{"id":23732,"date":"2017-11-16T14:15:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T14:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=23732"},"modified":"2017-11-16T14:15:45","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T14:15:45","slug":"the-insiders-guide-on-where-to-eat-during-art-basel-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/the-insiders-guide-on-where-to-eat-during-art-basel-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"The Insider’s Guide on Where to Eat During Art Basel Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami Art Basel has become synonymous with satellite art fairs, industry parties, and dining in style. When you’re not sitting in an Uber at 4x surcharge, you\u2019re admiring art, strolling the streets of Wynwood, visiting the hotel pop-ups, and hopefully, taking advantage of the outstanding Miami dining scene. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s fair to say that the art of dining has become just as important as the art itself. So, we enlisted the help of The Mediocre Chef<\/a>\u00a0to compile a list of the best restaurants<\/span>\u2014from high, low, to everything in between\u2014to help you navigate the Miami Basel food scene like an expert.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forte Dei Marmi<\/span><\/a>, $$$ <\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it: <\/strong>Two Michelin starred chef, Antonio Mellino and his son Raffaele opened up Forte Dei Marmi in late 2016 as a tribute to the Amalfi Coast. The restaurant is located in a 1930\u2019s Mediterranean style building at the tip of South Beach and provides a sharp contrast from the rest of the Miami dining scene offering simplicity in both its atmosphere and expression of Italian cuisine. The menu highlights local ingredients with a focus on seafood and fresh pastas. The wait staff provides an elegant service, typical of a white tablecloth restaurant. This is the perfect dining destination for an indulgent bottle of wine and shaved truffle pasta.\u00a0 photos \/\/\u00a0@fdmmiami<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

150 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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27 Restaurant & Bar<\/span><\/a>, $$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it: <\/strong>It\u2019s nearly impossible to beat the energy and atmosphere of Miami Beach\u2019s best (and only) hostel, <\/span>Freehand Miami<\/span><\/a>. The hostel itself is a destination for creatives, gallerists, and off-duty tastemakers. The 27 Restaurant is the essence of these vibes with its eclectic menu, onsite produce garden, boozy craft cocktails, and indoor-outdoor seating. <\/span>The make-your-own arepa platter is not to be missed and post-dinner cocktails at the Broken Shaker are mandatory. photos \/\/ @27restaurant and @brokenshaker<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pubbelly Noodle Bar<\/span><\/a>, $$ <\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it: <\/strong>Chef <\/span>Jos\u00e9 Mend\u00edn knows how to run a restaurant. Beyond being a five-time James Beard Award nominee, he is the man behind <\/span>Pubbelly Restaurant Group,<\/span> responsible for<\/span> eight outstanding restaurants in the Miami area. Pubbelly Noodle Bar is a casual gastropub perfect for brunch or dinner. The menu is pork-centric and offers heavenly bao, ramens, small plates, and a new brunch addition, CinnaBaos. The restaurant is typically packed with locals which makes it is the perfect escape from the Basel crowds. photos \/\/ @foodcommahg<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1418 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Pubbelly Sushi<\/span><\/a>, $$ <\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong> You haven’t lived until you\u2019ve dined at Pubbelly Sushi. That may read as dramatic, but the quality, innovation, and flavors achieved at this locals-favorite are second to none. There is something so uniquely delicious about this Miami staple, from its butter crab roll, tuna pizza, or Buffalo rock shrimp tempura, the menu at this casual sushi bar is packed with winners and is a true reflection of Chef <\/span>Mend\u00edn\u2019s culinary brilliance. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @pubbellysushi<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1424 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar<\/span><\/a>, $$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong> Good southern food is hard to come by, but we found it in Miami Beach thanks to Anthony Bourdain and Questlove aka musician, DJ, and mega-foodie Ahmir Khalib Thompson. Beyond their seal of approval, what makes Yardbird\u2019s food unique is their overwhelming attention to detail. The famous fried chicken is prepared over a 27-hour period, the deviled eggs are topped with smoked trout roe, and the buttermilk biscuits come out hot and flaky. <\/span>This restaurant is good for the soul and the extensive craft bourbon bar keeps the crowds happy and lively!\u00a0p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @ybsouthern<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Puerto Sagua<\/span><\/a>, $<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it: <\/strong>Puerto Sagua is an old-school Cuban cafe that serves outstanding, healing comfort food perfect after a long night out on the Basel circuit. This restaurant is always busy, fast, affordable, and no frills. Order any of their Cuban specialties with a glass of sangria and we guarantee, by the time your done, that you\u2019ll be ready to hit the fairs with a vengeance. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @themediocrechef, @wdurney<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Verde<\/span><\/a>, $$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong> Minutes from \u00a0South Beach, on Biscayne, sits the world famous <\/span>Perez Art Museum. This modern-contemporary museum is dedicated to collecting and showcasing 20th and 21st-century works and happens to be home to one of the best brunch spots in all of Miami. Verde boasts outdoor seating, bay views, and contemporary American cuisine including <\/span>sweet potato pancakes, eggs benedict, and squash blossom pizza. We highly suggest you escape Miami Beach for a tour of this outstanding institution and a waterside brunch. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @verdemiami <\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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COLLINS AVE AKA HOTEL ROW<\/b><\/p>\n

