Brett Sokol Ocean Drive’s arts editor Brett Sokol has also explored Miami for The New York Times, New York magazine, and Slate. Here, he delves into University of Miami Libraries’ more eclectic offerings, on page 128. What was one document or book you were most taken with seeing and why? Jackie Gleason’s
personal collection of books about UFOs, many with cryptic handwritten notations. Who knew the Honeymooner was so obsessed with finding little moon men? What accounts for Miami’s ever-expanding cultural scene? Low barriers
to entry and a can-do cowboy spirit. New Yorkers like to hire a lawyer and a zoning expert before they cross the street; Miamians prefer to just start running.
Ana Heretoiu The editor at Eater Miami, Ana Heretoiu is a restaurant obsessive who spends most of her time exploring Miami’s ever-changing culinary scene. In this issue, she scopes out Fort Lauderdale, on page 182. Last meal on earth—what would you order? Mac and
cheese, Brussels sprouts, fries, some sort of pasta dish, multiple octopus dishes, and poutine—what a weird meal that would be. Why do you think Miami has such a rich culinary landscape?
Because there’s so much room for growth—Miami is still finding its style in so many ways; it’s young on the scene, and because of that we have a little of everything. Miami is big enough that famous chefs make sense, but small enough that five-seat Cuban cafés also do. Anything goes.