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5. DINING DELICIOUS: AGUASAL AND DANIEL'S MIAMI
8. DINING DELICIOUS: I ALWAYS LOVE MIAMI SPICE
Wire Magazine’s yearly Dining Delicious Miami Spice Special Issue features six of the best restaurants participating in the 2025 program.
10. COVER MODEL: ALEJANDRO CANCEL
Enjoy the stimulating photos and interview of our hunky cover model Alejandro Cancel by Photo Studio Miami.
16. DINING DELICIOUS: LAFAYETTE MIAMI AND LT STEAK & SEAFOOD
18. DINING DELICIOUS: PRESIDENTE BAR AND UCHI MIAMI
20. PHOTO ALBUM: FRIDAYS ARE GETTING HOT AT TWIST
Check out our photos from TWIST’s Fridays Are Getting Hot with DJ Tony Zuccaro.
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MIAMI SPICE DINING
AGUASAL
Aguasal, by famous Chef and Founder and Chief Feeding Officer of World Central Kitchen José Andrés, is derived from agua salada, which is the Spanish term for saltwater. The name reflects the spirit of the ocean and transports you from Miami to Mallorca and Mykonos. During the day, Aguasal serves coastal fare with lovely water views, and during the evening it transforms into a gleaming escape inside the beautiful Andaz Miami Beach waterfront resort on Mid-Miami Beach.
Our dinner appetizers were Pink Gulf Shrimp with shaved garlic, and olive oil; and Beef Tartare with tartar sauce, quail egg, micro herbs, and romaine leaves. The Fried Cobia with lemon-butter sauce, dill, braised fennel, and trout roe; and Hanger Steak with Marash rub, Cypriot potatoes, and charred cherry tomatoes were delectable entrées. For desserts, we enjoyed the Saffron Arroz Con Leche with citrus, caramelized attiki honey, and lemon sorbet; and the Chocolate Cake with yogurt cream, candied orange, and ras el hanout ice cream.
DANIEL'S MIAMI
Daniel’s Miami redefines fine dining in the former Fiola Miami space, bringing European-style hospitality and exquisite flavor to Coral Gables. A sister concept to MICHELIN Guide recommended Daniel’s steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale, this new Miami chapter features delightful premium steaks, fresh local seafood, and classic Italian dishes perfectly crafted by Culinary Director Danny Ganem and his team, which you can pair with superb sommelier-selected wines.
For our Miami Spice brunch appetizers, we enjoyed a very fresh Cobia Ceviche with leche de tigre, habanero, and crispy chickpeas; and tasty Wagyu Beef Empanadas with spicy sriracha aioli. The entrées were Cage Free Eggs Benedict with 900-day aged prosciutto, hollandaise, arugula, and English muffins; and Steak & Eggs with prime hanger steak, rosemary, and peppercorn sauce sunny side up egg. The Florida Royal Red Shrimp & Grits with Anson Mills grits, bell peppers scallions, and country ham gravy was also very appealing. For dessert, diners can choose soft serve vanilla ice cream, lemon sorbet, soft serve chocolate ice cream, or mango sorbet.
Photos Provided by Aguasal
Photo Courtesy of Daniel's Miami
Photo by Rafa Carvajal
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Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks of breastfeeding during treatment with BIKTARVY.
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Changes in your immune system. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that may have been hidden in your body. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms after you start taking BIKTARVY.
Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check your kidneys. If you develop new or worse kidney problems, they may tell you to stop taking BIKTARVY.
Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. The most common side e ects of BIKTARVY in clinical studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (6%), and headache (5%).
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER I ALWAYS LOVE MIAMI SPICE
Attention all food lovers: Miami Spice 2025 is in full swing. This year promises to be more delectable, dynamic, and extensive than ever. From August 1 through September 30, more than 300 restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach are rolling out exclusive three-course menus at unbeatable prices. Lunch and brunch are just $35, while dinner ranges from $45 to $60, meaning we can savor MICHELIN-starred creations, hidden neighborhood gems, and sizzling new openings at a fraction of the usual cost. Visit ilovemiamispice.com to review the menus being offered by each participating restaurant.
