His innate culinary talent rose to the occasion and his obsession with pizza was born. Schwartz spent the next two years perfecting his process, honing in on every detail, from the precise amount of

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time to let the dough rise, to the specific mixer required and perfect ingredient combinations. When introduced at Michael’s Genuine, his pizza became an instant favorite. So much so that Schwartz decided to make it the star of his next venture, Harry’s Pizzeria, which now operates multiple locations throughout Miami.

3918 N Miami Avenue, Design District Tel: +1 (786) 275-4963 MAKOTO

Makoto Okuwa ushers Japanese cuisine into the 21st century at his eponymous eatery, located in the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops. One of Miami’s most accomplished chefs, Okuwa, a master of Edomaestyle sushi, reshapes tradition for a sophisticated audience. In a dark, sleek room whose understated elegance blends with the quiet sophistication of the cuisine, Makoto delivers a truly distinct Japanese culinary experience, one built around pristine raw fish, premium Japanese and American beef, soulful skewers cooked over a charcoal robata grill, and more.

9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour Shops Tel: +1 (305) 864-8600

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LUCALI

Enjoy a slice of Brooklyn’s upscale brick-oven pizza in Miami Beach. Since Lucali’s inception, it has had several elements in mind: authenticity, flavor, and a commitment to using farmfresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Those recipes have a storied past marked by generations of tradition, which has allowed them to create an experience filled with good vibes and delicious food.

1930 Bay Road, Sunset Harbour, Miami Beach

BARCELONETA

Barceloneta is one of the original venues that helped transform Sunset Harbour into the fashionable Miami Beach neighborhood it is today. A trendy and casual eatery, Chef Juliana González has redefined Spanish Mediterranean cuisine, creating an elevated style of tapas and platillos that are served to the center of the table, family style.

Highlights include salpico de mariscos, croquetas de Ibérico, and pulpo a la brasa, and an extensive list of boutique Spanish wines.

1400 20th Street, Sunset Harbour, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (305) 538-9299 JOE’S STONE CR ABS

For more than 100 years, no visit to Miami has been complete without a stop at Joe’s, a cavernous, bustling space that is open October-May and draws crowds for crabs, fish, fried chicken, key lime pies, and more. The restaurant was opened in 1913 by Joe Weiss, who began his Miami Beach career by cooking at Smith’s Casino. Joe’s is the biggest buyer of Florida stone crab claws and is world-renowned for its food, service, and ambience.

11 Washington Avenue, South Beach Tel: + 1 (305) 673-0365 THE SURF CLUB

Chef Thomas Keller is regarded as a world leader in the culinary profession. The à la carte menu at The Surf Club revisits classic Continental cuisine grounded in European cooking and prepared for a contemporary audience.

The extensive wine list includes a diverse selection of old-world and new-world wines. And with a nod to the cocktail-culture

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of the property’s past, The Surf Club features a variety of traditional post-prohibition style cocktails. With classic bar snacks to whet your appetite, it offers both a thoroughly nostalgic, yet modern, dining experience.

9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside Tel. + 1 (305) 768-9440 AMAR A AT PAR AISO

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Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso brings together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diverse food culture to form the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz creates clean, balanced food prepared with distinct ingredients and simple cooking techniques, all centered around the flame. Brightened by freshly picked herbs and boldly flavored sauces, the menu focuses on nuts, grains, vegetables, sprouts, and spit-fired meats and fish.

MICHAEL’S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK

Since 2007, Michael Schwartz’s flagship restaurant has defined the special experience that results when delicious food and thoughtful service come together, designed by a team who cares about making people happy. From the moment you walk through the door, greeted with a smile and oysters piled high on the raw bar, the energy of the main dining room is palpable. The action emanates from the open kitchen, food bar stacked with fresh ingredients, and the cooks bustling about, stoking the wood oven’s flames as whole fish, chicken, vegetables, and pizzas fly in and out.

130 NE 40th Street, Design District Tel: +1 (305) 573-5550 ORILL A BAR & GRILL

A laid-back eatery dishing up South American Patagonian fare and European-inspired global cuisine by world-renowned chef and restaurateur Fernando Trocca.

3101 Ne 7th Avenue, Miami Orilla provides spectacular views Tel. +1 (305) 702-5528 of an open kitchen churning out LIDO BAYSIDE GRILL a flavorful menu in an indoor and outdoor setting with plant-filled A gathering place for friends to share drinks and bayside bites, Lido mural walls. The extensive bar features a wine list highlighting Bayside Grill is guided by locally top wines from Argentina’s sourced ingredients and seasonal Mendoza and San Juan regions. produce. Plays on citrus and fermentation are woven throughout 426 Euclid Ave, South Beach the menu, which includes expertly Tel: +1 (305) 397-8806 grilled dishes, fried options, and L’ATELIER chilled dishes. And yes, there will be plenty of frosé. Lido Bayside The newest incarnation of Grill is inspired by coastal cuisines the late Chef Joël Robuchon’s and provides an exciting, varied groundbreaking concept, which palate that emphasizes line-caught first opened in Paris’s Saintseafood that reduces bycatch Germain neighborhood in 2003, and improves sustainability.

L’Atelier’s name refers to a craftsman’s workshop, emphasizing 40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach Robuchon’s hallmark of elevating Tel. +1 (786) 245-0880

the simplest of dishes into something extraordinary using pristine ingredients, immaculate technique, and abundant creativity.

The restaurant’s signature counter seating faces directly into the open kitchen, allowing for a dynamic interaction between the chefs and diners, and a unique view into the creative process.

151 NE 41st Street, Suite 235, Design District Tel: +1 (305) 402-9070 27 RESTAUR ANT

Located in a restored 1930s house adjacent to the Freehand Hotel’s courtyard, 27 Restaurant has the creative spirit of a modernday salon utilizing the freshest produce and herbs sourced from an on-site garden. With a focus on a welcoming, communal dining atmosphere designed by Roman & Williams, 27 serves global-inspired American fare and delicious cocktails. Highlights include roasted vadouvan cauliflower, kimchi fried rice, and pomegranate BBQ short ribs. After dinner, be sure to check out the mixologists’ incredible creations at the neighboring Broken Shaker Bar. 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Mid Beach Tel: +1 (786) 476-7020 SHERWOOD’S BISTRO AND BAR

Global travels inspire the comfort food at this charming Little River’ restaurant with a laid-back feel and a lovely patio. Filled with antiques and covered with large windows, Sherwood’s has an open feel perfect for a summer evening and family-style dishes from around the world. Every night, a piano promises spontaneous live music.

8281 NE 2nd Avenue, Little River Tel: +1 (786) 359-4030

DRUNKEN DR AGON

A late-night Asian-inspired gastropub and cocktail bar, South Beach’s first Korean barbecue restaurant presents a do-it-yourself method of tableside grilling paired with modern Asian tapas. Nontraditional plates are influenced from all over Asia – from Thailand, Japan and Vietnam – and are lovingly prepared to satisfy a variety of palates. An elaborate tiki-themed cocktail program offers handcrafted cocktails served in authentic mugs brimming with tropical ingredients and exotic aromas – bringing mixology to a whole new level. Don’t forget to ask for the Foxhole secret.

1424 Alton Road, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (305) 397-8556 PUBBELLY SUSHI

Innovative small plates and creative sushi in a welcoming pub setting.

Pubbelly Sushi brings modern Asian fusion cuisine to the fastcasual dining space. Five-time James Beard Foundation Award nominee Chef Jose Mendín blends creativity with vibrant flavors, fresh high-quality ingredients, and a lot of fun. Don’t forget to try the unique desserts, like the Santa Andagi, a tempura chocolate ganache with hazelnut anglaise, cocoa and sesame.

1424 20th Street, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (305) 531-9282 FIORITO

This inviting and warm, familyowned cantina offers Italian fare and Argentinean cuts of certified Angus Beef. Brothers Maximiliano and Cristian Álvarez opened Fiorito, whose name is a nod to Villa Fiorito, a suburb of Buenos Aires famous

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for being the childhood home of soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona. For those familiar with Argentine culture, this will be a trip down memory lane with beloved offerings like empanadas, milanesas and choripan.

5555 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Tel: +1 (305) 754-2899

stunning dining room is centered by a unique 123-foot gold-leaf and Swarovski crystal chandelier designed by Michael Chow himself.

The restaurant is known for having one of the best prepared Beijing Duck dishes in the world. Other highlights include variations on prawns, sea bass and pork plates.

LEKU

2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (305) 695-1695

A Basque dream that has been cooking for years, Luku is located in the heart of Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood at the new Rubell Museum. Leku features innovative cuisine without losing sight of its Basque roots, following the same principle of adhering to seasonal local ingredients and simplistic cooking methods based on triedand-true techniques. An impressive Basque grill is the centerpiece for the outdoor area where wood fired items are prepared.

L A MAR

Featuring the acclaimed cuisine of chef Gastón Acurio, La Mar offers diners the chance to explore the authentic and diverse flavours of Peruvian gastronomy.

With an atmospheric setting overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, the restaurant’s contemporary design provides the perfect backdrop for La Mar’s signature ceviches, freshly grilled anticuchos, and specialty cocktails.

1100 NW 23rd Street, Allappatah, Miami Tel: +1 (786) 464-0615

500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami Tel: +1 (305) 913-8358

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MACCHIALINA

An extraordinary culinary experience combining the ground-breaking culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chef José Andrés with a fantastical environment created by visionary designer Philippe Starck. The Bazaar takes foodies on a wild sensory adventure born of José’s Spanish roots, both traditional and avant-garde, in a bold, playful atmosphere where anything is possible.

A beloved neighborhood destination for the past decade, Macchialina serves a succinct menu of simple Italian staples in a speakeasy-style location on South Beach’s burgeoning westside. Chef Michael Pirolo draws on his Queens roots to offer delicious versions of favorites like burrata and polenta, along with handmade signature pasta plates featuring meatballs, lobster and more.

1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (305) 455-2999

820 Alton Road, Miami Beach Tel: +1 (305) 534-2124

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MOSHI MOSHI

Mr Chow cuisine is a combination of old authentic Beijing food and new original recipes. The

Brought to you by award winning Sushi Master Chef, Moshi’s menu offers traditional Japanese

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dishes like sushi, sashimi, fried rice, ramen, and teriyaki dishes, including fun surprises like their homemade ceviches and tiraditos reflecting Miami’s diverse cultural palette. The extensive list of Izakaya-style appetizers from the kitchen and sushi bar range from the ordinary to the extraordinary – using only the highest quality fish, fresh vegetables, and wagyu beef.

