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EXPLORE MIAMI | | | | | | | 1200 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables,
FL
33134
305-445-8066 | | | | | Description: CORAL GABLES. This restaurant is known for having the area's best breakfast, but its vast champagne brunch buffet on Sundays (10am-3pm) presents some tough decisions. Everything is presented so elegantly, you'll want a little bit of it all. How about an omelet made any way you like? Pastas? Sushi? Or even caviar? Afterwards, there's a chocolate fountain and no shortage of sinful dessert offerings. Indeed, no one walks away hungry! Live music complements the meal perfectly, and al fresco seating is available in the tropical courtyard.
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| 1 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
786-276-4033 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. As polished and gracious as is the Ritz, so is Americana. Dressed in sleek mid-century style and peppered with stainless steel, the restaurant is a beauty. Its menu is just as well composed, if not a little more bold in approach. Classic comfort foods are the kitchen's realm, but they're taken to new heights of invention. As a result, you'll find phyllo fried chicken, lamb cassoulet, braised veal ravioli and Dover sole presented in four different preparations. Steaks with lush sauces of truffles and cognac can also be had, and desserts are similarly delicious. In addition, Sunday brunch is an extensive, spectacular event.
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| 4 Grove Isle Dr
Coconut Grove,
FL
33133-4199
305-857-5007 | | | | | Description: COCONUT GROVE. Experience Floridian cuisine at its best at this well-known hotspot, where the creations win stellar reviews from all over. For an unforgettable brunch, snag a seat on the breezy patio overlooking the Biscayne Bay. Take in the panoramic view and then prepare to feast on breakfast favorites like waffles, pancakes and omelets. Visit the buffet and also order as much as you like from the à la carte menu, all for one price. The menu offers everything from fantastic crab cakes and spicy Chilean sea bass to prime rib. Don't miss the great dessert selection, which often features hand-churned ice cream. Reservations required.
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| 1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-674-6400 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. This hyper-modern restaurant, with its sleek, chic interior, is considered command central for Miami's fabulous scene-makers. Housed inside the stylish Delano Hotel, the Blue Door boast an outdoor dining area that is in particular demand. Or diners can opt for space at the large communal table in the lobby of the hotel, a great vantage point for watching the who's-who traipse by Madonna, Calvin Klein, and the like. If you aren't preoccupied by the scene, you'll enjoy great brunch dishes like Belgian malted waffles, salmon Benedict on toasted brioche or Blue Door Benedict on a toasted English muffin, served with Hollandaise and truffle carpaccio. Breakfast served daily. Reservations recommended.
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| Chef Innocent at St. Michel162 Alcazar Ave
Coral Gables,
FL
33134-4501
305-446-6572 | | | | | Description: CORAL GABLES. For a fabulous Sunday brunch oozing Old World elegance, head for this longstanding local favorite. While a live pianist serenades you in the background, settle into the dining room, which is full of antiques, lace and flowers. Or sit outside under an umbrella on the sidewalk as you enjoy a full menu of brunch favorites. Dig into the expansive buffet, or feast on à la carte favorites like French toast, waffles, crepes or eggs Benedict. Breakfast served Monday-Friday; brunch on Sunday.
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| 1601 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-695-4550 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse works his signature high-energy, high-profile magic at this Miami outpost. The pale interior offers intermittent points of color, a touch of visual spice not unlike the menu's punches of andouille and hot peppers. Regulars rave about the double-cut pork chop with tamarind glaze, but you'll also adore quail stuffed with oyster dressing, a grilled filet, roasted veal chop or Creole bouillabaisse. Desserts are a rich, satisfying excursion into the likes of bread pudding with whiskey sauce and banana cream pie with caramel sauce. Remember to make reservations well in advance.
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| 100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-532-4550 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. This high-style, trend-setting eatery offers a fabulous setting for Miami's beautiful people, and for local movers and shakers to seal deals. Ornate wrought-iron furnishings, flattering light and modern hanging lamps add a funky touch to the interior, while the tree-lined courtyard provides more serene atmosphere. Pan-Asian seafood concoctions include wok-charred salmon with roasted pumpkin seeds and crispy prawns with salsa. Pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith has been called a "chocolate surgeon," and her intricate creations prove she deserves the moniker. Excellent global wine list. Reservations recommended.
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| Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe15 SE 10th St
Miami,
FL
33131
305-374-9693 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This popular gathering place is a favorite among local professionals, who flock here for quick lunches and upscale dinners. The deli selection is particularly popular at midday, when tasty sandwiches composed of the finest meats and cheeses from around the world are offered. At dinnertime, it's a pleasure to linger in the screened-in dining room, which was constructed with parts of an old barn. The rustic, lived-in decor creates a pleasant atmosphere for enjoying Italian and American favorites like Caesar salad, ravioli, mahi mahi on a bed of fresh greens or eggplant Parmesan. Creamy gelato is a decadent finish. The menu features an impressive assortment of upscale Italian fare, including linguini with sautéed jumbo shrimp and fresh asparagus.
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| 11064 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami,
FL
33161-7477
305-892-2435 | | | | | Description: NORTH MIAMI. Whether you want to grab a bagel and cup of coffee on the run or linger over a more substantial meal, Bagels & Co. is a top choice. The fresh bagels come in numerous flavors and can be topped with any of several tasty toppings. Bagel sandwiches are a great start to your day, stuffed with combinations of sausage, eggs and cheese. Sunday brunch is always popular, with breakfast favorites like biscuits, eggs, bacon and toast served by a friendly staff.
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| Cheesecake Factory Biscayne Blvd19501 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura,
FL
33180-2342
305-792-9696 | | | | | Description: AVENTURA. This popular chain's New American menu features a broad array of dishes, from avocado egg rolls and Mexican chicken pizza to Jamaican shrimp and shepherd's pie. However, desserts really steal the show, and it's easy to see why once you've taken a gander at Linda's Fudge Cake, White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, and Coffee Heath Bar Crunch Cheesecake. An attractive garden patio offers the perfect setting for a late-afternoon respite, accompanied by gourmet coffee, good conversation, and, of course, one of 40 delectable cheesecakes.
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