96 June 27- July 3, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 4 BEST CLUBSTAURANT Queen 550 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, 33139 786-373-2930 queenmiamibeach.com Fans of decadence, design, and delicacies, take note: Queen is the sexiest supper club in South Florida, hands down. With ambiance by Carlos Rodriguez of boutique architecture and design firm Modplay Casa, the space was created to be sultry and sensual with warm colors and cu- rated lighting. There’s a strict dress code, but why wouldn’t you want to dress up for a de- baucherous night out? The performances are unforgettable, with shows curated by artistic director Sebastiano di Meo. Prepare for jaw- dropping acts on stage and aerialists above. A tip: Don’t miss out on the house-smoked bacon or omakase. BEST PLACE TO DINE WITH DOGS Greenstreet Cafe 3468 Main Highway Coconut Grove, 33133 305-444-0244 greenstreetcafe.net Greenstreet Cafe is arguably the most quintes- sentially “Grove” restaurant. For more than 30 years, it has served locals with predictably tasty meals and a reliably lovely al-fresco dining ex- perience. That it’s a sidewalk café facing the shops on Main Highway and Commodore Plaza makes this the perfect place to bring your pooch to dog- and people-watch. Servers are super pet-friendly and will provide a little wa- ter dish for your pup. Warning: If you sneak your canine pal too many French fries, your dog may never leave and will forever cry out to re- turn while on a walk in the neighborhood. BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING Skinny Louie 322 NW 24th Street Miami, 33127 786-362-5222 skinnylouieburgers.com Dancing, sweating, spending the night fending off unwanted advances — that’ll work up an ap- petite. Head to Skinny Louie in Wynwood for a no-frills, satisfying as hell, late-night smash- burger, fries, and milkshake. Its specialty, the Skinny Louie cheeseburger, can be stacked three patties high with grilled onions, double American cheese, pickles, and its signature Louie sauce. Did you know the only way to im- prove a hangover is a greasy burger? It’s a fact. So, think we’ve sold you on Skinny Louie. You’ll thank us in the morning. BEST BREAKFAST Chug’s Diner 3444 Main Highway Coconut Grove, 33133 786-353-2940 chugsdiner.com This Coconut Grove Cuban-American diner first started as a pop-up but has quickly become a foodie favorite for every meal, but especially breakfast, thanks to its all-day breakfast menu. The Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning restau- rant, owned by acclaimed chef Michael Beltran, was designed with that classic diner feel in mind. It also has a grab-and-go counter, a ven- tanita, and a full bar. If you are looking for a quick breakfast, be sure to grab a cafecito and bacon, egg, and cheese croqueta, or one of Pas- telito Papi’s daily selection of pastelitos. For more of a sit-down start to your day, order the signature “La Completa,” three eggs any way with potatoes and warm Cuban bread. For the big kids out there, the cast-iron pancake is a must. Chug expanded with Chug’s Express at Miami Worldcenter downtown, a classic ven- tanita with grab-and-go sandwiches, pastelitos, croquetas, and even cocktails. BEST ASIAN MARKET Hanna & Tiger Asian Market 3 area locations, including: 115 SW 107th Avenue Miami, 33174 786-909-4725 hannatiger.com Thousands of years ago, the Silk Road connected trade between the East and West with an excit- ing exchange of spices and flavors. Fast forward a millennia or two, and increased globalization has produced a great culinary gift: the Asian Market. The unfamiliar may be overwhelmed by the possibilities, but that is the thrill. The market supplies the key ingredients to mastering the tastes of Asia. From an array of soy, oyster, and fish sauces, a range of kimchi, and the golden condiment Kewpie mayonnaise, Hanna & Tiger is a beacon for anyone interested in the intricacy and scope of Asian cooking. If you don’t fancy yourself a home chef, there is a dizzying selec-