7232 Biscayne Blvd, Mimo Tel: 1-844-GO-MOSHI MR MANDOLIN

Inspired by the street food cultures of Greece and Turkey and created by the team behind Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Mr. Mandolin offers hot, fresh, lip-smacking snacks with value for your money.

Delicious kebabs here!

7301 Biscayne Boulevard, Mimo Tel. + 1 (305) 846-9130

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MOMOSAN

Noodles are front and center here but now next to them are chef Morimoto’s new inspired dishes for the Wynwood District.

Whether ramen or A5 from the grill, you’ll realize it’s quality you can only find dining with an Iron Chef. Grab a seat at the bar, and feast on appetizers, noodles, and rice dishes! Wash it all down with a Morimoto signature’s sake, beer, or wine. No matter which path you choose, it’s bound to be unforgettable at Momosan.

415 NW 26th Street, Wynwood Tel. +1 (305) 851-8450 WAYKU

At Wayku you can taste an experimental borderless cuisine created by young chef Matteo Gritti, where you will enjoy the

fusion of his innovative techniques with traditional Andean elements.

Wayku pays homage to the Quechua culture and the Andean Trilogy, where Heaven, Men and Pacha Mama are a whole.

73 NW 26th Street, Miami Tel. +1 (786) 584-8487 VERSAILLES

The world’s most famous Cuban restaurant has been serving tasty Cuban cuisine and culture to the South Florida community and tourists from around the world for four decades. Soon after it opened its doors in 1971, Versailles quickly became the gathering place and unofficial town square for Miami’s Cuban exiles. Today, it remains the unrelenting gauge of the community’s pulse. Don’t miss a typical cortadito (Cuban espresso with a shot of milk) at La Ventanita and other Cuban classics like croquetas, roast pork, ropa vieja and vaca frita.

3555 Southwest 8th Street, Miami Tel: +1 (305) 444-0240 K YU

Wabi-sabi, or “the art of finding perfection in something imperfect,” was the beautiful Japanese mindset that echoes the philosophy emulated throughout the heart and soul of this wood-fired Asian-inspired restaurant. KYU offers a balanced collection of flavors, from the refreshing and uplifting chilled crudo, to the smokiness and flawlessly charred tastes from the wood fired grill, to Japanese barbecue grilling practice known as Yakiniku. The chef’s favorite? Roasted cauliflower or the Duck Breast Burnt Ends.

251 NW 25th Street, Wynwood Tel. +1 (786) 577-0150

THE CITADEL

Inspired by the great public gathering spaces around the world, The Citadel is a daily destination offering local artisanal foods, handcrafted cocktails, maker driven retail, and culturally immersive experiences. This is where creativity, craftsmanship, and community all share a seat at the table of twelve of Miami’s top innovative kitchens.

8300 NE 2nd Avenue, Little River TONI’S SUSHI BAR

One of South Beach’s original restaurants and still one of its best. Enjoy authentic Japanese delicacies, from sushi to tempura, in their beautiful Japanesestyle setting. See what Toni’s has been sharing with South Florida for more than 20 years.

1208 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 673-9368 SE ASPICE BR ASSERIE & LOUNGE

Located on the banks of the Miami River, Seaspice exemplifies the essence of waterfront dining. Just minutes from Downtown Miami and the Brickell Financial District, the brasserie has brought a vision unlike any other to the Miami River, transforming a post-industrial warehouse outfitted in unexpected, sophisticated nautical touches into a world-renowned fine dining destination. Locals make their way to the waterfront oasis to indulge in signature wood-fired casseroles, the freshest selection of sea to table fare and globally inspired dishes.

restaurateur Myles Chefetz’s Prime Fish, a unique combination of fish shack meets upscale dining.

It offers guests everything from Fried Clam Strips to Holland Dover Sole. The restaurant’s famous weekend brunch features bottomless mimosas and an overthe-top buffet, including Truffle Mac n Cheese and carving stations.

100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 532-4550 PHUC YE A

Offering a selection of shareable plates that capture the soulfulness and passion behind family-rooted recipes, the restaurant is inspired

by Aniece Meinhold’s Vietnamese heritage and Cesar Zapata’s Third Coast culinary roots. Under one roof, guests are invited to marvel at Biscayne’s blossoming Mimo district; embrace ‘90s hip-hop, street-cool music; and enjoy Cesar’s version of Viet-Cajun cuisine.

7100 Biscayne Boulevard, Mimo Tel. +1 (305) 602-3710 EL SANTO TAQUERÍA

PRIME FISH

El Santo is a lively addition to Calle Ocho as part of Little Havana’s ongoing revival. It embodies the colorful revelry of Lucha Libre culture and invites guests to worship at the altar of food and drink with a delectable menu of shareable plates featuring Mexican, Asian, Peruvian and Latin influences. Further inside is a covert door that leads to Don Diablo, a cavernous secret speakeasy bar decked out in funky Day of the Dead-inspired decor that sets the vibe at this offbeat cantina with an elite collection of mezcal and tequila.

Just one block away from his famed “Prime Corner” is distinguished

1620 SW 8th Street, Little Havana Tel. +1 (786) 360-6019

422 Northwest North River Drive, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 440-4200

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STR AWBERRY MOON

Named for the last full lunar evening of Spring—on which the moon glints with a roseate hue—Strawberry Moon is a contemporary, high-energy Mediterranean restaurant, bar, and day-to-night swim club created

by David Grutman and Pharrell Williams. At the restaurant, za’atar spiced fried chicken, hummus, Turkish-style pizzas, Sheftalia spicy sausage and more are deliciously prepared by Chefs Roel Alcudia and Ian Fleischmann.

601 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (786) 745-8050 JUVIA

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Named after the indigenous Brazilian nut tree that nourishes Brazil, Juvia sits at the rooftop of the Herzog & de Meuron building. Much like the restaurant’s design, the menu embraces a trinity of French, Japanese and Peruvian cooking styles, studied and meticulously crafted based on a decade of training within each culture.

garden aperitivos, family dinners, and everything in between.

Owners Cathy and Anthony take pride in using high quality, fresh ingredients, and ancient cooking traditions to create their Pinsa Romana style pizza and other casual fare like lobster ravioli and veal milanese.

22 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. (305) 531-4800 WAVE

Set within 1 Beach Club, beneath swaying palms, Wave is a seato-table concept featuring fresh, organic, local, and sustainable fare. The menu fuses the fresh flavors found in the Mediterranean with the bold Latin flavors that define Miami.

2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. (305) 604-6885 HE ARTL AND

1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 763-8272

Your own little oasis in the middle of Little Haiti. Fully outdoors, spread out underneath beautiful old trees, Heartland is dishing out fiery food under the stars with great atmosphere and good live music. A hidden gem.

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382 NE 61st Street, Little Haiti Tel. +1 (786) 376-7742

Old Florida meets New Orleans at this casual yet classy oyster bar

by Chef Daniel Serfer. Named after the vinegar-based sauce that traditionally accompanies oysters, Mignonette carries a healthy selection of delicious East and West coast oysters and other southern seafood favorites.

210 NE 18th Street, Edgewater Tel. +1 (305) 374-4635 CALL ME GABY

A neighborhood hotspot for romantic al fresco dining,

RED ROOSTER

Located in the heart of the unique and historically rich neighborhood of Overtown, Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. Eclectic dance classics, hits, and soulful sounds every Saturday night!

920 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 640-9880

HACHIDORI R AMEN BAR

Hachidori (ハチドリ) translates to hummingbird, represented in Japanese culture as a symbol of the enjoyment of life and its pleasures.

Inspired by Tokyo’s exciting dining scene, Hachidori is a Japanese eatery where bold flavors, dim lights and throwback hits are meant to transport us. A reinterpretation of traditional Japanese cuisine including ramen, donburi, gyozas, temakis, and bao buns, paired with ice-cold beer, wine and sake.

8222 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami +1 (786) 409-5963 GHEE INDIAN KITCHEN

Progressive Indian cuisine of the highest order is prepared by chef Niven Patel, who uses fresh vegetables, herbs and spices harvested at his own farm, Rancho Patel, in nearby Homestead, to create amazingly flavorful selections.

Interpretations of Indian classics like curries, masalas, and vindaloos are joined with show-stopping lentils, kofta, and dosa dishes, making this a must-do Miami dining experience, and proving why Patel was named one of America’s best new chefs in 2020 by Food & Wine.

8965 SW 72nd Place, Kendall Tel: +1 (305) 968-1850 PAPERFISH

A delightful new addition to the Brickell dining scene, Paperfish offers an authentic Asian/Latin fusion experience, with delicious sushi, ceviches, and modern takes on cod, salmon and octopus’ dishes. The snug and sexy spot offers seductive lighting pierced by large, looming cherry blossom trees that divide the lively bar from the DJ booth. Creative cocktails like the Wasabi Martini and

Ichigo Sour are complemented with an extensive Junmai sake list that is sure to please any rice wine connoisseur’s palate.

1421 S. Miami Avenue, Brickell BACHOUR BAKERY & RESTAUR ANT

Created by world-renowned Puerto Rican pastry chef Antonio Bachour, this bustling spot brings the professional set in Coral Gables in early for croissants and coffee, while the lunch crowd enjoy tasty tartines, sandwiches and salads. The high-ceiling, bright locale puts most of its focus on Bachour’s incredible sweets: macarons, alfajores, bonbons, petit-gateau and more, all displayed with reverence in glass cases. A sweet tooth’s paradise.

2020 Salcedo Street, Coral Gables Tel: +1 (305) 203-0552 CARPACCIO

This Bal Harbour institution has been attracting a never-ending stream of locals, tourists, and celebs since 1994, all drawn to its diverse Italian fare, raucous ambience, and stylish decor. The lively, palm-lined outdoor terrace is where you want to see and be seen as you enjoy delicious takes on risottos, carnes, linguine, and meatballs the size of bocce balls. As you nurse your post-dinner grappa, watch the well-heeled shoppers stroll through their way to and from the luxury locales at the Bal Harbour Shops.

9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour Tel: +1 (305) 867-7777 GR A ZIANO’S

Graziano’s has elevated the Argentine steakhouse experience in Miami, serving the finest cuts of grass-fed beef, grilled on open flames from quebracho wood.

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provoleta, mollejas (sweetbreads) and morcilla (blood sausage) are on the menu, followed by star attractions like asado de tira (short ribs), bife de lomo (rib eye), and cordero (lamb). Fine pasta plates and fresh grilled fish are available too, all accompanied by an enormous wine list heavy on robust Argentine reds like Malbec and Cabernet. Graziano’s operates four upscale restaurants and six casual markets throughout Miami, all a perfect place for a quick medialuna or empanada.

