54 June 26 – July 2, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES 54 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES B E S T º F M I A M I ® 2 0 2 5 BEST MALL Dadeland Mall 7535 N. Kendall Dr. Miami 33156 305-665-6226 simon.com/mall/dadeland-mall For more than 60 years, the iconic Dadeland Mall has continued to provide Miami mall rats with fodder for commerce and chatter. With 150-plus stores and restaurants across 1.5 million square feet — and expanding with a brand-new luxury fashion wing — it’s proof that malls are still valued third spaces where culture and community thrive. Located right off the Palmetto Expressway, Dadeland makes shopping convenient for most of South Florida. And while it may not be the fanciest shopping in the 305, it’s the beating heart of Miami malls, and for us, that’s what makes it the best. BEST HOTEL 1 Hotel South Beach 2341 Collins Ave. Miami Beach 33139 305-604-1000 1hotels.com/south-beach If South Beach had a soul, it might just live within the breezy, boho-chic walls of 1 Ho- tel. This sprawling oceanfront sanctuary is equal parts luxury and laid-back, with drift- wood tones, leafy greens, and enough “ahhh- hhhh” vibes to make even the most Type A travelers exhale for a day or two. The hotel’s wellness programming is next level — think rooftop yoga with Atlantic views, clean-eat- ing menus, and spa treatments that feel more like thoughtful rituals than rubdowns. On the food front, you’ve got everything from plant-based perfection at Plnthouse Café to globally inspired fare at Michael Sol- omonov’s Aviv restaurant, all crafted with the freshest ingredients (and yes, serious eye candy for that Insta feed of yours). Whether you’re staying for the pool scene, a spa es- cape, or just sunset cocktails at its Watr roof- top, 1 Hotel nails the ultimate, effortlessly stylish Miami dream. BEST PRIVATE EVENT SPACE Navi Coffee and Flowers 3213 Grand Ave. Coconut Grove 33133 navimiami.com Tucked away next to a CVS on Grand Avenue, it’s easy to miss Navi Coffee and Flowers in Coconut Grove. Owned by a florist mother and her son, the shop has gained viral popularity for its mix of warm beverages and leafy offerings. It’s also Miami’s best-kept secret for private events. The space is intimate with a minimalist- chic interior and dreamy floral installations, so you don’t have to do much decorating. Navi is the venue to host bridal showers, brand launches, and, if you’re so moved, your pet’s quinceañera. The artisanal coffees and teas are the most Instagrammable in the city, so make sure to start planning your caffeine-loving bestie’s next birthday at this special spot. BEST SOUVENIR SHOP PAMM Shop Pérez Art Museum Miami 1103 Biscayne Blvd. Miami 33132 shop.pamm.orgshop.pamm.org Yes, there is something tackily whimsical about delivering a dolphin snow globe home after a visit to Miami, but we think there’s a better way to approach souvenirs. Local mu- seums typically have gift shops with goods that represent cultural coolness and authen- tic local culture. Thus, our pick for the best souvenir shop is the PAMM Shop at Pérez Art Museum Miami. Not only do you get the chance to explore the striking Herzog and de Meuron-designed building, but the store sells items that reference the exhibitions, stunning hand-crafted jewelry, a smart li- brary of art books, Miami-related fare, and creative gifts for kids that will brighten their bedrooms and minds. The store was launched by artist Michael Balbone in 2012, and it continues to reflect his clever curato- rial and retail vision. BEST CLOTHING BRAND Come On World comeonworld.com While the president’s cabinet and milque- toast conservative influencers are trying to push Mar-a-Lago face on us, we know that that surreal look is beta AF. Come On World, a new Miami-based clothing line, plays with the surreal in the proper way, inspiring its wearers to explore their style freely and with no apologies. The genderless punk clothing rises to the top with subculture-inspired looks that feature reconceived band tees, ani- mal print, plaid, and military green. It recog- nizes that gender’s not binary and our clothes don’t have to be either. With the hashtag #takemeouttonight — which we’re assuming is a double reference to the Smiths and Franz Ferdinand — you can share your looks online along with Come On World musical partners, like Miami’s Las Nubes and Melenas from Spain. Come On World doesn’t have a brick- and-mortar location in the Magic City, so if you can’t bear to buy online, you’ll have to jet to New York, London, or Madrid. BEST CLOTHING STORE The Wardrobe & More thewardrobeandmore.com One visit to the Wardrobe & More and you’ll be running home to throw out most of your own wardrobe and replace it with their merch. Colorful, structured, curated: This Coconut Grove boutique stocks the looks that are guaranteed to level you up sartori- ally. The “concept store” opened in 2015 in South Miami and moved to its current loca- tion during the height of the COVID days, adding “& more” to its name and home prod- ucts and local artists’ works to its roster. Both neighborhoods reflect the understated lux- ury, architectural elements, and straight-up sweet lifestyle that the store clothes you for. Its founder is a Miami native who also lived in the Pacific Northwest and California, so coastal cool elements are established and flourishing at the Wardrobe. And much of the store is sourced from female-run brands, so you can look put-together while support- ing stylish sisters. BEST STREETWEAR Base Superstore 2215 NW Second Ave. Miami 33127 305-531-4982 baseworld.com It’s incredible, but Base Superstore has been a bastion of cool wares in Miami for 35 years. When it started out on South Beach in the 1990s, it was a hotspot primarily for mens- wear. Nowadays, its Wynwood flagship is one of the neighborhood’s best draws, whether or not you’re shopping for the best streetwear. Base consistently stocks the kind of under- the-radar and forward-thinking brands that elevate your style above the Gucci and Su- preme crowd. In addition to streetwear brands like Gramicci and Carhartt WIP, you might find designer labels like YMC from London or Nanamica from Japan, shoes from Karhu and Veja, Comme des Garçons fra- grances, jewelry from Miansai, and periodi- cals such as 032c and Interview magazine. BEST MENSWEAR OFY 171 NW 25th St. Miami 33127 786-360-6063 ofyshop.com For its summer 2025 collection, dubbed “For- ever Miami,” OFY draws inspiration from the Magic City without appearing clichéd. Sorry, no Sonny Crockett-core here. Yes, there are some pastels, but they’re muted with fabrics that feel more natural, giving off a sense of quiet elegance. There’s even a touch of femi- ninity, with hand-embroidered designs, bold prints, and crochet details. It’s a move away
