71 June 26 – July 2, 2025 NEW TIMES miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com unforeseen waterfront vibe. Tucked between the Wharf and the buzzy Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery along Fort Lauderdale’s New River, this sleek Greek stunner brings a taste of the Aegean to SoFlo with crisp tan hues, flowing fabrics and an open-air patio that could’ve been plucked straight from the islands. It’s where coastal chic meets city sleek, with plates of grilled Spanish octopus, peach stracciatella and lamb lollipops gliding out of the kitchen like edible art. And here’s the newly- established, Broward ultimate pro move: slide next door to Swizzle Rum Bar before or after noshing for a dinner-drink combo like few others (and, yes, Mykonos has its own stellar cocktail and wine list, too). From date nights to group hangs, Mykonos delivers the kind of dreamy, detail-rich dining that makes you forget you’re not actually on the Mediterranean vacation of your dreams. BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT Cecconi’s Soho Beach House 4385 Collins Ave. Miami Beach 33140 786-507-7902 cecconisrestaurants.com/miami-beach You may not be able to stay at Soho Beach House, but you can make a reservation to eat at its downstairs restaurant, Cecconi’s. Now, you may say, how is this “the best” given that there’s a Cecconi’s at several Soho Houses around the world that have been operating for 46 years? And we may reply, but Cecconi’s at Soho Beach House is a sanctuary of style and grace steps from the sand right here in mid-beach. The color pal- ette is easy on the eyes and delicately whis- pers “class.” You can feel like you’re rich even if you’re not when you’re sipping a $19 Calle Ocho — made with Bacardi Ocho, Ba- cardi Coconut, creme de cacao, Angostura bitters, and Champagne — at the bar while waiting for your table. Then dine in the open air with a sea breeze on your lips as you feast on classic North Italian dishes. Don’t bother trying to cut corners here. Go all the way and order the lobster spaghetti or lamb chops scottadito. And if brunch is how you want to take in all this elegance, Cecconi’s “famous Italian brunch buffet” is a substantial $95 per person, but it does in- clude a cocktail and guarantees a deep, re- storative nap after. BEST RESTAURANT (LITTLE HAVANA) Palma 240 NW Eighth Ave. Miami 33128 eatpalma.com Palma, a small spot in Riverside located next to a laundromat, may seem like an unlikely contender for a mention in the Michelin Guide. But owner Chef Juan Camilo Liscano has a pedigree that boasts Momofuku Ko in New York and Ikoyi in London. He makes art on the plate of each of the restaurant’s nine courses. Palma is a tasting menu only spot, so keep that in mind when you decide who’s coming to dinner with you there (probably not your picky toddler). The menu, which features a bevy of local ingre- dients changes monthly, so book a table for each month of the year! BEST RESTAURANT (WYNWOOD) Pasta Wynwood 124 NW 28th St. Miami 33127 @pasta.wynwood When the name of your restaurant is an in- gredient, you’d better deliver. And Pasta Wyn- wood absolutely does. Unpretentious but undeniably satisfying is what Peruvian chefs Juan Manuel Umbert and Janice Buraschi bring to the plate and place. As expected, the spotlight is on the pasta, with standout dishes like the fettuccine verdi with caramelized leeks, lemon, and Parmigiano Reggiano, and the taglierini with anchovies, peperoncini, garlic, and pangrattato. But the magic doesn’t stop there, thoughtful starters and desserts round out the menu, including a creamy lucuma gelato that nods to the chefs’ Peru- vian roots. From start to finish, Pasta Wyn- wood proves that simplicity, when done right, is *chef’s kiss.* BEST RESTAURANT (BRICKELL) Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita 1000 S. Miami Ave. Miami 33130 305-403-3103 passionrestaurantgroup.com When it opened its doors more than 17 years ago, Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita raised some eyebrows over that name. But it immediately became the most popular restaurant in Brickell. And what makes it a rarity is that it has truly stood the test of time. The charming, two-story restaurant housed in a historic property from 1923 still serves delicious international fusion cuisine like rich paellas and Argentine churrasco, in the heart of Miami’s ever-changing landscape. Its rooftop patio remains a dreamy escape from the chaos of high-rises quickly closing in on it. It is effortlessly romantic and charming with unique balconies and an arched porch. In a neighborhood known for fleeting trends, Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita is now the old guard and truly the best. BEST RESTAURANT (COCONUT GROVE) Cotoletta 3206 Grand Ave. Coconut Grove 33133 786-409-7175 cotolettamiami.com Cotoletta brings a breath of old-world soul to Coconut Grove — and in true Milanese fash- ion, it does so with pops of fashionable art, golden cotoletta on the bone, and stories served with every plate. From its corner perch on Commodore and Grand, this cozy