394 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables Tel: +1 (305) 774-3599 ATCHANA’S HOMEGROWN THAI

O u r Fav o r ite Re s ta u r a n t s

This Coconut Grove corner attraction serves authentic, locally sourced Thai cuisine lovingly prepared by owner Atchana Capellini, one of South Florida’s most recognized Thai chefs, who previously operated the beloved Siam Lotus Room in South Miami and the East West Kitchen in the famed Mutiny Hotel. Thai classics like dumplings, tofu, curries, pad thai, and crispy duck are served in a quaint, colorful room framed by an enormous saltwater reef aquarium and rustic homemade wood furnishings.

Outside seating is also available, a perfect spot to sip a Singha beer and watch the happenings on busy Commodore Plaza.

3194 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove Tel: +1 (305) 774-0404

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GITANO MIAMI

GITANO MIAMI

A taste of the Yucatán in Miami, Gitano’s signature tropical jungle vibes, gipsy-disco sounds, and Mexican flavors have found a home at Casa Faena. Enjoy live DJ sets every Thursday - Saturday with specialty craft cocktails and the best of Mayan cuisine.

3500 Collins Avenue, Faena District Miami Beach Tel. +1(786) 655-5600 THE BROKEN SHAKER

Escape to this lovely backyard oasis where Key West meets Hawaii.

The Broken Shaker’s handcrafted cocktails are composed of elixirs, syrups and infusions made from garden herbs and spice, and fresh-pressed produce and exotic ingredients from around the world.

2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 531-2727 CASA FLORIDA

This stylish bar features tropical craft cocktails and Latin bites in an outdoor venue amid cool vintage décor reflecting Florida’s fascinating heritage. In keeping with the wanderluster theme, Casa Florida’s indoor lounge is inside a converted 1965 GM bus. The bar’s location conjurs a lot of history as it has the oldest recorded hotel license in Miami, dating back to 1898. Don’t forget to try a Pink Flamingo cocktail!

437 SW 2nd Street, Miami River Tel. +1 (833) 635-0006 BODEGA

Offering traditional Mexican favorites as well as unconventional and innovative interpretations, Bodega specializes in tacos and tortas, homemade sodas and authentic beverages in a dynamic,

eclectic puebla inspired setting.

Disguised behind a meat locker door, the no-name speakeasy behind Bodega comes alive at night, serving up Miami’s best tequila and cocktails in an environment that brings the fabric of the community together – artists and musicians, locals, and travelers alike – for late night conversation, performances, and fun.

1220 16th Street, Miami Beach, Tel. +1 (305) 704-2145 MIL A

This rooftop lounge and mixology bar aims to take patrons on a culinary journey through the shores of Mediterranean and Japan, while creating a visionary expression of flavorful MediterrAsian cuisine. Expect a chic-bohemian enclave filled with eclectic blends of Balearic music, flavorful dishes, and a flirty ambiance with vibrant atmosphere.

1636 Meridian Avenue (Rooftop), Miami Beach Tel. +1 (786) 706-0744 THE ANDERSON

An ‘80s inspired dive bar with artful nostalgically-named cocktails and beer served in a casual and comfortable setting. The back is set up like an urban beach with picnic tables on the sand and a beach bungalow shack where you’ll find a snack-centric menu.

A genuine neighborhood bar with great food, drinks, music, and vibes! Enjoy happy hour, or come by for some weekend nightlife, fun.

709 NE 79th Street, Miami Tel. +1 (786) 401-6330 L AGNIAPPE

Something like an old New Orleans parlor from the jazz age thanks to

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the live nightly music and diverse, affordable array of 150-plus wines and beers. This cool, low-key bar also dishes up simple, grilled American fare. The cozy, homely interior and expansive light-strung outside yard provide a great place to make a night of it with friends.

3425 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 576-0108 DO NOT SIT ON THE FURNITURE

The premier movement dedicated to injecting life, meaning, and culture into the underground music scene in Miami. A more sophisticated environment for music lovers who want to enjoy their favorite DJs in an intimate atmosphere.

423 16th Street, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (510) 551-5067 THE BILTMORE BAR

This handsome wood-paneled lounge offers a sophisticated atmosphere for cocktails and delicious bites in one of Miami’s most elegant National Historic Landmarks. It features an extensive selection of premium and vintage liquor, liqueurs, and wines, as well as an assortment of draft and bottled beers.

1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables Tel. +1 (877) 624-2830

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BALL & CHAIN

This bar and lounge and the building it occupies offers a history as colorful and as fascinating as any structure on this portion of Calle Ocho, an area increasingly considered to be the center of Little Havana. Iconic nightclub from the ‘30s – ‘50s that has reemerged as a live music venue with delicious Cuban bites, amazing mojitos, and the liveliest entertainment.

513 SW 8th Street, Little Havana Tel. +1 (305) 643-7820 L AS ROSAS

Las Rosas set out to be a bar that wasn’t trying to be anything. It embraced the Mexican-themed dive bar culture with a jukebox, a pool table, some arcade machines, a photo booth, and no fancy cocktails. Now it has become a local stalwart that consistently attracts touring talent.

2898 NW 7th Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (786) 780-2700 MAC’S CLUB DEUCE

One of the oldest bars in town.

Laid-back ambiance, rustic decor, pool table and jukebox make this South Beach institution a local hangout spot. Miami Vice threw its cast party here and Playboy Magazine named it one of the “best dive bars in America”. How are the drinks? Like any good dive bar, Mac’s is all about its suds.

222 14th Street, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 531-6200 SHELTER BAR

From Williamsburg to Wynwood, a wood-fired eatery specializing in Italian and Argentine cuisine.

Shelter features brick oven pizzas, empanadas, an assortment of prime meats, roasted vegetables, meat & cheese boards as well as fresh salads. The local venue is designed to create a rustic, cabin ambiance and one fireplace provides a very cozy feel for guests while enjoying dinner or signature cocktails. The bar, while focusing on a large variety of bourbon’s, whiskies and scotches also offers plenty of local draft beers.

10 NE 27th Street, Wynwood Tel. +1 (305) 603-8970

MARION

EL TUCÁN

Bringing Mediterranean flavors with a touch of Asian influences to Brickell, Marion’s chic and upbeat atmosphere offers a wondrous and celebratory experience to its guests.

Marion is famous for its Thursday Soirée dinner party, champagne bar, and noteworthy DJs. 1111 SW 1st Avenue, Brickell Tel. +1 (786) 717-7512

From the moment you enter El Tucán, you are transported to a mystical world designed to stimulate and indulge all the senses. As the night progresses, the tropical and glamorous atmosphere evolves into an intimate and seductive dance party amidst lush foliage and images of wild animals in the Amazon rainforest.

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1111 SW 1st Avenue, Brickell Tel. +1 (305) 535-0065

The ideal rooftop lounge to impress as you watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy a Mediterranean cuisine with emphasis on Greek flavors serving dinner every night and bottomless Sunday brunch, sip on the finest wines and crafted cocktails and make new friends.

Lounge on overstuffed sofas as you enjoy music nightly from a host of international DJs and live bands and take in the 360 degree sweeping views of Wynwood. ​ 121 NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood 2 Tel. +1 (786) 602-3449 JOIA BE ACH

Joia is Miami’s newest Europeaninspired waterfront oasis, nestled on the breathtaking beachfront key at Jungle Island. The spectacular setting, designed by the worldrenowned Francois Frossard, creates an idyllic backdrop for guests to lay out and soak up the sun on luxurious day beds overlooking the sparkling blue sea of Biscayne Bay while enjoying a meal and refreshing creative cocktails. Its rustic theme envelops every aspect of the seaside hotspot where guests can enjoy gastronomic plates by Chef Erhan Ozkaya set against the unparalleled panoramic views of Miami’s skyline.

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island Tel. +1 (305) 400-7280

Z AK THE BAKER

Well-known, laid-back cafe with a hip vibe specializing in gourmet house-baked goods and light fare. Almost a Miami tradition, this airy bare-bones space offers a wide range of comforting sweets and trendy dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients from surrounding farms, but it’s the bread that steals the show.

295 NW 26th Street, Wynwood Tel. +1 (786) 294-0876 PANTHER COFFEE

Panther Coffee truly has changed the way Miami drinks java.

Owners Joel and Leticia Pollock roast their own beans and prepare some of the finest coffees in the world. The industrial-chic coffee house with a hipster vibe at Sunset Harbour also serves cakes, cookies and savory bites. Panther also has other Miami locations including in Wynwood, Mimo, Little Haiti and Coconut Grove.

1875 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 677-3952 PUR A VIDA

It was created by husband and wife to serve as a place for friends and family to gather and eat delicious food. They’ve created

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the spaces to feel like an extension of their own home and a menu that can be eaten any time of the day. Amazing açaí bowls.

110 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 535-4142 ALL DAY

An independent coffee bar and restaurant in the Park West neighborhood of Miami. It offers consciously sourced, world-class beverage and food, prepared and served by a dedicated team.

A warm and elegant place that reverberates positivity and serves as a hub for the community.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami Tel. +1 (305)699 Eggs+ DRE AMER

A top spot for açaí bowls and fresh sandwiches in Miami Beach.

The juice bar offers a complete range of fresh, healthy, delicious drinks and foods, ensuring that one simple visit fills you up and satisfies your taste buds while helping you keep to a healthy diet.

1225 20th Street, Sunset Harbour Tel. +1 (305) 521-9703

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CAFÉ L A TROVA

The world-famous Julio Cabrera and his team of Cantineros bring to life the retro Cuba atmosphere with their artisanal, handcrafted cocktails. James Beard Award Winning Chef Michelle Bernstein lends her culinary prowess with a contemporary take on Cuban-styled dishes.

Immerse yourself in Miami Cuban culture with live music played by real Trova musicians.

971 SW 8th Street, Miami Tel. +1 (786) 615.4379

DR SMOOTH

Smooth’s mission is to make it possible for you to access clean, nutritious, and flavorful everyday essentials. It brings you the best-tasting foods made from the cleanest and most nutrientrich ingredients on Earth. With passion and creativity, an awardwinning chef and nutritional experts work together to create delicious and flavorful foods that ensure maximum bioavailability.

1800 Bay Road Suite 103, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (786) 675-5412 ICEBOX CAFÉ

Icebox Café has been a Miami Beach staple for more than 20 years, a dining destination that is home to Oprah’s favorite chocolate cake. It offers a modern American menu with global inspiration with a focus on quality ingredients. A chef-driven experience features a diverse selection of dishes, along with an expansive wine and cocktail list and award-winning desserts.

1855 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach +1 (305) 538-8448

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RUBELL MUSEUM

It represents a new kind of institution serving as an advocate for a diverse mix of contemporary artists and a resource for both the public and art world to engage in a dialogue with them.

