MIAMI

Miami used to be known as the playground of bronzed beach babes, but in the past 15 years,the coastal destination has morphed into a contemporary-art mecca, thanks to the annual Art

Basel fair each December, cultural centers like the waterfront Pérez Art Museum, and thelarger-than-life graffiti murals at Wynwood Walls. Plus, the city’s hotel circuit boasts some of

the best spas, pools, and nightlife spots on the East Coast. Add to that an intoxicating mixof cultures—roughly 60 percent of residents were born outside the U.S.—and it’s clear that the

so-called Magic City has so much more to see, do, and experience beyond the beach.by ELENI N. GAGE

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WONDERWALLYou don’t have to go to Art BaselMiami to survey the city’s art scene.Masterpieces abound, especiallyin the Wynwood neighborhood,where brick-walled factories havebeen turned into epic murals likethis colorblock design by Haas &Hahn outside the Wynwood Wallsopen-air gallery.2520 NW Second Ave.;305-531-4411.

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AN INSTA-STAR’SINSIDE SCOOP

FAITH HASLEM@xoxofaithhaslem

The ever-stylish FaithHaslem, a social-mediamaven in her own right,the mother of two boys,

and the wife of MiamiHeat power forward

Udonis Haslem, sharesher top gram-worthy spots

in the city’s buzziestneighborhoods.

DOWNTOWN“My husband works there,

so we come out for games.Komodo (801 Brickell Ave.;

305-534-2211) is a go-tofor Asian fusion.”

MIAMI BEACH“The nightlife scene alwayschanges. Every place has its

moment, and right noweverybody goes to Rockwell

(743 Washington Ave.;305-793-3882).”

WYNWOOD“The best food places are here.

Jugofresh (222 NW 26th St.;786-472-2552) is a supercute juice

bar, and Coyo Taco (2300 NWSecond Ave.; 305-573-8228)

has amazing Mexican.”

Shop Local!FASHIONSHOPPINGWITH A VIEW

ALCHEMISTLEVEL 5You can’t miss thisglass-and-steelcube floating onthe fifth floor of aparking garage,where labelsranging from Célineto Yeezy are artfullyarranged under 48moving mirrors.1111 Lincoln Rd., MiamiBeach; 305-531-4815.

MAJORMUST-HAVES

THE WEBSTEROwner LaureHériard-Dubreuiledits the piecesinside this 1939 artdeco landmark fromthe collections ofmore than 100designers, many ofwhich, like Eresswimwear, makecapsules exclusivelyfor the store.1220 Collins Ave.,Miami Beach;305-674-7899.

DESIGNER DUDS

BAL HARBOURSHOPSNational flagships

Whether your style is haute couture or hipstercool, Miami has retailers, from art deco department

stores to boho boutiques, to suit you.

BROWNES MERCHANTS& TRADING CO.

such as NeimanMarcus and Saks,local institutionslike Oxygeneboutique, andhot restaurantsincluding the Italianeatery Carpacciomake this mall afirst stop for bothwardrobe updatesand yummy bites.9700 Collins Ave.;305-866-0311.

GLAM GLOBALGOODS

EN AVANCEThis chic boutiquelives up to its name(“ahead of schedule”in French) with aselection of itemsfrom all over theworld, such as silkslip dresses made inNew York andhand-embroideredbikinis from Italy.53 NE 40th St.;305-576-0056.

ACCESSORIESPUMPED-UPKICKS

DEL TOROThe Italian-madeshoes here are asedgy as the buildingthat houses them—an unmissable

black-and-white-striped warehousewith a muralof the store’snamesake bullinside.2750 NW Third Ave.;305-571-8253.

BEAUTY

MINI MAKEOVER

BROWNESMERCHANTS &TRADING CO.Bathing beautiesmake their wayto this spot formani-pedis or

blowouts, or tofollow the TanCommandments,the in-housefake-bake bible. It’salso a great placeto stock up on skin-care must-havesfrom Molton Brownand SkinCeuticals.1688 Jefferson Ave.,Miami Beach;305-538-7544.

HOMEMIND CANDY

BOOKS & BOOKSThis amazingindependentbookstore hasoutposts all overtown, but themother of themall is inside aMediterraneanRevival mansion inCoral Gables,built around acourtyard caféthat regularly hostslive music.265 Aragon Ave.;305-442-4408.

THE WEBSTER

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HOTSPOTSTHAT

AREN’TIN

HOTELSThey are

definitely worthchecking out,

even if you won’tbe checking in.

BACHOURThis daytime-only haunt is

popular for breakfast(smoked salmon scramble)

and sweet fixes alike (itoffers seven types of

mousse alone).600 Brickell Ave.;

305-330-6310.

GLASS & VINEChopped winner and

hometown son GiorgioRapicavoli is drawing

foodies in droves with hisfarm-to-table garden ofeatin’ in Peacock Park.

2820 McFarlane Rd.;305-200-5268.

BODEGASouth Beach’s own

tricked-out taco truck isopen until 5 a.m., making it

an obvious after-partyjoint—complete with

a bar attached.1220 16th St.;

305-704-2145.

JUVIAHigh atop the chicestgarage ever, enjoy a

pineapple martini withpedestrian Lincoln

Road below you and arain-forest wall behind you.1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach;

305-763-8272.

