FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Dining in Miami has become something of a sport. Patrons earn points for landing the toughest reservations, snapping and posting Instaworthy pics and videos of iconic menu items, and discovering under-the-radar gems that fellow foodies have yet to stumble upon. That’s why this month’s issue of Aventura is dedicated to all things food and drink in Miami-Dade.

Despite the challenges that COVID brought to the restaurant industry in many metropolitan areas, the Magic City’s dining scene has remained red-hot. The evidence? The stars awarded citywide in the 2022 launch of the Florida Michelin Guide, plus the veritable who’s who of new eateries helmed by big-name chefs planned for 2023. In short, Miami—long lauded for its beautiful beaches and thriving nightlife—has earned a new feather in its cap as a serious dining destination with international clout. Read more about this sensational shift in Sara Liss’ feature story, “Foodie Frontier,” beginning on page 58.

With so many outstanding culinary options available to Miamians, figuring out where to grab a bite—whether it’s a quick lunch or a luxe night on the town—can cause a serious case of analysis paralysis. In those moments, who can you turn to to point you in a delicious direction? You might head over to your favorite social media app and scroll through your feed for inspo. But what if you could slide into the DMs of a well-known Miami food influencer to get her tips, tricks, and tried-that’s? Dana Rozansky of Instagram’s @miami_foodporn gave us unprecedented access to her back-and-forths with her followers, offering her recs for must-not-miss meals across the Magic City in “Delicious DMs,” starting on page 64.

If a liquid diet is more your speed, don’t miss Joe Pye’s roundup of eight of Miami’s best breweries in “Magic on Tap,” beginning on page 72. From Wynwood to Coral Gables and everywhere between and beyond, these craft brewers are keeping the local beer industry hopping.

I hope you savor this month’s issue. Don’t forget to connect with us on Instagram (@aventuramagazine) for behind-the-scenes content, around-town happenings, and more!

Kristen Desmond LeFevre

klefevre@aventuramagazine.com