The new facility also enables the Rubell Museum to show a unique mix of contemporary art that cannot be found anywhere else, ranging from seminal works by artists the Rubells first met over 50 years ago, and works by artists they just met last week.

1100 NW 23rd Street, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 573-6090 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPOR ARY ART

ICA Miami is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally.

Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collection, ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time. The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to artistic excellence by offering year-round free admission.

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61 NE 41st Street, Design District Tel. +1 (305) 901-5272 PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI

PAMM is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20 th and 21st centuries. Exhibitions

highlight Miami’s diverse community and pivotal geographic location at the crossroads of the Americas. In addition to exploring the galleries, visitors can: enjoy waterfront dining at Verde restaurant; shop a unique selection of art books, furnishings, and handmade items at the museum’s gift store; and take in the spectacular views of Biscayne Bay and the elaborate hanging gardens. Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, PAMM provides an educational and civic forum for the county’s residents and visitors alike.

1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 375 3000 BASS MUSEUM OF ART

The Bass, Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum, creates connections between international contemporary art and the museum’s diverse audiences. The Bass shares the power of contemporary art through experiences that excite, challenge, and educate. Focusing on exhibitions of international contemporary art, The Bass presents mid-career and established artists reflecting the spirit and international character of Miami Beach. The Bass seeks to expand the interpretation of contemporary art by incorporating disciplines of contemporary culture, such as design, fashion, and architecture, into the exhibition program.

2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 673-7530 DE L A CRUZ COLLECTION CONTEMPOR ARY ART SPACE

Completed in December of 2009, the de la Cruz Collection is privately funded by collectors

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Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz. The 30,000 square-foot museum serves as an extension of the couple’s home where, for over 30 years, they have shared with the public their passion for art, collecting, and education. The Collection provides annual exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art, accessible to all audiences at no cost, and supports the local community through public programming that includes lectures, artistled workshops, student travel, and pre-college programs.

23 NE 41st Street, Design District Tel. +1 (305) 576-6112 THE MARGULIES COLLECTION

The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse is a nonprofit institution located in a 50,000 square foot retrofitted warehouse in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami. The Warehouse presents seasonal exhibitions from the collection of renowned collector Martin Z. Margulies as well as educational programs, special exhibitions, and an international loan program. The Warehouse is operated and funded by the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation, a thirty-year resource for the study and enjoyment of the visual arts.

591 NW 27th Street, Wynwood Tel. +1 (305) 576-1051

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THE WOLFSONIAN MUSEUM

Rooted in the greatest century of growth and change humanity has ever known —1850 to 1950— The Wolfsonian traces the odyssey from agrarian to urban, colonial empires to Cold War superpowers, the first spike of the Transcontinental Railroad to the advent of television.

With more than 200,000 objects, this collection contains a vast

universe of ideas: household appliances that sped the pace of work; designs that bridged cultures; architectural plans fueled by ambition; and propaganda that helped turn the tides of war.

1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Tel. +1 (305) 531-1001 PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

Sitting on four acres within Downtown Miami’s waterfront Museum Park, the 250,000-squarefoot Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is divided into four distinct buildings: The Aquarium, the Frost Planetarium, and the North and West Wings.

This unique campus-like setting takes guests on a journey from the ocean to the Everglades, and from the human cell to outer space. It investigates life as we know it while exploring the process of science and innovation.

1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Tel. +1 (305) 434-9600 DOT FIF T YONE GALLERY

A Miami based gallery with a focus on contemporary Latin American art. Founded in 2003

by Alfredo Guzman and Isaac Perelman, the gallery is dedicated to exhibiting emerging and established artists whose works encourage dynamic ideas and discourses. Workshops, lectures, events, as well as philanthropy are also part of the gallery program.

7275 NE 4th Avenue. Suite 101, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 573-9994 CR AIG ROBINS COLLECTION

Over the past three decades, Craig Robins has nurtured the growth of neighborhoods that combine commerce, culture, and

a strong sense of community as the President and CEO of Dacra. His distinctive approach to real estate development, passion for art and design, and commitment to innovation has unequivocally transformed Miami.

3841 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 400, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 531-8700 LOCUST PROJECTS

Locust Projects is a non-profit art exhibition space that was created in 1998 by the artists Westen Charles, COOPER and Elizabeth Withstandley. It was created to serve as a place for contemporary artists to create site specific works outside of the commercial gallery system.

3852 N Miami Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 576-8570 SPINELLO PROJECTS

Spinello Projects is a Miami-based contemporary art program founded in 2005. It is a gallery, and an innovative platform for nomadic site-specific and curatorial projects.

2930 NW 7 Avenue, Miami Tel. +1(646) 780-9265 DAVID CASTILLO GALLERY

The David Castillo Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery founded by art historian and dealer David Castillo in 2005 to show mid-career artists. The gallery cultivates artists with a far-reaching national and international impact on cultural and critical spaces.

These spaces include museums and other institutions, private collections, and importantly, also discourses on art through art publications and media.

3930 Ne 2nd Avenue, Suite 201, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 573-8110

FREDRIC SNITZER GALLERY

This gallery is committed to presenting work across all media including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, and performance from a diverse range of contemporary artists, the gallery has maintained a rigorous exhibition schedule that features at least eight rotating exhibitions by its artists each year. Gallery’s current space includes a 1,400 square foot indoor exhibition space, divided into two galleries, and a 2,600 square foot outdoor sculpture garden.

1540 NE Miami Court, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 448-8976 DORSCH GALLERY

Emerson’s space is a contemporary art gallery with two complementary roles: to represent a core group of select South Florida-based artists, and to host and represent excellent emerging and mid-career visiting artists. The gallery’s name reflects the partnership in art and life between the husbandand-wife team Brook Dorsch and Tyler Emerson-Dorsch.

5900 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 576-1278 CISNEROS FONTANAL S ART FOUNDATION

A non-profit organization founded in 2002 by Ella Fontanals-Cisneros to foster cultural exchange and enrichment of the arts. Over the years, CIFO has earned the respect of the international art world; and is recognized for its rich history in promoting Latin American contemporary art.

The foundation’s mission is to support and advance cultural understanding and educational

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dialogue among Latin American artists and global audiences.

1018 N Miami Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 455-3333 OOLITE ARTS

One of Miami’s largest support organizations for visual artists, Oolite Arts leads South Florida contemporary cultural scene as a creative learning center and internationally recognized as a world-class cultural center. Both a community and a resource, it provides artists with free studio space, exhibition opportunities, direct support, and programming they need to advance their careers.

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924 Lincoln Road, 2nd Floor, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 674-8278

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ART DECO DISTRICT

The world’s largest collection of modern Art Deco architecture.

Miami’s Art Deco Historic District boasts colorful buildings, interesting décor elements, intricate details and a century-old history that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The first 20th-century neighborhood to be recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District is made up of 800+ buildings and structures built between 1923 and 1943. The famous hotels along Ocean Drive, including the Colony, as well as nearby venues such as the Marlin, are Streamline, which displays widely recognizable design features: symmetrical reliefs inspired by seagoing life as well as the age of machines, curved staircases, rounded corners, glass block walls, terrazzo floors and neon lighting.

Located on Miami Beach between 5th Street and 23rd Street, along Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue.

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MIMO DISTRICT

One of the most exciting up-andcoming neighborhoods in Miami.

It stands for Miami Modernist or Modern, a regional style of architecture that developed in South Florida during the post-war period. The region successfully transposed its extravagant resort styling to a national audience easily captivated by the area’s relative exoticism. MiMo Historic District runs along Biscayne Boulevard and includes many MiMo hotels from the ‘50s and ‘60s, that have been preserved, and have recently begun to be renovated, and turned into stores, restaurants and boutique hotels.

Located on Biscayne Boulevard between NE 50th and 77th Streets

COR AL GABLES MEDITERR ANE AN ARCHITECTURE

Founded to be memorable, and the past 90+ years have fulfilled George Merrick’s original intent, the city was imagined as a collection of well-defined neighborhoods and districts, inspired by the architecture of Spain and the Mediterranean, in terms of aesthetics and form.

Coral Gables FREEDOM TOWER

Designed by Schultze and Weaver and originally completed in 1925 as the headquarters and printing facility for the newspaper The Miami News, the Freedom Tower is an example of a Mediterranean Revival styled structure with design elements borrowed from the Giralda in Seville, Spain. It is currently used as a contemporary art museum and a central office to different disciplines in the arts associated with Miami Dade College.

Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College, 600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami BACARDI BUILDINGS

A true landmark of Midtown Miami that served as the former headquarters of Bacardi USA. The site consists of the Bacardi Imports Tower and the Bacardi Imports Administration Annex, also known as ‘The Jewel Box’. The tower and the annex were constructed in 1963 and 1973, respectively, and in 2018 they were added to the National Register of Historic Places.

2100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami MIAMI BE ACH POST OFFICE

A historic 1937 Art Moderne U.S. Post Office building designed by Howard Lovewell Cheney and built

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under the patronage of the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. Cheney designed the post office with a tall circular lobby with a cone-shaped roof and a thin tall copula; a small round fountain directly beneath it and murals by Charles Hardman depicting Ponce de Leon’s invasion of Florida on the wall above gold-colored post office boxes.

1300 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach CIT Y VIEW GAR AGE

The latest architectural gem in the Design District neighborhood with facades by design firms Leong Leong and Iwamoto Scott and murals by artist John Baldessari blanketing the north and south sides of the garage.

NE 38th Street, Design District 1111 LINCOLN ROAD

Designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, it’s one of the most compelling destinations on Miami Beach. The modernist property brings together office, retail and parking all under one truly spectacular roof.

1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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THE R ALEIGH HOTEL POOL

Designed by Lawrence Murray Dixon and opened in 1940, the sensational and meticulously designed Art Deco style pool at the Raleigh is entrenched by flourishing tropical foliage and was originally constructed for the famed actress and swimmer Esther Williams. It has since been used in several movies and featured on the cover of Life Magazine and has been repeatedly labeled as the most stunning pools in America.

SHARK VALLEY OBSERVATION TOWER

Shark Valley lies in the heart of the “True Everglades,” or river of grass, and is the highest elevation a visitor can reach by foot in the entire park, at 45 feet plus in elevation.

Panoramic views up to 20 miles of the Everglades are a favorite for visitors. The elevated view provides a wonderful perspective of the diverse landscapes.

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BENT POOL (2019) BY ELMGREEN & DR AGSET

A WALK ON THE BEACH (1995 2010) BY MICHELE OK A DONER

Artist Michele Oka Doner has paved the concourses of Miami International Airport with thousands of sculptural bronze elements, from sea plants and animals through native Florida plant life to astronomical objects.

Extending over more than two miles, Doner’s fantastical public art installations are a first welcome and a last farewell to airport passengers.