Miami Spice is a culinary celebration of Miami’s diverse flavors and vibrant food scene. Think global cuisine from over 20 neighborhoods, chefs at the top of their game, and menus that truly reflect Miami’s world class cuisine offerings. From delicate omakase journeys at Blind Tiger, to the over-the-top glamour of Faena Theater’s dinner-and-a-show, to seasonal five-course chef’s collaborations at Le Jardinier, this is dining elevated into unforgettable experiences.
And if you’re chasing stars, you will be in foodie heaven. Miami’s MICHELIN darlings like Stubborn Seed, Cote Miami, and the exceptional Beauty and the Butcher are back in this year’s Spice lineup, proving once again why Miami is now crowned the Top Foodie City in America. This year also brings a wave of first-time participants that have food lovers like me taking note. If you add the six outstanding restaurants we showcase in this year’s Wire Magazine Miami Spice Dining Special Issue your dining calendar will fill up fast.
Miami Spice 2025 also serves a greater purpose because a portion of the program supports Camillus House, helping individuals experiencing homelessness. Diners can scan a QR code right on their menus to donate, with the first $25,000 in contributions matched by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. And of course, no Miami food extravaganza is complete without some enjoyable libations: enjoy your dining experiences sipping the signature Mexica Tequila Margarita Spice cocktail infused with garden-fresh lemongrass, or sponsor wines Whispering Angel Rosé and Terrazas de los Andes.
So, grab your loved ones, family, friends, and appetite, and maybe a Blacklane ride (the official 2025 Spice transportation partner and special promo code Spice25) to eat, sip, and celebrate Miami one delicious bite at a time.
Cheers,
Rafa Carvajal Publisher & Editor in Chief rafa@wiremag.com
By Rafa Carvajal
ALEJANDRO CANCEL
Photos by Photo Studio Miami @PhotoStudioMiami
Rafa Carvajal: Where are you from and where do you live?
Alejandro Cancel: From Puerto Rico, and I live in Florida.
RC: How do you stay in such great shape?
AC: Daily exercise routine. Good nutrition and a lot of discipline.
RC: What do you do for work?
AC: I work in finance.
RC: What are favorite three exercises?
AC: My three favorite exercises are squats, bench press, and planks. I prefer them because they work large muscles, help me maintain stability, and constantly challenge me.
RC: What inspired you to model for photography?
AC: After sharing with friends within the same industry, I met my photographers, Jorge and Abel from Photo Studio Miami. Building good chemistry with them has inspired me to create special moments captured in photography.
RC: What do you like about being a model?
AC: The ability to delight people with my image.
RC: What is your favorite hobby?
AC: My favorite hobby is spending time with my dogs and trying to understand them.
RC: What is your favorite food?
AC: Latin comfort food: rice, beans, and sancocho.
RC: What are your handles for Instagram and Facebook?
AC: My Instagram is @boriabs, and my Facebook is Alex CM.
MIAMI SPICE DINING
LAFAYETTE STEAKHOUSE
1111 SW 1st Avenue, Miami LT
Lafayette in Brickell is an upscale American steakhouse blending speakeasy allure with European refinement. Inspired by the Marquis de Lafayette, it honors Franco-American heritage with luxury, sophistication, and intimate spaces. Diners can enjoy premium, hand-selected meats, fine wines, and rare spirits in an elegant setting enhanced by vintage design and live piano, creating a timeless, opulent dining experience.
Our dinner appetizers were Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with jumbo shrimp served with avocado mousse, spicy ketchup, and lemon; and Prime Beef Tostada served with pickled red onion and a creamy chimichurri. As entrées, we loved the Lafayette Smashed Cheeseburger with American wagyu served with caramelized onions, aged cheddar, and secret sauce; and Steak Frites served with au poivre sauce. The Sweet Tentation Sundae with Sicilian pistachio panna cotta, raspberry sorbet, and olive oil; and Ultimate Lava Cake with half-baked cookie served with pralines and vanilla ice cream satisfied our sweet tooth.
