Joonbug's Best Food & Drinks of Art Basel
Collins Park Cafe, STK, Mondrian's Sunset Lounge, Joey's Italian amongst our top picks for best dining in Miami.

Keep your glass and your belly full as you indulge in all that Art Basel has to offer.

MIAMI BEACH

Collins Park Café
If you're going to the Bass Museum or Art Public's free gallery in Collins Park, stop by the Collins Park Café for French pastries and sandwiches by Atelier Monnier. Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 5pm. 
201 21st St
Miami Beach, FL 33139

STK South Beach
STK Miami’s “The Macallan House of Stone”
Thursday, December 1st 7PM - 9PM
Scotch tasting & live performance by acclaimed sculpture artist Moses Nayanhongo. Nayanhongo – who has showcased his works at the Louvre, amongst other art world staples – will carve his latest piece inside the chic South Beach steakhouse as guests sip Macallan 21-year-old whiskey.  The event is open to the public with RSVP to stkmiami@taraink.com
2377 Collins Avenue at Gansevoort Miami Beach 

Mondrian’s Sunset Lounge
Enjoy cocktails at Mondrian’s Sunset Lounge, the indoor/outdoor space with a view offers the only bayside destination for watching the sunset over Miami's downtown skyline. Guests enjoy a poolside music program that blends island- and South American-inspired sounds, with later hours offering a more upbeat soundtrack. Morgans' expert mixologists have produced an exclusive handcrafted specialty cocktail list, emphasizing infused Cachaças and flavored Caipirinhas made from exotic and local ingredients, as well as house-made sodas, syrups and juices.
1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
305.514.4955

Meat Market
South Beach’s contemporary steakhouse, Meat Market, featuring the acclaimed “Beverage Babes”, is offering specialty Art Basel cocktails, to be perfectly paired with ceviches, tiraditos and shellfish from the crudo bar. The Basel Me features muddled yellow bell pepper, basil, Plymouth gin, green chartreuse and frag citrus; Agave P&B is a refreshing combination of pear, basil, Don Julio Blanco, fresh lemon and agave; and The Pepino is a concoction of cucumber, egg white, vodka, lime and torn basil.
915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139  
(305) 532-0088

Living Room Bar
The Living Room is nestled in the lobby of the W South Beach Hotel & Residences. Guests can savor specialty Art Basel cocktails, custom made by the folks at Bar-Lab. Talented mixologists have creatively crafted the Basel Sour – a delicious blend of Atlantico rum, Conbier triple sec, blackberries, basil leaves, lime juice and simple syrup.  The Last Stand is an infusion of Herradura tequila, cucumber juice, agave infused with jalapeños, lime juice and celery bitters.
2201 Collins Avenue
(305) 938-3000 

Prime One Twelve
Prime One Twelve takes the steakhouse concept to another level. Prime One Twelve is located in the heart of its high-end South of Fifth neighborhood, and is the ultimate celebrity-saturated culinary experience. The menu boasts the finest quality beef, dry-aged for 21 to 28 days and steaks that range from an eight-ounce filet mignon to an impressive 48-ounce porterhouse.
112 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.532.8112

Terrazza at Shore Club
Morgans Hotel Group's ever-trendy Shore Club offers amazing poolside dining at Terrazza at Shore Club. The casual, Italian chophouse brings new life and flavors to the hotel, offering the ultimate indoor/outdoor dining in a distinct South Florida setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, Terrazza at Shore Club embodies the cool vibe and energy that the South Beach staple has become synonymous with.
1901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
305.695.3100

MIDTOWN

Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill
South American and other international tapas dishes will have your mouth watering as soon as you open the menu. Executive Chef Timon Balloo leads the creation of fresh sushi rolls & sashimi and tapas favorites including bacon wrapped dates, kobe beef sliders and goat cheese croquettes. 
3252 NE 1st Ave #115  Miami, FL 33137
(786) 369-0353

GiGi's Asian Fusion
3470 North Miami ave 33127, Miami, Florida 
Brought to you by the co-creator of the Townhouse Hotel, Bond Street Sushi Lounge, Bardot, Buck 15, Sra Martinez, and Miss Yip Chinese cafe, gigi is an one-of-a-kind restaurant and a culinary revolution offering affordable, Asian-inspired, unpretentious food. Open till 3am on weekdays and 5am on weekends, serving fresh artisanal dishes that start at $2, gigi’s mission is to explode the food landscape of Miami. 

Sustain Restaurant & Bar
Sustain features modern American fare―classic comfort food that is creatively re-imagined. The menu changes seasonally and includes daily specials. Miami native and Executive Chef Alex Piñero and Beverage Director Daniel Toral are sure to tempt your tastebuds with their creative dishes and cocktails.

WYNWOOD

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
Both a visual and tasty treat, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar combines Latin-influenced cuisine and awesome art. Plates include tropical salads, hearty soups, tasty skewers, juicy meats, savory seafood, veggie small plates and chef’s daily express lunch specials. A new Happy Hour, “Beers & Bites”, Monday – Friday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., will offer a selection of bite sized items from the menu at an appealing $2.00 each, and 30% discounts on a full range of beers, liquors and wines. The bar is decorated with a colorful collage by Shepard Fairey and is right in the heart of the art scene near Miami's famous Wynwood Walls.  
2550 N.W. 2 Ave. Miami, FL 33127 

Jimmy'z Kitchen
Jimmy'z Kitchen Wynwood
Chef Jimmy Carey has created an expanded menu for his Wynwood location with more seafood, more specials, steaks and a global selection of beers and wines. And his famed mofongo, of course. The restaurant is currently featuring the art of Sylvia Blanco. 
2700 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127 

Joey’s Italian Café
After visiting the Wynwood Walls check out Joey’s Italian Café, for one of chef Ivo Mazzon’s signature pizzas, pastas and salads, such as the bruschetta caprese – mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and oregano on pizza bread or the famed margherita pizza with fresh torn basil.  Live music will take place on the terrace during Art Basel evenings.
2506 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
(305) 438-0488 

DOWNTOWN

The Arsht Center Food Truck Rally
From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 2, the Arsht Center is hosting an art-themed version of their Food Truck Fridays, featuring food, art, and a free performance at 1 p.m. on one of Steinway's Pop Up pianos by ELLEW.

DESIGN DISTRICT

Crumb on Parchment
The chic, cozy café located in the Moore building offers comfort foods and delicious baked goods prepared by owner and chef Michelle Bernstein. Guests can enjoy freshly made salads, homemade soups, and sweet offerings ranging from freshly-baked cookies, croissants and cakes.
3930 NE 2nd Avenue
(305) 572-9444

SRA. Martinez
Chef Michelle Bernstein’s hand-crafted menu is divided into three sections – Cold & Crisp, Warm & Lush and Platos Grandes – offering a variety of creative tapas dishes. In addition to its acclaimed cuisine, SRA. also draws crowds for its vibrant bar scene and creative signature cocktails, including the Jalisco Mule – Jilagro Tequila Blanco, lime juice, chili syrup and Regatta ginger beer.
4000 NE Second Avenue
(305) 573-5474 or visit 

 

 





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