Guidebook for Miami
Food Scene
Their arepas are fantastic and we love the easy-going vibe!
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Doggi's Arepa Bar
7281 Biscayne BlvdTheir arepas are fantastic and we love the easy-going vibe!
Panther Coffee - MiMo
6407 Biscayne BlvdGreat local coffee shop!
Phuc Yea
7100 Biscayne BlvdThe food is delicious and their weekday happy hour is awesome!
Super cute little mediterranean restaurant and wine bar. Great happy hour with mediterranean small plates, a great wine selection and super friendly staff.
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Barmeli69
10990 Biscayne BlvdSuper cute little mediterranean restaurant and wine bar. Great happy hour with mediterranean small plates, a great wine selection and super friendly staff.
One of our favorite hole-in-the-wall Thai places in the city!
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Cake Thai Kitchen Biscayne
7919 Biscayne BlvdOne of our favorite hole-in-the-wall Thai places in the city!
Our favorite thing to do on Saturday mornings is to take a stroll to the farmers market for some delicious baked goods and local foods and crafts. The vendors change every week (though there are some beloved staples like Nisha's Indian food and two awesome bakeries) and everyone is super friendly. There is a playground at Legion Park as well if you want to make it a family activity.
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Legion Park Farmers Market
6601 Biscayne BlvdOur favorite thing to do on Saturday mornings is to take a stroll to the farmers market for some delicious baked goods and local foods and crafts. The vendors change every week (though there are some beloved staples like Nisha's Indian food and two awesome bakeries) and everyone is super friendly. There is a playground at Legion Park as well if you want to make it a family activity.
If you are looking for an authentic Cuban breakfast, this is your place. Get a cafecito and a Cuban sandwich, and make sure you get a guava cheese empanada for dessert (because breakfast deserves a dessert, too!). Closed on Sundays.
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Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop
186 NE 29th StIf you are looking for an authentic Cuban breakfast, this is your place. Get a cafecito and a Cuban sandwich, and make sure you get a guava cheese empanada for dessert (because breakfast deserves a dessert, too!). Closed on Sundays.
Super creative, super delicious, super fun restaurant with excellent food and drinks. Get the mussels.
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KYU
251 NW 25th StSuper creative, super delicious, super fun restaurant with excellent food and drinks. Get the mussels.
Fantastic pizza, with outdoor seating, just across the way from our Casita.
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Andiamo! Brick Oven Pizza
5600 Biscayne BlvdFantastic pizza, with outdoor seating, just across the way from our Casita.
The closest restaurant to our Casita (1 minute walk)- great, authentic Italian food in an intimate setting just down the street.
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Osteria Baiocco
5599 Biscayne BlvdThe closest restaurant to our Casita (1 minute walk)- great, authentic Italian food in an intimate setting just down the street.
Really chill waterfront place with decent food and amazing views.
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Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill
1819 79th Street CausewayReally chill waterfront place with decent food and amazing views.
Boia De
5205 NE 2nd AveGreat new neighborhood restaurant with an excellent wine list!
One of our absolute favorites and literally a 5 minute walk (if that) from the Casita! The food is delicious and Cafe Roval is so cute, with a beautiful back patio and a tiki bar!
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Cafe Roval
5808 NE 4th CtOne of our absolute favorites and literally a 5 minute walk (if that) from the Casita! The food is delicious and Cafe Roval is so cute, with a beautiful back patio and a tiki bar!
The Citadel
8300 NE 2nd AveGreat food hall not too far from the Casita!
Miami’s most amazing food hall yet! So many amazing places it’s hard to pick.
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Time Out Market Miami
1601 Drexel AveMiami’s most amazing food hall yet! So many amazing places it’s hard to pick.
Another great food hall in the heart of the Design District
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St. Roch Market Miami
140 NE 39th StAnother great food hall in the heart of the Design District
Arguably the best diner in Miami - and easy to walk to from the Casita for a delicious all-American breakfast! Try their blueberry-banana pancakes (yes, they’ll make you that combo if you ask!)
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Jimmy's Eastside Diner
7201 Biscayne BlvdArguably the best diner in Miami - and easy to walk to from the Casita for a delicious all-American breakfast! Try their blueberry-banana pancakes (yes, they’ll make you that combo if you ask!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Our neighborhood brewery happens to be the best in Miami (in our humble opinion!). Awesome selection of beers by the friendliest head brewer ever (ask him for his story - it's very cool!). They also have ping pong tables and a kids play area - perfect chill weekend activity for all ages.
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Focal Brewing Company
7235 NE 4th AveOur neighborhood brewery happens to be the best in Miami (in our humble opinion!). Awesome selection of beers by the friendliest head brewer ever (ask him for his story - it's very cool!). They also have ping pong tables and a kids play area - perfect chill weekend activity for all ages.
Great spot for high quality cocktails at a more affordable price on South Beach (about $12 per drink). Excellent place to start a night out on the beach. The drinks, the bar's food menu and the bartenders are all equally awesome.
Generator Miami
3120 Collins AveGreat spot for high quality cocktails at a more affordable price on South Beach (about $12 per drink). Excellent place to start a night out on the beach. The drinks, the bar's food menu and the bartenders are all equally awesome.
The outdoor bar at the Faena is perfect for people watching while sipping on a fancy cocktail - with a view of the gold plated elephant skeleton that has taken up residence in an air-conditioned box in the Faena's backyard!
