Unlock Doral's Best Kept Secrets: Top Recommendations
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Best Cuban sandwich in Miami?
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Miami - Smash N’ Go 🍔 🛻🍔 Your favorite smash burger spot in SoFlo! What I Had: 🍔 OG Burger 🍔 Wagyu Melt 🍔 Chicken Sandwich 🍽️Chicken Bites 🍽️ Guava & Cheese Empanada 🥛 Chocolate Milkshake
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A perfect lunch date❤️ Casa Tua Cucina Loved and a must try dish- truffle mushroom fettuccine fettuccine with wild mixed mushrooms, black truffle & parmesan cheese fonduta👌👌 Craving sushi but your friend wants pasta? We’ve got you covered at Casa Tua! 🍣🍝
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Discovered a hidden gem EL Patio in Miami! This charming spot serves up authentic Spanish, Mediterranean, and Colombian cuisine that will leave you wanting more! From savory empanadas to flavorful arroz con pollo, every bite is a delight. Don’t miss out on their generous portions and warm hospitality! 5/5 stars for El Patio Restaurant - a must-visit for food lovers in Miami!
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Harry’s Pizzeria Design District James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz slings pizza from Harry's locations in Coconut Grove and South Beach. A wood-burning oven puts out thin-crust pizzas using fresh dough and wheat flour (though a gluten-free option is also available). Go to town on the rock shrimp pizza with grilled lemon, buttery Manchego, scallions and ribbons of cilantro or a totally unique creation of roasted eggplant and harissa with a ribbon of sesame seeds along the crust. Time Out tip: The meatballs are a must-order side, along with the polenta fries with spicy ketchup.
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Eleventh Street Pizza serves up two kinds of pies that both are stellar representations of their pizza genres. While a monster slice of NYC-style pep does a great job soaking up late-night drinking, the finest things here are thick Sicilian slices, big towers of dough covered with cupped pepperoni, wild maitake mushrooms with caramelized onions and a Provencal number with roasted red onions, confit garlic and pepperoncini. Time Out tip: The Japanese milk bread garlic rolls are both sweet and savory, so much so that you’ll probably want a second order for dessert.
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Angelina's Eatery & Cafe Angelinas is Midtown’s neighborhood coffee shop, and a rebrand in 2022 brought on both a cleaner look and new menu to the space. Now, you can grab a delicious shakshuka with a drip coffee, or opt for other AM hits like avocado toast and sandwiches. It’s a great spot for a simple Sunday morning, a midweek break, or a quick cortado to go.
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At Fiola Miami, the marriage of exceptional food and wine is an art form. Their extensive, carefully curated wine list boasts a diverse selection of Italian and international labels, ensuring the ideal complement to your chosen pasta. Pastas can change, but if you spy the wagyu beef cappelletti or the caviar “carbonara” on the menu, make sure you order at least one of them (but ideally both). This is a fine dining establishment, so expect a hefty price tag, but it’s definitely worth splurging.
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Coral Gables’ talk of the town is Maíz y Agave, a gorgeous three-story restaurant taking over one large corner on Miracle Mile. Here, the new concept promises to take guests on an immersive journey into the heart of Mexican cuisine and culture. Choose from three different locations to enjoy a meal: El Patio on the first floor offers a cool, calm ambiance, Los Balcones on the second floor showcases artwork by talented Oaxacan artisans inside a chic dining room, and La Azotea on the rooftop features upbeat tunes, lush greenery, and plenty of room to spread out. The expansive menu highlights the restaurant’s sacred staples—corn (maíz) and agave—with dishes like fresh guacamole topped with lobster al pastor, aguachile de camarón, tacos, and a fall-off-the-bone pork shank served with Istmeño-style mashed potatoes. Even better, Maíz y Agave offers live mariachi performances three times a week, adding an extra layer to the experience. You’ll feel like you’re in Oaxaca without having left Coral Gables.
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Monty’s Raw Bar is a tried-and-true spot on the water suitable for rowdy college students and families alike. Thatch-roofed, open-walled miniature tiki huts surround a stage from which reggae and calypso bands do their damnedest to persuade the crowds to dance. From post-work drinks to weekend brunch offered every Saturday and Sunday, there’s never a wrong time to hit up Monty’s for an indulgent meal and some boozy drinks overlooking the water. Time your visit with the live tunes: every Thursday from 5 to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm.
