December 2022: Book those reservations before your friends get into town and study up on all the best
08/01/2023
What’s the deal? Chef Santiago Lastra’s hotly anticipated Mexican restaurant has quickly become a foodie destination. He uses humble British ingredients and transforms them into high-end set menus, in chic surroundings that also include an on-site tortilla factory and a mezcal bar downstairs.
08/01/2023
What’s the deal? A self-proclaimed ‘café-restaurant in the grand European tradition’, The Wolseley combines London heritage and Viennese grandeur. The kitchen is much-celebrated for its breakfasts, and the scope of the main menu is admirable. From oysters to apple strudel, there’s something for everyone.
08/01/2023
What's the deal? Eat in an art gallery. No, really. This Mayfair newbie contains £50m worth of masterpieces by everyone from Lucian Freud to Pablo Picasso. The food – trad British with an elegant twist – is also pretty special too.
08/01/2023
What’s the deal? This shabby-chic, casual Persian joint on Soho’s Romilly Street is mightier than it looks. Iranian-born chef Kian Samyani presides over an open kitchen that serves up sharing plates and kebabs, including a deliciously juicy charred poussin, alongside a chic line-up of cocktails and a buzzy atmosphere.
08/01/2023
What’s the deal? Caravel is a floating restaurant on a converted barge and the stellar cooking coming from this place will seriously float your boat. Run by brothers Fin and Lorcan Spiteri (sons of two of London’s most renowned restaurateurs mum Melanie Arnold is the co-founder of Rochelle Canteen and dad Jon Spiteri is the co-founder of Session Arts Club). Together, they bring playful takes on modern European and classic British dishes. Think: crunchy potato rostis topped with refreshing sour cream and salty caviar, guinea fowl skewers and artichoke and ricotta ravioli.
27/12/2022
Why go? Vizcaya makes for the most fetching photo backdrop in the city (just ask the quinceañeras and brides roaming about) and its inimitable collection of European antiques and decorative works from the 16th to 19th centuries is truly breathtaking. Need to up your social game? Vizcaya is home to some of Miami’s most Instagrammable floors and staircases.
27/12/2022
Why go? With so many so-called Instagrammable installations floating about, it’s hard to get excited about anything that bills itself as experiential or immersive—but that’s not Superblue Miami. Featuring brand new works by some of the art world’s most notable artists, the groundbreaking venture challenges perceptions, heightens the senses and generally wows with its thoughtfully curated exhibition. On view this season: works by Es Devlin, James Turrell and teamLab.
27/12/2022
What is it? Countdown to Christmas with a cocktail in hand at Miracle in Miami. The international holiday-themed pop-up bar makes its way back to Wynwood this yuletide season for a month of festive drinks and naughty fun.
27/12/2022
What is it? Urbanspace, producers of NYC’s largest holiday markets, is expanding nationally and landing right here in Miami with the Urbanspace Lincoln Road Holiday Market. Its first endeavor outside of the city will run from November 15 through February 15 (opening daily from 10am to 9pm), bringing more than 100 local and out-of-state vendors to the busy pedestrian strip in South Beach.
27/12/2022
Why go? For the tropi-cool vibes you can only get hanging poolside at Miami’s OG cocktail bar. If you’re hanging in a group, try one of the epic punches—they’re seasonal and a boozy bang-for-your-buck. The rotating list of daily specials is great too if you’re not into sharing.
27/12/2022
What is it? Assemble along the 12-mile route to watch the "World's Most Watched Boat Parade," in which dazzling displays and illuminated vessels of all sizes travel down the Intracoastal Highway with the likes of Rudolph, Santa Claus and other Christmas favorites.