STEAK & SEAFOOD
At The Betsy Hotel, LT Steak & Seafood blends sophistication, and warm, festive service with a relaxed beachside charm at an upscale steakhouse serving award-winning steaks, raw bar, and seafood. Executive Chef Laurent Tourondel’s globally inspired cuisine highlights fresh ingredients, artisanal respect, and elegant simplicity. Chef Tourondel’s French heritage infuses every dish with authenticity and seasonal reverence.
We started dinner with Local Buratta with piquillo pepper romesco, sourdough, arugula, and local greens; and Crispy Shrimp Steamed Bun with chili-lime mayo, basil, cilantro, and pickled onion as appetizers. Our very gratifying entrées were Braised Black Garlic Short Rib with jalapeño mashed potato, horseradish, and watercress; and Grilled Ora King Salmon with Moroccan chickpea stew, cumin, and ultra-watercress. For desserts, we had Strawberry Vanilla Budino with berry compote, cookie crumb, and micro mint; and Chocolate Cremeux with toasted coconut and vanilla white chocolate cream.
Photos by Joanna Wurmann
Photos by Rey Lopez
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-Michael Beck
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MIAMI SPICE DINING
PRESIDENTE BAR
Presidente, Wynwood’s cinematic cocktail sanctuary from Buenos Aires, is ranked among the world’s best bars. Helmed by Sebastián García, who is one of the Top 100 Most Influential Figures in the Cocktail Industry according to Drinks International , and world champion bartender Christian Delpech, it dazzles with expressive cocktails and sultry Latin storytelling. Presidente’s hidden Biblioteca of rare spirits is inspired by the grand salons of a bygone era. Chef Kevin Acosta’s globally inspired, flavor-forward dishes pair perfectly to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Our appetizers were Aguachile Blanco with white fish, cucumber, red onion, Fresno pepper, cilantro, coconut tiger milk, sweet potato, and chulpe; and Mushrooms arancini with parmesan, fontina sauce, and truffle. The Porcini Ravioli stuffed pasta, with creamy truffle mushroom sauce, and black truffle; and Branzino with creamy potato, cherry tomato, garlic, kalamata olives, capers, white wine, and charred lemon were wonderful entrées. As desserts, we loved the Flan De Dulce De Leche with vanilla and cardamon streusel, Chantilly cream, and seasonal berries; and Piña Colada Pavlova with coconut rum custard, pineapple compote, pineapple relish, and lemon zest.
Uchi, meaning ‘house’ in Japanese, was founded by James Beard Award–winning Chef Tyson Cole, one of the few American sushi masters, and a passionate student of the Japanese tradition. After over a decade of training in Tokyo, New York, and Austin under two sushi masters, Cole brings his passion for Japanese tradition and experimentation from the Uchi family of eateries to Uchi Miami. The restaurant blends elevated non-traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase.
Our first courses were the Uchi Salad with farm greens, daikon, and edamame-jalapeño purée with Hama Chili, yellowtail, ponzu, Thai chili, and orange supreme; and Suzuki Crudo, striped bass, hibiscus zu, and jicama oroshi. Our second courses were the Chef’s Choice Nigiri Four Pieces, zero sen maki, yellowtail, avocado, shallot and cilantro; and Walu Walu, oak-grilled escolar, yuzupon, candied citrus, and myoga; and Hanger Steak with tamari au poivre and hash browns. For desserts, we had Ice Cream Sando with dark chocolate cookie and vanilla semifreddo, strawberry, and toasted hazelnuts; and Okashi with strawberry and herb swirled sorbet, strawberry popping candy and ume boshi chamoy.
Photos Provided by Presidente Bar
Photos Courtesy of Uchi Miami
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