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Books & Books is a beloved independent shop stocked with bestsellers but also lots of small publishers. You can rely on their knowledgeable employees to guide you through the store’s vast selection of books and to help you select your next page-turner. In need of a last-minute gift for someone of any age? Books & Books has quite a range of options, from fun notebooks to swanky coffee table books. And don’t forget to check out the kids’ section upstairs while you’re at it.
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David T. Kennedy is a charming waterfront park with walking/cycling trails, a dog park, outdoor fitness equipment, volleyball courts and the Instagrammable “Miami”-etched benches that face Biscayne Bay. After a scenic workout or some leisurely dog- and people-watching, cool down with a frozen lemonade from the A.C.’s Icees truck, which has had a permanent spot in the parking lot for more than four decades.
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Islas Canarias Only one restaurant can make Miamians from all corners of Dade County drive into the deepest depths of West Kendall just for croquetas, and that’s Islas Canarias. They’re so popular, the Miami-Dade commission named an entire street after them. And though this is incontestably the restaurant’s flagship dish, this establishment has been whipping out impeccable family recipes since 1977, like their succulently garlicky palomilla hidden under a bed of glazed onions. Pair your main with a side of their arroz morro cooked with pork rinds, which you can also order at the café and bakery just a mile away. No time to eat in? The 26th Street location touts a drive-through where the number one order is, you guessed it, croquetas.
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La Estancia Argentina: besides having the finest steak you can also find the best empanadas and cakes ! 🇦🇷 Have you tried new lemon pies? Sticking with the same delicious lemon filling and topped with a flambéed merengue, they are to die for! The weekend is around the corner.. Treat yourself to a glass of wine and good company! 🥂
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Lan Pan Café: Contemporary Asian You may stumble upon this unassuming spot while shopping at Dadeland Station, but you’ll go back regardless of whether you need new shoes. It’s known for its pan-Asian mix of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese plates and is home to an impressive bubble tea bar. If you like your food with some heat, get the spicy Korean tofu stew with pork belly and sausage.
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ADDiKT at W Miami The 15th floor rooftop of the W Miami is quite impressive. Both spacious and luxurious, it is home to a 90 meters long rooftop infinity pool, and to the rooftop bar and restaurant ADDiKT. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, here you can enjoy breathtaking views over Biscayne Bay and the city skyline, along with fantastic and global dishes from Executive Chef Ricardo Jarquin and crafted mixology cocktails.
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Great Spot in Miami for Sunday Brunch: Motek Motek in Aventura is a culinary celebration of Israeli cuisine, offering a brunch experience that’s equal parts elevated and comforting. Dig into a flavorful array of hot and cold mezzes, shakshuka variations, pitas, and grilled meats—to name a few things. Standouts include the grilled halloumi, the Moroccan cigars, the crispy chicken schnitzel, and the award-winning Arayes burger with beef kofta kebab. Make sure to check out the Select Spirits section of the menu for drinks you’ll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in South Florida.
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Lincoln Road Farmers’ Market Before big-name stores and theaters commanded Lincoln Road, the pedestrian mall was well known for its weekend farmers market. Over the years, this small operation has grown from a few tables on the eastern end of the strip to a large fair that stretches nearly the entire length of the road. Find produce, housewares, fresh-cut flowers and specialty items like artisanal bread and homemade jams available all throughout. Though open year-round, the farmers’ market is at its most magical when it coincides with the Lincoln Road Antiques & Collectibles Market, which happens every other Sunday between October and May. When to go: Sundays 9am–6pm
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Legion Park Farmers’ Market Legion Park is the place to be on a beautiful Saturday morning, as tents pop up from Biscayne Boulevard all the way to Biscayne Bay. Run by Urban Oasis Project, which oversees some of Miami’s most important farmers markets, you’ll find produce from local favorites like Little River Cooperative and French Farms, artisan-made goods like fresh breads, hummus and empanadas (the Chilean ones are excellent), and even dog treats. (Don’t worry, Fido always gets a free sample.) In the morning, a hundred or so yogis gather under the Spanish-oak draped banyan trees for a donation-based yoga class, and then stock up on goods from some of the new age vendors onsite. When to go: Saturdays 9am–2pm, year-round