Miami International Airport FLY’S EYE DOME (1979-2014)

BY BUCKMINSTER FULLER

In 1965 Buckminster Fuller designed and patented the Fly’s Eye Dome, which he called an ‘autonomous dwelling machine’.

The design, a Monohex variation of the geodesic dome, can clearly be seen as a forerunner of today’s green building movement. In 2011, collector Craig Robins acquired the 24-foot prototype with the intention of exhibiting it and using it as inspiration for a key element of the Design District.

140 NE 39th Street, Design District ABOUT SAND (2018)

BY FR ANZ ACKERMANN

Franz Ackermann makes vibrant paintings and installations centered on themes of travel, tourism, globalization, and urbanism.

Ackermann has created large-scale dynamic installations that are built up from individual components comprising paintings, drawings, photographs, wall drawings and sculptural, billboard-like constructions. The places he depicts have a generic quality, and yet they look strangely familiar: non-places where the traveler’s desire replaces the local culture.

1901 Convention Center Drive, South East Corner Exterior Walls, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach MERMAID (1979)

BY ROY LICHTENSTEIN

Roy Lichtenstein was always interested in the interchange of the images, signs, and symbols of our global media-life mixed with European and American art history. Mermaid adopts the concrete of Art Deco Miami Beach for a surrealist Henry Moore/ Barbara Hepworthtype perforated reclining nude sculpture floating weightlessly on concrete waves leaping from a little pool. Its own light rays oddly hold up the steel bright sun. Materials are transformed by color and pattern in celebration of sea, sand, and sun plus a mythical temptress of the deep blue sea shaded by a living palm.

Fillmore Theater, South Lawn Washington Avenue and 17th Street Miami Beach BENT POOL (2019)

BY ELMGREEN & DR AGSET

Bent Pool is shaped like an inverted “U” and stands upright on a two-tier plinth. The pool seems to have somehow been lifted out of the ground and stretched into a curved form. With a turquoise blue interior, one of Elmgreen & Dragset’s signature colors, and a matte white exterior, the work both stands out against the greenery of Pride Park at the Miami Beach Convention Center and creates a synoptic connection to the park as a leisure area. Due to Miami Beach’s climate and status as a beloved holiday destination, swimming pools are a natural part of the city’s fabric. The distorted shape of the

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Lummus Park was created in 1909, as one of Miami’s first open, green spaces. The opening of the park spurred development in the area, and today, most of the buildings around the park were built before 1926. The neighborhood has a variety of Mediterranean Revival, Frame, and Masonry Vernacular styles of architecture, and is home to Miami’s old Scottish Rite Temple.

1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

This inspiring memorial, designed

by Kenneth Treister F.A.I.A., is a tribute to the six million Jewish victims of Nazi terrorism before and during World War II. Around the monument are more than 100 artistic sculptures culminating with the moving statue of Love and Anguish.

1933 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach W YNWOOD WALL S

Wynwood has become a haven for aspiring painters, graffiti artists, creatives, and young innovators alike. Just minutes from Downtown Miami, this thriving neighborhood centers around Wynwood Walls.

A collection of giant walls from six buildings, Wynwood Walls has since become a blank canvas for famed artists from across the globe.

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Wynwood MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN

The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a lush three-acre landscape filled with 100 palm

species, orchids, and native plants such as the corky stem, which attracts Florida’s state butterfly, the black-and-yellow striped zebra longwing. Raymond Jungles, landscape architect, incorporated water features to bring the sky into this award-winning Garden.

Famed architect Morris Lapidus designed a lovely circular fountain covered in native oolite stone.

Don’t miss the sculpture created

by Plant the Future with living Sansevieria Cylindrica plants as the mane and tail of a unicorn.

2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 673-7256 FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDENS

Situated on 83 sprawling acres of lush, colorful tropical gardens, rainforests and coastal habitat, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is one of the premier botanic gardens in the country. With a mission to share the joy and beauty of tropical gardening, it was founded in 1938 by famed plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild. Today, the garden’s collection includes more than 3,400 species, including tropical fruit, orchids, butterflies and native and exotic plants throughout its Uplands and Lowlands ecosystems and exhibits.

10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Tel. +1 (305) 667-1651 VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS

Named after one of the most captivating shorelines on the Spanish coast, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens captures jawdropping European extravagance in an enchanting American context. The home’s builder, James Deering, was a prolific

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industrialist who explored uncharted territory in the creation of this ambitious home, planting his Renaissance-inspired estate at the heart of Miami’s tropical hardwood hammock. The estate’s very emblem – “The Caravel” – commemorates a ship used during the “Age of Exploration.”

3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 250-9133

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OLETA RIVER STATE PARK

A feeling of tranquility will wash over you as you emerge into a quiet world of tangled, tidal mangroves inside this protected river estuary.

Considered Florida’s largest urban park, Oleta encompasses more than 1,000 acres of greenery set against Biscayne Bay, ideal for kayaking, biking, hiking, swimming, and camping. Originally known as the Big Snake River, the area was once a settlement of Tequesta Indians.

Stiltsville is a group of wood stilt houses located one mile south of Cape Florida, on sand banks of the Safety Valve on the edge of Biscayne Bay. The structures stand on wood or reinforced concrete pilings, generally ten feet above the shallow water, which varies from one to three feet deep at low tide. In 2003, a non-profit organization called the Stiltsville Trust was established and included the seven remaining leaseholders, called caretakers, and eight members of the community.

3400 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 919-1846

Biscayne Bay

Little Havana

FL AMINGO PARK

MATHESON HAMMOCK PARK

Located in the heart of South Beach, Flamingo Park is a haven for sports lovers as well as families looking for a spot to cool off.

After recent renovations, the park now has 17 tennis courts, a baseball stadium, handball and racquetball courts, a softball field, basketball court, football field, soccer field, running track, playground, walking trails and a bark park – all surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. It also features a state-of-the-art aquatic center with two pool areas.

One of Miami-Dade’s most treasured county parks, Matheson Hammock Park, sits on a peninsula that extends into Biscayne Bay. It first opened to the public in 1930, after William J. Matheson donated prime waterfront property to MiamiDade County. The park includes vast stretches of Florida mangroves and hardwood forests, as well as planned green spaces designed by landscape architect William Lyman Phillips.

1000 12th Street, Miami Beach, Tel. +1 (305) 673-7766

CALLE OCHO

Calle Ocho is the center of Cuban life and culture in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Declared a “national treasure” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this vibrant and iconic enclave is known for its authentic Cuban restaurants, popular ventanitas, warm and toasty Cuban bakeries and street festivals that are too colorful for words.

9610 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Tel. +1 (305) 665-5475 ESPAÑOL A WAY

Tucked away on a palm tree-lined pedestrian-only street with string

lights twinkling overhead, Española Way is a charming historic throwback in the heart of South Beach. Conceived as a “historic Spanish village” by NBT Roney in 1925, the two-block corridor was designed to resemble the romantic Mediterranean villages of Spain and France. It features weekly programming from flamenco and salsa dancing to yoga and an open-air local makers market.

Española Way, Miami Beach LINCOLN ROAD FARMERS’ MARKET

Stroll bustling Lincoln Road every Sunday for the longtime Lincoln Road Farmers’ Market, where the pedestrian-friendly street is lined with stalls selling bright fruits and vegetables, smoothies, homemade empanadas, bread, jams, fresh ceviche, fresh cut flowers and plants.

Lincoln Road, Miami Beach EVERGL ADES NATIONAL PARK

Located at the southernmost tip of the Florida mainland, just before the Florida Keys, Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park’s 1.5 million acres are a mosaic of ecosystems, from slow-flowing freshwater sloughs and salt-tolerant mangrove forests to tropical hardwood hammocks, pine rocklands, freshwater marl prairies, moss-draped cypress domes and the sparkling marine waters of Florida Bay.

of the South Beach shoreline, Port Miami’s cruise ships, Downtown Miami’s skyline and Fisher Island.

The Park has direct access to the beach as well as walking trails, picnic and barbecue areas, benches, a cafe, and an off-leash bark park.

And best yet, Smith & Wollensky steakhouse is in the park, with delicious dine-in options.

1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Tel. +1 (305) 673-7006 VILL A CASA CASUARINA

Also known as the Versace Mansion, Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman as an homage to Alcazar De Colon in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) which was built by Diego Columbus (Christopher Columbus’s Son). Renowned for being owned by Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace from 1992 until his death in 1997.

1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE

40001 State Road, Homestead Tel. +1 (305) 242-7700

Almost immediately after the U.S. Navy established a base in Key West in 1823, the need for a lighthouse became evident.

Erecting a lighthouse was essential in assuring the safe arrival of both military and commercial vessels navigating the shallow, reef-laden waters off the Florida Keys. Today, visitors can walk up the 88 steps to the top of the light as well as explore the belongings, photographs, and words of the lighthouse Keepers and their families who lived a now obsolete, yet never forgotten, way of life.

SOUTH POINTE PARK

938 Whitehead Street, Key West Tel. +1 (305) 294-0012

A beautiful green space at the southern tip of Miami Beach. It offers stunning panoramic views

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THE CLOISTERS OF THE ANCIENT SPANISH MONASTERY

An enclave of European architecture and history, this Florida Heritage site—which was originally built in Sacramenia, a municipality of Segovia in northern Spain and brought to the Americas

by William Randolph Hearst—has endured a long and interesting history to become the South Florida monument we know today. In 1953 Time magazine called it “the biggest jigsaw puzzle in history.”

16711 West Dixie Highway North Miami Beach COR AL CIT Y CAMER A

An underwater camera streaming live from an urban reef in Miami.

It is located along the shoreline at the east end of PortMiami in about 10’ (3m) of water. It was deployed

by Coral Morphologic as a hybrid art-science research project produced with Bridge Initiative and Bas Fisher Invitational and initially funded through grants awarded by a Knight Arts Challenge grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Coral City Camera provides a fish-eye view into the urban marine ecosystem that has developed around the humanmade shorelines of Miami.

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TE AML AB, E XHIBITION VIEW OF EVERY WALL IS A DOOR, 2021, SUPERBLUE MIAMI

THE PROJECT ROOM

OLYMPIA THE ATER

Faena Art’s first permanent physical location that serves as a platform for experimentation and development of innovative ideas. The Project Room encourages artists to explore new facets of their practice and hosts an artist residency program, a series of artist talks, and fosters new models for social interaction that transcend the traditional boundaries of art, science, philosophy, and social practice.

Designed by John Eberson in his famed atmospheric style, the theater opened in 1926.

Throughout its history, the venue has served as a movie theater, concert venue and performing arts center. The Olympia Theater and its sister venue, the Tampa Theatre are the only remaining atmospheric theatres in Florida.

