& kimchi and banchan of all types, ranging from snack-size containers to full-on gallons. This place is the closest you’ll get to South Korea in South Florida. BES T PL A CE T O DINE WITH DOGS Sawa Restaurant & Lounge 360 SAN LORENZO AVENUE CORAL GABLES, 33146 305-447-6555 SAWARESTAURANT.COM Anyone on a dating app knows: Your dog is your best date. They’re great company, pro- vide plenty of hugs and kisses, and when it comes time to pick a place for dinner, they don’t quibble with your choice. That’s why Sawa Restaurant & Lounge is the perfect place to treat yourself and your pampered pooch. Located in the Shops at Merrick Park, Sawa has a beautiful outdoor court- yard with bright yellow patio umbrellas that provide shade. You and your furry friend will each have your own dedicated menu. Your pup can start with tapas of gourmet baked biscuits or grain-free jerky strips be- fore digging into the main course: chicken breast, steak kebab, or an Angus burger patty, all fresh off the grill. Add a side of rice (white or brown) and you’ve got a dish fit for a prince(ss). For dessert, there are frozen doggie cups for your best mate while enjoy ice cream, cake, house-made baklava, or an- other glass of rosé. BES T C O VID REDESIGN Zuma 270 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD WAY (AT THE KIMPTON EPIC HOTEL) MIAMI, 33131 305-424-5226 ZUMARESTAURANT.COM/ LOCATIONS/MIAMI During the pandemic, some of us learned new languages, taught ourselves to play a Drink Eat musical instrument, or picked up a hobby like, say, needlepoint. And the rest of us just became drunken couch potatoes (which, to be fair, sounds like a decent dish). The team behind Zuma got constructive, embarking on a redo to mark the restaurant’s tenth an- niversary. The izakaya-style spot in the Kimpton Epic Hotel (also newly renovated) near the mouth of the Miami River down- town now features a host stand and DJ booth, both crafted from enormous planks of Indonesian trees. The bar’s suspended shelving and acid-etched glass wainscoting is echoed in the hanging bamboo poles and glass façade that leads to the patio. And if you want to sit on the waterfront terrace and relax — it’s all new furniture and greenery out there, too. BES T RES TAURANT T O DIE IN THE P A S T YEAR Scully’s Tavern 9809 SW 72ND STREET MIAMI, 33173 For more than three decades, Scully’s Tavern was a neighborhood restaurant for Kendal- lites looking to relax with a drink, eat some good grub, and hang with friends. Chris and Cassandra “Cass” Hirsh worked side by side every day. Over the years, customers became family. On Thanksgiving and Christmas, Chris and Cass would lay out a massive spread for employees, customers, and resi- dents. Turkeys, hams, and all the fixings would be free to anyone who wanted to par- take. The restaurant was known for its gen- erous spirit — and for its scampi wings, which became somewhat of a local legend. But Chris died after a brief illness in Decem- ber 2021 and Cass, who’d had a rough year herself, having suffered a spinal injury in late 2020, couldn’t face doing it all on her own. She closed Scully’s, though she did leave the door open to return in a consulting role if a new owner comes forward to carry on the Scully’s name. 122 J AVIER ZAYA S PHOTOGRAPHY / GETT Y IMAGES 122 JUNE 23-29, 2022 JUNE 23-29, 2022 NEW TIMES NEW TIMES BEST OF MIAMI® 2022 BEST OF MIAMI® 2022 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com