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Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market The Coconut Grove Farmers Market is probably Miami’s most well-known. Every Saturday, Homestead's Glaser Organic Farms transforms an unoccupied corner of Coconut Grove into a full-fledged produce market with dozens of fruit and vegetable stands, a raw bar featuring prepared foods and salads and coolers filled with cold-pressed juices and nut mylks. There’s even velvety vegan ice cream for sale and several rows of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your bounty. Along its periphery, you’ll find other local vendors selling honey, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and other artisanal items. And the setup and breakdown are so fascinating to watch! Much like the circus leaving town, everyone quickly dismantles their tents and packs up just after sunset, leaving no trace of the bustling day on the empty gravel lot. 3300 Grand Ave, on the corner of Margaret St and Grand Ave. When to go: Saturdays 10am–7pm, year-round
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Elastika: New social club in the Design District serving modern American dishes in an amazing setting. Inspired by Miami’s international community and The Moore’s century-long legacy of art, design and culture, Elastika acts as a culinary canvas, where eclectic dishes and soulful cooking come to life in an approachable environment. The Moore Miami Building holds the unique distinction of being the first and oldest standing building in the Miami Design District. Impeccably preserved, it’s been a venue of rotating uses in recent years, for art fairs and private events, public markets and chic parties. But today, every inch of this 90,000–square-foot building is getting put to good use; especially the first floor with Elastika, an architecturally stunning restaurant with flavors to match. The abstract floor tiles, curved sage seating and Taj Mahal quartzite on every surface evoke a feeling of serene playfulness, but the true star of the entire room is Elastika itself, a sculpture by Zaha Hadid commissioned for the inaugural Design Miami in 2005 for which the restaurant is named. There is no feeling quite like sitting under it, imagining it expand and contract like putty as it stretches from the bottom all the way up to the fourth floor of this light-filled space.
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Dinner at Shimuja Ramen This Friday, July 26, find us slurping away at Shimuja Ramen, a beloved South Florida gem. Since opening its doors in Miami in 2018, Shimuja Ramen has quickly become a local favorite, earning the title of “Best Ramen Shop in Miami 2024” from The Miami New Times. Originally founded in Kagoshima City, Japan, in 2011, Shimuja Ramen brings its rich heritage to Miami through the culinary artistry of Chef and Owner Keiichi Maemura. Chef Maemura’s meticulous 13-hour pork-bone broth forms the heart of an extensive ramen menu that includes delicious vegetarian options. Shimuja Ramen is known for its richly flavored broths and fresh ingredients. Their standout dish, the Kagoshima Special, is a delightful combination of smoked pork belly, mixed vegetables, scallions, naruto, fried burdock, a soft-boiled egg, and thick wavy noodles. Other favorites like the Satsuma Tonkotsu and Tokyo Shoyu offer a more classic approach to authentic flavors straight from Japan. Don’t miss out on the quintessential Florida ramen either — the Key Lime, prepared with chicken slices, key lime juice, lettuce, red onion, scallion, thin straight noodles, and half soft boiled egg.
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Forget fancy attire and head to El Turco for a casual yet delicious culinary adventure. Their menu, filled with traditional Turkish specialties, is sure to please every palate. Indulge in some manti dumplings, sample their flavorful dips like hummus and cacik, or savor the rich flavors of their lamb casserole. With its relaxed atmosphere and authentic fare, El Turco is the perfect spot for a low-key night out.
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Lucky Strike Miami The first and only bowling alley in Downtown Miami, this entertainment hub recently opened in the sleek Miami Worldcenter. You’ll find 28 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, an expansive arcade, a craft cocktail bar and a more intimate VIP area with six private bowling lanes and dedicated service. If your crew gets hungry, the food menu covers classics like chicken wings and tacos along with more sophisticated fare like Moroccan steak and Caribbean mahi-mahi. Close to downtown attractions like the Kaseya Center and Brickell Avenue, this spot is conveniently located and a great option for an indoor activity on rainy or sweltering summer days.
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Palo Quemao Miami: Check out this Colombian restaurant in Midtown! 🇨🇴 Experience the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Colombia right here in Miami. From mouthwatering arepas and empanadas to delicious bandeja paisa and fresh ceviche, this restaurant offers an authentic taste of Colombia that you won’t want to miss. 🌴✨ Perfect for a casual lunch, a festive dinner, or just enjoying some great food with friends. Dive into the heart of Colombian cuisine and feel the warmth of its hospitality.
