Cozy Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Must-tries: fried chicken, deviled eggs, all the cocktails. Great vibes with an upscale indoor/outdoor space. (Wynwood)
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Le Chick Miami
310 NW 24th StMust-tries: fried chicken, deviled eggs, all the cocktails. Great vibes with an upscale indoor/outdoor space. (Wynwood)
Elevated Cuban food by award-winning chef Michelle Berstein (Little Havana/within walking distance)
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Cafe La Trova
971 SW 8th StElevated Cuban food by award-winning chef Michelle Berstein (Little Havana/within walking distance)
Best Cuban “sanguich” in Miami -- and by extension, the world. (Little Havana/within walking distance)
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El Pub Restaurant
1548 SW 8th StBest Cuban “sanguich” in Miami -- and by extension, the world. (Little Havana/within walking distance)
Another take on the classic Cuban. (Little Havana)
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Sanguich De Miami
2057 SW 8th StAnother take on the classic Cuban. (Little Havana)
Classic Cuban food spot beloved by locals. (Little Havana)
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Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
3555 SW 8th StClassic Cuban food spot beloved by locals. (Little Havana)
Best burger in Miami (try all their sister restaurants @ Kush Hospitality), also try the Gator Bites! (Wynwood)
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KUSH
2003 N Miami AveBest burger in Miami (try all their sister restaurants @ Kush Hospitality), also try the Gator Bites! (Wynwood)
Upscale dining in a beautiful Old Florida-style building. (Coconut Grove)
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Peacock Garden Bistro
2889 McFarlane RdUpscale dining in a beautiful Old Florida-style building. (Coconut Grove)
Amazing Spanish food, eat on the terrace! (Coral Gables)
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Bulla Gastrobar
2500 Ponce de LeonAmazing Spanish food, eat on the terrace! (Coral Gables)
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
76 Miracle MileFancy Mexican ice pops, try the s'mores! (Multiple Locations)
Bombay Darbar
2901 Florida AveBest Indian food in Miami. (Coconut Grove)
Momi Ramen
5 SW 11th StBest Ramen (in Miami)
Zitz Sum
396 Alhambra CircleJames Beard nominated Asian Fusion in the Gables
Far Out Pizza
Sister restaurant of Union Beer Store with *legit* NY style pizza by the slice
Eat at the counter like a local inside this supermarket. Typical Latin food and great desserts in the back.
El Nuevo Siglo
Eat at the counter like a local inside this supermarket. Typical Latin food and great desserts in the back.
Delivers to the Cottage
Bonding
638 S Miami AveDecent option for Thai food.
Moshi Moshi
1448 Washington AveBest “open late” sushi (til 4am).
Best pizza (for delivery, try the Brickell location first)
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Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
900 South Miami AvenueBest pizza (for delivery, try the Brickell location first)
Blue Collar
6730 Biscayne BlvdBest southern food.
Hometown Barbecue
1200 NW 22nd StShopping
High-end shops and restaurants just down the street.
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Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveHigh-end shops and restaurants just down the street.
Mix of retail, dining, and bars.
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The Shops at Mary Brickell Village
901 South Miami AvenueMix of retail, dining, and bars.
Movie theater and open-air mall in a fun walkable section of South Miami.
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The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset DrMovie theater and open-air mall in a fun walkable section of South Miami.
Neighborhoods
(< 15 minutes away) Hipsters, street art, outdoor events, amazing eats, and bars. Check out Le Chick, The Oasis, Wynwood Marketplace, Lagniappe, and 1-800 Lucky
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Wynwood
(< 15 minutes away) Hipsters, street art, outdoor events, amazing eats, and bars. Check out Le Chick, The Oasis, Wynwood Marketplace, Lagniappe, and 1-800 Lucky
The epicenter of Cuban culture in Miami, right outside your door!
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Little Havana
The epicenter of Cuban culture in Miami, right outside your door!
(< 15 minutes away) The world-famous beach! Stroll along Collins Avenue. 15 minutes away.
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South Beach
(< 15 minutes away) The world-famous beach! Stroll along Collins Avenue. 15 minutes away.
(< 10 minutes away) Lots of great beaches and seafood. Check out Virginia Key Outdoor Center for mountain biking, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
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Key Biscayne
(< 10 minutes away) Lots of great beaches and seafood. Check out Virginia Key Outdoor Center for mountain biking, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
(<20 minutes) Great outdoor dining and walkable areas all along Giralda Street and Miracle Mile. Home to the University of Miami. Favorites: Bulla Gastrobar, Books & Books, Zitz Sum, Paletas Morelia (fancy Mexican ice pops)
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Coral Gables
(<20 minutes) Great outdoor dining and walkable areas all along Giralda Street and Miracle Mile. Home to the University of Miami. Favorites: Bulla Gastrobar, Books & Books, Zitz Sum, Paletas Morelia (fancy Mexican ice pops)
Calle Ocho Classics
Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StSalsa dancing and live music every day and night.
Cuban-inspired flavors you can’t get anywhere else.
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Azucar Ice Cream Company
1503 SW 8th StCuban-inspired flavors you can’t get anywhere else.
Domino Park
1444 SW 15th AveWatch how the old-school players do it.
Smoke a tabaco in this unique museum/bar with live music.
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I-Cubaocho Museum and Performing Arts Center
1465 SW 8th StSmoke a tabaco in this unique museum/bar with live music.
AKA "Good Beer Here". Best beer bar, within walking distance.
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The Union Beer Store
1547 SW 8th StAKA "Good Beer Here". Best beer bar, within walking distance.
Our Favorite Hangouts
THE OASIS
2335 N Miami AveOpen-air food hall and cocktail bar (Wynwood)
Lagniappe
3425 NE 2nd AveWine bar with live music every night. (Wynwood)
1-800-Lucky
143 NW 23rd StFun bar with an outdoor area. (Wynwood)
A chill outdoor spot with everything! (Wynwood)
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The Wynwood Marketplace
2250 Northwest 2nd AvenueA chill outdoor spot with everything! (Wynwood)
Cafe and bookshop with draft beer and outdoor dining. Sit and chill or work all day long. (Coral Gables)
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Books & Books
Concourse DCafe and bookshop with draft beer and outdoor dining. Sit and chill or work all day long. (Coral Gables)
Amazing cocktails, local vendors and a fun, casual rooftop. Great for an afternoon hang.
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The Citadel
8300 NE 2nd AveAmazing cocktails, local vendors and a fun, casual rooftop. Great for an afternoon hang.
Sightseeing
Historic home and grounds on Biscayne Bay (great for pictures!). Less than 10 minutes away.
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I-Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveHistoric home and grounds on Biscayne Bay (great for pictures!). Less than 10 minutes away.
Kayaking, paddle-boarding, mountain biking in this beautiful park. (Key Biscayne, 10 minutes away)
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Virginia Key Outdoor Center - Bike Center
3801 Arthur Lamb Jr RdKayaking, paddle-boarding, mountain biking in this beautiful park. (Key Biscayne, 10 minutes away)