Miami Waterfront Restaurants

South Florida is always the warm escape for locals and vacationers alike and I cannot think of a better place to enjoy all the greatness we have than with our list of waterfront and water view restaurants. There are miles and m...

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Miami Happy Hours

Wherever you land in Miami there’s always a drink special being offered. Happy Hours are a hot commodity for restaurants and hotels in South Florida. More often than not there are some great steals and deals to be had durin...

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48 hour weekend getaway, The Ritz Carlton South Beach

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach resides in the historic DiLido Hotel, after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation The Ritz Carlton opened its doors in 2003 almost 50 years after the landmark hotel opened on the corner of t...

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48 hour weekend getaway; Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne, Florida is ideal for aqua-activities such as windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and jet skiing. Key Biscayne plays host to the world-famous Sony Ericsson Open, held each year at The Tennis Center at ...

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Andrew Balick, Chef de Cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

Interview with Andrew Balick, Chef de Cuisine, DiLido Beach Club at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is rising star Andrew Balick, Chef de Cuisine at DiLido Beach Club, at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach. The young and very talented Balick earned his stripes at Miami’s Azul restaurant (M...

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Waterfront Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale and Miami

South Florida is the warm escape for residents and vacationers alike and I cannot think of a better place to enjoy all the greatness we have than with our list of South Florida waterfront and water view restaurants from Deerfi...

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Dinner at J&G Grill, St. Regis Bal Harbour

Dining at J&G Grill, St. Regis Bal Harbour is sensory dining in it’s finest hour. Sight, sound, taste and smell is replete with desire. The decor, the view, the music, the service, the food, all equal components playi...

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Lunch at DiLido Beach Club, Ritz Carlton South Beach

Throughout my book, Food Lovers’ Guide to Miami & Fort Lauderdale, I talk about restaurants and bars with views like this; some venues nail the food and beverage and others miss the mark but with a view like this, if ...

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Ceviche Trio, Asia de Cuba South Beach, photo: SouthFloridaFoodandWine.com

Cocktails and dinner at Asia de Cuba at Mondrian South Beach

There’s just something about a water view that works for me; and there’s no denying that the sight of Biscayne Bay framed by the Miami skyline is simply breathtaking, and even more so at sunset. I teach a variety of...

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Oceanfront and poolside bars in Miami Beach

Great Miami Beach/South Beach oceanfront and pool side bars, an escape from the ordinary. This list of alluring and glamorous hotels offers views, cocktails and a break away from the norm allowing you to fantasize and revel in...

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Dinner at Cioppino, Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

Cioppino by definition is a fish stew derived from the various regional fish soups and stews of Italian cuisine. Cioppino is traditionally made from the catch of the day, which in the dish’s place of origin is typically a...

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