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MFP Destinations: A Staycation at Biltmore Hotel

Coral Gables, Destinations, Special Feature January 30, 2018coral gables, hotel, miami, Palme d'Or, pool, The Biltmore, The Biltmore Hotel

We love Coral Gables. It’s a balanced city: Whatever your interests — food, history, culture, etc. — there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the neighborhood. That’s why it’s the perfect place for a staycation.

If you were to ask a local where to stay in The City Beautiful, odds are that the Biltmore Hotel would be at the top of the list. No building is more iconic — the structure’s history dates back to the 1920s. And while it is a luxury hotel, we found out firsthand that a big budget isn’t required to enjoy its accommodations.

Casa Faena: Not Your Basic Beach Brunch

Miami Beach, Review December 14, 2017brunch, casa faena, chilaquiles, Chorizo Flatbread, Churro French Toast, faena, hotel, Lobster Eggs Benedict, miami beach, spanish, Summer Salad

When we hear the name Faena, our minds immediately think of a place that’s way out of our price range. Fortunately for budget-conscious diners, Casa Faena — the namesake district’s boutique property — offers a financially friendly brunch for those seeking quality food in one of Miami’s hottest areas. It’s Faena without the Faena prices.

Cleo South Beach: Familiar Mediterranean Flavors With a Modern Twist

Miami Beach, Review June 28, 2016apple, apple alomnd tarte, brussels sprouts, cake, chocolate, cleo, flourless, hotel, labneh, lamb, Mediterranean, miami beach, octopus, Shawarma, soup, south beach, the redbury

If there’s one thing we love about Mediterranean food (besides its vibrant flavors), it’s that it’s ideal for sharing. We’ve had some of our best conversations with close friends while scarfing down mezzes, flatbreads, rice and other signature cuisine. The fare just inspires conversation and camaraderie, and Cleo takes it to the next level with not just good food but a homey ambiance to boot.

The Sarsaparilla Club: Flavorful Cart-to-Table Cuisine Comes to the Shelborne

Miami Beach, Review, Special Feature March 28, 2016March 28, 2016bao buns, chicken wing, corn, dim sum, dumpling, freid chicken, fritters, hotel, janine booth, jeff mcinnis, laksa, panna cotta, pavlova, pork belly buns, review, rock shrimp laksa, sarsaparilla club, Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach, southern, The Shelborne

Having really enjoyed Morimoto at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand, we were bummed to see it shutter last September. Thankfully, its replacement has made that loss a very distant memory. Chefs Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, no strangers to Miami, have made their way back to the Magic City to open The Sarsaparilla Club in the Iron Chef’s former space. An American dim sum concept, it’s the first of two restaurants the couple plans to open in the 305. If our recent experience at The Sarsaparilla Club was any indication, the duo is already 1 for 1.
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