Spike Mendelsohn
Chef and restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn has a number of restaurants in Washington, DC and recently opened his first Miami restaurant called Sunny's, located at The Hall hotel. Sunny's is named after Spike's grandfather with a play on words for the South Florida weather. Here Spike talks about Sunny's, Miami and gives you his guide for a full day on Miami Beach.
SUNNY'S IS: "all about beach bites by beach bums. It's a fast-casual concept with amazing ambiance. We have indoor and outdoor dining and also a beer garden area for people to relax and enjoy food inspired by surf beaches from around the world."
WHEN IN MIAMI, YOU MUST EAT: "Stone crabs because they are so limited, local and delicious."
SPIKE'S MIAMI GUIDE
MORNING | Coffee
Photograph courtesy of Charlotte Bakery
Charlotte Bakery
The owners are great and the coffee and Cuban pastries are phenomenal.
1499 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.535.0095 | www.charlottebakeryinc.com
MORNING | Breakfast
Roasters n' Toasters
Try to get the chef's table in the front for the banter that takes place between the owner and everyone else. Order the egg salad, a basket of bagels, chicken livers, eggs and pastrami and tall glass of Tropicana OJ and you have won at breakfast.
525 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
T: 305.531.7691 | www.roastersntoasters.com
SHOPPING | Food & Markets
Coconut Grove Organic Market
The farmer's market in Coconut Grove is great. It's been around for about 20 years and they have such a great selection of fruits and veggies. This market also opens later and closes later which is great for those who are late-risers.
Saturdays
3300 Grand Avenue, Miami, FL 33133 | T: 305.238.7747
RESTAURANTS | Lunch
Photograph Courtesy of Joe's Stone Crab
Joe's Stone Crab Take-Away (seasonal)
Go to the side where you can order from the counter. Grab some stone crab claws and a chowder.
11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.673.0365 | www.joesstonecrab.com/joes-take-away
AFTERNOON | Snack
Photograph courtesy of Sunny's
Sunny's
This is the best place for an afternoon snack. I would order a poke bowl and a fresh juice from our juice bar.
1500 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.jdvhotels.com/restaurants/the-hall/sunnys
PRE-DINNER | Cocktails
Holidays at The Hall
They have amazing cocktails and fun glassware.
1500 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/florida/south-beach-miami/the-hall
RESTAURANTS | Dinner
Photograph courtesy of Pane e Vino
Pane e Vino
They make their own pasta. You can watch them in the front window while you wait for your table. You feel like you are dining in an Italian eatery when you eat there.
1450 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.535.9027 | www.paneevinomia.com
LATE NIGHT
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Photo Credit: Find. Eat. Drink.
Mac's Club Deuce
This is the classic spot for a late night drink.
222 14th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.531.6200 | www.macsclubdeuce.com
La Sandwicherie
After The Deuce, stumble across the street and get a sandwich here.
229 14th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.532.8934 | www.lasandwicherie.com
Photograph courtesy of Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
This place also has some great late night munchies.
1220 16th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.704.2145 | www.bodegasouthbeach.com
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