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Le Sirenuse Miami<\/span><\/a>, $$$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it: <\/strong>A divine taste of the Amalfi Coast can be found in the Miami landmark The Surf Club now home to<\/span> The Four Seasons Hotel<\/span><\/a>. Le Sirenuse was created by the owners of Michelin starred restaurant <\/span>La Sponda<\/span><\/a> located in Le Sirenuse\u2019s namesake hotel in Positano, Italy. The restaurant offers fresh, authentic Italian cuisine in a 1930\u2019s clubhouse revitalized by French architect and interior designer <\/span>Joseph Dirand<\/span>. The warmth and elegance of this restaurant are enhanced by its adjoining champagne bar. Its vibrancy is reflected in it\u2019s who\u2019s who clientele. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @lesirenusemiami<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9101 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Cecconi’s<\/span><\/a>, $$$ <\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it<\/strong>: <\/b>Our favorite clubhouse, <\/span>Soho Beach House<\/span><\/a>, is home to one of the most buzzing Italian restaurants in Miami Beach. The Venetian style food is exceptional, but the real highlight is their lush indoor-outdoor patio where you\u2019ll dine under fairy lights while enjoying an unbeatable atmosphere only found at this members-only social club. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @cecconismiami<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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PAO by Paul Qui<\/span><\/a>, $$$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it: <\/strong>Under an oval-shaped golden dome in the ornate <\/span>Faena Hotel<\/span><\/a>, sits James Beard award-winning chef Paul Qui\u2019s buzzing Asian fusion restaurant PAO by Paul Qui. What is most impressive about this restaurant is its minimal yet dream-like decor and audacious menu that blends technique and masterful flavor profiles. The restaurant offers the unique opportunity to sit tableside Damian Hurst\u2019s outrageous unicorn sculpture entitled \u2018Golden Myth,\u2019 while enjoying impeccable service and <\/span>ocean views. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @paofaena and @faena<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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The Bazaar by Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s<\/span><\/a>, $$$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong> Award-winning chef and restaurateur Jos\u00e9 Andr<\/span>\u00e9<\/span>s is consistently praised for his daring, whimsical, and complex approach to food<\/span>. He is a master at executing his vision and The <\/span>Bazaar at the <\/span>SLS South Beach<\/span><\/a>, a decadent 60-dish tapas restaurant, is a fantastic demonstration of his unique ability to curate culinary adventures that successfully blend the cuisines of the world. <\/span>The restaurant\u2019s bustling atmosphere draws a trendy crowd of adventurous eaters. p<\/em><\/span>hotos \/\/ @bazaarbyjos<\/span>e <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Byblos<\/span><\/a>, $$$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong> This Eastern Mediterranean restaurant housed in <\/span>The Royal Palm South Beach<\/span><\/a> offers a refreshing menu choked with flavorful dishes including shakshuka, duck kibbeh, and roasted lamb shoulder for two. The restaurant is a perfect combination of atmosphere and food with a lively crowd, a fresh and colorful interior, and outstanding share plates. <\/span>\u00a0Lastly, Drake dined here in July, enough said. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @byblosmiami<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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WYNWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT<\/b><\/p>\n

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Alter<\/a><\/span>, $$$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:\u00a0<\/strong>Chef Bradley Kilgore\u2019s culinary laboratory is serving some of the most innovative and artistic food in Miami in an unassuming industrial warehouse in the Wynwood design district. Choose from a five, seven, or eight-course tasting menus showcasing local ingredients and make sure to try out any of their equally as creative craft cocktails. p<\/em>hotos \/\/ @altermiami <\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

223 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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The Wynwood Yard<\/span><\/a>, \u00a0$$<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong>\u00a0This culinary incubator and elevated food truck park is making a splash on the Wynwood dining scene. Choose from any of their twelve gourmet food trucks and enjoy an affordable, fast casual, experience with laid-back vibes, an outstanding lineup of performers and events, and free wifi. p<\/em><\/span><\/span>hotos \/\/ @dellabowls, @wynwoodyard<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

56 NW 29th St, Miami, FL 33127<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Zak the Baker Deli<\/span><\/a>, $<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Master baker Zak Stern had his finger on the pulse when he opened his cult famous kosher deli and bakery in Wynwood. Visit this unfathomably cool bakeshop and cafe and enjoy showstopping breads, Zak\u2019s signature sourdough, and a menu of sandwiches, soups, and salads perfect for an afternoon snack or full-blown meal. p<\/em><\/span><\/span>hotos \/\/ @zakthebaker<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

405 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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The Salty Donut<\/span><\/a>, $<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b>The Salty Donut offers artisanal, small-batch, donuts that are guaranteed to blow your mind. The<\/span>\u00a0shop\u2019s sheer innovation and unconventional combination of flavors have earned it<\/span>\u00a0the reputation of \u201cbest donuts in Miami.\u201d Sure, there\u2019s always a line, but these confections are worth it. Make sure to get there early because these bad boys often sell out. p<\/span><\/em>hotos \/\/ @thesaltydonut<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

50 NW 23rd St #112, Miami, FL 33127<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Federal Donuts<\/span><\/a>, $<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why we love it:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b>Coffee, fried chicken, and donuts, an unlikely marriage that elevated a fast-casual Philadelphia food chain into a legendary destination for foodies everywhere. The Miami outpost of Federal Donuts is no different from its PA counterparts, offering Korean style twice-fried chicken paired with their signature honey glazed donut. The adventurous eater can opt for one of their \u201cfancy\u201d donuts with outstanding flavors including churro and guava poppy. photos\u00a0\/\/\u00a0<\/em>@federaldonuts <\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

250 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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About The Mediocre Chef:<\/strong> With over five years in the food & lifestyle industry, and a lifelong obsession with finding the next best meal, Founder of The Mediocre Chef, Sophia Schneider, is an avid eater, traveler, and reporter. She created The Mediocre Chef in 2015 as an editorial site for the food-centric urbanite, and combines her lust for food & travel and love of writing & photography to pay homage to the worlds best restaurants, food markets, and food fairs.<\/em><\/p>\n

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