Miami, Florida
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We asked Concierge Natacha Napotnik of Four Seasons Hotel Miami to gather the savviest sightseeing suggestions she could find—her own as well as those of other local connoisseurs, including some she works with every day at the Hotel. Experience the city’s vibrant nightlife, beaches, strong coffee and cultural ties to Latin America and the Caribbean.
Shopping
Be sure to visit local boutiques like Alchemist, The Webster and Curve. If you’re looking for more square footage to roam, try the Bal Harbour Shops and The Village of Merrick Park.
Art Showcase
One of the top markets for Latin American art, Miami is a hotbed of galleries and exhibition spaces as well as host to über-successful Art Basel Miami Beach. The Wynwood area and the Design District are the best places to see cutting-edge works by top local artists like Glexis Noboa and Herman Bas, whose work is also displayed at the Hotel. For less cutting-edge art, explore the upscale galleries of Coral Gables.
People-Watching
Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road is a vibrant, pedestrians-only street, perfect for people-watching as you sip a mojito, Miami’s quintessential cocktail, at one of its many fun, outdoor restaurants like the Van Dyke Café. Or try Nespresso for Miami’s version of the Spanish cortadito, an espresso mixed with a small amount of milk. The diverse fashion styles of South Beach are on full—and sometimes bare—display as amblers enjoy the breeze-cooled tropical air along Lincoln Road each evening.
Dine In
Considered one of Miami’s best restaurants for its Latin-Asian fusion cuisine, handsome EDGE Miami restaurant sits above the pool terrace on the Four Seasons’ seventh floor. Start the evening with a drink poolside at Bahia. For dinner at EDGE, begin with the Lobster Cocktail and be sure to try one of their signature dishes, the Corvina with Baby Cucumber, Green Apple and Celery Leaf Yellow Pepper Sauce.
Any ideas for “dine out”? Based on the focus if the article, I can’t believe you only name two hotel restaurants, both f which are in the hotel.
Having just returned from a lovely stay at the Four Seasons Miami, I can assure all of your readers that the recommendations of Natacha are absolutely spot-on and must be followed at all costs. She was a font of knowledge on many subjects during our stay. We enjoyed eating at EDGE Miami and one other restaurant which she recommended: Talavera in Coral Gables. The juevos rancheros were excellent at Sunday brunch and we had a delicious dinner there too. Have Natacha call ahead for you to book a table in order to avoid the wait. Highly recommend the Four Seasons Miami — fantastic pool, spa, and fitness room, not to mention the excellent service.
Concierge Recommendations – Where are the dining recommendations in this article?
Miami, Florida
Edge steakhouse in the hotel is fantastic but so are several restaurants within walking distance on the Brickell area. The area were the FS Miami is located is fun and pedestrian friendly.
Try Talavera for Mexican in Coral Gables on Ponce de Leon. Also recommend Joey’s in the Wynwood district and the Pearl Restaurant in South Beach at Ocean Avenue and 1st.
Wheres the Miami restaurant recommendations then?
Check out the great Latin/ska/fusion sounds of local band Araka. They play at several clubs around South Beach including Jazid.
Thank you all for responding. I would be delighted to provide my personal recommendations outside of our fabulous restaurants at the Four Seasons. So lets start with one of my all time personal favorites; Meat Market on Lincoln Road, South Beach. Great people watching, fantastic food, and dont forget their signature cocktails especially the Siam Square. Stay tuned for more top Miami suggestions. In the meantime, Feel free to ask away….