Blue Capri (Coconut Grove) - Coco Grove boutique for the beach set. ● Kitchen 305 (Sunny Isles Beach) - American fusion resto with wacky plating and late-night tunes.

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Switch (Coconut Grove) - Brew, tapas, and flat screens; full bar coming soon. ● The Cape Cod Room (South Beach) - The clams aren't the only things stuffed around this primo seafood restaurant.

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Prelude (Downtown/Brickell) - Conveniently located for theater-goers hankering for an extra-friggin-ordinary meal. ● Mina Miami Beach (South Beach) - Adorable little shop offering fashions at affordable prices.

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Bardot Speakeasy (Wynwood/Design Dist.) - Undercover, modern-day speakeasy in the DD. ● Talavera (Coral Gables) - Classy Mexican spot for the Gables crowd.

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Lemon Twist Bistro (North Miami Beach) - What's old is new again at this North Beach space brought back to life. ● Sci Sci (Downtown/Brickell) - Just another resto/lounge trying to make it in the Brickell hood.

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Midtown Sports Bar (Wynwood/Design Dist.) - A dive for those locals looking to score some brew. ● Maitardi (Wynwood/Design Dist.) - Laid back Italian eatery takes over Brosia's old space in the Design District.

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Tulip Toy Gallery (South Beach) - Triple X-rated shop for the folks over 18. ● Lotus House Thrift (Wynwood/Design Dist.) - Designer thrift store bordering the Design District, with all proceeds going to charity.

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Mandarin Oasis (Brickell/Downtown) - Friday nights are popular during the winter months; sip $20 cocktails on the bay, then head to Café Sambal or Azul for a bite. Transports you to tropical island getaway minus the travel, but def with the price tag. ● Le Tub (Aventura) - This local watering hole -- sitting in a rickety old spot on the Intercoastal -- may be known for succulent burgers, but it’s also a choice spot for winding down with a cold brew or two. If you opt to cruise in on your Sea Ray, bring a DD -- water taxis don’t frequent these waters. ● Monty’s (South Beach) - Pain Killers and Miami Vices will put you on the ground; the former comes in three mind-numbing doses of the devil’s tonic, and the latter is a delish concoction of pina colada and strawberry daiquiri mix with an equally dangerous shot of 151 floating on top. Help the booze go down with a trip to the raw bar.

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The Cherry on Top (Coconut Grove) - A sweet deli with a wine bar on top. ● Burger and Beer Joint (South Beach) - All-in-one burger joint, sports bar, and lounge.

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Urabnite Bistro (Downtown/Brickell) - Contemporary gastropub perched in the Media and Entertainment District.

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