
Fresh stone crabs are in season from October 15th to May 15th. At first, Joe thought nobody would eat them, but after he boiled and chilled them, they were a huge hit. In 1921, a visiting ichthyologist from Harvard brought him a stack of the strange looking crustaceans. He and his wife opened a lunch stand in Miami Beach in 1913. Joe's founder Joe Weiss is actually said to have "discovered" stone crabs. There's always a line because Joe’s Stone Crab is a bonafide institution. Just make sure you save room for the homemade pistachio gelato. The Northern Italian restaurant-which feels more Montepulciano than Miami-offers an impressive wine list and traditional Tuscan fare: stracciatella, truffle risotto, ragu bolognese. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more romantic spot in South Beach than Casa Tua (the lantern-lit trattoria practically screams engagement spot). This is the perfect spot for a happy hour drink (the "Marrakech Garden" delights), brunch (the manoushi never fails), or even a family feast (the "no hungry kids” menu comes in handy!). )īyblos' airy and bright atmosphere sets the tone for the Mediterranean delights that await. (“Being in there is like being in a Wes Anderson film,” its co-owner, Pharrell Williams, previously told Vogue of his hospitality project. Ken Fulk swathed South Beach’s Goodtime Hotel in maximalist, Miami glamour: think a pool deck with baby pink cabanas, bars adorned with teal walls and art deco furniture, and greenery so dynamically dense that it feels like you’re in a jungle.

The views of the water are incredible and so too are the dining options like Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Matador Room. An all-white and blonde wood interiors scheme induces calm and that signature Edition smell that welcomes you upon arrival really transports you to vacation mode instantly. You’re smack dab in the middle of where you want to be (Collins Avenue and 29th Street) so you still feel very much a part of the Miami scene but inside, you’re miles away from it all. Though the razzle-dazzle of nearby properties is certainly fun, my all-time favorite hotel is the Edition. When it comes to Miami hotels, understated elegance can be hard to come by. Ella Riley-Adams, Senior Living and Beauty Editor At night, order the bar’s “Falling Up” drink, which comes in an adorable puffer fish mug. During the day, take advantage of the hotel’s Beach Butler program, for which the staff will pack chairs, towels, and an umbrella along with a picnic, then shuttle you in a bespoke golf cart to whichever beach you choose.

Like all Pali properties, this one is well-stocked with charming details, from an all-pink elevator to a tiny TV playing Ace Ventura in the lobby.

With most of its 71 rooms including kitchenettes, it’s designed to be a home away from home-if you lived in a restored Art Deco building with coral-colored walls and a perfect view of Indian Creek, that is. The east coast’s first Palihouse manages to be both tucked-away and centrally located, just around the corner from the Faena in Mid-Beach.
