From Cosplay Tuesdays to intimate anniversary celebrations, it seems that someone is always partying to the Brazilian and Tokyo-pop inspired beat at Sushisamba Dromo.
The plush red decor and red lighting at RA Sushi (South Miami and Pembroke Pines) is bound to have you craving a spicy Viva Las Vegas roll and a signature cocktail. Might we suggest Tsunami Punch with that sweet gyoza for four?
The legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach is scheduled to reopen this weekend after a stylish face lift. High rollers love to accessorize with trophy gals, so it's fitting that the resort will celebrate with a Victoria's Secret fashion show complete with signature drink.
A round of signature fruity cocktails at the bar of the Newport Beachside Resort's Kitchen 305 is sure to keep you revved on a Saturday night. They're made with Motley Bird energy drinks. Sleeping is overrated, after all.
Halloween revelers seeking more tricks than treats will find them at the haunted house at Wynwood's Nightmare: Ghost Stories. Located inside the 33,000-square-foot Soho Studios, the New York import promises an eerie time straight out of your wildest -- and worst -- dreams.
Kobe Club is known for top-grade beef in a dramatic setting with gothic-chic décor and 2,000 samurai swords suspended from the ceiling, but its cocktails are worthy of attention, too.
The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne's Dune Oceanfront Lounge has gotten into the spirit -- make that spirits -- of the presidential campaign with two new cocktails, the McSugar Cain Mojito and the Margarita on Baracks.
Tucked inside urban shopping spot Mary Brickell Village, new(ish) sushi joint Abokado offers a Zen-like experience for lovers of raw fish and cocktail.
If you want to support breast-cancer awareness but don't want another fuchsia-matte lipstick or bubble-gum-colored blender, ''Drink Pink'' may be your ticket.
You feel the murder-mystery vibe as soon as you step inside Bella Rose on Black Sunday. Indie types beneath black top hats and vampy chicks in extra red lipstick wait for drinks, lost in the sounds of The Cure and Depeche Mode. But watch out: Someone gets ''whacked'' at midnight (for the weekly slasher video, of course), and then the fun really begins.
The View Bar at the Regent Bal Harbour lives up to its name with gorgeous ocean vistas. Take in a sunset while sipping a signature Cucumber Rose or RBH Martini. Or mix them up at home and enjoy them from your balcony or backyard.
Coral Gables' picturesque downtown is known for elegant bars and restaurants where young professionals flock after work. At La Cofradia, mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout's offerings include tart, Campari-based cocktails that mesh perfectly with the Peruvian restaurant's tangy octopus-based ceviche.
Mokai is the kind of edgy lounge that can transform from a samba party to a front-page-worthy event in the blink of an eye, so it's no surprise the drink menu features kiwi- and passion fruit-filled cocktails sure to please the socialite and college partyer in all of us.
Gemma is a word-of-mouth place where savvy night crawlers settle in for an intimate evening and a bird's-eye view of Lincoln Road. Located above Italian eatery Rosinella, the lounge has fancy décor (sparkling chandeliers, overstuffed couches) and cocktails to match. Mixologist David Ortiz shared the recipes for two house favorites:
Looking for a nightspot where chilling takes priority over bass-thumping? Wynwood's Circa 28 may be for you. Hidden in plain sight on Miami Avenue (the neon sign simply says ``Bar''), Circa 28 has a collection of rare books as well as signature cocktails. There's an outside area for chatting and an upstairs for dancing to the sounds of such indie faves as Interpol and The Cure.
The Setai is known for its posh interior and relaxed environment, so it's no surprise that those who stop in to cool off in style should head straight to the hotel's hip bar area. Bartender O'Neil Hyman is shaking things up this summer with cocktails made from Moleca Cachac¸a, a premium brand of the sugar-cane-based Brazilian spirit.
Whether you're heading for South Beach or Fort Lauderdale, China Grill's fruity yet not-too-sweet Guava Lemonade and Peach Saketini are perfect for a girls' night out -- or in.
If you crave a cocktail more sophisticated than Ocean Drive's usual frozen concoctions, drop by Table 8's outside bar, where chef Govind Armstrong's California cool extends to the drink menu.
We know Mary Brickell Village's Rosa Mexicano has a mean guacamole, and delicious burritos. But how about giving them a hand for that amazing drink service? Now you can get your cocktails ''up close and personal'' thanks to their new margarita cart. The mango and grapefruit versions, above, are right out of your wildest Cancún fantasies.
Sushi lovers may come to the Design District's artsy Domo Japones to nibble on black edamame and sophisticated rolls, but the unique drinks help keep the conversation flowing. Bar chef Elad Zvi created the Asian bistro's drink menu including our favorites, the Pomo Domo and the CQ Float.
CHAMPS LIME ST. TROPEZ SWIMMING POOL At Lincoln Road's Raphael Restaurant, they know al fresco diners need more than ice water to combat the summer heat. That's why they offer an array of simple champagne drinks to accompany the French-inspired cuisine.
Wondering what keeps celebs such as Ashlee Simpson and new hubby Pete Wentz snuggling up and partying on at The Shore Club? The cocktails at the Redroom and Redroom Garden -- a thumping, dimly lit lounge and airy outside bar -- can't hurt. Here's how to make two bar favorites at home.
The Food Gang is set in Surfside, just a few blocks from Bal Harbour Shops, so it's only natural that the French-inspired bistro attracts a mix of older patrons and young professionals for its Sunday Brunch with the Gang. Bartender-waiter Jonathan Raffaele knows just what to pour.
There's a reason the beautiful people don't mind shelling out big bucks for drinks at The Florida Room. The Delano Hotel hot spot is ''styled after a Cuban speakeasy, and the menu also reflects that,'' says manager and mixologist Angelo Viera. ``The focus is on a lot of rum cocktails and vintage Cuban classics.''
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