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Faena Hotel Miami Beach
3201 Collins AveThe outdoor bar at the Faena is perfect for people watching while sipping on a fancy cocktail - with a view of the gold plated elephant skeleton that has taken up residence in an air-conditioned box in the Faena's backyard!
You would never guess this happening Little Havana bar and music venue is one of the city's oldest places to grab a drink. This is the perfect nighttime spot for a mojito, some cuban food and dancing. Head out to the bar's backyard to find a massive pineapple-shaped band shell packed with musicians playing great, live salsa music.
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Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StYou would never guess this happening Little Havana bar and music venue is one of the city's oldest places to grab a drink. This is the perfect nighttime spot for a mojito, some cuban food and dancing. Head out to the bar's backyard to find a massive pineapple-shaped band shell packed with musicians playing great, live salsa music.
Our favorite brewery in the Wynwood area. Funky cool spot with waiter service and both indoor and outdoor drinking options. Good available and great brews!
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Veza Sur Brewing Co.
55 NW 25th StOur favorite brewery in the Wynwood area. Funky cool spot with waiter service and both indoor and outdoor drinking options. Good available and great brews!
Lagniappe
3425 NE 2nd AveGreat fun wine bar with a big outdoor area and often live music.
Parks & Nature
Our neighborhood's namesake park. This is the easiest place to go for a run by the water and enjoy a gorgeous view of Biscayne Bay. Our friends run the kayak and stand-up paddle board rental shop in the park - let us know if you want to get on the water, and we can get you a discount with them! Brand new state of the art tennis courts are also located at the entrance of the park.
Morningside Park
Morningside ParkOur neighborhood's namesake park. This is the easiest place to go for a run by the water and enjoy a gorgeous view of Biscayne Bay. Our friends run the kayak and stand-up paddle board rental shop in the park - let us know if you want to get on the water, and we can get you a discount with them! Brand new state of the art tennis courts are also located at the entrance of the park.
One of our favorite nature escapes – this large state park has mangroves you can kayak through and a wonderful, chill beach.
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Oleta River State Park
One of our favorite nature escapes – this large state park has mangroves you can kayak through and a wonderful, chill beach.
We love this beach on Key Biscayne for its shady spots under palm trees and general chill-ness compared to South Beach. Bonus points if there's a hammock you can bring to set up shop between palm trees and live your best life.
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Crandon Beach
Crandon BlvdWe love this beach on Key Biscayne for its shady spots under palm trees and general chill-ness compared to South Beach. Bonus points if there's a hammock you can bring to set up shop between palm trees and live your best life.
Arts & Culture
Even if museums are not your thing, this is worth a trip for the stunning architecture and unparalleled views of the bay. Enjoy a meal or a drink on their terrace, swing on the swings or browse the gift shop.
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Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdEven if museums are not your thing, this is worth a trip for the stunning architecture and unparalleled views of the bay. Enjoy a meal or a drink on their terrace, swing on the swings or browse the gift shop.
One of Miami's premier venues for classical music - the Frank Gehry designed New World Center is the place to be for symphonic music. They broadcast their concerts on their outdoor theater and also show free movies alfresco. Perfect for picnics and enjoying some under the stars!
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New World Center
500 17th StOne of Miami's premier venues for classical music - the Frank Gehry designed New World Center is the place to be for symphonic music. They broadcast their concerts on their outdoor theater and also show free movies alfresco. Perfect for picnics and enjoying some under the stars!
Maybe the most beautiful spot in Miami, Vizcaya is a whimsical castle on the bay that makes you forget you are in Miami. Photo-ops abound!
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Villa Vizcaya (Museum en tuinen)
3251 S Miami AveMaybe the most beautiful spot in Miami, Vizcaya is a whimsical castle on the bay that makes you forget you are in Miami. Photo-ops abound!
Entertainment & Activities
Ok, yes, this is super touristy but here's the thing - it's actually really fun! These guys take you on a 90-minute boatride starting at Bayside in Downtown and show you the houses of the rich and the famous. We recently did it and had a blast! Try to go about an hour before sunset for the best views (and most instagrammable pictures).
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Bayside Cigars
401 Biscayne BlvdOk, yes, this is super touristy but here's the thing - it's actually really fun! These guys take you on a 90-minute boatride starting at Bayside in Downtown and show you the houses of the rich and the famous. We recently did it and had a blast! Try to go about an hour before sunset for the best views (and most instagrammable pictures).
Getting Around
Citibike bike rental stations are located up and down Biscayne Blvd - steps from the Casita, as well as throughout Miami Beach.
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CitiBike Station
Citibike bike rental stations are located up and down Biscayne Blvd - steps from the Casita, as well as throughout Miami Beach.
Our favorite ice cream scoops
Cute little old school ice cream parlor with super creative (and delicious!) flavors. You can walk there from the Casita if you feel up for it :)
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Cream Parlor
8224 Biscayne BlvdCute little old school ice cream parlor with super creative (and delicious!) flavors. You can walk there from the Casita if you feel up for it :)
Dasher & Crank
2211 NW 2nd AveFun modern ice cream place in Wynwood - great flavors!
Miami’s most famous guava-cheese and cafe con leche scoops - in the heart of Little Havana!
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Azucar Ice Cream Company
1503 SW 8th StMiami’s most famous guava-cheese and cafe con leche scoops - in the heart of Little Havana!