BEST. Experience The N EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Tom Finkel ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jose D. Duran COPY EDITOR Kristin Gallagher STAFF WRITERS Joshua Ceballos, Alex DeLuca FOOD EDITOR Laine Doss SUMMER. EVER. BEST OF MIAMI® All Summer Long VISIT THESE BEST OF MIAMI® WINNERS IN COCONUT GROVE THIS SUMMER AND ENJOY THE ECLECTIC MIX OF RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, HOTELS AND BUSINESSES. ATCHANA’S HOMEGROWN THAI 3194 Commodore Plaza | 305.774.0404 Atchana’s Homegrown Thai is a family operation. Winner of New Times BEST THAI, they continue serving friends & customers from all over Miami and the world at their iconic Coconut Grove spot BERRIES IN THE GROVE 2884 SW 27th Ave. | 305.448.2111 Berries is a charming neighborhood restaurant serving some of the freshest food in South Florida. Winner of BEST BLOODY MARY by Miami New Times, it’s a must-have experience. Dine al fresco while you enjoy their daily happy hour specials and exquisite menu. Berries is the perfect place for friends and family to meet and eat! BIG DADDY’S 2988 SW 27th Ave | 305.445.2132 Voted BEST LIQUOR STORE for more than 10 years by New Times Readers, Big Daddy’s is a South Florida staple that has been a part of the community for over 60 years. They are one-of-a-kind combining the advantages of a chain operation, with the close-knit sensitivity of a family operated business. BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN 2901 Florida Ave | 305.444.7272 Bombay Darbar in Coconut Grove won BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT by New Times. Offering an authentic Indian dining experience in a luxurious atmosphere. Choose from the traditional vegetarian dish, a spicy curry, or even a mango lassi you crave. It remains a hit and a favorite among Indian food aficionados. BOOKS & BOOKS 3409 Main Hwy | 305.477.0866 Ask any local bibliophile where they sate their craving for dustjackets and enlightenment, and they’ll tell you straight up: Books & Books. Mitchell Kaplan’s iconic shop is inarguably one of the premier indie bookstores in the nation, winning multiple years in a row in New Times BEST OF MIAMI for BEST BOOK STORE. Be sure to visit soon. CHILL-N NITROGEN ICE CREAM 3415 Main Hwy | 786.534.4858 You’ve never had a tasty treat like this before. Winner of BEST ICE CREAM PARLOUR, you’ll begin by choosing your wet ingredients — or elements — from the “Periodic Table” behind the bar. With everything from vanilla (Vn) and Nutella (Nt) to biscotti (Bs) to dulce de leche (Dl), there’s plenty to drool over. Add some “mix-n’s,” such as Krispy Kreme (Kr), Oreos (Or), or even Pop Tarts (Pt). 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