is one of the largest private contemporary art collections in North America, and its biggest draw is Yayoi Kusama’s immersive Infinity Room and Narcissus Garden exhibitions. Plan to visit the Rubell in the afternoon, and line up a dinner reservation at the on-site Basque restaurant, Leku for a special gastronomic experience after
a day of art touring.
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Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
is Downtown Miami’s prominent culture destination, with an emphasis on artwork from Latin America, the Caribbean and the African diaspora. In addition to its thousands of permanent pieces, the PAMM hosts hands-on workshops, educational programs, lectures and community events.
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Wynwood Walls
Irrevocably Miami’s most photographed neighborhood, Wynwood has an ever-evolving street art scene with exhibitions at every turn from leading fine artists, graffiti writers and muralists. The Wynwood Walls specifically is a curated outdoor museum with large-format works by industry greats like Shepard Fairey, Tristan Eaton, Retna and Cryptik.
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WHERE
TO SHOP
Market
has two locations (Coconut Grove and South Miami), and is a stylish, airy boutique with new drops of trendy womenswear (mostly in neutral palettes) on a weekly basis.
Miami Design District
is a buzzy, creative neighborhood best known for its public art installations like its geodesic “Fly’s Eye” dome, unique architectural design projects, and plazas teeming with pop-ups and activations. Within the confines of this chic shopping enclave you’ll find everything from renowned fashion houses to fine dining, designer showrooms, and acclaimed galleries like the Institute of Contemporary Art.
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Curio at Faena Bazaar
In keeping with Faena Bazaar’s tradition of unconventional retail, Curio stands four stories tall with interactive rotating events like pop-ups of rising designers from all over the world, art installations, and celebrity beauty integrations.
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The Webster
is hands-down Miami’s most famous store. Once The Webster Hotel, it was converted into a famed three-story retail destination in 1939 by pioneer Laure Heriard Dubreuil spanning 20,000 square feet in the heart of the Art Deco district on South Beach, and is still hailed as an expertly curated multi-brand shopping haven.
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Bal Harbour Shops
is located further north on Miami Beach and known as a playground for socialites and fashionistas thanks to its world-class designer boutiques, department stores and restaurants in a lush tropical garden setting.
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WHERE
TO EAT
the Freehand Hotel (once a historic manor) where your order must include pan de bono and a fried chicken benny. Venture a little further north to Rosie’s in Little River where you can order an epic brunch spread from a cacio e pepe omelette, pastrami hash and lemon ricotta pancakes backdropped by a breezy outdoor garden. For the health-conscious,
Pura Vida is the beloved all-day cafe in Miami with multiple locations for signature wraps, juices and salads.
imbibing. Head downstairs to MILA Lounge if you want to keep the party going. If you’re traveling with friends and want an electric, club-style restaurant, try Gekko in Brickell, a concept by David Grutman and Bad Bunny serving up elevated Asian dishes in a sexy, dimly-lit dining room, Queen which is housed in the sprawling, restored Paris Theater, or Sexy Fish in Brickell with over-the-top opulence bedecked in $20 million of art by Damien Hirst and Frank Gehry. For low-key but best-in-class dining, book a seat at SHINGO in Coral Gables for Omakase, or Doma in Wynwood for exceptional modern Italian.
LUNCH
If you’re dining out for lunch, make it long and worth the visit at Pastis, a Parisian-style brasserie in Wynwood by Keith McNally boasting a stunning outdoor patio and bar, with menu items from steak frites to a seafood tower begging to be paired with a crisp bottle of rosé. Waterfront dining is unmatched at Lido at The Standard off the Venetian Causeway with fresh grilled dishes and locally-sourced eats with the sounds of water lapping beneath you. Transport to the Greek isles at Mandolin Aegean Bistro, a taverna tucked behind cerulean gates and bougainvillea with an authentic Greek-Turkish menu in the Miami Design District. For the best grab-and-go Mexican fare in Miami, Coyo Taco is a delicious local favorite.
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DINNER
For dinner, one of the most special dining destinations in Miami is Lido at the Four Seasons. Once a haunt of Ernest Hemingway and Elizabeth Taylor is now a Michelin experience within a dreamy, upscale atmosphere serving inventive crudos, homemade pastas and fine cuts of meat. Arrive early to have a drink at the iconic palm-fringed Champagne Bar just steps away. MILA off of South Beach’s Lincoln Road is a vibey, indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant with elevated dining ensconced by reflection pools and fire dancers for unique entertainment while
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BREAKFAST
For a casual but tasty breakfast with bistro classics, head to Bebito’s Cafe in Miami Beach which is a neighborhood staple for Cuban pastries, tostadas, and scrambles. For a sit-down brunch with a local feel, try 27 Restaurant at