Faena Park, 3430 Collins Ave, Faena District Miami Beach SUPERBLUE

Located directly across from the Rubell Museum near Downtown Miami in the Allapattah neighborhood; Superblue’s inaugural exhibition, Every Wall is a Door, opened this spring. Artists Es Devlin, teamLab, and James Turrell have created immersive light, video, and sound experiences, and invite you to embark on a multisensory journey through installations that are as visually spectacular as they are thought-provoking.

1101 NW 23rd Street, Miami MIAMI BE ACH CINEMATHEQUE

An intimate theater in South Beach that’s housed in the former City Hall, built by Carl Fischer in 1927. Now home of the Miami Beach Film Society, which screens independent and experimental movies and film classics to a seated audience of just 50, the space has been restored and renovated into an amazing cinema, gallery, bookstore, library, and café. The building also hosts art exhibitions, live performances, and mini movie festivals.

1130 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 673-4567

174 E Flagler Street, Miami, Tel. + 1 (305) 374-2444 O CINEMA

An independent, communitybased, mission-driven, nonprofit arthouse cinema featuring first-run films, programs, and events. It provides intriguing, entertaining, and superior quality films that audiences will otherwise not see in South Florida.

1130 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (786) 471-3269 THE UNDERLINE

Opening in phases through 2025, The Underline is transforming the land below Miami’s Metrorail into a 10‑mile linear park, urban trail, and public art destination.

First phase of Underline in Brickell Backyard now includes a bike path, basketball court, outdoor gym, walking trails, native plant gardens and more.

SW 1st Avenue, Miami THE REEFLINE

Developed by BlueLab Preservation Society in partnership with the City of Miami Beach and Coral Morphologic, the ReefLine will feature environmentally functioning artworks by major international artists and designers, to be completed in several phases, with the first phase

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slated to open December 2021.

The 7-mile underwater public sculpture park, snorkel trail and artificial reef will be located off Miami Beach’s shoreline.

Miami Beach MIAMI CIT Y BALLET

Hailed by The New York Times as “one of America’s most beloved dance companies,” Miami City Ballet is led by Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez. The Company has more than 40 dancers and a repertoire of more than 90 ballets. Among the Company’s notable achievements have been critically acclaimed performances in Paris and New York City and the nationally televised PBS THIRTEEN special: Great Performances and Dance in America: Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp.

Performances are held during the October to April season. The Miami Beach’s headquarters also house Miami City Ballet School.

2200 Liberty Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 929-7010

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NEW WORLD SYMPHONY

The mission of the New World Symphony is to prepare highly gifted graduates of music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world.

The New World Symphony consists of 87 young musicians who are granted fellowships lasting up to 3 years. Check the calendar of events to enjoy an afternoon or evening of chamber music, orchestra concerts and special events.

New World Center 500 17th Street, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 673-3331

ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Set in the heart of downtown Miami, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County is committed to welcoming and connecting ALL people to the arts, to the Arsht Center and to each other.

The stages are alive year-round with artists from around the world, innovative programming from resident companies and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami’s unique identity and arts education experiences for thousands of Miami children each year.

1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Tel. +1 (305) 949-6722 THE FILLMORE MIAMI BE ACH AT THE JACKIE GLE ASON THE ATER

A seamless blend of Miami Beach Art Deco and rock and roll ambience. The story of this classic began in 1950, when Golden Era Legends graced the stage of The Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium.

Guests came from around the world to watch such shows as song and dance performances, comedy or even the occasional boxing match.

700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 938-2505 NORTH BE ACH BANDSHELL

An open-air amphitheater known for its consistent lineup of international and local musicians.

Check out the North Beach Social every third Thursday of the month! Managed by Rhythm Foundation since 2015, the Bandshell has welcomed acts ranging from Devendra Bernhardt to Diplo to Bombino and has also hosted music festivals such as GroundUp Music Festival.

7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Tel. +1 (786) 453-2897 THE COLONY THE ATER

It first opened in 1935 as a Paramount Pictures movie house.

Recently, the building underwent a three-year renovation to restore its original Art Deco grandeur and update its stage and technical equipment. It also houses Miami New Drama, a not-for-profit organization committed to theatrical excellence and theater-making as a means of social engagement, cultural conversation, and human interaction. It presents worldclass work by American, Latin American, and international artists.

1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 674-1040 TOWER THE ATER

Renovated historic theater built in 1926. Features multicultural films, live performances, and cultural and educational programs.

Managed by the InterAmerican Campus of Miami Dade College.

1508 SW 8th Street, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 643-8706 ARTECHOUSE

One of the nation’s first innovative art destinations dedicated to the intersection of art, science, and technology. From immersive art spaces to an extended reality (XR) mobile app, Artechouse is where curiosity-seekers of all ages go to experience creative innovation without limits.

736 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach THE CENTER FOR SUBTROPICAL AFFAIRS

An ecological learning center in Little River that provides jobs and career training in sustainable

development to the community.

CSTA pairs environmental education with cultural arts programming to make science accessible and engaging for all.

They work with students of all ages to advance environmental education, resource conservation, and overall environmental health.

7145 NW 1st Ct, Miami ART DECO WEEKEND

Launched in 1976 by the nonprofit organization Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), Art Deco Weekend is a three-day celebration of that movement — a weekend filled with art, architecture, history, culture, entertainment and more. www.artdecoweekend.com Every January, Miami Beach

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Wander the marina and explore the latest in powerboats and sailboats, ranging from fishing vessels, pleasure cruisers, sloops, catamarans, and yachts, as well as the best new marine technology, gear, and accessories. You also can get out on the water with test drives and boating lessons. www.miamiboatshow.com Every February, Miami Beach COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL

This Festival ensures you’ll have a great President’s Day weekend with works of 360 international artists selected by a jury from an applicant pool of nearly a thousand people in mediums ranging from painting to photography, mixed media, jewelry, sculpture, and many other forms. Artists hail from across the country, around the world and right here in Florida.

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The festival also encompasses culinary arts, entertainment, and family activities, transforming a mile of Coconut Grove’s Biscayne Bay’s coastline into an arts village. www.cgaf.com Every February, Coconut Grove MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL

This world renowned annual film festival showcases independent American and international films with a special focus on Ibero-American films: the work of the world’s best emerging and established filmmakers to the diverse cosmopolitan community of Miami. www.miamifilmfestival.com Every March, Miami ULTR A-MUSIC FESTIVAL

It draws more than 70,000 party people from over 100 countries who relish in a euphoric dance experience with major pyrotechnics and laser shows across multiple stages.

Musicians choose Ultra Music Festival to debut new music because of its vast international audience, so festival goers are amongst the first to hear the latest soon-to-be hits before they hit the radio. Every single stage is packed with the best EDM talent spanning the globe. www.ultramusicfestival.com Every March, Miami

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WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE

In 2020 the legendary WMC celebrated its 35th anniversary as the longest-running conference of its kind. The annual gathering that helped give birth to an entire industry from its humble beginnings back in 1985 is now stronger than ever with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Under the umbrella of Miami Music Week (MMW),

the Winter Music Conference returns to Miami Beach with even more updates, panels, demos, and insightful programming. www.wintermusicconference.com Every March, Miami Beach MIAMI FASHION WEEK OF THE AMERICAS

It has become Miami’s premier fashion soiree attracting tens of thousands of international media, jetsetters, fashion royalty and celebrities alike. The week showcases the latest cruise, resort, and pre-Spring collections by both established and emerging designers. www.miamifashionweek.com Every May, Miami Beach O, MIAMI POETRY FESTIVAL

“O,” is a direct address of the beloved. The mission of the annual O, Miami Poetry Festival is for every single person in Miami-Dade County to encounter a poem. Every year, during April, O works sideby-side with Miamians to bring poetry to the forefront of civic life, co-producing, on average, 41 events and 23 projects. www.omiami.org Every April, Miami SOUTH BE ACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

A national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, and culinary personalities. Hosted

by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Florida International University (FIU), the Festival benefits FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center.

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MIAMI BE ACH POLO CUP

MIAMI SPICE MONTHS

The World Polo League Beach Polo is a four-day world class event held on the sands of Miami Beach between 21st and 22nd street. Throughout the multi-day tournament, eight international teams compete for the coveted trophy. Each day is comprised of high goal polo matches featuring some of the best players in the world on the sand along with a series of offsite events that fuse polo, fashion, and luxury.

Miami Spice Restaurant Months showcase the very best of Greater Miami diverse cuisine and worldrenowned chefs, featuring threecourse meals at top eateries for just $28 for lunch/brunch and $42 for dinner. What better way than to enjoy Miami’s weather than al fresco dining at one of Miami’s top eateries?

www.miamipolocup.com Every May, Miami Beach MIAMI SWIM WEEK

In a place where it feels like summer all year round, it’s only natural that Miami would host the swimwear industry’s biggest event of the year, Miami Swim Week. Every July, all the major labels and fashion houses in swim and resort wear design—as well as new designers and soon-to-be household names—come to Miami to put their collections within eyesight of the world’s fashion elite. www.miamiswimweek.net Every July, Miami Beach

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MIAMI SPA MONTHS

Greater Miami is renowned for spas that rank among the “Best Spas in America,” and are beloved by spa connoisseurs around the world.

Miami Spa Months are comprised of the destination’s hotel spas and day spas offering locals and visitors up to 50 percent off treatments.

Indulge in the highest standards of pampering and relaxation and book rejuvenating special treatments for as low as $109.

Every July-August, Miami

Every August-September, Miami MIAMI BOOK FAIR

The first Miami Book Fair, founded by Miami Dade College and community partners, took place in 1984. Since then, it has been recognized as the nation’s finest annual literary festival.

The fair, which has become a model for other fairs across the country, brings over 300 renowned national and international authors exhibitors to a weeklong celebration of all things literary and includes pavilions for translation, comics, children, and young adults. www.miamibookfair.com Every November, Miami MIAMI ART WEEK

Art Basel is a for-profit, international art fair staged annually in Basel, Switzerland; Miami Beach, Florida; and Hong Kong. While Art Basel Miami provides a platform for galleries to show and sell their work to buyers, it has gained a large international audience of art spectators and students. The week surrounding this seminal art fair is known as Miami Art Week when more than 20 satellite fairs descend upon the city. They showcase works by cutting edge contemporary artists and galleries across the world. www.miamiartweek.art Every December, Miami

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FAENA BA Z A AR BY CURIO

Curated by fashion veterans Jeff Lasota and Danielle Licata, shop Curio’s new next-level activation of the Faena Bazaar, which elevates the Miami Beach scene with a mix of coveted fashion and dynamic experiences for local clientele and global nomads alike.