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More Berries, Please at Salt & Straw Miami! Experience the unique flavors and artisanal craftsmanship of Salt and Straw, a renowned ice cream shop from the West Coast. Known for their innovative and seasonal flavors, Salt and Straw offers a rotating menu of delectable creations. Salt & Straw is everything short of basic! With its new Berries, Berries, Berries series, which showcases five mouthwatering limited-edition flavors including Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie, Birthday Cakes & Blackberries, GoNanas Banana Bread w/ Strawberry Jam (v), Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero, and Huckleberry Cornbread Pudding, there’s something for everyone to indulge in!
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Caná Wine Shop just opened a new location on Coral Way and we are psyched about it! Shop for new and exciting wines from around the globe 🌎 but that’s not all, drop in for happy hour from 4-6pm, Mon-Fri, at Undisclosed, a speakeasy hidden inside this gorgeous wine shop. And on Thursdays, enjoy wine tasting from 5-9pm 🍷.
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Sip, savor, and stumble into happiness at Tropezón Tapas Bar & Restaurant Miami! POV: You stumbled into the best tapas experience in the heart of Espanola Way. 🦝🍹 Don’t say we didn’t warn you, but all it takes is one bite of our paella to be hooked. SAVE this post as reminder to join us every Sunday for our Bottomless Paella special.
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Looking for a lunch spot with unbeatable ocean views in Miami Beach? Look no further than Cj’s Crab Shack! This seafood joint has everything you need for a perfect meal in paradise. Just keep it shrimple 🍤
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Ironside Pizza Miami is perfect spot for a sun-soaked lunch with family, friends or solo. Wood fired Neapolitan Restaurant in the Upper Eastside of Miami 🍕🍝 Besides pizza, this gem offers panini, salads, and a few other delights. From timeless classics to inventive specialties, we've got something to satisfy every craving.
Discover Top Local Recommendations in Doral Near Miami
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Experience Doral’s Culinary Delights
If you're a food enthusiast, Doral offers a plethora of dining options that cater to all taste buds. One local favorite is Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market, where you can relish authentic Japanese cuisine. Locals rave about their fresh sushi and sashimi, along with a wide selection of sake. Another must-visit is Bulla Gastrobar. Fusing Spanish fare with a modern twist, this hotspot is known for its vibrant ambiance and delicious tapas.
For those who crave Latin American flavors, Cane A Sucre is the place to be. This cozy eatery is loved by locals for its savory Cuban sandwiches and mouth-watering pastries. Don’t miss the chance to try the media noche or the guava and cheese pastelitos. Each bite is a delightful journey through traditional Cuban cuisine with a modern touch.
Explore Unique Shopping Spots
Doral is also a haven for shoppers. CityPlace Doral is an upscale shopping center that features a variety of boutiques, dining options, and entertainment venues. Every weekend, you can find the trendiest brands and unique local shops offering the latest in fashion and accessories. The center often hosts events and markets where local artisans showcase their crafts, providing an excellent opportunity to discover unique items and support the community.
For a more bespoke shopping experience, visit Downtown Doral. This vibrant, multi-use development includes an array of shops, galleries, and eateries. Locals recommend strolling through the picturesque streets to find hidden gems, from trendy local fashion boutiques to charming coffee shops.
Unveil Local Attractions and Activities
Outdoor enthusiasts will find Doral’s park system to be a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle. Doral Central Park is a favorite among residents for its scenic trails, expansive green spaces, and numerous recreational facilities. It’s an ideal spot for a morning jog, a weekend picnic, or a family outing. If you’re into golf, then the Trump National Doral Miami offers world-renowned golf courses that attract both locals and visitors alike. Indulge in a game while enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
For those who enjoy cultural experiences, the Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM) offers a curated selection of contemporary art exhibitions, workshops, and events. It's a great venue to immerse yourself in the local art scene and engage in creative conversations.
Stay Updated on Trending Topics and Events
Staying in the loop about local events and trending topics is essential for making the most out of your time in Doral. Through Kikihub, you can access real-time updates about upcoming festivals, concerts, and other community happenings. Locals often share insider tips about must-attend events, ensuring you never miss out on the fun. For instance, the annual Doral Food and Wine Festival is a highly anticipated event where foodies can sample exquisite dishes and fine wines from around the world.
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