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EXPLORE MIAMI | | | | | | | 929 Washington Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-532-9070 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. If your idea of decadence is to indulge in excellent cuisine and be attended to in style, you'll adore this posh restaurant and nightspot. Luxurious beds replace typical seating, and dinner is served on elegant trays, in keeping with BED's acronym: "beverage, entertainment and dining." Early in the evening, an upscale clientele samples eclectic dishes amid the sexy digs; later on, trendy patrons transform the place into absolute BED-lam. While DJs spin tunes meant to get bodies moving, stylish drinks nurture fun and romance. Don't forget to keep an eye out for celebrities.
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| 1677 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-532-2311 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Reminiscent of the sleek Rat Pack-inspired lounges that began popping up in Manhattan in the 1950s and '60s, this trendy hotel bar is decorated in a suave mix of cozy wood accents, live tropical plants, cabana-style chairs, and subdued lighting. The skilled bartenders have gained a fair margin of fame for their magnificent martinis, and the lounge itself is reputed to be home to "Miami's Best Happy Hour." Live entertainment is featured most nights, including a few cabaret-style shows from time to time.
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| 1650 James Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-913-1000 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Gone is Fallabella Bar's once-beloved beauty shop theme it's now been replaced by a sleeker, shinier scene that's conducive to quiet conversation over cocktails. Subtle, modern leather and wood furnishings accent the bar, where happy hour patrons and hotel guests linger over stylish drinks. An appealing choice for almost any occasion.
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| 19004 NE 29th Ave
Aventura,
FL
305-932-1416 | | | | | Description: AVENTURA. Outfitted with sleek crème-colored banquettes, rectangular bar stools, soft lighting and stone accents, the design of this restaurant demonstrates impeccable style. For added ambience, sit under the stars at a patio table, illuminated by candlelight. The kitchen artfully incorporates a variety of culinary traditions into its winning bites. Try the skirt steak, served with smashed avocado, crispy plantains, lemon and garlic oil, or grilled swordfish with whites, calamari and kalamata olive dust. After dinner, unwind with a sinfully rich ovaltini (vanilla vodka, Godiva liquor and Bailey's).
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| 1921 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-532-0727 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Upscale, exclusive Mynt is a bastion of SoBe cachet. Its sleek, spacious interior and custom-designed furnishings establish an otherworldly vibe, perfect for the beautiful patrons and celebrities who often hold court here. The Grand Lounge, complete with 40-foot bar, is open to all, but the Plexiglas-shrouded Ultra Lounge is reserved for special attendees. Well-known DJs spin house and hip-hop tunes, and an aromatherapy system infuses the air with a variety of scents mint, of course, remains the hands-down favorite.
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| Oxygen Lounge and Sushi Bar2911 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove,
FL
33133
305-476-0202 | | | | | Description: COCONUT GROVE. Once you step off the sci-fi-inspired elevator and into designer Andrew Kostas's brainchild, you'll discover a spectacularly chic setting that includes a water wall, a groovy bubble wall (it is the O² Lounge, after all), and lots of metallic silver and blue tones. Indeed, this is where Coconut Grove's young and trendy go to cool their heels, see and be seen, and even shake their moneymakers after 11pm, when the Lounge's energetic DJ gets the dance party fired up. Matching the sleek, Eastern decor is the innovative menu, which features a variety of sushi and Pacific Rim dishes.
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| 1811 Purdy Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-531-4622 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Avoid the crowds on Ocean Drive and head to Purdy's, an off-the-beaten-path location with a loyal following. If the scene grows old or if you are simply not in the mood for the nocturnal fray, Purdy's offers just the antidote. The lounge has an appealing retro rec-room aesthetic you'll think you've entered your best friend's basement circa 1975. (Think lava lamps, funky chairs and assorted board games!) Play some checkers, backgammon, or even good ole Connect Four as you enjoy a pleasant mix of music and some of the lowest drink prices around.
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| 1901 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-695-3100 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Skybar's glamorous, welcoming spaces act as a magnet for the unabashedly chic and famous. From the gorgeous, dramatic Redroom, activity spills out the back door, into a lush garden, then to a poolside lounge, and finally to the beach itself. Accented with handcrafted lanterns, vibrant textiles, rich beading, tropical foliage and imported furniture, the lounge is designed to seduce and it succeeds brilliantly. You'll quite possibly lose all sense of time and place.
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| 100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-531-6061 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. An NYC outpost, this demure lounge provides a welcome solace from the frenzy of SoBe. Patrons ponder the local art displays along the walls and sip wine or handcrafted beer in this cozy, candlelit room while thought provoking independent tunes play in the background. With 44 wines, 56 brews on tap and over 121 bottled beers available, the drink selection never grows old.
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| 1435 Brickell Ave
Miami,
FL
33131
305-358-3535 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Situated by the hotel pool, this alfresco bar's flanked with umbrellas, plants and patio furniture. It's open only after 7pm on Fridays, when you'll find the space illuminated with candles and DJs on the floor. Chic small plates, from fried artichoke hearts with herbed goat cheese to Miami ceviche with coconut milk, lemongrass and lime, add to the pleasures of the night.
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