In keeping with Faena Bazaar’s tradition of unconventional retail as a lived experience, Curio layers the building’s four stories with highly interactive rotating events like guest celebrity hairdressers, rising designers from all over the world, and public art installations.

Housed in the historic Atlantic Beach Hotel designed by Rem Koolhaas/OMA, Faena Bazaar redefines the notion of shopping center with a concept that discovery is around every corner.

poured their life savings into their dream: creating a warm and inviting shopping experience filled with the freshest produce, meats hand-trimmed by butchers in-store, fresh-cut flowers, and the finest foods and ingredients from around the world.

1800 West Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 532-0377 ROBERT IS HERE MARKET

A family-owned and operated fruit stand in Homestead that specializes in rare and exotic fruits and vegetables, mostly grown right there on their farms.

Although the location started off as a literal Fruit Stand located on the side of the road, it has grown into a complete tourist destination equipped with an animal farm, play area and picnic tables.

400 Collins Avenue, Faena District Tel. +1 (973) 464-7614

19200 SW 344 th Street, Homestead Tel. +1 (305) 246-1592

BIG BANG

DESIGN DISTRICT

Argentine couture designer Paula Selby Avellaneda brings a supernova of style to Faena’s Tierra Santa spa boutique in the form of Big Bang, a retail shop featuring one-of-a-kind treasures special throughout time. A curated selection of handcrafted treasures from across the world, these international masterpieces include an array of clothing, jewelry, purses, hats, and more.

A creative neighborhood where you can shop, dine, experience contemporary art and design, enjoy amazing events and get inspired. The District is home to more than 120 flagship stores like Balenciaga, Hermes, Fendi, Dior, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and more – making it one of the world’s greatest shopping areas.

140 NE 39th Street, Design District Tel. +1 (305) 722-7100

Tierra Santa Healing House, Faena District Tel. +1 (786) 216-2584

THE WEBSTER

THE FRESH MARKET

After returning from a trip to Europe, Ray Berry and his wife Beverly were inspired to bring the charm and essence of an open, European-style food market to America. The Berry’s

A luxury multi-brand fashion house that sells designer brands (Balmain, Celine, Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent) and has collaborated with worldwide major retailers such as Le Bon Marche, Target, Ritz Paris, and most recently, Lane

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Crawford. Founded in 2009 by Laure Hériard-Dubreuil, The Webster sells women’s, men’s, and children’s ready-to-wear and luxury accessories such as shoes, bags, jewelry, and watches.

1220 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 674-7899 MRS MANDOLIN

Anastasia Koutsiokis is fondly known as Mrs. Mandolin, a moniker that she has cultivated as the female force behind Mandolin, the hospitality brand she coowns with her husband Ahmet Erkaya. She is the interior designer and creative director behind their restaurants. In addition, she effortlessly combines her design and styling background with genuine Greek hospitality, fresh ingredient driven food and a creative eye for details to transport her guests through the simple pleasures of the Mediterranean. Great products that should live in everyone’s kitchen, closet and home.

4312 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Tel. +1 (786) 420-5110 BASE

Founded in 1989, thirty years later, Base has earned an enduring place in the lexicon of curated retailing.

Currently, Base is a dedicated men’s resource featuring emergent and established brands that marry street culture with utility and fashion.

The store also carries a well-edited collection of perfumes, accessories, limited-edition sneakers, and magazines from around the globe.

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CAROLINA K

Coming from a family lineage of textiles and design that started in Bolivia and then Argentina, Carolina Kleinman utilized her extensive knowledge in the industry combined with her background in music to inspire and establish her own namesake brand in 2005. As a pioneer in sustaining the craft of hand embroidered details made authentically by artisans from remote regions of Mexico and Peru, Carolina’s embroidery methods and her distinctive prints have become a key signature of her brand.

7924 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 102, Miami Tel. +1 (347) 525-1809 ALCHEMIST

Founded in 2007, Alchemist is a retail concept that brings together the synergetic cultural world of fashion, design, art, and architecture. This space provides a surreal landscape for patrons to discover a curated selection of unique and exclusive products.

Designed by Miami based firm Rene Gonzalez Architect, the store was conceived to integrate into its own surroundings while keeping a consistent spirit.

1111 Lincoln Road, Level 5, Miami Beach Tel. +1 (305) 531-4815 INTŪ

intū was born out of the need to reconnect with daily rituals that bring us closer to nature, elevate the spirit, and enhance our lifestyles. Not only are the intū products made for bonding, but they’re also tools that enhance the mood, lubricates the joints, and fosters a healthy immune system by aiding with inflammations. www.inturituals.com

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An award-winning botanical design firm, art gallery, and plant boutique. It collaborates with artists, interior designers, architects, and developers across the world to bring people closer to nature. Plant the Future was founded in 2008 by Paloma Teppa and Yair Marcoschamer.

8484 NE 2nd Avenue, Little River Tel. +1 (305) 222-7500 OSKLEN

A contemporary brand committed to an ‘As Sustainable as Possible, As Soon as Possible’ philosophy, constantly evolving ways to enhance the sustainability scope of the brand. Oskar Metsavaht, founder, and Creative Director of Osklen, is also the founder of Instituto-e, an OSCIP (Civil Society Organization of Public Interest) – that fulfill its mission by creating and managing a network that enhances synergies between different society agents.

5505 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Tel. +1 (786) 693-9309 W YNWOOD LET TERPRESS

Once a design focused and carefully curated stationery brick and mortar storefront in Miami’s Wynwood District, now a wonderful online store focusing on custom printing projects. www.wynwoodletterpress.com Tel. (305) 747-7559 BOTÁNICA NEGR A FR ANCISCA

1101 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

If you would like to learn more about Miami’s rich Afro-Caribbean religious culture, don’t miss this great way of coming to know santerias by visiting one of the botánicas that make up Miami’s colorful landscape of religionbased stores. Here you will find spiritual products for protection, good luck, love, and more.

BOOKS & BOOKS

1323 SW 8th Street, Little Havana Tel: +1 (305) 860-9328

Celebrated bookshop that offers a wide range of titles in a polished wood venue, with a courtyard and lovely café. A vast collection of books on art, architecture, and photography; creating a literary movement Miami had never seen before.

265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables Tel. +1 (305) 442-4408 SWE AT RECORDS

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pins, local zines, and more. Today it is a local institution as wellknown for its regular schedule of all ages in-store events as it is for being a world-renowned record store.

Opened in 2005 to cater to Miami’s huge audience of music lovers, Sweat Records carries Miami’s widest selection of new and reissued vinyl, as well as used LPs, turntables, accessories, enamel

OFFICINA PROFUMO FARMACEUTICA DI SANTA MARIA NOVELL A

An ode to Florence’s fragrances.

1221 is the year the Santa Maria Novella convent was founded, when Dominican friars came to Florence, Italy, to start work on the site, and planted a vegetable garden.

These are the earliest roots of the convent’s apothecarian heritage.

701 South Miami Avenue, Brickell City Center Tel. +1 (786) 220-2219

UPPER BUENA VISTA

Miami’s sanctuary for artisans and spirited merchants. A community of passionate makers beneath the bows of a magical bodhi tree. For the mind and body, you can come for yoga and meditation; nice eateries, clothing, cryotherapy, and tattoos; for the home, there are spaces filled with contemporary art, antique lighting, and rugs.

You’re going to love The House of Findings, where it’s all about finding one unique piece and then building around it. The huge Palapa was built by Seminole tribe members using ancestral traditions and techniques.

184 NE 50th Terrace, Miami Tel. +1 (305) 539-9555 LIT TLE HAVANA CIGAR FACTORY

Sophisticated tobacco retailer that provides legendary cigars and accessories, plus a comfy smoking lounge.

1501 SW 8th St, Little Havana Tel. +1 (305) 541-1103

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ABOUT FAENA

FAENA is one of the world’s most impactful brands in the luxury hospitality industry, constantly reshaping the market with its disruptive, experiential, customer-centric spirit.

By combining the highest cultural expressions with unparalleled architecture and design, Faena has made permanent innovation the heart of all its endeavors, emerging as the global model for highquality, purpose-built lifestyle living.

With a standout and diverse expertise that ranges from regenerative urban design—Faena Districts—to the creation of inspiring cultural manifestations, cutting-edge interdisciplinary art, celebrated epicurean concepts, original experiential retail, wellness and healing, topped with soulful entertainment.

The multi-award-winning Faena Districts are internationally renowned for their power of shifting the gravitational center of cities, expanding their social footprint, and becoming new cultural epicenters. These iconic enclaves are anchored and committed to deep human values with a contemporary and unconventional point of view.

Sophisticated, welcoming, and profoundly personal, FAENA has a reputation of providing unparalleled service and unforgettable experiences.

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FAENA MIAMI BE ACH

Located in the heart of Miami Beach, Faena District stretches north from 32nd Street to 36th Street, between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Creek. Every single one of its elements defies convention while promoting cultural inclusiveness that will benefit the entire community. This is, at its heart, Faena’s definition of luxury: a clever combination of art, design, technology, service, nature, and sustainability. Faena District Miami Beach is the result of a collaboration between some of the most talented and rebellious minds who continue to challenge existing concepts of culture, entertainment, and community. By integrating art, architecture, nature and technology, Faena District changes the physical and cultural landscape of Miami Beach forever.

The Saxony Hotel was originally designed in 1947 by one of the leading architects of the Miami Beach Art Deco golden era, Roy F. France. Debuting November 2015, Faena Hotel Miami Beach features 179 guest rooms and suites conceived by Alan Faena and designed by award-winning Film Director/ Producer Baz Luhrmann and four-time Academy Award®-winning production and Costume Designer Catherine Martin.

Typifying South American warmth of spirit, Faena Hotel Miami Beach sets a new benchmark for hospitality. Curated amenities, graceful and attentive service enhance the guest experience on every possible level.

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The eight murals by Argentine artist Juan Gatti—commissioned for The Cathedral hall at Faena Hotel Miami Beach—illuminate the way to Futopia, a mystical continent of utopic communities and perfect worlds.

Hidden in one of the murals is a Latin phrase rich in symbolic and allegorical resonances: et in arcadia ego. “And I am in Arcadia” or “I also am in Arcadia”. The mysterious phrase points back to the utopian land that Classical minds imaginarily placed in the Greek region of Arcadia—an earthly paradise that, over the centuries, has enthralled the mightiest of imaginations from Virgil to Dante and Nietzsche.

Futopia is an Arcadia for the days to come.

Gatti’s masterful paintings ostensibly place it somewhere in the lush jungles of the Americas, where the ships and the relics of long-lost conquistadors evoke their quests for El Dorado and the Fountain of Youth. But the murals are also loaded with a profusion of symbols that mark the way to “Futopia”— above anything else—a path for the spirit.

