10 February 26 - March 4, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Michelin star earned in 2022, Cote delivers one of the most theatrical and indulgent dining experiences in Miami. 900 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-434-4668; cotekoreansteakhouse.com. Hiden Wynwood Hiden is Wynwood’s ultimate culinary hide- away, tucked behind a taco shop and unlocked by a secret passcode that reveals an intimate eight-seat omakase counter once the copper wall slides open. Inside, executive chef Seijun Okano crafts a 15-course jour- ney of pristine fish flown in from Japan, delivering a Mi- chelin-starred experience that feels like stepping through a portal straight to Tokyo. 313 NW 25th St., Mi- ami; hidenmiami.com. Hiyakawa Wynwood Founded by Venezuelan res- taurateur Alvaro Perez Miranda, Hiyakawa is a striking Wynwood destination where minimal- ist Japanese design and curved wooden arches frame a meticulous, high-end omakase experi- ence. With fish flown in daily from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market and luxe bites like toro topped with caviar and uni kissed with Okinawan salt, it’s one of Miami’s most refined and indulgent sushi splurges. 2700 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-333-2417; hiyakawamiami.com. Kaori Miami Brickell Amid Brickell’s traffic and drawbridge chaos, Kaori feels like a serene design-forward es- cape, where clean wood tones frame Asian- inspired dishes that are as artful as they are ingredient-driven. From wagyu and foie gras gyoza to bluefin tuna sashimi layered with coconut-lime and Thai basil oil, plus a week- day happy hour with $1 oysters and elevated cocktails, Kaori balances refinement with ap- proachability. 871 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 786- 848-5900; kaorimiami.com. Macchialina South Beach After honing his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens across Italy and opening Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau, chef Michael Pirolo made his mark with Macchialina, a South Beach Italian spot where a tightly edited menu delivers bold, precise flavors through pristine ingredients and flawless technique. From tagliatelle ai funghi to heirloom toma- toes with burrata, and the cult-favorite short rib and Taleggio lasagna that disappears nightly, Macchialina proves that simplicity, when done right, is pure magic. 820 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; 305-534-2124; mac- chialina.com. Mandolin Aegean Bistro Buena Vista At Mandolin Aegean Bistro, ro- mance begins the second you step into the charming 1930s house and out onto a candlelit patio that feels more like a Greek village than Buena Vista. Between housemade dips, grilled sea bass, and kebabs meant for sharing, it’s the kind of transportive, slow-paced dinner that turns an ordinary night into a Mediterranean escape. 4312 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-749- 9140; mandolinrestaurant.com. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink Design District For nearly two decades, Michael’s Genuine has anchored the Design District with James Beard Award–winning chef Michael Schwartz’s ingredient-driven cooking and heartfelt hospitality, long before the neigh- borhood became Miami’s luxury playground. A true pioneer and mentor to talents like Niven Patel and Michael Beltran, Schwartz built a restaurant that continues to evolve with intention while remaining one of the city’s most influential dining cornerstones. 130 NE 40th St., Miami; 305-676-0894; mi- chaelsgenuine.com. Hiyakawa APM Restaurant Group photo T O P RESTAURAN TS
