DK Travel : Miami

At its best, Miami is all pastel hues and warm, velvety zephyrs – a tropical reverie. The culture is sensuous and physical, often spiked with Caribbean rhythms and accents. Outdoor activities hold sway throughout the area, at the world-famous beaches and in the turquoise waters; the vibrant nightlife, too, attracts pleasure-seekers, while significant historical sights are around every corner.

Café Protegé, West Palm Beach

A gourmet restaurant on the campus of a great culinary school. Try the escargot in a garlic and white wine cream sauce.
Café Tu Tu Tango

“Food for the starving artist” is their by-line, and, indeed, artists and their works are all over the place. Wonderful light fare, such as seared sashimi tuna salad, and crispy shrimp brochettes.
Café Tu Tu Tango, Coconut Grove

A friendly, engaging theme restaurant – real artists paint while you dine – that turns out light, nouvelle Floribbean food. Located in the Grove’s groovy downtown CocoWalk complex, it’s always bustling with goodlooking 20- and 30-somethings (see Café Tu Tu Tango).
Calle Ocho

The main walking part of Little Havana lies along SW 8th Street, between about 11th and 17th Avenues. But interesting spots are quite spread out for blocks around, and most of them are best found by driving, then exploring on foot (see Calle Ocho, Little Havana).
Calle Ocho and Around

A slice of Cuban culture, liberally spiced up with all sorts of other Hispanic and Caribbean influences. Since Castro’s Communist revolution in Cuba, Miami has become ever more Cubanized by wave after wave of immigrants from the embattled island they still long for as home (see Calle Ocho, Little Havana).
Calle Ocho Walk

The area between 11th and 17th Avenues is excellent for walking. You can check out ethnic shops and sample various Cuban delicacies along the way (see Calle Ocho and Around).
Calle Ocho, Little Havana

The Cubanization of Miami changed it from sleepy resort to dynamic megalopolis. Little Havana fuels the impression that Miami is Latin American at heart.
Camille’s

Homemade buckwheat pancakes or fresh snapper with a nut crust help make this a favorite for Sunday brunch among the Conch cognoscenti.
Cancun Grill

Mexican food at its best. Try the fish ceviche, the taquitos rancheros , and the Cuban-Mex plantain nachos.
Cancun Grill, Miami Lakes

Exceptional Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices. This is the real thing, unpretentious and full of local color (see Cancun Grill).

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