The eight landmarks that compose this fertile visual universe were inspired by Alan’s life and the journey on which we all travel. The path of the spiritual warrior starts within himself, with the conquest of inward virtues such as those depicted in gnosis, illuminatio, pax and potere, so that he may then exert a positive influence on the rest of the world through outward virtues like the ones illustrated in scientia, revelatio, amor and energos.

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LOS FUEGOS BY FR ANCIS MALLMANN Born from a passion for the ancient art of South American live-fire cooking, Argentine grill master Francis Mallmann creates a contemporary asado experience with an open-fire kitchen, local ingredients, and a gaucho’s touch to transform traditional rustic recipes into sophisticated, savory dishes.

Mallmann is South America’s most renowned chef. Growing up in Patagonia on a cliff overlooking Lago Moreno, fire played a large role in Mallmann’s childhood and the memories of that time define him and his cooking techniques today.

Los Fuegos’s fire kitchen has been custom designed by the renowned chef to fuse his many fire-cooking techniques into one extraordinary kitchen, and it is the first of its kind in an urban environment. Mallmann has designed a large, custom-built wood oven, the “piano,” a grand-scale grill of bespoke design hand-crafted in Texas, planchas and hooks from which to hang fish and meat from, as well as a section dedicated solely to cooking in ashes.

Additionally, Mallmann has designed special cooking utensils exclusively for the Faena fire kitchen made from materials ranging from copper, wood and iron to porcelain, marble and stainless steel.

A true testament to Faena’s mission to create an inspired, imaginative, reality, Los Fuegos by Chef Francis Mallmann brings a unique and remarkable dining experience to Miami Beach.

+1 (786) 655-5600 Lunch 12pm-4pm everyday Dinner 6:30pm-10:30pm (Sun-Thu) 6:30pm11:00pm (Fri-Sat) Valet available

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PAO BY PAUL QUI

+1 (786) 655-5600 Dinner 7-11pm (Tue-Thu) 7-12am (Fri-Sat) Closed Mon & Tue

Drawing from a range of international styles including Filipino, Spanish, Japanese and French, Pao boldly presents a new brand of modern Asian cuisine with stunning ocean views.

Paul Qui rocketed the ranks to culinary stardom after winning Top Chef followed up by a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest. Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio once called Qui “the most talented chef in the show’s history.”

Today he’s grown to become one of the most formidable young talents in North America with critically acclaimed restaurants and a group of Asianinspired food trucks in Austin, Texas.

Born in Manila, Philippines and trained in classic French and Japanese cuisine, Qui takes a modernist approach towards food that’s playful, authentic, and unexpected. He’s a master at marrying classical technique with local flavors, while also taking inspiration from Filipino, Japanese, Spanish and French culinary styles.

“Food is about memories, familiarity and comfort” says Qui who strives not to be pigeon-holed into a single type of cuisine. Instead, he’d rather be defined by the experience of his guests, who keep delivering rave reviews.

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VER ANDA

As a nod The Saxony Hotel’s original restaurant’s name, The Veranda, sets the perfect scene of old-school Hollywood glamour with a tropical twist for those looking to enjoy delicious morning coffee or leisurely breakfast. Offering indoor or outdoor seating, The Veranda is a perfect beguiling and inviting setting to also enjoy spectacular views of the pool area while immersing yourself in Miami Beach’s yearround outstanding weather.

+1 (786) 655-5600 Breakfast 7am-11:30am everyday

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TREE OF LIFE

+1 (786) 655-5600 Lunch 11am-6pm everyday Dinner 6pm-10pm everyday

An intimate space that sets apart from all others, the lush Tree of Life features a garden-like setting surrounded by the mystifying Faena landscape and greenery offering imaginative cocktails, small bites, salads, sandwiches, entrees, broad array of wines, refreshing beverages and more. Trees hold a longstanding role of trees as a universal symbol of physical & spiritual nourishment, transformation, liberation, union and fertility.

Explore the Faena District for your chance to discover Faena’s Tree of Life immortalized in sitespecific sculpture by Studio Job.

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L A CAVA

Intimately nestled within Faena Miami Beach, resides La Cava, Faena’s spectacularly private wine cellar. Housing over 3,000 bottles of a meticulously selected wine collection, La Cava showcases wines from all across the globe. Featuring a stunning centerpiece table from designer Frank Pollaro’s collection created with actor Brad Pitt, La Cava also doubles as an intimate multi-use space to cater private wine tastings, meetings or small dinner events featuring menus speciallycurated by Faena’s Executive Chef.

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THE LIVING ROOM

+1 (786) 655-5600 11am-12am (Sun-Wed) 11am-2am (Thu-Sat)

Setting the pulse as the ultimate luxurious nightlife experience, Faena’s heartbeat, The Living Room, serves as Miami Beach’s most elevated and exclusive setting.

At The Living Room, music is paramount with nightly live performances every night of the week by a dynamic roster of Miami’s finest entertainers, indicative of Miami’s diverse cultural influences.

Featuring sumptuous cocktails, delicious bites, plush leopard-clad couches, and red velvet accents, step into the iconic space to experience the magic only The Living Room’s atmosphere can provide.

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SA XONY BAR

Saxony Bar, the ultra-sexy glamourous speakeasy, is where those in-the-know go to imbibe top-shelf libations and dance well into the evening. Sidle up to one of the most alluring bars in Miami, The Saxony Bar. Evocative of a golden-age speakeasy, Saxony Bar is a lively and exclusive late-night lounge featuring live DJ sets, light bites and sensational cocktails. The nightlife lounge tends to fly under-the-radar thanks to its penchant for exclusivity.

Miami’s most exclusive nightspot.

+1 (786) 655-5600 8pm-2am (Thu-Sat)

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EL SECRETO

+1 (786) 655-5600

Tucked away within in our grand theater, El Secreto is Faena Theater’s private Art Deco-styled bar perfect for intimate gatherings of 15 guests or fewer.

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TIERR A SANTA HEALING HOUSE

+1 (786) 655-5600 10am-8pm everyday

Tierra Santa Healing House, set on the third floor of Faena Hotel, is an impressive 22,000-square-foot sanctuary that features one of the largest hammams available on the East Coast, along with shaman-developed body-healing rituals and treatments, and technologically advanced facial treatments using Naturopathic and Biologique Recherche skin care lines.

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FAENA POOL & BEACH

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The perfect combination of pristine ocean, unrivalled privacy, and faultless service at our Beach Club, which is situated on 100,000 square feet of natural white sand.

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FAENA THEATER

+1 (786) 655-5600 Shows available on select days

Inspired by Europe’s grand opera houses and the glittering allure of Old Hollywood, the gilded theater showcases ambitious artistic productions, intimate concerts, and original cabaret performances.

Described as “luxurious in velvet, gold leaf and chandeliers” by Miami New Times, Faena Theater has played host to a diverse lineup of acts from pop stars to magicians, music legends to cabaret stars, securing its reputation as a must-visit venue in Miami.

With only 150 seats, the intimate theater is an incredible space to experience live musical entertainment. Past guests of Faena Theater include Dita Von Teese, CeeLo Green, Macy Gray, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi, Spencer Ludwig, Miike Snow, Seu Jorge, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, Grace Potter, Andra Day, Miguel, and many more.

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FAENA FORUM

3300-3398 Collins Ave. Faena Forum is a pioneering new Faena District Miami Beach building designed by Pritzker Prizewinning Rem Koolhaas/OMA and the +1 (305) 534-8800 home of Faena Art in Miami. Faena Forum was envisioned by Alan Faena as the cultural heart of Faena District Miami Beach, which encompasses six blocks of development designed by OMA, Foster + Partners, and Brandon Haw, and the renovation of historic buildings. Faena Forum serves as an incubator for cultural expression as well as a place for convening and community building that reshapes the cultural landscape of Miami Beach.

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FAENA PARK

3430 Collins Ave. Faena District Miami Beach

Designed by Rem Koolhaas/ OMA, Faena Park is a state-ofthe-art parking structure with a capacity for 81 cars. The 28,000 square foot structure features a mechanical system with parking lifts that stacks cars 2 per space for maximum efficiency.

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CASA FAENA

Casa Faena is based on a simple idea: to have a beachside guesthouse designed as a home, rather than as a hotel. Built in 1928 as El Paraíso Apartments, the hotel is steeped in Spanish architectural roots. The 50 rooms and suites welcome guests to a new Miami Beach experience, combining art and leisure in an intimate atmosphere.

3500 Collins Ave. Faena District Miami Beach +1 (305)-604-8485

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ABOUT FAENA ART

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Culture is at the heart of Faena; it’s the fuel behind all our endeavors.

Through art, we build a strong community that goes beyond our walls, building bridges, creating ripples across the world.

Daily, we seek to elevate the spirit with creative and innovative projects.

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Faena Art commissions, produces, and houses cross-disciplinary artistic experiences.

A catalyst for innovative, site-specific, and immersive practices, Faena Art bridges the popular and the experimental making art accessible to all. Faena Art fosters new models for social interaction transcending the traditional boundaries of art, science, philosophy, and social practice.

Faena Art is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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FAENA ROSE Faena Rose is our art and culture-based private members club, which brings together a dynamic community of likeminded individuals through a robust, year-round calendar of the most engaging and transformative cultural experiences.

APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP: ROSEMEMBERSHIP@FAENA.COM

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A CHAMPAGNE BORN OF A COUPLE’S PASSION AND VISION Maison Perrier-Jouët was founded in Epernay in 1811 by PierreNicolas Perrier and Rose-Adélaïde Jouët, a newly married couple united by a love of nature, a passion for champagne and a bold, entrepreneurial vision.

Free-spirited and independentminded, they were determined that Maison Perrier-Jouët would, from the start, be a House with a difference, defined by audacious decisions in the pursuit of quality.

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Lavazza is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with Faena Miami Beach to support arts and culture in Miami, Florida.

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Since 1652

La Chapelle Gordonne An exclusive Cuvée from Château La Gordonne

Please Drink Responsibly

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Thanks to City of Miami Beach, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

Cover photo by Rafa Olarra; photo in page 33 by Zachary Balber; photo in page 37 by Jason Briscoe on Unsplash; photo in page 50 by © teamLab, courtesy Pace Gallery; photo in page 62 by Mark on Unsplash

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Faena Art’s first dedicated space in Miami that serves as a platform for experimentation and development of innovative ideas. The Project Room encourages artists to explore new facets of their practice and hosts an artist residency program, a series of artist talks, and fosters new models for social interaction that transcend the traditional boundaries of art, science, philosophy, and social practice.

Faena Park, 3430 Collins Ave, Faena District Miami Beach

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