Gramps is a fun bar in Wynwood with a big patio, excellent drag nights, and surprisingly good pizza out back.

The Anderson on 79th is part trip to the 1980s with animal print and a disco ball, part tiki-bar with palm trees and rum cocktails.

Phuc Yea is one of the most creative spots in Miami, with a Vietnamese-Cajun menu and a colorful space in MiMo.

Serving Persian food in a bright space, Fooq’s in Downtown Miami is great for anytime you need good food and a “cool place.”

Mama Tried is a new bar in Downtown Miami with a sleek interior, a pool table, an reasonably priced drinks so head here to start your night.

Hiden is a $130 omakase restaurant in the back of a taco place in Wynwood - it’s one of the best special occasion meals in the city.

Head to Palmar on NW 29th St. with a small group for some of the best Chinese food in the city, in a space that looks like a large green box.

Head to Michael’s in the Design District for a guaranteed solid meal; whether it’s brunch or dinner, the food is always good, if a little expensive.

Macchialina is a great, slightly more casual Italian spot in Miami, and if you head to the Miami Beach spot on Thursdays, pastas are $10 all night.

27 Restaurant is the one of the best spots in Miami Beach for a group with a varied menu and a space that looks like the home of your coolest friend.

Joe’s Stone Crab is the 100-year-old seafood restaurant in South Pointe that’s famous for starting the stone crab craze.

Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Design District serves Mediterranean food and sangria on a great garden patio.

La Mar by Gaston Acurio in Brickell Key serves Peruvian food, including a variety of cebiches, and has a great view of the harbor.