
It’s important to keep your energy up during Art Basel Week. Whether you’re starting your day early at Miami Beach Convention Center for the main show, or catching a late afternoon satellite art fair in Midtown or Wynwood, you need to know where to grab a bite. Here are some places that will sustain you through the most grueling days of art crawls.
Miami:
BREAKFAST/COFFEE
No proper day starts without caffeine, and in Miami, you’re in luck! From traditional café con leche to freshly roasted gourmet, we’ve grinded out the best places for a quick fix or a rich experience.
Buena Vista Deli
Just slightly north of the Design District, this French deli offers an array of fresh baked delicacies and coffee.
4590 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 576-3945
www.buenavistadeli.com
Enriquetas
Cuban breakfast fans can indulge in buttery tostadas, cafecitos, croquetas and more.
2830 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-4681
Crumb
Michelle Bernstein’s sandwich shop opens early, offers wi-fi, and serves up scones, soups, salads, and desserts.
3930 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 572-9444
Panther Coffee
Portland transplants landed in Miami and brought the West Coast’s coffee purist philosophy.
2390 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 677-3952
www.panthercoffee.com
LUNCH
Lunch during Art Basel can spread from an hour to three, depending on your leisure.
Harry’s
Pizza with the same care and love for local and seasonal ingredients as its parent restaurant down the street, Michael’s
3918 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 275-4963
www.harryspizzeria.com
Jimmy’Z
Mofongo, craft beers, and wi-fi lay at the intersection of Wynwood and Midtown. Added bonus: Their happy hour is sure to be a hit.
2700 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-1505
www.jimmyzkitchen.com
Clives
Jamaican served by someone’s Auntie and don’t be rushing anyone in authentic, tiny diner.
2818 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 576-0277
http://clivescafe.com/Clives_Cafe/Welcome_to_clives.html
Morgans
A porch perfect for comforting classics like grilled cheese, turkey clubs, freshly-baked cookies, and bread pudding.
28 NE 29th St
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-9678
www.themorgansrestaurant.com
100 Montaditos
Who doesn’t love mini-sandwiches and gargantuan menus? Get your fill of both at Spain’s latest fast-food export , 100 Montaditos.
The Shops At Midtown
3252 NE 1 Ave.
Ste 104
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 921-4373
www.100montaditos.com/miami
The Cheese Course
Wine, cheese, and art all go hand-in-hand. An extensive sandwich menu plus divine cheese plates.
3451 NE 1st Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
(786) 220-6681
www.thecheesecourse.com
DINNER/DRINKS
Make your reservations early but expect to be dining late into the night at these spots.
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
Heralded as one of the best restaurants in Miami, Chef Michael Schwartz’s signature restaurant is one of the pioneers of the Design District neighborhood. Schwartz and pastry chef extraordinaire Hedy Goldsmith are artists in their own right. Experience the genius at work for yourself.
Atlas Plaza
130 NE 40th St
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-5550
www.michaelsgenuine.com
Sra. Martinez
Small plates and well-crafted cocktails bring a bit of Spain to the area. As Chef Michelle Bernstein concocts a menu ideal for sharing.
4000 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-5474
www.sramartinez.com
Mandolin
The inside is simple and humble but you’ll want to sit on the patio, illuminated by colorful lanterns as you feast on Aegean fare and enjoy the fresh air
4582 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 456-5909
www.mandolinmiami.com
Wood Tavern
The latest offering comes in the form of a pub in Wynwood. Wood calls itself a bar’s bar, laid-back and local.
2531 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
Lester’s
Strip it down and leave just enough for a good time. Whether you’re coming in craving caffeine or an adult beverage, they’ve got it on hand.
2519 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 456-1784
www.lestersmiami.com/
Miami Beach
BREAKFAST/COFFEE
A La Folie
A petit-dejeuner with croissants, fruit salad, coffee, and crepes.
1701 Sunset Harbor Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-9336
Starbucks
Regardless of where you are in the world, you can always count on a grande, venti, or tall. This is the closest Starbucks to Miami Beach Convention Center, where the main show is located.
601 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-4613
Taste
A bohemian, indie coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches and pastries perfect for a morning meal.
1683 Jefferson Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-8076
LUNCH
Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill
Take a break from all the art to feast your eyes on the natural beauty of Miami's azure bay waters when you sit outside at the Lido’s waterfront deck. This is a locals’ fave, with relaxed patio dining and a menu offering high quality, unprocessed grilled meats, fish and salads.
The Standard , Miami
40 Island Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-1717
Joe's Take Away
11 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33125
(305) 673-4611
Stonecrabs, lobster roll, fried chicken, and a bevy of other time tested dishes await you at Joe’s Take Away, located adjacent to the legendary Joe’s Stone Crab restaurant, which celebrates its 99th season this year. Given the casual ambience, it’s ideal for a quick break and is as “Miami Beach” as you can get.
DINNER/DRINKS
Yardbird
Southern comfort has found a home on South Beach complete with fried chicken, biscuits, and bourbon.
1600 Lenox Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 538-5220
The Dutch
Hailing from New York, The Dutch offers a New American menu and oyster bar.
W South Beach Hotel
2201 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Barcelonetta
Small plates of Catalonian inspired cuisine pay homage to the spirit of its namesake city.
1400 20th St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Haven
Upscale and open late, this gastro-lounge provides cocktails, food, and a glamorous light system to set the mood.
1237 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 987-8885
Cecconi’s
On any given night, you’ll find what appears to be a postcard of Miami’s latest incarnation as the laid-back, hip, art-centric international crowd of beauties enjoys leisurely dinners long into the night.
4385 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(786) 507-7902
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