NaiYaRa offers Miamians the perfect post-work getaway

The bar

NaiYaRa

The vibe

A mix of industrial design and hipster chic decor, NaiYaRa blends casual cool and intimate sophistication under one roof. Helmed by Chef Piyarat Potha Arreeratn, known to most simply as Chef Bee, NaiYaRa presents Thai street food in an environment that is lively, laid back, and upscale (minus the fuss). 

Something to sip

Blend Chef’s Bee’s own special Bee Sauce (Thai Chili, palm syrup, and lemongrass ginger) with BluePrint Lime Ginger Juice and Beefeater Gin, the Killer Bee refreshes, invigorates, and clears your sinuses. How’s that for a home remedy?

Other sips

For something citrusy with kick, the Mekhong Mule features Absolut Elyx, lemongrass, ginger, and Mio sparkling sake. For something sweet and refreshing, the S(H)angria-(L)a blends Pinot Noir, Veev Acai, pear, honeydew, and cantaloupe. 

Something to savor

Start with the Thai Street Dumplings, made with fried chicken and served with celery, oyster sauce and Thai chili, and the White Fish Truffle, made with lychee, yuzu, Hawaiian sea salt and wasabi caviar. Then, if you still have room, get outside the box and try something adventurous from the menu’s many offerings, including the Beef Jerky, Salmon Demon Slayer, and more. 

The deal

Happy hour runs daily from 5-7 p.m. and features menu items starting at $7. 

The rest

1854 Bay Road, Miami Beach

The Recipe

Killer Bee

1/4 ounce of Lime Juice

1/2 ounce of Bee Sauce (Thai Chili, Palm Syrup, Lemongrass Ginger)

2 ounces of BluePrint Lime Ginger Juice (available at Whole Foods)

1 1/2 ounces of Beefeater Gin 

Ice

Combine ingredients with a handful of ice in a NutriBullet and blend until smooth.

The featured restaurant provided the drinks for the purpose of this preview.

This story was originally published November 8, 2016 at 4:11 AM.