HOTEL EDITION

DINNER

PB STATION, THELANGFORD HOTELThe hometown heroesof the Pubbelly BoysGroup have openedsome of the city’sbest-loved restaurants.Their latest venture?A train-themedPan-American eateryin a converted 1925beaux arts bank. Afterdinner, head up to therooftop for a nightcap atthe Pawn Broker.121 SE First St.;305-420-2205.

QUINTO LA HUELLA,EAST MIAMIFor a scenic bite,stiletto-wearing loveliesgo to the statesideincarnation ofUruguay’s famedbeachside grill forfree-range meat,

WhereYou'll Find the Cool KidsIn Miami, hotels aren’t just for tourists—with amazing properties all

over town (and more popping up daily), that wouldn’t be fair to the locals. Hereare the latest places where city scenesters do everything but sleep.

LADYBAMFORD SPA

fish roasted overa wood fire, andvertigo-inducing viewsof Biscayne Bay.788 Brickell Plaza;786-805-4646.

DRINKS

SUGAR, EAST MIAMIThe people loungingin the sofa pit or sittingon the hand-carvedteak bar stools arealmost as stunning asthe city skyline seenfrom the 40th-floorgarden at the first U.S.outpost of this swankyAsian chain.788 Brickell Plaza;786-805-4655.

THE 1 ROOFTOP,1 HOTEL SOUTHBEACHThis sky-high sceneopens at 8 a.m. soeco-friendly hedonistscan get an early start

on sipping organicwines and nibbling sushi.2341 Collins Ave.;866-615-1111.

BRUNCH

27, FREEHANDWeekends are forshakshuka, bananasFoster pancakes, and loxcroquetas in a homey1930s cottage on thecampus of the Freehand,Miami Beach’s hautehostel. Wash it downwith a pitcher of smokymargaritas beforewalking over to theBroken Shaker, thecourtyard bar thatstarted it all for the guysbehind the hospitalitygroup Bar Lab.2727 Indian Creek Dr.;305-531-2727.

ART

FAENA DISTRICTPart of a new hoteland entertainmentcomplex, the FaenaForum cultural centerhosts performances andexhibitions, but thehotels themselves(dreamed up by MoulinRouge director BazLuhrmann and hiswife, costume designerCatherine Martin) arehome to museum-

worthy art too. Casein point: Damien Hirst’sGone but Not Forgotten,a gilded woollymammoth skeletonrelaxing in the FaenaHotel’s garden.3201 Collins Ave., MiamiBeach; 305-534-8800.

CLUB

BASEMENT,THE MIAMIBEACH EDITIONA rec room on steroids,the lower level of IanSchrager’s latest MiamiBeach hotel offers discobowling, a nightclub, and

the one thing no otherresort here has: anice-skating rink.2901 Collins Ave.;786-257-4500.

BEAUTY

LADY BAMFORDSPA, 1 HOTELSOUTH BEACHAfter a long day in thesun and before a hotnight out, rechargewith a facial at thebrand-spanking-newLady Bamford Spa,opening this month.2341 Collins Ave.;866-615-1111.

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12 Hours inWynwoodThe city’s former garment district has become a stomping ground for area hipsters, with

factories reborn as galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. Here’s how to do Wynwood right.

Start the day with locally roasted java at PANTHERCOFFEE (2390 NW Second Ave.; 305-677-3952) before walkingup the street to take in (and take selfies in front of) thegraffiti-art masterpieces that are the WYNWOOD WALLS(2520 NW Second Ave.; 305-531-4411). On the next block, pick upa handmade card at WYNWOOD LETTERPRESS (2621 NWSecond Ave.; 305-747-7559) to tell those who matter “Wish youwere here,” then turn the corner to stock up on globe-spanning gifts that nod to Miami’s Latin American vibe (thinkEcuadorian straw hats and acrylic bowls from Colombia) atBOHO HUNTER (184 NW 27th St.; 786-558-4486). Retraceyour steps to WYNWOOD KITCHEN & BAR (2550 NWSecond Ave.; 305-722-8307) for lunch inside among the artwork(an original Shepard Fairey mural, an 11-foot sculpture byDavid Benjamin Sherry) or outside near the walls. Then treatyourself to a beard trim or balayage at JUNIOR & HATTER(2750 NW Third Ave.; 305-571-8361), and sharpen your foosballskills while you wait. Create your own pair of custom jeansat CAVEAT (448 NW 28th St.; 305-501-4646), a store thatkeeps Wynwood’s industrial past alive by producing the pairson-site. Need something to go with those new high-waistbeauties? Head down to STYLE MAFIA (2324 NW Fifth Ave.;786-801-0319), where the in-house label is made by localdesigners and most pieces ring in at less than $100. Miamieats late, so before dinner you may want to sneak in aclassic movie or cutting-edge documentary at O CINEMA(90 NW 29th St.; 305-571-9970) or attend a meditation, yoga,or drumming class at THE SACRED SPACE MIAMI (105NE 24th St.; 786-621-5006). When it’s time to eat, settle inat KYU (251 NW 25th St.; 786-577-0150), a sexy Japanesewood-fired-barbecue joint that opened this year ina graffiti-covered warehouse, or, if youmanaged to score a res for one of the sixseats, enjoy the chef’s-choice omakaseat MYUMI (56 NW 29th St.; 305-915-9819), a food truck permanentlyparked in Wynwood Yard thatserves up the freshest handrolls in town.

THE SACREDSPACE MIAMI

KYU

STYLEMAFIA

WYNWOODKITCHEN & BAR

WYNWOODLETTERPRESS

MYUMI