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Fridays at Le Cafe in the MIMO district are heating up. Live music, French Bistro Fare, cool crowd. 73rd and biscayne.
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The Forge is awesome on wednesdays. The menu has been updated and is still very pricey. Great dinner party to take out of towners.
I regret to inform that B.E.D is DEAD. It was the coolest place about seven years ago.
BLADE is gorgeous but be ready to wait quite a while for 1 single watered down drink. The service blows. Staff members are clueless and bartenders annoyingly slow.
RA Sushi, is just soo tacky that is not even funny.
Maybe that new swanky steakhouse MEAT MARKET should be on the list for its wed soirees... along the not-so-new Blue Door at the Delano on tuesdays. ... Read more
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I have eaten at 4 of the restaurants featured and I must say they are great! There is something for everyone on this list! Great article.
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I must say, I have eaten at every single restaurant mentioned here and love their food. I research before I write any of my stories and choose my words wisely. Then again, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That's what Miami.com is for. And no, the picture isn't mine. Glad you read the story!... Read more
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Every one of these 'restaurants' has bad, bad, food. I do not believe you have eaten at any of them. Even the 'classic green salad' at Grass is terrible. Please eat at restaurants before you recommend them. And enough already with 'posh'. I think the photo tells you everything you need to know about The Forge, et. al. And the word 'posh' doesn't exactly 'pop out'. Unless of course that's the author photo, in which case I apologize, Aurora.... Read more
SoFla's dinner party spots
9/16/2009
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Yahoo BookmarksLong gone are the days in Miami when the term "dinner party" meant a cheap bottle of Pinot and a few prepared food items from Whole Foods, all in hopes of impressing friends with that new IKEA table in that new posh loft rental. Nowadays, everyone from posh socialites to sporty college students are making their way to some of Miami's top restaurants and resto-lounges in hopes of turning dinner into an all-night party. "Dinner parties are fun, especially when you mix in Miami's hip and sexy crowd," said B.E.D. owner Lance Tinkler. "People love to socialize and eat with others. It will always be that way. Who likes to eat alone? No one."
The dinner party spot: B.E.D.
The dress code: Sky-high heels, fab bling and button down shirts
This resto-club in SoBe knows a true socialite doesn't rest once the sun goes down on the weekend, which is why their 8-year-old Monday night dinner/club bash - Secret Society Mondays - is such a V.I.P. staple. Ladies looking for a girl's night on the cheap can head on over early (no RSVPs are accepted) to snag a free dinner on one of the spots plush beds from 9 p.m.-midnight and stay to sashay to the sounds of DJs Mr. Mauricio and Affect. Seeking a more relaxed affair where you can sample some of B.E.D.'s delectable bite-sized treats? Wednesday is Social Snacks, during which B.E.D. offers a pre-fixed menu for $36 and a tapas menu at midnight featuring such comfort-food yummy goodness as BB's Deep Fried Twinkie and Social Snacks Luxe Fries.
The dinner party spot: YOLO Restaurant and O Lounge
The dress code: Preppy professional and Gucci-chic
YOLO stands for "you only live once," so why not live it up noshing on blue cheese-topped YOLO chips and sipping on a two-tier martini flight? The Fort Lauderdale restaurant and its adjacent lounge, "O," has brought new meaning to the phrase "career chic," enticing Fort Lauderdale professionals with cushy tables and tunes 'til the wee hours. Friday is their busiest night, so come by early - around 7 p.m. - to snag a spot on the waiting list. Meanwhile, mingle on the outside terrace with the beautiful people sipping Sauvignon Blanc, eating queso fundido and eyeing the impressive array of BMWs and Benzes being valet parked. Trés chic.
The dinner party spot: RA Sushi
The dress code: Your fancy jeans and favorite cute yet comfy top
While you sure like to meet friends for dinner, you're tired of your meal and accompanying cocktails costing your week's paycheck. A spicy tuna roll and a Sea Monkey Martini or sake and beer combo at RA Sushi will surely help drown away those economy sorrows. On Sunday the spot hosts their Flying Fish Lounge starting at 8 p.m. Visitors can enjoy $1 hot sake, $3 Bud Lights, $3 spicy tuna rolls and cocktails priced no higher than $6, all the while singing along to indie- and pop-rock tunes from David Bowie to The Killers. The restaurant's comfy bar area has an array of high-tops, bar stools and tables to accommodate your biggest group of friends seeking a casual night out fun night out that doesn't end with a scary tab.
The dinner party spot: Kitchen 305
The dress code: casual sophisticate
For the Sunny Isles Beach and Aventura crowd, finding a posh dinner accompanied by a good party used to mean having to drive down to SoBe -- and spend a pretty penny. Lucky for the north beach crowd, there's now Entreé Saturdays at Kitchen 305 at the Newport Beachside Hotel. This new Sunny Isles spot offers culinary and party lovers alike a pre-fixed menu ($24) sure to fuel them up for the party that follows 'til 3 a.m. Looking to party in high style? Reserve a table for you and your closest buddies with a $75 bottle of Grey Goose. Recent events have included a performance by the Spam All Stars and a Roberto Cavalli fashion show. Fabulous!
The dinner party spot: Blade
The dress code: Bejeweled push-up bra-dress and a top hat
Once Miami Beach's Fontainebleau reopened last month with the glitz and glamour of a Victoria's Secret fashion show and celebs milling about, locals became curious as to what was going on at the new and improved resort. While the spot boasts an array of fancy restaurants, one underground retreat offers a Japanese and DJ-inspired "dine and lounge" experience. The location offers a sushi menu meant to share as well as table bottle service and electronic beats. Not looking to spend big bucks on a bottle? Blade also offers an array of unique sakes, signature cocktails - such as the fruity Dragon Fly - and bubblies by the glass. Paris Hilton with her legion of "BFFs," John Stamos and the boys from Gnarls Barkley were spotted here dancing into the wee hours. The party lounge is open from 5 p.m. to an undisclosed closing time to accommodate all types of social butterflies.
The dinner party spot: Grass
The dress code: Eco-chic and relaxed
This Design District spot is a nature lover's paradise, complete with lush green draping, grassy nooks and stand-out corners with brightly lit flower vases, making it the perfect backdrop for a laid-back dinner party. Walk through the Brazilian Ipay doors and snuggle up in a corner group table to enjoy dishes such as their classic green salad, warm goat cheese, spinach couscous and various organic selections. Sip on specialty cocktails, wines and Veev drinks (an eco-friendly acaí spirit) while soft techno music plays in the background. Stick around for late-night debauchery when the outdoor restaurant becomes a full-fledged lounge party.
Published: 12/08
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